Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem   12.2.6

Biodiversity Status   No concern at present

Priority   4

Short Description   Eucalyptus racemosa subsp. racemosa open forest on dunes and sand plains. Usually deeply leached soils

Notes   koala

Comments  

Special Values   12.2.6: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Boronia rivularis, Glycine argyrea, Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi. This ecosystem is also known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast Region Distribution   K'gari and smaller patches on the mainland from The Dimonds to Tinnanbar.

Long Description   Eucalyptus racemosa subsp. racemosa, Corymbia intermedia, C. gummifera, Angophora leiocarpa and E. pilularis shrubby or grassy woodland to open forest. Occurs on Quaternary coastal dunes and beaches. Dunes with deeply leached soils. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g).

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