Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information

Regional Ecosystem   12.12.28

 

Priority   1

Short Description  Eucalyptus moluccana woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes  koala

Comments  

Special Values  12.12.28: 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.

Long Description  Eucalyptus moluccana +/- E. crebra, Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata woodland to open forest. Occurs on broad ridges and lower slopes on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13d). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.12.28x1: [RE not in use]: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 12.5.7b as it occurs on landzone 5. Eucalyptus moluccana +/- E. crebra, Corymbia citriodora subsp. Variegata open forest or woodland on areas that have been subject to deep weathering. Occurs on broad ridges and lower slopes on areas that have been subject to deep weathering (land zone 5). Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13d).

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