Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information

Regional Ecosystem   12.2.16

 

Priority   4

Short Description  Sand blows largely devoid of vegetation

Notes  

Comments  12.2.16: This regional ecosystem does not include areas of fore dune complex (12.2.14) that have been recently denuded of vegetation due to anthropological disturbance. Restricted to sand islands. Sand blows in Southeast Queensland are generally undergoing a period of stabilisation and recolonisation (Levin, N., 2010).

Special Values  

Fraser Coast region distribution  K'gari only.

Long Description  Sand blows largely devoid of vegetation. Sand blows on large sand islands. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 28d).

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