Tyres Flat and Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Report

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Part of Lot 43 on Plan WV437, Lot 42 on Plan WV1499, Lot 41 on Plan WV436 and Lot 1 on RP200575.

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Revision Date Description Author Verifier Approved

C. Eddie, R. A 31/07/13 Draft issued to client for review R. Aisthorpe C. Eddie Johnson

R. Aisthorpe, R. B 22/10/2013 Report incorporating client comment - R. Johnson Johnson

Amended report including discussion 0 31/8/2017 R. Johnson C. Eddie C. Eddie of MNES fauna habitat Executive Summary

This report provides a summary of the results of a field inspection undertaken by BOOBOOK on the 23rd of November 2012 and 19th of June 2013 at ‘Tyres Flat’ and ‘Saramac Downs’, located about 31km east- northeast of Roma, Queensland (the Site). BOOBOOK Ecological Consulting (BOOBOOK) was engaged to ground truth Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) certified High Value Regrowth (HVR) mapping occurring on both properties. The Site is currently mapped as non-remnant except for seven HVR polygons containing Endangered regional ecosystems (REs) or Least Concern REs. The intention of the field inspection was to ground-truth the mapped HVR and to assess the extent of any unmapped regrowth and remnant REs within the Site.

Sixteen survey sites were completed during the assessment. Quaternary level assessments were undertaken at 14 of these sites to assess the vegetation and RE types present at each. The remaining two sub-sites recorded additional observations of flora and fauna species opportunistically encountered.

The majority of the woody vegetation at the Site was found to be dominated by remnant REs except for one patch of regrowth likely to be >15 years old. Six REs were indentified, including: RE 11.3.2, 11.3.25, 11.9.5, 11.9.7, 11.9.10 and 11.10.11. Alluvial Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea) woodland representing RE 11.3.2 (E. populnea woodland on alluvial plains) was the most abundant RE at the Site. Poplar Box (E. populnea), Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) and Belah (Casuarina cristata) communities on fine-grained sedimentary rocks dominated the hill slopes, corresponding to REs 11.9.5, 11.9.7 and 11.9.10.

Occasional patches of Silver-leaved Ironbark (E. melanophloia) and Poplar Box (E. populnea) on sandstone-derived soils were also recorded. This vegetation equates to RE 11.10.11 (E. populnea, E. melanophloia +/- Callitris glaucophylla woodland on coarse-grained sedimentary rocks).

Riparian open forest to woodland of River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and/or Queensland Blue Gum (E. tereticornis) was confined to the banks surrounding a dammed drainage feature on Lot 42 on Plan WV1499. This vegetation community conforms to RE 11.3.25 (Eucalyptus tereticornis or E. camaldulensis woodland fringing drainage lines).

Although vegetation at the Site is currently mapped as endangered HVR, least concern HVR or non- remnant, this assessment has shown that most areas of woody vegetation are attributable to remnant REs. These REs are of varying Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act) class/ DEHP biodiversity status.

Preliminary analysis indicates that the total area of woody vegetation in the 20 mapped polygons at the Site is approximately 61.4ha. Of this, about 6.5ha (10.6%) is endangered RE 11.9.5, about 8.8ha (14.3%) is endangered RE 11.9.10, about 25.2ha (41.0%) is of concern RE 11.3.2, about 0.9ha (1.5%) is of concern RE 11.3.25, about 8.7ha (14.2%) is of concern RE 11.9.7 and 7.2ha (11.7%) is no concern at present RE 11.10.11. The remaining 4.1ha (6.7%) account for the regrowth of RE 11.9.7.

Two of the observed vegetation polygons were considered large enough (>5ha) to be mapped at the 1:100,000 scale. Three additional polygons were slightly smaller (>4ha) than the size criteria for RE mapping. Due to the differences between DEHP mapped and observed REs any proposed works on the Site should take into account the presence of REs with of concern or endangered status.

Five drainage lines were observed at the Site. Four of these are considered to be drainage features, because of the lack of riparian vegetation and defined bed and banks.

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General Habitat is predicted to be present within the survey area for the following MNES fauna species: South-eastern Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni); Australian Painted Snipe (Rostratula australis); Collared Delma (Delma torquata); Yakka Skink (Egernia rugosa); and Dunmall’s Snake (Furina dunmalli).

Additional findings incidental to the RE assessment (flora and fauna observations are also presented in the report.

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1. Abbreviations ...... 1 2. Introduction ...... 1 2.1. Purpose & Scope ...... 1 2.2. Survey Team ...... 2 3. Methodology ...... 2 3.1. Desktop & Literature Review ...... 2 3.2. Field Survey ...... 3 4. Results & Discussion ...... 4 4.1. Vegetation Mapping ...... 4 4.1.1. DEHP Regional Ecosystem & Regrowth Mapping...... 4 4.1.2. Regional Ecosystems Observed ...... 4 4.2. Threatened Fauna ...... 7 4.2.1. Likelihood of Occurrence Assessment ...... 7 4.2.2. Habitat Assessment and Predictive Habitat Mapping ...... 7 4.3. Additional Observations ...... 8 4.3.1. Incidental Flora Records ...... 8 4.3.2. Incidental Fauna Records ...... 8 4.3.3. Wetlands ...... 8 5. Conclusions & Recommendations...... 9 5.1. Conclusions ...... 9 5.2. Recommendations ...... 9 6. References ...... 10 Appendix A: Map of DEHP HVR polygons and field survey sites ...... 11 Appendix B: Quaternary survey site assessment records for the Site ...... 12 Appendix C: Map of observed Regional Ecosystems at the Site ...... 40 Appendix D: Likelihood of Occurrence Assessment for Selected MNES Fauna Species ...... 41 Appendix E: Habitat Assessment and Mapping Rules for Selected MNES Fauna Species ...... 45 Appendix F: Inventory of flora recorded at the Site ...... 47 Appendix G: Fauna recorded incidentally on the Site ...... 53

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1. Abbreviations

Table 1: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

DSEWPaC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

EH Essential Habitat

ESA Environmentally Sensitive Area

EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened

GLNG Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas

HVR High Value Regrowth

MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance

NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992

PMAV Property Map of Assessable Vegetation

RE Regional Ecosystem

SLC plant Special Least Concern Plant

TEC Threatened Ecological Community

VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999

WoNS Weeds of National Significance 2. Introduction

2.1. Purpose & Scope BOOBOOK was commissioned by Santos to investigate and ground-truth the HVR mapping on part of ‘Tyres Flat’ (Lot 43 on Plan WV437) and ‘Saramac Downs’ (Lot 42 on Plan WV1499, Lot 41 on Plan WV436 and Lot 1 on Plan RP200575), two grazing properties located about 31km east-northeast of Roma, south central Queensland. The focus of the survey was woody vegetation currently mapped by DEHP as HVR containing Endangered REs, Least Concern HVR and non-remnant (hereafter referred to as the Site).

BOOBOOK was requested to undertake the following:

- Perform a desktop assessment to identify current mapped vegetation and threatened ecological communities (TECs) potentially occurring at the Site. - Conduct a field survey of the Site to assess and map the present vegetation.

In August 2017 Santos requested inclusion of an assessment of the likelihood of presence of, and presence of potential habitat for, the selected MNES fauna species listed below:

 Large-eared Pied Bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri)  Northern Quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus)  South-eastern Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni)  Red Goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiatus)  Squatter Pigeon (southern) (Geophaps scripta scripta)  Australian Painted Snipe (Rostratula australis) Rev 0 1

 Black-breasted Button-quail (Turnix melanogaster)  Collared Delma (Delma torquata)  Ornamental Snake (Denisonia maculata)  Yakka Skink (Egernia rugosa)  Dunmall’s Snake (Furina dunmalli). 2.2. Survey Team The project supervisor (Craig Eddie) was approved by the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) in writing on the 28th of January 2011 for the purpose of undertaking ecological assessment works for the Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) project.

The survey described by this report was undertaken by BOOBOOK on the 23rd November 2012 and 19th of June 2013. This field survey was conducted by Richard Johnson (Senior Ecologist), Rosamund Aisthorpe (Graduate Botanist) and Angela Bendall (Field Assistant). All aspects of the project including field survey and reporting were conducted under the supervision of Craig Eddie (Principal Ecologist and Project Supervisor).

Any collections of endangered, vulnerable, near threatened (EVNT) and least concern flora protected under the NC Act were conducted in accordance with Scientific Purposes Permit WISP11669312 issued to Craig Eddie as the representative for BOOBOOK Enterprises Pty. Ltd. This permit is valid from 13 August 2012 to 12 August 2017. 3. Methodology

3.1. Desktop & Literature Review The desktop and literature review described by this report used a variety of electronic and paper-based sources to identify ecological values predicted to occur at the Site. Sources used to obtain information for the desktop and literature review are as follows:

- Regional ecosystem (RE) mapping version 6.1 (DEHP 2013a) - Regrowth vegetation: high value regrowth (HVR)) mapping version 2.1 (DEHP 2013b) - Essential habitat (EH) mapping version 3.1 (DEHP 2013c) - Referable wetlands map database (DEHP 2013d) - Wildnet database (Wildlife Online) (DEHP 2013e) - EPBC Act protected matters search tool (DSEWPaC 2013b).

Data searches were conducted using a 5km buffer around the coordinate -26.4645S, 149.08157E (datum GDA94) which corresponds to the approximate centre point of the Site.

Likelihood of occurrence and habitat presence for each MNES species was assessed using existing data sources, including those listed above where relevant, as well as existing field survey results of vegetation community surveys and microhabitat assessments where available. For those species potentially present at the site mapping rules were developed to nominate RE present within the surveyed area considered to represent General (or potential General) Habitat.

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3.2. Field Survey Vegetation structure and species composition was assessed during walking traverses of the Site. Detailed descriptions of vegetation were compiled at 14 representative assessment locations within the woody vegetation of interest. Locations of each survey site are shown within Appendix A:. All of these assessments were consistent with the quaternary level of detail as per Neldner et al. (2012).

Quaternary assessments are those sites where all location, environmental (landform, substrate) and overall vegetation structure and species composition was recorded. Abundance of all dominant species in each layer was recorded. A list of additional species present at each site was also obtained (i.e. species that were not dominant were also recorded as being present but their abundance was not rated). Species names for flora follow Bostock and Holland (2010). The location of each survey site was determined using a handheld GPS unit (Garmin GPSmap 78S). When referred to within this report the sites are identified alphanumerically using a prefix Q, e.g. Q1. At each quaternary site the following was recorded:

1. height (median and maximum/minimum) of each stratum of vegetation (i.e. ground, shrub, tree and emergent layers); 2. dominant flora in each stratum of vegetation; 3. structural formation type codes (Neldner et al. 2012: Table 29); 4. RE type mapped; 5. RE type observed; 6. broad geology type; 7. landform type; 8. broad soil type; 9. connectivity/patch characteristics (i.e. whether the isolated or degree of connectivity to surrounding vegetation); 10. presence and abundance of weeds (declared and non-declared species) as well as estimated % coverage of the site; 11. presence of EVNT flora; 12. presence of suitable habitat for EVNT flora; 13. a list of all other flora encountered at the Site; and 14. disturbance types (e.g. clearing, grazing, fire history, pest animal diggings): categories as per Neldner et al. (2012) with some minor modification to suit local variables.

Active fauna searches were beyond the scope of this survey. However, fauna opportunistically sighted or heard at vegetation assessment sites were recorded as either within, outside or flying over the assessment site, and the identification method noted. Any noteworthy fauna, flora or habitat encountered (other than threatened species and communities) were recorded at survey sub-sites. Survey sub-sites referred to in this report are suffixed with an A, e.g. Q1A.

The assessment descriptions provide a snapshot of the species present during the inspection, but do not represent a complete inventory of the native flora, fauna and weeds present at the location. Subsequent visits would be necessary over a range of seasons to compile a more detailed inventory of species present. Despite these limitations, sufficient information was collected to assess the status, condition and composition of vegetation communities within the study area, such that site-specific recommendations could be developed.

Representative photographs were taken at each quaternary survey site, as well as at other points of interest at the Site. A selection of images is provided in the quaternary data sheets in Appendix B:.

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4. Results & Discussion

4.1. Vegetation Mapping 4.1.1. DEHP Regional Ecosystem & Regrowth Mapping

At the time of the field survey DEHP mapping of the Site showed four patches of vegetation present as HVR containing Endangered REs (four polygons mapped) or HVR that is a Least Concern RE (three polygons mapped) (Appendix A:). All other vegetation within the Site is mapped as non-remnant. During the desktop analysis a property map of assessable vegetation (PMAV) for the Site was identified: this map indicates the five HVR polygons for Saramac Downs (42WV1499, 41WV436 and 1RP200575) are mapped as category X. Tyres Flat did not have a PMAV. No remnant REs are mapped for the Site.

4.1.2. Regional Ecosystems Observed

Visual inspection and data collected during traverses of the Site revealed anomalies in the current mapping. Notably, the majority of vegetation patches surveyed were comprised of remnant REs. A total of 16 remnant and one regrowth polygon were observed at the Site.

Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea) alluvial woodland with associated Silver-leaved Ironbark (E. melanophloia) (RE 11.3.2) occurred along a stream order 3 drainage line along the southwest corner of the Site. This 25.2ha patch represents the largest RE observed at the Site. There are small occurrences within the mapped polygon that are advanced regrowth which have not yet attained RE status such as vegetation recorded at survey site Q14. These areas are continuous with remnant vegetation and it is considered that the whole polygon is best regarded as a remnant RE. A small area (0.9ha) in the southwest, embedded within the RE 11.3.2 polygon was comprised of Red River Gum (E. camaldulensis) and/or Queensland Blue Gum (E. tereticornis) woodland (RE 11.3.25). It was narrowly confined to the modified watercourse and dam banks observed at survey site Q13.

The remainder of remnant vegetation present on the Site is attributable to several REs found on fine- grained sedimentary rocks (land zone 9) or coarse-grained sedimentary rocks (land zone 10). These include: 11.9.5 (Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) and or Belah (Casuarina cristata) open forest on fine-grained sedimentary rocks); 11.9.7 (Poplar Box (E. populnea), False Sandalwood (Eremophila mitchellii) shrubby woodland on fine-grained sedimentary rocks); 11.9.10 (Brigalow (A. harpophylla) and Poplar Box (E. populnea) open forest on fine-grained sedimentary rocks); and 11.10.11 (Poplar Box (E. populnea), Silver- leaved Ironbark (E. melanophloia) +/- White Cypress Pine (Callitris glaucophylla) woodland on coarse- grained sedimentary rocks). They are found on the hill slopes and crests to the south and northeast of the stream order 3 drainage line.

One narrow patch of advanced regrowth Poplar Box (E. populnea) with a low tree layer of False Sandalwood (E. mitchellii) (RE 11.9.7) was recorded at survey site Q10.

This analysis is supported by the quaternary assessment data, a summary of which is shown in Table 2 below. Quaternary assessment data sheets with representative images are presented in Appendix B:.

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Table 2: Summary of quaternary survey site vegetation descriptions at the Site

Survey Equivalent Co-ordinates1 Observed Vegetation Description2 Site Code RE Code

Q1 55J 0707399E Eucalyptus populnea woodland with associated E. melanophloia, midlayer 11.3.2 7070548N dominated by Geijera parviflora and Eremophila mitchellii; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris and Enteropogon ramosus.

Q1A 55J 707356E 11.3.2 Channel of gully fringed by vegetation as per Q1A. 7070544N

Q2 55J 0706857E Woodland of Eucalyptus populnea with a mid-dense tall shrub layer dominated by 11.9.7 7070692N Eremophila mitchellii and scattered Geijera parviflora; grassy ground layer composed of Cenchrus ciliaris, Aristida sp. and Enteropogon sp.

Q3 55J 0707294E Open forest of Casuarina cristata, Acacia harpophylla; tall shrub layer dominated 11.9.5 7071423N by Eremophila mitchellii with Geijera parviflora subdominant; lower shrub layer of Carissa ovata; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris.

Q4 55J 0707351E Open forest of Casuarina cristata, Acacia harpophylla; tall shrub layer dominated 11.9.5 7071355N by Geijera parviflora; sparse lower shrub layer of Carissa ovata; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris.

Q4A 55J 707382E Small linear clump to southeast of Q4. Dominated by Casuarina cristata and 11.9.5 7071142N Acacia harpophylla.

Q5 55J 0708369E Eucalyptus melanophloia woodland with associated E. populnea, Corymbia 11.10.11 7070828N tessellaris and C. clarksoniana; midlayer composed of Geijera parviflora, Eremophila mitchellii and Petalostigma pubescens; low shrub layer composed of Carissa ovata and Psydrax oleifolia; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris.

Q6 55J 0707767E Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea and Casuarina cristata woodland; 11.9.5 7070937N midlayer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and Geijera parviflora; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris.

Q7 55J 0708514E Eucalyptus populnea woodland; midlayer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; 11.9.7 7071191N grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris, Aristida sp., Eragrostis sp. and Themeda avenacea.

Q8 55J 0707889E Open forest of Acacia harpophylla and Eucalyptus populnea; low tree layer 11.9.10 7071230N dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; sparse shrub layer of Carissa ovata; mid- dense ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris.

Q9 55J 0708297E Ecotonal Eucalyptus populnea and E. melanophloia woodland with associated 11.9.7 7071531N Acacia excelsa; midlayer dominated by Geijera parviflora, Eremophila mitchellii adjoining and Carissa ovata; grassy ground layer composed of Cenchrus ciliaris and Aristida 11.10.11 sp.

Q10 55J 0708330E Low woodland of regrowth Eucalyptus populnea; mid dense low tree layer Regrowth 7071964N dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and very sparse shrub layer of Geijera 11.9.7 (>20 parviflora; grassy ground layer of Cenchrus ciliaris and Enteropogon ramosus. years old)

Q11 55J 0708007E Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea and Casuarina cristata woodland; 11.9.10 7071833N midlayer dominated by Geijera parviflora and Eremophila mitchellii; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris and Ancistrachne uncinulata.

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Survey Equivalent Co-ordinates1 Observed Vegetation Description2 Site Code RE Code

Q12 55J 0707684E Woodland of Eucalyptus populnea, Acacia harpophylla; a mid-dense tall shrub 11.9.10 7072150N layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; lower shrub layer dominated by Carissa ovata; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris.

Q13 55J 0706072E Fringing Eucalyptus sp. (camaldulensis/tereticornis) woodland; low tree layer of 11.3.25 7071057N canopy recruits; ground layer dominated by Cynodon dactylon and Juncus usitatus.

Q14 55J 0706792E Woodland (advanced regrowth) of Eucalyptus populnea; a sparse shrub layer Regrowth 7070981N dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; ground layer of numerous native and non- 11.3.2 (>20 native perennial grasses. years old)

1 Co-ordinates are UTM, datum GDA94. 2 Common names for flora are listed in Appendix D.

RE types present at the Site and their corresponding statuses are given in Table 3. A map of observed REs for the Site is shown in Appendix C:.

Table 3: REs recorded during the field survey at the Site

3 RE Code Description VMA Class DEHP Biodiversity Status

11.3.2 Eucalyptus populnea woodland on alluvial plains Of Concern Of Concern

Eucalyptus tereticornis or E. camaldulensis woodland 11.3.25 Least Concern Of Concern fringing drainage lines

Acacia harpophylla and/or Casuarina cristata open-forest on 11.9.5 Endangered Endangered fine-grained sedimentary rocks

Eucalyptus populnea, Eremophila mitchellii shrubby 11.9.7 Of Concern Of Concern woodland on fine-grained sedimentary rocks

Acacia harpophylla and Eucalyptus populnea open forest on 11.9.10 Of Concern Endangered fine-grained sedimentary rocks

Eucalyptus populnea, E. melanophloia +/- Callitris 11.10.11 Least Concern No Concern At Present glaucophylla woodland on coarse-grained sedimentary rocks

3 Vegetation Management Act 1999

Field assessment has identified that the extent of HVR is considerably less than currently indicated by current RE mapping. The majority of vegetation present is remnant associated with land zone 3 and 9 which are of moderate to high conservation concern. This has implications for management of the remnant vegetation and also the adjacent regrowth areas. The patches of RE 11.9.5 observed at survey sites Q3, Q4, Q4A and Q6 are analogous to the Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant) threatened ecological community (TEC) listed as endangered under the EPBC Act and also represent category B environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

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Patches of RE 11.3.2 (survey sites Q1, Q1A, and Q14), 11.3.25 (survey site Q13) and 11.9.7 (survey sites Q2, Q7, Q9 and Q10) represent category C environmentally ESAs. The boundaries of these patches are delineated within Appendix C.

The field assessment indicates that all of the polygons within the DEHP HVR spatial layer were dominated by vegetation that met remnant status. Nine polygons of remnant vegetation observed were previously mapped by DEHP as non-remnant and classified as category X under a PMAV. The only patch of advanced regrowth observed at the Site (survey site Q10) was mapped by DEHP as the same.

The recommended 1:100,000 scale used in RE mapping draws polygons >5ha or linear features (i.e. narrow road corridors, shade lines) >75m wide (Neldner et al. 2012). Of the 17 vegetation patches observed, only two are large enough to be mapped at this scale. These being the single patch of RE 11.3.2 at survey site Q1 and the patch of RE 11.9.10 observed at survey site Q11. Three other polygons, RE and regrowth 11.9.7 and 11.10.11 observed at survey sites Q7, Q10 and Q5, respectively were slightly below (>4ha) this mapping limit.

Preliminary geographical information system (GIS) analysis indicates that the total area of woody vegetation in the 20 mapped polygons at the Site is approximately 61.4ha. Of this, about 6.5ha (10.6%) is endangered RE 11.9.5, about 8.8ha (14.3%) is endangered RE 11.9.10, about 25.2ha (41.0%) is of concern RE 11.3.2, about 0.9ha (1.5%) is of concern RE 11.3.25, about 8.7ha (14.2%) is of concern RE 11.9.7 and 7.2ha (11.7%) is no concern at present RE 11.10.11. The remaining 4.1ha (6.7%) account for the regrowth of RE 11.9.7. 4.2. Threatened Fauna 4.2.1. Likelihood of Occurrence Assessment

The desktop assessment, updated to 301/8/2017, indicated that that one species of fauna listed as threatened under the EPCA Act and/or NC Act has been recorded within 5 km of the Site (DEHP 2017). This was the Yakka Skink (Egernia rugosa). No threatened fauna were detected within the Site; however comprehensive fauna surveys were not undertaken. An assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of EPBC Act and/or NC Act listed threatened fauna in the Site is summarised in Appendix D. 4.2.2. Habitat Assessment and Predictive Habitat Mapping

Fauna habitat assessments were not performed at quaternary survey site during this work. As a result, mapping rules developed here will be based on known/expected RE associations on the assumption that identified remnant vegetation contains suitable microhabitat. This is a reasonable assumption but one that would require ground-truthing to validate. No such assumption can be applied to regrowth vegetation as this frequently lacks microhabitat features essential to many fauna e.g. tree hollows and hollow logs lost during clearing activities. The results of RE assessments (i.e. classification of vegetation within the survey area) were combined with ecologist knowledge to develop predictive habitat mapping rules for the nominated MNES fauna species. Note that habitat mapping only applies to the assessed areas of vegetation as shown at Appendix C. Habitat mapping rules for the MNES fauna predicted to occur within the Sites are listed in Appendix E. General habitat is predicted to be potentially present for five of the nominated species, being: South- eastern Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni); Australian Painted Snipe (Rostratula australis); Collared Delma (Delma torquata); Yakka Skink (Egernia rugosa); and Dunmall’s Snake (Furina dunmalli).

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Remnant vegetation within the Site contains a relatively diverse flora compared to the surrounding cleared landscape with approximately 117 species of native flora detected during the field survey (Appendix D:).

Two species of Special Least Concern plants were recorded at quaternary sites: Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) at Q7, and Narrow-leaved Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) at Q5 and Q8. It is important to note that this list represents only those individuals encountered incidentally during the field survey and it is highly likely that additional individuals of these species are present within the Site.

Twenty-five species of non-native flora were recorded at the Site (Appendix D:). Three species are weeds of national significance (WoNS) and scheduled as class 2 pests under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (DAFF 2012), namely African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum), Velvety Tree Pear (Opuntia tomentosa) and Common Pest Pear (O. stricta). Both Opuntia species were observed scattered throughout the Site and African Boxthorn (L. ferocissimum) was observed at survey sites Q9 and Q13.

4.3.2. Incidental Fauna Records

Twenty-nine species of native fauna were recorded incidentally while surveys were being undertaken at the Site (Appendix G:). As fauna searches were not part of the scope of works, Appendix G: is an inventory of the fauna recorded during the survey and many additional species are expected to occur at the Site.

Two species of pest fauna were recorded, namely Dingo (Canis lupis dingo) at survey site Q6 and Pig (Sus scrofa) at survey sites Q13 and Q14. Both are class 2 pests under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (DAFF 2012).

4.3.3. Wetlands

Five drainage lines are present within the Site. Three of these are mapped as stream order 1, one is stream order 3 and another is not mapped. Vegetation along the drainage lines was typically dominated by Poplar Box (E. populnea) except for two minor drainage lines where nearly all woody vegetation has been cleared. All of the drainage lines show signs of disturbance, including erosion, vehicle tracks, fence lines, mechanical clearing, livestock trampling and pig diggings. Downstream of survey sites Q10 and Q13 and upstream of survey site Q1 three earth dams were observed.

Four of the drainage lines are considered to be drainage features, because the lack of riparian vegetation and defined bed and banks indicates that they are not watercourses (Water Act 2000). Additionally, they meet the definition of a drainage feature according to the Act because they are likely to be only capable of flowing during and immediately after rainfall, for a short period and do not have enough continual flow to maintain a riparian ecosystem.

Riparian vegetation attributable to RE 11.3.25 and a defined bed and banks was observed at survey site Q13 along the stream order 3 drainage line. During the survey, water was observed within the channel and downstream of the survey site within the earth dam. It is likely that the drainage line at survey site Q13 is an artificially modified watercourse channel as described by the Water Act 2000. Upstream (east) of the RE 11.3.25 polygon (Appendix C:), the lack of riparian vegetation indicates that the drainage line is a drainage feature. No wetlands as defined by the Queensland Wetland Program (DERM 2011) as used in Santos Environmental Authority (Schedules C, M) were observed within the Site.

Rev 0 8 5. Conclusions & Recommendations

5.1. Conclusions The following conclusions can be drawn from the results of the field survey:  Within the Site all of the areas mapped as HVR are considered to contain vegetation that meets remnant RE status.  Nineteen, previously unmapped, remnant vegetation polygons were observed and comprised of Endangered, Of Concern and No Concern at Present (biodiversity status) REs.  Six patches of Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant) TEC (RE 11.9.5) was recorded within the Site covering approximately 6.7ha.  Three remnant patches of RE 11.9.10 (endangered) were recorded within the Site covering approximately 8.8ha.  One remnant patch of RE 11.3.2 (of concern) was recorded within the Site covering approximately 25.2ha.  One remnant patch of RE 11.3.25 (of concern) was recorded within the Site covering approximately 0.9ha.  Five remnant patches of RE 11.9.7 (of concern) were recorded within the Site covering approximately 8.7ha.  Three remnant patches of RE 11.10.11 (no concern at present) were recorded within the Site covering approximately 7.2ha.  One patch of previously unmapped advanced regrowth RE 11.9.7 was recorded within the Site covering approximately 4.1ha.  At least two SLC plants occur within the Site, including: o Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus); and o Narrow-leaved Bottle Tree (B. rupestris).  At least three species of WoNS and class 2 pest flora occur within the Site: o African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) o Velvety Tree Pear (Opuntia tomentosa); and o Tiger Pear (Opuntia aurantiaca).  At least two species of class 2 pest fauna occur within the Site: o Dingo (Canis lupis dingo); and o Pig (Sus scrofa).  General Habitat is predicted to be present within the survey area for the following MNES fauna species: o South-eastern Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni) o Australian Painted Snipe (Rostratula australis) o Collared Delma (Delma torquata) o Yakka Skink (Egernia rugosa) o Dunmall’s Snake (Furina dunmalli). 5.2. Recommendations The following recommendations are provided based on field and desktop survey results:

 Any proposed developments within or surrounding the assessment area should take into account the presence of REs with of concern or endangered status.  Any proposed developments within or surrounding the assessment area should also take into account the presence of significant fauna and flora (e.g. potential habitat for MNES fauna, SLC plants, WoNS/class 2 pest flora and class 2 pest fauna). This survey does not represent a

Rev 0 9 detailed ecological assessment and further surveys would be required to fully document the ecological values and constraints within the survey area. 6. References

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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. Queensland Herbarium, Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, Brisbane.

Rev 0 10 Appendix A: Map of DEHP HVR polygons and field survey sites

Rev 0 11 Appendix B: Quaternary survey site assessment records for the Site

Site No. Q1 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson Date 23/11/2012

Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 0745 Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest “Tyres Flat” town)

Zone: 55J 0707399 E 7070548 N Datum GDA94 Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 23 18 - 25 S T1 A E. melanophloia

T2 10 8 – 12 S T3 C Geijera parviflora

T3 5 4 - 6 V T3 C Eremophila mitchellii

S1 T2 D E. populnea

S2 G C Cenchrus ciliaris

S3 G C Enteropogon ramosus

G 0.3 0.1 – 0.5 D

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Alluvium Landform: Watercourse Soils: Brownish-grey clay loam DERM Mapped RE Code: HVR (least concern) Observed RE Code: 11.3.2 Landzone: 3 Vegetation Short Description Eucalyptus populnea woodland with associated E. melanophloia, midlayer dominated by Geijera parviflora and Eremophila mitchellii; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris and Enteropogon ramosus.

Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Riparian corridor adjoined by cleared paddocks with scattered tree clumps.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Megathyrsus maximus (U); Verbena bonariense (R); Verbena littoralis (R); Cirsium vulgare (R);Opuntia tomentosa (R), Sida rhombifolia (R); Glandularia aristigera (R), Malvastrum coromandelianum (R); Opuntia stricta (R) % Weed Cover: ~30% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI1 / POI11 Photo Nos. BBK 15853 – 15858

Rev 0 12 Additional Flora: Xerochrysum bracteatum Dichondra repens Eucalyptus populnea x E. melanophloia Rhodanthe sp. (indet.) Themeda triandra Sida hackettiana T. avenacea Teucrium sp. (Pittsworth A.R. Bean 18338) Lomandra longifolia Austrostipa verticillata Cynoglossum australe Senecio tenuiflorus Daucus glochidiatus Acacia excelsa Vittadinia sp. (indet.) Senna sp. (as per Armidale) Citrus glauca Jasminum dianthifolium Schenkia australis Abutilon oxycarpum Atalaya hemiglauca Evolvulus alsinoides Dianella longifolia Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices) Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded Boulders Shrub layer Ground cover Rocks – loose Fallen bark Leaf litter Bare ground Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges Large logs (>30cm diameter) Trees / logs bearing loose bark 2 Underhangs /overhangs / caves Logs with hollows Termite mounds Small logs (<30cm diameter.) Hollow bearing trees Mistletoe Other Soil cracks

Water

Other (e.g. food trees): Disturbances Site Photos Channel strongly eroded – likely from recent flood events

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Galah x 1 HE off site Laughing Kookaburra x 1 HE on site Litoria rubella x 1 HE off site Mistletoebird x 1 SE/HE on site (Q1) Sulphur-crested Cockatoo x 1 SE off site Noisy Miner x 6 SE/HE on site Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE on site Apostlebird x 16 SE/HE on site Caper White x 1 SE onsite

(Q1A) Additional Notes

Q1A – channel of gully/ drainage line

Rev 0 13 Site No. Q2 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson Date 23/11/2012 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 0905

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Tyres Flat” Zone: 55J 0706857 E 7070692 N Datum GDA94 Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 12 12 – 15 S S1 D Eremophila mitchellii

T2 S1 A Geijera parviflora

T3 G C Cenchrus ciliaris

S1 6 2 – 8 M G C Aristida sp. (indet.)

S2 G C Enteropogon sp. (indet.)

G 0.4 0.1 – 0.8 M

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Undulating hills Soils: Red-brown loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant Observed RE Code: 11.9.7 Landzone: 9

Vegetation Short Description Woodland of Eucalyptus populnea with a mid-dense tall shrub layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and scattered Geijera parviflora; grassy ground layer composed of Cenchrus ciliaris, Aristida sp. and Enteropogon sp.

Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Vegetated road reserve.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Cenchrus ciliaris (C), Glandularia aristigera (R), Opuntia stricta (R), O. tomentosa (R)

% Weed Cover: 25% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI7 Photo Nos. BBK 15865 – 15874

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Additional Flora: Psydrax oleifolia Apophyllum anomalum Atalaya hemiglauca Ancistrachne uncinulata Acacia excelsa Evolvulus alsinoides Cymbopogon refractus Calotis lappulacea Hibiscus sturtii Oxalis sp. (indet.) Maytenus cunninghamii Podolepis longipedata Citrus glauca Brunoniella australis Chloris ventricosa Austrostipa verticillata Solanum coracinum Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded Boulders Shrub layer Ground cover Rocks – loose Fallen bark Leaf litter Bare ground Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges Large logs (>30cm diameter) Trees / logs bearing loose bark Underhangs /overhangs / caves Logs with hollows Termite mounds Small logs (<30cm diameter.) Hollow bearing trees Mistletoe Other Soil cracks

Water Other (e.g. food trees): Disturbances Site Photo

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Caper White x 3 SE on site Torresian Crow x 2 HE off site Noisy Miner x 1 HE on site Galah x 1 HE off site Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE off site Pied Butcherbird x 1 HE off site Echidna EV (scat) Grey-crowned Babbler EV (2 nests)

Additional Notes

Rev 0 15 Site No. Q3 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson Date 23/11/2012 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 10 04

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Tyres Flat” Zone: 55J 0707294 E 7071423 N Datum GDA94 Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Casuarina cristata

T1 16 13 – 18 M T1 S Acacia harpophylla

T2 S1 D Eremophila mitchellii

T3 S1 S Geijera parviflora

S1 2 1.5 – 2.5 M S2 D Carissa ovata

S2 0.8 0.6 – 0.9 S G D Cenchrus ciliaris

G 0.4 0.1 – 0.6 M

Structural formation: Open Forest

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Hill slope Soils: Grey clay loam (sodic) DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant Observed RE Code: 11.9.5 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Open forest of Casuarina cristata, Acacia harpophylla; tall shrub layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii with Geijera parviflora subdominant; lower shrub layer of Carissa ovata; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Vegetated road reserve – cleared pasture surrounding

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed)

Cenchrus ciliaris (C), Glandularia aristigera (R)

% Weed Cover: 30% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: Nil Photo Nos. BBK 15875 - 15880

Rev 0 16 Additional Flora: Atalaya hemiglauca Alectryon diversifolius Jasminum didymum Spartothamnella juncea Elaeodendron australe Capparis mitchellii Maytenus cunninghamii Amyema congener (on Geijera parviflora) Maireana microphylla Enteropogon ramosus

Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Water

Other (e.g. food trees): Disturbances Site Photo Grazing: moderate (cattle camp); <1 year ago Erosion: minimal – moderate (some gully erosion occurring); <1 year ago Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Orchard Swallowtail x 1 SE on site Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE off site Noisy Miner x 1 HE on site Caper White x 4 SE on site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 17 Site No. Q4 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson Date 23/11/2012 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 10 35

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Tyres Flat” Zone: 55J 0707351 E 7071355 N Datum GDA94 Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Casuarina cristata

T1 20 15 – 24 M T1 S Acacia harpophylla

T2 S1 D Geijera parviflora

T3 S1 S Eremophila mitchellii

S1 4 3 – 7 M S2 D Carissa ovata

S2 1.5 1 - 2 S G D Cenchrus ciliaris

G 0.4 0.1 – 0.9 M

Structural formation: Open Forest

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Undulating hills Soils: Grey-brown clay loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant Observed RE Code: 11.9.5 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Open forest of Casuarina cristata, Acacia harpophylla; tall shrub layer dominated by Geijera parviflora; sparse lower shrub layer of Carissa ovata; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Small remnant patch in cleared pasture sown to Cenchrus ciliaris; shade line to west and small clump to south east.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (U), Cenchrus ciliaris (C) % Weed Cover: 60% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI2 Photo Nos. BBK 15905 – 15913

Rev 0 18 Additional Flora: Capparis mitchellii Ancistrachne uncinulata Solanum coracinum Abutilon oxycarpum Jasminum didymum Atalaya hemiglauca Austrostipa verticillata Capparis lasiantha Enchylaena tomentosa Amyema cambagei (in Casuarina cristata) Bursaria incana Elaeodendron australe Spartothamnella juncea Eremophila deserti Solanum parvifolium Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Soil cracks

Water

Other

Disturbances Site Photos Grazing: moderate (cattle camp); <1 year ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Mistletoebird x 1 HE on site Caper White x 1 SE on site Dingy Swallowtail x 1 SE on site Torresian Crow x 1 HE off site Noisy Miner x 1 SE on site Grey Butcherbird x 1 SE on site Woodswallow sp. x 5 HE/SE/FO (Q4) Meadow Argus x 1 SE on site Striped Honeyeater x 1 HE off site Litoria rubella x 1 HE on site

Additional Notes

Q4A – small linear clump to SE of Q4 dominated by Casuarina cristata and Acacia harpophylla. Additional flora: Centaurea melitensis (R). (Q4A)

Rev 0 19 Site No. Q5 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson Date 23/11/212 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 11.30

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Tyres Flat” Zone: 55J 0708369 E 7070828 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 A Eucalyptus populnea

T1 20 18 – 22 S T1, T2 D, A E. melanophloia T2 13 12 – 15 S T1, T2 A, A Corymbia tessellaris

T3 5.5 4 – 7 S T1,T2 A, A C. clarksoniana

S1 1.0 0.5 – 1.5 S T3 D Geijera parviflora

S2 T3 S Eremophila mitchellii

S3 T3 A Petalostigma pubescens G 0.3 0.1 – 0.4 D S1 D Carissa ovata

Structural formation: Woodland S1 A Psydrax oleifolia

Ecologically dominant layer: T1 G D Cenchrus ciliaris

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Sandstone Landform: Undulating low hills Soils: Pale brown sandy loam DERM Mapped RE Code: HVR containing endangered REs Observed RE Code: 11.10.11 Landzon 10 e:

Vegetation Short Description Eucalyptus melanophloia woodland with associated E. populnea, Corymbia tessellaris and C. clarksoniana; midlayer composed of Geijera parviflora, Eremophila mitchellii and Petalostigma pubescens; low shrub layer composed of Carissa ovata and Psydrax oleifolia; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Patch surrounded by cleared paddock with scattered regrowth and trees.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Megathyrsus maximus (R), Glandularia aristigera (R), Conyza bonariensis (R) % Weed Cover: ~80% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI5 Photo Nos. BBK 15881 - 15892

Rev 0 20 Additional Flora: Notelaea microcarpa Brachychiton rupestris Heteropogon contortus Jasminum didymum Themeda triandra Alstonia constricta Hakea lorea Callitris glaucophylla Podolepis longipedata Goodenia glabra Calotis cuneifolia

Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Water

Other (e.g. food trees): Disturbances Site Photo Logging – moderate; >20 years ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike x 1 HE off site Mistletoebird x 1 HE on site Noisy Miner x 1 SE/HE on site Rufous Songlark x 1 HE off site Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE off site Meadow Argus x 1 SE on site Pied Butcherbird x 1 HE off site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 21 Site No. Q6 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson Date 23/11/2012 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 12.45

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Tyres Flat” Zone: 55J 0707767 E 7070937 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 S Casuarina cristata

T1 12 10 – 14 S T1 C Eucalyptus populnea

T2 5 4 – 6 M T1 C Acacia harpophylla T2, T3 S1 D, C Eremophila mitchellii

S1 3 2.5 – 3.5 M S1 C Geijera parviflora

S2 G D Cenchrus ciliaris

G 0.3 0.1 – 0.5 M

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Undulating low hills Soils: Brown sandy loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant Observed RE Code: 11.9.5 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea and Casuarina cristata woodland; midlayer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and Geijera parviflora; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Clump surrounded by cleared paddock with scattered trees and regrowth.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (U), Glandularia aristigera (R), Opuntia stricta (R), Lepidium bonariense (R), Conyza bonariensis (R) % Weed Cover: ~80% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI11 Photo Nos. BBK 15893 - 15904

Rev 0 22 Additional Flora: Sclerolaena birchii Cymbopogon refractus Abutilon oxycarpum Plectranthus parviflorus Ancistrachne uncinulata Enteropogon ramosus Callitris glaucophylla Myoporum montanum Santalum lanceolatum Hovea longipes Carissa ovata Solanum coracinum Atalaya hemiglauca Pandorea pandorana Amyema congener (in Geijera parviflora) Capparis lasiantha Apophyllum anomalum Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Water

Other (e.g. food trees): Disturbances Site Photo

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Dingo x 1 SE dead on ground Noisy Miner x 1 HE on site Mistletoebird x 1 HE on site Caper White x 1 SE on site Dainty Swallowtail x 1 SE on site Meadow Argus x 1 SE on site Pied Butcherbird x 1 HE off site Egernia striolata x 1 SE under loose bark

Additional Notes

Rev 0 23 Site No. Q7 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 0800

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0708514 E 7071191 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 13.5 8 – 20 S T2 D Eremophila mitchellii

T2 G D Cenchrus ciliaris

T3 4.5 3 – 6 M G S Aristida sp. (indet.)

S1 G S Eragrostis sp. (indet.)

S2 G A Themeda avenacea

G 0.3 0.1 – 0.4 M

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Low undulating hills Soils: Reddish-brown loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Endangered HVR/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: 11.9.7 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Eucalyptus populnea woodlands; midlayer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris, Aristida sp., Eragrostis sp. and Themeda avenacea. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics 100m corridor surrounded by cleared paddock.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (R), Glandularia aristigera (R), Melinis repens (R), Cenchrus ciliaris (C)

% Weed Cover: ~60% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI8 Photo Nos. BBK6 1770 - 1781

Rev 0 24 Additional Flora: Capparis mitchellii Marsdenia viridiflora Psydrax oleifolia Evolvulus alsinoides Grevillea striata Fimbristylis dichotoma Atalaya hemiglauca Panicum effusum Maytenus cunninghamiana Cheilanthes sieberi Notelaea microcarpa Chrysocephalum apiculatum Cyperus gracilis Ancistrachne uncinulata Chloris ventricosa Themeda triandra Glycine sp. (infertile) Leptochloa decipiens Callitris glaucophylla Ehretia membranifolia Aristida caput-medusae Brachychiton populneus Geijera parviflora Carissa ovata Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 2 Ground cover 4 Rocks – loose 0 Fallen bark 0 Leaf litter 1 Bare ground 1 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 1 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 0 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 1 Termite mounds 1 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 1 Hollow bearing trees 2 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Nil

Other (e.g. food Nil trees): Disturbances Site Photo Fire: minimal –moderate; 15-20 years ago Grazing: minimal; <1 year ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Pale-headed Rosella x 2 HE on site Galah x 2 SE off site Torresian Crow x 3 HE off site Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE on site Noisy Miner x 1 SE on site Australian Magpie x 2 HE offsite Swamp Wallaby x 1 SE offsite

Additional Notes

Rev 0 25 Site No. Q8 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 0910

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0707889 E 7071230 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 C Acacia harpophylla

T1 15 12 – 18 M T1 C Eucalyptus populnea

T2 6 4 – 7 M T1 S Casuarina cristata

T3 T2 D Eremophila mitchellii

S1 1.5 0.9 – 1.8 V T2 S Acacia harpophylla

S2 S1 D Carissa ovata

S3 G D Cenchrus ciliaris

G 0.4 0.1 – 1.0 M G S Ancistrachne uncinulata

Structural formation: Open forest

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Hill crest; undulating hills Soils: Brown loam with slight cracking surface DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: 11.9.10 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Open forest of Acacia harpophylla and Eucalyptus populnea; low tree layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; sparse shrub layer of Carissa ovata; mid-dense ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Retained strip in cleared paddock.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (U), Glandularia aristigera (R), Cenchrus ciliaris (C)

% Weed Cover: ~75% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI10 Photo Nos. BBK6 1782 - 1793

Rev 0 26 Additional Flora: Geijera parviflora Paspalidium sp. (indet.) Marsdenia viridiflora Enteropogon acicularis Brachychiton rupestris Maireana microphylla Atalaya hemiglauca Hibiscus sturtii Solanum parvifolium Leptochloa decipiens Enteropogon ramosus Evolvulus alsinoides Nyssanthes erecta Alstonia constricta Chloris ventricosa Brunonia australis Abutilon oxycarpum var. subsagittatum Poaceae sp. (indet.) Sclerolaena birchii Hakea lorea JasminumCallitris glaucophylla didymum Alectryon diversifolius Abutilon oxycarpum var. incanum Cyperus gracilis Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 1 Ground cover 4 Rocks – loose 0 Fallen bark 1 Leaf litter 1 Bare ground 1 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 1 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 1 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 1 Termite mounds 1 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 2 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Nil

Other (e.g. food Food trees (Casuarina cristata) trees): Disturbances Site Photo Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Noisy Miner x 1 HE on site Red-necked Wallaby x 1 SE off site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 27 Site No. Q9 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 1015

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0708297 E 7071531 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 15 12 – 18 S T1 A E. melanophloia

T2 4.5 3 – 6 M T1 A Acacia excelsa

T3 T2 A Geijera parviflora

S1 1.5 1 – 2 V T2 D Eremophila mitchellii

S2 S1 D Carissa ovata

S3 G D Cenchrus ciliaris

G 0.2 0.1 – 0.4 M G A Aristida sp. (indet.)

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Coarse-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Low undulating hills Soils: Reddish brown sandy loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Endangered HVR/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: 11.9.7 adjoining 11.10.11 Landzone: 9 & 10 Vegetation Short Description Ecotonal Eucalyptus populnea and E. melanophloia woodland with associated Acacia excelsa; midlayer dominated by Geijera parviflora, Eremophila mitchellii and Carissa ovata; grassy ground layer composed of Cenchrus ciliaris and Aristida sp. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics ~75m wide corridor surrounded by cleared paddocks; adjoins similar corridors to west and east

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (R), Glandularia aristigera (U), Cenchrus ciliaris (C), Lycium ferocissimum (R), Melinis repens (R) % Weed Cover: 80% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI4 Photo Nos. BBK6 1807 - 1818

Rev 0 28 Additional Flora: Alectryon oleifolius Amyema miquellii (in Eucalyptus populnea) Grevillea striata Acacia fasciculifera Santalum lanceolatum Calotis cuneifolia Atalaya hemiglauca Capparis lasiantha Dodonaea viscosa Notelaea microcarpa Ancistrachne uncinulata Alstonia constricta Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 3 Ground cover 3 Rocks – loose 0 Fallen bark 1 Leaf litter 1 Bare ground 1 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 1 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 1 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 0 Termite mounds 0 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 2 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 1 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Nil

Other (e.g. food Inactive stick nest trees): Disturbances Site Photo Fire: minimal – moderate; 15-20 years ago Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago Mechanical clearing: moderate; <1 year ago Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Eastern Grey Kangaroo x 12 SE off site Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE on site Apostlebird x 5 SE/HE on site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 29 Site No. Q10 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 1105

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0708330 E 7071964 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 9 6 – 15 S T1 A Geijera parviflora

T2 6 4 - 7 M T1 A Acacia excelsa

T3 T2 D Eremophila mitchellii

S1 1.0 1 – 1.2 V S1 D Geijera parviflora

S2 G C Cenchrus ciliaris

S3 G C Enteropogon ramosus

G 0.2 0.1 – 0.5 M

Structural formation: Low woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Drainage line; low undulating hills Soils: Grey-brown loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: Regrowth 11.9.7 (>20 years old) Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Low woodland of regrowth Eucalyptus populnea; mid dense low tree layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii and very sparse shrub layer of Geijera parviflora; grassy ground layer of Cenchrus ciliaris and Enteropogon ramosus. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Retained regrowth on drainage line; cleared paddocks with retained shade lines.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (R), Glandularia aristigera (R), Cenchrus ciliaris (C), Opuntia stricta (R), Megathyrsus maximus (U), Malvastrum americanum (R) % Weed Cover: 60% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI9 Photo Nos. BBK6 1819 - 1830

Rev 0 30 Additional Flora: Sida hackettiana Alectryon oleifolia Acacia oswaldii Bothriochloa decipiens Atalaya hemiglauca Grevillea striata Apophyllum anomalum Ventilago viminalis Ancistrachne uncinulata Cymbopogon refractus Citrus glauca Maireana microphylla Cheilanthes sieberi Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 1 Ground cover 4 Rocks – loose 0 Fallen bark 0 Leaf litter 1 Bare ground 1 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 0 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 0 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 0 Termite mounds 0 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 2 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Nil

Other (e.g. food Nil trees): Disturbances Site Photo Ring-barking: severe; >20 years ago Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Noisy Miner x 2 SE on site Red-winged Parrot x 6 SE on site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 31 Site No. Q11 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 1155

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0708007 E 7071833 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Acacia harpophylla

T1 12.5 10 – 15 S/M T1 S Eucalyptus populnea

T2 T1 S Casuarina cristata

T3 S1 D Geijera parviflora

S1 3.5 2 – 5 M S1 S Eremophila mitchellii

S2 G D Cenchrus ciliaris

S3 G C Ancistrachne uncinulata

G 0.2 0.1 – 0.3 M

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Minor gully (low undulating hills) Soils: Brown clay loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Endangered HVR/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: 11.9.10 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Acacia harpophylla, Eucalyptus populnea and Casuarina cristata woodland; midlayer dominated by Geijera parviflora and Eremophila mitchellii; grassy ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris and Ancistrachne uncinulata. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics ~70m wide corridor surrounded by cleared paddocks; connects to other corridors to south and east

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (U), Portulaca pilosa (R), Cenchrus ciliaris (C)

% Weed Cover: 50% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI3 Photo Nos. BBK6 1831 - 1842

Rev 0 32 Additional Flora: Solanum esuriale Sclerolaena birchii Solanum coracinum Cheilanthes sieberi Solanum parvifolium Parsonsia eucalyptophylla Brunoniella australis Abutilon oxycarpum var. incanum Jasminum didymum Enchylaena tomentosa Ehretia membranifolia Capparis lasiantha Alectryon oleifolius Spartothamnella juncea Myoporum montanum Elaeodendron australe Chloris ventricosa Abutilon oxycarpum var. subsagittatum Paspalidium sp. (indet.) Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 3 Ground cover 2 Rocks – loose 0 Fallen bark 1 Leaf litter 1 Bare ground 2 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 2 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 1 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 1 Termite mounds 0 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 3 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Nil - minor gully (dry)

Other (e.g. food Food trees (Casuarina cristata) trees): Disturbances Site Photo Ring-barking: moderate; >25 years ago Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago Erosion: moderate; 1-5 years ago Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Apostlebird x 3 HE on site Red-necked Wallaby x 1 SE on site Pale-headed Rosella x 2 HE on site Noisy Miner x 1 HE on site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 33 Site No. Q12 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 1340

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0707684 E 7072150 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 15 12 – 20 S T1 S Acacia harpophylla

T2 S1 D Eremophila mitchellii

T3 S2 D Carissa ovata

S1 4.5 3 – 6 M G D Cenchrus ciliaris

S2 1.2 0.8 – 1.5 S G S Ancistrachne uncinulata

G 0.2 0.1 – 0.5 M

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Fine-grained sedimentary rocks Landform: Upper slope; low undulating hills Soils: Pale brown loam with rare surface stones DERM Mapped RE Code: Non-remnant/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: 11.9.10 Landzone: 9 Vegetation Short Description Woodland of Eucalyptus populnea, Acacia harpophylla; a mid-dense tall shrub layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; lower shrub layer dominated by Carissa ovata; ground layer dominated by Cenchrus ciliaris. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Narrow (<50m) shade line; cleared paddock with scattered regrowth.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (R), Urochloa mosambicensis (R), Cenchrus ciliaris (C), Gomphocarpus physocarpus (R), Glandularia aristigera (R) % Weed Cover: 50% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI5 Photo Nos. BBK6 1843 - 1854

Rev 0 34 Additional Flora: Enteropogon ramosus Alectryon oleifolius Chloris ventricosa Maireana microphylla Apophyllum anomalum Senna coronilloides Atalaya hemiglauca Citrus glauca Pimelea microcephala Cyperus gracilis Capparis mitchellii Auranticarpa rhombifolia Abutilon oxycarpum var. incanum Psydrax oleifolia Jasminum didymum Geijera parviflora Solanum coracinum Scaevola spinescens Austrostipa verticillata Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 1 Ground cover 3 Rocks – loose 1 Fallen bark 0 Leaf litter 2 Bare ground 1 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 0 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 1 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 0 Termite mounds 0 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 2 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Nil

Other (e.g. food Nest tree (Auranticarpa rhombifolia) trees): Disturbances Site Photo Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Grey Butcherbird x 1 HE on site Caper White x 3 SE on site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 35 Site No. Q13 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 1500

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0706072 E 7071057 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus sp. (camaldulensis/tereticornis)

T1 21 18 – 24 M T2 D Eucalyptus sp. (camaldulensis/tereticornis)

T2 10 8 – 12 S G D Cynodon dactylon

T3 G S Juncus usitatus

G 0.2 0.1 – 0.6 M

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Alluvium Landform: Watercourse (low undulating hills adjoining) Soils: Brown sandy loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Least Concern HVR/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: 11.3.25 Landzone: 3 Vegetation Short Description Fringing Eucalyptus sp. (camaldulensis/tereticornis) woodland; low tree layer of canopy recruits; ground layer dominated by Cynodon dactylon and Juncus usitatus. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Riparian corridor surrounded by cleared paddock to north and south

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Cynodon dactylon (C), Solanum nigrum (U), Sida rhombifolia (R), Lycium ferocissimum (R), Xanthium occidentale (R), Conyza bonariensis (R), Soliva sessilis (R), Bidens pilosa (R), Opuntia tomentosa (R), Paspalidium dilatatum (U) % Weed Cover: 75% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: POI6 Photo Nos. BBK6 1862 - 1874

Rev 0 36 Additional Flora: Rorippa eustylis Alternanthera denticulata Persicaria prostrata Leptochloa digitata Paspalum distichum Geijera parviflora Rumex sp. (indet.) Eucalyptus populnea Lomandra longifolia

Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Density Scores: 0 = 0%; 1 = <25%; 2 = 26-50%; 3 = 51-75%; 4 = 75-99%; 5 = 100%. Rocks – embedded 0 Boulders 0 Shrub layer 1 Ground cover 3 Rocks – loose 0 Fallen bark 1 Leaf litter 1 Bare ground 2 Abundance Scores: 0 = absent; 1 = 1-5; 2 = 6-20; 3 = 21-50; 4 = 51-75; 5 = 76-100; 6 = >100

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 1 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 1 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 1 Termite mounds 0 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 2 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Dam and shallow waterhole in drainage line channel

Other (e.g. food Nil trees): Disturbances Site Photo Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago Diggings (pigs): minimal; <1 year ago Mechanical clearing/modification of watercourse: moderate- severe; >25 years ago Ring-barking: minimal; >25 years ago Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Magpie-lark x 1 HE on site Sus scrofa x 12 SE on site Eastern Grey Kangaroo x 2 SE on site Noisy Miner x 1 SE/HE on site White-necked Heron x 1 SE on site

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo x 2 SE/HE on site Pale-headed Rosella x 2 SE/HE on site Grey Butcherbird x 1 SE on site Laughing Kookaburra x1 SE on site

Additional Notes

Rev 0 37 Site No. Q14 Recorder: Rosamund Aisthorpe, Richard Johnson, Angela Bendall Date 19/06/2013 Purpose Tyres Flat / Saramac Downs Vegetation Assessment Time 1550

Locality: (inc. distance/direction to nearest town) “Saramac Downs” Zone: 55J 0706792 E 7070981 N GDA94 Datum Vegetation structure Plant species Median height of the EDL is to be measured Record relative (numerical) dominance for each stratum; D - dense; M – mid-dense; S - sparse; V - very sparse d – dominant; c – codominant; s - subdominant, a – associated Median Height Est. cover Rel. Stratum Str. Scientific Name height interval density (D,M,S,V) dom.

E T1 D Eucalyptus populnea

T1 9 7 - 13 M S1 D Eremophila mitchellii

T2 S1 S Geijera parviflora

T3 G A Cenchrus ciliaris

S1 3.5 2 – 5 S G C Chloris ventricosa

S2 G C Heteropogon contortus

G 0.2 0.1 – 0.6 D

Structural formation: Woodland

Ecologically dominant layer: T1

Geology, landform, soils Geology code and rock types: Alluvium Landform: Valley floor with drainage line Soils: Grey-brown loam DERM Mapped RE Code: Endangered HVR/PMAV category X Observed RE Code: Regrowth 11.3.2 (>20 years old) Landzone: 3 Vegetation Short Description Woodland (advanced regrowth) of Eucalyptus populnea; a sparse shrub layer dominated by Eremophila mitchellii; ground layer of numerous native and non-native perennial grasses. Connectivity/Patch Characteristics Corridor on drainage line; cleared paddocks either side.

Weeds: R = rare (<10 plants observed); U = uncommon (11 – 50 plants observed); C = common = (>50 plants observed) Opuntia tomentosa (R), Cenchrus ciliaris (C)

% Weed Cover: 20% EVNT Flora Present: Nil EVNT Flora Likely: Nil Field Wpt Code: Photo Nos. BBK6 1875 - 1887

Rev 0 38 Additional Flora: Enteropogon ramosus Aristida sp. (indet.) Sida hackettiana Notelaea microcarpa Austrostipa verticillata Leptochloa decipiens Themeda triandra

Fauna Habitat Features – (note coarse/fine woody debris, rocks/boulders, mistletoe, termite mounds, hollows, leaf litter, burrows, shrubs, food trees, loose bark, soil cracks, caves/crevices)

Crevices/ledges 0 Large logs (>30cm diameter) 1 Trees / logs bearing loose bark 0 Underhangs /overhangs / caves 0 Logs with hollows 1 Termite mounds 0 Small logs (<30cm diameter.) 1 Hollow bearing trees 1 Mistletoe 0 Other Soil cracks Nil

Water Dry watercourse channel

Other (e.g. food Nil trees): Disturbances Site Photo Grazing: moderate; <1 year ago Diggings (feral pigs): moderate; <1 year ago

Incidental Fauna Observations (HE= heard, SE= seen, EV= evidence, FO= flying over) Torresian Crow x 1 HE on site Sus scrofa EV (diggings & scats)

Additional Notes

Rev 0 39 Appendix C: Map of observed Regional Ecosystems at the Site

Rev 0 40 Appendix D: Likelihood of Occurrence Assessment for Selected MNES Fauna Species

EPBC Field Scientific & NC Act Class Act Distribution and Known Habitat Use Likelihood of Occurrence Survey Common Name Status Status Results

Unlikely to be present. A highly mobile species with a large home range; breeding habitat is in Riparian habitat with tall trees that Not Erythrotriorchis intact tall forest associated with major drainage lines, especially near could potentially support nesting sites recorded radiatus V E permanent water bodies and where there is high avian prey diversity, but for the species are present within the within the the species could potentially forage much further away from these areas Red Goshawk Site; however no confirmed records Site. (Marchant and Higgins 1993). exist for the Maranoa-Balonne Catchment.

Unlikely to be present. Geophaps scripta Grassy woodlands representing scripta Not potentially suitable foraging and nesting Inhabits grassy woodlands with open areas for foraging habitat usually recorded Squatter Pigeon V V habitat is present within the Site. Birds within proximity to a nearby water source (Higgins and Davies 1996). within the (southern However the species is no longer Site. subspecies) recorded within the Roma gas-fields (BOOBOOK 2015)

Not Rostratula australis Forages at shallow edges and adjacent vegetated margins of freshwater Potentially present. recorded E V wetlands (DoEE 2017b) and is able to use both artificial and natural Australian Painted Suitable wetland habitat is present at within the ephemeral and permanent wetlands (Marchant and Higgins 1993). Snipe the Site. Site.

Turnix Unlikely to be present. Not melanogaster Inhabits semi-evergreen vine forest and other closed forest types with recorded V V No suitable habitat is present at the Black-breasted dense leaf litter and low shrubs (DoEE 2017b). within the Site. Button-Quail Site.

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All known occurrences of this species are within or near forested Unlikely to be present. Chalinolobus Not landscapes with relatively high relief (DSITI 2017d). The species may be Potentially suitable foraging habitat is dwyeri recorded V V present in uplands with likely presence of appropriate geology (usually present within the Site but no suitable Large-eared Pied within the sandstone) providing essential habitat (caves, crevices, holes) and roost habitat occurs within 10km of the Bat Site. associated foraging habitat. Site.

Unlikely to be present. Dasyurus Formerly widespread in south-central Queensland this species has Not Potentially suitable foraging habitat is Mammals hallucatus declined markedly and is now confined to rugged and remote areas recorded E LC present within the Site but no suitable throughout its distribution (Burnett 2012). Forested uplands with high within the Northern Quoll shelter (denning) habitat is present relief and/or containing abundant rock outcrops may support the species. Site. within 10km of the Site.

Nyctophilus Potentially present. Not The distribution and habitat preferences of this species are very poorly corbeni recorded V V known; it inhabits a range of dry forest types in south central Queensland Potentially suitable foraging and within the South-eastern (Reardon 2012). roosting habitat is present within the Long-eared Bat Site. Site.

Occupies a range of eucalypt woodlands and open forests; lives under Potentially present. Not Delma torquata surface rock and large woody debris (Wilson 2015). The Site is within the Eucalypt woodland with potentially recorded V V Collared Delma species’ known range with several records from locations north-west of suitable shelter sites (e.g. small rocks, within the Roma (ALA 2017). woody debris) is present within the Site. Site. Reptiles Occurs in lowlands associated with the Dawson and Fitzroy catchments Not Denisonia (DoEE 2017b). Known southerly distribution limit is approximately Lake Unlikely to be present. maculata recorded V V Nuga Nuga (ALA 2017). Lives in woodland and grassland with cracking The species is not known to occur in within the Ornamental Snake clay soils, usually in close proximity to wet or seasonally wet areas e.g. the Maranoa-Balonne Catchment. Site. billabongs, gilgais, floodplains, riparian corridors (DoEE 2017b).

Rev 0 42 EPBC Field Scientific & NC Act Class Act Distribution and Known Habitat Use Likelihood of Occurrence Survey Common Name Status Status Results

Lives in a range of woodland and open forests dominated by Eucalyptus, Potentially present. Not Acacia and Callitris spp.; also grassland with regrowth trees (DoEE Eucalypt woodland with potentially Egernia rugosa recorded V V 2017b). Requires suitable soils for burrows or shelters in sinkholes, suitable burrowing substrate and Yakka Skink within the abandoned rabbit warrens or large fallen/piled woody material (Eddie shelter sites (e.g. large logs, log piles) Site. 2012). is present at the Site.

Potentially present. Not Furina dunmalli Occupies woodlands and open forests; may be reliant on presence of Potentially suitable foraging and shelter recorded V V Dunmall’s Snake abundant fallen woody debris (Hobson 2012). habitat is present in remnant and within the regrowth REs throughout the Site. Site.

References

ALA (2017). Atlas of Living Australia. http://www.ala.org.au/

BOOBOOK (2015). Status of the Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta scripta) in the Roma Gas Field of the Santos GLNG GFD EIS Project Area. Report to Santos, 13/05/2015.

Burnett, S. (2012). Northern Quoll. In: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds.) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 340-341.

DoEE (2017b). Species Profile and Threats Database. Department of the Environment and Energy, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/sprat.pl

DSITI (2017d). Species profile search. WildNet database, Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation, Queensland Government, Brisbane. https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/species-search/

Eddie, C. (2012). Yakka Skink. Pp. 224-225 in: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.

Higgins, P.J. and Davies, S.J.J.F. (eds.) (1996). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 3. Snipe to Pigeons. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

Hobson, R. (2012). Dunmall’s Snake. In: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 243-244.

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Marchant, S. and Higgins, P.J. (1993). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 2. Raptors to Lapwings. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

Reardon, T. (2012). South-eastern Long-eared Bat. In: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds.) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 386-387.

Wilson, S (2015). A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland. New Holland, Sydney.

Rev 0 44 Appendix E: Habitat Assessment and Mapping Rules for Selected MNES Fauna Species

Potentially Species name Suitable Relevant Microhabitat Features Present Habitat Mapping Rules/Notes REs

Chalinolobus dwyeri n/a Not assessed n/a Large-eared Pied Bat

Dasyurus hallucatus Not assessed n/a n/a Northern Quoll

11.3.2, Not assessed Delma torquata 11.9.7, Mapped General Habitat to include all Collared Delma 11.9.10, remnant areas of the nominated RE. 11.10.11

Denisonia maculata Not assessed n/a n/a Ornamental Snake

11.3.2, Not assessed Mapped General Habitat to include all areas Egernia rugosa 11.9.7, of nominated remnant RE and advanced Yakka Skink 11.9.10, regrowth of 11.3.2, 11.9.7, 11.9.10 and 11.10.11 11.10.11

Erythrotriorchis Not assessed radiatus Red n/a n/a Goshawk

11.3.2, Not assessed 11.3.25, Furina dunmalli 11.9.5, Mapped General Habitat includes all Dunmall’s Snake 11.9.7, remnant areas of the nominated RE. 11.9.10, 11.10.11

Geophaps scripta Not assessed scripta n/a n/a Squatter Pigeon - southern

11.3.2, Not assessed 11.3.25, Nyctophilus corbeni 11.9.5, Mapped General Habitat includes all South-eastern Long- 11.9.7, remnant areas of the nominated RE. eared Bat 11.9.10, 11.10.11

Rostratula australis Not assessed Mapped General Habitat includes all Australian Painted 11.3.25 remnant areas of the nominated RE. Snipe

Rev 0 45 Potentially Species name Suitable Relevant Microhabitat Features Present Habitat Mapping Rules/Notes REs

Turnix melanogaster Not assessed Black-breasted n/a n/a Button-quail

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Appendix F: Inventory of flora recorded at the Site

KEY: LC = least concern; P = present; * = non-native species.

NC Act A

Family Scientific Name Common Name

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9

Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q4A Status Q1

Acanthaceae Brunoniella australis Blue Trumpet LC P P P

Adiantaceae Cheilanthes sieberi Mulga Fern LC P P P

Amaranthaceae Alternanthera denticulata Lesser Joyweed LC P

Amaranthaceae Nyssanthes erecta Barbwire Weed LC P

Apiaceae Daucus glochidiatus Native Carrot LC P

Apocynaceae Alstonia constricta Bitterbark LC P P P Apocynaceae Carissa ovata Currantbush LC P P P P P P P P

Apocynaceae Gomphocarpus physocarpus* Balloon Cotton Bush - P

Apocynaceae Marsdenia viridiflora Native Pear LC P P

Apocynaceae Parsonsia eucalyptophylla Gargaloo LC P

Asteraceae Bidens pilosa* Cobbler’s Pegs - P

Asteraceae Calotis cuneifolia Purple Burr Daisy LC P P

Asteraceae Calotis lappulacea Yellow Burr Daisy LC P Asteraceae Centaurea melitensis* Maltese Cockspur - P

Asteraceae Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons LC P

Asteraceae Cirsium vulgare* Spear Thistle - P

Asteraceae Conyza bonariensis* Flaxleaf Fleabane - P P P

Asteraceae Podolepis longipedata Long Podolepis LC P P

Asteraceae Rhodanthe sp. (indet.) An Everlasting Daisy LC P

Asteraceae Senecio tenuiflorus Slender Fireweed LC P

Asteraceae Soliva sessilis* Jo-jo, Bindyi - P

Asteraceae Vittadinia sp. (indet.) A fuzzweed LC P

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NC Act A

Family Scientific Name Common Name

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9

Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q4A Status Q1

Asteraceae Xanthium occidentale* Noogoora Burr - P

Asteraceae Xerochrysum bracteatum Golden Everlasting LC P

Bignoniaceae Ehretia membranifolia Weeping Koda, Peach Bush LC P P

Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine LC P

Boraginaceae Cynoglossum australe Australian Hound's-tongue LC P

Brassicaceae Lepidium bonariense* Argentine Peppercress - P

Brassicaceae Rorippa eustylis Dwarf Bitter-cress LC P Cactaceae Opuntia stricta* Common Pest Pear - P P P P

Cactaceae Opuntia tomentosa* Velvety Tree Pear - P P P P P P P P P P P P

Caesalpiniaceae Senna barclayana Pepper-leaf Senna LC P

Caesalpiniaceae Senna coronilloides Brigalow Senna LC P

Capparaceae Capparis lasiantha Wait-A-While, Nipan, Split Jack LC P P P P

Capparaceae Capparis mitchellii Wild Orange, Bumble Tree LC P P P P Capparaceae Apophyllum anomalum Broom Bush, Warrior Bush LC P P P P

Casuarinaceae Casuarina cristata Belah LC P P P P P P

Celastraceae Elaeodendron australe Red Olive Plum LC P P P

Celastraceae Maytenus cunninghamii Yellow Berry Bush LC P P P

Chenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa Ruby Saltbush LC P P

Chenopodiaceae Maireana microphylla Cotton Bush LC P P P P

Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena birchii Galvanised Burr LC P P P Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed LC P

Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Tropical Speedwell LC P P P P

Cupressaceae Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress Pine LC P P P

Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Whisker Grass LC P P P

Cyperaceae Fimbristylis dichotoma Common Fringe-rush LC P

Fabaceae Glycine sp. (infertile) A Glycine LC P

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NC Act A

Family Scientific Name Common Name

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9

Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q4A Status Q1

Fabaceae Hovea longipes Purple Bush Pea LC P

Gentianaceae Schenkia australis Spike Centaury LC P

Goodeniaceae Goodenia glabra Smooth Goodenia LC P

Goodeniaceae Scaevola spinescens Prickly Fan Flower LC P

Hemerocallidaceae Dianella longifolia Smooth Flax-lily LC P

Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush LC P

Lamiaceae Plectranthus parviflorus Cockspur Flower LC P Lamiaceae Spartothamnella juncea Native Broom, Bead Bush LC P P P

Lamiaceae Teucrium sp. (Pittsworth A.R. Bean A Germander LC P 18338)#

Laxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia Long-leaved Matrush LC P P

Loranthaceae Amyema cambagei Needle-leaf Mistletoe LC P

Loranthaceae Amyema congener Variable Mistletoe LC P P

Loranthaceae Amyema miquelii Bronze Mistletoe LC P

Malvaceae Abutilon oxycarpum Flannel Weed, Straggly Lantern-bush LC P P P Malvaceae Abutilon oxycarpum var. incanum A Lantern-bush LC P P P

Malvaceae Abutilon oxycarpum var. subsagittatum A Lantern-bush LC P P

Malvaceae Hibiscus sturtii Hill Hibiscus LC P P

Malvaceae Malvastrum coromandelianum* Prickly Malvastrum - P P

Malvaceae Sida hackettiana High Sida LC P P P

Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia* Paddy’s Lucerne - P P

Mimosaceae Acacia excelsa Ironwood LC P P P P Mimosaceae Acacia fasciculifera Scrub Ironbark, Scaly Bark LC P

Mimosaceae Acacia harpophylla Brigalow LC P P P P P P P

Mimosaceae Acacia oswaldii Nelia, Miljee, Umbrella Wattle LC P

Myoporaceae Eremophila deserti Ellangowan Poison Bush LC P

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NC Act A

Family Scientific Name Common Name

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9

Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q4A Status Q1

Myoporaceae Eremophila mitchellii False Sandalwood LC P P P P P P P P P P P P P

Myoporaceae Myoporum montanum Boobialla, Waterbush LC P P

Myrtaceae Corymbia clarksoniana Clarkson’s Bloodwood LC P

Myrtaceae Corymbia tessellaris Carbeen, Moreton Bay Ash LC P

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus melanophloia Silver-leaved Ironbark LC P P P

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus populnea Poplar Box LC P P P P P P P P P P P P

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus populnea x E. melanophloia Eucalypt hybrid LC P Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sp. (camaldulensis/ River Red Gum / Queensland Blue LC P tereticornis) Gum Oleaceae Jasminum dianthifolium A Jasmine LC P

Oleaceae Jasminum didymum Jasmine LC P P P P P P

Oleaceae Notelaea microcarpa Small-fruited Mock Olive LC P P P P

Oxalidaceae Oxalis sp. (indet.) A Wood Sorrel LC P

Picrodendraceae Petalostigma pubescens Quinine Tree LC P

Pittosporaceae Auranticarpa rhombifolia Diamond-leaf Pittosporum, LC P Hollywood

Pittosporaceae Bursaria incana Prickly Pine LC P

Poaceae Ancistrachne uncinulata Hooky Grass LC P P P P P P P P P

Poaceae Aristida caput-medusae Many-headed Wiregrass LC P

Poaceae Aristida sp. (infertile) A Wiregrass LC

Poaceae Aristida sp. (indet.) A Wiregrass LC P P P P

Poaceae Austrostipa verticillata Slender Bamboo Grass LC P P P P P

Poaceae Bothriochloa decipiens Pitted Bluegrass LC P

Poaceae Cenchrus ciliaris* Buffel Grass - P P P P P P P P P P P P P

Poaceae Chloris ventricosa Tall Chloris LC P P P P P P

Poaceae Cymbopogon refractus Barbed-wire Grass LC P P P

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NC Act A

Family Scientific Name Common Name

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9

Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q4A Status Q1

Poaceae Cynodon dactylon* Couchgrass - P

Poaceae Enteropogon acicularis Curly Windmill Grass LC P

Poaceae Enteropogon ramosus Twirly Windmill Grass LC P P P P P P P

Poaceae Enteropogon sp. (indet.) A Windmill Grass LC

Poaceae Eragrostis sp. (indet.) A Lovegrass LC P P

Poaceae Heteropogon contortus Black Spear Grass LC P P

Poaceae Leptochloa decipiens Slender Canegrass LC P P P Poaceae Leptochloa digitata Umbrella Canegrass LC P

Poaceae Megathyrsus maximus* Green Panic - P P P

Poaceae Melinis repens* Red Natal Grass - P P

Poaceae Panicum effusum Hairy Panic LC P

Poaceae Paspalidium sp. (indet.) A Grass LC P P

Poaceae Paspalum dilatatum* Paspalum - P Poaceae Paspalum distichum Water Couch LC P

Poaceae Poaceae sp. (indet.) A Grass LC P

Poaceae Themeda avenacea Native Oats LC P P

Poaceae Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass LC P P P P

Poaceae Urochloa mosambicensis* Sabi Grass - P

Polygonaceae Persicaria prostrata Creeping Knotweed LC P

Polygonaceae Rumex sp. (infertile) A Dock LC P Portulacaceae Portulaca pilosa* Hairy Pigweed - P

Proteaceae Grevillea striata Beefwood LC P P P

Proteaceae Hakea lorea Corkwood Oak, Bootlace Tree LC P P

Rhamnaceae Ventilago viminalis Vine Tree, Supplejack LC P

Rubiaceae Psydrax oleifolia Myrtle Tree LC P P P P

Rubiaceae Richardia brasiliensis* White Eye, Mexican Clover - P

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NC Act A

Family Scientific Name Common Name

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9

Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q4A Status Q1

Rutaceae Citrus glauca Lime Bush LC P P P P

Rutaceae Geijera parviflora Wilga LC P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

Santalaceae Santalum lanceolatum Sandalwood LC P P

Sapindaceae Alectryon diversifolius Scrub Boonaree LC P P

Sapindaceae Alectryon oleifolius Boonaree, Western Rosewood LC P P P P

Sapindaceae Atalaya hemiglauca Whitewood LC P P P P P P P P P P

Sapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata Sticky Hopbush LC P Solanaceae Lycium ferocissimum* African Boxthorn - P P

Solanaceae Solanum coracinum A Nightshade LC P P P P P

Solanaceae Solanum esuriale Quena, Potato Weed LC P

Solanaceae Solanum nigrum* Blackberry Nightshade LC P

Solanaceae Solanum parvifolium Small-leaved Nightshade LC P P P

Sterculiaceae Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong LC/SLC P Sterculiaceae Brachychiton rupestris Narrow-leaved Bottle Tree LC/SLC P P

Thymelaeaceae Pimelea microcephala Shrubby Rice-flower LC P

Verbenaceae Glandularia aristigera* Mayne’s Pest - P P P P P P P P P P

Verbenaceae Verbena bonariensis* Purple Top - P

Verbenaceae Verbena litoralis* Common Verbena - P

Rev 0 52 Appendix G: Fauna recorded incidentally on the Site

KEY: * = non-native species; LC = least concern, P = present; E = evidence

NC Act Q Q Q Q Q Q Family Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Status 1A 4A 11 12 13 14

Hylidae Litoria rubella Desert Treefrog LC P P Ardeidae Ardea pacifica White-necked Heron LC P Artamidae Artamus sp. (indet.) Woodswallow sp. LC P Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird LC P P P Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie LC P Artamidae Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird LC P P P P P P P P P Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested Cockatoo LC P P Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapillus Galah LC P P P Coracina Campephagidae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike LC P novaehollandiae Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian Crow LC P P P P Corcoracidae Struthidea cinerea Apostlebird LC P P P Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra LC P P Cincloramphus Megaluridae Rufous Songlark LC P mathewsi Manorina Meliphagidae Noisy Miner LC P P P P P P P P P P P melanocephala Plectorhyncha Meliphagidae Striped Honeyeater LC P lanceolata Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark LC P Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird LC P P P P Pomatostomus Pomatostomidae Grey-crowned Babbler LC E temporalis Aprosmictus Psittacidae Red-winged Parrot LC P erythropterus Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus Pale-headed Rosella LC P P P Nymphalidae Junonia villida calybe Meadow Argus - P P P

Rev 0 53 NC Act Q Q Q Q Q Q Family Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Status 1A 4A 11 12 13 14 Orchard Swallowtail Papilionidae Papilio aegeus aegeus - P (Australian Subspecies) Papilionidae Papilio anactus Dainty Swallowtail - P P Pieridae Belenois java teutonia Caper White - P P P P P P Canidae Canis lupus dingo* Dingo - P Macropodidae Macropus rufogriseus Red-necked Wallaby LC P P Macropodidae Macropus giganteus Eastern Grey Kangaroo LC P P Macropodidae Wallabia bicolor Swamp Wallaby LC P Suidae Sus scrofa* Pig - P E Tachyglossidae Tachyglossus aculeatus Short-beaked Echidna LC E Scincidae Egernia striolata Tree Skink LC P

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