FRASER COAST PLANTS
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Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region
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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information
Regional Ecosystem
12.9-10.7
Biodiversity Status
Priority
1
Short Description
Eucalyptus crebra +/- E. tereticornis, Corymbia tessellaris, Angophora spp. and E. melanophloia woodland on sedimentary rocks
Notes
koala
Comments
12.9-10.7: A sub coastal population of Callitris columellaris is associated with this RE near Coominya in the Lockyer Valley. Extensively cleared for pasture. 12.9-10.7a: This regional ecosystem is a coastal mesic variant of 12.9-10.7. Extensively cleared for pasture.
Special Values
12.9-10.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Callitris baileyi, Graptophyllum reticulatum, Melaleuca formosa, Melaleuca irbyana, Paspalidium grandispiculatum, Coleus habrophyllus, Polianthion minutiflorum and Zieria inexpectata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12.9-10.7a: This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).
Fraser Coast region distribution
Mapped areas scattered across the region mainly west of Tinana Creek and north of the Mary River. Variant 12.9-10.7a present.
Long Description
Eucalyptus crebra +/- E. tereticornis, Corymbia tessellaris, Angophora leiocarpa, E. melanophloia woodland. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.9-10.7a: Eucalyptus siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia +/- E. tereticornis and Lophostemon confertus open forest. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments in near coastal areas. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a).
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