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

 

Priority   1

Short Description  Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. crebra +/- Lophostemon suaveolens woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes  koala

Comments  Extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values  

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. (BVG1M: 9g)

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