Regional ecosystem details for 3.2.11
| Regional ecosystem | 3.2.11 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.2.12a. |
| Short description | Low microphyll vine forest on coastal dunes and beach ridges |
| Structure code | Closed Forest |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.2.12a. Acacia crassicarpa (spoon tree) dominates the mid-dense to dense canopy (6-15m tall). Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree) and Syzygium banksii (Bamaga satinash) are frequently codominant trees. The sparse to dense sub-canopy (2-8m tall) is composed of a variety of trees, with Atractocarpus sessilis, Choriceras tricorne, Psydrax spp., Leucopogon yorkensis and Halfordia kendack occurring at the highest densities. Pandanus conicus is frequently present as a conspicuous low tree. The sparse shrub layer (0.5-2m tall) is composed of a variety of shrubs and young trees of species of the upper layers, with Alyxia spicata (chain fruit) and Lithomyrtus obtusa occurring locally at high densities. The ground layer is very sparse, mainly composed of scattered graminoids. Occurs on coastal dunes and beach ridges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 3a). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 120; Stanton & Fell (2005), 20 |
| Special values | 3.2.11: Habitat for the vulnerable species Croton stockeri. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: No deliberate fire management required within this unit. Undertake fuel reduction burns in surrounding vegetation utilising multiple small fires throughout the appropriate season to manage biodiversity values and to limit the extent and reduce risks of wildfire. ISSUES: Fire sensitive vegetation type. |
| Comments | 3.2.11: Included in Littoral Rainforest and Coastal Vine Thickets ecological community protected under the Commonwealth's EPBC act (1999). East coast of the bioregion. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13 pre-clearing and 2021 remnant regional ecosystem mapping. Figures are rounded for simplicity. For more precise estimates, including breakdowns by tenure and other themes see remnant vegetation in Queensland.
2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use. It is included in the regional ecosystem description database because the RE code may appear in older versions of RE mapping and the Vegetation Management regulation.
