Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.3.2

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 1

Short Description Eucalyptus grandis tall open forest on alluvial plains

Notes koala

Comments 12.3.2: Requires fire for regeneration. Highest-rainfall parts of the bioregion. Habitat fragmented by land uses such as horticulture and rural residential. Much of this RE is prone to infestation by weeds, especially Lantana camara. 12.3.2a: Highest-rainfall parts of the bioregion.

Special Values 12.3.2: Habitat for threatened plant species including Marsdenia longiloba and near threatened species including Diteilis simmondsii. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution Mapped in the centre of the region at Tinana Creek and Myrtle Creek.

Long Description Eucalyptus grandis +/- E. microcorys, Lophostemon confertus tall open forest often with vine forest understorey ('wet sclerophyll'). Patches of Eucalyptus pilularis sometimes present especially in vicinity of sedimentary rocks (e.g. around Palmwoods). Fringing streams and in narrow gullies in high rainfall areas. Riverine. (BVG1M: 8a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.3.2a: Open forest of Eucalyptus resinifera and Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera with a wet heath understorey. Other species include Melaleuca linariifolia, Melaleuca sieberi +/- Corymbia gummifera. Narrow gullies in high rainfall areas. Riverine. (BVG1M: 8a).

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