Ecology Assessment Report - Reedy Creek REPORT

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Table of Contents 1. Definitions and Abbreviations...... 5 1.1. Definitions and Terms ...... 5 1.2. Abbreviations ...... 5 1.3. Document References ...... 6 2. Introduction ...... 9 3. Site Context ...... 10 3.1. Location ...... 10 3.2. Land Use ...... 10 3.3. Geology ...... 10 3.4. Climate ...... 10 4. Methodology ...... 11 4.1. Desktop and Literature Review ...... 11 4.2. Field Survey ...... 11 4.2.1. Vegetation Community Survey ...... 11 4.2.2. Habitat Survey ...... 11 4.2.3. Threatened Flora and Fauna Survey ...... 12 4.2.4. Exotic Flora and Fauna Survey ...... 12 4.2.5. Disturbance Survey ...... 12 4.2.6. Survey Limitations ...... 12 5. Results and Discussion ...... 13 5.1. Desktop and Literature Review ...... 13 5.1.1. Matters of National Environmental Significance ...... 13 5.1.2. Nature Conservation Act ...... 16 5.1.3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...... 17 5.1.4. Other Environmental Values ...... 18 5.2. Field Survey ...... 19 5.2.1. Matters of National Environmental Significance ...... 19 5.2.2. Nature Conservation Act ...... 22 5.2.3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...... 26 5.2.4. Other Environmental Values ...... 27 5.2.5. Weeds and Pest Fauna ...... 28 5.2.6. Disturbance ...... 29 6. Conclusions ...... 30 Appendix A: Results of EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Conducted on 16th December 2011 ...... 31 Appendix B: Results of Wildlife Online Search Conducted on 16 December 2011 ...... 32

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Appendix C: Map of EHP RE and HVR Polygons for the Site ...... 33 Appendix D: Map of Field Survey Sites for the Site ...... 34 Appendix E: Map of EPBC Act TEC Polygons for the Site ...... 35 Appendix F: Flora Recorded at the Site During Field Survey ...... 36 Appendix G: Fauna Recorded at the Site During Field Survey ...... 38 Appendix H: Map of Ground-Truthed RE Polygons for the Site ...... 39 Appendix I: Map of Ground-Truthed Water Features for the Site ...... 40 Appendix J: Pest Flora Recorded at the Site During Field Survey ...... 41

List of Tables Table 1: Definitions and Terms...... 5 Table 2: Abbreviations ...... 5 Table 3: Document References ...... 6 Table 4: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for TECs Predicted to Occur at the Site .... 13 Table 5: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Listed Flora Predicted to Occur at the Site ...... 14 Table 6: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Listed Fauna Predicted to Occur at the Site ...... 14 Table 7: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Migratory Species Predicted to Occur at the Site ...... 15 Table 8: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Marine Species Predicted to Occur at the Site ...... 15 Table 9: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for WONS and Other Invasive Non-Native Flora Predicted to Occur at the Site ...... 16 Table 10: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Pest Fauna Predicted to Occur at the Site ...... 16 Table 11: NC Act Wildlife Online Search Results for Listed Fauna at the Site ...... 17 Table 12: Endangered REs Mapped As Present on the Site through Desktop Analysis ...... 17 Table 13: Of Concern REs Mapped as Present at the Site through Desktop Analysis ...... 18 Table 14: No Concern at Present REs Mapped as Present at the Site through Desktop Analysis ...... 19 Table 15: HVR Mapped as Present at the Site through Desktop Analysis ...... 19 Table 16: EPBC Act Listed Flora Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results ...... 19 Table 17: EPBC Act Listed Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results ..... 20 Table 18: EPBC Act Migratory Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results 21 Table 19: NC Act Listed Flora Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results ...... 23 Table 20: NC Act Listed Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results ...... 23 Table 21: Endangered REs identified at the Site ...... 26 Table 22: Of Concern REs Identified at the Site ...... 26

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1. Definitions and Abbreviations

1.1. Definitions and Terms Table 1: Definitions and Terms

Term Definition Project Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 Project

The Site Refers to the existing formed road between the Yuleba-Taroom Road and the boundary of Lot 72 on Plan WV619 and Lot 29 on Plan M54412

1.2. Abbreviations Table 2: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description Australia Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited Pacific LNG AVH Australian Virtual Herbarium BoM Bureau of Meteorology BPA Biodiversity Planning Assessment CBI Prefix to Incidental Survey Site ID CBQ Prefix to Quaternary Survey Site ID DPIF Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries DSEWPaC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities EH Essential Habitat EHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection EIS Environmental Impact Statement EPA Environmental Protection Authority EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 ESA Environmental Sensitive Area EVNT Endangered, vulnerable or near threatened HERBRECS Queensland Herbarium Records Database HVR High Value Regrowth LP Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 MNES Matters of National Significance NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 NC Reg Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006 RE Regional Ecosystem REDD Regional Ecosystem Description Database SPRAT Species Profile and Threats Database TAR plant Type A Restricted Plant TEC Threatened Ecological Communities TSSC Threatened Species Scientific Committee VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999

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Abbreviation Description WoNS Weeds of National Significance

1.3. Document References Table 3: Document References

Document Number Title Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 Nature Conservation Act 1992 Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006 Vegetation Management Act 1999 Water Act 2000

Australia Pacific LNG (2010) Australia Pacific LNG Project Environmental Impact Statement. http://www.aplng.com.au/environment/environmental-impact- statement-pdfs Accessed

AVH (2012) Australia’s Virtual Herbarium. http://chah.gov.au/avh/ Accessed

Bean, A.R. (2004) The taxonomy and ecology of Solanum subg. Leptostemonum (Dunal) Bitter (Solanaceae) in Queensland and far north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. Austrobaileya 6(4): 734-736.

Bean, A.R. (2012) Solanum species of eastern and northern Australia. Version: 23rd June 2012. http://delta-intkey.com Accessed: 23/06/2013

Biodiversity Assessment and Management Pty. Ltd. (2009). Assessment of Existing Terrestrial Ecological Values: Gas Processing Facility Sites. Unpublished report to Australia Pacific LNG.

Birdlife Australia (2012) Birdata. Birdlife Australia, Melbourne. http://www.birdata.com.au/homecontent.do Accessed 23/06/2013

Bostock, P.D. and Holland, A.E. (eds.) (2010). Census of the Queensland Flora 2010. Queensland Herbarium, Brisbane.

EHP (2012a). Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/N/NatureConWiR06.pdf

EHP (2012b). Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map—version 6.1 for the purpose of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Online RE Maps. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/ecosystems/biodiversity/regional- ecosystems/maps/index.php#lot

EHP (2012c). Wildlife Online. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/wildlife- online/index.html

EHP, (2012d). Map of Referable Wetlands. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/ecosystems/wetlands/referable-wetlands- maps.html

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EHP (2012e). HERBRECS Queensland Herbarium specimen database. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/services/index.php?item_id=33506

EHP (2012f). Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD).Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/ecosystems/biodiversity/regional- ecosystems/index.php

EHP (2012g). Water Act 2000. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/W/WaterA00.pdf

EHP (2012h). Nature Conservation Act 1992. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government, Brisbane. https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/N/NatureConA92.pdf

DPIF (2012). Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland Government, Brisbane. https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/L/LandPrPSRMA02.pdf

DSEWPaC (2011). Survey Guidelines for Australia’s Threatened Reptiles. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/publications/threatened- reptiles.html

DSEWPaC (2012a). EPBC Protected Matter Search Tool. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/pmst/index.html

DSEWPaC (2012b). Species Profile and Threats Database (SPRAT). Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/sprat.pl

DSEWPaC (2012c). Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A00485

EPA (2005) Wetland Mapping and Classification Methodology – Overall Framework – A Method to Provide Baseline Mapping and Classification for Wetlands in Queensland, Version 1.2. Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland Government, Brisbane.

Exon, N.F. (1971) Roma, Queensland: 1:250,000 Geological Series. Sheet SG/55-12. Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics, Canberra.

Hando, R. and Hando, V. (eds) (1997) Going Bush With Chinchilla Nats. Second Edition. Chinchilla Field Naturalists’ Club, Chinchilla.

Hobson, R. (2012a) Dunmall’s Snake. In: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 243-244.

Neldner, V.J., Wilson, B. A., Thompson, E.J. and Dillewaard, H.A. (2005) Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland. Version 3.1. Queensland Herbarium, Environmental Protection Agency, Brisbane.

Robinson, M. (1993) A Field Guide to Frogs of Australia. Australian Museum/Reed, Sydney.

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Sattler, P. and Williams, R. (eds.) (1999) The Conservation Status of Queensland’s Bioregional Ecosystems. Environmental Protection Agency, Brisbane.

TSSC (2008a). Approved Conservation Advice for Homopholis belsonii. [Online]. Threatened Species Scientific Committee, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/2406- conservation-advice.pdf

Tyler, M.J. and Knight, F. (2009) Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.

Valentine, P. and Johnson, S. (2012) Pale Imperial Hairstreak Butterfly. In: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 34-35.

Wilson, S. (2005) A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland. Reed New Holland, Sydney

MAP-Q399-2032 Origin GIS section Exploration and Production Preliminary Map Suite: Remnant Regional Ecosystems (Biodiversity Status) MAP-Q399-2032 Origin GIS section Exploration and Production Preliminary Map Suite: BAAM Constraints MAP-Q399-2032 Origin GIS section Exploration and Production Preliminary Map Suite: Imagery Q-LNG01-15-MP-0109 Australia Pacific LNG Environmental Constraints Planning and Field Development Protocol

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2. Introduction This report has been completed by Boobook Ecological Consultants. The field surveys were conducted by a team of ecologists lead by Craig Eddie, approved by DSEWPaC in writing on the 31st of March 2011, Principal Ecologist for Boobook Ecological Consultants.

This ecology assessment report has been prepared in consideration of the ecological values present on a 2.5 kilometre (km) stretch of unsealed road located northwest of Yuleba in southern inland Queensland (the Site). This report is intended to guide development planning through the presentation of data which articulates the ecological context of the Site.

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3. Site Context

3.1. Location This report refers to a 2.5 kilometre stretch of unsealed road between the Yuleba-Taroom Road (26.31567°S, 149.411846°E) and the entrance to privately owned land identified as Lot 72 on Plan WV619 and Lot 29 on Plan WV630 (26.33305°S, 149.396299°E). The site is located approximately 70 km east north east of Roma and 90 km northwest of Miles in southern inland Queensland. The Site lies entirely within Province 26 (Southern Downs) of the Brigalow Belt Bioregion (Sattler and Williams 1999).

3.2. Land Use The Site is primarily a transportation corridor for light and heavy vehicles. The road is unsealed and supported a low volume of traffic at the time of the survey. The road provides the main access route to Lot 72 on Plan WV619 and Lot 29 on Plan WV630 from an existing unsealed road.

3.3. Geology The Roma 1: 250, 000 series SG/55-12 map (Exon 1971) shows that the geology of the Site consists of Quaternary alluvium. Soils at the Site are predominantly sedimentary cracking clays with areas of texture deep sand and loam along the watercourses. The topography is predominantly flat (i.e. alluvial plain) or gently undulating plains. Land zones, as defined within Sattler and Williams (1999), occurring at the Site include land zone 3 (Cainozoic alluvial plains), and land zone 9 (Cainozoic to Proterozoic consolidated, fine grained sediments).

3.4. Climate The closest weather station to the Site is Roma, with a climate consisting of yearly average temperatures ranging from a maximum of 34.1 in January to a minimum of 3.9 in July (BoM 2012). The annual rainfall of Roma for 2011 was 582.5mm, with the highest rainfall occurring in February (90.3mm) and the lowest occurring in July (24.2mm).

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4. Methodology

4.1. Desktop and Literature Review Sources used to obtain information for the desktop and literature review are as follows: • Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006 (NC Reg) (EHP 2012a) • Environmental Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a) • Regional ecosystem (RE) mapping version 6.1 (EHP 2012b) • Wildlife online database (EHP 2012c) • Referrable wetlands map database (EHP 2012d) • Queensland Herbarium HERBRECS database (EHP 2012e) • Relevant literature (e.g. Hando and Hando 1997). Data searches were conducted using a 5km buffer around the approximate centre point of the access road, this being 26.3257°S, 149.4029°E.

4.2. Field Survey The ecological surveys described by this report were undertaken by Boobook on 15 - 16 February 2011. These field surveys were conducted by Craig Eddie (principal ecologist), Rosamund Aisthorpe (graduate botanist), Olivia Warner (field assistant) and Brad Jeffers (ecologist). The following report was compiled by Craig Eddie and reviewed by Rosamund Aisthorpe.

4.2.1. Vegetation Community Survey Baseline botanical surveys were undertaken to describe dominant flora and vegetation community structure throughout the survey site. Botanical surveys are consistent with the quaternary level of data collection as described by Neldner et al (2005). Quaternary sites within remnant vegetation were considered to be representative where there was no extensive chemical or mechanical disturbance evident within the canopy layer. Sites within regrowth areas were selected where there was uniformity in the habitat (i.e. sites were selected away from clearing edges). Quaternary survey sites referred to in this report are prefixed with CBQ, e.g. CBQ105. Vegetation community polygons were confirmed, mapped and identified in accordance with Queensland RE (Biodiversity Status) and EPBC Act threatened ecological community (TEC) criteria as per the DSEWPaC species profile and threats database (SPRAT) (DSEWPaC 2012b). Areas of remnant vegetation were clearly distinguished from areas of regrowth vegetation that do not satisfy remnant RE or EPBC Act TEC criteria (DSEWPaC 2012b).

4.2.2. Habitat Survey Habitat surveys were conducted throughout the Site. Individual habitat features such as hollow logs or trees were recorded on a Trimble Nomad 900G series handheld computer as they were encountered during random meanders at the Site. Abundance or density of habitat features was also recorded within a 50 x 50 metre plot at quaternary vegetation sites. The following habitat features were assessed at each plot: • rocks and boulders: (estimated % cover) • logs (abundance) • trees with hollows (abundance) • trees and/or logs with loose bark (abundance) • shrub layer (estimated % cover) • ground cover (estimated % cover) • leaf litter (% cover) • termite mounds (abundance)

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• mistletoe (abundance).

4.2.3. Threatened Flora and Fauna Survey Threatened species are those listed under the EPBC Act (DSEWPaC 2012c) and the schedules of the NC Reg (EHP 2012a). Targeted flora and fauna searches were undertaken throughout the Site. For flora, targeted threatened species searches involved thoroughly searching each 50 x 50m plot at each quaternary site, and recording observations during random meanders throughout the Site. For those flora that could not be positively identified within the field, samples were collected and either later identified at the office (using identification books, field guides, keys or comparison with field herbarium samples), or submitted to the Queensland Herbarium for confirmation of identification. The focus of the ecological survey was on the assessment and determination of the extent of habitat for significant fauna, rather than on individual species detection. Threatened fauna searches at each quaternary site were restricted to active searches. Active searches involved searches targeting diurnal mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. These were made by overturning rocks, logs and other ground debris, raking leaf litter and mulch, peeling loose bark off logs and dead trees, and scanning likely basking positions, using naked eye or binoculars. Diagnostic calls of birds, mammals and amphibians were noted, as were identifiable trace records including diggings, tracks, scratches, pellets and scats. Any noteworthy fauna and flora (other than endangered, vulnerable and near threatened (EVNT) species) were recorded at incidental sites. These sites represent point locations where basic location, land form, substrate and vegetation structure/composition data was obtained using a dedicated flora site or fauna data sheet (within the Trimble data capture system (Australia Pacific LNG 2011)). Where practicable, photo(s) were taken of the subject threatened species for the sighting or collection record. Incidental sites may have also been completed within vegetation communities where quaternary data had already been obtained. Incidental survey sites referred to in this report are prefixed with CBI, e.g. CBI94.

4.2.4. Exotic Flora and Fauna Survey Environmental and declared pest (as defined by the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (DPIF 2012) (LP Act) populations were noted and abundance recorded at the time of the survey both within survey plots and opportunistically while traversing the Site. Pest species were entered into the Trimble data capture system when encountered (Australia Pacific LNG 2011). Plants exotic to Queensland are those listed by Bostock and Holland (2010).

4.2.5. Disturbance Survey Evidence of disturbance at the Site was recorded for type, severity and estimated time of most recent occurrence. The recording of disturbance on a Trimble Nomad 900G series handheld computer was conducted at all vegetation community survey points and opportunistically elsewhere at the Site. The types of disturbance recorded included fire, grazing, logging, flooding, animal diggings (e.g. by feral pig) and clearing. Disturbance categories are as per Neldner et al (2005), with some minor modification to suit local variables.

4.2.6. Survey Limitations A number of factors are considered likely to influence survey results for particular species or species groups. These factors include timing (seasons) and duration of the survey period preceding weather conditions. The surveys undertaken may not provide a true indication of seasonal habitat utilisation by fauna species within the Site and some cryptic flora species may only be detected during particular flowering or growing periods. The field investigations undertaken were limited to passive techniques (e.g. no live trapping) and were undertaken in summer only. Additional survey effort would be required to provide a more comprehensive inventory of species, both threatened and common.

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5. Results and Discussion In order to develop an understanding of the ecology at the Site, a detailed desktop and literature review and field ecological scouts were undertaken. The results are detailed below.

5.1. Desktop and Literature Review Data sources used for desktop searches for the Site are listed in section 4.1. A summary of results follows.

5.1.1. Matters of National Environmental Significance A search for matters of national environmental significance (MNES) under the EPBC Act was most recently performed on Friday, 16 December 2011. This search lists EPBC Act TECs, listed flora, listed fauna, migratory species, pest fauna, weeds of national significance (WoNS) and wetlands of international significance (Ramsar sites). The results of these searches can be seen below. For raw data see Appendices.

5.1.1.1.1. Threatened Ecological Communities The results of the EPBC Act protected matters search for TECs and their likelihood of occurrence at the Site can be seen below in Table 4.

Table 4: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for TECs Predicted to Occur at the Site

Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co- endangered community known to occur within area dominant) coolibah-black box woodlands of the Darling Riverine endangered community may occur within area Plains and the Brigalow Belt South bioregions weeping myall woodlands endangered community likely to occur within area EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

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5.1.1.1.2. Listed Flora The results of the EPBC Act protected matters search for listed flora and their likelihood of occurrence at this site can be seen below in Table 5.

Table 5: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Listed Flora Predicted to Occur at the Site

Family Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence

Apocynaceae Tylophora linearis slender tylophora endangered species or species habitat may occur within the area

Poaceae Homopholis Belson’s panic vulnerable species or species habitat may occur belsonii within area

Surianaceae Cadellia pentastylis ooline vulnerable species or species habitat likely to occur within area

EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

5.1.1.2. Listed Fauna The results of the EPBC Act protected matters search for listed fauna and their likelihood of occurrence at the Site can be seen below in Table 6.

Table 6: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Listed Fauna Predicted to Occur at the Site

Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence birds Geophaps scripta scripta squatter pigeon vulnerable species or species habitat (southern) likely to occur within area Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda star finch endangered species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rostratula australis Australian painted vulnerable species or species habitat snipe may occur within area fish Maccullochella peelii peelii Murray cod, cod, vulnerable species or species habitat goodoo may occur within area mammals Chalinolobus dwyeri large-eared pied bat, vulnerable species or species habitat large pied bat may occur within area Dasyurus hallucatus northern quoll endangered species or species habitat may occur within area Nyctophilus corbeni (as south-eastern long- vulnerable species or species habitat timoriensis south-eastern eared bat may occur within area form) reptiles Delma torquata collared delma vulnerable species or species habitat may occur within area Denisonia maculata ornamental snake vulnerable species or species habitat may occur within area Egernia rugosa yakka skink vulnerable species or species habitat may occur within area Furina dunmalli Dunmall’s snake vulnerable species or species habitat may occur within area Paradelma orientalis brigalow scaly-foot vulnerable species or species habitat may occur within area Rheodytes leukops Fitzroy River turtle vulnerable species or species habitat may occur within area EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

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5.1.1.3. Migratory Species The results of the EPBC Act protected matters search for migratory species and their likelihood of occurrence at the Site can be seen below in Table 7.

Table 7: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Migratory Species Predicted to Occur at the Site

Class Scientific Name Common Name Likelihood of Occurrence birds species or species habitat may occur within Apus pacificus fork-tailed swift area Ardea modesta (as A. eastern great egret (as species or species habitat may occur within alba) great egret, white egret) area species or species habitat may occur within Ardea ibis cattle egret area species or species habitat likely to occur Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea-eagle within area species or species habitat may occur within Hirundapus caudacutus white-throated needletail area species or species habitat may occur within Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater area Latham's snipe, Japanese species or species habitat may occur within Gallinago hardwickii snipe area Nettapus coromandelianus Australian cotton pygmy- species or species habitat may occur within albipennis goose area Rostratula australis (as R. species or species habitat may occur within Australian painted snipe benghalensis s. lat.) area EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

5.1.1.4. Marine Species The results of the EPBC Act protected matters search for marine species and their likelihood of occurrence at the Site can be seen below in Table 8.

Table 8: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Marine Species Predicted to Occur at the Site

Class Scientific Name Common Name Likelihood of Occurrence birds Apus pacificus fork-tailed swift species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea modesta (as A. eastern great egret (as species or species habitat may occur within area alba) great egret, white egret) Ardea ibis cattle egret species or species habitat may occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Latham’s snipe, species or species habitat may occur within area Japanese snipe Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea-eagle species or species habitat likely to occur within area Hirundapus caudacutus white-throated species or species habitat may occur within area needletail Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater species or species habitat may occur within area Nettapus Australian cotton pygmy- species or species habitat may occur within area coromandelianus goose albipennis Rostratula australis (as Australian painted snipe species or species habitat may occur within area R. benghalensis s. lat.) EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

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5.1.1.5. Weeds of National Significance All WONS and other non-native plants that are considered to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity identified from the EPBC Act protected matters search are listed in Table 9 below.

Table 9: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for WONS and Other Invasive Non-Native Flora Predicted to Occur at the Site

Family Scientific Name Common Name Likelihood of Occurrence Mimosaceae Acacia nilotica subsp. indica prickly acacia species or species habitat may occur within area Verbenaceae Lantana camara lantana, large-leaf lantana species or species habitat may occur within area Asteraceae Parthenium hysterophorus parthenium weed species or species habitat likely to occur within area EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

5.1.1.6. Pest Fauna All pest fauna identified from the EPBC Act protected matters search are listed in Table 10 below.

Table 10: EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Results for Pest Fauna Predicted to Occur at the Site

Class Scientific Name Common Name Likelihood of Occurrence amphibians Rhinella marina (as Bufo cane toad species or species habitat likely to occur within area marinus) mammals Felis catus cat species or species habitat likely to occur within area mammals Oryctolagus cuniculus rabbit species or species habitat likely to occur within area mammals Sus scrofa pig species or species habitat likely to occur within area mammals Vulpes vulpes red fox species or species habitat likely to occur within area EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2012a).

5.1.1.7. Wetlands of International Significance Internationally significant wetlands that were identified through desktop analysis (EPBC Act protected matters search, DSEWPaC 2012a) include a Ramsar listed wetland known as Narran Lake Nature Reserve. This wetland has been assessed as having a low risk of impact during operation as it is located approximately 500km downstream (over 450km south west) of the proposed site (see Volume 5, Attachment 17 of the Australia Pacific LNG EIS, Aquatic Ecology, Water Quality and Geomorphology Impact Assessment (Australia Pacific LNG 2010)).

5.1.2. Nature Conservation Act A desktop search for species protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) that may be present at the site was also performed. The results can be seen below. For raw data see Appendix B.

5.1.2.1. Listed Flora No flora listed as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened (EVNT) was identified within the search area containing the Site. No records of least concern flora were returned by the search (Appendix B).

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5.1.2.2. Listed Fauna No records of fauna listed as endangered or vulnerable were returned for the search area. One species of fauna scheduled as near threatened was recorded within the search buffer, this being golden-tailed gecko (Strophurus taenicauda) as shown in Table 11. Twenty-four species of least concern native fauna were identified within the search area containing the Site (see Appendix B).

Table 11: NC Act Wildlife Online Search Results for Listed Fauna at the Site

Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence

reptiles Strophurus taenicauda golden-tailed gecko near threatened confirmed in search area Wildlife online (EHP 2012c).

5.1.3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) assessed in this field ecology assessment report comprise endangered REs (category B ESA), of concern REs, essential habitat (EH) and referable wetlands (category C ESA) A search of the EHP RE Mapping was most recently performed on 16 December, 2011. A schematic detailing the location of RE polygons associated with the site can be seen in Appendix C.

5.1.3.1. Endangered Regional Ecosystems Endangered REs identified during the desktop analysis (using the EHP RE mapping version 6.1) and their description can be found below in Table 12. The endangered RE identified as occurring on the Site through desktop assessment was brigalow (Acacia harpophylla), poplar box (Eucalyptus populnea) open forest (RE 11.9.10).

Table 12: Endangered REs Mapped As Present on the Site through Desktop Analysis

RE Code General Description Description* 11.9.10 Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea predominates forming a distinct but discontinuous Eucalyptus populnea canopy (15-18 m tall). Acacia harpophylla and sometimes Casuarina cristata open forest on fine- usually forms a lower tree layer (8-14 m tall) which occasionally becomes the grained sedimentary dominant layer. An open to moderately dense layer of tall shrubs is usually rocks present and dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and Geijera parviflora with Acacia excelsa, Atalaya hemiglauca, Psydrax oleifolia, Alectryon oleifolius frequent. Scattered low shrubs such as Carissa ovata and Eremophila deserti are frequently present. The ground cover is usually sparse, and dominated by the grasses Aristida ramosa, Enteropogon acicularis, Bothriochloa decipiens and Paspalidium spp. Occurs on Cainozoic to Proterozoic consolidated, fine- grained sediments. Occurs on lower parts of undulating plains often with deep texture-contrast soils. Occurs on sodic and saline soils which may act as a discharge area if adjacent to alluvium. * Descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g).

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5.1.3.2. Of Concern Regional Ecosystems Of concern REs identified during the desktop analysis (using the EHP RE mapping version 6.1) and their description can be found below in Table 13. Of concern REs identified as occurring on the Site through desktop assessment include poplar box (Eucalyptus populnea) woodland on alluvial plains (RE 11.3.2) and Queensland blue gum (E. tereticornis) woodland (RE 11.3.25).

Table 13: Of Concern REs Mapped as Present at the Site through Desktop Analysis

RE Code General Description Description* 11.3.2 Eucalyptus populnea Eucalyptus populnea woodland to open-woodland. E. melanophloia may be woodland on alluvial present and locally dominant. There is sometimes a distinct low tree layer plains dominated by species such as Geijera parviflora, Eremophila mitchellii, Acacia salicina, Acacia pendula, Lysiphyllum spp., Cassia brewsteri, Callitris glaucophylla and Acacia excelsa. The ground layer is grassy dominated by a range of species depending on soil and management conditions. Species include Bothriochloa decipiens, Enteropogon acicularis, Aristida ramosa and Tripogon loliiformis. Occurs on Cainozoic alluvial plains with variable soil types including texture contrast, deep uniform clays, massive earths and sometimes cracking clays. 11.3.25 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus camaldulensis or E. tereticornis open-forest to woodland. Other tereticornis or E. tree species such as Casuarina cunninghamiana, E. coolabah, Melaleuca camaldulensis bracteata, Melaleuca viminalis, Livistona spp. (in north), Melaleuca spp. and woodland fringing Angophora floribunda are commonly present and may be locally dominant. drainage lines An open to sparse, tall shrub layer is frequently present dominated by species including Acacia salicina, A. stenophylla or Lysiphyllum carronii. Low shrubs are present, but rarely form a conspicuous layer. The ground layer is open to sparse and dominated by perennial grasses, sedges or forbs such as Imperata cylindrica, Bothriochloa bladhii, B. ewartiana, Chrysopogon fallax, Cyperus dactylotes, C. difformis, C. exaltatus, C. gracilis, C. iria, C. rigidellus, C. victoriensis, Dichanthium sericeum, Leptochloa digitata, Lomandra longifolia or Panicum spp. Occurs on fringing levees and banks of major rivers and drainage lines of alluvial plains throughout the region. Soils are very deep, alluvial, grey and brown cracking clays with or without some texture contrast. These are usually moderately deep to deep, soft or firm, acid, neutral or alkaline brown sands, loams or black cracking or non- cracking clays, and may be sodic at depth * Descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g).

5.1.3.3. Essential Habitat No EHP mapped essential habitat (EH) is present on the Site.

5.1.3.4. Referable Wetlands No EHP mapped referable wetlands are present on the Site.

5.1.4. Other Environmental Values

5.1.4.1. No Concern at Present Regional Ecosystems One no concern at present RE was identified as occurring on the Site through desktop assessment (Appendix C). No concern at present REs identified during the desktop analysis (using the EHP RE mapping version 6.1) and their description can be found below in Table 14.

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Table 14: No Concern at Present REs Mapped as Present at the Site through Desktop Analysis

RE Code General Description Description* 11.5.1 Eucalyptus crebra, Callitris Eucalyptus crebra and/or E. populnea +/- Angophora glaucophylla, Angophora leiocarpa, leiocarpa +/- E. woollsiana (in south of bioregion) dominate Allocasuarina luehmannii woodland the woodland (to open-woodland) canopy. A low tree layer on Cainozoic sandplains/remnant dominated by Allocasuarina luehmannii +/- Melaleuca decora surfaces +/- Callitris glaucophylla +/- C. endlicheri is usually present. In some areas Allocasuarina luehmannii low woodland is the dominant layer. The ground cover is usually sparse and dominated by perennial grasses. Occurs on Cainozoic sandplains, especially outwash from weathered sandstones. Duplex soils with sandy surfaces. * Descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g).

5.1.4.2. High Value Regrowth Two HVR polygons were identified as occurring on the Site through desktop assessment (Appendix C). HVR identified during the desktop analysis (using the EHP HVR mapping version 2.1) and their description can be found below in Table 15.

Table 15: HVR Mapped as Present at the Site through Desktop Analysis

HVR status Description* HVR containing endangered REs Equivalent to RE 11.9.10 Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea open forest on fine-grained sedimentary rocks HVR containing of concern REs Equivalent to RE 11.3.2 Eucalyptus populnea woodland on alluvial plains Equivalent to RE 11.3.25 Eucalyptus tereticornis or E. camaldulensis woodland fringing drainage lines * Descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g).

5.2. Field Survey The results of the field survey has been summarised below. A map of survey sites recorded at the Site is shown in Appendix D.

5.2.1. Matters of National Environmental Significance Field survey results concerning MNES (protected under the EPBC Act) such as TECs, listed flora, listed fauna and migratory species can be seen below.

5.2.1.1. Threatened Ecological Communities No Threatened Ecological Communities were identified within the disturbance footprint during the field survey.

• RE 11.9.10 is present at the site and may contain brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) but it is not a component of the brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant) TEC.

• RE 11.3.2 is known habitat of weeping myall woodland but this TEC was not encountered at the Site.

RE 11.9.5 is present at the Site and is a component of the brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant) TEC, however, the portion of this RE adjoining the Site is unlikely to be disturbed.

5.2.1.2. Listed Flora No EPBC Act listed flora was detected during the field survey. Of the species listed in Table 5, only Belson’s panic (Homopholis belsonii) is considered possible to occur as shown in Table 16.

Table 16: EPBC Act Listed Flora Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

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Family Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence

Poaceae Homopholis belsonii Belson’s panic vulnerable Potentially present - within remnant or advanced regrowth RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10 as per Appendix H. This species is known to occur within brigalow woodland and its range overlaps with the Site (TSSC 2008a). It may occur in shadier parts of remnant brigalow woodland (RE 11.9.5, 11.9.10) at the Site where the ground layer does not contain or has a low density of invasive exotic grasses such as buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) and green panic (Megathyrsus maximus).

5.2.1.3. Listed Fauna No EPBC Act listed fauna were detected during the field survey. The likelihood of the listed fauna detected by the desktop analysis based on the Site occurring within the potential range and if suitable habitat is present is shown in Table 17.

Table 17: EPBC Act Listed Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence

birds Geophaps scripta squatter pigeon vulnerable Potentially present - within species scripta (southern) known range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat is present along Yuleba Creek (RE 11.3.25, 11.3.2)

Erythrotriorchis red goshawk vulnerable Potentially present - within species radiatus known range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat is present along Yuleba Creek (RE 11.3.25, 11.3.2)

Neochmia ruficauda star finch endangered Unlikely to be present - the Site is ruficauda within the species historical range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable foraging habitat is present within RE 11.5.1, 11.5.20, 11.7.2, 11.7.5, 11.7.6 and 11.7.7; however, the subspecies is possibly extinct (Garnett et. al. 2011).

Rostratula australis Australian painted vulnerable Potentially present - within species snipe known range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat and (DSEWPaC 2012b) is present at watercourse at site CBI94

fish Maccullochella peelii Murray cod, cod, vulnerable possible, suitable habitat present at peelii goodoo waterhole at survey site CBI106 and Yuleba Creek

mammals Dasyurus hallucatus northern quoll endangered unlikely, no suitable habitat present

Nyctophilus corbeni south-eastern vulnerable Potentially present - within species long-eared Bat known range (Churchill 2008) and potentially suitable roosting and foraging habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b) is present within RE 11.3.2, 11.3.25, 11.9.5 and 11.9.10.

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Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence

reptiles Delma torquata collared delma vulnerable Unlikely to be present - within species predicted range (DSEWPaC 2011a) but potentially suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b) containing small surface rocks and/or dense leaf litter is absent

Egernia rugosa yakka skink vulnerable Likely to be present - within species known range (DSEWPaC 2011a) and potentially suitable habitat (Eddie 2012) containing logs and log piles is present within RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10.

Furina dunmalli Dunmall’s snake vulnerable Likely to be present - within species predicted range (DSEWPaC 2011a) and potentially suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b, Hobson 2012) with logs, fallen bark and/or dense leaf litter is present within RE 11.5.1, 11.9.5 and 11.9.10

Paradelma orientalis brigalow scaly- vulnerable Likely to be present - within species foot known range (DSEWPaC 2011a) and potentially suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b) with logs, fallen bark and dense leaf litter is present within RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10

Rheodytes leukops Fitzroy River vulnerable Unlikely to be present - outside of turtle known range i.e. the Site is not within the Fitzroy River catchment (EPA 2007), and there is no suitable habitat e.g. flowing streams with riffle zones and other permanent water bodies (DSEWPaC 2012b) present at the Site

5.2.1.4. Migratory Species No EPBC Act migratory species were recorded during the field survey. The likelihood of the listed fauna detected by the desktop analysis based on the Site occurring within the potential range and if suitable habitat is present is shown in Table 18.

Table 18: EPBC Act Migratory Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

Class Scientific Name Common Name Likelihood of Occurrence birds Apus pacificus fork-tailed swift Likely, may overfly site between September and March. The Site represents a small area of potential habitat relative to the species’ large foraging range. Ardea modesta (as A. eastern great egret Likely, potentially suitable (but temporary) foraging alba) (as great egret, habitat is present at pools/waterholes in watercourses white egret) at survey sites CBI94, CBI95 and CBI106. The Site represents a small area of potential habitat relative to the species’ large foraging range. Ardea ibis cattle egret Possible, cleared areas with dense pasture would provide suitable foraging habitat for this species but it is infrequently recorded in the Yuleba area (Birdlife Australia 2102)

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Class Scientific Name Common Name Likelihood of Occurrence Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea- Possible, The Site does not contain large water bodies or eagle estuarine environments and therefore lacks preferred foraging habitat for the White-bellied Sea-Eagle. This species, may, however, forage over the Site (e.g. Yuleba Creek) opportunistically. Hirundapus caudacutus white-throated Likely, may overfly site between September and March. needletail The Site represents a small area of potential habitat relative to the species’ large foraging range. Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater Likely, vegetation within the Site would provide suitable foraging and nesting resources for the Rainbow Bee- eater, especially between September and March. Potential breeding sites include areas with sandy substrates along Yuleba Creek. The Site represents a small area of potential habitat relative to the species’ large foraging range. Gallinago hardwickii Latham's snipe, Possible, at pools/waterholes in watercourses at survey Japanese snipe sites CBI94 and CBI95 Nettapus Australian cotton Unlikely, the Site lacks substantial wetlands containing coromandelianus pygmy-goose preferred foraging habitat by this species e.g. deep albipennis waterholes with an abundance of macrophytes. Rostratula australis (as Australian painted Possible, at pools/waterholes in watercourses at survey R. benghalensis s. lat.) snipe sites CBI94 and CBI95

5.2.2. Nature Conservation Act Field survey results concerning NC Act listed flora and fauna can be seen below.

5.2.2.1. Listed Flora Approximately 36 species of native flora were recorded during the field survey at the Site (see Appendix F). No listed flora under the NC Act was identified. Targeted searches were performed for Gonocarpus urceolatus, Solanum stenopterum, Homopholis belsonii, Eleocharis blakeana, Rutidosis lanata and Zornia pallida, however, none were detected. Potentially suitable habitat is present for Homopholis belsonii (see Table 16). Habitat along the access road is not considered suitable for the remaining species. A pea, Zornia sp., was collected from site CBI95 at the Yuleba Creek crossing on the access road. This specimen was submitted to the Queensland Herbarium but was unable to be identified to species level, hence, it cannot be confirmed whether or not this specimen represents the near threatened Z. pallida. The number of individuals at the collection site is less than 10. It was growing with Cenchrus ciliaris, Conyza bonariensis, Aristida caput-medusae, Eragrostis sp., Melinis repens, Themeda triandra, Podolepis arachnoidea and Tragus australianus on sandy substrate. According to the Queensland Herbarium, the genus Zornia is currently undergoing revision and positive identification of this specimen to species level cannot be made until this revision is completed.

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Table 19: NC Act Listed Flora Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

Family Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence Apocynaceae Tylophora linearis slender tylophora endangered Unlikely – the Site is >100 km north- northwest of the only known collection site in Queensland (EHP 2012g). Potentially suitable habitat (i.e. dry sclerophyll woodland) in good condition is absent from the Site. Asteraceae Rutidosis lanata red-soil woolly endangered Possible – within RE 11.9.10 and 11.9.5 wrinklewort where ecotones are in suitable condition. Cyperaceae Eleocharis blakeana Blake's spikerush near Unlikely - potentially suitable habitat threatened such as gilgais is absent from the Site. Fabaceae Zornia pallida a zornia near Possible – on sandy substrates within threatened RE 11.3.25 and 11.5.1. Poaceae Homopholis Belson’s panic endangered Potentially present - within remnant or belsonii advanced regrowth RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10 as per Appendix H. This species is known to occur within brigalow woodland and its range overlaps with the Site (TSSC 2008a). It may occur in shadier parts of remnant brigalow woodland (RE 11.9.10) at the Site where the ground layer does not contain or has a low density of invasive exotic grasses such as buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) and green panic (Megathyrsus maximus). Solanaceae Solanum winged vulnerable Potentially present - within species stenopterum nightshade range (AVH 201) and potentially suitable habitat (Bean 2004, 2012) occurs within remnant and advanced regrowth RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10 as per Appendix H.

5.2.2.2. Listed Fauna Thirty-one species of native fauna were recorded during the field survey at the Site (see Appendix G). No fauna scheduled as EVNT under the NC Act was identified during the field survey at the Site. However, potentially suitable habitat was recorded for 13 species that are listed in Table 20 below.

Table 20: NC Act Listed Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence amphibians Cyclorana rough frog near Likely to be present – within species known verrucosa threatened range (Robinson 1993) and potentially suitable habitat (Tyler and Knight 2009) is present along minor watercourse at site CBI94 birds Calyptorhynchus glossy black- vulnerable Likely to be present - suitable habitat lathami cockatoo containing food trees (i.e. belah (Casuarina cristata) is present in RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10 at the Site. Species presence confirmed along Yuleba-Taroom Road within 10km of the Site. Erythrotriorchis red goshawk vulnerable Potentially present - within species known radiatus range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat is present along Yuleba Creek (RE 11.3.25, 11.3.2)

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Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence Geophaps squatter pigeon vulnerable Potentially present - within species known scripta scripta (southern) range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat is present along Yuleba Creek (RE 11.3.25, 11.3.2) Grantiella picta painted vulnerable Potentially present - within species known honeyeater range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat containing food plants (i.e. mistletoe) is present within remnant/regrowth brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) woodland (REs 11.9.5, 11.9.10) Lophoictinia square-tailed near Likely to be present - within species known isura kite threatened range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable foraging habitat is present throughout the Site and potential nesting habitat is present along Yuleba Creek (RE 11.3.25) Melithreptus black-chinned near Potentially present - within species known gularis honeyeater threatened range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat is present along Yuleba Creek (RE 11.3.25, 11.3.2) Neochmia star finch endangered Unlikely to be present - the Site is within the ruficauda species historical range (Birdlife Australia ruficauda 2012) and potentially suitable foraging habitat is present within RE 11.5.1, 11.5.20, 11.7.2, 11.7.5, 11.7.6 and 11.7.7; however, the subspecies is possibly extinct (Garnett et. al. 2011). Rostratula Australian vulnerable Potentially present - within species known australis painted snipe range (Birdlife Australia 2012) and potentially suitable habitat and (DSEWPaC 2012b) is present at watercourse at site CBI94 mammals Chalinolobus large-eared pied vulnerable Unlikely to be present - within species known picatus bat range (Churchill 2008) but no suitable roosting habitat (e.g. caves, tunnels, fairy martin nests) are known to be present at or near the Site Chalinolobus little pied bat near Likely to be present - within species known picatus threatened range (Churchill 2008) and suitable potentially suitable roosting habitat is present (tree hollows within remnant, regrowth and clearings throughout site) Nyctophilus south-eastern vulnerable Potentially present - within species known corbeni long-eared bat range (Churchill 2008) and potentially suitable roosting and foraging habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b) is present within RE 11.3.2, 11.3.25, 11.9.5 and 11.9.10. reptiles Delma torquata collared delma vulnerable Unlikely to be present - within species predicted range (DSEWPaC 2011a) but potentially suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b) containing small surface rocks and/or dense leaf litter is absent Denisonia ornamental vulnerable Unlikely to be present - outside of known maculata snake range i.e. does not occur within Condamine- Balonne catchment (Wilson 2005)

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Class Scientific Name Common Name Status Likelihood of Occurrence Egernia rugosa yakka skink vulnerable Likely to be present - within species known range (DSEWPaC 2011a) and potentially suitable habitat (Eddie 2012) containing logs and log piles is present within RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10. Furina dunmalli Dunmall’s snake vulnerable Likely to be present - within species predicted range (DSEWPaC 2011a) and potentially suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b, Hobson 2012) with logs, fallen bark and/or dense leaf litter is present within RE 11.5.1, 11.9.5 and 11.9.10 Paradelma brigalow scaly- vulnerable Likely to be present - within species known orientalis foot range (DSEWPaC 2011a) and potentially suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2012b) with logs, fallen bark and dense leaf litter is present within RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10 Rheodytes Fitzroy River vulnerable Unlikely to be present - outside of known leukops turtle range i.e. the Site is not within the Fitzroy River catchment (EPA 2007), and there is no suitable habitat e.g. flowing streams with riffle zones and other permanent water bodies (DSEWPaC 2012b) present at the Site Strophurus golden-tailed near Likely to be present - within species known taenicauda gecko threatened range (Wilson 2005) and suitable habitat present (logs, fallen bark, dense leaf litter) within RE 11.9.5 and 11.9.10. Recorded in wildlife online search area (EHP 2012c).

5.2.2.3. Other Significant Flora and Fauna No fauna of regional conservation significance were recorded during the field survey. Species expected to occur within remnant vegetation adjoining the Site include grey-crowned babbler, speckled warbler, bush stone-curlew, barking owl, salmon-striped frog, pale-headed snake, yellow-spotted monitor, Macquarie turtle, broad-shelled turtle, leaden delma, unspotted yellow-sided ctenotus, shingleback, eastern water dragon, Carpentaria snake, black-striped wallaby, koala, squirrel glider, greater glider, common brushtail possum and rufous bettong. These species were identified as being of regional significance within the Australia Pacific LNG EIS (see Volume 2 Gas Fields, Chapter 8, Terrestrial Ecology (Australia Pacific LNG 2010)). A raptor nest was observed at CBI94 within a tree beside the existing access road within the Site. The nest was unoccupied during the time of the survey. The size and construction of the nest indicate that it was made by an eagle-sized raptor. No significant invertebrates were recorded during the field survey; however, intensive targeted searches have not been undertaken. The Dulacca woodland snail (Adclarkia dulacca) could potentially occur in remnant and advanced regrowth belah (Casuarina cristata), poplar box (Eucalyptus populnea) woodland (RE 11.9.10) and brigalow (Acacia harpophylla), belah (Casuarina cristata) open-forest (RE 11.9.5) (e.g. survey sites CBI116 and CBI117), however, the ground layer has been disturbed in these areas and available microhabitat (i.e. logs) is limited. This species is pending listing as endangered under the EPBC Act. The brigalow woodland snail (Adclarkia cameroni) (pending listing under EPBC Act) is not expected to occur on the property based on its known distribution which does not extend north of Yuleba. Least concern flora of local significance recorded during the field survey included: • Chamaecrista nomame: site CBI95 (second collection for Maranoa pastoral district (Bostock and Holland 2010).

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Although this species is not scheduled as an EVNT species, C. nomame is poorly collected within the Maranoa pastoral district and appears to be genuinely uncommon in the Yuleba-Combabula region (C. Eddie pers. obs.). The Queensland Herbarium reference for this identification is 172/11. Two species of Type A restricted plant were recorded, these being: • Brachychiton rupestris (narrow-leaved bottle tree): mature tree at 55J 740727E 7087084N

• Cymbidium canaliculatum (black orchid): in eucalypts at 55J 739484E 7085655N and 55J 739518E 7085682N.

5.2.3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Distributions of REs adjoining the Site have been mapped based on the field assessment. All REs identified during the field survey and their conservation status can be found below. A schematic of the field updated RE polygons can be seen below in Appendix H.

5.2.3.1. Endangered Regional Ecosystems All endangered REs identified during the field survey and their description can be found below in Table 21.

Table 21: Endangered REs identified at the Site

RE Code General Description1 Description2 11.9.5 Acacia harpophylla and/or Acacia harpophylla, Casuarina cristata woodland; midlayer Casuarina cristata open-forest on dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and Geijera parviflora; fine-grained sedimentary rocks ground layer dominated by Megathyrsus maximus*. 11.9.10 Eucalyptus populnea, Acacia Eucalyptus populnea, Acacia harpophylla, Casuarina cristata harpophylla open-forest on fine- woodland; midlayer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and grained sedimentary rocks Geijera parviflora; ground layer dominated by Megathyrsus maximus*. 1= descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g); 2 = description from field observations; * = non-native species. RE 11.9.5 is confined to a narrow strip (<10m wide) adjoining the north-eastern side of the access road. RE 11.9.10 is confined to the northern end of the Site on the western side of the road. Although the majority of the mapped RE polygon is remnant, parts adjoining the access road have been subject to a past disturbance (e.g. wildfire) and are represented by advanced regrowth c. 8-12m high. These areas are unmappable at the RE scale and for the purposes of this report the entire polygon should be treated as endangered remnant.

5.2.3.2. Of Concern Regional Ecosystems All of concern REs identified and mapped during the field survey and their description can be found below in Table 22.

Table 22: Of Concern REs Identified at the Site

RE Code General Description1 Description2 11.3.2 Eucalyptus populnea Eucalyptus populnea woodland to open-woodland. E. melanophloia may be woodland on alluvial present and locally dominant. There is sometimes a distinct low tree layer plains dominated by species such as Geijera parviflora, Eremophila mitchellii, Acacia salicina, Acacia pendula, Lysiphyllum spp., Cassia brewsteri, Callitris glaucophylla and Acacia excelsa. The ground layer is grassy dominated by a range of species depending on soil and management conditions. Species include Bothriochloa decipiens, Enteropogon acicularis, Aristida ramosa and Tripogon loliiformis. Occurs on Cainozoic alluvial plains with variable soil types including texture contrast, deep uniform clays, massive earths and sometimes cracking clays.

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RE Code General Description1 Description2 11.3.25 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus camaldulensis or E. tereticornis open-forest to woodland. Other tereticornis or E. tree species such as Casuarina cunninghamiana, E. coolabah, Melaleuca camaldulensis bracteata, Melaleuca viminalis, Livistona spp. (in north), Melaleuca spp. and woodland fringing Angophora floribunda are commonly present and may be locally dominant. An drainage lines open to sparse, tall shrub layer is frequently present dominated by species including Acacia salicina, A. stenophylla or Lysiphyllum carronii. Low shrubs are present, but rarely form a conspicuous layer. The ground layer is open to sparse and dominated by perennial grasses, sedges or forbs such as Imperata cylindrica, Bothriochloa bladhii, B. ewartiana, Chrysopogon fallax, Cyperus dactylotes, C. difformis, C. exaltatus, C. gracilis, C. iria, C. rigidellus, C. victoriensis, Dichanthium sericeum, Leptochloa digitata, Lomandra longifolia or Panicum spp. Occurs on fringing levees and banks of major rivers and drainage lines of alluvial plains throughout the region. Soils are very deep, alluvial, grey and brown cracking clays with or without some texture contrast. These are usually moderately deep to deep, soft or firm, acid, neutral or alkaline brown sands, loams or black cracking or non-cracking clays, and may be sodic at depth 1= descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g); 2 = description from field observations; * = non-native species. RE 11.3.25 occurs along both watercourse crossings at sites CBI94 and CBI95 (Yuleba Creek). RE 11.3.2 has limited occurrences in association with both watercourses and the occurrences are too small to map individually.

5.2.4. Other Environmental Values

5.2.4.1. Not Of Concern Regional Ecosystems RE 11.5.1 is mapped within a large vegetated polygon adjoining the northern end of the access road, however, this RE was represented by a very narrow and disturbed strip on the eastern side of the access road. A description of this RE is provided in Table 23.

Table 23: No Concern at Present REs Identified at the Site

RE Code General Description1 Description2 11.5.1 Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus crebra and/or E. populnea +/- Angophora leiocarpa +/- E. Callitris glaucophylla, woollsiana (in south of bioregion) dominate the woodland (to open- Angophora leiocarpa, woodland) canopy. A low tree layer dominated by Allocasuarina luehmannii Allocasuarina +/- Melaleuca decora +/- Callitris glaucophylla +/- C. endlicheri is usually luehmannii woodland present. In some areas Allocasuarina luehmannii low woodland is the on Cainozoic dominant layer. The ground cover is usually sparse and dominated by sandplains/remnant perennial grasses. Occurs on Cainozoic sandplains, especially outwash from surfaces weathered sandstones. Duplex soils with sandy surfaces. 1= descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g); 2 = description from field observations; * = non-native species.

5.2.4.2. High Value Regrowth High value regrowth of RE 11.9.10 occurs on the western side of the access road (Table 24).

Table 24: HVR Identified at the Site

HVR status Description* HVR containing endangered REs equivalent to RE 11.9.10 Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea open forest on fine-grained sedimentary rocks * Descriptions from Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD), Department of Environment and Resource Management, Qld Government (EHP, 2012g).

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5.2.4.3. Wetland Ecosystems Yuleba Creek (stream order 4) is the main watercourse which crosses the Site at site CBI95. It is fringed by Queensland blue gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) and/or river red gum (E. camaldulensis) woodland with scattered white cypress pine (Callitris glaucophylla) and poplar box (E. populnea) (RE 11.3.25). The creek was flowing during the time of the field survey. The portion of the creek at the road crossing is shallow (generally <30cm deep) with a sandy substrate. A stream order 1 watercourse crosses the Site at site CBI94. This watercourse is fringed by Queensland blue gum (E. tereticornis), poplar box (E. populnea) woodland with patches of wilga (Geijera parviflora) in the understorey and is a tributary of Yuleba Creek. A waterhole (palustrine wetland) fringed by Queensland blue gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis), rough- barked apple (Angophora floribunda) woodland (RE 11.3.25) was observed in a watercourse on the eastern side of the access road at survey site CBI106 (see Appendix I). This waterhole is at least 50m long and is likely to provide locally significant habitat for wetland flora and fauna. Under the classification of EPA (2005) this wetland may be categorised as H1. No springs were recorded and there are no EHP referrable wetlands at the Site.

5.2.5. Weeds and Pest Fauna Pest flora and fauna recorded during the survey are described below.

5.2.5.1. Weeds Of the 23 species of non-native plant recorded during the field survey at the Site, one species is listed as a Class 2 pest under the LP Act, this being velvety tree pear (Opuntia tomentosa), shown in Table 25. This species occurs throughout the Site in low abundance. No WoNS were encountered during the field survey. All other non-native flora encountered during the field survey is listed in Appendix J.

Table 25: Declared Pest flora Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

Scientific Name Common Name Legislative Status Occurrence Opuntia tomentosa velvety tree pear class 2 confirmed

5.2.5.2. Pest Fauna No pest fauna were recorded during the field survey, however cane toad, cat, red fox, wild dog/dingo, brown hare, rabbit, pig, house mouse and black rat are expected to occur at the Site, as shown in Table 26.

Table 26: Pest Fauna Potentially Occurring at the Site Based on Field Survey Results

Class Scientific Name Common Name Legislative Status Likelihood of Occurrence amphibians Rhinella marina cane toad not declared not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats wherever there is suitable shelter or water throughout the Site mammals Canis lupus dingo wild dog/dingo class 2 not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site Felis catus cat class 2 not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site Lepus capensis brown hare not declared not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site except dense woodland; recorded within wildlife online search area

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Class Scientific Name Common Name Legislative Status Likelihood of Occurrence Mus musculus house mouse not declared not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site Oryctolagus cuniculus rabbit class 2 not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site Rattus rattus black rat not declared not observed on-site, potentially may occur in all habitats throughout the Site Sus scrofa pig class 2 not confirmed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site Vulpes vulpes red fox class 2 not observed on-site, likely to occur in all habitats throughout the Site

5.2.6. Disturbance Existing disturbances at the Site include clearing and grazing, as well as the access road itself.

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6. Conclusions Desktop data review and ecological field surveys identified that the Site offers a varying level of ecological constraint. Some areas within the Site have been identified to offer a moderate level of ecological constraint, while other areas offer a relatively lower level ecological constraint due to past disturbance. The varying level of ecological constraint is attributed to the fact that the Site supports high value regrowth and a small portion of endangered remnant vegetation, while other areas of the Site have been significantly degraded due to historic land use, including clearing and grazing. The known and potential elements of ecological value and constraint within the Site include the following: • presence of a narrow strip of endangered brigalow woodland-open forest (RE 11.9.5) at the north- eastern end of the Site which represents a category B ESA • vegetation fringing the Yuleba Creek (site CBI95) and the associated plain and levees, which forms part of a mixed vegetation polygon including at least two of concern REs (REs 11.3.2 and 11.3.25) and are category C ESA • the minor watercourse crossing at site CBI94 which forms part of a wildlife corridor and contains representation of an of concern RE (RE 11.3.25) • a raptor nest at site CBI94 • an ephemeral waterhole at site CBI106 on the eastern side of the access road • potential habitat for at least 10 threatened fauna species (including glossy black-cockatoo, square- tailed kite and little pied bat) • presence of at least two species of Type A restricted plant, these being narrow-leaved bottle tree Brachychiton rupestris and black orchid Cymbidium canaliculatum • an area of dense Casuarina cristata, Eucalyptus populnea remnant/regrowth (RE 11.9.10) at the northern end of the Site (e.g. site CBI116) (shown in Appendix H) which forms part of a category C ESA; as well as providing useful fauna habitat this patch contains belah (Casuarina cristata) which is a potential food source for the vulnerable glossy black-cockatoo.

It is recommended that the findings of this report are considered during detailed development planning works such that disturbance to the ecological values of the site and locality may be avoided wherever practical. Where disturbance is unavoidable, impact mitigation measures are to be implemented in accordance with the approved site environmental management plan and regulatory approval conditions.

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Appendix A: Results of EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool Conducted on 16th December 2011

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This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.

Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are contained in the caveat at the end of the report.

Information about the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process details can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/index.html

Report created: 16/12/11 15:31:56

Summary Details Matters of NES Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Extra Information Caveat Acknowledgements

This map may contain data which are ©Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010

Coordinates Buffer: 5.0Km

Summary

Matters of National Environment Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance - see http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/guidelines/index.html

World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International 1 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Threatened Ecological Communities: 3 Threatened Species: 16 Migratory Species: 11 Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place on the Register of the National Estate. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.html

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Information on EPBC Act permit requirements and application forms can be found at http://www.environment.gov.

Commonwealth Lands: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 9 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves: None

Extra Information

This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have

Place on the RNE: None State and Territory Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 8 Nationally Important Wetlands: None

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Matters of National Environmental Significance Wetlands of International Significance (RAMSAR) [ Resource Information ] Name Proximity Narran lake nature reserve Upstream from Ramsar

Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co- Endangered Community known to For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence dominant) occur within area Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the Darling Endangered Community may occur Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South within area Bioregions Weeping Myall Woodlands Endangered Community likely to occur within area Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence BIRDS Geophaps scripta scripta Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda Star Finch (eastern), Star Finch (southern) [26027] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area FISH Maccullochella peelii peelii Murray Cod, Cod, Goodoo [68443] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area MAMMALS Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll [331] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Nyctophilus timoriensis (South-eastern form) Greater Long-eared Bat, South-eastern Long- Vulnerable Species or species eared Bat [66888] habitat may occur within area PLANTS Cadellia pentastylis Ooline [9828] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Homopholis belsonii [2406] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Tylophora linearis [55231] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area REPTILES Delma torquata Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Denisonia maculata Ornamental Snake [1193] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Egernia rugosa Yakka Skink [1420] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Furina dunmalli Dunmall's Snake [59254] Vulnerable Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat may occur within area Paradelma orientalis Brigalow Scaly-foot [59134] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Rheodytes leukops Fitzroy River Turtle, Fitzroy Tortoise, Fitzroy Vulnerable Species or species Turtle [1761] habitat may occur within area Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat may occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Wetlands Species Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area Nettapus coromandelianus albipennis Australian Cotton Pygmy-goose [25979] Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula benghalensis s. lat. Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Name Threatened Type of Presence Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat may occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Nettapus coromandelianus albipennis Australian Cotton Pygmy-goose [25979] Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula benghalensis s. lat. Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, Name Status Type of Presence Frogs Bufo marinus Cane Toad [1772] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mammals Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Plants Acacia nilotica subsp. indica Prickly Acacia [6196] Species or species habitat may occur within area Lantana camara Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Species or species Large-leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red habitat likely to occur Flowered Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White within area Sage, Wild Sage [10892] Parthenium hysterophorus Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species Ragweed [19566] habitat likely to occur within area

Coordinates -26.32571 149.40291

Caveat The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report. This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of International Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge. Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database: - threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.

Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales -Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania -Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia -Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts -Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland -Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia -Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water -Birds Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -SA Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence -State Forests of NSW -Other groups and individuals

The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.

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Appendix B: Results of Wildlife Online Search Conducted on 16 December 2011 KEY: LC = least concern, NT = near threatened, *=non-native species

CLASS FAMILY SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS

birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza nana yellow thornbill LC

birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza apicalis inland thornbill LC

birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza uropygialis chestnut-rumped thornbill LC

birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza reguloides buff-rumped thornbill LC

birds Acanthizidae Smicrornis brevirostris weebill LC

birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird LC

birds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapillus galah LC

birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow LC

birds Corvidae Corvus coronoides Australian raven LC

birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus superb fairy-wren LC

birds Maluridae Malurus lamberti variegated fairy-wren LC

birds Meliphagidae Nesoptilotis leucotis white-eared honeyeater LC

birds Meliphagidae Acanthagenys rufogularis spiny-cheeked honeyeater LC

birds Neosittidae Daphoenositta chrysoptera varied sittella LC

birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica grey shrike-thrush LC

birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala rufiventris rufous whistler LC

birds Petroicidae Eopsaltria australis eastern yellow robin LC

birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus pale-headed rosella LC

birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa grey fantail LC

birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys willie wagtail LC

mammals Leporidae Lepus capensis* brown hare

reptiles Diplodactylidae Strophurus taenicauda golden-tailed gecko NT

reptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra dubia dubious dtella LC

reptiles Gekkonidae Heteronotia binoei Bynoe's gecko LC

reptiles Scincidae Lerista fragilis eastern mulch-slider LC

reptiles Scincidae Cryptoblepharus pulcher pulcher elegant snake-eyed skink LC

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Appendix C: Map of EHP RE and HVR Polygons for the Site

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Projection: MGA94 Z55 Units: Metres Locations indicative and subject to change Scale 1:6,500 @ A3 Digital Cadastral Database © The State of Queensland (DERM) 2012. Ecology Assessment Report REPORT

Appendix D: Map of Field Survey Sites for the Site

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Site Boundary Cadastral Boundary (! Survey Sites Reedy Creek Access Road

CBI94 (!

CBI106 (!

CBI95 (! Origin Energy Ltdgives no warranty in relation tothe data (including accuracy, reliability, completeness orsuitability) and accepts no liability for any loss, damage or costs (includingconsequential damage) relating to any use of the data in this map. GIS Section - HSSE State: QLD REVISIONS NAME SIGNATURE A Issued for Review 18/03/2013 Project: Australia Pacific LNG DRAWN BH

Appendix D Permit: PL 404 CHECK HR Map of field survey sites Map No: Map 1 of 1 QA for the Site Map ID: RPS115701-3_APPD APP Date: 18/03/2013 Doc ID: Q-4255-15-RP-002X-XXXX-XX-XX-XXXXREV DESCRIPTION DATE 0 200 400 600 Projection: MGA94 Z55 Units: Metres Locations indicative and subject to change Scale 1:6,500 @ A3 Digital Cadastral Database © The State of Queensland (DERM) 2012. Metres Ecology Assessment Report REPORT

Appendix E: Map of EPBC Act TEC Polygons for the Site

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Site Boundary Cadastral Boundary Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Endangered

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Appendix F: Flora Recorded at the Site During Field Survey Key: LC = least concern; TAR = Type A Restricted plant.

NC ACT EPBC ACT FAMILY SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS STATUS

Amaranthaceae Alternanthera denticulata lesser joyweed LC

Asteraceae Centipeda minima desert sneezeweed LC Asteraceae Chrysocephalum apiculatum yellow buttons LC clustered copper-wire Asteraceae Podolepis arachnoidea LC daisy Asteraceae Sigesbeckia orientalis indian weed LC Asteraceae Vittadinia dissecta a fuzzweed LC Brassicaceae Rorippa eustylis dwarf bitter-cress LC Caesalpiniaceae Chamaecrista nomame no common name LC Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina luehmannii bulloak LC Casuarinaceae Casuarina cristata belah LC Celastraceae Maytenus cunninghamii yellow-berry bush LC Chenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa ruby saltbush LC Chenopodiaceae Salsola kali roly-poly, tumbleweed LC Cupressaceae Callitris glaucophylla white cypress pine LC Cyperaceae Carex appressa tall sedge LC Cyperaceae Cyperus difformis dirty dora, rice sedge LC Cyperaceae Cyperus exaltatus umbrella sedge LC Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis whisker grass LC Fabaceae Zornia sp. (infertile) a zornia pea LC Laxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia long-leaved matrush LC Lythraceae Ammannia multiflora jerry jerry LC Malvaceae Sida hackettiana LC Mimosaceae Acacia decora pretty wattle LC Mimosaceae Acacia excelsa ironwood LC Mimosaceae Acacia harpophylla brigalow LC Mimosaceae Acacia salicina doolan LC Myoporaceae Eremophila mitchellii false sandalwood LC Myrtaceae Angophora floribunda rough-barked apple LC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis river red gum LC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus chloroclada Baradine red gum LC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus melanophloia silver-leaved ironbark LC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus populnea poplar box LC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tereticornis Queensland blue gum LC Onagraceae Ludwigia peploides subsp. montevidensis water primrose LC Orchidaceae Cymbidium canaliculatum black orchid LC/TAR Poaceae Aristida caput-medusae many-headed wiregrass LC

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NC ACT EPBC ACT FAMILY SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS STATUS Poaceae Eragrostis elongata woodland lovegrass LC

Poaceae Eragrostis sp. (infertile) a lovegrass LC

Poaceae Heteropogon contortus black spear grass LC Poaceae Paspalum distichum water couch LC Poaceae Phragmites australis common reed LC Poaceae Themeda triandra kangaroo grass LC Poaceae Tragus australienus small burr grass LC Pontederiaceae Monochoria cyanea native water hyacinth LC Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa red ash, soap tree LC Rubiaceae Psydrax odorata shiny-leaved canthium LC Rutaceae Geijera parviflora wilga LC Santalaceae Santalum lanceolatum sandalwood LC Scrophulariaceae Gratiola pedunculata stalked brooklime LC Solanaceae Solanum coracinum a nightshade LC Sterculiaceae Brachychiton rupestris narrow-leaved bottle tree LC/TAR

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Appendix G: Fauna Recorded at the Site During Field Survey KEY: LC = least concern

NC ACT EPBC ACT CLASS FAMILY SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS STATUS birds Acanthizidae Gerygone albogularis white-throated LC gerygone birds Acanthizidae Smicrornis brevirostris weebill LC birds Accipitridae Elanus notatus black-shouldered kite LC birds Anatidae Chenonetta jubata Australian wood duck LC birds Anseriformes Anas gracilis grey teal LC birds Ardeidae Egretta novaehollandiae white-faced heron LC birds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis pied butcherbird LC birds Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian magpie LC birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird LC birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita sulphur-crested LC cockatoo birds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapillus galah LC birds Cacatuidae Nymphicus hollandicus cockatiel LC birds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae black-faced cuckoo- LC shrike birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles masked lapwing LC birds Corcoracidae Corcorax melanorhamphos white-winged chough LC birds Corcoracidae Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird LC birds Corcoracidae Struthidea cinerea apostlebird LC birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow LC birds Cuculidae Centropus phasianinus pheasant coucal LC birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus superb fairy-wren LC birds Maluridae Malurus melanocephalus red-backed fairy-wren LC birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala noisy miner LC birds Meliphagidae Plectorhyncha lanceolata striped honeyeater LC birds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca magpie-lark LC birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote LC birds Pomatostomidae Pomatostomus temporalis grey-crowned babbler LC birds Psittacidae Aprosmictus erythropterus red-winged parrot LC birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly-breasted lorikeet LC birds Ptilonorhynchidae Ptilonorhynchus maculatus spotted bowerbird LC birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys willie wagtail LC mammals Macropodidae Wallabia bicolor swamp wallaby LC

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Appendix H: Map of Ground-Truthed RE Polygons for the Site

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Site Boundary Cadastral Boundary Ground-truthed Regional Ecosystems Endangered Of Concern No Concern At Present

11.9.10/11.9.5 (90/10)

11.3.25/11.3.2 (50/50)

11.5.1 (100)

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Appendix I: Map of Ground-Truthed Water Features for the Site

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Site Boundary Cadastral Boundary DEHP Stream Order 1 2 3 4 5 Ground-truthed Water Features (! H1 wetland (ephemeral waterhole) (! Unnamed watercourse (stream order 1) (! Yuleba Creek (stream order 4 watercourse)

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Appendix I Permit: PL 404 CHECK HR Map of ground truthed water Map No: Map 1 of 1 QA features for the Site Map ID: RPS115701-3_APPI APP Date: 18/03/2013 Doc ID: Q-4255-15-RP-002X-XXXX-XX-XX-XXXXREV DESCRIPTION DATE 0 200 400 600 Projection: MGA94 Z55 Units: Metres Locations indicative and subject to change Scale 1:6,500 @ A3 Digital Cadastral Database © The State of Queensland (DERM) 2012. Metres Ecology Assessment Report REPORT

Appendix J: Pest Flora Recorded at the Site During Field Survey

Scientific Name Common Name Legislative Status

Acacia farnesiana mimosa bush not declared

Bidens pilosa cobbler’s pegs not declared Cenchrus ciliaris buffel grass not declared Chloris gayana common Rhodes grass not declared Chloris virgata feathertop Rhodes grass not declared Cirsium vulgare spear thistle not declared Citrullus sp. (infertile) a melon not declared Conyza bonariensis fleabane not declared Conyza canadensis Canadian fleabane not declared Cynodon dactylon couch grass not declared Gomphocarpus physocarpus balloon cotton bush not declared Malvastrum americanum spiked malvastrum not declared Malvastrum coromandelianum prickly malvastrum not declared Megathyrsus maximus green panic not declared Melinis repens red Natal grass not declared Opuntia tomentosa velvety tree pear class 2 Richardia brasiliensis Mexican clover not declared Salvia reflexa mint weed not declared Sida rhombifolia Paddy’s lucerne not declared Sonchus oleraceus common sowthistle not declared Sorghum halepense Johnson grass not declared Tagetes minuta stinking roger not declared Verbena aristigera Mayne’s pest not declared Verbena bonariensis purple top not declared Verbesina encelioides crownbeard not declared Xanthium occidentale noogoora burr not declared

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