Regional ecosystem details for 7.8.17
| Regional ecosystem | 7.8.17 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | Of concern |
| Subregion | 4, (5), (6), (9.6) |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 100 ha; Remnant 2021 100 ha |
| Short description | Eucalyptus portuensis and Corymbia intermedia +/- C. citriodora open forest to woodland on basalt |
| Structure code | Open Forest |
| Description | Eucalyptus portuensis (white mahogany) and Corymbia intermedia (pink bloodwood), +/- C. citriodora (lemon scented gum) open forest to woodland. Basalt (deep, well-leached red krasnozems). Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 7.8.17a: Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus portuensis, C. clarksoniana, E. granitica woodland to open forest. Uplands and highlands on basalt, of the moist and dry rainfall zones. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10b). 7.8.17b: Eucalyptus portuensis open forest to woodland. Uplands and highlands on basalt, of the dry rainfall zone. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). 7.8.17c: Eucalyptus portuensis, Corymbia intermedia, E. tereticornis and Lophostemon suaveolens open forest to woodland. Uplands on basalt of the dry rainfall zone. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9d). |
| Supplementary description | Stanton and Stanton (2005), B15b, B16m, B16i; Tracey and Webb (1975), 15b, 16m, 16i |
| Protected areas | Millstream Falls NP |
| 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. |
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.
