Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.2.1

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 4

Short Description Notophyll vine forest on parabolic high dunes

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Special Values 12.2.1: Habitat for threatened plant species including Archidendron lovelliae, Cryptocarya foetida and near threatened species including Glycine argyrea and Symplocos harroldii. 12.2.1a: Habitat for threatened plant species including Archidendron lovelliae, Cryptocarya foetida and near threatened species including Glycine argyrea and Symplocos harroldii.

Fraser Coast Region Distribution K'gari only.

Long Description Notophyll/evergreen notophyll vine forest generally with abundant Archontophoenix cunninghamiana or A. alexandrae in north of bioregion. The plant families Lauraceae, Myrtaceae and Elaeocarpaceae are diagnostic of the type. Occurs on moist/wet, valley floors of parabolic dunes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 4a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.2.1a: Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, Livistona australis, Melicope elleryana closed forest. Usually occurs at the base of high coastal dunes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 4a).

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