Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem   12.2.3

Biodiversity Status   Of concern

Priority   4

Short Description   Araucarian vine forest on parabolic high dunes

Notes  

Comments   12.2.3: Agathis robusta present in subregion 9.

Special Values   12.2.3: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Archidendron lovelliae, Symplocos harroldii, Tecomanthe hillii.

Fraser Coast Region Distribution   K'gari only.

Long Description   Araucarian microphyll/notophyll vine forest. Backhousia myrtifolia common in understorey on Fraser Island and Cooloola and forms low canopy in places. Occurs on parabolic dunes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 3a).

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