Weyba Creek Reserve Fauna and Flora A Community Perspective

Prepared by Weyba Creek Bushcare Group in partnership with Noosa & District Landcare Group Inc

2013

Acknowledgements

To all the hard working volunteers in the Weyba Creek Bushcare Group,

To Phil Meade, Valda McLean, Stephanie Haslam, Shirley and Rob Turner, Valerie Williams and Bob Carey who conducted the fauna and flora surveys,

To Paul Smith, Faunawatch (Sunshine Coast), and the late Ron Pitt who provided historical sighting records,

To Jan Davis from Flying Fox Rescue Noosa Inc, and Lyn Boston from Bat Rescue Inc who conducted flying fox surveys and provided historical data from 2007 to 2013,

To Barry Baxter and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service who shared fauna research and advice,

To Phil Meade and Noosa & District Landcare for supplying photos,

To Phillip Moran for assistance with plant identification,

Thank you for your contributions to this report.

Cover Image: White faced Heron foraging in mangroves. Courtesy of P. Meade.

This project was supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Program.

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Contents

1. Introduction to the Weyba Creek Reserve ………………………..... 1

2. Purpose of the Report …………………….………………………………..... 5

3. Location ………..………………………………………………………………….... 6

4. Survey Methods ………………………………………………………………..... 9

5. Fauna ………………………………………………………………………………..... 10

Butterflies ……………………………………………………………..…. 10

Frogs ………………………………………………………………………... 10

Birds ……………………………………………………………………….... 12

Flying Fox …………………………………………………………………. 14

Mammals …………………………………………………………………. 17

Reptiles ……………………………………………………………………. 18

6. Flora ……………………………………………………………………………...…… 19

Weeds ………………………………………………………………………. 19

Native Trees and Shrubs …………………………………………… 20

Native Vines and Trailing Shrubs ………………………………. 21

Native Herbaceous Plants, Ferns, Grasses ………………… 21

Plantings—Inappropriate in Bushland ………………………. 21

Plantings—Species used for Revegetation ………………... 22

Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………… 23

A. Bird Survey 1970...... …. 23

B. Fauna List Extracted from Wildlife Online ...... 24

C. Fauna Sightings 1996—2011 from Faunawatch ...... 28

D. Regional Ecosystem description for 12.3.5...... 32

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1. Introduction to Weyba Creek Reserve

The Sunshine Coast Council Community Nature Conservation Program (CNCP) and Noosa & District Landcare support an active and enthusiastic bushcare group at the Weyba Creek Reserve, Noosaville.

The mosaic of bushland areas surrounding Weyba Creek that the Weyba Creek Bushcare Group care for contain a variety of ecosystems including mangrove wetlands, estuarine muds, open forest and saltpan grasslands. The dominant species in the Palustrine wetland regional ecosystem (RE 12.3.5, Appendix D) where the group works is the Paper bark tea tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia).

The Weyba Creek Bushcare Group was formed in 2008. Over the past five years, the group has worked to protect and enhance the environment at Weyba by managing outbreaks of weeds (exotic grasses, Fishbone fern and Singapore daisy) and planting over 7000 native plants to restore habitat for birds and and stabilise the river banks that are prone to erosion.

Group members host regular working bees and community events to care for and celebrate the special Weyba environment. They manned a stall at the Noosa Markets to promote their efforts and attract new volunteers. They also hosted a field day where guest speakers spoke about bats, native bees and the dangers to wildlife that can occur if domestic pets are not properly supervised in bushland areas. In 2009, the group commenced a mulch distribution program to stifle weed growth. They installed four nest boxes to support an increase in the return of bird and mammal species to the area. They have been very successful in encouraging natural regeneration especially Melaleucas. The planting program is largely complete with many trees now reaching 4 metres in height or more.

The bushland area that was once quite bare is now an important biodiversity corridor and habitat refuge that links Lake Weyba, a shallow tidal lake, with the Noosa River. The Weyba mangrove estuary is a filtering and feeding ecosystem, that supports many bird, fish and reptile species. The estuary is a popular place for fishing, boating and canoeing and bird watching.

View of the Weyba ‘Julara’ from the footbridge. Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group.

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Weyba Creek Bushcare Group relaxing on the banks of Weyba Creek after a working bee. Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group

“If groups like this didn’t exist, many natural areas in the Noosa

Biosphere and across the Sunshine Coast would have severe weed invasion problems that can inhibit native plant growth and cause the demise of habitat for wildlife.” Phil Meade, volunteer.

In conjunction with the 2013 Julara Project—Tail of a Fish, the Weyba Creek Bushcare Group planted 350 plants in Weyba Conservation Park near the Weyba River footbridge, Weyba Esplanade. The area planted was previously covered with fishbone fern (Nephrolepsis cordifolia) Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group.

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ABOUT THE WEYBA CREEK BUSHCARE GROUP From an interview with Phil Meade (Bushcare Volunteer) and Gemma Wright (Community Nature Conservation Program Officer). Gemma: How did the group get started? Phil: In 2008 when we were under Noosa Council, Helen Lowrie, at that time a resident of South Pacific, suggested to interested locals that we should form a bushcare group to restore habitat on a strip of land between South Pacific and the Australian Rules grounds. Nadia Joyce was appointed as our 2008 Landcare coordinator. As our first priority we set about removing weeds and preparing the area for planting. Gemma: How badly degraded was the area ? Phil: When we removed the weeds there were few native ground cover plants remaining. Gemma: How did the Group go about restoring the canopy? Phil: After we removed the weeds, mainly fishbone fern, we realised ground cover was needed to restrict the return of weeds, so we commenced rebuilding the canopy where necessary and also planting native ground covers. Of course in the areas with no canopy our ground cover had to survive without the shield of a canopy. Gemma: Did you get any surprises? Phil: We were hoping that regrowth would occur once we cleared the weeds and negotiated to discontinue the mowing of the area. We did not ever contemplate that the regrowth of native plants would be as extensive as it has been. The Melaleucas are thriving !

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Gemma: How successful was the exercise? Phil : Well Gemma, you joined our group as Landcare Coordinator after we had been operating for three years. Soon after you arrived, we agreed that as our major task had been completed we were ready to take on new projects. The ‘before’ and ‘after’ images speak for themselves. Gemma: What were the key factors that contributed to such good outcomes? Phil: Skilful sequencing of work by contractors and volunteers so that they complemented each other. Gemma: What aspects do the 2012 bushcarers value most? Phil: We enjoy the varied outdoor activities and the comradeship of fellow workers. We also appreciate the opportunity that the Council provides for members to attend workshops to enhance their knowledge of flora and fauna or to develop new skills such as first aid. Gemma: Have you had any disappointments? Phil: We have not been able to attract new members – people are just too busy to gift hours for bushcare.

Gemma: Have you gained any insights? Phil: With a little help from us, nature repairs itself, for example, the Melaleuca regrowth has already soaked up the stagnant water that previously formed a muddy bog. Gemma: Where to from here? Phil: A lot more work is needed to repair Noosa’s degraded native environment – we are now very much aware that a small group of people can make a big difference.

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2. Purpose of the Report

The Weyba Creek Bushcare group were successful in their application for funding under the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program to rehabilitate the area and bring attention to its conservation needs.

The Weyba Creek Reserve Fauna and Flora Report 2013 is a combined effort of community members to monitor and record species present in the Weyba Creek area and to establish a baseline from which trends in diversity, abundance and distribution can be compared over time.

The Weyba Creek Bushcare Group hope the information in this report will be of interest to the community, the Noosa Biosphere and local schools. In light of projected climate change predictions, this report may be a useful reference for future conservation work.

The information in this report is derived from information collected by volunteers. It is also a compilation of historical records sourced from the community, Faunawatch (Sunshine Coast branch), Bat Rescue Inc, Flying Fox Rescue Inc, Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Noosa & District Landcare Group Inc, Queensland Parks and Wildlife and Queensland Government Wildlife Online.

White faced Heron at Weyba Creek “Julara Dance” by Karen Austin Winner of the Weyba Nature Category, Friends of Weyba Photographic Competition

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3. Location of Weyba Creek Reserve

The Weyba Creek Reserve consists of a mosaic of bushland remnants adjacent to Weyba Creek (Figure 1). Weyba Road forms the northern boundary and Lake Weyba Road lies on the western boundary. Weyba Creek connects Lake Weyba with the Noosa River.

The Weyba Creek Bushcare Group work in most green areas shown on Figure 1. These areas vary. The Weyba Road Reserve, located off Weyba Esplanade, also known as “home base” is a narrow strip of land between the South Pacific Resort and the Australian Rules football grounds. This is where the Weyba Creek Bushcare Group started working in 2008. It was previously a mowed parkland, however after several years of regeneration, it is now a thriving strip of bushland. This area has nestboxes that are monitored by the group.

Figure 2 provides aerial imagery of the areas that are jointly managed by Sunshine Coast Council and the Weyba Creek Bushcare Group.

Group of Crested Pigeons feeding on grass seeds Courtesy of P. Meade

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WeybaBridge Bushland Reserve

Weyba Park

WeybaCreek Conservation Park

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Noosa Australian Australian Noosa Club Rules Football

Weyba Creek Weyba

Sourced from http://maps.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

Creek RoadPark

LakeWeyba Drive RiparianArea

Creek, Weyba parcelsNoosaville. Figure at Land 1.

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Weyba Bridge Bushland Reserve Weyba Road Reserve Weyba Ck Conservation (opposite Mangrove Walk) ‘Home Base’ Park

(next to Farmers Market) Conservation Park

(East of Wooden Bridge)

Weyba Creek

Esplanade Reserve

Weyba Esplanade

Weyba Ck Bushland Weyba Conservation Park

Reserve South Sleepy Hollow Drive (Pristine)

Figure 2. Weyba Creek Bushcare ‘Rove’ Areas Aerial Map. Sourced from https:// maps.google.com.au/

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4. Survey Methods

Fauna surveys were conducted by experienced fauna watchers in daylight hours during the period 24th to 30th June 2013. Official Faunawatch guidelines were followed with information about the observer, site topography, weather conditions, species activity and method of identification recorded on survey forms. Surveys were conducted across all the green areas shown in Figure 1. Reference points were provided for the areas accessed via 21 Creek Road, Weyba Park, Noosaville (Latitude 26o24’25.82” Longitude 153o4’24.46” ) and 11 Weyba Creek Road, Noosaville (Latitude 26 24’ 274” Longitude 153o04’709”).

Flying fox surveys were conducted by Lyn Boston and historical census records from quarterly surveys conducted since 2007 were sourced from Bat Rescue Inc and Flying Fox Rescue Inc. Species present, GPS locations of colonies, habitat description of roost sites, percentage of total present and breeding information was recorded on Flying Fox Daytime Roost Monitoring Forms. The number of flying foxes recorded is likely to be conservative due to the large numbers observed.

A flora survey of the reserve along Weyba Esplanade was conducted by Stephanie Haslam, a local flora expert and author of Noosa Native Plants. The survey consisted of a walk during which species presence was recorded and high resolution photographs of plants were taken. Survey results were uploaded to the Noosa Native Plants website.

Sunshine Coast Faunawatch records were provided by Paul Smith from 1996 to 2011.

A list of birds observed in 1970s by the late Ron Pitt (bushcare volunteer) has also been included.

Galah Courtesy of P. Meade

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5. Fauna

In total, 10 species, 44 bird species, 4 mammals species, 5 reptile species, 4 flying fox species, one frog and one toad species were recorded at the Weyba Creek Reserve.

Further frog surveys will be conducted during the breeding season between September and Feb- ruary.

Butterflies

Family Scientific Name Common Name No Nymphalidae Euploea core Common Crow 6 Nymphalidae Tirumala hamata Blue Tiger 4 Nymphalidae Hypolimnas bolina Varied Eggfly 1 Pieridae Delias nigrina Black Jezebel 4 Nymphalidae Melanitis leda Evening Brown 4 Pieridae Eurema hecabe Large Grass Yellow 2 Arctiidae Nyctemera annulata Magpie Moth 1 Psychonotis caelius Small Green-banded Blue 3 Nymphalidae Danaus affinis Swamp Tiger 10 Lycaenidae hyacinthina Varied Dusky-blue 3

Frogs

Family Scientific Name Common Name No Notes

Bufonidae Rhinella marina Cane Toad 2 introduced to Qld, naturalised.

Hylidae Litoria caerulea Green Tree Frog 2 2 juveniles

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Rainbow Lorikeets in a Eucalypt tree Courtesy of P. Meade

A little kiss - Little Corellas in a Scribbly Gum Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group

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Birds

Alectura lathami Australian Brush-turkey Chenonetta jubata Australian Wood Duck Anas superciliosa Pacific Black Duck Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Dove Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little Black Cormorant Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian Pelican Butorides striatus macrorhynchus Striated Heron Egretta novaehollandiae White-faced Heron Threskiornis molucca Australian White Ibis Pandion haliaetus Eastern Osprey Haliastur indus Brahminy Kite Vanellus miles novaehollandiae Masked Lapwing Calyptorhynchus funereus Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo Cacatua roseicapilla albiceps Galah Cacatua sanguinea gymnopsis Little Corella Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus Scaly-breasted Lorikeet Platycercus adscitus palliceps Pale-headed Rosella Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra Gerygone levigaster cantator Mangrove Gerygone Pardalotus striatus melanocephalus Striated Pardalote Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's Honeyeater Manorina melanocephala Noisy Miner Myzomela sanguinolenta Scarlet Honeyeater Lichmera indistincta ocularis Brown Honeyeater Entomyzon cyanotis Blue-faced Honeyeater Philemon corniculatus monachus Noisy Friarbird Philemon citreogularis Little Friarbird Psophodes olivaceus Eastern Whipbird Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler Sphecotheres veridis vieilloti Australasian Figbird Artamus leucorynchus White-breasted Woodswallow Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Magpie Strepera graculina Pied Currawong Rhipidura albiscapa alisteri Grey Fantail Corvus orru Torresian Crow Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark Eopsaltria australis chrysorrhoa Eastern Yellow Robin Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird

Listed in the sequence and of Christidis & Boles 2008

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Masked Lapwing. Courtesy of P. Meade.

Eastern Osprey nest . Courtesy of P. Meade.

Grey Butcher Bird. Courtesy of P. Meade.

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Flying Fox

Bat Rescue Inc and Flying fox Rescue Inc and their network of volunteers have been conducting quarterly surveys of flying fox populations on the Sunshine Coast since 2007 from the area north of Monks Bridge to just south of the Weyba Road Footbridge, including the area next to the Weyba Creek Reserve and Noosa Farmers Market.

From 2007 to 2009, large flying fox colonies were recorded in the area on the north side of Monks Bridge. Both the Grey headed and Black Flying fox coexisted and mingled in these colonies (Lyn Boston, pers. comm). In 2009, the Little Red Flying foxes arrived and displaced the Grey headed and Black Flying foxes. By July 2010, a new roost site in the Weyba Creek Reserve, adjacent to the Weyba Creek Conservation Park and Noosa Farmers Market was adopted by the Grey headed and Black Flying foxes.

Trends over time suggest there have been significant decreases in Grey headed Flying fox populations with over 5000 individuals recorded in April 2007, 900 in October 2012 and none in April 2013. This is likely to be caused by variability in appropriate roost sites, food supplies and climate. Black Flying fox populations appear to be more stable.

Favourite food trees for the Grey headed Flying foxes in the Weyba Creek area are Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia) and Bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia). Grey headed and Black Flying foxes mate in April, they have a six month pregnancy and give birth between October and December. Little red Flying foxes usually give birth between April and June.

“Koala people say, No Tree No Me. Bat people say, No me, No Tree. Bats are absolutely essential for pollination and seed dispersal.”

Lyn Boston, Bat Rescue

Inc. Grey headed and Black Flying Fox roost next to Noosa Farmers Market. Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group.

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Flying Fox

Total % Grey- Number of headed % Black % Red animals Date Flying-fox Flying-fox Flying-fox present Notes Colony spread over two islands, along April 2007 20 80 0 4400 W creek bank & Monks bridge (not built yet). Dependant young present

GHFF observed mating July 2007 33 66 0 5400 Monks bridge end islands only

Monks bridge, islands & W bank. More Oct 2007 33 66 0 3000 bats on bank than on island

Majority of bats on island were 4200 Jan 2008 10 90 0 juveniles; majority of bats on banks

were adults & dependants

Islands N & S side of Monks bridge Mar 2008 trashed by Little Reds.

Low numbers mainly on western bank of Weyba Creek. Island south side of July 2008 10 90 0 1100 Monks bridge empty. Island north of was trashed by Little red flying foxes in March 2008. Approx 70% subadults.

October All bats on W bank next to Monks 10 90 0 2000 2008 bridge, none on islands

All bats on NW creek bank near Monks Jan 2009 1 3 96 21000 Bridge, none on islands

April 2009 No data, awaiting results from DERM

Oct 2009 No data

Jan 2010 No data

Flying foxes have moved to islands be- July 2010 5 95 1000 0 hind AFL ground

Approx 200 animals now roosting in Oct 2010 30 70 0 1500 trees on creek bank next to AFL ground

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Flying Fox cont...

Total % Grey- Number of headed % Black % Red animals Date Flying-fox Flying-fox Flying-fox present Notes

Dependant young Grey and Black Feb 2011 30 70 <1 1210 Flying fox present

July 2011 No data

October 2011 No data

Dependant young present. Moved from Weyba side of island to AFL Ground side & onto mainland vegeta- tion creekside of AFL. 900 counted Jan 2012 20 80 0 1800 from Weyba Esp vantage point, too far away to distinguish GHFF from BFF. 900 counted at AFL ground (80% black, 20% grey)

April 2012 0 0 0 0 Absent

July 2012 0 0 0 0 Absent

All situated on creek bank AFL ground 0 Oct 2012 50 50 970 side, no bats on islands, distinct

separation of GHFF and BFF

Nov 2012 40 60 0 700 CSIRO National GHFF survey

Feb 2013 3 7 90 6300 Arrival of LRFF in this last month

May 2013 0 0 0 0 Absent

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Mammals

Weyba Bushcare Group monitor five nest boxes each year in the Weyba Road Reserve with the Sunshine Coast Council Community Nature Conservation nest box program. In 2013, a family of brushtail possums were found using one of the nest boxes.

Family Scientific Name Common Name No Notes

dead juvenile on Phalangeridae Trichosurus vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum 1 Weyba Road footpath

Pseudocheiridae Pseudocheirus peregrinus Common Ringtail Possum - 3 dreys seen

Pteropodidae Pteropus alecto Black Flying-fox 10

Pteropodidae Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox 200

Common Brushtail Possum in Weyba Road Reserve. Courtesy of Noosa & District Land- care Group.

Nadia Joyce (Sunshine Coast Council) monitoring nest Desired fauna cannot use nest boxes when boxes. Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group. infested with ants and termites. Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group.

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Reptiles

Family Scientific Name Common Name No Notes curled into carboard box Boidae Morelia spilota Carpet python 1 under house for 5 days

Elapidae Pseudechis porphyriacus Red-bellied black snake 1

Eastern blue-tongued Scincidae Tiliqua scincoides 1 lizard

seen climbing tree, Varanidae Varanus varius Lace monitor 1 attacked by Noisy Miners and Honeyeaters

Agamidae Physignathus lesueurii Water dragon 1

Water dragon. Courtesy of Noosa & District Landcare Group.

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6. Flora

The Weyba Creek Reserve’s vegetation and landscape is a mixture of endemic remnant vegetation (Regional Ecosystem 12.3.5; Appendix D), garden escapees, natural regeneration and cleared parkland for recreation.

The flora survey of Weyba Esplanade identified the presence of 21non-native weed species, 54 native plant species (including trees, shrubs, vines, trailing plants, ferns, grasses and herbs), and 11 species of commonly cultivated plants considered inappropriate in a bushland setting.

The bushcare group has planted over 7000 tubestocks since 2008 with over 41 species represented.

WEEDS

*Asparagus aethiopicus (Basket Asparagus) *Asparagus africanus (Climbing Asparagus) *Archontophoenix alexandria (Alexander Palm) *Ardisia elliptica (Large Leaf Ardisia) *Bidens pilosa (Cobblers Pegs) *Callisia fragrans (Purple Succulent) *Corymbia torelliana (Cadaghi) *Desmodium incanum (Creeping Beggar Weed) *Desmodium uncinatum (Silver-leaved Desmodium) *Lantana camara (Lantana) *Leucaena leucocephala (Coffee Bush) *Macrotyloma axillare (Archer axillaries, Perennial Horse Gram) *Nephrolepis cordifolia (Fishbone Fern) *Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse bush) *Paspalum sp. *Passiflora suberosa (Corky Passion Vine) *Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law’s Tongue) *Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree) *Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cocos Palm) *Senna pendula var glabrata (Easter Cassia) *Syngonium sp. (Arrowhead Creeper)

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NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS

Acacia disparrima var disparrima (Hickory Wattle) Acacia longissima (Narrow-leaved Wattle) Acacia maidenii (Maiden's Wattle) Acacia penninervis (Mountain Hickory) Acronychia imperforata (Beach Acronychia) Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash, Soap Tree) Alyxia ruscifolia (Chain Fruit) Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Picabeen, Bangalow Palm) Austromyrtus dulcis (Midjim berry) Banksia integrifolia subsp. integrifolia (Coast Honeysuckle) Bruguiera gymnorhiza (Orange Mangrove) Callitris columularis (Sand Cypress) Casuarina glauca (Swamp Oak) Clerodendrum floribundum (Lolly Bush) Corymbia tessellaris (Carbeen, Moreton Bay Ash) Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash) Endiandra discolor (Rose Walnut) Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp Mahogany) Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum, Qld. Blue Gum) Glochidion sumatranum (Umbrella Cheese Tree) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) Macaranga tanarius (Bullock’s Heart) Melaleuca quinquenervia (Paperbarked Tea Tree) Melia azedarach (White Cedar) Melicope elleryana (Euodia) Monotoca scoparia (Prickly Broom Heath) Pandanus tectorius (Screw Pine) Petalostigma triloculare (Quinine Berry) Pilidiostigma rhytispermum (Small-leaved Plum Myrtle) Pittosporum sp. Psychotria loniceroides (Hairy Psychotria) Rhyzophora stylosa (Red Mangrove) Syzygium spp. (Lilly Pilly) Wikstroemia indica (Bootlace Bush) Syzygium floribundum (Weeping Lilly Pilly)

Open eucalypt forest Courtesy of P. Meade

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NATIVE VINES AND TRAILING SHRUBS

Cissus hypoglauca (Giant water Vine, Five-leaf Water Vine) Eustrephus latifolius (Wombat Berry, Orange Vine) Geitonoplesium cymosum (Scrambling Lily) Hibbertia scandens (Twining Guinea Flower) Lygodium microphyllum (Climbing Maidenhair) Parsonsia straminea (Monkey Vine) Stephania japonica (Stephania, Tape Vine, Snake Vine)

NATIVE HERBACEOUS PLANTS, FERNS, GRASSES

Blechnum indicum (Bungwall Fern) Cordyline rubra (Red-fruited Palm Lily) Cymbidium madidum (Orchid) Dianella caerulea (Common flax lily) Drynaria rigidula (Basket Fern) Entolasia stricta (Wiry Panic) Gahnia clarkei (Tall Sawsedge) Imperata cylindrical (Blady Grass) Lomandra longifolia (Mat-rush) Platycerium bifurcatum (Elkhorn Fern) Pteridium esculentum (Bracken Fern)

PLANTINGS - INAPPROPRIATE IN BUSHLAND

Ginger Terminalia sp. Mulberry Crucifix orchids Bromeliads Calliandra sp. Zig Zag Wattle Cat’s Whiskers Davidson’s Plum Mango Monsteria

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PLANTINGS - SPECIES USED FOR REVEGETATION

Acacia melanoxylon (Black wattle) Alocasia brisbanensis (Cunjevoi) Alpinia caerulea (Native ginger) Alphitonia excelsa (Soap ash) Austromyrtus dulcis (Midyim berry) Babingtonia similis (Baeckea 'Howie's Feathertips') Backhousia citriodora (Lemon scented myrtle) Banksia integrifolia (Coastal banksia) Banksia robur (Swamp banksia) Callistemon salignus var. salignus (Willow Bottlebrush) Casuarina glauca (Swamp she-oak) Casuarina littoralis (Coastal she-oak) Cordyline sp Commersonia bartramia (Brown kurrajong) Cupaniopsis anarcadiodes (Tuckeroo) Cymbopogon refractus (Barbed wire grass) Dianella caerulea (Flax lily) Dianella brevipedunculata Dodonia triquetra Hop bush) Gahnia aspera (Rough saw sedge) Glochidion ferdinandi (Cheese tree) Glochidion sumatranum (Umbrella cheese tree) Guioa semiglauca (Wild quince) Hibbertia scandens (Climbing guinea flower) Hibiscus diversifolius (Swamp hibiscus) Homalanthus nutans (Bleeding heart) Hovea acutifolia (Hovea) Isolepsis nodosa (Knobby club rush) Leptospermum liversidgei (Swamp May) Lomandra hystrix (River mat rush) Lomandra longifolia (Mat rush) Macaranga tanarius (Macaranga) Melaleuca pachyphylla (Wallum bottlebrush) Melaleuca quinquenervia (Paperbarked tea tree) Melia azedarach (White cedar) Melicope elleryana (Pink euodia) Melastoma affine (Blue tongue or Native lassiandra) Ottochloa sp (Native grass) Syzygium smithii (Cherry surprise lillypilly) Viola hederacea (Native violet) Wikstroemia indica (Bootlace bush)

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Appendix

A. Bird Survey 1970. Recorded by bushcare volunteer, the late Ron Pitt.

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from areas areas from

ent

B. Fauna List Extracted from Wildlife Online . Wildlife from Extracted List Fauna B.

Note: This data relates to Noosa National Park, and has been included to represent potential species migration and recruitm species and migration potential to represent and included Park, has been Noosa to National relates This Note: data 2). (Figure and Figure 1 Reserve adjacent Weyba to

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C. Fauna Sightings 1996—2011. Courtesy of Faunawatch (Sunshine Coast)

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D. Regional Ecosystem details for 12.3.5. Source: Queensland Government Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

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