Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.13
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.13 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 9, 8, (3.2), (3) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha |
| Short description | Corymbia torelliana open forest, usually with a vine forest element, on metamorphics |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Corymbia torelliana (cadaghi) open forest, usually with a vine forest element. Metamorphics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M13b, CM13b; Tracey and Webb (1975), 13b |
| Protected areas | Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL), Kuranda NP, Daintree NP (CYPAL), Dinden NP, Barron Gorge NP, Kuranda West FR, Dinden West FR, Mount Windsor NP, Mount Whitfield CP |
| Special values | 7.11.13: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Randia audasii, Sphaerantia chartacea. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Do not burn deliberately. Mosaic burning in surrounding fire-adapted ecosystems will minimise spread and severity of wildfire during severe weather events. ISSUES: Occasional hot fires in adjoining communities may be required to prevent expansion of rainforest elements. Edges are generally self-protecting but back burning from rainforest edges may be desirable. The occurrence of high biomass grasses in or adjacent to rainforest may detrimentally affect rainforest during fire events associated with dry weather. |
| Comments | 7.11.13: Almost always associated with a rainforest sub-canopy. Scattered across the ranges from north of Gordonvale. |
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.
