Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information

Regional Ecosystem   12.3.6

 

Priority   4

Short Description  Melaleuca quinquenervia +/- Eucalyptus tereticornis, Lophostemon suaveolens, Corymbia intermedia open forest on coastal alluvial plains

Notes  koala

Comments  12.3.6: Generally a palustrine wetland although also some areas have been converted to lacustrine water bodies associated with the construction of bunding and levees.

Special Values  12.3.6: Habitat for threatened fauna species including the wallum froglet Crinia tinnula. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast region distribution  Mapped on drainage lines in sub-coastal catchments and K'gari.

Long Description  Melaleuca quinquenervia +/- Eucalyptus tereticornis, Lophostemon suaveolens, Corymbia intermedia open forest to woodland with a grassy ground layer dominated by species such as Imperata cylindrica. Eucalyptus tereticornis may be present as an emergent layer. Eucalyptus seeana may also occur in this ecosystem to the south and east of Brisbane. Occurs on Quaternary floodplains and fringing drainage lines in coastal areas. Palustrine. (BVG1M: 22a).

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