Fauna Assessment

Lots 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 Doyle Place Margaret River

FEBRUARY 2017 Version 2

On behalf of: Halsall and Associates PO Box 29 MARGARET RIVER WA 6285 T: (08) 9758 8676 E: [email protected]

Prepared by: Greg Harewood Zoologist PO Box 755 BUNBURY WA 6231 M: 0402 141 197 E: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 1

2. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL ...... 1

3. SCOPE OF WORKS ...... 1

4. METHODS ...... 2

4.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY – LITERATURE REVIEW ...... 2

4.1.1 Database Searches ...... 2

4.1.2 Previous Fauna Surveys in the Area ...... 2

4.1.3 Existing Publications ...... 4

4.1.4 Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 5

4.1.5 Invertebrate Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 7

4.1.6 Taxonomy and Nomenclature ...... 7

4.1.7 Likelihood of Occurrence – Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 7

4.2 SITE SURVEYS ...... 8

4.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment ...... 8

4.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations ...... 9

4.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment ...... 9

4.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment ...... 9

4.2.4.1 Black Cockatoo Breeding Habitat ...... 10

4.2.4.2 Black Cockatoo Foraging Habitat ...... 11

4.2.4.3 Black Cockatoo Roosting Habitat ...... 12

5. SURVEY CONSTRAINTS ...... 12

6. RESULTS ...... 13

6.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY - LITERATURE REVIEW ...... 13

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6.2 SITE SURVEYS ...... 14

6.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment ...... 14

6.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations ...... 18

6.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment ...... 18

6.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment ...... 19

6.2.4.1 Black Cockatoo Habitat Tree Assessment ...... 19

6.2.4.2 Black Cockatoo Foraging Habitat Assessment ...... 21

6.2.4.3 Black Cockatoo Roosting Habitat Assessment ...... 21

6.3 FAUNA INVENTORY – SUMMARY ...... 21

6.3.1 Vertebrate Fauna ...... 21

6.3.2 Vertebrate Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 22

6.3.3 Invertebrate Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 24

7. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ...... 24

8. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 29

9. CONCLUSION ...... 30

10. REFERENCES...... 32

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FIGURES

FIGURE 1: Air Photo

FIGURE 2: Draft Structure Plan (Courtesy Halsall - February 2017 – Revision H)

FIGURE 3: Possum Observations

FIGURE 4: Habitat Trees (DBH >50cm)

TABLES

TABLE 1: Summary of potential cockatoo breeding habitat trees (DBH >50cm)

TABLE 2: Summary of Potential Vertebrate Fauna Species (as listed in Appendix B)

TABLE 2: Likelihood of Occurrence and Possible Impacts – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance

PLATES

PLATE 1: Peppermint Woodland in Far North West Corner of Lot 4

PLATE 2: Proposed Building Envelope Site (Lot 103) – Planted Non-Endemic Eucalypts

PLATE 3: Proposed Building Envelope Site (Lot 109) – Grove of Marri Trees

PLATE 4: Proposed Building Envelope Site (Lot 114) – Old Orchard

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: Conservation Categories

APPENDIX B: Fauna Observed or Potentially in Subject Site

APPENDIX C: DPaW & EPBC Database Search Results

APPENDIX D: Habitat Tree Details

APPENDIX E: Significant Species Profiles

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Acronyms/Abbreviations:

ALA: Atlas of Living Australia www.ala.org.au

BA: Birdlife Australia (Formerly RAOU, Birds Australia).

BC Bill: Biodiversity Conservation Bill (2015). WA Government.

°C: Degrees Celsius.

CALM: Department of Conservation and Land Management (now DPaW), WA Government.

CAMBA: China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998.

CBD: Central Business District.

DBH: Diametre at Breast Height – tree measurement.

DEC: Department of Environment and Conservation (now DPaW), WA Government.

DEH: Department of Environment and Heritage (now DotE), Australian Government.

DEP: Department of Environment Protection (now DER), WA Government.

DER: Department of Environment Regulation (formerly DEC, DoE), WA Government.

DEWHA: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (now DotE), Australian Government

DMP: Department of Mines and Petroleum (formerly DoIR), WA Government.

DoE: Department of Environment (now DER/DPaW), WA Government.

DotE: Department of the Environment (now DotEE), Australian Government.

DotEE: Department of the Environment and Energy (formerly DotE, SEWPaC, DWEHA, DEH), Australian Government.

DoIR: Department of Industry and Resources (now DMP), WA Government.

DPaW: Department of Parks and Wildlife (formerly DEC, CALM, DoE), WA Government.

EP Act: Environmental Protection Act 1986, WA Government.

EPA: Environmental Protection Authority, WA Government.

EPBC Act: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Australian Government. ha: Hectare (10,000 square metres).

IBRA: Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia.

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IUCN: International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources – commonly known as the World Conservation Union.

JAMBA: Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981. km: Kilometre. m: Metre. mm: Millimetre.

P: Priority - DPaW fauna conservation ranking.

POS: Public Open Space.

RAOU: Royal Australia Ornithologist Union.

ROKAMBA: Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 2007.

S: Schedule - Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act (1950) Threatened Fauna Category.

SEWPaC: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (now DotE, formerly DEH, DEWHA), Australian Government.

SRE: Short Range Endemic.

SSC: Species Survival Commission, International.

WA: Western Australia.

WAM: Western Australian Museum, WA Government.

WAPC: Western Australian Planning Commission, WA Government.

WC Act: Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, WA Government.

WRP: Western Ringtail Possum

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SUMMARY

This report details the results of a fauna assessment of Lots 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 Doyle Place, Margaret River (the subject site). The Lots are located about four kilometres west of the main Margaret River town site in south west Western Australia and have a total area of about 22.5 ha (Figure 1).

Halsall & Associates Town Planning Consultants have been engaged by the owners of the subject site to present a proposal to the Shire seeking support for a Scheme Amendment to Local Planning Scheme No.1 (“the Scheme”) and an associated Structure Plan to provide a mechanism for consideration of subdivision of the relevant lots.

The Lots in question are subject to an application for a Scheme Amendment to Local Planning Scheme No.1 (“the Scheme”) and an associated Structure Plan to provide a mechanism for subdivision. Currently it is proposed to subdivide the existing seven lots into two, and in one case, three new lots, with existing houses (and associated infrastructure) retained and new building envelopes being defined in the new lots (Figure 2).

The fauna assessment reported on here represents one of several technical reports that will be used to inform, guide and support ongoing planning by providing an understanding of the suite of environmental values present. It is also anticipated that the information presented will be used by regulatory authorities to assess the potential impact of the proposal on fauna and fauna habitats as part of any required approval process.

The scope of works was to conduct a level 1 fauna survey as defined by the EPA (EPA 2004). Because some listed threatened species (i.e. western ringtail possums (WRP) and several species of black cockatoo) are known to occur in the general area, the scope of the survey work was expanded to include targeted assessment of the site’s significance to these particular species.

The assessment has included a literature review and a series of site surveys. A daytime field survey was carried out the 6 January 2017. A nocturnal WRP survey was also carried out on the 20 January 2017. All survey work was done by Greg Harewood (B.Sc. Zoology).

In summary, most the broadly defined fauna habitats present within the subject site (based on vegetation types mapped by Eco Logic (2016)) are represented by a mosaic of degraded/completely degraded areas of totally cleared land or areas of planted non-endemic trees and shrubs (in some cases with scattered endemic plants such as marri, jarrah, peppermint and grasstrees). Areas of intact native remnant vegetation are limited primarily to the northern and north east sections of Lots 4 and 5 (see Plates 1 to 4). More detail on composition of the vegetation on site can be found within the flora assessment report (Eco Logic 2016).

Opportunistic fauna observations made during the day and night surveys are listed in Appendix B. A total of 21 native fauna species were observed (or positively identified from foraging evidence, scats, tracks, skeletons or calls) within the subject site. One introduced species was also recorded.

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Evidence of three listed threatened species was recorded (western ringtail possum – individuals, scats and dreys, Carnaby’s and Baudin’s black cockatoo – foraging evidence). Several individuals of the migratory rainbow bee-eater were also observed foraging within the subject site. No evidence of any DPaW priority species was seen.

The locations of various possum observations made during the various site surveys are shown in Figure 3. Three WRP dreys were observed during the day survey. Eighteen trees containing possible hollows were also recorded though not all are likely to be suitable for WRPs to utilise.

A total of 15 WRPs and 13 common brushtail possums were observed within the boundaries of the subject site during the nocturnal survey. It should be noted that these observations represent the minimum number of WRPs present, as it is likely that not all individuals were observed during the single nocturnal survey.

The results of the WRP assessment indicate that this species is utilising vegetation at various locations within the subject site, primarily wherever relatively dense midstorey vegetation is present. Some of this vegetation is represented by planted, non-endemic species. Some WRP individuals were also seen in relatively tall marri or jarrah trees.

The habitat tree assessment identified 72 trees within the site with a DBH of >50cm. Eighteen (18) of these trees contained apparent or obvious hollows, 16 of which were assessed as being unsuitable for black cockatoos to use for nesting purposes (due to hollows apparent small size, orientation and/or height above ground level).

Two (2) trees appeared to have at least one hollow potentially of a size large enough for a black cockatoo to use for nesting though this assessment was based on the size of the entrance into an apparent hollow only. No actual evidence of any hollows being used by black cockatoos for nesting (currently or previously) was seen

Because of the limitations of the survey (see Section 5) the number of potential large hollows identified is very likely an overestimation of the number that would actually be suitable for nesting, and even if suitable in size, a range of other factors would affect if a particular hollow would ever be used for this purpose.

Additional details on each habitat tree observed can be found in Appendix D.

The majority of the subject site does not contain vegetation that would be classified as quality foraging habitat for black cockatoos. The relative poor quality of the foraging habitat was consistent with the lack of observations made of foraging evidence which was limited to a small number of chewed marri fruits. This evidence was attributed to foraging Carnaby’s or Baudin’s black cockatoos.

With respect to native vertebrate fauna, 19 mammals (includes nine bat species), 92 bird, 33 reptile and 11 frog species have previously been recorded in the general area, some of which have the potential to occur in or utilise sections of the subject site at times.

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Of the 155 native animals that are listed as potentially occurring in the area, six are considered to be endangered/vulnerable or in need of special protection under State and/or Federal law. In addition, one migratory species and three DPaW priority species may also frequent the area at times.

Impacts on fauna in general which may result because of habitat loss during site development are considered very unlikely to be significant. This conclusion is based on the poor quality of the habitat present and the fact that most fauna species would not be utilising the area’s most likely to be subject to clearing, despite potentially being present elsewhere within the subject site.

With respect to fauna species of conservation significance, most of the species previously recorded in the general area are considered unlikely to be present given a lack of suitable habitat or known local or regional extinction. Ten fauna species of conservation significance are considered likely or are known to be present though the distribution and abundance of each species would vary considerably across the subject site. In most cases the extent of suitable habitat is limited and most will not be directly affected by any proposed development. While some small, localised residual loss of fauna habitat may occur for some species, local and regional impacts on the status on these specific fauna species are anticipated to be negligible/non-existent.

The only species with the potential to be directly impacted on by any clearing required for development appears to be the western ringtail possum, individuals of which were found to be utilising native remnant vegetation and planted non-endemic vegetation at various locations across the subject site. The loss of habitat currently used by these WRPs is however considered unlikely to significantly impact on the species status at a local scale given the small, disjointed areas involved. The most significant possible impact will be the potential for individuals to be killed or injured during clearing operations and this will need to be managed during site works.

It has therefore been recommended that a fauna management plan specifically aimed at minimising potential impacts on western ringtail possums be formulated. Suggested components of the management plan are provided in Section 8. These should be taken into consideration during planning and development and implemented if considered reasonable and practicable.

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Currently it is proposed to subdivide the existing seven lots into two, and in one case, three new lots, with existing houses (and associated infrastructure) retained and new building envelopes being defined in the new lots (Figure 2).

3. SCOPE OF WORKS

The scope of works was to conduct a level 1 fauna survey as defined by the EPA (EPA 2004). Because some listed threatened species (i.e. western ringtail possums and several species of black cockatoo) are known to occur in the general area, the scope of the survey work was expanded to include a targeted assessment of the site’s significance to these species as well. The fauna assessment has therefore included:

1. Level 1 Fauna Survey (to EPA (2004) standard).

2. Targeted searches for evidence of western ringtail possums (WRPs – dreys, scats and individuals) including one nocturnal count.

3. Targeted searches for black cockatoo foraging, nesting and roosting habitat.

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4. Report summarising results, opportunities and constraints and potential state and federal legislative requirements.

Note: For the purposes of this report the term black cockatoo is in reference to Baudin’s black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus baudinii, Carnaby’s black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus latirostris and the forest red-tailed black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus banksii naso.

4. METHODS

4.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY – LITERATURE REVIEW

4.1.1 Database Searches

Searches of the following databases were undertaken to aid in the compilation of a list of vertebrate fauna potentially occurring within the subject site:

x DPaW’s NatureMap Database Search (combined data from DPaW, WAM, BA, ALA and consultant’s reports) (DPaW 2017); and

x Protected matters search tool (DotEE 2017).

It should be noted that lists produced during the abovementioned database searches contain observations/inferred distributions from a broader area than the subject site and therefore may include species that would only ever occur as vagrants due to a lack of suitable habitat or the presence of only marginal habitat within the subject site itself. The databases also often include or are based on very old records and in some cases certain fauna species have become locally or regionally extinct.

Information from these sources should therefore be taken as indicative only and local knowledge and information needs to be taken into consideration when determining what actual species may be present within the specific area being investigated. Fauna considered unlikely to be present even if appearing in these database searches are not shown in the potential species list.

4.1.2 Previous Fauna Surveys in the Area

Fauna surveys, assessments and reviews have been undertaken in nearby areas in the past, though not all are publicly available and could not be referenced. The most significant of those available have been used as the primary reference material for compiling the potential fauna assemblage for the general area.

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Those reports referred to included, but were not limited to:

x ATA Environmental (2005). Fauna Survey Riverslea Subdivision. Unpublished Report for Greendene Development Corporation Ltd.

x ATA Environmental (2006). Location 413 Smiths Beach Fauna Assessment Survey. Unpublished report for Canal Rocks Properties.

x Beatty, S., Morgan, D., Jury, C. & Mitchell, J. (2006). Fish and freshwater crayfish in streams in the Cape Naturaliste region & Wilyabrup Brook. Report to the Cape to Cape Catchments Group and GeoCatch.

x Christensen, P., Annels, A., Liddelow, G. and Skinner,P. (1985). Vertebrate Fauna in The Southern Forests of Western Australia, A Survey. Forest Dept. of Western Australia, Bull. No. 94. Perth.

x ENV Australia (2007). Busselton to Margaret River Transmission Line – Biological Assessment. Unpublished report for Western Power.

x GHD (2012). Flora and Fauna Assessment - Report for Margaret River Bypass. Unpublished report for MRWA.

x Green Iguana (2009). Vertebrate fauna of Lot 320 Higgins Road, Margaret River, and Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Reserves R27633 and R39081. Unpublished report for Strategen.

x Harewood (2009). Fauna Survey (Level 2). Gracetown. Unpublished report for Strategen.

x Harewood, G. (2012a). Western Ringtail Possum & Black Cockatoo Survey of Trinder Drive Precinct Margaret River. Unpublished report for Trinder Drive Landowners Group.

x Harewood, G. (2012b). Fauna Assessment Bussell Highway Bramley Forest Section (90.62 – 93.77 SLK), Margaret River. Unpublished report for GHD/MRWA.

x Harewood, G. (2013). Western Ringtail Possum Survey of Lots 72 and 73 Kevill Road, Margaret River. Unpublished report for TME Town Planning Management Engineering Pty Ltd.

x How, R.A., Dell, J., and Humphreys, W. F. (1987). The ground vertebrate fauna of coastal areas between Busselton and Albany, Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum 13(4):553-574.

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x Morgan, D. and Beatty, S. (2003). Fish fauna of Margaret River Western Australia. Report to the Margaret River Regional Environment Centre.

As with the databases searches some reports refer to species that would not occur in the subject site due to a lack of suitable habitat (extent and/or quality) and this fact was taken into consideration when compiling the potential fauna species list. It should also be noted that the NatureMap database is likely to include some records from previous fauna surveys in the area including some of those listed above.

4.1.3 Existing Publications

The following represent the main publications used to identify and refine the potential fauna species list for the subject site:

x Anstis, M. (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers, Sydney.

x Barrett, G., Silcocks, A., Barry, S., Cunningham, R. and Poulter, R. (2003). The New Atlas of Australian Birds. Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, Victoria.

x Bush, B., Maryan, B., Browne-Cooper, R. & Robinson, D. (2007). Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush: Southwestern Australia. UWA Press, Nedlands.

x Bush, B., Maryan, B., Browne-Cooper, R. & Robinson, D. (2010). Field Guide to Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region. UWA Press, Nedlands.

x Churchill, S. (2008). Australian Bats. Second Edition, Allen & Unwin.

x Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. 7th Edition. CSIRO Publishing.

x Johnstone, R.E. and Storr, G.M. (1998). Handbook of Western Australian Birds: Volume 1 – Non-passerines (Emu to Dollarbird). Western Australian Museum, Perth Western Australia.

x Johnstone, R.E. and Storr, G.M. (2004). Handbook of Western Australian Birds: Volume 2 – Passerines (Blue-winged Pitta to Goldfinch). Western Australian Museum, Perth Western Australia.

x Menkhorst, P. and Knight, F. (2011). A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

x Morgan, D.L., Beatty, S.J., Klunzinger, M.W, Allen, M.G. and Burnham, Q.E (2011). Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes, Crayfishes and Mussels of South Western Australia. Published by SERCUL.

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x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1983). Lizards of Western Australia II: Dragons and Monitors. WA Museum, Perth.

x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1990). Lizards of Western Australia III: Geckos and Pygopods. WA Museum, Perth.

x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1999). Lizards of Western Australia I: Skinks. Revised Edition, WA Museum, Perth.

x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (2002). Snakes of Western Australia. Revised Edition, WA Museum, Perth.

x Tyler M.J. & Doughty P. (2009). Field Guide to Frogs of Western Australia, Fourth Edition, WA Museum, Perth.

x Van Dyck, S., Gynther, I. & Baker, A. Eds (2013). Field Companion to The Mammals of Australia. Queensland Museum.

x Wilson, S. and Swan, G. (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Reed, New Holland, Sydney.

x Woinarski, J., Burbidge, A. & Harrison, P. (2014). The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012. CSIRO Publishing.

4.1.4 Fauna of Conservation Significance

The conservation significance of fauna species has been assessed using data from the following sources:

x Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Administered by the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy (DotEE);

x Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act). Administered by the Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) (Govt. of WA 2017). It should be noted that the Wildlife Conservation Act (1950) is soon to be repealed and replaced by the Biodiversity Conservation Bill (2015) currently before Parliament.

x Red List produced by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the World Conservation Union (also known as the IUCN Red List - the acronym derived from its former name of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources). The Red List has no legislative power in Australia but is used as a framework for State and Commonwealth categories and criteria; and the

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x DPaW Priority Fauna list. A non-statutory list maintained by the DPaW for management purposes (DPaW 2015).

The EPBC Act also requires the compilation of a list of migratory species that are recognised under international treaties including the:

x Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981 (JAMBA);

x China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998 (CAMBA);

x Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 2007 (ROKAMBA); and

x Bonn Convention 1979 (The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals). (Note - Species listed under JAMBA are also protected under Schedule 5 of the WC Act.)

All migratory bird species listed in the annexes to these bilateral agreements are protected in Australia as matters of national environmental significance (NES) under the EPBC Act.

The conservation status of all vertebrate fauna species listed as occurring or possibly occurring in the vicinity of the subject site has been assessed using the most recent lists published in accordance with the above-mentioned instruments and is indicated as such in the fauna listings of this report. A full listing of conservation codes is provided in Appendix A.

A number of other species not listed in official lists can also be considered of local or regional conservation significance. These include species that have a restricted range, those that occur in breeding colonies and those at the limit of their range.

While not classified as rare or threatened under any State or Commonwealth legislation, a number of birds have been listed as species of significance on the Swan Coastal portion of the Perth Metropolitan Region (Bush Forever - Government of Western Australia 1998 and 2000). The bird species are often referred to as “Bush Forever Decreaser Species”. The three categories used for birds within the Bush Forever documents are:

x Habitat specialists with reduced distribution on the Swan Coastal Plain (code Bh)

x Wide ranging Species with reduced population’s on the Swan Coastal Plain. (code Bp)

x Extinct in the Perth region (code Be)

While the subject site is not located on the Swan Coastal Plain, the presence of Bush Forever species should be taken into some consideration when determining the fauna

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values of an area. Bush Forever decreaser species are indicated as such within the species list held in Appendix B.

4.1.5 Invertebrate Fauna of Conservation Significance

For this report, the assessment for conservation significant invertebrates has been limited to those listed in the results of the DPaW and EPBC Act database searches (which rely on distribution records and known habitat preferences).

No assessment of the potential for SREs to be present has been made as it can be difficult to identify significant invertebrate species due to uncertainties in determining the range- restrictions of many species due to lack of surveys, lack of taxonomic resolutions within target taxa and problems in identifying certain life stages.

Where invertebrates are collected during surveys, a high percentage are likely to be unknown, or for known species there can be limited knowledge or information on their distribution (Harvey 2002).

4.1.6 Taxonomy and Nomenclature

Taxonomy and nomenclature for vertebrate fauna species used in this report is generally taken from the DPaW’s WA Fauna Census Database which is assumed to follow Aplin and Smith (2001) for amphibians and reptiles and Johnstone (2001) for birds. Jackson and Groves (2015) has been used for mammals.

Common names are taken from the Western Australia Museum (WAM) recognised primary common name listings when specified, though where common names are not provided they have been acquired from other publications. Sources include Cogger (2014), Wilson and Swan (2013), Van Dyck & Strahan (2013), Christidis and Boles (2008), Bush et al. (2010), Bush et al. (2007), Tyler & Doughty (2009), and Glauret (1961). Not all common names are generally accepted.

4.1.7 Likelihood of Occurrence – Fauna of Conservation Significance

Fauna of conservation significance identified during the literature review as previously being recorded in the general area were assessed and ranked for their likelihood of occurrence within the subject site itself. The rankings and criteria used were:

x Would Not Occur: There is no suitable habitat for the species in the subject site and/or there is no documented record of the species in the general area since records have been kept and/or the species is generally accepted as being locally/regionally extinct (supported by a lack of recent records).

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o Locally Extinct: Populations no longer occur within a small part of the species natural range, in this case within 10 or 20km of the subject site. Populations do however persist outside of this area.

o Regionally Extinct: Populations no longer occur in a large part of the species natural range, in this case within the southern forest regions. Populations do however persist outside of this area.

x Unlikely to Occur: The subject site is outside of the currently documented distribution for the species in question, or no suitable habitat (type, quality and extent) was identified as being present during the field assessment. Individuals of some species may occur occasionally as vagrants/transients especially if suitable habitat is located nearby but the subject site itself would not support a population or part population of the species.

x Possibly Occurs: The subject site is within the known distribution of the species in question and habitat of at least marginal quality was identified as being present during the field assessment, supported in some cases by recent records being documented in literature from within or near the subject site. In some cases, while a species may be classified as possibly being present at times, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.

x Known to Occur: The species in question was positively identified as being present (for sedentary species) or as using the subject site as habitat for some other purpose (for non-sedentary/mobile species) during the field survey. This information may have been obtained by direct observation of individuals or by way of secondary evidence (e.g. foraging debris, tracks and scats). In some cases, while a species may be classified as known to occur, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.

4.2 SITE SURVEYS

The daytime field survey work was carried out the 6 January 2017. The nocturnal WRP survey was carried out on the 20 January 2017. All survey work was done by Greg Harewood (B.Sc. Zoology).

4.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment

Vegetation types identified during the flora assessment, carried out by Eco Logic (Eco Logic 2016), have been used to define broad fauna habitat units across the subject site. This information has been supplemented with observations made during the fauna survey.

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The main aim of the habitat assessment was to determine if it was likely that any species of conservation significance would be utilising the areas that maybe impacted on as a consequence of development at the site. The habitat information obtained was also used to aid in finalising the overall potential fauna list.

As part of the literature review, available information on the habitat requirements of the species of conservation significance listed as possibly occurring in the area was researched. During the field survey the habitats within the subject site were assessed and specific elements identified, if present, to determine the likelihood of listed threatened species utilising the area and its significance to them.

4.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations

Opportunistic observations of fauna species were made during all field survey work which primarily involved a series of transects across the subject site during the day while searching microhabitats such as logs, rocks, leaf litter and observations of bird species with binoculars. Secondary evidence of a species presence such as tracks, scats, skeletal remains, foraging evidence or calls were also noted if observed/heard.

4.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment

To determine if western ringtail possums were utilising the subject site the following was carried out:

x One daytime survey of the site along a series of traverses searching for dreys, obvious tree hollows (and other potential daytime refuge habitat), scats and individual WRPs. The day time surveys were carried out using a GPS equipped PDA for guidance and as a data recorder;

x One night time survey to locate and record the distribution and abundance of WRPs. The nocturnal count involved the systematic searching of potential WRP habitats within the subject site along a series of traverses, on foot using a head torch. The nocturnal count was carried out using a GPS equipped PDA for guidance and as a data recorder; and

4.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment

The following methods were employed during the black cockatoo habitat assessment to comply with the defined scope of works and are based on guidelines published by the DotEE (SEWPaC 2012) which states that surveys for Carnaby’s, Baudin’s and forest red- tailed black cockatoo habitat should:

x be done by a suitably qualified person with experience in vegetation or cockatoo surveys, depending on the type of survey being undertaken;

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x maximise the chance of detecting the species’ habitat and/or signs of use;

x determine the context of the site within the broader landscape—for example, the amount and quality of habitat nearby and in the local region (for example, within 10 km);

x account for uncertainty and error (false presence and absences); and

x include collation of existing data on known locations of breeding and feeding birds and night roost locations.

Habitat used by black cockatoos have been placed into three categories by the DotEE (SEWPaC 2012) these being:

x Breeding Habitat;

x Foraging Habitat; and

x Night Roosting Habitat.

To comply with the requested scope of works and in line with the published guidelines the following was carried out.

4.2.4.1 Black Cockatoo Breeding Habitat

The black cockatoo breeding habitat assessment has involved the identification of all suitable breeding trees species within the subject site that had a DBH of equal to or over 50cm. The DBH of each tree was estimated using a pre-made 50 cm “caliper”.

Target tree species included marri and jarrah and any other Corymbia/Eucalyptus species of a suitable size that are present. Peppermints, banksia, sheoak and melaleuca tree species (for example) were not be assessed as they typically do not develop hollows that are used by black cockatoos.

The location of each tree identified as being over the threshold DBH was recorded with a GPS and details on tree species, number and size of hollows (if any) noted. Trees observed to contain hollows (of any size/type) were marked with “H” using spray paint.

Potential hollows were placed into one of four categories, based on the size of the apparent hollow entrance, these being:

x Small = ~<5cm diametre (i.e. entrance too small for a black cockatoo);

x Medium = ~5cm-10cm diametre (i.e. entrance too small for a black cockatoo);

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x Large = ~>10cm diametre (entrance large enough for a black cockatoo but possible hollow appears to be unsuitable for nesting i.e. wrong orientation, too small, too low or too shallow); or

x Large (cockatoo) = ~>10cm diametre (entrance appears big enough to provide access to a possible hollow that may be suitable for a black cockatoo to use for nesting).

Based on this assessment trees present within the survey area have then been place into one of four categories:

x Tree < 50cm DBH or an unsuitable species (not assessed/recorded);

x Tree >50cm DBH, no hollows seen;

x Tree >50cm DBH, one or more hollows seen, none of which appeared suitable for black cockatoos to use for nesting; or

x Tree >50cm DBH, one or more hollows seen, with at least one considered possibly suitable for black cockatoos to use for nesting.

For the purposes of this study a tree containing a potential cockatoo nest hollow has been defined as:

Generally, any tree which is alive or dead that contains one or more visible hollows (cavities within the trunk or branches) suitable for occupation by black cockatoo for the purpose of nesting/breeding. Hollows that had an entrance greater than about 10cm in diameter and would allow the entry of a black cockatoo into a suitably orientated and sized branch/trunk, was recorded as a “potential nest hollow”.

Identified hollows were examined using binoculars for evidence of actual use by black cockatoos (e.g. chewing around hollow entrance, scarring and scratch marks on trunks and branches). Trees with possible nest hollows were also scratched and raked with a large stick/pole in attempt to flush any sitting birds from hollows and calls of chicks were also listened for. It should be noted that the survey may have been conducted outside of the main breeding season of one or more of the three species of black cockatoo and therefore any lack of nesting activity may have been a consequence of this fact.

4.2.4.2 Black Cockatoo Foraging Habitat

The location and nature of black cockatoo foraging evidence (e.g. chewed fruits around base of trees) observed during the reconnaissance survey was recorded. The nature and extent of potential foraging habitat present was also documented irrespective of the presence of any actual foraging evidence.

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4.2.4.3 Black Cockatoo Roosting Habitat

Direct and indirect evidence of black cockatoos roosting within trees was with the subject site was noted if observed (e.g. branch clippings, droppings or moulted feathers). This part of the assessment included a dusk survey prior to commencement of the nocturnal WRP survey (20 January 2017) aimed at observing any actual roosting activity.

5. SURVEY CONSTRAINTS

No seasonal sampling has been carried out as part of this fauna assessment. The conclusions presented are based upon field data and the environmental monitoring and/or testing carried out over a limited period of time and are therefore merely indicative of the environmental condition of the site at the time of the field assessments. It should also be recognised that site conditions can change with time.

Some fauna species are reported as potentially occurring based on there being suitable habitat (quality and extent) within the subject site or immediately adjacent. With respect to opportunistic observations, the possibility exists that certain species may not have been detected during field investigations due to:

x seasonal inactivity during the field survey;

x species present within micro habitats not surveyed;

x cryptic species able to avoid detection; and

x transient wide-ranging species not present during the survey period.

Lack of observational data on some species should therefore not necessarily be taken as an indication that a species is absent from the site or does not utilise it for some purpose at times.

The habitat requirements and ecology of many of the species known to occur in the wider area are often not well understood or documented. It can therefore be difficult to exclude species from the potential list based on an apparent lack of a specific habitat or microhabitat within the subject site. Because of this limitation the potential fauna list produced is most likely an overestimation of those species that actually utilise the subject site for some purpose. Some species may be present in the general area but may only use the subject site itself on rare occasions or as vagrants/transients.

In recognition of survey limitations, a precautionary approach has been adopted for this assessment. Any fauna species that would possibly occur within the subject site (or immediately adjacent), as identified through ecological databases, publications,

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discussions with local experts/residents and the habitat knowledge of the Author, has been assumed to potentially occur in the subject site.

During the black cockatoo habitat survey trees with hollows were searched for. It should be noted that identifying hollows suitable for fauna species from ground level has limitations. Generally, the full characteristics of any hollow seen are not fully evident (e.g. internal dimensions). It is also difficult to locate all hollows within all trees as some are not observable from ground level.

The number of WRPs observed during the nocturnal survey represents the minimum number present within the area examined at the time of the survey. Due to various survey limitations, it is unlikely that every WRP present within the areas examined were located. Also, some sections of the site were difficult to access, and as a consequence could not be thoroughly searched for WRPs. Some individuals may therefore have been missed.

The location of observations was recorded using a handheld GPS. The accuracy of the GPS cannot be guaranteed above a level of about three to five metres, though it should be noted that in some circumstance the accuracy can increase or decrease beyond this range.

6. RESULTS

6.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY - LITERATURE REVIEW

A list of fauna species considered most likely to occur in the subject site has been compiled from information obtained during the literature review and is presented in Appendix B. This listing was refined after information gathered during the site reconnaissance survey was assessed.

The results of some previous fauna surveys carried out in the general area are summarised in this species listing as are the DPaW NatureMap database search results. The raw database search results from NatureMap (DPaW 2017) and the Protected Matters Search Tool (DotEE 2017) are contained within Appendix C.

The list of potential fauna takes into consideration that firstly, the species in question is not known to be locally extinct and secondly, that suitable habitat for each species, as identified during the habitat assessment, is present within the subject site, though compiling an accurate list has limitations (see Section 5 above) and therefore as discussed, the listing is very likely to be an overestimation of the fauna species actually present onsite at any one time.

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6.2 SITE SURVEYS

6.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment

Descriptions of the broadly defined fauna habitats within the subject site (based on vegetation types mapped by Eco Logic (2016)) are given below. Plates 1 to 4 illustrate the nature of some of the vegetation types/habitats present. More detail on composition of the vegetation on site can be found within the flora assessment report (Eco Logic 2016).

Lot 4

x Woodland of Corymbia calophylla and Agonis flexuosa over a Shrubland of Trymalium odoratissima, Kunzea ciliata, Xanthorrhoea preissii, Dodonaea ceratocarpa, Acacia pulchella, Acacia longifolia, Hibbertia hypercoides, Leucopogon propinquus and garden shrubs (Callistemon sp., *Homalanthus populifolius) over a Very Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma squamatum.

Degraded condition.

x Scattered Corymbia calophylla and Agonis flexuosa over a Closed Tall Shrubland of Kunzea ciliata, Dodonaea ceratocarpa, Hakea lissocarpa over a Low Open Shrubland of Crytandra arbutiflora, Philotheca spicata, Darwinea citrodora and Hypocalyyma angustissima over an Open Herbland of Stypandra glauca, Haemodorum laxum and Burchardia multiflora and Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma squamatum.

Good to Very Good condition

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Eucalyptus diversicolor, Eucalyptus sp. (planted) and Agonis flexuosa over Allocasuarina sp. (planted) and a Tall Shrubland of Melaleuca sp. (planted) and *Acacia longifolia over an Open Shrubland Of Xanthorrhoea preissii over a Grassland of Briza maxima and *Avena barbata and Herbland of *Arctotheca calendula, *Petrorhagia velutina, *Euphorbia peplus, *Lysimachia arvensis and *Zantedeschia aethiopica.

Completely Degraded condition.

Lot 5

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Eucalyptus diversicolor and Eucalyptus gomphocephala (planted) over isolated/scattered Xanthorrhoea preissii, Spyridium globulosum, Melaleuca sp. (planted) and *Acacia iteaphylla over a Grassland of *Briza maxima and Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Cerastium glomeratum and *Petrohagia velutina.

Completely Degraded condition.

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x Woodland/Open Forest of Corymbia calophylla and Eucalyptus marginata over a Shrubland of Xanthorrhoea preissi, Kunzea ciliata, *Acacia longifolia over an Open Shrubland of Hibbertia cuneiformis, Billardiera heterophylla and Dodonaea certocarpa over a Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, Conostylis aculata, Chamaescilla corymbosa var corymbosa and Asparagus asparagoides.

Degraded to Completely Degraded condition.

x Scattered trees of Agonis flexuosa over a Shrubland of Kunzea ciliata, Xanthorrhoea preissii, Dillywnia laxiflora, Crypandra arbutiflora over a Herbland of Patersonia occidentalis, Gompholobium marginatum and Haemodorum laxum.

Degraded to Good condition.

x Scattered trees of Corymbia calophylla and Eucalyptus (planted) over isolated/scattered garden trees and shrubs (*Acacia longifolia, Melaleuca sp.) over introduced grasses.

Completely Degraded condition.

Lot 7

x Scattered trees/Open Woodland of Eucalyptus diversicolor, Eucalyptus sp. (planted), Agonis flexuosa and Corymbia calophylla over a Tall Open Shrubland of Xanthorrhoea preissii over a Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Arctotheca calendula, *Petrorhagia velutina and Grassland of *Briza maxima and *Avena barbata.

Completely Degraded condition.

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Eucalyptus marginata, Eucalyptus diversicolor and Eucalyptus sp. (planted) over a Closed Grassland of *Briza maxima and *Avena barbata and Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Arctotheca calendula, *Petrorhagia velutina, *Cotula turbinata and *Medicago sp.

Completely Degraded condition.

Lot 8

x Scattered trees of Eucalyptus sp. (planted), Agonis flexuosa and orchard trees over planted *Acacia sp. (planted), Melaleuca sp. (planted), *Acacia longifolia and Xanthorrhoea preissii over a Grassland of *Ehrharta longiflora, *Bromus diandrus and *Briza maxima and Herbland of *Petrorhagia velutina.

Completely Degraded condition.

x Scattered/isolated shrubs of Xanthorrhoea preissii.

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Completely Degraded condition.

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Corymbia calophylla and Eucalyptus sp. (planted) over a Very Open Shrubland of Xanthorrhoea preissii and *Acacia longifolia and Acacia sp. (planted) over an Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Arctotheca calendula and *Asparagus asparagoides and Grassland of *Briza maxima and *Ehrharta longifolia.

Completely Degraded condition.

Lot 9

x Isolated Corymbia calophylla over a Closed Herbland of *Arctotheca calendula, *Cotula turbinata.

Completely Degraded condition.

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Eucalyptus sp. (planted) over an Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica and *Asparagus asparagoides and Grassland of *Ehrharta calycina and *Ehrharta longiflora.

Completely Degraded condition

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Eucalyptus sp. (planted) over isolated shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Cotula turbinata, *Arctotheca calendula, *Petrorhagia velutina.

Completely Degraded condition

Lot 10

x Scattered trees of Corymbia calophylla and Eucalyptus marginata over scattered shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Closed Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Cotula turbinata, *Arctotheca calendula, *Euphorbia peplus and *Medicago sp. and Grassland of *Ehrharta calycina.

Completely Degraded condition.

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Corymbia calophylla and isolated tree of *Schinus terebinthifolia over a Closed Shrubland of Pteridium esculentum and Xanthorrhoea preissii over a Grassland of Briza maxima, *Ehrharta calycina and *Avena barbata and Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Cotula turbinata and *Arctotheca calendula.

Completely Degraded condition.

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Lot 11

x Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Eucalyptus sp. (planted) and Agonis flexuosa (planted?) over a Shrubland of Acacia sp. and Melaleuca sp. (planted) over isolated shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Cotula turbinata, Petrorhagia velutina and *Medicago sp. and Grassland of *Ehrharta calycina.

Completely Degraded condition.

x Open Woodland of Eucalyptus sp. (planted), Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus marginata and Agonis flexuosa over garden shrubs/fruit trees, Spyridium globulosum and *Acacia iteaphylla over a Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Cotula turbinata, Petrorhagia velutina and *Medicago sp. and Grassland of *Ehrharta calycina.

Completely Degraded condition.

Roadside vegetation on Doyle Place

x Open Woodland/ Scattered/ Isolated trees of Eucalyptus sp. (planted), Agonis flexuosa over shrubs of Acacia saligna, Melaleuca sp. (planted) over scattered/isolated shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Closed Grassland of *Briza maxima and *Holcus lanatus and Herbland of *Arctotheca calendula, *Brassica sp., *Conyza albida, *Cotula turbinata and *Hibiscus sp.

Completely Degraded condition.

Roadside vegetation on Emergency Accessway to Kevill Road West

x Widely scattered/isolated saplings Corymbia calophylla and Agonis flexuosa over shrubs and weeds.

Completely Degraded condition.

In summary, most the broadly defined fauna habitats present within the subject site are represented by a mosaic of degraded/completely degraded areas of totally cleared land or areas of planted non-endemic trees and shrubs (in some cases with scattered endemic plants such as marri, jarrah, peppermint and grasstrees). Areas of intact native remnant vegetation are limited primarily to the northern and north east sections of Lots 4 and 5.

Because of the considerable historical disturbances previous undertaken within the subject site (i.e. total clearing and removal of native vegetation) fauna habitat values have been severely compromised and most the fauna species that originally frequented these

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areas would no longer persist. The exception to this would be the areas containing some remnant native vegetation in at least good condition though their limited extent reduces the likely fauna biodiversity that would occur.

Nonetheless, the all the vegetation present does still have some value as fauna habitat, albeit to a limited range of species, some of which are of conservation significance and this will need to be taken into consideration during ongoing planning and site development.

6.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations

6.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment

The locations of various possum observations made during the various site surveys are shown in Figure 3.

Three WRP dreys were observed during the day survey. Eighteen trees containing possible hollows were also recorded though not all are likely to be suitable for WRPs to utilise. Human structures (e.g. houses/sheds), forks in trees, subtle cavities in tree trunks, fallen hollow logs, rabbit burrows and dense ground cover are also used by WRPs for daytime refuge (to varying degrees) and therefore observations of dreys and hollows only provide a guide to WRP habitat use/quality as other opportunities for daytime refuge may exist.

WRPs construct/use multiple dreys over time and some structures, even when unused, can persist for many years. Therefore, the number of dreys observed cannot be used as a guide to current population numbers in a particular area, in most instances.

The results of the WRP assessment indicate that this species is utilising vegetation at various locations within the subject site, primarily wherever relatively dense midstorey

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vegetation is present. Some of this vegetation is represented by planted, non-endemic species. Some WRP individuals were also seen in relatively tall marri or jarrah trees.

6.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment

6.2.4.1 Black Cockatoo Habitat Tree Assessment

Trees considered potentially suitable for black cockatoos to use as nesting habitat (subject to a suitable hollow being present and other factors) which were found within the subject site are comprised of the following species:

x Marri – Corymbia calophylla;

x Jarrah - Eucalyptus marginata; and

x Dead unidentifiable species.

A summary of the potential black cockatoo breeding trees (using DotEE criteria i.e. any suitable tree species with a DBH > 50cm (SEWPaC 2012)) observed within the subject site is provided in Table 1 below and their locations shown in Figure 4.

Table 1: Summary of potential cockatoo breeding habitat trees (DBH >50cm)

Tree Species Number of Number of

Trees with Dead Unknown Total Trees with Number of Hollows Number Hollows Jarrah

Lot Trees with No Considered Marri of Considered Number Hollows Possibly Habitat Unsuitable for Observed Suitable for Trees Nesting Black Nesting Black Cockatoos Cockatoos

101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

102 15 10 4 1 13 2 0

103 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

104 3 3 0 0 3 0 0

105 1 1 0 0 1 0 0

106 6 4 1 1 6 0 0

107 1 1 0 0 1 0 0

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Tree Species Number of Number of

Trees with Dead Unknown Total Trees with Number of Hollows Number Hollows Jarrah

Lot Trees with No Considered Marri of Considered Number Hollows Possibly Habitat Unsuitable for Observed Suitable for Trees Nesting Black Nesting Black Cockatoos Cockatoos

108 17 13 4 0 11 6 0

109 13 11 2 0 11 2 0

110 9 7 2 0 7 1 1

111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

113 2 2 0 0 2 0 0

114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

115 5 2 3 0 5 0 0

Total 72 54 16 2 60 11 1

The assessment identified 72 trees within the site with a DBH of >50cm. Eighteen (18) of these trees contained apparent or obvious hollows, 16 of which were assessed as being unsuitable for black cockatoos to use for nesting purposes (due to hollows apparent small size, orientation and/or height above ground level).

Additional details on each habitat tree observed can be found in Appendix D.

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6.2.4.2 Black Cockatoo Foraging Habitat Assessment

Following is a list of the main flora species recorded within the subject site during the fauna assessment that are known to be used as a direct food source (i.e. seeds or flowers) by one or more species of black cockatoo:

x Marri - Corymbia calophylla;

x Jarrah - Eucalyptus marginata;

x Tuart - Eucalyptus diversicolor (planted);

x Balga Bush/Grasstree – Xanthorrhoea preissii; and

x Allocasuarina sp. (planted).

6.2.4.3 Black Cockatoo Roosting Habitat Assessment

No evidence of black cockatoo roosting within trees located within the subject site was observed during the field reconnaissance survey.

6.3 FAUNA INVENTORY – SUMMARY

6.3.1 Vertebrate Fauna

Table 2 summarises the number of fauna species potentially occurring within or utilising at times the subject site, based on results from the literature review and observations made during the field assessment. A complete list of fauna possibly inhabiting or frequenting the subject site is held in Appendix B.

As previously indicated, not all species listed as potentially occurring within the subject site in existing databases and publications (i.e. EPBC Act Threatened Fauna and Migratory species lists, DPaW’s NatureMap database, various reports and publications) are shown in the expected listing in Appendix B. Some species have been excluded from this list based largely on the lack of suitable habitat at the subject site and in the general area or known local extinction even if suitable habitat is present.

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Table 2: Summary of Potential Vertebrate Fauna Species (as listed in Appendix B)

Potential Number of Potential Potential Total number number of species number of number of Group of potential specially observed migratory priority species protected during species species species field survey

Amphibians 11 0 0 0 0

Reptiles 33 0 0 0 0

Birds 953 4 1 1 181

Non-Volant 166 2 0 1 4 Mammals Volant 9 0 0 1 0 Mammals (Bats)

Total 1649 6 1 3 221

Superscript = number of introduced species included in total.

Despite the omission of some species it should be noted that the list provided is still very likely an over estimation of the fauna species utilising the site (either on a regular or infrequent basis) because of the precautionary approach adopted for the assessment. At any one time, only a subset of the listed potential species are likely to be present within the bounds of the subject site.

Several other species of conservation significance, while possibly present in the general area, are not listed as potential species due to known localised extinction (and no subsequent recruitment from adjoining areas) and/or lack of suitable habitat and/or the presence of feral predators.

6.3.2 Vertebrate Fauna of Conservation Significance

A review of the EPBC Act threatened fauna list, DPaW’s Threatened Fauna Database and Priority List, unpublished reports and scientific publications identified a number of specially protected, priority or migratory vertebrate fauna species as potentially occurring in the general vicinity of the subject site.

Based on the habitats present and current documented distributions it is considered possible that 10 vertebrate fauna species of conservation significance may use the subject site for some purpose at times. Habitat for some of these species on-site, while considered possibly suitable, may be marginal in extent/quality and species listed below may only visit the area for short periods, or as rare/uncommon vagrants.

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In summary, four vertebrate fauna species of conservation significance (listed as State or Federal threatened/migratory species or DPaW priority species) were positively identified as utilising the subject site for some purpose during the survey period, these being:

x Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby`s Black Cockatoo – S2 (WC Act), Endangered (EPBC Act) Foraging evidence left by this species found. Extent of favoured habitat limited.

x Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin`s Black Cockatoo – S2 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) Foraging evidence left by this species found. Extent of favoured habitat limited.

x Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western Ringtail Possum – S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) The results of the WRP assessment indicate that this species is utilising vegetation within the subject site as habitat, primarily wherever relatively dense midstorey vegetation is present (including but not limited to planted non-endemic vegetation).

x Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater – S5 (WC Act), Migratory (EPBC Act) Several individuals observed foraging onsite during the field survey.

Several additional species of conservation significance may possibly utilise the subject site for some purpose at times but their current status on-site and/or in the general area is, in some cases, difficult to determine because they were not sighted during the survey period or evidence of use of the subject site was not found.

These species are listed below:

x Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon – S7 (WC Act) This species potentially utilises some sections of the subject site as part of a much larger home range. No potential nest sites observed.

x Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo – S3 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) This species is likely to frequent the area on occasions. Extent of favoured habitat limited.

x Tyto novaehollandae Masked Owl – P3 (DPaW Priority Species) May occasionally reside in general area though status uncertain. It is unlikely to be specifically attracted to the site. Listed as a potential species but would most probably only ever occur rarely.

x Isoodon obesulus fusciventer Quenda – P4 (DPaW Priority Species) This species may utilise areas of dense remnant native vegetation.

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x Phascogale tapoatafa wambenger South-western Brush-tailed Phascogale – S6 (WC Act) Known to occur in surrounding areas and therefore it is possible that individuals of this species utilise the subject site though the limited number and scattered distribution of hollow trees may make the habitat marginal in quality.

x Falsistrellus mackenziei Western False Pipistrelle - P4 (DPaW Priority Species) This species may forage and/or roost (in tree hollows) within the area.

Thirty six bird species that potentially frequent or occur in the subject site are noted as Bush Forever decreaser species in the Perth Metropolitan Region (five species were sighted/identified as having used the subject site during the survey). Decreaser species are a significant issue in biodiversity conservation in the Perth section of the coastal plain as there have been marked reductions in range and population levels of many sedentary bird species because of disturbance and land clearing (Dell & Hyder-Griffiths 2002).

6.3.3 Invertebrate Fauna of Conservation Significance

Nine threatened or priority invertebrate species appeared in the DPaW NatureMap database search (DPaW 2017). None are however considered likely to frequent the subject site primarily due to a lack of suitable (type, quality and/or extent) habitat. Details on each species and reasons for their omission form the likely species listing are provided in Appendix E and Table 3.

7. POTENTIAL IMPACTS

The most likely potential impacts on fauna which may occur because of the proposed development proceeding relate primarily to the need to clear some vegetation which will or may result in the:

x Loss or modification of habitat that reduces the area available for use (this includes foraging, refuge and dispersal habitat);

x Fragmentation of habitat which inhibits the ability of some fauna species to move through an area (i.e. loss dispersal habitat); and

x Death or injury of fauna during clearing and construction.

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Clearing for the proposed subdivision will mainly be required for some of the new building envelopes, driveways and fence lines. Additional clearing will also be needed in some areas so as to comply with any approved bushfire management plan (e.g. low fuel zones around buildings and firebreaks).

The location of the currently proposed subdivision boundaries and building envelopes are shown in Figures 1 to 4. The exact extent of clearing required is difficult to accurately define, however it is unlikely to be significant given that most areas targeted for new development are already mostly cleared or highly degraded. Where clearing is required most appears likely to be limited to a few scattered trees or planted, non-endemic trees and shrubs.

Based on the results of the fauna assessment and the likely location and extent of habitat clearing required, the possible impact on specific species of conservation significance previously recorded in the general area has been assessed and is provided in Table 3 below. Additional information on specific fauna species is provided in Appendix E.

Table 3: Likelihood of Occurrence and Possible Impacts – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance (continues on following pages).

Conservation Status Possible Impacts/ Habitat Likelihood of Species Significance of Possible Present Occurrence WC Act Impacts EPBC /DPaW Act Priority Cape Leeuwin Freshwater Snail S3 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Austroassiminea letha Unnamed Cricket Kawaniphila P1 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible pachomai Unnamed Beetle Trichosternus P1 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible relictus Tingle Pygmy Trapdoor Spider S2 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Bertmainius tingle Carter’s Freshwater Mussel Westralunio S3 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible carteri Margaret River (Hairy) Marron S1 CR No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Cherax tenuimanus Margaret River Burrowing Crayfish S1 CR No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Engaewa pseudoreducta Dunsborough Burrowing Crayfish S2 CR No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Engaewa reducta

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Conservation Status Possible Impacts/ Habitat Likelihood of Species Significance of Possible Present Occurrence WC Act Impacts EPBC /DPaW Act Priority

Pouched Lamprey P1 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Geotria australis

Western Mud Minnow Galaxiella S3 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible munda Balston’s Pygmy Perch S3 VU No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Nannatherina balstoni

White Bellied Frog S1 CR No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Geocrinia alba

Eastern Great Egret S5 Mig No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Ardea alba

Cattle Egret S5 Mig No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Ardea ibis

Other Migratory Shorebirds/Wetland Various Various No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Species Australasian Bittern Botaurus S1 EN No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible poiciloptilus Black Bittern Ixobrychus P1 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible flavicollis

Little Bittern P4 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Ixobrychus minutus

Hooded Plover (western) Thinornis P4 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible rubricollis tregellasi White-bellied Sea Eagle Mig, - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Haliaeetus Ma leucogaster Osprey Mig, S5 No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Pandion haliaetus Ma

Potential for localised, Peregrine Falcon S7 - Yes Possibly Occurs modification/loss of small areas Falco peregrinus of possible habitat/Negligible Carnaby`s Black Potential for localised, Cockatoo S2 EN Yes Known to Occur modification/loss of small areas Calyptorhynchus of possible habitat/Negligible latirostris

Baudin`s Black Potential for localised, Cockatoo S2 VU Yes Known to Occur modification/loss of small areas Calyptorhynchus of possible habitat/Negligible baudinii

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Conservation Status Possible Impacts/ Habitat Likelihood of Species Significance of Possible Present Occurrence WC Act Impacts EPBC /DPaW Act Priority Forest Red-tailed Potential for localised, Black Cockatoo S3 VU Yes Possibly Occurs modification/loss of small areas Calyptorhynchus of possible habitat/Negligible banksii naso Barking Owl (SW population) P2 - No/Marginal Unlikely to Occur None Identified/Negligible Ninox connivens connivens Masked Owl (SW Potential for localised, population) P3 - Yes/Marginal Possibly Occurs modification/loss of small areas Tyto n. of possible habitat/Negligible novaehollandiae Western Whipbird Psophodes S2 EN No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible nigrogularis nigrogularis Noisy Scrub-bird Atrichornis S2 VU No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible clamosus Rufous Bristlebird (western) EX EX No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Dasyornis broadbenti litoralis Fork-tailed Swift S5 Mig Yes Unlikely to Occur None Identified/Negligible Apus pacificus Potential for localised, Rainbow Bee-eater S5 Mig Yes Known to Occur modification/loss of small areas Merops ornatus of possible habitat/Negligible Chuditch S3 VU No/Marginal Unlikely to Occur None Identified/Negligible Dasyurus geoffroii South-western Brush-tailed Potential for localised, Phascogale S6 - Yes/Marginal Possibly Occurs modification/loss of small areas Phascogale of possible habitat/Negligible tapoatafa wambenger Southern Brown Potential for localised, Bandicoot P4 - Yes/marginal Possibly Occurs modification/loss of small areas Isoodon obesulus of possible habitat/Negligible fusciventer Numbat Myrmecobius S3 VU No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible fasciatus Bilby Macrotis S3 VU No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible lagotis Broad-faced Potoroo Potorous EX EX No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible platyops Gilbert’s Potoroo CR CR No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible Potorous gilbertii Potential for localised, Western Ringtail modification/loss of small areas Possum of possible habitat and S1 VU Yes Known to Occur Pseudocheirus death/injury during occidentalis clearing/Moderate significance. Management required

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Conservation Status Possible Impacts/ Habitat Likelihood of Species Significance of Possible Present Occurrence WC Act Impacts EPBC /DPaW Act Priority Quokka Setonix S1 VU No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible brachyurus Western Brush Wallaby P4 - Yes/Marginal Unlikely to Occur None Identified/Negligible Macropus irma Tammar Macropus P4 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible eugenii derbianus

Woylie Bettongia S1 EN No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible penicillata ogibyi Western False Potential for localised, Pipistrelle P4 - Yes Possibly Occurs modification/loss of small areas Falsistrellus of possible habitat/Negligible mackenziei Water Rat Hydromys P4 - No Would Not Occur None Identified/Negligible chrysogaster See Appendix A for conservation status codes

With respect to fauna species of conservation significance, most of the species previously recorded in the general area are considered unlikely to be present given a lack of suitable habitat or known local or regional extinction. Ten fauna species of conservation significance are considered likely or are known to be present though the distribution and abundance of each species is likely to vary considerably across the subject site. In most cases the extent of suitable habitat is limited and most will remain unaffected directly by any proposed development. While some small, localised residual loss of fauna habitat may occur for some species, local and regional impacts on the status on these specific fauna species are anticipated to be negligible/non-existent.

The only species with the potential to be directly impacted on by any clearing required for development appears to be the western ringtail possum, individuals of which were found to be utilising native remnant vegetation and planted non-endemic vegetation at various locations across the subject site. The loss of habitat currently used by these WRPs is however considered unlikely to significantly impact on the species status in the area given the small, disjointed areas involved. The most significant possible impact will be the potential for individuals to be killed or injured during clearing operations and this will need to be managed during site works.

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8. RECOMMENDATIONS

It is recommended that a fauna management plan be formulated for implementation during ongoing planning and during site works with the primary aim of minimising impacts on fauna, in particular western ringtail possums, as much as reasonable and practicable.

The key components of the management plan should include but not necessary be limited to the following:

x Planning should aim to avoid the need to clear as much of the existing vegetation as possible.

x During site works areas requiring clearing should be clearly marked and access to other areas restricted to prevent accidental clearing of areas to be retained.

x New firebreak and fence construction, where required should aim to minimised the need to clear existing vegetation i.e. weave around larger trees, use existing cleared areas.

x Where relevant, future lot owners should be encouraged to locate and construct access roads to their respective building envelopes in such a way as to retain as many trees as possible. This may require some “weaving” through trees.

x Avoid branch pruning (especially where canopy connection could be affected).

x Future lot owners should be provided with information detailing the importance of native vegetation for the continued survival of WRPs in the region and should be encouraged to retain, maintain and/or plant additional native trees on their property if practical.

x Standard DPaW clearing protocols should be employed during any clearing undertaken at the site. In particular, a “fauna spotter” (e.g. zoologist or fauna carer) should be employed during any clearing required to check vegetation for dreys and hollows

x Trees/large shrubs observed to contain hollows or possum dreys should be felled in a manner that reduces the likelihood that fauna present will be injured. Hollows and dreys in fallen trees should be inspected for fauna prior to removal from the site.

x Subject to DPaW approval, it is recommended that any western ringtail possums (or other fauna) encountered during any clearing operations be moved/directed towards nearby retained vegetation considered as suitable by the fauna spotter.

x All staff working on site should be made aware that native fauna is protected.

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x Native fauna injured during clearing or normal site operations should be taken to a designated veterinary clinic or a DPaW nominated wildlife carer.

x Any holes, pits or trenches required for services should be kept open for only as long as necessary and suitable escape ramps (45° batter) and bridging provided if the site is to be left unattended for extended periods. Significant sized holes, pits or trenches should be inspected for fauna immediately prior to filling.

9. CONCLUSION

The fauna assessment within the subject site was undertaken for the purposes of delineating and characterising the fauna habitats and faunal assemblages present and to identify potential impacts development at the site may have. Targeted searches for western ringtail possums and black cockatoo individuals and their habitat were also carried out.

With respect to fauna species of conservation significance, most of the species previously recorded in the general area are considered unlikely to be present given a lack of suitable habitat or known local or regional extinction. Ten fauna species of conservation significance are considered likely or are known to be present though the distribution and abundance of each species is likely to vary considerably across the subject site. In most cases the extent of suitable habitat is limited and most will remain unaffected directly by any proposed development. While some small, localised residual loss of fauna habitat may occur for some species, local and regional impacts on the status on these specific fauna species are anticipated to be negligible/non-existent.

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The only species with the potential to be directly impacted on by any clearing required for development appears to be the western ringtail possum, individuals of which were found to be utilising native remnant vegetation and planted non-endemic vegetation at various locations across the subject site. The loss of habitat currently used by these WRPs is however considered unlikely to significantly impact on the species status on a local scale given the small, disjointed areas involved. The most significant possible impact will be the potential for individuals to be killed or injured during clearing operations and this will need to be managed during site works.

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FIGURES

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PLATES

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Plate 1: Peppermint Woodland in Far North West Corner of Lot 4.

Plate 2: Proposed Building Envelope Site (Lot 103) – Planted Non-Endemic Eucalypts.

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Plate 3: Proposed Building Envelope Site (Lot 109) - Grove of Marri Trees

Plate 4: Proposed Building Envelope Site (Lot 114) – Old Orchard

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APPENDIX A

CONSERVATION CATEGORIES

EPBC Act (1999) Threatened Fauna Categories

Threatened fauna may be listed under Section 178 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) in any one of the following categories:

Category Code Description There is no reasonable doubt that the last Extinct E member of the species has died. A species (a) is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalised population well outside its past range; or *Extinct in the wild EW (b) has not been recorded in its known and/or expected habitat, at appropriate seasons, anywhere in its past range, despite exhaustive surveys over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. A species is facing an extremely high risk of *Critically Endangered CE extinction in the wild in the immediate future. A species: (a) is not critically endangered; and *Endangered EN (b) is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. A species (a) is not critically endangered or endangered; *Vulnerable VU and (b) is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future. A species is the focus of a specific conservation program the cessation of which Conservation Dependent CD would result in the species becoming vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered (a) all migratory species that are: (i) native species; and (ii) from time to time included in the appendices to the Bonn Convention; and (b) all migratory species from time to time *Migratory Migratory included in annexes established under JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA; and (c) all native species from time to time identified in a list established under, or an instrument made under, an international agreement approved by the Minister. Species in the list established under s248 of Marine Ma the EPBC Act Note: Only species in those categories marked with an asterix are matters of national environmental significance (NES) under the EPBC Act. Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2015 Categories

Published as Specially Protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and listed under Schedules 1 to 7 of the Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice.

The assessment of the conservation status of these species is based on their national extent and ranked according to their level of threat using IUCN Red List categories and criteria as detailed below.

Category Code Description Schedule 1

Threatened species considered to be facing an extremely high risk of Critically CR extinction in the wild. Endangered species Schedule 2 Threatened species considered to be facing a very high risk of EN Endangered extinction in the wild. species Schedule 3 Threatened species considered to be facing a high risk of VU Vulnerable extinction in the wild. species Schedule 4 Species which have been adequately searched for and there is EX Presumed no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. extinct species Schedule 5

Birds that are subject to an agreement between the government Migratory birds of Australia and the governments of Japan (JAMBA), China protected IA (CAMBA) and The Republic of Korea (ROKAMBA), and the under an Bonn Convention, relating to the protection of migratory birds. international agreement Schedule 6

Fauna that is of special Fauna of special conservation need being species dependent conservation CD on ongoing conservation intervention to prevent it becoming need as eligible for listing as threatened. conservation dependent fauna Schedule 7

Fauna otherwise in need of special protection to ensure their Other specially OS conservation. protected fauna. Western Australian DPaW Priority Fauna Categories

Possibly threatened species that do not meet survey criteria, or are otherwise data deficient, are added to the Priority Fauna under Priorities 1, 2 or 3. These three categories are ranked in order of priority for survey and evaluation of conservation status so that consideration can be given to their declaration as threatened flora or fauna.

Species that are adequately known, are rare but not threatened, or meet criteria for near threatened, or that have been recently removed from the threatened species or other specially protected fauna lists for other than taxonomic reasons, are placed in Priority 4. These species require regular monitoring.

Assessment of Priority codes is based on the Western Australian distribution of the species, unless the distribution in WA is part of a contiguous population extending into adjacent States, as defined by the known spread of locations.

Category Code Description Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less) which are potentially at risk. All occurrences are either: very small; or on Priority 1 lands not managed for conservation, e.g. agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, road and rail reserves, gravel reserves and active mineral leases; or Poorly P1 otherwise under threat of habitat destruction or degradation. Species may be Known included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but Species. do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under immediate threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey. Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less), some of which are on lands managed primarily for nature conservation, e.g. Priority 2 national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves and other lands with secure tenure being managed for conservation. Species may be included if Poorly P2 they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not Known meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under threat from Species. known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey. Species that are known from several locations and the species does not Priority 3 appear to be under imminent threat, or from few but widespread locations with either large population size or significant remaining areas of apparently Poorly P3 suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent threat. Species may be Known included if they are comparatively well known from several locations but do Species. not meet adequacy of survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that could affect them. Such species are in need of further survey. (a) Rare: Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that are considered not Priority 4 currently threatened or in need of special protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These species are usually represented Rare, Near on conservation lands. Threatened P4 and other (b) Near Threatened: Species that are considered to have been adequately species in surveyed and that do not qualify for Conservation Dependent, but that need of are close to qualifying for Vulnerable. monitoring. (c) Species that have been removed from the list of threatened species during the past five years for reasons other than taxonomy.

*Species includes all taxa (plural of taxon - a classificatory group of any taxonomic rank, e.g. a family, genus, species or any infraspecific category i.e. subspecies or variety, or a distinct population). IUCN Red List Threatened Species Categories

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is a checklist of taxa that have undergone an extinction risk assessment using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria.

Categories are summarized below.

Category Code Description Taxa for which there is no reasonable doubt that Extinct EX the last individual has died. Taxa which is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or and as a naturalised population well Extinct in the outside its past range and it has not been EW Wild recorded in known or expected habitat despite exhaustive survey over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. Critically Taxa facing an extremely high risk of extinction in CR Endangered the wild. Taxa facing a very high risk of extinction in the Endangered EN wild.

Vulnerable VU Taxa facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Taxa which has been evaluated but does not Near NT qualify for CR, EN or VU now but is close to Threatened qualifying or likely to qualify in the near future. Taxa which has been evaluated but does not Least Concern LC qualify for CR, EN, VU, or NT but is likely to qualify for NT in the near future. Taxa for which there is inadequate information to make a direct or indirect assessment of its risk of Data Deficient DD extinction based on its distribution and/or population status.

Not Evaluated NE Taxa which has not been evaluated.

A full list of categories and their meanings are available at: http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories- criteria LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

APPENDIX B

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APPENDIX C

DPAW & EPBC DATABASE SEARCH RESULTS

NatureMap - Doyle Place 20km radius Created By Greg Harewood on 31/01/2017

Kingdom Animalia Current Names Only Yes Core Datasets Only Yes Method 'By Circle' Centre 115° 01' 42'' E,33° 56' 57'' S Buffer 20km Group By Species Group

Species Group Species Records Amphibian 11 395 Bird 148 3754 Fish 45 96 Invertebrate 214 1855 Mammal 40 767 Reptile 38 277 TOTAL 496 7144

Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area Amphibian 1. 25398 Crinia georgiana (Quacking Frog) 2. 25399 Crinia glauerti (Clicking Frog) 3. 25401 Crinia pseudinsignifera (Bleating Froglet) 4. 25403 Geocrinia alba (White-bellied Frog) T 5. 25404 Geocrinia leai (Ticking Frog) 6. 25410 Heleioporus eyrei (Moaning Frog) 7. 25411 Heleioporus inornatus (Whooping Frog) 8. 25415 Limnodynastes dorsalis (Western Banjo Frog) 9. 25378 Litoria adelaidensis (Slender Tree Frog) 10. 25388 Litoria moorei (Motorbike Frog) 11. 25419 Metacrinia nichollsi (Forest Toadlet) Bird 12. 24260 Acanthiza apicalis (Broad-tailed Thornbill, Inland Thornbill) 13. 24261 Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) 14. 24262 Acanthiza inornata (Western Thornbill) 15. 24560 Acanthorhynchus superciliosus (Western Spinebill) 16. 25535 Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) 17. 24281 Accipiter cirrocephalus subsp. cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) 18. 25536 Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) 19. 41323 Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) IA 20. 24301 Aegotheles cristatus subsp. cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) 21. 24312 Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) 22. 24313 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard) 23. 24316 Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) 24. Anhinga novaehollandiae 25. 24561 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) 26. 24562 Anthochaera lunulata (Western Little Wattlebird) 27. 24599 Anthus australis subsp. australis (Australian Pipit) 28. 24285 Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) 29. 24286 Aquila morphnoides subsp. morphnoides (Little Eagle) 30. 25566 Artamus cinereus (Black-faced Woodswallow) 31. 24353 Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) 32. 24358 Atrichornis clamosus (Noisy Scrub-bird) T 33. Barnardius zonarius 34. 24319 Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) 35. 24359 Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) 36. 25713 Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) 37. 24723 Cacatua pastinator subsp. butleri (Butler's Corella) 38. 25598 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) 39. 24427 Cacomantis flabelliformis subsp. flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo)

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Page 1 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 40. 42307 Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) 41. 24780 Calidris alba (Sanderling) IA 42. 24788 Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint) IA 43. 25717 Calyptorhynchus banksii (Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo) 44. 24731 Calyptorhynchus banksii subsp. naso (Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo) T 45. 24733 Calyptorhynchus baudinii (Baudin's Cockatoo (long-billed black-cockatoo), Baudin's T Cockatoo) 46. 24734 Calyptorhynchus latirostris (Carnaby's Cockatoo (short-billed black-cockatoo), T Carnaby's Cockatoo) 47. 25575 Charadrius leschenaultii (Greater Sand Plover) IA 48. 24376 Charadrius rubricollis (Hooded Plover) P4 49. 24377 Charadrius ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover) 50. 24321 Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck, Wood Duck) 51. Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae 52. 24432 Chrysococcyx lucidus subsp. plagosus (Shining Bronze Cuckoo) 53. 24288 Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) 54. 24396 Climacteris rufa (Rufous Treecreeper) 55. 25675 Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrike-thrush) 56. 25568 Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike) 57. 25592 Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) 58. 24417 Corvus coronoides subsp. perplexus (Australian Raven) 59. 25595 Cracticus tibicen (Australian Magpie) 60. 25596 Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) 61. 30901 Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) Y 62. 25673 Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) 63. 24439 Dasyornis broadbenti subsp. litoralis (Rufous Bristlebird (SW WA)) X 64. 24470 Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu) 65. Egretta novaehollandiae 66. Elanus axillaris 67. Elseyornis melanops 68. Eolophus roseicapillus 69. 24651 Eopsaltria australis subsp. griseogularis (Western Yellow Robin) 70. 24652 Eopsaltria georgiana (White-breasted Robin) 71. 24567 Epthianura albifrons (White-fronted Chat) 72. 25744 Eudyptes chrysocome (Rockhopper Penguin) 73. 25621 Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) 74. 24471 Falco berigora subsp. berigora (Brown Falcon) 75. 25622 Falco cenchroides (Australian Kestrel) 76. 25624 Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon) S 77. 24475 Falco peregrinus subsp. macropus (Australian Peregrine Falcon) S 78. 25677 Falcunculus frontatus (Crested Shrike-tit) 79. 25727 Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) 80. 25530 Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) 81. 24735 Glossopsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) 82. 24443 Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) 83. 25627 Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) 84. 24487 Haematopus longirostris (Pied Oystercatcher) 85. 24293 Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) IA 86. 24295 Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) 87. 24491 Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) 88. Hydroprogne caspia 89. 25562 Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) 90. 24347 Ixobrychus flavicollis subsp. australis (Australian Black Bittern) P1 91. 24511 Larus novaehollandiae subsp. novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) 92. 25638 Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) 93. 25661 Lichmera indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) 94. 24582 Lichmera indistincta subsp. indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) 95. Lophoictinia isura 96. 25650 Malurus elegans (Red-winged Fairy-wren) 97. 25654 Malurus splendens (Splendid Fairy-wren) 98. 25663 Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) 99. 24587 Melithreptus chloropsis (Western White-naped Honeyeater) 100. 24598 Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) IA 101. Microcarbo melanoleucos 102. Morus serrator 103. 25610 Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) 104. 24738 Neophema elegans (Elegant Parrot) 105. 24739 Neophema petrophila (Rock Parrot) 106. 25748 Ninox novaeseelandiae (Boobook Owl) 107. 24820 Ninox novaeseelandiae subsp. boobook (Boobook Owl)

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Page 2 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 108. 24407 Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) 109. 25679 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) 110. 24623 Pachycephala pectoralis subsp. fuliginosa (Golden Whistler) 111. 25680 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) 112. Pandion cristatus 113. 24299 Pandion haliaetus subsp. cristatus (Osprey) 114. 25681 Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) 115. 25682 Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) 116. 24630 Pardalotus striatus subsp. westraliensis (Striated Pardalote) 117. 24674 Pavo cristatus (Common Peafowl, Indian Peafowl) Y 118. 25697 Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) 119. 24667 Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) 120. 25699 Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) 121. 24409 Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) 122. 25587 Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) 123. 24595 Phylidonyris nigra subsp. gouldii (White-cheeked Honeyeater) 124. 24596 Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) 125. 25720 Platycercus icterotis (Western Rosella) 126. 24745 Platycercus icterotis subsp. icterotis (Western Rosella) 127. 24747 Platycercus spurius (Red-capped Parrot) 128. 24750 Platycercus zonarius subsp. semitorquatus (Twenty-eight Parrot) 129. 25703 Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) 130. 25731 Porphyrio porphyrio (Purple Swamphen) 131. 24771 Porzana tabuensis (Spotless Crake) 132. 25579 Psophodes nigrogularis (Western Whipbird) 133. 24388 Psophodes nigrogularis subsp. nigrogularis (Western Whipbird (western heath)) T 134. 24711 Puffinus assimilis subsp. assimilis (Little Shearwater) 135. Purpureicephalus spurius 136. 25613 Rhipidura fuliginosa (Grey Fantail) 137. 24452 Rhipidura fuliginosa subsp. preissi (Grey Fantail) 138. 25614 Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) 139. 25534 Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) 140. 24279 Sericornis frontalis subsp. maculatus (White-browed Scrubwren) 141. 30948 Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) 142. 24645 Stagonopleura oculata (Red-eared Firetail) 143. 24522 Sterna bergii (Crested Tern) 144. 25655 Stipiturus malachurus (Southern Emu-wren) 145. 24554 Stipiturus malachurus subsp. westernensis (Southern Emu-wren) 146. 25597 Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) 147. 25705 Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe, Black-throated Grebe) 148. 24331 Tadorna tadornoides (Australian Shelduck, Mountain Duck) 149. 34135 Thalassarche cauta (Shy Albatross) T 150. 34007 Thalassarche chlororhynchos (Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross) T 151. 44607 Thalassarche melanophris (Black-browed Albatross) T 152. Thalasseus bergii 153. Thinornis rubricollis 154. 24844 Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) 155. 24845 Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) 156. 25549 Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) 157. 25764 Tyto novaehollandiae (Masked Owl) 158. 24855 Tyto novaehollandiae subsp. novaehollandiae (Masked Owl (southern subsp)) P3 159. 25765 Zosterops lateralis (Grey-breasted White-eye, Silvereye) Fish 160. Acanthaluteres vittiger 161. Acanthistius pardalotus 162. Aetapcus maculatus 163. Afurcagobius suppositus 164. Alabes brevis 165. Aracana aurita 166. Arripis georgiana 167. Arripis truttacea 168. Atherinosoma wallacei 169. Carassius auratus 170. Coris auricularis 171. Cristiceps australis 172. Dactylophora nigricans 173. Edelia vittata 174. 34028 Galaxias occidentalis (Western Minnow) 175. 34026 Galaxiella munda (Western Mud Minnow) T 176. 34030 Geotria australis (Pouched Lamprey)

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Page 3 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area P1 177. Halichoeres brownfieldi 178. Helcogramma decurrens 179. Heteroclinus sp. 180. Heterodontus portusjacksoni 181. Hippocampus sp. 182. Histiophryne cryptacanthus 183. Lepidoblennius marmoratus 184. Lepidoperca occidentalis 185. Lissocampus runa 186. Meuschenia flavolineata 187. Meuschenia galii 188. Meuschenia hippocrepis 189. 34033 Nannatherina balstoni (Balston's Pygmy Perch) T 190. Nannoperca vittata 191. Naucrates ductor 192. Neopataecus waterhousii 193. Odax acroptilus 194. Oplegnathus woodwardi 195. Pelsartia humeralis 196. Pictilabrus laticlavius 197. Platycephalus chauliodous 198. Platycephalus sp. 199. Pseudogobius olorum 200. Pseudolabrus sp. 201. Pterygotrigla polyommata 202. Schuettea woodwardi 203. Scobinichthys granulatus 204. Siphonognathus beddomei Invertebrate 205. Acariformes sp. 206. Acarina sp. 207. Aeshnidae sp. 208. Akamptogonus novarae 209. Akamptogonus novarae? Y 210. Allothereua maculata 211. Alotanypus dalyupensis 212. Amphisopodidae sp. 213. Aname mainae 214. Aname tepperi 215. Ancylidae sp. 216. Arachnura higginsi 217. Araneus cyphoxis 218. Araneus eburneiventris 219. Araneus eburnus 220. Araneus senicaudatus 221. Archaeosynthemis occidentalis 222. Archaeosynthemis spiniger 223. Archichauliodes sp. 224. Argiope trifasciata 225. Arkys walckenaeri 226. Arrenuridae sp. 227. Arrenurus sp. 228. Artoria cingulipes 229. Artoria flavimana 230. Artoria linnaei 231. Artoria taeniifera 232. Asadipus kunderang 233. Athericidae sp. 234. Aturidae sp. 235. Austracantha minax 236. Australomimetus diabolicus 237. Australomimetus tasmaniensis 238. Austroaeschna anacantha 239. 34110 Austroassiminea letha (Cape Leeuwin Freshwater Snail) T 240. Badumna microps 241. Baetidae sp. 242. Baiami tegenarioides 243. Baiami volucripes 244. Ballarra longipalpus

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Page 4 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 245. Bibulmena kadjina 246. Bithyniidae sp. 247. Caenidae sp. 248. Calymmachernes angulatus 249. Carabidae sp. 250. Ceratopogonidae sp. 251. Cercophonius granulosus 252. Cercophonius sulcatus 253. Chaussieria warregense 254. 33939 Cherax cainii (Marron) 255. Cherax crassimanus 256. Cherax destructor 257. Cherax quinquecarinatus 258. 33940 Cherax tenuimanus (Margaret River Marron, Hairy Marron) T 259. Chironominae sp. 260. Chironomus aff. alternans (V24) (CB) 261. Chironomus tepperi 262. Cladocera (unident.) 263. Coenagrionidae sp. 264. Conicochernes crassus 265. Copepoda sp. 266. Corduliidae sp. 267. Corixidae sp. 268. Cormocephalus aurantiipes 269. Cormocephalus hartmeyeri 270. Cormocephalus strigosus 271. Corydalidae sp. 272. Cricotopus 'parbicinctus' 273. Crustulina bicruciata 274. Culicidae sp. 275. Curculionidae sp. 276. Cyclopoida sp. 277. Cyclosa trilobata 278. Dicrotendipes sp. A (V47) (SAP) 279. Dugesiidae sp. 280. Dytiscidae sp. 281. Emertonella maga 282. Empididae sp. 283. Enchytraeidae sp. 284. 33945 Engaewa pseudoreducta (Margaret River Burrowing Crayfish) TY 285. 33946 Engaewa reducta (Dunsborough Burrowing Crayfish) T 286. Eodelena lapidicola 287. Ephydridae sp. 288. Epiproctophora (=anisoptera) 289. Eriophora biapicata 290. Gelastocoridae sp. 291. Geogarypus taylori 292. Glossiphoniidae sp. 293. Gripopterygidae sp. 294. Gyrinidae sp. 295. Harrisius sp. B (SFM) 296. Hemicorduliidae sp. 297. Henicops dentatus 298. Holasteron aspinosum 299. Hydraenidae sp. 300. Hydrobiosidae sp. 301. Hydrometridae sp. 302. Hydrophilidae sp. 303. Hydropsychidae sp. 304. Hydroptilidae sp. 305. Hyriidae sp. 306. Isopeda leishmanni 307. Ixodes australiensis 308. Karaops ellenae 309. 33980 Kawaniphila pachomai (cricket) P1 310. Kiefferulus intertinctus 311. Lagynochthonius australicus 312. Lampona brevipes 313. Lampona cylindrata 314. Lamponella ainslie

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Page 5 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 315. Latrodectus hasseltii 316. Lectrides parilis 317. Leptoceridae sp. 318. Leptoperla australica 319. Leptophlebiid genus S sp. AV1 320. Leptophlebiidae sp. 321. Libellulidae sp. 322. Lycidas chlorophthalmus 323. Lycidas michaelseni 324. Lycosa gilberta 325. Lymnaeidae sp. 326. Maratus pavonis 327. Megaloptera sp. 328. Megapodagrionidae sp. 329. Mesoveliidae sp. 330. Microvelia (Austromicrovelia) australiensis 331. Microvelia sp. 332. Missulena granulosa 333. Mituliodon tarantulinus 334. 33921 Moggridgea tingle (Tingle Trapdoor Spider) T 335. Naididae sp. 336. Neboissophlebia occidentalis 337. Nematoda sp. 338. Newmanoperla exigua 339. Notalina sp. AV15 (PSW) 340. Notonectidae sp. 341. Notoperata tenax 342. Nousia sp. AV16 343. Nunciella aspera 344. Nyungara bunni 345. Ochthebius sp. 346. Oligochaeta sp. 347. Oniscidae sp. 348. Orthocladiinae 'woodminer' (SAP) 349. Orthocladiinae sp. 350. Ostracoda (unident.) 351. Oxidae sp. 352. Oxyopes gracilipes 353. Palaemonidae sp. 354. Paralimnophyes pullulus (V42) 355. Paramerina levidensis 356. Parastacidae sp. 357. Pentasteron intermedium 358. Perthiidae sp. 359. Pholcus phalangioides 360. Phreatoicidae sp. 361. Phreodrilidae sp. 362. Physidae sp. 363. Pinkfloydia harveii 364. Planorbidae sp. 365. Polypedilum nr. convexum (SAP) 366. Polypedilum watsoni 367. Prionosternum nitidiceps 368. Protochelifer cavernarum 369. Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus 370. Pyralidae sp. 371. Raveniella peckorum 372. Rheotanytarsus sp. (SFM) 373. Rheotanytarsus trivittatus 374. Rheotanytarsus underwoodi 375. Richardsonianidae sp. 376. Riekoperla occidentalis 377. Riethia v4 378. Sciomyzidae sp. 379. Scirtidae sp. 380. Scolopendra laeta 381. Servaea spinibarbis 382. Simaetha tenuior 383. Simuliidae sp. 384. Siphonotus flavomarginatus

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Page 6 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 385. Skusella/"V12 ex-WA" (Cranston) 386. Sphaeriidae sp. 387. Spinicrus minimus 388. Spinicrus porongorupensis 389. Staphylinidae sp. 390. Steatoda grossa 391. Sternopriscus sp. 392. Storena formosa 393. Storosa tetrica 394. Stratiomyidae sp. 395. Styloniscidae sp. 396. Synthemistidae sp. 397. Tabanidae sp. 398. Talitridae sp. 399. Tamopsis perthensis 400. Tanypodinae sp. 401. Tanytarsus aff manleyensis 402. Tanytarsus nr K5 403. Tanytarsus palmatus 404. Taphiassa robertsi 405. Tasmanicosa leuckartii 406. Telephlebiidae sp. 407. Temnocephalidea sp. 408. Thaumaleidae sp. 409. Thienemanniella sp. (V19) (SAP) 410. Tipulidae sp. 411. 33995 Trichosternus relictus (beetle) P1 412. Triplectides sp. AV1 (SFM) 413. Triplectides sp. AV21 (SFM) 414. Unionicolidae sp. 415. Urodacus novaehollandiae 416. Veliidae sp. 417. Venator immansueta 418. 34113 Westralunio carteri (Carter's Freshwater Mussel) T Mammal 419. 24088 Antechinus flavipes subsp. leucogaster (Yellow-footed Antechinus, Mardo) 420. 24209 Arctocephalus tropicalis (Sub-antarctic Fur Seal) 421. 24049 Balaenoptera musculus subsp. intermedia (Antarctic Blue Whale) T 422. 24162 Bettongia penicillata subsp. ogilbyi (Woylie, Brush-tailed Bettong) T 423. 24039 Canis lupus subsp. dingo (Dingo) Y 424. Capreolus capreolus Y 425. 24086 Cercartetus concinnus (Western Pygmy-possum, Mundarda) 426. 24186 Chalinolobus gouldii (Gould's Wattled Bat) 427. 24187 Chalinolobus morio (Chocolate Wattled Bat) 428. 24092 Dasyurus geoffroii (Chuditch, Western Quoll) T 429. 24258 Equus caballus (Horse) Y 430. 24189 Falsistrellus mackenziei (Western False Pipistrelle) P4 431. 24041 Felis catus (Cat) Y 432. 24215 Hydromys chrysogaster (Water-rat) P4 433. 25478 Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) P5 434. 24153 Isoodon obesulus subsp. fusciventer (Quenda, Southern Brown Bandicoot) P5 435. 24131 Macropus eugenii subsp. derbianus (Tammar Wallaby (WA subsp)) P5 436. 24132 Macropus fuliginosus (Western Grey Kangaroo) 437. 24133 Macropus irma (Western Brush Wallaby) P4 438. 24168 Macrotis lagotis (Bilby, Dalgyte) T 439. 24078 Mesoplodon grayi (Gray's Beaked Whale) 440. 24213 Mirounga leonina (Southern Elephant Seal) 441. 24146 Myrmecobius fasciatus (Numbat, Walpurti) T 442. 24194 Nyctophilus geoffroyi (Lesser Long-eared Bat) 443. 24099 Phascogale tapoatafa subsp. tapoatafa (Southern Brush-tailed Phascogale, T Wambenger) 444. 24073 Physeter macrocephalus (Sperm Whale) P4 445. 24163 Potorous gilbertii (Gilbert's Potoroo) T 446. 24164 Potorous platyops (Broad-faced Potoroo) X 447. 24166 Pseudocheirus occidentalis (Western Ringtail Possum) T 448. 24243 Rattus fuscipes (Western Bush Rat) 449. 24245 Rattus rattus (Black Rat) Y 450. 24145 Setonix brachyurus (Quokka) T 451. 24109 Sminthopsis dolichura (Little long-tailed Dunnart) 452. 24111 Sminthopsis gilberti (Gilbert's Dunnart)

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Page 7 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 453. 24185 Tadarida australis (White-striped Freetail-bat) 454. 24167 Tarsipes rostratus (Honey Possum, Noolbenger) 455. 25521 Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) 456. 24158 Trichosurus vulpecula subsp. vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) 457. 24206 Vespadelus regulus (Southern Forest Bat) 458. 24040 Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) Y Reptile 459. 42368 Acritoscincus trilineatus (Western Three-lined Skink) 460. 24990 Aprasia pulchella (Granite Worm-lizard) 461. 25335 Caretta caretta (Loggerhead Turtle) T 462. 43380 Chelodina colliei (Oblong Turtle) 463. 24980 Christinus marmoratus (Marbled Gecko) 464. 30893 Cryptoblepharus buchananii 465. 25031 Ctenotus catenifer 466. 25047 Ctenotus impar 467. 25049 Ctenotus labillardieri 468. 25251 Echiopsis curta (Bardick) 469. 25096 Egernia kingii (King's Skink) 470. 25100 Egernia napoleonis 471. 25250 Elapognathus coronatus (Crowned Snake) 472. 30919 Hemiergis gracilipes 473. 25118 Hemiergis peronii subsp. tridactyla 474. 43384 Hydrophis platurus (Yellow-bellied Seasnake) 475. 25131 Lerista distinguenda 476. 25133 Lerista elegans 477. 25154 Lerista microtis subsp. microtis 478. 25155 Lerista muelleri 479. 25005 Lialis burtonis 480. 41416 Liopholis pulchra subsp. pulchra (South-western Rock Skink, Spectacled Rock Skink) 481. 42413 Lissolepis luctuosa (Western Swamp Skink) 482. 25184 Menetia greyii 483. 25240 Morelia spilota subsp. imbricata (Carpet Python) S 484. 25191 Morethia lineoocellata 485. 25192 Morethia obscura 486. 25252 Notechis scutatus (Tiger Snake) 487. 25253 Parasuta gouldii 488. 25255 Parasuta nigriceps 489. 25370 Pelamis platura (Yellow-bellied Sea-snake) Y 490. 24907 Pogona minor subsp. minor (Dwarf Bearded Dragon) 491. 25259 Pseudonaja affinis subsp. affinis (Dugite) 492. 25008 Pygopus lepidopodus (Common Scaly Foot) 493. 30818 Rhinoplocephalus bicolor (Square-nosed Snake) 494. 25519 Tiliqua rugosa 495. 25207 Tiliqua rugosa subsp. rugosa 496. 25225 Varanus rosenbergi (Heath Monitor)

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World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Area: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: None Listed Threatened Species: 15 Listed Migratory Species: 4

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Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 8 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None

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State and Territory Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: 1 Invasive Species: 23 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None Details

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Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Karrak [67034] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin's Cockatoo, Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Long- Vulnerable Breeding known to occur billed Black-Cockatoo [769] within area Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby's Cockatoo, Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Endangered Species or species habitat Short-billed Black-Cockatoo [59523] known to occur within area

Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Crustaceans Cherax tenuimanus Hairy Marron, Margaret River Hairy Marron, Margaret Critically Endangered Species or species habitat River Marron [78931] known to occur within area

Mammals Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch, Western Quoll [330] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western Ringtail Possum, Ngwayir, Womp, Woder, Vulnerable Species or species habitat Ngoor, Ngoolangit [25911] known to occur within area

Plants Caladenia excelsa Giant Spider-orchid [56717] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Caladenia huegelii King Spider-orchid, Grand Spider-orchid, Rusty Endangered Species or species habitat Spider-orchid [7309] likely to occur within area

Caladenia lodgeana Lodge's Spider-orchid [68664] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Drakaea micrantha Dwarf Hammer-orchid [56755] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Gastrolobium papilio Butterfly-leaved Gastrolobium [78415] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sphenotoma drummondii Mountain Paper-heath [21160] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Migratory Wetlands Species Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Name Threatened Type of Presence area Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information Regional Forest Agreements [ Resource Information ] Note that all areas with completed RFAs have been included. Name State South West WA RFA Western Australia

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001.

Name Status Type of Presence Birds Anas platyrhynchos Mallard [974] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Turtle-dove, Laughing Dove [781] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling [389] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Mammals Bos taurus Domestic Cattle [16] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Feral deer Feral deer species in Australia [85733] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Plants Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax, Florist's Species or species habitat Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473] likely to occur within area

Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel-grass, Black Buffel-grass [20213] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera Boneseed [16905] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Genista linifolia Flax-leaved Broom, Mediterranean Broom, Flax Broom Species or species habitat [2800] likely to occur within area

Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom, Cape Broom, Canary Broom, Species or species habitat Common Broom, French Broom, Soft Broom [20126] likely to occur within area

Genista sp. X Genista monspessulana Broom [67538] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn, Boxthorn [19235] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wilding Species or species habitat Pine [20780] may occur within area

Rubus fruticosus aggregate Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Tamarix aphylla Athel Pine, Athel Tree, Tamarisk, Athel Tamarisk, Species or species habitat Athel Tamarix, Desert Tamarisk, Flowering Cypress, likely to occur within area Salt Cedar [16018] Caveat The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report.

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

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.

Threatened, migratory and marine species distributions have been derived through a variety of methods. Where distributions are well known and if time permits, maps are derived using either thematic spatial data (i.e. vegetation, soils, geology, elevation, aspect, terrain, etc) together with point locations and described habitat; or environmental modelling (MAXENT or BIOCLIM habitat modelling) using point locations and environmental data layers.

Where very little information is available for species or large number of maps are required in a short time-frame, maps are derived either from 0.04 or 0.02 decimal degree cells; by an automated process using polygon capture techniques (static two kilometre grid cells, alpha-hull and convex hull); or captured manually or by using topographic features (national park boundaries, islands, etc). In the early stages of the distribution mapping process (1999-early 2000s) distributions were defined by degree blocks, 100K or 250K map sheets to rapidly create distribution maps. More reliable distribution mapping methods are used to update these distributions as time permits.

Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database:

- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.

Coordinates

-33.94909 115.02837 Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Office of Environment and Heritage, New South Wales -Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania -Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, South Australia -Department of Land and Resource Management, Northern Territory -Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Queensland -Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia -Environment and Planning Directorate, ACT -Birdlife Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -South Australian Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence Forestry Corporation, NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -Australian Tropical Herbarium, Cairns -eBird Australia -Australian Government – Australian Antarctic Data Centre -Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory -Australian Government National Environmental Science Program -Australian Institute of Marine Science -Reef Life Survey Australia -American Museum of Natural History -Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk, Tasmania -Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart, Tasmania -Other groups and individuals

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

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>ĂƌŐĞ;ĐŽĐŬĂƚŽŽͿ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ zĞƐ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϮϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϰϱ ϲϮϰϭϴϲϯ ϭϬϮ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϮϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϱϴ ϲϮϰϭϴϯϱ ϭϬϮ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϮϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϮϴ ϲϮϰϭϴϲϵ ϭϬϮ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϮϳ ϲϮϰϭϴϳϰ ϭϬϮ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲDĞĚŝƵŵ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϯϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϮϰ ϲϮϰϭϴϵϮ ϭϬϮ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϮ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϱϳϲ ϲϮϰϭϴϴϮ ϭϬϰ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϯ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϲϭϬ ϲϮϰϭϴϳϳ ϭϬϰ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϰ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϱϵϳ ϲϮϰϭϵϯϳ ϭϬϰ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϱ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϵϱ ϲϮϰϭϳϲϭ ϭϬϱ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϲ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϯϰ ϲϮϰϭϳϵϱ ϭϬϲ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲ>ĂƌŐĞ;ĐŽĐŬĂƚŽŽͿ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ zĞƐ >ĂƌŐĞŚŽůůŽǁĞŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ ǁƉƚϬϯϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϰϵ ϲϮϰϭϴϭϵ ϭϬϲ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϲϵ ϲϮϰϭϳϵϬ ϭϬϲ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϯϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϴϬ ϲϮϰϭϳϳϮ ϭϬϲ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲDĞĚŝƵŵ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϰϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϴϰ ϲϮϰϭϳϳϮ ϭϬϲ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϰϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϴϱ ϲϮϰϭϳϳϮ ϭϬϲ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϰϱ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϭϭϲ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϲ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϰϲ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϭϭϴ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϵ ϭϬϴ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϰϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϭϬϴ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϯ ϭϬϴ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϰϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϵϵ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϭ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϰϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϵϰ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϳ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϱϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϳϳ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϵ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲ>ĂƌŐĞ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϱϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϳϱ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϲ ϭϬϴ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϱϮ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϲϳ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϱ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϱϯ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϲϭ ϲϮϰϭϱϯϭ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ WŽƚĞŶƚŝĂů EƵŵďĞƌ tĂǇƉŽŝŶƚ >Žƚ dƌĞĞ ƐƚŝŵĂƚĞĚ,ŽůůŽǁ ŽĐŬĂƚŽŽ ŽŶĞ ŵ ŵE dƌĞĞ^ƉĞĐŝĞƐ ,;ĐŵͿ ŽĨ KĐĐƵƉĂŶĐǇ ŚĞǁDĂƌŬƐ ŽŵŵĞŶƚƐ EƵŵďĞƌ EƵŵďĞƌ ,ĞŝŐŚƚ;ŵͿ ŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ^ŝǌĞZĂŶŐĞ;ĐŵͿ EĞƐƚ ,ŽůůŽǁƐ ,ŽůůŽǁ ǁƉƚϬϱϰ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϱϰ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϳ ϭϬϴ ĞĂĚDĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲDĞĚŝƵŵ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϱϱ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϯϱ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϵ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϱϲ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϮϯ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϰ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϱϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϮϭ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϰ ϭϬϴ ĞĂĚ:ĂƌƌĂŚ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůů EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϱϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϬϬ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϱ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϱϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϴϬϬϯ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϴ ϭϬϴ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϵϬ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϰ ϭϬϴ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůů EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϲϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϴϯ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϭ ϭϬϴ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϮ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϵϭϮ ϲϮϰϭϱϴϯ ϭϬϳ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϯ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϳϲ ϲϮϰϭϱϲϮ ϭϬϵ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ ϭ >ĂƌŐĞ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ dŽŽůŽǁͬƐŚĂůůŽǁ ǁƉƚϬϲϰ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϳϰ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϳ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϱ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϲϯ ϲϮϰϭϱϮϮ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϬͲϭϱ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϲ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϱϲ ϲϮϰϭϱϰϬ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϱϮ ϲϮϰϭϱϰϮ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϰϬ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϯ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϲϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϵϰ ϲϮϰϭϱϯϭ ϭϬϵ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲDĞĚŝƵŵ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϳϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϲϳ ϲϮϰϭϱϱϵ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϱϴ ϲϮϰϭϱϲϬ ϭϭϯ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϮ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϲϯ ϲϮϰϭϱϲϴ ϭϭϯ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϯ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϮϬ ϲϮϰϭϱϲϴ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϰ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϰϴ ϲϮϰϭϲϮϯ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϱ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϱϴ ϲϮϰϭϲϰϵ ϭϭϬ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϲ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϰϵ ϲϮϰϭϲϳϮ ϭϭϬ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ ϭ ^ŵĂůů EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϳϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϰϵ ϲϮϰϭϲϳϳ ϭϭϬ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϰϰ ϲϮϰϭϲϳϴ ϭϭϬ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϳϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϰϭ ϲϮϰϭϲϴϲ ϭϭϬ ĞĂĚDĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϯϭ ϲϮϰϭϲϴϲ ϭϭϬ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϮϰ ϲϮϰϭϲϵϵ ϭϭϬ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϮ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϭϳ ϲϮϰϭϲϱϭ ϭϭϬ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϯ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϴϬϳ ϲϮϰϭϲϯϯ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϰ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϵϱ ϲϮϰϭϲϰϭ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϱ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϵϰ ϲϮϰϭϲϰϰ ϭϬϵ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϲ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϳϵϮ ϲϮϰϭϲϱϳ ϭϭϬ hŶŬŶŽǁŶ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůůͲDĞĚŝƵŵ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϴϳ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϱϵϳ ϲϮϰϭϱϵϮ ϭϭϱ DĂƌƌŝ ϭϱͲϮϬ хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϴϴ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϵϮ ϲϮϰϭϱϴϬ ϭϭϱ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůů EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ ǁƉƚϬϴϵ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϳϲ ϲϮϰϭϱϴϯ ϭϭϱ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůů EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ WŽƚĞŶƚŝĂů EƵŵďĞƌ tĂǇƉŽŝŶƚ >Žƚ dƌĞĞ ƐƚŝŵĂƚĞĚ,ŽůůŽǁ ŽĐŬĂƚŽŽ ŽŶĞ ŵ ŵE dƌĞĞ^ƉĞĐŝĞƐ ,;ĐŵͿ ŽĨ KĐĐƵƉĂŶĐǇ ŚĞǁDĂƌŬƐ ŽŵŵĞŶƚƐ EƵŵďĞƌ EƵŵďĞƌ ,ĞŝŐŚƚ;ŵͿ ŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ^ŝǌĞZĂŶŐĞ;ĐŵͿ EĞƐƚ ,ŽůůŽǁƐ ,ŽůůŽǁ ǁƉƚϬϵϬ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϲϳ ϲϮϰϭϱϰϰ ϭϭϱ DĂƌƌŝ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϭ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ ǁƉƚϬϵϭ ϱϬ, ϯϭϳϰϴϱ ϲϮϰϭϱϭϭ ϭϭϱ :ĂƌƌĂŚ ϮϬн хϱϬ Ϯн ^ŵĂůů EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ^ŝŐŶƐ EŽ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂůĚŝŵĞŶƐŝŽŶƐŽĨŚŽůůŽǁƵŶŬŶŽǁŶ LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

APPENDIX E

SIGNIFICANT SPECIES PROFILES

LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Cape Leeuwin Freshwater Snail Austroassiminea letha

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act. This species is endemic to Western Australia, restricted to a few isolated localities between Cape Leeuwin and Cape Naturaliste.

Habitat: This species is a habitat specialist, relying on natural seepages from limestone or lime sands (Solem et al. 1982, Ponder et al. 1999).

Likely presence in subject site: Some records of this species nearer the coast but NatureMap (DPaW 2017) shows none from within or near the subject site and the area does not contain any habitat that would be suitable for this species to utilise.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Unnamed Cricket Kawaniphila pachomai

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 1 by the DPaW. Full distribution is not known. The NatureMap database lists only two records, one near Witchcliffe and one north of Armadale, near Perth.

Habitat: The species occurs in moist, shaded uncleared forests and gullies in the south-west, mostly the Tingle forests along the South Coast.

Likely presence in subject site: Given the lack of published records and apparent knowledge on this species its status within the subject site is difficult to determine, however the probability of it being present can be regarded as being extremely low.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: Unknown, but significant impact on this species or its preferred habitat is considered very unlikely.

Unnamed Beetle Trichosternus relictus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 1 by the DPaW. Distribution is poorly documented. NatureMap database contains only nine records, the closest one being within 20km of the subject site (DPaW 2017).

Habitat: Not documented.

Likely presence in subject site: Status in the subject site difficult to determine, however given the apparent scarcity of this species it is considered unlikely to persist within the area. Habitat with the subject site is widespread and common in the region suggesting it is unlikely to represent an area of any specific significance to the species.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Potential impact of development: Unknown, but significant impact on this species or its preferred habitat is considered very unlikely.

Tingle Pygmy Trapdoor Spider Bertmainius tingle

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 2 under the WC Act. This spider has been found at several sites most of which are in the Walpole-Nornalup and Mt Frankland (South) National Parks.

Habitat: This spider's habitat is located within the tingle (Eucalyptus jacksonii) and karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor) forests of the Warren region. Bertmainius tingle live within the topsoil or in the fibrous bark of tingle or karri trees, constructing nests of silk tubes. These tubes, up 20 mm long, have an opening at the surface of the bark or soil with a hinged 'trapdoor' cover made of moss, bark and the spider's silk. It is found in damp and shady locations.

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Carter’s Freshwater Mussel Westralunio carteri

Status and Distribution: Listed as Schedule 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable (A2c) by the ICUN. Carter’s freshwater mussel is the only freshwater mussel species endemic to south-western WA, ranging from the Moore River south to the Frankland River (Morgan et al. 2011).

Habitat: Occurs in greatest abundance in slower flowing streams with stable sediments that are soft enough for burrowing amongst woody debris and exposed tree roots. Salinity tolerance quite low (Morgan et al. 2011).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Margaret River (Hairy) Marron Cherax tenuimanus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 1 (Critically Endangered) under the WC Act and as Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act. The species is currently known from only eleven sites along a section of the Margaret River and occurs in an area less than 50 km in length.

Habitat: Information on the current distribution of the hairy marron indicates that the species requires relatively good quality water and a diversity of habitat structure (e.g. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2 they generally prefer sandy areas, particularly where organic matter accumulates and access to shelter and refuge sites) and may struggle to persist in disturbed habitats.

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Margaret River Burrowing Crayfish Engaewa pseudoreducta

Status and Distribution: The Margaret River burrowing crayfish is listed in Schedule 1 under the WC Act and as Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act. The two sites where E. pseudoreducta have been collected are the headwater drainage swamp of one small southerly flowing tributary (<3km in length) of the Margaret River in its middle reaches.

Habitat: Habitat for the Margaret River burrowing crayfish is in the narrow creek tributaries of the Margaret River which are densely vegetated on heavy grey/yellow clay soils (Burnham et al. 2007). Associated vegetation includes tall tea-trees (Melaleuca sp.) and eucalypts (Eucalyptus spp.). In these soils, Margaret River burrowing crayfish construct a complex burrow system that can be several metres deep, extending down to the freshwater watertable in drier months. At wetter times of year burrows are marked by conspicuous chimneys of soil pellets.

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Dunsborough Burrowing Crayfish Engaewa reducta

Status and Distribution: The Dunsborough Burrowing Crayfish is listed in Schedule 2 under the WC Act and as Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act. To date all Engaewa reducta records have been within the Busselton Shire boundary, bounded by the Carbunup River to the east and the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge to the west. They are all located in the headwater seepage/swamp areas of drainage systems that flow north into Carbunup River, Mary Brook and Station Gully or directly into Geographe Bay (DEC 2008).

Habitat: Vegetated surface seepages, swamp plains and shallow swampy headwater tributaries. The vegetation is usually very dense heathland dominated by myrtaceous shrubs and the soils have a high sand content. (Burnham 2005).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Pouched Lamprey Geotria australis

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 1 by the DPAW. Status is secure but abundance has decreased due to proliferation of obstacles to upstream spawning migration such as dams and weirs. A southern hemisphere species. Western Australian distribution includes coastal drainages of the south west from Perth to Albany (Allen et al. 2003). DPaW records from the Capel River (DPaW 2016).

Habitat: This species lives in mud burrows in the upper reaches of coastal streams for the first 4 years of life until migrating to the sea. Adults migrate up to 60km upstream during spawning (Allen et al. 2003).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Western Mud Minnow Galaxiella munda

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act. Morgan et al. (1996) found during their survey of south west rivers that this species was “rare throughout most of its distribution, but occasionally abundant in the headwaters and tributaries of rivers and in a number of shallow pools connected to streams”. In contrast Allen et al. (2003) states that this species is common in coastal drainages of south-western Australia between Albany and Margaret River, with an isolated population known from Gingin (Beatty 2010).

Habitat: Typically found in small flowing streams near submerged vegetation, occasionally in still water of ponds, swamps and roadside drains. Water is usually darkly tannin stained and acidic (pH 3.0 – 6.0) (Allen et al. 2003).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Balston’s Pygmy Perch Nannatherina balstoni

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Morgan et al (1996) states that this fish is the rarest of all the endemic fish of the south west. Status is defined as fairly secure by Allen et al. (2003) presumably given that, on the south coast, significant areas of habitat are LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2 within national parks. Confined to drainages and wetlands near the coast from between Margaret River and Two Peoples Bay.

Habitat: Acidic, tannin stained freshwater pools, streams and lakes within 30km of the coast, typically situated amongst peat flats. Prefers shallow water and is commonly found in association with tall sedge thickets (Allen et al 2003). Morgan (1996) found them most common in shallow pools and creeks that often dry up in summer. Lower numbers were observed in the permanent major rivers surveyed.

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

White Bellied Frog Geocrinia alba

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 1 under the WC Act (1950) and as Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act (1999). The species occur in riparian habitat in jarrah forest in the Karradale-Witchcliffe area in the far south-west corner of Western Australia. Recorded from 54 sites, 36 on privately-owned land, 15 at least partly within State forest or vacant Crown Land and three in National Parks. Of these 54 sites, frogs have disappeared from six since 1983. Agricultural clearing has reduced the probable original range of this species by about 70 percent (Wardell- Johnson et al. 1995).

Habitat: The White-bellied Frog has a total area of occupancy of about 193 ha in the Karradale-Witchcliffe area where it persists along creeklines within agricultural landscapes, provided suitable riparian habitat remains intact. All sites are within one of three land units described by Tille and Lantzke (1990). The Wvw (Wilyabrub Wet Valleys, 4 sites) and Hvw (Glengarty Wet Valleys 39 sites) land units are characterised by broad U-shaped drainage depressions with swampy floors in land systems of subdued topography on Leeuwin Block granite. The Tv land unit (Treeton Valleys, 11 sites) occurs in narrow V shaped valleys on laterized Perth Basin sediments. The area of suitable habitat of the White-bellied Frog was estimated, in 1986, to be 193.2 ha or approximately three percent of the species extent of occurrence. However this may be an overestimate, as not all potential sites support populations of the White-bellied Frog. Undisturbed sites in these three land units also extend beyond the range of White-bellied Frog (Wardell-Johnson et al. 1995).

Likely presence in subject site: Outside of documented range and no suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Eastern Great Egret Ardea alba/Ardea modesta

Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. The great egret is common and very widespread in any suitable permanent or temporary habitat (Morcombe 2004).

Habitat: Wetlands, flooded pasture, dams, estuarine mudflats, mangroves and reefs (Morcombe 2004).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Cattle Egret Ardea ibis

Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 3 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. The cattle egret is common in the north sections of its range but is an irregular visitor to the better watered parts of the state (Johnstone and Storr 1998). The population is expanding (Morcombe 2004).

Habitat: Moist pastures with tall grasses, shallow open wetlands and margins, mudflats (Morcombe 2004). In the south west most often seen in association with cattle (G Harewood pers. obs).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Other Migratory Shorebirds/Wetland Species

A number of migratory shorebirds/wetland species are listed as potentially occurring in the general area. Specific species are not discussed.

Status and Distribution: Migratory shorebirds are listed under the Schedule 5 of the WC Act, the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. All species are either widespread summer migrants to Australia or residents. State and Federal conservation status varies between species.

Habitat: Varies between species but includes beaches and permanent/temporary wetlands varying from billabongs, swamps, lakes, floodplains, sewerage farms, saltwork ponds, estuaries, lagoons, mudflats sandbars, pastures, airfields, sports fields and lawns. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

None considered potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on these species or their preferred habitat will occur.

Australasian Bittern Botaurus poiciloptilus

Status and Distribution: Classified as Schedule 2 under the WC Act and as Endangered under the EPBC Act. The species is uncommon to rare (Morcombe 2004), but locally common in wetter parts of south west (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Occurs north to Moora and east to Mt Arid (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, occasionally estuarine; prefers heavy vegetation (Morcombe 2004) such as beds of tall dense Typha, Baumea and sedges in freshwater swamps (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 1 by DPaW. Occurs north to Yanchep and Northam and east to Albany (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Freshwater pools, swamps and lagoons, well screened with trees. Shelters in dense waterside vegetation (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. Occurs north to Moora and east to Two Peoples Bay; accidental or on migration further north and east and on Rottnest Island and central district (Condingup district) (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Dense vegetation surrounding/within freshwater pools, swamps and lagoons, well screened with trees. Shelters in dense beds of Typha, Baumea and tall rushes in freshwater swamps around lakes and along rivers (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Osprey Pandion haliaetus

Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 3 under the WC Act and as Marine/Migratory under the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. Moderately common to very common in sheltered seas around the north and west coast islands south to 31°S; uncommon to common on mainland coasts, estuaries and large rivers north of tropic, rare to uncommon elsewhere (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Coasts, estuaries, bays, inlets, islands, and surrounding waters, coral atolls, reefs, lagoons, rock cliffs and stacks. Ascends larger rivers (Pizzey & Knight 2012). Construct nests on prominent headland, large trees communication towers (Simpson and Day 2010).

Likely presence in subject site: This species may occasionally fly up the Margaret River but is unlikely to be specifically attracted to the subject site.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

White-bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster

Status and Distribution: This species is listed as marine under the EPBC Act and as migratory under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. White- bellied sea eagles are moderately common to common on Kimberley and Pilbara islands, coasts and estuaries, on Bernier, Dorre and Dirk Hartog Is., in Houtman Abrolhos and in the Archipelago of the Recherche; rare to uncommon elsewhere (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Also found in New Guinea, Indonesia, China, southeast Asia and India. Scarce near major coastal cities (Morcombe 2004).

Habitat: They nest and forage usually near the coast over islands, reefs, headlands, beaches, bays, estuaries, mangroves, but will also live near seasonally flooded inland swamps, lagoons and floodplains, often far inland on large pools of major rivers. Established pairs usually sedentary, immatures dispersive (Morcombe 2004). White-bellied Sea-Eagles build a large stick nest, which is used for many seasons in succession.

Likely presence in subject site: This species may occasionally fly up the Margaret River but is unlikely to be specifically attracted to the subject site.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus

Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 7 under the WC Act. Individuals of this species are uncommon/rare but wide ranging across Australia. Moderately common at higher levels of the Stirling Range, uncommon in hilly, north west Kimberley, Hamersley and Darling Ranges; rare or scarce elsewhere (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Diverse from rainforest to arid shrublands, from coastal heath to alpine (Morcombe 2004). Mainly about cliffs along coasts, rivers and ranges and about wooded watercourses and lakes (Johnstone and Storr 1998). The species utilises the ledges, cliff faces and large hollows/broken spouts of trees for nesting. It will also occasionally use the abandoned nests of other birds of prey.

Likely presence in subject site: This species potentially utilises some sections of the subject site as part of a much larger home range. No potential nest sites observed.

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact anticipated. This species will continue to utilise the area, if it does now, despite any proposed development.

Hooded Plover (western) Thinornis rubricollis tregellasi

Status and Distribution: The western subspecies of the hooded plover is listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. The species as a whole is listed as Vulnerable (C1) by the IUCN. Breeds on south-west Western Australian coast, from Cape Naturaliste to Eyre, and on inland lakes as far north-east as Lake Cowan and Lake Moore and north-west to Yalgorup Lakes, south of Perth. Single birds or non-breeding pairs recorded on Lake Arrow, Barlee and Ballard (Chapman and Lane 1997).

Habitat: Broad sandy ocean beaches and bays, coastal and inland salt lakes (Pizzey & Knight 2012).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus banksii naso

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Found in the humid and subhumid south west, mainly hilly interior, north to Gingin and east to Mt Helena, Christmas Tree Well, North Bannister, Mt Saddleback, Rock Gully and the upper King River (Johnstone and Storr 1998). LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Habitat: Eucalypt forests, feeds on marri, jarrah, blackbutt, karri, sheoak and snottygobble. The forest red-tailed black cockatoo nests in the large hollows of marri, jarrah and karri (Johnstone and Kirkby 1999). In marri, the nest hollows of the forest red-tailed black cockatoo range from 8-14m above ground, the entrance is 12 – 41cm in diameter and the depth is one to five metres (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Breeding commences in winter/spring. There are few records of breeding in the forest red-tailed black cockatoo (Johnstone and Storr 1998), but eggs are laid in October and November (Johnstone 1997; Johnstone and Storr 1998). Recent data however indicates that breeding in all months of the year occurs with peaks in spring and autumn–winter (Ron Johnstone pers comms). Incubation period 29 – 31 days. Young fledge at 8 to 9 weeks (Simpson and Day 2004).

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Likely presence in subject site: No evidence of the is species using the subject site was found during the field survey however it is likely to frequent the area on occasions. Some of the vegetation present represents foraging habitat for this species (e.g. marri trees, jarrah trees) and using DotEE criteria the area also contains potential breeding habitat (i.e. any suitable tree species with a DBH>50cm). May also roost on site though no evidence of this was found.

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Loss of very small areas of existing and potential foraging, breeding and roosting habitat.

Baudin’s Black- Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus baudinii

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 2 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Confined to the south-west of Western Australia, north to Gidgegannup, east to Mt Helena, Wandering, Quindanning, Kojonup, Frankland and King River and west to the eastern strip of the Swan Coastal Plain including West Midland, Byford, Nth Dandalup, Yarloop, Wokalup and Bunbury (Johnstone and Storr 1998). On the southern Swan Coastal Plain this cockatoo is in some areas resident but mainly a migrant moving from the deep south-west to the central and northern Darling Range. Between March and September most flocks move north and are concentrated in the northern parts of the Darling Range. During this period birds forage well out onto the southern Swan Coastal Plain to areas such as Harvey, Myalup, Bunbury, Capel, Dunsborough and Meelup. While generally more common in the Darling Range this species can also be common on parts of the southern Swan Coastal Plain especially in mid-August – September when flocks begin to return to their breeding quarters (Johnstone 2008). LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Habitat: Mainly eucalypt forests where it feeds primarily on the marri seeds, (Morcombe 2004), Banksia, Hakeas and Erodium sp. Also strips bark from trees in search of beetle larvae (Johnstone and Storr 1998). This species of cockatoo nests in large tree hollows, 30–40 cm in diameter and more than 30 cm deep (Saunders 1974).

Baudin's Black-Cockatoo breeds in late winter and spring, from August to November or December (Gould 1972; Johnstone 1997; Saunders 1974; Saunders et al. 1985). Eggs laid in October (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Based on observations at currently known nest sites breeding mainly occurs within the October-December period (Ron Johnstone pers comms). Incubation is 28 – 30 days. Young fledge at 8 to 9 weeks (Simpson and Day 2004).

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Likely presence in subject site: Evidence of foraging by this species was observed during the field survey (chewed marri fruits). The area also contains potential breeding habitat (i.e. any suitable tree species with a DBH>50cm). May also roost on site though no evidence of this was found.

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Loss of very small areas of existing and potential foraging, breeding and roosting habitat.

Carnaby’s Black- Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus latirostris

Status and Distribution: Carnaby’s black cockatoo is listed as Scheduled 2 under the WC Act and as Endangered under the EPBC Act. Confined to the south-west of Western Australia, north to the lower Murchison River and east to Nabawa, Wilroy, Waddi Forest, Nugadong, Manmanning, Durokoppin, Noongar (Moorine Rock), Lake Cronin, Ravensthorpe Range, head of Oldfield River, 20 km ESE of Condingup and Cape Arid; also casual on Rottnest Island (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Forests, woodlands, heathlands, farms; feeds on Banksia, Hakeas and Marri. Carnaby’s black cockatoo has specific nesting site requirements. Nests are mostly in smoothed-barked eucalypts with the nest hollows ranging from 2.5 to 12m above the ground, an entrance from 23-30cm diameter and a depth of 0.1-2.5m (Johnstone and Storr, 1998).

Breeding occurs in winter/spring mainly in eastern forest and wheatbelt where they can find mature hollow bearing trees to nest in (Morcombe, 2003). Judging from records in the Storr-Johnstone Bird Data Bank, this species is currently expanding its breeding range westward and south into the Jarrah – Marri forest of the Darling Scarp and into the Tuart forests of the Swan Coastal Plain including the region between Mandurah and Bunbury. Carnaby’s black cockatoo has been known to LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2 breed close to the town of Mandurah, as well as at Dawesville, Lake Clifton and Baldivis (pers. comm., Ron Johnstone, WA Museum) and there are small resident populations on the southern Swan Coastal Plain near Mandurah, Lake Clifton and near Bunbury. At each of these sites the birds forage in remnant vegetation and adjacent pine plantations (Johnstone 2008).

Carnaby's black cockatoo lays eggs from July or August to October or November, with most clutches being laid in August and September (Saunders 1986). Birds in inland regions may begin laying up to three weeks earlier than those in coastal areas (Saunders 1977). The female incubates the eggs over a period of 28-29 days. The young depart the nest 10–12 weeks after hatching (Saunders 1977; Smith & Saunders 1986).

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Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Loss of very small areas of existing and potential foraging, breeding and roosting habitat.

Barking Owl Ninox connivens connivens

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 2 by DPAW. Found north to Perth (formerly) and east to Northam, Katanning and nearly to Bremer Bay. Declining in south west (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Dense vegetation, especially forest and thickets of waterside vegetation such as melaleucas (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Roosts in tree hollows.

Likely presence in subject site: Habitat appears marginal/unsuitable.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

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Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandae novaehollandae

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 3 by DPAW. Found north to Yanchep and east to Yealering, Gnowangerup and Albany, casual further north. Locally common in south west but generally uncommon (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Habitat: Roosts and nests in heavy forest, hunts over open woodlands and farmlands (Morcombe 2004). Probably breeding in forested deep south west with some autumn–winter wanderings northwards (Johnstone and Storr 1998).

Likely presence in subject site: May occasionally reside in general area though status uncertain. It is unlikely to be specifically attracted to the site.

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Loss or modification of some potential habitat but no significant impact on this species is anticipated given the small area likely to be impacted on.

Western Whipbird Psophodes nigrogularis nigrogularis

Status and Distribution: This subspecies of the western whipbird is classified as Schedule 2 under the WC Act and as Endangered under the EPBC Act. Originally found in South-west Western Australia along the west coast from Perth to Augusta and on the south coast from King Georges Sound east to at least Two People’s Bay. Now restricted to a small area east of Albany between Mt Taylor and Cheyne Beach/Waychinicup R., notably Two People’s Bay Nature Reserve and Mt Manypeaks.

Habitat: At Two Peoples Bay, the western whipbird occurs in dense shrubland with an open overstorey, the structure of the vegetation being more important than the floristics. All of the domed nests found have been in dense bushes in heath adjacent to thickets. On Mt Manypeaks, the subspecies also occurs in dense low mallee and shrubland. The birds feed mostly on or near the ground.

Likely presence in subject site: This species is generally accepted as being extinct in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Noisy Scrub-bird Atrichornis clamosus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 2 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. The noisy scrub-bird mainly occurs at two locations in south- western Western Australia; on the mainland in coastal areas from Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve to Cheyne Beach; and on Bald Island, which lies close to the coast off Cheyne Beach. From 1983 to 2006 a translocation program moved a total of 214 LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2 birds to sites at the Darling Range, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Quarram Nature Reserve, Torndirrup National Park, Porongurup National Park, Mount Taylor, Mount Manypeaks, Mermaid Point and Bald Island.

Habitat: Dense thickets of stunted eucalypts, tea-tree, banksia, sheoak, rush, saw sedge and tall grasses. Mainly occurs in low closed forests with dense understorey or lower stratum of sedges and shrubs, a dense accumulation of leaf litter and an abundant population of litter-dwelling invertebrates, typically in steep wet gullies, drainage lines and margins of freshwater lakes.

Likely presence in subject site: This species is generally accepted as being extinct in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Rufous Bristlebird (western) Dasyornis broadbenti litoralis

Status and Distribution: Listed as extinct under the WC and EPBC Acts. Formerly found in coastal habitat between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.

Habitat: Stunted dense coastal shrublands on cliff tops and sand-dunes.

Likely presence in subject site: This species is generally accepted as being extinct in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Fork-tailed Swift Apus pacificus

Status and Distribution: The fork-tailed swift is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. It is a summer migrant (Oct-Apr) to Australia (Morcombe 2004).

Habitat: Low to very high airspace over varied habitat from rainforest to semi desert (Morcombe 2004).

Likely presence in subject site: It is potentially a very occasional summer visitor to the subject site but is entirely aerial and largely independent of terrestrial habitats.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Rainbow Bee-eater Merops ornatus

Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. The Rainbow Bee-eater is a common summer migrant to southern Australia but in the north they are resident (Morcombe 2004).

Habitat: Open country, of woodlands, open forest, semi arid scrub, grasslands, clearings in heavier forest, farmlands (Morcombe 2004). Breeds underground in burrows where areas of suitable soft soil, firm enough to support tunnel building exist.

Likely presence in subject site: Several individuals observed during the field survey. May forage and roost onsite during seasonal migration periods. Unlikely to breed on site as ground conditions appear unsuitable for underground burrow construction (i.e. too hard).

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Modification of existing degraded habitat. This species can be expected to continue to utilise the area, as it does now, despite any future development.

Chuditch Dasyurus geoffroii

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Formerly occurred over nearly 70 per cent of Australia. The chuditch now has a patchy distribution throughout the jarrah forest and mixed karri/marri/jarrah forest of southwest Western Australia. Also occurs in very low numbers in the Midwest, Wheatbelt and South Coast Regions with records from Moora to the north, Yellowdine to the east and south to Hopetoun.

Habitat: Chuditch are known to have occupied a wide range of habitats from woodlands, dry sclerophyll (leafy) forests, riparian vegetation, beaches and deserts. Riparian vegetation appears to support higher densities of Chuditch, possibly because food supply is better or more reliable and better cover is offered by dense vegetation. Chuditch appear to utilise native vegetation along road sides in the wheatbelt (CALM 1994). The estimated home range of a male chuditch is over 15 km2 whilst that for females is 3-4 km2 (Sorena and Soderquist 1995).

Likely presence in subject site: Known from the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region though more recent records are sparse. May persist is areas of remnant native vegetation but it would be absent from the majority of the subject site due to a lack of suitable habitat. Any observations made of this species would most likely be of transient individuals only.

Not listed as a potential species based on available information as it probably only occurs rarely. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Potential impact of development: Loss/modification of existing degraded habitat. This species can be expected to continue to utilise the area, if it does now, despite any future development.

South-western Brush-tailed Phascogale Phascogale tapoatafa wambenger

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 6 under the WC Act. Present distribution is believed to have been reduced to approximately 50 per cent of its former range. Now known from Perth and south to Albany, west of Albany Highway. Occurs at low densities in the northern jarrah forest. Highest densities occur in the Perup/Kingston area, Collie River valley, and near Margaret River and Busselton (DPAW information pamphlet). Records are less common from wetter forests.

Habitat: This subspecies has been observed in dry sclerophyll forests and open woodlands that contain hollow-bearing trees but a sparse ground cover. A nocturnal carnivore relying on tree hollows as nest sites. The home range for a female brush- tailed phascogale is estimated at between 20 and 70 ha, whilst that for males is given as twice that of females. In addition, they tend to utilise a large number (approximately 20) of different nest sites throughout their range (Soderquist 1995).

Likely presence in subject site: Known from the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region though more recent records are sparse. May utilise some sections of the subject site where suitable day time refuge sites exist (e.g. tree hollows).

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Loss/modification of existing degraded habitat. This species can be expected to continue to utilise the area, if it does now, despite any future development.

Southern Brown Bandicoot Isoodon obesulus fusciventer

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. Widely distributed in the south west from near Cervantes north of Perth to east of Esperance, patchy distribution through the Jarrah and Karri forest and on the Swan Coastal Plain, and inland as far as Hyden. Has been translocated to Julimar State Forest, Hills Forest Mundaring, Tutanning Nature Reserve, Boyagin Nature Reserve, Dongolocking Nature Reserve, Leschenault Conservation Park, and Karakamia and Paruna Sanctuaries (DPaW information pamphlet) and Nambung National Park (DPaW pers. coms.)

Habitat: Dense scrubby, often swampy, vegetation with dense cover up to one metre high, often feeds in adjacent forest and woodland that is burnt on a regular basis and in areas of pasture and cropland lying close to dense cover. Populations inhabiting Jarrah and Wandoo forests are usually associated with watercourses. Quendas can thrive in more open habitat subject to exotic predator control (DPAW information pamphlet). LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Likely presence in subject site: May persist is areas of remnant native vegetation but it would be absent from most the subject site due to a lack of suitable habitat.

Listed as a potential species based on available information.

Potential impact of development: Loss/modification of existing degraded habitat. This species can be expected to continue to utilise the area, if it does now, despite any future development.

Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Once occurred across much of arid and semi arid southern Australia, now restricted to a few remnant forests of wandoo, powderbark wandoo or jarrah in South west WA (Menkhorst & Knight 2011). Rare, scattered. Found only at Dryandra, Perup and six other translocation sites (Van Dyck & Strahan 2008).

Habitat: Generally dominated by eucalypts that provide hollow logs and branches for shelter and termites for food (Van Dyck & Strahan 2008).

Likely presence in subject site: This species is locally and regionally extinct.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Bilby Macrotis lagotis

Status and Distribution: The bilby is listed as Schedule 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Current distribution in suitable habitat from Tanami Desert west to near Broome and south to Warburton. Former distribution extended south to Margaret River, though apparently absent from coastal plain (Burbidge 2004).

Habitat: Current habitat included Acacia shrublands, spinifex and hummock grassland (Menkhorst et al. 2011).

Likely presence in subject site: Regionally extinct.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Broad-faced Potoroo Potorous platyops

Status and Distribution: Listed as extinct under the WC and EPBC Acts. The Broad- faced Potoroo was collected from the Western Australian wheatbelt and east of Albany. Fossil evidence suggests it was once distributed throughout much of semi- arid south-western Western Australia and coastal South Australia. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Habitat: The only information on the habitat of the Broad-faced Potoroo was provided in a note by John Gould, quoting John Gilbert: 'All I could glean of its habitat was that it was killed in a thicket surrounding one of the salt lagoons of the interior' (Gould 1863a). It appears not to have inhabited forested areas as the localities of the six specimens of known origin were to the north and east of the forests of south-western Australia (Kitchener 1995).

Likely presence in study area: This species is totally extinct.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Gilbert’s Potoroo Potorous gilbertii

Status and Distribution: Listed as critically endangered under the WC and EPBC Acts. Gilbert's potoroo was once widespread throughout south-west Australia, including the areas around King George Sound and near the Margaret River, but now is found only on the Mount Gardner headland at Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve. Small populations are also being established at Bald Island and Michaelmas Island.

Habitat: At Two Peoples Bay the species occupies four separate patches of long, unburnt, dense shrubland on the valley slopes. These areas are described as Melaleuca striata and Melaleuca uncinata shrubland, between 1.5 and 2.0 m tall with 70-100% canopy cover, and a dense layer of sedges including Lepidosperma sp. and Anarthria scabra beneath. The vegetation forming its habitat has not been burnt for over 50 years, so long, unburnt areas are thought to be necessary for the species. It is nocturnal and spends its days hiding in the dense thicket, rarely crossing open large areas (Courtenay 2008)

Likely presence in subject site: This species is generally accepted as being extinct in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Western Ringtail Possum Pseudocheirus occidentalis

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 1 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Common in suitable habitat (de Tores 2008). The highest densities of this species are recorded in Peppermint habitat near Busselton area; relatively high densities are found in Jarrah/Marri forest at Perup (de Tores 2008).

The western ringtail possum has a restricted distribution in south-western Western Australia. Most known populations (natural and translocated) are now restricted to near coastal areas of the south west from the Dawesville area to the Waychinicup National Park. Inland, it is also known to be relatively common in a small part of the LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2 lower Collie River valley, the Perup Nature Reserve and surrounding forest blocks near Manjimup. It was recently recorded in stands of Peppermint near the Harvey River and in Jarrah/Marri forest near Collie; however, the long term persistence of the species in these areas is not confirmed (de Tores et al 2004). The western ringtail was formerly more widespread: in the 1970s it was known from Casuarina woodlands in the wheatbelt near Pingelly (south-east of Perth), and it is thought to have once occurred throughout much of south-western Western Australia (but not necessarily continuously distributed) (Maxwell et al. 1996; de Tores 2008).

The species is widespread and relatively common in vegetated remnants within the Swan Coastal Plain and along the Whicher Scarp between Bunbury and Busselton (G. Harewood per. obs.).

Habitat: The western ringtail possum was once located in a variety of habitats including Coastal Peppermint, Coastal Peppermint-Tuart, Jarrah-Marri associations, Sheoak woodland, and eucalypt woodland and mallee. Coastal populations mostly inhabit Peppermint-Tuart associations with highest densities in habitats with dense, relatively lush vegetation. In these areas the main determinants of suitable habitat for WRPs appears to be the presence of Agonis flexuosa either as the dominant tree or as an understorey component of Eucalypt forest or woodland (Jones et al. 1994a). Inland, the largest known populations occur in the Upper Warren area east of Manjimup (Wayne et al 2005). In this area the peppermint tree is naturally absent and various jarrah-marri associations constitute the species refuge and foraging habitat.

Likely presence in subject site: The results of the WRP assessment indicate that this species is utilising vegetation within the subject site as habitat.

Potential impact of development: The extent of clearing required for the proposed development is small and very unlikely to significantly impact on this species status however the potential for individuals to be killed or injured during clearing operations needs to be taken into consideration and a suitable management plan put in place.

Quokka Setonix brachyurus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Rare and restricted in south west W.A. from south of Perth to Two Peoples Bay. The distribution of the Quokka includes Rottnest and Bald Islands, and at least 25 known sites on the mainland, including Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, Torndirrup National Park, Mt Manypeaks National Park, Walpole- Nornalup National Park, and various swamp areas through the south-west forests from Jarrahdale to Walpole.

Habitat: Mainland populations of this species are currently restricted to densely vegetated coastal heaths, swamps, riverine habitats including tea-tree thickets on sandy soils along creek systems where they are less vulnerable to predation. The species is nocturnal.

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Western Brush Wallaby Macropus irma

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. The western brush wallaby is distributed across the south-west of Western Australia from north of Kalbarri to Cape Arid (DPaW information pamphlet).

Habitat: The species optimum habitat is open forest or woodland, particularly favouring open, seasonally wet flats with low grasses and open scrubby thickets. It is also found in some areas of mallee and heathland, and is uncommon in karri forest (DPAW information pamphlet).

Likely presence in subject site: Known from the Leeuwin-Naturaliste region though more recent records are sparse. Individuals may occasionally occur in areas of remnant native vegetation but it would not utilise the majority of the subject site due to a lack of suitable habitat. Any observations made of this species would most likely be of transient individuals only.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Tammar Macropus eugenii derbianus

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. Formerly widespread in SW WA and Eyre Peninsula SA, now reduced to tiny populations on the mainland and some offshore islands. Re-introduce in recent times to several national parks and sanctuaries along the Avon Valley including the nearby Walyunga National Park.

Habitat: Inhabits dense coastal heath and scrub and some dry sclerophyll forest with dense patches of cover.

Likely presence in subject site: Generally regarded as locally extinct in this area.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Woylie Bettongia penicillata ogibyi

Status and Distribution: Listed as Schedule 1 under the WC Act and as Endangered under the EPBC Act. Restricted to remnant habitat patches in south west WA where populations are managed by way of fox control and reintroduction programs (e.g. Batalling State forest, Avon Valley, Walyunga National Park and Paruna Sanctuary). LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Woylie populations have declined by about 80% since 2001. The declines of affected populations in Western Australia and South Australia have been rapid, substantial (>90% lost) and apparently biased toward the largest and most important populations. The declines are continuing in some areas and as yet there have been no clear signs of a sustained post decline recovery. Most of the remaining unaffected populations are small (<300 individuals), isolated and inherently vulnerable (DEC 2012a).

Habitat: Open sclerophyll forest and woodland with a low, dense, understorey of tussock grasses or woody scrub. Formerly occurred in a wider range of habitats including spinifex hummock grasslands.

Although habitat suitable for the woylie varies across its current range, a number of key habitat requirements appear to be essential for the persistence of the species within this range. Woylies may persist in the following habitats where there is adequate introduced predator (fox and cat) control or exclusion:

x tall eucalypt forest and woodland;

x dense myrtaceous shrubland; or,

x kwongan (proteaceous) or mallee heath (DEC 2012a)

Likely presence in subject site: Generally regarded as locally extinct in this area.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.

Western False Pipistrelle Falsistrellus mackenziei

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. Confined to south west W.A. south of Perth and east to the wheat belt. Most records from karri forests but also recorded in wetter stands of jarrah and tuart and woodlands on the Swan Coastal Plain (Menkhorst and Knight 2011). Range appears to be contracting southwards, presumably due to drying climate (B. Bullen pers. comms.). Previously recorded at Margaret River bridge (G Harewood pers. obs. Margaret River Bioblitz 2015)

Habitat: This species of bat occurs in high forest and coastal woodlands. It roosts in small colonies in tree hollows and forages at canopy level and in the cathedral-like spaces between trees.

Likely presence in subject site: This species is very likely to utilise some sections of subject site for foraging. The potential for this species to roost in trees also exists but trees with suitable hollows appear to be limited in number.

Potential impact of development: Loss/modification of existing degraded habitat. This species can be expected to continue to utilise the area, if it does now, despite any future development. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

Water Rat Hydromys chrysogaster

Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DPaW. The water rat is widely distributed around Australia and its offshore islands, New Guinea and some adjacent islands. It occurs in fresh brackish water habitats in the south-west of Western Australia, but occurs in marine environments along the Pilbara coastline and offshore islands. Previous survey work in the south west suggested this species was relatively common and widespread though difficult to capture (Christensen et al. 1985, How et al. 1987).

Habitat: The water rat occupies habitat in the vicinity of permanent water, fresh, brackish or marine. Likely to occur in all major rivers and most of the larger streams as well as bodies of permanent water in the lower south west (Christensen et al. 1985).

Likely presence in subject site: No suitable habitat.

Not considered a potential species based on currently available information.

Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur. LOTS 4, 5, & 7 - 11 - DOYLE PLACE - MARGARET RIVER – FAUNA ASSESSMENT – FEBRUARY 2017 – V2

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