The Shrublands and Woodlands on Muchea Limestone of the Swan Coastal Plain ecological community occurs on the heavy soils of the eastern side of the Swan Coastal Plain. Known patches include wetland and well-drained habitats, in a variety of landforms.
Shrublands and Woodlands on Muchea Limestone of the Swan Coastal Plain
Status: Endangered on the EPBC Act list
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Approved Conservation Advice for Shrublands and Woodlands on Muchea Limestone of the Swan Coastal Plain
Altered fire regimes Mediterranean ecosystems are usually fire responsive and may require a particular fire regime to assist regeneration (Abbott Burrows 2003).
If an appropriate fire frequency is exceeded; however; species that are obligate seeders may not have sufficient time to flower and produce seed.
Too frequent fire can increase the risk of invasive weeds establishing within small bushland remnants such as this community (Abbott Burrows 2003).
The risk of fire is generally increased by the presence of grassy weeds in the understorey; as they are likely to be more flammable than many of the original native species in the herb layer.
In addition; the risk of fire is increased by the presence of grassy weeds in the understorey; as they are likely to be more flammable than original native species in the herb layer.
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