Threatened & Priority Flora and Vegetation Report: EP 447 R1

Prepared for: Bombora Natural Energy

3 February 2017

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Executive Summary

360 Environmental Pty Ltd (360 Environmental) was commissioned by Bombora Natural Energy in August 2016 to undertake a Threatened/ Declared Rare Flora (T/DRF) and Priority flora and vegetation survey across part of EP 447 R1, north of Cataby (Botanical Survey Area). This report forms part of the required documentation needed by Bombora Natural Energy and relevant Government Departments to assess the proposed onshore petroleum exploration program. The seismic survey will use vibroseis trucks to drive along source lines within the Botanical Survey Area; receiver lines will run perpendicular to source lines. The threatened and priority flora survey was conducted along source lines and one receiver line within the Botanical Survey Area. Note that the full seismic survey extends beyond the Botanical Survey Area discussed in this report. The Botanical Survey Area was selected by Bombora for survey as it contains the majority of the remnant vegetation in the proposed seismic survey area. Most of the seismic survey area has been previously cleared for agricultural and grazing purposes. Mineral exploration and mining, and previous oil and gas activities have also occurred across parts of the seismic survey area. 360 Environmental understands that areas of remnant vegetation outside of the Botanical Survey Area (e.g. damplands and creeklines) can be avoided by the seismic survey and therefore were not surveyed in 2016. The field assessment was undertaken on 22- 24, 29 & 30 November 2016. The Botanical Survey Area consisted of remnant native vegetation, rehabilitated vegetation and historically cleared areas. A total of 56 taxa (including species, subspecies, varieties and forms) from 34 genera and 14 families were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area. The commonly occurring families were; Myrtaceae (19 taxa), Restionaceae (11 taxa) and Proteaceae (6 taxa) No Threatened species pursuant to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and/or gazetted as Declared Rare Flora (DRF) pursuant to the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act) were recorded during the survey. A total of 5 Priority flora species were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area. The species names and the number of individuals recorded, in brackets, are as follows; Lyginia excelsa P1 (195), Babingtonia delicata P1 (12), Beaufortia eriocephala P3 (18), Conostephium magnum P4 (107) and Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. elachantha P4 (30). In total 362 Priority Flora specimens were located. Several geomorphic wetlands (wetlands), as defined by DPaW, were recorded across the Botanical Survey Area. The wetland vegetation conditions ranged from Very Good to Degraded. This was due to a varying degree of disturbance from weeds, kangaroos and historical clearing. Introduced species were observed during the survey; however no Declared Plants, as listed under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) or Weeds of National Significance (WONS) were recorded.

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There were no Conservation Category Wetlands (CCW), as defined by The Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) Geomorphic Wetlands Dataset, identified in the Botanical Survey Area. Nor were any Bush Forever sites or Regional Ecological Linkages identified. There are several small pockets of ESA’s located within the Botanical Survey Area. These pockets represent the historical locations of T/ DRF and their buffer zones. However no T/DRF were recorded during this survey The vegetation complexes within the survey area that may be considered regionally significant are; The Lesueur_7 vegetation complex and the Bassendean_1031 vegetation complex. The Lesueur_7 complex has 14.21% of its extent remaining within the state and is represented in the survey area by the vegetation association Cc - Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus spp. Open Woodland over a mixed Tall Shrubland. The Bassendean _1031 vegetation complex has 19.3% of its extent remaining within the Swan Coastal Plain Bioregion and is represented in the survey area by the vegetation association Prt - Proteaceous Open Low Heath. Six natural vegetation associations were described for the Botanical Survey Area. In addition to the associations, four vegetation units were mapped, these included areas that have been altered by disturbance. The vegetation associations are as follows; BW30% - Banksia menziesii and B. attenuata Woodland with scattered E. todtiana and Nuytsia floribunda over Restionaceae and Proteaceae dominated Open Heath BW10% - Banksia menziesii and B. attenuata Open Woodland with scattered E. todtiana and Nuytsia floribunda over Restionaceae and Proteaceae dominated Open Heath Xp - Xanthorrhoea preissii and Regelia sp. Closed Heath Prt - Proteaceous Open Low Heath Cc - Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus spp. Open Woodland over a mixed Tall Shrubland. Creek - Eucalyptus camaldulensis and E. spp over weedy Grassland The vegetation units are as follows; Ecam - Eucalyptus camaldulensis and E. spp over riparian spp. EM - Scattered Eucalyptus rudis and Melaleuca rhaphiophylla over weedy grassland Rehab - Areas of rehabilitation/revegetation Paddock - Cleared paddock of weedy grasses Although the database search did not identify “Banksia dominated woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain” in the results, they are now all listed as a Threatened Ecological

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Community (TEC) under the EPBC Act. The main feature of these Banksia woodlands is the presence of Banksia attenuata and/or B. menziesii occurring on deep sands. With this taken into consideration vegetation associations in the Botanical Survey Area with codes BW30% and BW10% may be considered a TEC. Further assessment, involving high intensity quadrat sampling would be required to disprove their status as a TEC/ PEC. High intensity quadrat sampling was outside the scope of this survey; therefore BW30% and BW10% are treated conservatively as the TEC/ PEC in this report.

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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...... 3 1.1 The Project ...... 3 1.2 Background to the Legislative Requirements and Framework of Flora and Vegetation Surveys ...... 5 2 Biophysical Environment ...... 8 2.1 Climate ...... 8 2.2 Geology and Soils ...... 9 2.3 Hydrology ...... 9 2.4 Bush Forever ...... 10 2.5 Ecological Linkages ...... 10 2.6 Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...... 10 2.7 IBRA ...... 10 2.8 Broad Vegetation Types ...... 10 3 Methods ...... 12 3.1 Background ...... 12 3.2 Flora and Vegetation Survey Methods ...... 12 4 Results ...... 14 4.1 T/DRF and Priority Flora and Vegetation Survey Limitations and Constraints ... 14 4.2 Flora Results ...... 15 5 Discussion ...... 20 5.1 Flora Context ...... 20 5.2 Flora Conservation Significance ...... 20 5.3 Vegetation Context ...... 21 5.4 Vegetation of Conservation Significance ...... 21 5.5 Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...... 22 5.6 Wetland Vegetation Condition ...... 22 5.7 Introduced Flora ...... 23 5.8 Regional Representation ...... 23 5.9 Ecological Linkages ...... 23 6 Conclusions ...... 25 7 References ...... 26 8 Limitations ...... 28

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List of Tables

Table 1: Geomorphic Wetlands in the Botanical Survey Area ...... 9 Table 2: Broad Vegetation Types within the Botanical Survey Area and its State and Regional Representation (Government of Western Australia 2015)...... 11 Table 3: Limitations and Constraints Associated with the Botanical Survey Area...... 14 Table 4: Significant Flora Historical Recordings in the Botanical Survey Area...... 16 Table 5: Vegetation Association and Unit Descriptions and their Extent in the Botanical Survey Area...... 17 Table 6: Representation of Broad Vegetation Types and Corresponding Vegetation Associations...... 19

List of Figures

Figure 1: Location of the Botanical Survey Area...... 4 Figure 2: 2016 rainfall and mean rainfall for Lancelin Weather Station (009114) from 1993 to 2016 (BoM 2016)...... 8 Figure 3: Geomorphic Wetlands ...... 30 Figure 4: Conservation Areas ...... 31 Figure 5: Database results for TECs, PECs ad DRF ...... 32 Figure 6: Located Priority Flora Species ...... 33 Figure 7: Vegetation Associations ...... 34 Figure 8: Wetland Vegetation Condition Mapping ...... 35

List of Appendices

Appendix A Definition of Declared Rare / Priority / Threatened Flora Species Appendix B Definition of Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities Appendix C Environmental Weeds and Declared Plant Categories Appendix D Vegetation Condition Scale Appendix E Flora Database Search Results Appendix F Flora Likelihood Table Appendix G Flora Inventory Appendix H Priority Flora Locations Appendix I Vegetation Association Photos

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1 Introduction

1.1 The Project

360 Environmental Pty Ltd (360 Environmental) was commissioned by Bombora Natural Energy in August 2016 to undertake a Threatened/ Declared Rare Flora (T/DRF) and Priority flora and vegetation survey of source lines (~85 km) and a receiver line (~4 km) within an area of approximately 2,371.42 ha in Cataby (Botanical Survey Area) (Figure 1). This report forms part of the required documentation needed by Bombora Natural Energy and relevant Government Departments to assess the proposed onshore petroleum exploration program. The seismic survey will use vibroseis trucks to drive along source lines within the Botanical Survey Area, receiver lines will run perpendicular to source lines.

1.1.1 Objectives

The objectives of the T/DRF and Priority flora and vegetation survey were to: Conduct a desktop assessment of relevant literature, databases and spatial datasets to determine the environmental values and any potential issues, such as Threatened/Rare and significant species, Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) and Priority Ecological Communities (PECs) and any other areas of ecological importance (e.g. National Parks, wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas [ESAs] etc.); that may be present in the Botanical Survey Area and surrounds; Document and map the location of any Threatened/Declared Rare Flora (T/DRF), Priority flora and any other flora of local or taxonomic significance; Identify the occurrence of any Declared Plants (Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 [BAM Act]) or Weeds of National Significance (WONS); Infer the presence of Threatened or Priority Ecological Communities (TECs or PECs) within the Botanical Survey Area; Document, describe and map broad vegetation associations; and Condition mapping of Geomorphic Wetlands within the Botanical Survey Area.

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1.2 Background to the Legislative Requirements and Framework of Flora and Vegetation Surveys

Western Australian (WA) flora is protected formally and informally by various legislative and non-legislative measures, which are as follows: Legislative measures: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act); Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act); Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act); and BAM Act. Non-legislative measures: Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) Priority lists for flora and ecological communities; WONS; and Recognition of locally significant populations by the DPaW. A short description of each is given below. Other definitions, including species conservation categories, are provided in Appendix A. Conservation categories for ecological communities are provided in Appendix B.

1.2.1 EPBC Act The EPBC Act aims to protect matters of national environmental significance (MNES). Under the EPBC Act, the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy (DEE) lists threatened species and communities in categories determined by criteria set out in the Act (www.environment.gov.au/epbc/index.html) (Appendix A and B). Projects likely to cause a significant impact on MNES should be referred to the DEE for assessment under the EPBC Act.

1.2.2 WC Act The WA DPaW lists flora under the provisions of the WC Act as protected according to their need for protection (Appendix A & B). Flora is given a Threatened/Declared Rare status when populations are geographically restricted or are threatened by local processes. In addition, under the WC Act, by Notice in the WA Government Gazette of 9 October 1987, all native flora (spermatophytes, pteridophytes, bryophytes and thallophytes) is protected throughout the State.

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1.2.3 EP Act Threatened/Declared Rare Flora (T/DRF) and TECs are given special consideration in environmental impact assessments, and have special status as Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the EP Act and the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004. Exemptions for a clearing permit do not apply in an ESA. BAM Act Plants may be ‘Declared’ by the Agriculture Protection Board (APB) under the BAM Act 2007 (WA). Declared Plants are gazetted under three categories (C1-C3), which define the action required. Details of the definitions of these categories are provided in Appendix C. A declaration may apply to the whole State, to districts, individual properties or even to single paddocks. If a plant is ‘Declared’, landholders are obliged to control that plant on their properties (Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia [DAFWA] 2016).

1.2.4 Weeds of National Significance The Australian Government along with the State and Territory governments has endorsed 32 WONS. Four major criteria were used in determining WONS: The invasiveness of a weed species; A weed's impacts; The potential for spread of a weed; and Socio-economic and environmental values. Each WONS has a national strategy and a national coordinator, responsible for implementing the strategy. WONS are regarded as the worst weeds in Australia because of their invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts (Thorp & Lynch 2000).

1.2.5 DPAW Priority Lists The DPaW lists ‘Priority’ flora that have not been assigned statutory protection as Declared Rare under the WC Act, but which are under consideration for declaration as DRF. Flora assessed as Priority 1-3 are considered to be in urgent need of further survey. Priority 4 flora requires monitoring every 5-10 years and Priority 5 flora is subject to a specific conservation programme (Appendix A). The DPaW maintains a list of PECs which identifies ecologically valuable communities that need further investigation before possible nomination for TEC status. Once listed, a community is a PEC, and when endorsed by the WA Minister of Environment becomes a TEC, and protected as an ESA under Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 (Appendix B).

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1.2.6 Informal Recognition of Flora Certain populations or communities of flora may be of local significance or interest because of their patterns of distribution and abundance. For example, specific locations of flora may be locally significant because they are range extensions to the previously known distribution, or are newly discovered taxa (and have the potential to be of more than local significance). In addition, many species are in decline as a result of threatening processes (e.g. land clearing, grazing and changed fire regimes), and relict populations of such species assume local importance for the DPaW. It is not uncommon for the DPaW to make comment on these species of interest.

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2 Biophysical Environment

2.1 Climate

The closest official Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) weather station currently operating near to the Botanical Survey Area is the Lancelin Weather Station (Station number 009114), approximately 38 km south west of the Botanical Survey Area. The climate for Cataby is described as warm Mediterranean (Mitchell et al. 2002), with mean minimum of approximately 13.6 ˚C and a mean maximum of 24.2˚C. Average annual rainfall is 600.2 mm (Figure 2) (BoM 2016). Cataby recorded 686.3 mm of rain in the 12 months prior to the survey (Nov 2015 – Oct 2016) which is 86.1 mm above the long term average rainfall of 600.2 mm for the same period (BoM 2016). The three months prior to survey (August 2016 – October 2016), Cataby recorded 201.2 mm of rainfall, 12.5% above the 176 mm average rainfall for the same period (BoM 2016).

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2.2 Geology and Soils

Soil-landscape mapping of South West WA has been captured at scales ranging from 1:20 000 to 1:250 000. Soil-landscape mapping describes broad soil and landscape characteristics from regional to local scales. The Botanical Survey Area contains the following geological units: Dunes 38496: Dunes, sandplain with dunes and swales; may include numerous interdune claypans; residual and Aeolian sand with minor silt in clay; Aeolian red quartz sand, clay and silt, in places gypsiferous; yellow hummocky sand; Alluvium 384485: Channel and flood plain alluvial; gravel, sand, silt, clay, locally calcreted; Bassendean Sand; Basal conglomerate overlain by dune quartz sand with heavy mineral concentrations; Ferruginous duricrust 38498: Pisolitic, nodular or vuggy ferruginous laterite; some lateritic sols; duricrusts and reworked products, calcrete kaolinised rock, gossan; residual ferruginous saprolite; and Sandplain 38499: Sand or gravel plains; quartz sand sheets commonly with ferruginous pisoliths or pebbles, minor clay; local calcrete, laterite, silcrete, silt, clay, alluvium, colluvium, Aeolian sand. (GSWA 2010).

2.3 Hydrology

The Geomorphic Wetlands dataset is identified and utilised by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Department of Environment Regulation (DER) and the Department of Planning as a basis for planning and decision making. Geomorphic wetlands are identified by their unique identification number (UFI). There were seven geomorphic wetlands identified within the Botanical Survey Area (Table 1 & Figure 3), none of these are classified as Conservation Category Wetlands (CCW) or Resource Enhancement Wetlands (REW). Table 1: Geomorphic Wetlands in the Botanical Survey Area

MANAGEMENT CATEGORY WETLAND UFI Creek 708 Floodplain 709 Dampland 758 Dampland 834 Dampland 810 Dampland 811 Palusplain 802

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2.4 Bush Forever

Bush Forever is a State Government Policy and programme that identifies 51,200 ha of regionally significant vegetation for protection, covering 26 vegetation complexes. This amounts to approximately 18% of the original vegetation on the SCP biogeographic region of the Perth metropolitan area. Regionally significant vegetation has been identified based on criteria relating to its conservation value. Important criteria in the identification process include the achievement, where possible, of a comprehensive representation of all the ecological communities originally occurring in the region, principally through protecting a target of at least 10% of each vegetation complex in the Bush Forever project boundary (Government of WA 2000). There are no Bush Forever sites located within the Botanical Survey Area, or in close proximity to the Botanical Survey Area (Figure 4).

2.5 Ecological Linkages

The Botanical Survey Area is not part of any Regional Ecological Linkage as defined by the Perth Biodiversity Project’s Draft Regional Ecological linkage network.

2.6 Environmentally Sensitive Areas

There are small pockets of ESA’s located within the Botanical Survey Area. These pockets represent the historical locations of T/ DRF and their buffer zones (Figure 4).

2.7 IBRA

The Interim Biogeographical Regionalisation for Australia (IBRA) was developed to identify land of conservation value. IBRA7, the latest version, classifies Australia’s landscapes in geographically distinct bioregions based on climate, geology, landform and vegetation. The Botanical Survey Area lies on the junction of two IBRA regions; Swan Coastal Plain and Geraldton Sandplain.

2.8 Broad Vegetation Types

Vegetation across the State has been mapped at different scales by various people. The Botanical Survey Area has been mapped by both Beard (1979) which was later reassessed by Shepherd et al. (2001) (Tables 2). The Shepherd et al. (2001) study has been used to estimate how much vegetation is currently present in comparison to the pre-European extent of the same vegetation types. From these comparisons, it can be determined what vegetation types have been extensively cleared and therefore in need of protection. This is later discussed in Section 5.6.

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Mapping of the vegetation of WA was completed on a broad scale (1:250,000) by Beard (1979). These vegetation units were re-assessed by Shepherd et al. (2001) to account for clearing in the intensive land use zone, dividing some larger vegetation units into smaller units. There are four Beard / Shepherd vegetation units in the Botanical Survey Area. Two of these units have the same vegetation description; however they occur within different regions. The Shepherd et al. (2001) vegetation types (along with the corresponding Beard [1979] type in brackets), are described below, and their representation within the Botanical Survey Area, subregion, region and State is shown in Table 2. Bassendean_1030 (b1,2Li): Low woodland; Banksia attenuata and B. menziesii; Bassendean_1031(hSZc/dZc): Mosaic-Shrublands-hakea scrub- heath/Shrublands, banksia heath; Lesueur_1031(hSZc/dZc): Mosaic-Shrublands-hakea scrub-heath/Shrublands, banksia heath; and Lesueur_7(e5,6Mi): Medium woodland; York gum (Eucalyptus loxophleba) and wandoo Table 2: Broad Vegetation Types within the Botanical Survey Area and its State and Regional Representation (Government of Western Australia 2015).

CURRENT EXTENT % IN PRE-EUROPEAN CURRENT EXTENT REMAINING IUCN CLASS I-IV AREA (HA) (HA) 1 (%) RESERVES1

Vegetation Types (Beard 1979/ Shepherd et al. 2001) in the state 1030 139,012.86 89,096.11 64.09 15.08 1031 269,490.90 88,865.39 32.98 40.87 7 179,724.65 25,536.87 14.21 2.04 Vegetation Types (Beard 1979/ Shepherd et al. 2001) in the Swan Coastal Bioregion 1030 134,788.56 86,169.48 63.93 8.38 1031 27,729.97 5,352.52 19.30 2.78 Vegetation Types (Beard 1979/ Shepherd et al. 2001) in the Geraldton Sandplain Bioregion 1031 241,349.97 83,414.47 35.56 14.73 7 4,136.5 1,504.84 36.38 3.12 Vegetation Types (Beard 1979/ Shepherd et al. 2001) in the Perth Subregion 1030 114,215.61 79,652.91 69.74 9.66 1031 4,740.9 444.36 9.37 0.10 Vegetation Types (Beard 1979/ Shepherd et al. 2001) in the Lesueur Sandplain Subregion 1031 241,349.97 83,414.47 34.56 14.73 7 4,136.50 1,504.84 36.38 3.12

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3 Methods

3.1 Background

The T/DRF and Priority flora and vegetation survey was done in accordance with the EPA requirements for environmental surveying and reporting for flora and vegetation in Western Australia, where possible and as set out in the following documents: EPA Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors: Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia No. 51 (EPA 2004); and EPA Guidance for the Level of Assessment for Proposals affecting Natural Areas within the System 6 Region and Swan Coastal Plain Portion of the System 1 region. Guidance Statement No. 10 (EPA 2006); and Technical Guide – Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment (EPA-DPaW 2015).

3.2 Flora and Vegetation Survey Methods

3.2.1 Flora and Vegetation Database Review The desktop study provided background information on the flora and vegetation of the Botanical Survey Area. This involved a search of the following sources:

DPaW Threatened and Priority Flora database (DPaW 2016a); DPaW Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities database (DPaW 2016b); DPaW NatureMap Search Tool (DPaW 2016c); and DEE Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST) (DEE 2016a). A request for a database search was submitted to the DPaW on 7 October 2016 (10 km radial search around the Botanical Survey Area) (Appendix F) to obtain a list of Declared Rare Flora/Threatened or Priority flora, and TECs and PECs in and near the Botanical Survey Area (Figure 5, Appendix E). These sources were used to compile a list of expected DRF and Priority species, TECs and PECs that may occur based on the landforms in the Botanical Survey Area.

3.2.2 Flora and Vegetation Field assessment The field assessment was undertaken on 22- 24, 29 & 30 November 2016. The Botanical Survey Area consisted of remnant native vegetation, rehabilitated vegetation and historically cleared areas. The survey involved traversing 16 source lines (~85 km) and 1 receiver line (~4 km). A width of approximately 10m - 5m either side of the lines –was included when mapping the occurrence of any T/DRF, Priority flora, WONS or Declared Plants. The source line

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numbers traversed were; S1, S7, S11, S15, S19, S23, S27, S31, S35, S37, S41, S45, S49, S53, S57 and S59. The receiver line surveyed was R67 (Figure 1). Areas of dense vegetation, large trees with a Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of >100 mm and steep inclines in the landscape, that would be difficult for the vibroseis trucks to navigate through, were also noted. Permits This flora survey was conducted under the following licences issued by DPaW: Licence to take flora for scientific or other prescribed purposes SL011943 issued to Angela Benkovic and SL011882 issued to Amy Dalton; and Permit to take Declared Rare Flora 58-1617 issued to Angela Benkovic and 28- 1617 issued to Amy Dalton.

3.2.3 Taxonomy and Nomenclature Where field identification of plant taxa was not possible, specimens were collected systematically for later identification utilising resources of the Western Australian Herbarium (WAH) and to determine the species conservation status. Threatened and Priority Flora were verified against the EPBC Act listing of threatened species to determine Commonwealth listing. Introduced species were checked against the DPaW Weed Prioritisation Process (WPP) (DPaW 2013), to determine their ranking in terms of environmental impact. The BAM Act Declared Plants list was consulted to determine if any are Declared Plants, and the WONS list to determine the presence of any WONS (Thorp & Lynch 2000).

3.2.4 Vegetation Mapping Broad scale vegetation mapping units were described based on their structure and species composition, as defined by field observations. Vegetation mapping and wetland vegetation condition was mapped in the field using handheld GPS (Garmin) units and high-resolution aerial photographs, which were digitised using GIS software in the office. The condition of the wetland vegetation was assessed based on Keighery B.J (1994) from Bush Forever (Government of WA 2000; Appendix D).

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4 Results

4.1 T/DRF and Priority Flora and Vegetation Survey Limitations and Constraints

It is important to note the specific constraints imposed on surveys. Constraints are often difficult to predict, as is the extent to which they influence survey effort. Survey constraints are detailed in Table 3. Table 3: Limitations and Constraints Associated with the Botanical Survey Area.

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Access Access was granted for the majority of the Biological Survey Area. Access was restricted by an electric fence at the Brand Highway and Minyulo Creek intersection. The Botanical Survey Area was traversed by foot. Note that the area proposed for seismic survey goes beyond the area assessed in this report. 360 Environmental understand that remainder of the seismic survey can be conducted on previously cleared land, therefore a botanical survey was not required. Experience The personnel who executed these surveys were practitioners suitably qualified in their respective fields: Field Staff: Angela Benkovic (Botanist) and Amy Dalton (Graduate Botanist); Data Interpretation and Reporting: Angela Benkovic Report Review: Felicity Jones.

Timing, The survey was conducted during November after three months of weather, season above average rainfall (refer to section 2.1). The climate for Cataby is described as warm Mediterranean (Mitchell et al. 2002), with a mean minimum of approximately 13.6˚C and a mean maximum of 24.2˚C. Rainfall totals, on average, 600.2 mm per annum (Figure 2) (BoM 2016). Flora composition changes with time, particularly seasonally as a result of seasonal conditions. Therefore, botanical surveys completed at different times will have varying results. Scope: Life The scope of this project involved a targeted search for T/DRF, forms sampled Priority Flora, WONS and Declared Plants. Broad scale vegetation mapping of the Botanical Survey Area and condition mapping (see Appendix D for condition scale) of Minyulo Creek at the intersection of the Brand Highway Sources of The desktop analysis used several sources to produce a list of flora

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VARIABLE IMPACT ON SURVEY OUTCOMES information species previously recorded in the vicinity of the survey area. This includes records from the EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool (DEE 2016), and DPaW Threatened flora (DPaW 2016a), TECs and PECs (DPaW 2016b) NatureMap (DPaW 2016c) as well as field guides and other scientific literature. Completeness The majority of the Botanical Survey Area was accessible and sufficiently surveyed; 16 source lines and 1 receiver line were traversed by foot, totalling ~90 km. Areas of dense vegetation and steep inclines in the landscape were also noted

Disturbances Sections of the Botanical Survey Area have been altered by mining activity and historical clearing. However the majority of the site consists of native vegetation

4.2 Flora Results

4.2.1 Database Results The review of the database searches identified 96 conservation significant flora potentially occurring in the vicinity of the Botanical Survey Area. Of these, twenty-three are classed as Threatened, nine as Priority 1, twelve as Priority 2, thirty-three as Priority 3 and nineteen as Priority 4. The likelihood of these 96 conservation significant flora occurring in the Botanical Survey Area is shown in Appendix F. A search of the DPaW TEC and PEC database and EPBC PMST did not identify any TECs or PECs occurring within a 10 km radius of the Botanical Survey Area (Figure 5).

4.2.2 Overview of Flora A total of 56 taxa (including species, subspecies, varieties and forms) from 34 genera and 14 families were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area. The commonly occurring families were; Myrtaceae (19 taxa), Restionaceae (11 taxa) and Proteaceae (6 taxa). The flora inventory is provided in Appendix G.

4.2.3 Flora of Conservation Significance No Threatened species pursuant to the EPBC Act and/or gazetted as DRF pursuant to the WC Act were recorded during the survey. A total of 5 Priority flora species were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area. The species names and the number of individuals recorded, in brackets, are as follows; Lyginia excelsa P1 (195), Babingtonia delicata P1 (12), Beaufortia eriocephala P3 (18), Conostephium magnum P4 (107) and Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. elachantha P4 (30). In total 362 Priority Flora species were located. The locations of these Priority flora species’ are shown in Figure 6 and Appendix H

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4.2.3.1 Flora of Conservation Significance Historical Findings Thirteen conservation significant flora species have previously been located within the Botanical Survey Area. A list of these species and the year they were located is shown in Table 4 Table 4: Significant Flora Historical Recordings in the Botanical Survey Area. FLORA SPECIES CONSERVATION STATUS YEAR RECORDED Andersonia gracilis T 2011

Anigozanthos viridis subsp. terraspectans T 2011

Chordifex reseminans P2 2016

Eucalyptus abdita P2 2007

Stenanthemum sublineare P2 2008

Beaufortia bicolor P3 1982

Guichenotia alba P3 1991

Schoenus pennisetis P3 2007

Stylidium hymenocraspedum P3 2013

Grevillea saccata P4 1991

Hibbertia helianthemoides P4 Unknown

Hypolaena robusta P4 1988

Schoenus griffinianus P4 2012

4.2.4 Significant Introduced Flora No Declared flora, as listed under the BAM Act or flora species registered as WONS were identified along the surveyed source and receiver lines within the Botanical Survey Area.

4.2.5 Vegetation Associations Six natural vegetation associations were described for the Botanical Survey Area. In addition to the associations, four vegetation units were mapped, these included areas that have been altered by disturbance. Descriptions of these are provided in Table 5 and Figure 7. Photographic representation of vegetation association/units BW10%, Xp, Prt, Creek and Rehab are shown in Appendix I.

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Table 5: Vegetation Association and Unit Descriptions and their Extent in the Botanical Survey Area.

VEGETATION AREA DESCRIPTION ASSOCIATION CODE (HA)

BW30% Banksia menziesii and B. attenuata Woodland with 92.83 scattered E. todtiana and Nuytsia floribunda over Restionaceae and Proteaceae dominated Open Heath BW10% Banksia menziesii and B. attenuata Open 708.36 Woodland with scattered E. todtiana and Nuytsia floribunda over Restionaceae and Proteaceae dominated Open Heath Xp Xanthorrhoea preissii and Regelia sp. Closed 31.84 Heath Prt Proteaceous Open Low Heath 640.73 Cc Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus spp. Open 42.09 Woodland over a mixed Tall Shrubland. Creek Eucalyptus camaldulensis and E. spp over riparian 48.99 spp. Ecam Eucalyptus camaldulensis and E. spp over weedy 103.22 Grassland EM Scattered Eucalyptus rudis and Melaleuca 2.37 rhaphiophylla over weedy grassland Rehab Areas of rehabilitation/revegetation 479.71 Paddock Cleared paddock of weedy grasses 202.22

4.2.6 Wetland Vegetation Condition The wetland vegetation conditions ranged from Very Good to Degraded. The wetlands that were located within areas of minimal disturbance were in better condition that those affected by historical clearing. Wetlands that were classed as Degraded or Good- Degraded had been significantly impacted by clearing and weed dominance. Wetlands that were classed as Very Good had minor structure alteration from kangaroos and weeds (Figure 8).

4.2.7 Threatened/ Priority Ecological Communities Due to the parameters of the survey (Targeted Flora search and field observations using transects instead of high level sampling using quadrats) Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) and Priority Ecological Communities (PECs) could not be determined, only inferred. Potential TECs and PECs within the Botanical Survey Area

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have therefore been inferred based on factors that are diagnostic for them, including the presence of indicator species, soil types and landform position. The intact native vegetation of the Botanical Survey Area was Banksia spp. Woodland (BW30% & BW10%), Proteaceous Heath, Riparian vegetation, Corymbia calophylla/ Eucalyptus spp. Open Woodland and a Closed Heath. The remaining disturbed vegetation of the Botanical Survey Area consisted of rehabilitated vegetation and cleared areas that contained Eucalyptus spp. and/ or Melaleuca spp. over weedy grasses. For the purpose of this report Banksia spp. Woodland was separated into two units to define the difference in tree density. However it is considered the same vegetation association type when inferring TECs or PECs. The Banksia spp. Woodland has been inferred to be the TEC ‘Banksia Woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain’ due to the dominance of Banksia menziesii and B. attenuata. Tree species associated with this TEC were also noted within the Banksia spp. Woodland association, such as Eucalyptus todtiana and Nuytsia floribunda. Species from key family members Ericaceae, Restionaceae and Proteaceae were observed in the mid to ground layer.

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4.2.8 Regional Representation Vegetation mapping units described in the Botanical Survey Area were correlated with the Beard (1979) and Shepherd et al. (2001) broad vegetation types as much as possible by examining similarities in vegetation descriptions (Table 6). Differences exist with the terminology used in the descriptions as they are based on different methods of categorising and characterising vegetation types, and the different spatial scale of the analysis (i.e. region vs. local scale). These figures are explained further in section 5.6 Table 6: Representation of Broad Vegetation Types and Corresponding Vegetation Associations.

VEGETATION TYPE AND CORRESPONDING VEGETATION VEGETATION ASSOCIATION DESCRIPTION ASSOCIATION EXTENT IN BOTANICAL SURVEY AREA (HA) (SHEPHERD ET AL. 2001/BEARD (CURRENT SURVEY) 1979)

1030 (b1,2Li) BW30% & BW10% 801.19

1031 (hSZc/dZc) Prt 640.73

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5 Discussion

5.1 Flora Context

Botanical Survey Area consisted of remnant native vegetation, rehabilitated vegetation and historically cleared areas. The field work component involved traversing 16 source lines and 1 receiver line within the Botanical Survey Area and mapping the occurrence of any T/DRF, Priority flora, WONS or Declared Plants. The source line numbers traversed were; S1, S7, S11, S15, S19, S23, S27, S31, S35, S37, S41, S45, S49, S53, S57 and S59. The receiver line surveyed was R67 A total of 56 taxa (including species, subspecies, varieties and forms) from 34 genera and 14 families were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area. The commonly occurring families were; Myrtaceae (19 taxa), Restionaceae (11 taxa) and Proteaceae (6 taxa).

5.2 Flora Conservation Significance

No Threatened species listed under the EPBC Act or gazetted as T/DRF (Threatened) pursuant to the WC Act were recorded during the survey. The review of the database searches identified 96 conservation significant flora potentially occurring in the vicinity of the Botanical Survey Area. Of these, twenty-three are classed as Threatened, nine as Priority 1, twelve as Priority 2, thirty-three as Priority 3 and nineteen as Priority 4. A total of 5 Priority flora species were recorded in the Survey area. The species names and the number of individuals recorded, in brackets, are as follows; Lyginia excelsa P1 (195), Babingtonia delicata P1 (12), Beaufortia eriocephala P3 (18), Conostephium magnum P4 (107) and Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. elachantha P4 (30).

5.2.1 Priority Flora Occurrence and Vibroseis Trucks The avoidance of Priority flora by the vibroseis trucks may be possible for isolated populations such as; Babingtonia delicata (P1), Beaufortia eriocephala (P3) and Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. elachantha (P4). However the occurrence of Lyginia excelsa (P1) and Conostephium magnum (P4) seemed to occur in a continuous band through the centre of the site within the BW10% vegetation association, as a result it will be difficult to manoeuvre around them.

5.2.2 Likelihood of Conservation Significance Flora Of the Priority Flora (96 taxa) identified as potentially occurring within the Botanical Survey Area during the desktop assessment, fifty-six are considered unlikely due to the absence of suitable habitat and/or their locations being recorded > 10 km from the Botanical Survey Area. Nine are considered possible; twenty-six are considered likely and the remaining five were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area. The likelihood of the

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species classified as ‘possible’ or ‘likely’ occurring is based on the habitat present in the Botanical Survey Area and the closest known record

The thirteen significant flora species that were previously recorded in the Botanical Survey Area were not located during this survey. Nine of these species’ were previously recorded over 6 years ago in what is now rehabilitated vegetation after mining activities. The remaining four significant flora species that were recorded in previous surveys were found in the Banksia spp. Woodland vegetation association; Chordifex reseminans (P2), Stylidium hymenocraspedum (P3), Hibbertia helianthemoides and Schoenus griffinianus (both P4). The flowering times of these species (Sept-Oct) did not coincide with the timing of this survey and so it was difficult to locate them.

Two Threatened flora species had previously been recorded within the Botanical Survey Area in 2011; Andersonia gracilis and Anigozanthos viridis subsp. terraspectans. These two species were not located during this survey. The known flowering times for Anigozanthos viridis subsp. terraspectans is August – September, so the survey timing may have been too late to be able to locate this species. Andersonia gracilis flowers from Sept – November, so the survey was conducted towards the end of the optimal time for this species, however it was still not located. Unfortunately flora compositions change with time, particularly seasonally as a result of seasonal conditions. Subsequent surveys may detect additional flora species. Botanical surveys completed at different times will have varying results. This is a limitation to all botanical surveys

5.3 Vegetation Context

Six natural vegetation associations were described for the Botanical Survey Area. In addition to the associations, four vegetation units were mapped, these included areas that have been altered by disturbance. Regarding access requirements for the vibroseis trucks the areas that will most likely cause no issues are; Rehab, Paddock and Prt. This is due to a lack of large tress and dense vegetation. Problematic areas include; Ecam, Cc, BW10%, Xp and EM. These areas have scattered occurrences of either large trees (>100mm) or dense vegetation that may be avoidable with significant deviation from the source line pathway in places. The vegetation within the two areas BW30% and Creek is dense. BW30% is a Banksia spp. Woodland with numerous large Banksia spp. Eucalyptus todtiana and Nuytsia floribunda (DBH>100mm) within close proximity to each other. The Creek area also has large Eucalyptus spp. (DBH >100mm) lining a creek bed with a steep drop of ~1.5m.

5.4 Vegetation of Conservation Significance

A search of the DPaW database and EPBC PMST, using a 10 km search around the Botanical Survey Area, did not identify the occurrence of any TECs and PECs. However, The Banksia woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain TEC, as listed under the EPBC Act on 16 September 2016, is based on the Commonwealth’s ‘likely to occur’ areas using

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broad-scale vegetation mapping. To verify the presence of this community ground– truthing is required to determine if a particular site meets the required diagnostic characteristics, minimum condition thresholds and size to be the described TEC. On site observations by two botanists of the Botanical Survey Area indicates that the vegetation association BW30% and BW10% are analogous to The State P3 PEC “Banksia dominated woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain IBRA region”. This vegetation type encompasses all Banksia woodlands that are typified and identified by the presence of Banksia attenuata and/or Banksia menziesii. Therefore the Banksia woodland in the Botanical Survey Area can be considered to be a TEC as listed under the EPBC Act and a Priority 3 community under State criteria. The vegetation association equates to 801.18 ha or 33% of the vegetation in the Botanical Survey Area. PECs, as listed by The State, are known as ecologically valuable communities that need further investigation before possible nomination for TEC status. Priority communities listed by DPaW have no formal protection. There is no written policy on how to respond to the presence of PECs within proposed development sites and the presence of these communities is dealt with by DPaW on a case by case basis. As mentioned previously the addition of The Banksia woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain as a TEC (EPBC Act) occurred on 16 September 2016. It is highly likely this TEC will be endorsed by the State in the near future.

5.5 Environmentally Sensitive Areas

There are several small pockets of ESA’s located within the Botanical Survey Area. These pockets represent the locations of T/ DRF and their buffer zones, this is explained further in section 5.2.2. Particular attention was given to an area when a source line dissected an ESA ‘pocket’. However no T/DRF were recorded during this survey. ESAs are declared to prevent degradation of important environmental values such as T/DRF, TECs or significant wetlands. Exemptions contained in the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native vegetation) Regulations 2004 for low impact land clearing do not apply in ESAs and a native vegetation clearing permit is required if clearing is proposed to occur in an ESA.

5.6 Wetland Vegetation Condition

The wetland vegetation conditions ranged from Very Good to Degraded. The wetlands that were located within areas of minimal disturbance were in better condition that those affected by historical clearing. Wetlands that were classed as Degraded or Good- Degraded had been significantly impacted by clearing and weed dominance. Wetlands that were classed as Very Good had minor structure alteration from kangaroos and weeds (Figure 8).

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5.7 Introduced Flora

Introduced species were observed during the survey; however the scope of works was to concentrate on the occurrence of any Declared plants, as listed under the BAM Act or WONS. No Declared plants or WONS were observed along the 16 source lines or one receiver line that was traversed within the Botanical Survey Area.

5.8 Regional Representation

To encompass current recognised levels of remnant native vegetation retention, the EPA uses a standard level of native vegetation retention of at least 30% of the pre-clearing extent of the ecological communities. These levels have been most recently recognised in the National Objectives and Targets for Biodiversity Conservation 2001-2005 which recognised that the retention of 30%, or more, of the pre-clearing extent of each ecological community was necessary if Australia's biological diversity was to be protected (EPA 2006). Vegetation complexes which have 10%-30% remaining may be considered regionally significant while proposals that would affect a vegetation complex with 10% or less remaining are likely to be formally assessed by the EPA (EPA 2000). The Lesueur_7 vegetation complex has 14.21% of its extent remaining within the state. Bassendean _1031 vegetation complex has 19.3% of its extent remaining within the Swan Coastal Plain Bioregion (Table 2). Therefore these two complexes may be considered regionally significant. The remaining extents of the majority of the vegetation complexes in the Botanical Survey Area are within the range that does not deem them regionally significant as they are above the 30% threshold. The exception is the south-easternmost ~18 ha of the survey area (roughly equivalent to the small area of Proteaceous Heath), which is at only 19.3% remaining on the Swan Coastal Plain bioregion (IBR7). Note that the same vegetation complex is also present in the northern part of the Botanical Survey Area, however that section is considered to be in the Geraldton Sandplains bioregion.

5.9 Ecological Linkages

Recognised by the EPA, DPaW and local government, the retention of native vegetation within the Regional Ecological Linkages aims to reduce the loss of biodiversity and key ecological functions across the south-west. Ecological linkages are not legislatively protected, however, The EPA expects that in preparing plans and proposals for development, consideration will be given to both the site-specific biodiversity conservation values of patches of native vegetation, as well as the landscape function and core linkage significance of a patch in supporting the maintenance of an ecological linkage.

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The Botanical Survey Area is not part of any Regional Ecological Linkage as defined by the Perth Biodiversity Project’s Draft Regional Ecological linkage network.

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6 Conclusions

The T/DRF and Priority flora and vegetation survey was completed in accordance with the EPA requirements for environmental surveying and reporting for flora and vegetation in Western Australia. From traversing the source and receiver lines within the Botanical Survey Area, the following conclusions can be drawn: No Threatened species were recorded within the Botanical Survey Area; Five Priority flora species, totally 362 individuals were recorded in the Botanical Survey Area, they were;

o Lyginia excelsa P1, (195); o Babingtonia delicata P1, (12); o Beaufortia eriocephala P3 (18); o Conostephium magnum P4 (107); o Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. elachantha P4 (30); Introduced species were observed, however no Declared Plants, as listed under the BAM Act. or flora species registered as WONS were identified; There are no Bush Forever sites located within the Botanical Survey Area, or in close proximity; The Botanical Survey Area is not part of any Regional Ecological Linkage as defined by the Perth Biodiversity Project’s Draft Regional Ecological linkage network; There are small pockets of ESA’s located within the Botanical Survey Area. These pockets represent historical locations of T/ DRF and their buffer zones; The DPaW Geomorphic Wetlands Dataset did not identify any identifies Conservation Category Wetlands (CCW) or Resource enhancement Wetlands occurring in the Botanical Survey Area; The vegetation complexes within the survey area that may be considered regionally significant are; The Lesueur_7 vegetation complex has, which has 14.21% of its extent remaining within the state and the Bassendean _1031 vegetation complex, which has 19.3% of its extent remaining within the Swan Coastal Plain Bioregion. The remaining 2 vegetation complexes located within the survey area are above the 30% pre-European extent remaining threshold set by the EPA to conserve Australia’s biodiversity; and The vegetation associations BW30% and BW10% described for the Botanical Survey Area are considered analogous to the Banksia Woodland of the Swan Coastal Plain TEC.

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Environmental Protection Authority & Department of Parks and Wildlife [EPA & DPaW] (2015) Technical Guide – Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment. Geoscience Australia, 2010, Surface Geology: Published 1: 250,000 scale geological maps Geological Survey of WA 1984 and Geoscience Australia, supplemented in parts by more recent stratigraphic classification in GSWA 1: 500,000 scale Solid Geology dataset 2008 Gibson, N., Keighery, B., Keighery, G., Burbidge, A., & Lyons, M. (1994). A Floristic Survey of the Southern Swan Coastal Plain. Unpublished report for the Australian Heritage Commission. Western Australia: Department of Conservation and Land Management and the Western Australian Conservation Council of Western Australia. Government of Western Australia. (2000). Bush Forever: Volume 1: Policies, Principles and Processes. Perth: Department of Environmental Protection. Government of Western Australia. (2015). 2013 State wide Vegetation Statistics incorporating the CAR Reserve Analysis (Full Report). Accessed [June 2016]. WA Department of Parks and Wildlife, Perth. Keighery B. J. (1994). Bushland Plant Survey. A Guide to Plant Community Survey for the Community. Wildflower Society of WA (Inc.) Nedlands, WA Perth Biodiversity Project (2013) Native vegetation on the Swan coastal Plain. Western Australian Local Government Association. Perth. Western Australia. Shepherd, D. P., Beeston, G. R., & Hopkins, A. J. M. (2001). Native Vegetation in Western Australia (Technical Report 249). Perth: Department of Agriculture. Thorp, J R, & Lynch, R. (2000). The Determination of Weeds of National Significance. National Weeds Strategy Executive Committee, Launceston. Western Australian Herbarium [WAH]. (2016). Florabase - Information on the Western Australian Flora. Accessed from http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au

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8 Limitations

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6600000 PROJECT NO DATE 1845 19/12/2016

HORIZONTAL DATUM AND PROJECTION GDA 1994 MGA Zone 50 CREATED CHECKED APPROVED REVISION MH AB RF 0 Bombora Energy EP 447 R1 - North Perth Basin, Cataby ± Flora and Vegetation Survey Figure 4 345000 350000 355000 360000 365000 Conservation Areas COPYRIGHT: THIS DOCUM ENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF 360 ENVIRONMENTAL. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION. 360 ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS DOCUMENT. K:\Projects\1.0 EBS\1845 Cataby Flora and Wetlands\Figures\Figure 4 - Conservation Areas.mxd 345000 348000 351000 354000 357000 360000 363000 366000 Legend

6612000 Greater Survey Area (9349.53 ha) Survey Area (2371.42 ha) Threatened and Priority Flora Thelymitra !( Priority 4 pulcherrima !( Hakea !( Priority 3 megalosperma Stylidium aeonioides !( !( Priority 2 Conostephium Eucalyptus !( x carnabyi !( Priority 1 magnum Tetratheca !( !( Desmocladus angulata Threatened elongatus !( Thelymitra apiculata Hakea !( Arnocrinum !( megalosperma gracillimum Lepidobolus !( quadratus !( 6609000 !( Hakea!( megalosperma Stylidium hymenocraspedum Hakea !( megalosperma !( !( Hakea Stylidium Schoenus Eucalyptus megalosperma hymenocraspedum !( pennisetis abdita !( !( Conostephium magnum !( Anigozanthos humilis Anigozanthos Anigozanthos humilis subsp. Badgingarra viridis subsp. Grevillea Grevillea subsp. Badgingarra (S.D. Hopper 7114) Guichenotia saccata !( terraspectans !( Conostephium saccata !((S.D. Hopper 7114) !( alba !( Grevillea !( Dampiera tephrea Schoenus !(Eucalyptus magnum Tetratheca Hakea Andersonia saccata Grevillea griffinianus macrocarpa subsp. Eucalyptus angulata megalosperma Hypocalymma !( gracilis synapheae !( !(!( elachantha macrocarpa subsp. !( !( !(!( tetrapterum 6606000 Schoenus !( subsp. minyulo!( griffinianus elachantha Andersonia !( !( gracilis Hibbertia Hibbertia Grevillea helianthemoides !( helianthemoides Grevillea !( !( Paracaleana dixonii saccata Babingtonia urbana!( !( synapheae !( Arnocrinum Grevillea Grevillea Andersonia Hypolaena subsp. minyulo !( Chordifex gracillimum Andersonia Grevillea calliantha !( calliantha gracilis !( robusta !( !( chaunocoleus gracilis !( !( !( calliantha !( !( Grevillea Lyginia Andersonia gracilis!(!( Andersonia gracilis !( calliantha Anigozanthos viridis !( !( !( Conostephium excelsa Grevillea Babingtonia subsp. terraspectans Andersonia Anigozanthos synapheae Grevillea magnum !( Schoenus griffinianus Chordifex delicata Grevillea !( gracilis viridis subsp. !( subsp. minyulo calliantha !( Schoenus griffinianus !( reseminans !(Grevillea calliantha Anigozanthos terraspectans !( synapheae !( viridis subsp. Grevillea Anigozanthos humilis Stenanthemum Chordifex subsp. minyulo Grevillea terraspectans Stylidium saccata subsp. Badgingarra !( sublineare reseminans Chordifex synapheae hymenocraspedum !( (S.D. Hopper 7114) Anigozanthos !( reseminans !( subsp. minyulo !( Jacksonia carduacea !( !( humilis subsp. 6603000 !( Chordifex reseminans !( Grevillea calliantha !( Beaufortia Grevillea !( chrysanthus - CADASTRE SOURCED LANDGATE VIA SLIP 19 JULY 2016 Andersonia gracilis!( bicolor calliantha !( Andersonia Grevillea - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SOURCED FROM LANDGATE 2012 Babingtonia calliantha (© Western Australian Land Information Authority 2012) Andersonia gracilis Anigozanthos Chordifex delicata Grevillea gracilis !( !( viridis subsp. !(reseminans synapheae Stylidium terraspectans Stylidium!( subsp. minyulo !( - NOTE THAT POSITION ERRORS CAN BE >5M IN SOME AREAS hymenocraspedum !( !( hymenocraspedum !( Grevillea Grevillea Lyginia synapheae a 10 Bermondsey St, West Leederville, 6007 WA calliantha Podotheca pritzelii Beaufortia excelsa subsp. minyulo t (08) 9388 8360 Grevillea calliantha !( Grevillea bicolor !( !( f (08) 9381 2360 !( Grevillea !( Grevillea calliantha Anigozanthos viridis calliantha w www.360environmental.com.au Schoenus calliantha subsp. terraspectans !( !( natans Grevillea 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 !( calliantha Meters 6600000 Anigozanthos humilis 1:75,000 @ A3 Grevillea subsp. Badgingarra (S.D. Eucalyptus Grevillea Thysanotus synapheae Hopper 7114) macrocarpa florida Grevillea glaucus subsp. minyulo calliantha !( LOCALITY MAP subsp. elachantha !( Acacia !( !( !( Anigozanthos humilis !( plicata Anigozanthos Hypocalymma subsp. Badgingarra viridis subsp. sp. Cataby (G.J. (S.D. Hopper 7114) terraspectans Hypocalymma Keighery 5151) tetrapterum !( !( !( Dampiera!( Eucalyptus Grevillea Hypocalymma sp.!( tephrea!( macrocarpa subsp. thyrsoides Asterolasia Cataby (G.J. !( !(!( elachantha subsp. thyrsoides drummondii Keighery 5151) !(Hypocalymma sp. !( Guichenotia alba !( !( !( !( !(!( Cataby (G.J. !(!( Stylidium Guichenotia Grevillea Eucalyptus Keighery 5151) aeonioides Grevillea drummondii macrocarpa 6597000 alba !( drummondii subsp. elachantha Grevillea !( thyrsoides subsp. !( Eucalyptus thyrsoides macrocarpa subsp. elachantha Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Anigozanthos macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa subsp. Verticordia Eucalyptus macrocarpa viridis subsp. elachantha elachantha PROJECT NO DATE lindleyi subsp. Conostephium subsp.!( Eucalyptus terraspectans Verticordia !( !( 1845 15/12/2016 magnum elachantha !( !( macrocarpa lindleyi lindleyi subsp. Anigozanthos Eucalyptus !( !( subsp.!( elachantha !( lindleyi humilis subsp. !( macrocarpa subsp. HORIZONTAL DATUM AND PROJECTION !( !( chrysanthus !( !( !( !( !( !( elachantha GDA 1994 MGA Zone 50 Jacksonia Dampiera Eucalyptus CREATED CHECKED APPROVED REVISION carduacea tephrea macrocarpa MH AB RF 0 !( subsp. elachantha Eleocharis Stylidium Bombora Energy Desmocladus keigheryi 6594000 hymenocraspedum Guichenotia !( nodatus Ptychosema alba !( Beaufortia EP 447 R1 - North Perth Basin, Cataby !( pusillum eriocephala !( ± Flora and Vegetation Survey Figure 5 345000 348000 351000 354000 357000 360000 363000 366000 Rare and Priority Flora COPYRIGHT: THIS DOCUM ENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF 360 ENVIRONMENTAL. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION. 360 ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS DOCUMENT. K:\Projects\1.0 EBS\1845 Cataby Flora and Wetlands\Figures\Figure X - Rare and Priority Flora.mxd 350000 352000 354000 356000 358000

Legend Survey Area XWXWXW XW XW XW Priority Flora Species ") Babingtonia delicata !( Lyginia excelsa GF *# Beaufortia eriocephala XW Conostephium magnum GF GF Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. elachantha Surveyed Priority Flora !( Priority 1 !( Priority 3 (! Priority 4 (! *# !( ") Frequecy of Occurrence ")GF") 1 ") 2 - 3 4 - 6 6606000 7 - 8 )" 9 - 15 (! !( (! !( (! XW (! GF !( !( !( GF !( (!!( (! (!!( !( !( (! GFGF XW !!( !( (!XW XW!( XW (! (!!(XW XW (!!( (!XW!( !( XW (!!( !XW !!( XW - CADASTRE SOURCED LANDGATE VIA SLIP NOV 2016 ( (XW XW - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SOURCED FROM LANDGATE 2012 GF XW XW XW (© Western Australian Land Information Authority 2012) !( XWXW !( XW XW XW - NOTE THAT POSITION ERRORS CAN BE >5M IN SOME AREAS XW XW XW XW a 10 Bermondsey St, West Leederville, 6007 WA XW XW t (08) 9388 8360 f (08) 9381 2360 6604000 w www.360environmental.com.au GF 0 300 600 900 1,200 1,500 Meters 1:25,000 @ A3 XW LOCALITY MAP

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PROJECT NO DATE 1845 20/12/2016

HORIZONTAL DATUM AND PROJECTION GDA 1994 MGA Zone 50 6602000 XW !( CREATED CHECKED APPROVED REVISION !( MH FJ FJ 0 Bombora Energy EP 447 R1 - North Perth Basin, Cataby ± Flora and Vegetation Survey Figure 6 350000 352000 354000 356000 358000 Priority and DRF Species Found COPYRIGHT: THIS DOCUM ENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF 360 ENVIRONMENTAL. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION. 360 ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS DOCUMENT. K:\Projects\1.0 EBS\1845 Cataby Flora and Wetlands\Figures\Figure 6 - Priority and DRF Species Found.mxd 352000 354000 356000 358000 Legend Vibroseis Trucks Survey Area Reference Vegetation Association Access !( Noted Waypoint Locations and Vegetation Association Ecam Cc Banksia menziesii B. attenuata Open Woodland with Banksia coverage at BW 10% (708.36 ha) WP 58 BW10% scattered and around 10%, possible but BW 30% (92.83 ha) !( E. todtiana Nuytsia floribunda over Restionaceae and zigzagging will be required Cc (42.09 ha) Prt Proteaceae dominated Open Heath Em (2.37 ha) WP 54 Banksia menziesii and B. Prt (640.73 ha) !( WP 53 WP 51 attenuata Woodland with scattered Banksia coverage at Ecam (103.22 ha) !(!( BW30% and around 30%, very difficult Creek E. todtiana Nuytsia floribunda Xp (31.84 ha) Prt over Restionaceae and Proteaceae to navigate Creek (48.99 ha) dominated Open Heath Paddock (202.22 ha) Large trees and mallees Rehab (479.71 ha) , amongst shrubs 1-3m tall, Cc Corymbia calophylla Eucalyptus NA (7.37 ha) spp. over mixed Tall Shrubland zig-zagging may be Paddock Ecam possible

6606000 Scattered Eucalyptus rudis and EM Melaleuca rhaphiophylla over No issues weedy grassland 70% coverage mostly 1- (Prt) Proteaceous Open Low heath 2m high, no issues Mostly large trees, and . Ecam Eucalyptus camaldulensis E possible to zig zag in spp over weedy grass some areas. Very thick Dampland Xp Xanthorrhoea preissii and Regelia vegetation, dense but sp. Closed Heath possible and A dry creek bed with a Creek Eucalyptus camaldulensis E. BW 10% spp over riparian spp. step drop of ~1.5m. Paddock Cleared paddock of weedy grasses No issues - CADASTRE SOURCED LANDGATE VIA SLIP NOV 2016 - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SOURCED FROM LANDGATE 2012 Shrubs over 2m amongst (© Western Australian Land Information Authority 2012) heath (<1m tall). Dense Rehab Mixed Tall Open Scrub but possible to navigate - NOTE THAT POSITION ERRORS CAN BE >5M IN SOME AREAS through a 10 Bermondsey St, West Leederville, 6007 WA WP 51 Water hole t (08) 9388 8360 Xp f (08) 9381 2360 6604000 WP 53 Tractor access point w www.360environmental.com.au WP 54 & 58 Cliff 0 300 600 900 1,200 1,500

NA Not Accessible Meters 1:25,000 @ A3 LOCALITY MAP Rehab

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PROJECT NO DATE 1845 21/12/2016

BW 30% HORIZONTAL DATUM AND PROJECTION

6602000 GDA 1994 MGA Zone 50 CREATED CHECKED APPROVED REVISION MH AB RF 0 Bombora Energy EP 447 R1 - North Perth Basin, Cataby

Flora and Vegetation Survey NA NA Em ± Figure 7 352000 354000 356000 358000 Vegetation Associations COPYRIGHT: THIS DOCUM ENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF 360 ENVIRONMENTAL. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION. 360 ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS DOCUMENT. K:\Projects\1.0 EBS\1845 Cataby Flora and Wetlands\Figures\Figure 7 - Vegetation Association.mxd 350000 352000 354000 356000 358000

Legend Survey Area (2371.42 ha) VG Wetland Vegetation Condition VG VG: Very Good (51.33 ha) G-D: Good-Degraded (8.79 ha) D: Degraded (3.74 ha)

G-D 6606000

- CADASTRE SOURCED LANDGATE VIA SLIP NOV 2016 - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SOURCED FROM LANDGATE 2012 (© Western Australian Land Information Authority 2012)

- NOTE THAT POSITION ERRORS CAN BE >5M IN SOME AREAS

a 10 Bermondsey St, West Leederville, 6007 WA t (08) 9388 8360 f (08) 9381 2360 w www.360environmental.com.au VG 6604000 D 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250

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VG PROJECT NO DATE 1845 19/12/2016

HORIZONTAL DATUM AND PROJECTION VG GDA 1994 MGA Zone 50 CREATED CHECKED APPROVED REVISION 6602000 MH AB RF 0 VG Bombora Energy VG EP 447 R1 - North Perth Basin, Cataby

Flora and Vegetation Survey D ± Figure 8 350000 352000 354000 356000 358000 Vegetation Condition of Wetland Areas COPYRIGHT: THIS DOCUM ENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF 360 ENVIRONMENTAL. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION. 360 ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS DOCUMENT. K:\Projects\1.0 EBS\1845 Cataby Flora and Wetlands\Figures\Figure 8 - Wetland Vegetation Condition.mxd