Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.11.17

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 2

Short Description Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. portuensis open forest on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics

Notes koala

Comments 12.11.17: Comparable to RE 12.11.5 but less species rich and Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. portuensis is predominant. More widespread in northern part of bioregion.

Special Values 12.11.17: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Macrozamia parcifolia, Phebalium distans and Pomaderris clivicola. 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 at Boompa..

Long Description Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. portuensis, Corymbia trachyphloia open forest to woodland +/- E. crebra, Angophora leiocarpa, E. exserta, C. intermedia, Lophostemon confertus (whipstick form). Occurs on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9h).

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