Biodiversity Opportunities and Constraints Assessment Report
Caloundra Road, Little Mountain, Qld (Lot 2 on RP882509)
Prepared For The Salvation Army (Qld) Property Trust
September 2010
Biodiversity Opportunities and Constraints Assessment Report
Caloundra Road, Little Mountain Qld (Lot 2 on RP882509)
Prepared For:
The Salvation Army (QLD) Property Trust
23 September 2010
410009_REO_001_v2.doc
Environmental Planning, Assessment and Management
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BIODIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ASSESSMENT REPORT Caloundra Road, Little Mountain Qld (Lot 2 on RP882509)
Report Title: Biodiversity Opportunities and Constraints Assessment Report
Project: Caloundra Road, Little Mountain Qld
Client: The Salvation Army (QLD) Property Trust
Report No.: 410009_REO_001_v2.doc
Draft/Final: Final
Orogen Pty Ltd and the authors responsible for the preparation and compilation of this report declare that we do not have, nor expect to have a beneficial interest in the study area of this project and will not benefit from any of the recommendations outlined in this report.
The preparation of this report has been in accordance with the project brief provided by the client and has relied upon the information, data and results provided or collected from the sources and under the conditions outlined in the report.
All maps, plans and cadastral information contained within this report are prepared for the exclusive use of The Salvation Army (QLD) Property Trust to accompany this report for the land described herein and are not to be used for any other purpose or by any other person or entity. No reliance should be placed on the information contained in this report for any purposes apart from those stated therein.
Orogen Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage suffered or inconveniences arising from, any person or entity using the plans or information in this study for purposes other than those stated above.
Reviewed By: Nelson Wills Prepared By: April Freeman
Position: Project Director Position: Environmental Scientist
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Date: 23/09/10 Date: 20/09/10
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Study Team
Member Name
Nelson Wills Project Director Project Director and Project Manager April Freeman Environmental Scientist Reporting
Will Steggall Environmental Scientist Fieldwork and Reporting
Theresa Telfer Administration Manager Administration
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Objectives of the Report ...... 1 1.3 Outline of the Report ...... 2 Study Methodology 2.1 Desktop Review ...... 3 2.2 Site Inspection ...... 3 2.2.1 Vegetation Community Surveys ...... 3 2.2.2 Fauna Habitat Assessment Surveys ...... 4 Results 3.1 Local Government Planning ...... 5 3.1.1 Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3) ...... 5 3.2 State Government Planning ...... 6 3.2.1 Qld Vegetation Management Act 1999 – Remnant Vegetation ...... 6 3.2.2 Essential Habitat ...... 7 3.2.3 Regrowth Vegetation ...... 7 3.2.4 Threatened Species – Wildlife Online ...... 7 3.2.5 South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions ...... 8 3.2.6 Referable Areas ...... 8 3.2.7 Referable Wetlands ...... 8 3.2.8 Significant Wetlands ...... 9 3.3 Commonwealth Government Planning ...... 9 3.3.1 EPBC Act 1999 – Protected Matters Search ...... 9 3.4 Site Inspection ...... 10 3.4.1 Onsite Ecological Attributes ...... 11 3.4.2 Offsite Ecological Attributes ...... 12 Discussion 4.1 Discussion of Potential Constraints ...... 14 4.1.1 Vegetation ...... 14 4.1.2 Threatened Species ...... 15 4.1.3 Ecologically Significant Features ...... 15 4.1.4 Bushfire Hazard ...... 15 4.1.5 Waterways & Wetlands ...... 16 Recommendations 5.1 Recommendations ...... 17 Conclusion 6.1 Conclusion ...... 19
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Figures
Appendix A Wildlife Online Search Results Appendix B EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Results
List of Figures Figure 1.1 Locality Plan Figure 1.2 Proposed Plan of Development Figure 3.1 Relevant Extract from Caloundra South Planning Area Precinct Map – Map CSP1 Figure 3.2 Relevant Extract from Caloundra South Planning Area, Planning Area Code Map – Map C SP3 Figure 3.3 Relevant Extract from Caloundra South Planning Area Overlay Map – CSP2 Figure 3.4 Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Significant Vegetation – Map 7.5 Figure 3.5 Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Habitat and Protected Vegetation – Map 7.6 Figure 3.6 Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Habitat Areas – Map 7.7 Figure 3.7 Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Habitat Corridors and Links – Map 7.8 Figure 3.8 Relevant Extract from Bushfire Hazard Management Code High Bushfire Hazard Areas - Map 7.3 Figure 3.9 Relevant Extract from Visual Management Code Significant Views – Map 7.9 Figure 3.10 Relevant Extract from Urban Settlement Strategy Map DEO 2.1 Figure 3.11 Relevant Extract from Character and Identity Elements Map DEO 4 Figure 3.12 Relevant Extract from Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map—version 6 Figure 3.13 Relevant Extract from the certified Regrowth Vegetation Map—version 2 Figure 3.14 Relevant Extract from South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions – Assessable Development Areas – Map SPRP_KHT7 Figure 3.15 Relevant Extract from Map of Referable Areas Figure 3.16 Relevant Extract from Map of Referable Wetlands Figure 3.17 Relevant Extract from Wetland Maps Figure 3.18 Vegetation Community Plan
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Introduction
1.1 Background
Orogen Pty Ltd (Orogen) has been engaged by The Salvation Army (QLD) Property Trust (the client) to prepare a Biodiversity Opportunities and Constraints Assessment Report (BOCA) with regard to future development of the site identified as Caloundra Road, Little Mountain, Queensland (Qld) (Lot 2 on RP882509) (subject site/the site). Refer to Figure 1.1 to view the Locality Plan for the site. This BOCA is intended to be submitted as part of a Reconfiguration of a Lot (RaL) and Operational Works Development Application (DA) to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council (herein referred to as ‘Council’). The proposed subdivision layout is shown in Figure 1.2.
This BOCA is intended to explore the level of risk and opportunity offered by the site, at environmental planning level, with regard to the future development of the site. In determining the current potential environmental opportunities and constraints of the site, Orogen has conducted a desktop-based environmental constraints investigation supplemented with a site inspection.
The subject site is 1.91 ha in area and is situated within the Sunshine Coast Regional Local Government Area, within Caloundra City. The land use context of the site and surrounding locality is primarily Low Density Residential, with the exception of Emerging Community and Open Space – Conservation and Waterways to the west of the site across Caloundra Road. The subject site is largely undeveloped with one residential dwelling currently on site. The balance of the site consists of non- remnant open forest. The site is accessed through Snapper Street on the northern site boundary and is bound by Caloundra Road on the west.
1.2 Objectives of the Report
The objectives of this report are:
• To identify environmental constraints and opportunities relevant to future development of the site through desktop investigations supplemented by a site inspection; • To guide the client in development planning through early identification of potential constraints; and • To provide the client with recommendations regarding future environmental studies that may be required for the site.
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1.3 Outline of the Report
This report has been structured to provide information consistent with requirements of the Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3) (City Plan) (CCC, 2009), Vegetation Management Act (1999) (VM Act), Nature Conservation Act (1992) (NC Act) and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) (EPBC Act). This report is structured as follows:
• Section 2 - describes the environmental scoping survey methodology undertaken with regard to the subject site; • Section 3 - describes the results of the environmental scoping investigations; • Section 4 - provides a discussion of the opportunities and constraints identified by Orogen; • Section 5 – provides resultant recommendations; and • Section 6 – provides conclusions.
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Study Methodology
2.1 Desktop Review
Orogen undertook a desktop review of the subject site, Lot 2 on RP882509. This review was undertaken in order to provide the client with an understanding of the site’s environmental planning context and associated opportunities and constraints. This review consisted of searches of Local, State and Federal Government planning instruments and databases. Information was collected through internet sources, from government offices and from Orogen’s library of scientific publications. Sources of information included:
• Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3) (CCC, 2009);
• Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map – Version 6 (DERM, 2010a);
• Essential Habitat Map – Version 3.0 (DERM, 2010b);
• Regrowth Vegetation Map – Version 2.0 (DERM, 2010c);
• Referable Areas Mapping (DERM, 2010d);
• Referable Wetland Mapping (DERM, 2010e);
• South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (DERM, 2010f);
• Wildlife Online Database (DERM, 2010g);
• WetlandMaps (DERM, 2010h); and
• EPBC Act Protected Matters Search (DEWHA, 2010).
2.2 Site Inspection
Orogen conducted a site inspection on 8 March 2010. The purpose of the site inspection was to ground- truth the site designations determined through the desktop review process and to undertake formal ecological surveys. Ecological surveys conducted on site included a Vegetation Community Survey and a Fauna Habitat Assessment Survey. In addition, a Vegetation Community Survey was also conducted in the road reserve/powerline easement to the immediate west of the site.
2.2.1 Vegetation Community Surveys
General baseline botanical surveys were undertaken to inventory dominant flora and characterise native vegetation communities throughout the site.
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The botanical surveys were generally consistent with the Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland (Neldner et al, 2005). Survey locations were surveyed using random meander transects.
All vascular taxa observed during the transect survey were recorded on Orogen field data proforma. Other bio-physiographic attributes were also recorded, including, vegetative structure, geology, soils, slope, aspect, morphoterrain, local context of vegetation (corridor, core, support for core, local representativeness) and extent of disturbance (e.g. fire, logging, grazing). Plant taxa not identified in the field were collected and subsequently identified using standard botanical texts. Cryptic specimens and/or potential Threatened species were sent to the Qld Herbarium for identification.
2.2.2 Fauna Habitat Assessment Surveys
The Threatened species known or potentially occurring within the locality, and the occurrence of specific habitat features appropriate for these, were evaluated during habitat assessment surveys. The surveys included searches for features, such as, hollow-bearing trees, nest sites, rocky outcrops, wetlands, watercourses, wetland habitats, leaf litter and caves/drains or other structures suitable for roosting or denning purposes.
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Results
3.1 Local Government Planning
The site is located within the Caloundra district of the Sunshine Coast Regional Local Government Area. As such, the site is subject to the provisions of the Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3) (City Plan) (CCC, 2009).
3.1.1 Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3)
The City Plan is a framework for managing development in Caloundra City. The elements of City Plan that are deemed relevant to the environmental attributes of the site were reviewed to provide some context around the environmental planning constraints and opportunities associated with the site at a Local Government level.
The site is located within the Caloundra South Planning Area and is zoned as Low Density Residential (CCC, 2009) (Figure 3.1). The site is therefore subject to the Caloundra South Planning Area Code. Under the Caloundra South Planning Area – Planning Area Code Map a Vegetated Buffer Strip extends into the site from the site’s western boundary (Figure 3.2). This is derived from Specific Outcome O37 of the Caloundra South Planning Area Code, which requires that vegetated buffer strips are dedicated along each side of Caloundra Road at a minimum of 30 m and a maximum of 60 m wide. As future development involves reconfiguring of the lot, the proposed development would also be subject to the Reconfiguring of a Lot Code. Additionally, as the proposed development land use is residential, the proposed development is also likely to be subject to a Residential Use Code such as the Detached House Code. The proposed operational works development is subject to additional codes, including but not limited to, the Filling and Excavation Code, the Landscaping Code and the Stormwater Management Code.
The Caloundra South Planning Area Overlay Map indicates that the site is subject to the Habitat and Biodiversity Overlay and the Bushfire Hazard Management Overlay (Figure 3.3). Under the Habitat and Biodiversity Code, the site is mapped as containing State Significant Vegetation (Figure 3.4), Endangered Regional Ecosystems with Very High Ecosystem Value (Figure 3.5) and Vegetation and Broad Mosaic Habitat Areas (Figure 3.6). However, vegetation on site does not appear to be mapped as part of a habitat corridor or link (Figure 3.7). Given these site designations, it is expected that future development will be assessable against the Habitat and Biodiversity Code.
As the site is identified on the Caloundra South Planning Area Overlay Map as being subject to the Bushfire Hazard Management Overlay, development of the site is subject to any bushfire hazard requirements of the relevant Use Code e.g. Detached House Code.
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Future MCU or RaL applications may also be subject to assessment under the Bushfire Hazard Management Code (Part 4, Table 4.2.4 (d)). However, it should be noted that the site is not designated as a high bushfire hazard area (Figure 3.8).
It is also envisaged that the proposed development will be subject to assessment under the Biting Insects Code, as the site is located within 15 km of Pumicestone Passage. This code requires that the proposed development does not increase mosquito breeding sites (and therefore populations), and that the risk to public health from biting insects and insect-borne arboviruses is minimised. The Aviation Affected Area Code is also applicable, as the site occurs approximately one kilometre north of the Caloundra Aerodrome. The purpose of this code is to ensure that development maintains aircraft safety in operational airspace, maintains the functioning of aviation facilities, achieves the appropriate noise criteria and minimises the effects of aircraft accidents that may occur near runways in association with takeoff or landing. It is considered that neither the Biting Insects Code nor the Aviation Affected Area Code present a significant constraint to development, and will be able to be appropriately managed.
The site is located within a 10 km view of a Scenic Viewpoint (Figure 3.9). Development of the site is therefore also subject to the Visual Management Code. The purpose of this code is to ensure that development does not detract/adversely impact on Caloundra City’s Scenic Routes and significant views.
The site is also located within an Indicative Urban Area/Township (Figure 3.10) and within the Coastal Urban area (Figure 3.11). Development of the site for residential use is therefore likely to be conducive with Desired Environmental Outcome (DEO) No 2. – Community Life and Wellbeing and DEO No. 4 – Character and Identity respectively.
3.2 State Government Planning
3.2.1 Qld Vegetation Management Act 1999 – Remnant Vegetation
The DERM Regional Ecosystems and Remnant Map – Version 6 (REMAP) (DERM, 2010a) presents the distribution and status of regional ecosystems as gazetted under the Qld Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act). The Vegetation Management Status used in this report is based on DERM’s assessment of the pre-clearing and remnant extent of a regional ecosystem and is as per the Vegetation Management Regulation 2000 (VM Reg).
The VM Act defines a community as ‘Remnant’ when the vegetation exhibits more than 50 % of the undisturbed predominant canopy, averages more than 70 % of the vegetation's undisturbed height and is composed of species characteristic of the undisturbed predominant canopy of the given vegetation community.
Refer to Figure 3.12 for REMAP designation of the site. The unshaded nature of the site represents non-remnant vegetation in accordance with the VM Act.
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As the site is not mapped as containing any remnant vegetation, a RaL or MCU application does not require referral to the DERM as a Concurrence Agency for vegetation management. This should be indicated on the referral checklist when making a development application.
REMAP presents data at a large scale (e.g.: 1:100, 000) and, subsequently, inaccuracies can occur. Furthermore, mapping of remnant vegetation is constantly updated and the status of vegetation within the development footprint should be checked with DERM prior to clearing.
3.2.2 Essential Habitat
Essential Habitat is a vegetation ecotype that is considered by DERM to form potential habitat for a species that is listed as; Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened by Schedules 2-5 of the Qld Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006 (NC Reg). Essential Habitat mapping is provided in conjunction with Regional Ecosystem Maps by DERM and is represented as diagonal blue lines over a remnant vegetation polygon. Essential Habitat species records are represented as a blue dot.
The site is designated as exhibiting non-remnant vegetation (Figure 3.12). Accordingly, the site is not designated as containing Essential Habitat.
3.2.3 Regrowth Vegetation
Regulations for clearing high-value regrowth vegetation and regrowth watercourse vegetation came into effect 8 October 2009. The regulations operate under the VM Act and apply to the clearing of:
• High-value regrowth vegetation on freehold and Indigenous land and leasehold land used for agriculture and grazing;
• Regrowth vegetation within 50 m of identified watercourses in priority reef catchments of the Burdekin, Mackay/Whitsunday and Wet Tropics; and
• Vegetation within a Category C area shown on a PMAV (previously shown as a category 4 area) (‘regulated regrowth vegetation’) (DERM, 2009).
The Regrowth Vegetation Map (Figure 3.13) depicts High Value Regrowth Vegetation that is a Least Concern Regional Ecosystem occurring on site. However, in accordance with the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP Reg) (Schedule 24, Part 2 (g)), clearing of regrowth vegetation on site is exempt from assessment, as the proposed land use is an urban purpose in an urban area. As such, the client is not required to notify DERM of their intention to clear regulated regrowth.
3.2.4 Threatened Species – Wildlife Online
Threatened Species are those defined as Endangered, Vulnerable and Near Threatened under the NC Act and listed in Schedules 2-5 of the NC Reg, and those defined as Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable in Section 179 of the EPBC Act.
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A search of DERM Wildlife Online records was conducted for the locality of the site (10 km radius). A total of 47 Threatened Species have been recorded within the site’s locality, 36 fauna and 11 flora species. Refer to Appendix A for the full results of the Wildlife Online database search results. It is noted that no Threatened Species were observed on site during the preliminary site inspection.
3.2.5 South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions
The South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SEQ Koala Conservation SPRP) regulate assessable development within targeted areas, where Koalas are known to be under the most significant risks – the Koala Coast and Pine Rivers. The SEQ Koala Conservation SPRP incorporates the areas previously regulated by the South East Queensland Koala State Planning Regulatory Provision (February 2010) or the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management Program 2006-2026. Development applications lodged after the commencement of the SEQ Koala Conservation SPRP on 31 May 2010 will be assessed against these provisions.
Under the SEQ Koala Conservation SPRP, the site is identified on the Assessable Development Areas map as an area to which the SEQ Koala Conservation SPRP does not apply (Figure 3.14). As such, the proposed development is not required to comply with the provisions of the SEQ Koala Conservation SPRP.
3.2.6 Referable Areas
Referable Areas include Conservation Estate (Protected Areas, Recreation Areas, State Marine Parks, World Heritage Areas and Brisbane Forest Park) and areas listed under the QLD Heritage Register. Referable Areas Maps are provided by DERM (DERM, 2010d).
Figure 3.15 presents the Referable Areas designation of the site. The absence of green and orange shading in Figure 3.15 represents the absence of Conservation Estates and Heritage Places, respectively.
Sites containing a Heritage Registered Place, or identified as containing a Conservation Estate in or within the 100 m buffer require referral to DERM if the proposed development is for the activities outlined in Schedule 2 of the SP Reg. As the site does not contain a Conservation Estate or Heritage Registered Place either onsite or within the 100 m site buffer, future development of the site does not trigger referral to DERM for Advice Agency assessment.
3.2.7 Referable Wetlands
Referable Wetlands are those identified as Wetland Protection Areas or Wetland Management Areas as defined in the SP Reg. Referable Wetland Maps are provided by DERM (DERM, 2010e).
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The Referable Wetlands Map relevant to the subject site is depicted in Figure 3.16 and shows no Wetland Management Areas or GBR Wetland Protection Areas occurring on site. The site also does not occur within a trigger area of a Wetland Management Area or GBR Wetland Protection Area. Development of the site therefore does not require referral to DERM for Advice Agency assessment for wetland management.
3.2.8 Significant Wetlands
A search of Significant Wetlands was conducted using WetlandMaps (DERM, 2010h). As shown in Figure 3.17, the site does not host any State Significant wetlands. The site is also not mapped as hosting any waterbodies or wetland systems.
3.3 Commonwealth Government Planning
3.3.1 EPBC Act 1999 – Protected Matters Search
The Commonwealth EPBC Act regulates the management of matters of National Environmental Significance (Protected Matters) at a National level. An EPBC desktop review was undertaken to identify Protected Matters potentially impacted by future development of the site (DEWHA, 2010). Refer to Appendix B for Protected Matters database search results. The EPBC Act lists the following seven Protected Matters that a proponent must address in a ‘self assessment’:
• World Heritage Properties;
• National Heritage Places;
• Ramsar Wetlands of International Significance;
• Listed Threatened Species and Ecological Communities;
• Listed Migratory Species;
• Commonwealth Marine Areas; and
• Nuclear Actions (including uranium mining).
Within the nominated search area (10 km radius of subject site), the Protected Matters Report identified the following:
• No World Heritage, National Heritage, Commonwealth Marine Areas or Threatened Ecological Communities;
• One Wetland of International Significance (Ramsar site) – Moreton Bay;
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• 49 Threatened Species (as identified in the EPBC Act) which are known to occur or are potentially occurring within the locality, including; 11 birds, two frogs, one insect, nine mammals, seven reptiles, four sharks and 15 plants; and
• 66 Migratory Species (as identified in the EPBC Act) which are known to occur or are potentially occurring within the locality, including; nine terrestrial birds, 29 wetland birds, 11 marine birds, nine marine mammals, six marine reptiles and two marine sharks.
In addition to the Matters of National Environmental Significance, consideration must be given to other matters protected by the EPBC Act when assessing proposals. Within the nominated search area (10 km radius of subject site), the Protected Matters Report identified the following:
• No Commonwealth Lands, Commonwealth Heritage Places, Critical Habitats or Commonwealth Reserves;
• Four places listed on the Register of the National Estate (RNE);
• 103 listed marine species; and
• 14 Whales and other cetaceans.
As the site is located approximately four kilometres inland from the Pacific Ocean, a considerable number of listed Threatened and Migratory species are marine species. Provided that stormwater quality and quantity are managed in a suitable manner, future development of the site is unlikely to impact on these marine species. No EPBC listed Threatened/Migratory Species were observed during the site inspection.
3.4 Site Inspection
An Orogen ecologist conducted a site inspection on 8 March 2010. The site inspection included review of the ecological features and functions of the site identified through the desktop review. The dominant vegetation community identified on site was described as moist sclerophyll forest, and was found to be in good condition. This community dominated the western two-thirds of the site. The eastern end of the site was found to be primarily comprised of a range of exotic trees, grasses and herbs situated around the residential dwelling. These species also occurred in low density scattered throughout the remainder of the site. Summaries of vegetation communities recorded on site are provided in Section 3.4.1. A north-south running gully was observed in the far west of the site, which contained an ephemeral creek.
The offsite powerline easement and road reserve to the west of the site were also surveyed. The ecological features of this area are described in Section 3.4.2.
A field analysis classified the soils of the site as sandy loam. In general, the site exhibited a moderate slope with a south westerly aspect.
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3.4.1 Onsite Ecological Attributes
Flora
The dominant vegetation community identified on the site was a White Mahogany (Eucalyptus acmenoides) – Narrow-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus crebra) – Pink Bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia) Moist Sclerophyll Forest. This community was dominant in the western two-thirds of the site. The canopy was generally intact, with some historical clearing and thinning noted. The mid stratum vegetation was found to be sparse with a managed/slashed ground layer.
The upper canopy stratum (~40% projected foliage cover and height range between 17-20 m), was dominated by White Mahogany, Broad-leaved Ironbark and Pink Bloodwood. Minor canopy associates included Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus) (co-dominant in the gully), Small-fruited Grey Gum (Eucalyptus propinqua), Tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) and Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis). The upper mid stratum (10% projected foliage cover and height of 10 m) was sparse and dominated by Forest Oak (Allocasuarina littoralis), Elderberry Panax (Polyscias sambucifolia) and Willow Bottlebrush (Callistemon salignus). The lower mid stratum (15% projected foliage cover and height range of 3-5 m) was dominated by tall shrubs and juvenile trees such as Red Ash (Alphitonia excelsa), Umbrella Tree*1 (Schefflera actinophylla), Native Frangipani (Hymenosporum flavum) and Pomaderris sp.. The groundcover was dense in most places (75-100% cover across site) and dominated by various grasses and herbs such as Wiry Panic (Entolasia stricta), Oplismenus sp., BIady Grass (Imperata cylindrica), Common couch* (Cynodon dactylon), Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis), Singapore Daisy* (Sphagneticola trilobata), Prickly Snake Vine (Stephania aculeata) and False Sarsaparilla (Smilax australis).
The vegetation in the eastern third of the site around the residential dwelling comprised a stand of Exotic Pine trees* (Pinus sp.) and various fruit trees and landscape plantings such as Mango Trees* (Mangifera indica) and Oleander* (Nerium oleander). The groundcover in this area was comprised of Common Couch*, Singapore Daisy* and various other exotic grasses and herbs.
The Vegetation Community Plan for the site is provided as Figure 3.18.
Fauna
The moist sclerophyll community provided limited resources for Threatened fauna potentially occurring in the locality. The site was not found to be connected to any large areas of remnant bushland in the locality and thus access to the site for fauna would be limited to birds, bats and species able to traverse urban environments (e.g. possums).
The majority of the trees on the site were not deemed old enough to form hollows, with only four hollow bearing trees observed. Cavities within these trees ranged from 5-25 cm in diameter. The larger cavities (observed in two large stags) were of sufficient size to provide roosting habitat to fauna groups including large arboreal marsupials, cockatoos and forest owls.
1 * indicates exotic species
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Fallen logs and timber were abundant in the forested areas of the site, and these provided potential habitat resources for ground dwelling rodents and reptiles. However, the lack of a dense grassy layer would compromise the habitat quality for these species. No caves or rocky outcrops and very few surface rocks were observed on the site, thus the site had limited habitat potential for rock and cave dependant fauna.
Potential Glossy Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami) feed trees (Allocasuarina litoralis) were found in low densities throughout the forested areas of the site. However, no evidence of feeding activity (i.e. chewed cones) was noted during the fauna traverse searches.
Several species of Koala habitat trees2 were present on site. Of these species, Tallowwood, Forest Red Gum and Small Fruited Grey Gum are considered preferred Koala feed trees. However, these species were only minor canopy associates in the Moist Sclerophyll Community. Opportunistic scat searches around the base of suitable Koala feed trees failed to detect any Koala scats.
A large number of Mango trees were present in the east of the site around the residential dwelling. These would provide a summer food resource for species such as the Grey Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalis) (listed threatened species under the EPBC Act), Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpeculis) and rodents (e.g. Rattus spp.). The dwelling and associated sheds could also potentially provide roosting areas for microbats such as Little Bentwing Bat (Miniopteris australis), however their presence was not confirmed during the site inspection.
Wetlands/Waterways
Aquatic areas on the site were found to be limited to small soaks and pools (expected to be ephemeral) in the gully flowing in a north-south direction along the western site boundary. Evidence of flowing water was noted in the gully during the site inspection, however this would be expected after heavy rains that had recently occurred. The southern (lower) end of the gully had a broad damp area which was colonised by various sedges and ferns such as Saw Sedge (Gahnia clarkei) and Soft Bracken (Caloclaena dubia). No amphibians were heard calling from this area, however it provides a potential habitat resource for amphibians throughout the year and breeding habitat in the summer months.
3.4.2 Offsite Ecological Attributes
The vegetation in the powerline easement adjacent to the site’s western boundary is described as an Exotic Grassland. The easement was approximately 10 m wide, was regularly slashed and presented no
2 Koala habitat tree means: a) a food tree of the Corymbia, Melaleuca, or Lophostemon or Eucalyptus genera; or b) a preferred shelter species such as Angophora. A non-juvenile koala habitat tree is a koala habitat tree that has: a) a height of more than four metres; or b) a trunk with a circumference of more than 31.5 centimetres at 1.3 metres above the ground (DERM, 2010f).
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overstorey and mid stratum. The dominant grasses and herbs encountered in the ground stratum of this community were Setaria* (Setaria sphacelata), Tall Chloris* (Chloris gayana), Red Natal Grass* (Melinis repens), Cobblers Pegs* (Bidens pillosa), Paspalum spp.*, Bracken (Pteridium esculentum) and Blady Grass.
Between the powerline easement and Caloundra Road to the west, a vegetated strip approximately 5 m wide was encountered and is described as a Lancewood (Acacia aulacocarpa) Tall Shrubland. This community was recorded to have an open to moderately dense overstorey (60% average projected foliage cover) to 10 m in height and was dominated by Lancewood. The mid stratum was sparse (15% projected foliage cover, 2-5 m in height) and was dominated by upper stratum juveniles and Lantana* (Lantana camara). The groundcover was very sparse and mostly comprised of leaf litter with some scattered native and exotic grasses and herbs.
The fauna habitat value of the Exotic Grassland (associated with the powerline easement) and the Lancewood Tall Shrubland (fringing Caloundra Road) is considered low.
No significant habitat features such as hollow bearing trees, fallen logs, rocky outcrops or aquatic areas were recorded within these offsite communities by Orogen ecologists during surveys. In consideration of the available data set, these communities would not be considered important habitat for the Threatened species potentially occurring in the locality as identified through desktop assessment of database records (refer to Sections 3.2.4 and 3.3.1).
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Discussion
4.1 Discussion of Potential Constraints
4.1.1 Vegetation
At a State Government Level, the vegetation of the site is designated as non-remnant (refer to Section 3.2.1 for detail). The site is mapped as containing regulated regrowth vegetation, however clearing of regulated regrowth vegetation on site is currently exempt from State Government assessment as the proposed development comprises an urban development in an urban area (refer to Section 3.2.3 for detail). As such, vegetation communities on site are not protected under the VM Act and therefore clearing of this vegetation does not form a significant constraint to development from a State Government policy perspective.
At a Local Government level, clearing of vegetation is potentially restricted primarily due to the proximity of the site to Caloundra Road, and the mapping of the site under the Habitat and Biodiversity Code. Under the Caloundra South Planning Area Code, a 30 m – 60 m vegetated buffer strip is required along Caloundra Road (Section 3.1.1). However, the existing road reserve and powerline easement separating the site from Caloundra Road is approximately 20 m wide. In addition, the proposed development currently intends to retain a vegetated buffer along the western site boundary, ranging from 20 m – 60 m in width (Figure 1.2). This would provide a total buffer width of 40 m – 80 m to Caloundra Road. This buffer width to Caloundra Road is expected to comply with the Caloundra South Planning Area Code and is considered more than adequate, from an aesthetics perspective, particularly given that the site is separated from Caloundra Road by a cleared powerline easement. It is expected that Council will require weed control works to occur within the vegetated buffer retained on site.
Under the Habitat and Biodiversity Code, the site is mapped as containing State Significant Vegetation, Endangered Regional Ecosystems with Very High Ecosystem Value and Vegetation and Broad Mosaic Habitat Areas (Section 3.1.1). This mapping is inconsistent with the State Government mapping, which indicates that there is no State significant vegetation on site (regulated regrowth mapping was released after the commencement of the City Plan and therefore is not included in the Local mapping). As such, the site should not be mapped as containing State Significant Vegetation or Endangered Regional Ecosystems with Very High Ecosystem Value. The correction of mapping would significantly reduce the level of constraint offered to the site under the Habitat and Biodiversity Code. It is expected however, that Council may still require strategic retention of vegetation on site. The proposed vegetated buffer is expected to fulfil this requirement, as it retains nearly half of the existing Eucalypt Open Forest on site. Although no locally significant flora species were recorded on site, protection of these species is required if any are observed on site.
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It is noted that the vegetation community along the gully at the site’s west appeared more intact in comparison to the remainder of the site. This is largely due to the presence of a more intact mid and lower stratum. This vegetation community also appears comparable to remnant vegetation types in the locality. The gully is included within the proposed vegetated buffer area to be retained and protected as part of the proposed development.
4.1.2 Threatened Species
No Threatened flora or fauna species were identified on the site during the field survey. The site was found to be currently subject to various disturbances including weed invasion, lack of a defined ecological management regime and edge effects from surrounding residential areas. In addition, the midstorey within the site was generally absent as a result of ongoing slashing, and the groundcover throughout most of the site was comprised of slashed grasses. As such, the site is considered to provide marginal to poor habitat resources for any Threatened species potentially occurring in the locality. Proposed clearing of vegetation on site is therefore not expected to significantly impact on Threatened species.
Some potential constraints identified on the site, included four hollow bearing trees, and the presence of potential Koala habitat trees and potential Glossy Black Cockatoo feed trees. However, no sign of utilisation by these species was recorded during the Orogen site inspection. Nonetheless, efforts should be made, where practical and where safety permits, to retain hollow bearing trees and any Koala or Glossy black Cockatoo habitat/feed tree species located on the site.
4.1.3 Ecologically Significant Features
Preliminary site investigations have determined that the site has limited features that are of ecological significance. It does not form part of a connective corridor nor is it likely to comprise core habitat for any listed Threatened species. However, the site does contain four hollow bearing trees, a vegetated ephemeral gully and associated Open Forest. The ephemeral gully and a portion of the Open Forest are to be retained on site as part of the proposed development. Hollow bearing trees are also proposed to be retained where possible and where safety permits.
4.1.4 Bushfire Hazard
Bushfire hazard is not viewed as a significant constraint to future development of the site as it is surrounded by low fire hazard roads and residential areas. Conversely, the subject site presents a bushfire risk to adjacent existing residential properties.
Assessment and management (in accordance with SPP 1/03: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide) is required in successfully managing potential bushfire hazards to
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development. Refer to the Bushfire Hazard Assessment prepared for the site for further information (Orogen, 2010).
4.1.5 Waterways & Wetlands The site contains an ephemeral gully running north-south along the western boundary. The gully is to be retained by the proposed development within the vegetated buffer on site. The proposed development will therefore need to manage stormwater and runoff to demonstrate that it does not adversely impact local stormwater quality or generate large volumes of runoff and discharge into local waterways.
In addition, the proposed development should also consider the impacts of the stormwater detention basin, proposed to be located within the existing drainage line adjacent to the southern site boundary (Figure 1.2). Establishment of this basin is to be in accordance with an approved Stormwater Management Plan and a Rehabilitation Plan. The basin is to be rehabilitated with locally native, wetland species deemed suitable for the proposed environment.
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Recommendations
5.1 Recommendations
The following recommendations are based on the outcome of the desktop analysis and site surveys conducted by Orogen and discussed in this report.
• The proposed development is to retain ecological features on the site such as the gully (and associated Open Forest), hollow-bearing trees and Glossy Black Cockatoo and Koala feed/habitat tree species, where possible and where safety permits;
• The vegetated buffer to be retained along the western site boundary, as shown in the plan of development (Figure 1.2), is to be managed in accordance with an approved Rehabilitation Plan (including weed control works);
• Prior to commencement of operational works, a Property Vegetation Management Plan (PVMP) should be prepared to detail individual trees that will require clearing as part of the proposed development;
• All arboreal hollows in trees proposed to be cleared and all fallen logs/branches (DBH >10 cm) are to be relocated, if suitable, into the retained vegetated buffer on site;
• A Fauna Management Plan is to be prepared by a QPWS licensed Spotter Catcher prior to clearing works. The QPWS licensed Spotter Catcher is to be present during clearing operations;
• The potential impacts of the stormwater detention basin proposed to be located within the existing drainage line, adjacent to the southern site boundary should be assessed (Figure 1.2);
• The proposed clearing activity is to be confined to the area required for the purposes of the proposed development. The boundaries of areas to be cleared are to be clearly marked for machinery operators. In addition, where relevant, all trees cleared are to be felled away from vegetation communities adjoining the area to be cleared. That is, vegetation is to be felled into the proposed clearing area;
• Care is to be taken in the disposal of vegetation cleared from the site so that spread of exotic propagules is managed. No vegetative material cleared from the site is to be placed near or within vegetation occurring adjacent to the clearing area. All cleared vegetation (that is not mulched and recycled) is to be disposed of at an appropriately licensed waste management facility;
• An approved Stormwater Management Plan is to be developed and adhered to in order to ensure stormwater runoff from the site is managed to mitigate adverse impacts on; the water quality,
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hydrology and structural stability of drainage lines and waterways both on and off the site (including the onsite ephemeral gully);
• An approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan is to be developed and implemented during construction activities. This Plan should provide for appropriate erosion and sediment control measures to protect drainage lines and waterways both on and off the site (including the onsite ephemeral gully);
• Landscaping plant selection within the proposed development should consist of local native species, particularly those which provide nectar and fruit to native bats and birds. Allocasuarina sp. are also to be included within the landscaping plant selection. This will minimise the impact from loss of potential habitat for Glossy Black Cockatoo;
• Discussions are entered into with Council to include road reserve and powerline easement west of site as the buffer to Caloundra Road; and
• Discussions are entered into with Council to confirm anomalies (and actions for redesignation) regarding the mapping of the site under the Habitat and Biodiversity Code.
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Conclusion
6.1 Conclusion
The proposed development involves a residential sub-division within the subject site. The subject site is largely undeveloped with one residential dwelling currently on site. Vegetation surrounding the dwelling was primarily comprised of a range of exotic trees, grasses and herbs. The balance of the site was described as moist sclerophyll open forest. An ephemeral gully runs in a north-south direction along the western site boundary.
The desktop study and site survey undertaken by Orogen revealed limited ecological constraints to development. At a State and Commonwealth Government level, the key constraint identified on the site is the potential habitat, albeit limited, for Threatened species. However, this constraint is deemed to be of low risk due to the ecological context of the site as recorded through Orogen surveys. Further, it is noted that no Threatened species of flora or fauna were recorded onsite during Orogen field works. Primary constraints identified at a Local Government level included:
• Four hollow bearing trees;
• A ephemeral gully/drainage line at the site’s west;
• Requirement for a 30 m – 60 m vegetated buffer to Caloundra Road; and
• Mapping of the site as hosting State Significant Vegetation, Endangered Regional Ecosystems with Very High Ecosystem Value and Vegetation and Broad Mosaic Habitat Areas.
The proposed development involves the retention and protection of a 20 m – 60 m vegetated buffer along the western site boundary. This buffer is expected to fulfil the requirement under the City Plan with regards to the provision of a vegetated buffer to Caloundra Road, and will retain and protect the ephemeral gully/drainage line along the site’s western boundary.
The mapping of State Significant Vegetation and Endangered Regional Ecosystems with Very High Ecosystem Value on site under the City Plan is considered inconsistent with State Government Mapping. Despite these inconsistencies, it is expected that Council will still require strategic retention of vegetation on site. The proposed vegetated buffer is expected to fulfil this requirement, as it retains approximately half of the existing moist sclerophyll forest on site. This will assist to minimise the potential impacts of the proposed development on local flora and fauna. In addition, hollow bearing trees and any Koala or Glossy black Cockatoo habitat/feed tree species located on the site are to be retained within the development footprint, where possible and where safety permits.
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With adherence to the recommendations outlined in this report, the proposed development is not expected to significantly impact upon; the native flora and fauna and waterbodies within the site and its locality.
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References
CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld. DERM (2009). Regrowth Vegetation Code - On freehold and Indigenous land and leasehold land for agriculture and grazing—version 1. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane, Queensland. DERM (2010a). Copy of the certified Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map—version 6 for the purpose of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Online RE Maps, The Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/REMAP] Accessed on 10 September 2010. DERM (2010b). Copy of the certified Essential Habitat Map–version 3 for the purpose of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Online RE Maps, The Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/REMAP] Accessed on 10 September 2010. DERM (2010c). Copy of the certified Regrowth Vegetation Map—version 2 for the purpose of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Online RE Maps, The Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/REMAP] Accessed on 10 September 2010. DERM (2010d). Referable Areas Mapping. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/planning_and_ guidelines/environmental_legislation/integrated_planning_act/referable-areas-mapping.php] Accessed on 10 September 2010. DERM (2010e). Map of Referable Wetlands. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/ecosystems/referable- wetlands-form.php] Accessed on 10 September 2010. DERM (2010f). South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. Dated May 2010. DERM (2010g). Wildlife Online. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife_online/] Accessed on 10 September 2010. DERM (2010h). WetlandMaps. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://atlas.information.qld.gov.au/atlas/wetlandmaps.html]. Accessed on 10 September 2010.
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DEWHA (2010). Protected Matters Search Tool. Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Canberra ACT. [URL: http://www.environment.gov.au/erin/ert/epbc/index.html]. Accessed on 12 February 2010. Neldner, V.J., Wilson, B.A., Thompson E.J., Dillewaard, H.A (2005). Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland. Version 3.1. Updated September 2005. Queensland Herbarium, Environmental Protection Agency, Brisbane. Orogen (2010). Bushfire Hazard Assessment. Prepared for Lot 2 on RP882509. Orogen Pty Ltd. Dated September 2010.
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Figure 3.1 – Relevant Extract from Caloundra South Planning Area Precinct Map – Map CSP1 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
Figure 3.2 – Relevant Extract from Caloundra South Planning Area, Planning Area Code Map – Map CSP3 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
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Figure 3.3 – Relevant Extract from Caloundra South Planning Area Overlay Map – CSP2 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
Figure 3.4 – Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Significant Vegetation – Map 7.5 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
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Figure 3.5 – Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Habitat and Protected Vegetation – Map 7.6 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
Figure 3.6 – Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Habitat Areas – Map 7.7 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
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Figure 3.7 – Relevant Extract from Habitat and Biodiversity Code Habitat Corridors and Links – Map 7.8 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
Figure 3.8 – Relevant Extract from Bushfire Hazard Management Code High Bushfire Hazard Areas – Map 7.3 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
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Figure 3.9 – Relevant Extract from Visual Management Code Significant Views – Map 7.9 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
Figure 3.10– Relevant Extract from Urban Settlement Strategy Map DEO 2.1 Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Subject Site Caloundra, Qld.
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Figure 3.11 – Relevant Extract from Character and Identity Elements Map DEO 4 Subject Site Source: CCC (2009). Caloundra City Plan 2004 (Update 3). Caloundra City Council, Caloundra, Qld.
Figure 3.12– Relevant Extract from Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map— version 6 Subject Site Source: DERM (2010a). Copy of the certified Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map— version 6 for the purpose of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Online RE Maps, The Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/REMAP] Accessed on 10 September 2010.
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Figure 3.13 – Relevant Extract from the certified Regrowth Vegetation Map— version 2 Subject Site Source: DERM (2010c). Copy of the certified Regrowth Vegetation Map—version 2 for the purpose of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Online RE Maps, The Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/REMAP] Accessed on 10 September 2010.
Figure 3.14– Relevant Extract from South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions – Assessable Development Areas – Map Subject Site SPRP_KHT7 Source: DERM (2010f). South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. Dated May 2010.
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Figure 3.15 – Relevant Extract from Map of Referable Areas Source: DERM (2010d). Referable Areas Mapping. Department of Environment and Subject Site Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_ management/planning_and_guidelines/environmental_legislation/integrated_planning_ act/referable-areas-mapping.php] Accessed on 10 September 2010.
Figure 3.16– Relevant Extract from Map of Referable Wetlands Source: DERM (2010e). Map of Referable Wetlands. Department of Environment and Subject Site Resource Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife- ecosystems/ecosystems/referable-wetlands-form.php] Accessed on 10 September 2010.
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Figure 3.17 – Relevant Extract from Wetland Maps Source: DERM (2010h). WetlandMaps. Department of Environment and Resource Subject Site Management, Brisbane. [URL: http://atlas.information.qld.gov.au/atlas/ wetlandmaps.html]. Accessed on 10 September 2010.
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Appendix A WILDLIFE ONLINE SEARCH RESULTS
Wildlife Online Extract
Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: All Status: Rare and threatened species Records: All Date: All Latitude: 26.7899 Longitude: 153.1009 Distance: 10 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Friday 10 Sep 2010 10:08:14 Date extracted: Friday 10 Sep 2010 10:16:02 The number of records retrieved = 47
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As the EPA is still in a process of collating and vetting data, it is possible the information given is not complete. The information provided should only be used for the project for which it was requested and it should be appropriately acknowledged as being derived from Wildlife Online when it is used. The State of Queensland does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for this information. Persons should satisfy themselves through independent means as to the accuracy and completeness of this information. No statements, representations or warranties are made about the accuracy or completeness of this information. The State of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for this information and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason. Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria freycineti wallum rocketfrog V 3 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria brevipalmata green thighed frog NT 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria olongburensis wallum sedgefrog V V 7 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Adelotus brevis tusked frog V 7 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Crinia tinnula wallum froglet V 43/2 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Mixophyes iteratus giant barred frog E E 9 animals birds Accipitridae Lophoictinia isura square-tailed kite NT 8 animals birds Accipitridae Accipiter novaehollandiae grey goshawk NT 22 animals birds Anatidae Nettapus coromandelianus cotton pygmy-goose NT 1 animals birds Apodidae Aerodramus terraereginae Australian swiftlet NT 2 animals birds Burhinidae Esacus magnirostris beach stone-curlew V 4 animals birds Cacatuidae Lophochroa leadbeateri Major Mitchell's cockatoo V 2 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami glossy black-cockatoo (eastern) V 39 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami glossy black-cockatoo V 26 animals birds Ciconiidae Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus black-necked stork NT 89 animals birds Diomedeidae Diomedea exulans wandering albatross V V 1/1 animals birds Haematopodidae Haematopus fuliginosus sooty oystercatcher NT 95 animals birds Laridae Sternula albifrons little tern E 213 animals birds Maluridae Stipiturus malachurus southern emu-wren V 2 animals birds Phaethontidae Phaethon rubricauda red-tailed tropicbird V 3/1 animals birds Procellariidae Macronectes halli northern giant-petrel V V 2/1 animals birds Procellariidae Macronectes giganteus southern giant-petrel E E 2/1 animals birds Psittacidae Lathamus discolor swift parrot E E 2 animals birds Psittacidae Pezoporus wallicus wallicus ground parrot V 20/2 animals birds Rallidae Lewinia pectoralis Lewin's rail NT 1 animals birds Scolopacidae Numenius madagascariensis eastern curlew NT 597 animals birds Strigidae Ninox strenua powerful owl V 2 animals bony fish Nannopercidae Nannoperca oxleyana Oxleyan pygmy perch V E 1 animals insects Papilionidae Ornithoptera richmondia Richmond birdwing V 7 animals mammals Balaenopteridae Megaptera novaeangliae humpback whale V V 3 animals mammals Delphinidae Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin NT 1 animals mammals Dugongidae Dugong dugon dugong V 3 animals mammals Muridae Xeromys myoides water mouse V V 3 animals mammals Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus (southeast Queensland koala (southeast Queensland V 11 bioregion) bioregion) animals mammals Potoroidae Potorous tridactylus tridactylus long-nosed potoroo V V 3 animals reptiles Scincidae Eroticoscincus graciloides NT 3/1 plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina Mt. Emu she-oak E E 18/17 plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Ricinocarpos speciosus V 2/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia attenuata V V 10/8 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia baueri subsp. baueri tiny wattle V 3/3 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus conglomerata swamp stringybark E E 5/4 plants higher dicots Rutaceae Zieria exsul E 1/1 plants higher dicots Rutaceae Boronia rivularis Wide Bay boronia NT 6/5 plants lower dicots Aristolochiaceae Pararistolochia praevenosa NT 1/1 plants monocots Blandfordiaceae Blandfordia grandiflora christmas bells E 13/11
Page 1 of 2 Environmental Protection Agency Wildlife Online - Extract Date 10/09/2010 at 10:16:02 Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records plants monocots Cyperaceae Schoenus scabripes NT 3/2 plants monocots Orchidaceae Prasophyllum exilis NT 1/1
CODES I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised. Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Presumed Extinct (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Rare (R), Common (C) or Not Protected ( ). A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.
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Appendix B EPBC ACT PROTECTED MATTERS SEARCH RESULTS
EPBC Act Protected Matters Report Page 1 of 14
Protected Matters Search Tool
You are here: Environment Home > EPBC Act > Search 10 September 2010 10:06 EPBC Act Protected Matters Report This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected. Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are contained in the caveat at the end of the report.
You may wish to print this report for reference before moving to other pages or websites.
The Australian Natural Resources Atlas at http://www.environment.gov.au/atlas may provide further environmental information relevant to your selected area. Information about the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process details can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/index.html
Search Type: Point Buffer: 10 km Coordinates: -26.78988,153.1009
Report Contents: Summary Details z Matters of NES
z Other matters protected by the EPBC Act
z Extra Information Caveat Acknowledgments
This map may contain data which are © Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) © PSMA Australia Limited
Summary
Matters of National Environmental Significance
This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance - see http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/guidelines/index.html. World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Significance: 1 (Ramsar Sites) Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Threatened Ecological Communities: None
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Threatened Species: 49 Migratory Species: 66
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.
The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place on the Register of the National Estate. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.html.
Please note that the current dataset on Commonwealth land is not complete. Further information on Commonwealth land would need to be obtained from relevant sources including Commonwealth agencies, local agencies, and land tenure maps.
A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Information on EPBC Act permit requirements and application forms can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/permits/index.html. Commonwealth Lands: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Places on the RNE: 4 Listed Marine Species: 103 Whales and Other Cetaceans: 14 Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves: None
Extra Information
This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated. State and Territory Reserves: 9 Other Commonwealth Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: 1
Details
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Wetlands of International Significance [ Dataset Information ] (Ramsar Sites) MORETON BAY Threatened Species [ Dataset Information ] Status Type of Presence Birds Anthochaera phrygia Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Regent Honeyeater area Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Coxen's Fig-Parrot within area Diomedea exulans exulans Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour may Tristan Albatross occur within area
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Erythrotriorchis radiatus Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Red Goshawk within area Lathamus discolor Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Swift Parrot area Macronectes giganteus Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Southern Giant-Petrel area Macronectes halli Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Northern Giant-Petrel area Pterodroma neglecta neglecta Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Kermadec Petrel (western) area Rostratula australis Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Australian Painted Snipe area Thalassarche melanophris impavida Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Campbell Albatross area Turnix melanogaster Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Black-breasted Button-quail within area Frogs Litoria olongburensis Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur Wallum Sedge Frog within area Mixophyes iteratus Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Southern Barred Frog, Giant Barred Frog within area Insects Phyllodes imperialis (southern subsp. - ANIC 3333) Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Pink Underwing Moth within area Mammals Balaenoptera musculus Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Blue Whale area Chalinolobus dwyeri Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat area Dasyurus hallucatus Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Northern Quoll area Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within population) area Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll (southeastern mainland population) Eubalaena australis Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Southern Right Whale within area Megaptera novaeangliae Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Humpback Whale Potorous tridactylus tridactylus Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Long-nosed Potoroo (SE mainland) area Pteropus poliocephalus Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour Grey-headed Flying-fox known to occur within area Xeromys myoides Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur Water Mouse, False Water Rat within area Reptiles Caretta caretta Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Loggerhead Turtle Chelonia mydas Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour Green Turtle known to occur within area Coeranoscincus reticulatus Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink area Dermochelys coriacea Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth within area Eretmochelys imbricata Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur Hawksbill Turtle within area
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Lepidochelys olivacea Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle within area Natator depressus Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Flatback Turtle within area Sharks Carcharias taurus (east coast population) Critically Species or species habitat may occur within Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) Endangered area Carcharodon carcharias Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Great White Shark area Pristis zijsron Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Green Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish area Rhincodon typus Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Whale Shark area Plants Acacia attenuata Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Allocasuarina defungens Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Dwarf Heath Casuarina area Allocasuarina emuina Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Emu Mountain Sheoak within area Bosistoa selwynii Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Heart-leaved Bosistoa within area Bosistoa transversa Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Three-leaved Bosistoa within area Bulbophyllum globuliforme Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Miniature Moss-orchid within area Cryptocarya foetida Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Stinking Cryptocarya, Stinking Laurel within area Eucalyptus conglomerata Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Swamp Stringybark within area Graptophyllum reticulatum Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Veiny Graptophyllum within area Macadamia ternifolia Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur Small-fruited Queensland Nut, Gympie Nut within area Phaius australis Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur Lesser Swamp-orchid within area Phebalium distans Critically Species or species habitat may occur within Mt Berryman Phebalium Endangered area Prasophyllum wallum Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Taeniophyllum muelleri Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within Minute Orchid, Ribbon-root Orchid area Triunia robusta Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Migratory Species [ Dataset Information ] Status Type of Presence Migratory Terrestrial Species Birds Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur Coxen's Fig-Parrot within area Haliaeetus leucogaster Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur White-bellied Sea-Eagle within area Hirundapus caudacutus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within White-throated Needletail area Merops ornatus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Rainbow Bee-eater area
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Monarcha melanopsis Migratory Breeding may occur within area Black-faced Monarch Monarcha trivirgatus Migratory Breeding likely to occur within area Spectacled Monarch Myiagra cyanoleuca Migratory Breeding likely to occur within area Satin Flycatcher Rhipidura rufifrons Migratory Breeding may occur within area Rufous Fantail Xanthomyza phrygia Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Regent Honeyeater area Migratory Wetland Species Birds Actitis hypoleucos Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Common Sandpiper Ardea alba Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Great Egret, White Egret area Ardea ibis Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Cattle Egret area Arenaria interpres Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Ruddy Turnstone Calidris acuminata Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Calidris alba Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Sanderling Calidris canutus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Red Knot, Knot Calidris ferruginea Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ruficollis Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Red-necked Stint Calidris tenuirostris Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Great Knot Charadrius bicinctus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Double-banded Plover Charadrius leschenaultii Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Greater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Lesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover Charadrius veredus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Oriental Plover, Oriental Dotterel Gallinago hardwickii Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe Heteroscelus brevipes Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Grey-tailed Tattler Limicola falcinellus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Broad-billed Sandpiper Limosa lapponica Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Black-tailed Godwit Nettapus coromandelianus albipennis Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Australian Cotton Pygmy-goose area Numenius madagascariensis Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Eastern Curlew Numenius minutus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Little Curlew, Little Whimbrel
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Numenius phaeopus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Whimbrel Pluvialis fulva Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis squatarola Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Grey Plover Rostratula benghalensis s. lat. Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Painted Snipe area Tringa glareola Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Wood Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank Xenus cinereus Migratory Roosting known to occur within area Terek Sandpiper Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Fork-tailed Swift area Ardea alba Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Great Egret, White Egret area Ardea ibis Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Cattle Egret area Calonectris leucomelas Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Streaked Shearwater area Diomedea dabbenena Migratory Foraging, feeding or related behaviour may Tristan Albatross occur within area Macronectes giganteus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Southern Giant-Petrel area Macronectes halli Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Northern Giant-Petrel area Puffinus leucomelas Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Streaked Shearwater area Sterna albifrons Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Little Tern area Thalassarche chlororhynchos Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Yellow-nosed Albatross, Atlantic Yellow-nosed area Albatross, Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross Thalassarche impavida Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Campbell Albatross area Migratory Marine Species Mammals Balaenoptera edeni Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Bryde's Whale area Balaenoptera musculus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Blue Whale area Dugong dugon Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur Dugong within area Eubalaena australis Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur Southern Right Whale within area Lagenorhynchus obscurus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Dusky Dolphin area Megaptera novaeangliae Migratory Breeding known to occur within area Humpback Whale Orcaella brevirostris Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Irrawaddy Dolphin area Orcinus orca Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Killer Whale, Orca area
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Sousa chinensis Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin area Reptiles Caretta caretta Migratory Breeding known to occur within area Loggerhead Turtle Chelonia mydas Migratory Foraging, feeding or related behaviour Green Turtle known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth within area Eretmochelys imbricata Migratory Species or species habitat known to occur Hawksbill Turtle within area Lepidochelys olivacea Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle within area Natator depressus Migratory Species or species habitat likely to occur Flatback Turtle within area Sharks Carcharodon carcharias Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Great White Shark area Rhincodon typus Migratory Species or species habitat may occur within Whale Shark area Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Dataset Information ] Status Type of Presence Birds Actitis hypoleucos Listed Roosting known to occur within area Common Sandpiper Anseranas semipalmata Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Magpie Goose overfly area marine area Apus pacificus Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Fork-tailed Swift overfly area marine area Ardea alba Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Great Egret, White Egret overfly area marine area Ardea ibis Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Cattle Egret overfly area marine area Arenaria interpres Listed Roosting known to occur within area Ruddy Turnstone Calidris acuminata Listed Roosting known to occur within area Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Calidris alba Listed Roosting known to occur within area Sanderling Calidris canutus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Red Knot, Knot overfly marine area Calidris ferruginea Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Curlew Sandpiper overfly marine area Calidris melanotos Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Pectoral Sandpiper overfly marine
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area Calidris ruficollis Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Red-necked Stint overfly marine area Calidris tenuirostris Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Great Knot overfly marine area Calonectris leucomelas Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Streaked Shearwater area Catharacta skua Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Great Skua area Charadrius bicinctus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Double-banded Plover overfly marine area Charadrius leschenaultii Listed Roosting known to occur within area Greater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus Listed Roosting known to occur within area Lesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover Charadrius ruficapillus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Red-capped Plover overfly marine area Charadrius veredus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Oriental Plover, Oriental Dotterel overfly marine area Diomedea dabbenena Listed Foraging, feeding or related behaviour may Tristan Albatross occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe overfly marine area Gallinago megala Listed - Roosting likely to occur within area Swinhoe's Snipe overfly marine area Gallinago stenura Listed - Roosting likely to occur within area Pin-tailed Snipe overfly marine area Haliaeetus leucogaster Listed Species or species habitat likely to occur White-bellied Sea-Eagle within area Heteroscelus brevipes Listed Roosting known to occur within area Grey-tailed Tattler Heteroscelus incanus Listed Roosting known to occur within area Wandering Tattler Himantopus himantopus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Black-winged Stilt overfly marine area Hirundapus caudacutus Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within White-throated Needletail overfly area marine area Lathamus discolor Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Swift Parrot overfly area marine
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area Limicola falcinellus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Broad-billed Sandpiper overfly marine area Limnodromus semipalmatus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Asian Dowitcher overfly marine area Limosa lapponica Listed Roosting known to occur within area Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Black-tailed Godwit overfly marine area Macronectes giganteus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Southern Giant-Petrel area Macronectes halli Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Northern Giant-Petrel area Merops ornatus Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Rainbow Bee-eater overfly area marine area Monarcha melanopsis Listed - Breeding may occur within area Black-faced Monarch overfly marine area Monarcha trivirgatus Listed - Breeding likely to occur within area Spectacled Monarch overfly marine area Myiagra cyanoleuca Listed - Breeding likely to occur within area Satin Flycatcher overfly marine area Nettapus coromandelianus albipennis Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Australian Cotton Pygmy-goose overfly area marine area Numenius madagascariensis Listed Roosting known to occur within area Eastern Curlew Numenius minutus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Little Curlew, Little Whimbrel overfly marine area Numenius phaeopus Listed Roosting known to occur within area Whimbrel Philomachus pugnax Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Ruff (Reeve) overfly marine area Pluvialis fulva Listed Roosting known to occur within area Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis squatarola Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Grey Plover overfly marine area Recurvirostra novaehollandiae Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Red-necked Avocet overfly marine
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area Rhipidura rufifrons Listed - Breeding may occur within area Rufous Fantail overfly marine area Rostratula benghalensis s. lat. Listed - Species or species habitat may occur within Painted Snipe overfly area marine area Sterna albifrons Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Little Tern area Thalassarche chlororhynchos Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Yellow-nosed Albatross, Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross, area Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross Thalassarche impavida Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Campbell Albatross area Thinornis rubricollis Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Hooded Plover overfly marine area Tringa glareola Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Wood Sandpiper overfly marine area Tringa stagnatilis Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank overfly marine area Xenus cinereus Listed - Roosting known to occur within area Terek Sandpiper overfly marine area Mammals Dugong dugon Listed Species or species habitat likely to occur Dugong within area Ray-finned fishes Acentronura tentaculata Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse area Campichthys tryoni Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Tryon's Pipefish area Corythoichthys amplexus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Fijian Banded Pipefish, Brown-banded Pipefish area Corythoichthys ocellatus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Orange-spotted Pipefish, Ocellated Pipefish area Festucalex cinctus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Girdled Pipefish area Filicampus tigris Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Tiger Pipefish area Halicampus grayi Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Mud Pipefish, Gray's Pipefish area Hippichthys cyanospilos Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Blue-speckled Pipefish, Blue-spotted Pipefish area Hippichthys heptagonus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Madura Pipefish, Reticulated Freshwater Pipefish area Hippichthys penicillus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Beady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish area Hippocampus kelloggi Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Kellogg's Seahorse, Great Seahorse area
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Hippocampus kuda Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Spotted Seahorse, Yellow Seahorse area Hippocampus planifrons Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Flat-face Seahorse area Hippocampus whitei Listed Species or species habitat may occur within White's Seahorse, Crowned Seahorse, Sydney Seahorse area Lissocampus runa Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Javelin Pipefish area Maroubra perserrata Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Sawtooth Pipefish area Micrognathus andersonii Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Anderson's Pipefish, Shortnose Pipefish area Micrognathus brevirostris Listed Species or species habitat may occur within thorntail Pipefish, Thorn-tailed Pipefish area Microphis manadensis Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Manado Pipefish, Manado River Pipefish area Solegnathus dunckeri Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Duncker's Pipehorse area Solegnathus hardwickii Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Pallid Pipehorse, Hardwick's Pipehorse area Solegnathus spinosissimus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Spiny Pipehorse, Australian Spiny Pipehorse area Solenostomus cyanopterus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Robust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish, area Solenostomus paegnius Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Rough-snout Ghost Pipefish area Solenostomus paradoxus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Ornate Ghostpipefish, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, Ornate area Ghost Pipefish Stigmatopora nigra Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Widebody Pipefish, Wide-bodied Pipefish, Black Pipefish area Syngnathoides biaculeatus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Double-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse, area Alligator Pipefish Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Bentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, Short-tailed area Pipefish Urocampus carinirostris Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Hairy Pipefish area Vanacampus margaritifer Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Mother-of-pearl Pipefish area Reptiles Acalyptophis peronii Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Horned Seasnake area Aipysurus laevis Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Olive Seasnake area Astrotia stokesii Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Stokes' Seasnake area Caretta caretta Listed Breeding known to occur within area Loggerhead Turtle Chelonia mydas Listed Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known Green Turtle to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Listed Species or species habitat likely to occur Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth within area Disteira kingii Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Spectacled Seasnake area
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Disteira major Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Olive-headed Seasnake area Emydocephalus annulatus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Turtle-headed Seasnake area Eretmochelys imbricata Listed Species or species habitat known to occur Hawksbill Turtle within area Hydrophis elegans Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Elegant Seasnake area Laticauda laticaudata Listed Species or species habitat may occur within a sea krait area Lepidochelys olivacea Listed Species or species habitat likely to occur Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle within area Natator depressus Listed Species or species habitat likely to occur Flatback Turtle within area Pelamis platurus Listed Species or species habitat may occur within Yellow-bellied Seasnake area Whales and Other Cetaceans [ Dataset Information ] Status Type of Presence Balaenoptera acutorostrata Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Minke Whale area Balaenoptera edeni Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Bryde's Whale area Balaenoptera musculus Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Blue Whale area Delphinus delphis Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Common Dophin, Short-beaked Common Dolphin area Eubalaena australis Cetacean Species or species habitat likely to occur Southern Right Whale within area Grampus griseus Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Risso's Dolphin, Grampus area Lagenorhynchus obscurus Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Dusky Dolphin area Megaptera novaeangliae Cetacean Breeding known to occur within area Humpback Whale Orcaella brevirostris Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Irrawaddy Dolphin area Orcinus orca Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Killer Whale, Orca area Sousa chinensis Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin area Stenella attenuata Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Spotted Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin area Tursiops aduncus Cetacean Species or species habitat likely to occur Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin, Spotted Bottlenose within area Dolphin Tursiops truncatus s. str. Cetacean Species or species habitat may occur within Bottlenose Dolphin area Places on the RNE [ Dataset Information ] Note that not all Indigenous sites may be listed. Historic Bribie Island Fortifications - North QLD Natural Currimundi Lake Environmental Park QLD Mooloolah River National Park (1978 boundary) QLD Pumicestone Passage - Bribie Island QLD Extra Information
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State and Territory Reserves [ Dataset Information ] Bribie Island National Park, QLD Caloundra Conservation Park, QLD Currimundi Lake Conservation Park, QLD Jowarra Feature Protection Area, QLD Mooloolah River National Park, QLD Moreton Bay Marine Park, QLD Palmview Conservation Park, QLD Pumicestone Channel Fish Habitat Area, QLD Unnamed Scientific Area, QLD Regional Forest Agreements [ Dataset Information ] Note that all RFA areas including those still under consideration have been included. , Queensland
Caveat
The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report.
This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of International Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.
Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under "type of presence". For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.
Only selected species covered by the migratory and marine provisions of the Act have been mapped.
The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database:
z threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants
z some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed
z some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area
z migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers.
The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:
z non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites;
z seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent.
Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.
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Acknowledgments
This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The Department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:
z New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service
z Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
z Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, Tasmania
z Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australia Planning SA
z Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
z Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland
z Birds Australia
z Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme
z Australian National Wildlife Collection
z Natural history museums of Australia
z Queensland Herbarium
z National Herbarium of NSW
z Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria
z Tasmanian Herbarium
z State Herbarium of South Australia
z Northern Territory Herbarium
z Western Australian Herbarium
z Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra
z University of New England
z Other groups and individuals
ANUCliM Version 1.8, Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies, Australian National University was used extensively for the production of draft maps of species distribution. Environment Australia is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.
Last updated: Thursday, 20-Nov-2008 14:17:56 EST Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts GPO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Telephone: +61 (0)2 6274 1111
© Commonwealth of Australia 2004
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