Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.11.8

Biodiversity Status No concern at present

Priority 1

Short Description Eucalyptus melanophloia, E. crebra woodland on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics

Notes koala

Comments 12.11.8: This RE has been compiled from individual 1:100 000 map sheets in addition to units in Sparshott et al. (1997). Extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values 12.11.8: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Coleus omissus. 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 melanophloia usually with E. crebra grassy woodland. Other species such as Corymbia erythrophloia, C. tessellaris, C. clarksoniana may be present in low densities or in patches. Restricted occurrence of Callitris glaucophylla south of Gayndah. Occurs on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 17b).

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