Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.12.3

Biodiversity Status No concern at present

Priority 1

Short Description Open forest complex with Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, Eucalyptus siderophloia or E. crebra or E. decolor, E. major and/or E. longirostrata, E. acmenoides or E. portuensis on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.12.3: Occurs in moister environments than 12.12.5 (generally >1000mm rainfall/pa).

Special Values 12.12.3: Habitat for threatened plant species including Cycas megacarpa. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12.12.3a: This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution Scattered small areas mapped in the central part of the region.

Long Description Open forest complex in which spotted gum is a relatively common species. Canopy trees include Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata, Eucalyptus crebra (drier sub coastal ranges) or Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. major and/or E. longirostrata, E. acmenoides or E. portuensis, E. eugenioides. Hills and ranges. Other species that may be present locally include Corymbia intermedia, C. trachyphloia, Eucalyptus tereticornis, E. propinqua, E. moluccana, E. decolor, E. melliodora, E. carnea, E. fibrosa subsp. fibrosa and Angophora leiocarpa. Lophostemon confertus (tree form and whipstick form) often present in gullies or as a sub-canopy or canopy tree especially on granite. Mixed understorey of grasses, shrubs and ferns. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 10b). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 12.12.3a: Lophostemon confertus open forest. Occurs in moister gullies on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 8a).

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