Regional ecosystem details for 9.10.2
| Regional ecosystem | 9.10.2 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Of concern |
| Wetlands | Palustrine |
| Biodiversity status | Endangered |
| Subregion | 2.6, 1, 2 |
| Estimated extent1 | Pre-clearing 50 ha; Remnant 2021 40 ha |
| Short description | Springs and their associated vegetation on quartzose sandstone, limestone, metamorphic rock and granite |
| Structure code | Bare |
| Description | Springs and their associated vegetation. Occurs on quartzose sandstone, fine-grained sedimentary rock (limestone), metamorphic rock and granite. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 34e). |
| Supplementary description | Fensham and Fairfax (2002); Fensham et al. (2004) |
| Special values | 9.10.2: Springs associated with this ecosystem are significant for local fauna. Specialised organisms may be associated with hot springs. |
| Fire management guidelines | INTERVAL: Fire return interval not relevant. INTERVAL_MIN: 100. INTERVAL_MAX: 100. STRATEGY: Buffer from fire. ISSUES: Fire sensitive. Do not intentionally burn. May tolerate low intensity fire. |
| Comments | 9.10.2: Includes springs that are geothermally heated including the hottest spring in Queensland (~65 degrees C). Occurs throughout 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.
