Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.12.23

Biodiversity Status No concern at present

Priority 3

Short Description Eucalyptus tereticornis subsp. tereticornis or E. tereticornis subsp. basaltica +/- E. eugenioides woodland to open forest on crests, upper slopes and elevated valleys and plains on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks

Notes koala

Comments

Special Values 12.12.23: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Eucalyptus taurina, Paspalidium grandispiculatum and Coleus torrenticola. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution A large area mapped on the far western boundary south of Mt Walsh National Park at Boompa. Also on the western slopes of Mount Bauple.

Long Description Woodland to open forest generally with Eucalyptus tereticornis subsp. tereticornis or E. tereticornis subsp. basaltica +/- E. eugenioides. Other species present vary from place to place but commonly include E. crebra, Corymbia intermedia, E. acmenoides, E. biturbinata, E. longirostrata, E. melliodora, C. trachyphloia, C. citriodora subsp. Variegata, Lophostemon confertus (tree form and whipstick form), Angophora subvelutina and Allocasuarina torulosa. Occurs at higher altitudes on crests, upper slopes and elevated valleys and plains on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g).

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