Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.8.16

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 1

Short Description Eucalyptus crebra +/- E. melliodora, E. tereticornis subsp. Basaltica woodland on Cainozoic igneous rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.8.16: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/env/pages/dcad3aa6-2230-44cb-9a2f-5e1dca33db6b/files/box-gum.pdf. Usually occurs upslope of 12.8.17. Naturalised species associated with this regional ecosystem include *Dichanthium aristatum.

Special Values 12.8.16: Habitat for threatened plant species including Rhaponticum australe and near threatened species including Callitris baileyi. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). Areas of the regional ecosystem containing E. albens are considered a threatened ecological community under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) see https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/env/pages/dcad3aa6-2230-44cb-9a2f-5e1dca33db6b/files/box-gum.pdf.

Fraser Coast Region Distribution Only five polygons mapped together at Takura.

Long Description Eucalyptus crebra, generally with E. melliodora and E. tereticornis subsp. Basaltica grassy woodland. Eucalyptus albens may occur on the western edge of the bioregion. Usually occurs on dry mid and upper slopes and crests on Cainozoic igneous rocks, especially basalt. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 11a).

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