Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information

Regional Ecosystem   12.11.14

 

Priority   1

Short Description  Eucalyptus crebra, E. tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia woodland on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics

Notes  koala

Comments  NULL

Special Values  12.11.14: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cycas megacarpa, Macrozamia longispina and Coleus omissus. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast region distribution  All mapped areas in far south-west of region.

Long Description  Eucalyptus crebra, E. tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia grassy woodland. Other species including Eucalyptus melanophloia, Corymbia clarksoniana, C. erythrophloia, C. tessellaris, E. siderophloia, Angophora spp. May be present in low densities or in patches. Mid-layer generally sparse but can include low trees such as Vachellia bidwillii, Capparis spp., Dodonaea triquetra, Alphitonia excelsa and Xanthorrhoea spp. Occurs on mid and lower slopes on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c).

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