Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

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Fraser Coast Regional ecosystem information

Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.21

Biodiversity Status

Priority 3

Short Description Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. portuensis woodland usually with Corymbia trachyphloia subsp. trachyphloia on Cainozoic to Proterozoic sediments

Notes koala

Comments 12.9-10.21: More widespread in northern half of bioregion.

Special Values 12.9-10.21: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Commersonia leiperi, Macrozamia parcifolia, Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi and Melaleuca formosa. This ecosystem is known to provide suitable habitat for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus).

Fraser Coast region distribution Large areas mapped in the central-western part of the region. Some smaller areas closer to the coast north of Maryborough.

Long Description Eucalyptus acmenoides or E. portuensis woodland usually with Corymbia trachyphloia subsp. trachyphloia +/- Angophora leiocarpa, E. major, E. moluccana, E. exserta, Lophostemon confertus (whipstick form). Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9h).

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