Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.11.18

Biodiversity Status No concern at present

Priority 1

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

Notes koala

Comments 12.11.18: Extensively cleared and thinned for grazing and urban development. 12.11.18a: This RE is a gully variant of 12.11.18.

Special Values 12.11.18: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Melaleuca formosa. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12.11.18a: 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, Marodian and a very small patch in adjacent Calgoa..

Long Description Eucalyptus moluccana woodland +/- Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, E. tereticornis, E. siderophloia or E. crebra, E. longirostrata, C. intermedia, E. carnea. Occurs on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Occurs as scattered occurrences in a range of topographic positions from ridgetops to lower slopes. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13d). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.11.18a: Eucalyptus moluccana, Eucalyptus tereticornis and Lophostemon confertus open forest. Occurs on Palaeozoic and older moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13d).

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