Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.3.14

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 2

Short Description Banksia aemula low woodland on alluvial plains usually near coast

Notes

Comments 12.3.14a: Often found on stranded river terraces and higher level Pleistocene alluvium above the floodplain.

Special Values 12.3.14: Habitat for threatened plant species including Eucalyptus conglomerata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12.3.14a: Habitat for threatened plant species including Eucalyptus conglomerata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution The main mapped area is between Tiaro and the coast in the south-east of the region. Scattered patches elsewhere including at Beelbi Creek.

Long Description Banksia aemula low woodland +/- mallee eucalypt low woodland. Associated canopy species include Eucalyptus latisinensis, Corymbia intermedia, E. robusta and Lophostemon confertus. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains along coastal lowlands. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 29a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.3.14a: Eucalyptus racemosa subsp. racemosa woodland to open forest. Other canopy species may include Corymbia intermedia, C. gummifera, Eucalyptus latisinensis, E. tindaliae and Melaleuca quinquenervia. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains in near coastal areas. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g).

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