Roads Western Australia Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations

Main Roads Western Australia Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations

February 2011 Contents

Executive Summary 1

1. Introduction 3 1.1 Background and Purpose 3 1.2 Scope of Works 3

2. Methodology 5 2.1 Desktop and Literature Review 5 2.2 Vegetation and Flora 5 2.3 Fauna 7 2.4 Likelihood of Occurrence Assessment 7 2.5 Survey Limitations 7 2.6 Nomenclature 8

3. Environmental Context 10 3.1 Climate 10 3.2 Topography and Geology 11 3.3 Hydrogeology and Hydrology 11 3.4 Bioregions and Subregions 11 3.5 Vegetation Communities 12 3.6 Flora 13 3.7 Fauna 14

4. Stage 1 Flora and Fauna Results 16 4.1 Survey Overview 16 4.2 Collets Road Section 1 (Western Park Entry) 16 4.3 Point Ann Road Section 2 (Point Ann Access Road) 23 4.4 Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection 30 4.5 Point Ann Rd Intersection 36 4.6 MRWA Gravel Pit 1 36 4.7 MRWA Gravel Pit 3 44 4.8 Jerramungup Shire Pit 1a 51 4.9 Jerramungup Shire Pit 3b 58 4.10 Jerramungup Shire Pit 4 64 4.11 Jerramungup Shire Pit 9 66

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations 5. Limitations 75

6. References 76

Table Index Table 1 Vegetation Extent and Status of mapped vegetation types in the Study area. 12 Table 2 Summary of fauna species diversity along Collets Road Section 1 18 Table 3 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Collets Road Section 1 19 Table 4 Summary of fauna species diversity along Point Ann Road Section 2 25 Table 5 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Point Ann Road Section 2 26 Table 6 Summary of fauna species diversity along the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection 31 Table 7 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection 32 Table 8 Summary of fauna species diversity along MRWA Gravel Pit 1 38 Table 9 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near MRWA Gravel Pit 1 40 Table 10 Summary of fauna species diversity along MRWA Gravel Pit 3 46 Table 11 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near MRWA Gravel Pit 3 47 Table 12 Summary of fauna species diversity at Shire Pit 1a 53 Table 13 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Shire Pit 1a 54 Table 14 Summary of fauna species diversity at Shire Pit 3b 59 Table 15 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Shire Pit 3b 60 Table 16 Summary of fauna species diversity at Shire Pit 9 69

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 17 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Shire Pit 9 71 Table 18 Broad Fauna Habitat Descriptions 80 Table 19 Summary of desktop search results for Vertebrate Fauna Species within 10km of each survey area. 83 Table 20 Summary of October 2010 fauna survey results for each survey area 96 Table 21 DEC Database Serach of Declared and Pirority Flora 110 Table 22 Flora Species List for Collets Rd Study Area 112 Table 23 Flora Species for the Point Ann Road Study Area 122 Table 24 Species List for Devils Creek Road Intersection 130 Table 25 Species List for the Point Ann Rd Interection 134 Table 26 Species List for MRWA Gravel Pit 1 137 Table 27 Species List for MRWA Gravel Pit 3 140 Table 28 Species List for Jerramungup Shire Pit 1a 143 Table 29 Species Lise for Jerramungup Shire Pit 3b 147 Table 30 Flora Species List for Jerramungup Shire Pit 4 151 Table 31 Flora Species List for Jerramungup Shire Pit 9 155

Figure Index Figure 1 Study Areas 78 Figure 2 Environmental Constraints 78 Figure 3 Vegetation Types 78

Plate Index Plate 1 Average monthly rainfall and minimum temperatures for Ravensthorpe (Source: Australian Government, Bureau of Meterology, 2010) 10 Plate 2 Unburnt portion of mallee on marine plain habitat at MRWA Gravel Pit 1. 38 Plate 3 Recently burnt (2008) open mallee on marine plain habitat at MRWA Gravel Pit 3. 45 Plate 4 Open mallee vegetation at Shire Pit 1a. 52

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Plate 5 Low open forest of Melaleuca calycina 64 Plate 6 Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus uncinata, Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus falcate 65 Plate 7 Vegetation from Shire Pit 4 65 Plate 8 Old Malleefowl mound in medium/dense mallee vegetation at Shire Pit 9 68 Plate 9 Banksia heath vegetation at Shire Pit 9 68

Appendices A Figures B Fauna Habitats C Flora and Fauna Glossary D Flora Species Lists

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Executive Summary

Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) in conjunction with the Shire of Jerramugup (Shire) and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) are preparing to undertake a works program to upgrade access roads both within and leading into the Fitzgerald River National Park (FRNP). In addition to the upgrade of the access roads, several gravel pits have been identified both inside and out side of the FRNP. These gravel pits are required for road base building material. GHD Pty Ltd (GHD) was engaged to undertake flora and vegetation survey and fauna assessment. The purpose of the study is to provide necessary biological survey information to support clearing remnant vegetation to within the footprint of the proposed works as required. The Project Study Areas are broadly defined as:

20m either side of a 5km section of the existing Point Ann Road at the eastern end of the road (Point Ann Section 2);

20m either side of a 5km section of Collets Road from the western boundary of the FRNP (Collets Road Section 1);

A realignment of the intersection at Devils Creek Road and Collets Road (Devils Creek/Collets Road Intersection);

A realignment of the intersection at Collets Road and Point Ann Road (Collets/Point Ann Road Intersection);

Two gravel pits within the FRNP (MRWA Gravel Pits 1, 3); and

Three gravel pits outside of the FRNP in the vicinity of Swamp Road (Shire Pits 1a, 3b, 4 & 9). Flora and fauna investigations of the above study areas were conducted between the 11th and 16th of October 2010 and the 15th and 16th of November 2010. The results of the assessment are summarised below: Flora Survey

Over 300 species of vascular flora were identified as occurring in the study areas.

17 Vegetation units were identified within the study areas.

Of the seven (7) priority flora species that were listed in FloraBase (DEC, 2010) as being present in the Study area, only two (2) Priority 2 (P2) species of priority flora were identified in the study areas during the field surveys. These included: - Hibbertia acrotichion, which was recorded along the Collets Road section and at Shire Pits 3b and 9; and - Acacia leoiderma, which was recorded at Shire Pit 4.

No Declared Rare Flora (DRF) species were identified in the study areas during the field surveys.

In general, the vegetation condition in the study areas was in good condition, however some portions of the study area (i.e. within the National Park) had been recently burnt (i.e 2008), and the Shire Pits (with the exception of Shire Pit 9), outside of the national park were also affected by some weed encroachment along the road verge.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 1 Flora and Fauna Investigations Fauna Survey

A total of 36 bird, seven mammal, 15 reptile and one amphibian species were recorded during the October survey within the above study areas.

Two species identified as Priority 4 species under the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 were recorded within the project survey areas. These included: - The Western Whipbird, which was recorded along the Collets Road section and at Shire Pit 9; and - The Western Brush Wallaby, which was recorded along both 5km sections of road.

Evidence of one significant fauna species was identified during the surveys. A Malleefowl mound was recorded at Shire Pit 9. The mound appeared to not have been used for possibly over 100 years as it had a mature Mallee tree growing up through the mound. No evidence of more recent activity was observed. The Malleefowl is listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) as a both Vulnerable and Migratory species. It is also listed as a threatened species under the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950.

No further evidence was recorded of any other conservation significant species as occurring within or utilising the study areas.

In summary, the results of the fauna survey indicate that with appropriate management measures in place there are unlikely to be any significant constraints relating to the fauna which occur within the survey areas.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 2 Flora and Fauna Investigations 1. Introduction

1.1 Background and Purpose Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) in conjunction with the Shire of Jerramugup (Shire) and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) are preparing to undertake a works program to upgrade access roads both inside and leading into the Fitzgerald River National Park (FRNP). In addition to the upgrading of the access roads several gravel pits have been identified both inside and out side of the FRNP required for road base building material. The location of the study areas are shown on Figure 1, Appendix A. GHD Pty Ltd (GHD) was engaged to undertake flora and vegetation survey and fauna assessment. The purpose of the study is to provide necessary biological survey information to support clearing remnant vegetation to within the footprint of the proposed works as required.

1.2 Scope of Works GHD was engaged by MRWA to undertake an ecological assessment of the proposed project footprint. The Project Study Areas are broadly defined as:

20m either side of a 5km section of the existing Point Ann Road at the eastern end of the road (Point Ann Section 2);

20m either side of a 5km section of Collets Road from the western boundary of the FRNP (Collets Road Section 1);

A realignment of the intersection at Devils Creek Road and Collets Road (Devils Creek/Collets Road Intersection);

A realignment of the intersection at Collets Road and Point Ann Road (Collets/Point Ann Road Intersection);

Two gravel pits within the FRNP (MRWA Gravel Pits 1 & 3); and

Three gravel pits outside of the FRNP in the vicinity of Swamp Road (Shire Pits 1a, 3b, 4 & 9). These study areas are shown on Figure 1, Appendix A. The ecological assessment consisted of a single season Level 2 vegetation and flora survey and a Level 1 fauna survey. This survey was undertaken with regards to EPA Guidance Statements 51 and 56 (EPA 2004a, EPA 2004b). The objectives of the ecological assessment were to:

Review existing data (databases and literature) to assess the potential flora and fauna potentially present in the Project Area, in particular conservation significant species and communities, which are those listed under: – The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). – The Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, which includes: o Wildlife Conservation (Rare Flora) Notice; and o Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 3 Flora and Fauna Investigations – Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs), Priority Ecological Communities (PECs), Priority Flora, Priority Fauna and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs).

Conduct a Level 2 vegetation and flora survey that: – Identifies and maps the presence of Commonwealth and State listed conservation significant flora taxa and communities; – Identifies and maps the presence of other conservation significant flora and communities; – Identifies and maps the presence of Declared Plants listed under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976 and other environmental weed species; – Describes and maps the main vegetation associations present, in accordance with BHPBIO guidelines. Provide a vegetation condition rating for each vegetation association; – Describes the representation in a regional context of each vegetation association; and – Provide a list of flora species present within the Project Area.

Conduct a Level 1 fauna assessment that: – Assesses the presence and/or potential presence of conservation significant fauna species; – Assesses and maps the fauna habitats present within the Project Area; and – Lists the vertebrate fauna recorded during the field survey (note: this excludes Short-range endemic invertebrates). Prepare a report that details the results of the desktop review, methodology, results and discussion, including appendices that provide a glossary and species lists.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 4 Flora and Fauna Investigations 2. Methodology

The approach to ecological assessment has been undertaken with regards to the following resources:

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance Statement No. 51, Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia (EPA, 2004a).

EPA Position Statement No. 3, Terrestrial Biological Surveys as an Element of Biodiversity Protection (EPA, 2002).

EPA Guidance Statement No. 56, Terrestrial Fauna Surveys form Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia (EPA, 2004b).

2.1 Desktop and Literature Review Prior to the field survey, a desktop review was conducted to document the existing environment within each of the Project Study Areas and identify conservation significant flora and fauna species that have historically been recorded or have potential to occur. The desktop assessment included searches and reviews for each of the Project Study Areas, of the following databases:

The DEC’s Threatened (Declared Rare) Flora database, the Western Australian Herbarium Specimen database, the DEC’s Declared Rare and Priority Flora List;

The Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) Protected Matters Search Tool to identify species and communities protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). It should be noted that these records are based on bioclimatic modelling, not actual observations of species within the area;

NatureMap flora and fauna listings, using a 10 km buffer from a point located in the centre of each the Project Study Areas; A preliminary appraisal of each of the Project Study Areas was conducted using aerial photography, topographic maps, vegetation mapping and geology/soils mapping. This assisted in broadly identifying vegetation types and their extent within each study area.

2.2 Vegetation and Flora

2.2.1 Field Survey Methodology The flora surveys were undertaken by two GHD botanists and two consulting botanists with specific expertise in south coast flora. The field surveys were undertaken between the 11th and 16th of October 2010 and the 15th and 16th of November 2010. Flora sampling techniques included:

The compilation of an inventory species within the project area;

Relévés within each vegetation type;

Site species lists;

Random meander techniques; and

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 5 Flora and Fauna Investigations Vegetation association mapping. Information recorded at each site included:

Personnel/recorder;

Date;

GPS location;

Relévés orientation;

Topography/aspect;

Soil type and colour;

Condition of vegetation (in accordance with the Government of WA (2000) Bush Forever Volume 2 Directory of Bush Forever Sites;

Disturbances (including fire);

List of vascular plant species;

Broad floristic formation;

Vegetation Association; and

Photograph of the relévé. A vascular flora list was generated for the Project Area, this involved collation of flora taxa within each relévé and wandering transect surveys throughout the site. Taxon that could not be identifed in the field was collected and assigned a collection number for subsequent identification. Targeted surveys were undertaken within habitats deemed suitable for conservation significant species identified during the desktop assessment. For each population of conservation significant flora, the following was recorded:

Location (GPS coordinates);

Description of the vegetation associated;

Estimation of population size; and

Photograph.

2.2.2 Flora Identification All flora taxa were collected during the field programme, dried and fumigated in accordance with the requirements of the WA herbarium. Flora taxa were identified by the use of local and regional flora keys and by comparison with the named taxa held at the Western Australian Herbarium. Plant taxonomists who are considered to be an authority on a particular plant group were consulted, where required.

The conservation status of all recorded flora was compared against the current lists available on FloraBase (DEC, 2010) and the EPBC Threatened species database provided by the Department of Sustainablity Environment Water Population and Communities (DSEWPaC, 2010).

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 6 Flora and Fauna Investigations 2.3 Fauna The Level 1 fauna assessment was conducted with regards to EPA Guidance Statement No. 56 Assessment of Environmental Factors for Terrestrial Fauna Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia. The assessment included a desktop investigation, an opportunistic fauna field survey (vertebrate only), and a fauna habitat assessment, undertaken in conjunction with the vegetation and flora survey. The field survey was undertaken by GHD zoologist Chris Lane and consulting zoologist Andrew Chapman on 11th and 15th October 2010 and the 17th and 18th November 2010. The site was visited in the morning to record active and feeding bird species and ran into the day to record reptiles and other opportunistic species. The field assessment involved visual and aural surveys for any fauna species utilising the Project Study Areas in addition to searches of each Project Study Area for any fauna signs, such as tracks, scats, bones, diggings and feeding signs. The fauna assessment did not involve any fauna trapping. In addition, habitat types of each Project Study Area were identified and mapped. The habitat types present in the study areas reflect both the landforms present and vegetation associations. The vegetation types that were identified were classified according to structural similarities and used to describe the broad habitat types. The results of desktop assessment and field survey for each Project Study Area were reported individually

2.4 Likelihood of Occurrence Assessment A risk assessment examining the likelihood of conservation significant taxa occurring in each Project Study Area was undertaken. Conservation significant taxa were those species listed under the WC Act, by the DEC, or listed in the Commonwealth EPBC Act, identified through desktop investigations. This assessment involved reviewing known species information such as distribution, habitat requirements, and previous records against site conditions to determine whether the species is likely to occur.

2.5 Survey Limitations

2.5.1 Fauna The fauna assessment undertaken was a reconnaissance survey only and thus only sampled those species that can be easily seen, heard or have distinctive signs, such as tracks, scats, diggings, etc. Many cryptic and nocturnal species would not have been identified during a reconnaissance survey. Extensive detailed fauna surveys, involving trapping surveys, are required to obtain a more comprehensive list of fauna species that may utilise the Project Study Areas. The fauna assessment was aimed at identifying habitat types within each Project Study Area. In addition, terrestrial vertebrate fauna utilising the Project Study Areas were identified; no sampling for invertebrates or aquatic species occurred.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 7 Flora and Fauna Investigations 2.5.2 Timing, Weather, Seasonality This survey was carried out during only one season, and in one year. Complete faunal and vegetation and flora surveys often require multiple surveys, at different times of year, and over a period of a number of years, to enhance the likelihood of the recording of species present. Some flora species, such as annuals, are only available for collection at certain times of the year, and others are only identifiable at certain times (such as when they are flowering). Additionally, climatic and stochastic events (such as fire) may affect the presence of plant species. Species that have a very low abundance in the Project Area may be more difficult to locate, due to above factors. Flora composition can also change over time, with flora species having specific growing periods, especially annuals and ephemerals (some plants lasting for a markedly brief time, some only a day or two). Therefore the results of future botanical surveys in this location may differ from the results of this survey. In the twelve months prior to the survey Ravensthorpe recorded lower than average rainfall (Plate 1).

2.5.3 Flora – survey scale Sampling was conducted using relevès and targeted searches by intensively traversing the study areas particular attention was paid to areas considered likely to contain conservation significant species. The majority of species are considered to have been identified using these techniques, however, it is likely that species with a low abundance, or with a very restricted local range, were not observed.

2.5.4 Access There was no issue with access to any of the survey areas.

2.5.5 Fire Evidence of previous fires was observed within the following survey areas:

Collets Road Section 1;

Point Ann Road Section 2;

MRWA Gravel Pit 1;

MRWA Gravel Pit 2; and

MRWA Gravel Pit 3. Survey within these previously burnt areas may result in an incomplete or inaccurate assessment of the survey area, as many flora species may not yet have recovered from the fire. Also, previously available habitat for different fauna species may not have recovered at the time of the latest survey.

2.6 Nomenclature For the purposes of consistency, scientific and common names for flora and fauna follow those used in the following sources:

Checklist of the vertebrates of Western Australia (Western Australian Museum, 2008).

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 8 Flora and Fauna Investigations Descriptions by the Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation – FloraBase website (http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au).

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 9 Flora and Fauna Investigations 3. Environmental Context

The environmental context provided below applies to all Project Study Areas identified in Section 1.2.

3.1 Climate The Project area is located in the Esperance Plains region of Western Australia. The nearest climate data to the Project area is available from the Ravensthorpe Meteorology weather station. The Esperance Plains area has a warm Mediterranean climate with winter rains on average of 500 to 700 mm per annum and 5-6 dry months. The area experiences a wide range of temperature, as indicated by the mean annual maximum and minimum temperature range. During the three months weeks prior to the field investigation 114 mm of rainfall was received in Ravensthorpe. The average long term rainfall for the corresponding 3 month period is 133 mm. The average monthly rainfall and temperature and monthly rainfall Ravensthorpe is shown in (Plate 1).

Plate 1 Average monthly rainfall and minimum temperatures for Ravensthorpe (Source: Australian Government, Bureau of Meterology, 2010)

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 10 Flora and Fauna Investigations 3.2 Topography and Geology The southern section of the study area is located within the Bremer geological region and the northern section of the study area is located within the Yilgarn geological region. The Australian Soil Resource Information System (ASRIS, 2010) describes the landforms of these regions as ‘Coastal sand and alluvial plains’ for the Bremer region and ‘Sand plains; low hills and ridges; breakaways; salt lakes; dune fields’ for the Yilgarn region. The Department of Agriculture and Food, WA (DAFWA) NRM information tool describes the soil landscape as a combination of the Albany sandplain zone and the Jerramungup zone. The Albany sandplain zone is described as ‘Gently undulating plain dissected by a number of short rivers flowing south. Eocene marine sediments overlying Proterozoic granitic and metamorphic rocks. Soils are sandy duplex soils, often alkaline and sodic, with some sands and gravels’ and the Jerramungup zone consists of ‘Level to gently undulating plain dissected by a number of short rivers flowing south. On Eocene marine sediments overlying Proterozoic granitic and metamorphic rocks. Alkaline sandy duplex soils with some clays, sands and gravels’ (DAFWA, 2010).

3.3 Hydrogeology and Hydrology

3.3.1 Groundwater Swamp Road proposed upgrade area is not located within any groundwater areas that are protected under the Rights in Water and Irrigation (RiWI) Act 1914 according to the Department of Water Groundwater Proclamation Areas (DoW, 2010).

3.3.2 Surface Water The proposal area is located in the Bremer River catchment and the Gordon Inlet - Gairdner River sub- catchment (DAFWA, 2010). This area is not managed under the RiWI Act 1914 (DoW, 2010). Wetlands of International Significance are listed under the Ramsar Convention which is an International treaty that covers the conservation of internationally important wetlands. The EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool indicated that there are no Ramsar listed sites located within the study area. There are no conservation category or resource enhancement wetlands within the study area.

3.4 Bioregions and Subregions The Project Area is located in the Esperance Plains bioregion is made up of two subregions, the Fitzgerald and Recherche. The study area falls in the Fitzgerald subregion, based on the climate, geology, landform, vegetation and animal communities. The Esperance Plains bioregion is characterised by a basement of marine sediments with small outcrops of gneiss and greenstone. Vegetation includes scrub heath, mallee heath characterised by Eucalyptus tetragona, coastal dune scrub mallee, woodlands on greenstone, Yate and York gums on alluvials and jarrah/marri woodlands in the west.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 11 Flora and Fauna Investigations 3.5 Vegetation Communities Vegetation mapping of the Esperance region was completed on a broad scale (1:1,000,000) by Beard (1975). The Project is in the Esperance region, which forms part of the Eyre Botanical District of Western Australia (Beard, 1975).

3.5.1 Native Vegetation Extent and Status A vegetation type is considered underrepresented if there is less than 30 per cent of its original distribution remaining. From a purely biodiversity perspective, and not taking into account any other land degradation issues, there are several key criteria now being applied to vegetation in States where clearing is still occurring (EPA, 2000).

The “threshold level” below which species loss appears to accelerate exponentially at an ecosystem level is regarded as being at 30% of the pre-European / pre-1750 extent for the vegetation type;

A level of 10% of the original extent is regarded as being a level representing Endangered; and

Clearing which would put the threat level into the class below should be avoided.

Such status can be delineated into five (5) classes, where:

Presumed Extinct: Probably no longer present in the bioregion

Endangered*: <10% of pre-European extent remains

Vulnerable*: 10-30% of pre-European extent exists

Depleted*: >30% and up to 50% of pre-European extent exists

Least Concern: >50% pre-European extent exists and subject to little or no degradation over a majority of this area.

* or a combination of depletion, loss of quality, current threats and rarity gives a comparable status Native vegetation types represented in the Project Area; their regional extent and reservation status are drawn from Shepherd, et al. (2002), and Shepherd pers. comm. (2005). These are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Vegetation Extent and Status of mapped vegetation types in the Study area.

% Pre- Vegetation European Association Pre-European Current Extent Association % Remaining Extent in Description Extent (ha) (ha) Number IUCN Class I- IV Reserves

Shrublands; Tallerack 47 (Eucalyptus tetragona) 1033061 367766 35.6 48.8

931 Medium woodland; Yate 31390 13403 42.7 14.9

The extent of the vegetation in the Project Area is considered as Depleted,

3.5.2 Threatened Ecological Communities Ecological communities are defined as ‘naturally occurring biological assemblages that occur in a particular type of habitat’ (English and Blythe, 1997). TECs are ecological communities that have been

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 12 Flora and Fauna Investigations assessed and assigned to one of four categories related to the status of the threat to the community, i.e. Presumed Totally Destroyed, Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable. Some TECs are protected under the EPBC Act (DEWHA, 2009a). Although TECs are not formally protected under the State Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act), the loss of, or disturbance to, some TECs triggers the EPBC Act. The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) position on TECs states that proposals that result in the direct loss of TECs are likely to require formal assessment. Possible TECs that do not meet survey criteria are added to the DEC’s Priority Ecological Community (PEC) Lists under Priorities 1, 2 and 3. These are ecological communities that are adequately known; are rare but not threatened, or meet criteria for Near Threatened. PECs that have been recently removed from the threatened list are placed in Priority 4. These ecological communities require regular monitoring. Conservation Dependent ecological communities are placed in Priority 5. A search of the DEC’s Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities database was conducted for the Project Area prior to undertaking the field survey using http://spatial.agric.wa.gov.au/slip/products_view.asp didn’t identify any TECs or PECs in the study area.

3.5.3 Environmentally Sensitive Areas A search of DEC’s Native Vegetation Viewer indicates that no Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) occur within the study areas.

3.6 Flora

3.6.1 Significant Flora

Commonwealth Legislation Species of significant flora are protected under both State and Commonwealth Acts. Any activities that are deemed to have a significant impact on species that are recognised by the EPBC Act and the WC Act can trigger referral to the DSEWPaC and/or the EPA.

A description of Conservation Categories delineated under the EPBC Act is detailed in Appendix C. These are applicable to threatened flora and fauna species. A search of the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool (DSEWPaC, 2009b) identified one Commonwealth protected flora species, Pityrodia augustensis (DRF), within the 10 km buffer of the Project Area. According to the EPBC Act search, this species, or its habitat, is likely to occur within the search area. There are 13 records of Pityrodia augustensis (DRF) at the Western Australian Herbarium. Examination of this taxon on the DEC’s FloraBase program (DEC, 2009b) indicates that it is only known from Mount Augustus and the Robinson Ranges in the Gascoyne Region. Both sites are more than 1000 km from the Project Area. As a result of this information, this species is considered unlikely to occur in the Project Area.

State Legislation In addition to the EPBC Act, significant flora in Western Australia is protected by the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. This Act, which is administered by the DEC, protects DRF species. The DEC

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 13 Flora and Fauna Investigations also maintains a list of priority listed flora species. Conservation codes for flora species are assigned by the DEC to define the level of conservation significance. Priority listed flora are not currently protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. Priority listed flora may be rare or threatened, but cannot be considered for declaration as rare flora until adequate surveys have been undertaken of known sites and the degree of threat to these populations clarified. Special consideration is often given to sites that contain priority listed flora, despite them not having formal legislative protection. A description of the DEC’s Conservation Codes that relate to flora species is provided in Appendix C Prior to conducting the field survey, a search of the DEC Declared Rare and Priority Listed Flora database was undertaken to identify significant flora that could potentially occur in the Project Area. This investigation encompassed a review of the following databases:

The Department’s ‘Declared Rare and Priority Flora List’, which contains species that are Declared Rare (Conservation Code R or X for those presumed to be extinct), poorly known (Conservation Codes 1, 2 or 3), or require monitoring (Conservation Code 4); and

the ‘Western Australian Herbarium Specimen’ database.

The DEC Database searches revealed a range of Declared Rare Flora and Priority flora species that may potentially occur in the area. Thirty one Priority flora have been previously recorded from the vicinity of the Project Area (DEC 2009b). The locations of DRF and Priority Flora species known within the vicinity of the study area are mapped in Figure 2, Appendix A.

The results of the DEC Rare Flora database search are presented in Appendix B.

3.7 Fauna The Western Australian Museum (WAM) NatureMap Species Report online search was conducted for a 10 km buffer surrounding each Project Area. The search identifies terrestrial vertebrate species recorded in the WAM collections. It should be noted that the records of the Museum are historical and some of the recorded species may now be locally extinct. Additionally, these records may include species that are vagrants or present in the general area but not present within the Project Area due to lack of suitable habitat.

3.7.1 Significant Fauna Species The conservation of fauna species and their significance status is currently assessed under both State and Commonwealth Acts. The Acts include the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950; Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2008, and the EPBC Act. The significance levels for fauna used in the EPBC Act are those recommended by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). A description of Conservation Categories delineated under the EPBC Act is detailed in Appendix C. The EPBC Act also protects migratory species that are listed under the following International Agreements:

Appendices to the Bonn Convention (Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals) for which Australia is a Range State under the Convention;

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 14 Flora and Fauna Investigations the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China for the Protection of Migratory Birds and their Environment (CAMBA);

the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Australia for the Protection of Migratory Birds and Birds in Danger of Extinction and their Environment (JAMBA); and

the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Protection of Migratory Birds (ROKAMBA). Listed migratory species also include species identified in other international agreements approved by the Commonwealth Environment Minister. The Act also protects marine species on Commonwealth lands and waters The WC Act uses a set of Schedules but also classifies species using some of the IUCN categories. These Schedules are described in Appendix C. In Western Australia, the DEC also produces a supplementary list of Priority Fauna, these being species that are not considered Threatened under the WC Act but for which the Department feels there is a cause for concern. These species have no special legislative protection, but their presence would normally be considered. Such taxa need further survey and evaluation of conservation status before consideration can be given to declaration as threatened fauna. Levels of Priority are described in Appendix C.

3.7.2 Threatened Fauna Search The DSEWPaC maintains a database of matters of national environmental significance that are protected under the EPBC Act. An EPBC Act Protected Matters Report was generated for the matters of significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the survey area. A search of the DEC’s Threatened Fauna database for any rare and priority species that may occur in the survey area was also undertaken. From the DEC and DSEWPaC databases, a number of protected fauna species were identified as potentially occurring within the Project Areas the results of each of these searches are presented in Section 4 below. It should be noted that some species that appear in the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool are often not likely to occur within the specified area, as the search provides an approximate guidance to matters of national significance that require further investigation. The records from the DEC searches of threatened fauna provide more accurate information for the general area; however some records of sightings or trappings can be dated and may misrepresent the current range of threatened species.

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4.1 Survey Overview The results presented below are a summary of the findings of the desktop and field investigations for each of the Project Study Areas identified in Section 1.2.

4.2 Collets Road Section 1 (Western Park Entry)

4.2.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Associations The vegetation of the Collets Road Study are is represented by four vegetation types. These are mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A and described as:

Vegetation Type 1 - Eple Brep Tree Mallee of Eucalytpus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus preissiana over a Tall Open Shrub layer of Hakea victoria, Hakea pandicarpa subsp crassifolia and Banksia falcata over a Shrubland of Calytrix leschenaultia, Taxandria spathulata, Xanthorrhoea platyphylla and Banksia repens over a Scattered Sedge layer of Caustis dioica, Lepidosperma sp. Mt Burdett (M.A. Burgman & C. Layman MAB 3287) and Mesomelaena stygia. Vegetation Type 2 - Bbax Scattered Mallee Trees of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, and Eucalytpus buprestium with Tall Open Shrub layer of Banksia baxterii, Banksia coccina and Hakea victoria over a Closed Heath Layer of Eutaxia major, Jacksonia hakeioides, Taxandria spathulata and Allocasuaina humilis over a Very Open sedge layer of Anarthria prolifera, Lygina barbarta and Leidosprema sp. Dunns Swamp (R Davis 724) Vegetation Type 3 - Eple Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus buprestium Over Closed Heath and Tall Shrubs of Lambertia imermis, Allocasuarina humilis, Calothamnus quadrifidus, Hakea corymbosa, Banksia gardneri var hiemalis and Banksia lehmanniana over Very Open mixed herbs and sedges. Vegetation Type 4 - Epre Dque Open Mallee of Eucalyptus buprestium and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa over Tall Shrubs dominated by Banksia heliantha, Banksia falcata, Lambertia inermis over Open Low Heath of mixed Proteaceae, Myrtaceae and Fabaceace species over a Very Open Sedgeland with Mesomelaena stygia, Schoenus breviculmis, Caustis dioica, Lepidosperma sp. Dunns Swamp (R Davis 724) and Desmocladus castaneus.

Vegetation Condition Vegetation condition was Excellent (2). The main disturbance was fire which has impacted vegetation structure.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 16 Flora and Fauna Investigations Flora Species A total of 176 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 28 families and 77 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 22, Appendix A). Dominant families recorded from the Collets Road study area included:

Proteaceae 40 taxa,

Myrtaceae 34 taxa,

Fabaceae 25 taxa,

Ericaceae 9 taxa, and

Restionaceae 9 taxa

Conservation Significant Species and Communities No Declared Rare Flora species as listed by the DEC (2010a) or species of national conservation significance listed under the EPBC Act were recorded within the pit area. One P2 Priority Flora species Hibbertia acrotichion was identified as occurring within the Collets Rd survey area. P2 flora species are poorly known taxa that are known from one or a few populations some of which are not under immediate threat.

Weeds No weeds were noted in the Collets Rd Study area.

4.2.2 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats A vegetation map of the Collets Road section 1 is included in Figure 3, Appendix A. This map shows the location of the dominant vegetation and habitat types which are listed in Table 18, Appendix B. The habitat along this section of road is a mix of previously burnt and unburnt habitats. The quality and significance of the available habitat varies greatly depending on the habitat type and how recently it was burnt. No critical fauna habitats were identified within the assessed area, however, several areas of high value fauna habitat were identified including, Barren Ranges thicket and very dense mallee shrubland mix, which were located near the park boundary and Quaalup Road turnoff, respectively. The importance of these habitats is identified in Table 18, Appendix C. Although considered to be high value habitats, these areas are well represented within the Park and are unlikely to be impacted upon by the road construction. It is also important to note that in between the Park boundary and the Quaalup Road turnoff there is a patch of low shrubland showing distinct signs of morbidity. This may be associated with the drainage issue whereby a subtle drainage line from Mt Maxwell has been interrupted by an ineffective culvert which drains into a minor wetland on the south side of the road. Assessment: The road upgrade itself is not considered to cause a negative impact upon critical habitat for vertebrate fauna within the assessed location. However increased traffic volume and speed, anticipated as a result of the upgrade, will make road kill an issue with components of both fauna conservation and vehicle damage and/or road safety in the case of kangaroos and emus. Note that the likelihood of road kill (or injury) of larger fauna is increased substantially by fire, either prescribed burn or

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 17 Flora and Fauna Investigations wildfire, in roadside vegetation because of the tendency of kangaroos and emus to congregate on new growth and green pick associated with water gaining along table drains.

Fauna Species A total of 12 bird, three mammal, four reptile and one introduced species were recorded during the October 2010 survey along Collets Road Section 1. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species that were observed, only one introduced species (Fox, Vulpes vulpes) and one mammal species (Western Grey Kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus) were not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the 2010 survey event for Collets Road Section 1 is provided in Table 2 below.

Table 2 Summary of fauna species diversity along Collets Road Section 1

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 3 12 4 0 1

NatureMap (10km search radius) 7 92 18 7 2

DEWHA (10km search radius) 4 9 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 17 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of Collets Road Section 1. However, no conservation significant fauna species were observed along Collets Road Section 1 during the October 2010 survey event. A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 3. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species Evidence of one introduced mammal species was observed along Collets Road Section 1. Fox (Vulpes vulpes).

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Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

Australian Bustard Priority 4 (DEC) The Bustard ranges over much of Australia and utilises Possible NatureMap habitats such as grasslands, Spinifex and arid scrub with (Ardeotis australis) Habitat present. Although bluebush and saltbush. Also open woodland of mulga, mallee and heath (Morcombe, 2004). species is not common in the area.

Bush-stone Curlew Priority 4 (DEC) The Bush Stone Curlew is found in a variety of habitats, Possible NatureMap including: open woodland; dry watercourses with fallen (Burhinus grallarius) Habitat present. Although branches and leaf litter; and, sand plains with Spinifex and mallee. species is not common in the area.

Baudin’s Cockatoo Endangered (WC) Baudin’s Cockatoo, also known as the Long-billed Black- Unlikely NatureMap Cockatoo, is found in the south-west of Western Australia (Calyptorhynchus Vulnerable (EPBC) Cockatoo species may in the forest and woodlands of Jarrah (Eucalyptus baudinii) marginata), Karri (E. diversicolor) and Marri (Corymbia occasionally fly through the calophylla). The primary food source of this cockatoo is survey area. No feeding habitat the seeds of the Marri (Garnett and Crowley, 2000). This was observed within the survey species has been impacted by the removal of large Marri areas and there are no breeding throughout its range as this tree is its principal food opportunities. Impacts from source. clearing would be minimal.

Carnaby’s Black Endangered (WC) Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo, listed as Endangered under Unlikely EPBC Search Cockatoo the EPBC Act and Endangered under the WC Act, is Endangered distributed across the south-west of Western Australia in Cockatoo species may NatureMap (EPBC) (Calyptorhynchus uncleared or remnant areas of Eucalyptus Woodland and occasionally fly through the latirostris) Shrubland or kwongan heath. Breeding usually occurs in survey area. No feeding habitat was observed within the survey the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with flocks moving to the higher rainfall coastal areas to forage after areas and there are no breeding the breeding season. These Cockatoos feed on the seeds opportunities. Impacts from clearing would be minimal. of a variety of native plants, including Allocasuarina, Banksia, Eucalyptus, Grevillea and Hakea, and some introduced plants. They will also feed on the nectar from flowers of a number of species, and on insect larvae.

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Cattle Egret Migratory wetlands / The Cattle Egret is found over most of Australia except it Unlikely EPBC Search marine (EPBC) is excluded from the central deserts and much of the semi (Ardea ibis) arid areas of Western Australia. The preferred habitat is Suitable habitat is not present. shallow open wetlands and margins, moist pastures of tall grass and mudflats (Morcombe, 2004).

Great Egret Migratory wetlands / The Great Egret is found over most of Australia except it is Unlikely EPBC Search marine (EPBC) excluded from the central deserts of Western Australia. (Ardea alba) Suitable habitat is not present. The preferred habitat is wetlands, flooded plains of crops, pasture, dams and roadside ditches, estuarine mudflats, mangrove and reef (Morcombe, 2004).

Fork-tailed Swift Migratory marine The Fork-tailed Swift is a summer migrant that can be Likely EPBC Search (EPBC) found over most of Australia. This species prefers high (Apus pacificus) This species is an aerial spp. airspace over most habitat types and rarely utilizes land surface. (Morcombe, 2004). therefore habitat is not necessary for the species to be present.

Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Unlikely EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Suitable habitat not present. NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007).

Rainbow Bee-eater Migratory terrestrial The Rainbow bee-eater ranges over much of Australia Likely EPBC Search (EPBC) with southern populations migrating to northern regions. (Merops ornatus) Habitat present; Most suitable The bee-eater prefers woodlands, open forest, semi-arid on plains. scrub, grasslands, farmland and clearings in dense forest areas (Morcombe, 2004).

Western Bristlebird Vulnerable (WC) The Western Bristlebird is found in a variety of heathland Possible EPBC Search habitats including: dense, low closed coastal heaths; open (Dasyomis longirostris) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present. NatureMap NatureMap heaths with dense stands of eucalypt thickets; and also tall swampy heaths (Pizzey et al. 2007). record exists for an individual recorded within 10 km of Collets Road Section 1.

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Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Possible EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus vegetation communities and swamps in the Fitzgerald Habitat present. Individual flaviventris) Endangered River National Park, South Western Australia. recorded within 20 km of Collets (EPBC) Road Section 1. Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

White-bellied Sea-Eagle Migratory terrestrial The White-bellied Sea-Eagle is usually found in coastal Unlikely EPBC Search (EPBC) habitats and/or areas that are characterised by the (Haliaeetus leucogaster) This species may occasionally NatureMap presence of large areas of open water (larger rivers, swamps, lakes, the sea). Birds have been recorded in (or fly through the survey area. flying over) a variety of terrestrial habitats (Marchant & However, habitat is not suitable Higgins 1993). for nesting as there are no adjacent large waterbodies.

Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The Limited habitat present; Although no previous records of Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats of coastal areas. this species exists for this area of the FRNP.

Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Unlikely EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) Burning regime along Collets scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995). Road Section 1 has been too frequent to maintain a population within this area.

Dibbler Endangered (WC) Dibblers usually prefer dense long unburnt (i.e. >10 years) Likely EPBC Search vegetation with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. They (Parantechinus apicalis) Endangered Habitat present; Individuals typically occur in heath and mallee vegetation (EPBC) communities along the South Coastal areas of Western previously recorded in Survey Australia. by Chapman and Newby (1995)

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Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- Limited habitat present; Burning (EPBC) regime along Collets Road containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996). Section 1 has been too frequent to maintain a population within this area.

Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Brush Wallaby occurs throughout South Present NatureMap Western Australia and is found in some areas of mallee (Macropus irma) Habitat present; Species was and heath, however, is more commonly observed in open forests and woodlands with grassy areas and scrubby observed on numerous thickets (Cronin 2008). occasions during the October 2010 survey.

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4.3.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Associations The vegetation of the Point Ann Rd Study area is represented by five vegetation types which are mapped in Figure 3, Appendix A and described as: Vegetation Type 1- Eple Scattered Mallee Trees of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, and Eucalytpus buprestium with Tall Open Shrub layer of Banksia baxterii, Banksia coccina and Hakea victoria over a Closed Heath Layer of Eutaxia major, Jacksonia hakeioides, Taxandria spathulata and Allocasuaina humilis over a Very Open sedge layer of Anarthria prolifera,Lygina barbarta and Leidosprema sp. Dunns Swamp (R Davis 724) Vegetation Type 2 - Eple Bmed Very open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, Eucalyptus micrantha and Eucalyptus tetraptera over mixed Tall Open Shrub and Heath with Beaufortia micrantha Banksia media, Hakea strumosa and Melaleuca rigidifolia over a Very Open Sedgeland with Anarthria humilis, Caustis dioica and Mesomelaena stygia Vegetation Type 3 - Eang/Efal Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus uncinata, Eucalyptus falcata and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa over a Tall Open Shrubland over a Tall Open Shrub layer of Lambertia imermis, Melaleuca papillosa and Taxandria spathulata with Scattered Sedges of Mesomelaena stygia. Vegetation Type 4 - Blem Very Open Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus uncinate over mixed Open Heath including Lambertia imeris, Allocasuarina trichodon, Melaleuca papillosa, Banksia media and Banksia lemanniana over Very Open Sedgeland of Desmocladus flexuosa and Gahnia aristata. Vegetation Type 5 - Mpap Tall Open Shrub of Melaleuca papillosa, Acacia gonophylla and Banksia media over Open Mixed Heath including Beaufortia micrantha, Calothamnus gracilis and Hakea coymbosa over Very Open Sedgeland of Ananrthria prolifera

Vegetation Condition Condition was Excellent (2), the main disturbance was fire which has impacted on the vegetation structure.

Flora Species A total of 136 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 22 families and 64 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 23, Appendix A). Dominant families recorded from the Collets Road study area included:

Myrtaceae 34 taxa,

Proteaceae 27 taxa

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Ericaceae 9 taxa, and

Conservation Significant Species and Communities No Declared Rare or Priority Listed Flora species as listed by the DEC (2010a) or species of national conservation significance listed under the EPBC Act were recorded within the pit area.

Weeds No weeds were noted in the Point Ann Rd Study area.

4.3.2 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats A vegetation map of the Pt Ann Road section 2 is included in Figure 3, Appendix A. This map shows the location of the dominant vegetation and habitat types which are listed in Table 18, Appendix B. The habitat along this section of road is a mix of large previously burnt and unburnt patches. The quality and significance of the available habitat varies greatly depending on the habitat type and how recently it was burnt. No critical fauna habitats were identified within the assessed area. However, large unburnt areas of dense banksia shrubland on deep sand provide areas of high value habitat within the assessed area. This habitat appeared to have escaped burning during the 2006 fire and as such was confined to the north side of the road and occurred towards the western extent of the 5 km road section. The importance of this habitat for different fauna species is identified in Table 20, Appendix B. Of particular interest along this section of road was the variation in faunal utilization between burnt and unburnt vegetation. For example, tawny-crowned honeyeaters favour recently burnt vegetation; they use the burnt sticks as perches for territorial display and the clumped regrowth for nesting sites. Similarly the small agamid Rankinia adelaidensis chapmani was, in the course of this assessment, only found in recently burnt vegetation, although the reason for this is unknown. Assessment: The road upgrade itself is not considered to have any impact on critical habitat for vertebrate fauna because all habitats affected are well represented elsewhere in the FRNP. However increased traffic volume and speed will make road kill an issue with components of both fauna conservation and vehicle damage and/or road safety in the case of kangaroos and emus. Note that the likelihood of road kill (or injury) of larger fauna is increased substantially by fire, either prescribed burn or wildfire, in roadside vegetation because of the tendency of kangaroos and emus to congregate on new growth and green pick associated with water gaining along table drains. An additional minor issue that was identified along the Point Ann Road Section 2 is management of drainage at the creek crossing so that increased volume and velocity of run-off from the road does not initiate an erosion cycle downstream of the culverts.

Fauna Species A total of 13 bird, four mammal, four reptile and one introduced species were recorded during the October 2010 survey along Point Ann Road Section 2. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 24 Flora and Fauna Investigations Of the species that were observed, only one introduced species (Fox, Vulpes vulpes) and one mammal species (Western Grey Kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus) were not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for Point Ann Road Section 2 is provided in Table 4 below.

Table 4 Summary of fauna species diversity along Point Ann Road Section 2

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 4 13 4 0 1

NatureMap (10km search radius) 7 92 18 7 2

DEWHA (10km search radius) 4 9 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 17 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of Point Ann Road Section 2. However, no conservation significant fauna species were observed along Point Ann Road Section 2 during the October 2010 survey. A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 5. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species Evidence of one introduced mammal species was observed along Point Ann Road Section 2. Fox (Vulpes vulpes).

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Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

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Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Possible EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus vegetation communities and swamps in the Fitzgerald Habitat present. Individual flaviventris) Endangered River National Park, South Western Australia. recorded within 10km of Point (EPBC) Ann Road Section 2. Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

Mammals

Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Unlikely EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) Limited habitat present; Burning scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995). regime along Point Ann Road Section 2 has been too frequent to maintain a population within this area.

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Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- Limited habitat present; Burning (EPBC) regime along Point Ann Road containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996). Section 2 has been too frequent to maintain a population within this area

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Vegetation Association The vegetation of the Devils Creek / Collets Rd intersection is represented by a single vegetation type and is mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A and is described as: Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, E. pruepestrium and E. falcata over Closed Tall Scrub of Banksia baueri, Banksia quercifolia and Lambertia inermis over diverse Open Heath of mixed Proteaceae, Fabaceae and Myrtaceae species over and Open Sedgeland

Vegetation Condition The vegetation condition of the Devils Creek Rd/Collets Rd intersection was assessed to be Pristine (1).

Flora Species A total of 111 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 21 families and 63 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 24, Appendix A). Dominant families recorded from the Devils Creek Rd/Collets Road intersection study area included:

Proteaceae 34 taxa,

Myrtaceae 16 taxa,

Fabaceae 11 taxa, and

Cyperaceae 9 taxa,

Weeds No weeds were identified as being present in the vegetation of the Devils Creek Rd/Collets Road intersection.

4.4.1 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats The habitat at the southern end of the proposed re-alignment is a tall/dense shrubland / mallee mix up to 3.0m tall. However, northeast of its commencement, the alignment is higher in the landscape and the vegetation assumes the characteristics of Barren Ranges thicket i.e. very dense shrubland up to 2.5m tall on quartzite rubble. This vegetation type is present until the proposed route re-joins Colletts Road. The vegetation represented along this section of the alignment provides high value fauna habitat that is not well represented in other areas of the adjacent FRNP. Although few species were recorded along this section during the October 2010 GHD survey, in other areas of the park, for example, at East Mt Barren, similar vegetation types provide habitat for threatened species such as dibble, carpet python and western bristle bird. Assessment: The fact that the proposed intersection re-alignment goes through a small part of the landscape that provides habitat different from most vegetation along the rest of the route meant that this

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 30 Flora and Fauna Investigations upgrade is a potential constraint. Road kill is also fauna management issue in this situation particularly as the re-alignment would enable greater traffic speed. From the point of view of fauna management it would be preferable to avoid the low quartzite hill that provides this high value, but poorly represented habitat. Further investigation in this area is warranted.

Fauna Species A total of five birds, three mammal and one introduced species were recorded during the October 2010 survey along the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species that were observed, only one introduced species (Fox, Vulpes vulpes) and one mammal species (Western Grey Kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus) were not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection is provided in Table 6 below.

Table 6 Summary of fauna species diversity along the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 3 5 0 0 1

NatureMap (10km search radius) 6 111 4 0 2

DEWHA (10km search radius) 4 9 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 17 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection. However, no conservation significant fauna species were observed along the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection during the October 2010 survey event. A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 7. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species Evidence of one introduced mammal species was observed near the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection Fox (Vulpes vulpes).

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Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

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Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Unlikely EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present, disused nest NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands recorded during 2010 GHD Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee survey. Nest observed within (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007). 1km of survey area (i.e. within Shire Pit 9.

Rainbow Bee-eater Migratory terrestrial The Rainbow bee-eater ranges over much of Australia Likely EPBC Search (EPBC) with southern populations migrating to northern regions. (Merops ornatus) The bee-eater prefers woodlands, open forest, semi-arid Habitat present; Most suitable on plains. scrub, grasslands, farmland and clearings in dense forest areas (Morcombe, 2004).

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Western Bristlebird Vulnerable (WC) The Western Bristlebird is found in a variety of heathland Possible EPBC Search habitats including: dense, low closed coastal heaths; open (Dasyomis longirostris) Vulnerable (EPBC) heaths with dense stands of eucalypt thickets; and also Habitat present. NatureMap NatureMap tall swampy heaths (Pizzey et al. 2007). record exists for an individual recorded within 20 km of the Devils Creek / Collets Road Intersection. Individuals are often recorded in similar habitat in other areas of the FRNP.

Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Possible EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus Habitat present. Individual vegetation communities and swamps in the Fitzgerald flaviventris) Endangered River National Park, South Western Australia. recorded within 10km of the (EPBC) Devils Creek / Collets Road Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

White-bellied Sea-Eagle Migratory terrestrial The White-bellied Sea-Eagle is usually found in coastal Unlikely EPBC Search (EPBC) habitats and/or areas that are characterised by the (Haliaeetus leucogaster) presence of large areas of open water (larger rivers, This species may occasionally NatureMap swamps, lakes, the sea). Birds have been recorded in (or fly through the survey area. However, habitat is not suitable flying over) a variety of terrestrial habitats (Marchant & Higgins 1993). for nesting as there are no adjacent large waterbodies.

Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Limited habitat present; Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats Although no previous records of of coastal areas. this species exists for this area of the FRNP.

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Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Unlikely EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy Limited habitat present; Burning soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995). regime in the vicinity has been too frequent to maintain a population within this area.

Dibbler Endangered (WC) Dibblers usually prefer dense long unburnt (i.e. >10 years) Possible EPBC Search vegetation with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. They (Parantechinus apicalis) Endangered Habitat present; Individuals typically occur in heath and mallee vegetation (EPBC) communities along the South Coastal areas of Western previously recorded in a nearby Australia. (i.e. within 15 km) survey location by Chapman and Newby (1995).

Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered Limited habitat present; Burning consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- (EPBC) containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and regime along the Devils Creek Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996). / Collets Road Intersection has been too frequent to maintain a population within this area

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 35 Flora and Fauna Investigations 4.5 Point Ann Rd Intersection

4.5.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Association A single vegetation type was identified as being present in the Point Ann Rd intersection area. The vegetation is mapped onFigure 3, Appendix A. Eple Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus buprestium Over Closed Heath and Tall Shrubs of Lambertia imermis, Allocasuarina humilis, Calothamnus quadrifidus, Hakea corymbosa, Banksia gardneri var hiemalis and Banksia lehmanniana over Very Open mixed herbs and sedges

Vegetation Condition A total of 58 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 17 families were recorded in the survey area (Table 23, Appendix A). Dominant families recorded from the Point Ann Rd Intersection study area included:

Proteaceae 17 taxa,

Myrtaceae 13 taxa,

Fabaceae 8 taxa, and

Cyperaceae 4 taxa

4.6 MRWA Gravel Pit 1

4.6.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Association A single vegetation type was identified as being present in the MRWA Gravel Pit 1 Study area. The Vegetaion is mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A. Eple Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus buprestium Over Closed Heath and Tall Shrubs of Lambertia imermis, Allocasuarina humilis, Calothamnus quadrifidus, Hakea corymbosa, Banksia gardneri var hiemalis and Banksia lehmanniana over Very Open mixed herbs and sedges

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 36 Flora and Fauna Investigations Vegetation Condition A total of 68 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 20 families and 47 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 26, Appendix D). Dominant families recorded from the MRWA Gravel Pit 1 study area included:

Proteaceae 20 taxa,

Myrtaceae 10 taxa,

Restionaceae 5 taxa, and

Cyperaceae 5 taxa,

4.6.2 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats The majority (>90%) of the identified survey area within MRWA Gravel Pit 1 was burnt in 2008. However, a small portion of the unburnt vegetation was represented as Mallee on marine plain habitat (Plate 2), which is of medium value to vertebrate fauna species and is well represented in other areas of the FRNP. Assessment: As the habitat within the MRWA Gravel Pit 1 was recently burnt it currently provides comparatively poor quality habitat for most fauna species. However, the vegetation here, once mature, will have a medium to high value as habitat for vertebrate fauna. Best practices in rehabilitation management will be required to achieve the floristic complexity of the original unburnt vegetation. Development of MRWA Gravel Pit 1 will not cause loss or significant diminution of critical habitat for vertebrate fauna at the landscape scale as this habitat is well represented throughout the FRNP.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 37 Flora and Fauna Investigations Plate 2 Unburnt portion of mallee on marine plain habitat at MRWA Gravel Pit 1.

Fauna Species A total of two birds, one mammal and one reptile species were recorded during the October 2010 survey along MRWA Gravel Pit 1. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species observed, only one introduced species (Fox, Vulpes vulpes) and one mammal species (Western Grey Kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus) were not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for MRWA Gravel Pit 1 is provided in Table 8 below.

Table 8 Summary of fauna species diversity along MRWA Gravel Pit 1

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 1 2 1 0 0

NatureMap (10km search radius) 7 92 18 7 2

DEWHA (10km search radius) 4 9 0 0 0

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 38 Flora and Fauna Investigations A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 9. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species No introduced species were observed within MRWA Gravel Pit 1.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 39 Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 9 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near MRWA Gravel Pit 1

Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

Australian Bustard Priority 4 (DEC) The Bustard ranges over much of Australia and utilises Unlikely NatureMap habitats such as grasslands, Spinifex and arid scrub with (Ardeotis australis) Habitat present although bluebush and saltbush. Also open woodland of mulga, mallee and heath (Morcombe, 2004). recently burnt. Although species is not common in the area.

Bush-stone Curlew Priority 4 (DEC) The Bush Stone Curlew is found in a variety of habitats, Unlikely NatureMap including: open woodland; dry watercourses with fallen (Burhinus grallarius) Habitat present although branches and leaf litter; and, sand plains with Spinifex and mallee. recently burnt. Although species is not common in the area.

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Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Unlikely EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present but recently NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands burnt. Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007).

Rainbow Bee-eater Migratory terrestrial The Rainbow bee-eater ranges over much of Australia Unlikely EPBC Search (EPBC) with southern populations migrating to northern regions. (Merops ornatus) Suitable habitat is not present. The bee-eater prefers woodlands, open forest, semi-arid scrub, grasslands, farmland and clearings in dense forest areas (Morcombe, 2004).

Western Bristlebird Vulnerable (WC) The Western Bristlebird is found in a variety of heathland Unlikely EPBC Search habitats including: dense, low closed coastal heaths; open (Dasyomis longirostris) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present but recently heaths with dense stands of eucalypt thickets; and also tall swampy heaths (Pizzey et al. 2007). burnt

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Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Unlikely EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus vegetation communities and swamps in the Fitzgerald Habitat present but recently flaviventris) burnt. Endangered River National Park, South Western Australia. (EPBC) Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The This habitat is not suitable for the long-term survival of the Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats of coastal areas. Chuditch.

Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Unlikely EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) Suitable habitat is not present. scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995).

Dibbler Endangered (WC) Dibblers usually prefer dense long unburnt (i.e. >10 years) Unlikely EPBC Search vegetation with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. They (Parantechinus apicalis) Endangered Habitat present; However, typically occur in heath and mallee vegetation (EPBC) communities along the South Coastal areas of Western available habitat has been Australia. recently burnt and lacks understorey/ground cover conditions that the Dibbler prefers.

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Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- Suitable habitat is not present. (EPBC) containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996).

Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Brush Wallaby occurs throughout South Possible NatureMap Western Australia and is found in some areas of mallee (Macropus irma) Habitat present but recently and heath, however, is more commonly observed in open forests and woodlands with grassy areas and scrubby burnt. However, individuals thickets (Cronin 2008). observed in nearby sections of Pt Ann Road.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 43 Flora and Fauna Investigations 4.7 MRWA Gravel Pit 3

4.7.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Association A single vegetation type was identified as occurring within MRWA Gravel Pit 3 Study area. The vegetation is mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A and is described as: Eple Bmed Very open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, Eucalyptus micrantha and Eucalyptus tetraptera over mixed Tall Open Shrub and Heath with Beaufortia micrantha Banksia media, Hakea strumosa and Melaleuca rigidifolia over a Very Open Sedgeland with Anarthria humilis, Caustis dioica and Mesomelaena stygia

Vegetation Condition The vegetation condition of the MRWA Gravel Pit 3 was recorded as being completely degraded (6) for the portion of the study area that had been previously cleared for a gravel pit. Immediately surrounding the previously cleared area was regrowth that graded into excellent (2) vegetation

Flora Species A total of 74 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 21 families and 51 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 26, Appendix D). Dominant families recorded from the MRWA Gravel Pit 3 study area included:

Proteaceae 20 taxa,

Myrtaceae 11 taxa,

Fabaceae 7 taxa, and

Cyperaceae 7 taxa,

Weeds No weeds were identified as being present within the MRWA Gravel Pit 3 Study area.

4.7.2 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats The majority (>80%) of the identified survey area within MRWA Gravel Pit 3 was burnt in 2008. However, a small portion of the unburnt vegetation along the northern edge was represented as Mallee on marine plain habitat (Plate 3), which is of a medium value to vertebrate fauna species and well represented in other areas of the FRNP.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 44 Flora and Fauna Investigations Assessment: As the habitat within the MRWA Gravel Pit 3 was recently burnt it currently provides comparatively poor quality habitat for most fauna species. However, the vegetation here, once mature, will have a medium to high value as habitat for vertebrate fauna. Best practices in rehabilitation management will be required to achieve the floristic complexity of the original unburnt vegetation. Development of MRWA Gravel Pit 3 will not cause loss or significant diminution of critical habitat for vertebrate fauna at the landscape scale as this habitat is well represented throughout the FRNP. However, rehabilitation of this pit may perhaps be more difficult than in other areas due to the presence of water in the dam at the adjacent former gravel pit, which will encourage kangaroos to congregate and graze in its vicinity.

Plate 3 Recently burnt (2008) open mallee on marine plain habitat at MRWA Gravel Pit 3.

Fauna Species A total of three birds, and one mammal species were recorded during the October 2010 survey within MRWA Gravel Pit 3. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species that were observed, only one mammal species (Western Grey Kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus) was not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for MRWA Gravel Pit 3 is provided in Table 10.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 45 Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 10 Summary of fauna species diversity along MRWA Gravel Pit 3

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 1 3 0 0 0

NatureMap (10km search radius) 7 92 18 7 2

DEWHA (10km search radius) 4 9 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 17 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of MRWA Gravel Pit 3. However, no conservation significant fauna species were observed along MRWA Gravel Pit 3 during the October 2010 survey event. A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 11. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species No introduced species were observed within MRWA Gravel Pit 3.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 46 Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 11 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near MRWA Gravel Pit 3

Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

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Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Unlikely EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present but recently NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands burnt. Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007).

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Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The This habitat is not suitable for the long-term survival of the Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats of coastal areas. Chuditch.

Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Unlikely EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) Suitable habitat is not present. scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995).

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Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- Suitable habitat is not present. (EPBC) containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996).

Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Brush Wallaby occurs throughout South Unlikely NatureMap Western Australia and is found in some areas of mallee (Macropus irma) Habitat present but recently and heath, however, is more commonly observed in open forests and woodlands with grassy areas and scrubby burnt. However, individuals thickets (Cronin 2008). observed in nearby sections of Pt Ann Road.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 50 Flora and Fauna Investigations 4.8 Jerramungup Shire Pit 1a

Vegetation Association A single vegetation type was identified as being present in the Jerramungup Shire Pit 1a study area. The Vegetaion is mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A. Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus buprestium, E. pleurocarpa and E. falcata over Open Heath dominated by mixed Proteaceace, Fabaceae and Mytraceae species over a Sedgeland dominated by Anarthria scabra, Cythochaeta avenacea and Tetraria sp? (Mt Madden C.D. Turley 40BP/897) and mixed herbs.

Vegetation Condition The bushland condition of Shire Pit 1a was considered to be Very Good (3) with some minor weed encroachment along the boundary lines. Generally the bushland appeared to be in decline with many of the proteaceous shrubs either dead or in poor health. This may indicate the presence of dieback.

Flora Species A total of 90 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 28 families and 58 plant genera were recorded in the survey area Table 28, Appendix A. This total is comprised of 85 native species and 5 introduced (exotic) species. Dominant families recorded from Shire Pit 1a included:

Proteaceae 15 taxa;

Myrtaceae 15 taxa;

Fabaceae 12 taxa; and

Cyperaceae 5 taxa.

Conservation Significant Species and Communities No Declared Rare or Priority Flora species as listed by the DEC (2010a) or species of national conservation significance listed under the EPBC Act were recorded within Shire Pit 1a

Weeds Minor weed encroachment along the eastern and western margins of Shire Pit 1a was recorded during the October survey (GHD, 2010). Five weed species were identified within the site, Asparagus asparagoides, Avena barbata, Bromus diandrus, Ehrhata calycina and Lolium rigidum. None of the weeds present on the site are listed as Declared Under section 37 of the Agricultural and Related Resources Protection Act 1976 (WA).

4.8.1 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats The habitat at Shire Pit 1a is dominated by relatively uniform open mallee vegetation (Plate 4) which is quite degraded and of relatively low habitat value for most vertebrate fauna species.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 51 Flora and Fauna Investigations Agents of degradation are excessive kangaroo trampling and grazing as evidenced by abundant scats and a proliferation of pads. There are two old vehicle tracks through Shire Pit 1a as well as more recent vehicle accesses and disturbances in the north-west corner of the survey area. There is abundant peripheral weed encroachment, particularly on the paddock side, with bridal creeper, rye grass, wild oat and veldt grass present.

Plate 4 Open mallee vegetation at Shire Pit 1a. Assessment: The habitat at Shire Pit 1a is quite degraded and of relatively low habitat value for vertebrate fauna. In order minimise impact of clearing on this area, management strategies should be developed to control the spread of weed seed material or other propagules into relatively weed free areas. Also investigation into whether Pc dieback (or other pathogen) is contributing to the degradation of the understorey at Shire Pit 1a. Note that it is possible that bunding around the previous adjacent gravel pit may be interfering with the soil/hydrological balance at Shire Pit 1a, and that this, rather than dieback, could be contributing to the understorey degradation.

Fauna Species A total of six birds, one mammal and one introduced species were recorded during the October 2010 survey within Shire Pit 1a. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species that were observed, only one introduced species (Fox, Vulpes vulpes) and one mammal species (Western Grey Kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus) were not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for Shire Pit 1a is provided in Table 12 below.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 52 Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 12 Summary of fauna species diversity at Shire Pit 1a

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 2 6 0 0 1

NatureMap (10km search radius) 2 124 2 0 1

DEWHA (10km search radius) 4 9 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 17 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of Shire Pit 1a. However, no conservation significant fauna species were observed within Shire Pit 1a during the October 2010 survey. A brief description of the habitat preference and likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 13. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species Evidence of one introduced mammal species was observed within Shire Pit 1a; Fox (Vulpes vulpes).

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 53 Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 13 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Shire Pit 1a

Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

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Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Unlikely EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present but largely NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands degraded. Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007).

Western Bristlebird Vulnerable (WC) The Western Bristlebird is found in a variety of heathland Unlikely EPBC Search habitats including: dense, low closed coastal heaths; open (Dasyomis longirostris) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present but largely heaths with dense stands of eucalypt thickets; and also tall swampy heaths (Pizzey et al. 2007). degraded.

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Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Unlikely EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus vegetation communities and swamps in the Fitzgerald Habitat present but largely flaviventris) degraded. Endangered River National Park, South Western Australia. (EPBC) Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The This habitat is not suitable for the long-term survival of the Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats of coastal areas. Chuditch.

Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Unlikely EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) Suitable habitat is not present. scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995).

Dibbler Endangered (WC) Dibblers usually prefer dense long unburnt (i.e. >10 years) Unlikely EPBC Search vegetation with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. They (Parantechinus apicalis) Endangered Habitat present; However, typically occur in heath and mallee vegetation (EPBC) communities along the South Coastal areas of Western available habitat is degraded Australia. and lacks understorey/ground cover conditions that the Dibbler prefers.

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Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- Suitable habitat is not present. (EPBC) containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996).

Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Brush Wallaby occurs throughout South Likely NatureMap Western Australia and is found in some areas of mallee (Macropus irma) Not observed within Shire Pit and heath, however, is more commonly observed in open forests and woodlands with grassy areas and scrubby 1a, however, was observed in thickets (Cronin 2008). other similar nearby survey areas.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 57 Flora and Fauna Investigations 4.9 Jerramungup Shire Pit 3b

Vegetation Association A single vegetation type was identified as being present in the Jerramungup Shire Pit 3b Study area. The vegetation is mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A and described as: Very Open Tree Mallee and Tall Shrubs of E. pleurocarpa, Lambertia inermis and Hakea horrida Open Low Heath dominated by mixed Proteaceace, Fabaceae and Mytraceae species over a Very Open Sedgeland with Anarthria scabra, Harperia lateriflora and Mesomelaena stygia subsp stygia and mixed herbs.

Vegetation Condition The bushland condition of Shire Pit 3b was considered to be Excellent (2) with some minor weed encroachment along the boundary lines. There was little evidence of additional disturbances though there were some unexplained tree deaths that maybe attributed to drought.

Flora Species A total of 103 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 26 families and 63 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 29, Appendix D). This total is comprised of 97 native species and five introduced (exotic) species. Dominant families recorded from Shire Pit 3b included:

Proteaceae 27 taxa,

Myrtaceae 21 taxa,

Fabaceae 8 taxa, and

Ericaceae 7 taxa,

Conservation Significant Species and Communities No Declared Rare Flora species as listed by the DEC (2010a) or species of national conservation significance listed under the EPBC Act were recorded within the pit area. One P2 Priority Flora species Hibbertia acrotichion was identified as occurring within the Shire Pit 3b survey area. P2 flora species are poorly known taxa that are known from one or a few populations some of which are not under immediate threat.

Weeds Minor weed encroachment on the western side of Shire Pit 3b was noted during the October Survey (GHD, 2010). Five weed species were identified within the site, Sonchus apser, Ursinia enthemoides, Trifolium subterraneum, Aira caryophyllea and Bromus diandrus. None of the weeds present on site are listed as Declared Under section 37 of the Agricultural and Related Resources Protection Act 1976 (WA).

4.9.1 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats The habitat at Shire Pit 3b is dominated by a relatively uniform tall mallee shrubland mix with Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, E. buprestium, Lambertia inermis and Banksia cirsiodes over a dense and vigorous

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 58 Flora and Fauna Investigations understory with B. pulchella, B. baueri, Isopogon trilobus, a distinctive pink flowered Melaleuca and Taxandria spathulata. Agents of degradation are minor and include kangaroo pads and a vehicle access loop in the south west corner to facilitate carcass dumping. There is some peripheral weed encroachment on the west boundary of cape weed and veldt grass. Assessment: The vegetation has medium-high value for vertebrate fauna due to the abundance of highly floriferous plant species providing habitat for birds and mammals requiring nectar and pollen.

Fauna Species A total of eight birds, two mammal and two reptile species were recorded during the October 2010 survey within Shire Pit 3b. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species that were observed, only one reptile species (Southern Scaly-foot, Pygopus lepidopodus) was not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for Shire Pit 3b is provided in Table 14.

Table 14 Summary of fauna species diversity at Shire Pit 3b

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 2 8 2 0 0

NatureMap (10km radius) 2 124 2 0 1

DEWHA (10km radius) 4 9 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 16 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of Shire Pit 3b. However, no conservation significant fauna species were observed within Shire Pit 3b during the October 2010 survey. A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 15. However, some of these species once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species may be nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species No evidence of introduced fauna species was observed within Shire Pit 3b.

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Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

Bush-stone Curlew Priority 4 (DEC) The Bush Stone Curlew is found in a variety of habitats, Unlikely NatureMap including: open woodland; dry watercourses with fallen (Burhinus grallarius) Suitable habitat is not present. branches and leaf litter; and, sand plains with Spinifex and mallee.

Carnaby’s Black Endangered (WC) Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo, listed as Endangered under Unlikely EPBC Search Cockatoo the EPBC Act and Endangered under the WC Act, is Endangered distributed across the south-west of Western Australia in Cockatoo species may NatureMap (EPBC) (Calyptorhynchus uncleared or remnant areas of Eucalyptus Woodland and occasionally fly through the latirostris) Shrubland or kwongan heath. Breeding usually occurs in survey area. Potential feeding habitat was observed within the the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with flocks moving to the higher rainfall coastal areas to forage after survey areas. However, the the breeding season. These Cockatoos feed on the seeds available feeding habitat is a of a variety of native plants, including Allocasuarina, considerable distance from Banksia, Eucalyptus, Grevillea and Hakea, and some any potential breeding or introduced plants. They will also feed on the nectar from nesting opportunities. flowers of a number of species, and on insect larvae. Impacts from clearing would be minimal.

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Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Unlikely EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present but largely NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands degraded. Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007).

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Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Unlikely EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus vegetation communities and around swamps in the Suitable habitat is not present. flaviventris) Endangered Fitzgerald River National Park. (EPBC) Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The This habitat is not suitable for the long-term survival of the Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats of coastal areas. Chuditch.

Dibbler Endangered (WC) Dibblers usually prefer dense long unburnt (i.e. >10 years) Possible EPBC Search vegetation with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. They (Parantechinus apicalis) Endangered Habitat present. typically occur in heath and mallee vegetation (EPBC) communities along the South Coastal areas of Western Australia.

Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered Suitable habitat is not present. consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- (EPBC) containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996).

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Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Brush Wallaby occurs throughout South Likely NatureMap Western Australia and is found in some areas of mallee (Macropus irma) and heath, however, is more commonly observed in open Not observed within Shire Pit 3b, however, was observed in forests and woodlands with grassy areas and scrubby thickets (Cronin 2008). other similar nearby (within 20km) survey areas.

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4.10.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Associations Two vegetation types were identified as being present in the Jerramungup Shire Pit 4 Study area. The Vegetaion is mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A and described as: Low open forest of Melaleuca calycina Low open forest of Melaleuca calycina with scattered Eucalyptus occidentalis over a low open shrubland of Daviesia marginata over a closed sedgeland of Schoenus subfasicularis, Lepidosperma sp. (sterile), Mesomelaena tetragona, Schoenus ? curvifolius, Gahnia arcstata in a seasonally wet swamp on dark brown to grey sandy loam (Plate 5).

Plate 5 Low open forest of Melaleuca calycina

Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus uncinata, Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus falcata Tree Mallee of mixed eucalypts including Eucalyptus uncinata, Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, Eucalyptus falcata, Eucalyptus angulata, Eucalyptus decipiens subsp. adesmophloia and Eucalyptus occidentalis over diverse open heath containing mixed Protecaea, Fabaceae and Myrtaceae species dominated by Banksia pterodifolia, Phymatocarpus maxwellii, Beaufortia micrantha, Banksia plumosa and Hakea nitida over a sedgeland of Anarthria prolifera, Gahnia ancistrophylla, Lepidosperma squaratum, Mesomelaena tetragona and Desmocladus castaneus with a very open herbland (Plate 6&Plate 7).

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Plate 7 Vegetation from Shire Pit 4

Vegetation Condition Vegetation condition ranged from Excellent (2) to Degraded (4). Areas of the site show signs of previous vegetation clearing and grazing, this has resulted in thinning in the shrub layer and the presence of pasture weed species.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 65 Flora and Fauna Investigations Flora Species A total of 130 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 32 families and 78 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 30, Appendix D). Dominant families recorded from the Shire Pit 4 study area included:

Proteaceae 34 taxa,

Myrtaceae 16 taxa,

Fabaceae 11 taxa, and

Cyperaceae 9 taxa,

Conservation Significant Species and Communities No Declared Rare Flora species as listed by the DEC (2010a) or species of national conservation significance listed under the EPBC Act were recorded within the pit area. One P2 Priority Flora species Acacia leioderma Fitzgerald River N.P. variant (A.S. George 9922) was identified as occurring within the Shire Pit 4 survey area. P2 flora species are poorly known taxa that are known from one or a few populations some of which are not under immediate threat.

Weeds Six weeds were identified as being present in the Jerramungup Shire Pit 4 Sonchus oleraeus, Bromus sp., Lolium rigidum, Pentaschistis airoides and Vulpia myuros forma megaleura. None of these species is listed as declared plants.

4.11 Jerramungup Shire Pit 9

4.11.1 Vegetation and Flora Results

Vegetation Associations The vegetation of the Shire Pit 9 is represented by three vegetation units which are mapped on Figure 3, Appendix A and described as:

Vegetation Type 1: Eucalyptus falcata Open Tree Mallee of E. falcata and E. incrassata over Tall Shrubs of Lambertia inermis over Open Low Heath dominated by Banksia pteridifolia with mixed Proteaceae, Fabaceae and Myrtaceae species over an Open Sedgeland with Harperia lateriflora, Harperia confertospicata and Mesomelaena stygia.

Vegetation Type 2: Dque Open Mallee of Eucalyptus buprestium and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa over Tall Shrubs dominated by Banksia heliantha, Banksia falcata, Lambertia inermis over Open Low Heath of mixed Proteaceae, Myrtaceae and Fabaceace species over a Very Open Sedgeland with Mesomelaena stygia, Schoenus breviculmis, Caustis dioica, Lepidosperma sp. Dunns Swamp (R Davis 724) and Desmocladus castaneus.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 66 Flora and Fauna Investigations Vegetation Type 3: Dcir Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus falcata, Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus buprestium over Heath dominated by Banksia cirsiodes heath with mixed Proteaceae, Mytaceae and Fabaceae species over Open Sedgeland with Harperia lateriflora, Harperia confertospicata and Mesomelaena stygia and mixed herbs.

Vegetation Condition The bushland condition of Shire Pit 9 was considered to be ‘Excellent’ (2) with no weeds within the pit area. Deaths and poor health of some proteacous shrubs in the northern section of the site may indicate the presence of dieback. This was not confirmed.

Flora Species A total of 115 plant taxa (including subspecies and varieties) representing 25 families and 65 plant genera were recorded in the survey area (Table 31, Appendix D). This total is comprised of 115 native species and no introduced (exotic) species. Dominant families recorded from the Study Area include:

Proteaceae 32 taxa,

Mrytaceae 18 taxa,

Fabaceae 15 taxa, and

Ericaceae 8 taxa.

Conservation Significant Species and Communities No Declared Rare flora species as listed by the DEC (2010a) or species of national conservation significance listed under the EPBC Act were recorded from the Study Area. One P2 Priority Flora species Hibbertia acrotichion was identified as occurring within the Shire Pit 9 survey area. P2 flora species are poorly known taxa that are known from one or a few populations some of which are not under immediate threat.

Weeds No weeds were noted in this pit.

4.11.2 Fauna Results

Fauna Habitats The habitat of the northern half of Shire Pit 9 is a medium/dense mallee to 5m with Eucalyptus falcata and E.incrassata with Lambertia inermis over understorey dominated by Banksia pteridifolia (Plate 8). The southern half of Shire Pit 9 is a very different habitat type to the Northern half, being a Banksia cirsiodes heath with emergent and more open mallee (Plate 9).

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 67 Flora and Fauna Investigations Plate 8 Old Malleefowl mound in medium/dense mallee vegetation at Shire Pit 9

Plate 9 Banksia heath vegetation at Shire Pit 9 A minor drainage line from a quartzite hill to the north enters Shire Pit 9 from this side and exits the proposed pit near the south east corner. Vegetation associated with the drainage is slightly denser and thickets of Lambertia inermis are taller. The vegetation here is in excellent condition as it is not degraded by weed encroachment, grazing or mechanical disturbance; it is also quite different from most mallee vegetation communities that were observed within the FRNP during the October 2010 survey. Assessment: The vegetation has high value for vertebrate fauna as evidenced by the presence of Western Whipbird and former presence of Malleefowl. The presence of the former is not necessarily a constraint as similar habitat is present in adjacent vegetation not proposed for gravel extraction. Given

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 68 Flora and Fauna Investigations the availability of adjacent habitat, the Western Whipbird is also unlikely to be impacted upon by the proposed gravel extraction. The drainage line is a potential constraint for vehicle/machinery access to the site, as increased vehicle traffic may exacerbate gully erosion along the drainage line. Consideration should be given to avoiding the drainage line to reduce the risk of gully erosion.

Fauna Species A total of 10 birds, two mammals and one reptile species were recorded during the October 2010 survey within Shire Pit 9. This survey only provides a brief snapshot of those species present at the time of sampling (daytime), in one season, in one year. Not all potentially occurring species would be recorded during a single survey due to spatial and temporal variations in fauna population numbers. Of the species that were observed, only one reptile species (Dugite, Pseudonaja a. affinis) and one bird species (Western Whipbird, Psophodes nigrogularis Oberon) were not identified during desktop assessment. A breakdown of the fauna species previously recorded in the surrounding area (within a 10km search area) and during the survey event for Shire Pit 9 is provided in Table 16.

Table 16 Summary of fauna species diversity at Shire Pit 9

Number of Fauna Species

Results Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Introduced

GHD October 2010 Survey 2 10 1 0 0

NatureMap (10km radius) 6 111 4 0 1

DEWHA (10km radius) 4 4 0 0 0

Conservation Significant Fauna Desktop assessments identified 18 conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded and/or may potentially occur in the vicinity (i.e. within 10km search radius) of Shire Pit 9. Evidence of two significant fauna species was recorded from within Shire Pit 9 during the October 2010 survey. Species observations included:

A disused Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) mound/nest was recorded at Shire Pit 9 (Plate 8). The mound appeared to not have been used for possibly over 100 years as it had a mature Mallee tree growing up through the mound. No evidence of more recent activity was observed. The Malleefowl is listed under the EPBC Act as both a Vulnerable and as a Migratory species. It is also listed as a threatened species under the WC Act; and

A Western Whipbird (western mallee) (Psophodes nigrogularis oberon) was also recorded. Although not visually observed, the calls were distinctive. The Western Whipbird has been de-listed as a threatened species by both state and commonwealth governments though it still has Priority 4 status (taxa in need of monitoring) in WA. A brief description of the habitat preference and the likelihood of occurrence of conservation significant fauna species occurring in the Project Area are examined in Table 17. However, some of these species

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 69 Flora and Fauna Investigations once may have ranged throughout the area but may now be extinct or locally extinct. Other species maybe nomadic or have large home ranges and only opportunistically or infrequently use some areas.

Introduced Species No evidence of introduced fauna species was recorded within Shire Pit 9.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 70 Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 17 Conservation significant fauna identified by desktop assessment as occurring or potentially occurring near Shire Pit 9

Species Status Habitat Requirements Likelihood of Occurrence Source

Birds

Carnaby’s Black Endangered (WC) Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo, listed as Endangered under Unlikely EPBC Search Cockatoo the EPBC Act and Endangered under the WC Act, is Endangered (EPBC) distributed across the south-west of Western Australia in Cockatoo species may NatureMap (Calyptorhynchus uncleared or remnant areas of Eucalyptus Woodland and occasionally fly through the latirostris) Shrubland or kwongan heath. Breeding usually occurs in survey area. Potential feeding habitat was observed within the the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with flocks moving to the higher rainfall coastal areas to forage after survey areas. However, the the breeding season. These Cockatoos feed on the available feeding habitat is a seeds of a variety of native plants, including considerable distance from Allocasuarina, Banksia, Eucalyptus, Grevillea and Hakea, any potential breeding or and some introduced plants. They will also feed on the nesting opportunities. nectar from flowers of a number of species, and on insect Impacts from clearing would be larvae. minimal.

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Great Egret Migratory wetlands / The Great Egret is found over most of Australia except it Unlikely EPBC Search marine (EPBC) is excluded from the central deserts of Western Australia. (Ardea alba) Suitable habitat is not present. The preferred habitat is wetlands, flooded plains of crops, pasture, dams and roadside ditches, estuarine mudflats, mangrove and reef (Morcombe, 2004).

Malleefowl Threatened (WC) On the south coast of Western Australia, the Malleefowl Possible EPBC Search generally occurs in semi-arid and arid habitats between (Leipoa ocellata) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present. Evidence of an NatureMap the Nullarbor and Albany. Habitat consists of shrublands old disused nest was recorded Migratory terrestrial and low woodlands that are dominated by mallee within Shire Pit 9. However, nest (EPBC) vegetation (Pizzey et al. 2007). was no longer in use and did not appear to have been used for many years.

Rainbow Bee-eater Migratory terrestrial The Rainbow bee-eater ranges over much of Australia Likely EPBC Search (EPBC) with southern populations migrating to northern regions. (Merops ornatus) The bee-eater prefers woodlands, open forest, semi-arid Habitat present; Most suitable on plains. scrub, grasslands, farmland and clearings in dense forest areas (Morcombe, 2004).

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Western Ground Parrot Critically The Western Ground Parrot is very rare but has been Unlikely EPBC Search Endangered (WC) previously recorded in low heath with open mallee (Pezoporus wallicus vegetation communities and swamps in the Fitzgerald Habitat present. flaviventris) Endangered (EPBC) River National Park, South Western Australia. Migratory terrestrial (EPBC)

Western Whipbird Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Whipbird (western mallee) occurs on the Present Observed in-situ. (western mallee) South Coast of Western Australia and is usually observed Delisted from Habitat present; individuals in open mallee vegetation with a dense, tall shrub layer up Vulnerable (EPBC) (Pseudocheirus to 1.5 m tall, and dominated by such species as Hakea, recorded during October 2010 occidentalis) Lambertia, Dryandra or Banksia (Higgins & Peter 2002). survey.

Mammals

Chuditch Vulnerable (WC) The Chuditch currently occurs in sclerophyll forests and Unlikely EPBC Search heath and mallee shrublands of the southwest region of (Dasyurus geoffroii) Vulnerable (EPBC) Western Australia, and the southern Wheatbelt. The This habitat is not suitable for the long-term survival of the Chuditch occurs at low densities, even in quality habitats of coastal areas. Chuditch.

Dayang (Heath Rat) Vulnerable (WC) The heath mouse is known to occur in a variety of Possible EPBC Search habitats. In Western Australia, it prefers mature stands of (Pseudomys shortridgei) Vulnerable (EPBC) Habitat present in the northern scrub mallee and mixed scrub with Banksia on loamy soils, unburnt for at least 30 years (Strahan 1995). portion of the survey area.

Dibbler Endangered (WC) Dibblers usually prefer dense long unburnt (i.e. >10 Possible EPBC Search years) vegetation with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. (Parantechinus apicalis) Endangered (EPBC) Habitat present in the northern They typically occur in heath and mallee vegetation portion of the survey area. communities along the South Coastal areas of Western Australia.

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Red-tailed Phascogale Endangered (WC) The Red-tailed Phascogale prefers vegetation that has Unlikely EPBC Search remained unburnt for at least 20 years. Habitat typically (Phascogale calura) Endangered (EPBC) consists of Allocasuarina woodlands with hollow- Suitable habitat is not present. containing eucalypts (e.g. Eucalyptus wandoo) and Gastrolobium spp. (Maxwell et al. 1996).

Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) The Western Brush Wallaby occurs throughout South Likely NatureMap Western Australia and is found in some areas of mallee (Macropus irma) Not observed within Shire Pit 9, and heath, however, is more commonly observed in open forests and woodlands with grassy areas and scrubby however, was observed in other thickets (Cronin 2008). similar nearby (i.e. within 5km) survey areas.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 74 Flora and Fauna Investigations 5. Limitations

This report presents the results of desktop data searches and site reconnaissance surveys. The site assessments were opportunistic. Complete biological assessments may take several seasons to complete and different times of the day. The conclusions of this report were based on the information gathered during these investigations and thus reflect the environment of the study area at the time of survey. GHD accepts no responsibility for any variation in the flora and fauna present at the site due to natural and seasonal variability. The data and advice provided herein relate only to the study area described herein and must be reviewed by a competent scientist before being used for any other purpose. GHD accepts no responsibility for other use of the data or edits made to the report or any of its contents (as submitted) to the client without prior agreement with GHD. Where reports, searches, any third party information and similar work have been performed and recorded by others the data is included and used in the form provided by others. The responsibility for the accuracy of such data remains with the issuing authority, not with GHD.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 75 Flora and Fauna Investigations 6. References

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61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 76 Flora and Fauna Investigations Shepherd, D.P. (2005) Personal Communication. Information updated from above reference, and available in database form Strahan R. (1995). The Mammals of Australia. Australian Museum and Reed Books. Chatswood, NSW

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade 77 Flora and Fauna Investigations Appendix A Figures

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Open Tree Mallee of E. falcata and E. incrassata over Tall Shrubs of Lambertia inermis Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus uncinata, Eucalyptus falcata and Eucalyptus over Open Low Heath dominated by Banksia pteridifolia with mixed Proteaceae, Fabaceae Eang pleurocarpa over a Tall Open Shrubland over a Tall Open Shrub layer Efal and Myrtaceae species over an Open Sedgeland with Harperia lateriflora, Harperia /Efal of Lambertia imermis, Melaleuca papillosa and Taxandria spathulata confertospicata and Mesomelaena stygia. with Scattered Sedges of Mesomelaena stygia.

Open Mallee of Eucalyptus buprestium and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa over Tall Shrubs dominated by Banksia heliantha, Banksia falcata, Lambertia inermis over Open Low Heath Very Open Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus uncinate Dque of mixed Proteaceae, Myrtaceae and Fabaceace species over a Very Open Sedgeland with over mixed Open Heath including Lambertia imeris, Allocasuarina Mesomelaena stygia, Schoenus breviculmis, Caustis dioica, Lepidosperma sp. Dunns Blem trichodon, Melaleuca papillosa, Banksia media and Banksia Swamp (R Davis 724) and Desmocladus castaneus. lemanniana over Very Open Sedgeland of Desmocladus flexuosa and Gahnia aristata.

Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus falcata, Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus Efal buprestium over Heath dominated by Banksia cirsiodes heath with mixed Proteaceae, Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus Bcir Mytaceae and Fabaceae species over Open Sedgeland with Harperia lateriflora, Harperia buprestium Over Closed Heath and Tall Shrubs of Lambertia imermis, confertospicata and Mesomelaena stygia and mixed herbs. Eple Allocasuarina humilis, Calothamnus quadrifidus, Hakea corymbosa, Banksia gardneri var hiemalis and Banksia lehmI’Ianniana over Very Open mixed herbs and sedges. Tree Mallee of Eucalytpus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus preissiana over a Tall Open Shrub layer of Hakea victoria, Hakea pandicarpa subsp crassifolia and Banksia falcata over a Low open forest of Melaleuca calycina with scattered Eucalyptus Eple Brep Shrubland of Calytrix leschenaultia, Taxandria spathulata, Xanthorrhoea platyphylla and occidentalis over a low open shrubland of Daviesia marginata over a Banksia repens over a Scattered Sedge layer of Caustis dioica, Lepidosperma sp. Mt Mcal closed sedgeland of Schoenus subfasicularis, Lepidosperma sp. Burdett (M.A. Burgman & C. Layman MAB 3287) and Mesomelaena stygia. (sterile), Mesomelaena tetragona, Schoenus ? curvifolius, Gahnia aristata in a seasonally wet swamp on dark brown to grey sandy loam.

Scattered Mallee Trees of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, and Eucalytpus buprestium with Tall Open Shrub layer of Banksia baxterii, Banksia coccina and Hakea victoria over a Closed Tree Mallee of mixed eucalypts including Eucalyptus uncinata, Bbax Heath Layer of Eutaxia major, Jacksonia hakeioides, Taxandria spathulata and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, Eucalyptus falcata, Eucalyptus angulata, Allocasuaina humilis over a Very Open sedge layer of Anarthria prolifera, Lygina barbarta Eucalyptus ? decipiens subsp. adesmophloia and Eucalyptus and Leidosprema sp. Dunns Swamp (R Davis 724) occidentalis over diverse open heath containing mixed Protecaea, Eunc Fabaceae and Myrtaceae species dominated by Banksia pterodifolia, Phymatocarpus maxwellii, Beaufortia micrantha, Banksia plumosa and Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa and Eucalyptus buprestium Over Closed Hakea nitida over a sedgeland of Anarthria prolifera, Gahnia Heath and Tall Shrubs of Lambertia imermis, Allocasuarina humilis, Calothamnus ancistrophylla, Lepidosperma squaratum, Mesomelaena tetragona and Eple quadrifidus, Hakea corymbosa, Banksia gardneri var hiemalis and Banksia lehmanniana Desmocladus castaneus with a very open herbland over Very Open mixed herbs and sedges.

Very Open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus buprestium, E. pleurocarpa and Scattered Mallee Trees of Eucalyptus falcata and Eucalyptus incrassata over Low Open E. falcata over Open Heath dominated by mixed Proteaceace, Bcir Ebup Epre Shrubland of Banksia circioides, Allocasuaina microstachya and Hakea pandanicarpa Eple Fabaceae and Mytraceae species over a Sedgeland dominated by subsp crassifolia over Very Open Sedgeland of Mesomelaena stygia. Anarthria scabra, Cythochaeta avenacea and Tetraria sp? (Mt Madden C.D. Turley 40BP/897) and mixed herbs.

Open Mallee of Eucalyptus buprestium and Eucalyptus pleurocarpa over Tall Shrubs dominated by Banksia heliantha, Banksia falcata, Lambertia inermis over Open Low Heath Very Open Tree Mallee and Tall Shrubs of E. pleurocarpa, Lambertia Epre of mixed Proteaceae, Myrtaceae and Fabaceace species over a Very Open Sedgeland with inermis and Hakea horrida Open Low Heath dominated by mixed Dque Mesomelaena stygia, Schoenus breviculmis, Caustis dioica, Lepidosperma sp. Dunns Eple Proteaceace, Fabaceae and Mytraceae species over a Very Open Line Swamp (R Davis 724) and Desmocladus castaneus. Sedgeland with Anarthria scabra, Harperia lateriflora and Mesomelaena stygia subsp stygia and mixed herbs.

Very open Tree Mallee of Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, Eucalyptus micrantha and Eucalyptus Eple tetraptera over mixed Tall Open Shrub and Heath with Beaufortia micrantha Banksia Tall Open Shrub of Melaleuca papillosa, Acacia gonophylla and Bmed media, Hakea strumosa and Melaleuca rigidifolia over a Very Open Sedgeland with Mpap Banksia media over Open Mixed Heath including Beaufortia micrantha, Anarthria humilis, Caustis dioica and Mesomelaena stygia Calothamnus gracilis and Hakea coymbosa over Very Open Sedgeland of Ananrthria prolifera

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61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 18 Broad Fauna Habitat Descriptions

General description Vegetation description Habitat significance Photo

Medium dense Shrubland species include Banksia lemmaniana, Medium for small mammals, high shrubland with mallee B. media, B. pulchella, Isopogon polycephalus , for birds due to floriferous plant on spongolite. Melaleuca papillosa. species, medium for reptiles due to habitat created by broken spongolite.

Very dense Barren Mixed mallee with Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, E. High for small mammals and Ranges thicket on preissiana and shrubland with Banksia reptiles due to density and sandy quartzite. quercifolia and Calothamnus pinifolius. soils respectively, medium for birds.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations General description Vegetation description Habitat significance Photo

Mallee on marine plain Mallee species include E. pleurocarpa, Medium for small mammals, reptiles (unburnt). E.micranthera with understorey of Banksia and birds. repens, Allocasuarina humilis and Agonis spathulata.

Mallee on marine plain Mallee species regrow from lignotuber creating Generally low for all vertebrates but (Burnt 2006) quite dense but dispersed shrub-like habitat. note that particular species flourish Understorey species usually have different in recently burnt habitats. These species composition and density to unburnt here include western grey vegetation. Species here include Grevillea kangaroo, tawny-crowned tripartita, Hakea pandanicarpa, B. repens and honeyeater and Rankinia Isopogon polycephalus. adelaidensis chapmani.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations General description Vegetation description Habitat significance Photo

Dense shrubland on Shrubland species include B. baxteri, Hakea High for small mammals and birds marine plain on deep victoria & Lambertia inermis. due to density and highly floriferous sand. plant species, medium for reptiles due to sandy soils for burrowing.

Heath on marine plain. Hakea pandanicarpa and occasional mallee This is an unusual habitat feature species present as an emergent layer over here and its habitat values are H.corymbosa and B. media. largely unknown.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations General description Vegetation description Habitat significance Photo

Minor wetland on The wetland is a low basin vegetated with This is an unusual habitat feature marine plain. sedges and surrounded by Banksia sp., E. here on a drainage line from Mt pleurocarpa, E. sp. and H. victoria. Maxwell. As a moisture gaining site Photo waypoint 144 it will provide habitat for frogs.

Drainage line Riparian vegetation consists of E. angulosa and As a corridor of denser vegetation, Lambertia inermis over Hakea corymbosa. the creekline may provide habitat ‘Little Boondadup for different bird species in River'. particular. It also provides an ‘edge’ effect which will enhance its habitat value to birds which also occur on either side of it.

Table 19 Summary of desktop search results for Vertebrate Fauna Species within 10km of each survey area.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Genus Species Common Name Protection Status Shire Shire Shire Devils Creek MRWA MRWA All Road Information Pit 1a Pit 3b Pit 9 Intersection Pit 1 Pit 3 Sections Source

Birds

Spiny-cheeked Acanthagenys rufogularis Honeyeater + + + + + NatureMap

Broad-tailed Thornbill, Inland Acanthiza apicalis Thornbill + + + + + + + NatureMap

Yellow-rumped Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Thornbill + + + + NatureMap

Western Acanthorhynchus superciliosus Spinebill + + + + + + + NatureMap

Collared Accipiter cirrocephalus Sparrowhawk + + + + + + + NatureMap

Common Actitis hypoleucos Sandpiper + + NatureMap

Australasian Anas rhynchotis Shoveler + + NatureMap

Anas castanea Chestnut Teal + + + + + + + NatureMap

Anas gracilis Grey Teal + + + + + NatureMap

Pacific Black Anas superciliosa Duck + + + + + + + NatureMap

Anthochaera carunculata Red Wattlebird + + + + + + + NatureMap

Western Little Anthochaera lunulata Wattlebird + + + + + + + NatureMap

Australasian Anthus novaeseelandiae Pippet + + + + + + + NatureMap

Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + DEWHA

Wedge-tailed Aquila audax Eagle + + + + + + + NatureMap

Ardea ibis Cattle Egret Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + DEWHA

Great Egret, Ardea alba White Egret Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + DEWHA

White-necked Ardea pacifica Heron + + + + NatureMap

Eastern Great Ardea modesta Egret + + + + NatureMap

Short-tailed Ardenna tenuirostris Ahearwater + + + NatureMap

Australian Ardeotis australis Bustard Priority 4 (WC) + + + + NatureMap

Black-faced Artamus cinereus Woodswallow + + + + + + + NatureMap

Dusky Artamus cyanopterus Woodswallow + + + + + + + NatureMap

Aytha australis Hardhead + + + + + NatureMap

Australian Barnardius zonarius Ringneck + + + + + + + NatureMap

Biziura lobata Musk Duck + + NatureMap

Bush Stone- Burhinus grallarius curlew Priority 4 (DEC) + + + + NatureMap

Fan-tailed Cacomantis flabelliformis Cuckoo + + + + + + + NatureMap

Cacomantis pallidus Pallid Cuckoo + + + + NatureMap

Rufous Calamanthus campestris Fieldwren + + + + + + + NatureMap

Calamanthus cautus Shy Heathwren + + + + NatureMap

Red-necked Calidris ruficollis Stint + + + NatureMap

Baudin's Endangered (WC) DEWHA, Calyptorhynchus baudinii Cockatoo Vulnerable (EPBC) + + + + NatureMap

Carnaby's Endangered (WC) DEWHA, Calyptorhynchus latirostris Cockatoo Endangered (EPBC) + + + + + + + NatureMap

Horsfield's Chalcites basalis Bronze-cuckoo + + + + NatureMap

Shining Bronze- Chalcites lucidus cuckoo + + + + + NatureMap

Red-capped Charadrius ruficapillus Plover + + + + + + + NatureMap

Australian Wood Chenonetta jubata Duck + + + + NatureMap

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae Silver Gull + + + + + + + NatureMap

Horsfield's Chrysococcyx basalis Bronze Cuckoo + + + NatureMap

Circus assimilis Spotted Harrier + + + + NatureMap

Circus approximans Swamp Harrier + + NatureMap

Cladorhynchus leucocephalus Banded Stilt + + + + + + + NatureMap

Grey Shrike- Colluricincla harmonica thrush + + + + NatureMap

Black-faced Coracina novaehollandiae Cuckoo-shrike + + + + NatureMap

Australian Corvus coronoides Raven + + + + NatureMap

Coturnix pectoralis Stubble Quail + + + + NatureMap

Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird + + + NatureMap

Australian Cracticus tibicen Magpie + + + + + + + NatureMap

Grey Cracticus torquatus Butcherbird + + + + + + + NatureMap

Cygnus atratus Black Swan + + + + NatureMap

Laughing Dacelo novaeguineae Kookaburra Introduced (DEC) + + + + + + + NatureMap

Western Vulnerable (WC), DEWHA, Dasyornis longirostris Bristlebird Vulnerable (EPBC) + + + + + + + NatureMap

Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu + + + + NatureMap

White-faced Egretta novaehollandiae Heron + + + + + + + NatureMap

Black- Elanus axillaris shouldered Kite + + + + + + + NatureMap

Black-fronted Elseyornis melanops Dotterel + + + + + + + NatureMap

Eolophus roseicapillus Galah + + + + + NatureMap

Western Yellow Eopsaltria griseogularis Robin + + + + NatureMap

White-fronted Epthianura albifrons Chat + + + + NatureMap

Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar + + + + NatureMap

Australian Falco longipennis Hobby + + + + + NatureMap

Australian Falco cenchroides Kestrel + + + + + + + NatureMap

Falco berigora Brown Falcon + + + + + + + NatureMap

Peregrine Falco peregrinus Falcon + + NatureMap

Crested Shrike- Falunculus frontatus tit + + + NatureMap

Fulica atra Eurasian Coot + + + + + + + NatureMap

Western Gerygone fusca Gerygone + + NatureMap

Purple-crowned Glossopsitta porphyrocephala Lorikeet + + + + + + + NatureMap

Tawny-crowned Glyciphila melanops Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark + + + + + + + NatureMap

Sooty Haematopus fulignosus Oystercatcher + + + NatureMap

Pied Haematopus longirostris Oystercatcher + + + + + + + NatureMap

White-bellied Haliaeetus leucogaster Sea-Eagle Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + DEWHA

Hieraaetus morphnoides Little Eagle + + + + NatureMap

Black-winged Himantopus himantopus Stilt + + + + NatureMap

Welcome Hirundo neoxena Swallow + + + + + + + NatureMap

White-winger Lalage sueurii Triller + + + + + + + NatureMap

Larus pacificus Pacific Gull + + + + + + + NatureMap

novaehollandiae subsp. Larus novaehollandiae Silver gull + + + + NatureMap

Vulnerable (WC) Vulnerable (EPBC) DEWHA, Leipoa ocellata Malleefowl Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + NatureMap

Purple-gaped Lichenostomus cratitius Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Singing Lichenostomus virescens Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Yellow-plumed Lichenostomus ornatus Honeyeater + + NatureMap

Brown Lichmera indistincta Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Red-winged Malurus elegans Honeyeater + + NatureMap

Splendid Malurus splendens Fairywren + + + + + + + NatureMap

Yellow-throated Manorina flavigula Miner + + + + NatureMap

Melanodryas cucullata Hooded Robin + + + + NatureMap

Brown-headed Melithreptus brevirostris Honeyeater + + + + + NatureMap

White-naped Melithreptus lunatus Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Rainbow Bee- Merops ornatus eater Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + DEWHA

Little Pied Microcarbo melanoleucos Cormorant + + + + + + + NatureMap

Restless Myiagra inquieta Flycatcher + + + + + + + NatureMap

Neophema elegans Elegant Parrot + + + + + + + NatureMap

Neophema petrophila Rock Parrot + + + + + + + NatureMap

Ninox connivens Barking Owl + + + + NatureMap

Ninox novaeseelandiae Boobook Owl + + + + NatureMap

Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon + + + + + + + NatureMap

Oreoica gutturalis Crested Bellbird + + + + NatureMap

Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler + + + + + + + NatureMap

Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler + + + + NatureMap

Pandion cristatus Eastern Osprey + + + + + + + NatureMap

Spotted Pardalotus punctatus Pardalote + + + + + + + NatureMap

Striated Pardalotus striatus Pardalote + + NatureMap

punctatus subsp. Yellow-rumped Pardalotus Xanthopyge Pardolote + + + + + NatureMap

Australian Pelecanus conspicillatus Pelican + + + + + + + NatureMap

Petrochelidon ariel Fairy Martin + + + + NatureMap

Petrochelidon nigricans Tree Martin + + + + + + + NatureMap

Red-capped Petroica goodenovii Robin + + + + NatureMap

Critically Endangered (WC) Western Ground Endangered (EPBC) DEWHA, Pezoporus wallicus flaviventris Parrot Migratory (EPBC) + + + + + + + NatureMap

Little Black Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Cormorant + + + + + + + NatureMap

Phalacrocorax varius Pied Cormorant + + + + + NatureMap

Brush Phaps elegans Bronzewing + + + + + + + NatureMap

Common Phaps chalcoptera Bronzewing + + + + + + + NatureMap

New Holland Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Chite-cheeked Phylidonyris niger Honeyeater + + + + + + + NatureMap

Yellow-billed Platalea flavipes Spoonbill + + NatureMap

Platycercus icterotis Western Rosella + + NatureMap

Tawny Podargus strigoides Frogmouth + + + + NatureMap

Hoary-headed Poliocephalus poliocephalus Grebe + + + + + + + NatureMap

Polytelis anthopeplus Regent Parrot + + + + + + + NatureMap

White-browed Pomatostomus superciliosus Babbler + + + + + + + NatureMap

Western Psophodes nigrogularis Whipbird + + + NatureMap

Red-capped Purpureicephalus spurius Parrot + + + + + + + NatureMap

Red-necked Recurvirostra novaehollandiae Avocet + + + + NatureMap

Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail + + + + + + + NatureMap

Rhipidura albiscapa Grey Fantail + + + + + + + NatureMap

White-browed Sericornis frontalis Scrubwren + + + + + + + NatureMap

Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill + + + + NatureMap

Red-eared Stagonopleura oculata Firetail + + + + + + + NatureMap

Southern Emu- Stipiturus malachurus wren + + + + + + + NatureMap

Strepera versicolor Grey Currawong + + + + + + + NatureMap

Australasian Grebe, Black- Tachybaptus novaehollandiae throated Grebe + + + + + + + NatureMap

Australian Shelduck, Tadorna tadornoides Mountain Duck + + + + + + + NatureMap

Thalasseus bergii Crested Tern + + + + + + + NatureMap

Straw-necked Threskiornis spinicollis Ibis + + NatureMap

Sacred Todiramphus sanctus Kingfisher + + + + + + + NatureMap

Painted Button- Turnix varius quail + + + + NatureMap

Banded Vanellus tricolor Lapwing + + + + NatureMap

Grey-breasted White-eye, Zosterops lateralis Silvereye + + + + + + + NatureMap

Reptiles

Southwestern Acritoscincus trilineatum Cool Skink + + + NatureMap

Sand-plain Aprasia repens Worm-lizard + + + NatureMap

Christinus marmoratus Marbled Gecko + + + NatureMap

Common South- Ctenotus labillarieri west Ctenotus + + + NatureMap

Marble-faced Delma australis Delma + + + NatureMap

Fraser’s Legless Delma fraserii Lizard + + + NatureMap

Echiopsis curta Bardick + + + NatureMap

South-western Egernia napoleonis Crevice Skink + + + NatureMap

Elapognathus coronatus Crowned Snake + + + NatureMap

initialis subsp. Southwestern Hemiergis Initialis Earless Skink + + + + + NatureMap

peronii subsp. Lowlands Hemiergis Peronii Earless Skink + + + + + NatureMap

South-western Orange-tailed Lerista distinguenda Slider + + + NatureMap

Menetia greyii Skink + + + NatureMap

Shrubland Morethia obscura Morethia Skink + + + NatureMap

Nephrurus milii Barking Gecko + + + NatureMap

Notechis scutatus Tiger Snake + + + NatureMap

Square-nosed Rhinoplocephalus bicolor snake + + + NatureMap

rugosa subsp. Tiliqua rugosa Shingleback + + + + + + + NatureMap

Varanus rosenbergi Heath Monitor + + + + NatureMap

Mammals

Chuditch, Vulnerable (WC), Dasyurus geoffroii Western Quoll Vulnerable (EPBC) + + + + + + + +

Western Brush Macropus irma Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) + + + +

Mus musculus House Mouse Introduced (DEC) + + + + + +

Endangered (WC), Parantechinus apicalis Dibbler Endangered (EPBC) + + + + + + + +

Red-tailed Endangered (WC), Phascogale calura Phascogale Endangered (EPBC) + + + + + + + +

Dayang, Heath Vulnerable (WC), Pseudomys shortridgei Rat Vulnerable (EPBC) + + + + + + +

Pseudomys albocinereus Ash-grey Mouse + + + + + +

western Bush Rattus fuscipes Rat + + + + + +

griseoventer subsp. Grey-bellied Sminthopsis Griseoventer Dunnart + +

Fat-tailed Sminthopsis crassicaudata Dunnart + + + +

Honey-possum, Tarsipes rostratus Noolbenger + + + +

Amphibians

Crinia georgiana Quacking Frog + + + +

Heleioporus eyrei Moaning Frog + + + +

Western Banjo Limnodynastes dorsalis Frog + + + +

Slender Tree Litoria adelaidensis Frog + + + +

Spotted-thighed Litoria cyclorhyncha Frog + + + +

White-footed Neobatrachus albipes Trilling Frog + + + +

Crawling Pseudophryne guentheri Toadlet + + + +

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 20 Summary of October 2010 fauna survey results for each survey area

Genus Species Common Name Protection Status Shire Shire Shire Devils Creek MRWA MRWA All Road Pit 1a Pit 3b Pit 9 Intersection Pit 1 Pit 3 Sections

BIRDS

Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu + +

Vulnerable (WC) Vulnerable (EPBC) Leipoa ocellata Malleefowl Migratory (EPBC) +

Wedge-tailed Aquila audax Eagle +

Falco cenchroides Nankeen Kestrel +

Brush Phaps elegans Bronzewing +

Red-capped Purpureicephalus spurius Parrot +

Horsfield's Chrysococcyx basalis Bronze-Cuckoo +

Ninox novaeseelandiae Boobook Owl +

Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar +

Southern Emu- Stipiturus malachurus wren +

White-browed Sericornis frontalis Scrubwren +

Rufous Calomanthus campestris Fieldwren +

Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill + +

Broad-tailed Acanthiza apicalis Thornbill +

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Genus Species Common Name Protection Status Shire Shire Shire Devils Creek MRWA MRWA All Road Pit 1a Pit 3b Pit 9 Intersection Pit 1 Pit 3 Sections

Yellow-rumped Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Thornbill + +

Anthochaera carunculata Red Wattlebird + +

Western Little Anthochaera lunulata Wattlebird + + + + +

Brown Lichmera indistincta Honeyeater + + + +

Singing Lichenostomus virescens Honeyeater +

New Holland Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Honeyeater + + + +

White-cheeked Phylidonyris nigra Honeyeater +

Tawny-crowned Phylidonyris melanops Honeyeater + + + + + +

Western Acanthorhynchus superciliosus Spinebill + + +

Petroica cucullata Hooded Robin +

White-browed Pomatostomus superciliosus Babbler +

Western Whipbird (W estern Psophodes nigrogularis oberon Mallee) Priority 4 (DEC) + +

Oreoica gutturalis Crested Bellbird +

Grey Shrike- Colluricincla harmonica thrush +

Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail + +

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Genus Species Common Name Protection Status Shire Shire Shire Devils Creek MRWA MRWA All Road Pit 1a Pit 3b Pit 9 Intersection Pit 1 Pit 3 Sections

Black-faced Coracina novaehollandiae Cuckoo-shrike +

Grey Cracticus torquatus Butcherbird + +

Australian Cracticus tibicen Magpie +

Strepera versicolor Grey Currawong + + + + +

Australian Corvus coronoides Raven + + + + +

Welcome Hirundo neoxena Swallow +

Zosterops lateralis Silvereye + +

MAMMALS

Tachyglossus aculeatus Echidna + + + + +

Grey-bellied Sminthopsis g. griseoventer Dunnart +

Western Grey Macropus fuliginosus Kangaroo + + + + + + +

Western Brush Macropus irma Wallaby Priority 4 (DEC) +

Honey-possum, Tarsipes rostratus Noolbenger +

Western Bush Rattus fuscipes Rat + +

Vulpes vulpes Fox + +

AMPHIBIANS

Western Banjo Limnodynastes dorsalis Frog +

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Genus Species Common Name Protection Status Shire Shire Shire Devils Creek MRWA MRWA All Road Pit 1a Pit 3b Pit 9 Intersection Pit 1 Pit 3 Sections

REPTILES

adelaidensis Chapman's Rankinia chapmani Heath Dragon + +

Wheatbelt Diplodactylus g. granariensis Gecko +

Southwest spinigerus Spiny-tailed Strophurus inornatus Gecko +

Common Christinus marmoratus Marbled Gecko +

Delma australis Southern Delma +

Southern Scaly- Pygopus lepidopodus foot + +

Western Cooll Acritoscincus trilineatum Skink +

Eleven-striped Ctenotus impar Ctenotus +

Southwest Lerista distinguenda Lerista +

Menetia greyii Grey's Menetia +

Morethia obscura Dark Morethia +

Tiliqua r. rugosa Western Bobtail +

Rosenberg's Varanus rosenbergi Monitor +

Western Tiger Notechis scutatus Snake +

Pseudonaja a. affinis Dugite +

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Appendix C Flora and Fauna Glossary

Conservation Categories and Definitions for EPBC Act Listed Flora and Fauna Species

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Conservation Category Definition

Extinct Taxa not definitely located in the wild during the past 50 years

Extinct in the Wild Taxa known to survive only in captivity

Critically Endangered Taxa facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future

Endangered Taxa facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future

Vulnerable Taxa facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term

Near Threatened Taxa that risk becoming Vulnerable in the wild

Conservation Dependent Taxa whose survival depends upon ongoing conservation measures. Without these measures, a conservation dependent taxon would be classified as Vulnerable or more severely threatened.

Data Deficient (Insufficiently Taxa suspected of being Rare, Vulnerable or Endangered, Known) but whose true status cannot be determined without more information.

Least Concern Taxa that are not considered Threatened

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Conservation Codes and Descriptions for DEC Declared Rare and Priority Flora Species

Conservation Code Description

R: Declared Rare Flora – Taxa which have been adequately searched for and are Extant Taxa deemed to be in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such.

P1: Priority One – Poorly Taxa which are known from one or a few (generally <5) Known Taxa populations which are under threat, either due to small population size, or being on lands under immediate threat, e.g. road verges, urban areas, farmland, active mineral leases, etc., or the plants are under threat, e.g. from disease, grazing by feral animals etc. May include taxa with threatened populations on protected lands. Such taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’, but are in urgent need of further survey.

P2: Priority Two – Poorly Taxa which are known from one or a few (generally<5) Known Taxa populations, at least some of which are not believed to be under immediate threat (i.e. not currently endangered). Such taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’, but are in urgent need of further survey.

P3: Priority Three – Poorly Taxa which are known from several populations, and the taxa Known Taxa are not believed to be under immediate threat (i.e. not currently endangered), either due to the number of known populations (generally >5), or known populations being large, and either widespread or protected. Such taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’ but are in need of further survey.

P4: Priority Four – Taxa in Taxa which are considered to have been adequately need of monitoring surveyed and which, whilst being rare (in Australia), are not currently threatened by any identifiable factors. These taxa require monitoring every 5 – 10 years.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Bush Forever (Government of WA, 2000) Vegetation Condition Rating Scale

Vegetation Vegetation Description Condition Condition Rating

1 Pristine or No obvious signs of disturbance. Nearly So.

2 Excellent Vegetation structure intact, disturbance affecting individual species, and weeds are non-aggressive species.

3 Very Good Vegetation structure altered, obvious signs of disturbance.

4 Good Vegetation structure significantly altered by very obvious signs of multiple disturbances retains basic vegetation structure or ability to regenerate it.

5 Degraded Basic vegetation structure severely impacted by disturbance. Scope for regeneration but not in a state approaching good condition without intensive management.

6 Completely The structure of the vegetation is no longer intact Degraded and the area is completely or almost without native species.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations EPBC Act Fauna Conservation Categories

Listed threatened species and ecological communities An action will require approval from the Environment Minister if the action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on a species listed in any of the following categories:

extinct in the wild,

critically endangered,

endangered, or

vulnerable.

Critically endangered and endangered species An action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on a critically endangered or endangered species if it does, will, or is likely to:

lead to a long-term decrease in the size of a population, or

reduce the area of occupancy of the species, or

fragment an existing population into two or more populations, or

adversely affect habitat critical to the survival of a species, or

disrupt the breeding cycle of a population, or

modify, destroy, remove, isolate or decrease the availability or quality of habitat to the extent that the species is likely to decline, or

result in invasive species that are harmful to a critically endangered or endangered species becoming established in the endangered or critically endangered species' habitat*, or

interfere with the recovery of the species. *Introducing an invasive species into the habitat may result in that species becoming established. An invasive species may harm a critically endangered or endangered species by direct competition, modification of habitat, or predation.

Vulnerable species An action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on a vulnerable species if it does, will, or is likely to:

lead to a long-term decrease in the size of an important population of a species, or

reduce the area of occupancy of an important population, or

fragment an existing important population into two or more populations, or

adversely affect habitat critical to the survival of a species, or

disrupt the breeding cycle of an important population, or

modify, destroy, remove or isolate or decrease the availability or quality of habitat to the extent that the species is likely to decline, or

result in invasive species that are harmful a vulnerable species becoming established in the vulnerable species' habitat*, or

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations interferes substantially with the recovery of the species. An important population is one that is necessary for a species' long-term survival and recovery. This may include populations that are:

key source populations either for breeding or dispersal,

populations that are necessary for maintaining genetic diversity, and/or

populations that are near the limit of the species range. *Introducing an invasive species into the habitat may result in that species becoming established. An invasive species may harm a vulnerable species by direct competition, modification of habitat, or predation.

Listed migratory species An action will require approval from the Environment Minister if the action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on a listed migratory species. Note that some migratory species are also listed as threatened species. The criteria below are relevant to migratory species that are not threatened. An action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on a migratory species if it does, will, or is likely to:

substantially modify (including by fragmenting, altering fire regimes, altering nutrient cycles or altering hydrological cycles), destroy or isolate an area of important habitat of the migratory species, or

result in invasive species that is harmful to the migratory species becoming established* in an area of important habitat of the migratory species, or

seriously disrupt the lifecycle (breeding, feeding, migration or resting behaviour) of an ecologically significant proportion of the population of the species. An area of important habitat is:

habitat utilised by a migratory species occasionally or periodically within a region that supports an ecologically significant proportion of the population of the species, or

habitat utilised by a migratory species which is at the limit of the species range, or

habitat within an area where the species is declining. Listed migratory species cover a broad range of species with different life cycles and population sizes. Therefore, what is an ecologically significant proportion of the population varies with the species (each circumstance will need to be evaluated). *Introducing an invasive species into the habitat may result in that species becoming established. An invasive species may harm a migratory species by direct competition, modification of habitat, or predation.

The Commonwealth marine environment An action will require approval from the Environment Minister if:

the action is taken in a Commonwealth marine area and the action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant effect on the environment, or

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations the action is taken outside a Commonwealth marine area and the action has, will have, or is likely to have a significant effect on the environment in a Commonwealth marine area. An action has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact on the environment in a Commonwealth marine area if it does, will, or is likely to:

result in a known or potential pest species becoming established in the Commonwealth marine area*, or

modify, destroy, fragment, isolate or disturb an important or substantial area of habitat such that an adverse impact on marine ecosystem functioning or integrity in a Commonwealth marine area results, or

have a substantial adverse effect on a population of a marine species or cetacean including its life cycle (eg breeding, feeding, migration behaviour, and life expectancy) and spatial distribution, or

result in a substantial change in air quality** or water quality (including temperature) which may adversely impact on biodiversity, ecological integrity, social amenity or human health, or

result in persistent organic chemicals, heavy metals, or other potentially harmful chemicals accumulating in the marine environment such that biodiversity, ecological integrity, social amenity or human health may be adversely affected.

*Translocating or introducing a pest species may result in that species becoming established.

**The Commonwealth marine area includes any airspace over Commonwealth waters.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Western Australian Threatened Fauna Categories

Category Code Description

Schedule 1 S1 Fauna which is rare or likely to become extinct.

Schedule 2 S2 Fauna which is presumed extinct.

Birds which are subject to an agreement between the governments Schedule 3 S3 of Australia and Japan (JAMBA) relating to the protection of migratory birds and birds in danger of extinction.

Schedule 4 S4 Fauna that is otherwise in need of special protection.

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations DEC Priority Fauna Codes

Conservation Code Description

Priority 1 Taxa with few, poorly known populations on threatened lands.

Priority 2 Taxa with few, poorly known populations on conservation lands. Taxa which are known from few specimens or sight records from one or a few localities on lands not under immediate threat of habitat destruction or degradation, e.g. national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, State forest, vacant Crown Land, water reserves, etc.

Priority 3 Taxa which are known from few specimens or sight records, some of which are on lands not under immediate threat of habitat destruction or degradation.

Priority 4 Rare taxa. Taxa which are considered to have been adequately surveyed and which, whilst being rare (in Australia), are not currently threatened by any identifiable factors. These taxa require monitoring every 5 – 10 years.

Priority 5 Taxa in need of monitoring. Taxa which are not considered threatened but are subject to a specific conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the species becoming threatened within five years.

(Species not listed under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, but for which there is some concern).

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Appendix D Flora Species Lists

DEC Declared Rare and Priority Flora Collets Rd Point Ann Rd Devils Creek/Collets Rd Intersection Point Ann Rd Intersection MRWA Gravel Pit 1 MRWA Gravel Pit 3 Jerramungup Shire Pit 1a Jerramungup Shire Pit 3b Jerramungup Shire Pit 4 Jerramungup Shire Pit 9

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 21 DEC Database Serach of Declared and Pirority Flora

Species Priority Listing

Acacia laricina var. crassifolia 3

Acacia simulans 4

Adenanthos cacomorphus 2

Adenanthos dobagii R

Adenanthos ellipticus R

Anigozanthos bicolor subsp. minor R

Asteridea gracilis 3

Astroloma microphyllum 3

Boronia clavata R

Calectasia keigheryi 2

Coopernookia georgei R

Cryptandra inconspicua 2

Darwinia sp. Thumb Peak (K.R. Newbey 4847) 2

Daviesia obovata R

Eucalyptus mcquoidii 2

Eucalyptus newbeyi 3

Eucalyptus nutans R

Eucalyptus praetermissa 4

Eucalyptus retusa 1

Eucalyptus vesiculosa 2

Eucalyptus x chrysantha 2

Gastrolobium crenulatum 2

Grevillea fistulosa 4

Grevillea infundibularis R

Hakea hookeriana 4

Hibbertia acrotrichion 2

Leucopogon blepharolepis 3

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Species Priority Listing

Acacia laricina var. crassifolia 3

Lissanthe synandra 1

Melaleuca pritzelii 2

Monotoca aristata 2

Monotoca leucantha 3

Poa billardierei 1

Pterostylis sp.Ongerup(K.R.Newbey 4874) 4

Verticordia crebra R

Verticordia helichrysantha R

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 22 Flora Species List for Collets Rd Study Area

Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Anarthriaceae Anarthria laevis X

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera X

Anarthriaceae Anarthria scabra X X

Anarthriaceae Lyginia barbata X

Apiaceae Platysace effusa X

Asparagaceae Chamaexeros serra X

Asparagaceae Laxmannia brachyphylla X

Asparagaceae Lomandra hastilis X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis X X X X X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina microstachya X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina microstachyus X

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica X X

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma carphoides X

Lepidosperma sp. Dunns Swamp (R Cyperaceae Davis 724) X X X

Lepidosperma sp. Mt Burdett (M.A. Cyperaceae Burgman & C. Layman MAB 3287) X

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia X X X

Cyperaceae Schoenus breviculmis X

Dasypogonaceae Calectasia gracilis X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Dasypogonaceae Dasypogon bromeliifolius X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia acrotrichion P2 X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes X X X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia hamulosa X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia lineata X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia mucrantha X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia recurvifolia X X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia sp. indet X

Droseraceae Drosera menziesii X

Droseraceae Drosera palacea subsp. trichocaulis X

Ericaceae Andersonia parvifolia X X X

Ericaceae Astroloma prostratum X X

Ericaceae Astroloma tectum X

Ericaceae Coleanthera myrtoides X

Ericaceae Leucopogon crassifolius X X

Leucopogon flavescens var. Ericaceae brevifolius X

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosus X X

Ericaceae Leucopogon sp. GFC&MT 8999 X

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum X X X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Ericaceae Monotoca aristata ms X X

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon polyandrus X

Fabaceae Acacia biflora X

Fabaceae Acacia gonophylla X

Fabaceae Acacia harveyi X

Fabaceae Acacia leioderma X

Fabaceae Acacia sp. GFC&MT 8985 X X

Fabaceae Chorizema glycinifolium X X

Fabaceae Chorizema uncinatum X

Fabaceae Daviesia abnormis X

Fabaceae Daviesia emarginata X

Fabaceae Daviesia incrassata subsp. incrassata X

Fabaceae Daviesia incrassata subsp. reversifolia X

Fabaceae Daviesia striata X X

Fabaceae Daviesia teretifolia X

Fabaceae Eutaxia neurocalyx subsp. major X X

Fabaceae Gastrolobium densifolium X

Fabaceae Gastrolobium punctatum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium scabrum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium venustum X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Fabaceae Hovea trisperma X X

Fabaceae Jacksonia condensa X

Fabaceae Jacksonia furcellata X

Fabaceae Jacksonia hakeoides X

Fabaceae Jacksonia intricata X

Fabaceae Kennedia coccina X

Fabaceae Pultenaea indira X

Fabaceae Sphaerolobium scabrisculum X

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea X X X X

Goodeniaceae Goodenia scapigera X

Goodeniaceae Lechenaultia tubiflora X

Goodeniaceae Scaevola striata X

Haemodoraceae Anigozanthos humilis X

Haemodoraceae Anigozanthos rufus X

Haemodoraceae Conostylis seorsiflora X

Haemodoraceae Conostylis setigera X

Haemodoraceae Conostylis vaginata X

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata X

Loranthaceae Nuytsia floribunda X

Malvaceae Thomasia stelligera X

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Myrtaceae Baeckea preissiana X X

Baeckea sp fine leaves (C.M. Lewis Myrtaceae 5X7) X

Myrtaceae Beaufortia empetrifolia X

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha X X

Myrtaceae Beaufortia schaueri X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus gracilis X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus pinnifolius X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus quadrifidus X X X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus sanguineus X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus sp. GFC 8950 X

Myrtaceae Calytrix asperula X

Myrtaceae Calytrix leschenaultii X

Myrtaceae Chamelaucium megalopetalum X

Myrtaceae Conothamnus aureus X

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus buprestium X X X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus incrassata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa X X X X

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Myrtaceae Eucalyptus preissiana X

Myrtaceae Eucalytpus micrantha X

Myrtaceae Kunzea sp.indet X

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca pungens X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca rigidifolia X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca striata X X X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subtrigona X X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thymoides X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thyoides X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca torquata X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca tuberculata X

Myrtaceae Taxandria conspicua subsp. abrupta X

Myrtaceae Taxandria linearifolia X

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata X X X X

Myrtaceae Verticordia grandiflora X X X

Orchidaceae Elythranthera brunonsis X

Poacaeae Amphipogon turbinatus X

Proteaceae Adenanthos cuneatus X X X

Proteaceae Adenanthos flavidiflorus X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Proteaceae Banksia attenuata X

Proteaceae Banksia baueri X X

Proteaceae Banksia baxteri X X

Proteaceae Banksia cirsioides X

Proteaceae Banksia coccinea X X

Proteaceae Banksia falcata X X

Proteaceae Banksia gardneri var. hiemalis X X X

Proteaceae Banksia heliantha X X

Proteaceae Banksia nivea X

Proteaceae Banksia nutans X X X

Proteaceae Banksia obtusa X

Proteaceae Banksia oreophila X

Proteaceae Banksia plumosa X

Proteaceae Banksia pteridifolia X X

Proteaceae Banksia pteridifolia X

Proteaceae Banksia repens X X

Proteaceae Banksia sessilis X

Proteaceae Conospermum bracteosum X

Proteaceae Conospermum caeruleum X

Proteaceae Conospermum distichum X

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Proteaceae Conospermum teretifolium X

Proteaceae Hakea corymbosa X X

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea X

Proteaceae Hakea obliqua X X

Hakea pandanicarpa subsp. Proteaceae crassifolia X X

Proteaceae Hakea prostrata X

Proteaceae Hakea strumosa X

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata X

Proteaceae Hakea victoria X X

Proteaceae Isopogon formosis X

Proteaceae Isopogon polycephalus X X X

Proteaceae Isopogon trilobus 2 X X X

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis X X X

Proteaceae Persoonia striata X

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida X

Proteaceae Petrophile seminuda X X X

Proteaceae Petrophile squamata X X

Proteaceae Synaphea fabosa X

Proteaceae Synaphea petiolaris X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Restionaceae Chaetanthus tenellus X

Restionaceae Chordifex crispatus X

Restionaceae Desmocladus castaneus X

Restionaceae Desmocladus fasciculatus X

Restionaceae Desmocladus flexuosus X

Restionaceae Harperia confertospicata X

Restionaceae Harperia lateriflora X

Restionaceae Hypolaena exsulca X

Restionaceae Lepidobolus chaetocephalus X

Restionaceae Tricostularia neesii var. elatior X X

Rhamnaceae Spyridium microcephalum X

Rubiaceae Opercularia vaginata X

Rutaceae Boronia crassifolia X X X

Rutaceae Boronia spathulata X X

Stylidiaceae Stylidium dichotomum X

Stylidiaceae Stylidium piliferum X

Stylidiaceae Stylidium schoenoides X

Stylidiaceae Styphelia intertexta X

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea physodes X

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea suavolens X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Status MG06 MG07 MG08 MG09 MG10 MG11 Opp

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla X X X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 23 Flora Species for the Point Ann Road Study Area

Family Genus Species MG01 MG02 MG03 MG04 MG05 Opp

Anarthriaceae Anarthria humilis X

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera X

Asparagaceae Lomandra ?micrantha subsp micarantha X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina scleroclada X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina trichodon X

Celastraceae Stackhousia monogyna X

Celastraceae Stackhousia scoparia X

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica X

Cyperaceae Gahnia ancistrophylla X

Cyperaceae Gahnia aristata X X X

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia X X X

Cyperaceae Schoenus pleiostemoneus X

Cyperaceae Schoenus sesquispiculus X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes X X X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia recurvifolia X

Ericaceae Acrotriche cordata X

Ericaceae Acrotriche ramiflora X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species MG01 MG02 MG03 MG04 MG05 Opp

Ericaceae Andersonia caerulea X X

Ericaceae Andersonia parvifolia X X

Ericaceae Andersonia sprengeliodes X

Ericaceae Astroloma tectum X

Ericaceae Leucopogon crassifolius X

Ericaceae Leucopogon cuneifolius X

Ericaceae Leucopogon denticulatus X X

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosus X

Ericaceae Leucopogon lasiostachyus X

Leucopogon sp. Twertup (K.R. Newbey Ericaceae 10859) X X

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum X X

Fabaceae Acacia biflora X

Fabaceae Acacia gonophylla X

Fabaceae Acacia subcaerulea X

Fabaceae Bossiaea preissii X

Fabaceae Daviesia lancifolia X X X X

Fabaceae Daviesia striata X

Fabaceae Eutaxia neurocalyx subsp. major X

Fabaceae Gastrolobium latifolium X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species MG01 MG02 MG03 MG04 MG05 Opp

Fabaceae Gastrolobium parviflorum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium confertum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium polymorphum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium tomentosum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium venustum X

Fabaceae Pultenaea sp. GFC & MT 8876 X

Fabaceae Templetonia neglecta X

Fabaceae Templetonia retusa X

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea X

Goodeniaceae Dampiera lavandulacea X

Goodeniaceae Lechenaultia formosa X

Haloragaceae Glischrocaryon angustifolium X

Hemerocallidaceae Dianella brevicaulis X

Hemerocallidaceae Dianella revoluta X

Lauraceae Cassytha glabella X

Loganiaceae Logania buxifolia X

Malvaceae Guichenotia ledifolia X

Malvaceae Lasiopetalum compactum X

Malvaceae Lasiopetalum quinquenervium X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species MG01 MG02 MG03 MG04 MG05 Opp

Actinodium sp. Fitzgerald River (H.A. Froebe & R. Myrtaceae Classen 810) X

Myrtaceae Astartea aspera X

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha X 2

Myrtaceae Beaufortia schaueri X X X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus gracilis X X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus quadrifidus X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus villosus X

Myrtaceae Chamelaucium ciliatum X

Myrtaceae Cyathostemon tenuifolius X

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus conglobata subsp. perata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus incrassata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus leptocalyx X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus micranthera X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus platypus X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa X X X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus redunca X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tetraptera X

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Myrtaceae Eucalyptus uncinata X X X

Myrtaceae Kunzea affinis X

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca ? plumea X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca bracteosa X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca cuticularis X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca papillosa X X X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca pentagona X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca rigidifolia X X X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subfalcata X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subtrigona X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca tuberculata X

Myrtaceae Phymatocarpus maxwellii X

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata X X X

Myrtaceae Tetrapora verrucosa X

Myrtaceae Verticordia habrantha X X X X

Myrtaceae Verticordia oxylepis X

Myrtaceae Verticordia plumosa var. brachyphylla X

Pittosporaceae Billardiera venusta X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species MG01 MG02 MG03 MG04 MG05 Opp

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus X

Poaceae Neurachne alopecuroidea X

Proteaceae Adenanthos oreophilus X

Proteaceae Banksia cirsioides X X

Proteaceae Banksia falcata X

Proteaceae Banksia lemanniana X X

Proteaceae Banksia media X X X X

Proteaceae Banksia nivea X

Proteaceae Banksia nutans var. nutans X

Proteaceae Banksia obtusa X

Proteaceae Banksia repens X

Proteaceae Banksia tenuis X X

Proteaceae Grevillea nudiflora X

Proteaceae Hakea corymbosa X

Proteaceae Hakea denticulata X

Proteaceae Hakea laurina X

Proteaceae Hakea marginata X

Proteaceae Hakea pandanicarpa subsp. crassifolia X X

Proteaceae Hakea strumosa X X

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species MG01 MG02 MG03 MG04 MG05 Opp

Proteaceae Isopogon polycephalus X

Isopogon sp. Fitzgerald River (D.B. Proteaceae Foreman 813) X X X

Proteaceae Isopogon trilobus X

Proteaceae Jacksonia sp. GFC 8931 X

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis X X

Proteaceae Petrophile seminuda X

Proteaceae Petrophile squamata X

Petrophile squamata subsp. northern (J. Proteaceae Monks 40) X

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia X

Proteaceae Synaphea petiolaris X

Restionaceae Chordifex sphacelatus X

Restionaceae Desmocladus flexuosus X

Restionaceae Harperia lateriflora X

Restionaceae Hypolaena exsulca X

Restionaceae Tricostularia neesii var elatior X

Rutaceae Boronia crassifolia X

Rutaceae Boronia inconspicua X

Rutaceae Boronia tetrandra X X

Stylidiaceae Stylidium ?repens X

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Stylidiaceae Stylidium albomontis X

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea ?ferruginea X

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 24 Species List for Devils Creek Road Intersection

Family Genus Species Status

Anarthriaceae Anarthria gracilis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera

Anarthriaceae Anarthria scabra

Casurainaceae Allocasuarina humilis

Casurainaceae Allocasuarina microstachya

Casurainaceae Allocasuarina trichodon

Cyperaceae ? Cyperaceae sp. (sterile)

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica

Cyperaceae Cyathochaeta avenacea

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma ? brunonianum

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma squaratum

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena tetragona

Schoenus sp. Cape Riche Cushion (G.J. Keighery Cyperaceae 9222)

Cyperaceae Schoenus subfasicularis

Dasypogonaceae Calectasia grandiflora

Dasypogonaceae Dasypogon bromeliifolius

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia lineata

Drosseraceae Drossera palacea subsp trichocaulis

Ericaceae Andersonia parvifolia

Ericaceae Andersonia sp (sterile)

Ericaceae Leucopogon crassifolius

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosa

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum

Ericaceae Oligarrhena micrantha

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Ericaceae Styphelia intertexta

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon mucronatus

Fabaceae ? Gastrolobium sp. (sterile)

Fabaceae Acacia moirii subsp moirii

Fabaceae Acacia varia var. parviflora

Fabaceae Daviesia incrassata subsp. reversifolia

Fabaceae Daviesia marginata

Fabaceae Eutaxia neurocalyx subsp major

Fabaceae Gastrolobium densifolium

Fabaceae Gompholobium venustum

Fabaceae Hovea trisperma

Fabaceae Jacksonia grevilleoides

Fabaceae Jacksonia racemosa

Goodeniaceae Conostylis (GC 8956)

Goodeniaceae Conostylis vaginata

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Goodenia pulchella subsp. Mt Barker (K.F. Kenneally Goodeniaceae 1166)

Haemodoraceae Astroloma prostratum

Haemodoraceae Astroloma tectum

Iridaceae Patersonia juncea

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata

Loranthaceae Nuytsia floribunda

Myrtaceae Baeckea preissiana

Myrtaceae Beaufortia empetrifolia

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha

Myrtaceae Beaufortia schaueri

Myrtaceae Calytrix leschenaultii

Myrtaceae Conothamus aurens

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pruepestrium

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca ? citrina

Myrtaceae Melaleuca pentagona var. pentagona

Myrtaceae Melaleuca pungens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca striata

Myrtaceae Taxandria parviceps

Myrtaceae Verticordia grandiflora

Pittosporaceae Billardiera venusta

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus

Poaceae Neurachne alopecuroidea

Polygalaceae Comesperma virgatum

Proteaceae Adenanthos flavidiflorus

Proteaceae Banksia baueri

Proteaceae Banksia baureii

Proteaceae Banksia cirsiodes

Proteaceae Banksia falcata

Proteaceae Banksia nivea

Proteaceae Banksia nutans var. nutans

Proteaceae Banksia plumosa

Proteaceae Banksia pterodifolia

Proteaceae Banksia pulchella

Proteaceae Banksia quercifolia

Proteaceae Banksia repens

Proteaceae Banksia sessilis

Proteaceae Banksia violaceae

Proteaceae Calothamnus gracilis

Proteaceae Calothamnus quadrifidus

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Proteaceae Conospermum caeruleum

Proteaceae Hakea denticulata

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea

Proteaceae Hakea laurina

Proteaceae Hakea marginata

Proteaceae Hakea pandaricarpa subsp. crassifolia

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata

Proteaceae Hakea victoria

Proteaceae Isopogon formosus

Proteaceae Isopogon polymorph

Proteaceae Ispopogon teretifolius subsp teretifolius

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis

Proteaceae Persoonia teretifolia

Proteaceae Petrophile diversifolium

Proteaceae Petrophile phylicoides

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Proteaceae Petrophile trifolium

Proteaceae Stirlingia tenuifolia

Restionaceae Desmocladus castaneus

Restionaceae Tetraria sp (Mt Madden C.D. Turley 40BP1897)

Restionaceae Tricostularia neesii var. neesii

Rhamnaceae Spyridium microcephalum

Rutaceae Boronia spathulata

Stylidiaceae Stylidium piliferum

Stylidiaceae Stylidium preissii

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 25 Species List for the Point Ann Rd Interection

Family Genus Species Status

Casurainaceae Allocasuarina humilis

Casurainaceae Allocasuarina microstachya

Celastraceae Tripterococcus brunonis

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia subsp. stygia

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena tetragona

Schoenus sp. Cape Riche Cushion (G.J. Cyperaceae Keighery 9222)

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum

Fabaceae Acacia gonophylla

Fabaceae Acacia subcaerulea

Fabaceae Daviesia marginata

Fabaceae Gompholobium scabrum

Fabaceae Gompholobium venustum

Fabaceae Jacksonia grevilleoides

Fabaceae Jacksonia racemosa

Fabaceae Jacksonia viscosa

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Goodeniaceae Lechenaultia tubiflora

Haemodoraceae Anigozanthos humilis

Iridaceae Patersonia juncea

Loranthaceae Nuytsia floribunda

Myrtaceae Actinodium calocephalum

Myrtaceae Baeckea preissiana

Myrtaceae Beaufortia empetrifolia

Myrtaceae Calytrix leschenaultii

Myrtaceae Conothamus aurens

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus uncinata

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca striata

Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subfalcata

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus

Polygalaceae Comesperma virgatum

Polygalaceae Comesperma volubile

Proteaceae Adenanthos cuneatus

Proteaceae Banksia (GC8937)

Proteaceae Banksia baureii

Proteaceae Banksia nivea

Proteaceae Banksia nutans var. nutans

Proteaceae Banksia quercifolia

Proteaceae Banksia repens

Proteaceae Calothamnus gracilis

Proteaceae Conospermum caeruleum

Proteaceae Hakea denticulata

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea

Proteaceae Hakea laurina

Proteaceae Isopogon polymorph

Proteaceae Petrophile phylicoides

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Proteaceae Petrophile trifolium

Restionaceae Desmocladus castaneus

Rutaceae Boronia spathulata

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea lehmanniana subsp. lehmanniana

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 26 Species List for MRWA Gravel Pit 1

Family Genus Species Status

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera

Anarthriaceae Anarthria scabra

Apiaceae Platysace compressa

Asparagaceae Dasypogon bromeliifolius

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica

Cyperaceae Cyathochaeta avenacea

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena tetragona

Cyperaceae Schoenus curvifolius

Cyperaceae Tricostularia compressa

Ericaceae Leucopogon crassiflorus

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosus

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon polyandrus

Daviesia incrassata subsp. Fabaceae reversifolia

Fabaceae Gompholobium confertum

Fabaceae Gompholobium venustum

Fabaceae Jacksonia grevilleoides

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Goodeniaceae Lechenaultia heteromera

Haemodoraceae Conostylis aurea

Haemodoraceae Conostylis vaginata

Hemerocallidaceae Johnsonia acaulis

Hemerocallidaceae Laxmannia brachyphylla

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata

Lamiaceae Microcorys barbata

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Lauraceae Cassytha glabella

Malvaceae Lasiopetalum compactum

Myrtaceae Actinodium calocephalum

Myrtaceae Calothamnus gracilis

Myrtaceae Chamelaucium megalopetalum

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus buprestium

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus uncinata

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca striata

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thymoides

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata

Proteaceae Adenanthos cuneatus

Proteaceae Banksia attenuata

Proteaceae Banksia baueri

Proteaceae Banksia baxteri

Proteaceae Banksia gardneri var. hiemalis

Proteaceae Banksia nivea

Proteaceae Banksia nutans var. nutans

Proteaceae Banksia repens

Proteaceae Conospermum distichum

Proteaceae Conospermum teretifolium

Proteaceae Franklandia fucifolia

Proteaceae Hakea corymbosa

Hakea pandanicarpa subsp. Proteaceae crassifolia

Proteaceae Hakea prostrata

Proteaceae Hakea victoria

Proteaceae Isopogon polycephalus

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Proteaceae Isopogon trilobus

Proteaceae Petrophile divaricata

Proteaceae Petrophile ericifolia

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Proteaceae Stirlingia tenuifolia

Restionaceae Chordifex laxus

Restionaceae Hypolaena exsulca

Restionaceae Loxocarya cinerea

Restionaceae Lyginia barbata

Rubiaceae Opercularia vaginata

Stylidiaceae Stylidium schoenoides

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 27 Species List for MRWA Gravel Pit 3

Family Genus Species Status

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera

Apiaceae Platysace effusa

Asparagaceae Lomandra hastilis

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica

Cyperaceae Gahnia aristata

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma sp.

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia subsp. stygia

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena tetragona

Cyperaceae Schoenus obtusifolius

Cyperaceae Schoenus pleiostemoneus

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia mucronata

Ericaceae Andersonia macranthera

Ericaceae Astroloma epacridis

Ericaceae Astroloma tectum

Ericaceae Leucopogon decussatus

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosus

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon polyandrus

Fabaceae Acacia biflora

Fabaceae Acacia moirii

Fabaceae Chorizema uncinatum

Fabaceae Daviesia emarginata

Fabaceae Daviesia striata

Fabaceae Gompholobium venustum

Fabaceae Jacksonia grevilleoides

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Goodeniaceae Goodenia scapigera

Haemodoraceae Conostylis aurea

Haemodoraceae Conostylis vaginata

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha var. micrantha

Myrtaceae Calothamnus gracilis

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus incrassata

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca rigidifolia

Myrtaceae Melaleuca striata

Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa

Myrtaceae Phymatocarpus maxwellii

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata

Myrtaceae Verticordia habrantha

Olacaceae Olax benthamiana

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus

Proteaceae Adenanthos cuneatus

Proteaceae Banksia falcata

Proteaceae Banksia heliantha

Proteaceae Banksia nutans var. nutans

Proteaceae Banksia plumosa

Proteaceae Banksia tenuis

Proteaceae Conospermum distichum

Proteaceae Grevillea coccinea

Proteaceae Grevillea nudiflora

Proteaceae Hakea corymbosa

Proteaceae Hakea denticulata

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Family Genus Species Status

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea

Proteaceae Hakea pandanicarpa

Proteaceae Hakea strumosa

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata

Proteaceae Isopogon polycephalus

Proteaceae Isopogon trilobus

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Proteaceae Synaphea petiolaris

Restionaceae Lepyrodia hermaphrodita

Rutaceae Boronia crassifolia

Stackhousiaceae Stackhousia scoparia

Sterculiaceae Lasiopetalum compactum

Stylidiaceae Stylidium schoenoides

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea suaveolens

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla

61/26254/13265 Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade Flora and Fauna Investigations Table 28 Species List for Jerramungup Shire Pit 1a

Family Genus Species Status

Fabcaeae Acacia cyclops

Anarthriaceae Anarthria humilis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria laevis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria scabra

Apiaceae Platysace effusa

Asparagaceae Asparagus asparagoides *

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina thuyoides

Convolvulaceae Convolvulus angustissimus

Cyperaceae Cyathochaeta avenacea

Cyperaceae Gahnia ancistrophylla

Cyperaceae Gahnia aristata

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia subsp. stygia

Dillineaceae Hibbertia gracillipes

Droseraceae Drosera intricata

Droseraceae Drosera menziesii

Droseraceae Drosera menziesii subsp pencillaris

Ericaceae Astroloma prostatum

Ericaceae Astroloma tectum

Ericaceae Leucopogon conostephioides

Euphorbiaceae Monotaxis paxii

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon polyandrus

Fabcaeae Acacia moirii subsp moirii

Fabcaeae Acacia myrtifolia

Fabcaeae Acacia pycnocephala

Fabcaeae Chorizema uncinatum

Fabcaeae Daviesia alternifolia

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Fabcaeae Daviesia incrassata subsp. incrassata

Fabcaeae Daviesia striata

Fabcaeae Eutaxia neurocalyx subsp. major

Fabcaeae Gompholobium confertum

Fabcaeae Gompholobium tomentosum

Fabcaeae Pultenaea empetrifolia

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Haemodoraceae Conostylis vaginata

Haloragaceae Glischrocaryon aureum var. angustifolium

Iridaceae Patersonia juncea

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata

Iridaceae Patersonia occidentalis

Lamiaceae Hemiandra pungens

Lauraceae Cassytha racemosa

Myrtaceae Baekea sp

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus buprestium

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus incrassata

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus micantha

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus uncinata

Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subfalcata

Myrtaceae Melaleuca torquata

Myrtaceae Phymatocarpus maxwellii

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata

Myrtaceae Verticordia habrantha

Orchidaceae Calandenia flava

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Orchidaceae Disa bracteata

Orchidaceae Elythranthera brunonis

Pittosporaceae Billardiera venusta

Poaceae Avena barbata *

Poaceae Bromus diandrus *

Poaceae Ehrharta calycina *

Poaceae Lolium rigidum *

Poaceae Neurachne alopecuroidea

Proteaceae Banksia falcata

Proteaceae Banksia gardneri var. hiemalis

Proteaceae Banksia media

Proteaceae Banksia nivea

Proteaceae Banksia tenuis

Proteaceae Calothamnus quadrifidus

Proteaceae Calothamnus validus

Proteaceae Grevillea nudiflora

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea

Proteaceae Hakea marginata

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata

Isopogon sp. Fitzgerald River (D.B. Foreman Proteaceae 813)

Proteaceae Persoonia striata

Petrophile squamata subsp northern (J Monks Proteaceae 40)

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Restionaceae Harperia confertospicata

Restionaceae Hypolaena exsulca

Restionaceae Loxocarya cinerea

Rubiace Opercularia vaginata

Santalaceae Leptomeria pauciflora

Stylidiaceae Stylidium rupestre

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Stylidiaceae Stylidium schoenoides

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea ferruginea

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea sulphurea

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla

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Family Genus Species Status

Anarthriaceae Anarthria humilis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria laevis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera

Asparagaceae Lomandra hastilis

Asteraceae Sonchus aper *

Asteraceae Ursinia anthemoides *

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina thuyoides

Cyperaceae Cyathochaeta avenacea

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia subsp. stygia

Cyperaceae Schoenus pleiostemoneus

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia acrotrichion P2

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia recurvifolia

Droseraceae Drosera palacea subsp trichocaulis

Ericaceae Astroloma microphyllum

Ericaceae Astroloma tectum

Ericaceae Leucopogon carinatus

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosus

Ericaceae Leucopogon tammieasis var australis

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon polyandrus

Fabaceae Acacia gonophylla

Fabaceae Acacia subcaerulea

Fabaceae Daviesia emarginata

Fabaceae Daviesia incrassata

Fabaceae Daviesia lancifolia

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Fabaceae Gompholobium confertum

Fabaceae Jacksonia grevilleoides

Fabaceae Pultenaea empetrifolia

Fabaceae Trifolium subterraneum *

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Haemodoraceae Conostylis setigera

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata

Iridaceae Patersonia occidentalis

Lamiaceae Westringia cephalantha

Loganiaceae Logania serpyllifolia

Malvaceae Guichenotia ledifolia

Myrtaceae Actinodium cunninghamii

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha

Myrtaceae Beaufortia schaueri

Myrtaceae Calytrix leschenaultii

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus buprestium

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus micantha

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Kunzea affinis

Myrtaceae Kunzea strigosa

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca apodcephala subsp apodocephala

Myrtaceae Melaleuca rigidifolia

Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subtrigona

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thymoides

Myrtaceae Melaleuca tuberculata var tuberculata

Myrtaceae Phymatocarpus maxwellii

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Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata

Myrtaceae Tetrapora verrucosa

Myrtaceae Verticordia habrantha

Orchidaceae Elythranthera brunonis

Poaceae Aira caryophyllea *

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus

Poaceae Bromus diandrus *

Proteaceae Adenathos cuneatus

Proteaceae Banksia falcata

Proteaceae Banksia gardneri var. hiemalis

Proteaceae Banksia nivea

Proteaceae Banksia pteridifolia

Proteaceae Banksia repens

Proteaceae Banksia violacea

Proteaceae Calothamnus quadrifidus

Proteaceae Dryandra nivea

Proteaceae Dryandra plumosa

Proteaceae Hakea denticulata

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea

Proteaceae Hakea horrida

Proteaceae Hakea laurina

Proteaceae Hakea marginata

Proteaceae Hakea strumosa

Proteaceae Hakea sulcata

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata

Proteaceae Isopogon formosus

Proteaceae Isopogon polcephalus

Proteaceae Isopogon trilobus

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis

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Proteaceae Petrophile phylicoides

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Proteaceae Synaphea pteiolaris subsp petiolaris

Proteaceae Synaphea spinulosa

Restionaceae Desmocladus fasciculatus

Restionaceae Harperia lateriflora

Restionaceae Hypolaena exsulca

Restionaceae Loxocarya cinerea

Restionaceae Lyginia barbata

Tetraria sp? (Mt Madden C.D.Turley Restionaceae 40BP/897)

Rubiaceae Opercularia vaginata

Rutaceae Philotheca nodiflora

Santalaceae Exocarpos aphyllus

Stylidiaceae Stylidium schoenoides

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla

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Statu Family Genus Species s Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Opp

Anarthriaceae Anarthria humilis X X X

Anarthriaceae Anarthria laevis X X

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera X

Anarthriaceae Anarthria scabra X

Asparagaceae Dasypogon bromeliifolius X

Asparagaceae Thysanotus thyroideus X

Asteraceae Senecio quadridentatus X

Asteraceae Sonchus oleraeus * X

Asteraceae Vittadinia gracilis X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina microstachya X

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina trichodon X

Celastraceae Stackhousia monogyna X

Cyperaceae Caustis dioica X

Cyperaceae Gahnia ancistrophylla X

Cyperaceae Gahnia arcstata X

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma ? carphoides X

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma sp. (sterile) X

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma squaratum X X X

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia subsp. stygia X

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena tetragona X X

Cyperaceae Schoenus ? curvifolius X

Schoenus sp Cape Riche Cushion Cyperaceae (G.J. Keighery 9222) X X

Cyperaceae Schoenus sp. (sterile) X

Cyperaceae Schoenus subfasicularis X X X

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes X X

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Dilleniaceae Hibbertia psilocarpa X

Droseraceae Drosera scorpioides X X

Ericaceae Astroloma prostratum X X

Ericaceae Coleanthera myrtoides X

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosa X

Leucopogon tamminensis var. Ericaceae australis X

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum X

Ericaceae Styphelia melaleucoides var. ovata X

Euphorbiaceae Beyeria brevifolia

Fabaceae Acacia biflora X

Acacia leioderma Fitzgerald River Fabaceae N.P. variant (A.S. George 9922) P2 X

Fabaceae Acacia moirii subsp moirii X

Fabaceae Acacia subcaerulea X

Fabaceae Bossiaea ? ornata X

Fabaceae Bossiaea preissii X

Chorizema aciculare subsp. Fabaceae aciculare X

Fabaceae Daviesia alternifolia X

Fabaceae Daviesia marginata X

Fabaceae Eutaxia neurocalyx subsp major X

Fabaceae Gastrolobium latifolium X

Fabaceae Gompholobium confertum X

Fabaceae Gompholobium marginatum X

Fabaceae Hovea trisperma X

Fabaceae Jacksonia racemosa X

Fabaceae Kennedia nigricans X

Fabaceae Pultenaea empetrifolia X

Fabaceae Sphaerolobium macranthum X

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Fabaceae Templetonia retusa X

Fabaceae Trifolium arvense * X

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Goodeniaceae Goodenia caerulea X

Goodeniaceae Goodenia concinna X

Goodenia pulchella subsp. Mt Goodeniaceae Barker (K.F. Kenneally 1166) X

Goodeniaceae Goodenia scapigera X

Haemodoraceae Conostylis ? petrophioides X X

Conostylis seorsiflora subsp. Haemodoraceae seorsiflora X

Haemodoraceae Conostylis vaginata X

Iridaceae Patersonia juncea X

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata X

Lamiaceae Microcorys subcanescens X

Lauraceae Cassytha racemosa X

Loranthaceae Nuytsia floribunda X

Malvaceae Guichenotia ledifolia X

Actinodium sp. Fitzgerald River Myrtaceae (H.A. Froebe & R. Classen 810) X

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha X X X

Myrtaceae Calothamnus gracilis X

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita X

Eucalyptus ? decipiens subsp. Myrtaceae adesmophloia X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus angulata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus occidentalis X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa X X

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus uncinata X X X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca calycina X

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Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa X X

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thymoides

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thyoides X

Myrtaceae Phymatocarpus maxwellii X

Myrtaceae Taxandria parviceps

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata X

Olacaceae Olax benthamiana X

Orchidaceae Microtis sp. (sterile) X

Phyllanthaceae Poranthera ericoides X

Pittosporaceae Billardiera venusta X

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus X

Poaceae Austrodanthonia setacea X

Poaceae Bromus sp. indet *

Poaceae Cyperochloa hirsuta X

Poaceae Lolium rigidum * X

Poaceae Neurachne alopecuroidea X X X

Poaceae Pentaschistis airoides * X

Poaceae Vulpia myuros forma megalura * X

Polygalaceae Comesperma ciliatum X

Polygalaceae Comesperma virgatum X

Proteaceae Banksia cirsiodes X

Proteaceae Banksia falcata X

Proteaceae Banksia nivea X

Proteaceae Banksia nutans var. nutans

Proteaceae Banksia plumosa X X

Proteaceae Banksia pterodifolia X

Proteaceae Banksia repens X

Proteaceae Banksia tenufolia X

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea X

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Proteaceae Hakea laurina X

Proteaceae Hakea nitida X X

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata X

Proteaceae Isopogon formosus X

Proteaceae Isopogon sp. Fitzgerald X

Proteaceae Ispopogon seminuda X

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis X

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida X

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia X

Pteridaceae Cheilanthes sieberi subsp sieberi X

Restionaceae Desmocladus castaneus X

Rhamnaceae Spyridium microcephalum X

Rutaceae Boronia spathulata X

Rhadinothamnus rudis subsp. Rutaceae amblycarpus X

Stylidiaceae Stylidium albomontis X

Stylidiaceae Stylidium piliferum X

Pimelea lehmanniana subsp Thymelaeaceae lehmanniana X

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla X

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Family Species Status

Anarthriaceae Anarthria humilis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria laevis

Anarthriaceae Anarthria prolifera

Asparagaceae Lomandra hastilis

Asteraceae Sonchus aper *

Asteraceae Ursinia anthemoides *

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis

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Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina thuyoides

Cyperaceae Cyathochaeta avenacea

Cyperaceae Mesomelaena stygia subsp. stygia

Cyperaceae Schoenus pleiostemoneus

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia acrotrichion P2

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia gracilipes

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia recurvifolia

Droseraceae Drosera palacea subsp trichocaulis

Ericaceae Astroloma microphyllum

Ericaceae Astroloma tectum

Ericaceae Leucopogon carinatus

Ericaceae Leucopogon gibbosus

Ericaceae Leucopogon tammieasis var australis

Ericaceae Lysinema ciliatum

Euphorbiaceae Stachystemon polyandrus

Fabaceae Acacia gonophylla

Fabaceae Acacia subcaerulea

Fabaceae Daviesia emarginata

Fabaceae Daviesia incrassata

Fabaceae Daviesia lancifolia

Fabaceae Gompholobium confertum

Fabaceae Jacksonia grevilleoides

Fabaceae Pultenaea empetrifolia

Fabaceae Trifolium subterraneum *

Goodeniaceae Dampiera juncea

Haemodoraceae Conostylis setigera

Iridaceae Patersonia lanata

Iridaceae Patersonia occidentalis

Lamiaceae Westringia cephalantha

Loganiaceae Logania serpyllifolia

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Malvaceae Guichenotia ledifolia

Myrtaceae Actinodium cunninghamii

Myrtaceae Beaufortia micrantha

Myrtaceae Beaufortia schaueri

Myrtaceae Calytrix leschenaultii

Myrtaceae Darwinia vestita

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus buprestium

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus falcata

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus micantha

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Myrtaceae Kunzea affinis

Myrtaceae Kunzea strigosa

Myrtaceae Leptospermum spinescens

Myrtaceae Melaleuca apodcephala subsp apodocephala

Myrtaceae Melaleuca rigidifolia

Myrtaceae Melaleuca suberosa

Myrtaceae Melaleuca subtrigona

Myrtaceae Melaleuca thymoides

Myrtaceae Melaleuca tuberculata var tuberculata

Myrtaceae Phymatocarpus maxwellii

Myrtaceae Taxandria spathulata

Myrtaceae Tetrapora verrucosa

Myrtaceae Verticordia habrantha

Orchidaceae Elythranthera brunonis

Poaceae Aira caryophyllea *

Poaceae Amphipogon turbinatus

Poaceae Bromus diandrus *

Proteaceae Adenathos cuneatus

Proteaceae Banksia falcata

Proteaceae Banksia gardneri var. hiemalis

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Proteaceae Banksia nivea

Proteaceae Banksia pteridifolia

Proteaceae Banksia repens

Proteaceae Banksia violacea

Proteaceae Calothamnus quadrifidus

Proteaceae Dryandra nivea

Proteaceae Dryandra plumosa

Proteaceae Hakea denticulata

Proteaceae Hakea ferruginea

Proteaceae Hakea horrida

Proteaceae Hakea laurina

Proteaceae Hakea marginata

Proteaceae Hakea strumosa

Proteaceae Hakea sulcata

Proteaceae Hakea trifurcata

Proteaceae Isopogon formosus

Proteaceae Isopogon polcephalus

Proteaceae Isopogon trilobus

Proteaceae Lambertia inermis

Proteaceae Petrophile phylicoides

Proteaceae Petrophile rigida

Proteaceae Petrophile teretifolia

Proteaceae Synaphea pteiolaris subsp petiolaris

Proteaceae Synaphea spinulosa

Restionaceae Desmocladus fasciculatus

Restionaceae Harperia lateriflora

Restionaceae Hypolaena exsulca

Restionaceae Loxocarya cinerea

Restionaceae Lyginia barbata

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Tetraria sp? (Mt Madden C.D.Turley Restionaceae 40BP/897)

Rubiaceae Opercularia vaginata

Rutaceae Philotheca nodiflora

Santalaceae Exocarpos aphyllus

Stylidiaceae Stylidium schoenoides

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea platyphylla

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