MEMORANDUM

TO Evan Aldridge DATE 22 March 2017

CC Aaron Lenden

FROM Mervyn Mason PROJECT No. 1656658-003-Rev3 SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS OF AN ECOLOGICAL SURVEY AND PROTECTED PLANT SURVEY – YAROOMBA BEACH

Ecological survey and reporting was completed for the Yaroomba Beach site to add to the existing body of ecological knowledge collected over the last few years. The surveys and reporting were also conducted to ensure that the current ecological knowledge meets the requirements of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014, and updated and current Queensland legislation (in particular, the Nature Conservation Act 1992, Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006, and the associated Protected Plants Framework and the Flora Survey Guidelines). Both of these were updated since the previous ecological assessments were completed for the site. Ecological Assessment An ecological survey, in line with the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme’s (2014) requirements, was conducted on 15 September 2016, and from 14 to 18 November 2016.

The survey was timed to coincide with an optimal time when most species targeted were expected to have identifiable characteristics, such as flowers and foliage, for plants, or exhibited active breeding, in the case of amphibians. Findings  As previously reported, and confirmed by the recent surveys: . The site supports regulated vegetation in the form of least concern Regional Ecosystems (RE).

. Remnant vegetation on site has been impacted by previous clearing and potential changes to the natural hydrological regime.

. Habitat values range from low, in areas that were previously cleared for the historical golf course, to moderate, in areas of retained native vegetation.

. Very little old-growth vegetation, and no hollow-bearing trees were recorded on the site.

. The existing waterbodies hold limited values for aquatic fauna.

. The site supports mapped essential habitat for Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula) and Freycinet’s Frog (Litoria freycinetii).

. Although the onsite waterbodies and surrounding vegetation support breeding places for least concern frog species, these habitats are not suitable as breeding habitat for Wallum Froglets and Freycinet’s Frog – the triggers for the essential habitat mapping.

. Ground-truthing indicates that the Queensland State Koala Habitat Mapping is erroneous in some areas, in that the site does not support vegetation that meets the definition of Koala bushland.

− The site is largely mapped as low-value bushland under the South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (KCSPRP). This mapping is incorrect, and the site should be mapped as “low value rehabilitation”.

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− Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) form 34 will form part of the development application.

− Under Division 9 of the KCSPRP, a request will be made to council to make a determination of the classification of the land, and change the mapping.  One individual of the Richmond Birdwing Vine (Pararistolochia praevenosa), listed as Near Threatened under the Queensland Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006, was detected within the site.

. An Impact Management Plan (IMP) for this species will be developed to accompany a Clearing Permit Application, after development approval has been granted.  Given the confirmed presence of Richmond Birdwing Vine on the site, and adjacent to the site, there is potential for the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia), listed as Vulnerable under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006, to occur within the area.  No other threatened species were recorded within or adjacent to the site.  The Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme’s Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay identifies the site as containing native vegetation, wetlands, constructed waterbody, and coastal protection areas. Potential Impacts  No significant impacts are expected to Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) as a result of the proposed development of the site. A separate report assesses impacts to marine turtles.  One specimen of the Richmond Birdwing Vine could be directly impacted by clearing of the site. This is discussed below, under Protected Plants.  It is expected that measures proposed to manage impacts upon Richmond Birdwing Vine (as part of an Impact Management Plan, see below) would effectively manage any potential impacts on Richmond Birdwing Butterflies.  No significant impacts on any other listed threatened species, or special least concern species, are expected as a result of the proposed development. Implications  The clearing of vegetation on the site is within an urban area for an urban purpose. Therefore, the clearing of least concern REs, and the associated essential habitat, is exempt from assessment under the Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act).

Nevertheless, advice from the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) suggests that, because lot 15 SP238214 is greater than 5 ha in area, and contains category B native vegetation shown on the regulated vegetation management map, an MCU where preliminary approval is sought under Section 242 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) would trigger referral under Schedule 7, Table 3 Item 10 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.  Given that development approvals are already in place for the site, clearing is allowed under the exemption provisions of Schedule 24, Parts 1 and 2 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009. However, a revised development proposal is being considered, and, as such, a preliminary assessment of the clearing of the vegetation against Module 8: Vegetation Clearing of the State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP) indicates that:

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. Table 8.1.3 Performance Outcome 1 – The revised development proposal for the site has undertaken all reasonable steps to avoid the clearing of remnant vegetation, and/or minimised the need to clear remnant vegetation, thereby retaining as much of the original vegetation as is reasonably practical.

. Table 8.1.3 Performance Outcome 2 – The remnant vegetation on the site is not in a declared area, exchange area, unlawfully cleared area, under a restoration notice, under an enforcement notice, under a compliance notice, under a Land Act notice, under a trespass notice, nor is the area shown as category A vegetation on a Property Map of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV).

. Table 8.1.3 Performance Outcome 3 – The site is not part of an existing environmental offset area.

. Table 8.1.3 Performance Outcome 5 – All the clearing will be limited to clearing that could be done under an exemption for the purpose of the development.  The preparation of a Property Vegetation Management Plan (PVMP), as defined under the VM Act Schedule, pursuant to Schedule 7, Table 3 Item 10 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, may be required. The PVMP would include the matters specified in Section 11 of the Vegetation Management Regulation 2012.  As mentioned, a Division 9 application under the KSPRP, to request Sunshine Coast Council to change the state mapping is warranted. This would remove the need to offset the removal of any non-juvenile Koala habitat trees, if successful.

. Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) form 34 will form part of the development application, as part of the Division 9 application.  Given the site and surrounds are unlikely to support important breeding habitat for threatened species, special least concern and/or colonial breeding species, the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s (DEHP) Species Management Programme (SMP) “low risk of impacts” (as promulgated under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006) will apply if any tampering with animal breeding places is required as part of the proposed development. However, it is recommended that a pre-clearing survey is undertaken to confirm the presence/absence of any breeding places for threatened species, special least concern and/or colonial breeding species, to confirm if the SMP “high risk of impacts” could apply.  Development of the site will be assessed against the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code (the code) of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme. Under the code’s Policy (that is, SC6.6), the Sunshine Coast Regional Council may require an offset for the clearing of mapped vegetation, and any draining/filling of the mapped waterbodies on the site. Under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme’s offsets policy, an offset can be in the form of a land-based biodiversity offset, or as an in lieu financial contribution. For development proposing land-based biodiversity offsets, an ecological assessment of the receiving site is also to be provided in accordance with the planning scheme policy for biodiversity offsets. Protected Plants The site is mapped as occurring within a high-risk Protected Plants Trigger Area, as per the DEHP’s mapping. Therefore, a survey for protected plants, that is, endangered, vulnerable, and near threatened species listed under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), was required.

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That survey needed to meet the intent of the Queensland Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (the guidelines). Findings  Protected plant species were recorded in both the proposed clearing footprint, and the 100 m buffer: . As mentioned, one specimen of Richmond Birdwing Vine, listed as Near Threatened under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006, was recorded on Lot 16/SP238214.

. Sixty-one specimens of Richmond Birdwing Vine growing on the fence line of the Palmer Coolum Resort (within the 100 m buffer zone).  Therefore, the proposed vegetation clearing is non-exempt clearing that requires a clearing permit under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006.  In accordance with the guideline, where direct or indirect impacts are unavoidable, impacts must be managed using a suite of mitigation measures to ensure a ‘no net loss of threatened plants’. Potential Impacts  One specimen of Richmond Birdwing Vine could be directly impacted by clearing of the site. As mentioned, direct impacts to this individual will need to be managed to ensure ‘no net loss’ of the plants. This can be managed through the development of an Impact Management Plan (developed in accordance with the assessment guideline), which could include management measures like:

. Translocation of the plant into suitable habitat outside of the clearing footprint.

. Collection of plant material for propagation and planting elsewhere on site.  No impacts, direct or indirect, are expected to the 61 specimens of Richmond Birdwing Vine growing on the fence line of the Palmer Coolum Resort. Implications  An Impact Management Plan will be developed to accompany a Clearing Permit Application to the DEHP after development approval has been granted.  The clearing permit application must be submitted no later than 12 months after the completion of the flora survey, that is, by 18 November 2017.  If a permit is granted, the applicant must notify DEHP when the clearing is started. Construction of new lifesaving tower As part of the project’s development, an intention exists to construct a new lifesaving tower at the southern end of Yaroomba Beach, towards the northern end (Figure 1).

The proposed location for the tower, that is, beach access 91, is on the fore-dune, above the high water line. The area under consideration supports pioneer vegetation, notably Sand Spinifex Grass (Spinifex sericeus) (Figure 2). Interference with that vegetation will require approval. Potential impacts  Removal or interference with coast vegetation in a dunal area above the high water mark.

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Figure 1: Indicative location for the proposed new lifesaving tower

Figure 2: Proposed location for the lifesaving tower

Implications  Should the intention to construct the tower materialise, an ecological assessment of the proposed location, that is, beach access 91, will be completed.

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 The ecological assessment will be in line with the requirements of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, and associated requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, and the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995. It will consider the following, amongst others:

. ecological values

. protection offered by the coastal features

. the consideration of buffer zones to minimise the impacts of erosion and tidal inundation

. scenic values

Attachments: Terrestrial Ecological Assessment – Yaroomba Beach, Sekisui house, Yaroomba Protected Plant Survey Report – Yaroomba Beach, Sekisui house, Yaroomba

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TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT YAROOMBA BEACH, SEKISUI HOUSE

Prepared for Golder Associates Pty Ltd

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Project Title: Ecological Assessment Report: Yaroomba Beach, Sekisui House.

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Executive Summary

Introduction

Biodiversity Assessment and Management has prepared this report for Golder Associates to document the results of an ecological assessment to inform the proposed Yaroomba Beach development (study area). An ecological assessment conducted in accordance with the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 is required to inform the preparation and assessment of the development application.

Methodology

All observations and results in this report are drawn from a desktop review and subsequent field surveys undertaken on 15 September 2016 and between 14-18 November 2016, inclusive. Techniques employed during the survey included an assessment of existing vegetation communities and associated habitat values for potentially occurring significant flora and fauna species, systematic trapping for small mammals, reptiles and frogs, systematic avian surveys, spotlighting, frog call- playback and anabat detection. The survey included active nocturnal and diurnal searches for species of conservation significance considered likely to occur, and an assessment of the known or likely occurrence of species of conservation significance, as well as an appraisal of the site’s strategic biodiversity value in terms of its position within the local landscape. The survey was conducted in accordance with Sunshine Coast Council’s guidelines and requirements.

As the study area is identified as occurring within a high risk area on the State’s flora survey trigger map, targeted searches for Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) flora species listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) were undertaken, the details of which are provided in a separate report (BAAM 2016).

Following the field survey, data was analysed and interpreted to enable an informed assessment of species presence/absence and the accuracy of current, statutory mapping of ecological values.

Results

General Ecological Values

The study area previously supported a golf course and now supports mown/slashed areas, man- made dams and pedestrian/vehicle tracks. Remnant vegetation on site has been impacted by previous clearing and potential changes to the natural hydrological regime.

Fauna habitat values range from low in areas that were previously cleared of all vegetation for the golf course, to moderate in retained native vegetation. There is a paucity of old-growth vegetation and no hollow-bearing trees were observed.

The existing waterbodies hold limited values for aquatic fauna, due mainly to limited fringing vegetation that would provide important refuge and breeding sites.

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Marine turtles have been previously recorded nesting on the beaches/foreshore adjacent to the study area. Potential impacts to nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report.

No significant impacts are expected on any other matters of national environmental significance as a result of the proposed development of the study area.

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Matters of State Environmental Significance

State mapping indicates the study area contains regulated vegetation in the form of Least Concern REs, and essential habitat for Wallum Froglet and Freycinet’s Frog.

It is understood the proposed development would involve the clearing of vegetation within an urban area for an urban purpose. Accordingly, it is understood the clearing of Least Concern REs and associated essential habitat would be exempt from assessment under the VM Act.

However, it is also understood the clearing of vegetation would still need to address the relevant requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, including:

• Assessment against “Module 8: Vegetation Clearing” of the State Development Assessment Provisions.

• The preparation of a Property Vegetation Management Plan (PVMP), as defined under the VM Act Schedule, pursuant to Schedule 7, Table 3 Item 10 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009. The PMAV must include the matters specified in Section 11 of the Vegetation Management Regulation 2012.

One individual of an EVNT plant species, Richmond Birdwing Vine Pararistolochia praevenosa, was detected within the study area, while a number of additional plants were recorded in adjacent areas. Further details regarding the occurrence of this species, potential impacts and mitigation measures are provided in a stand-alone Protected Plant Survey Report (BAAM 2016).

Given the confirmed presence of Richmond Birdwing Vine within and adjacent to the site, there is potential for Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Ornithoptera richmondia to occur within the study area. It is expected that measures proposed to manage impacts upon Richmond Birdwing Vine (to be confirmed as part of an Impact Management Plan) would effectively manage any potential impacts on Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.

No significant impacts on any other NC Act listed EVNT or Special Least Concern flora or fauna species are expected as a result of the proposed development of the study area.

Ground-truthing indicates that State Koala habitat mapping is erroneous in some areas, in that the study area does not support vegetation that meets the definition of Koala bushland. A Division 9 application under the KSPRP to request Council to change the state mapping is considered warranted, which would remove the need to offset the removal of any non-juvenile Koala habitat trees, if successful.

The onsite waterbodies and surrounding vegetation were confirmed as supporting breeding places for least concern frog species, and may also act as breeding places for common waterbird species. Given the study area is unlikely to support important breeding habitat for EVNT, special least concern and/or colonial breeding species, it is considered the Species Management Program (SMP) “low risk of impacts” will apply if any tampering with animal breeding places is required as part of the proposed development. However, it is recommended a pre-clear survey is undertaken to confirm the presence/absence of any breeding places for EVNT, special least concern and/or colonial breeding species, to confirm whether the SMP “high risk of impacts” may apply.

A qualified fauna spotter/catcher should also identify the locations of any active nests or dreys immediately prior to clearing, and be present during clearing and the draining of waterbodies to minimise the impacts to all native fauna.

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Matters of Local Environmental Significance

The Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay identifies the site as containing native vegetation, wetlands, constructed waterbody, and coastal protection areas; hence, the project will be assessed against the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code. The Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code seeks to maintain and protect Ecologically Important Areas through the retention of native vegetation to the greatest extent practicable, with retained vegetation acting to preserve fauna movement linkages across the locale. On the study area, “ecologically important areas” would include all areas mapped as Native Vegetation Area and Wetland.

Under the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code Policy (SC6.6), Council may require an offset for the clearing of mapped vegetation and any draining/filling of the mapped waterbodies on site. Under the SCC offsets policy, an offset can be in the form of a land-based biodiversity offset, or as an in lieu financial contribution. For development proposing land-based biodiversity offsets, an ecological assessment of the receiving site is also to be provided in accordance with the Planning scheme policy for biodiversity offsets.

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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 Study Area Description ...... 1 2.0 STUDY METHODOLOGY...... 1 2.1 Desktop Review...... 3 2.2 Field Survey Methods ...... 3 2.2.1 Vegetation and Flora...... 3 2.2.2 Fauna ...... 3 2.3 Survey Limitations...... 4 2.4 Data Analysis and Reporting ...... 4 3.0 RESULTS ...... 5 3.1 Survey Conditions...... 5 3.2 General Ecological Values...... 5 3.2.1 Vegetation and Flora...... 5 3.2.2 Fauna ...... 5 3.2.3 Corridors and Connectivity...... 13 3.3 Matters of National Environmental Significance...... 13 3.3.1 Threatened Ecological Communities ...... 13 3.3.2 Threatened Species...... 13 3.3.3 Migratory Species ...... 13 3.3.4 Weeds of National Significance ...... 14 3.4 Matters of State Environmental Significance ...... 14 3.4.1 Regulated Vegetation...... 14 3.4.2 Wetlands and Waterways ...... 14 3.4.3 EVNT and Special Least Concern Species ...... 14 3.4.4 South East Queensland Koala Planning Framework ...... 15 3.4.5 Animal Breeding Places...... 16 3.4.6 Weeds of State Significance...... 17 3.5 Matters of Local Environmental Significance...... 17 3.5.1 Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 ...... 17 4.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS...... 18 4.1 Commonwealth Considerations...... 18 4.2 State Considerations...... 18 4.3 Local Considerations ...... 19 5.0 REFERENCES ...... 20

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Table of Figures

Figure 1.1: Site location Figure 3.1: Location of Flora Survey Sites Figure 3.2: Location of Fauna Trapping Sites

Table of Appendices

Appendix 1: EPBC PMST and Wildlife Online Search Results Appendix 2: Mapping of Matters of State Environmental Significance Appendix 3: Flora Species List from Field Survey Appendix 4: Fauna Species List from Field Survey Appendix 5: Likelihood of Occurrence for Conservation Significant Flora and Fauna Species

Table of Terms and Abbreviations

BAAM Biodiversity Assessment and Management Pty Ltd DEHP Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection EPBC Act Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened KSPRP South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (May 2010) NC Act Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 RE Regional Ecosystem TEC Threatened Ecological Community (listed under the EPBC Act) VM Act Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999

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1.0 INTRODUCTION • An account of any flora and/or fauna species of conservation significance known Biodiversity Assessment and Management Pty or considered likely to occur within the Ltd (BAAM) has prepared this report for Golder study area and/or adjacent areas that may Associates Pty Ltd to document the results of an be indirectly affected by development of the ecological assessment to inform a proposed site; residential development at Yaroomba Beach, • A flora and fauna inventory generated for located on the eastern side of David Low Way in the study area; Yaroomba (study area) (Figure 1.1). • Descriptions of recorded non-juvenile Koala habitat trees, trees of local significance and While a number of ecological studies have other important ecological features; previously been conducted for the proposed development (Golder 2014 and 2015), a more • A description of the condition and level of detailed flora and fauna survey is required to weed encroachment and other disturbances address the requirements of the Sunshine Coast in site vegetation communities and Planning Scheme 2014 overlay code waterbodies/wetlands; and (Biodiversity, waterways and wetland). • An overview of potential impacts to the identified ecological values as a result of In general terms, the Overlay Code requires the site development, including initial advice on following: whether offsets may be required. a) An ecological assessment report is to include the following:- 1.1 STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION i. an accurate description of the characteristics of the site; The study area is located on the eastern side of David Low Way, Yaroomba and consists of ii. a detailed assessment of flora and numerous land parcels (Figure 1.1). vegetation communities on the site; iii. a comprehensive assessment of the The study area currently supports vehicle and fauna on the site, including fauna that walking tracks, two man-made waterbodies with could potentially use the site; and fringing native vegetation, a club house, mowed areas, a natural wetland area and patches of iv. recommendations for avoidance, native vegetation. minimisation and as a last resort offset of the potential impacts upon the environmental values of the site. 2.0 STUDY METHODOLOGY b) An ecological assessment report is to be supported by surveys necessary to confirm The ecological assessment involved a the presence or likely presence of species desktop review of available information and on the site. subsequent field surveys, including a c) An ecological assessment report is to be targeted frog survey on the evening of 15 provided to Council in electronic form with September,2016 and a full survey over five excel spread sheets including GPS and days and four nights between 14-18 easting and northing coordinates. November 2016, inclusive.

Accordingly, this report provides the following:

• A description of general site characteristics and currently recognised ecological values for the study area, based on the desktop review and field survey;

• A description of the vegetation communities and terrestrial flora and fauna habitats recorded within the study area during the field survey, including comment on the accuracy of State and local overlays;

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2.1 DESKTOP REVIEW 2.2 FIELD SURVEY METHODS

The desktop review comprised a search of 2.2.1 Vegetation and Flora online databases and mapping, previous ecological studies and an analysis of information The vegetation and flora field components were on conservation significant vegetation undertaken on 16-18 November 2016, inclusive. communities and flora and fauna species with particular reference to the region of the study Quaternary sites, collected at representative area. For the purposes of this report, locations throughout the study area (Figure 3.1), conservation significant vegetation communities primarily recorded key attributes to rapidly verify and flora and fauna species include: existing State mapped regulated vegetation boundaries and RE designations (Neldner et al. • Ecological communities listed as threatened 2012), as well as collected botanical data to ecological communities (TECs) under the describe non-remnant/regrowth communities. EPBC Act; Quaternary data collection included, but was not limited to: • Threatened flora and fauna species listed under the EPBC Act as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable; • General information for example date, collector and site identifier; • Threatened flora and fauna species listed as endangered, vulnerable or near • Notes on species composition and threatened (EVNT) under the Queensland abundance in each stratum; Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act); • Status of vegetation and RE designation • Species listed as migratory species under (remnant or non-remnant based on field the EPBC Act and/or Special Least assessment); and Concern under the NC Act; • Weed cover and abundance notes. • Critical habitat listed under the EPBC Act for which a register is maintained; and The information attained through quaternary site data collection informed the verification of any • Regulated Vegetation and Essential Habitat associated, Commonwealth-listed TECs as well under the Queensland Vegetation as contributed to an understanding of the Management Act 1999 (VM Act). relative ecological values across the study area.

Reviewed information included: Collected field data, together with a review of aerial imagery informed assessment of remnant • Commonwealth EPBC Protected Matters and non-remnant vegetation present within the Search Tool (Appendix 1); study area. • Queensland Wildlife Online database (Appendix 1) and the Atlas of Living As the study area is identified as occurring within Australia database; a high risk area on the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) • State Planning Policy (SPP) mapping of flora survey trigger map (Appendix 2), Matters of State Environmental Significance targeted searches for EVNT flora species and State mapping of regulated vegetation, listed under the NC Act were undertaken, the essential habitat, wetlands and Koala details of which are provided in a separate habitat (Appendix 2); report (BAAM 2016). • State Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (Appendix 2); 2.2.2 Fauna • Sunshine Coast Council environmental overlay mapping; and Initially, a targeted frog survey was undertaken on 15 September 2016 that involved visiting • Previous ecological surveys undertaken in wet/swampy areas at dusk to survey for calling the study area (Golder 2014, 2015). frogs, with a particular focus on confirming the presence/absence of any EVNT species. A detailed fauna survey was then undertaken over a 5-day period (14-18 November 2016, inclusive) by

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Adrian Caneris (Principal Wildlife Expert) and Jo • review of the published literature pertaining Chambers (Senior Ecologist). to the known distributions, habitat requirements and detectability of the The detailed survey program included: species; and • onsite habitat assessment results, and • trapping for small mammals over four professional experience. consecutive nights using 20-25 Elliott A traps (baited with rolled oats, peanut butter, An assessment of likelihood exercise, described vegetable oil and vanilla essence) at each in Section 2.4, was undertaken to address this of three sites (Figure 3.2); limitation for EVNT flora and fauna species. • trapping for small mammals, reptiles and frogs over four consecutive nights using 2.4 DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING three pitfall traps and two funnel traps at each of three sites (Figure 3.2); Following the field survey, data was analysed • trapping for aquatic vertebrates using fish and interpreted to enable an informed and turtle traps within the onsite assessment of species presence/absence and waterbodies (Figure 3.2); the accuracy of current, statutory mapping of ecological values. • active searching for reptiles on tree trunks and the ground, under fallen timber and To assist in the determination of the site’s value bark and within leaf litter; to conservation significant species, a likelihood • active searching for signs of Koala and of occurrence exercise was completed using the other arboreal mammals (i.e. tree-trunk following four categories to determine the scratches and scats at the bases of probability of such species occurring in the preferred food tree species); habitats available within the study area:

• spotlighting surveys for nocturnal, arboreal • : the species was detected mammals and birds; Known to occur during field assessment, or is known from • visiting wet/swampy areas at dusk to survey past surveys in the study area and is not for calling frogs; now considered locally extinct. • overnight deployment of Anabat detectors • Likely to occur: a medium to high for the recording of ultrasonic calls from probability that the species occurs in the microbats (Figure 3.2); and study area or regularly visits the study area because suitable habitat occurs, the study • observational and aural surveys for birds area is within the known distribution of the throughout the survey period. species, there are past records of the species in the vicinity of the study area, and Field work was conducted in accordance with the species is not considered locally extinct. state and local government survey guidelines and requirements and in accordance with • Potential to occur: either: (a) there are no BAAM’s Scientific Purposes Permit and Animal records of the species in the vicinity of the Ethics Approval. study area but suitable habitat occurs and there is insufficient information on the 2.3 SURVEY LIMITATIONS distribution of the species (e.g. it is naturally rare and/or difficult to detect) to categorise the species as likely or unlikely to occur; or Where targeted searches are unable to locate (b) there are records of the species in the conservation significant flora and fauna species vicinity of the study area but habitat in the (due to seasonality), the likelihood of their study area is marginal or spatially limited occurrence is able to be assessed through meaning that the species’ presence on the integration of the following sources of study area would be transitory at best. information: • Unlikely to occur: a very low probability • the results of database searches and that the species occurs in the study area previous surveys that identify whether there because: (a) suitable habitat does not are records of the species in the study area occur; or (b) the study area is outside the or nearby; known distribution of the species; or (c) the species is considered locally extinct; or (d)

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there are no records of the species in the of trapping Site 1 (refer Figure 3.2) were still local region despite adequate survey effort; damp. or (e) suitable habitat occurs, the study area is within the known distribution of the 3.2.1 Vegetation and Flora species and there are past records of the species in the vicinity of the study area but Quaternary site data relating to the vegetation the species has not been observed despite structure of communities as well as the sufficient spatial and temporal survey effort dominant species recorded at assessment sites for detecting the species. within the study area is presented in Table 3.1.

A full list of flora species recorded during the 3.0 RESULTS survey is provided in Appendix 3. In total 169 species were recorded during the survey, the 3.1 SURVEY CONDITIONS majority of which are native. This included one species listed as Near Threatened under the NC Weather conditions on the night of the targeted Act: Richmond Birdwing Vine Pararistolochia frog survey (15 September 2016) consisted of a praevenosa (see Section 3.4). warm humid night, following ~ 28 mm of rainfall in the local area on 11 September 2016. No specimens of Schoenus scabripes (previously listed under the NC Act as near Weather conditions during the detailed fauna threatened; now least concern) were observed, survey (14-18 November 2016, inclusive) despite targeted surveys for this species. This consisted mainly of warm, humid days with a species had been recorded within the study area brief, light shower occurring on the morning of 17 in 2002 but was absent in 2007 (see Golder November 2016. Maximum temperatures ranged 2014). from 25 to 30 Co while minimum temperatures ranged from a low 12oC on the night of the 15th to 3.2.2 Fauna 20oC on the night of the 14th. The survey followed ~ 30 mm of rainfall in the local area on 13 Fauna recorded during the field surveys November 2016. included locally common species that would be expected to occur within the local landscape 3.2 GENERAL ECOLOGICAL VALUES (Appendix 4). In total 72 bird, 15 mammal, eight reptile, two frog and three fish species were Much of the study area has been impacted by recorded during the survey. vegetation clearing and re-contouring of the land for the disused golf course. The study area is Table 3.2 provides a brief description of the currently dominated by mown/slashed grassed habitat type at each of the three terrestrial areas (former driving range) and man-made trapping sites, together with representative dams, with minor patches of remnant vegetation photographs and a summary of fauna trapped. separating the dams. No freshwater turtles were trapped or recorded The study area currently supports limited old- within the onsite waterbodies. Fish species growth vegetation and no hollow-bearing trees caught included native Firetail Gudgeon were observed within the study area. Hypseleotris galii and Crimson-spotted Rainbowfish Melanotaenia duboulayi, and the Due to the lack of fringing vegetation around the exotic Mosquito Fish Gambusia holbrooki. western dam and most of the eastern dam, which would otherwise provide important refuge and breeding sites for fauna, these waterbodies hold limited values for frogs, reptiles and waterbirds.

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Table 3.1. Vegetation recorded within the study area (refer to Figure 3.1 for site locations) Site Habitat description Representative photo Q1 Remnant vegetation: mapped as non-remnant (ground-truthed as correct). Brief description: Ephemeral swale dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 6-9m; median height 9m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Macaranga tanarius, Melaleuca leucadendra. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 2-5m; median height 2m. Dominant species: Hibiscus tiliaceus. Associated species: Melaleuca quinquenervia, Lygodium microphyllum. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 1-1.5m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Blechnum indicum. Associated species: Lygodium microphyllum, Gahnia sieberiana, Lepironia articulata, Baumea rubiginosa, Schoenus brevifolius. Q2 Remnant vegetation: mapped as non-remnant (ground-truthed as correct). Brief description: Ephemeral swale dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 9-12m; median height 10m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca, Macaranga tanarius. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 2-3m; median height 3m. Dominant species: Lepironia articulata, Blechnum indicum. Associated species: Lygodium microphyllum.

Q3 Remnant vegetation: mapped as non-remnant (ground-truthed as correct). Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia regrowth and sedgeland on the edge of a constructed dam. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 4-6m; median height 4m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca. Shrub (S1): Sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.5m. Dominant species: Baumea rubiginosa, Schoenus brevifolius. Associated species: Drosera spatulata, Utricularia gibba, Utricularia uliginosa.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo Q4 Remnant vegetation: RE12.2.12 (ground-truthed as RE12.2.5a). Brief description: Ephemeral swale dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 9-11m; median height 10m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca, Macaranga tanarius. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-7m; median height 6m. Dominant species: Glochidion sumatranum. Associated species: Melaleuca quinquenervia, Acronychia imperforata. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1.5m; median height 1.5m. Dominant species: Blechnum indicum

Q5 Remnant vegetation: RE12.2.12 (ground-truthed as RE12.2.7). Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated ephemeral swale near dam edge. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 8-11m; median height 9m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Parsonsia straminea. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-6m; median height 5m. Dominant species: Glochidion sumatranum. Associated species: Parsonsia straminea Shrub (S1): Very sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1.5m. Co-dominant species: Banksia robur, Melaleuca pachyphylla, Hakea actites, Alphitonia excelsa. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Schoenus brevifolius, Blechnum indicum, Imperata cylindrica. Associated species: Hibbertia vestita, Xanthorrhoea latifolia. Q6 Remnant vegetation: RE12.2.14 (ground-truthed as correct). Brief description: Narrow strip of coastal dune community on edge of ephemeral swale. Appears historically modified. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 7-9m; median height 8m. Dominant species: Acronychia imperforata, Associated species: Acacia disparrima, Banksia integrifolia, Alphitonia excelsa, Parsonsia straminea. Shrub (S1): Mid-dense. Height range 2-3m; median height 3m. Dominant species: Acronychia imperforata, Associated species: Phebalium woombye, Monotoca scoparia, Cassytha filiformis, Polyscias elegans, Groundcover: Very sparse. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.3m. Dominant species: Lomandra longifolia. Associated species: Smilax australis, Austromyrtus dulcis.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo Q8 Remnant vegetation: RE12.2.12 (ground-truthed as RE12.2.5a). Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia low closed forest ephemeral swale. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 6-9m; median height 7m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Parsonsia straminea. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1.5m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Schoenus brevifolius. Associated species: Blechnum indicum, Hibbertia scandens, Parsonsia straminea.

Q9 Remnant vegetation: RE12.2.14 (ground-truthed as correct). Brief description: Coastal dune community. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 6-9m; median height 7m. Dominant species: Banksia integrifolia. Associated species: Acronychia imperforata, Acacia disparrima, Monotoca scoparia, Parsonsia straminea. Sub-canopy (T2): Mid-dense. Height range 3-4m; median height 3m. Dominant species: Monotoca scoparia, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides, Glochidion sumatranum. Associated species: Ricinocarpos pinifolius, Acacia concurrens, Acronychia imperforata, Alphitonia excelsa. Shrub (S1): Sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1.5m. Dominant species: Phebalium woombye. Associated species: Austromyrtus dulcis, Acronychia imperforata. Groundcover: Sparse. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.3m. Co-dominant species: Asparagus aethiopicus*, Lomandra longifolia, Dianella caerulea, Cymbopogon refractus. Q10 Remnant vegetation: mapped as non-remnant (ground-truthed as correct). Brief description: Disturbed small patch of hind dune community. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 7-9m; median height 8m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Banksia integrifolia, Schefflera actinophylla*, Acronychia imperforata, Acacia concurrens, Glochidion ferdinandi. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-6m; median height 5m. Co-dominant species: Cyclophyllum coprosmoides, Acacia leiocalyx, Acacia concurrens, Polyscias elegans, Parsonsia straminea. Shrub (S1): Sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Banksia robur. Associated species: Cyclophyllum coprosmoides imperforata. Groundcover: Mid-dense. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.3m. Dominant species: Blechnum indicum. Associated species: Asparagus aethiopicus*, Hibbertia scandens, Empodisma minus, Imperata cylindrica.

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Table 3.2. Habitat features, representative photographs and species captured at the three terrestrial trapping sites (refer to Figure 3.2 for site locations) Site Brief Description/Fauna Trapped Representative Photograph Pitfall trap line Elliot trap line Sedge dominated area adjacent to eastern waterbody. There was limited fallen woody debris or leaf litter. Pitfalls Cane Toad Eastern Striped Skink 1 Funnels Dark-flecked Garden Sunskink Elliots Swamp Rat Bush Rat Grassland Melomys

Sedge and fern dominated area. Moderately dense leaf litter present. Pitfalls Cane Toad Proximus Blind Snake Funnels Yellow faced Whip Snake 2 Elliots Swamp Rat Bush Rat Black Rat Grassland Melomys House Mouse

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3.2.3 Corridors and Connectivity have not been recorded in the broader landscape or have only marginally suitable Safe fauna movements to the west are habitat available in the study area. constrained by the presence of a major roadway (David Low Way) and to the south by residential Fauna developments. No EPBC listed threatened fauna species were Fauna movements throughout the study area recorded during the survey, although, based would be most likely constrained to the thin strip on the species’ habitat requirements and of vegetation that separates the two known range, it is likely that Grey-headed waterbodies and along the road corridor. Flying-fox (listed as Vulnerable under the Relatively unrestrained movement opportunities EPBC Act) would utilise the study area in are present along the dune vegetation to the response to flowering/fruiting events. north and east of the study area. This vegetation However, no Flying-fox camp was found within and vegetation in the south-east of the study or immediately adjoining the study area during area are mapped within a state significant the current field survey and, given the corridor under the Biodiversity Planning relatively abundant availability of food Assessment for south-east Queensland resources for this species in the broader (Appendix 2). region, future development of the site is unlikely to have a significant impact on this 3.3 MATTERS OF NATIONAL species. ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE No other nationally listed threatened fauna The results from an EPBC Protected Matters species are expected to occur within the study Search completed for the study area are area (Appendix 5). This includes Wallum provided in Appendix 1. The relevant matters Sedge Frog Litoria olongburensis, for which of national environmental significance are targeted surveys during appropriate conditions discussed in Sections 3.3.1-3.3.3. failed to detect the species and water testing results indicate the onsite swamp and 3.3.1 Threatened Ecological Communities waterbodies do not support acidic water; an essential feature for breeding success for this species (refer Section 3.4). The Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST) (5 km buffer) identified two threatened ecological communities (TEC) that may occur within the However, marine turtles, including Loggerhead Caretta caretta study area, namely ‘Lowland Rainforest of Turtle (listed as Endangered Subtropical Australia’ (critically endangered) and and Migratory under the EPBC Act), have been Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh previously recorded nesting on the adjacent (vulnerable). beaches/foreshore. Potential impacts to nesting turtles have been addressed in an associated Turtle Impact Assessment Report The study area does not support communities or by Golder Associates (2017). flora species indicative of either of these two TECs and they are confirmed as not present 3.3.3 Migratory Species within the study area.

3.3.2 Threatened Species Database searches (Appendix 1) indicate the potential presence of EPBC Act listed migratory fauna species for the study area and Database searches (Appendix 1) indicate the potential presence of EPBC Act listed surrounding area, a number of which are threatened terrestrial flora and fauna species for known or considered likely to occur (Appendix the study area and surrounding area. 5).

The local region has not been identified as Flora supporting an ecologically significant proportion of habitat for any of these species, No nationally listed threatened flora species which are all common, widely distributed were recorded during targeted survey (BAAM species that are neither known to be declining 2016), nor are any considered likely to occur nor at the limit of their range within the study within the study area (Appendix 5). The area. Furthermore, none of the species were majority of threatened flora species identified as recorded in numbers that would be considered having potential to occur in the study area either

BAAM Pty Ltd Page 13 File No. 0009-008 Version 1 Ecological Assessment Report Yaroomba Beach for Golder Associates P/L a significant proportion of the population. 2009. The PMAV must include the Therefore, any future development of the study matters specified in Section 11 of the area is unlikely to have a significant impact on Vegetation Management Regulation 2012. migratory species. Essential Habitat 3.3.4 Weeds of National Significance All mapped remnant vegetation within the study Minor occurrences of Lantana Lantana camara area is also mapped as Essential Habitat for were recorded in parts of the study area that Wallum Froglet Crinia tinnula and Freycinet’s had experienced previous disturbance. Lantana Frog Litoria freycineti (Appendix 2). is currently listed as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) and appropriate Ground-truthing indicates previous and ongoing management of this species is legally required disturbances to the vegetation and natural by the landholders. hydrologic regime for the study area has meant that these mapped areas do not support the A weed management and monitoring vegetation communities listed as mandatory programme for the site is currently in place. essential habitat factors for these species. Furthermore, it is considered that neither of these frog species are likely to occur within the 3.4 MATTERS OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL study area (refer Section 3.4.3). It is therefore SIGNIFICANCE considered that these areas are incorrectly 3.4.1 Regulated Vegetation mapped as essential habitat.

Remnant Vegetation 3.4.2 Wetlands and Waterways

State regulated vegetation mapping (Appendix 2) DEHP Referable Wetlands mapping shows the shows the study area as supporting remnant RE south-eastern portions of the study area as 12.2.5 (Least Concern), RE 12.2.14 (Least supporting a wetland of high ecological Concern) and 12.2.12 (Least Concern). significance (Appendix 2). It is understood HES wetlands outside of the Great Barrier Reef Ground-truthing indicates this State mapping is catchments are managed via local government planning schemes (refer to ). incorrect in some locations (Table 3.1). Section 3.5 Specifically, areas mapped as RE 12.2.12 were found to comprise REs 12.2.5a and 12.2.7 (both 3.4.3 EVNT and Special Least Concern Least Concern), whereas no RE 12.2.12 was Species recorded. Some of the areas mapped as remnant were also assessed in the field as non-remnant. Flora

It is understood the proposed development would One individual of an EVNT plant species, involve the clearing of vegetation within an urban Richmond Birdwing Vine Pararistolochia area for an urban purpose. Accordingly, it is praevenosa (listed as Near Threatened under understood the clearing of Least Concern REs the NC Act), was detected within the study would be exempt from assessment under the VM area (Figure 3.1), while a number of additional Act. plants were recorded in adjacent areas. Further details regarding the occurrence of this However, it is also understood the clearing of species, potential impacts and mitigation vegetation would still need to address the relevant measures are provided in the Protected Plant requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act Survey Report (BAAM 2016). 2009, including: No other NC Act listed EVNT flora species are considered likely to occur within the study area • Assessment against “Module 8: Vegetation Clearing” of the State Development (Appendix 5). Assessment Provisions. Fauna • The preparation of a Property Vegetation Management Plan (PVMP), as defined A search of the DEHP Wildlife Online database under the VM Act Schedule, pursuant to returned a number of NC Act listed EVNT and Schedule 7, Table 3 Item 10 of the Special Least Concern fauna species that have Sustainable Planning Regulation previously been recorded as occurring within a

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5 km search area surrounding the study area on occasion, although the study area itself (Appendix 1). contains limited resources and is situated adjacent to key threats (major roads and Given the confirmed presence of Richmond dogs), and is considered unlikely to be Birdwing Vine within and adjacent to the site, important for sustaining a population of this there is some potential that Richmond Birdwing species. Butterfly Ornithoptera richmondia could occur within the study area. It is expected that 3.4.4 South East Queensland Koala measures proposed to manage impacts upon Planning Framework Richmond Birdwing Vine (to be confirmed as part of an Impact Management Plan – refer to The study area is mapped within a Koala BAAM [2006]) would effectively manage any Assessable Development Area under the potential impacts on Richmond Birdwing South East Queensland Koala Conservation Butterfly. State Planning Regulatory Provisions (KSPRP). Most of Lot 15 SP238214 is mapped As noted in Section 3.4.1, mapped remnant as low value bushland, with the remainder of vegetation within the study area is also mapped the study area mapped as low value as Essential Habitat for Wallum Froglet and rehabilitation (Appendix 2). Freycinet’s Frog, and both species have previously been recorded within 5 km of the It is understood the proposed development will study area, along with Wallum Sedge Frog be assessed under Division 5 of the KSPRP, Litoria olongburensis (listed as Vulnerable under which states that: the EPBC Act and NC Act) (Appendix 1). However, despite undertaking targeted frog • Site design does not result in the clearing surveys during appropriate conditions for the of non-juvenile Koala habitat trees detection of these species, none were recorded. (NJKHTs) in areas of bushland habitat. Furthermore, water testing results conducted within the swamp and the two waterbodies • Site design must avoid clearing non- (Table 3.3) indicate that none of the existing juvenile koala habitat trees in areas of waterbodies support acidic water; an essential high value rehabilitation habitat, and feature for breeding success for these species medium value rehabilitation habitat, with (preferred pH range 3.0 – 6.0). any unavoidable clearing minimised and significant residual impacts Environmental Table 3.3 Results of water quality testing. counterbalanced under the Offsets Act 2014. Location Conductivity pH Temp • µ/cm To the extent the premises is inside the Swamp 7.85 580 27 Co Urban Footprint, site design must avoid Western clearing non-juvenile Koala habitat trees in 7.86 540 26 Co dam areas of bushland habitat, with any Eastern unavoidable clearing minimized and 7.05 526 26 Co Dam significant residual impacts counterbalanced under the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 Based on the results of the water testing and . targeted surveys, it is not considered likely that • Site design must avoid clearing non- any of these frog species would occur within the juvenile Koala habitat trees in areas of study area, or at least utilise the study area for high value rehabilitation habitat, and breeding or as a permanent residence. medium value rehabilitation habitat, with any unavoidable clearing minimised and No other NC Act listed EVNT fauna species significant residual impacts were recorded or are considered likely to occur, counterbalanced under the Environmental based on the results of the field survey and the Offsets Act 2014. habitats present (Appendix 5). Accordingly, a particular focus of the field In addition to EVNT species, there are records survey was to verify the State’s mapping and of Short-beaked Echidna Tachyglossus identify the presence of any non-juvenile Koala aculeatus, a ‘culturally significant’ Special Least habitat trees. Concern species, in the local area. This wide- ranging species can occur in any habitat type Under the KSPRP, a non-juvenile Koala and may venture to and through the study area habitat tree is:

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• A food tree of the Corymbia, Melaleuca, low value rehabilitation. If the application is Lophostemon or Eucalyptus genera; or successful, no offsets would be required for the clearing of non-juvenile Koala habitat trees • A preferred shelter species such as on the site. Angophora; and • A height of more than 4 m; or 3.4.5 Animal Breeding Places • A trunk with a circumference of >31.5cm at 1.3 m above the ground. The onsite waterbodies and surrounding vegetation were confirmed as supporting Under the KSPRP, bushland habitat means: breeding places for least concern frog species, and may also act as breeding places for common waterbird species. a. an area that is mapped as bushland habitat on the Map of Assessable Development Area Koala Habitat Values; or Under the NC Act, a Species Management Program (SMP) is required for activities that b. an area: will impact on breeding places of EVNT, i. that is either: special least concern, colonial breeder or least concern animals. The purpose of an SMP is to: 1. greater than two hectares in size; or • Assess the threats to native animal 2. less than two hectares in size but breeding places resulting from a planned is within 50 metres of surrounding activity. bushland habitat; and • Incorporate management actions that will ii. that is characterised by intact avoid or minimise both the immediate and contiguous native vegetation and may the long term impact of removing or include remnant and non- remnant or altering an animal breeding place. regrowth vegetation; and • Set monitoring and reporting requirements iii. that has a landcover composition of that demonstrate the management actions predominantly forest ranging from in the SMP are effectively implemented closed canopy to open woodland; and and produce the intended results.

iv. that contains an assortment of DEHP provide two templates for an SMP, eucalypt species used by koalas for depending on the identified protected animals. food, shelter, movement and The SMP “low risk of impacts” relate to dispersal; and protected animals classed as least concern v. that is not a plantation forest. where the impacts are unlikely to affect the broader population. The SMP “high risk of impacts” relate to protected animals identified Much of the vegetation within the study area as EVNT, special least concern or colonial was found to be dominated by Melaleuca breeder, where the broader population is at a quinquenervia, a Koala habitat tree. However, greater risk from impacts. only a very small number of individual Eucalyptus trees were recorded within the study area. Furthermore, much of the study area is not Given the study area is unlikely to support characterised by intact contiguous native important breeding habitat for EVNT, special vegetation. least concern and/or colonial breeding species, it is considered the SMP “low risk of impacts” will apply. However, it is recommended a pre- It is therefore considered that the areas mapped clear survey is undertaken to confirm the as low value bushland within the study area do presence/absence of any breeding places for not meet the definition of Koala bushland. EVNT, special least concern and/or colonial breeding species, to confirm whether or not the As part of the proposed development SMP “high risk of impacts” may apply. In application, under Division 9 of the KSPRP, an particular, should the removal of the recorded applicant may request Council to make a Richmond Birdwing Vine be required for the determination that areas mapped bushland are purposes of the proposed development, it of a different type to what is shown on the should first be confirmed whether or not this KSPRP mapping. Based on the results of the plant is acting as an active breeding place for field survey, it is considered that the entire study area should be more appropriately mapped as

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Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, which is listed as • The far eastern portions of the study area Vulnerable species. are mapped as coastal protection area.

A qualified fauna spotter/catcher should also Accordingly, the Biodiversity, Waterways and identify the locations of any active nests or Wetlands Overlay Code will apply to dreys immediately prior to clearing, and be development assessment of the study area. The present during clearing and the draining of purpose of the Biodiversity, Waterways and waterbodies to minimise the impacts to all native Wetlands Overlay Code is to: fauna. • Protect, retain and rehabilitate ecologically 3.4.6 Weeds of State Significance important areas; and

• Improve ecological connectivity. Weed species listed as restricted, invasive plants under the Queensland Biosecurity Act 2014 Under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme recorded on site include Groundsel Bush 2014, ecologically important areas are defined Baccharis halimifolia and Lantana Lantana as (except where separately defined in a camara (Category 3). structure plan):- Restricted invasive plants are species that are a) a natural waterway or wetland; already established in Queensland and seriously threaten Queensland's primary b) an area of remnant or non-remnant native industries, natural environment, livestock, vegetation identified on a Biodiversity, human health and/or people's livelihoods. Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map; or c) an area which otherwise:- In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2014, Category 3 restricted matters must not be i. contains or is likely habitat for distributed (i.e. released into the environment) scheduled species under the Nature unless the distribution or disposal is authorised Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation in a regulation or under a permit. More (Qld) 2006; generally, landowners are responsible for taking ii. contains or is likely to contain listed all reasonable and practical steps to minimise threatened species and/or ecological the risks associated with invasive plants under communities, protected critical habitat their control. or listed migratory species as defined by the Environmental Protection and An active weed management and monitoring Biodiversity Conservation(Cth) Act programme has been in implemented for the 1999; site. iii. contains a spring as defined under the Water Act (Qld) 2000; or 3.5 MATTERS OF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE iv. contains habitat for flora and/or fauna species of local ecological significance. 3.5.1 Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 On the study area, “ecologically important areas” would include all areas mapped as Native Under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Vegetation Area and Wetland. Under the 2014, the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Overlay Maps OVM53C (i) and (ii) show the study Code Policy (SC6.6), Council may require an area as containing the following categories of offset for the clearing of mapped vegetation and environmental protection: the draining/filling of the mapped waterbodies on site. • Native Vegetation Area –includes all State- mapped remnant vegetation over the study Under the SCC offsets policy, an offset can be in area, plus some additional patches; the form of a land-based biodiversity offset, or as an in lieu financial contribution. For development • Wetland – includes a portion of the State- proposing land-based biodiversity offsets, an mapped HES Wetland; ecological assessment of the receiving site is • The eastern dam is mapped as a also to be provided in accordance with the ‘constructed waterbody’; and Planning scheme policy for biodiversity offsets.

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4.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Given the confirmed presence of Richmond Birdwing Vine within and adjacent to the site, it 4.1 COMMONWEALTH CONSIDERATIONS is considered likely that Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Ornithoptera richmondia could occur Marine turtles have been previously recorded within the study area. It is expected that nesting on the beaches/foreshore adjacent to measures proposed to manage impacts upon the study area. Potential impacts to nesting Richmond Birdwing Vine (to be confirmed as turtles are addressed in a separate report. part of an Impact Management Plan) would effectively manage any potential impacts on Richmond Birdwing Butterfly. No significant impacts are expected on any other matters of national environmental significance as a result of the proposed No significant impacts on any other NC Act development of the study area. listed EVNT or Special Least Concern flora or fauna species are expected as a result of the proposed development of the study area. 4.2 STATE CONSIDERATIONS Ground-truthing indicates that State Koala State mapping indicates the study area contains habitat mapping is erroneous in some areas, in regulated vegetation in the form of Least that the study area does not support vegetation Concern REs, and essential habitat for Wallum that meets the definition of Koala bushland. A Froglet and Freycinet’s Frog. Division 9 application under the KSPRP to request Council to change the state mapping is It is understood the proposed development considered warranted, and if successful would would involve the clearing of vegetation within remove the need to offset the removal of any an urban area for an urban purpose. non-juvenile Koala habitat trees. Accordingly, it is understood the clearing of Least Concern REs and associated essential The onsite waterbodies and surrounding habitat would be exempt from assessment vegetation were confirmed as supporting under the VM Act. breeding places for least concern frog species, and may also act as breeding places for However, it is also understood the clearing of common waterbird species. Given the study vegetation would still need to address the relevant area is unlikely to support important breeding requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act habitat for EVNT, special least concern and/or 2009, including: colonial breeding species, it is considered the Species Management Program (SMP) “low risk • Assessment against “Module 8: Vegetation of impacts” will apply if any tampering with Clearing” of the State Development animal breeding places is required as part of Assessment Provisions. the proposed development. However, it is • The preparation of a Property Vegetation recommended a pre-clear survey is Management Plan (PVMP), as defined undertaken to confirm the presence/absence of under the VM Act Schedule, pursuant to any breeding places for EVNT, special least Schedule 7, Table 3 Item 10 of the concern and/or colonial breeding species, to Sustainable Planning Regulation confirm whether the SMP “high risk of impacts” 2009. The PMAV must include the matters may apply. specified in Section 11 of the Vegetation Management Regulation 2012. A qualified fauna spotter/catcher should also undertake identify the locations of any active One individual of an EVNT plant species, nests or dreys immediately prior to clearing, Richmond Birdwing Vine Pararistolochia and be present during clearing and the praevenosa, was detected within the study area, draining of waterbodies to minimise the while a number of additional plants were impacts to all native fauna. recorded in adjacent areas. Further details regarding the occurrence of this species, potential impacts and mitigation measures are provided in a stand-alone Protected Plant Survey Report (BAAM 2016).

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4.3 LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay identifies the site as containing native vegetation, wetlands, constructed waterbody, and coastal protection areas; hence, the project will be assessed against the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code. The Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code seeks to maintain and protect Ecologically Important Areas through the retention of native vegetation to the greatest extent practicable, with retained vegetation acting to preserve fauna movement linkages across the locale. On the study area, “ecologically important areas” would include all areas mapped as Native Vegetation Area and Wetland.

Under the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code Policy (SC6.6), Council may require an offset for the clearing of mapped vegetation and the draining/filling of the mapped waterbodies on site. Under the SCC offsets policy, an offset can be in the form of a land-based biodiversity offset, or as an in lieu financial contribution. For development proposing land-based biodiversity offsets, an ecological assessment of the receiving site is also to be provided in accordance with the Planning scheme policy for biodiversity offsets.

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5.0 REFERENCES

BAAM (2016). Protected Plant Survey, Yaroomba Beach, Sekisui House. Report prepared for Golder Associates.

Golder Associates (2014). Flora and Fauna Investigation, Beachside Revisioning Project, David Low Way, Yaroomba. Report prepared for Sekisui House.

Golder Associates (2017). Turtle Impact Assessment, Yaroomba Beach, Yaroomba. Report prepared for Sekisui House.

Neldner, V.J., Wilson, B.A., Thompson, E.J. and Dillewaard, H.A. (2012) Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland. Version 3.2. Updated August 2012. Queensland Herbarium, Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, Brisbane. 124 pp.

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

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Matters of National Environmental Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance.

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: 2 Listed Threatened Species: 65 Listed Migratory Species: 47

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

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Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 82 Whales and Other Cetaceans: 14 Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None

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State and Territory Reserves: 4 Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 30 Nationally Important Wetlands: 2 Key Ecological Features (Marine) None Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Critically Endangered Community may occur within area Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh Vulnerable Community likely to occur within area Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Anthochaera phrygia Regent Honeyeater [82338] Critically Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni Coxen's Fig-Parrot [59714] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [82270] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Fregetta grallaria grallaria White-bellied Storm-Petrel (Tasman Sea), White- Vulnerable Species or species habitat bellied Storm-Petrel (Australasian) [64438] likely to occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Limosa lapponica baueri Bar-tailed Godwit (baueri), Western Alaskan Bar-tailed Vulnerable Species or species habitat Godwit [86380] known to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Limosa lapponica menzbieri Northern Siberian Bar-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit Critically Endangered Species or species habitat (menzbieri) [86432] may occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pachyptila turtur subantarctica Fairy Prion (southern) [64445] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Phoebetria fusca Sooty Albatross [1075] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Poephila cincta cincta Southern Black-throated Finch [64447] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pterodroma neglecta neglecta Kermadec Petrel (western) [64450] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour may occur within area Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Thalassarche cauta cauta Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [82345] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta steadi White-capped Albatross [82344] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable Species or species habitat [64459] may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Turnix melanogaster Black-breasted Button-quail [923] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Fish Epinephelus daemelii Black Rockcod, Black Cod, Saddled Rockcod [68449] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Frogs Litoria olongburensis Wallum Sedge Frog [1821] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Insects Phyllodes imperialis smithersi Pink Underwing Moth [86084] Endangered Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat may occur within area Mammals Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll, Digul [331] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population) Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll Endangered Species or species habitat (southeastern mainland population) [75184] may occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Petauroides volans Greater Glider [254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT) Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Vulnerable Species or species habitat South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) known to occur within area [85104] Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Xeromys myoides Water Mouse, False Water Rat, Yirrkoo [66] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Plants Acacia attenuata [10690] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Allocasuarina emuina Emu Mountain Sheoak [21926] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Allocasuarina thalassoscopica [21927] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Arthraxon hispidus Hairy-joint Grass [9338] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Baloghia marmorata Marbled Balogia, Jointed Baloghia [8463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Bosistoa transversa Three-leaved Bosistoa, Yellow Satinheart [16091] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cryptocarya foetida Stinking Cryptocarya, Stinking Laurel [11976] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Cryptostylis hunteriana Leafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat known to occur within area Eucalyptus conglomerata Swamp Stringybark [3160] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Macadamia ternifolia Small-fruited Queensland Nut, Gympie Nut [7214] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phaius australis Lesser Swamp-orchid [5872] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phebalium distans Mt Berryman Phebalium [81869] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Prasophyllum wallum Wallum Leek-orchid [55148] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Triunia robusta [14747] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Reptiles Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Delma torquata Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Furina dunmalli Dunmall's Snake [59254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Saiphos reticulatus Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink [88328] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sharks Carcharias taurus (east coast population) Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) [68751] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Pristis zijsron Green Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish Vulnerable Breeding may occur within [68442] area Name Status Type of Presence Rhincodon typus Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable 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

Calonectris leucomelas Streaked Shearwater [1077] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Phoebetria fusca Sooty Albatross [1075] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footed Shearwater Foraging, feeding or related [1043] behaviour likely to occur within area Sterna albifrons Little Tern [813] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto) Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable Species or species habitat [64459] may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Species Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale [35] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Dugong dugon Dugong [28] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin [43] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lamna nasus Porbeagle, Mackerel Shark [83288] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Manta alfredi Reef Manta Ray, Coastal Manta Ray, Inshore Manta Species or species habitat Ray, Prince Alfred's Ray, Resident Manta Ray [84994] may occur within area

Manta birostris Giant Manta Ray, Chevron Manta Ray, Pacific Manta Species or species habitat Ray, Pelagic Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray [84995] may occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin [45] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Orcinus orca Killer Whale, Orca [46] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pristis zijsron Green Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish Vulnerable Breeding may occur within [68442] area Name Threatened Type of Presence Rhincodon typus Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin [50] Breeding known to occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Cuculus optatus Oriental Cuckoo, Horsfield's Cuckoo [86651] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Migratory Wetlands Species Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Breeding known to occur within area Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank, Greenshank [832] Species or species habitat likely to 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 Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose [978] Species or species habitat may occur within area

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 known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Calonectris leucomelas Streaked Shearwater [1077] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Catharacta skua Great Skua [59472] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Cuculus saturatus Oriental Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo [710] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area

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

Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

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

Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Pachyptila turtur Fairy Prion [1066] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Breeding known to occur within area Phoebetria fusca Sooty Albatross [1075] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footed Shearwater Foraging, feeding or related [1043] behaviour likely to occur within area Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sterna albifrons Little Tern [813] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto) Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable Species or species habitat [64459] may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank, Greenshank [832] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Fish Acentronura tentaculata Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse [66187] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Campichthys tryoni Tryon's Pipefish [66193] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Corythoichthys amplexus Fijian Banded Pipefish, Brown-banded Pipefish Species or species habitat [66199] may occur within area

Corythoichthys ocellatus Orange-spotted Pipefish, Ocellated Pipefish [66203] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Festucalex cinctus Girdled Pipefish [66214] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Filicampus tigris Tiger Pipefish [66217] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Halicampus grayi Mud Pipefish, Gray's Pipefish [66221] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippichthys cyanospilos Blue-speckled Pipefish, Blue-spotted Pipefish [66228] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippichthys heptagonus Madura Pipefish, Reticulated Freshwater Pipefish Species or species habitat [66229] may occur within area

Hippichthys penicillus Beady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish [66231] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus kelloggi Kellogg's Seahorse, Great Seahorse [66723] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus kuda Spotted Seahorse, Yellow Seahorse [66237] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus planifrons Flat-face Seahorse [66238] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus trimaculatus Three-spot Seahorse, Low-crowned Seahorse, Flat- Species or species habitat faced Seahorse [66720] may occur within area

Hippocampus whitei White's Seahorse, Crowned Seahorse, Sydney Species or species habitat Seahorse [66240] may occur within area

Lissocampus runa Javelin Pipefish [66251] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Maroubra perserrata Sawtooth Pipefish [66252] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Micrognathus andersonii Anderson's Pipefish, Shortnose Pipefish [66253] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Micrognathus brevirostris thorntail Pipefish, Thorn-tailed Pipefish [66254] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Microphis manadensis Manado Pipefish, Manado River Pipefish [66258] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus dunckeri Duncker's Pipehorse [66271] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus hardwickii Pallid Pipehorse, Hardwick's Pipehorse [66272] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Solegnathus spinosissimus Spiny Pipehorse, Australian Spiny Pipehorse [66275] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solenostomus cyanopterus Robust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish, Species or species habitat [66183] may occur within area

Solenostomus paegnius Rough-snout Ghost Pipefish [68425] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate Ghostpipefish, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, Species or species habitat Ornate Ghost Pipefish [66184] may occur within area

Stigmatopora nigra Widebody Pipefish, Wide-bodied Pipefish, Black Species or species habitat Pipefish [66277] may occur within area

Syngnathoides biaculeatus Double-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse, Species or species habitat Alligator Pipefish [66279] may occur within area

Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus Bentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, Short-tailed Species or species habitat Pipefish [66280] may occur within area

Urocampus carinirostris Hairy Pipefish [66282] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Vanacampus margaritifer Mother-of-pearl Pipefish [66283] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Mammals Dugong dugon Dugong [28] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Reptiles Acalyptophis peronii Horned Seasnake [1114] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Aipysurus laevis Olive Seasnake [1120] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Astrotia stokesii Stokes' Seasnake [1122] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Disteira kingii Spectacled Seasnake [1123] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Disteira major Olive-headed Seasnake [1124] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Emydocephalus annulatus Turtle-headed Seasnake [1125] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Hydrophis elegans Elegant Seasnake [1104] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Laticauda laticaudata a sea krait [1093] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Pelamis platurus Yellow-bellied Seasnake [1091] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Whales and other Cetaceans [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Mammals Balaenoptera acutorostrata Minke Whale [33] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale [35] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Delphinus delphis Common Dophin, Short-beaked Common Dolphin [60] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Grampus griseus Risso's Dolphin, Grampus [64] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin [43] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin [45] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Orcinus orca Killer Whale, Orca [46] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin [50] Breeding known to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Stenella attenuata Spotted Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin [51] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Tursiops aduncus Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin, Spotted Bottlenose Species or species habitat Dolphin [68418] likely to occur within area

Tursiops truncatus s. str. Bottlenose Dolphin [68417] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ] Name State Coolum Creek QLD Mount Coolum QLD Noosa QLD The Confluence QLD

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 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna, Indian Myna [387] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Anas platyrhynchos Mallard [974] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Carduelis carduelis European Goldfinch [403] 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

Lonchura punctulata Nutmeg Mannikin [399] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

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

Frogs Name Status Type of Presence Rhinella marina Cane Toad [83218] 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

Lepus capensis Brown Hare [127] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Rattus norvegicus Brown Rat, Norway Rat [83] 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 Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine, Species or species habitat Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, Heartleaf Madeiravine, likely to occur within area Potato Vine [2643] Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern, Ground Asparagus, Basket Fern, Species or species habitat Sprengi's Fern, Bushy Asparagus, Emerald Asparagus likely to occur within area [62425] Cabomba caroliniana Cabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, Fish Grass, Species or species habitat Washington Grass, Watershield, Carolina Fanwort, likely to occur within area Common Cabomba [5171] Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata Bitou Bush [16332] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Hymenachne amplexicaulis Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass, Species or species habitat West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass [31754] likely to occur within area

Lantana camara Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Large- Species or species habitat leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red Flowered likely to occur within area Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White Sage, Wild Sage [10892] Opuntia spp. Prickly Pears [82753] Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat likely to occur within area Protasparagus densiflorus Asparagus Fern, Plume Asparagus [5015] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Salvinia molesta Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Kariba Species or species habitat Weed [13665] likely to occur within area

Senecio madagascariensis Fireweed, Madagascar Ragwort, Madagascar Species or species habitat Groundsel [2624] likely to occur within area

Reptiles Hemidactylus frenatus Asian House Gecko [1708] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Nationally Important Wetlands [ Resource Information ] Name State Coolum Creek and Lower Maroochy River QLD Lake Weyba QLD 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.

For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.

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

Coordinates

-26.557 153.096 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 -Parks and Wildlife Commission NT, Northern Territory Government -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, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence Forestry Corporation, NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -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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Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: All Status: Rare and threatened species Records: Confirmed Date: Since 1980 Latitude: -26.5578 Longitude: 153.0975 Distance: 5 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Thursday 01 Dec 2016 11:09:13 Date extracted: Thursday 01 Dec 2016 11:10:04 The number of records retrieved = 24

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Feedback about Wildlife Online should be emailed to [email protected] Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria olongburensis wallum sedgefrog V V 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria freycineti wallum rocketfrog V 1 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Crinia tinnula wallum froglet V 7 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami glossy black-cockatoo (eastern) V 2 animals birds Psittacidae Pezoporus wallicus wallicus ground parrot V 1 animals birds Scolopacidae Numenius madagascariensis eastern curlew V CE 4 animals mammals Balaenopteridae Megaptera novaeangliae humpback whale V V 6 animals mammals Muridae Xeromys myoides water mouse V V 76 animals reptiles Cheloniidae Caretta caretta loggerhead turtle E E 1 plants higher dicots Apocynaceae Marsdenia coronata slender milkvine V 1/1 plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina Mt. Emu she-oak E E 13/12 plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina thalassoscopica Mt. Coolum she-oak E E 23/23 plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Bertya sharpeana Mt. Coolum bertya NT 20/20 plants higher dicots Haloragaceae Gonocarpus effusus V 1/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia baueri subsp. baueri tiny wattle V 4/2 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Lenwebbia sp. (Blackall Range P.R.Sharpe 5387) E 2/2 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Leptospermum oreophilum V 2/2 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus conglomerata swamp stringybark E E 7/5 plants higher dicots Rubiaceae Durringtonia paludosa durringtonia NT 2/1 plants higher dicots Rutaceae Boronia rivularis Wide Bay boronia NT 1/1 plants lower dicots Aristolochiaceae Pararistolochia praevenosa NT 7/7 plants lower dicots Lauraceae Cryptocarya foetida stinking cryptocarya V V 5/3 plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis nigricans NT 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Phaius australis E E 4/4

CODES I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised. Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Extinct in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ). A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.

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Flora Species List from Field Survey APPENDIX 3 FLORA SPECIES LIST FROM FIELD SURVEY Ecological Assessment Report Yaroomba Beach for Golder Associates P/L

Status abbreviations are as follows for Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA), NT = Near Threatened wildlife, C = Least Concern wildlife, I = Introduced.

Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Abrus precatorius C Abrus precatorius C Acacia concurrens C Acacia disparrima subsp. disparrima C Acacia fimbriata Brisbane Golden Wattle C Acacia leiocalyx C Acacia maidenii Maiden's Wattle C Acacia podalyriifolia C Ageratum houstonianum Blue Billygoat Weed I Allocasuarina littoralis C Allocasuarina torulosa C Alphitonia excelsa Soap Tree C Andropogon virginicus I Araucaria heterophylla C Archontophoenix cunninghamiana C Asparagus aethiopicus Ground Asparagus I Atropa belladonna I Austromyrtus dulcis C Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Bush I Baloskion pallens C Baloskion tetraphyllum C Banksia integrifolia C Banksia robur C Baumea rubignosa C Bidens pilosa I Blechnum indicum C Brachychiton acerifolius C Callistemon pachyphylla C Carex appressa C Carpobrotus glaucesens C Cassytha filiformis Dodder Laurel C Cassytha pubescens C Casuarina glauca C Caustis recurvata C Centella asiatica C Chloris gayana I Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel I Cirsium vulgare I Cissus antarictica C Cladium procerum C Clematis glycinoides C Cocos nucifera I Commelina diffusa C

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Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Conyza spp. I Corymbia intermedia Pink Bloodwood C Crinum pendunculatum C Cuordyline rubra C Cupaniopsis anacardiodes C Cyanthillium cinereum C Cyclophyllum coprosmoides C Cymbidium spp. C Cymbopogon refractus Barbed-wire Grass C Cynadon dactylon C Damasonium minis C Desmodium rhytidophyllum C Dianella caerulea C Dianella congesta C Dicranopteris linearis var. linearis C Drosera spatulata C Duboisia myoporiodes C Eclipta prostrata C Eleocharis dulcis C Eleocharis equisetina C Eleocharis geniculata C Empodisma minus C Ericaulon scariosum C Eucalyptus propinqua Small-fruited Grey Gum C Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Redgum C Eurychorda complanata C Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry C Ficus macrophylla I Gahnia aspera C Gahnia clarkei C Gahnia sieberiana C Geitonoplesium cymosum C Geranium solanderi var. solanderi Native Geranium C Gleichenia dicarpa C Glochidion ferdinandi C Glochidion sumatranum Umbrella Cheese Tree C Gloriosa superba Glory Lily I Glycine clandestina C Goodenia paniculata C Goodenia paniculata C Grevillea robusta C Hakea actites C Hibbertia scandens C Hibbertia stricta C Hibiscus tiliaceus C

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Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Homolanthus populifolius C Hovea acutifolia C Hovea acutifolia C Hypolepsis muelleri C Imperata cylindrica C Juncus usitatus C Lantana camara Lantana I Leersia hexandra C Lepironia articulata C Leptocarpus tenax C Leptospermum laevigatum C Leptospermum polygalifolium C Lindsaea linearis C Lobelia alata C Lobelia purpurescens C Lobelia stenophylla C Lomandra longifolia C Ludwidgea octovalvis C Lycopodiella cernua C Lygodium microphyllum C Macaranga tanarius C Macroptilium atropurpureum I Megathyrsus maximus var. maximus I Melaleuca quinquenervia Swamp Paperbark C Melaleuca thymifolia C Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum C Melicope elleryana C Melinis repens C Melinus minutifolia C Monotoca scoparia C Myoporum acuminatum Coastal Boobialla C Neolitsea dealbata C Nephrolepis cordifolia I Nymphae capensis I Nymphaea caerulea subsp. Zanzibarensis I Nymphoides indica C Ochna serrulata Ochna I Oplismenus aemulus C Oplismeus hitellis C Pandanus tectorius C Parastilochia praevenosa Richmond Birdwing Vine NT Parsicaria strigosa C Parsonsia straminea C Passiflora foetida I Passiflora suberosa Corky Passion Flower I

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Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Passiflora subpeltata I Persicaria attenuata C Persicaria decipiens C Persoonia virgata C Petalostigma pubescens Quinine Tree C Petalostigma triloculare Forest Quinine C Phelabium woombye C Philydrum lanuginosum C Phragmites australis C Pinus elliottii Slash Pine I Platycerium bifurcatum subsp. Bifurcatum C Polyscias elegans C Poranthera microphylla Small Poranthera C Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken C Pultanea petiolaris C Ricinocarpus pinifolius C Rivina humilis I Rubus moluccanus C Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree C Schinus terbinthifolius I Schoenus brevifolius C Sida cordifolia C Smilax australis C Solanum mauritianum I Solanum torvum I Sphagneticola trilobata I Stephania japonica C Sticherus flabellatus var. flabellatus C Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass C Utricularia gibba C Utricularia ulignosa C Wahlenbergia gracilis C Wikstroemia indica C Xanthorrea latifolia C Xanthorrhoea johnsonii C Xyris complanata C

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Fauna Species List from Field Survey APPENDIX 4 FAUNA SPECIES LIST FROM FIELD SURVEY Ecological Assessment Report Yaroomba Beach for Golder Associates P/L

Status abbreviations are as follows for Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA), SL = Special Least Concern, C = Least Concern wildlife, I = Introduced.

Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Amphibians Rhinella marina Cane Toad I Litoria fallax Dwarf Eastern Sedgefrog C Birds Gerygone olivacea White-throated Gerygone C Acanthiza pusilla Brown Thornbill C Sericornis frontalis White-browed Scrubwren C Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-eagle C Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite C Haliastur indus Brahminy Kite C Acrocephalus australis Australian Reed-warbler C Chenonetta jubata Australian Wood Duck C Anas superciliosa Pacific Black Duck C Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian Darter C Ardea ibis Cattle Egret C Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie C Strepera graculina Pied Currawong C Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird C Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella C Calyptorhynchus funereus Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo C Coracina tenuirostris Cicadabird C Coracina papuensis White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike C Lalage leucomela Varied Triller C Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike C Vanellus miles Masked Lapwing C Cisticola exilis Golden-headed Cisticola C Cormobates leucophaea White-throated Treecreeper C Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove C Chalcophaps indica Emerald Dove C Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon C Columba livia Rock Dove I Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird C Corvus orru Torresian Crow C Eudynamys orientalis Eastern Koel C Centropus phasianinus Pheasant Coucal C Cacomantis flabelliformis Fan-tailed Cuckoo C Chalcites lucidus Shining Bronze-Cuckoo C Dicrurus bracteatus Spangled Drongo C Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher C Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra C Petrochelidon ariel Fairy Martin C Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow C Irediparra gallinacea Comb-crested Jacana C

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Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Malurus melanocephalus Red-backed Fairy-wren C Malurus lamberti variegated Fairy-wren C Megalurus timoriensis Tawny Grassbird C Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's Honeyeater C Caligavis chrysops Yellow-faced Honeyeater C Entomyzon cyanotis Blue-faced Honeyeater C Phylidonyris niger White-cheeked Honeyeater C Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater C Philemon corniculatus Noisy Friarbird C Manorina melanocephala noisy miner C Philemon citreogularis Little Friarbird C Anthochaera chrysoptera Little Wattlebird C Melithreptus albogularis White-throated Honeyeater C Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater SL Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch SL Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark C Anthus novaeseelandiae Australasian Pipit C Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird C Oriolus sagittatus Olive-backed Oriole C Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler C Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler C Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush C Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote C Eopsaltria australis Eastern yellow Robin C Petroica rosea Rose Robin C Platycercus adscitus Rale-headed Rosella C Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus Rainbow Lorikeet C Psophodes olivaceus Eastern Whipbird C Rhipidura albiscapa Grey Fantail C Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail C Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe SL Threskiornis molucca Australian White Ibis C Zosterops lateralis Silvereye C Mammals Macropus giganteus Eastern grey Kangaroo C Wallabia bicolor Swamp Wallaby C Miniopterus australis Little Bent-wing Bat C Miniopterus orianae oceanicus Eastern Bent-wing Bat C Tadarida australis White-striped Freetail Bat C Chalinolobus gouldii Gould's Wattled Bat C Mormopterus beccari Beccari’s Freetail Bat C Mus musculus House Mouse I Rattus fuscipes Bush Rat C Rattus lutreolus Swamp Rat C Melomys burtoni Grassland Melomys C

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Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Rattus rattus Black Rat I Isoodon macrourus Northern brown Bandicoot C Felis catus Cat I Pseudocheirus peregrinus Common Ringtail Possum C Reptiles Morelia spilota Carpet Python C Cryptoblepharus pulcher pulcher Elegant Snake-eyed Skink C Ctenotus robustus Eastern Striped Skink C Lampropholis delicata Dark-flecked Garden Sunskink C Carlia vivax Tussock Rainbow-skink C Anilios proximus Proximus Blind Snake C Demansia psammophis Yellow faced Whip Snake C Varanus varius Lace Monitor C Fish Hypseleotris galii Freetail gudgeon C Melanotaenia duboulayi Crimson-spotted Rainbowfish C Gambusia holbrooki Mosquitofish I

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Likelihood of Occurrence for Conservation Significant Flora and Fauna Species APPENDIX 5: LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE FOR CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANT FLORA AND FAUNA SPECIES Ecological Assessment Report Yaroomba Beach for Golder Associates P/L

Conservation significant flora and fauna species recorded or predicted to occur within a 5 km radius of the subject site and their likelihood of occurrence (known, likely, potential, unlikely) within or immediately adjoining the subject site.

Abbreviations: EPBC = status under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth); NCA = status under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Queensland); PM = EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool database search within a 10 km radius of the study area; WN = Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection WildNet database search within a 25 km radius of the study area; E = Endangered; V = Vulnerable; NT = Near Threatened; M = Migratory; S = Special Least Concern (Migratory or culturally significant); LC = Least Concern; X = species occurrence predicted (PM).

Likelihood of occurrence categories: Known - from surveys (BAAM, other consultancies, databases), species recorded onsite; Likely to occur – species not known to occur onsite but the site is within the known range of the species, potentially suitable habitat is present and there are either database records for the local region or knowledge of the species occurrence suggests it may occur as a resident or visitor; means ‘high potential’ or good habitat is present but no species were observed onsite; Potential to occur – the site is within the known range of the species and potentially suitable habitat is present but there are no database records for the local region and/or it is a rare, erratic or poorly known species; means ‘low potential’ or habitat for species is not definitive; Unlikely to occur – no suitable habitat present and/or the site is outside of the known range of the species.

Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name FLORA Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the species occurs in the study area because suitable Seasonally waterlogged, infertile sandy soils or habitat does not occur. Not recorded during the Acacia attenuata V V x peaty swamps and wet heathland in the margins detailed protected plant surveys. The site has been of eucalyptus open forest (Brownlie 2007). modified as part of historical development. Wet heathland communities no longer occur. Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the species occurs in the study area because suitable Acacia baueri subsp. Infertile and often seasonally waterlogged sands habitat does not occur. Not recorded during the baueri Tiny wattle V x in coastal heath (wallum) habitat and adjacent detailed protected plant surveys. The site has been plateaus and low open woodland (EHP 2016a). modified as part of historical development. Suitable heathland communities do not occur on the subject site. Restricted geographic range between Beerburrum and Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the has a distinct niche preference for heathland species occurs in the study area because suitable Mt Emu she- environments. It is located in relatively flat, low- habitat does not occur. Not recorded during the Allocasuarina emuina E E x x oak lying coastal areas at elevations of between 5 and detailed protected plant surveys. The site has been 70 m above sea level and on a range of modified as part of historical development. inclinations from flat to slopes of 20 degrees Heathland communities no longer occur. (Environmental Protection Agency (2007). Unlikely to occur: Highly unlikely to occur as the Known from only one locality on the summit of Mt Allocasuarina Mt Coolum plant in known only from the summit of Mt Coolum. E E x x Coolum, The plant is restricted to the heathland thalassoscopia she-oak Not recorded during the detailed protected plant community on the slopes of the summit. surveys. No suitable habitat onsite.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Wetlands and moist grasslands between Northern NSW and SE Asia, typically associated with Potential to occur: there is a low probability that basalt. In south-east Queensland, Hairy-joint the species could occur in the study area in the Hairy -Joint Grass has also been recorded growing around marginal habitats offered by the site, however Arthraxon hispidus V V x Grass freshwater springs on coastal foreshore dunes, in historical site development reduces the potential of shaded small gullies, on creek banks, and on occurrence. The plant was targeted as part of site sandy alluvium in creek beds in open forests and assessments and was not recorded. with bog mosses in mound springs (DotE 2015a). Subtropical rainforest/notophyll vine forest and wet Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the sclerophyll forest (brush box woodland) with Jointed species occurs in the study area because suitable Baloghia marmorata V V x rainforest understorey between 150 and 550 m Baloghia habitat does not occur. Not recorded during the above sea level. Soils are rich black or dark brown detailed protected plant surveys. clay and loam derived from basalt (DotE 2015b). Recorded from a number of structural vegetation formations on Mt Coolum, including heath, open forest and woodland and the margins of rainforest. In other locations the species occurs mostly in heath but occasionally in open forest or woodland Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the Mt Coolum communities or on rainforest margins Around Mt species occurs in the study area because suitable Bertya sharpeana NT x Bertya Coolum the species is found approximately 150 m habitat does not occur. Not recorded during the asl, most abundantly in closed-heath where detailed protected plant surveys. Melaleuca nodosa, Phebalium woombye, Logania albiflora, Leptospermum spp., Banksia collina and Allocasuarina thalassoscopica are the most common species (EHP 2016b). Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the Wallum heathland between Fraser Island and the species occurs in the study area because suitable Wide Bay habitat does not occur. The site has been modified Boronia rivularis NT x Sunshine Coast. Moist sandy soils (Noosa Boronia as part of historical development. Heathland integrated Catchment Association 2015) . communities no longer occur. Not recorded during the detailed protected plant surveys. Three Leaved Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the Lowland subtropical rainforest up to 300 m above Bosistoa transversa Bosistoa, species occurs in the study area because suitable V V x sea level (DotE 2015c) from Mullumbimby NSW to (includes B. selwynii) Heart- habitat does not occur. Not recorded during the Mt Larcom near Gladstone. leaved detailed protected plant surveys. Bosistoa Restricted to coastal sands, or if not, then close to Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the the coast occurring in littoral rainforest on old sand species occurs in the study area because suitable Stinking Cryptocarya foetida V V x x dunes and subtropical rainforests over slate and habitat (littoral rainforest) does not occur. Not Cryptocarya occasionally on basalt to an altitude of 150 m recorded during the detailed protected plant (DotE 2015d) surveys.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Potential to occur: there is a low probability that the species occurs in the study area in the Closed sedgeland communities in coastal swamps marginal habitats offered by the site, however Durringtonia paludosa Durringtonia NT x (PlantNet NSW Flora online 2016a). historical site development reduces the potential of occurrence. The plant was targeted as part of site assessments and was not recorded. Occurs on coastal flats up to 30 m above sea Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the level. It occurs mostly in the ecotone between wet species occurs in the study area because suitable Eucalyptus heath (wallum) and tall open forest communities. E E x x habitat does not occur. The site has been modified conglomerata The soils are infertile, deep and sandy or peaty in as part of historical development. Wet heathland texture. Drainage is poor and soils can be communities no longer occur. seasonally water-logged (DotEE 2016). Unlikely to occur: Highly unlikely to occur as the Montane areas, known from Glasshouse Gonocarpus effusus V x plant in known only from the Glasshouse Mountains (Leiper et al 2008). Mountains at higher altitudes. Potential to occur: there is a low probability that the species occurs in the study area in the Occurs on Sunshine Coast usually in poorly Lenwebbia sp marginal habitats offered by the site, however E x drained forests with melaleucas and palms (Leiper (blackall range) historical site development reduces the potential of et al 2008). occurrence. The plant was targeted as part of site assessments and was not recorded Rocky slopes of Glasshouse Mountains and Mt Unlikely to occur: Highly unlikely to occur as the Leptospermum Coolum (Leiper et al, 2008). plant in known only from the slopes of Mt Coolum V x oreophilum and Glasshouse Mountains. No suitable habitat onsite. Found within lowland warm complex notophyll vine forest and Araucarian notophyll vine forest on Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the Maroochy basic and intermediate volcanic soils and alluvia in Macadamia ternifolia V V x species occurs in the study area because suitable Nut higher rainfall areas of south-east Queensland habitat does not occur. (Costello et al. 2009), generally in south-facing gullies. Occurs in lowland subtropical rainforests, usually occur in gullies or on moist lower slopes of mountain ranges, and in gallery or riparian Richmond Pararistolochia rainforest on flats fringing rivers and streams. It Known to occur: the species was detected during Birdwing NT x praevenosa can also be found, although less commonly, in field assessment. Vine littoral rainforest behind coastal sand dunes and on headlands, or in mixed forests with eucalypt emergents (Grimshaw et al, 2016).

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Commonly associated with coastal wet heath/sedgeland wetlands, swampy grassland or swampy forest and often where Broad-leaved Paperbark or Swamp Mahogany are found. Typically restricted to the swamp-forest margins, Potential to occur: there is a low probability that where it occurs in swamp sclerophyll forest the species occurs in the study area in the Swamp (Broad-leaved Paperbark/Swamp marginal habitats offered by the site, however Phaius australis E E x x Orchid Mahogany/Swamp Box (Lophostemon historical site development reduces the potential of suaveolens)), swampy rainforest (often with occurrence. The plant was targeted as part of site sclerophyll emergents), or fringing open forest. It assessments and was not recorded is often associated with rainforest elements such as Bangalow Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) or Cabbage Tree Palm (Livistona australis) (DotE 2015e). Mt Semi-evergreen vine thicket on red volcanic soils, Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the Phebalium distans Berryman CE E x or in communities adjacent to this vegetation type species occurs in the study area because suitable Phebalium (DotE 2015f). habitat does not occur. No suitable habitat onsite. Potential to occur: there is a low probability that the species occurs in the study area in the marginal habitats offered by the site, however Wallum Wallum communities and on stabilised dunes. Prasophyllum wallum V V x historical site development reduces the potential of leek-orchid Flowers from August to September (DotE 2015g). occurrence. Wallum communities no longer occur on site. The plant was targeted as part of site assessments and was not recorded. Potential to occur: there is a low probability that the species occurs in the study area in the Grows in coastal scrub and heath; north from marginal habitats offered by the site, however Pterostylis nigricans NT x Evans Head. Flowers from March to May historical site development reduces the potential of (PlantNet NSW Flora online 2016b). occurrence. Heathland communities no longer occur on site. The plant was targeted as part of site assessments and was not recorded. Wet rainforests in the sunshine coast and Bulburin Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the Glossy Triunia robusta E E x areas. imple and complex notophyll vine forest species occurs in the study area because suitable Spicebush S communities (DEHP, 2016c). habitat does not occur. FAUNA Amphibians Crinia tinnula Wallum - V - X Found along drainage lines in sub-coastal wet Potential: Habitats associated with the wetland Froglet heath, in acid paperbark (Melaleuca) swamps, and areas and articial waterbodies are not entirely sedge swamps in areas of sandy soil and suitable, and the species was not detected during sandstone. Also recorded in disturbed heath areas the survey despite appropriate conditions. Water (EHP 2013). testing of the potential habitat recorded high Ph

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name levels well above this species’ suitable habitat range. Litoria freycineti Freycinet’s - V - X Inhabits coastal wet heath where it can be found Potential: Very limited areas of suitable habitat Frog around sedge swamps, freshwater lakes and onsite, and the species was not detected during drainage lines on low nutrient soils. Has been the survey despite appropriate conditions. recorded a considerable distance from water in eucalypt forest near wet heath habitat (DSITIA 2013). Litoria olongburensis Wallum V V X X Suitable breeding habitats for the Wallum Sedge Potential: Habitats associated with the articial Sedge Frog Frog occur in acidic, permanent to ephemeral, waterbodies are not entirely suitable, and the freshwater wetlands with emergent vegetation, species was not detected during the site most notably sedges, reeds or ferns, and investigations despite appropriate conditions. occasionally Melaleuca (paperbark) woodlands. Water testing of the potential habitat recorded high Non-breeding habitat can include heathlands, Ph levels well above this species’ suitable habitat grasslands, woodlands and forests adjoining range. breeding habitats in wallum environments and on near-coastal alluvial (clay) plains, but only under wet conditions (i.e. resulting from significant rainfall events (DoE 2015h). Mammals Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared V V X - Little known, but may depend heavily on Unlikely: No sandstone outcrops are present and Pied Bat sandstone outcrops. It has been found roosting in very minor occurrences of hollow-bearing trees disused mine shafts, caves, overhangs and present, and there are no database records for this disused Fairy Martin Petrochelidon ariel nests species within 5 km of the site. Not detected by (Hoye and Schulz 2008). It also possibly roosts in anabat detection units deployed during the the hollows of trees (Duncan et al. 1999). surveys. Dasyurus hallucatus Northern E C X - This species is most common in rocky eucalypt Unlikely: Habitats within the study area would Quoll woodland and open forest within 200 kilometres of offer limited shelter for this species and there are the coast (Menkhorst and Knight 2004). no database records for this species within 5 km of the site. Dasyurus maculatus Spotted- E V X - Wide variety of habitats including rainforests, wet Unlikely: Habitats within the study area would maculatus tailed Quoll and dry sclerophyll forests, coastal heath, scrub offer limited shelter for this species and there are (SE and sometimes Red Gum forests along inland no database records for this species within 5 km of Mainland) rivers (Menkhorst and Knight 2004). Shelter in the site. rock caves, boulder piles and hollow logs or trees, with basking sites usually nearby. Petaurus volans Greater V C X - This species is associated with mature eucalypt Unlikely: The site is almost devoid of suitable Glider forest and woodland with hollow trees available for feeding and sheltering resources and there are no shelter (Menkhorst and Knight 2004).

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name database records for this species within 5 km of the site. Phascolarctos Koala V V X X Koala are associated with Eucalypt dominated Potential: The site does not hold any notable cinereus forest and woodland habitats. They use a variety feeding resources and higher value habitats in the of trees, including non-eucalypts for feeding and landscape are west of David Low Way. There is a resting. low potential for this species to occasion the site, if present in the area, in search of suitable habitats; however, the site would not support any long term residence of the species. No evidence of Koala presence was detected during the field survey. Pteropus Grey-headed V C X X The species is a canopy-feeding frugivore and Likely: This species is expected to visit the study poliocephalus Flying-fox nectarivore, that utilise vegetation including area in response to localised flowering events and rainforests, open eucalypt forests, woodlands, it has been recorded previously in the area. melaleuca swamps and banksia woodlands. Tachyglossus Short- - S - X Associated with most woody terrestrial habitats. Likely: There are records in the broader landscape aculeatus beaked and the study area contains potentially suitable Echidna habitat. This wide ranging species can occur in any habitat type and may venture to and through the local area. Xeromys myoides Water V V X X Occurs in mangroves adjacent to large areas of Unlikely: No suitable habitats present onsite or in Mouse mudflats and in other coastal wetlands on sand the immediate vicinity. The prosed development islands. should not be viewed as having relevance to this species. Reptiles Caretta caretta Loggerhead E,M E X X Feed in coral reefs, bays and estuaries in tropical Unlikely: This species would not utilise habitats on Turtle and warm temperate waters off the coast, with the subject site. However, there are records of the nesting females coming ashore to lay their eggs species nesting in the local area (nesting on (DSEWPaC, 2011). adjacent foreshore/beach). Potential impacts to nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report by Golder Associates (2017). Chelonia mydas Green Turtle V,M V X - Feed in seaweed-rich coral reefs and inshore Unlikely: This species would not utilise habitats on seagrass pastures in tropical and subtropical the subject site. There is potential for this species areas, with nesting females coming ashore to lay to nest on adjacent beaches. Potential impacts to their eggs (DSEWPaC, 2011). nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report by Golder Associates (2017). Delma torquata Collared V V X - Open eucalypt forest with a shrub and tussock Unlikely: Not known in the local landscape and no Delma grass understorey. Soil type is usually shallow suitable habitats present. and deep-cracking or stony (Ehmann 1992; Wilson and Swan 2008).

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Dermochelys Leatherback E,M E X - Feed in tropical and temperate waters, with Unlikely: This species would not utilise habitats on coriacea Turtle nesting females coming ashore to lay their eggs the subject site. There is potential for this species (DSEWPaC, 2011). to nest on adjacent beaches. Potential impacts to nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report by Golder Associates (2017). Eretmochelys Hawksbill V,M V X - Feed in tidal and sub-tidal coral and rocky reef Unlikely: This species would not utilise habitats on imbricata Turtle habitats throughout tropical waters, with nesting the subject site. There is potential for this species females coming ashore to lay their eggs to nest on adjacent beaches. Potential impacts to (DSEWPaC, 2011). nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report by Golder Associates (2017). Furina dunmalli Dunmall's V V X - Poorly known but most records appear in open Unlikely: Not known in the local landscape and no Snake forests and woodlands, particularly Brigalow and suitable habitats present. woodlands growing on cracking black clay and clay loams (Cogger et al. 1993). Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley E,M E X - Feed in shallow soft-bottomed habitats of Unlikely: This species would not utilise habitats on Turtle protected waters, with nesting females coming the subject site. There is potential for this species ashore to lay their eggs (DSEWPaC, 2011). to nest on adjacent beaches. Potential impacts to nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report by Golder Associates (2017). Natator depressus Flatback V,M V X - Feed in shallow, soft-bottomed sea bed habitats Unlikely: Outside of known distribution, and this Turtle away from reefs, with nesting females coming species would not utilise habitats on the subject ashore to lay their eggs (DSEWPaC, 2011). site if present in the area. Potential impacts to nesting turtles are addressed in a separate report by Golder Associates (2017). Saiphos reticulatus Three-toed V C X - Rainforest, closed forest, wet sclerophyll forest, Unlikely: Habitats within the study area are Snake-tooth tall open Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) forest, tall marginal for this species, and there are no Skink layered open eucalypt forest and closed Brush database records for this species within 5 km of Box (Lophostemon confertus) forest in the site. mountainous areas and sandy coastal plains. Insects Argyreus hyperbius Australian - E - X This species requires open, coastal grassy Unlikely: Some potential to occur in the local inconstans Fritillary wetlands where the food plant Viola betonicifolia landscape and habitats present, although no food Butterfly occurs. plants recorded within the study area. Ornithoptera Richmond - V - X Found in association with larval food plant, Likely: known to occur within the local area, and richmondia Birdwing Pararistolochia praevenosa which grows in the food plant was recorded within the study area. Butterfly subtropoical and littoral rainforest.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Phyllodes imperialis Pink E - X - Prefers rainforest on rich basalt soils. Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. smithersi Underwing Moth Birds Acrocephalus Australian M S - X Australian Reed-Warbler is found throughout Likely: There are some suitable habitats present australis Reed Australia where there is suitable habitat. The within the study area for this wide ranging, Warbler species prefers dense vegetation alongside water, common species. especially thick reed beds, as well as tall crops, bamboo thickets and lantana. Actitis hypoleucos Common M S - X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: no suitable habitats present. Sandpiper they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Anthochaera phrygia Regent E E X - Box-ironbark eucalypt forests and woodlands on Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Honeyeater the inland slopes of the Great Dividing Range, preferring the wettest, most fertile sites (Garnett et al 2011). Apus pacificus Fork-tailed M S X - This is an aerial species, typically occurring over Potential: Some potential for this species to occur Swift open, inland habitats, but occasionally over in the aerial space above the study area on coastal areas (Higgins 1999; Pizzey and Knight occasions during the warmer months. Proposed 2003). actions have little to no relevance to this species. Ardea alba modesta Eastern M S - X Shallow inland wetland habitats, including man- Likely: suitable habitats present and the species is Great Egret made dams and ponds and moist grasslands. known from the local landscape. (Marchant and Higgins 1990; Pizzey and Knight 2003). Ardea ibis Cattle Egret M S - X Grasslands, wetlands and wooded lands, often Likely: suitable habitats present and the species is away from water in grassland, pasture and crops. known from the local landscape. The species is strongly associated with grazing animals in Australia (Pringle 1985; Marchant and Higgins 1990). Ardenna tenuirostris Short-tailed M S - X Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Shearwater land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Ardenna pacifica Wedge- M S - X Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. tailed land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very Shearwater limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian E C X - Prefers permanent shallow, vegetated freshwater Potential: Some, though limited, suitable habitats Bittern or brackish swamps, favouring those dominated are present.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name by sedges, rushes and/or reeds (Garnett et al. 2011). M S X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Calonectris Streaked land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very leucomelas Shearwater limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Calyptorhynchus Glossy - V - X Resident in association with localised occurrences Potential: There are records in the broader lathami Black- of fruiting Allocasuarina (Pizzey and Knight 2003). landscape and scattered clumps of food trees are Cockatoo present, although no feeding evidence was found during the field survey. The feed trees present are generally sparse and unlikely to represent any significant feeding resource. Chlidonias White- M S - X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. leucopterus winged they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and Black Tern rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Cuculus optatus Oriental M S X X In Australia, inhabit monsoon rainforest, vine Potential: only marginal habitat present within the Cuckoo thickets, wet sclerophyll forest, or open Casuarina, study area. Acacia or Eucalypt woodland or forest (Higgins 1999). Cyclopsitta Coxen’s Fig- E E X - It lives in lowland subtropical, dry and littoral Unlikely: few fig trees in local landscape and the diophthalma coxeni Parrot rainforests, riparian corridors in woodland, sub- eucalpt dominated vegetation holds low value. littoral mixed scrub, open woodland, and agricultural and urban areas with fig trees (Garnett et al. 2011). Diomedea Antipodean V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. antipodensis Albatross land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Diomedea Gibson's V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. antipodensis gibsoni Albatross land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Diomedea exulans Wandering V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Albatross land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Erythrotriorchis Red V E X - Woodlands and forests, ideally with a mosaic of Unlikely: species is wide ranging and could occur radiatus Goshawk vegetation types and permanent water, particularly over the subject site as a vagrant. Proposed riverine forests. The species avoids both very actions have little to no relevance to this species. dense and very open habitats (Marchant and Higgins, 1993).

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Fregata ariel Lesser M S - X Found on reefs, cays and in coastal waters. Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Frigatebird Fregata minor Great M S - X Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Frigatebird land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Fregetta grallaria White-bellied M S X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. grallaria Storm-Petrel land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Gallinago hardwickii Latham's M S X X Occurs in swamp and marsh margins and in wet Known: Detected during the field survey. This Snipe pasture, feeding mainly on earthworms and insect species was observed on several occasions larvae (Pringle 1987). utilising the waterway/wetland areas. Gelochelidon nilotica Gull-billed M S - X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Tern they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. M S X X This is an aerial species, typically occurring over Likely: Expected to occur in the aerial space White- Hirundapus open habitats, including coastal areas (Higgins above the study area on occasions during the throated caudacutus 1999; Pizzey and Knight 2003). warmer months. Proposed actions have little to no Needletail relevance to this species. Hydroprogne caspia Caspian M S - X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Tern they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot E E X - Mainly dry open eucalypt forest and woodland, Unlikely: There is a slim possibility of the species including those with Grey Box or River Red Gum, visiting the study area during the winter months as or Spotted Gum closer to the coast (Higgins a vagrant; however, the site lacks the habitat that 1999). would typically support an over-wintering population of the species. Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed M S X - Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Godwit they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Limosa lapponica Western V,M S X X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. baueri Alaskan Bar- they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and tailed Godwit rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Limosa lapponica Northern CE,M S X - Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: study area is outside of known range. menzbieri Siberian Bar- they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and tailed Godwit rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Macronectes Southern E,M E X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. giganteus Giant-Petrel land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Macronectes halli Northern V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Giant Petrel land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Merops ornatus Rainbow M S - X This species occupies most terrestrial habitats and Known: This wide ranging common species was Bee-eater breeds in earthen banks (Higgins 1999). recorded onsite during the field survey. Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced M S X X This species inhabits vegetated gullies in eucalypt- Known: Detected during the field survey. This Monarch dominated forests and taller woodlands (Higgins et species was present within the wetter meleluca al. 2006). forest areas. Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin M S X X This species inhabits heavily vegetated gullies in Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Flycatcher eucalypt-dominated forests and taller woodlands. Numenius Eastern CE, M V - X Shallow wetlands, including sandflats and Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. madagascariensis Curlew mudflats in coastal areas (Marchant and Higgins, 1993). Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel M S - X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Pachyptila turtur Fairy Prion V C X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. subantarctica land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Pandion cristatus Eastern M S X X A raptor species associated with coastal, typically Likely: This species would occur along the coastal Osprey intertidal, habitats (Pizzey and Knight 2003). habitats and may roost within the study area on occasion. No evidence of localised breeding was found during the site investigations. Pezoporus wallicus Ground - V - X Coastal heaths, swampy areas, drier areas and Unlikely: habitats within the study area are no wallicus Parrot nearby areas with a very dense cover (Pizzey and longer suitable for this species. Knight 2003). Phaethon lepturus White-tailed M S - X Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Tropicbird land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name Phoebetria fusca Sooty V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Albatross land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Plegadis falcinellus Glossy Ibis M S - X Occurs in terrestrial wetlands, preferring inland Potential: suitable habitats present, although the freshwater wetlands with abundant aquatic flora species typically prefers inland areas. (Pringle 1985; Marchant and Higgins 1990). Poephila cincta cincta Black- E E X - Dry open grassy woodlands and forests with Unlikely: No suitable habitats present and no throated seeding native grasses and free-standing water database records for this species within 5 km of Finch (Higgins et al. 2006). the site. (Southern subsp.) Pterodroma neglecta Kermadec V C X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. neglecta Petrel land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed M S X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Shearwater land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous M S X X This species inhabits vegetated gullies, rainforest Likely: This species could utilise the more forested Fantail and riparian forest (Higgins et al. 2006). portions during winter migrations. Rostratula australis Australian V V X - Terrestrial shallow wetlands, ephemeral and Potential: Some suitable habitats present, Painted permanent, usually freshwater but occasionally although no database records for this species Snipe brackish. They also use inundated grasslands, within 5 km of the site. saltmarsh, dams, rice crops, sewage farms and bore drains (Marchant and Higgins, 1993). Most likely in alluvial areas but could also occur in gilgaied areas. Sterna hirundo Common M S - X Found in coastal waters, on beaches and mud Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Tern flats . Sternula albifrons Little Tern M S X X Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Symposiarchus Spectacled M S X X This species inhabits vegetated gullies, rainforest Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. trivirgatus Monarch and riparian forest (Higgins et al. 2006). V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Thalassarche cauta Shy land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very cauta Albatross limited occurrence on mainland Australia.

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Common Species EPBC NCA PM WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence name White- V,M V X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Thalassarche cauta land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very steadi capped Albatross limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Chatham E,M S X - Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Thalassarche eremita land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very Albatross limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Thalassarche Campbell V,M S X - Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very impavida Albatross limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Black- V,M S X - Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Thalassarche land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very melanophris browed Albatross limited occurrence on mainland Australia. Associated with the open sea, rather than adjacent Salvin's V,M S X - Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Thalassarche salvini land areas. May breed on offshore islands. Very Albatross limited occurrence on mainland Australia. M S X - Associated with intertidal/esturaine areas where Unlikely: No suitable habitats present. Tringa nebularia Common they feed on exposed mudflats, beaches and Greenshank rocky shores. They roost in adjacent land at high tide. Turnix melanogaster Black- V V X - Semi-evergreen vine thicket and low microphyll Potential: There is very low potential only. A small breasted vine forest; also dry rainforest (softwood scrubs) of portion of marginally suitable habitat is present Button-quail Brigalow Belt, mature Hoop Pine Araucaria onsite. There is potential for this species to occur cunninghamii plantations, and Acacia and in the adjoining foreshore scrubs and it is known to Austromytrus scrubs on sandy coastal soils occur in similar habitats to the north of the site. (Garnett et al. 2011).

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1. Background and Purpose ...... 1 1.2. Survey Site...... 1 2.0 METHODOLOGY ...... 1 2.1. Initial Desktop Review ...... 1 2.2. Field Survey Approach ...... 1 2.3. Qualifications of Field Team ...... 3 3.0 RESULTS ...... 3 3.1. Desktop Results...... 3 3.2. Survey Timing ...... 3 3.3. Field Survey Results...... 8 3.3.1. Lot 16 SP238214 ...... 10 3.3.2. Palmer Coolum Resort...... 10 4.0 POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES...... 12 5.0 CONFIRMATION OF PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS...... 12 6.0 REFERENCES ...... 13

Table of Figures Figure 1.1 Location of Study Area Figure 3.1 Locations of Survey Sites and EVNT Records

Table of Appendices Appendix 1 Flora Survey Trigger Map for the Site Appendix 2 Database Search Results Appendix 3 DNRM Regulated Vegetation and Essential Habitat Mapping Appendix 4 Curriculum vitae of Field Ecologists Appendix 5 Protected Plant Survey Data

Table of Terms and Abbreviations BAAM Biodiversity Assessment and Management Pty Ltd EHP Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection EPBC Act Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened IMP Impact Management Plan NC Act Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 RE Regional Ecosystem

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1.0 INTRODUCTION species. Specifically, this entailed accessing and reviewing: 1.1. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE • The Department of Environment and Biodiversity Assessment and Management Pty Heritage Protection (EHP) Wildlife Online Ltd (BAAM) has prepared this report for Golder Database and the EPBC Protected Matters Associates Pty Ltd to document the results of a Search database (Appendix 2) to flora survey for protected plant species for a determine whether any EVNT species listed proposed masterplan development at Yaroomba under NC Act have been previously Beach (Figure 1.1). The survey was undertaken recorded within the vicinity of the survey in accordance with the Queensland Flora site; Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (EHP • The Queensland Department of Natural 2014). Resources and Mines’ (DNRM) mapping of regulated vegetation and associated As the area proposed to be cleared is identified Essential Habitat, to determine whether as occurring within a high risk area on the essential habitat and/or preferred habitats Queensland Department of Environment and for potentially occurring EVNT flora species Heritage Protection (EHP) flora survey trigger may occur on the survey site (Appendix 3); map (Appendix 1), targeted searches for flora species listed as endangered, vulnerable or • Previous ecological assessment reports near threatened (EVNT) under the Queensland completed by for the survey area (Golder Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) are Associates, 2014); and required to be undertaken to inform how • Reference material on the target species potential impacts to protected plants will be (species profiles, etc.) to confirm habitat managed through site placement, mitigation or requirements and distinguishing features to minimisation of direct clearing impacts. assist field identification.

1.2. SURVEY SITE For each EVNT species identified as having potential to occur, the preferred habitat The area to be cleared comprises open, characteristics were identified. maintained grasslands, constructed dams, constructed roads and pathways, as well as 2.2. FIELD SURVEY APPROACH buildings that were previously part of the Hyatt Regency Coolum Golf Club. Patches of The clearing area occurs within an area identified vegetation, some of which is mapped as remnant as high risk on the flora survey trigger map; vegetation, occur in amongst this existing therefore, the flora survey covered the area to be infrastructure. cleared as well as a buffer area of 100 m around the proposed clearing footprint area. This total In accordance with the state prescribed area (clearing footprint and 100 m buffer) is methodology, vegetation within a 100 m buffer hereinafter referred to as the ‘clearing impact area surrounding the proposed clearing footprint area’. was included in the survey (see Figure 3.1). Land within the buffer area included remnant communities to the north and east; cleared and developed land to the south; and partially disturbed vegetation fringing David Low Way and the Palmer Coolum Resort golf course to the west.

2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1. INITIAL DESKTOP REVIEW

An initial desktop review of available information was undertaken to determine which EVNT flora species may occur on the survey site, such that survey effort could be targeted towards confirming the presence or absence of these

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In accordance with the Flora Survey Guidelines - Shelley Trevaskis is an experienced field botanist Protected Plants (EHP 2014), the survey involved with extensive experience in leading projects timed, random meander surveys of each habitat involving flora and vegetation survey and type within each clearing impact area. The mapping, weed management, regeneration number of meanders conducted is specified in planning, conservation planning and Section 3.3, based on the type and patch size of environmental monitoring. Shelley completed a the habitats present. Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Ecology and Environmental Planning in 1996, and has For each random meander, a starting point was since been employed as an environmental selected and the starting time noted. The area of professional, including ten years as an ecological interest was then traversed by two persons as a consultant. random meander, taking a GPS point every five minutes and all the while searching carefully for Dr Jo Chambers has over ten years of ecological EVNT plant species. Whenever the survey was consulting experience specialising in the interrupted, the survey time was paused until the assessment of terrestrial flora and fauna. Jo has survey started again. Each random meander was been approved by DEHP as a suitably qualified terminated once no new species had been person to undertake protected plant surveys (see recorded for 30 minutes of active survey or when Appendix 4). the entire area of the habitat type had been surveyed, whichever happened sooner. 3.0 RESULTS Where an EVNT plant species was located during a timed meander search, the vegetation within 3.1. DESKTOP RESULTS 500m² (a 50m x10m plot) surrounding this individual was carefully searched for other plants, The searches of the EHP Wildlife Online database including seedlings, in order to ascertain the and EPBC Protected Matters database population extent and density of the EVNT (Appendix 2) identified a total of 22 flora species species and to quantify the potential impact. The listed as EVNT under the NC Act that have been following information was also recorded: recorded within 5 km of the site. Preferred habitat characteristics and an appraisal of each species’ • The GPS location of the EVNT species. likelihood of occurrence within the clearing impact area are summarised in Table 3.1. • The number of individuals of the EVNT species, as well as any other observations such as the age structure (if possible), 3.2. SURVEY TIMING reproductive state and health. The survey was commissioned to be undertaken • A description of the vegetation structure of from 16th-18th November 2016. The protected vegetation immediately surrounding the plants survey methodology is designed to plant. This was performed in accordance confirm the presence or absence of potentially with the methodology for a quaternary site occurring EVNT flora species, preferably at an as per Neldner et al (2012). optimal survey time for detection of species • The identities of all flora taxa found in each being targeted. Although a November survey of the strata comprising the vegetation may fall outside of the ideal time of year to community. survey for some of the target species, most species targeted in this survey were expected to • The landscape attributes including the have identifiable foliage and bark characteristics landform type, soil type, geology, slope, present at this time. aspect and altitude.

• Any specific habitat or micro-habitat This excludes the species Wallum Leek Orchid features associated with the EVNT species, Prasophyllum wallum and Pterostylis nigricans, including the nature and degree of any which both flower outside of the survey period disturbance to the habitat. and can be inconspicuous without flowers. However, assessment of the habitat 2.3. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIELD TEAM requirements for both species (refer Table 3.1) ascertained that both are unlikely to occur on The targeted flora survey was led by Ms Shelley site as habitats have been modified as part of Trevaskis with assistance from Dr Jo Chambers historical development and heathland (both Senior Ecologists at BAAM). Curricula vitae communities no longer occur. The species have are provided as Appendix 4. only limited potential to occur in dune vegetation adjacent to the site.

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Table 3.1. State listed EVNT flora species previously recorded within the vicinity of the clearing impact area, their status under the NC Act (NCA) and EPBC Act (EPBC), their preferred habitat characteristics, and likelihood of occurrence assessment. Common EPBC Species EPBC NCA WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence*** name PM Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Seasonally waterlogged, infertile sandy soils or peaty the species occurs in the study area because Acacia attenuata V V x swamps and wet heathland in the margins of suitable habitat does not occur. The site has eucalyptus open forest (Brownlie 2007). been modified as part of historical development. Wet heathland communities no longer occur. Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Acacia baueri Infertile and often seasonally waterlogged sands in the species occurs in the study area because subsp. baueri Tiny wattle V x coastal heath (wallum) habitat and adjacent plateaus suitable habitat does not occur. The site has and low open woodland (EHP 2016a). been modified as part of historical development. Heathland communities no longer occur. Restricted geographic range between Beerburrum and Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and has Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that a distinct niche preference for heathland the species occurs in the study area because Allocasuarina Mt Emu she- environments. It is located in relatively flat, low-lying E E x x suitable habitat does not occur. The site has emuina oak coastal areas at elevations of between 5 and 70 m been modified as part of historical development. above sea level and on a range of inclinations from Heathland communities no longer occur. flat to slopes of 20 degrees (Environmental Protection Agency (2007). Known from only one locality on the summit of Mt Unlikely to occur: Highly unlikely to occur as Allocasuarina Mt Coolum E E x x Coolum, The plant is restricted to the heathland the plant in known only from the summit of Mt thalassoscopia she-oak community on the slopes of the summit. Coolum. Wetlands and moist grasslands between Northern NSW and SE Asia, typically associated with basalt. In Unlikely to occur: No recent records of the south-east Queensland, Hairy-joint Grass has also species occur within proximity to the site (ALA, Arthraxon Hairy -Joint been recorded growing around freshwater springs on 2016). Further to this, the habitats on site have V V x hispidus Grass coastal foreshore dunes, in shaded small gullies, on been modified as part of historical development. creek banks, and on sandy alluvium in creek beds in The plant was targeted as part of site open forests and with bog mosses in mound springs assessments and was not recorded. (DotE 2015a). Subtropical rainforest/notophyll vine forest and wet sclerophyll forest (brush box woodland) with rainforest Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Baloghia Jointed V V x understorey between 150 and 550 m above sea level. the species occurs in the study area because marmorata Baloghia Soils are rich black or dark brown clay and loam suitable habitat does not occur. derived from basalt (DotE 2015b).

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Common EPBC Species EPBC NCA WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence*** name PM Recorded from a number of structural vegetation formations on Mt Coolum, including heath, open forest and woodland and the margins of rainforest. In other locations the species occurs mostly in heath but occasionally in open forest or woodland communities Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Bertya Mt Coolum or on rainforest margins Around Mt Coolum the NT x the species occurs in the study area because sharpeana Bertya species is found approximately 150 m asl, most suitable habitat does not occur. abundantly in closed-heath where Melaleuca nodosa, Phebalium woombye, Logania albiflora, Leptospermum spp., Banksia collina and Allocasuarina thalassoscopica are the most common species (EHP 2016b). Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Wallum heathland between Fraser Island and the the species occurs in the study area because Wide Bay Boronia rivularis NT x Sunshine Coast. Moist sandy soils (Noosa integrated suitable habitat does not occur. The site has Boronia Catchment Association 2015). been modified as part of historical development. Heathland communities no longer occur. Bosistoa Three Leaved Lowland subtropical rainforest up to 300 m above sea Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that transversa Bosistoa, V V x level (DotE 2015c) from Mullumbimby NSW to Mt the species occurs in the study area because (includes B. Heart-leaved Larcom near Gladstone. suitable habitat does not occur. selwynii) Bosistoa Restricted to coastal sands, or if not, then close to the Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that coast occurring in littoral rainforest on old sand dunes Cryptocarya Stinking the species occurs in the study area because V V x x and subtropical rainforests over slate and foetida Cryptocarya suitable habitat (littoral rainforest) does not occasionally on basalt to an altitude of 150 m (DotE occur. 2015d) Unlikely to occur: Records of the species occur within 5km the site, the closest being in wet heathland, a community that does not occur on site (ALA, 2016). The habitats on site have Durringtonia Closed sedgeland communities in coastal swamps Durringtonia NT x been modified as part of historical development paludosa (PlantNet NSW Flora online 2016a). and sedge communities are limited, narrow and fringe constructed dams. The plant was targeted as part of site assessments and was not recorded. Occurs on coastal flats up to 30 m above sea level. It Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that occurs mostly in the ecotone between wet heath the species occurs in the study area because Eucalyptus (wallum) and tall open forest communities. The soils E E x x suitable habitat does not occur. The site has conglomerata are infertile, deep and sandy or peaty in texture. been modified as part of historical development. Drainage is poor and soils can be seasonally water- Wet heathland communities no longer occur. logged (DotEE 2016). Unlikely to occur: Highly unlikely to occur as Gonocarpus Montane areas, known from Glasshouse Mountains V x the plant in known only from the Glasshouse effusus (Leiper et al 2008). Mountains at higher altitudes.

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Common EPBC Species EPBC NCA WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence*** name PM Unlikely to occur: The plant was targeted as part of site assessments in what was considered the best available habitat (in swales along the eastern boundary that were Occurs on Sunshine Coast usually in poorly drained Lenwebbia sp dominated by melaleucas – although no palms E x forests with melaleucas and palms (Leiper et al (blackall range) were present). The species was not recorded. It 2008). is not considered likely to be recorded in additional assessment. Historical site development reduces the potential of occurrence. Leptospermum Rocky slopes of Glasshouse Mountains and Mt Unlikely to occur: Highly unlikely to occur as oreophilum V x Coolum (Leiper et al, 2008). the plant in known only from the slopes of Mt Coolum and Glasshouse Mountains. Found within lowland warm complex notophyll vine Macadamia forest and Araucarian notophyll vine forest on basic Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that ternifolia Maroochy Nut V V x and intermediate volcanic soils and alluvia in higher the species occurs in the study area because rainfall areas of south-east Queensland (Costello et suitable habitat does not occur. al. 2009), generally in south-facing gullies. Occurs in lowland subtropical rainforests, usually occur in gullies or on moist lower slopes of mountain ranges, and in gallery or riparian rainforest on flats Pararistolochia fringing rivers and streams. It can also be found, Known to occur: the species was detected NT x praevenosa although less commonly, in littoral rainforest behind during field assessment. coastal sand dunes and on headlands, or in mixed forests with eucalypt emergents (Grimshaw et al, 2016). Commonly associated with coastal wet heath/sedgeland wetlands, swampy grassland or swampy forest and often where Broad-leaved Paperbark or Swamp Mahogany are found. Typically Unlikely to occur A population of the species restricted to the swamp-forest margins, where it occurs in Marcoola (ALA, 2016). The occurs in swamp sclerophyll forest (Broad-leaved conspicuous plant was targeted as part of site Swamp Phaius australis E E x x Paperbark/Swamp Mahogany/Swamp Box assessments undertaken in potentially suitable Orchid (Lophostemon suaveolens)), swampy rainforest (often habitat and was not recorded. Historical site with sclerophyll emergents), or fringing open forest. It development reduces the potential of is often associated with rainforest elements such as occurrence of this species on this site. Bangalow Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) or Cabbage Tree Palm (Livistona australis) (DotE 2015e). Semi-evergreen vine thicket on red volcanic soils, or Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Phebalium Mt Berryman CE E x in communities adjacent to this vegetation type (DotE the species occurs in the study area because distans Phebalium 2015f). suitable habitat does not occur.

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Common EPBC Species EPBC NCA WN Preferred habitat characteristics Likelihood of occurrence*** name PM Wallum communities and on stabilised dunes. Unlikely to occur: there is a low probability that Associated species include Melaleuca quinquenervia the species occurs within stabilised dune and Banksia robur. The species is also known to be vegetation to the north of the site, which was associated with open or dry heath on Quaternary searched as part of the meanders – the species coastal dunes and beaches or sand plains with Prasophyllum Wallum leek- was not recorded. Wallum vegetation does not V V x Leptospermum sp.,Leucopogon sp.,(Ricinocarpos wallum orchid occur on site and dune vegetation in the pinifolius, Strangea linearis, Brachyloma daphnoides, southern portion of the site appeared disturbed, Persoonia virgata, Xanthorrhoea sp, Styphelia viridis, particularly at ground level. The plant was Monotoca scoparia, Woollsia pungens and stunted targeted as part of site assessments and was Allocasuarina littoralis. Flowers from August to not recorded. September (DotE 2015g). Unlikely to occur: there is a low probability that the species occurs within stabilised dune vegetation to the north of the site that displays elements of coastal scrub. This area was Pterostylis Grows in coastal scrub and heath; north from Evans searched as part of the meanders – the species nigricans NT x Head. Flowers from March to May (PlantNet NSW was not recorded. Heath vegetation does not Flora online 2016b). occur on site and dune vegetation in the southern portion of the site appeared disturbed, particularly at ground level. The plant was targeted as part of site assessments and was not recorded. Wet rainforests in the sunshine coast and Bulburin Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that Glossy Triunia robusta E E x areas. imple and complex notophyll vine forest the species occurs in the study area because Spicebush S communities (DEHP, 2016c). suitable habitat does not occur. *Status abbreviations: EPBC = status under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth); NCA = status under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Queensland); CE = Critically Endangered; E = Endangered; V = Vulnerable; NT = Near Threatened. ** Data sources: Wildlife Online (WN), Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and BAAM field surveys (BAAM). ***To assist in the determination of the site’s value to conservation significant species, a likelihood of occurrence exercise was completed using the following four categories to determine the probability of such species occurring in the habitats available within the study area: • Known to occur: the species was detected during field assessment, or is known from past surveys in the study area and is not now considered locally extinct. • Likely to occur: a medium to high probability that the species occurs in the study area or regularly visits the study area because suitable habitat occurs, the study area is within the known distribution of the species, there are past records of the species in the vicinity of the study area, and the species is not considered locally extinct. • Potential to occur: either: (a) there are no records of the species in the vicinity of the study area but suitable habitat occurs and there is insufficient information on the distribution of the species (e.g. it is naturally rare and/or difficult to detect) to categorise the species as likely or unlikely to occur; or (b) there are records of the species in the vicinity of the study area but habitat in the study area is marginal or spatially limited meaning that the species’ presence on the study area would be transitory at best. • Unlikely to occur: a very low probability that the species occurs in the study area because: (a) suitable habitat does not occur; or (b) the study area is outside the known distribution of the species; or (c) the species is considered locally extinct; or (d) there are no records of the species in the local region despite adequate survey effort; or (e) suitable habitat occurs, the study area is within the known distribution of the species and there are past records of the species in the vicinity of the study area but the species has not been observed despite sufficient spatial and temporal survey effort for detecting the species.

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Where targeted searches were unable to locate • Melaleuca quinquenervia regrowth and EVNT flora species recorded from the database sedgeland fringing constructed dams; searches, the likelihood of their occurrence was able to be assessed through integration of the • Coastal dune vegetation (groundtruthed following sources of information: as RE12.2.5 and RE2.12.14); and • Highly disturbed, maintained and/or • Review of the published literature pertaining developed land. to the known distributions, habitat requirements and detectability of the Although generally disturbed, the vegetation on species; and site was considered potential habitat for one or • Onsite habitat assessment results and more of the target EVNT flora species (Table professional experience. 3.1). Based on the type and size of the habitats represented, a total of nine timed random The results of the likelihood of their occurrence meander assessments were undertaken by two is given in Table 3.1. people (totalling 18 meanders and 17 person hours) (Table 3.2). The meanders incorporated the majority of the clearing impact area, and all 3.3. FIELD SURVEY RESULTS representative communities.

Several habitat types were identified within the The GPS tracks from the targeted timed clearing impact area, these being: meander searches and vegetation community survey points are shown in Figure 3.1. • Ephemeral swales dominated by Melaleuca Vegetation community descriptions derived from quinquenervia (included non-remnant quaternary site data collected across the patches as well as areas groundtruthed as clearing impact area is provided in Appendix 5. remnant RE12.2.5a and RE12.2.7);

Table 3.2. No. of timed, random meander searches undertaken within each habitat type within the clearing impact area. Habitat Type No. Patches within the Clearing Impact Total No. of Area Meanders* <10ha 10-100ha >100ha Ephemeral swales dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia (non-remnant patches; 4 8 RE12.2.5a and RE12.2.7) Disturbed Melaleuca quinquenervia regrowth 1 2 and sedgeland fringing dams Coastal dune vegetation (RE12.2.5 and 2 4 RE2.12.14) Highly disturbed, maintained and/or 2 4 developed land * Meander 7 incorporated both Melaleuca quinquenervia swales and coastal dune vegetation – i.e. spanned two overlapping community types that tended to form a mosaic in this part of the site.

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One EVNT flora species, Richmond Birdwing Vine The plant was recorded growing in the shelter Pararistolochia praevenosa (listed as Near of a leaning Banksia integrifolia, in sandy soils Threatened under the NC Act), was recorded in on flat terrain behind a coastal dune, outside of two locations within the clearing impact area, the expected habitat for this species. It has these being: been ascertained that a weed control team maintains the project area, however no • In the southern portion of the proposed bushcare (or similar) groups are active at this development area on Lot 16/SP238214; particular location. Therefore it is assumed that and the Richmond Birdwing Vine is naturally occurring and has not been planted. • Along the fenceline of the Palmer Coolum Resort golf course on David Low Way, The plant featured four main stems and within the 100 m buffer area. covered an area of approximately one square metre. No reproductive material was recorded. The locations of each record are shown in Figure Despite extensive searching, no other 3.1. specimens were recorded in the immediate area. The supporting habitat of this EVNT 3.3.1. Lot 16 SP238214 species on the site is described in Table 3.3.

One specimen of Richmond Birdwing Vine was 3.3.2. Palmer Coolum Resort recorded close to a vehicle track in the southern extent of the study area on Lot 16/SP238214 Sixty-one stems of Richmond Birdwing Vine (Photos 1, 2). were recorded growing along the fenceline of the Palmer Coolum Resort golf club (Photo 3), at the location indicated in Figure 3.1.

Photo 1: Richmond Birdwing Vine growing near a leaning Banksia within the proposed development area. Photo 3: Richmond Birdwing Vine growing along the fenceline of Palmer Coolum Resort golf club.

The site is maintained and highly disturbed, and it is considered most likely that the vines have been planted. It is noted that some vine stems have been cut during site maintenance activities (e.g. whipper-snippering).

The substrate in this location is a sandy loam and no reproductive material was recorded on any vine. No other vines were recorded in the immediate area away from the fenceline, despite thorough searches. The supporting Photo 2: Richmond Birdwing Vine (same plant habitat of this EVNT species on the site is as shown in Photo 1). described in Table 3.3.

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Table 3.3. Description of the supporting habitat of EVNT plant species located on site and within the 100 m buffer to the proposed clearing footprint.

Habitat description Representative photograph Lot 16/SP238214 Regional Ecosystem (mapped): RE12.2.14. Regional Ecosystem (groundtruthed): RE12.2.14. Brief description: Narrow, disturbed strip of coastal dune community incorporating ephemeral swales dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 8-12m; median height 10m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia Associated species: Acronychia imperforata, Banksia integrifolia, Acacia concurrens, Parsonsia straminea, Monotoca scoparia. Suppressed species: Macaranga tanarius. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-7m; median height 6m. Co-dominant species: Acronychia imperforata, Acacia leiocalyx, Parsonsia straminea, Monotoca scoparia, Acacia concurrens, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides. Shrub (S1): Very sparse. Height range 0.5-1m; median height 1m. Co-dominant species: Polyscias elegans, Acacia leiocalyx, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides. Groundcover: Sparse. Height range 0.1-0.3m; median height 0.3m. Co-dominant species: Dianella caerulea, Parsonsia straminea, Asparagus aethiopicus*, Hibbertia scandens. Palmer Coolum Resort golf club Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant. Brief description: Disturbed, maintained vegetation along fenceline of Palmer Coolum resort. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 8-12m; median height 10m. Co-dominant species: Ficus macrophylla, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, Allocasuarina littoralis. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-6m; median height 6m. Dominant species: Hibiscus tiliaceus Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0-0.1m; median height 0.1m. Dominant species: mown grasses.

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4.0 POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND IMP should include expert advice (e.g. a suitably MITIGATION MEASURES qualified person or the Queensland Herbarium) that validates the claim that management of an impact to a species should have a high chance Potential impacts on protected plant species of success to ensure ‘no net loss of EVNT from the proposed clearing include a direct plants’. The clearing permit application(s) must impact on one specimen of Richmond Birdwing be submitted no later than 12 months after the Vine that was recorded within the proposed completion of the flora survey that was development site on Lot 16/SP238214. undertaken for the report (i.e. by 18 November 2017). If a permit is granted, the applicant must It is not considered that there will be any impact then notify the department when the clearing is on the sixty-one specimens of Richmond started. Birdwing Vine growing on the fenceline of Palmer Coolum Resort. These plants already occur in an exposed position within a highly modified and maintained landscape, and David Low Way separates these plants from the proposed development site. Furthermore, the belt of vegetation currently growing along the western site boundary (along the eastern side of David Low Way) is proposed to be retained and will serve to buffer these Richmond Birdwing Vines from any potential (although unlikely) impacts of the development (e.g. dust).

The direct impact on the plant within the clearing footprint will need to be managed to ensure ‘no net loss’ of EVNT plants.

Potential mitigation measures for direct impacts on Richmond Birdwing Vine include translocation of the plant into suitable habitat outside of the clearing footprint and/or the collection of plant material for propagation and planting elsewhere on site.

5.0 CONFIRMATION OF PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Protected plant species were located in both the 100 m buffer and the proposed clearing footprint. Since protected plant species are present in the clearing impact area, the proposed vegetation clearing is characterised as non-exempt clearing that requires a clearing permit. Under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 Protected Plants Assessment Guideline, an EVNT plant is taken to have been directly impacted if it is proposed to be cleared, and indirectly impacted if clearing is proposed to occur within 100 m of that plant. Where direct or indirect impacts are unavoidable, impacts must be managed using a suite of mitigation measures to ensure a ‘no net loss of EVNT plants’.

Management of impacts must be detailed in an impact management plan (IMP), developed in accordance with the assessment guideline. The

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APPENDIX 2 DATABASE SEARCH RESULTS

Wildlife Online Extract

Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: All Status: Rare and threatened species Records: Confirmed Date: Since 1980 Latitude: -26.5578 Longitude: 153.0975 Distance: 5 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Thursday 01 Dec 2016 11:09:13 Date extracted: Thursday 01 Dec 2016 11:10:04 The number of records retrieved = 24

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As the DSITIA is still in a process of collating and vetting data, it is possible the information given is not complete. The information provided should only be used for the project for which it was requested and it should be appropriately acknowledged as being derived from Wildlife Online when it is used. The State of Queensland does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for this information. Persons should satisfy themselves through independent means as to the accuracy and completeness of this information. No statements, representations or warranties are made about the accuracy or completeness of this information. The State of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for this information and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason.

Feedback about Wildlife Online should be emailed to [email protected] Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria olongburensis wallum sedgefrog V V 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria freycineti wallum rocketfrog V 1 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Crinia tinnula wallum froglet V 7 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami glossy black-cockatoo (eastern) V 2 animals birds Psittacidae Pezoporus wallicus wallicus ground parrot V 1 animals birds Scolopacidae Numenius madagascariensis eastern curlew V CE 4 animals mammals Balaenopteridae Megaptera novaeangliae humpback whale V V 6 animals mammals Muridae Xeromys myoides water mouse V V 76 animals reptiles Cheloniidae Caretta caretta loggerhead turtle E E 1 plants higher dicots Apocynaceae Marsdenia coronata slender milkvine V 1/1 plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina Mt. Emu she-oak E E 13/12 plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina thalassoscopica Mt. Coolum she-oak E E 23/23 plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Bertya sharpeana Mt. Coolum bertya NT 20/20 plants higher dicots Haloragaceae Gonocarpus effusus V 1/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia baueri subsp. baueri tiny wattle V 4/2 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Lenwebbia sp. (Blackall Range P.R.Sharpe 5387) E 2/2 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Leptospermum oreophilum V 2/2 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus conglomerata swamp stringybark E E 7/5 plants higher dicots Rubiaceae Durringtonia paludosa durringtonia NT 2/1 plants higher dicots Rutaceae Boronia rivularis Wide Bay boronia NT 1/1 plants lower dicots Aristolochiaceae Pararistolochia praevenosa NT 7/7 plants lower dicots Lauraceae Cryptocarya foetida stinking cryptocarya V V 5/3 plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis nigricans NT 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Phaius australis E E 4/4

CODES I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised. Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Extinct in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ). A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.

Page 1 of 1 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 01/12/2016 at 11:10:04 EPBC Act Protected Matters Report

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

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

Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process details.

Report created: 17/08/16 11:56:27

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

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

Coordinates Buffer: 5.0Km Summary

Matters of National Environmental Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance.

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: 2 Listed Threatened Species: 65 Listed Migratory Species: 47

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

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

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

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species.

Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 82 Whales and Other Cetaceans: 14 Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None

Extra Information

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

State and Territory Reserves: 4 Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 30 Nationally Important Wetlands: 2 Key Ecological Features (Marine) None Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Critically Endangered Community may occur within area Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh Vulnerable Community likely to occur within area Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Anthochaera phrygia Regent Honeyeater [82338] Critically Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni Coxen's Fig-Parrot [59714] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [82270] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Fregetta grallaria grallaria White-bellied Storm-Petrel (Tasman Sea), White- Vulnerable Species or species habitat bellied Storm-Petrel (Australasian) [64438] likely to occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Limosa lapponica baueri Bar-tailed Godwit (baueri), Western Alaskan Bar-tailed Vulnerable Species or species habitat Godwit [86380] known to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Limosa lapponica menzbieri Northern Siberian Bar-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit Critically Endangered Species or species habitat (menzbieri) [86432] may occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pachyptila turtur subantarctica Fairy Prion (southern) [64445] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Phoebetria fusca Sooty Albatross [1075] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Poephila cincta cincta Southern Black-throated Finch [64447] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pterodroma neglecta neglecta Kermadec Petrel (western) [64450] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour may occur within area Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Thalassarche cauta cauta Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [82345] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta steadi White-capped Albatross [82344] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable Species or species habitat [64459] may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Turnix melanogaster Black-breasted Button-quail [923] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Fish Epinephelus daemelii Black Rockcod, Black Cod, Saddled Rockcod [68449] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Frogs Litoria olongburensis Wallum Sedge Frog [1821] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Insects Phyllodes imperialis smithersi Pink Underwing Moth [86084] Endangered Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat may occur within area Mammals Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll, Digul [331] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population) Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll Endangered Species or species habitat (southeastern mainland population) [75184] may occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Petauroides volans Greater Glider [254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT) Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Vulnerable Species or species habitat South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) known to occur within area [85104] Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Xeromys myoides Water Mouse, False Water Rat, Yirrkoo [66] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Plants Acacia attenuata [10690] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Allocasuarina emuina Emu Mountain Sheoak [21926] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Allocasuarina thalassoscopica [21927] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Arthraxon hispidus Hairy-joint Grass [9338] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Baloghia marmorata Marbled Balogia, Jointed Baloghia [8463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Bosistoa transversa Three-leaved Bosistoa, Yellow Satinheart [16091] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cryptocarya foetida Stinking Cryptocarya, Stinking Laurel [11976] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Cryptostylis hunteriana Leafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat known to occur within area Eucalyptus conglomerata Swamp Stringybark [3160] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Macadamia ternifolia Small-fruited Queensland Nut, Gympie Nut [7214] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phaius australis Lesser Swamp-orchid [5872] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phebalium distans Mt Berryman Phebalium [81869] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Prasophyllum wallum Wallum Leek-orchid [55148] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Triunia robusta [14747] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Reptiles Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Delma torquata Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Furina dunmalli Dunmall's Snake [59254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Saiphos reticulatus Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink [88328] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sharks Carcharias taurus (east coast population) Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) [68751] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Pristis zijsron Green Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish Vulnerable Breeding may occur within [68442] area Name Status Type of Presence Rhincodon typus Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable 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

Calonectris leucomelas Streaked Shearwater [1077] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Phoebetria fusca Sooty Albatross [1075] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footed Shearwater Foraging, feeding or related [1043] behaviour likely to occur within area Sterna albifrons Little Tern [813] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto) Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable Species or species habitat [64459] may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Species Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale [35] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Dugong dugon Dugong [28] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin [43] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lamna nasus Porbeagle, Mackerel Shark [83288] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Manta alfredi Reef Manta Ray, Coastal Manta Ray, Inshore Manta Species or species habitat Ray, Prince Alfred's Ray, Resident Manta Ray [84994] may occur within area

Manta birostris Giant Manta Ray, Chevron Manta Ray, Pacific Manta Species or species habitat Ray, Pelagic Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray [84995] may occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin [45] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Orcinus orca Killer Whale, Orca [46] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pristis zijsron Green Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish Vulnerable Breeding may occur within [68442] area Name Threatened Type of Presence Rhincodon typus Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin [50] Breeding known to occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Cuculus optatus Oriental Cuckoo, Horsfield's Cuckoo [86651] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Migratory Wetlands Species Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Breeding known to occur within area Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank, Greenshank [832] Species or species habitat likely to 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 Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose [978] Species or species habitat may occur within area

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 known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Calonectris leucomelas Streaked Shearwater [1077] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Catharacta skua Great Skua [59472] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Cuculus saturatus Oriental Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo [710] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area

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

Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

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

Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Pachyptila turtur Fairy Prion [1066] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Breeding known to occur within area Phoebetria fusca Sooty Albatross [1075] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footed Shearwater Foraging, feeding or related [1043] behaviour likely to occur within area Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sterna albifrons Little Tern [813] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto) Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable Species or species habitat [64459] may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank, Greenshank [832] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Fish Acentronura tentaculata Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse [66187] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Campichthys tryoni Tryon's Pipefish [66193] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Corythoichthys amplexus Fijian Banded Pipefish, Brown-banded Pipefish Species or species habitat [66199] may occur within area

Corythoichthys ocellatus Orange-spotted Pipefish, Ocellated Pipefish [66203] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Festucalex cinctus Girdled Pipefish [66214] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Filicampus tigris Tiger Pipefish [66217] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Halicampus grayi Mud Pipefish, Gray's Pipefish [66221] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippichthys cyanospilos Blue-speckled Pipefish, Blue-spotted Pipefish [66228] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippichthys heptagonus Madura Pipefish, Reticulated Freshwater Pipefish Species or species habitat [66229] may occur within area

Hippichthys penicillus Beady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish [66231] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus kelloggi Kellogg's Seahorse, Great Seahorse [66723] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus kuda Spotted Seahorse, Yellow Seahorse [66237] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus planifrons Flat-face Seahorse [66238] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus trimaculatus Three-spot Seahorse, Low-crowned Seahorse, Flat- Species or species habitat faced Seahorse [66720] may occur within area

Hippocampus whitei White's Seahorse, Crowned Seahorse, Sydney Species or species habitat Seahorse [66240] may occur within area

Lissocampus runa Javelin Pipefish [66251] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Maroubra perserrata Sawtooth Pipefish [66252] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Micrognathus andersonii Anderson's Pipefish, Shortnose Pipefish [66253] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Micrognathus brevirostris thorntail Pipefish, Thorn-tailed Pipefish [66254] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Microphis manadensis Manado Pipefish, Manado River Pipefish [66258] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus dunckeri Duncker's Pipehorse [66271] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus hardwickii Pallid Pipehorse, Hardwick's Pipehorse [66272] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Solegnathus spinosissimus Spiny Pipehorse, Australian Spiny Pipehorse [66275] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solenostomus cyanopterus Robust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish, Species or species habitat [66183] may occur within area

Solenostomus paegnius Rough-snout Ghost Pipefish [68425] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate Ghostpipefish, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, Species or species habitat Ornate Ghost Pipefish [66184] may occur within area

Stigmatopora nigra Widebody Pipefish, Wide-bodied Pipefish, Black Species or species habitat Pipefish [66277] may occur within area

Syngnathoides biaculeatus Double-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse, Species or species habitat Alligator Pipefish [66279] may occur within area

Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus Bentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, Short-tailed Species or species habitat Pipefish [66280] may occur within area

Urocampus carinirostris Hairy Pipefish [66282] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Vanacampus margaritifer Mother-of-pearl Pipefish [66283] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Mammals Dugong dugon Dugong [28] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Reptiles Acalyptophis peronii Horned Seasnake [1114] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Aipysurus laevis Olive Seasnake [1120] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Astrotia stokesii Stokes' Seasnake [1122] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Disteira kingii Spectacled Seasnake [1123] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Disteira major Olive-headed Seasnake [1124] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Emydocephalus annulatus Turtle-headed Seasnake [1125] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Hydrophis elegans Elegant Seasnake [1104] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Laticauda laticaudata a sea krait [1093] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Pelamis platurus Yellow-bellied Seasnake [1091] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Whales and other Cetaceans [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Mammals Balaenoptera acutorostrata Minke Whale [33] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale [35] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Delphinus delphis Common Dophin, Short-beaked Common Dolphin [60] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Grampus griseus Risso's Dolphin, Grampus [64] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin [43] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Breeding known to occur within area Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin [45] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Orcinus orca Killer Whale, Orca [46] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin [50] Breeding known to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Stenella attenuata Spotted Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin [51] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Tursiops aduncus Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin, Spotted Bottlenose Species or species habitat Dolphin [68418] likely to occur within area

Tursiops truncatus s. str. Bottlenose Dolphin [68417] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ] Name State Coolum Creek QLD Mount Coolum QLD Noosa QLD The Confluence QLD

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 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna, Indian Myna [387] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Anas platyrhynchos Mallard [974] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Carduelis carduelis European Goldfinch [403] 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

Lonchura punctulata Nutmeg Mannikin [399] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

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

Frogs Name Status Type of Presence Rhinella marina Cane Toad [83218] 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

Lepus capensis Brown Hare [127] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Rattus norvegicus Brown Rat, Norway Rat [83] 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 Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine, Species or species habitat Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, Heartleaf Madeiravine, likely to occur within area Potato Vine [2643] Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern, Ground Asparagus, Basket Fern, Species or species habitat Sprengi's Fern, Bushy Asparagus, Emerald Asparagus likely to occur within area [62425] Cabomba caroliniana Cabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, Fish Grass, Species or species habitat Washington Grass, Watershield, Carolina Fanwort, likely to occur within area Common Cabomba [5171] Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata Bitou Bush [16332] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Hymenachne amplexicaulis Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass, Species or species habitat West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass [31754] likely to occur within area

Lantana camara Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Large- Species or species habitat leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red Flowered likely to occur within area Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White Sage, Wild Sage [10892] Opuntia spp. Prickly Pears [82753] Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat likely to occur within area Protasparagus densiflorus Asparagus Fern, Plume Asparagus [5015] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Salvinia molesta Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Kariba Species or species habitat Weed [13665] likely to occur within area

Senecio madagascariensis Fireweed, Madagascar Ragwort, Madagascar Species or species habitat Groundsel [2624] likely to occur within area

Reptiles Hemidactylus frenatus Asian House Gecko [1708] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Nationally Important Wetlands [ Resource Information ] Name State Coolum Creek and Lower Maroochy River QLD Lake Weyba QLD 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.

For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.

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

Coordinates

-26.557 153.096 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 -Parks and Wildlife Commission NT, Northern Territory Government -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, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence Forestry Corporation, NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -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.

Please feel free to provide feedback via the Contact Us page.

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APPENDIX 3 DNRM REGULATED VEGETATION AND ESSENTIAL HABITAT MAPPING

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APPENDIX 4 CURRICULUM VITAE OF FIELD ECOLOGISTS

SHELLEY TREVASKIS PROJECT MANAGER Plants SENIOR ECOLOGIST

SPECIALISATION

• Environmental Planning • Ecological Survey • Project Management

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS BSc Environmental Studies, Griffith University(1995) Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP)

KEY EXPERIENCE developments – Paradise Rd, Larapinta, Lake McDonald Drive, Cooroy, and Maroochydore Rd, Shelley Trevaskis is a Senior Ecologist at BAAM Pty Forest Glen. Prepared for Groundwork Plus. Ltd. Her areas of expertise are ecological survey, Shelley completed the flora components, including environmental planning and project management. protected flora surveys and extensive groundtruthing of Regional Ecosystem mapping. Shelley has nine years’ experience as an environmental consultant. She has also been • Comprehensive flora baseline surveys for Section D of the Cooroy to Curra highway realignment employed in bush regeneration on North Stradbroke project. Island and carried out a role with the (former) Department of Environment and Resource • Sibelco Significant Frog Monitoring. Field surveys Management (DERM) on North Stradbroke Island. and reporting for a project that monitors the abundance, distribution and health of populations of Shelley has experience and skills in flora and fauna Wallum Sedgefrog Litoria olongburensis and their identification and fieldwork technique, report writing associated aquatic and terrestrial habitats in order and project management. She also maintains an up to measure any impacts associated with the to date knowledge of relevant environmental Sibelco sand mining extension on North Stradbroke ordinances (local, state, federal) relating to Island. environmental management, particularly with regards • Brisbane Airport Benchmarking Study. A seasonal, to flora and fauna. targeted terrestrial fauna survey was undertaken and a benchmarking exercise was then completed RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE that compared the results of the survey to data collected at the airport over the past 10 years. The • Ecological Assessment to inform future information provides new baseline data prior to the development – Rainbow Beach. Prepared for development of a third runway and assists in Queensland Ambulance Services. Shelley biodiversity management at the airport. Shelley managed the project and completed the full survey project managed the job and completed fieldwork and report component, including a protected flora and reporting. survey, groundtruthing of Regional Ecosystem and associated essential habitat mapping, and habitat assessment for significant fauna. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY • Rapid biodiversity surveys and protected plant 2012- present BAAM Pty Ltd surveys for various sites in central Queensland for Senior Ecologist and Project Manager Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd. Lead botanist. 2011-2012 Department of Environment and • Ecological Assessment to inform future Resource Management development – Old Cleveland Road East, Customer Service Officer Birkdale. Prepared for Urbis. Shelley completed the flora component, including extensive 2008-2010 Chenoweth Environmental Planning groundtruthing of Regional Ecosystem and and Landscape Architecture associated essential habitat mapping. Senior Ecologist • Ecological Assessments to inform proposed 2004-2008 Lambert and Rehbein Pty Ltd resource activities and future residential Ecologist

BAAM Pty Ltd ST_Short CV DR JOANNE CHAMBERS SENIOR ECOLOGIST

SPECIALISATION

• Ecology of terrestrial vertebrates and their response to disturbance • Project Management • Terrestrial Fauna Habitat Assessment • Habitat and individual fauna species management plans and monitoring programs

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy (Ecology) Queensland University of Technology (2007) Bachelor of Applied Science(1st Class Honours) Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Applied Science Queensland University of Technology

KEY EXPERIENCE • Targeted Koala surveys for Section D of the Cooroy to Curra highway realignment project. Survey team lead. Jo has been a Senior Ecologist with BAAM since 2004. Jo received accreditation from the Environment Institute of • Koala Habitats Review and Mapping, Redland City for Australia and New Zealand as a Certified Environmental Redland City Council. Development of a definitive Practitioner in 2009. She completed her PhD research on urban Koala habitat mapping product to inform the the terrestrial habitat requirements of a suite of frog Redlands Planning Scheme 2015. Project Manager species in semi-arid Queensland. Since joining BAAM, Jo and lead ecologist. has been responsible for the preparation and contribution • Coolum State High School Ecological Compliance. to the conservation status reviews for Brisbane City Ecological assessment of areas proposed for the Councils significant species, Koala habitat assessments expansion of sporting fields at the Coolum SHS and and reporting, writing pest management and pest identification of associated constraints to inform monitoring plans for Redland City Council and the private subsequent planning and design. Lead ecologist. sector, formulating fauna management and monitoring programs and project management. • Ecological Assessment - Logan Sports Park, for Logan City Council. Identification and mapping of significant Jo has also been involved with extensive significant frog ecological values and assessment against legislative monitoring programs on North Stradbroke and Bribie requirements. Lead ecologist and project manager. Islands and has designed and tested frog exclusion • Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Flora and Acid fences installed along the Tugan Bypass. Frog Monitoring Bribie Island Borefields. Prepared for Seqwater. Project manager and lead consultant. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY • Significant Frog Management and Monitoring Plan and 2005– present BAAM Pty Ltd Monitoring Program Sibelco North Stradbroke Island. Senior Ecologist Prepared for Sibelco Australia Pty Ltd 2008-2014. 2005- present Queensland University of Primary Author and project manager; Technology Lecturer in Sustainable Environmental PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS Management December 2007 Conservation of terrestrial habitat may be 2000-2005 Queensland University of the key to anuran persistence in a dry open woodland. Oral Technology Presentation, Ecological Society of Australia Conference Instructor and Demonstrator 2007, Perth. November 2007 Bush Regeneration and Wildlife RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Management and Awareness. Presentation made on behalf of Brisbane City Council to Bush Care Groups. • Koala Habitat Assessment - Paper Mill, Petrie for Moreton Bay Regional Council. A review of Koala Chambers, J, Wilson, JC and Williamson, I (2006). Soil pH habitat values across the site and an associated field influences embryonic survival in Pseudophryne bibronii survey to inform future use of the site. Lead ecologist (Anura: Myobatrachidae). Austral Ecology 31 (1): 68-75. and project manager.

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APPENDIX 5 PROTECTED PLANT SURVEY DATA

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Appendix 5 Protected Plant Survey Data

Table A5.1. Protected plant location details. Latitude Longitude Adults Juveniles Species Comments Single specimen Pararistolochia -26.560731 153.097848 1 outside of expected praevenosa habitat. Highly likely to be Pararistolochia planted - all recorded -26.554880 153.095956 61 praevenosa to be trained up fenceline.

Table A5.2. Vegetation recorded within the study area Site Habitat description Representative photo Q1 Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant Brief description: Ephemeral swale dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 6-9m; median height 9m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Macaranga tanarius, Melaleuca leucadendra. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 2-5m; median height 2m. Dominant species: Hibiscus tiliaceus. Associated species: Melaleuca quinquenervia, Lygodium microphyllum. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 1-1.5m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Blechnum indicum. Associated species: Lygodium microphyllum, Gahnia sieberiana, Lepironia articulata, Baumea rubiginosa, Schoenus brevifolius. Q2 Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant Brief description: Ephemeral swale dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 9-12m; median height 10m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca, Macaranga tanarius. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 2-3m; median height 3m. Dominant species: Lepironia articulata, Blechnum indicum. Associated species: Lygodium microphyllum.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo Q3 Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia regrowth and sedgeland on the edge of a constructed dam. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 4-6m; median height 4m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca. Shrub (S1): Sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.5m. Dominant species: Baumea rubiginosa, Schoenus brevifolius. Associated species: Drosera spatulata, Utricularia gibba, Utricularia uliginosa. Q4 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.12 (groundtruthed RE12.2.5a) Brief description: Ephemeral swale dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 9-11m; median height 10m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Casuarina glauca, Macaranga tanarius. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-7m; median height 6m. Dominant species: Glochidion sumatranum. Associated species: Melaleuca quinquenervia, Acronychia imperforata. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1.5m; median height 1.5m. Dominant species: Blechnum indicum Q5 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.12 (groundtruthed RE12.2.7) Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated ephemeral swale near dam edge. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 8-11m; median height 9m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Parsonsia straminea. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-6m; median height 5m. Dominant species: Glochidion sumatranum. Associated species: Parsonsia straminea Shrub (S1): Very sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1.5m. Co-dominant species: Banksia robur, Melaleuca pachyphylla, Hakea actites, Alphitonia excelsa. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Schoenus brevifolius, Blechnum indicum, Imperata cylindrica.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo Associated species: Hibbertia vestita, Xanthorrhoea latifolia. Q6 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.14 (groundtruthed RE12.2.14) Brief description: Narrow strip of coastal dune community on edge of ephemeral swale. Appears historically modified. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 7-9m; median height 8m. Dominant species: Acronychia imperforata, Associated species: Acacia disparrima, Banksia integrifolia, Alphitonia excelsa, Parsonsia straminea. Shrub (S1): Mid-dense. Height range 2-3m; median height 3m. Dominant species: Acronychia imperforata, Associated species: Phebalium woombye, Monotoca scoparia, Cassytha filiformis, Polyscias elegans,

Groundcover: Very sparse. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.3m. Dominant species: Lomandra longifolia. Associated species: Smilax australis, Austromyrtus dulcis. Q8 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.12.12 (groundtruthed RE12.2.5a) Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia low closed forest ephemeral swale. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 6-9m; median height 7m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Parsonsia straminea. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1.5m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Schoenus brevifolius. Associated species: Blechnum indicum, Hibbertia scandens, Parsonsia straminea.

Q9 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.14 (groundtruthed RE12.2.14) Brief description: Coastal dune community. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 6-9m; median height 7m. Dominant species: Banksia integrifolia. Associated species: Acronychia imperforata, Acacia disparrima, Monotoca scoparia, Parsonsia straminea. Sub-canopy (T2): Mid-dense. Height range 3-4m; median height 3m. Dominant species: Monotoca scoparia, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides, Glochidion sumatranum. Associated species: Ricinocarpos pinifolius, Acacia concurrens, Acronychia imperforata, Alphitonia excelsa.

Shrub (S1): Sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1.5m. Dominant species: Phebalium woombye.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo Associated species: Austromyrtus dulcis, Acronychia imperforata. Groundcover: Sparse. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.3m. Co-dominant species: Asparagus aethiopicus*, Lomandra longifolia, Dianella caerulea, Cymbopogon refractus. Q10 Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant Brief description: Disturbed small patch of hind dune community. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 7-9m; median height 8m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Banksia integrifolia, Schefflera actinophylla*, Acronychia imperforata, Acacia concurrens, Glochidion ferdinandi. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-6m; median height 5m. Co-dominant species: Cyclophyllum coprosmoides, Acacia leiocalyx, Acacia concurrens, Polyscias elegans, Parsonsia straminea. Shrub (S1): Sparse. Height range 1-2m; median height 1m. Dominant species: Banksia robur. Associated species: Cyclophyllum coprosmoides imperforata. Groundcover: Mid-dense. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.3m. Dominant species: Blechnum indicum. Associated species: Asparagus aethiopicus*, Hibbertia scandens, Empodisma minus, Imperata cylindrica. 100m buffer area QM6 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.5 (groundtruthed RE12.2.5) Brief description: Coastal hind dune community. Canopy (T1): Dense/mid-dense. Height range 7- 10m; median height 8m. Dominant species: Lophostemon confertus. Associated species: Corymbia intermedia, Banksia aemula, Acronychia imperforata Monotoca scoparia. Shrub (S1): Mid-dense. Height range 2-3m; median height 3m. Co-dominant species: Phebalium woombye, Ricinocarpos pinifolius, Austromyrtus dulcis, Xanthorrhoea johnsonii. Groundcover: Sparse. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.2m.

Dominant species: Lomandra longifolia. Associated species: Asparagus aethiopicus*, Dianella caerulea.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo QM7 Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.14 (groundtruthed RE12.2.14/12.2.5a) Brief description: Mosaic of Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated swales and coastal hind dune community. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 8-10m; median height 9m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia. Associated species: Acronychia imperforata, Banksia integrifolia, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides. Sub-canopy (T2): Mid-dense/very sparse (patchy). Height range 2-5m; median height 4m. Co-dominant species: Acronychia imperforata, Banksia integrifolia, Cyclophyllum coprosmoides, Parsonsia straminea, Monotoca scoparia, Acacia concurrens. Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0.1-1m; median height 0.5m. Dominant species: Schoenus brevifolius. Associated species: Hibbertia scandens, Parsonsia straminea, Pteridium esculentum, Asparagus aethiopicus*. QM8 Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant Brief description: Disturbed, maintained vegetation along fenceline of Palmer Coolum resort. Canopy (T1): Mid-dense. Height range 8-12m; median height 10m. Co-dominant species: Ficus macrophylla, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, Allocasuarina littoralis. Sub-canopy (T2): Sparse. Height range 4-6m; median height 6m. Dominant species: Hibiscus tiliaceus Groundcover: Dense. Height range 0-0.1m; median height 0.1m. Dominant species: mown grasses. Note: 61 stems of Pararistolochia praevenosa recorded growing along fenceline in this location. Highly likely to have been planted. Q Regional Ecosystem: RE12.2.7 M8_2 (groundtruthed RE12.2.7) Brief description: Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated swale. Canopy (T1): Dense. Height range 10-13m; median height 12m. Dominant species: Melaleuca quinquenervia, Lophostemon suaveolens. Associated species: Alphitonia excelsa, Lygodium muelleri, Glochidion sumatranum, Parsonsia straminea. Sub-canopy (T2): Mid-dense. Height range 5-8m; median height 6m. Co-dominant species: Polyscias elegans, Neolitsea dealbata, Acronychia imperforata, Macaranga tanarius, Linospadix monostachya. Shrub (S1): Mid-dense. Height range 1-2m; median height 2m.

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Site Habitat description Representative photo Co-dominant species: Alpinia caerulea, Murraya paniculata*, Macaranga tanarius, Geitonoplesium cymosum, Groundcover: Sparse. Height range 0.1-0.5m; median height 0.2m. Co-dominant species: Lomandra longifolia, Geitonoplesium cymosum, Pteridium esculentum, Ottochloa gracillima, Clematis glycinoides, Abrus precatorius. QM9 Regional Ecosystem: non-remnant Brief description: Developed suburban community featuring constructed roads, pathways and landscaped roadside vegetation.

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Table A5.3. Flora species list

Abrus precatorius Hovea acutifolia Acacia concurrens Hypolepis muelleri Acacia disparrima subsp. Imperata cylindrica disparrima Acacia fimbriata Ipomoea pes-caprae Acacia leiocalyx Juncus usitatus Acacia maidenii Lantana camara Y Acacia podalyriifolia Leersia hexandra Acacia sophorae Lepironia articulata Acacia suaveolens Leptocarpus tenax Leptospermum Ageratum houstonianum Y laevigatum Leptospermum Allocasuarina littoralis polygalifolium Allocasuarina torulosa Lindsaea linearis Alphitonia excelsa Linospadix monostachya Alpinia caerulea Lobelia alata Andropogon virginicus Y Lobelia purpurascens Araucaria heterophylla Lobelia stenophylla Archontophoenix Lomandra longifolia cunninghamiana Asparagus aethiopicus Y Lophostemon confertus Atropa belladonna Y Lophostemon suaveolens Austromyrtus dulcis Ludwigia octovalvis Baccharis halimifolia Y Lycopodiella cernua Baloskion pallens Lygodium microphyllum Baloskion tetraphyllum Macaranga tanarius Macroptilium Y Banksia integrifolia atropurpureum Megathyrsus maximus Y Banksia robur var. maximus Baumea rubignosa Melaleuca quinquenervia Bidens pilosa Y Melaleuca thymifolia Melastoma malabathricum subsp. Blechnum indicum malabathricum Brachychiton acerifolius Melicope elleryana Callistemon pachyphylla Melinis repens Y Canavalia rosea Melinis minutifolia Y Carex appressa Monotoca scoparia Carpobrotus glaucescens Monstera deliciosa Y Cassytha filiformis Murraya paniculata Y Cassytha pubescens Myoporum acuminatum Casuarina glauca Neolitsea dealbata Caustis recurvata Nephrolepis cordifolia Y Centella asiatica Nymphaea capensis Y Nymphaea caerulea Y Chloris gayana Y subsp. Zanzibarensis Cinnamomum camphora Y Nymphoides indica Cirsium vulgare Y Ochna serrulata Y Oenothera drummondii Cissus antarctica subsp. Drummondii Cladium procerum Oplismenus aemulus Clematis glycinoides Oplismenus hirtellus Cocos nucifera Y Pandanus tectorius Commelina diffusa Parastilochia praevenosa Conyza spp. Y Persicaria strigosa Corymbia intermedia Parsonsia straminea Crinum pedunculatum Passiflora foetida Y

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Cordyline rubra Passiflora suberosa Y Cupaniopsis Passiflora subpeltata Y anacardioides Cyanthillium cinereum Persicaria attenuata Cyclophyllum Persicaria decipiens coprosmoides Cymbidium spp. Persoonia virgata Cymbopogon refractus Petalostigma pubescens Cynodon dactylon Petalostigma triloculare Cyperus polystachyos Phebalium woombye Damasonium minis Philydrum lanuginosum Desmodium Phragmites australis rhytidophyllum Dianella caerulea Pinus elliottii Y Platycerium bifurcatum Dianella congesta subsp. Bifurcatum Dicranopteris linearis var. Polyscias elegans linearis Drosera spatulata Poranthera microphylla Duboisia myoporoides Pteridium esculentum Eclipta prostrata Pultenaea petiolaris Eleocharis dulcis Ricinocarpos pinifolius Eleocharis equisetina Ricinus communis Y Eleocharis geniculata Rivina humilis Y Empodisma minus Rubus moluccanus Sarcopetalum Eriocaulon scariosum harveyanum Eucalyptus propinqua Scaevola calendulacea Eucalyptus racemosa Schefflera actinophylla Y subsp. racemosa Eucalyptus tereticornis Schinus terebinthifolius Y Eurychorda complanata Schoenus brevifolius Eustrephus latifolius Senna pendula Y Ficus benjamina Y Sida cordifolia Y Ficus elastica Y Smilax australis Ficus macrophylla Solanum mauritianum Y Gahnia aspera Solanum torvum Y Gahnia clarkei Sphagneticola trilobata Y Gahnia sieberiana Spinifex sericeus Geitonoplesium cymosum Stephania japonica Geranium solanderi var. Sticherus flabellatus var. solanderi flabellatus Gleichenia dicarpa Syagrus romanzoffiana Y Glochidion ferdinandi Syzygium oleosum Glochidion sumatranum Themeda triandra Gloriosa superba Y Trochocarpa laurina Glycine clandestina Utricularia gibba Goodenia paniculata Utricularia uliginosa Grevillea robusta Wahlenbergia gracilis Hakea actites Wikstroemia indica Hibbertia scandens Xanthorrhoea latifolia Hibbertia stricta Xanthorrhoea fulva Hibiscus tiliaceus Xyris complanata Homalanthus populifolius Hovea acutifolia

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