Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.8

Biodiversity Status Endangered

Priority 4

Short Description Eucalyptus melanophloia, E. crebra woodland on sedimentary rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.9-10.8: This RE has a very patchy distribution and often occurs as patches too small to map at 1:100 000 scale. Extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values 12.9-10.8: This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution Mapped all in one area at Mount Urah in the south-west of the region.

Long Description Eucalyptus melanophloia grassy woodland, usually with E. crebra, Eucalyptus tereticornis +/- Corymbia tessellaris, C. erythrophloia and Angophora spp. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 17b).

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