Short Description:
Eucalyptus tindaliae and/or E. racemosa open forest on remnant Tertiary surfaces

Structure Category:
Mid-dense

Description:
Eucalyptus tindaliae and/or E. racemosa open-forest with Corymbia intermedia, E. siderophloia ± E. resinifera, E. pilularis, E. microcorys, Angophora leiocarpa on complex of remnant Tertiary surfaces ± Cainozoic to Proterozoic sediments. Melaleuca quinquenervia often a prominent feature of lower slopes. Minor patches (‹1ha) dominated by Corymbia citriodora can sometimes occur. Occurs on complex of remnant Tertiary surfaces ± Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments.

Major vegetation communities include:

12.5.3a: Eucalyptus seeana, ± E. racemosa, Corymbia intermedia, Angophora leiocarpa open-forest Occurs on complex of remnant Tertiary surfaces ± Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments.

Supplementary Description:
Bean et al. (1998), D8a, H14

Protected Areas:
Dularcha NP, Freshwater NP, Glasshouse Mountains NP, Great Sandy NP, Noosa NP, Sheep Station Creek CP

Comments:
Occurs from Noosa southward. Extensively cleared for exotic pine plantation and horticulture. Areas of this vegetation >2ha in size occurring on Cainozoic to Proterozoic sediments are mapped as 12.9-10.4. 12.5.3a: Extensively cleared for urban development. Areas of this regional ecosystem on Cainozoic to Proterozoic sediments that are mappable (>2ha) are defined as 12.9-10.12.

Short Description:
Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest on coastal alluvium

Structure Category:
Mid-dense

Description:
Melaleuca quinquenervia open-forest to woodland. Understorey depends upon duration of water logging; sedges and ferns, especially Blechnum indicum, in wetter microhabitats and grasses and shrubs in drier microhabitats. Other tree species that may be present as scattered individuals or clumps include Lophostemon suaveolens, Eucalyptus robusta, E. tereticornis, E. bancroftii, E. latisinensis, Corymbia intermedia, Callistemon salignus, Livistona australis, Casuarina glauca, Endiandra sieberi. Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum, Glochidion sumatranum and Melicope elleryana are often in understorey. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains in coastal areas. Major vegetation communities include: 12.3.5a: Melaleuca quinquenervia, Casuarina glauca +/- Eucalyptus tereticornis open forest. Occurs on lowest river terraces of Quaternary alluvial plains in coastal areas.

Supplementary Description:
Bean et al. (1998), C2 (in part)

Protected Areas:
Bribie Island NP, Burrum Coast NP, Coombabah Lake CP, Curtis Island NP, Eudlo Creek CP, Great Sandy NP, Maroochy River CP, Mooloolah River NP, Noosa NP, Palmview CP, Poona NP, Serpentine Creek CP, Vernon CP, Woongoolba CP

Comments:
Extensively cleared for sugar cane and urban development in south of bioregion. Subject to weed invasion, especially groundsel Baccharis halimifolia. Data on clearing rate between 1995 and 1997 indicate that the RE continues to experience an annual loss in excess of 1% of current extent per year. The area remaining is likely to fall below 30% within 5-10 years. Tallest stands associated with estuarine sediments. 12.3.5a: Extensively cleared for sugar cane and urban development in south of bioregion. Subject to weed invasion, especially groundsel Baccharis halimifolia.