Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.7

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 1

Short Description Eucalyptus crebra +/- E. tereticornis, Corymbia tessellaris, Angophora spp. and E. melanophloia woodland on sedimentary rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.9-10.7: A sub coastal population of Callitris columellaris is associated with this RE near Coominya in the Lockyer Valley. Extensively cleared for pasture. 12.9-10.7a: This regional ecosystem is a coastal mesic variant of 12.9-10.7. Extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values 12.9-10.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Callitris baileyi, Graptophyllum reticulatum, Melaleuca formosa, Melaleuca irbyana, Paspalidium grandispiculatum, Coleus habrophyllus, Polianthion minutiflorum and Zieria inexpectata. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12.9-10.7a: This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution Mapped areas scattered across the region mainly west of Tinana Creek and north of the Mary River. Variant 12.9-10.7a present.

Long Description Eucalyptus crebra +/- E. tereticornis, Corymbia tessellaris, Angophora leiocarpa, E. melanophloia woodland. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.9-10.7a: Eucalyptus siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia +/- E. tereticornis and Lophostemon confertus open forest. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments in near coastal areas. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a).

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