Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.12.9

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 4

Short Description Eucalyptus dura woodland usually on rocky peaks on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes koala

Comments 12.12.9: Frequent fire can favour fire-tolerant species at the expense of fire-sensitive species.

Special Values 12.12.9: Habitat for threatened plant species including Cassinia collina and near threatened species including Acacia pubicosta and Comesperma breviflorum. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution All mapped in an area in the far south-west of the region at Mount Walsh National Park, Boompa.

Long Description Eucalyptus dura woodland (open woodland in rocky areas) +/- Corymbia trachyphloia subsp. trachyphloia, E. acmenoides or E. portuensis, Acacia blakei subsp. blakei, Allocasuarina littoralis, C. intermedia. Eucalyptus montivaga may also be present at higher altitudes. Lophostemon confertus (whipstick form) often present in shrub layer. Usually occurs on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 12a).

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