Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information

Regional Ecosystem   12.12.5

 

Priority   1

Short Description  Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, Eucalyptus crebra woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes  koala

Comments  Individual 1:100 000 map sheets have been used to define this RE.

Special Values  Habitat for threatened plant species including Cycas megacarpa.

Fraser Coast region distribution  All mapped areas in the western half of the region.

Long Description  Open forest to woodland of Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, usually with Eucalyptus crebra. Other species such as Eucalyptus exserta, E. moluccana present in scattered patches or in low densities. Understorey generally grassy. Occurs on hills and ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. (BVG1M: 10b)

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