Kanowna Belle Tailings Storage Facility/ Mill Expansion Flora & Fauna Reconnaissance Survey
Prepared For Northern Star Resources Limited
October 2017 Version 2
Prepared by: Botanica Consulting PO Box 2027 Boulder WA 6432 90930024
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Document Job Number: 2017/38
Prepared by: Lauren Pick Senior Environmental Consultant Botanica Consulting
Greg Harewood Zoologist
Reviewed by: Andrea Williams Director Botanica Consulting
Approved by: Jim Williams Director Botanica Consulting
Contents Page No. 1 Introduction 1 Project Description ...... 1 Objectives ...... 1 2 Regional Biophysical Environment 3 Regional Environment ...... 3 Great Western Woodlands ...... 5 Soils and Landscape Systems ...... 7 Remnant Vegetation ...... 7 Climate ...... 8 Hydrology ...... 9 Land Use ...... 11 3 Survey Methodology 11 Desktop Assessment ...... 11 Field Assessment ...... 17 3.2.1 Flora Assessment ...... 17 3.2.2 Fauna Assessment ...... 17 3.2.3 Personnel involved ...... 18 3.2.4 Scientific licences ...... 18 Survey limitations and constraints...... 18 4 Results 19 Desktop Assessment ...... 19 4.1.1 Literature Review ...... 19 4.1.2 Flora of Conservation Significance ...... 25 4.1.3 Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 26 4.1.4 Field Assessment ...... 29 Flora of conservation significance ...... 29 4.2.1 Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 29 Vegetation Types ...... 29 4.3.1 Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain (CLP-EW1) ...... 31 4.3.2 Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain (CLP-EW2) ...... 32 4.3.3 Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of mixed Chenopods in open depression (OD-EW1) ...... 33 Vegetation Condition ...... 34 Introduced Plant Species ...... 34 4.5.1 Salvia verbenaca (Wild sage) ...... 34 Fauna Habitat ...... 35 Conservation Significance ...... 36 4.7.1 Matters of National Environmental Significance ...... 36 4.7.2 Matters of State Environmental Significance ...... 36 Native Vegetation Clearing Principles ...... 37 5 Conclusions 40 Recommendations ...... 40 6 Bibliography 41
Tables Table 1: Soil Landscape Systems within the Survey area ...... 7 Table 2: Remaining Beard Vegetation Associations within Western Australia (DPaW, 2015) ...... 7 Table 3: Definitions of Conservation Significant Flora ...... 12 Table 4: Definitions of Conservation Significant Fauna ...... 13 Table 5: Definition of conservation significant communities ...... 15 Table 6: Scientific Licences of Botanica Staff coordinating the survey ...... 18 Table 7: Limitations and constraints associated with the survey ...... 18
Table 8: Previous Surveys within the survey area and surrounding area ...... 20 Table 9: Likelihood of occurrence for Flora of Conservation Significance within the Survey area ...... 25 Table 10: Likelihood of Occurrence – Vertebrate Fauna Species of Conservation Significance ...... 27 Table 11: Summary of vegetation types within the Survey area ...... 29 Table 12: Vegetation assemblage for Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain ...... 31 Table 13: Vegetation assemblage for Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain ...... 32 Table 14: Vegetation assemblage for Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of mixed Chenopods in open depression ...... 33 Table 15: Main Terrestrial Fauna Habitats within the Survey area ...... 35 Table 16: Summary of Potential and recorded Vertebrate Fauna Species ...... 36 Table 17: Assessment of development within the survey area against native vegetation clearing principles ...... 38
Figures Figure 1: Regional map of the Survey area ...... 2 Figure 2: Map of IBRA Bioregions in relation to the Survey area ...... 4 Figure 3: Location of survey area within the Great Western Woodlands (survey area not to scale) ...... 6 Figure 4: Mean monthly rainfall and maximum temperature (January 1939 to October 2017) for the Kalgoorlie- Boulder Aero weather station (#12038) (BoM, 2017a) ...... 8 Figure 5: Mean monthly rainfall (2016-2017) for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Aero weather station (#12038) (BoM, 2017a) ...... 8 Figure 6: Hydrology of the Survey area (Geoscience Australia, 2001) ...... 10 Figure 7: Vegetation Types within the Survey area ...... 30
Plates Plate 1: Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain ...... 31 Plate 2: Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain ...... 32 Plate 3: Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of mixed Chenopods in open depression ...... 33 Plate 4: Image of Salvia verbenaca (Wild Sage) ...... 34
Appendices Appendix 1: Regional map of the Survey area in relation to areas of Conservation Significance ...... 45 Appendix 2: Growth Form/ Height Classification ...... 46 Appendix 3: List of species identified within each vegetation community...... 48 Appendix 4: Vegetation Condition Rating ...... 50 Appendix 5: Potential for Fauna of Conservation Significance within the survey area ...... 51 Appendix 6: Fauna Observed or Potentially in Survey Area ...... 52
Glossary Acronym Description ANCA Australian Nature Conservation Agency. BA Birdlife Australia (Formerly RAOU, Birds Australia). BAM Act Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, WA Government. BC Botanica Consulting. BoM Bureau of Meteorology. CAMBA China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998. DAFWA Department of Agriculture and Food (now DPIRD), WA Government. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (formerly DPaW), WA DBCA Government. DER Department of Environment Regulation (now DWER), WA Government.
Acronym Description DMIRS Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (formerly DMP), WA Government DMP Department of Mines and Petroleum (now DMIRS), WA Government. Department of the Environment and Energy (formerly DSEWPaC), Australian DotEE Government. DoW Department of Water (now DWER), WA Government. DPaW Department of Parks and Wildlife (now DBCA), WA Government. DPIRD Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, WA Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (now DSEWPaC DotE, formerly DEH, DEWHA), Australian Government. Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (formerly EPA, DER and DoW), WA DWER Government EP Act Environmental Protection Act 1986, WA Government. Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004, WA EP Regulations Government. EPA Environmental Protection Authority (now DWER), WA Government. EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Australian Government. ESA Environmentally Sensitive Area. Ha Hectare (10,000 square metres). IBRA Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia. International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources – commonly IUCN known as the World Conservation Union. JAMBA Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981. KB Kanowna Belle (Northern Star Mining Project) Km Kilometre (1,000 metres). MVG Major Vegetation Groups. Northern Star Northern Star Resources Limited NVIS National Vegetation Information System. OEPA Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, WA Government. PEC Priority Ecological Community. RAOU Royal Australia Ornithologist Union. ROKAMBA Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 2007. SRE Short Range Endemic. SSC Species Survival Commission, International. TEC Threatened Ecological Community. TSF Tailings Storage Facility. WA Western Australia. WAHERB Western Australian Herbarium. WAM Western Australian Museum, WA Government. WC Act Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, WA Government.
Executive Summary
Botanica Consulting (Botanica) was commissioned by Northern Star Resources Limited (Northern Star) to conduct a flora and fauna assessment of the proposed Kanowna Belle (KB) Tailings Storage Facility (TSF)/ Mill expansion (referred to as the ‘survey area’). The survey area is located approximately 18.5 km north- east of Kalgoorlie Boulder. Fieldwork was conducted on the 6th September, covering an area of approximately 377 ha.
Three vegetation types were identified within the survey area. These vegetation types were located within two different landform types and comprised of one major vegetation group (Eucalypt Woodland), which were represented by a total of 18 Families, 33 Genera and 69 Taxa (including five annual taxa). The broad scale terrestrial fauna habitats within the survey area have been identified as comprising a mosaic of clay- loam plains and open depression.
No Threatened Flora, Threatened Fauna, Migratory Fauna or Threatened Ecological Communities (TEC) pursuant to Commonwealth legislation were identified within the survey area. No Priority Ecological Communities (PEC) listed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) were identified within the survey area. No Priority Flora or Fauna taxa as listed by DBCA were recorded within the survey area. A review of the EPBC Act threatened fauna list, DBCA’s Threatened Fauna Database and Priority List, unpublished reports and scientific publications identified a number of specially protected, migratory or priority fauna species as having been previously recorded or as being potentially present in the general vicinity of the survey area. However, no fauna of conservation significance is likely to be significantly impacted on by the proposed development. This conclusion is primarily based on the relatively small size of the impact footprint and the extensive habitat connectivity with adjoining areas. Impacts on fauna and fauna habitat are therefore anticipated to be localised, small/negligible and as a consequence manageable.
The survey area does not contain any world or national heritage places and does not occur within a Bush Forever site. There are no wetlands of international importance (Ramsar Wetlands), national importance (Australian Nature Conservation Agency (ANCA) Wetlands) or conservation category wetlands within the survey area. The survey area is not located within an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) or Schedule 1 Area as listed under the Environmental Protection (EP) Act 1986. The survey area is not located within a listed or proposed conservation area managed by DBCA.
Based on the vegetation condition rating scale adapted from Keighery, 1994 and Trudgen, 1988 (ranging from ‘pristine’ to ‘completely degraded’), all thee vegetation types were rated as ‘good’. One introduced species was identified within the survey area; Salvia verbenaca (Wild Sage). According to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) this taxon is not listed as a Declared Plant under Section 22 of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (BAM) Act 2007.
Northern Star Resources Limited KB TSF/ Mill Expansion Flora and Fauna Assessment
1 Introduction Project Description Botanica was commissioned by Northern Star to conduct a flora and fauna assessment of the proposed KB TSF/ Mill expansion area (referred to as the ‘survey area’). The survey area is located approximately 18.5 km north-east of Kalgoorlie Boulder. Fieldwork was conducted on the 6th September, covering an area of approximately 377 ha (Figure 1).
Objectives The flora assessment was conducted in accordance with Technical Guide - Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment – December 2016 (DPaW & EPA, 2016). The objectives of the assessment were to: • gather background information on flora and vegetation in the target area (literature review, database and map-based searches); • identify significant flora, vegetation/ecological communities and assess the potential sensitivity to impact; • conduct a reconnaissance field survey to verify / ground truth the desktop assessment findings; • undertake vegetation mapping to a scale appropriate for the bioregion and described according to the National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) structure and floristics; • assess the project area’s plant species diversity, density, composition, structure and weed cover, using NVIS classification system for vegetation description; • assess Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) and indicate whether potential impacts on MNES as protected under the EPBC Act are likely to require referral of the project to the Commonwealth DotEE; and • assess environmental significance against Western Australian environmental legislation and native vegetation clearing principles.
The fauna assessment was conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Level 1 terrestrial fauna survey as defined in EPA Guidance Statement 56 (EPA, 2004). The objectives of the assessment were to: • Gather background information on fauna in the survey area (literature review, database and map- based searches); • Delineate and characterise the faunal assemblages and fauna habitats present in the survey area; • Document and map locations of any Threatened or Priority listed fauna species located; and • Assess the regional and local conservation status of fauna species and fauna habitats within the survey area.
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Figure 1: Regional map of the Survey area Botanica Consulting 2 Northern Star Resources Limited KB TSF/ Mill Expansion Flora and Fauna Assessment 2 Regional Biophysical Environment Regional Environment
The survey area lies within the Austin Botanical District of WA. The Austin Botanical District consists of predominantly of Mulga low woodland on plains and reduces to scrub on hills (Beard, 1990).
Based on the Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation of Australia (IBRA), Version 7 (DotEE, 2012), the survey area is located within the Murchison Bioregion of WA. The Murchison Bioregion is further divided into two subregions; Eastern Murchison (MUR1) and Western Murchison (MUR2) with the survey area located within the Eastern Murchison subregion (Figure 2).
The Murchison Bioregion is located within the northern part of the Yilgarn Craton. There are 41 vegetation associations (hummock grasslands, succulent steppe or low woodlands) that have at least 85 per cent of their total area in the bioregion. The bioregion is rich and diverse in both its flora and fauna but most species are wide ranging and usually occur in adjoining regions (McKenzie, J.E. May and S. McKenna, 2002).
The Eastern Murchison subregion lies on the northern parts of the ‘Southern Cross’ and ‘Eastern Goldfields’ Terrains of the Yilgarn Craton. This subregion is characterised by its internal drainage and extensive area of elevated red desert sandplains (Cowan, 2001). Calcrete aquifers located in the northern part of the subregion are known to support a wide range of subterranean fauna. Another important feature of the system is the Salt Lake systems associated with the occluded Paleo drainage system. Beard (1990) describes the topography of the region as undulating with occasional ranges of low hills and extensive sandplains located in the East. The dominant soil type is a shallow earthy loam, overlying red-brown hardpan. Red earthy sands can be found on the sandplains.
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Figure 2: Map of IBRA Bioregions in relation to the Survey area Botanica Consulting 4 Northern Star Resources Limited KB TSF/ Mill Expansion Flora and Fauna Assessment
Great Western Woodlands
The survey area lies within the Great Western Woodlands, located approximately 40km from the northern boundary. The Great Western Woodlands is considered by The Wilderness Society of WA to be of global biological and conservation importance as one of the largest and healthiest temperate woodlands on Earth, containing many endemic taxa. The region covers almost 16 million hectares, 160,000 square kilometres, from the southern edge of the Western Australian Wheat belt to the pastoral lands of the Mulga country in the north, the inland deserts to the northeast, and the treeless Nullarbor Plain to the east (Figure 3).
The area provides an eastward connection between southwest forests and inland deserts (Gondwana Link) as well as linking the north-west passage to Shark Bay. The majority of the Great Western Woodlands is unallocated crown land (61.1%) with other interests including pastoral leases (20.4%), conservation reserves (15.4%) unallocated crown land ex pastoral managed by the DBCA (2%) and private land (approximately 1%) (Watson et. al., 2008).
No specific management strategy applies to the Great Western Woodlands, rather an approach to conservation which occurs across all land tenures and when different stakeholders work together with biodiversity in mind. The central component of this approach is to identify and conserve key large-scale, long term ecological processes that drive connectivity between ecosystems and taxa. The Great Western Woodlands currently includes towns, highways, roads, railways, private property, Crown Reserves, agricultural activities and mining tenements.
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Figure 3: Location of survey area within the Great Western Woodlands (survey area not to scale)
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Soils and Landscape Systems Based on geographic information provided by DAFWA (2014), the survey area is located within the North-western Kambalda Zone 265 of the Kalgoorlie Province (26).
The Kalgoorlie Province is characterised by undulating plains (with some sandplains, hills and salt lakes) on the granitic rocks and greenstone of the Yilgarn Craton. Soils include calcareous loamy earths and red loamy earths with some Salt Lake soils, red deep sands, yellow sandy earths, shallow loams and loamy duplexes. Vegetation is dominated by Eucalypt woodlands with some Acacia- Casuarina thickets, mulga shrublands, halophytic shrublands and spinifex grasslands. This Province is located in the southern Goldfields between Paynes Find, Menzies, Southern Cross and Balladonia (Tille, 2006).
The Kambalda Zone is characterised by flat to undulating plains (with hills, ranges and some salt lakes and stony plains) on greenstone and granitic rocks of the Yilgarn Craton. Soils are calcareous loamy earths and red loamy earths with salt lakes soils and some red brown hardpan shallow loams and red sandy duplexes. Vegetation includes red mallee blackbutt- salmon gum-gimlet woodlands with mulga and halophytic shrublands (and some spinifex grasslands). This zone is located in the south-eastern Goldfields between Menzies, Norseman and the Fraser Range (Tille, 2006). The Kambalda Zone is further divided into soil landscape systems within the soil landscape systems of the survey area described in Table 1 (ASRIS, 2014).
Table 1: Soil Landscape Systems within the Survey area Landscape System/ Description Mapping Unit Extensive pedeplains supporting eucalypt woodlands with Gumland System halophytic and non-halophytic shrub understoreys.
Remnant Vegetation The DAFWA GIS file (2011) indicates that the survey area is located within Pre-European Beard vegetation association Barlee 20. The extent of this vegetation association as specified in the 2015 Statewide Vegetation Statistics (DPaW, 2015) is provided in Table 2.
Areas retaining less than 30% of their pre-European vegetation extent generally experience exponentially accelerated species loss, while areas with less than 10% are considered “endangered” (EPA, 2000). Development within the survey area will not significantly reduce the extent of pre- European vegetation.
Table 2: Remaining Beard Vegetation Associations within Western Australia (DPaW, 2015) % of Current Pre-European Vegetation Pre-European Current extent within Vegetation Description extent association Extent (Ha) Extent (Ha) DBCA (Beard, 1990) remaining (%) managed lands Low woodland; mulga Barlee 20 1,172,537.61 1,169,909.26 99.78 15.54 mixed with Casuarina pauper & Eucalyptus sp.
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Climate The climate of the Eastern Murchison subregion is characterised as arid, with mainly winter rain approximately 200mm per annum (Cowan, 2001). Climate data for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Aero weather station (#12038) obtained from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) located approximately 18.5 km south-west of the survey area is provided in Figure 4 (BoM, 2017a). Majority of the rainfall for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is received in summer and winter. Rainfall in January and February 2017 exceed average rainfall for this period, however since March 2017 monthly rainfall has remained below average (Figure 5).
Figure 4: Mean monthly rainfall and maximum temperature (January 1939 to October 2017) for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Aero weather station (#12038) (BoM, 2017a)
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Figure 5: Mean monthly rainfall (2016-2017) for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Aero weather station (#12038) (BoM, 2017a)
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Hydrology According to the Geoscience Australia database (2001) there are no drainage lines within the survey area. The western portion of the survey area (approximately 154 ha) is located within with the Roe paleochannel. A map showing the hydrology of the survey area is provided in Figure 6.
The Cenozoic infill sediments of the Roe Paleochannel are up to 70 metres thick and consist of basal fluvial sand overlain by lacustrine clay, with Quaternary sediment cover capping the valley infill. The thickness of the paleochannel aquifer is 5–20 metres at depths of 20–30 metres below surface (Clarke 1994). Groundwater flows eastwards in the direction of the original drainage. The groundwater outflow of the Roe Paleochannel is ultimately towards the Eucla Basin, which is located approximately 160 km to the east of the area (Magee, 2009).
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Figure 6: Hydrology of the Survey area (Geoscience Australia, 2001)
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Land Use The dominant land uses of the Eastern Murchison subregion include; grazing native pastures (85.47%), unallocated crown reserves (11.34%), conservation (1.4%) and mining (1.79%) (Cowan, 2001). The western portion of the survey area is located within the Mt Vetters pastoral lease.
3 Survey Methodology Desktop Assessment Searches of the following databases were undertaken to aid in the compilation of a list of flora and fauna within the survey area: • DBCA NatureMap Database (DBCA, 2017); • DotEE Protected Matters search tool (DotEE, 2017).
The Naturemap and Protected Matters searches were conducted for an area encompassing a 20km radius of the centre coordinates; 30° 34' 39'' S, 121° 35' 08'' E.
It should be noted that these lists are based on observations from a broader area than the survey area (10 km radius) and therefore may include taxa not present. The databases also often include very old records that may be incorrect or in some cases the taxa in question have become locally or regionally extinct. Information from these sources should therefore be taken as indicative only. Local knowledge and information also needs to be taken into consideration when determining what actual species may be present within the specific area being investigated.
Prior to the field survey, a combined search of the DBCA Flora of Conservation Significance databases (DPaW, 2015b) was undertaken within an 80km radius of the survey area. Significant flora species identified through the database search were examined on the Western Australian Herbarium’s (WAHERB) web page prior to the survey, to familiarise staff with their appearance. Locations of Threatened Flora and Priority Flora were overlaid on aerial photography of the area. Vegetation descriptions and available images of the Threatened/ Priority Flora were also obtained from Florabase.
The conservation significance of flora and fauna taxa was assessed using data from the following sources: • EPBC Act. Administered by the Australian Government (DotEE); • WC Act. Administered by the WA Government (DBCA); • Red List produced by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the World Conservation Union (also known as the IUCN Red List – the acronym derived from its former name of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources). The Red List has no legislative power in Australia but is used as a framework for State and Commonwealth categories and criteria; and • Priority Flora/ Fauna list. A non-legislative list maintained by DBCA for management purposes (DBCA).
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The EPBC Act also requires the compilation of a list of migratory species that are recognised under international treaties including the: • Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981 (JAMBA)1; • China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998 (CAMBA); • Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 2007 (ROKAMBA); and • Bonn Convention 1979 (The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals).
All migratory bird species listed in the annexes to these bilateral agreements are protected in Australia as Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) under the EPBC Act.
Table 3 and Table 4 below provide the definitions of conservation significant flora and fauna. Table 3: Definitions of Conservation Significant Flora
Code Category State categories of threatened and priority species Threatened Flora T “flora that has been declared to be ‘likely to become extinct or is rare, or otherwise in need of special protection’, pursuant to section 23F (2) of the Wildlife Conservation Act.” Priority One – Poorly Known Taxa “Taxa which are known from one or a few (generally <5) populations which are under P1 threat, either due to small population size, or being on lands under immediate threat. Such taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’, but are in urgent need of further survey.” Priority Two – Poorly Known Taxa “Taxa which are known from one or a few (generally <5) populations, at least some P2 of which are not believed to be under immediate threat (i.e. not currently endangered). Such taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’, but urgently need further survey.” Priority Three – Poorly Known Taxa “Taxa which are known from several populations and the taxa are not believed to be under immediate threat (i.e. not currently endangered), either due to the number of P3 known populations (generally >5), or known populations being large, and either widespread or protected. Such taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’ but needs further survey.” Priority Four – Rare Taxa P4 “Taxa which are considered to have been adequately surveyed and which, whilst being rare (in Australia), are not currently threatened by any identifiable factors. These taxa require monitoring every 5 – 10 years.” Priority Five-Conservation Dependent Taxa P5 Taxa that are not threatened but are subject to a specific conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the species becoming threatened within five years. Commonwealth categories of threatened species Taxa where there is no reasonable doubt that the last member of the species has Extinct died. Extinct in the Taxa where it is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalised wild population well outside its past range; or it has not been recorded in its known and/or
1 Species listed under JAMBA are also specially protected under Schedule 5 of the WC Act.
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Code Category expected habitat, at appropriate seasons, anywhere in its past range, despite exhaustive surveys over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. Critically Taxa that are facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate endangered future, as determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria. Taxa which are not critically endangered and is facing a very high risk of extinction Endangered in the wild in the near future, as determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria. Taxa which are not critically endangered or endangered and is facing a high risk of Vulnerable extinction in the wild in the medium-term future, as determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria. Taxa which are the focus of a specific conservation program the cessation of which would result in the species becoming vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered; or (b) the following subparagraphs are satisfied: (i) the species is a species of fish; (ii) the species is the focus of a plan of management that provides for actions Conservation necessary to stop the decline of, and support the recovery of, the species so that its dependent chances of long term survival in nature are maximised; (iii) the plan of management is in force under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; (iv) cessation of the plan of management would adversely affect the conservation status of the species.
Table 4: Definitions of Conservation Significant Fauna
Code Category State categories of threatened and priority species Critically Endangered – Threatened species considered to be facing an extremely Schedule 1 high risk of extinction in the wild. Endangered – Threatened species considered to be facing a very high risk of Schedule 2 extinction in the wild. Vulnerable – Threatened species considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in Schedule 3 the wild. Species which have been adequately searched for and there is no reasonable doubt Schedule 4 that the last individual has died. Birds that are subject to an agreement between the government of Australia and the Schedule 5 governments of Japan (JAMBA), China (CAMBA) and The Republic of Korea (ROKAMBA), and the Bonn Convention, relating to the protection of migratory birds. Fauna of special conservation need being species dependent on ongoing Schedule 6 conservation intervention to prevent it becoming eligible for listing as threatened. Schedule 7 Fauna otherwise in need of special protection to ensure their conservation. Priority One – Poorly Known Taxa Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less) which are potentially at risk. All occurrences are either: very small; or on lands not managed for conservation, e.g. agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, road and rail P1 reserves, gravel reserves and active mineral leases; or otherwise under threat of habitat destruction or degradation. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under immediate threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey. Priority Two – Poorly Known Taxa P2 Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less), some of which are on lands managed primarily for nature conservation, e.g. national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves and other lands with secure tenure being
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Code Category managed for conservation. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey. Priority Three – Poorly Known Taxa Species that are known from several locations and the species does not appear to be under imminent threat, or from few but widespread locations with either large P3 population size or significant remaining areas of apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent threat. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from several locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that could affect them. Such species are in need of further survey. Priority Four – Rare, Near Threatened and other species in need of monitoring (a) Rare: Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that are considered not currently threatened or in need of special protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These species are usually represented on conservation lands.
P4 (b) Near Threatened: Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed and that do not qualify for Conservation Dependent, but that are close to qualifying for Vulnerable.
(c) Species that have been removed from the list of threatened species during the past five years for reasons other than taxonomy.
Commonwealth categories of threatened species Taxa where there is no reasonable doubt that the last member of the species has Extinct died. Taxa where it is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalised Extinct in the population well outside its past range; or it has not been recorded in its known and/or wild expected habitat, at appropriate seasons, anywhere in its past range, despite exhaustive surveys over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. Critically Taxa that are facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate Endangered future, as determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria. Taxa which are not critically endangered and is facing a very high risk of extinction Endangered in the wild in the near future, as determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria. Taxa which are not critically endangered or endangered and is facing a high risk of Vulnerable extinction in the wild in the medium-term future, as determined in accordance with the prescribed criteria. Near Taxa which has been evaluated but does not qualify for CR, EN or VU now but is Threatened close to qualifying or likely to qualify in the near future. Least Taxa which has been evaluated but does not qualify for CR, EN, VU, or NT but is Concern likely to qualify for NT in the near future. Taxa for which there is inadequate information to make a direct or indirect Data assessment of its risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population Deficient status.
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A search of the DBCA PEC and TEC database was also conducted within an 80km radius of the survey area (DPaW, 2015c). Table 5 represents the definitions of Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities. Table 5: Definition of conservation significant communities
Category Code Category State categories of Threatened Ecological Communities (TEC) Presumed Totally Destroyed An ecological community will be listed as Presumed Totally Destroyed if there are no recent records of the community being extant and either of the following applies: PTD records within the last 50 years have not been confirmed despite thorough searches or known likely habitats or;
all occurrences recorded within the last 50 years have since been destroyed. Critically Endangered An ecological community will be listed as Critically Endangered when it has been adequately surveyed and is found to be facing an extremely high risk of total destruction in the immediate future, meeting any one of the following criteria:
The estimated geographic range and distribution has been reduced by at least 90% and CE is either continuing to decline with total destruction imminent, or is unlikely to be substantially rehabilitated in the immediate future due to modification;
The current distribution is limited i.e. highly restricted, having very few small or isolated occurrences, or covering a small area;
The ecological community is highly modified with potential of being rehabilitated in the immediate future. Endangered An ecological community will be listed as Endangered when it has been adequately surveyed and is not Critically Endangered but is facing a very high risk of total destruction in the near future. The ecological community must meet any one of the following criteria: The estimated geographic range and distribution has been reduced by at least 70% and E is either continuing to decline with total destruction imminent in the short-term future, or is unlikely to be substantially rehabilitated in the short-term future due to modification; The current distribution is limited i.e. highly restricted, having very few small or isolated occurrences, or covering a small area;
The ecological community is highly modified with potential of being rehabilitated in the short-term future.
Vulnerable An ecological community will be listed as Vulnerable when it has been adequately surveyed and is not Critically Endangered or Endangered but is facing high risk of total destruction in the medium to long term future. The ecological community must meet any one of the following criteria: V The ecological community exists largely as modified occurrences that are likely to be able to be substantially restored or rehabilitated;
The ecological community may already be modified and would be vulnerable to threatening process, and restricted in range or distribution;
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Category Code Category
The ecological community may be widespread but has potential to move to a higher threat category due to existing or impending threatening processes.
Commonwealth categories of Threatened Ecological Communities (TEC)
Critically Endangered CE If, at that time, an ecological community is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future (indicative timeframe being the next 10 years).
Endangered If, at that time, an ecological community is not critically endangered but is facing a very E high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future (indicative timeframe being the next 20 years). Vulnerable If, at that time, an ecological community is not critically endangered or endangered, but V is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium–term future (indicative timeframe being the next 50 years). Priority Ecological Communities (PEC) Poorly-known ecological communities P1 Ecological communities with apparently few, small occurrences, all or most not actively managed for conservation (e.g. within agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, active mineral leases) and for which current threats exist. Poorly-known ecological communities
Communities that are known from few small occurrences, all or most of which are P2 actively managed for conservation (e.g. within national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, State forest, un-allocated Crown land, water reserves, etc.) and not under imminent threat of destruction or degradation.
Poorly known ecological communities Communities that are known from several to many occurrences, a significant number or area of which are not under threat of habitat destruction or degradation or: Communities known from a few widespread occurrences, which are either large or within P3 significant remaining areas of habitat in which other occurrences may occur, much of it not under imminent threat, or; Communities made up of large, and/or widespread occurrences, that may or not be represented in the reserve system, but are under threat of modification across much of their range from processes such as grazing and inappropriate fire regimes. Ecological communities that are adequately known, rare but not threatened or P4 meet criteria for near threatened, or that have been recently removed from the threatened list. These communities require regular monitoring.
Conservation Dependent ecological communities P5 Ecological communities that are not threatened but are subject to a specific conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the community becoming threatened within five years.
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Field Assessment BC conducted a reconnaissance flora and fauna survey covering an area of approximately 377 ha. The survey was completed on the 6th September 2017 with the area traversed on foot and 4WD by two staff members.
3.2.1 Flora Assessment Prior to the commencement of field work, aerial photography was inspected and obvious differences in the vegetation assemblages were identified. The different vegetation communities identified were then inspected during the field survey to assess their validity. A handheld GPS unit was used to record the coordinates of the boundaries between existing vegetation communities. At each sample point, the following information was recorded: • GPS location; • Photograph of vegetation; • Dominant taxa for each stratum; • All vascular taxa (including annual taxa); • Landform classification; • Vegetation condition rating; • Collection and documentation of unknown plant specimens; and • GPS location, photograph and collection of flora of conservation significance if encountered.
Unknown specimens collected during the survey were identified with the aid of samples housed at the BC Herbarium and WAHERB. Similar vegetation types were recognised visually in the field and were classified in accordance with the NVIS ‘Vegetation Types’ classification and NVIS growth form/ height classifications (Appendix 2). The survey area was traversed by two people via 4WD, all-terrain vehicle and on foot.
3.2.2 Fauna Assessment Vegetation and landform units identified during the flora assessment have been used to define broad fauna habitat types across the site. This information has been supplemented with observations made during the fauna assessment.
The main aim of the fauna habitat assessment was to determine if it was likely that any species of conservation significance would be utilising the areas that maybe impacted on as a consequence of development at the site. The habitat information obtained was also used to aid in finalising the overall potential fauna list.
As part of the desktop literature review, available information on the habitat requirements of the species of conservation significance listed as possibly occurring in the area was researched. During the field survey, the habitats within the study area were assessed and specific elements identified, if present, to determine the likelihood of listed threatened species utilising the area and its significance to them.
Opportunistic observations of fauna species were made during all field survey work which involved a series of close spaced transects across the site during the day while searching microhabitats such as logs, rocks, leaf litter and observations of bird species with binoculars. Secondary evidence of a species presence such as tracks, scats, skeletal remains, foraging evidence or calls were also noted if observed/heard.
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3.2.3 Personnel involved Jim Williams - Botanist/ Director (Diploma of Horticulture) Lauren Pick - Senior Environmental Consultant (BSc) Greg Harewood -Zoologist (BSc)
3.2.4 Scientific licences Table 6: Scientific Licences of Botanica Staff coordinating the survey
Licensed staff Permit Number Valid Until Jim Williams SL012116 21-05-2018
Lauren Pick SL012117 21-05-2018
Survey limitations and constraints
It is important to note that flora and fauna surveys will entail limitations notwithstanding careful planning and design. Potential limitations are listed in Table 7.
The conclusions presented in this report are based upon field data and environmental assessments and/or testing carried out over a limited period of time and are therefore merely indicative of the environmental condition of the site at the time of the field assessments. Also, it should be recognised that site conditions can change with time. Information not available at the time of this assessment which may subsequently become available may alter the conclusions presented.
Some flora species are reported as potentially occurring based on there being suitable habitat (quality and extent) within the survey area or immediately adjacent. The habitat requirements and ecology of many of the species known to occur in the wider area are however often not well understood or documented. It can therefore be difficult to exclude species from the potential list based on a lack of a specific habitats or microhabitats within the survey area. As a consequence of this limitation, the potential flora list produced is most likely an overestimation of those species that actually utilise the survey area for some purpose.
In recognition of survey limitations, a precautionary approach has been adopted for this assessment. Any flora and fauna species that would possibly occur within the survey area (or immediately adjacent), as identified through ecological databases, publications, discussions with local experts/residents and the habitat knowledge of the Author, has been listed as having the potential to occur.
Table 7: Limitations and constraints associated with the survey
Potential Impact Variable Details on Survey The survey was conducted via 4WD and on foot. Numerous Access problems Not a constraint tracks were located within the survey area, providing ease of access. Competency/ The BC personnel that conducted the survey were regarded Not a constraint Experience as suitably qualified and experienced.
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Potential Impact Variable Details on Survey Coordinating Botanist/ Zoologist: Jim Williams & Greg Harewood Data Interpretation: Jim Williams, Greg Harewood & Lauren Pick Fieldwork was completed during the EPA’s recommended time periods (i.e., Spring) for detecting most ephemeral flora Timing of survey, Not a constraint and when the majority of species are in flower. As a result of weather & season high rainfall preceding the survey, many species were in flower and there were several annual species present. The survey area has been subject to disturbance from mining Area disturbance Minor constraint and pastoral lease activities. Survey intensity was appropriate for the size/significance of the area with a reconnaissance survey completed to identify Survey Effort/ Extent Not a constraint vegetation communities, fauna habitat and any Flora/Fauna of Conservation Significance. Threatened flora database searches provided by the DPaW (2015b) were used to identify any potential locations of Availability of Threatened/Priority Flora species. contextual BoM, DWER, DPIRD, DBCA and DotEE databases were information at a Not a constraint reviewed to obtain appropriate regional desktop information on regional and local the biophysical environment of the local region. scale Results of previous flora/ fauna assessments within the local area were also reviewed to provide context on the local environment. In the opinion of BC, the survey area was covered sufficiently in order to identify vegetation assemblages. Survey work was conducted in optimal flowering period (Spring). Many of the plants during the survey were in flower and many annual species were present. It is estimated that approximately >90% of the flora within the survey area were able to be fully identified. Completeness Not a constraint
The vegetation communities for this study were based on visual descriptions of locations in the field. The distribution of these vegetation communities outside the study area is not known, however vegetation communities identified were categorised via comparison to vegetation distributions throughout WA given on NVIS (DotEE, 2017).
4 Results Desktop Assessment 4.1.1 Literature Review Flora and fauna surveys, assessments and reviews have been undertaken in nearby areas in the past, though not all are publicly available and could not be referenced. The most significant of those available have been used as the primary reference material for the current assessment (Table 8).
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Table 8: Previous Surveys within the survey area and surrounding area Flora or Fauna of Conservation Author & Year Vegetation/Habitats Significance Between January 1980 and August 1983, a biological survey of the Kurnalpi-Kalgoorlie region covering approximately 26,500km² was conducted. The Study Area consists mainly of undulating plains over greenstone and broad valleys over granite. Sand plains, isolated breakaways, granite exposures and hills, and features associated with salt lakes, punctuate these landforms. The main vegetation is woodland and low woodland transitional between the Southwestern Interzone (dominated by Eucalyptus) and the Austin Botanical District (dominated by Acacia aneura). There are limited areas of tall shrubland, mallee over hummock grass, and low shrubland. Many vegetation types feature the medium-high tree Keighery, Milewski & No Flora/Fauna of Conservation Casuarina pauper although its occurrence varies from very scattered to dominant. A total Hnatiuk, (1992). Significance of 45 vegetation types were recorded from the Study Area.
During the survey 3 ferns, 2 conifers and 486 species of flowering plants were recorded from the Study Area. Families with the largest numbers of species were Asteraceae (77 spp.), Fabaceae (broad sense) (50 spp.), Chenopodiaceae (44 spp.), Myrtaceae (42 spp.) and Poaceae (33 spp.). Genera with numerous species were Acacia (33 spp.), Eucalyptus (31 spp.), Eremophila (24 spp.), Helipterum (17 spp.) and Maireana (16 spp.).
Jim’s Seeds, Weeds & Trees Pty Ltd was commissioned by Kanowna Belle Gold Mines Ltd to survey the proposed Kanowna Belle to Red Hill pipeline area which totalled 219ha (this excluded 120ha of existing mining area). Six vegetation groups were identified in the survey area: 1. Eucalyptus salubris woodland; 2. Acacia acuminata and Casuarina pauper woodland; One Priority 1 Flora taxon; JSWT (2005) 3. Eucalyptus lesouefii woodland; Eremophila praecox. 4. Eucalyptus salmonophloia woodland; 5. Eucalyptus griffithsii rocky slopes; and 6. Chenopod shrubland.
The six vegetation groups comprised of 27 Families, 45 Genus and 90 Species. Jims Seeds, Weed and Trees was commissioned by Barrick Gold Corporation-Kanowna to conduct a flora survey within a 218-ha area proposed to be cleared for a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) expansion within Tenement M27/92. The survey area is located 16km north- east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA. No Flora of Conservation JSWT (2007) Significance One vegetation community was identified; E. salmonophloia woodland, comprising a combined total of 15 Families, 23 Genus and 41 Species.
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Flora or Fauna of Conservation Author & Year Vegetation/Habitats Significance Botanica was commissioned by Barrick Gold Corporation-Kanowna to undertake a flora and vegetation survey of the Isabella area which covered 330 hectares. This survey area was located 20 km northeast of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA. Eight vegetation groups were identified within the survey area: 1. Casuarina pauper and Eucalyptus griffithsii Woodland, 2. Disturbed Eucalyptus griffithsii Woodland, 3. Eucalyptus griffithsii Woodland, 4. Eucalyptus clelandii Woodland, No Flora of Conservation 5. Open Mixed Eucalyptus Woodland, Significance. BC (2009) 6. Eucalyptus salmonophloia Woodland, Migratory fauna species, Merops Harewood (2009) 7. Chenopod Shrubland and ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) was 8. Eremophila Shrubland. observed.
These vegetation groups comprised a total of 17 Families, 27 Genera and 58 Species (including subspecies and variants).
A total of 31 native fauna species were observed (or positively identified from foraging evidence, scats, tracks, skeletons or calls) within the study area (and nearby locations - Woodline & Golden Valley). Botanica was commissioned by Barrick Gold Corporation-Kanowna to undertake a flora and fauna survey of the Golden Valley area which covered 160 hectares. This survey area was located 22 km north-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA. Four vegetation groups were identified within the survey area: 1. Eucalyptus griffithsii and Eucalyptus clelandii Woodland; 2. Eucalyptus griffithsii Woodland over Greenstone Hills; No Flora of Conservation 3. Eucalyptus salubris Woodland; and Significance. BC (2010) 4. Casuarina pauper and Eucalyptus clelandii Woodland over Eremophila. Migratory fauna species, Merops Harewood (2010) ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) was These vegetation groups comprised a total of 17 Families, 27 Genera and 51 Species observed. (including subspecies and variants).
A total of 31 native fauna species were observed (or positively identified from foraging evidence, scats, tracks, skeletons or calls) within the study area (and nearby locations - Woodline & Isabella). No Flora of Conservation Botanica was commissioned by Barrick Gold Corporation-Kanowna to undertake a Level 1 Significance. BC (2011a) flora and fauna survey of the Woodline survey area, located approximately 22km north-east Migratory fauna species, Merops Harewood (2011a) of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in WA. Twelve vegetation communities were identified within the ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) was survey area: observed.
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Flora or Fauna of Conservation Author & Year Vegetation/Habitats Significance 1. Low woodland of Eucalyptus griffithsii over low scrub of Eremophila scoparia and Maireana sedifolia; 2. Low woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over thicket of Eremophila interstans subsp. virgata on rocky rise; 3. Open scrub of Eremophila interstans subsp. virgata over low scrub of Eremophila scoparia and mixed chenopods; 4. Low woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low scrub of Maireana sedifolia; 5. Low woodland of mixed Eucalypts over low scrub of Eremophila scoparia/Scaevola spinescens/Acacia hemiteles and dwarf scrub of Atriplex vesicaria; 6. Low woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over heath of Melaleuca sheathiana; 7. Open low woodland of Casuarina pauper over low scrub of Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia 8. Thicket of Acacia sp. Narrow phyllode over low scrub of Maireana sedifolia; 9. Low woodland of Eucalyptus salubris over dwarf scrub of Tecticornia disarticulata; 10. Low woodland of Eucalyptus clelandii/Eucalyptus oleosa and Casuarina pauper over low scrub of Eremophila scoparia and Maireana sedifolia; 11. Low woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low scrub of Eremophila oldfieldii subsp. angustifolia/Acacia kalgoorliensis; and 12. Rehabilitated low heath of mixed Chenopods.
These vegetation communities were represented by a total of 20 Families, 37 Genera and 84 Species (including subspecies and variants).
A total of 31 native fauna species were observed (or positively identified from foraging evidence, scats, tracks, skeletons or calls) within the study area (and nearby locations – Golden Valley & Isabella). Botanica was commissioned by Barrick Kanowna Belle to undertake a Level 2 Flora and Vegetation survey of the Kanowna Belle Mine site located approximately 16km north-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia. The survey covered an area of approximately 1,729 ha (including 600ha of disturbed areas). Four vegetation communities and one sub- group were identified within the survey area: 1. Mixed Eucalyptus woodland; BC (2011b) No Flora/Fauna of Conservation 2. E. salmonophloia woodland over Maireana sedifolia shrubland (sub-group mixed Harewood (2011b) Significance Chenopod shrubs); 3. E. salmonophloia woodland over mixed shrubs; and 4. Eucalyptus ravida woodland. These vegetation communities were represented by a total of 21 Families, 44 Genera and 86 Species (including sub-species and variants). The data recorded from the quadrat survey was used in a PATN analysis to group quadrats with similar species compositions. Results
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Flora or Fauna of Conservation Author & Year Vegetation/Habitats Significance of the PATN analysis revealed that for the majority of the Eucalypt vegetation communities, the composition of the understorey species was similar containing a variety of Chenopod species. With the exception of the majority of the Mixed Eucalyptus woodland quadrats, there were also similarities in species composition of the Eucalypt species between vegetation communities.
A level 1 fauna survey was also conducted with a total of 23 native fauna species observed (or positively identified from foraging evidence, scats, tracks, skeletons or calls) within the study area Botanica was commissioned by Carrick Gold Ltd to undertake a Level 2 flora and vegetation survey of the Kurnalpi Project, located approximately 73km east of Kalgoorlie-boulder. Six broad vegetation communities were identified within the survey area: 1. Low woodland of Acacia aneura over mixed low scrub and dwarf scrub of Ptilotus obovatus; 2. Low woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia/Eucalyptus salubris over open mallee of Eucalyptus oleosa and mixed low scrub; 3. Open mallee of Eucalyptus oleosa over low woodland of Acacia aneura and scrub No Flora of Conservation BC (2012a) of Acacia sp. Narrow phyllode; Significance 4. Open low woodland of Acacia aneura over scrub of Acacia sp. Narrow phyllode/Acacia quadrimarginea; 5. Low woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low scrub of Maireana sedifolia; and 6. Open low woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low scrub of Atriplex nummularia/ Maireana sedifolia. These vegetation communities were represented by a total of 25 Families, 57 Genera and 103 Species (including sub-species and variants).
Botanica was commissioned by Carrick Gold Ltd to undertake a Level 2 flora and vegetation survey within the Lindsay’s survey area, located approximately 45km north-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Twelve broad vegetation communities were identified within the survey area; 1. Scrub of Acacia aneura/Acacia burkittii/Acacia ramulosa over low scrub of Dodonaea lobulata; No Flora of Conservation BC (2012b) 2. Low woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low mixed scrub; Significance 3. Low woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia/Eucalyptus salubris over heath of mixed chenopods; 4. Low woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia/Eucalyptus salubris over low mixed scrub; 5. Low woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia/Eucalyptus salubris over low scrub of Maireana sedifolia;
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Flora or Fauna of Conservation Author & Year Vegetation/Habitats Significance 6. Scrub of Acacia ramulosa over low scrub of Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia/Senna artemisioides subsp. x artemisioides; 7. Very open mallee of Eucalyptus oleosa over low woodland of Acacia aneura/ Acacia oswaldii/Acacia ramulosa/Acacia sp. narrow phyllode; 8. Mallee of Eucalyptus concinna/Eucalyptus oleosa over low scrub of Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia and dwarf scrub of Ptilotus obovatus; 9. Open low woodland of Casuarina pauper over low scrub of Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia and dwarf scrub of Ptilotus obovatus; 10. Low woodland of Casuarina pauper over low scrub of Maireana sedifolia and dwarf scrub of Ptilotus obovatus; 11. Low woodland of Acacia aneura/Acacia burkittii/Acacia ramulosa in drainage area; and 12. Low woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low scrub of Maireana sedifolia on rocky rise. These vegetation communities were represented by a total of 26 Families, 46 Genera and 100 Species (including sub-species and variants).
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4.1.2 Flora of Conservation Significance The results of the combined search of the DBCA’s Flora of Conservation Significance databases (DPaW, 2015b), NatureMap database, DotEE protected matters search and results of previous flora surveys recorded no Threatened Flora or Priority Flora within the survey area. One Threatened Flora taxon and six Priority Flora taxa were listed as occurring within an 80 km radius of the survey area. These taxa were assessed and ranked for their likelihood of occurrence within the survey area (Table 9). The rankings and criteria used were: • Unlikely: Area is outside of the currently documented distribution for the species/no suitable habitat (type, quality and extent) was identified as being present during the field/desktop assessment.
• Possible: Area is within the known distribution of the species in question and habitat of at least marginal quality was identified as being present during the field/desktop assessment, supported in some cases by recent records being documented from within or near the area.
• Known to Occur: The species in question was positively identified as being present during field surveys.
Table 9: Likelihood of occurrence for Flora of Conservation Significance within the Survey area Conservation Likelihood of Taxon Description (WAHERB, 2017) Code Occurrence Prostrate annual, herb. Fl. white- Angianthus prostratus 3 yellow, Jul to Sep. Red clay or Unlikely loamy soils. Saline depressions.
Monoecious, short-lived annual or Atriplex lindleyi subsp. 3 perennial, herb, ca 0.2 m high. Unlikely conduplicata Crabhole plains
Broom-like shrub, 1.5-3 m high. Eremophila praecox 1 Fl. purple, Oct or Dec. Red/brown Possible sandy loam. Undulating plains. Erect, open shrub, to 2.5 m high. Fl. Yellow & orange & red, Aug to Gastrolobium graniticum T Sep. Sand, sandy loam, granite. Unlikely Margins of rock outcrops, along drainage lines. Low spreading annual, herb, 0.03- Gnephosis sp. Norseman (K.R. 0.07 m high, 0.08-0.18 m wide. 3 Unlikely Newbey 8096) Subsaline loam. Moderately exposed flat. Small perennial herb to 12 cm Ptilotus chortophytus 1 high, 12 cm wide, green flowers, Possible small succulent basal leaves.
Rhagodia sp. Yeelirrie Station An erect, very compact shrub, 1.5 1 Possible (K.A. Shepherd et al. KS 1396) metres high
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4.1.3 Fauna of Conservation Significance Fauna of conservation significance identified during the literature review as previously being recorded in the general area were assessed and ranked for their likelihood of occurrence within the subject site itself (Table 10). The rankings and criteria used were: • Would Not Occur: There is no suitable habitat for the species in the subject site and/or there is no documented record of the species in the general area since records have been kept and/or the species is generally accepted as being locally/regionally extinct (supported by a lack of recent records).
o Locally Extinct: Populations no longer occur within a small part of the species natural range, in this case within 10 or 20km of the subject site. Populations do however persist outside of this area.
o Regionally Extinct: Populations no longer occur in a large part of the species natural range, in this case within the eastern goldfields region. Populations do however persist outside of this area.
• Unlikely to Occur: The subject site is outside of the currently documented distribution for the species in question, or no suitable habitat (type, quality and extent) was identified as being present during the field assessment. Individuals of some species may occur occasionally as vagrants/transients especially if suitable habitat is located nearby but the subject site itself would not support individuals or a population the species.
• Possibly Occurs: The subject site is within the known distribution of the species in question and habitat of at least marginal quality was identified as being present during the field assessment, supported in some cases by recent records being documented in literature from within or near the subject site. In some cases, while a species may be classified as possibly being present at times, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.
• Known to Occur: The species in question was positively identified as being present (for sedentary species) or as using the subject site as habitat for some other purpose (for non-sedentary/mobile species) during the field survey. This information may have been obtained by direct observation of individuals or by way of secondary evidence (e.g. foraging debris, tracks and scats). In some cases, while a species may be classified as known to occur, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.
A more detailed assessment on potential for fauna of conservation significance to occur within the survey area is provided in Appendix 5.
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Table 10: Likelihood of Occurrence – Vertebrate Fauna Species of Conservation Significance
Potential Habitats Within Survey Conservation Status Area Species Likelihood of Occurrence EPBC WC DBCA Foraging Breeding Act Act Priority Habitat Habitat Greater Spiny-tailed Skink Egernia stokesii EN S3 None None Would Not Occur – outside of documented range badia Clay/Loam Unlikely to Occur - May occur very occasionally as transient individuals and Malleefowl Plains and VU S3 - None listed as a potential species for this reason. Would not breed within the survey Leipoa ocellata Open area. Depressions Air space Peregrine Falcon - S7 - above all None Possibly Occurs but probably only rarely. No existing nest sites observed Falco peregrinus habitats. Eastern Great Egret Mig S5 - None Would Not Occur – no suitable habitat Ardea modesta
Cattle Egret Mig S5 - None Would Not Occur – no suitable habitat Ardea ibis
Grey Wagtail Mig S5 - None Would Not Occur - never recorded in goldfields region Motacilla cinerea
Night Parrot EN S1 - None Would Not Occur. No suitable habitat/possibly locally extinct. Pezoporus occidentalis
Migratory Shorebirds Mig S5 - None Would Not Occur – no suitable habitats.
Hooded Plover (western) Thinornis - - P4 None Would Not Occur – no suitable habitats. rubricollis tregellas Clay/Loam Plains and Open Rainbow Bee-eater Mig S5 - Depressions Possibly Occurs during spring/summer season migration period. Merops ornatus
Fork-tailed Swift Clay/Loam Plains and Open Mig S5 - Possibly Occurs buy fly over only on very rare occasions Apus pacificus Depressions
Bilby Macrotis lagotis Vu S3 None Unlikely to Occur -. This species is locally and possibly regionally extinct.
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Potential Habitats Within Survey Conservation Status Area Species Likelihood of Occurrence EPBC WC DBCA Foraging Breeding Act Act Priority Habitat Habitat
Chuditch VU S3 None Unlikely to Occur - This species is locally and possibly regionally extinct. Dasyurus geoffroii
Numbat VU S3 None Unlikely to Occur - This species is regionally extinct Myrmecobius fasciatus Clay/Loam Plains and Open Central Long-eared Bat P4 Depressions Possibly Occurs. Previously recorded nearby Nyctophilus major tor
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4.1.4 Field Assessment
Flora of conservation significance
Flora of conservation significance identified in the desktop assessment as potentially occurring within the survey area were targeted during the field assessment. No Threatened Flora taxa pursuant to subsection (2) of section 23F of the WC Act and the EPBC Act were identified within the survey area. No Priority Flora taxa as listed by DBCA was identified within the survey area.
4.2.1 Fauna of Conservation Significance Fauna of conservation significance identified in the desktop assessment as potentially occurring within the survey area were targeted during the field assessment. No Threatened Fauna/ Schedule Fauna taxa pursuant to the WC Act and the EPBC Act or Priority species as listed by the DBCA were observed within the survey area during the course of the assessment.
Vegetation Types Three vegetation types were identified within the survey area (Table 11). These vegetation types were located within two different landform types and comprised of one major vegetation group, which were represented by a total of 18 Families, 33 Genera and 69 Taxa (including five annual taxa) (Appendix 3). A map showing the vegetation types present in the survey area is provided in Figure 7. Table 11: Summary of vegetation types within the Survey area
NVIS Vegetation Area Landform Vegetation Type Area (%) Group Code (ha) Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ CLP-EW1 211 56 Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod Eucalypt shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay- Clay-Loam Woodlands loam plain Plain (MVG 5) Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana CLP-EW2 9 2.4 sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain
Eucalypt Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus Open Woodlands OD-EW1 salmonophloia over low shrubland of 64 17 Depression (MVG 5) mixed Chenopods in open depression N/A N/A CV Cleared Vegetation 93 24.7 TOTAL 377 100
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Figure 7: Vegetation Types within the Survey area
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Clay-Loam Plain: Eucalypt Woodlands
4.3.1 Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain (CLP-EW1)
The total flora recorded within this floristic community was represented by a total of 17 Families, 29 Genera and 59 Taxa (Plate 1). No Threatened Flora taxa or Priority Flora taxa were identified within this community. Dominant taxa from the vegetation assemblage are shown in Table 12. According to the NVIS, this community is best represented by the MVG5- Eucalypt Woodlands (DotEE, 2017).
Table 12: Vegetation assemblage for Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain
Life Form/Height Class Canopy Cover Dominant Taxa
Tree 10-30m 10-30% Eucalyptus salmonophloia Acacia hemiteles Shrub 1-2m 30-70% Eremophila scoparia Maireana sedifolia Chenopod Shrub <1m 10-30% Atriplex vesicaria
Plate 1: Mid woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of Acacia hemiteles/Eremophila scoparia/ Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain
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4.3.2 Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain (CLP-EW2)
The total flora recorded within this floristic community was represented by a total of 10 Families, 14 Genera and 19 Taxa (Plate 2). No Threatened Flora or Priority Flora taxa were identified within this community. Dominant taxa from the vegetation assemblage are shown in Table 13. According to the NVIS, this community is best represented by the MVG5- Eucalypt Woodlands (DotEE, 2017).
Table 13: Vegetation assemblage for Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain
Life Form/Height Class Canopy Cover Dominant Taxa
Tree 10-30m 10-30% Eucalyptus lesouefii
Shrub 1-2m 30-70% Maireana sedifolia
Chenopod Shrub <1m 10-30% Atriplex vesicaria
Plate 2: Mid woodland of Eucalyptus lesouefii over low shrubland of Maireana sedifolia and open chenopod shrubland of Atriplex vesicaria on clay-loam plain
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Open Depression: Eucalypt Woodlands
4.3.3 Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of mixed Chenopods in open depression (OD-EW1)
The total flora recorded within this floristic community was represented by a total of 11 Families, 15 Genera and 24 Taxa (Plate 3). No Threatened Flora taxa or Priority Flora taxa were identified within this community. Dominant taxa from the vegetation assemblage are shown in Table 14. According to the NVIS, this community is best represented by the MVG5- Eucalypt Woodlands (DotEE, 2017).
Table 14: Vegetation assemblage for Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of mixed Chenopods in open depression
Life Form/Height Class Canopy Cover Dominant Taxa
Tree 10-30m 5-10% Eucalyptus salmonophloia Atriplex vesicaria Chenopod Shrub <1m 30-70% Maireana pyramidata Maireana sedifolia
Plate 3: Mid open woodland of Eucalyptus salmonophloia over low shrubland of mixed Chenopods in open depression
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Vegetation Condition Based on the vegetation condition rating scale adapted from Keighery, 1994 and Trudgen, 1988 (Appendix 4), all three vegetation types were rated as ‘good’.
‘Good’ condition depicts that vegetation has been impacted by more obvious signs of damage caused by human activity since European settlement, including some obvious impact on the vegetation structure such as that caused by low levels of grazing or slightly aggressive weeds.
Introduced Plant Species One introduced species was identified within the survey area: Salvia verbenaca (Wild Sage). According to the DAFWA none of these species are listed as a Declared Plant under Section 22 of the BAM Act 2007.
4.5.1 Salvia verbenaca (Wild sage) This species is described as a slightly aromatic perennial herb that grows to 0.1-1 m high (Plate 4). It has blue-pink-purple flowers in April or July to October and is often along roadsides (WAHERB, 2017). Salvia verbenaca was only recorded within one vegetation community; CLP-EW1.
Plate 4: Image of Salvia verbenaca (Wild Sage)
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Fauna Habitat The broad scale terrestrial fauna habitats within the survey area presented below are based on vegetation and associated landforms identified during the flora assessment. The extent of the identified fauna habitats and a summary description of each are provided in Table 15 below. Table 15: Main Terrestrial Fauna Habitats within the Survey area
No. Fauna Habitat Description Example Image
Clay-Loam Plains
1 Eucalypt Woodlands
Total Area = 220 ha (58.3%)
Open Depression
2 Eucalypt Woodlands
Total Area = 64 ha (17%)
Table 16 summarises the numbers of potential species and number of species recorded based on vertebrate class considered likely to be present in the general vicinity of the survey area (complete list provided in Appendix 6).
Not all species listed in existing databases and publications as potentially occurring within the region (i.e. EPBC Act Threatened Fauna and Migratory species lists, DBCA NatureMap Fauna Database and various publications) are considered likely to be present within the survey area. The list of potential fauna takes into consideration that firstly the species in question is not known to be locally/regionally extinct and secondly that suitable habitat for each species, as identified during the habitat assessment, is present within the survey area, though compiling an accurate list has limitations (see Section 3.3 Survey limitations and constraints).
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Table 16: Summary of Potential and recorded Vertebrate Fauna Species
Potential Potential Total number of number of Potential number of Group potential specially number of migratory species protected priority species species species
Amphibians 4 0 0 0 Reptiles 72 0 0 0 Birds 105 1 1 0
Non-Volant Mammals 197 0 0 0
Volant Mammals (Bats) 11 0 0 1
Total 2117 1 1 1 Superscript = number of introduced species included in the total. Note: Where a species state and federal conservation status is different, the highest category is used.
Despite the omission of some species it should be noted that the list provided is still very likely an over estimation of the fauna species utilising the survey area (either on a regular or infrequent basis) as a result of the precautionary approach adopted for the assessment. At any one time, only a subset of the listed potential species are likely to be present within the bounds of the study area.
Conservation Significance
4.7.1 Matters of National Environmental Significance None of the following matters of national environmental significance as defined by the Commonwealth EPBC Act were identified within the survey area:
• world heritage properties • national heritage places • wetlands of international importance (often called ‘Ramsar’ wetlands after the international treaty under which such wetlands are listed) • nationally threatened species and ecological communities • Commonwealth marine areas • the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park • nuclear actions (including uranium mining) a water resource, in relation to coal seam gas development and large coal mining development.
4.7.2 Matters of State Environmental Significance There are no wetlands of national importance (ANCA Wetlands) or conservation category wetlands within the survey area. The survey area does not contain any TEC, Threatened Flora or Fauna listed under the Western Australian Environmental Protection (EP) Act 1986. No PEC as listed by the DBCA were recorded within the survey area. The survey area is not located within an ESA or Schedule 1 Area as listed under the EP Act 1986. The survey area is not located within a listed or proposed conservation area managed by DBCA. No flora or fauna of conservation significance were recorded within the survey area. A map showing areas of conservation significance in relation to the survey area is provided in Appendix 1.
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Native Vegetation Clearing Principles Based on the outcomes from the survey undertaken, as presented in this report, Botanica provides the following comments regarding the native vegetation clearing principles listed under Schedule 5 of the EP Act (Table 17).
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Table 17: Assessment of development within the survey area against native vegetation clearing principles
Letter Principle Assessment Outcome
Clearing within the survey Native vegetation should not be cleared if it Vegetation identified within the survey area is not considered to be of high biological (a) area is unlikely to be at comprises a high level of biological diversity. diversity, and is well represented outside of the survey area. variance to this principle
Native vegetation should not be cleared it Clearing within the survey comprises the whole or part of, or is necessary No significant fauna habitat was identified within the survey area. Fauna habitats are (b) area is unlikely to be at for the maintenance of, a significant habitat for well represented outside of the survey area. variance to this principle fauna indigenous to WA.
Native vegetation should not be cleared if it Clearing within the survey No Threatened Flora taxa, pursuant to subsection (2) of section 23F of the WC Act (c) includes, or is necessary for the continued area is unlikely to be at 1950 and the EPBC Act 1999 were identified within the survey area existence of rare flora. variance to this principle
Native vegetation should not be cleared if it Clearing within the survey comprises the whole or part of, or is necessary No TEC listed under State and Commonwealth legislation occur within the survey (d) area is unlikely to be at for the maintenance of a threatened ecological area. variance to this principle community (TEC).
The survey area occurs within the pre-European Beard vegetation association Native vegetation should not be cleared if it is Clearing within the survey Barlee 20 which retains approximately 99% of the original pre-European vegetation (e) significant as a remnant of native vegetation in area is unlikely to be at extent. an area that has been extensively cleared variance to this principle
Native vegetation should not be cleared if it is Clearing within the survey growing, in, or in association with, an (f) No watercourses or wetlands are located within the survey area. area is unlikely to be at environment associated with a watercourse or variance to this principle wetland Native vegetation should not be cleared if the The survey area occurs within the pre-European Beard vegetation association Clearing within the survey (g) clearing of the vegetation is likely to cause Barlee 20 which retains approximately 99% of the original pre-European vegetation area is unlikely to be at appreciable land degradation. extent. variance to this principle
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Letter Principle Assessment Outcome
Clearing within this vegetation association is not likely to lead to land degradation issues such as salinity, water logging or acidic soils. Native vegetation should not be cleared if the Clearing within the survey clearing of the vegetation is likely to have an (h) No conservation areas occur within the survey area. area is unlikely to be at impact on the environmental values of any variance to this principle adjacent or nearby conservation area. (i) Native vegetation should not be cleared if the No drainage lines identified within the survey area. Most rainfall is lost by Clearing within the survey clearing of the vegetation is likely to cause evaporation or surface runoff. Only a small portion infiltrates the soil and recharges area is unlikely to be at deterioration in the quality of surface or the groundwater. variance to this principle underground water. (j) Native vegetation should not be cleared if Rainfall is unreliable and highly variable with an average rainfall of 266.8 mm and Clearing within the survey clearing the vegetation is likely to cause, or an evaporation rate of 2800 mm. The region is not prone to flooding and does not area is unlikely to be at exacerbate, the incidence of flooding contain riparian vegetation. variance to this principle
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5 Conclusions Three vegetation types were identified within the survey area. These vegetation types were located within two different landform types and comprised of one major vegetation group, which were represented by a total of 18 Families, 33 Genera and 69 Taxa (including five annual taxa). The broad scale terrestrial fauna habitats within the survey area have been identified as comprising a mosaic of clay-loam plains and open depression.
No Threatened Flora/ Fauna or TEC pursuant to Commonwealth legislation were identified within the survey area. The survey area does not contain any world or national heritage places and does not occur within a Bush Forever site. There are no wetlands of international importance (Ramsar Wetlands), national importance (ANCA Wetlands) or conservation category wetlands within the survey area. No PEC as listed by DBCA were recorded within the survey area. No Priority Flora and Fauna taxa as listed by DBCA were recorded within the survey area.
The survey area is not located within an ESA or Schedule 1 Area as listed under the EP Act. The survey area is not located within a listed or proposed conservation area managed by DBCA.
Vegetation condition in the survey area was ‘good’. One introduced species was identified within the survey area; Salvia verbenaca (Wild Sage), which is not listed as a Declared Plant under the BAM Act.
Based on available information and despite the potential presence of some vertebrate species of conservation significance, it has been concluded that none are likely to be significantly impacted on by the proposed development. This conclusion is primarily based on the relatively small size of the impact footprint and the extensive habitat connectivity with adjoining areas. Impacts on fauna and fauna habitat are therefore anticipated to be localised, small/negligible and as a consequence manageable.
Recommendations • Avoidance of clearing mature Eucalypts where possible. • Implement weed management/ vehicle hygiene procedures during clearing/ site access to prevent spread of introduced species.
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Appendix 1: Regional map of the Survey area in relation to areas of Conservation Significance
Appendix 2: Growth Form/ Height Classification
Growth Height Ranges Foliage Cover Height Class Form (m) 70-100% 30-70% 10-30% 5-10% 0-5% 0-1% unknown >30 tall open isolated clumps of isolated tree, palm 10-30 mid closed forest open forest woodland trees woodland trees trees <10 low 10-30 tall closed mallee open mallee mallee open mallee isolated clumps of isolated tree mallee 3-10 mid mallee trees forest forest woodland woodland mallee trees mallee trees <3 low 10-30 tall isolated mallee closed mallee mallee open mallee sparse mallee isolated clumps of mallee 3-10 mid mallee shrub shrubland shrubland shrubland shrubland mallee shrubs shrubs shrubs <3 low shrub, >2 tall cycad, closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated 1-2 mid shrubland shrubs grass-tree, shrubland shrubland shrubland shrubs shrubs tree-fern <1 low >2 tall isolated closed open sparse isolated clumps of heath heath shrub 1-2 mid heathland heath heathland heathland heathland heath shrubs shrubs shrubs <1 low >2 tall closed open sparse isolated chenopod chenopod isolated clumps of chenopod 1-2 mid chenopod chenopod chenopod chenopod shrub shrubland chenopod shrubs shrubs shrubland shrubland shrubland shrubs <1 low >0.5 mid closed open sparse isolated samphire samphire isolated clumps of samphire samphire samphire samphire samphire shrub shrubland samphire shrubs shrubs <0.5 low shrubland shrubland shrubland shrubs >2 tall closed open sparse isolated hummock hummock isolated clumps of hummock 1-2 mid hummock hummock hummock hummock grass grassland hummock grasses grasses grassland grassland grassland grasses <0.5 low >2 tall sparse isolated tussock closed tussock tussock open tussock isolated clumps of tussock 1-2 mid tussock tussock grass grassland grassland grassland tussock grasses grasses grassland grasses <1 low
1-2 tall closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated other other grass grassland 0.5-1 mid grassland grassland grassland grasses grasses grasses <0.5 low
Growth Height Ranges Foliage Cover Height Class Form (m) 70-100% 30-70% 10-30% 5-10% 0-5% 0-1% unknown
1-2 tall closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated sedge sedgeland sedges 0.5-1 mid sedgeland sedgeland sedgeland sedges sedges <0.5 low
1-2 tall closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated rush rushland rushes 0.5-1 mid rushland rushland rushland rushes rushes <0.5 low
1-2 tall closed sparse isolated clumps of isolated forb forbland open forbland forbs 0.5-1 mid forbland forbland forbs forbs <0.5 low >2 tall closed sparse isolated clumps of isolated fern 1-2 mid fernland open fernland ferns fernland fernland ferns ferns 0-1 low
0.5-1 tall closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated bryophyte bryophyteland bryophytes 0-0.5 low bryophyteland bryophyteland bryophyteland bryophytes bryophytes
0.5-1 tall closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated lichen lichenland lichens 0-0.5 low lichenland lichenland lichenland lichens lichens >30 tall closed sparse isolated clumps of isolated vine 10-30 mid vineland open vineland vines vineland vineland vines vines 5-10 low
0.5-1 tall closed aquatic open aquatic sparse isolated clumps of isolated aquatic aquatic bed aquatics 0-0.5 low bed bed aquatics aquatics aquatics
0.5-1 tall closed open sparse isolated clumps of isolated seagrass seagrassbed seagrasses 0-0.5 low seagrass bed seagrass bed seagrass bed seagrasses seagrasses
Appendix 3: List of species identified within each vegetation community. (A) Blue text Denotes Annual species; (W) Green text Denotes Introduced species; (P) Red text Denotes Priority Flora
Family Genus Taxon CLP-EW1 CLP-EW2 OD-EW1 Amaranthaceae Ptilotus nobilis (A) * Amaranthaceae Ptilotus obovatus * * Apocynaceae Alyxia buxifolia * Apocynaceae Marsdenia australis * Asteraceae Cratystylis conocephala * Asteraceae Olearia muelleri * * Asteraceae Waitzia acuminata (A) * Chenopodiaceae Atriplex nummularia * * * Chenopodiaceae Atriplex stipitata * Chenopodiaceae Atriplex vesicaria * * * Chenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa * * Chenopodiaceae Maireana carnosa * * Chenopodiaceae Maireana georgei * * Chenopodiaceae Maireana glomerifolia * Chenopodiaceae Maireana pentatropis * * Chenopodiaceae Maireana pyramidata * Chenopodiaceae Maireana sedifolia * * * Chenopodiaceae Maireana tomentosa subsp. tomentosa * * Chenopodiaceae Maireana triptera * * Chenopodiaceae Rhagodia drummondii * Chenopodiaceae Salsola australis (A) * * Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena cuneata * * Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena diacantha * * * Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena eurotioides * * Chenopodiaceae Tecticornia disarticulata * Fabaceae Acacia incurvaneura * Fabaceae Acacia hemiteles * * Fabaceae Acacia kalgoorliensis * Fabaceae Acacia acuminata * Fabaceae Acacia tetragonophylla * Fabaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia * * Fabaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. helmsii * Fabaceae Senna cardiosperma * Frankeniaceae Frankenia setosa * Goodeniaceae Scaevola spinescens * * Lamiaceae Salvia verbenaca (W) * Lamiaceae Westringia rigida * Loranthaceae Amyema miquelii * Myrtaceae Eucalyptus lesouefii * Myrtaceae Eucalyptus salmonophloia * * Myrtaceae Eucalyptus salubris * * Myrtaceae Eucalyptus transcontinentalis * Myrtaceae Melaleuca sheathiana * Pittosporaceae Pittosporum angustifolium * * Poaceae Aristida contorta (A) * *
Family Genus Taxon CLP-EW1 CLP-EW2 OD-EW1 Poaceae Austrostipa elegantissima * Poaceae Austrostipa nitida * * Santalaceae Exocarpos aphyllus * * Santalaceae Santalum acuminatum * Santalaceae Santalum spicatum * Sapindaceae Dodonaea lobulata * * Sapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila alternifolia * * * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila caperata * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila decipiens subsp. decipiens * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila georgei * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila glabra subsp. glabra * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila interstans subsp. virgata * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila ionantha * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila oldfieldii subsp. angustifolia * * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila scoparia * * Scrophulariaceae Eremophila parvifolia * Solanaceae Lycium australe * * Solanaceae Solanum hoplopetalum * Solanaceae Solanum lasiophyllum * Solanaceae Solanum nummularium * Solanaceae Solanum orbiculatum * microcephala subsp. Thymelaeaceae Pimelea microcephala * Zygophyllaceae Zygophyllum eremaeum (A) * * *
Appendix 4: Vegetation Condition Rating
Vegetation Condition South West and Interzone Botanical Provinces Eremaean and Northern Botanical Provinces Rating Pristine or nearly so, no obvious signs of disturbance or damage caused by human activities since Pristine European settlement.
Vegetation structure intact, disturbance affecting individual species and weeds are non-aggressive Pristine or nearly so, no obvious signs of damage Excellent species. Damage to trees caused by fire, the caused by human activities since European presence of non-aggressive weeds and occasional settlement. vehicle tracks.
Some relatively slight signs of damage caused by Vegetation structure altered, obvious signs of human activities since European settlement. For disturbance. Disturbance to vegetation structure example, some signs of damage to tree trunks Very Good caused by repeated fires, the presence of some more caused by repeated fire, the presence of some aggressive weeds, dieback, logging and grazing. relatively non-aggressive weeds, or occasional vehicle tracks.
Vegetation structure significantly altered by very More obvious signs of damage caused by human obvious signs of multiple disturbances. Retains basic activity since European settlement, including some vegetation structure or ability to regenerate it. Good obvious impact on the vegetation structure such as Disturbance to vegetation structure caused by very that caused by low levels of grazing or slightly frequent fires, the presence of very aggressive aggressive weeds. weeds, partial clearing, dieback and grazing.
Still retains basic vegetation structure or ability to
regenerate it after very obvious impacts of human
activities since European settlement, such as Poor grazing, partial clearing, frequent fires or aggressive weeds.
Basic vegetation structure severely impacted by Severely impacted by grazing, very frequent fires, disturbance. Scope for regeneration but not to a state clearing or a combination of these activities. Scope approaching good condition without intensive for some regeneration but not to a state Degraded management. Disturbance to vegetation structure approaching good condition without intensive caused by very frequent fires, the presence of very management. Usually with a number of weed aggressive weeds at high density, partial clearing, species present including very aggressive species. dieback and grazing.
The structure of the vegetation is no longer intact and Areas that are completely or almost completely the area is completely or almost completely without without native species in the structure of their Completely native species. These areas are often described as vegetation; i.e. areas that are cleared or ‘parkland Degraded 'parkland cleared' with the flora comprising weed or cleared’ with their flora comprising weed or crop crop species with isolated native trees and shrubs. species with isolated native trees or shrubs.
Appendix 5: Potential for Fauna of Conservation Significance within the survey area
Greater Spiny-tailed Skink Egernia stokesii badia Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 1 under the WC Act and as Endangered under the EPBC Act. Prior to 1960, the western spiny-tailed skink was recorded from a broad strip of south- western Western Australia, extending south-south-east from Mullewa to Minnivale. This region is now mostly cleared and suitable microhabitat for the subspecies no longer occurs in most of its former area of occupancy. Habitat: Most populations occur in York Gum (Eucalyptus loxophleba) woodland. Others occur in Gimlet (E. salubris) and Salmon Gum (E. salmonophloia) woodland. Populations persist in woodland patches as small as 1 ha and completely surrounded by wheatfields. Sites with the greatest number of individuals had numerous fallen logs and a low intensity of grazing by domestic stock. Hollow logs are required for refuge sites in woodland habitat. Preferred refuges consist of piles of several overlapping hollow logs providing a combination of basking and shelter sites. Populations on farms in the Perenjori shire occupy abandoned farmhouses, sheds and woodpiles. Likely presence in survey area: This species appears in the DBCA NatureMap database search but its documented distribution does not extend as far east as Kalgoorlie and therefore this entry is considered erroneous. Not listed as a potential species. Potential impact of development: No significant impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur. Malleefowl Leipoa ocellata Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Originally common, but now generally rare to uncommon and patchily distributed. Current distribution mainly southern arid and semi-arid zones, north to Shark Bay, Jingemarra, Colga Downs and Yeelirrie, east to Earnest Giles Range, Yeo Lake, lower Ponton Creek and to Eucla and west and south to Cockleshell Gully, the Wongan Hills, Stirling Range, Beaufort Inlet, Hatters Hill, Mt Ragged and Point Malcolm (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Habitat: Mainly scrubs and thickets of mallee Eucalyptus spp., boree Melaleuca lanceolata and bowgada Acacia linophylla, also dense litter forming shrublands. Likely presence in survey area: An old record from Kurnalpi (75km east) in 2007 and a more recently a chick at Kanowna (10km east) (2011 pers comms Botanica Consulting) but the lack of records in the immediate vicinity of the survey area would suggest it is not present in this area (i.e. locally extinct). May occur occasionally as transient individuals but not listed as potential species. No evidence of this species presence found during the field survey despite numerous traverses. Overall habitat appears marginal as vegetation is largely degraded by historical mining activities and grazing, is relatively sparse and leaf litter is generally absent. Potential impact of development: No significant impact on this species or its preferred habitat is anticipated as it is considered unlikely to use the survey area except on rare occasions while in transit to other locations.
Eastern Great Egret Ardea alba
Status and Distribution: This species of egret is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act including international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. The eastern great egret is common and very widespread in any suitable permanent or temporary habitat (Morcombe 2004). Habitat: Wetlands, flooded pasture, dams, estuarine mudflats, mangroves and reefs (Morcombe 2004). Likely presence in survey area: No suitable habitat within the survey area. Rarely recorded in this section of the Goldfields. Not listed as a potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur. Cattle Egret Ardea ibis Ardea ibis Status and Distribution: This species of egret is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act including international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. The cattle egret is common in the north sections of its range but is an irregular visitor to the better watered parts of the state (Johnstone and Storr 1998). The population is expanding (Morcombe 2004). Habitat: Moist pastures with tall grasses, shallow open wetlands and margins, mudflats (Morcombe 2004). Likely presence in survey area: No suitable habitat within the survey area. Rarely if ever recorded in this section of the Goldfields. Not listed as a potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 7 under the WC Act. Individuals of this species are uncommon/rare but wide ranging across Australia. Moderately common at higher levels of the Stirling Range, uncommon in hilly, north west Kimberley, Hamersley and Darling Ranges; rare or scarce elsewhere (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Habitat: Diverse from rainforest to arid shrublands, from coastal heath to alpine (Morcombe 2004). Mainly about cliffs along coasts, rivers and ranges and about wooded watercourses and lakes (Johnstone and Storr 1998). The species utilises the ledges, cliff faces and large hollows/broken spouts of trees for nesting. It will also occasionally use the abandoned nests of other birds of prey. Also known to utilise decommissioned open cut pit walls for nesting. Likely presence in survey area: The species potentially utilises some sections of the survey area as part of a much larger home range, though records in this area are rare. Known to utilise decommissioned pit walls for nesting where suitable crevices present. No potential nest sites in trees observed. Potential impact of development: No significant impact on this species or its preferred habitat is anticipated.
Migratory Shorebirds A number of migratory shorebirds have previously been recorded in the general area. Not all specific species are discussed in detail.
Status and Distribution: Migratory shorebirds are listed under the EPBC Act and under international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. All species are either widespread summer migrants to Australia or residents. State and Federal conservation status varies between species. Habitat: Varies between species but includes beaches and permanent/temporary wetlands varying from billabongs, swamps, lakes, floodplains, sewerage farms, saltwork ponds, estuaries, lagoons, mudflats sandbars, pastures, airfields, sports fields and lawns. Likely presence in survey area: There is no suitable habitat for migratory shorebirds within the survey area and most are rarely recorded in this section of the Goldfields in any event. None listed as potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of development: No impact on these species will occur as none are likely to use the survey area for any purpose.
Hooded Plover (western) Thinornis rubricollis tregellasi Status and Distribution: The western subspecies of the hooded plover is listed as Priority 4 by DPaW and as Vulnerable C2a(ii) by the IUCN. Breeds on south-west Western Australian coast, from Cape Naturaliste to Eyre, and on inland lakes as far north-east as L. Cowan and L. Moore and north-west to Yalgorup Lakes, south of Perth. Single birds or non-breeding pairs recorded on L. Arrow, L. Barlee and L. Ballard (Chapman and Lane 1997). Habitat: Broad sandy ocean beaches and bays, coastal and inland salt lakes (Pizzey & Knight 2012). Likely presence in study area: Rarely recorded in this area and no suitable habitat. Not listed as a potential species. Potential impact of proposed development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.
Fork-tailed Swift Apus pacificus Status and Distribution: The fork-tailed swift is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act including international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. It is a summer migrant (Oct-Apr) to Australia (Morcombe 2004). Habitat: Low to very high airspace over varied habitat from rainforest to semi desert (Morcombe 2004). Likely presence in survey area: The fork-tailed swift may very occasionally occur in the study area but is entirely aerial and largely independent of terrestrial habitats. It has however not been listed as a potential species as the frequency of occurrence would be extremely low and then only for brief periods. No evidence of this species presence found during the field survey. Potential impact of proposed development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.
Night Parrot Pezoporus occidentalis Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 1 under the WC Act and as Endangered under the EPBC Act. Historical evidence indicates that night parrots were distributed over much of semi‐arid and arid Australia (Garnett and Crowley 2000). It was thought possibly to be extinct until discoveries of two dead specimens in Queensland (1999, 2006), a confirmed sighting in the Pilbara
in 2005, the first photograph of a live bird in Queensland in 2013, subsequent discoveries in western Queensland, and a photograph of a night parrot in flight from the interior of Western Australia in 2017 (Hamilton et al. 2017). Habitat: Preferred habitat is thought to be spinifex grasslands or samphire and chenopod shrublands on claypans, floodplains or the margins of salt lakes, creeks or other water bodies (Johnstone and Storr 1998). The broad habitat requirements of night parrots include areas of old-growth spinifex (Triodia) for roosting and nesting, together with foraging habitats that are likely to include various native grasses and herbs, and may or may not contain shrubs or low trees. Night parrots have been known to fly up to 40 km or more in a night during foraging expeditions, so foraging habitat is not necessarily within or adjacent to roosting areas. At the local (site) level, roosting and nesting sites are in clumps of dense vegetation, primarily old and large spinifex clumps (often >50 years unburnt), especially hummocks that are ring-forming. These may be in expanses or isolated patches, but sometimes associated with other vegetation types, such as dense chenopod shrubs. Spinifex hummocks that are collapsed (i.e. less than about 40-50 cm in height) are not likely to provide adequate shelter. Little is known about foraging sites, but favoured sites are likely to vary across the range of the species, and to vary with season. In Queensland, night parrots have been shown to feed in areas rich in herbs including forbs, grasses and grass-like plants, and similar areas are believed to also be important in WA. Triodia is likely to provide a good food resource at least in times of mass flowering and seeding. The succulent Sclerolaena has been shown to be a source of food and moisture; other succulent chenopods are also likely to be important. Foraging habitat is likely to be more important if it is adjacent to or within about 10 km of patches of Triodia deemed suitable as roosting habitat (DPaW 2017b). Likely presence in survey area: There are no recent or historical records of the night parrot within several hundred kilometres of the survey area, with the most recent confirmed sightings (2017) being made about 500km north (Hamilton et al. 2017). Habitat also appears unsuitable due to a lack of preferred roosting, nesting and foraging habitat (large Triodia, chenopods). Not listed as a potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of proposed development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat is anticipated.
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea Status and Distribution: The grey wagtail is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act including international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. A rarely recorded, accidental vagrant that has on a few occasions been recorded on widely separated parts of the Australian coastline (Pizzey & Knight 2012). Habitat: In Australia, near running water in disused quarries, sandy, rocky streams in escarpments and rainforest, sewerage ponds, ploughed fields and airfields (Pizzey & Knight 2012). Likely presence in survey area: This species has never been recorded in the Goldfields region and its preferred habitat is absent from the survey area. Under normal circumstances it would therefore not be expected to occur.
Not listed as a potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of development: No impact on this species or its preferred habitat will occur.
Rainbow Bee-eater Merops ornatus Status and Distribution: This species is listed as Schedule 5 under the WC Act and as Migratory under the EPBC Act including international agreements to which Australia is a signatory. The rainbow bee-eater is a common summer migrant to southern Australia but in the north, they are resident (Morcombe 2004). Habitat: Open Country, of woodlands, open forest, semi-arid scrub, grasslands, clearings in heavier forest, farmlands (Morcombe 2003). Breeds underground in areas of suitable soft soil firm enough to support tunnel building. Nest is a burrow usually dug at a slight angle in flat ground, sometimes into sandy banks or cuttings and often on margins of roads and tracks (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Likely presence in survey area: Rainbow bee-eaters are not a threatened species and are a common seasonal visitor to southern half of WA. They are a common seasonal visitor to southern half of WA and is likely to utilise the site during the late spring and summer months for foraging and roosting. May also breed in some sections of the survey area where ground conditions permit. Population levels would however not be significant as it usually breeds in pairs, rarely in small colonies (Johnstone and Storr 1998). Potential impact of development: No significant impact on this species is anticipated.
Bilby Macrotis lagotis Status and Distribution: The Bilby is listed as Schedule 3 under the WC Act and Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Current distribution in suitable habitat from Tanami Desert west to near Broome and south to Warburton. Former distribution extended south to Margaret River, though apparently absent from coastal plain (Burbidge 2004). Habitat: Current habitat included Acacia shrublands, spinifex and hummock grassland (Menkhorst & Knight 2011). Likely presence in survey area: This species is locally and possibly regionally extinct. Not listed as a potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of proposed development: No impact on this species will occur.
Chuditch Dasyurus geoffroii Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Formerly occurred over nearly 70 per cent of Australia. The Chuditch now has a patchy distribution throughout the Jarrah forest and mixed Karri/Marri/Jarrah forest of southwest Western Australia. Also occurs in very low numbers in the Midwest, Wheatbelt and South Coast Regions with records from Moora to the north, Yellowdine to the east and south to Hopetoun. Habitat: Chuditch are known to have occupied a wide range of habitats from woodlands, dry sclerophyll (leafy) forests, riparian vegetation, beaches and deserts. Riparian vegetation appears to support higher densities of Chuditch, possibly because food supply is better or more reliable and better cover is offered by dense vegetation. Chuditch appear to utilise native vegetation along road
sides in the wheatbelt (CALM 1994). The estimated home range of a male Chuditch is over 15 km2 whilst that for females is 3-4 km2 (Sorena and Soderquist 1995). Likely presence in survey area: No records in area suggest this species is locally and regionally extinct. It is unlikely that a population of this species exists in or near the survey area. Even if habitat within the survey area was suitable, the absence of any feral predator control or possible recruitment from adjoining areas means it is unlikely to be persists in the area under normal circumstances. Not listed as a potential species based on currently available information. Potential impact of development: No impact on this species will occur because of the proposed development.
Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus Status and Distribution: Listed as Scheduled 3 under the WC Act and as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Once occurred across much of arid and semi-arid southern Australia, now restricted to a few remnant forests of Wandoo, Powder bark Wandoo or jarrah in South West WA (Menkhorst & Knight 2001). Rare, scattered. Found only at Dryandra, Perup and six other translocation sites (Van Dyck & Strahan 2008). Habitat: Generally dominated by eucalypts that provide hollow logs and branches for shelter and termites for food (Van Dyck & Strahan 2008). Likely presence in survey area: Available evidence suggests this species is locally and regionally extinct. Not listed as a potential species. Potential impact of development: No impact on this species will occur because of the proposed development.
Central Long-eared Bat Nyctophilus major tor Status and Distribution: Listed as Priority 4 by DBCA. Historical distribution included the Coolgardie, Hampton and northern Avon Bioregions in Western Australia, Gawler Bioregion and western part of the ‘Eyre and York Blocks’ Bioregion in South Australia. A specimen from Ooldea in the Great Victoria Desert Bioregion of South Australia. One other specimen from a car grill after a night-time drive from Marla (Stony Plains Bioregion of SA) to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory via the Stuart Highway in c.1985. No historical data on abundance. Currently known from 15 localities in Western Australia and 19 in South Australia. No evidence that range has contracted, but it is apparently rare in Great Victoria Desert, Nullarbor and Stony Plains Bioregions while it is locally common in Coolgardie, Hampton, Gawler and western Eyre-York Block Bioregions (Duncan et al (ed) 1999). Habitat: Gleans ground, bark and foliage surfaces; forages in and against cluttered airspaces. The species is often netted, and sometimes caught in pit traps, in heavy eucalypt woodlands and tall woodlands of the Coolgardie Bioregion of Western Australia with a tall shrub understorey of Melaleuca lanceolata, M. pauperiflora, M. quadrifaria, Eremophila spp. etc. Less common in open woodlands. Has been netted at dams in the Coolgardie and Hampton Bioregions of Western Australia while in South Australia has been associated with a range of mallee (Eucalyptus) species, Acacia papyrocarpa, A. ramulosa, Casuarina cristata and found to the fringes of the treeless Nullarbor Plain (Duncan et al (ed) 1999). Roosts in tree cavities, in foliage and under loose bark (Churchill 2008).
Likely presence in survey area: This species has previously been recorded during bat surveys at the Kanowna Belle mine site (Barrick 2011) and at Tropicana (ecologia 2009) to the north east of the survey area. Listed as a potential species. Potential impact of development: If present clearing will result in the loss/modification of some foraging and potential roosting habitat but this is unlikely to alter the status of the species on a local or regional scale.
Appendix 6: Fauna Observed or Potentially in Survey Area
Potential Vertebrate Fauna List KB TSF/ Mill Expansion, Kalgoorlie, W.A. Approximate centroid 30.5775°S and 121.58556°E
Harewood, G. (2015). Fauna Survey (Level 2 - Phase 1 and 2) Proposed Tails Storage Facility Expansion. Unpublished report for KCGM Pty Ltd. June 2015. Harewood, G. (2011). Terrestrial Fauna Survey (Level 1) Proposed Powerline and Infrastructure Areas KCGM - Gidji Operations. Unpublished report for KCGM. January 2012. Barrick Gold Corporation (2011). Miscellaneous Fauna Survey Records 2006 - 2011. Kanowna Belle Area. Unpublished internal data. May 2011. Harewood, G. (2010a). Terrestrial Fauna Survey (Level 1) of the proposed Isabella Mine Area. Unpublished report for Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd. January 2010. Harewood, G. (2010b). Terrestrial Fauna Survey (Level 1) of the proposed Golden Valley Mine Area. Unpublished report for Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd. January 2010. Harewood, G. (2010c). Terrestrial Fauna Survey (Level 1) of the proposed Fenceline Mine Area. Unpublished report for Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd. January 2010. KLA (2009a). Barrick (Kanowna) Shamrock Project Level 1 Fauna Survey. Unpublished report for Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd. January 2009. KLA (2009b). Barrick (Kanowna) Crossroads Project Level 1 Fauna Survey. Unpublished report for Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd. January 2009. KLA (2009c). Barrick (Kanowna) Moonlight Project Level 1 Fauna Survey. Unpublished report for Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd. March 2009. WAM (1992). The Biological Survey of the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Part 8. The Kurnalpi - Kalgoorlie Study Area. Rec. West. Aust. Mus. Supplement No. 41. (Black Flag Records). DBCA (2017). NatureMap Database Search – “By Circle” Centre 121° 35' 08'' E, 30° 34' 39'' S (plus 40km buffer). Accessed 10th October 2017.
Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Amphibia
Myobatrachidae Ground or Burrowing Frogs
Neobatrachus kunapalari Kunapalari Frog LC X X
Neobatrachus sutor Shoemaker Frog LC X X X
Neobatrachus wilsmorei Plonking Frog LC X X
Pseudophryne occidentalis Western Toadlet LC X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 1 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Reptilia
Carphodactylidae Knob-tailed Geckos
Nephrurus laevissimus Smooth Knob-tail X
Nephrurus vertebralis Midline Knob-tailed Gecko X X
Underwoodisaurus milii Barking Gecko X X X
Diplodactylidae Geckoes
Diplodactylus conspicillatus Fat-tailed Gecko
Diplodactylus granariensis Western Stone Gecko X X X
Diplodactylus pulcher Pretty Gecko X X X
Lucasium damaeum Beaded Gecko X
Lucasium maini Main's Ground Gecko X X X
Oedura reticulata Reticulated Velvet Gecko X X
Rhynchoedura ornata Western Beaked Gecko X X X
Strophurus assimilis Thorn-tailed Gecko X X
Strophurus elderi Jewelled Gecko X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 2 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Gekkonidae Geckoes
Gehyra purpurascens Purple Arid Dtella X X
Gehyra variegata Variegated Dtella X X X
Heteronotia binoei Bynoe's Gecko X X X
Pygopodidae Legless Lizards
Delma australis Marble-faced Delma X X X
Delma butleri Unbanded Delma X X
Lialis burtonis Burton’s Legless Lizard X X
Pygopus lepidopodus Common Scaly Foot X
Pygopus nigriceps Hooded Scaly Foot X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 3 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Agamidae Dragon Lizards
Caimanops amphiboluroides Mulga Dragon
Ctenophorus caudicinctus Ring-tailed Dragon X
Ctenophorus cristatus Bicycle Dragon X X X X X X
Ctenophorus fordi Mallee Sand Dragon X X
Ctenophorus nuchalis Central Netted Dragon X
Ctenophorus reticulatus Western Netted Dragon X X
Ctenophorus scutulatus Lozenge-marked Bicycle Dragon X X X
Moloch horridus Thorny Devil X X
Pogona minor Western Bearded Dragon X
Tympanocryptis cephalus Pebble Dragon X
Varanidae Monitor's or Goanna's
Varanus caudolineatus Stripe-tailed Pygmy Monitor X X X
Varanus gouldii Sand Monitor X X X X
Varanus tristis Racehorse Monitor X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 4 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Scincidae Skinks
Cryptoblepharus buchananii Buchanan's Snake-eyed Skink X X
Cryptoblepharus plagiocephalus Peron's Snake-eyed Skink X X
Ctenotus atlas Southern Malle Ctenotus X X
Ctenotus leonhardii Leonhardi's Skink X X
Ctenotus schomburgkii Barred Wedge-snout Ctenotus X X
Ctenotus uber Western Spotted Ctenotus X X X
Cyclodomorphus melanops elongatus Eastern Slender Blue-tongue X
Egernia depressa Pygmy Spiny-tailed Skink X
Egernia formosa Goldfields Crevise Skink X X
Egernia inornata Desert Skink X
Eremiascincus richardsonii Broad-banded Sand Swimmer X
Hemiergis initialis initialis Sth Five-toed Mulch Skink X X
Hemiergis peronii peronii Four-toed Earless Skink X
Lerista kingi King's Three-toed Slider X X
Lerista picturata Goldfields Robust Lerista X X X
Lerista timida Dwarf Three-toed Slider X
Menetia greyii Common Dwarf Skink X X X
Morethia adelaidensis Saltbush Flecked Morethia X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 5 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Morethia butleri Woodland Dark-flecked Morethia X
Morethia obscura Shrubland Pale-flecked Morethia X
Tiliqua occipitalis Western Bluetongue X X X
Tiliqua rugosa Bobtail X X X X X
Typhlopidae Blind Snakes
Anilios australis Southern Blind Snake X
Anilios bicolor Dark-spined Blind Snake X
Anilios bituberculatus Prong-snouted Blind Snake X
Anilios hamatus Northern Hook-snouted Blind Snake X
Anilios waitii Common Beaked Blind Snake X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 6 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Elapidae Elapid Snakes
Acanthophis pyrrhus Desert Death Adder X
Brachyurophis fasciolata Southern Shovel-nosed Snake X
Demansia psammophis Yellow-faced Whipsnake X
Furina ornata Moon Snake X
Neelaps bimaculatus Black-naped Snake X
Parasuta gouldii Gould's Hooded Snake X
Parasuta monachus Monk Snake X X
Pseudechis australis Mulga Snake X X
Pseudonaja modesta Ringed Brown Snake X X
Pseudonaja nuchalis Gwardar X X
Simoselaps bertholdi Jan's Banded Snake X X
Suta fasciata Rosen's Snake X Aves
Casuariidae Emus, Cassowarries
Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu LC X X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 7 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Accipitridae Kites, Goshawks, Eagles, Harriers
Accipiter cirrocephalus Collared Sparrowhawk LC X
Accipiter fasciatus Brown Goshawk LC X X X
Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle LC X X X
Aquila morphnoides Little Eagle LC
Circus assimilis Spotted Harrier LC
Elanus caeruleus Black-shouldered Kite LC X X
Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite LC X
Hamirostra isura Square-tailed Kite LC
Falconidae Falcons
Falco berigora Brown Falcon LC X X X
Falco cenchroides Australian Kestrel LC X X X
Falco longipennis Australian Hobby LC X X X
Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon S7 LC X
Otididae Bustards
Ardeotis australis Australian Bustard LC X
Turnicidae Button-quails
Turnix velox Little Button-quail LC X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 8 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Charadriidae Lapwings, Plovers, Dotterels
Charadrius ruficapillus Red-capped Plover LC X X
Vanellus tricolor Banded Lapwing LC X X
Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon LC X X X X X X
Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing LC X X X X X
Psittacidae Parrots
Cacatua roseicapilla Galah LC X X X X
Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella LC X
Glossopsitta porphyrocephala Purple-crowned Lorikeet LC X X X X
Melopsittacus undulatus Budgerigar LC X
Nymphicus hollandicus Cockatiel LC X X
Platycercus varius Mulga Parrot LC X X X
Platycercus zonarius Australian Ringneck Parrot LC X X X X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 9 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Cuculidae Parasitic Cuckoos
Cacomantis flabelliformis Fan-tailed Cuckoo LC X
Chrysococcyx basalis Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo LC X X X X
Chrysococcyx osculans Black-eared Cuckoo LC X
Cuculus pallidus Pallid Cuckoo LC X
Strigidae Hawk Owls
Ninox novaeseelandiae Boobook Owl LC X
Tytonidae Barn Owls
Tyto alba Barn Owl LC X
Podargidae Frogmouths
Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth LC X X X
Caprimulgidae Nightjars
Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar LC X X
Aegothelidae Owlet-nightjars
Aegotheles cristatus Australian Owlet-nightjar LC X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 10 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Halcyonidae Tree Kingfishers
Todiramphus pyrrhopygia Red-backed Kingfisher LC X X
Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher LC X
Meropidae Bee-eaters
Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater S5 Mig JA LC X X X X X X
Climacteridae Treecreepers
Climacteris affinis White-browed Treecreeper LC X
Climacteris rufa Rufous Treecreeper LC X X
Maluridae Fairy Wrens, GrassWrens
Malurus leucopterus White-winged Fairy-wren LC X X X X X
Malurus pulcherrimus Blue-breasted Fairy-wren LC X X
Malurus splendens Splendid Fairy-wren LC X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 11 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Acanthizidae Thornbills, Geryones, Fieldwrens & Whitefaces
Acanthiza apicalis Broad-tailed Thornbill LC X X X X X
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Yellow-rumped Thornbill LC X X X X
Acanthiza uropygialis Chestnut-rumped Thornbill LC X X X X X
Aphelocephala leucopsis Southern Whiteface LC X X
Calamanthus campestris Rufous Fieldwren LC
Gerygone fusca Western Gerygone LC X X
Pyrrholaemus brunneus Redthroat LC X X X
Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill LC X X X X X X X
Pardalotidae Pardalotes
Pardalotus punctatus Spotted Pardalote LC X
Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote LC X X X X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 12 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Meliphagidae Honeyeaters, Chats
Acanthagenys rufogularis Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater LC X X X X
Anthochaera carunculata Red Wattlebird LC X X X X X X X
Certhionyx variegatus Pied Honeyeater LC
Epthianura albifrons White-fronted Chat LC X
Epthianura tricolor Crimson Chat LC X
Lichenostomus leucotis White-eared Honeyeater LC X X X X X
Lichenostomus ornatus Yellow-plumed Honeyeater LC X X X X
Lichenostomus plumulus Grey-fronted Honeyeater LC X
Lichenostomus virescens Singing Honeyeater LC X X X X
Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater LC X X X X X X
Manorina flavigula Yellow-throated Miner LC X X X X X X X
Melithreptus brevirostris Brown-headed Honeyeater LC X X
Phylidonyris albifrons White-fronted Honeyeater LC X X X X
Petroicidae Australian Robins
Microeca fascinans Jacky Winter LC X X X X X
Petroica cucullata Hooded Robin LC X X
Petroica goodenovii Red-capped Robin LC X X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 13 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Pomatostomidae Babblers
Pomatostomus superciliosus White-browed Babbler LC X X X
Cinclosomatidae Whipbirds, Wedgebills, Quail Thrushes
Cinclosoma castanotus Chestnut Quail-thrush LC X X X
Neosittidae Sitellas
Daphoenositta chrysoptera Varied Sittella LC X X X
Pachycephalidae Crested Shrike-tit, Crested Bellbird, Shrike Thrushes, Whistlers
Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush LC X X X X X
Oreoica gutturalis Crested Bellbird LC X X X X X X
Pachycephala inornata Gilbert's Whistler LC X X
Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler LC X X
Dicruridae Monarchs, Magpie Lark, Flycatchers, Fantails, Drongo
Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark LC X X X X
Rhipidura fuliginosa Grey Fantail LC X
Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail LC X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 14 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Campephagidae Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers
Coracina maxima Ground Cuckoo-shrike LC X
Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike LC X X X X X X
Lalage tricolor White-winged Triller LC X X
Artamidae Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs
Artamus cinereus Black-faced Woodswallow LC X X
Artamus cyanopterus Dusky Woodswallow LC X X X X
Artamus minor Little Woodswallow LC
Artamus personatus Masked Woodswallow LC
Artamus superciliosus White-browed Woodswallow LC
Cracticidae Currawongs, Magpies & Butcherbirds
Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird LC X X X X X X X
Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie LC X X X X X X
Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird LC X X X X X
Strepera versicolor Grey Currawong LC X X X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 15 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Corvidae Ravens, Crows
Corvus bennetti Little Crow LC X
Corvus coronoides Australian Raven LC X X X X X
Corvus orru Torresian Crow LC X
Corvus sp Corvid LC X X
Motacillidae Old World Pipits, Wagtails
Anthus australis Australian Pipit LC X X X X
Estrilidae Grass Finches & Mannikins
Taeniopygia guttata Zebra Finch LC X
Dicaeidae Flowerpeckers
Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird LC X X
Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
Cheramoeca leucosternus White-backed Swallow LC X X X
Hirundo ariel Fairy Martin LC
Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow LC X X X X X
Hirundo nigricans Tree Martin LC X X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 16 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Sylviidae Old World Warblers
Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark LC X X
Cincloramphus mathewsi Rufous Songlark LC X
Zosteropidae White-eyes
Zosterops lateralis Silvereye LC X
Mammalia
Tachyglossidae Echidnas
Tachyglossus aculeatus Echidna LC X X X X
Dasyuridae Carnivorous Marsupials
Ningaui yvonneae Southern Ningaui LC X
Sminthopsis crassicaudata Fat-tailed Dunnart LC X X
Sminthopsis dolichura Little long-tailed Dunnart LC X X X
Sminthopsis gilberti Gilbert's Dunnart LC X
Sminthopsis ooldea Ooldea Dunnart LC X X
Burramyidae Pygmy Possums
Cercartetus concinnus Western Pygmy-possum LC X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 17 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Macropodidae Kangaroos, Wallabies
Macropus fuliginosus Western Grey Kangaroo LC X X X X
Macropus robustus Euro LC X X
Macropus rufus Red Kangaroo LC X X X
Emballonuridae Sheath-tailed Bats
Taphozous hilli Hill's Sheathtail-bat LC X
Molossidae Freetail Bats
Austronomus australis White-striped Freetail-bat LC X X X X
Ozimops petersi Inland Freetail-bat LC X X X
Vespertilionidae Ordinary Bats
Chalinolobus gouldii Gould's Wattled Bat LC X X X X
Chalinolobus morio Chocolate Wattled Bat LC X X X X
Nyctophilus geoffroyi Lesser Long-eared Bat LC X X X X
Nyctophilus major tor Central Long-eared Bat P4 X
Scotorepens balstoni Inland Broad-nosed Bat LC X X X X
Vespadelus baverstocki Inland Forest Bat LC X X X
Vespadelus finlaysoni Finlayson's Cave Bat LC X
Vespadelus regulus Southern Forest Bat LC X X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 18 of 19 Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c
Muridae Rats, Mice
Mus musculus House Mouse Introduced X X X
Pseudomys bolami Bolam's Mouse LC X X
Pseudomys hermannsburgensis Sandy Inland Mouse LC X
Canidae Dogs, Foxes
Canis lupus Dingo/Dog Introduced X X
Felidae Cats
Felis catus Cat Introduced X X
Bovidae Horned Ruminants
Bos taurus European Cattle Introduced X
Capra hircus Goat Introduced X X X X
Ovis aries Sheep Introduced X X
WC Act Status - S1 to S7, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, Mig = Migratory, DBCA Priority Status - P1 to P4, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria Page 19 of 19
Class Common Conservation Family Harewood Harewood Barrick GC Harewood KLA WAM DBCA 1992 2017 Species Name Status 2015 2011 2011 2010a/b/c 2009a/b/c