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Habitat Location .. detailed information
Wetland
Antill Plains Creek - Upper catchment
Ross Creek And Ross River Catchment
Townsville Shire
  
Grid Reference No :DU902484
Wetland Type Classification :Simple wetland aggregation
Biogeographic Region :Brigalow Belt (North)
Ecological System/Subsystem :Riverine/Intermittent
Class/Subclass :Streambed/Rubble
Dominance Type :Callistemon viminalis
Water Regime :Temporarily flooded
Water Chemistry :Fresh
Soil :Mineral
Associated Vegetation :Lophostemon grandiflorus, Melaleuca leucadendra
Size :channel ~ >10m
Management Issues :Land tenure, water quality for potable supply
Conservation Value :Very High

Recommended Actions :
  1. Investigate reservation/conservation of creek and upstream catchment.

  2. Undertake further biological survey of creek.

  3. Develop management policy for water supply creek.

  4. Implement water quality monitoring program.

        
       

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