Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.5.6

Biodiversity Status Endangered

Priority 3

Short Description Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. propinqua, E. microcorys and/or E. pilularis open forest on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils

Notes koala

Comments 12.5.6: Remnants largely contained within state forest.

Special Values 12.5.6c: This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution In the Fraser Coast region only variant 12.5.6c is mapped. All on the mainland in the far south-east coastal area.

Long Description Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. propinqua and/or E. pilularis open forest +/- Corymbia intermedia, E. microcorys, E. acmenoides, E. tereticornis, E. biturbinata, Lophostemon confertus with E. saligna, E. montivaga at higher altitudes. Occurs on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.5.6a: Eucalyptus saligna or E. grandis open forest, often with vine forest understorey. Occurs on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a). 12.5.6b: Eucalyptus siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia, E. propinqua or E. major or E. longirostrata open forest +/- E. microcorys, E. acmenoides, E. tereticornis, E. biturbinata, E. pilularis, Lophostemon confertus. Occurs on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9a). 12.5.6c: Eucalyptus pilularis open forest +/- E. siderophloia, E. propinqua, Corymbia intermedia, E. microcorys, E. acmenoides, E. tereticornis, E. biturbinata, Lophostemon confertus with E. saligna, E. montivaga at higher altitudes. Occurs on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8b). 12.5.6d: Eucalyptus montivaga, Corymbia intermedia woodland +/- E. acmenoides, E. melliodora, Angophora subvelutina and E. eugenioides. Occurs on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils at higher altitudes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8b).

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