Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.12.7

Biodiversity Status No concern at present

Priority 2

Short Description Eucalyptus crebra woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.12.7: Individual 1:100 000 map sheets have been used to define this unit and to separate it from woodland in which Eucalyptus melanophloia is also a major component. Less steep areas have been extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values 12.12.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Callitris baileyi, Cycas megacarpa. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution All mapped areas in the western half of the region.

Long Description Eucalyptus crebra grassy woodland. Other species such as Corymbia erythrophloia, Eucalyptus exserta, E. tereticornis, C. tessellaris, C. citriodora subsp. variegata may be present in low densities or in patches. Mid-layer generally sparse but can include low trees such as Vachellia bidwillii, Alphitonia excelsa, Allocasuarina luehmannii and Petalostigma pubescens. Small areas of Callitris glaucophylla occur in central western parts of bioregion. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 13c).

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