Regional ecosystem details for 7.3.31
| Regional ecosystem | 7.3.31 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Palustrine |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 3, (8) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 700 ha; Remnant 2021 400 ha |
| Short description | Lepironia articulata sedgeland to open sedgeland of permanently to semi-permanently inundated peat swamps of alluvial plains |
| Structure code | Sedgeland |
| Description | Lepironia articulata (grey sedge) sedgeland to open sedgeland. Permanently to semi-permanently inundated peat swamps of alluvial plains. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 34f). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), A76; Tracey and Webb (1975), 23b |
| Protected areas | Eubenangee Swamp NP |
| Special values | 7.3.31: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Nepenthes mirabilis (Bramston Beach). |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Early (June-Sep) to late (Oct-Dec) dry season. INTENSITY: Moderate. INTERVAL: 3-5 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 3. INTERVAL_MAX: 5. STRATEGY: Burn 25-30%; variation in topography and moisture will create a mosaic. ISSUES: Opportunities to burn sedgelands are rare. High biomass grasses may increase fire intensity. Dense regeneration of melaleuca may require a subsequent fire. |
| Comments | 7.3.31: Coastal plains from Innisfail to Port Douglas. |
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.
