Regional ecosystem details for 7.5.3
| Regional ecosystem | 7.5.3 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 5, (9.4) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 300 ha; Remnant 2021 300 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus portuensis, Corymbia citriodora and E. drepanophylla woodland to open forest of uplands on weathered soils of a remnant surface |
| Structure code | Woodland |
| Description | Eucalyptus portuensis (white mahogany), Corymbia citriodora (lemon scented gum), and E. drepanophylla (ironbark), woodland to open forest of uplands. Weathered soils of a remnant surface. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10b). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.5.3a: Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus portuensis, E. drepanophylla, C. intermedia woodland to low woodland with Acacia calyculata and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii. Laterite. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10b). 7.5.3b: Lophostemon confertus shrubland. Laterite. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28e). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), L16i, L108; Tracey and Webb (1975), 16i |
| Fire management guidelines | SEASON: Cool, dry season (Apr-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 | 7.5.3: Central-western parts 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.
