FRASER COAST PLANTS
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Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region
Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region
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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information
Regional Ecosystem
12.12.12
Biodiversity Status
Priority
1
Short Description
Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. crebra +/- Lophostemon suaveolens woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks
Notes
koala
Comments
12.12.12: Extensively cleared for pasture.
Special Values
12.12.12: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cycas megacarpa, Paspalidium grandispiculatum, Coleus omissus and Xylosma ovata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).
Fraser Coast region distribution
All mapped areas in the western half of the region. One patch at Teddington Weir on Tinana Creek.
Long Description
Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. crebra open forest to woodland. Other species present can include Eucalyptus melanophloia, Corymbia tessellaris, Angophora subvelutina, A. leiocarpa, C. clarksoniana (central and northern parts) and E. siderophloia with Melaleuca quinquenervia, Lophostemon suaveolens near drainage lines in moister areas. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks usually on lower slopes, especially granite lowlands and basins. Contains Palustrine. (BVG1M: 9g).
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