Regional ecosystem details for 7.3.13
| Regional ecosystem | 7.3.13 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 9 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 1000 ha; Remnant 2021 700 ha |
| Short description | Corymbia nesophila open forest to woodland on alluvium |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) open forest to woodland. Red sandy and gravelly alluvial soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 14c). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), A181; Tracey and Webb (1975), 16k |
| Protected areas | Ngalba-bulal NP (CYPAL) |
| Special values | 7.3.13: This regional ecosystem embraces the southern limit of a number of plant species that are widespread and common in the Cape York Peninsula bioregion. |
| 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 | 7.3.13: This regional ecosystem has strong affinities with the Cape York Peninsula bioregion. It occurs mostly on lands with freehold tenure and which is being cleared. Ayton-China Camp area. China Camp to the Wyalla Plain near the Bloomfield River. Some areas are being threatened by rainforest invasion due to burning which is too infrequent. |
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.
