Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.12.8

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 2

Short Description Eucalyptus melanophloia woodland on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.12.8: Individual 1:100 000 map sheets have been used to collate information about this RE. Some map authors did not distinguish distinct Eucalyptus melanophloia units so the area provided may be an underestimate. Less steep areas have been extensively cleared for pasture.

Special Values 12.12.8: 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 the western half of the region.

Long Description Eucalyptus melanophloia, usually with E. crebra +/- Corymbia erythrophloia grassy woodland. Other species such as Eucalyptus exserta, E. tereticornis, C. tessellaris, C. citriodora subsp. variegata may be present in low densities or in patches. Occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 17b).

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