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September 2002 Community Data Search and Biodiversity Survey

COMMUNITY DATA SEARCH AND BIODIVERSITY SURVEY OF THE BRIGALOW BELT SOUTH

NSW WESTERN REGIONAL ASSESSMENTS

BRIGALOW BELT SOUTH BIOREGION (STAGE 2)

By David Paull on behalf of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW

A project undertaken for the Resource and Conservation Assessment Council NSW Western Regional Assessments WRA / 33

For more information and for information on access to data contact the: Resource and Conservation Division, Planning NSW GPO Box 3927 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Phone: (02) 9762 8052 Fax: (02) 9762 8712 www.racac.nsw.gov.au

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This project has been funded and managed by the Resource and Conservation Division, Planning NSW

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many people contributed to the information gathering exercises contained in this project report. Some of whom may have not been named here and I would like to give a pre-emptive apology to anyone that has been missed.

Principle thanks go to Kathy Ridge and Bev Smiles for their inspiration and logistical support for this project.

• Pilliga Community Biodiversity Survey. Thanks to Claire Carlton (project co-ordinator), Andrew Cox (NPA Executive Officer); Michael Pennay (NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service WRA Fauna Survey Team Manager); Dr Patrick Tap (State Forest of NSW Regional Ecologist Dubbo); Carl Gosper (NPWS WRA Fauna Survey Team); Scott Filmer (NPWS Pilliga NR Ranger); Deryk Engel (consultant); Rod Ingersoll (consultant), Clive Barker (consultant), Doug Binns (State Forests botanist), Anthony O’Halloran (consultant), Peter Metcalfe (consultant). • Cobborah State Forest survey. Thanks to Orange Field Naturalists and Conservation Society, particularly Ray Medd and Jenny Kenna. • Surveys of Yarrobil, Goodiman and Tuckland State Forests. Thanks to Mudgee District Environment Group, particularly Haydn Washington. • Survey of Turill State Forest. Thanks to the Central West Environment Council, particularly Travis Peake. • Survey of Warrumbungle National Park. Thanks to the Friends of the Pilliga, particularly Anthony and Annabelle O’Halloran. • Plant lists of the Pilliga. These were provided by the Armidale branch of the Australian Society for Growing Native Plants. Special thanks to Gwen Harden. • Fauna and flora list for Burrendong Foreshores. This list is from a survey of the area undertaken in 1994 on behalf of the Wellington Field Naturalists. Thanks to Lee Thurlow, James Ahrene, Dennis Bell, Geoff Brooks, John Miller, Eddie Ogden, Mike Seccombe and Gordon Tindal. • Glossy Black Cockatoo surveys of Goonoo SF. This data has been taken from targeted surveys in the Goonoo forest since 1994 by the Dubbo Field Naturalists and Conservation Society. Special thanks to Janis Hoskings. • Small Mammal trapping data from Pilliga East State Forest. This data has been compiled by the author from surveys conducted between 1997 and 2000. • Bird surveys of the Gunnedah area. The surveys were conducted between 1996 and 2001 in seven state forests of the Gunnedah area. Thanks to the Tamworth branch of the National Parks Association, particularly Jack Peattie.

Disclaimer While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of printing, the State of New South Wales, its agents and employees, do not assume any responsibility and shall have no liability, consequential or otherwise, of any kind, arising from the use of or reliance on any of the information contained in this document.

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PROJECT SUMMARY 11

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND 14 1.2 PROJECT AREA 14

2. METHODS 2.1. DATA COLLATION 17 2.2. BIODIEVRSITY SURVEYS 17

3. RESULTS 3.1. BIODIVERISTY SURVEYS 21 3.2 DATA SEARCH PROJECTS 27

4. DISCUSSION 37

5. CONCLUSIONS 5.1. DATA SUMMARY 45 5.2. RECOMMENDATIONS 46

6. REFERENCES 49

FIGURES 1. Flora survey in Warrumbungle National Park (Friends of the Pilliga) 19 2. Capture patterns in a one-year monitoring period for Pilliga Mouse 35 3. Total species richness vs site tree density in Pilliga East CBS 38

TABLES 1. Detail of survey methodology used for systematic surveys 2. Site description for sites in Pilliga East State Forest CBS 3. Bird and Plant survey of Cobborah State Forest Survey 4. Dominant habitat types of Yarrobil, Goodiman and Tuckland State Forests 5. Species recorded during Pilliga East small mammal trapping surveys 6. Habitat preferences of Pilliga Mice and Common Dunnarts (1997-98) 7. Habitat preferences of Pilliga Mice and Common Dunnarts (1999-2000) 8. Annual and seasonal fluctuations in recorded cockatoo population size 9. Seasonal variation in cockatoo numbers and climate 10. Significant plants found during Turill survey 11. Significant species in ASGNP list 12. Significant Birds found during Gunnedah area bird surveys 13. Threatened Species detected during the surveys

MAPS 1. Brigalow Belt South Bioregion Community Project Survey Sites

Appendices 1.1 Goonoo NPA survey bird results 1.2 Goonoo NPA survey reptile results 1.3 Goonoo NPA survey plant results 2.1 (a-d) Pilliga NPA survey habitat characteristics 2.2 Pilliga NPA survey mammal results 2.3 Pilliga NPA survey reptile and frog results 2.4 Pilliga NPA survey bird results

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Project Objective This project sought to achieve two key aims:

■ The provision of statistically valid and consistent fauna and flora survey data for use in the fauna and flora modelling projects.

■ The provision of baseline biological data for various public lands in the bioregion in a format readily used by agency databases.

Methods This project was undertaken by local community environment organisations with considerable knowledge of their local environment and expertise in gathering biological and ecological information.

Two sorts of project were undertaken, old data collation exercises and new biodiversity surveys.

Biodiversity surveys were undertaken by local naturalists with the aid of agency personnel and using standard data gathering proformas as used by agencies for the Brigalow Belt South Bioregion assessment. Data gathered from biodiversity surveys suitable for agency modelling exercises were conducted over 47 flora sites and seven general fauna survey sites.

Key results and products Additional bird data from another 39 sites, reptile data from eight sites, mammals data from 95 sites and plant data from a further 22 sites were entered into agency biotic databases and used for targeted analyses. Two projects just provided species lists without specific locations. This study identified about 1000 species of plants and 150 species of vertebrate animal.

Twenty-four threatened species in New South Wales were detected during the surveys, including two endangered species, the Malleefowl and the Bush Stone Curlew, and one Rare or Threatened Australian Plant (ROTAP) listed species.

Assessment of the conservation value of specific remnant areas revealed a range of ongoing activities that may pose a threat to ecosystem function or biodiversity, namely hardwood and cypress logging, firewood collection, leasehold fence construction and clearing, stock grazing, feral animal activity (bees, pigs, goats and foxes).

Local knowledge of specific areas of public land has assisted an evaluation of the conservation priorities for the bioregion. Priorities listed in this report include reservation of high conservation value areas, the need for wide-ranging feral animal control programs, and further assessment of additional Crown lands.

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Limitations

! Not all the data gathered for this project was collected in a systematic way and so must be sorted into that data which could be used for modelling and that which could not. This task has been successfully achieved by the NPWS.

! Differences in the ability of the data collectors was an issue, though every effort was made to include agency personnel in the planning and undertaking of these projects. In most cases, the quality and experience of team leaders was that on par with that of the agency personnel.

! Data gathered from old records held by has to be assessed according to a transparent reliability rating.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

In response to a strong community desire to provide input into the Brigalow Belt South (BBS) western regional assessment, funding was provided for local community groups to conduct biological surveys and to retrieve local biological and ecological information on held by some groups. This report has been prepared for the Resource and Conservation Assessment Council (RACAC) as part of the Stage 2 process for the Western Regional Assessment of the Brigalow Belt South bioregion.

Naturalist and environment groups have a long tradition of recording biological data from their local areas. Their interest in the natural environment has resulted in a high level of skill and information gathering capacity in some cases. In response to the need for a rapid assessment of the biological characteristics of the BBS bioregion, local groups were able to provide important input into this process.

Under the guidance of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW these groups were able to collect, compile and present data in forms readily useable by government agencies. This includes information readily entered into fauna and flora databases and other data gathered in a manner compatible with flora and fauna modelling exercises.

An outline of the different groups involved and their contribution to the overall project are given below:

! Pilliga East Community Biodiversity Survey. Undertaken by the National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), the main objective of the survey was to provide new data, using both systematic and targeted surveys, on the distribution and where possible, the abundance of flora and vertebrate fauna in the eastern portion of the Pilliga State Forest. This survey was conducted over six nights from 14 to 19 November 2001. This area had never had a systematic survey and only a few records for birds and mammals were known to exist prior to the study. ! Goonoo State Forest survey data. This data was gathered in 1998 during a community biodiversity survey organised by the National Parks Association of NSW. This survey yielded valuable information on the floristics, birds and reptiles of the area. ! Warrumbungle National Park flora survey. This survey of six systematic flora sites was conducted in March 2002 by the Friends of the Pilliga. ! Bird surveys of state forests in the Gunnedah area. This information was retrieved by the Tamworth branch of the National Parks Association of bird surveys conducted since 1999 in seven ! State forests in the Gunnedah area. This was important data from small state forests, some of which were not covered by the agency systematic surveys. ! Bird and Plant Survey of Cobborah State Forest. Systematic bird and plant surveys were conducted in this state forest by the Orange Field Naturalists during March 2002.

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! Plant survey of Yarrobil, Goodiman and Tuckland State Forests. Twelve systematic plant surveys were conducted in these three state forests during March 2002. These were undertaken on behalf of the Mudgee and District Environment Group. ! Plant survey of Turill State Forest. This systematic plant survey was conducted on behalf of the Central West Environment Council during March 2002. ! Plant lists of Pilliga Nature Reserve and State Forest. These lists were provided by the Armidale branches of the National Parks Association and the Australian Society for Growing Native Plants. ! Fauna and flora list for Burrendong Foreshores. This list is from a survey of the area undertaken in 1994 on behalf of the Wellington Field Naturalists. ! Small mammal trapping data for Pilliga East State Forest. This data comes from general and targeted surveys conducted in the Pilliga between 1997 and 2000. ! Glossy Black Cockatoo survey data for Goonoo State Forest. This data has been taken from targeted surveys in the Goonoo forest since 1994 by the Dubbo Field Naturalists.

1.2 PROJECT AREA

The Brigalow Belt South Bioregion in NSW and this region covers a total area of 279 496 square kilometres and is the sixth largest IBRA bioregion in Australia. In NSW the bioregion covers an area of 52 409 square kilometres which is 18.7% of the total bioregion and 6.5% of NSW (RACAC 2000b). Approximately 60% of the bioregion in NSW has been cleared and 25% is covered by woody vegetation with a cover greater than 20%. Approximately 13% of the bioregion is held in state forests and 2.5% in NPWS administered lands. The rest of the bioregion is held in leasehold, freehold and other crown land tenures.

Rainfall in the north-west slopes varies from a mean of 400 mm p.a. in the west to 750 mm p.a. in the north-east (Baradine: 591 mm; Narrabri: 663 mm; Bureau of Meteorology). The annual rainfall at any location can vary greatly. Although good rain may fall at any time of year, summer and winter peaks usually occur, the summer peak being higher. Extended periods of drought are recorded every 10 to 20 years and these are correlated with a high frequency of wildfire.

Mean monthly temperatures range from a maximum of 34°C in January to a minimum of -2°C in July (Bureau of Meteorology), though maximum temperatures can reach 45°C and stay above 40°C for days and minimum temperatures can reach -9°C. The region is particularly frost-prone in the cooler months. Evaporation rates are often high in summer, sometimes exceeding the precipitation rates, and thus causing the net penetration of winter rainfall to be greater than that of summer rainfall (Bureau of Meteorology).

The Brigalow belt South bioregion in New South Wales has and still is a key supplier of cypress pine and hardwood (ironbark) timber to the domestic market for the last hundred years. The Pilliga alone still produces over 50 000 cubic metres of cypress, 5-8 000 tonnes of hardwood and firewood each a year. The timber industry has historically been an important local employer and significant contributor to the regional product. Currently its importance is overshadowed by the contribution by the agricultural sector.

The bioregion is floristically diverse, largely as a result of the variety of soil types, lithology, climate, rainfall and disturbance history. The main vegetation communities of the bioregion may be described as ironbark-cypress pine, bloodwood, Red Gum and Apple (Angophora spp.), western box, Broombush Melaleuca uncinata, Acacia and She-oak Allocasuarina spp. scrubs. The extent of cerain

14 September 2002 Community Data Search and Biodiversity Survey types such as White Box (E. albens), Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla), Belah (Casuarina cristata), and semi-evergreen vine thicket have been much reduced since European settlement (RACAC 2000c).

State Forests still preserve significant areas of the more extant vegetation types. They generally occur on sandy soils and as such are also important eco-service providers in their role as water entry points for the Great Artesian Basin and subterranean water systems, maintenance of positive carbon sequestration, stabilisers of the water table and its inhibitory effect on surface salinity and their role in the maintenance of biological diversity.

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2.1 DATA COLLATION PROJECTS

This information was compiled from historic records held by local community groups on the fauna and flora of their local region. These were held in a variety of different formats and so the main task for these projects was to present them in a fashion consistent with data as it is stored by the NPWS wildlife and plant databases. The reliability index for each of the databases was then assigned by the NPWS.

This information was collected using various methods that are not explained here, and so could not be used for the modelling projects as used by the NPWS.

2.2 BIODIVERSITY SURVEYS

Below is given the standard procedures used for the biodiversity survey component of the project. It is added that these are standard methods, consistent with current agency practice used in the BBS WRA. These were undertaken using suitably qualified and experienced team leaders, with the recognition of the NPWS. Team leaders are given in the acknowledgments. Data collected in this manner was readily incorporated into the Fauna modelling (WRA 27), Targeted Flora and Mapping (WRA 16) and Joint Vegetation Mapping (WRA 24) projects.

2.2.1 Selection of survey sites and sampling design

The study sites were selected with the assistance of a NPWS gap analysis of data poor areas of the bioregion. The south-eastern section of Pilliga East State Forest was deemed the most data deficient area of the Pilliga. Other gaps were identified as the Warrumbungle Range, Cobborah State Forest and other woodlands in the southern part of the bioregion, south of the Liverpool Range and north of Goulburn River National Park. Vegetation types were selected to ensure that most of the major habitats in the bioregion were adequately sampled. The sites in each vegetation community were also selected for their ease of access.

2.2.2 Mammals survey methods

To survey for small ground dwelling mammals for the NPA Pilliga Flora and Fauna survey Elliott Type A Traps were used with a bait mix of rolled oats, peanut butter and mixed fruit. Traps were then placed within the 2 hectare survey area 10 metres apart (Table 1). Location of each Elliott Trap was marked with flagging tape and numbered to ensure they could be found again.

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Harp Traps were erected at each survey site to capture micro bats. The traps were checked early in the morning, slackened during the day and tightened again just before dusk. Traps were left in place at each site for five nights. A few other sites were chosen to erect a Harp Trap for one night only for opportunistic captures (Table 1).

Anabat detectors were used to record micro bat sonic calls for a thirty-minute period walking around within each standard survey site (Table 1).

Spotlighting was conducted to search for nocturnal birds and mammals within each standard survey site and along the closet road in similar vegetation type for one night only. The survey team searched the area using the spotlight for thirty minutes duration. A one kilometre spotlighting transect was also conducted along the closest road to each site in similar vegetation type for one night only (Table 1).

Call Playback equipment was used for one night only at each standard survey site playing both nocturnal birds and mammals calls likely to occur in the region (Table 1).

2.2.3 Bird survey methods

A morning bird census was carried out by a survey team at each standard survey site by recording all birds seen or heard within the two hectare area for a period of twenty minutes. This method was repeated in another day by a different team for each site (Table 1).

2.2.4 Reptile survey methods

A reptile search was conducted within each standard survey site by a team for one-person hour. A detailed active search in appropriate habitats ie. in hollows, under logs, loose bark etc. for reptiles and signs of other animals (tracks, scats, bones, incisions, feed trees etc) was the method used (Table 1).

2.2.5 Frog survey methods

Teams searched for frogs at each standard survey site and at other areas where it was considered there might have been appropriate habitat for species likely to occur with the survey area.

2.2.6 Plant survey methods

At each standard two-hectare survey site a twenty metre by twenty-metre quadrat was placed. All flora species found within the quadrant was identified and recorded as present. Besides floristic composition, the relative abundance and key structural habitat predictors for each site were recorded using WRA systematic flora survey proformas.

2.3 HABITAT ASSESSMENT METHODS

All sites were assessed for their wildlife resources by means of a standard habitat assessment as developed by the NPWS. The physiogeography, site condition, vegetation structure, canopy structure and number of trees by size class, hollows, litter, logs etc were recorded for each fauna site. This was undertaken for only the seven sites in the Pilliga East CBS enabling adequate modelling of these survey areas.

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TABLE 1: DETAIL OF SURVEY METHODOLOGY USED FOR SYSTEMATIC SURVEYS

Technique Method

Elliott trapping 50 Elliott trap at each survey site placed 10 metres apart in a semi rectangular shape around the 2 hectare site.

ie. 10 Elliott traps along the 100m axis and 20 Elliott traps up each 200 metre side. Traps set for a duration of 6 nights. Harp trapping 1 harp trap placed within the 2 hectare survey site. Traps were set for a duration: 3 nights at each standard survey site.

Any Harp Traps erected outside the 2 hectare were recorded as targeted trap sites. Traps were set for only one night at each targeted survey site. Spotlight site based Team searched for 30 minutes within the 2 hectare survey site for all vertebrate species. Road transect spotlight Team searched along a transect in simular habitat on closest access road for 1km for arboreal mammals and owls. Nocturnal call playback Following spotlighting team stood within the 2 hectare survey site listening for 10 minutes and then played prerecorded tapes of animal calls. Calls were played for 30 seconds followed by 1 minute of listening and repeated 4 times for each species. Then 10 minutes of listening and finally 1 minute spent scanning with spotlight for animals not heard. Anabat Was conducted early in the night at each 2 hectare survey site. Calls recorded of micro bats within the site while walking around the site and this was done for 30 minutes on one side of the tape. The start and finish time of recording, date, site number and locality was recorded and clearly labelled on each tape. Diurnal bird census Team recorded all birds within the 2 hectare survey site for 20 minutes in the morning and any species seen or heard off site were noted as such. Same exercise was repeated on another day with a different observer at each survey site. Diurnal herpetological search Teams carried out 1 person hour of detailed active searching in appropriate habitats ie. in hollows, under logs, loose bark etc. for reptiles and signs of other animals (tracks scats, bones, incisions, feed trees etc). Opportunistic records Onsite – all species seen within the 2-hectare survey site was recorded. Offsite – all species seen throughout the survey travelling to and from survey sites and at base camp by all teams were recorded to create a general opportunistic list for the whole survey area. Scat collection Collection of carnivore scats containing hair from within envelopes survey sites and outside sites was carried out by all teams and stored in clearly labelled envelopes for further analysis. Scats collected were given to NPWS for analysis. Voucher specimens Collection of any species that were recognised as a range extension, oddities or suspect species. Specimens were given to NPWS for analysis or to be processed for storage at the Australian Museum. Habitat Site Attributes Completed for each standard survey site. Floristic survey At each standard survey site a 20 x 20 metre quadrat was placed within the 2 hectare survey area. A complete list of all species within the quadrat was recorded. Other sites were done opportunistically using the same method.

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Figure 1. Flora survey in Warrumbungle National Park (Friends of the Pilliga) (photo: Anthony O’Halloran)

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3. RESULTS

3.1 BIODIVERSITY SURVEYS

All plant and animal biodiversity data (seven animal sites and 47 plant sites) were entered and used for fauna and flora modelling projects run by NPWS.

3.1.1 Pilliga East Community Biodiversity Survey

Seven sites were selected for this survey and subject to a full flora, fauna and habitat survey. All data from this survey was used for the modelling projects in the WRA. The dominant vegetation detected at each of the seven sites were, site information is given in Table 2:

1. White Box E. albens grassy woodland 2. Bloodwood-Broad leaf Ironbark shrubby woodland 3. Bloodwood-Broad leaf Ironbark shrubby woodland 4. She oak Scrub 5. Angophora woodland 6. Scribbly Gum E. rossii woodland 7. Narrow-leaf Ironbark forest

Habitat assessment

The sites with the highest large (>50 cm dbh) tree densities were Site 1 (White Box) and Site 6 (Scribbly Gum) with 0.6 per ha. The site with largest mid-sized tree density was Site 5 (Smooth- barked Apple). The site with the largest small tree density was Site 4 (She-oak scrub) and the Smooth-barked Apple site rated strongly also.

The site with the largest number of dead trees was Site 1 (White Box), with the She-Oak scrub site also having large numbers of small dead trees. The sites with largest density of large (>10 cm) hollows were Sites 1 (White Box), 3 (Broad–leaf Ironbark-Bloodwood) and Site 6 (Scribbly Gum). The sites with the largest density of smaller hollows were Site 6 (Scribbly Gum) and Sites 1 (White Box) and 4 (She-oak scrub). The site where no hollows weer recorded was in the Narrow-leaf Ironbark site (7). The tree species with the most hollows were White Box, Bloodwood, Scribbly Gum and Rough-barked Apple.

Sites with the highest levels of bark decortication (shedding bark) are 1 (White Box), 4 (She-oak scrub) and 6 (Scribbly Gum). Narrow-leaf Ironbark showed higher numbers of decorticating trees. These are also the main tree species that were the important bark decorticators in the study area.

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The Narrow-leaf Ironbark site (7) showed the highest number of large (>50 cm) logs on the ground, while sites 5 (Smooth-barked Apple) and 6 (Scribbly Gum) had high than average densities of smaller logs.

The other vegetation statistics are summarised below:

" The sites with highest bare ground cover (up to 25% ) were 2, 4,5,6, " Site with the highest levels of cryptogramic ground cover was site 5. " Site with the highest amount of bare rock cover was site 4 (5%). " Sites with the highest level of leaf litter cover are 2 and 7 (up to 100%). " Sites with the highest level of vegetation cover (<50 cm) are 1 and 2. (up to 50%) " Sites with highest level of vegetation cover (<200 cm) are 4 and 6 (up to 50%). " Sites with less than 5% vegetation cover (>200 cm) are 4, 5, 7. " All sites had up to 25% canopy cover except for site 7. " Only site 7 had any significant evidence of logging activity, with some cutting having occurred at Site 1, located at the eastern edge of the state forest. " All sites except for 1 and 6 had evidence of fire.

TABLE 2: SITE DESCRIPTION FOR SITES IN PILLIGA EAST STATE FOREST CBS

Site Easting Northing Locality Vegetation LGA/NPWS District Number Description Description Site 1 765551 6592509 Scratch Road Eucalyptus albens Narrabri/ 520 metres shrubby woodland Coonabarabran south of Northern Plains Delwood Road Region Site 2 764926 6593025 Broad leafed Ironbark Site 3 762953 6592485 Bloodwood Narrabri/ woodland Coonabarabran Northern Plains Region Site 4 760273 6592165 South west She oak Narrabri/ corner of Willah Scrub/rocky Coonabarabran Trail and outcrop Northern Plains Delwood Road Region Site 5 754183 6589892 Angophora Narrabri/ leiocarpa Coonabarabran Northern Plains Region Site 6 749072 6589885 North side of Eucalyptus rossii Narrabri/ Delwood Road woodland with Coonabarabran heathy Northern Plains understorey Region Site 7 747015 6590815 Narrow leafed Narrabri/ Ironbark Coonabarabran Northern Plains Region

Mammal results

22 species of native mammal were detected during the survey, including eight bat species. Sites that recorded the highest native mammal richness were sites 1, 2 and 3 (White Box and Bloodwood-Broad- leaf Ironbark).

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The most widespread mammals (occurring at all sites were the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Red-necked Wallaby and Pig, with the Goat, Echidna and Swamp Wallaby also recorded at five sites. Eight native species were only recorded once during the survey, and one species, the Large-eared Pied Bat Chalinobolus dwyeri, was recorded only opportunistically.

Five threatened mammals were detected, the Large–eared Pied Bat, Greater Long-eared Bat Nyctophilus timoriensis, the Squirrel Glider, Petaurus norfolcensis, the Koala Phascolarctos cinereus and the Pilliga Mouse Pseudomys pilligaensis. Only Site 2 (Bloodwood, Broad-leaf Ironbark) recorded two threatened mammal species. The richest site for bats (five species) was also a Bloodwood/ironbark site.

All sites were surveyed for bats by use of Anabat sonar detection methodology as deployed in the systematic fauna surveys as carried out by NPWS. Nine “sonar species” were detected, including one additional threatened species, the Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat Saccolaimus flaviventris.

Noteworthy was the presence of both ringtail and brushtail possums at some sites including the logged Narrow-leaf Ironbark site with its lack of hollows and large trees. This indicates that despite a lack of refuges from tree removal, possums will still feed in E. crebra areas. Both species were detected at the White Box site, the richest site for arboreal mammals (five species). An adult ringtail was observed feeding in a Kurrajong tree (Brachychiton populneus) at this site.

The presence of the Pilliga Mouse and the Koala in the eastern edge of the forest is also new information for these species and the habitats they select in the Pilliga.

Six exotic mammal species were detected, with the Goat Capra hircus and the pig Sus scrofa the most widespread.

Bird results

105 species of birds were recorded during the survey, of these only one was an exotic species, the European Starling. 38 species were only recorded opportunistically.

Sites with the most number of species, sites 1 (White Box) and 5 (Smooth-barked Apple), with 24 species recorded in each during bird counts. Sites 2,3 (Bloodwood-Broad-leaf Ironbark) and site 6 (Scribbly Gum) were the next highest group with about 20 species each. The most widespread species (occurring at least four sites) were the Rufous Whistler, Eastern Yellow Robin, Emu, Galah, Pied Currawong, Grey Shrikethrush, Noisy Friarbird, Brown-headed Honeyeater, White-plumed Honeyeater and Yellow-faced Honeyeater.

Nine threatened birds recorded during the survey, Speckled Warbler, Grey-crowned Babbler, Brown Treecreeper, Turquoise Parrot, Masked Owl, Square-tailed Kite, Painted Honeyeater, Glossy Black Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew. The Bush Stone Curlew is regarded as endangered, and was heard at site 1, the White Box site located on the edge of the state forest.

Most threatened bird records were recorded opportunistically and only Site 7 recorded two threatened species. The most number of honeyeaters (six species) a key indicator of nectar resources was at sit 5, (Smooth-barked Apple woodland).

Of most interest was the presence of Bush Stone Curlew and Masked Owl along the eastern edge of the forest. Both are known to have declined markedly across the state. Resources for these species, grassy woodlands and presence of arboreal mammals were observed at sites during the course of the survey. Records of other declining woodland birds, particularly the Painted Honeyeater, Speckled Warbler, Grey-crowned Babbler and Brown Treecreeper highlight the current significance the Pilliga area has for the local woodland birds.

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Reptile and frog results

The results of the reptile and frog surveys are shown in Table 9 and 10. 25 reptile species were recorded during the survey, including one threatened species, the Pale-headed Snake, recorded opportunistically. 11 species were recorded only opportunistically.

Site 2 (Bloodwood-Broad-leaf Ironbark) recorded the highest number of reptiles (six species) recorded during surveys.

The frogs detected during the survey are listed in Table 10. Six species were detected during the survey, three tree-frogs (Litoria) and three ground-frogs (Limnodynastes). Only one species, the Ornate Burrowing Frog Limnodynastes ornatus was recorded during surveys.

Noteworthy is the presence of several reptiles, the Tesselated Gecko, Diplodactylus tesselatus. Pale- headed Snakes Hoplocephalus bitorquatus are also rarely encountered and so the record from this survey is also significant. It was located active on the ground in an area dominated by Narrow-leaf Ironbark - White Cypress Pine.

Plant results

216 plant species were recorded at sites during the survey. These are given in Table 11. 29 species were recorded only opportunistically. All others were recorded during flora surveys. An extra site was added (Site 1A) to account for the different woodland type (Baradine Red Gum E. chloroclada grassy woodland) occurring in Site 1.

One threatened species were recorded during the survey Goodenia macbarronii, though a number of plants could not be identified to species level adequately and are currently being identified. These are, Amyema sp., Aristida sp., Chamaesyce sp., Chloris sp., Conyza sp., Gnaphalium sp. Danthonia spp., Desmodium sp., Dichelachne sp., Dichondra species A, Epilobium sp., Digitaria sp., Eragrostis sp., Helichrysum sp., Hibbertia sp., Juncus sp., Plantago sp., Pultenaea sp., Schoenus sp., Senecio species E, Sigesbeckia orientalis (unlikely), Verbena sp., Vulpia sp., Wahlenburgia sp.

The sites with the richest plant diversity were sites 1A (Red Gum) and 1 (White Box) with 66 and 50 species respectively. The two Bloodwood-Broad-leaf Ironbark sites were the next richest group with about 40 species and the other four woodland types scoring between 36 and 28 species.

The most common species, Brachyloma daphnoides, Digitaria diffusa, Hibbertia obtusifolia, Persoonia sericea, Schoenus ericetorum, and Xanthorrhoea acaulis occurred at least five of the sites and are all low shrub species.

84 of the plants detected at sites (44.9%) were only detected at one site. The Goodenia macbarronii was found opportunistically in a drainage line.

3.1.2 Bird and Plant Survey of Cobborah State Forest

Eight sites were surveyed for their bird and plant life during the course of this project. The site information is presented in Table 3.

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TABLE 3. BIRD AND PLANT SURVEY OF COBBORAH STATE FOREST SURVEY

Site Number Easting Northing Locality Vegetation Description LGA/NPWS Descripti District on Site 1 704395 6453590 Cross Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ roads dealbata woodland Bathurst Region Site 2 704592 6454097 Dam Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ dealbata woodland Bathurst Region Site 3 706833 6452968 Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ dealbata woodland Bathurst Region Site 4 706833 6453000 Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ dealbata woodland Bathurst Region Site 5 703335 6451629 Dam Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ dealbata woodland Bathurst Region Site 6 701890 6451751 Eucalyptus rossii/ Coolah/ macrorhyncha woodland Bathurst Region Site 7 702125 6453193 Dam Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ dealbata woodland Bathurst Region Site 8 701599 6451803 Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ Coolah/ dealbata woodland Bathurst Region

Bird results

34 species of bird were detected during the surveys. The Emu Dromaius novaehaollandiae was only detected by the presence of scats on site. Two threatened species were detected during the site surveys, the Glossy Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami and the Malleefowl Leipoa ocellatus. 42 individuals of the Glossy Black Cockatoo were observed at three sites. The Malleefowl was observed at site 4, though no mounds were detected.

The most frequently recorded species were the Emu, White-throated Treecreeper Cormobates leucophaea (six sites), the Eastern Rosella Platycercus eximus (four sites) and the Pied Currawong Strepera graculina (four sites). 17 species of the 34 (50%) were only recorded at one site.

Plant results

72 plant species weer detected during the course of the survey. These were classified as being of either a common or sporadic occurrence. 52 species were regarded as being of a common occurrence, while 20 species were regarded as rare or sporadic.

A few weed species throughout the forest, the notable exemption being scattered plants of Prickly Pear along the north-western periphery. Both cactoblastis and cochineal activity has generally resulted in these plants being heavily damaged.

The dominant vegetation type in this forest is Mugga Ironbark E. sideroxylon/Hill Top Red Gum E. dealbata giving it a very distinctive character and highlighting the difference between this forest and the nearby Goonoo forest which is dominated by Narrow-leaf E. crebra and Blue-leaf E. nubila Ironbark.

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3.1.3 Plant survey of Yarrobil, Goodiman and Tuckland State Forests

Twelve sites, located in three state forests were surveyed for their plants. These state forests are to be found in the buffer zone of the Brigalow Belt South bioregion. Com 1-4 is in Tuckland SF (the most northerly), Com 13 is in Goodiman SF and Com 7-9, 11, 14-16 are in Yarrobil SF (the most southerly).

19 plant specimens were sent to the Royal Botanic Gardens. 5 are range extensions for the CWS according to the Flora of NSW (Entolasia stricta, Correa reflexa, Vittadinia sulcata, Pultenaea linophylla, and Hibbertia riparia), while one is a ROTAP listed species (Acacia ausfeldii, 3RCa). 3 specimens were quite difficult to identify (Indigophora adesmiifolia, Acacia acinacea, Grevillea floribunda). Nine opportunistic records were also made of species not found in quadrats but found during traverses of the forests (Exocarpos cupressiformis, Indigophora adesmiifolia, Desmodium brachypodum, Acacia acinacea, Acacia penninervis, Brachyscome multifida subsp. multifida, Acacia difformis, Goodenia ovata). These are not rare or threatened but were not present in any quadrat carried out.

It needs to be remembered that the survey was undertaken in early Autumn, not an ideal time for collecting plant specimens, as there were few flowers or fruits, pods, and seed heads on grasses. This posed significant identification problems with Acacia species (eg. A. doratoxylon). It also posed problems with some shrubs, for example Dillwynia sieberi initially being identified as a Hibbertia. The Royal Botanical Gardens similarly had problems, initially identifying this as Leucopogon esquamatus (a range extension). Subsequently, the RBG re-examined the specimen and changed ID to L. muticus. However, while L. muticus was present in some quadrats, it does not have pungent-pointed leaves as this Leucopogon does, so I believe the species found here is in fact Leucopogon biflorus (which is commonly found in this region). It is thus recorded as this in the quadrat sheets, but with a question mark added. This can be easily resolved by a further examination in Spring (which is planned).

TABLE 4. DOMINANT HABITAT TYPES OF YARROBIL, GOODIMAN AND TUCKLAND STATE FORESTS

Quadrat number Dominant tree species SF Com 16 (crest) E. crebra, Callitris endlicheri, E. macrorhyncha Yarrobil Com 8 (upper slope) Callitris endlicheri, E. fibrosa Yarrobil Com 15 (north-facing E. macrorhyncha, E. crebra, E. dawsonii Yarrobil slope) Com 13 (lower slope) E. nubila, E. dawsonii Goodiman Com 9 (north facing) E. sparsifolia, Callitris endlicheri, E. crebra Yarrobil Com 2 (crest) E. blakelyi, E. fibrosa, Callitris endlicheri Tuckland Com 11 (flat area) E. fibrosa, Callitris endlicheri, Acacia doratoxylon Yarrobil Com 3 (crest-upper slope) E. fibrosa, E. sparsifolia, Callitris endlicheri Tuckland Com 14 (south-facing) E. sparsifolia, E. rossii, Callitris endlicheri, E. Yarrobil polyanthemos Com 4 (valley bottom) E. albens, E. blakelyi, Brachychiton populneam, E. Tuckland conica Com 7 (crest) E. fibrosa, Acacia doratoxylon,E. crebra, Callitris Yarrobil endlicheri Com 1 (crest) E. polyanthemos, E. crebra, Tuckland Callitris endlicheri, E. microcarpa, E. sideroxylon

Grasses were also a problem, since the common grass Stipa had dropped all its seeds and Danthonia most of its seeds, making ID virtually impossible. The common Stipa seemed to resemble Stipa pubescens found in dry parts of the Capertee Valley in Gardens of Stone NP. If this is Stipa pubescens, it would be another range extension for the central west. Given the time of year (and the variety of

26 September 2002 Community Data Search and Biodiversity Survey groundcover species present in the woodland) it has to be expected that further species would be found in a survey in Spring.

It can thus be seen that much of the area is Ironbark/ Cypress woodland, though the Ironbarks range from Broad-leaved (E. fibrosa, E. nubila) to Narrow-leaved (E. crebra) Ironbark. Stringybarks occur in some areas, with E. sparsifolia in south-facing slopes, and E. macrorhyncha occurring in Yarrobil SF only. Slatey Gum/ Box (E. dawsonii) appears in Yarrobil SF and Goodiman SF, but not in Tuckland SF, where it seems to be replaced by Blakely’s Red Gum (E. blakelyi). Red Box (E. polyanthemos) makes an uncommon appearance in Com 14, but is a dominant in Com 1, where interestingly it is also found with Mugga Ironbark (E. sideroxylon). E. albens (White Box) was only found in Com 4 on the valley bottom in Tuckland SF, but then other quadrats did not sample valley bottoms.

3.1.4 Plant survey of Warrumbungle National Park

Seven sites were selected in the Warrumbungle National Park, the largest national park in the bioregion, but for which there is little systematic flora data currently available. All sites had at least two stratum or vegetation layers evident with one site, A White Box site having three.

The floristic composition of the dominant tree species at each site showed an interesting mixture of the main species found in the area, with no one “type” particularly evident.. the sites can be broadly classified as being either:

1.Eucalyptus albens/Eucalyptus crebra/Callitris glaucophylla/Callitris endlicheri 2.Angophora floribunda/Eucalyptus melliodora/E. crebra

The first group may be described as the typical species mix found on the upper slopes of the park, while the second association is a typical lower slopes mix of species. The first group is generally characterised as being a shrubby-understorey low woodland while the second had a more open grassy understorey, prone to inundation.

98 plant species were identified during the survey, with all sites recording between 25 and 35 species. Four eucalypts were recorded (E. albens, E. crebra, E. melliodora, E. macrorhyncha) with the White Box and Narrow-leaf Ironbark, the most common. Of the other plants, the most frequently encountered species were; Dodonea viscosa, Lomandra longifolia, Olearia elliptica, Callitris endlicheri, Melichrus urceolatus, Hibbertia obtusifolia, Dianella revoluta, Cheilianthes seiberi and Cassinia quinquefaria.

There is some doubt about the identity of the eucalypt typed as Narrow-leaf Ironbark in that it may in fact be E. bayeriana Bayer’s Ironbark, known from more upslope situations. The method for separating these two relies on the seasonal appearance of aspects of the flower and was not able to be determined at the time of writing of this report.

3.1.5 Plant survey of Turill State Forest

Turill State Forest is a large forest remnant located about 5 km south-west of Cassilis and 40 km west of Merriwa, near the western margin of the Hunter catchment. It covers an area of 996 hectares and occurs on undulating sandstone formed in the Jurassic period, between 146 to 208 million years ago (Meakin and Morgan, 1999). The early Jurassic Purlewaugh Formation consists mainly of quartz-lithic sandstone, siltstone and ironstone lenses with minor layers of claystone (Yoo et al. 2001), and covers much of the eastern, lower-lying part of the forest. The mid to late Jurassic Pilliga sandstone overlies

September 2002 Community Data Search and Biodiversity Survey the Purlewaugh Formation, and consists of medium to coarse grained quartzose sandstone with sporadic conglomerate horizons and thin shale lenses (Yoo et al. 2001).

The forest is situated to the north-east of the Golden Highway - Ulan Road Junction, and occurs between 380 and 470 m a.s.l. It is dissected by the north-flowing Ironbark Creek, as well as an un- named north-flowing creek, both of which flow into the nearby Four Mile Creek, itself a tributary of the Munmurra River. The un-named creek forms the only sizeable valley in the forest, situated within the underlying Pilliga sandstone.

In total, 164 different types of plants were recorded in the forest during the survey. These occurred in three distinct vegetation communities across the forest. In total, 148 (90%) native flora species and only 16 (10%) non-native species were found. Ten species could not be identified beyond genus. The most commonly occurring species were poison rock fern (Cheilianthes sieberi subsp. sieberi), rough saw-sedge (Gahnia aspera) and sifton bush (Cassinia arcuata), each occurring in 11 out of 12 plots, while ivy goodenia (Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea) occurred in 10 plots. Sifton bush is a native shrub that can be invasive in highly disturbed sites such as roadsides, pastures and in logged areas. It is one of several natives that is commonly regarded as a noxious weed.

The most common life-forms present are herbs (64 taxa), shrubs (39), grasses (27) and trees (13). Nine eucalypts were recorded, including Narrow-leaved Stringybark (E. sparsifolia), Mugga Ironbark (E. sideroxylon), Apple Box (E. bridgesiana), Narrow-leaved Ironbark (E. crebra), Broad-leaved Ironbark (E. fibrosa), Yellow Box (E. melliodora), Blakely’s Red Gum (E. blakelyi), Dwyer’s Red Gum (E. dwyeri) and Grey Box (E. moluccana).

The most common plant families recorded were Poaceae (grasses) with 27 taxa, Asteraceae (daisies) with 22 taxa, Fabaceae (wattles, peas and sennas) with 15 taxa, Myrtaceae (eucalypts) with 12 taxa, and Epacridaceae (heaths) with 8 taxa, and Cyperaceae (sedges) and Lomandraceae (mat-rushes) with 7 taxa each.

In terms of non-native weeds, the most commonly occurring species are Fleabane (Conyza albida), prickly pear (Opuntia stricta var. stricta) and flatweed or catsear (Hypochaeris radicata). Sifton bush was the most common and abundant weed overall, however, occurring in almost every plot, and present in most situations. Most weeds are present in riparian areas and highly-disturbed sites, which is typical. Most of the rest of the forest is relatively weed-free.

The following sections provide brief information on the floristic make-up of each distinct vegetation community.

Yellow Box - Rough-barked Apple Riparian Woodland

This community occurs mostly along Ironbark Creek in the eastern part of the forest. Although the name implies that ironbarks are present in the creek, there are virtually none present now, as presumably they have been mostly logged in the past. The vegetation community is dominated by Rough-barked Apple (Angophora floribunda) with frequent occurrences of Yellow Box, although in some areas Rough-barked Apple is almost the sole tree present. In such places the apple has suffered severe and repeated dieback of an unknown cause. Also occasionally present in this community is Apple Box and Narrow-leaved Stringybark. Shrubs are typically sparse to absent in this community, although sifton bush is locally frequent at some sites.

The ground layer is dominated by grasses, including most frequently weeping grass (Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides), threeawn speargrass (Aristida vagans), forest hedgehog grass (Echinopogon ovatus), reedgrass (Arundinella nepalensis) and couch (Cynodon dactylon). Other common ground covers include saw-sedge (Gahnia aspera), Cyperus gracilis, ivy goodenia (Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea), scurvy weed (Commelina cyanea), kidney weed (Dichondra species A) and catsear (Hypochaeris radicata).

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Ironbark-cypress forest

Most of the state forest is covered by this vegetation type. It is dominated by Narrow-leaved Ironbark and Black Cypress pine, with sub-dominant trees including Mugga Ironbark and Narrow-leaved Stringybark.

Shrubs and subshrubs are uncommon to common in this community. Typical species include native cranberry (Astroloma humifusum), sifton bush (Cassinia arcuata), five corners (Styphelia triflora) and sticky cassinia (Cassinia uncata).

Common ground cover species include sword-sedge (Gahnia aspera), red-anther wallaby grass (Joycea pallida), Lepidosperma gunnii, ivy goodenia (Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea) and wattle mat-rush (Lomandra filiformis).

Although much of this vegetation type has been previously logged, the regrowth is good and the diversity of flora species and low abundance of weed species shows that it is quite resilient to previous disturbance.

Dwyer’s Red Gum woodland

The forest community dominated by Dwyer’s red gum, Narrow-leaved ironbark and Black Cypress Pine occurs mostly on the broad plateau that dominates the southern-central part of the state forest. Other occasional trees include Grey Box and Broad-leaved Ironbark. Allocasuarina gymnanthera occurs infrequently as a low tree.

This vegetation type has the most well-developed understorey in the state forest, with common shrub species include kunzea (Kunzea parviflora), pink spider-flower (Grevillea sericea), blunt beard-heath (Leucopogon muticus), sifton bush (Cassinia arcuata) and five corners (Styphelia triflora).

The ground cover too is well-established, and common species include pale mat-rush (Lomandra glauca), pomax (Pomax umbellata), heath platysace (Platysace ericoides), ivy goodenia (Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea) and red-anther wallaby grass (Joycea pallida).

This vegetation type is relatively uncommon in the upper Hunter Valley in general, and is in relatively good condition in Turill State Forest. Weeds are few, and this vegetation type has been less disturbed than others, presumably because of the lower economic benefit of harvesting Dwyer’s red gum.

3.2 DATA SEARCH PROJECTS

3.2.1 Plant lists of Pilliga Nature Reserve and State Forest

Flora lists have been compiled for the Pilliga by a number of groups and people over the years. The list compiled by Gwen Harden and the Armidale branch of the Australian Society for Growing Native Plants is one of the most extensive lists, certainly prior to the western regional assessment process. It has been compiled from years worth of information on field trips to the Pilliga State Forests and contains several species not identified by the WRA process.

In all, 631 species are listed, the largest groups are the acacias (48 species), orchids (32 species), eucalypts (25 species) and peas (21 species).

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3.2.2 Bird lists for Gunnedah area state forests

These seven state forests in the Gunnedah area were sampled between 1999 and 2001. Some received only one survey while others had between four and eleven surveys during this period. Each bird survey consisted of a four-hour watch within specific areas of the forests. Each forest is dealt with in turn.

Rusden SF

This state forest, adjacent to Kaputar National Park was surveyed once in November 2001 and 21 species were detected. The only threatened bird found was the Speckled Warbler. Yellow-faced Honeyeaters were found to be abundant.

Kelvin SF

This state forest was surveyed five times between 1999 and 2001. 95 species of bird were detected during these surveys. Five threatened species were recorded, the Diamond Firetail, Hooded Robin, Speckled Warbler, Turquoise Parrot, Brown Treecreeper and Barking Owl.

20 species were detected during all or 10 of the 11 survey trips and should be regarded as residents. These were the Common Bronzewing, Crested Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Galah, Eastern Rosella, Turquoise Parrot, Brown Treecreeper, Superb Fairy Wren, Speckled Warbler, Noisy Miner, Fuscous Honeyeater, White-plumed Honeyeater, Jacky Winter, Eastern Yellow Robin, Grey Shrikethrush, Magpie-lark, Grey Fantail, Willie Wagtail, Grey Butcherbird, Australian Magpie and European Starling.

23 species were found to be abundant during at least one of the survey periods. These were the Common Bronzewing, Galah, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Eastern Rosella, Turquoise Parrot, Brown Treecreeper, Superb Fairy Wren, Speckled Warbler, Buff-rumped Thornbill, Noisy Friarbird, Noisy Miner, Yellow-faced Honeyeater, Fuscous Honeyeater, White-plumed Honeyeater, Jacky Winter, Eastern Yellow Robin, Varied Sitella, Rufous Whistler, White-browed Woodswallow, Dusky Woodswallow, Pied Currawong, Double-barred Finch and the Silvereye.

18 species were only detected during one of the surveys and must be regarded as locally uncommon. These are the Stubble Quail, Black Duck, Australasian Little Grebe, Greater Cormorant, White-faced Heron, Pacific Heron, Whistling Kite, Little Eagle, Brown Falcon, Diamond Dove, Musk Lorikeet, Little Lorikeet, Red-winged Parrot, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, White-throated Gerygone, Brown Honeyeater, Ground Cuckoo-shrike and the Plum-headed Finch.

Kerringle SF

Only one survey was conducted in this forest during November 2001 and 12 species were detected. No threatened birds were detected. Yellow-faced Honeyeaters were found to be abundant.

Garrawilla SF

One survey was conducted in this state forest during November 2001. 28 birds were detected, including one threatened species, the Grey-crowned Babbler. Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters, Yellow- faced Honeyeaters and Double-barred Finches were found to be abundant.

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Spring Ridge SF

Five surveys were conducted in Spring Ridge State Forest between 2000 and 2001. 60 species were detected, including four threatened species, the Brown Treecreeper, Speckled Warbler, Hooded Robin and Diamond Firetail.

Only four species were detected during all surveys, the Pied Currawong, the Australian Magpie, the Red-capped Robin and the Eastern Rosella., while 13 species were detected on only one of the surveys; the Stubble Quail, Wood Duck, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Australian Kestrel, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Red-winged Parrot, White-throated Treecreeper, Brown Treecreeper, Weebill, Red Wattlebird, Crested Shriketit, Golden Whistler and the White-winged Triller.

13 species of bird were found to be abundant on at least one of the surveys. They are the Wood Duck, Crested Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Galah, Sulfur-crested Cockatoo, Eastern Rosella, Red-rumped parrot, Buff-rumped Thornbill, yellow Thornbill, White-plumed Honeyeater, White-winged Triller, Double- barred Finch and the Diamond Firetail.

Trinkey SF

Five bird surveys were conducted in this state forest between 1999 and 2001, giving a total of 97 bird species. Seven threatened birds were detected, the Glossy Black Cockatoo, Turquoise Parrot, Brown Treecreeper, Speckled Warbler, Hooded Robin, Grey-crowned Babbler and the Diamond Firetail.

25 species were only detected once during the surveys and could be considered to be cryptic species or uncommon woodland birds in the area. These were the Darter, Little Pied Cormorant, Pacific Heron, Straw-necked Ibis, Brown Goshawk, Little Eagle, Brown Falcon, Australian Hobby, Cockatiel, Crimson rosella, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Shining Bronze-cuckoo, Rainbow Bee-eater, Variegated Fairy- wren, Weebill, Inland Thornbill, Southern Whiteface, Red-capped Robin, Rose Robin, Hooded Robin, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Apostlebird, Plum-headed Finch, Mistletoebird and the Brown Songlark.

26 species were detected during all five surveys and can be considered residents in the area. These were the Australian kestrel, Common Bronzewing, Galah, Sulfur-crested Cockatoo, King Parrot, Eastern Rosella, Red-rumped Parrot, Kookaburra, Superb fairy-wren, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Red wattlebird, Striped Honeyeater, Noisy Miner, Yellow-faced Honeyeater, White-plumed Honeyeater, Eastern Yellow Robin, Grey Shrikethrush, Magpie-lark, Willie Wagtail, Grey Butcherbird, Pied Butcherbird, Australian Magpie, Pied Currawong, Australian Raven, Double-barred Finch and the European Starling.

18 species were detected in large numbers at least on one occasion. These were the Australian Kestrel, Crested Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Galah, Sulfur-crested Cockatoo, King Parrot, Eastern Rosella, Spotted Pardalote, Buff-rumped Thornbill, Striped Honeyeater, Noisy Friarbird, Noisy Miner, Yellow- faced Honeyeater, White-plumed Honeyeater, Jacky Winter, Dusky Woodswallow, Double-barred Finch and the Tree Martin.

Doona SF

Four bird surveys were conducted in this state forest between 1999 and 2001, giving a total of 63 bird species. Four threatened birds were detected, the Brown Treecreeper, Speckled Warbler, Hooded Robin and the Diamond Firetail.

21 species were only detected once during the surveys and could be considered to be cryptic species or uncommon woodland birds in the area. These were the Stubble Quail, White-faced Heron, Brown Goshawk, Diamond Dove, Little Corella, Little Lorikeet, Kookaburra, Dollarbird, Striated Pardalote,

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Chestnut-rumped Thornbill, Speckled Warbler, Varied Sitella, Golden Whistler, magpie-lark, White- winged Triller, Plum-headed Finch, Welcome Swallow, Tree Martin and the Rufous Songlark.

19 species were detected during all four surveys and can be considered residents in the area. These were the Wood Duck, Crested Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Galah, Eastern Rosella, Red-rumped parrot, Superb Fairy-wren, Noisy Friarbird, Noisy Miner, White-plumed Honeyeater, Jacky Winter, Eastern yellow Robin, Willie wagtail, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Australian Magpie, Australian Raven, Double-barred Finch, Diamond Firetail and the Silvereye.

15 species were detected in large numbers at least on one occasion. These were the Wood Duck, Crested Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Galah, Little Corella, Eastern Rosella, Red-rumped parrot, Buff- rumped Thornbill, Yellow Thornbill, Spiny-faced Honeyeater, Noisy Friarbird, White-plumed Honeyeater, Jacky Winter, Rufous Whistler and the Double-barred Finch.

3.2.3 Bird, reptile and plant lists for Goonoo State Forest

This data was compiled from a community biodiversity survey undertaken in 1998 in the Goonoo State Forest. Only plants, birds and reptiles were assessed during this survey.

Plants

22 sites were surveyed for their plant fauna using methods detailed in the Community Biodiversity Survey manual (NPA 1997). 154 species of plants were identified including 30 of which could not be identified to specific level and so were assigned the “sp.” designation. No ROTAP or threatened species were identified but one species, Moenchia erectea, a “naturalised species” proved to be a new species for the central west region.

Only ten species were found to be widespread, occurring at nine or more sites. These were Goodenia sp., Pultenaea synereses, Arsitida jerricoensis, Cheilanthes seiberi, Lomandra sp., Dianella sp., Pomax umbellata, Calytrix tetragona, Gahnia sp., and Astroloma humifusum.

51 species (~33%) of plant species were only recorded at one site and must be considered having a patchy distribution.

Birds

For the birds, 13 sites were surveyed yielding a total of 73 species, including five threatened species (Glossy Black Cockatoo, Malleefowl, Turquoise Parrot, Brown Treecreeper and Speckled Warbler). 10 species were only detected opportunistically. The most frequently encountered birds were the Grey Fantail, Galah, Brow-headed Honeyeater, White-eared Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote, Yellow Thornbill, White-throated Treecreeper and the Rufous Whistler. 10 species were only detected once during the survey, the Southern Boobook, Horsefield’s Bronze-cuckoo, Grey Butcherbird, White- winged Chough, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Brown Falcon, Jacky Winter, the Magpie-lark, Australian Owlet Nightjar and the Little Raven.

Only four habitat types were sampled and there was no significant difference in the diversity encountered between the sites. Blue-leaf Ironbark sites scored both the most number of birds and lowest number of birds.

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Reptiles

17 species of reptile and frog were detected during the survey from a total of 10 sites. Of these 17, nine species were only detected once. The most frequently encountered species were Heteronotia binoei, Morethia boulengeri and Oedura monilis.

The most notable record during the survey was that of an undescribed species of agamid lizard (Allan Greer, personal communication). Preliminary identification indicates that it is most similar to the coastal Ranges Mountain Dragon Tympanocryptus (Rankinia) diemensisand is given the designation of Rankinia cf (closely resembling) diemensis. This is a completely new habitat and distribution for this species and further work on its species identity is underway.

3.2.4 Fauna and flora list for Burrendong Foreshores

This data was compiled during fauna surveys of the crown lands on the eastern foreshores of Burrendong Dam, Wellington Shire between January and September 1994. Incidental recordings of plant species were also made. The diversity detected is given below:

40 birds (including four threatened species) One exotic bird (House Sparrow) 10 native mammals (four threatened species) 6 exotic mammals 15 native plants 4 exotic plants

A number of notable recordings were made, these include the birds, the Hooded Robin, Brown Treecreeper, Turquoise Parrot and Glossy Black Cockatoo. Four threatened mammals were also recorded, the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Petrogale penicillata, the Koala, Spotted-tailed Quoll, Dasyurus maculatus and the Common Bent-wing Bat, Miniopterus schreibersii. Another interesting record was also made of the Platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus, a rare record for west of the Great Dividing Range.

3.2.5 Small mammal trapping data for Pilliga East State Forest

Small mammal trapping data was collated from two survey periods between 1997 and 2000 from Pilliga East State Forest. The first (1997-1998) was a broad survey of a range of habitat types in the area to detect presence or absence, while the second survey (1999-2000) was a more targeted survey of Broombush habitats to test post-fire succession responses and population dynamics over a year period. 2010 trap nights were undertaken in the first survey (67 sites with three trap nights at each) while the second survey yielded 2250 trap nights (27 sites with five trap nights and five re-survey periods). The table below (5) gives the gross tallied captures for each species. Tables 6 and 7 gives the capture rates for each habitat type.

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TABLE 5. SPECIES RECORDED DURING PILLIGA EAST SMALL MAMMAL TRAPPING SURVEYS

Survey period Species Tally 1997-98 Pseudomys pilligaensis 79 Pseudomys pilligaensis (juvenile) 38 Pseudomys pilligaensis (breeding) 2 Sminthopsis murina 15 Sminthopsis murina (juvenile) 13 Mus domesticus 5 Antechinus flavipes 12 Cercartetus nanus 3

1999-2000 Pseudomys pilligaensis 79 Pseudomys pilligaensis (juvenile) 36 Pseudomys pilligaensis (breeding) 6 Sminthopsis murina 29 Sminthopsis murina (juvenile) 20 Sminthopsis murina (breeding) 2 Mus domesticus 17 Antechinus flavipes 13

TABLE 6. HABITAT PREFERENCES OF PILLIGA MICE AND COMMON DUNNARTS (1997-98)

Habitat Type Pseudomys pilligaensis Sminthopsis murina Tally Capture rate* Tally Capture rate* E. crebra/Acacia tindalaea 1 240 1 240 understorey Acacia tindalaea scrub 0 0 0 0 Recently burnt scrub 1 150 0 0 E. viridis mallee 2 75 8 18.75 Acacia burrowii/Corymbia 8 18.7 0 0 trachyphloia scrub Mature Melaleuca uncinata scrub 41 8.8 3 120 Regrowth Melaleuca uncinata 10 9 3 30 Scrub Red Gum woodland 0 0 0 0 Shrubby woodland 4 45 0 0 Acacia triptera scrub 4 67.5 0 0 Recently burnt gully 8 3.75 0 0

* trap nights per capture

The Pilliga Mouse Pseudomys pilligaensis accounted for most captures with 158 captures in all. The Common Dunnart Sminthopsis murina was the next most frequently trapped species with 44 captures, followed by the Yellow-footed Antechinus (25), House Mouse Mus domesticus (22) and the Eastern Pygmy-possum (3).

Juvenile animals accounted for about half of the Pilliga Mouse captures, while they accounted for 75% of all dunnart captures. Few breeding (pregnant or lactating) female Pilliga Mice or dunnarts were captured.

Results of the general habitat survey show that for Pilliga Mice, recently burnt gullies, Mature Broombush Scrub, regrowth Broombush scrub and Kurricabah/Bloodwood scrub were the favoured habitat types. For the Common Dunnart, regrowth Broombush scrub and Green Mallee scrub were the favoured types.

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TABLE 7. HABITAT PREFERENCES OF PILLIGA MICE AND COMMON DUNNARTS (1999-2000)

Habitat Pseudomys pilligaensis Sminthopsis murina Tally Re Capture Tally Re Capture capture rate* capture rate* Regrowth Melaleuca uncinata 63 20 9.0 10 3 57.7 Scrub Intermediate-age Melaleuca 3 1 187.5 8 0 93.8 uncinata scrub Mature Melaleuca uncinata scrub 12 3 50.0 11 6 44.1

* combined capture and recapture rate

Results of the year-long targeted study show that of the three pyric stages of Broombush vegetation sampled, Pilliga Mice significantly favoured regrowth Broombush scrub (18-32 months old) over mature scrub (>50 years old). Intermediate age Broombush scrub was not favoured. The regrowth sites had the highest site fidelity over the year period with a 33% recapture rate. For the Common Dunnart, there was not significant difference over which of the three pyric stages was selected, but intermediate-age scrub was again the least favoured. Mature scrub had a highest recapture rate for the dunnart, while no animals were recaptured in the intermediate age class.

Figure 2. Capture patterns in a one-year monitoring period for Pilliga Mouse

45 40 35 30 25 captures 20 15 10 5 0 February May August November January Month

Figure 2 shows the variation in captures in the Pilliga Mouse over a one-year period in three regrowth Broombush sites. All captures and recaptures were included in this analysis to give an overall impression of site fidelity throughout the year.

The results indicate that seasonal fluctuations in the Pilliga Mouse numbers are evident, with the cooler autumn and winter months showing a time of population congregation for this species and the warmer spring and summer months a time for dispersal. This accounts for the low numbers of reproductive animals caught during the study. The high numbers of juveniles were also caught during the cooler months when they appear to be co-habiting with the adult animals.

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3.2.6 Glossy Black Cockatoo survey results for Goonoo State Forest

Systematic counts of Glossy Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami numbers and behaviour were made at dams located in Goonoo forest since 1994.

Each survey period was made up of simultaneous counts made at 11 dams in the forest. A total of 242 dam counts were made during the study. 207 of these recorded cockatoos, while 35 counts did not. In all, a total of 4510 observations of individual cockatoos were made during the study, including 225 observations of juveniles.

The highest number of birds at any one dam were 97 individuals recorded on the 25/11/01. By monitoring 11 dams during any one day, an estimate of the population size of at any one time in the forest is possible. Table 5 shows the considerable variation in this size at any one time. The largest population estimate at any one time was 394 recorded during spring 2001.

TABLE 8. ANNUAL AND SEASONAL FLUCTUATIONS IN RECORDED COCKATOO POPULATION SIZE season 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 summer 244 303 autumn 198 289(a) 265 (a) 181 208 (a) 123 293 171 88(b) 213 (b) 78 (b) winter 165 249 184 (a) 303 84 (b) spring 66 132 215 394

TABLE 9. SEASONAL VARIATION IN COCKATOO NUMBERS AND CLIMATE

Season #obs #birds #juveniles Mean average mean average rainfall temperature (previous month) (previous month) Autumn 121 2334 126 29.2 25.2 Winter 55 985 44 39.08 17 Spring 44 602 29 37.6 25 Summer 22 545 26 21.2 31.9

To account for differences in the number of Glossy Black Cockatoos in the forest during subsequent counts in autumn 1995 and autumn 1998, the rainfall and temperature patterns were checked. In 1995, high numbers of cockatoos re present when there was no rain at that time in March, while in the subsequent may when an average of 95 mm fell, there were lower number of cockatoos present at the dams. However, the reverse was true for the 1998 autumn counts.

To analyse further the possible effects of temperature and rainfall upon the numbers of cockatoos in the forest, Table 6 below gives the seasonal occurrence of cockatoos and associated mean climatic conditions.

Spring records average 19.3 birds per dam, with an average number of one juvenile. Winter records average a number of 17.9 birds per dam and 0.8 juveniles. Spring records average a number of 13.9 birds per dam and 0.7 juveniles. Summer had the highest average figures of 24.8 birds per dam and 1.2 juveniles. Summer also had the highest average temperatures and rainfall from the previous month.

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4. DISCUSSION

4.1 Pilliga East State Forest CBS

The timing of the survey was such to ensure maximum detectability of the fauna and flora, with spring being a peak time for flowering and breeding behaviour in many animals.

Habitats recorded as being important for fauna were White Box, (for mammals, birds and plants), bloodwood/ironbark, (for reptiles and mammals [and to a lesser extent, birds and plants]), Smooth- barked Apple (for birds), Scribbly Gum (to a lesser extent, birds). The Red Gum woodland (site 1A) was also the richest plant site.

This is in some contrast to the sites recorded has the having the highest number of recorded wildlife resources. Ranked the highest were Scribbly Gum woodland and She-oak scrub, along with White Box woodland. Broad-leaf Ironbark/Bloodwood sites were ranked with the lowest level of habitat availability. The fact that this latter type was so important for vertebrates emphasises; (a) the variability of habitat usage by different species, and (b) the fact that particular resources, rather than habitat types as such, determine the distribution of wildlife.

However the site consistently recording the highest habitat availability and fauna and flora richness was the White Gum site. Even though this site was found on the edge of the state forest (with cleared, private land adjacent) and has suffered some disturbance from wood gathering and stock grazing it proved to have the right conditions for species richness and biodiversity value.

The habitat variables which this site scored highest in were, presence of large trees, presence of dead trees, number of large hollows, amount of decorticating bark, site with the highest level of low vegetation cover (<50 cm), no evidence of fire. It is noteworthy here to point out that while grassy woodlands may appear to be less species rich than shrubbier habitats, they were found to have a 10% greater species richness due to the high number of grasses, forbs and low shrubs found in the White and Red Gum woodlands sampled during the survey.

Bloodwood-Broad leaf Ironbark sites also proved important for reptiles and mammals as well as important for local bird and plant species, with a different suite of plants to the previous grassy woodland, dominated by xeric-adapted heathy species. Their habitat characteristics were high numbers of large hollows, high levels of leaf litter and bare ground, high levels of vegetation cover (<50 cm).

Narrow-leaf Ironbark, one of the least diverse sites displayed the habitat characteristics of having no hollows, high numbers of large logs, high levels of leaf litter and decorticating bark, a sparse high shrub layer and the lowest canopy cover of the sites surveyed. It was also the site with any evidence of commercial logging of the ironbark and cypress trees. Some of these habitat characteristics are directly related to this logging history.

Some common patterns are apparent in terms of which habitat characteristics support the most fauna. These appear to be the presence of large hollows and the presence of a well-developed low shrub layer (<50 cm). These were also the sites with the highest plant diversity.

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Clearing remains a key threat to the remaining biological diversity within the Brigalow Belt South Bioregion and knowledge of the condition, health and extent of many vegetation communities is poor. The White Box communities found in the Pilliga are scattered and generally small, occurring on what may be regarded atypical sandy country for this species. Many fragments of woodland are found along the edges of the state forests and other nature reserve. The protection of these public lands has saved some of the last remaining remnants of White Box woodland from extinction in the region, with less than 5% of its original distribution in the Brigalow Belt remaining (RACAC 2000a).

Figure 3. Total species richness vs site tree density in Pilliga East CBS

No.TREES/ha > 10 cm dbh No.TREES/ha > 10 cm dbh 9 9

6 6

3 3

60 70 80

Species richness

However these public lands are still under threat from wood removal and feral animal infestation, burning and other human disturbances, particularly those areas, like the site sampled in this survey, found on the edges of a public forest. This woodland type has come under recent classification as an endangered community in NSW and warrants special protective measures.

The other rich bloodwood/ironbark heathy woodland areas sampled in the study have received little human disturbance apart from some feral animal activity. They had been burnt during the 1982 fire, but appear to have recovered enough to display good levels of biodiversity and habitat structure.

It is likely also that the commercial activity that has occurred in the Narrow-leaf Ironbark site seems to have affected some of the key habitat requirements evident at the other sites, the key one being lack of hollows and mature tree cover. The low sample size in this study precludes any significant analysis of these sorts of trends though the relationship of mature tree availability (>10 cm dbh) to the total (plant and animal) species richness is one of the strongest in the quick analyses possible (Figure 3).

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4.2 Cobborah Bird and Plant Survey

This forest is reasonable condition and appears to be little visited, evidenced by the somewhat overgrown state of the tracks. There are few old growth trees. There was evidence of recent milling, logging for fence material and firewood gathering at numerous points throughout the forest.

A major disturbance has occurred recently with the clearing of fence line of over 100m width in the central northern sector of the forest. A substantial unnetted barbed wire fence has been erected along this clearing, not only creating a major eyesore and disturbance but a disruption to animal movement.

A highlight of this survey was the sighting of a Malleefowl onsite. As the forest is surrounded by cleared agricultural land, it is likely that the bird is resident in this forest, though no mounds were observed and this area is a valuable refuge for all the fauna found here.

4.3 Yarrobil, Tuckland and Goodiman SFs

These forests are quite different from each other, especially Yarrobil from Tuckland. Tuckland and Goodiman SFs have had far more logging disturbance than Yarrobil, which was comparatively untouched by logging. Indeed the only serious disturbance to Yarrobil SF was pig diggings. No signs of goats were found in any State Forest (a situation which will probably stay that way unless adjoining landholders move to goat husbandry). The condition of Yarrobil SF by and large could thus be said to be ‘good’. The long sloping ridge in the north section covered by quadrats 14, 7 and 8 is of particular interest in terms of diversity of species and the good condition of the bushland. The large southern section of Yarrobil SF also deserves greater investigation. No exotic species were found in Yarrobil SF except for Elytrigia repens? in Com 11 (no seed heads) and one plant of the dandelion-like Hypochaeris glabra in Com 14 (now removed). This virtual absence of weed species is remarkable. No exotic species were present in the one quadrat done in Goodiman SF (Com 13), though this had been degraded by extensive logging and dumping of rubbish. In Tuckland SF, exotic species were present in 2 of the 4 quadrats, being present in Com 3 (Hypochaeris radicata) and the moister valley bottom of Com 4 (Elytrigia repens, Cirsium vulgare).

The community here could quite properly be described as Grassy White Box Woodland, a threatened community under the Commonwealth EPBC Act. The recent (15/3/02) final determination by the NSW Scientific Committee that sites which merit being called Grassy White Box Woodland under the EPBC Act are included under the endangered ecological community of White Box/ Yellow Box/ Blakely’s Red Gum would mean that this site qualifies to be regarded as an endangered ecological community under the TSC Act. Certainly it merits further study. Red Box communities are considered ‘threatened’ by ecologist John Benson of the RBG (and by the former Central West Catchment Management Committee), so Com 1 may merit further study (even though this community has not yet been proposed as an endangered community under the TSC Act as such).

The presence of range extensions is hardly unusual, given the lack of prior study of the area and its location not far from both the northwestern slopes and the central tablelands. Some of these range extensions are only range extensions in terms of the Flora of NSW (that is they have been found in the CWS since its publication). For example, Entolasia stricta and Vittadinia sulcata have been found in one other site in the CWS. However, given that there is only one other record of these species in the CWS, their presence here is still of interest. Hibbertia riparia has similarly now been recorded for the CWS.

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4.4 Turill SF

The Yellow Box-Rough barked Apple community is found in this forest is highly degraded, particularly where it occurs along Ironbark Creek. Presumably, previous logging, clearing and quarrying has resulted in the regrowth of mono-specific stands of rough-barked apple and sifton bush, with resulting dieback in the apples causing most of the trees to be severely senescing.

Thirteen of the flora species present close to or at the limit of their known distribution, which supports the theory that the upper Hunter region is a zone of botanical exchange between coastal and inland districts. The species at the limit of their range are listed in the table below. Also listed are species that I consider to be relatively uncommon in the upper Hunter, or otherwise largely restricted to that area.

TABLE 10. SIGNIFICANT PLANTS FOUND DURING TURILL SURVEY

Family Scientific common Significance CAMPANULACEAE Wahlenbergia planiflora bluebell Southern limit of range subsp. longipilaa CYPERACEAE Lepidosperma gunnii sword-sedge North-western limit DILLENIACEAE Hibbertia cistoideaa Guinea flower Near southern limit EPACRIDACEAE Astroloma humifusum native Northern limit craneberry EPACRIDACEAE Brachyloma daphnoides heath Eastern limit subsp. pubescens FABACEAE Acacia gladiiformis sword-leaved Approaching eastern limit wattle FABACEAE Acacia linearifolia stringybark Northern limit wattle FABACEAE Acacia polybotrya western silver Eastern limit; uncommon wattle FABACEAE Bossiaea obcordate spiny bossiaea Uncommon FABACEAE Pultenaea foliolosa a bush-pea Regionally uncommon LOMANDRACEAE Lomandra leucocephala woolly mat-rush Regionally uncommon subsp. leucocephala MYRTACEAE Eucalyptus bridgesiana apple box Regionally uncommon MYRTACEAE Eucalyptus dwyeri Dwyer’s red Approaching eastern limit gum MYRTACEAE Eucalyptus sideroxylon mugga ironbark Approaching eastern limit POACEAE Imperata cylindrica var. blady grass western limit major RHAMNACEAE Cryptandra amara var. cryptandra Northern limit amara RUTACEAE Phebalium squamulosum scaly phebalium Northern limit and mostly subsp. lineare endemic to upper Hunter ZAMIACEAE Macrozamia secunda Uncommon; largely restricted

No rare or threatened plants were recorded during the survey, which is not surprising given the level of disturbance of the forest. However, several uncommon species were recorded, as listed in the above table.

The vegetation types present are reasonably common to very common in other landscapes both in the upper Hunter Valley and beyond. Of most note are the yellow box and rough-barked apple riparian woodland and the Dwyer’s red gum woodland. Both of these are less common in the upper Hunter, with the former having been largely cleared and also suffering extreme dieback throughout the Merriwa district (Staheyeff and Peake in prep.), and the latter being naturally restricted to plateaux and sandstone escarpments.

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4.5 Plant survey of Warrumbungle National Park

This survey provided important baseline information about the flora of the public lands in the BBS. No previous systematic flora surveys had been undertaken in this park before. The results highlight the very diverse nature of the Warrumbungles.

4.6 Plant lists of Pilliga Nature Reserve and State Forest

This plant list is a valuable qualitative compilation of Pilliga plant taxa which highlights the diversity and rarity of many of the plant species found in this area. The restricted nature of the distribution of some of the species makes them difficult to detected in surveys such as the western regional assessment, unless targeted work is undertaken based on historic records such as presented here.

Significant species of note are some species, including rare rainforest relics, found along the eastern ridge country of the Pilliga, none of which were identified during the WRA.

TABLE 11. SIGNIFICANT SPECIES IN ASGNP LIST

Common Name Scientific Name habit distribution Rusty Fig Ficus rubiginosa Scattered in rocky sites Coastal areas north from on dry hills in open forest Bega and extending west or in dry, littoral or rarely along the Warrumbungle and subtropical rainforest Nandewar Ranges into the Narrabri district River Bottle Brush Callistemon sieberi grows along Widespread watercourses, dried and rocky riverbeds and gullies Red-fruited Olive Plum Elaeodendron Mostly in vine thickets of Drier inland districts, north (Cassine) australe spp. Brigalow or denser from Scone angustifolium sclerophyll forest Red Ash Alphitonia excelsa On the margin of warmer North from Denman and rainforest on the coast, west to the Pilliga scrub and also in scrub and open Yetman district. forest, often in sheltered gullies or on steep slopes

The Rusty Fig, a variety in the Pilliga has green and glabrous leaves and requires further field verification to determine the taxonomic status. Another species of note, the inland Smooth–barked Apple, named Angophora costata in this list, has been renamed as A. leiocarpa. It is only found in the districts of Grafton and Narrabri (Royal Botanic Gardens 2002) where it is occurs on “deep alluvial sandy soils on sandstone”.

4.7 Bird lists for Gunnedah area state forests

Birds detected in these isolated state forests were generally found to be rich in bird life, the exception being Kerringle State Forest, though with only one survey undertaken here, further assessment of this area would be required. These forests were found to be in varying habitat condition, with having evidence of past and recent timber extraction. Nevertheless, these habitat islands were found to be important refuges for over 100 species of bird, including eight threatened species, the Glossy Black

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Cockatoo, Turquoise Parrot, Brown Treecreeper, Speckled Warbler, Hooded Robin, Grey-crowned Babbler, Diamond Firetail and the Barking Owl.

Of these the Barking Owl was only detected in Kelvin State Forest (without using owl playback techniques) and the Grey-crowned Babbler was only detected in Trinkey and Garrawilla State Forests (eastern limit of their distribution in the north-west). Important and healthy population numbers of Diamond Firetails were found in Spring Ridge and Doona State forests, while Kelvin State Forest was found to support healthy populations of Turquoise Parrot and Speckled Warbler.

A number of other birds were only detected occasionally during these surveys and are significant records for the area being at the edge of their range or rarely recorded. These are given below:

TABLE 12. SIGNIFICANT BIRDS FOUND DURING GUNNEDAH AREA BIRD SURVEYS

Species State Forest Diamond Dove Kelvin, Doona Ground Cuckoo-shrike Kelvin Plum-headed Finch Kelvin, Trinkey, Doona Crested Shriketit Spring Ridge Southern Whiteface Trinkey Rose Robin Trinkey Little Corella Doona

4.8 Bird, reptile and plant lists for Goonoo State Forest

A high diversity of both plant (154) and bird (73) species detected during these surveys is indicative of the conservation significance of this forest.

The plant distribution throughout the sites surveyed showed that the high diversity of species was not evenly spread, with only a relatively few (10) found at most sites and many only located at one site (51). The species Moenchia erectea, one of the few weed species found in Goonoo, turned out to be a new record for the region.

Bird diversity was found to be good also, with five threatened species, most notably the Malleefowl detected during bird count surveys. The majority of birds were found to be reasonably well distributed throughout the survey sites and between habitat types. The status of the Glossy Black Cockatoos is discussed later. Another significant species detected during the survey was the Chestnut-rumped Heathwren, a rare resident of heathy understorey scrubs and woodlands. It was located in Blue-leaf Ironbark forest with a shrubby understorey.

The most significant record of this survey was that of the unidentified dragon lizard and probably new species, Rankinia cf diemensis. Its status and distribution in the area is awaiting further confirmation.

4.9 Fauna and flora list for Burrendong Foreshores

This study identified some significant fauna species, which have been rarely recorded on the western side of the Great Dividing Range. The results suggest some important refuge habitat exist here particularly rocky areas. The Spotted-tailed Quoll is a rare record for the BBS, though recent sightings have indicated its wider distribution in the bioregion, (G. Robertson, NPWS, Dubbo; pers. comm.).

The Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby is also a declining species in the bioregion and no previous records have indicated its presence in the Burrendong Dam area. The Platypus is also a rare record in the 42 September 2002 Community Data Search and Biodiversity Survey bioregion, not known from this area previously, or since. It may be the most westerly record of this species in recent times.

The Common Bent-wing Bat is also a rare record for this cave-dwelling species west of the range, no roosts for this species have been recorded in the area.

4.10 Small mammal trapping data for Pilliga East State Forest

Results of this study indicate that the Pilliga Mouse, a species listed as endangered nationally and threatened at the state level, selects a variety of habitat types to utilise. However it does seem to have certain preferences, notably for young regrowth and mature Broombush, recently burnt gullies and Acacia/Bloodwood scrub. A common habitat characteristic of all these types was the presence of a high level of vegetation cover 50 cm high or less. It appears to avoid areas with open or grassy understoreys and is not correlated with the presence of trees or logs. Other habitats in the Pilliga not surveyed in this study where Pilliga Mice have been caught also appear to have these habitat characteristics (RACAC 2000d). All these habitats are also characterised by deep sandy topsoil horizons facilitating the burrowing behaviour in this species.

The seasonal fluctuations in numbers of this species seems to indicate that a pattern of dispersal and congregation is being followed. This has confounded previous attempts to catch this species, when most trapping is done in the warmer months of the year. Though seasonally abundant in some preferred “over-winter” areas, it would be a mistake to regard this species as “common” as it occurs in very low densities for the majority of the year, when it is may be forced into sub-optimal areas.

Few Eastern Pygmy-possums were caught during this study though it appears if this species requires both arboreal roosting sites and nectar bearing understorey species such as wattles, melaleucas and tee-tree (Date and Paull 2000).

Relatively few Yellow-footed Antechinus were caught during the study, though it appears that its presence is largely determined by the presence of trees and logs, habitat absent from many of the sites surveyed. High numbers were recorded from a rocky outcrop area, dominated by female animals.

Some House Mice were caught in the study generally in areas where Pilliga Mice were absent (recently burnt areas) or where they were seasonally low, ie. regrowth Broombush areas in summer. This may indicate some kind of competitive exclusion.

4.11 Glossy Black Cockatoo survey results for Goonoo State Forest

Much of this study contains qualitative and quantitative data that is outside the scope of this project, however the information provided can tell us the following important points about this species.

1. The Goonoo forest is an important refuge for the Glossy Black Cockatoo, with number estimates for the size of the local population being around 400 birds. 2. The cockatoos may depend upon the presence of water-points (dams) to support their population. 3. Local numbers of cockatoos seem to fluctuate widely depending on the weather and seasonal conditions. During dry times, dams may be of increased importance for the survival of the population. It has been recorded from nearby Cobborah State Forest, it is likely to be the same population of birds. 4. This species also depends upon hollow dead and living trees for breeding and the presence of Allocasuarina species in the understorey for forage.

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5. CONCLUSIONS

5.1 DATA SUMMARY

This study identified about 1000 species of plants and 150 species of vertebrate animal. Seven fauna and 47 flora surveys were modelled as part of the WRA modelling exercises. Bird data from another 39 sites, reptile data from eight sites, mammals data from 95 sites and plant data from a further 22 sites were entered into agency biotic databases and used for targeted analyses. Two projects just provided species lists without accurate locations.

24 threatened species in NSW were detected during the surveys (and one ROTAP listed species), including two endangered species, the Malleefowl and the Bush Stone Curlew. See Table 13.

TABLE 13. THREATENED SPECIES DETECTED DURING THE SURVEYS

Common Name Scientific Name Where recorded Spotted-tailed Quoll Dasyurus maculatus Burrendong Foreshores Koala Phascolarctos cinereus Pilliga East CBS Squirrel Glider Petaurus norfolcensis Pilliga East CBS Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Petrogale penicillata Burrendong Foreshores Pilliga Mouse Pseudomys pilligaensis Pilliga East CBS Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat Saccolaimus flaviventris Pilliga East CBS Greater Long-eared Bat Nyctophilus timoriensis Pilliga East CBS Large-eared Pied Bat Chalinobolus dwyeri Pilliga East CBS Common Bent-wing Bat Miniopetrus schreibersii Burrendong Foreshores Square-tailed Kite Lophoictinia isura Pilliga East CBS Malleefowl Leipoa ocellata Goonoo fauna and flora survey, Cobborah bird survey Bush Stone Curlew Burhinus magnirostris Pilliga East CBS Glossy Black Cockatoo Calytporhynchus lathami Pilliga East CBS, Goonoo fauna and flora survey, Goonoo Glossy Black data, Cobborah bird survey Turquoise Parrot Neophema pulchella Pilliga East CBS, Goonoo fauna and flora survey, Gunnedah state forest bird survey Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandiae Pilliga East CBS Barking Owl Ninox connivens Gunnedah state forest bird survey Hooded Robin Melanodryas cucullata Gunnedah state forest bird survey Grey-crowned Babbler Pomatostomas temporalis Pilliga East CBS, Gunnedah state forest bird survey Speckled Warbler Sericornis sagittatus Pilliga East CBS, Goonoo fauna and flora survey, Gunnedah state forest bird survey Brown Treecreeper Climacteris picumnus Pilliga East CBS, Goonoo fauna and flora survey, Gunnedah state forest bird survey Painted Honeyeater Grantiella picta Pilliga East CBS Diamond Firetail Steganopleura guttatum Gunnedah state forest bird survey Pale-headed Snake Hoplocephalus bitorquatus Pilliga East CBS Macbarron’s Goodenia Goodenia macbarronii Pilliga East CBS

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Acacia ausfeldii* Mudgee state forst flora survey * ROTAP listed (3RCa) plant

A number of past and current human disturbances were recognised during the course of the survey. These were:

1. Commercial logging activity 2. Edge clearing by neighbours 3. Internal forest clearing along fence-lines 4. Farm wood collection 5. Commercial firewood collection 6. Feral animals 7. Feral Bees

Most state forest areas had evidence of some logging history, particularly notable in the smaller state forests and in ironbark/white cypress habitats in the Pilliga. Unsustainable logging practices jeopardise mature tree recruitment and many areas of state forest are now in a regrowth condition due to the removal of significant numbers of mature trees.

Edge clearing along the eastern boundary of Pilliga East State Forest has caused the loss of some of the edge habitat around the Pilliga, including White Box woodland. Presumably these clearings are acting as fire breaks and are legitimate hazard reduction measures. It may be more ecologically beneficial if these edge areas were burnt to reduce fuel loads, certainly some areas along the edge of the forest have had no recorded fire history.

Cobborah State Forest has been bisected by a 100 metre-wide fence line clearing. This may act as a habitat block for many species and hinder the dispersal of territorial fauna, including the Malleefowl.

Soils throughout the bioregion, particularly in the sandy state forests, and are fragile and at high risk of erosion if further clearing or use of heavy machinery takes place. Such disturbance would not only lead to rapid decline of the forest diversity but add to the already highly turbid levels in local streams and increased levels of gully and rill erosion.

Broomley Valley has a moderate salinity and soil degradation hazard rating (Central West catchment management Board Resource Manual) and the local Landcare Group has recently received Acid Action funding. Further disturbance to the Cobborah State Forest would almost certainly exacerbate this already precarious state. The forest forms a ridge through the region and has drainage in all directions. It is likely to be an important recharge area.

Feral animals are the ever-present threat to the fauna and flora in the Pilliga as they are elsewhere. The most widely encountered species are the pig, goat and fox. This is particularly evident along the forest edges.

Pigs pose a real threat to the understorey habitats as they rake the soil while foraging with their snouts. They remove any underground tuber or substantive root, as well as soil fauna and fungi. These areas do rehabilitate as old pig diggings show, but the loss of certain species may be occurring. Pig activity was noticed in all state forests recently surveyed. Goats are also browsers, choosing a variety of shrub and understorey species, but no one knows exactly what damage these creatures are doing to the natural understorey. They certainly remain a large threat to sandstone outcrop areas.

Feral bees were observed throughout the survey areas. No active hives were observed though old beehive clearings were noted. These animals also pose a real threat to the native invertebrate fauna and possibly nectar availability, pollination rates etc.

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5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the results and summary of the information presented during the compilation of the extensive data and observations provided for this project, a number of recommendations for the future conservation management of public lands in the bioregion are warranted.

" The E. sideroxylon/E .dealbata alliance with associated Callitris endlicheri is poorly conserved in the region (Central West Catchment Management Board Resource Manual). A recent sighting of the Greater Glider Peturoides volans and the Swift Parrot (May 2002, Western Plains Zoo) this habitat in the Dubbo area highlights the importance of this vegetation type for a number of rare tree dependent species. As such, the Cobborah State Forest has potential as a valuable nature reserve to secure the habitat for the regional fauna and flora. The lack of weed incursion indicates the soundness of the ecosystem and signifies that it would require minimal management and upkeep, providing that it is protected from further disturbance.

" Yarrobil would be a good proposal for a Nature Reserve due to its diversity, high bushland condition, and paucity of exotic weeds. Similarly Tuckland SF is of significant interest, given the presence of Grassy White Box woodland and the Red Box community, and should similarly be considered for reserve classification. Goodiman SF was only sampled by one quadrat due to lack of time. This site was somewhat degraded, though the unusual Acacia (A. acinacea) was only found here. Greater study of this State Forest may reveal both greater biodiversity and better bushland quality.

" In general, Turill State Forest is degraded and requires protection from grazing and uncontrolled timber collection if its conservation is to be secured in future. Despite the degraded nature of much of the forest, the floristic assemblage is relatively diverse and has few weed species. The mixture of western and coastal flora is of botanical interest. The forest also contains an interesting assemblage of both inland and coastal bird species. For these reasons, and because of the general lack of native woody vegetation cover on all sides of the forest except to the south, Turill State Forest could be regarded to be of regional importance, at least in botanical terms.

" Of the state forests in the Gunnedah area, Kelvin, Doona, Spring Ridge and Trinkey have populations of threatened fauna that identify them as regionally important island remnants. As such their future management primarily for conservation is strongly recommended.

" In the larger state forest of the Pilliga and Goonoo, it is recommended that firewood collection and further logging activity be restricted from the more notable high conservation areas. These state forests are in need of management that promotes the development of old trees and logs, or maturation of the forest into an old state.

" The presence of a number of highly significant threatened species in the vicinity of the crown land in the Burrendong Foreshores that have not been identified since 1994 indicates its high conservation value. Further studies in this region are strongly recommended as are an exploration into the future management of this area for conservation purposes.

" The conservation management of the Pilliga Mouse and other small mammal fauna in the Pilliga is strongly recommended. This would include adequate management of fire that promotes the development of mature scrubby communities as well as areas of regrowth. Protection of a significant amount of these areas into conservation reserves is also advised.

" The Glossy Black Cockatoo data gathered for Goonoo forest needs to be continued with further funding from government sources. Indications are that in the future management of Goonoo

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forest, the maintenance of the dams and restrictions on the felling of roost sites are highly recommended.

" Greater emphasis on active pest management involving agencies and neighbours is necessary to in any way impact upon the numbers of feral animals, particularly pigs, goats and foxes.

" Removal of feral bee hives including queens is an obvious goal for any controlled eradication program.

48 September 2002 Community Data Search and Biodiversity Survey 6. REFERENCES

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Meakin, N.S. and Morgan, E.J. (1999). Explanatory Notes. Dubbo 1:250,000 Geological Sheet. 2nd edition. Mineral Resources New South Wales, Sydney.

Resource and Conservation Assessment Council (June 2000A). Disturbance History Mapping Project. NSW Western Regional Assessments. Brigalow Belt South. Dept of Urban Affairs and Planning: Sydney, NSW

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Resource and Conservation Assessment Council (June 2000c). Preliminary Bioregional Vegetation Mapping project (Stage 1). Dept of Urban Affairs and Planning: Sydney, NSW.

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Royal Botanic Gardens, 2002. Flora of New South Wales. G Harden Editor. NSW University Press: Sydney.

Staheyeff, N. and Peake, T. (in prep.). Tree Dieback Status in the Hunter Catchment. Hunter Catchment Management Trust.

Thackway, R. and Cresswell, I.D. (1995) An Interim Biogeographic Regionalisiation for Australia: a Framework for Setting Priorities in the National Reserves System Cooperative Program. Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Canberra

Yoo, E.K., Tadros, N.Z. and Bayly, K.W. (2001). A Compilation of the Geology of the Western Coalfield. Notes to Accompany the 1:100,000 Western Coalfield Geological Maps. Geological Survey Report No. GS 2001/204. Department of Mineral Resources, Sydney.

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7.1 GOONOO BIRDS

Complete list of birds recorded during the NPA Goonoo Flora and Fauna Survey (October 1997)

Species Ranters Opp. Sight Common name code Site 4 Creek Comp 30 Site P6 Comp 13 Site P2 Site G4 Site 20 Site 9G Site 56 Site B1 Site 2G Site 10

Babbler, White-browed X X X X X Bee-eater, Rainbow 329 X Black-Cockatoo, Glossy 265 X X Boobook, Southern 242 X Bronze-Cuckoo, Horsfield's 342 X Bronze-Cuckoo, Shining 344 X X Bronzewing, Common 34 X X Butcherbird, Grey 702 X Butcherbird, Pied 700 X Chough, White-winged 693 X Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested 269 X Cuckoo, Fan-tailed X X Cuckoo-shrike, Black-faced 424 X X X X Currawong, Pied 694 X X X X X

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Dove, Peaceful 30 X X Eagle, Little 225 X X Emu 1 X X Fairy-wren, Superb 529 X X X Fairy-wren, Variegated 536 X X Falcon, Brown 239 X Fantail, Grey 361 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Finch, Red-browed 662 X Friarbird, Noisy 645 X X X X X Frogmouth, Tawny 313 Galah 273 X X X X X X X X X X Gerygone, White-throated 453 X X X X X Heathwren, Chestnut-rumped X X X Honeyeater, Brown-headed 583 X X X X X X X X X Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked 640 X X X X X X Honeyeater, Striped 585 X X X X X Honeyeater, White-eared 617 X X X X X X X X X X X Honeyeater, Yellow-faced 614 X X X X X X X X Jacky Winter 377 X Kingfisher, Sacred 326 X X X X Kookaburra, Laughing 322 X X Magpie, Australian 705 X X X Magpie-lark 415 X Malleefowl X Miner, Noisy 634 X Mistletoebird 564 X X X Oriole, Olive-backed 671 X X Owlet-Nightjar, Australian 317 X

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Pardalote, Spotted 565 X X X X X X X X X X Pardalote, Striated 976 X X X X X X X Parrot, King X Parrot, Turquoise 302 X Pigeon, Crested 43 X X Quail, Brown X Raven, Australian 930 X X Raven, Little X Ringneck, Mallee 291 X X Robin, Eastern Yellow 392 X X X X X X X X Robin, Red-capped 381 X X X X X X X Rosella, Eastern 288 X X X X X X X X Shrike-Thrush, Grey 408 X X X X X X X Silvereye X X X X X Sittella, Varied 549 X X Thornbill, Buff-rumped 484 X X X X X X Thornbill, Chestnut-rumped X X Thornbill, Inland 476 X X X X Thornbill, Striated 470 X X X X X X X Thornbill, Yellow 471 X X X X X X X X X Thornbill, Yellow-rumped 486 X X Treecreeper, Brown 555 X X X X X Treecreeper, White-throated 558 X X X X X X X X X Triller, White-winged 430 X Warbler, Speckled 504 X X Wattlebird, Red 638 X X X X X X

Wattlebird, Brush X Weebill 465 X X X X X X X

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Whistler, Rufous 401 X X X X X X X X X X X X Willie Wagtail 364 X X Woodswallow, Dusky X X X Woodswallow, White-browed X X 20 13 15 31 18 19 13 19 20 27 10 11 8 52 TOTAL (73)

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7.2 GOONOO REPTILES

Reptiles and frogs recorded during the NPA Goonoo Flora and Fauna Survey (October 1997)

Species name Species Site 3P Opp. code Site 1P Site 20 Comp Site P7 Site 2G Site 8G Comp Site 56 Site sight 30 46 2B Cryptoblephaurus carnabyi X X Demansia psammophis X Diplodactylus vittatus 2077 X X Furina diadema 2669 X Heteronotia binoei 2105 X X X X X X Lerista bougainvillii 2475 X Lerista muelleri 2492 X X X Litoria latopalmata X Litoria peronii X Lygisaurus foliorum 2307 X Morethia boulengeri 2526 X X X X X X X Oedura monilis 2123 X X X X X Oedura robusta X Pygopus lepidopodus 2174 X Ramphotyphlops nigrescens ?? X Rankinia cf diemensis X X X Varanus varius 2283 X TOTAL (17) 2 2 1 3 1 6 2 3 5 5 8

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7.3 GOONOO PLANTS

Plants recorded during the NPA Goonoo Flora and Fauna Survey (October 1997)

2 64 2G 70 8P 75 79 20 1B 5 1P 2P 6P 2B 9G 30 SPECIES AB MB KB MB CW MB AB KB CW HG JH MD MB GM PH AB dwy Bli nli nli bli nli nli Vir Bli Nli Nli Bli Bli Bli Nli Nli Acacia brownii X X Acacia buxifolia X X Acacia deanii X X Acacia decora X X X Acacia dodiformis X Acacia hakeoides X X X Acacia gladiiformes X X Acacia neriifolia Acacia polybotria X X Acacia spectablis X X Acacia triptera X X X Acacia uncinata X Aira sp. X Allocasuarina dimunata X X X Allocasuarina gymnanthera X X X Allocasuarina luehmannii X X X X X Amyema sp. X Arsitida benthamii Arisitida jerricoensis X X X X X X X X X X Arundinella nepalensis Astroloma humifusum X X X X X X X Auagallis arvensis X Baeckea densifolia Boronia anemonifolia Boronia bipinnata X Boronia glabra Boronia rosmarinifolia X Brachycome multifida X X X X Brachyloma daphnoides X X X X Bracteantha braceata X X Bulbine semibarbata X X X X X X Caladenia carnea X Calendrina sp. X X

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Callitris glaucophylla Callitris endlicheri X X X X X X X X X Calochilus sp. Calotis cuneifolia X X X X X X X Calytrix tetragona X X X X X X X X X X X Carex sp. X Cassinia arcuata Cassinia laevis X X Cassytha glabella X X X X X Cheilanthes seiberi X X X X X X X X X X X X X Chrysocephalum apiculatum X Crassula sp. X Cryptandra amara X X Cuscata sp. Cymbopogon refractus X Cyperus vaginata Dampieria sp. Danthonia monticola X X X Davesia acicularis X X Davesia genistifolia X X Davesia ulcifolia X Dawsonia sp. X Desmodium berrians X Dianella longifolia X Dianella revoluta X X Dianella sp. X X X X X X X X Dichelachne rara X Dichondra sp. X Dillwynia juniperina X Diuris sp. X X Dodenea cuneata X Dodenea peduncularis X Dodenea triangularis X Dodenea viscosa angustissima X Dodenea sp. X X X Dorcus sp. X Drosera sp. X Echinopogon sasoposis Einadia nutans X Entrolasia stricta X X X X X X X Euclayptus blakelyi Eucalyptus conica Eucalyptus crebra X X X X X X X X

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Eucalyptus dwyeri X Eucalyptus nubila X X X X X X X Eucalyptus pilligaensis X Eucalyptus sideroxylon X X Eucalyptus viridis X Exocarpus cupressiformis X X X Garnia aspra X X X X X X X X Glycine sp. X Goodenia hederacea X X X X X X X X X X X Gnaphthalium stuarteenum X Grevillea arenaria X X X X X X Grevillea floribunda X X Grevillea tritenata X Hakea sericea X Haloragis sp. X Hardenburgia violaceae X Helichrysum apiculatum X X X X Hibbertia obtusifolia X Hibbertia riparia X X X X X X Hibbertia rufa X Hibbertia sp. X X X Homeranthus sp. X Hovea rosemanifolia Hypericum gramineum X X X Hypochaeris radicarpa X X Isolepis sp. X Juncus sp. Laxmannia gracilus X X X X Lepidosperma laterali X X Leptospermum divaricatum X Leucopogon microphylla Lissanthe strigosa X X X X X X X X X Lomandra filiformis X X X X X Lomandra leucocephala X X Lomandra multiflora X X X X X X Lomandra sp. X X X X X X X X X X X Macrozamia secunda X X Melaleuca erubescens X X Melaleuca uncinata X X X Melichrus erubescens X X X X Melichrus urceolatus X X X X X X X Microlaena stipoides X X X X X X X Micromyrtus ciliata X

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Mirbelia oxlobioides Monotoca scorparia X Mysonosis sp. Opercularia aspera X X Oplismenus sp. X X X Opuntia sp. X Oxalis sp. X X X X X X X X Persoonia curvifolia X X X X X Phebalium obcordatum X Phebalium squamulosum X X Philotheca salsifolia X Phyllanthus hirtellus X X X X X Pimelia stricta X X X X X Plantago sp. X Pomax umbellata X X X X X X X X X X Poranthera microfila X Prostanthera sp. X Pterostylus sp. X X X X X Pultanea cinerescens X X X X X X X X X X X X X Rahgodia hastata X X X Senecio sp. X Solenogyne sp. Stackhousia nuricata X X X X X X X X Stipa scabra X X X X X Teraxium orfisicali Triptolodiscus pigmaeus X Veronica plebeia Vittadinia disecta Vulpia bromoides Westringia cheelii X X Westringia rigida X X X Xanthorrhea johnsonii X X X Zieria sp. Totals 25 31 24 29 28 26 21 22 24 21 45 30 13 21 25 21

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Goonoo Plants continued

Species 3P 4P Ran 5G 8G 3P KB EW KB MD PH KB Bli Bli brg Nli Nli Bli Acacia brownii Acacia buxifolia Acacia deanii Acacia decora X Acacia dodiformis Acacia hakeoides X X Acacia gladiiformes X Acacia neriifolia X X Acacia polybotria X Acacia spectablis Acacia triptera X X X X Acacia uncinata X Aira cupaniata X Allocasuarina dimunata X Allocasuarina gymnanthera X X X Allocasuarina luehmannii Amyema sp. Aristida benthamii X Arisitida jerricoensis X X X X X Arundinella nepalensis X Astroloma humifusum X X Auagallis arvensis Baeckia densifolia X Boronia anemonifolia X Boronia bipinnata X Boronia glabra X X X Boronia rosmarinifolia Brachycome multifida X X Brachyloma daphnoides X Bracteantha braceata Bulbine semibarbata X X Caladenia carnea X X X X Calendrina sp. Callitris glaucophylla X Callitris endlicheri X X X X X Calochilus sp. X Calotis cuneifolia X X Calytrix tetragona X

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Carex sp. Cassinia arcuata X Cassinia laevis X X Cassytha glabella Cheilanthes seiberi X X X X X Chrysocephalum apiculatum X Crassula sp. Cryptandra amara Cuscata sp. X X Cymbopogon refractus Cyperus vaginata X Dampieria sp. X Danthonia monticola Davesia acicularis Davesia genistifolia Davesia ulcifolia Dawsonia sp. Desmodium berrians X Dianella longifolia Dianella revoluta Dianella sp. X X X X X Dichelachne rara X Dichondra sp. Dillwynia juniperina X X Diuris sp. Dodenea cuneata Dodenea peduncularis Dodenea triangularis Dodenea viscosa angustissima X Dodenea sp. Dorcus sp. Drosera sp. Echinopogon sasopsis X Einadia nutans Entrolasia stricta X X Eucalyptus blakelyi X Eucalyptus conica X Eucalyptus crebra X X Eucalyptus dwyeri X Eucalyptus nubila X X X Eucalyptus pilligaensis Eucalyptus sideroxylon Eucalyptus viridis

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Exocarpus cupressiformis X Garnia aspra X X Glycine sp. Goodenia hederacea X X X X X Gnaphthalium stuarteenum Grevillea arenaria X Grevillea floribunda X X Grevillea tritenata X X Hakea sericea Haloragis sp. X Hardenburgia violaceae Helichrysum apiculatum Hibbertia obtusifolia X Hibbertia riparia X X Hibbertia rufa Hibbertia sericea X Homeranthus sp. Hovea rosemanifolia X X Hypericum gramineum X Hypochaeris radicarpa X X Isolepis sp. Juncus sp. X Laxmannia gracilus X X X Lepidosperma laterali X X X Leptospermum divaricatum X Leucopogon microphylla X Lissanthe strigosa X X X X Lomandra filiformis Lomandra leucocephala Lomandra multiflora X X X Lomandra sp. X X X Macrozamia secunda Melaleuca erubescens Melaleuca uncinata X X X Melichrus erubescens X X X X Melichrus urceolatus X Microlaena stipoides X X Micromyrtus ciliata Mirbelia oxlobioides X Moenchia erecea X Monotoca scorparia Mysonosis sp. X X Opercularia aspera X X X X

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Oplismenus sp. Opuntia sp. Oxalis sp. X X Persoonia curvifolia X X X Phebalium obcordatum Phebalium squamulosum Philotheca salsifolia X X Phyllanthus hirtellus X X X Pimelia stricta X X Plantago sp. Pomax umbellata X X Poranthera microfila Prostanthera denticulata X Pterostylus sp. X X X X Pultanea cinerescens X X X X Rahgodia hastata Senecio sp. Solenogyne sp. X Stackhousia nuricata X X Stipa scabra Teraxium orfisicali X Triptolodiscus pigmaeus Veronica plebeia X Vittadinea disecta X Vulpia bromoides X Westringia cheelii X Westringia rigida X Xanthorrhea johnsonii X Zieria sp. X Totals 28 34 34 23 31 28

7.4 COBBORAH FAUNA

BIRDS Common Name Scientific Name Site No 1 Site No 2 Site No 3 Site No 4 Site No 5 Site No 6 Site No 7 Site No 8 EMU,MOUND BUILDERS,QUAIL Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae x x x x x x x x Scats only

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Malleefowl Leipoa ocellata 16/3 (1)

BIRDS OF PREY Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax 16/3 (2)

PIGEONS,DOVES Common Bronzewing Pigeon Phaps chalcoptera 9/3 (3) 16/3 (4)

COCKATOOS,PARROTS Glossy Black-Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami 9/3 (17) 16/3 (22) 16/3 (2) Galah Cacatua roseicapilla 16/3 (2) 9/3 (2) 16/3 (4) Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galenta 9/3 (2) Australian King Parrot Alisterus scapularis 9/3 (3) 16/3 (2) Eastern Rosella Platycercus eximius 16/3 (2) 16/3 (2) 9/3 (2) 16/3 (2) Red-rumped Parrot Psephotus haematonotus 16/3 (2)

SWIFTS,KINGFISHERS Laughing Kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae 16/3 (1) 16/3 (3) 16/3 (1)

PITTA,LYREBIRD,TREECREEPE RS White-throated Treecreeper Cormobates leucophaea 16/3 (1) 16/3 (1) 16/3 (1) 9/3 (1) 16/3 (1) 16/3 (1)

AUST.WRENS,PARDALOTES Spotted Pardalote Pardalotus punctatus 16/3 (1) Striated Pardalote Pardalotus striatus 16/3 (1)

SCRUBWRENS,ALLIES Buff-rumped Thornbill Acanthiza reguloides 16/3 (4) Yellow Thornbill Acanthiza nana 16/3 (3)

HONEYEATERS Red Wattle Bird Anthochaera carunculata 16/3 (1) 16/3 (2) 9/3 (1) Noisy Friarbird Philemon corniculatus 16/3 (2+) 16/3 (2+) 16/3 (2+) Yellow Throated Miner Manorina flavigula 16/3 (1) 16/3 (2) Yellow-faced Honeyeater Lichenostomus chrysops 16/3 (3) White-eared Honeyeater Lichenostomus leucotis 16/3 (1) 16/3 (4) 16/3 (1)

WHISTLERS,SHRIKE-THRUSHES Rufous Whistler Pachycephala rufiventris 16/3 (2) Grey Shrike-thrush Colluricincla harmonica 16/3 (1)

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MAGPIE-LARK,FLYCATCHERS Magpie-Lark Grallina cyanoleuca 9/3 (1) 16/3 (10 Grey Fantail Rhipidura fulignosa 16/3 (1) Willie Wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys 16/3 (1) 9/3 (1)

RAVENS,MUD-NESTERS White-winged Chough Corcorax melanorhamphos 16/3 (10)

CUCKOO-SHRIKES,ORIOLES Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike Coracina novaehollandiae 16/3 (2) Olive-backed Oriole Oriolus sagitatus 9/3 (1) Call Only

MAGPIE,BUTCHERBIRDS Grey Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus 16/3 (3) 9/3 (1) Pied Butcherbird Cracticus nigrogularis 9/3 (1) Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen 16/3 (1) 9/3 (1) 16/3 (2) Pied Currawong Strepera graculina 16/3 (1) 16/3 (1) 16/3 (1) 9&16/3(1 )

MYNA,STARLING Common Starling Starnus vulgaris 16/3 (4)

MAMMALS Echidna Tachyglossus aculeatus Diggings only Eastern Grey Kangaroo Macropus giganteus 16/3 (2) 16/3 (5) 9/3 (5) 16/3 (6) Swamp Wallaby Wallabia bicolor 9/3 (1) 16/3 (1)

SITE 1 E0704395 N6453590 SITE 2 E0704592 N6454097 Dam SITE 3 E0706833 N6452968 SITE 4 E0706833 N6453000 SITE 5 E0703335 N6451629 Dam SITE 6 E0701890 N6451751E.rossii SITE 7 E0702125 N6453193 Dam SITE 8 E0701599 N6451803

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7.5 PILLIGA EAST HABITAT DESCRIPTIONS

Fauna site attributes for sites 1 to 7 NPA Pilliga State Forest flora and fauna survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Site Dominant tree species – Tree density – total Standing dead timber/ Hollow bearing trees – total Tree species with number percentage cover number of trees/5 = mean Stags – total number of number of trees with hollows/5 = hollows trees/5 = mean mean <10cm 10- >50cm <10cm 10 – >50cm Hollows Hollows Hollows dbh 50cm dbh dbh 50cm dbh <5cm 5–10cm > 10cm dbh dbh diam. diam. diam. Site 1 Eucalyptus albens (100%) 13.6 6 0.6 2.2 0.6 0 2 1.6 0.8 Eucalyptus albens Site 2 Eucalyptus fibrosa (40%) and 6.2 5 0 1.8 1 0 0.4 0.2 0.4 Bloodwood Corymbia trachyphloya (40%) Site 3 Corymbia trachyphloya (60%), 13.8 6.6 0 1 0.2 0 0.4 0.4 0.8 Bloodwood Eucalyptus fibrosa (30%) and Eucalyptus dwyeri (10%) Site 4 Eucalyptus fibrosa (30%) and 34.8 5.2 0 15.2 1 0 1.6 1 0 None Corymbia trachyphloya (40%) Site 5 Callitris endlicheri (25%), 29.8 12 0.4 0 0 0 0.4 1.2 0.4 None Angophora leococarpa (25%), Eucalyptus chloroclada (25%) and Eucalyptus crebra (2%) Site 6 Eucalyptus rossii (70%) and 9.8 4 0.6 0.4 0 0.2 2.2 1 0.6 Eucalyptus rossii Angophora floribunda (30%) and Roughbark Gum Site 7 Eucalyptus crebra (40%), 6.4 5 0.4 2 0.2 0 0 0 0 None Eucalyptus fibrosa (35%) and Callitris endlicheri (5%)

Fauna site attributes for sites 1 to 7 NPA Pilliga State Forest flora and fauna survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Site Trees shredding bark/ Tree species with Logs on ground - total Bare Ground Cryptogamic cover - Bare rock - number Decorticating bark - total shedding bark number of logs/5=mean Cover - percentage percentage cover percentage cover number of trees/5 = mean cover (median) (median) (median)

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<10cm 10- >50cm 5-10cm 10- >50cm dbh 50cm dbh dbh 50cm dbh dbh dbh Site 1 1 4.2 0.8 Eucalyptus albens 14.8 5 0 5% 0 0 Site 2 0.2 0.2 0 none 5.6 0.6 0.2 5 - 25% 0 0 Site 3 0 0.2 0 none 0.6 0.8 0 5% 5% 0 Site 4 6.2 2.6 0 none 8 1.4 0 5 - 25% 5% 5% Site 5 0 0 0 none 15.2 2.4 0 5 - 25% 25 - 50% 0 Site 6 1.2 0.8 0 Smoothbark Gum 8.2 4.6 0.2 5 - 25% 5% 0 Site 7 0 0.8 0 Narrow Leafed 6.8 2 1.2 5% 5% 0 Ironbark

Fauna site attributes for sites 1 to 7 NPA Pilliga State Forest flora and fauna survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Site Leaf litter - percentage Vegetative cover Understorey Understorey Tree canopy - Water Plants in flower number cover (median) (<50cm) - (<200cm) - (>200cm) - percentage cover percentage cover percentage cover percentage cover (median) (median) (median) (median) Site 1 25 - 50% 25 - 50% 5% 5 - 25% 5 - 25% Absent Absent Site 2 75 - 100% 25 - 50% 5% 5 - 25% 5 - 25% Absent Present Site 3 5 - 25% 5 - 25% 5 - 25% 5 - 25% 5 - 25% Absent Present Site 4 25 - 50% 5 - 25% 25 - 50% 5% 5 - 25% Absent Present Site 5 25 - 50% 5% 5% 5% 5 - 25% Absent Present Site 6 50 to 75% 5 - 25% 25 - 50% 5 - 25% 5 - 25% Absent Present Site 7 75 - 100% 5% 5% 5% 5% Absent Present

Fauna site attributes for sites 1 to 7 NPA Pilliga State Forest flora and fauna survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Site Plants in fruit Rock on rock/ Soil type Cracks in Landscape - estimated area of Vegetation Disturbance number exfoliation soil vegetation cover connectivity Site 1 Present Absent Silty clay loam No >400ha Continuous Only one stump seen Site 2 Present Absent N/A No >400ha Continuous Fire

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Site 3 Present Absent Sandy No >400ha Continuous Fire Site 4 Present Absent Sandy No >400ha Continuous Fire Site 5 Present Absent Sandy loam No >400ha Continuous Fire Site 6 Present Absent Sandy No >400ha Continuous Pig diggings Site 7 N/A Absent N/A No >400ha Continuous Fire and logging

7.6 PILLIGA EAST MAMMALS

Complete list of mammals recorded during the NPA Pilliga Flora and Fauna Survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Species name Common name Status Site Site Site Site Site Site Site Opp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Acrobates X X pygmaeus Feather- tailed Glider Canis familiaris Dog X Capra hircus Goat X X X X X X Cercartetus nanus Eastern Pygmy- V X possum Chalinolobus Large-eared Pied Bat V X dwyeri Chalinolobus Gould’s Wattled Bat X X gouldii Chalinolobus Chocolate Wattled X morio Bat Lepus capensis Hare X Macropus Eastern Grey X X X X X X X X giganteus kangaroo Macropus robustus Wallaroo X

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Macropus Red-necked Wallaby X X X X X X X X rufogriseus Nyctophilus Lesser Long-eared X X X geoffroyi Bat Nyctophilus Greater Long-eared V X X X timoriensis Bat Nytinomus White-striped Mastif X australia Bat Oryctolagus Rabbit X X cuniculus Petaurus breviceps Sugar Glider X X Petaurus Squirrel Glider V X norfolcensis Phascolartctos Koala (scat) V X X cinereus Pseudocheirus Ringtail Possum X X X peregrinus Pseudomys Pilliga Mouse V X X pilligaensis Scotorepens Western Board-nosed X X balstoni Bat Sminthopsis Common Dunnart X murina Sus scrofa Pig X X X X X X X Tachyglossus Echidna X X X X X X aculeatus Trichosurus Brushtail Possum X X X vulpecula Vespadelus Little Forest Bat X X X vulturnus Vulpes vulpes Fox X X X Wallabia bicolor Swamp Wallaby X X X X X X Total native 9 8 9 6 8 4 7

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7.7 PILLIGA EAST BIRDS

Complete list of birds recorded during the NPA Pilliga Flora and Fauna Survey 14 to 19 November 2001

Species name Common name Status Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Site 7 Opp. sight

Pomatostomus temporalis Babbler, Grey-crowned V X Merops ornatus Bee-eater, Rainbow X Calyptorhynchus lathami Black-Cockatoo, Glossy V X X X Ninox novaeseelandiae Boobook, Southern X Chrysococcyx basalis Bronze-Cuckoo, Horsfield's X Chrysococcyx lucidus Bronze-Cuckoo, Shining X Phaps chalcoptera Bronzewing, Common X X X Cracticus torquatus Butcherbird, Grey X Cracticus nigrogularis Butcherbird, Pied X Corcorax melanorhamphos Chough, White-winged X Coracina tenuirostris Cicadabird X Nymphicus hollandicus Cockatiel X X Cacatua galerita Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested X Chrysococcyx osculans Cuckoo, Black-eared X Scythrops novaehollandiae Cuckoo, Channel-billed X Coracina novaehollandiae Cuckoo-shrike, Black-faced X X Coracina papuensis Cuckoo-shrike, White-bellied X Strepera graculina Currawong, Pied X X X X X X X Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird X Elseyornis melanops Dotterel, Black-fronted X

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Geopelia humeralis Dove, Bar-shouldered X Geopelia striata Dove, Peaceful X Dicrurus bracteatus Drongo, Spangled X Hieraaetus morphnoides Eagle, Little X Aquila audax Eagle, Wedge-tailed X Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu X X X X X X Malurus cyaneus Fairy-wren, Superb X X X Malurus lamberti Fairy-wren, Variegated X X Falco berigora Falcon, Brown X Falco peregrinus Falcon, Peregrine X Rhipidura fuliginosa Fantail, Grey X X X X Taeniopygia bichenovii Finch, Double-barred X Neochmia temporalis Finch, Red-browed X Myiagra rubecula Flycatcher, Leaden X X Myiagra inquieta Flycatcher, Restless X X Philemon citreogularis Friarbird, Little X Philemon corniculatus Friarbird, Noisy X X X X X Podargus strigoides Frogmouth, Tawny X Cacatua roseicapilla Galah X X X X X X Gerygone fusca Gerygone, Western X X X X Gerygone olivacea Gerygone, White-throated X X Accipiter fasciatus Goshawk, Brown X Entomyzon cyanotis Honeyeater, Blue-faced X Lichmera indistincta Honeyeater, Brown X Melithreptus brevirostris Honeyeater, Brown-headed X X X X X Grantiella picta Honeyeater, Painted V X Lichenostomus virescens Honeyeater, Singing X Acanthagenys rufogularis Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked X X X X

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Plectorhyncha lanceolata Honeyeater, Striped X X Lichenostomus leucotis Honeyeater, White-eared X X X X X X Melithreptus lunatus Honeyeater, White-naped X X Lichenostomus penicillatus Honeyeater, White-plumed X X X Lichenostomus chrysops Honeyeater, Yellow-faced X X X X X X Lichenostomus melanops Honeyeater, Yellow-tufted X Microeca fascinans Jacky Winter X Falco cenchroides Kestrel, Nankeen X Todiramphus sanctus Kingfisher, Sacred X X X X Alisterus scapularis King-Parrot, Australian X X X Lophoictinia isura Kite, Square-tailed V X Eudynamys scolopacea Koel, Common X Dacelo novaeguineae Kookaburra, Laughing X X Glossopsitta pusilla Lorikeet, Little X X Glossopsitta concinna Lorikeet, Musk X X X X Gymnorhina tibicen Magpie, Australian X X X Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark X Manorina melanocephala Miner, Noisy X Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird X X X X X Hirundapus caudacutus Needletail, White-throated X X Eurostopodus mystacalis Nightjar, White-throated X Oriolus sagittatus Oriole, Olive-backed X X X Tyto novaehollandiae Owl, Masked V X Aegotheles cristatus Owlet-Nightjar, Australian X Pardalotus punctatus Pardalote, Spotted X X Pardalotus striatus Pardalote, Striated X X X X Aprosmictus erythropterus Parrot, Red-winged X X Neophema pulchella Parrot, Turquoise V X

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Ocyphaps lophotes Pigeon, Crested X Corvus coronoides Raven, Australian X Psephotus haematonotus Red-rumped Parrot, X Barnardius zonarius Ringneck, Mallee X X X Eopsaltria australis Robin, Eastern Yellow X X X X X X Petroica goodenovii Robin, Red-capped X Platycercus eximius Rosella, Eastern X X X X Colluricincla harmonica Shrike-Thrush, Grey X X X X X X Daphoenositta chrysoptera Sittella, Varied X X Accipiter cirrhocephalus Sparrowhawk, Collared X Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris Spinebill, Eastern X Sturnus vulgaris Starling, Common U X Burhinus grallarius Stone-Curlew, Bush E X Hirundo neoxena Swallow, Welcome X Acanthiza reguloides Thornbill, Buff-rumped X X X X X Acanthiza apicalis Thornbill, Inland X X X X Acanthiza lineata Thornbill, Striated X Acanthiza nana Thornbill, Yellow X X X X X X Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Thornbill, Yellow-rumped X Climacteris picumnus Treecreeper, Brown V X X Cormobates leucophaeus Treecreeper, White-throated X X X X Lalage sueurii Triller, White-winged X Chthonicola sagittata Warbler, Speckled V X X Anthochaera carunculata Wattlebird, Red X Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill X X X X X X Pachycephala rufiventris Whistler, Rufous X X X X X X X X Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail X X Artamus minor Woodswallow, Little X X

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Total 9 24 20 19 14 24 20 16

7.8 PILLIGA EAST ANABAT RESULTS

site date Sac Mor Mor Tad Cha Nyc Sco Sco Ves total total fla sp2 sp4 aus gou sp? bal gre sp? definites probables pil001 17/11/01 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 5 2 pil002 16/11/01 1 1 1 1 4 0 pil003 18/11/01 1 1 0 pil005 16/11/01 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 pil007 17/11/01 2 1 1 1 3 1

1 = definate 2 = probable

7.9 PILLIGA EAST REPTILES AND FROGS

Complete list of reptiles recorded during the NPA Pilliga Flora and Fauna Survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Species name Status Site Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Site 7 Opp. sight Common name 1 Amphibolurus nobbi Nobbi X X X X X Anomalopus leuckartii X Ctenotus allotropis X Ctenotus robustus Striped Skink X

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Diplodactylus tessellatus Tesselated Gecko X Diplodactylus vittatus Stone Gecko X X X Diplodactylus williamsi Soft-tailed gecko X X X X Egernia striolata Tree Skink X X Furina diadema Red-naped Snake X Heteronotia bonoei Bynoe’s Gecko X Hoplocephalus bitorquatus Pale-headed Snake X Lerista bougainvillii Bougainville’s Skink X X Lerista muelleri X X Lialis burtonis Burtons Legless Lizard X Lygisaurus foliorum X X Morethia boulengeri X X X X Oedura monilis Ocellated Velvet Gecko X Pogona barbata Bearded Dragon X X Pseudonaja textiles Eastern Brown Snake X Pygopus lepidopodus Common Scaly Foot X Ramphotyphlops proximus X Suta spectabilis X Varanus gouldii Gould’s Goanna X Varanus varius Lace Monitor X Vermicella annulata Bandy Bandy X Total 4 6 3 3 2 3 4

Complete list of frogs recorded during the NPA Pilliga Flora and Fauna Survey 15 to 19 November 2001

Species name Common name Status Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Site 7 Opp. sight Limnodynastes ornatus Ornate Burrowing Frog X X Limnodynastes tasmaniensis Northern Banjo Frog X Limnodynates terrarerginae Northern Banjo Frog X Lioria peronii Peron’s Tree Frog X Litoria caerulea Green Tree Frog X Litoria latopalmata Broad-palmed Frog X

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7.10 SMALL MAMMAL TRAPPING DATA

(a) General habitat survey

Id Date Easting Northing Habtype Logs Soil Ground Ground Low Medium High Canopy Fire Pilliga PM PM Dunnart Dunnsrt House Yellow- Eastern depth cover shrub shrub shrub shrub hit history Mouse juvenile breeding tally juvenile Mouse footed Pygmy- tally Antechinus possum 5 Nov-97 732250 6612900 CWI 1 30.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 7.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 6 Nov-97 732250 6612750 CWI 1 20.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 8 Nov-97 731500 6612050 CWI 1 20.00 7.00 2.00 5.00 7.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 14 Dec-97 732000 6611050 CWI 1 20.00 7.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 37 May-98 712250 6599550 CWI 1 40.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 9.00 3.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 1 38 May-98 712250 6599500 CWI 1 40.00 10.00 1.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 40 May-98 711550 6603000 CWI 1 30.00 9.00 0.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 LP3 May-98 712500 6603350 CWI 1 50.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2 7 Nov-97 731500 6612250 CWS 0 10.00 9.00 4.00 4.00 7.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 9 Dec-97 732100 6612400 CWS 0 10.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 10 Dec-97 732100 6611950 CWS 0 10.00 9.00 4.00 2.00 7.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 13 Dec-97 732000 6611050 CWS 0 10.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 15 Dec-97 732000 6611100 CWS 0 10.00 7.00 1.00 1.00 7.00 0.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 18 Dec-97 749400 6615850 EBS 0 40.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1 Ga2 Feb-98 718250 6605300 EBS 0 50.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1 Ha2 Feb-98 718400 6604350 EBS 0 50.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 17 Feb-98 749400 6615700 EBS 0 40.00 1.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 35 Feb-98 749400 6614700 EBS 0 20.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 43 May-98 711850 6600100 GMS 0 40.00 9.00 2.00 7.00 4.00 5.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 5.00 5 50 Jun-98 711500 6607300 GMS 0 20.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1 53 Jun-98 712100 6609350 GMS 0 20.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 66 Jun-98 733150 6613250 GMS 0 20.00 7.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 1 34 May-98 749250 6616050 IBS 0 30.00 7.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 1 Da Feb-98 711800 6600150 GMS 0 40.00 9.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 3.00 1.00 2.00 2 23 Feb-98 717500 6608600 IFR 1 50.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 68 Jun-98 733150 6613250 IFR 1 50.00 7.00 2.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 54 Jun-98 711100 6603350 KBL 1 50.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 1.00 0.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 57 Jun-98 717450 6609900 KBL 1 50.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 0.00 3.00 1.00 4.00 2.00 0.00

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58 Apr-98 717650 6610650 KBL 1 50.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 7.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 59 Jun-98 717450 6611400 KBL 1 50.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 1 62 Jun-98 733150 6613250 KBL 1 50.00 9.00 5.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 1 29 Apr-98 739350 6617800 MBS 0 40.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 30 Apr-98 741650 6616050 MBS 0 40.00 9.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 31 Apr-98 745700 6616050 MBS 0 40.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 32 Apr-98 749100 6616050 MBS 0 40.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 1.00 1 1 Ac May-98 715750 6696150 MBS 0 40.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Cc1 Jun-98 711250 6605700 MBS 0 50.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 26.00 16.00 0.00 0.00 49 Jun-98 711550 6606350 MBS 0 40.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 4.00 10.00 2.00 0.00 52 Jun-98 711850 6608450 MBS 0 40.00 10.00 7.00 1.00 5.00 2.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 60 Jun-98 717350 6612250 MBS 0 50.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 61 Jun-98 717350 6612500 MBS 0 50.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 0.00 4.00 1.00 0.00 65 Jun-98 733500 6613250 MBS 0 50.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 0.00 1.00 67 Jun-98 733150 6613250 MBS 0 40.00 8.00 7.00 8.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 0.00 28 Apr-98 738150 6617950 RBS 0 40.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 Ib1 Feb-98 718600 6603300 RBS 0 40.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Ga1 Feb-98 718250 6605300 RBS 0 50.00 1.00 5.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 8.00 7.00 1.00 3.00 3 1 Nov-97 733100 6613250 RGW 1 40.00 10.00 1.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 3 Nov-97 733150 6613250 RGW 1 40.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 16 Dec-97 731750 6610650 RGW 1 30.00 7.00 2.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 LP1 Nov-97 733150 6613250 RGW 1 50.00 7.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 2 Nov-97 733150 6613200 SWD 1 40.00 7.00 3.00 7.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 4 Nov-97 733150 6613300 SWD 1 40.00 9.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 24 Feb-98 718600 6601350 SWD 1 40.00 10.00 7.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 6.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 25 Feb-98 718800 6599250 SWD 1 40.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 7.00 4.00 1.00 0.00 26 Feb-98 719550 6593150 SWD 1 40.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 0.00 1 27 Feb-98 719200 6692200 SWD 1 40.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 11 Dec-97 731100 6611900 TBS 0 20.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 12 Dec-97 732000 6611050 TBS 0 20.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 20 Feb-98 718400 6604300 TBS 0 20.00 9.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 21 Feb-98 718350 6604350 TBS 0 10.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 27 Apr-98 737550 6617950 TBS 0 20.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 1 39 May-98 711700 6600300 TBS 0 20.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 41 May-98 714100 6603000 TBS 0 30.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 Fa May-98 717300 6605250 TBS 0 40.00 10.00 7.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 51 Jun-98 711550 6607750 TBS 0 20.00 9.00 7.00 3.00 6.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 LP2 Feb-98 732000 6611050 RBG 0 50.00 7.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 1.00 8.00 4.00 0.00 Salt Jun-05 rocky 1 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 cave outcrop 79 38 2 15 13 5 12 3

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Key Habitat type Fire History

CWI: Ironbark Woodland with Acacia tindalaea understorey 1: < 6months old CWS: Crowned Wattle Acacia tindalaea dominated scrub 2: 18 months old EBS: Recently burned Broombush plain 3: 15 years old GMS: Green Mallee Eucaluptus viridis Scrub 4: >25 years old IBS: Intermediate age Broombush Melaleuca uncinata-dominated scrub IFR: Narrow-leaf Ironbark E. crebra grassy woodland KBL: Kurricabah Acacia burrowii-Bloodwood E. trachyphloia scub MBS: Mature Broombush-dominated scrub RBS: Regrowth Broombush-dominated heath RGW: Red Gum E. blakelyi riparian woodland SWD: Shrubby mixed woodland TBS: Spur-winged Wattle Acacia triptera-dominated scrub RBG: Recently burnt gully

(b) Broombush targetted fauna and recapture study

Id Easting Northing Hab Logs Soil Gr Gr Low Med High canopy Fire Pilliga PM PM PM Dunnart Dunnart Dunn Dunn House Yellow- Eastern type depth cover shrub shrub shrub shrub hit hist Mouse juvenile recap breed tally Juvenile Recap breed Mouse footed Pygmy- tally Antechinus possum Da1 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 40.00 9.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 2.00 2 Db 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 50.00 8.00 1.00 2.00 6.00 8.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 Dc 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 50.00 7.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 7.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 4.00 3 Ea 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 50.00 9.00 4.00 8.00 7.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 Eb1 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 50.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 7.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ec 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 50.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 8.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 1.00 1 Fa1 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 40.00 10.00 7.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fb 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 40.00 10.001.00 8.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 Fc 7E+05 7E+06 IBS 0 40.00 10.001.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 Aa 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 9.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Ab 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 30.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 Ac1 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 40.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Ba 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 9.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 1.00 2 Bb 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 10.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 3 3 1 Bc 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 9.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ca 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 9.00 7.00 2.00 2.00 7.00 0.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Cb 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 5.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Cc2 7E+05 7E+06 MBS 0 50.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Ga 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 50.00 5.00 7.00 5.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 7.00 2.00 0.00 Gb 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 50.00 4.00 8.00 7.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 4.00

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Gc 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 50.00 5.00 10.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 Ha1 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 40.00 2.00 7.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 8.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 Hb 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 40.00 6.00 8.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 Hc 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 40.00 4.00 7.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 13.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 1 Ia 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 40.00 9.00 9.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 2 Ib2 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 40.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 5 Ic 7E+05 7E+06 RBS 0 50.00 9.0010.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 4 total 79 3624 6 29 20 9 2 17 13 0

Habitat type Fire History

2: 18 months aold MBS: Mature Broombush-dominated scrub 3: 15 years old IBS: Intermediate age Broombush Melaleuca uncinata-dominated scrub 4: 50 years old RBS: Regrowth Broombush-dominated heath

7.11 GLOSSY BLACK COCKATOO DATA FROM GOONOO FOREST

Date Dam No. birds No. No. No. AMG Easting Northing Time Dam Courtship Young Comments Av. Rainfall Av. Temp. males females juveniles Zone first bird level behaviour fed by Monthly previous Monthly previous parents rainfall month temp. month 29/05/94 2E N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 29/05/94 2W N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 676300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 29/05/94 3 7 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 29/05/94 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 29/05/94 11 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 29/05/94 21 40 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 29/05/94 27- 40 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 Cashels 29/05/94 35- 40 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 Withers 29/05/94 51- 22 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 Paddies 29/05/94 57-Red 16 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5

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Dog 29/05/94 54 40 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.4 16.8 21.1 25.5 28/08/94 2E N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 28/08/94 2W 2 N/A N/A N/A 55 676300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 28/08/94 3 36 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 28/08/94 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 28/08/94 11 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 28/08/94 21 30 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 28/08/94 27- 5 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 Cashels 28/08/94 35- 24 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 Withers 28/08/94 51- 19 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 Paddies 28/08/94 57-Red 5 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 Dog 28/08/94 54 44 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16.8 49.2 17.7 16.8 20/11/94 2E N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 20/11/94 2W N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 676300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 20/11/94 3 22 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 20/11/94 10 6 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 20/11/94 11 2 N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 20/11/94 21 7 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 20/11/94 27- 8 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 Cashels 20/11/94 35- 5 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 Withers 20/11/94 51- N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 Paddies 20/11/94 57-Red 3 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 Dog 20/11/94 54 13 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 51.2 19 28.3 25.6 05/03/95 2E N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 05/03/95 2W 36 N/A N/A N/A 55 676300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 05/03/95 3 53 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 05/03/95 10 14 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 05/03/95 11 33 N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 05/03/95 21 26 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 05/03/95 27- 16 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5

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Cashels 05/03/95 35- 40 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 Withers 05/03/95 51- 21 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 Paddies 05/03/95 57-Red 17 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 Dog 05/03/95 54 33 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.0 7.0 29.3 30.5 28/05/95 2E N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 28/05/95 2W 2 1 1 0 55 676300 6470900 16:50 Medium No No very 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 quiet;few birds; cold and overcast 28/05/95 3 15 N/A 5 2 55 681300 6470900 N/A Full No Yes 1 female 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 seen Kartzhoff Rd. at 3.30pm 28/05/95 10 6 3 3 0 55 695500 6470200 16:20 Full No No 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 28/05/95 11 42 15 15 4 55 697200 6471300 16:30 Low No Yes first birds 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 landed 100m away and preened 28/05/95 21 12 6 6 0 55 692800 6461800 16:26 Low All in pairs No 2 late 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 arrivals (M/F) at 5.00pm 28/05/95 27- 0 0 0 0 55 676900 6464200 N/A Low N/A N/A N/A 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 Cashels 28/05/95 35- 9 4 4 1 55 684400 6460900 16:40 Full No No little social 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 Withers interaction; seemed wary 28/05/95 51- 0 0 0 0 55 679100 6457000 N/A Full N/A N/A N/A 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 Paddies 28/05/95 57-Red 2 1 1 0 55 679000 6452200 16:30 Low No No female 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 Dog preening and calling loudly 28/05/95 54 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 92.6 1.6 18.9 22.9 27/08/95 2E 12 5 5 2 55 679900 6470900 17:07 Low No Yes first 7 birds 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 sat in a distant tree 27/08/95 2W 12 4 5 3 55 676300 6470900 17:24 Low No No 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2

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27/08/95 3 53 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 15:50 Full Male sitting No birds sat in 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 with trees quietly female; for hanging considerabl upside e time.No down and drinking spinning until after around sunset. 27/08/95 10 11 6 3 2 55 695500 6470200 17:15 Full Preening No eating off 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 gum tree 27/08/95 11 45 N/A 15 4 55 697200 6471300 17:00 Low Preening No fighting 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 amongst females; disturbed by kookaburras . 27/08/95 21 20 9 8 3 55 692800 6461800 17:00 Low No Yes- 3 birds stayed 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 and left in flock of 13- 15 birds 27/08/95 27- 0 0 0 0 55 676900 6464200 N/A N/A 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 Cashels 27/08/95 35- 57 26 27 4 55 684400 6460900 17:06 Full No No lot of flying 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 Withers from tree to tree; not all birds drank. 27/08/95 51- 21 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 17:05 Low 2 pair No 3 birds in 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 Paddies sitting close swooping to one aggression another within group and wing clapping 27/08/95 57-Red 18 N/A N/A 4 55 679000 6452200 17:30 Medium No No 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 Dog 27/08/95 54 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.8 29.2 20.2 13.2 26/11/95 2E 0 0 0 0 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 26/11/95 2W 7 3 3 1 55 676300 6470900 N/A Low No No 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 26/11/95 3 68 N/A 20 55 681300 6470900 18:45 Low No No 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 26/11/95 10 8 4 3 1 55 695500 6470200 18:45 Full No No Looked like 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 they all fought, then left together 26/11/95 11 0 0 0 0 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 26/11/95 21 30 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 18:20 Low Family Yes 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 squabbles

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26/11/95 27- 0 0 0 0 55 676900 6464200 N/A Low N/A N/A 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 Cashels 26/11/95 35- 1 0 1 0 55 684400 6460900 19:05 N/A No No 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 Withers 26/11/95 51- 15 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 18:55 Full No No 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 Paddies 26/11/95 57-Red 3 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 18:42 Medium No No 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 Dog 26/11/95 54 0 0 0 0 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 90.8 31.4 27.3 25.8 03/03/96 2E 8 4 3 1 55 679900 6470900 19:15 Full No No male 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 harassed by Currawong 03/03/96 2W 20 12 8 0 55 676300 6470900 18:45 Low 1 pair seen No birds very 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 mating; quiet male bowing, wings spread, comb raised. 03/03/96 3 39 9 55 681300 6470900 19:00 Low No No fighting, 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 lots of screeching 03/03/96 10 25 13 10 2 55 695500 6470200 18:48 N/A No No 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 03/03/96 11 14 6 6 2 55 697200 6471300 18:21 Low head- No preening 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 nodding 03/03/96 21 22 19 2 1 55 692800 6461800 18:50 Full bickering No No 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 03/03/96 27- 30 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 19:10 Low kissing? Yes-1 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 Cashels baby & mother 03/03/96 35- 42 N/A 7 5 55 684400 6460900 18:50 Full No Yes a lot of 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 Withers flying around and calling with juveniles squeaking 03/03/96 51- 7 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 19:00 Full No No very flighty 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 Paddies 03/03/96 57-Red 30 N/A N/A 6 55 679000 6452200 18:53 Full Yes No only female 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 Dog drank out of first pair in. 03/03/96 54 28 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A 19.6 32.4 28.6 30.3 19/05/96 2E 26 13 8 5 55 679900 6470900 16:22 Full No No self 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 grooming by both

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sexes 19/05/96 2W 26 N/A 13 2 55 676300 6470900 16:35 Low No juvenile male chased 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 sqeaking by Red Wattlebird 19/05/96 3 34 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 16:10 Medium No No first flock 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 quiet; 2nd flock noisy 19/05/96 10 6 4 2 0 55 695500 6470200 16:20 Full No No birds scared 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 by passing traffic 19/05/96 11 24 N/A 5 N/A 55 697200 6471300 16:15 Medium No No birds 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 hassled by Currawongs 19/05/96 21 20 6 6 8 55 692800 6461800 16:07 Full pair No birds 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 mutually harassed by preening Noisy Friarbirds 19/05/96 27- 17 12 4 1 55 676900 6464200 16:40 Low pair Yes 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 Cashels mutually preening 19/05/96 35- 25 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 16:43 Full possibly? Yes very birds 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 Withers at water. 19/05/96 51- 23 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 16:45 Full No No mostly 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 Paddies travel in pairs 19/05/96 57-Red 8 6 2 0 55 679000 6452200 16:45 Full No No 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 Dog 19/05/96 54 13 5 2 N/A 55 687000 6453600 16:45 Full No Yes-but 76.2 1.0 20.5 23.8 away from dam 09/03/97 2E 5 4 1 0 55 679900 6470900 18:47 Full No No single bird 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 waited for others to arrive before drinking with them. 09/03/97 2W 20 10 11 0 55 676300 6470900 18:45 mutual No lots of time 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 preening perched in trees around dam. 09/03/97 3 3 2 1 0 55 681300 6470900 6.40pm Full No No 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 09/03/97 10 10 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 6.20pm Full preening; No one male 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 turning with upside gammy down and right wing spreading wings.

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09/03/97 11 12 N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 6.29pm Low Yes- 1 pair No windy 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 09/03/97 21 31 17 9 5 55 692800 6461800 6.24pm Low-mud Yes No female 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 chewing at branch 09/03/97 27- 19 12 5 2 55 676900 6464200 7.00pm N/A No two lots 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 Cashels 09/03/97 35- 38 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 6.45pm Full No No young left 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 Withers behind, called repeatedly, parents returned 09/03/97 51- 15 5 3 N/A 55 679100 6457000 6.55pm Low No No most came 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 Paddies in from west (usually from east) 09/03/97 57-Red 16 6 1 55 679000 6452200 6.50pm Full No No some birds 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 Dog eating gum nuts; birds disturbed by landing ducks. 09/03/97 54 12 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 7.00pm Full No No 10.6 64.6 29.7 32.2 01/06/97 2E 19 12 4 1 55 679900 6470900 4.40pm Full No Yes - 1 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 bird fed by adult 01/06/97 2W 21 N/A N/A 2 55 676300 6470900 4.27pm Low No No birds 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 moving about dam but in forest 01/06/97 3 0 0 0 0 55 681300 6470900 N/A Low N/A N/A N/A 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 01/06/97 10 10 8 2 0 55 695500 6470200 16:48 Low No No birds quiet 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 01/06/97 11 35 20 11 4 55 697200 6471300 N/A Medium Yes - 2 pair No one group 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 aggressive 01/06/97 21 31 17 12 2 55 692800 6461800 16:20 Low mutual No 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 preening;m ale birds hanging upside down and wing flapping near females 01/06/97 27- 19 12 7 0 55 676900 6464200 16:37 Low mutual No 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 Cashels preening by

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4 pairs 01/06/97 35- 10 5 5 0 55 684400 6460900 16:26 Low No No 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 Withers 01/06/97 51- 5 3 2 0 55 679100 6457000 16:42 Low No No female 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 Paddies walking back and forth across branch 01/06/97 57-Red 30 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 16:05 Medium female No 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 Dog issuing begging call? 01/06/97 54 4 4 0 0 55 687000 6453600 16:34 Full No No 17.2 50.4 17.1 19.7 31/08/97 2E 5 2 2 1 55 679900 6470900 17:08 Full No No overcast, 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 showers before count. 31/08/97 2W 15 4 4 2 55 676300 6470900 17:10 Low No Juvenile up to 7 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 drinking birds flew past but with didn’t come parents near dam 31/08/97 3 23 N/A 4 1 55 681300 6470900 17:20 Low No No squabbling 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 in a family unit? 31/08/97 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 31/08/97 11 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 31/08/97 21 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 31/08/97 27- N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 Cashels 31/08/97 35- N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 Withers 31/08/97 51- 19 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 16:45 Low No Yes overcast - 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 Paddies light rain. 31/08/97 57-Red 22 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 17:04 N/A Preening No only 1 bird 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 Dog seen drinking 31/08/97 54 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13.8 23.2 17.2 16.1 30/11/97 2E 48 N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 18:41 Low No squeakin birds 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 g young mostly in 3's (parents and young) 30/11/97 2W 5 3 1 1 55 676300 6470900 19:34 Low No No birds landed 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 and drank quickly 30/11/97 3 8 1 1 1 55 681300 6470900 19:50 Low No No juvenile did 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1

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not come down to drink with parents. 30/11/97 10 0 0 0 0 55 695500 6470200 N/A Low-mud N/A N/A N/A 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 30/11/97 11 30 N/A N/A 3 55 697200 6471300 17:40 Low No Yes 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 30/11/97 21 34 13 13 8 55 692800 6461800 19:00 Low No No flighty; all 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 birds noisy after drinking 30/11/97 27- 6 2 2 2 55 676900 6464200 19:30 Low No No 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 Cashels 30/11/97 35- 30 10 10 7 55 684400 6460900 19:10 Full No drinking birds softly 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 Withers with calling; some flying adults in through the trees. 30/11/97 51- 18 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 19:26 Low No juvenile 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 Paddies 'sheltered ' by parents 30/11/97 57-Red 20 15 3 2 55 679000 6452200 19:16 Low No No agressivene 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 Dog ss by galahs, Currawongs and crows 30/11/97 54 16 5 1 N/A 55 687000 6453600 19:20 Medium No No 11.4 30.8 32.6 25.1 01/03/98 2E 21 N/A N/A 3 55 679900 6470900 18:42 Low No No mating 10 31 32 33.1 seen; cloudy; birds disturbed by Currawong 01/03/98 2W 26 11 11 4 55 676300 6470900 18:40 Low preening, No birds very 10 31 32 33.1 begging, noisy, acrobatics active and aggressive to each other. 01/03/98 3 0 0 0 0 55 681300 6470900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 31 32 33.1 01/03/98 10 25 7 7 55 695500 6470200 18:40 Low yes, yes birds were 10 31 32 33.1 fighting noisy, restless; some fighting 01/03/98 11 23 11 11 55 697200 6471300 17:53 Low males No mutual 10 31 32 33.1

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displaying preening; wings female chewing on dead branch 01/03/98 21 21 8 6 1 55 692800 6461800 18:25 N/A No No 10 31 32 33.1 01/03/98 27- 25 13 6 6 55 676900 6464200 18:55 Low Yes, No 10 31 32 33.1 Cashels dancing and displaying 01/03/98 35- 40 16 16 8 55 684400 6460900 18:15 Full No Yes birds 10 31 32 33.1 Withers disturbed by kangaroo; lot of birds left without drinking 01/03/98 51- 23 5 5 2 55 679100 6457000 18:58 Low No No birds 10 31 32 33.1 Paddies moving between perches 01/03/98 57-Red 19 4 3 55 679000 6452200 17:32 Low 2 giving No some birds 10 31 32 33.1 Dog begging squabbling calls 01/03/98 54 35 13 12 10 55 687000 6453600 18:20 Low 1 pair No birds still 10 31 32 33.1 present at dusk 31/05/98 2E 45 6 4 2 55 679900 6470900 16:25 Low male Yes very noisy, 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 bowing squabbling. 31/05/98 2W 4 2 2 0 55 676300 6470900 16:30 Full No No 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 31/05/98 3 6 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 N/A N/A No No 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 31/05/98 10 8 4 4 0 55 695500 6470200 16:45 Full Yes No 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 31/05/98 11 0 0 0 0 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 31/05/98 21 2 1 1 0 55 692800 6461800 Low No No 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 31/05/98 27- 3 1 1 1 55 676900 6464200 17:02 Low No Yes 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 Cashels 31/05/98 35- 4 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 16:52 Full No No little 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 Withers activity on dam all afternoon 31/05/98 51- 0 0 0 0 55 679100 6457000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 Paddies 31/05/98 57-Red 4 2 2 0 55 679000 6452200 16:35 medium No No juvenile 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 Dog chewing on thing held in claw, then chewing bark

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31/05/98 54 2 1 1 0 55 687000 6453600 16:45 Full No No 75.4 84.4 18.1 24.6 27/02/99 2E 43 N/A N/A 3 55 679900 6470900 17:50 Full grooming, 2 calling 9 7.4 29.8 35 preening incessantl y 27/02/99 2W 31 15 15 1 55 676300 6470900 18:30 Full female No 9 7.4 29.8 35 spreading wings near male 27/02/99 3 3 1 1 1 55 681300 6470900 19:20 Full No No 9 7.4 29.8 35 27/02/99 10 6 3 3 0 55 695500 6470200 18:40 Full No No pair birds 9 7.4 29.8 35 chased by Black-faced Cuckoo- shrike 27/02/99 11 10 5 2 N/A 55 697200 6471300 18:48 Full No No birds 9 7.4 29.8 35 nervous, left before dark 27/02/99 21 33 N/A 13 1 55 692800 6461800 18:15 Full begging No birds flighty 9 7.4 29.8 35 calls 27/02/99 27- 31 11 11 N/A 55 676900 6464200 18:37 Medium No No birds 9 7.4 29.8 35 Cashels arrived, drank and left in pairs. 27/02/99 35- 26 8 6 4 55 684400 6460900 18:53 N/A No No gusty 9 7.4 29.8 35 Withers easterly wind 27/02/99 51- 11 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 19:20 Full No No 9 7.4 29.8 35 Paddies 27/02/99 57-Red 36 7 4 N/A 55 679000 6452200 18:50 Low No No birds 9 7.4 29.8 35 Dog drinking in two waves about 10 mins apart. 27/02/99 54 12 4 3 1 55 687000 6453600 19:05 Full 2 pairs No male to 9 7.4 29.8 35 preening male aggression? 29/05/99 2E 26 15 10 1 55 679900 6470900 16:27 Full male No pair of birds 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 feeding chewing female, bark off females branch making begging calls 29/05/99 2W 17 6 5 N/A 55 676300 6470900 16:30 Full No No 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 29/05/99 3 31 N/A 3 N/A 55 681300 6470900 16:25 Full No No 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 29/05/99 10 4 2 2 0 55 695500 6470200 16:30 Full Yes No 8.6 38.6 21 26.3

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29/05/99 11 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 29/05/99 21 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 29/05/99 27- 4 2 2 0 55 676900 6464200 16:46 Medium No No 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 Cashels 29/05/99 35- 2 1 1 0 55 684400 6460900 N/A Full No No one pair 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 Withers flying past dam only 29/05/99 51- 11 7 4 0 55 679100 6457000 16:25 Full No No birds 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 Paddies disturbed by Currawongs twice while drinking. 29/05/99 57-Red 18 N/A 4 0 55 679000 6452200 16:28 No No most birds 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 Dog drank quickly, then perched away from dam. 29/05/99 54 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A 8.6 38.6 21 26.3 27/02/00 2E 28 8 3 1 55 679900 6470900 18:31 Full No 2 birds some birds 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 begging in tail moult; feral cat disturbed birds 27/02/00 2W 24 13 11 0 55 676300 6470900 19:02 Full No No birds drank 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 quickly 27/02/00 3 20 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 19:05 Low No No 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 27/02/00 10 23 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 18:30 N/A No No 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 27/02/00 11 8 4 4 0 55 697200 6471300 18:22 Medium Yes- No 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 possible mating 27/02/00 21 45 14 16 7 55 692800 6461800 18:55 Medium male No birds 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 dancing, restless, begging mutual calls preening observed 27/02/00 27- 17 13 4 0 55 676900 6464200 18:30 Full Yes No 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 Cashels 27/02/00 35- 31 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 N/A N/A No No 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 Withers 27/02/00 51- 70 N/A N/A 3 55 679100 6457000 19:20 Full 2 males Yes - 3 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 Paddies chasing 1 female

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27/02/00 57-Red 17 N/A 2 1 55 679000 6452200 18:04 No No juvenile Little Eagle 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 Dog begging twice disturbed birds. 27/02/00 54 20 6 4 3 55 687000 6453600 18:53 Full No No observers 25.6 35 31.4 28.8 may have disturbed birds 04/03/01 2E 36 15 15 3 55 679900 6470900 18:45 Full No juveniles preening, 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 calling quite noisy 04/03/01 2W 9 5 3 1 55 676300 6470900 18:45 Medium No No 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 04/03/01 3 45 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 18:40 Full unusual, one 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 frequent call 04/03/01 10 18 8 7 3 55 695500 6470200 18:52 Low-mud male No birds didn’t 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 opening and drink until closing wallaby left wings 04/03/01 11 20 N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 19:10 Low No No birds too 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 scared to land 04/03/01 21 50 N/A N/A 3 55 692800 6461800 18:30 Full No Yes - one 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 04/03/01 27- 19 11 8 0 55 676900 6464200 17:15 Full heard No no birds 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 Cashels begging drank 04/03/01 35- 72 N/A N/A 2 55 684400 6460900 18:36 Full pairs No birds very 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 Withers preening; flighty male spreading tail and wing feathers. 04/03/01 51- 11 7 4 0 55 679100 6457000 18:45 Full No No 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 Paddies 04/03/01 57-Red 13 8 3 2 55 679000 6452200 17:02 Low pair mating No windy; 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 Dog birds quiet until Currawongs left. 04/03/01 54 N/A N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 77.8 14.6 27.8 32.8 03/06/01 2E 34 N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 N/A N/A No No 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 03/06/01 2W 12 6 6 0 55 676300 6470900 16:25 Full No two a bird 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 landed in water and scared away drinking birds for a while.

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03/06/01 3 53 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 16:25 Low mutual No some 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 preening aggressive behaviour for perches around dam 03/06/01 10 9 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 16:15 Full mutual No 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 grooming 03/06/01 11 15 N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 16:30 Medium No No 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 03/06/01 21 50 37 14 3 55 692800 6461800 15:05 Medium No Yes squabbling; 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 both sexes chewing bark off branches 03/06/01 27- 4 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 15:50 Low No No 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 Cashels 03/06/01 35- 30 15 14 1 55 684400 6460900 16:23 Medium yes - male No 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 Withers rivalry over female 03/06/01 51- 31 6 7 N/A 55 679100 6457000 16:20 Low some No most birds 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 Paddies fighting and in pairs; grooming some bark chewing 03/06/01 57-Red 30 8 5 1 55 679000 6452200 16:10 Medium 4 pairs No many birds 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 Dog mutually circled and preening returned 03/06/01 54 35 17 14 4 55 687000 6453600 16:30 Medium No No female 59.4 43.4 17.2 19.2 chewing wood 25/11/01 2E 26 N/A N/A N/A 55 679900 6470900 18:51 N/A No 5 noisy all birds 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 birds arrived together (begging ?) 25/11/01 2W 17 N/A N/A N/A 55 676300 6470900 19:22 Medium No 2 sqeaky birds 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 young restless between birds drinks 25/11/01 3 97 N/A N/A N/A 55 681300 6470900 19:12 Full No young 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 birds calling a lot 25/11/01 10 23 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 19:12 Full No 2 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 juveniles begging 25/11/01 11 3 1 1 1 55 697200 6471300 19:20 Low No Yes 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 25/11/01 21 55 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 19:13 N/A No No about half 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 drank

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25/11/01 27- 10 6 2 2 55 676900 6464200 19:24 Full No Yes a bird 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 Cashels disturbed by Common Bronzewing 25/11/01 35- 34 N/A N/A N/A 55 684400 6460900 19:10 Full No Yes - at birds very 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 Withers least 6 restless and moving around the trees near dam; young calling often 25/11/01 51- 39 N/A N/A N/A 55 679100 6457000 N/A Full No No 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 Paddies 25/11/01 57-Red 36 N/A N/A N/A 55 679000 6452200 18:34 Low 1 pair mutually preening; some 74.4 23.3 Dog male displaying tail birds drank twice 25/11/01 54 64 N/A N/A N/A 55 687000 6453600 19:08 Full No 2 young birds flighty 74.4 69 27.1 23.3 being fed and preened 10/03/02 2E 36 12 12 12 55 679900 6470900 18:52 Full No No all birds in family groups of three. 10/03/02 2W 20 N/A N/A N/A 55 676300 6470900 17:.55 Low No No birds coming and going in small numbers. 10/03/02 3 27 11 11 5 55 681300 6470900 18:55 Medium No No gusty, southerly breeze 10/03/02 10 16 N/A N/A N/A 55 695500 6470200 17:50 N/A pair mating 2 family groups with begging young

10/03/02 11 4 N/A N/A N/A 55 697200 6471300 19:20 Low No No 10/03/02 21 14 N/A N/A N/A 55 692800 6461800 18:40 Medium Yes No 10/03/02 27- 6 N/A N/A N/A 55 676900 6464200 18:49 Full No No birds very Cashels quick at the water 10/03/02 35- 12 4 4 4 55 684400 6460900 18:00 Low No No

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Withers 10/03/02 51- 3 1 1 1 55 679100 6457000 N/A N/A No No Paddies 10/03/02 57-Red 2 1 1 0 55 679000 6452200 19:21 Full Yes - first No Dog pair 10/03/02 54 31 9 9 55 687000 6453600 18:J5347 Low 1 pair No birds mutual mainly preening stayed perched in nearby trees.

7.11 BURRENDONG FORESHORES fauna and flora

(a) Plants

Common Name Scientific Name Black Cypress Pine Callitris endlicheri Kurrajong Brachychiton populneus Red Box Eucalyptus polyanthemos Mugga Ironbark Eucalyptus sideroxylon Red Stringybark Eucalyptus macrorhyncha Western Grey Box Eucalyptus microcarpa White Box Eucalyptus albens Yellow Box Eucalyptus melliodora Hop Bush Dodonaea sp. Kangaroo wattle Acacia paradoxa Rock fern Cheileanthes seiberi Mistletoe Amyema miquelii Red Grass Bothriochloa macra Grass Stipa sp Grass Themeda australis African Box Thorn Lycuium ferocissimum Blackberry Rubus fruticosus Pepper Tree Schinus areira

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Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissma

(b) Animals

Common Name Scientific name Status (TSC Act) Brush-tailed Rock wallaby Petrogale penicillata Vulnerable Common Wallaroo Macropus robustus Eastern Grey Kangaroo Macropus giganteus Echidna Tachyglossus aculeatus Koala Phascolarctos cinereus Vulnerable Platypus Ornithorhynchu anatinus Spotted-tailed Quoll Dasyurus maculatus Vulnerable Common Dunnart Sminthopsis murina Water Rat Hydromys chrysogaster Common Bent-wing Bat Miniopterus schreibersii Vulnerable House Mouse Mus domesticus Brown Hare Lepus capensis European Fox Vulpes vilpes Feral Cat Felis cattus Feral Goat Capra hircus Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Pelican Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian Raven Corvus coronoides Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike Coracina novaehollandiae Black Kite Milvus migrans Black Swan Cygnus atratus Brown Quail Coturnix australis Brown Treecreeper Climacteris picumnus Vulnerable Common Mynah Aridotheres tristis Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans Galah Cacatua rosiecapillus Glossy Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami Vulnerable Golden Whistler Pachycephala pectoralis Grey Fantail Rhhipidura fuliginosa Hooded Robin Melanodryas cucullata Vulnerable House Sparrow Passer domesticus King Parrot Alisterus scapularis Laughing Kookaburra Dacelo gigas Magpie Lark Grallina cyanoleuca Noisy Friarbird Philemon corniculatus Pied Currawong Stripera graculina

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Red Wattlebird Anthochaera carunculata Red-rumped parrot Psephotus haematonotus Restless Flycatcher Myiagra cyaneus Rose Robin Petroica rosea Rufous Whistler Pachycephala rufiventris Silvereye Zosterops lateralis Splendid Fairy Wren Malurus splendens Spotted Pardalote Pardalotus punctatus Striated Thornbill Acanthiza lineata Sulpur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita Superb Fairy Wren Malurus cyaneus Turqoise Parrot Neophema pulchella Vulnerable Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax Welcome Swallow Hirundo neoxema White-browed scrub-wren Sericornis frontalis White-throated Treecreeper Cormobates leucopsis White-plumed Honeyeater Lichenostomus penicillatus Willie Wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys Yellow-tufted Honeyeater Meliphaga melanops Zebra Finch Poephila guttata

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7.13 GUNNEDAH AREA BIRD LISTS a. Rusden State Forest

Number Species name 4/11/01 Latitude LGA Name District Name Reserve Name Observer Name 4hours 34 Common Bronzewing 1 30d. 23" S ? ? Rusden Jack Peattie 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 2 State Marj Peattie 281 Australian King Parrot 2 Longitude Forest Geoff Mitchell 282 Crimson Rosella 1 150d. 10" S 322 Laughing Kookaburra 1 326 Sacred Kingfisher 1 558 White-throat.Treecreeper 2 529 Superb Fairy-wren 1 family 565 Spotted Pardalote 3 504 Speckled Warbler 1 640 Spiny-cheeked H/E 8 585 Striped Honeyeater 1 614 Yellow-faced Honeyeater 12 392 Eastern Yellow Robin 1 398 Golden Whistler 1 408 Grey Shrike-thrush 3 365 Leaden Flycatcher 1 361 Grey Fantail 2 547 Dusky Woodswallow 3 694 Pied Currawong 2 564 Mistletoebird 1

b. Kelvin State Forest (5/2/96 to 10/3/02)

Number Species name Number of Largest Latitude Longitude LGAName District ReserveName Observer Name Vegetation Surveys number of Name species species sighted observed 9 Stubble Quail 1 1 30d.45" 46' S 150d. 20" 29' E Gunnedah Kelvin Kelvin State Jack Peattie Parts of forest thinned &

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202 Australian Wood Duck 4 4 Forest Marj Peattie logged for cypress pine 208 Pacific Black Duck 1 2 Geoff Mitchell and ironbark 61 Australation Grebe 1 1 SF 848 Judith Mitchell 96 Great Cormorant 1 1 2262 Joan Dunne Woodland 188 White-faced Heron 1 2 Hectares Elaine Lyon Other eucalypts 189 White-necked Heron 1 1 Casuarinas 228 Whistling Kite 1 1 Kurrajong 224 Wedge-tailed Eagle 3 1 225 Little Eagle 1 1 Shrubby understorey 239 Brown Falcon 1 1 Hopbush 240 Nankeen Kestrel 3 2 acacias 34 Comon Bronzewing 11 25+ daisy bush etc. 43 Crested Pigeon 11 6 31 Diamond Dove 1 2 30 Peaceful Dove 10 15 32 Bar-shouldered Dove 4 5 273 Galah 11 25+ 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 3 25+ 258 Musk Lorikeet 1 12 260 Little Lorrikeet 1 2 281 Australian King Parrot 6 12 280 Red-winged Parrot 1 7 282 Crimson Rosella 2 6 286 Eastern Rosella 11 25+ 295 Red-rumped Parrot 9 12 302 Turquoise Parrot 10 31 338 Fan-tailed Cuckoo 1 1 246 Barking Owl 2 1 322 Laughing Kookaburra 7 5 326 Sacred Kingfisher 3 1 329 Rainbow Bee-eater 4 2 558 White-throat.Treecreeper 6 7 555 Brown Treecreeper 11 15+ 529 Superb Fairy-wren 11 8 families

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536 Variegated Wren 2 1 family 565 Spotted Pardalote 5 15+ 967 Striated Pardalote 6 15+ 504 Speckled Warbler 10 25+ 465 Weebill 4 4 453 White-throat.Gerygone 1 1 481 Chestnut-rumped T/B 3 8 484 Buff-rumped Thornbill 8 25+ 486 Yellow-rumped T/B 4 10 471 Yellow Thornbill 3 10 638 Red Wattlebird 2 4 640 Spiny-cheeked H/E 8 15 585 Striped Honeyeater 8 10 645 Noisy Friarbird 7 15+ 646 Little Friarbird 5 12 634 Noisy Miner 11 25+ 614 Yellow-faced H/E 9 25+ 617 White-eared H/E 4 5 613 Fuscous Honeyeater 11 20+ 625 White-plumed H/E 11 25+ 597 Brown Honeyeater 1 1 377 Jacky Winter 11 20+ 381 Red-capped Robin 6 8 385 Hooded Robin 4 5 392 Eastern Yellow Robin 10 15+ 549 Varied Sitella 3 15+ 416 Crested Shrike-tit 2 6 398 Golden Whistler 3 2 401 Rufous Whistler 7 15+ 408 Grey Shrike-thrush 11 6 365 Leaden Flycatcher 3 2 369 Restless Flycatcher 8 2 415 Magpie Lark 11 6 361 Grey Fantail 11 10 364 Willie Wagtail 11 12 424 Black-faced Cuckoo-shr. 5 6

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425 White-bellied Cuckoo-sh. 4 20 423 Ground Cuckoo-shrike 1 3 430 White-winged Triller 3 3 671 Olive-backed Oriole 6 6 545 White-browed W/S 3 200+ 547 Dusky Woodswallow 9 25+ 702 Grey Butcherbird 10 6 700 Pied Butcherbird 6 2 705 Australian Magpie 11 10 694 Pied Currawong 8 25+ 930 Australian Raven 9 7 693 White-wing.Chough 9 1 family 675 Apostlebird 7 1 family 647 Richard's Pipit 2 2 655 Double-barred Finch 8 25+ 661 Plum-headed Finch 1 6 662 Red-browed Finch 4 7 652 Diamond Firetail 9 8 564 Mistletoebird 4 2 357 Welcome Swallow 5 8 359 Tree Martin 7 10 509 Rufous Songlark 3 2 574 Silvereye 3 25+ 999 Common Starling 10 15

c. Kerringle State Forest

Number Species name 4/11/01 Latitude LGA Name District Name Reserve Name Observers Observation Vegetation 4h0urs Type 1 Emu 1 30d. 06" 58' S Gunnedah Mullaley Garrawilla Jack Peattie Seen Woodland 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 9 State Forest Marj Peattie Seen Box 588 White-throat.Treecreeper 4 Longitude SF 884 Joan Dunne Seen Ironbark 565 Spotted Pardalote 7 149d. 48" 08' E Elaine Lyon Seen Cypress Pine 585 Striped Honeyeater 7 901 Hectares Seen Casuarina 645 Noisy Friarbird 17 Seen

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614 Yellow-faced H/E 25+ Seen Understorey 617 White-eared H/E 2 Seen Shrubby 392 Eastern Yellow Robin 4 Seen 705 Australian Magpie 11 Seen 694 Pied Currawong 8 Seen 693 White-wing.Chough 1 family Seen

d. Garrawilla State Forest

Number Species name 4/11/01 Latitude Longitude LGAName District Name Reserve Name Observer Name Observation Vegetation 4h0urs Type 202 Australian Wood Duck 4 30d. 57" 44' S 149d. 44" 24' E Gunnedah Mullaley Kerringle Jack Peattie Seen Woodland 100 Lt Pied Cormorant 1 State Forest Marj Peattie Seen Casuarina 225 Little Eagle 1 Geoff Mitchell Seen Box 34 Comon Bronzewing 6 Sf 595 Judith Mitchell Seen Ironbark 273 Galah 12 Area Joan Dunne Seen 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 10 6372 Ha Elaine Lyon Seen Vegetation 281 Australian King Parrot 6 Seen Shrubby 291 Australian Ringneck 4 Seen Grassy 558 White-throat.Treecreeper 3 Seen Much thick 529 Superb Fairy-wren 1 family Seen Casuarina with 484 Buff-rumped Thornbill 16 Seen little understorey 640 Spiny-cheeked H/E 25+ Seen 585 Striped Honeyeater 4 Seen 645 Noisy Friarbird 14 Seen 614 Yellow-faced H/E 25+ Seen 617 White-eared H/E 6 Seen 613 Fuscous Honeyeater C Seen 381 Red-capped Robin 2 Seen 392 Eastern Yellow Robin 4 Seen 443 Grey-crowned Babbler 1 family Seen 398 Golden Whistler 2 Seen 401 Rufous Whistler C Seen 408 Grey Shrike-thrush 5 Seen

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361 Grey Fantail 7 Seen 702 Grey Butcherbird 2 Seen 705 Australian Magpie Seen 694 Pied Currawong 5 Seen 655 Double-barred Finch 21 Seen

e. Spring Ridge (14/3/00-12/6/01)

Number Species name Number of Largest Latitude Longitude LGAName DistrictName ReserveName Observer Name Vegetation Surveys Number of Species Species Observed Observed 9 Stubble Quail 1 2 31d. 24" 17' S 150d.15" 06' E Quirindi Spring Ridge Spring Ridge Jack Peattie Woodland 202 Australian Wood Duck 1 25+ SF596 Marj Peattie Box 208 Pacific Black Duck 3 4 Geoff Mitchell Ironbark 189 White-necked Heron 2 1 914 Hectares Judith Mitchell Cypress Pine 224 Wedge-tailed Eagle 1 1 Casuarina 240 Nankeen Kestrel 1 2 34 Common Bronzewing 3 12 Understorey 43 Crested Pigeon 3 25+ Shrubby 30 Peaceful Dove 4 25+ Grassy 273 Galah 2 25+ 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 1 25+ 280 Red-winged Parrot 1 1 288 Eastern Rosella 5 25+ 295 Red-rumped Parrot 3 25+ 322 Laughing Kookaburra 4 8 558 White-throat.Treecreeper 1 2 555 Brown Treecreeper 1 7 529 Superb Fairy-wren 4 4 families 565 Spotted Pardalote 3 2 976 Striated Pardalote 2 2 504 Speckled Warbler 2 3 families 465 Weebill 1 1 484 Buff-rumped Thornbill 4 25+

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486 Yellow-rumped T/B 3 12 471 Yellow Thornbill 3 25+ 638 Red Wattlebird 1 6 640 Spiny-cheeked H/E 2 12 585 Striped Honeyeater 4 16 645 Noisy Friarbird 3 11 634 Noisy Miner 4 10 614 Yellow-faced H/E 2 3 617 White-eared H/E 2 2 613 Fuscous Honeyeater 2 4 625 White –plumed H/E 4 25+ 377 Jacky Winter 3 11 381 Red-capped Robin 5 8 385 Hooded Robin 2 7 392 Eastern Yellow Robin 4 9 549 Varied Sitella 2 18 416 Crested Shrike-tit 1 1 398 Golden Whistler 1 4 401 Rufous Whistler 3 12 574 Grey Shrike-thrush 2 3 415 Magpie Lark 2 8 361 Grey Fantail 3 10 364 Willie Wagtail 3 17 424 Black-faced Cuckoo-shr. 3 4 425 White-winged Triller 1 30+ 547 Dusky Woodswallow 2 10 702 Grey Butcherbird 4 6 700 Pied Butcherbird 2 3 705 Australian Magpie 5 8 694 Pied Currawong 5 12 930 Australian Raven 3 16 655 Double-barred Finch 4 25+ 662 Red-browed Finch 2 3 652 Diamond Firetail 4 15+ 357 Welcome Swallow 3 10 574 Silvereye 3 9

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999 Common Starling 2 10

f. Trinkey State Forest

Numb Species name Number of Largest Latitude Longitude LGAName District ReserveName Observer Name Vegetation er Surveys number of Name species species sighted observed 2 Emu 3 2 31d.24" 04' S 149d. 57" 02' E Quirindi & Tambar Trinkey State Jack Peattie Woodland 9 Stubble Quail 3 12 Gunnedah Springs Forest Marj Peattie Eucalypts: 202 Australian Wood Duck 3 16 SF 177 Warwick Bowden Box 208 Pacific Black Duck 3 7 Gwen Bowden Ironbark 101 Darter 1 1 Area Geoff Mitchell Casuarina 100 Lt Pied Cormorant 1 1 9803 hectares Judith Mitchell Cypress Pine 188 White-faced Heron 2 2 189 White-necked Heron 1 2 Grassy & 180 Straw-necked Ibis 1 3 Shrubby 232 Black-shouldered Kite 2 3 Understorey 218 Spotted Harrier 2 1 221 Brown Goshawk 1 1 224 Wedge-tailed Eagle 3 2 225 Little Eagle 1 1 239 Brown Falcon 1 1 235 Australian Hobby 1 2 240 Nankeen Kestrel 5 4 34 Comon Bronzewing 5 20+ 43 Crested Pigeon 4 25+ 30 Peaceful Dove 4 20+ 32 Bar-shouldered Dove 2 6 265 Glossy-black Cockatoo 2 4 273 Galah 5 Abundant 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 5 Abundant 274 Cockatiel 1 2 281 Australian King Parrot 5 20+ 282 Crimson Rosella 1 2

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288 Eastern Rosella 5 25+ 291 Australian Ringneck 2 12 280 Red-winged Parrot 3 4 295 Red-rumped Parrot 5 15 302 Turquoise Parrot 2 8 338 Fan-tailed Cuckoo 1 1 244 Shining Bronze-cuckoo 1 1 322 Laughing Kookaburra 5 6 329 Rainbow Bee-eater 1 1 Warwick Bowden Box 558 White-throat.Treecreeper 3 8 SF 177 Gwen Bowden Ironbark 555 Brown Treecreeper 2 4 Geoff Mitchell Casuarina 529 Superb Fairy-wren 5 8 families Area Judith Mitchell Cypress Pine 536 Variegated Wren 1 1 family 9803 hectares 565 Spotted Pardalote 3 25+ Grassy & 976 Striated Pardalote 2 15 Shrubby 504 Speckled Warbler 3 14 Understorey 465 Weebill 1 2 475 Inland Thornbill 1 1 481 Chestnut-rumped T/B 2 2 484 Buff-rumped Thornbill 4 20+ 486 Yellow-rumped T/B 5 15 471 Yellow Thornbill 3 12 466 Southern Whiteface 1 1 638 Red Wattlebird 5 15+ 640 Spiny-cheeked H/E 4 14 585 Striped Honeyeater 5 20+ 645 Noisy Friarbird 4 Abund. 646 Little Friarbird 2 4 641 Blue-faced H/E 2 4 634 Noisy Miner 5 20+ 614 Yellow-faced H/E 5 20+ 617 White-eared H/E 4 12 613 Fuscous Honeyeater 3 12 625 White –plumed H/E 5 Abund. 583 Brown-headed H/E 2 15 525 Jacky Winter 4 20+

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529 Red-capped Robin 1 2 531 Rose Robin 1 1 533 Hooded Robin 1 1 537 Eastern Yellow Robin 5 6 547 Grey-crowned Babbler 4 3 families 566 Golden Whistler 4 4 Warwick Bowden Box 569 Rufous Whistler 3 12 SF 177 Gwen Bowden Ironbark 574 Grey Shrike-thrush 5 8 Geoff Mitchell Casuarina 588 Magpie Lark 5 16 Area Judith Mitchell Cypress Pine 361 Grey Fantail 4 6 9803 hectares 364 Willie Wagtail 5 15+ Grassy & 424 Black-faced Cuckoo-shr. 4 6 Shrubby 425 White-bellied Cuckoo-sh. 1 2 Understorey 430 White-winged Triller 2 2 671 Olive-backed Oriole 2 6 547 Dusky Woodswallow 2 25+ 702 Grey Butcherbird 5 6 700 Pied Butcherbird 5 6 705 Australian Magpie 5 8 694 Pied Currawong 5 10 930 Australian Raven 5 8 693 White-wing.Chough 3 1 Family 675 Apostlebird 1 1Family 655 Double-barred Finch 5 Abund. 661 Plum-headed Finch 1 12 662 Red-browed Finch 1 2 652 Diamond Firetail 2 2 564 Mistoebird 1 1 357 Welcome Swallow 4 12 359 Tree Martin 3 25+ 509 Rufous Songlark 3 10 508 Brown Songlark 1 6 574 Silvereye 2 4 999 Common Starling 5 10

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g. Doona State Forest (12/10/99 to 7/6/01)

Number Species name Number of Largest Latitude Longitude LGAName ReserveName Observer Name Vegetation surveys Number of Species species Sighted Observed 9 Stubble Quail 1 2 31deg.22"42'S 150deg.23"54'E Quirindi Doona Ste Forest Jack Peattie Woodland 202 Australian Wood Duck 4 25+ Marj Peattie Box 208 Pacific Black Duck 2 5 State Forest 512 Geoff Mitchell Ironbark 61 Australasian Grebe 2 1 [N.F. 63] Judith Mitchell Cypress Pine 188 White-faced Heron 1 1 1242 Hectares 132 Brown Goshawk 1 1 240 Nankeen Kestrel 3 2 34 Comon Bronzewing 3 7 Understorey 43 Crested Pigeon 4 15+ Shrubby 31 Diamond Dove 1 2 Grassy 30 Peaceful Dove 4 25+ 273 Galah 4 25+ 271 Little Corella 1 25+ 269 Sulphur-cr Cockatoo 2 7 260 Little Lorrikeet 1 8 286 Eastern Rosella 4 25+ 295 Red-rumped Parrot 4 25+ 322 Laughing Kookaburra 1 4 318 Dollarbird 1 1 555 Brown Treecreeper 3 17 529 Superb Fairy-wren 4 6 families 967 Striated Pardalote 1 2 481 Chestnut-rmp Thornbill 1 4 504 Speckled Warbler 1 2 families 484 Buff-rumped Thornbill 3 25+ 486 Yellow-rumped 316 Thornbill 471 Yellow Thornbill 3 15+ 640 Spiny-cheeked H/E 3 25+ 585 Striped Honeyeater 3 11

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645 Noisy Friarbird 4 15+ 646 Little Friarbird 3 7 634 Noisy Miner 4 15 625 White –plumed H/E 4 25+ 377 Jacky Winter 4 25+ 381 Red-capped Robin 2 3 385 Hooded Robin 2 2 392 Eastern Yellow Robin 4 14 549 Varied Sitella 1 4 398 Golden Whistler 1 1 401 Rufous Whistler 3 25+ breed 408 Grey Shrike-thrush 2 12 415 Magpie Lark 1 9 361 Grey Fantail 1 7 364 Willie Wagtail 4 15 424 Black-faced Cuckoo-shr. 4 6 430 White-winged Triller 1 5 547 Dusky Woodswallow 2 16 702 Grey Butcherbird 3 8 700 Pied Butcherbird 2 12 705 Australian Magpie 4 8 694 Pied Currawong 2 12 930 Australian Raven 4 17 693 White-winged Chough 3 3 families 655 Double-barred Finch 4 25+ 661 Plum-headed Finch 1 4 662 Red-browed Finch 1 8 652 Diamond Firetail 4 12 357 Welcome Swallow 1 1 359 Tree Martin 1 8 509 Rufous Songlark 1 3 574 Silvereye 4 2 999 Common Starling 2 15

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7.13 COMBINED FLORA SURVEY FLORISTICS DATA

SurveyID Site Number DisplayName Stratum Growth Form Lower Height Upper Height Cover Score Percentage Cover BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Dillwynia sieberi - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Dichelachne spp. - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Danthonia spp. - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Hypochaeris radicata - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Phebalium squamulosum ssp lineare - S 4 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Persoonia linearis - S 3 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Lepidosperma laterale - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Dodonaea viscosa ssp spatulata - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Callitris endlicheri - T 3 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Gahnia aspera - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Brachyloma daphnoides - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Leucopogon biflorus - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Lissanthe strigosa - S 1 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Pultenaea microphylla - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Eucalyptus sparsifolia - T 2 10 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Chrysocephalum semipapposum - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Acacia linearifolia - S 2 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Gonocarpus elatus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Bursaria longisepala - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Eucalyptus fibrosa - T 3 10 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Cassinia laevis - S 3 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM003 Cassinia arcuata - S 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Dillwynia sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Babingtonia densifolia - Z 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Xanthorrhoea glauca ssp angustifolia - X 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Stipa spp. - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Hakea decurrens - S 3 1

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BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Lepidosperma laterale - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Cleistochloa rigida - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Callitris endlicheri - T 3 10 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Melichrus urceolatus - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Astroloma humifusum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Brachyloma daphnoides - S 3 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Hibbertia circumdans - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Allocasuarina gymnanthera - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Calytrix tetragona - Z 4 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Acacia uncinata - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Acacia gladiiformis - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Cassytha glabella - L 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Bursaria longisepala - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Eucalyptus fibrosa - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BBSCOM008 Leptospermum parvifolium - Z 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Pomax umbellata - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Wahlenbergia gracilis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Callitris endlicheri - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Einadia hastata - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Pultenaea microphylla - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Melichrus urceolatus - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Leucopogon biflorus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Lissanthe strigosa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Notodanthonia semiannularis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Eucalyptus polyanthemos - T 3 15 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Eucalyptus sideroxylon - T 1 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Eucalyptus crebra - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Cassinia laevis - S 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM001 Cassinia arcuata - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Babingtonia cunninghamii - Z 4 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Persoonia linearis - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Lepidosperma laterale - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Lomandra filiformis ssp coriacea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Callitris endlicheri - T 2 5

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BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Gahnia aspera - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Brachyloma daphnoides - Z 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Pultenaea microphylla - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Allocasuarina gymnanthera - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Entolasia stricta - - 5 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Acacia linearifolia - S 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Gonocarpus elatus - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Eucalyptus blakelyi - T 3 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Bursaria longisepala - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Melaleuca erubescens - Z 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Eucalyptus fibrosa - T 1 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM002 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Brachychiton populneus - T 1 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Persoonia linearis - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Veronica plebeia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Elytrigia repens - - 4 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Brachyscome melanocarpa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Vittadinia sulcata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Gahnia aspera - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Einadia hastata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Desmodium varians - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Glycine tabacina - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Dichondra species A - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Cymbonotus lawsonianus - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Lomandra confertifolia ssp pallida - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Austrostipa nitida - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Acacia linearifolia - S 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Gonocarpus elatus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Eucalyptus albens - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Eucalyptus blakelyi - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Eucalyptus conica - T 1 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Oxalis perennans - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Plantago debilis - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Cirsium vulgare - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Hydrocotyle laxiflora - - 4 5

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BBSCOMM BSCOM004 Cassinia laevis - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Xanthorrhoea glauca ssp angustifolia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Dillwynia sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Pomax umbellata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Persoonia linearis - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Gahnia aspera - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Callitris endlicheri - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Schoenus ericetorum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Styphelia triflora - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Astroloma humifusum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Brachyloma daphnoides - Z 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Hibbertia riparia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Allocasuarina gymnanthera - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Microlaena stipoides - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Calytrix tetragona - Z 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Acacia doratoxylon - T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Cassytha glabella - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Gonocarpus tetragynus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Bursaria longisepala - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Eucalyptus fibrosa - T 3 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Eucalyptus crebra T - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM007 Lepidosperma viscidum - - 4 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 4 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Dillwynia sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Phebalium squamulosum ssp lineare - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Stipa spp. - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Pomax umbellata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Veronica plebeia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Dodonaea viscosa ssp spatulata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Olearia microphylla - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Callitris endlicheri T - 2 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Indigofera australis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Glycine clandestina - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Hibbertia circumdans - - 3 1

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BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Eucalyptus sparsifolia - - 2 15 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Chrysocephalum semipapposum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Acacia ausfeldii - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Stypandra glauca - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Eucalyptus crebra T - 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Bursaria spinosa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Aristida vagans - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Brachyscome melanocarpa - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM009 Cassinia laevis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Dillwynia sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Danthonia spp. - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Stipa spp. - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Veronica plebeia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Persoonia linearis - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Pomax umbellata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Lepidosperma laterale - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Elytrigia repens - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Brachyscome melanocarpa - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Lactuca serriola - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Wahlenbergia gracilis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Callitris endlicheri T - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Hibbertia acicularis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Hibbertia circumdans - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Chrysocephalum semipapposum - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Microlaena stipoides - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Dichelachne micrantha - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Echinopogon ovatus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Cymbopogon refractus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Acacia ausfeldii - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Stypandra glauca - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Acacia doratoxylon - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Acacia uncinata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Eucalyptus fibrosa - - 2 10

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BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM011 Cassinia laevis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Eucalyptus nubila - T 3 15 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Danthonia spp. - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Lomandra filiformis ssp coriacea - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Gahnia aspera - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Leucopogon biflorus - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Melichrus urceolatus - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Lissanthe strigosa - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Pultenaea microphylla - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Acacia ausfeldii - S 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Eucalyptus dawsonii - T 2 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM013 Cassinia arcuata - S 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Babingtonia cunninghamii - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Phyllanthus occidentalis - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Dillwynia sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Dipodium spp. - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Poa spp. - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Phebalium squamulosum ssp lineare - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Stipa spp. - - 4 25 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Correa reflexa - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Persoonia linearis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Pomax umbellata - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Veronica plebeia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Brachyscome microcarpa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Pimelea linifolia ssp collina - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Olearia microphylla - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Wahlenbergia gracilis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Hypochaeris glabra - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Callitris endlicheri - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Leucopogon biflorus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Monotoca scoparia - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Hibbertia circumdans - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Eucalyptus sparsifolia - - 2 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Chrysocephalum semipapposum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Stypandra glauca - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Acacia buxifolia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Acacia uncinata - - 2 1

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BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Eucalyptus polyanthemos T - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Eucalyptus rossii T - 2 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Bursaria spinosa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM014 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Bracteantha viscosa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Dillwynia sieberi - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Phyllanthus hirtellus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Veronica plebeia - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Lepidosperma laterale - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Viola betonicifolia - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Hypericum gramineum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Wahlenbergia gracilis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Callitris endlicheri T T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Hibbertia acicularis - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Styphelia triflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Melichrus urceolatus - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Desmodium varians - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Glycine clandestina - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Pultenaea microphylla - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Pultenaea linophylla - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Cymbonotus lawsonianus - - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Dichondra species A - - 5 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Hibbertia circumdans - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Chrysocephalum semipapposum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Cymbopogon refractus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Stypandra glauca - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Laxmannia gracilis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Acacia linearifolia - T 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Acacia gladiiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Eucalyptus crebra T T 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Bursaria spinosa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Eucalyptus dawsonii T - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Eucalyptus macrorhyncha T - 2 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Aristida vagans - - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 4 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Brachyscome melanocarpa - - 3 1

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BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Calotis lappulacea - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Cassinia laevis - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM015 Hydrocotyle laxiflora - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Babingtonia cunninghamii M1 - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Xanthorrhoea glauca ssp angustifolia - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Goodenia hederacea ssp hederacea - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Dillwynia sieberi M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Poa spp. - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Stipa spp. - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Grevillea ramosissima subsp ramosissima - - 2 1

BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Lepidosperma laterale - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Lomandra filiformis ssp coriacea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Callitris endlicheri - - 2 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Hibbertia riparia M1 - 4 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Leucopogon muticus M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Styphelia triflora M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Brachyloma daphnoides M1 - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Leucopogon biflorus - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Dillwynia sericea - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Lissanthe strigosa M1 - 1 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Allocasuarina gymnanthera M1 - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Austrodanthonia monticola - - 4 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Acacia gladiiformis M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Acacia uncinata - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Prostanthera nivea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Gonocarpus tetragynus - - 5 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Cassytha glabella L1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Eucalyptus macrorhyncha T - 3 5 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Leptospermum parvifolium - - 2 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Eucalyptus crebra T - 2 10 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Aristida vagans - - 4 1 BBSCOMM BSCOM016 Platysace ericoides - - 2 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Correa reflexa L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Lepidosperma laterale L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Macrozamia diplomera L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Macrozamia heteromera L1 - 1

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BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Lomandra filiformis L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Lomandra filiformis ssp coriacea L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Olearia elliptica M1 S 4 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Olearia ramulosa L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Dichondra repens L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Callitris endlicheri T T 5 25 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Melichrus urceolatus L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Acrotriche rigida L1 S 5 25 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Leucopogon biflorus L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Goodenia hederacea L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Hibbertia obtusifolia L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Melichrus erubescens L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Desmodium brachypodum L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Pultenaea cinerascens L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Persoonia cuspidifera L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Dianella revoluta var revoluta L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Dodonaea viscosa ssp angustifolia L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Acacia penninervis L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Acacia decora M1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Scutellaria humilis L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Eucalyptus albens T T 2 75 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Eucalyptus crebra T T 1 10 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Bursaria spinosa M1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Calotis cuneifolia L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Cheilanthes sieberi L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG182 Joycea pallida L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Clematis aristata L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Correa reflexa L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Exocarpos cupressiformis M1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Dodonaea viscosa M1 S 4 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Lepidosperma laterale L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Lomandra longifolia L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Indigofera adesmiifolia L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Olearia elliptica - - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Callitris endlicheri T T 1 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Beyeria viscosa L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Melichrus urceolatus L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Hibbertia obtusifolia L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Hardenbergia violacea L1 - 4

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BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Desmodium brachypodum - - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Cassytha pubescens L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Dianella revoluta L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Acacia decora M1 S 4 7 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Eucalyptus albens - T 10 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Eucalyptus crebra T T 4 40 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Bursaria spinosa M1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Eucalyptus macrorhyncha T - 1 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Calotis cuneifolia - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 S 4 20 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Astrotricha longifolia L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Joycea pallida L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG183 Cassinia leptocephala L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Danthonia spp. L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Brachychiton populneus L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Macrozamia diplomera L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Lomandra filiformis L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Lepidosperma laterale L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Dodonaea viscosa ssp spatulata M1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Olearia elliptica L1 S 5 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Callitris endlicheri T T 2 20 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Leucopogon muticus L1 S 2 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Melichrus urceolatus L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Acrotriche rigida L1 S 4 12 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Beyeria viscosa L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Goodenia hederacea L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Hibbertia obtusifolia L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Melichrus erubescens L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Lissanthe strigosa L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Chrysocephalum apiculatum L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Allocasuarina gymnanthera M1 S 4 25 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Pultenaea cinerascens L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Dichelachne micrantha L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Acacia cultriformis M1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Dianella revoluta L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Acacia salicina M1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Acacia penninervis M1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Haloragis serra L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Scutellaria humilis - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Bursaria spinosa M1 - 3

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BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Eucalyptus crebra T T 3 25 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Acacia sertiformis M1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 - 4 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Cheilanthes sieberi L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Cassinia leptocephala M1 S 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Joycea pallida L1 S 5 15 BBSCOMM FOPAG188 Calotis cuneifolia L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Aristida calycina var calycina L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Elymus scaber L1 - 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Brachychiton populneus L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Lomandra bracteata L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Olearia elliptica M1 S 4 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Conyza bonariensis L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Podolepis jaceoides L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Wahlenbergia communis L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Dichondra repens L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Carex appressa L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Hibbertia obtusifolia L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Glycine tabacina L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Desmodium varians L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Desmodium brachypodum L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Geranium solanderi var solanderi L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Cymbonotus lawsonianus L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Dianella longifolia var longifolia L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Cheilanthes lasiophylla L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Petrorhagia nanteuilii L1 - 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Dichelachne micrantha L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Echinopogon intermedius L1 - 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Acacia implexa T - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Angophora floribunda T T 3 15 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Scutellaria humilis L1 - 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Eucalyptus melliodora T T 3 7 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Eucalyptus crebra T T 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Bursaria spinosa L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Bothriochloa macra L1 - 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Swainsona cadellii L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG355 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 S 6 35 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Wahlenbergia spp. L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Callitris glaucophylla T T 3 20 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Lomandra bracteata L1 - 3

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BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Alternanthera denticulata L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Cymbidium canaliculatum L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Notelaea microcarpa var microcarpa - - BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Podolepis jaceoides L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Olearia elliptica M1 - 4 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Pandorea pandorana L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Melichrus urceolatus L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Glycine clandestina L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Beyeria viscosa M1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Desmodium brachypodum L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Petrorhagia nanteuilii L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Dodonaea viscosa ssp angustifolia M1 S 5 20 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Cheilanthes lasiophylla L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Dianella longifolia L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Dichelachne micrantha L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Austrodanthonia caespitosa L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Angophora floribunda T T 1 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Scutellaria humilis - - BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Eucalyptus albens T T 1 10 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Bursaria spinosa M1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Cheilanthes sieberi L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG767 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 S 5 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Dipodium atropurpureum L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Stipa spp. L1 - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Aristida spp. L1 - 6 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Brachychiton populneus L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Dodonaea boroniifolia T - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Lomandra filiformis L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora L1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Clematis glycinoides var glycinoides - - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Olearia elliptica M1 S 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Pandorea pandorana - - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Callitris endlicheri L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Melichrus urceolatus L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Beyeria viscosa M1 S 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Hibbertia obtusifolia L1 - 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Melichrus erubescens L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Desmodium brachypodum L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Acacia deanei subsp deanei L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Pultenaea cinerascens L1 - 1

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BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Dodonaea viscosa ssp angustifolia M1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Acacia decora M1 - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Acacia implexa T T 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Scutellaria humilis L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Eucalyptus albens T T 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Eucalyptus crebra T T 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Cheilanthes sieberi L1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 S 5 BBSCOMM FOPAG792 Joycea pallida L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Brachychiton populneus - - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Dodonaea viscosa - - 3 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Lomandra longifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Olearia elliptica - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Callitris endlicheri T T 3 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Melichrus urceolatus - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Glycine tabacina - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Desmodium varians - - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Swainsona galegifolia - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Desmodium brachypodum - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Hardenbergia violacea L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Daviesia genistifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Dianella longifolia - - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Cheilanthes lasiophylla - - 1 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Dianella revoluta L1 - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Angophora floribunda T T 3 8 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Acacia decora M1 - 4 10 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Acacia implexa - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Eucalyptus albens T T 3 30 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Plantago varia - - 2 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Bursaria spinosa M1 - 4 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Joycea pallida - - 3 BBSCOMM FOPAG794 Cassinia quinquefaria M1 - 5 15 BBSCOMM NPA001 Marsdenia viridiflora subsp viridiflora - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Chamaesyce species A - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Allocasuarina diminuta M2 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Persoonia sericea - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Galium gaudichaudii - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Pomax umbellata - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Exocarpos cupressiformis M2 - 2

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BBSCOMM NPA001 Lomandra filiformis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Callitris glaucophylla L1 - 99 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Callitris glaucophylla M2 - 99 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Callitris glaucophylla M1 - 4 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Amyema miquelii T - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Eucalyptus chloroclada T - 2 15 BBSCOMM NPA001 Austrodanthonia racemosa var racemosa - - 2

BBSCOMM NPA001 Aristida ramosa var speciosa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Vernonia cinerea - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Phyllanthus virgatus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Dodonaea viscosa ssp spatulata L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA001 Austrodanthonia racemosa var obtusata - - 4

BBSCOMM NPA001 Dodonaea viscosa ssp spatulata M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Vittadinia sulcata - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Sonchus oleraceus - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Podolepis neglecta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Vittadinia dissecta - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Euchiton sphaericus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Cynoglossum australe - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Wahlenbergia gracilis - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA001 Hypochaeris glabra - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Dichondra repens - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Maytenus cunninghamii - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Gahnia aspera - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Glycine canescens - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Glycine clandestina - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Desmodium varians - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Phyllanthus gunnii - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Chrysocephalum apiculatum - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Senecio species E - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Evolvulus alsinoides var decumbens - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Glossogyne tannensis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Austrostipa scabra - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Digitaria diffusa - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA001 Eragrostis brownii - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Microlaena stipoides - - 6 BBSCOMM NPA001 Austrostipa setacea - - 1

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BBSCOMM NPA001 Panicum simile - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Panicum effusum - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Sporobolus creber - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Eragrostis lacunaria - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Paspalidium gracile - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Cymbopogon refractus - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA001 Bulbine semibarbata - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Dianella revoluta - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA001 Angophora floribunda M1 - 99 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Angophora floribunda T - 3 15 BBSCOMM NPA001 Angophora floribunda L1 - 99 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Acacia deanei L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA001 Acacia deanei M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Acacia implexa L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA001 Acacia implexa M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Aristida gracilipes - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA001 Plantago debilis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA001 Aristida caput-medusae - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA001 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA001 Daucus glochidiatus - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA001 Calotis lappulacea - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA002 Wahlenbergia spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Babingtonia densifolia M1 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA002 Digitaria spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Allocasuarina diminuta L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA002 Allocasuarina diminuta T - 5 5 BBSCOMM NPA002 Allocasuarina diminuta M1 - 99 10 BBSCOMM NPA002 Aristida spp. - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA002 Corymbia trachyphloia E - 2 5 BBSCOMM NPA002 Boronia glabra - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Persoonia sericea M1 - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Stackhousia muricata - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Pomax umbellata - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Isopogon petiolaris - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Lomandra filiformis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Chloanthes parviflora - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Helichrysum collinum - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Euchiton sphaericus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Hypochaeris glabra - - 3

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BBSCOMM NPA002 Schoenus ericetorum - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA002 Dampiera adpressa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Melichrus urceolatus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA002 Dillwynia sericea - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Eragrostis brownii - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Panicum simile - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Digitaria breviglumis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Dichelachne micrantha - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Microlaena stipoides - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Cymbopogon refractus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA002 Digitaria diffusa - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Stypandra glauca - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA002 Calytrix tetragona M1 - 5 20 BBSCOMM NPA002 Calytrix tetragona L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA002 Cassytha pubescens - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Acacia pilligaensis T - 3 BBSCOMM NPA002 Acacia pilligaensis L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA002 Acacia gladiiformis M1 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Eucalyptus fibrosa M1 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA002 Oxalis radicosa - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Homoranthus flavescens - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Calochilus robertsonii - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA002 Platysace ericoides - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA002 Cassinia arcuata M1 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Babingtonia densifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Hypochaeris radicata - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Allocasuarina diminuta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Corymbia trachyphloia - - 2 5 BBSCOMM NPA003 Boronia glabra - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Grevillea floribunda subsp floribunda - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Pomax umbellata - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Exocarpos cupressiformis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Persoonia sericea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Lepidosperma laterale - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Aristida jerichoensis var jerichoensis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Pimelea linifolia - - 2

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BBSCOMM NPA003 Chloanthes parviflora - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Schoenus moorei - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Gahnia aspera - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Schoenus ericetorum - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA003 Dampiera adpressa - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Leucopogon biflorus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Dillwynia sericea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Bertya oblonga - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Hardenbergia violacea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Melichrus erubescens - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Digitaria diffusa - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Amyema pendulum - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Calytrix tetragona - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Cassytha pubescens - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Dianella revoluta - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA003 Laxmannia gracilis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Acacia pilligaensis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Acacia gladiiformis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Goodenia rotundifolia - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Homoranthus flavescens - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Eucalyptus crebra - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Eucalyptus dwyeri - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Oxalis radicosa - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Eucalyptus fibrosa - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA003 Platysace ericoides - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA003 Wahlenbergia planiflora - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA003 Cassinia arcuata - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA003 Joycea pallida - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA004 Babingtonia densifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Wahlenbergia spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Hibbertia covenyana - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Allocasuarina diminuta M1 - 4 5 BBSCOMM NPA004 Corymbia trachyphloia T - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Philotheca salsolifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Persoonia sericea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA004 Pimelea linifolia - -

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BBSCOMM NPA004 Chloanthes parviflora - - BBSCOMM NPA004 Aristida jerichoensis var jerichoensis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Triodia mitchellii var pubivagina - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA004 Helichrysum collinum - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Schoenus ericetorum - - BBSCOMM NPA004 Dampiera adpressa - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Leucopogon lanceolatus - - BBSCOMM NPA004 Brachyloma daphnoides - - BBSCOMM NPA004 Leucopogon biflorus - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Dillwynia sericea - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Hardenbergia violacea - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Melichrus urceolatus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - BBSCOMM NPA004 Digitaria breviglumis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Calytrix tetragona - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA004 Cassytha pubescens - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Dianella revoluta - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Stypandra glauca - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Acacia pilligaensis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA004 Acacia gladiiformis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA004 Gonocarpus elatus - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Eucalyptus dwyeri - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA004 Leptospermum parvifolium - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA004 Platysace ericoides - - BBSCOMM NPA005 Digitaria spp. - - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Allocasuarina diminuta - - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Pultenaea spp. - - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Angophora leiocarpa T - 3 5 BBSCOMM NPA005 Angophora leiocarpa L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA005 Angophora leiocarpa M1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA005 Aristida spp. - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Persoonia sericea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Stackhousia muricata - - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Hybanthus monopetalus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Lomandra leucocephala - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Gompholobium foliolosum - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Eucalyptus chloroclada M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Triodia mitchellii var pubivagina - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Eucalyptus chloroclada L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA005 Tricoryne elatior - - 2 1

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BBSCOMM NPA005 Helichrysum collinum - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Callitris endlicheri M1 - 99 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Callitris endlicheri T - 4 10 BBSCOMM NPA005 Callitris endlicheri L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA005 Schoenus ericetorum - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Pultenaea foliolosa - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Styphelia triflora - - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Melichrus urceolatus - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Goodenia hederacea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Aotus subglauca - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Bossiaea rhombifolia - - 5 5 BBSCOMM NPA005 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Chrysocephalum apiculatum - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Eragrostis brownii - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Digitaria breviglumis - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Laxmannia gracilis - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Patersonia sericea - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Calytrix tetragona - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Goodenia rotundifolia - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Eucalyptus crebra M1 - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Dianella sp. aff. revoluta 'Pilliga' - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Cassinia arcuata - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA005 Wahlenbergia planiflora - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA006 Aristida spp. M2 - 5 BBSCOMM NPA006 Persoonia sericea M2 - 2 BBSCOMM NPA006 Pomax umbellata M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Boronia glabra M2 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA006 Hybanthus monopetalus M2 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA006 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Lomandra leucocephala M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Eucalyptus chloroclada M1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA006 Eucalyptus chloroclada T - 2 2 BBSCOMM NPA006 Podolepis neglecta M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Callitris endlicheri M1 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA006 Schoenus ericetorum M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Styphelia triflora - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA006 Melichrus urceolatus M2 - 3

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BBSCOMM NPA006 Brachyloma daphnoides M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Hibbertia obtusifolia M2 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA006 Glycine clandestina M2 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA006 Ricinocarpos bowmanii M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA006 Chrysocephalum apiculatum M2 - 5 BBSCOMM NPA006 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Digitaria diffusa M2 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA006 Digitaria breviglumis M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Acacia pilligaensis M1 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA006 Eucalyptus rossii T - 3 20 BBSCOMM NPA006 Oxalis radicosa M2 - 2 BBSCOMM NPA006 Cassinia arcuata M2 - 4 10 BBSCOMM NPA006 Dianella sp. aff. revoluta 'Pilliga' M2 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA006 Bossiaea rhombifolia ssp concolor M2 - 5 40 BBSCOMM NPA007 Hibbertia covenyana - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Allocasuarina diminuta M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA007 Persoonia sericea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA007 Grevillea floribunda subsp floribunda - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA007 Pomax umbellata - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Pimelea linifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA007 Lepidosperma laterale - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Lomandra filiformis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA007 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA007 Dodonaea heteromorpha - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA007 Schoenus kennyi - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA007 Callitris endlicheri T - 1 5 BBSCOMM NPA007 Schoenus ericetorum - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Gahnia aspera - - 4 5 BBSCOMM NPA007 Styphelia triflora - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA007 Pultenaea foliolosa - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA007 Dampiera adpressa - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Kennedia procurrens - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA007 Melichrus urceolatus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA007 Calytrix tetragona - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Thysanotus tuberosus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA007 Acacia caroleae M1 - 4 4 BBSCOMM NPA007 Dianella revoluta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA007 Goodenia rotundifolia - - 5

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BBSCOMM NPA007 Gonocarpus elatus - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA007 Eucalyptus fibrosa T - 3 10 BBSCOMM NPA007 Aristida ramosa - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA007 Eucalyptus crebra T - 3 12 BBSCOMM NPA007 Homoranthus flavescens - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA007 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA007 Cassinia arcuata - - 5 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Eragrostis spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Wahlenbergia spp. - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Conyza spp. - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Verbena spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Juncus spp. - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Chamaesyce species A - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Chloris spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA012 Danthonia spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Aristida spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Geijera parviflora M1 - 2 5 BBSCOMM NPA012 Brachychiton populneus - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Solanum parvifolium - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Rumex brownii - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Lomandra bracteata - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Amyema miquelii T - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Dodonaea sinuolata ssp sinuolata M1 - 5 10 BBSCOMM NPA012 Enteropogon acicularis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Austrodanthonia racemosa var obtusata - - 5 5

BBSCOMM NPA012 Dodonaea viscosa ssp spatulata M1 - 3 5 BBSCOMM NPA012 Vittadinia sulcata - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Vittadinia dissecta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Cyperus gracilis - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA012 Einadia nutans - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Maytenus cunninghamii M1 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Dichondra species A - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA012 Senecio species E - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Acacia deanei subsp deanei M1 - 3 5 BBSCOMM NPA012 Geranium solanderi var solanderi - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Cheilanthes sieberi ssp sieberi - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Sporobolus creber - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA012 Cymbopogon refractus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA012 Notodanthonia longifolia - - 5 5

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BBSCOMM NPA012 Leptochloa ciliolata - - 5 5 BBSCOMM NPA012 Microlaena stipoides - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA012 Digitaria diffusa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Paspalidium gracile - - 5 5 BBSCOMM NPA012 Austrostipa scabra - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Dianella revoluta - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Acacia implexa M1 - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Eucalyptus albens T - 4 35 BBSCOMM NPA012 Ajuga australis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Oxalis perennans - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Notelaea microcarpa M1 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Plantago debilis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Calotis lappulacea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA012 Pittosporum angustifolium - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA012 Daucus glochidiatus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA012 Chondrilla juncea - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Chamaesyce species A - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Danthonia spp. - - 5 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Aristida spp. - - 5 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Stackhousia spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Maytenus spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Tripogon loliiformis - - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Pomax umbellata - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Persoonia sericea M2 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Callitris glaucophylla M1 - 1 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Fimbristylis dichotoma - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Dodonaea heteromorpha - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Tricoryne elatior - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Allocasuarina luehmannii M2 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Allocasuarina luehmannii M1 - 5 10 BBSCOMM NPA152 Allocasuarina luehmannii L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Gahnia aspera - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Callitris endlicheri M2 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Callitris endlicheri M1 - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Styphelia triflora M2 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Melichrus urceolatus L1 - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Lissanthe strigosa L1 - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Glycine canescens - - 1

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BBSCOMM NPA152 Glycine clandestina - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Daviesia acicularis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Austrostipa scabra subsp scabra - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Eragrostis brownii - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA152 Digitaria diffusa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA152 Panicum effusum - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Eragrostis lacunaria - - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Microlaena stipoides - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA152 Dianella revoluta - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Laxmannia gracilis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Acacia deanei L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Acacia tindaleae - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Acacia spectabilis M2 - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Acacia deanei M2 - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Juncus subsecundus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA152 Goodenia rotundifolia L1 - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Oxalis perennans - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA152 Aristida caput-medusae - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Pterostylis mutica - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Eucalyptus crebra L1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Eucalyptus crebra M2 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Eucalyptus crebra T - 3 20 BBSCOMM NPA152 Eucalyptus crebra M1 - 99 BBSCOMM NPA152 Brunoniella australis - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Cheilanthes sieberi L1 - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA152 Cassinia arcuata L1 - 3 10 BBSCOMM NPA152 Calotis cuneifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Goodenia macbarronii - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA640 Hibbertia covenyana - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA640 Digitaria spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA640 Allocasuarina diminuta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Aristida spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA640 Persoonia sericea - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Grevillea floribunda subsp floribunda - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Boronia bipinnata - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Pomax umbellata - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Dodonaea peduncularis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Lepidosperma laterale - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 1

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BBSCOMM NPA640 Lomandra leucocephala - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Gahnia aspera - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Schoenus moorei - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Callitris endlicheri - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Hibbertia incana - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Melichrus urceolatus - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Lissanthe strigosa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Melichrus erubescens - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Daviesia acicularis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Lomandra filiformis ssp filiformis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA640 Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA640 Cryptandra amara var amara - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Panicum simile - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Thysanotus tuberosus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Acacia caroleae - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA640 Dianella revoluta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Acacia gladiiformis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Calytrix tetragona - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA640 Goodenia rotundifolia - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA640 Gonocarpus elatus - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA640 Homoranthus flavescens - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Eucalyptus fibrosa - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Oxalis radicosa - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA640 Eucalyptus crebra T - 4 10 BBSCOMM NPA640 Cassinia aculeata - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA640 Wahlenbergia planiflora - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Hibbertia covenyana - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Helichrysum spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Digitaria spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Hibbertia spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Hypochaeris radicata - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Allocasuarina diminuta - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Aristida spp. - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA641 Corymbia trachyphloia T - 3 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Persoonia sericea - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Grevillea floribunda subsp floribunda - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Pimelea linifolia - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Lomandra filiformis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 3

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BBSCOMM NPA641 Callitris glaucophylla - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Lomandra leucocephala - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Eucalyptus chloroclada T - 2 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Digitaria brownii - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Allocasuarina luehmannii - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Gahnia aspera - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Callitris endlicheri - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Schoenus ericetorum - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Pultenaea foliolosa - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Styphelia triflora - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Melichrus urceolatus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Melichrus erubescens - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Lissanthe strigosa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Ozothamnus diosmifolius - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA641 Eragrostis brownii - - 1 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Thysanotus tuberosus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Calytrix tetragona - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Dianella revoluta - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Acacia polybotrya - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Juncus usitatus - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA641 Patersonia sericea - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Goodenia rotundifolia - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA641 Eucalyptus crebra - - 1 2 BBSCOMM NPA641 Cassinia arcuata - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA641 Actinotus helianthi - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Babingtonia cunninghamii - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Goodenia macbarronii - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Babingtonia densifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Hibbertia covenyana - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Dianella spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Digitaria spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Allocasuarina diminuta M1 - 5 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Schoenus spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Aristida spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Corymbia trachyphloia T - 3 0.25 BBSCOMM NPA650 Boronia glabra - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Grevillea floribunda subsp floribunda - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Persoonia sericea - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Isopogon petiolaris - - 1

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BBSCOMM NPA650 Pimelea linifolia - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Tricoryne elatior - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Helichrysum collinum - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Callitris endlicheri T - 4 0.75 BBSCOMM NPA650 Gahnia aspera - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA650 Schoenus ericetorum - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Dampiera adpressa - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Mirbelia pungens - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Brachyloma daphnoides - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Leucopogon biflorus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA650 Melichrus urceolatus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Dillwynia sericea - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Aotus subglauca - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Cryptandra amara var floribunda - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Calytrix tetragona - - 6 40 BBSCOMM NPA650 Acacia caroleae - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA650 Dianella revoluta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA650 Cassytha pubescens - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA650 Acacia pilligaensis M1 - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Acacia gladiiformis - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA650 Homoranthus flavescens - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Eucalyptus dwyeri M1 - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Eucalyptus dealbata M1 - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Calochilus robertsonii - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA650 Platysace ericoides - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA650 Actinotus helianthi - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA656 Gnaphalium spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Conyza spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Epilobium spp. - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA656 Plantago spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Vulpia spp. - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Dichelachne spp. - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Desmodium spp. - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Digitaria spp. - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Aristida spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Anagallis arvensis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Lomandra filiformis - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Lomandra multiflora ssp multiflora - - 3

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BBSCOMM NPA656 Callitris glaucophylla - - 3 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Chrysocephalum apiculatum - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Commelina ensifolia - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA656 Cleistochloa rigida - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Taraxacum officinale - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Sigesbeckia orientalis ssp orientalis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Opuntia stricta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Polycarpon tetraphyllum - - 6 BBSCOMM NPA656 Senecio quadridentatus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Senecio lautus - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Hypochaeris glabra - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Einadia nutans - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Trifolium arvense - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Hibbertia obtusifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Trifolium campestre - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Swainsona galegifolia - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Acacia deanei subsp deanei - - 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Xanthorrhoea acaulis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Microlaena stipoides - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Angophora floribunda - - 4 5 BBSCOMM NPA656 Ajuga australis - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA656 Oxalis radicosa - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Calotis cuneata - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA656 Wahlenbergia planiflora - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA656 Daucus glochidiatus - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Digitaria spp. - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Allocasuarina diminuta M1 - 3 1 BBSCOMM NPA662 Philotheca salsolifolia M1 - 4 1 BBSCOMM NPA662 Lomandra filiformis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Helichrysum collinum - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA662 Schoenus ericetorum - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Callitris endlicheri T - 4 35 BBSCOMM NPA662 Gahnia aspera - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Dampiera adpressa - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA662 Melichrus urceolatus - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA662 Calytrix tetragona - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA662 Dianella revoluta - - 2 BBSCOMM NPA662 Laxmannia gracilis - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Acacia caroleae M1 - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Acacia pilligaensis M1 - 4 1

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BBSCOMM NPA662 Goodenia rotundifolia - - 4 BBSCOMM NPA662 Gonocarpus elatus - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Leptospermum parvifolium M1 - 4 BBSCOMM NPA662 Eucalyptus fibrosa T - 3 5 BBSCOMM NPA662 Cassinia arcuata - - 1 BBSCOMM NPA662 Platysace ericoides - - 3 BBSCOMM NPA662 Cheilanthes sieberi - - 3

7.14 COMBINED FLORA SURVEY STRUCTURAL DATA

Site Number AMG AMG AMG Stratum Lower Height Upper Height Percentage Dominant 1 Dominant 2 Dominant 3 Zone Easting Northing Cover BBSCOM003 55 720603 6435249L1 0 1 10 Persoonia linearis Leucopogon biflorus BBSCOM003 55 720603 6435249T 12 15 25 Eucalyptus fibrosa Acacia sparsiflora Callitris endlicheri BBSCOM003 55 720603 6435249 M1 1 4 5 Acacia linearifolia Cassinia laevis BBSCOM008 55 717169 6428357L1 0 1 40 Calytrix tetragona BBSCOM008 55 717169 6428357M1 1 2 5 Acacia gladiiformis Hakea decurrens Acacia uncinata BBSCOM008 55 717169 6428357 T 10 18 20 Callitris endlicheri Eucalyptus fibrosa BSCOM001 55 720817 6438872 T 12 18 30 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Eucalyptus crebra Eucalyptus sideroxylon BSCOM001 55 720817 6438872L1 0 1 5 Cassinia arcuata Melichrus urceolatus BSCOM001 55 720817 6438872M1 1 2 5 Cassinia laevis BSCOM002 55 721379 6435249T 8 15 25 Eucalyptus blakelyi Callitris endlicheri Eucalyptus fibrosa BSCOM002 55 721379 6435249M1 3 5 5 Acacia linearifolia Allocasuarina gymnanthera BSCOM002 55 721379 6435249L1 0 1 20 Babingtonia cunninghamii Brachyloma daphnoides Melaleuca erubescens BSCOM002 55 721379 6435249M2 1 2 5 Persoonia linearis BSCOM004 55 720663 6435612T 15 18 30 Eucalyptus albens Eucalyptus blakelyi Brachychiton populneus BSCOM004 55 720663 6435612L1 0 1 2 Persoonia linearis Cassinia laevis BSCOM004 55 720663 6435612M1 10 15 5 Acacia linearifolia BSCOM007 55 716958 6427400L1 0 1 20 Calytrix tetragona Brachyloma daphnoides BSCOM007 55 716958 6427400 M1 1 2 2 Allocasuarina gymnanthera Styphelia triflora BSCOM007 55 716958 6427400L2 15 Lepidosperma viscidum BSCOM007 55 716958 6427400T 6 12 20 Eucalyptus fibrosa Acacia doratoxylon Callitris endlicheri BSCOM009 55 718368 6426099L1 0 0 5 BSCOM009 55 718368 6426099M1 1 2 10 Acacia ausfeldii Hibbertia circumdans BSCOM009 55 718368 6426099 T 17 22 35 Callitris endlicheri Eucalyptus sparsifolia Eucalyptus crebra BSCOM009 55 718368 6426099L2 40 BSCOM011 55 718198 6426024 L1 30 Stypandra glauca Stipa spp.

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BSCOM011 55 718198 6426024 T 6 16 25 Eucalyptus fibrosa Callitris endlicheri BSCOM011 55 718198 6426024M1 0 1 10 Cassinia laevis Acacia doratoxylon BSCOM011 55 718198 6426024M2 1 2 5 Melichrus urceolatus Acacia uncinata BSCOM013 55 723619 6433402M1 1 2 5 Acacia ausfeldii BSCOM013 55 723619 6433402 T 10 14 25 Eucalyptus nubila Eucalyptus dawsonii BSCOM013 55 723619 6433402L1 0 1 2 Leucopogon biflorus Lissanthe strigosa BSCOM014 55 717371 6426954L2 40 BSCOM014 55 717371 6426954 T 15 20 40 Eucalyptus rossii Eucalyptus sparsifolia Callitris endlicheri BSCOM014 55 717371 6426954L1 0 1 2 BSCOM015 55 724129 6425322M1 30 BSCOM015 55 724129 6425322 T 6 16 15 Callitris glaucophylla Eucalyptus macrorhyncha Eucalyptus crebra BSCOM015 55 724129 6425322L1 40 BSCOM016 55 722325 6423487T 8 16 20 Eucalyptus crebra FOPAG182 55 688538 6533738T 3 20 100 Eucalyptus albens Eucalyptus crebra Callitris endlicheri FOPAG182 55 688538 6533738M1 2 3 1 Olearia elliptica FOPAG182 55 688538 6533738L1 0 2 25 Acrotriche rigida FOPAG183 55 690221 6533694T 12 17 51 Eucalyptus crebra Callitris glaucophylla Eucalyptus albens FOPAG183 55 690221 6533694M1 1 3 30 Cassinia quinquefaria Acacia decora Dodonaea viscosa FOPAG188 55 686938 6532138 T 20 30 45 Eucalyptus crebra Callitris endlicheri FOPAG188 55 686938 6532138 L1 0 1 28 Acrotriche rigida Joycea pallida Leucopogon muticus FOPAG188 55 686938 6532138M1 3 5 32 Allocasuarina gymnanthera Olearia elliptica Cassinia leptocephala FOPAG355 55 687738 6526438T 8 25 Angophora floribunda Eucalyptus melliodora Eucalyptus crebra FOPAG355 55 687738 6526438 M1 1 2 Cassinia quinquefaria Olearia elliptica FOPAG767 55 688761 6529555 M1 1 4 9 Dodonaea viscosa ssp Cassinia quinquefaria angustifolia FOPAG767 55 688761 6529555T 4 14 35 Callitris glaucophylla Eucalyptus albens Angophora floribunda FOPAG792 55 686538 6529138 M1 2 4 37 Cassinia quinquefaria Olearia elliptica Beyeria viscosa FOPAG792 55 686538 6529138T 5 15 21 Eucalyptus crebra Eucalyptus albens Acacia implexa FOPAG794 55 689338 6528738T 12 25 Eucalyptus albens Callitris endlicheri Angophora floribunda FOPAG794 55 689338 6528738M1 1 3 Cassinia quinquefaria Acacia deanei subsp deanei Dodonaea viscosa NPA001 55 765563 6592456 T 15 20 30 Angophora floribunda Eucalyptus chloroclada NPA001 55 765563 6592456 M1 10 12 6 Callitris glaucophylla Angophora floribunda NPA001 55 765563 6592456M2 2 5 5 Callitris glaucophylla NPA001 55 765563 6592456L1 0 1 25 Microlaena stipoides Aristida gracilipes Dianella revoluta NPA002 55 765001 6592981T 4 5 5 Allocasuarina diminuta NPA002 55 765001 6592981L1 0 1 30 Calytrix tetragona Stypandra glauca NPA002 55 765001 6592981M1 2 205 10 Allocasuarina diminuta NPA002 55 765001 6592981E 7 8 2 Corymbia trachyphloia NPA003 M1 4 6 3 Eucalyptus crebra Eucalyptus dwyeri NPA003 T 7 15 5 Corymbia trachyphloia Eucalyptus crebra

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NPA003 L1 0 3 15 Brachyloma daphnoides Exocarpos cupressiformis Homoranthus flavescens NPA004 M1 2 5 1 Acacia pilligaensis Eucalyptus dwyeri NPA004 T 5 10 1 Corymbia trachyphloia NPA004 L1 1 2 40 Leptospermum parvifolium Calytrix tetragona Philotheca salsolifolia NPA005 55 754130 6589815 M1 4 8 3 Callitris endlicheri Eucalyptus crebra NPA005 55 754130 6589815 L1 0 2 7 Bossiaea rhombifolia Brachyloma daphnoides NPA005 55 754130 6589815 T 10 17 15 Callitris endlicheri Angophora leiocarpa NPA006 3054749 1493614 T 12 20 22 Eucalyptus rossii Eucalyptus chloroclada NPA006 3054749 1493614M1 2 5 2 Acacia pilligaensis Eucalyptus chloroclada Callitris endlicheri NPA006 3054749 1493614 M2 1 2 50 Bossiaea rhombifolia ssp Cassinia arcuata concolor NPA007 30472585 1493447 M1 2 7 5 Acacia ramulosa Allocasuarina diminuta NPA007 30472585 1493447 L1 0 2 6 Gahnia aspera Cassinia arcuata NPA007 30472585 1493447T 10 22 25 Eucalyptus crebra Eucalyptus fibrosa Callitris endlicheri NPA012 55 765632 6592394 M1 2 5 20 Dodonaea sinuolata ssp sinuolata NPA012 55 765632 6592394T 15 22 35 Eucalyptus albens NPA012 55 765632 6592394L1 0 1 25 Austrodanthonia racemosa var Paspalidium gracile Notodanthonia longifolia obtusata NPA152 756738 6595138M1 6 8 10 Allocasuarina luehmannii NPA152 756738 6595138T 15 23 20 Eucalyptus crebra NPA152 756738 6595138M2 1 3 15 Cassinia arcuata NPA152 756738 6595138 L1 0 1 5 Aristida spp. Danthonia spp. NPA640 753738 6599338 M1 2 8 3 Eucalyptus crebra Acacia caroleae NPA640 753738 6599338 T 10 18 10 Eucalyptus crebra Callitris endlicheri NPA640 753738 6599338 L1 0 2 15 Callitris endlicheri Hibbertia covenyana NPA641 754038 6598538M1 4 10 0 Calytrix tetragona Corymbia trachyphloia Allocasuarina luehmannii NPA641 754038 6598538 T 10 20 5 Corymbia trachyphloia Eucalyptus crebra Eucalyptus chloroclada NPA641 754038 6598538 L1 1 2 1 Cassinia arcuata Pultenaea foliolosa Aristida spp. NPA650 753238 6593938 T 5 10 1 Corymbia trachyphloia Callitris endlicheri NPA650 753238 6593938M1 2 4 3 Acacia pilligaensis Eucalyptus dealbata Eucalyptus dwyeri NPA650 753238 6593938L1 0 2 60 Calytrix tetragona NPA656 743838 6592238 M1 2 4 1 Acacia deanei subsp deanei NPA656 743838 6592238 T 10 18 10 Angophora floribunda Callitris glaucophylla NPA656 743838 6592238 L1 0 1 1 Lomandra multiflora ssp Xanthorrhoea acaulis multiflora NPA662 759835 6591238M1 2 6 3 Acacia caroleae Allocasuarina diminuta Philotheca salsolifolia NPA662 759835 6591238 T 12 15 40 Eucalyptus fibrosa Callitris endlicheri

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7.13 PILLIGA STATE FORESDT FLORA LIST

C:Climber E:Epiphyte H:Herb M:Mallee T:Tree S:Shrub P:Parasite A: aquatic

Acacia amblygona Fan Wattle S burrowii (concurrens?) Curracabah T Buxifolia Box leaf Wattle S Caesiella Blue bush S Caroleae Narrow-leafed Currawang S Cheelii Motherumbah T conferta Crowded leaf wattle S crassa S cutriformis Half-moon wattle S deanei ` ssp. deanei Dean’s wattle S decora Western Silver wattle S doratoxylon Currawong, Spearwood S flexifolia Small Winter wattle S forsythi Forsyth’s wattle S gladiiformis Sword Wattle S hakeoides Western Black wattle S harpophylla Brigalow T havilandi Nealie S homalophylla Yarran T implexa Hickory S ixiophylla S ixodes Gin Gin S lanigera Woolly Wattle S leiocalyx S leucoclada S lineata Streaked Wattle S mearnsii Black Wattle S neriifolia Bastard Yarran, Silver Wattle T oswaldii Umbrella Wattle T paradoxa Spiney Wattle, Kangaroo Thorn S pendula Myall T penninervis Mountain Hickory S pilligaensis Pilliga Wattle S\T pravifolia S polybotrya Western Silver Wattle S rigens Needlewood S salicina Native willow T spectablis Mudgee Wattle S stenophylla River Cooba T subulata Curved Wattle S tindaleae Crowned Wattle S triptera Spur-winged Wattle S ulicifolia Prickly Moses S uncinata Round leaf Wattle S venulosa Small veins S vestita Hairy wattle S victoriae Prickly Wattle S viscidula Sticky Wattle S Acianthus fornicatus Pixie Cap H Actinotus helianthi Flannel Flower H

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Ajuga australis Bugle H Alectryon subdentatus Somewhat Toothed T Aliphitonia excelsa Red Ash S Allocasuarina disyla Shrub She-oak S inophloia Stringybark She-oak T luehmannii Bull Oak T Altsonia constricta Quinine T Amyema cambagei Needle leaf Mistletoe P linophyllum ssp. orientale Slender Leaf Mistletoe P miquelii Box Mistletoe P miraculosum ssp. boormanii Fleshy Mistletoe P pendulum ssp. longifolium Drooping Mistletoe P quandong var. quandong Grey Mistletoe P Angophora costata ssp. costata Smooth barked Apple T floribunda Rough barked Apple T Aotus mollis Soft Aotus S subglauca var. filiformis Somewhat Glaucous S Aristida calycina Dark Wire Grass H jerichoensis var. jerichoensis H ramosa Purple Wire Grass H Astrotricha eucalyptophylla Star Hair S Atalaya cunninghamii Atalays hemiglauca Whitewood T Baeckea densifolia Dense leaf Myrtle S jucunda Pleasant Myrtle S Banksia marginata Silver Banksia S/T Bertya gummifera Gum Bertya S Beyeria viscosa Pinkwood S/T Boerhavia diffusa Tah Vine H Boronia anethifolia Narrow-leafed Boronia S bipinnata Rock Boronia S glabra Sandstone Boronia S Bossiaea rhombifolia spp. Concolor Rhomboid-leafed Bossiaea S Brachiara pilligera Hairy-armed Grass H Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong T Brachyscome diversifolia Tall Daisy H multifida Cut leaf Daisy H Brachyloma daphnoides var. daphnoides Daphne Heath S Bracteantha bracteata Yellow Everlasting Brunonia australis Blue Pincushion H Bulbine bulbosa Native Leek H semibarbata Wild Onion H Bursaria spinosa Native Blackthorn S Cadellia pentastylis Scrub Myrtle T Caladenia caerulea Blue Fingers H carnea var. carnea Pink Fingers H Cucullata Hooked Caladenia H Dilatata Green or Fringed Spider Orchid H Filamentosa Common Spider Orchid H Reticulata Plain-lip Spider Orchid H testacea Honey Caledenia H Calandrinia evemaea Small Purslane H Callistemon linearis Narrow-leaved Bottlebrush S siebreri Alpine Bottlebrush S Callitris endlicheri Black Cypress Pine T glaucophylla White Cypress Pine T Calochilus robertsonii Purplish Beard Orchid P Calotis cuneifolia Bindi-eye H Calytrix tetragona Fringe Myrtle S Canthium odoratum Lamboto S/T

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oleifolium Wild Lemon S/T Capparis mitchellii Wild Orange T Cassia artemisiodes Silver Cassia S cronilloides renamed Senna S nemophila var. zygophylla Desert Cassia S Cassinia aculesta Common Cassinia S arcuata Chinese scrub S uncata Sticky Cassinia S Cassytha glabella C Casuarina cristata ssp. cristata Belah T cunninghamiana River Oak T Cenchrus pauciflorus Spiny Burr Grass H Cheilanthes distans Bristly Cloak Fern H sieberi ssp. sieberi Woolly Rock Fern H Chiloglottis formicifera Ant Orchid H Chloanthes parviflora Small Chloanthes S Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis C Comesperma sylvestre Milkwort Conospermum taxifolium Yew leaf Conospermum S Coopernookia barbata Purple Goodenia S Crinum flaccidum Darling Lily H Crotolaria mitchellii Rattlepod S Cryptandra amara Bitter Cryptandra S var. floribunda Hangdown S var. longiflora Pretty Cryptandra S propinqua Silky Cryptandra S Cymbidium canaliculatum Banana Orchid E Cyperus concinnus Trim sedge H fulvus Sticky sedge H trinervis H Dactyloctenium radulans Button Grass H Dampiera adpressa Purple Beauty-bush S lanceolata Grooved Beauty-bush S purpurea Purple Dampiera H Danthonia linkii Wallaby Grass H Davesia acicularis Prickly or Sharp Bitter-pea S genistifolia Broom Bitter-pea S latifolia Hop Bitter-pea S pubigera Downy Bitter-pea S squarrosa Prickly Pea H ulicifolia Gorse Bitter-pea S umbellulata H virgata H Dendrophthoe glabrescens Orange Mistletoe H Desmodium brachypodum Large Tick-trefoil S Dianella revoluta Spreading Flax-lily H Dichondra repens Kidney Weed H Digitaria breviglumis H brownii Cotton Panic Grass H divaricatissima Spreading Umbrella Grass H Dillwynia sericea Showy Parrot pea S Dipodium hamiltonianum Green Hyacinth Orchid H punctatum Hyacinth Orchid H Diuris abbreviata Donkey Orchid H platichila Donkey orchid H punctata var. punctata Purple Diuris H sulphurea Tiger Orchid H Dodonaea attenuata Slender Hopbush S boroniifolia Hairy or Fern leaf Hopbush S cuneata

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filifolia heteromorpha Propellor Bush S peduncularis Stalked Hopbush S sinuolata ssp. sinuolata Feathery Hopbush S tenuifolia truncatiales Sticky Hopbush S viscosa Giant Hopbush T ssp. augustifolia Narrow-leafed Hopbush S ssp. mucronata Wedge-leaf Hopbush S ssp. spathulata S var. arborescens Hopbush S Drosera auriculata Ear Sundew H burmanni Tropical Sundew H indica H peltata Pale Sundew H Echinopoga ovatus Grass H Elaeodendron australe var. augustifolium Red-fruited Olive Plum T Enchylaena tomentosa Ruby Saltbush S Eragrostris browni Common Love Grass H Lacunaria Purple Love Grass H Speciosa Handsome Love Grass H Eremophila longifolia Berrigan S Mitchellii Budda S/T Eriochilus cucullatus Parson’s Band H Eriostemon ericifolius Waxflower S Eucalyptus albens White Box T Blakelyi Blakely’s red Gum T Camaldulensis River Red Gum T Chloroclada Baradine Red Gum T Conica Fuzzy Box T Crebra Narrow-leaved ironbark T Cypellocarpa Mountain Grey Gum T Dealbata Tumbledown Gum T Dwyeri Dwyer’s Gum M/T Fibrosa ssp. fibrosa Broad-leaved Ironbark T Goniocalyx Bundy, Long-leaved Box T Macrorhyncha Red Stringybark T Melanophloia Silver-leafed Ironbark T Melliodora Yellow Box T Nubila Blue-leaved Ironbark T Pilligaensis Pilliga Box T Polycarpa Long-fruited Bloodwood T Populnea ssp. populnea Bimble Box T Rossii Scribbly Gum T Sideroxylon ssp. sideroxylon Mugga Ironbark T Spp. (E. microcarpa x E. pilligaensis) T Tessellaris Carbeen T Trachyphloia Brown Bloodwood T Viminalis Ribbon Gum, Manna Gum T Viridus Green Mallee M Evolvulus alsinoides H Exocarpus cupressiformis Native Cherry S/T Ficus rubiginosa Rusty Fig T Fimbristylis dichotoma Common Fringe-rush H Gahnia aspera Rough saw-sedge H Geijera parviflora Wilga T Geranium solanderi var. solandera Austral Crane’s Bill H Glossodia major Parson-in-the-pulpit Glycine clandestina Twining Glycine C Gnephosis tenuissima H

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Gompholobium virgatum Wallum Wedge-pea S var. aspalanthoides S Goodenia hederacea Forest Goodenia H Macharronii Slender Goodenia H ovata Hop Goodenia S paniculata Branched Goodenia F Grevillea arenaria Nepean Spiderbush S floribunda Rusty Spider Flower S ramosossima Branching Grevillea S striata Beefwood T triternata Trident Grevillea S Gymnema pleiadenium C Hakea serica Bushy Needlewood T Hardenbergia violacea Coral Pea C Helichrysum apiculatum Yellow Buttons H bracteatum Yellow Everlasting H diosmifolium Pill Flower S Helipterum australe Common White Sunray H Heterodendron oleifolium Rosewood T Hibbertia linearis Showy Guinea Flower S obtusifolia Hoary Guinea Flower S riparia Erect Guinea Flower S rufa Rusty Red S sericea Silky Guinea Flower S Homoranthus flavescens Mouse Plant S Hovea lancealata S Hybanthus monopetalus Slender Violet H Hydrocotyle laxifolia Stinking Pennywort H Imperata cylindrica var. major Blady grass H Indigofera adesmiifolia S australis var. australis Native Indigo S Isopogon petiolaris Spreading Cone Bush S Jacksonia scoparia Winged Broom Pea S Jasminum lineare Desert Jasmine C Juncua dolichanthus H Juncus holoschoenus Jointed-leaf Rush H ochrocoleus H planifolius Broad-leafed Rush H prismatocarpus Branching Rush H subsecundus Finger Rush H vaginatus Clustered Rush H Kennedia procurrens Rough Coral Pea C Laxmannia gracilis Slender Wire-lily H Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword-edge H Leptospermum flavescens Tantoon Tea-tree S parvifolium Small-leaved Tea-tree S Leucopogon bifloris Twin-flower Beard-heath S Lissanthe strigosa Peach Heath S Lomandra filiformis ssp. filiformis Wattle Mat-rush H leucocephala Woolly Mat-rush H multiflora Many-flowered Mat-rush H Luzula meridionalis Woodrush H Lyperantus suaveolens Blady Leaf H Lysiana exocarpi ssp. tenuis Harlequin Mistletoe P Macrozamia diplomera S heteromera S stenomera S Maireana microphylla Eastern Cottonbush S Maytenus cunninghamii Small-leaf Maytenus S Melaleuca densispicata Swamp Paperbark T

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erubescens Pink Honey Myrtle S uncinata Broombush S Melichrus erubescens Ruby Urn Heath S urceolatus Urn Heath S Mentha demenica Slender Mint H Micromyrtus ciliata Fringed Heath Myrtle S Sessilis Dwarf Heath Myrtle S Striata Heath Myrtle S Microtis parviflora Slender Onion Orchid H Uniflora Common Onion Orchid H Mirbelia pungens Prickly Mirbelia S Monotoca rotundifolia S Muellerina bidwillii P Murdannia graminea Grass Lily H Myoporum montanum Boobialla S Myriophyllum verrucosum Red Water-foil H Notolaea microcarpa var. microcarpa Native Olive T Olearia microphylla Small-leaved Daisy-bush S Ramulosa Twiggy Daisy-bush S Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear Owenia acidula Gruie T Ozothanmnus diosmifolius Rice Flower Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine C Panicum buncei Native Panic H Effusum Hairy Panic H Parsonsia ericoides Silkpod Paspalidium constrictum Box Grass H Patersonia sericea Bush Flag Lily H Perotis rara Comet Grass H Persoonia curviflora Geebung S Cuspidifera Geebung S Sericea Silky Geebung S Phebalium glandulosum S Nottii Pink Phebalium S Squamulosum ssp. gracile Scaly Phebalium S Stenophyllum Yellow Flower S Philotheca salsolifolia Sedge H Pimelea curviflora Curved Rice Flower S Lineofolia Slender Rice Flower S Pauciflora Poison Rice Flower S Pittosporum phillyreoides Butterbush S/T Platysace ericoides Pomaderris lanigera Wooly Pomanderis Pomax umbellata Sundew H Prasophyllum rufum Red Leek Orchid H Prostanthera crucifolia Cross-flowered Mint Bbush S denticulata S granticica S howelliae S Leichardtii S nivea var. nivea S nivea var. induta S Rotundifolia S Saxicola var. bracteolata S Stricta S Pterostylus boormanii H Biseta Rusty Hood H Coccinea Red Hood H Curta Blunt Greenhood H Hamata Scaly Greenhood H

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Longicurva Greenhood H Longifolia Tall Greenhood H Mutica Midget Greenhood H Nutans Parrot’s Beak Orchid H parviflora Baby Greenhood H revoluta Autumn Greenhood H rufa ssp. aciculiformis Rusty Greenhood H Pultenaea boormanii H cunninghamii Grey Bush -pea H foliolosa Small-leaved Bush-pea H microphylla var. microphylla Bush-pea H var. cinerascens Bush-pea H procumbens Heathy Bush-pea H Ranunculus sessiliflorus Small-flowered Buttercup H Rhagodia parabolica Mealy Saltbush S Ricinocarpus bowmanii Wedding Bush S Salsola kali (europe) Prickly Glasswort H Santalum acuminatus Quandong T lanceolatum Sandalwood T Sarcostemma brunianum Schoenus ericetorum Heath Bog Rush A Scutellaria humilis Dwarf Skullcap H Senecio lautus Solanum esuriale Quena H nigrum Black Nightshade H Sporobolus creber Stipa ramosissima Stout Bamboo Grass H Stylidium laricifolium Trigger Plant H Stypandra glauca Nodding Blue Lily H Styphellia triflora Five Corners S Swainsona gelegifolia Smooth Darling Pea H oroboides H reticulata H Templetonia stenophylla Leafy Templetonia Thelmitra aristata var. megcalyptra Scented Sun Orchid H pauciflora Slender Sun Orchid H Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass H Thysanotus tuberosus Fringe Lily H Trioda mitchelli Porcupine Grass H Typha domingensis Cumbungi A Vellia paradoxa Spur Velleia Verbena bonariensis Purpletop H tenuisecta Trailing Verbena H Wahlenburgia sp. Bluebell H Westringia cheelii S Westringia rigida S Xanthorrhoea gracifolis ssp. augustifolia Grass Tree S Ziera aspalathoides Whorled Ziera S