Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.11.7

Biodiversity Status No concern at present

Priority 1

Short Description Eucalyptus crebra woodland on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics

Notes koala

Comments 12.11.7: This RE has been compiled from individual map sheets in addition to the units in Sparshott et al. (1997). Extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values 12.11.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Cycas megacarpa. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution All mapped areas in far south-west of region.

Long Description Eucalyptus crebra woodland. Other species such as Corymbia clarksoniana may be present in low densities or in patches. Occurs on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c).

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