Regional ecosystem details for 7.11.47
| Regional ecosystem | 7.11.47 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 9 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 3000 ha; Remnant 2021 3000 ha |
| Short description | Corymbia nesophila open forest on moderate to steep metamorphic slopes |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Corymbia nesophila open forest. Moderate to steep metamorphic slopes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), M181; Tracey and Webb (1975), 16k |
| Protected areas | Daintree NP (CYPAL), Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL) |
| Special values | 7.11.47: Orchids of local significance are Cooktownia robertsii. |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Cool, dry season (June-Sep). INTENSITY: Low to moderate. INTERVAL: 2-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 2. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Mosaic burn < 30%. Begin burning early in the fire season, with progressive patch fires burnt through the year. Stop burning when the network of fires and other breaks is sufficient to impede fire spread later in the year. Storm-burning may be used to add further diversity to the fire mosaic. ISSUES: Ignition is most likely during hot, dry season (Oct - Jan). These fires are typically high intensity fires that can be difficult to control. Maintaining a fire mosaic will ensure protection of animal habitats and mitigate against wildfires. |
| Comments | 7.11.47: Medium to tall open forest of Corymbia nesophila. Tends to be higher in the landscape and on steeper slopes and higher fertility than 7.11.20. Threatened by rainforest spp. and Acacia invasion. Central and western parts of the bioregion north of Daintree. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13.1 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.
