Fauna Assessment Lot 21 Caves Road Hamelin

Fauna Assessment

Lot 21 Caves Road Hamelin Bay

JANUARY 2015 Version 1

On behalf of: TME Town Planning Management Engineering Pty Ltd PO Box 733 BUNBURY WA 6231 T: (08) 9791 4411

Prepared by: Greg Harewood Zoologist PO Box 755 BUNBURY WA 6231 M: 0402 141 197 T/F: (08) 9725 0982 E: [email protected] LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION...... 1

2. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL...... 1

3. SCOPE OF WORKS ...... 2

4. METHODS...... 3

4.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY - DESKTOP STUDY...... 3

4.1.1 Database Searches...... 3

4.1.2 Previous Fauna Surveys in the Area ...... 3

4.1.3 Existing Publications...... 4

4.1.4 Fauna of Conservation Significance ...... 6

4.1.5 Taxonomy and Nomenclature...... 7

4.1.6 Likelihood of Occurrence – Fauna of Conservation Significance...... 8

4.2 SITE SURVEYS ...... 9

4.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment ...... 9

4.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations ...... 9

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

4.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment...... 10

5. SURVEY LIMITATIONS...... 12

6. RESULTS ...... 13

6.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY - DESKTOP STUDY...... 13

6.2 SITE SURVEYS ...... 14

6.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment ...... 14

6.2.1.1 Area 3...... 14

6.2.1.2 Area 2...... 16 LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

6.2.1.3 Area 1...... 19

6.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations ...... 20

6.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment...... 21

6.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment...... 21

6.3 SUMMARY - VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE ...... 22

7. DISCUSSION ...... 25

7.1 AREA 3 ...... 25

7.2 AREA 2 ...... 26

7.3 AREA 1 ...... 26

8. CONCLUSION ...... 27

9. BIBLIOGRAPHY...... 29

TABLES

TABLE 1: Summary of Potential Fauna Species (as listed in Appendix B)

TABLE 2: Examples of the Main Vegetation Units within Area 3

TABLE 3: Examples of the Main Vegetation Units within Area 2

TABLE 4: Examples of the Main Vegetation Units within Area 1

TABLE 5: Likelihood of Occurrence – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

FIGURES

FIGURE 1: Regional Air Photo

FIGURE 2: Lot 21 Air Photo & Assessment Areas

FIGURE 3: Vegetation Types, Condition and Complexes – Areas 2 and 3 (Courtesy Eco Logic 2014)

FIGURE 4: Vegetation Types, Condition and Complexes – Area 1 (Courtesy Eco Logic 2014)

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: Conservation Categories

APPENDIX B: Fauna Observed or Potentially in Study Area

APPENDIX C: DPaW NatureMap & Protected Matters Search Tool Results LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

Acronyms/Abbreviations:

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

°C: Degrees Celsius.

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

CAMBA: China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998.

CBD: Central Business District.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EP Act: Environmental Protection Act 1986,WA Government.

EPA: Environmental Protection Authority, WA Government.

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

IBRA: Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia.

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

JAMBA: Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981. LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

km: Kilometre.

MRWA: Main Roads Western Australia m: Metre. mm: Millimetre.

OEPA: Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, WA Government

RAOU: Royal Australia Ornithologist Union.

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

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

SLK: Straight Line Kilometres.

SSC: Species Survival Commission, International.

TEC: Threatened ecological community.

WA: Western Australia.

WAM: Western Australian Museum, WA Government.

WC Act: Wildlife Conservation Act 1950,WA Government.

WRP: Western Ringtail Possum LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

SUMMARY

The fauna assessment reported on here was undertaken for the purposes of categorising the fauna assemblages and identifying fauna habitats present in Lot 21 so that related constraints on development could be defined. Targeted searches for western ringtail possums and black cockatoo habitat were also carried out

Area 3, the main focus of development planning was found to be degraded/highly degraded with very low fauna values. The results of targeted searches for western ringtail possums and black cockatoo habitat indicated that development of the site is also very unlikely to impact on these species.

It is therefore concluded that there exists no constraints relating to fauna, and in particular fauna of conservation significance exist with respect to the proposed development of Area 3. This is supported by the fact that the retention of most of the vegetation is planned in any event and existing fauna values will change little if at all, despite development proceeding.

Any future development in Area 2 may be constrained by the presence of some areas of fauna habitat in good condition in addition to the likely presence of some species of conservation significance (e.g. quenda). The potential impact of the removal or modification of these species habitat will need to be taken into consideration prior to the development proceeding.

It was found that Area 1 has a high ecological value and if considered necessary, would be a valuable addition to the Leeuwin Naturalist National Park.

At this stage no additional or more detailed fauna assessment/survey are considered warranted. A significant amount of detailed fauna survey work has been done in the general vicinity of the project area previously. Information from these studies provides a very good indication of what species, in particular species of conservation significance, are present or are likely to be present within or near the study area. It is considered unlikely that additional detailed surveys within the study area would provide information that would alter any decision making processes required to allow an informed assessment of the impact of any proposed development to be made.

The result of this assessment should be provided as part of supporting documentation to relevant local and government regulatory authorities required as part of the normal development planning and approval process.

Based on the information available at this point in time and the results of the fauna assessment, referral of the project to the DotE is not considered necessary as “significant impact” on federally listed EPBC Act fauna species is considered very unlikely. This conclusion should be reviewed once planning for development is finalised and after consideration of any advice received from local and state regulatory authorities.

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1. INTRODUCTION

This report details the results of a fauna assessment of Lot 21 Caves Road, Hamelin Bay (the study area) (Figure 1). Lot 21 has a total area of about 211 ha and is comprised of a combination of cleared and uncleared land. For planning purposes the study area has been divided into three “assessment areas” labelled 1, 2 & 3 (Figure 2).

Area 1 consists of native remnant vegetation and is zoned “Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Conservation” in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Local Planning Scheme. This section of the lot covers an area of approximately 127 ha.

Area 2 is currently zoned” General Agriculture” in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Local Planning Scheme with the northern portion zoned “Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Landscape Amenity”. Area 2 covers a total of approximately 22 ha with about 9 ha being “landscape amenity”.

Area 3 is zoned “General Agriculture” in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Local Planning Scheme. Historically, this area has been used for grazing and has been largely cleared with remaining vegetation consisting of stands of peppermint trees with little or no understorey. This section of the lot has an area of approximately 62 ha.

2. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

At this stage proposed development is to be limited to Area 3 where an “Enclave” style development is planned. It is envisaged that this will consist of 30-35 large, special rural type lots (min 1ha in size) in addition to a possible tourist site. It is understood, given the use of large lot sizes and the fact that most of the area is already cleared, that the need to clear remnant vegetation in this area to allow for development will be minimal.

Some limited development may also be undertaken within Area 2 subject to further investigations, of which this fauna assessment forms part. The potential for Area 1 to be incorporated into the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park as part of the development proposal is also to be assessed.

A range of investigations, including this fauna survey, have been undertaken in order to fully understand the suite of environmental values across each area. The findings of this fauna survey and other investigations will primarily be used to inform and support the development, with the primary aim of identifying development constraints and minimising potential environmental impacts as

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much as reasonable and practicable in addition to supporting the ceding of certain areas into the conservation estate.

The information presented will also be used by local, state and federal regulatory authorities to assess the potential impact of the overall proposal on fauna and fauna habitats as part of any required approval process.

3. SCOPE OF WORKS

The scope of works is for the preparation of a “Fauna Report” that is to address the following matters:

x Level 1 Fauna survey to EPA standard (Desktop and daytime reconnaissance survey). This is to include a listing of fauna species likely to be utilising the site along with information on habitats and habitat quality (with information from botanical survey incorporated);

x Develop recommendations/solutions for management/relocation if required;

x Advise on the environmental acceptability of the proposed development;

x All opportunities and constraints are required to be analysed to develop clear outcomes and recommendations; and

x Necessary documentation and consultation requirements for submission and assessment by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Australian Government’s Department of the Environment (DotE).

To fulfil the requirements of the fauna aspect of the overall scope of works a Level 1 fauna survey as defined by the EPA (EPA 2004) has been carried out. Because the general area is known to be utilised by black cockatoos and western ringtail possums the scope of the survey work was expanded to include an initial assessment of the sites significance to these species also. The fauna assessment has therefore included:

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

2. Targeted daytime searches for evidence of western ringtail possums (WRPs – dreys, scats and individuals) (Area 2 and 3 only);

3. Targeted searches for black cockatoo foraging, nesting and roosting habitat (Area 2 and 3 only); and

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

The primary focus of the assessment has been areas 2 and 3. As area 1 is heavily vegetated and unlikely to be developed in any form, only general comments and observations have been requested as part of the fauna survey for this section of the lot.

4. METHODS

4.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY - DESKTOP STUDY

4.1.1 Database Searches

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

x DPaW’s NatureMap Database Search (combined data from DPaW, WAM, BA and consultants reports) (DPaW 2014c); and

x DotE Protected Matters Search Tool (DotE 2014).

It should be noted that these lists are based on observations from a broader area than the study site and therefore may include species that would only ever occur as vagrants/transients in the actual study area due to a lack of suitable habitat or the presence of only marginal habitat. The databases also often included very old records and in some cases the species in question have become locally or regionally extinct.

Information from these sources should therefore be taken as indicative only and local knowledge and information needs also to be taken into consideration when determining what actual species may be present within the specific area of investigation.

4.1.2 Previous Fauna Surveys in the Area

Fauna surveys, assessments and reviews have been undertaken in nearby areas in the past, though not all are publically available and could not be referenced. The most significant of those available have been used as the primary reference material for compiling the potential fauna assemblage for the general area. Those reports referred to included, but were not limited to:

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

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

x Biota (2009). Milyeannup Wind Farm - Terrestrial Fauna Survey. Unpublished report for Verve Energy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

x Ninox Wildlife Consulting (1989). Fauna Survey - Beenup Heavy Minerals Mine ERMP. Unpublished report for BHP UTAH.

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

4.1.3 Existing Publications

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

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

Page 4 LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1 x Barrett, G., Silcocks, A., Barry, S., Cunningham, R. and Poulter, R. (2003). The New Atlas of Australian Birds. Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, Victoria. x Bush, B., Maryan, B., Browne-Cooper, R. & Robinson, D. (2007). Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush: Southwestern Australia. UWA Press, Nedlands. x Churchill, S. (2008). Australian Bats. Second Edition, Allen & Unwin. x Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. 7th Edition. CSIRO Publishing. x Johnstone, R.E. and Storr, G.M. (1998). Handbook of Western Australian Birds: Volume 1 – Non-passerines (Emu to Dollarbird). Western Australian Museum, Perth Western Australia. x Johnstone, R.E. and Storr, G.M. (2004). Handbook of Western Australian Birds: Volume 2 – Passerines (Blue-winged Pitta to Goldfinch). Western Australian Museum, Perth Western Australia. x Menkhorst, P. and Knight, F. (2011). A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia. Oxford University Press, Melbourne. x Morgan, D.L., Beatty, S.J., Klunzinger, M.W, Allen, M.G. and Burnham, Q.E (2011). Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes, Crayfishes and Mussels of South Western Australia. Published by SERCUL. x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1983). Lizards of Western Australia II: Dragons and Monitors. WA Museum, Perth. x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1990). Lizards of Western Australia III: Geckos and Pygopods. WA Museum, Perth. x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1999). Lizards of Western Australia I: Skinks. Revised Edition, WA Museum, Perth. x Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (2002). Snakes of Western Australia. Revised Edition, WA Museum, Perth. x Tyler M.J. & Doughty P. (2009). Field Guide to Frogs of Western Australia, Fourth Edition, WA Museum, Perth. x Van Dyck, S., Gynther, I. & Baker, A. Eds (2013). Field Companion to The Mammals of Australia. Queensland Museum.

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

4.1.4 Fauna of Conservation Significance

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

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

x Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act). Administered by the Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) (Govt. of WA 2014);

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

x DPaW Priority Fauna list. A non-statutory list maintained by the DPaW for management purposes (DPaW 2014b).

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

x Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981 (JAMBA);

x China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998 (CAMBA);

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

x Bonn Convention 1979 (The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals). (Note - Species listed under JAMBA are also protected under Schedule 3 of the WC Act.)

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

The conservation status of all vertebrate fauna species listed as occurring or possibly occurring in the vicinity of the study area has been assessed using the

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most recent lists published in accordance with the above-mentioned instruments and is indicated as such in the fauna listings of this report. A full listing of conservation codes are provided in Appendix A.

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

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

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

x Wide ranging species with reduced population’s on the Swan Coastal Plain (code Bp); and

x Extinct in the Perth region (code Be).

Other fauna species of regional significance due to declining populations on the Swan Coastal Plain, especially between Mandurah and Busselton, include the honey possum and pygmy possum (Dell 2000).

While the study area is not on the Swan Coastal Plain, the presence of Bush Forever species should be taken into consideration when determining the fauna values of a site. Bush Forever decreaser species are indicated as such within the species list held in Appendix B.

4.1.5 Taxonomy and Nomenclature

Taxonomy and nomenclature for fauna species used in this report is generally taken from the DPaW’s WA Fauna Census Database which is assumed to follow Aplin and Smith (2001) for amphibians and reptiles, How et al. (2001) for mammals and Johnstone (2001) for birds.

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

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al. (2007), Tyler et al. (2000), and Glauret (1961). Not all common names are generally accepted.

4.1.6 Likelihood of Occurrence – Fauna of Conservation Significance

For fauna of conservation significance identified during the desktop study as previously being recorded in the general, each was assessed and ranked for their likelihood of occurrence within the survey area itself. The rankings and criteria used were:

x Unlikely: Study area is outside of the currently documented distribution for the species in question or the species is generally accepted as being locally extinct (supported by a lack of recent records), 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 survey area itself would not support a population or part population of the species.

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 study area. 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 south west region. Populations do however persist outside of this area.

x Possible: Study 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 assessment, supported in some cases by recent records being documented in literature from within or near the study area. In some cases, while a species may be classified as possibly being present at times, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.

x Known to Occur: The species in question was positively identified as being present (for sedentary species) or as using the 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, 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.

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4.2 SITE SURVEYS

The day time field survey work at the site was carried out by Greg Harewood (B.Sc. - Zoology) on the 7 October, 2014.

4.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment

The vegetation communities identified during the vegetation survey of the site carried out by Eco Logic (2014) have been used as the basis for a classification of broad fauna habitats types. This information has been supplemented with observations made during the fauna assessment for habitats/areas not covered by the botanical assessment.

The main aim of the habitat assessment was to determine if it was likely that any species of conservation significance would be utilising the areas that may be 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.

4.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations

Opportunistic observations of fauna species were made during all field survey work which involved a series of 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.

4.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment

A detailed western ringtail possum survey was carried out over Area 2 and 3. The survey included:

x A day time survey to locate and record dreys, obvious tree hollows, scats and individual WRPs; and

x Assessment of the amount and quality of WRP habitat within each area including a review of available information on the species distribution and abundance in the wider area.

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The daytime inspection of each area was carried out along a series of traverses (concurrent with cockatoo assessment). The principal aim was to map and characterise potential WRP habitat within the site while also recording the location of scats, dreys, tree hollows or other potential day time refuge sites.

4.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment

A detailed black cockatoo habitat assessment has been carried out over Area 2 and 3. The following methods were employed to comply with the defined scope of works and are based on guidelines published by the federal DotE (SEWPaC 2012) which states that surveys for Carnaby’s, Baudin’s and forest red-tailed black cockatoo habitat should:

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

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

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

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

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

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

x Breeding Habitat;

x Foraging Habitat; and

x Night Roosting Habitat.

So as to comply with the requested scope of works and in line with the published guidelines the following will be carried out.

Breeding Habitat Assessment: The black cockatoo breeding habitat assessment involved the identification of all suitable breeding trees species within the defined survey areas (area 2 and 3) that had a Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of over 50cm. The DBH of each tree was estimated using a pre- made 50 cm “caliper”.

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

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

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

Generally any tree which is alive or dead that contains one or more visible hollows (cavities within the trunk or branches) suitable for occupation by black cockatoo for the purpose of nesting/breeding. Hollows that had an entrance greater than about 12cm in diameter and would allow the entry of a black cockatoo into a suitably orientated and sized branch/trunk, will be recorded as a “potential nest hollow”.

Identified hollows were to be examined using binoculars for evidence of actual use by black cockatoos (e.g. chewing around hollow entrance, scarring and scratch marks on trunks and branches). Trees with possible nest hollows were also to be scratched and raked with a large stick/pole in attempt to flush any sitting birds from hollows and calls of chicks were listened.

A review of available literature was also carried out to determine the location/extent of any known/likely black cockatoo breeding habitat areas in the vicinity of the study area.

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

A review of available literature was carried out to determine the location/extent of any known/likely black cockatoo foraging habitat areas in the vicinity of the study area.

Night Roosting Habitat Assessment: Direct and indirect evidence of black cockatoos roosting within trees on site was to be noted if observed (e.g. branch clippings, droppings or moulted feathers).

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A review of available literature was carried out to determine the location/extent of any known/likely black cockatoo roosting habitat areas in the vicinity of the study area.

5. SURVEY LIMITATIONS

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

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

x seasonal inactivity during the field survey;

x species present within micro habitats not surveyed;

x cryptic species able to avoid detection; and

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

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

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

In recognition of survey limitations, a precautionary approach has been adopted for this assessment. Any fauna species that would possibly occur within the study area (or immediately adjacent), as identified through ecological databases, publications, discussions with local experts/residents and the habitat knowledge of the Author, has been assumed to potentially occur in the study area.

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

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

6. RESULTS

6.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA INVENTORY - DESKTOP STUDY

A list of fauna species considered most likely to occur in the study area as a whole has been compiled from information obtained during the desktop study and is presented in Appendix B. Table 1 summarises the number of vertebrate fauna species potentially occurring within or utilising at times the study area, based on results from the desktop study and observations made during the field assessment.

This listing was refined after information gathered during the site reconnaissance survey was assessed. The results of some previous fauna surveys carried out in the general area are summarised in this species listing as are the DPaW NatureMap database search results. The raw database search results from NatureMap (DPaW 2014c) and the Protected Matters Search Tool (DotE 2014) are contained within Appendix C.

The list of potential fauna takes into consideration that firstly the species in question is not known to be locally extinct and secondly that suitable habitat for each species, as identified during the habitat assessment, is present within each section of the study area, though compiling an accurate list has limitations (see Section 5 above) and therefore the listing is likely to be an overestimation of the fauna species actually present in each area at any one time. Only a subset of the listed potential species are likely to be present and many would not utilise Area 3 given it is mostly degraded.

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Table 1: Summary of Potential Fauna Species (as listed in Appendix B)

Potential Potential Total Potential number of number of number of number of Group Specially DpaW Potential Migratory Protected Priority Species Species Species Species

Amphibians 12 0 0 0

Reptiles 34 1 0 1

Birds 1001 031

Non-Volant 187 102 Mammals Volant Mammals 8000 (Bats)

Total 1718 234

Superscript = number of introduced species included in total

6.2 SITE SURVEYS

6.2.1 Fauna Habitat Assessment

The extent of the various vegetation communities identified during the vegetation survey of the site carried out by Eco Logic (2014) are shown in Figures 3 and 4 and have been used as a representation of broad fauna habitats types. A discussion on the vegetation units present in each of the three assessment areas and their value as fauna habitat are provided below.

6.2.1.1 Area 3

A significant proportion of Area 3 is represented by totally cleared pasture with occasional scattered trees. The balance of Area 3 contains remnant peppermint (Agonis flexuosa) in various densities. Most of these areas contain little or no natural undergrowth/ground cover, a consequence of being cleared and then open to grazing for many years.

The majority of the remaining vegetation has been mapped as a low closed forest/open forest of Agonis flexuosa over either a closed grassland of introduced species (Unit 6 - Figure 3) or a sparse understory classified as a tall open shrubland over shrubland/low shrubland over a very open sedgeland over open grassland (Unit 7 – Figure 3). Other vegetated sections contain sparser peppermints and are classified as either an open woodland or open forest/woodland (Unit 1 and Unit 10 – Figure 3). Area 3 also contains a small

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man-made dam which appears to represent an exposure of the ground water table.

Examples of the main vegetation units/habitats remaining within Area 3 are provided in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Examples of the Main Vegetation Units within Area 3 *denotes introduced species

Unit Vegetation/Habitat Unit Description Example Image No.

Cleared Paddocks. N/A Completely Degraded condition.

Low Closed Forest/Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Closed Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and Very Open Herbland of *Euphorbia peplus, 6 *Geranium molle and *Zantedeschia aethiopica.

Degraded to Completely Degraded condition.

Low Closed Forest/Open Forest of A. flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland of Hibbertia cuneiformis, S. globulosum and Templetonia retusa over Shrubland/Low Shrubland of Hibbertia cuneiformis and Melaleuca systena over a Very Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum and Open 7 Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and Open Herbland of *Romulea rosea, Dicrondra repens, *Geranium molle, Caladenia latifolia, Clematis pubescens, *Oxalis cornulata.

Degraded to Good condition.

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Unit Vegetation/Habitat Unit Description Example Image No.

N/A Man-made dam

Overall fauna habitat values and biodiversity of Area 3 has been severely compromised by the total or partial clearing of native vegetation, historical and ongoing livestock grazing and weed invasion. Most of Area 3 lacks any natural attributes and as a consequence would now only utilised by generally common and widespread fauna species with non-specific requirements which allow them to persist in disturbed/highly disturbed habitats. A significant proportion of these species would be birds which, while tolerating some habitat change are highly mobile and can therefore utilise degraded areas though still require nearby better quality habitat (i.e. Area 1 and 2) to persist.

In particular, ground dwelling fauna species would be almost totally absent from this section of the study area and many of those listed in the potential fauna list (Appendix B) for the area as a whole would be absent from this section of Lot 21. For example many of the reptile species and ground dwelling mammals such as quenda which require dense ground cover would not persist in Area 3.

6.2.1.2 Area 2

Most of Area 2 contains remnant native vegetation in excellent to very good condition. Some smaller sections represent a continuation of the farmland present in Area 3 and have been cleared/partially cleared and then open to grazing for many years.

As with Area 3 the dominant tree species present is peppermint (A. flexuosa) with the various mapped units being characterised by variations in tree density and understory species composition (Figure 3). The majority of Area 2 is mapped as Low Closed Forest (Unit 9 – Figure 3) or Closed Forest (Unit 11 – Figure 3) of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland/Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum with a variety of other shrubland species forming a dense ground cover. Some variation exist in the north eat section of Area 2

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where Melaleuca huegelii is subdominant with Agonis flexuosa in forming a Low Closed Forest.

Examples of the main vegetation units/habitats present within Area 2 are provided in Table 3 below.

Table 3: Examples of the Main Vegetation Units within Area 2 *denotes introduced species

Unit Vegetation/Habitat Unit Description Example Image No. Low Closed Forest of A. flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland of S. globulosum over a Shrubland of Templetonia retusa, Pimelea ferruginea, Rhagodia baccata, Tetragonia implexicaulis and Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Low Open Shrubland of Phyllanthus calycinus, Acanthocarpos preissii, Olearia axillaris over an Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum and Open Herbland of 9 *Zantedeschia aethiopica, Parietara debilis, *Romulea rosea, Hardenbergia comptoniana, Xanthosia candida, *Oxalis cornulata, *Crassula glomerata, *Erodium botrys, Geranium solanderi and *Senecio elegans and Open Grassland of Tetrarrhena laevis, Austrostipa campylachne and *Lagurus ovatus. Excellent condition. Closed Forest of A. flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland of S. globulosum, Exocarpus sparteus, Templetonia retusa and Diplolaena dampieri over a Low Open Heath of Melaleuca systena, Leucopogon parviceps, Acacia littorea, Pimelea ferruginea, Acanthocarpos preissii, Hibbertia cuneiformis, Tetragonia implexicaulis and Olearia axillaris over Scattered Low Shrubs/Low Open 11 Shrubland of Acrotriche cordata, Phyllanthus calycinus, Conostylis aculeata over a Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gracile, Lepidoserma gladiatum, Lepidosperma squamatum and Loxocarya cinerea and Very Open Herbland of Muelenbeckia adpressa, Xanthosia candida, Caladenia latifolia and Sowerbaea laxiflora. Excellent condition.

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Unit Vegetation/Habitat Unit Description Example Image No.

Low Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa and Melaleuca huegelii over a Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum,Templetonia retusa, Acacia littorea and Leucopogon parviflorus over a Closed Heath of Acrotriche cordata, Leucopogon parviflorus, Acanthocarpos preissii and Boronia alata over a Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma 5 gladiatum, Lepidosperma squamatum, Lepidosperma gracile and Loxocarya cinerea and Herbland of Xanthosia candida, *Romulea rosea *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Trachyandra divaricata and Parietaria debilis.

Very Good to Excellent condition.

Low Closed Forest/Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland of Boronia alata and Tetragonia implexicaulis with scattered low shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Closed Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and *Briza maxima and Very 12 Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, Parietara debilis, *Geranium molle and *Euphorbia peplus.

Degraded condition.

The fauna habitat values of the majority of Area 2 are very good given the presence of continuous native vegetation in excellent condition in addition to the fact that while the are itself is quite small it directly adjoins larger, good quality vegetation (including sections of the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park) along several of its boundaries.

Ground cover in most areas is very dense providing very good habitat for a range of ground dwelling fauna species. A high percentage of the fauna species listed in the potential species list (Appendix B) can be considered as likely to occur (subject to suitable habitats and microhabitats for species in question being present). Degraded areas are of less value and biodiversity would be correspondingly lower in these sections of Area 2, though these make up only a relatively small proportion of the total area.

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6.2.1.3 Area 1

As with Areas 2 and 3 vegetation present in Area 1 is dominated by peppermint (A. flexuosa) with the various identified units being characterised by variations in tree density, understory species composition and landform (Figure 4). The majority of the area is situated on dune slopes or swales with vegetation ranging from open forest to closed forest/low closed forest of peppermint over dense shrublands of Spryridium globulosum and other shrub species. Groundcover in most of the area is very dense.

Examples of the main vegetation units/habitats present within Area 1 are provided in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Examples of the Main Vegetation Units within Area 1 *denotes introduced species

Unit Vegetation/Habitat Unit Description Example Image No. Open Forest of A.flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland of S. globulosum, Melaleuca huegelii Diplolaena dampieri over an Open Heath of Acacia littorea, Pimelea ferruginea, Rhagodia baccata, Phyllanthus calycinus, Leucopogon parviflorus, Templetonia retusa over a Low Open Heath of Melaleuca systena, Scaevola microphylla, Hibbertia cuneiformis, Acrotriche cordata, 16 Conostylis laxiflora and a Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Loxocarya cinerea and Lepidosperma gracile and an Open Herbland of Opercularia vaginalis, Sowerbaea laxiflora, Caladenia latifolia, Hardenbergia comptoniana, Clematis pubescens, *Heliophila pusilla, Daucus glochidiatus and *Hydrocotyle diantha. Excellent condition. Open Forest of A. flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland of S. globulosum, Exocarpus sparteus and Beyeria viscosa over a Closed Heath of Rhagodia baccata, Templetonia retusa, Acacia littorea, Diplolaena dampieri, Phyllanthus calycinus and Pimelea ferruginea over a Low Open Shrubland of Hibbertia grossularifolia and Open Herbland of Hardenbergia comptoniana, 17 Sowerbaea laxiflora, Muehlenbeckia adpressa, *Oxalis cornulata, Clematis pubescens, Geranium solanderi, Caladenia latifolia, Dichondra repens, *Trachyandra divaricata, *Zantedeschia aethiopica and scattered grasses of Tetrarrhena laevis.

Excellent condition.

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Unit Vegetation/Habitat Unit Description Example Image No. Low Closed Forest of A. flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland/Closed Heath of S. globulosum, Olearia axillaris, Dodonaea aptera, Acacia cochlearis, Diplolaena dampieri, Acacia littorea, Exocarpus sparteus and Leucopogon obovatus over a Low Open Heath of Acanthocarpos preissii, Conostylis laxiflora, Pimelea ferruginea and Rhagodia baccata over an Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Lepidosperma 20 squamatum, Carex thecata, Tetraria octandra and Desmocladus flexuosus and Open Herbland of Rhodanthe citrina, Daucus glochidiatus, Eryngiyum pinnatifidum, Senecio pinnatifolius, *Heliophila pusilla, Isotropis cuneiformis, Isotoma scopigera and Stylidium fasciculatum and scattered grass of Tetrarrhena laevis.

Excellent condition.

The fauna habitat values of almost all of Area 1 can be regarded as being very high given the intactness of the vegetation, its generally excellent condition and the areas size (~127 ha). Area 1 is also surrounded on 3 sides by the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park. Ground cover in most areas is very dense providing very good habitat for a range of ground dwelling fauna species.

A very high percentage of the fauna species listed in the potential species list (Appendix B) can be considered as likely to occur (subject to suitable habitats and microhabitats for species in question being present).

6.2.2 Opportunistic Fauna Observations

Opportunistic fauna observations are listed in Appendix B. A total of 30 native fauna species were observed (or positively identified from foraging evidence, scats, tracks, skeletons or calls) within the study area during the single day time survey. Signs of three introduced species were also seen.

Twenty six of the animals observed were relatively common bird species and most were seen at least once in all three areas.

Evidence of one listed threatened species was observed (Baudin’s black cockatoo (flying overhead). Evidence (diggings) of quenda (southern brown bandicoot – DPaW Priority 5 species) was also observed in Area 1. No evidence of any migratory species utilising the site was found though rainbow bee-eaters were reported as being present in Area 3 at a later date (Kay Lehman pers. comms.).

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6.2.3 Western Ringtail Possum Assessment

No evidence of western ringtail possums utilising any section of Lot 21 was observed during the daytime survey of the site which included targeted daytime searches for scats, dreys and individuals of Areas 2 and 3. The results strongly suggest the species is absent from the area or only present in extremely low numbers at best.

If the species is present it is more likely to be favouring the more continuous and denser vegetation within Areas 1 and 2 despite the fact that habitat (peppermint woodland/forest) within Area 3 does appear at least superficially, to be suitable for the species to utilise.

The reason for the apparent lack of presence in the area is difficult to determine but the conclusion that the species is absent from the general area (or sparsely distributed at best) is supported by the lack of records in the DPaW NatureMap data base which shows only one recent (2013) record about 5km north west of the study area along Bushby Road, just west of Karridale. All other records within about 10km of Lot 21 are fossil records (DPaW 2014b).

6.2.4 Black Cockatoo Habitat Assessment

Targeted searches of the Areas 2 and 3 failed to locate any tree that could be regarded as representing existing or potential black cockatoo breeding habitat (i.e. Eucalyptus/Corymbia with a DBH >50cm or containing existing large hollows). This is supported by the results of the vegetation assessment (Eco Logic 2014) which did not identify any Eucalyptus/Corymbia tree species as being present with any section of Lot 21.

In addition no foraging evidence that could be attributed to black cockatoos was observed in any section of the study area. Again, this is supported by the results of the vegetation assessment. Area 3 does not contain any flora species documented as making up any significant portion of a black cockatoo’s diet (e.g. marri and banksia) with primary foraging plant species also being absent from area 1 and 2 (Eco Logic 2014).. Peppermint (Agonis flexuosa) harbours grubs (insect pupae which bore into branches/trunks) that are sometimes eaten by black cockatoos but this food source is sparse, difficult for birds to extract and therefore only makes up only a very small part of a birds diet and is utilised only on rare occasions.

No existing roosting trees (trees used at night by black cockatoos to rest) were identified during the survey period and given the lack of large trees on site it is considered very unlikely that any vegetation on Lot 21 is used for this purpose.

A small flock of Baudin’s black–cockatoo were observed flying overhead during the field survey however they continued and did not stop onsite.

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Specific published data on black cockatoo habitat (breeding, foraging roosting) in the general area is lacking. All three species have the potential to be present in the general area but would be favouring areas of karri, marri, jarrah and banksia and not peppermint dominated woodlands which makes up all the remnant vegetation within Lot 21.

6.3 SUMMARY - VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE

A review of the DotE’s EPBC Act protected matters database, DPaW’s threatened fauna database and priority list, unpublished reports and scientific publications identified over 33 specially protected, priority or migratory fauna species as potentially occurring in the general vicinity of the study area. Of these species, most that have no potential whatsoever to utilise the study area for any purpose have been omitted from the potential list for the site (Appendix B), principally due to lack of suitable habitat on-site (including extent and/or quality) or known local/regional extinction.

Table 5 below summarises the fauna species of conservation significance previously recorded in the general area and their likelihood of occurrence in each of the three assessment areas.

Table 5: Likelihood of Occurrence – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance (continues on following pages).

Conservation Suitable Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Common Name Status Genus & Species (See Appendix A for codes) Area 3 Area 2 Area 1 Area 3 Area 2 Area 1

Cape Leeuwin Freshwater Snail S1 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Austroassiminea letha Balston’s Pygmy Perch S1 VU No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Nannatherina balstoni White-bellied Frog S1 CR No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Geocrinia alba Short-nosed Snake Elapognathus P2 No Yes Yes Unlikely Possible Possible minor Southern Carpet Python S4 No Yes Yes Unlikely Possible Possible Morelia spilota imbricata Great Egret Yes Possible but S3 Mig No No Unlikely Unlikely Ardea alba Marginal rarely

Cattle Egret Yes Possible but S3 Mig No No Unlikely Unlikely Ardea ibis Marginal rarely

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Conservation Suitable Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Common Name Status Genus & Species (See Appendix A for codes) Area 3 Area 2 Area 1 Area 3 Area 2 Area 1

Glossy Ibis No Mig No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Plegadis falcinellus Marginal Australasian Bittern S1 EN No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Botaurus poiciloptilus Little Bittern P4 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Ixobrychus minutus

Black Bittern Ixobrychus P1 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely flavicollis White-bellied Sea- Eagle S3 Mig No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Haliaeetus leucogaster Osprey Marine No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Pandion haliaetus

Peregrine Falcon Flyover only Flyover only Flyover only S4 Yes Yes Yes Falco peregrinus rarely rarely rarely

Migratory shorebirds/Wetland Mig No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely species Hooded Plover Charadrius P4 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely rubricollis Carnaby`s Black Cockatoo S1 EN No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Calyptorhynchus latirostris Baudin`s Black Cockatoo S1 VU No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Calyptorhynchus baudinii Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo S1 VU No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Barking Owl (SW population) P2 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Ninox connivens connivens Masked Owl (SW population) Yes Yes Yes Possible but Possible but Possible but P3 Tyto n. Marginal Marginal Marginal rarely rarely rarely novaehollandiae Fork-tailed Swift Flyover only Flyover only Flyover only S3 Mig Yes Yes Yes Apus pacificus rarely rarely rarely

Rainbow Bee-eater Known to S3 Mig Yes Yes Yes Possible Possible Merops ornatus Occur

Chuditch S1 VU No Yes Yes Unlikely Possible Possible Dasyurus geoffroii Southern Brush- tailed Phascogale No No No S1 Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Phascogale Marginal Marginal Marginal tapoatafa ssp

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Conservation Suitable Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Common Name Status Genus & Species (See Appendix A for codes) Area 3 Area 2 Area 1 Area 3 Area 2 Area 1

Quenda No Possible but Known to Known to Isoodon obesulus P5 Yes Yes Marginal rarely occur occur fusciventer Gilbert’s Potoroo S1 CR No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Potorous gilbertii Western Ringtail Possum Possible but Possible but Possible but S1 VU Yes Yes Yes Pseudocheirus rarely rarely rarely occidentalis Western Brush No Possible but Wallaby P4 Yes Yes Possible Possible Marginal rarely Macropus irma Quokka S1 VU No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Setonix brachyurus Woylie Bettongia S1 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely penicillata ogibyi Tammar P4 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Macropus eugenii Western False Pipistrelle P4 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Falsistrellus mackenziei Water Rat Hydromys P4 No No No Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely chrysogaster

The only species of conservation significance confirmed as using the currently proposed development area (Area 3) is the rainbow bee-eater (migratory). Rainbow bee-eaters are a common seasonal migrant to the south west and commonly use degraded habitats due to their preference for open areas. There is a possibility that this species also breeds within Area 3 (in burrows dug into sandy soil) but as they do not form colonies the number of individuals involved would be small. As such no significant impact on this species is anticipated as a consequence of devolvement proceeding and it is very likely to continue to utilise the site after development has occurred given its known utilisation of modified habitats.

The assessment suggests that no other fauna species of conservation significance is likely to be significantly impacted on by the currently propose development with Area 3. This conclusion is based on the fact that most species are unlikely to be present and the propose retention of the majority of the vegetation in any event.

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7. DISCUSSION

7.1 AREA 3

The fact that Area 3 has been largely cleared and open to grazing for many years has resulted in a significant decline in the areas fauna values and it is now only likely to be utilised by mainly by common, widespread species which can persist in degraded/modified habitats.

Targeted searches failed to find any evidence of the western ringtail possum using Area 3 despite the presence of what appears, at least superficially, to be suitable habitat (peppermint woodland/forest). It has been concluded that the habitat is in some way unsuitable or the species to use and/or the species is locally extinct/very rare. The conclusion that the species is absent from Area 3 is consistent with data available for surrounding areas which indicates the species is only sparsely distributed at widely scattered locations in the general area, with Lot 21 not representing an area of significance in the region for this species.

The assessment also found that Area 3 does not contain any quality habitat suitable for any of the three species of black cockatoo known to frequent the general area to utilise. The area contains no existing or potential breeding habitat, no quality foraging habitat and no large trees suitable for roosting. Based on these observations it has been concluded that black cockatoos are unlikely to utilise or rely on Area 3 to any significant degree and would only visit the site on very rare occasions.

The only species of conservation significance confirmed as using Area 3 is the rainbow bee-eater. Rainbow bee-eaters are a common seasonal migrant to the south west and often use degraded habitats due to their preference for open areas. There is a possibility that this species also breeds within Area 3 (in burrows dug into sandy soil) but as they do not form colonies the number of individuals in any one area would be small. As such no significant impact on this species is anticipated as a consequence of devolvement proceeding and it is very likely to continue to utilise the site after development has occurred given its known utilisation of modified habitats.

No other fauna species of conservation significance are considered likely to be relying habitat within Area 3 to the point where development would have any impact whatsoever on their status in the area.

It is therefore concluded that there exist no constraints relating to fauna, and in particular fauna of conservation significance exist with respect to the proposed development of Area 3. This is supported by the fact that the retention of most

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of the vegetation is planned in any event and existing fauna values will change little if at all despite development proceeding.

7.2 AREA 2

Area 2 is comprised of areas of degraded habitat similar to Area 3 but is mostly good quality habitat largely continuous with the adjoining Area 1. Targeted searches for western ringtail possums of Area 2 also failed to find any evidence of this species and it has been concluded to be absent or at best very rare. Quality habitat suitable for black cockatoos is also absent and they are considered unlikely to utilise the area for any purpose.

Some other fauna species of conservation significance are however considered as likely to be present in areas of better quality vegetation (e.g. quenda). If development is proposed in Area 2, the potential impact of the removal or modification of these species habitat will need to be taken into consideration prior to the development proceeding.

This may constrain development to large lots with defined building envelopes being sited in existing cleared/degraded areas. The imposition of conservation covenants on areas of best quality vegetation may also need to be considered to ensure the long term retention and management of these areas while still allowing development in other sections of each defined lot.

If any significant clearing is required in this area for logistical/economic reasons the opportunity exists for Area 1 (or part thereof) to be offered to the conservation estate as an offset so as to allow development to proceed.

7.3 AREA 1

The ecological value of this area has previously been recognised hence it’s zoning as “Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Conservation” in the Shire of Augusta- Margaret River Local Planning Scheme.

Given its large size, continuity with the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park and the presence of native vegetation in excellent condition (Eco Logic 2014) it is very likely to support a high diversity of fauna species. The native vegetation within Area 1 also forms part of and contributes to a core regional linkage identified in the South West Regional Ecological Linkages Technical Report (Molloy et al. 2009), and has been assigned the highest possible (1a) proximity value.

It can therefore be concluded that Area 1 has a high ecological value and would be a valuable addition to the Leeuwin Naturalist National Park. The process by which Area 1 (all or part) is ceded to the Government for inclusion in the conservation estate will need to be negotiated once development plans for other

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sections of the lot (i.e. Area 2 and 3) are finalised or have progressed to a point where overall impacts are well defined. It may be that offsets (for vegetation clearing) are requested in which case the extent of land required to comply with offset criteria will need to be defined.

8. CONCLUSION

It was found that Area 1 has a high ecological value and if considered necessary, would be a valuable addition to the Leeuwin Naturalist National Park.

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Lot 21 Caves Road Legend O Hamelin Bay Lot 21 Caves Road Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Fauna Lot 21 Landscape Amenity 0 100 200 300 400 500 Assessment Zone Boundarys DRAWN:G Harewood Air Photo & Metres DATE : Dec 2014 Assessment Areas National Park Boundary SCALE: 1:8,200 MGA Zone 50 Figure: 2 Vegetation Type Descriptions 9 Low Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Open 116767 Forest and Woodland Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum over a Shrubland of 5588 1 Templetonia retusa, Pimelea ferruginea, Rhagodia baccata, GG33 Woodland/ Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Low Open Tetragonia implexicaulis and Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Low R 42364236 Shrubland/Scattered Shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis, Spryridium Open Shrubland of Phyllanthus calycinus, Acanthocarpos N 337777 CC11 globulosum, Templetonia retusa and Tetragonia implexicoma preissii, Olearia axillaris over an Open Sedgeland of R 42364236 over a Very Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum,Very Lepidosperma gladiatum and Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia 050100 150 200m 44648648 Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Euphorbia peplus aethiopica, Parietara debilis, *Romulea rosea, Hardenbergia CCw1w1 and *Geranium molle and Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and comptoniana, Xanthosia candida, *Oxalis cornulata, *Crassula *Briza maxima. glomerata, *Erodium botrys, Geranium solanderi and *Senecio SCALE 1 : 5 000 at A3 (MGA) Degraded condition elegans and Open Grassland of Tetrarrhena laevis, Austrostipa 6 210210 500mN500mN campylachne and *Lagurus ovatus. Legend 225151 2 Very Good condition. Open Woodland/Scattered Trees of Agonis flexuosa over an Lot 21 Boundary KKEE QQ44 Open Shrubland/Scattered Shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis, 10 Melaleuca systena, and Tetragonia implexicoma over a Closed Open Forest/Woodland of Agonis flexuosa over a Low Open Study Area Boundary 5 Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and *Bromus diandrus and Shrubland/Scattered Low Shrubs of Spryridium globulosum, VVG-EG-E 1 Scattered Herbs of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, *Euphorbia peplus, Melaleuca systena, Hibbertia cuneiformis and Acrotriche cordata Cadastral Boundary 1100 4 Hypochaeris glabra, *Solanum linneanum and *Romulea rosea over a Closed Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and *Bromus D DD-G-G QQ88 KKff and *Geranium molle. diandrus and scattered herbs of Poranthera microphylla, Daucus CCAVES ROAD Completely Degraded condition glochidiatus, Hyalosperma cotula and *Romulea rosea. Quadrat Location A QQ33 V Degraded condition. E 3 S Vegetation Type Boundary QQ1212 QQ22 3 Open Woodland/Scattered trees of Agonis flexuosa over an 11

8 GG-VG-VG Open Heath of Leucopogon parviflorus, Templetonia retusa, Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland

6 Vegetation Type G Spyridium globulosum, Olearia axillaris and Acacia littorea and of Spyridium globulosum, Exocarpus sparteus, Templetonia 1111 Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Shrubland of Melaleuca systena, retusa and Diplolaena dampieri over a Low Open Heath of

EExx Tetragonia implexicoma, Acrotriche cordata and Acanthocarpos Melaleuca systena, Leucopogon parviceps, Acacia littorea, G Vegetation Condition QQ77 preissii over an Open Herbland of *Romulea rosea, Pimelea ferruginea, Acanthocarpos preissii, Hibbertia

Brachyscome iberidifolia, Opercularia vaginalis and Isotropis cuneiformis, Tetragonia implexicaulis and Olearia axillaris over Vegetation Complex Boundary cuneifolia subsp. cuneifolia, Very Open Sedgeland/Scattered Scattered Low Shrubs/Low Open Shrubland of Acrotriche

Sedgeland of Lepidosperma squamatum and Very Open cordata, Phyllanthus calycinus, Conostylis aculeata over a

KKEE Vegetation Complex 6 Grassland of * Lagurus ovatus. Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gracile, Lepidoserma

DD-CD-CD R Good to Very Good condition. gladiatum, Lepidosperma squamatum and Loxocarya cinerea 1100 O Location of Priority 3 listed QQ1111 A and Very Open Herbland of Muelenbeckia adpressa, Xanthosia 2 D D 4 candida, Caladenia latifolia and Sowerbaea laxiflora. species-Acacia subracemosa CCDD 7 Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa and Melaleuca huegelii over a Excellent condition. AAREAREA 2 DD-G-G Tall Shrubland of Templetonia retusa, Spyridium globulosum 1133 over scattered shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis and Diplolaena 12 SScAfcAf EExx 6 dampieri over a Herbland of Geranium molle, *Euphorbia peplus, Low Closed Forest/Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall DD-CD-CD CCDD Parietaria debilis, *Zantedeschia aethiopica and Clematis Open Shrubland of Boronia alata and Tetragonia implexicaulis 1122 2 linearifolia, Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and Very Open with scattered low shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis over a Closed QQ1414 601 D Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum. Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and *Briza maxima and Very Open AAREAREA 1 QQ1313 KKRR Degraded to Good condition. Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, Parietara debilis, QQ66 *Geranium molle and *Euphorbia peplus. 5 Degraded condition. Low Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa and Melaleuca huegelii 6 IIsAfsAf over a Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum, 13 DD-CD-CD CCDD 6 210210 000mN000mN Templetonia retusa, Acacia littorea and Leucopogon parviflorus Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland over a Closed Heath of Acrotriche cordata, Leucopogon of Spryridium globulosum and Boronia alata over an Open Heath QQ11 parviflorus, Acanthocarpos preissii and Boronia alata over a of Spryridium globulosum, Templetonia retusa and Tetragonia Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Lepidosperma implexicaulis over a Low Shrubland of Acanthocarpos preissii 6 squamatum, Lepidosperma gracile and Loxocarya cinerea and over a Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum and Open LLotot 2211 1 Herbland of Xanthosia candida, *Romulea rosea *Zantedeschia Herbland of Dicondra repens, *Oxalis cornulata, Sowerbaea DD-CD-CD D 6 aethiopica, *Trachyandra divaricata and Parietaria debilis. laxiflora, Geranium solanderi and scattered grass of Tetrarrhena Very Good to Excellent laevis. KKEE AAREAREA 3 DD-CD-CD Excellent condition.602 SScAfcAf 6 CCDD Low Closed Forest/Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a 14 9 Closed Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus and Very Open Herbland Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Shrubland/Low Open EExx KKEE SScAfcAf of *Euphorbia peplus, *Geranium molle and *Zantedeschia Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum, Melaleuca systena, CCDD aethiopica. Phyllanthus calycinus and Rhagodia baccata over a Closed 2 Degraded to Completely Degraded. Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus, Tetrarrhena laevis and *Bromus QQ1010 QQ55 diandrus and Open Herbland of *Zantedeschia aethiopica, CCDD QQ99 7 Podolepis lessonii, *Senecio elegans, *Romulea rosea, Low Closed Forest/Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall *Heliophila pusilla, Crassula glomerata and *Heliophila pusilla. Open Shrubland of Hibbertia cuneiformis, Spryridium globulosum Good condition. and Templetonia retusa over Shrubland/Low Shrubland of 6 6 Hibbertia cuneiformis and Melaleuca systena over a Very Open 15 DD-CD-CD Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum and Open Grassland of Woodland of Agonis flexuosa over an Open Heath of Melaleuca DD-CD-CD *Lagurus ovatus and Open Herbland of *Romulea rosea, systena, Phyllanthus calycinus, Spryridium globulosum and SScAfcAf Dicrondra repens, *Geranium molle, Caladenia latifolia, Clematis Thomasia triphylla over an Open Herbland of Hyalosperma CCDD pubescens, *Oxalis cornulata, cotula, Rhodanthe citrina and Hydrocotyle diantha. 6 Degraded to Good condition. Excellent condition. DD-CD-CD 1155 SScAfcAf EExx 8 Scattered and Isolated Trees CCDD 6 Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Shrubland of ScAF- Scattered trees of Agonis flexuosa DD-CD-CD Melaleuca huegelii and Spryridium globulosum over a Low Open Is Af- Isolated trees of Agonis flexuosa 6 Shrubland/Scattered Low Shrubs of Hibbertia cuneiformis,

P0198-f02.dgn DD-CD-CD 2277 Melaleuca systena and Templetonia retusa over an Open * denotes introduced species IIsAfsAf Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Hypolaena pubescens, QQ1515 1144 Carex thecata and Lepidoserma gracile and Very Open Herbland Vegetation Condition G CCDD of Acanthocarpos preissii, Isotropis cuneifolia subsp. cuneifolia, (Legend Source: Bush Forever (Govt of WA, 2000) Daucus glochidiatus, *Heliophila pusilla, Podolepis gracilis, P Pristine (not applicable) *Romulea rosea, Hydrocotyle blepharocarpa and *Zantedeschia Ex Excellent 6 209209 500mN500mN aethiopica and Open Grassland of *Lagurus ovatus. VG Very Good Good condition. G Good E

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R 4236 377 R 4236 Vegetation Type Descriptions 4648 Dune Slopes 16 Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland of Spryridium 6 221010 500mN500mN globulosum, Melaleuca huegelii Diplolaena dampieri over an Open Heath of Acacia littorea, Pimelea ferruginea, Rhagodia baccata, Phyllanthus2 calycinus,51 Leucopogon KKff SSiteite 1177 parviflorus, Templetonia retusa over a Low Open Heath of Melaleuca systena, EExx Scaevola microphylla, Hibbertia cuneiformis, Acrotriche cordata, Conostylis laxiflora and a Closed Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Loxocarya cinerea and Lepidosperma gracile and an Open Herbland of Opercularia vaginalis, Sowerbaea laxiflora, Caladenia latifolia, Hardenbergia comptoniana, Clematis pubescens, *Heliophila pusilla, Daucus glochidiatus and *Hydrocotyle diantha. Excellent condition. 19 Closed Forest/Low Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa with clumped Melaleuca huegelii over a Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum, Dodonaea aptera, Beyeria viscosa and Exocarpus sparteus over a Closed Heath of Dodonaea aptera, Tetragonia implexicaulis, Diplolaena dampieri, Acacia littorea and Phyllanthus SSiteite 1166 calycinus over an Open Herbland of Caladenia latifolia, Pyrorchis nigricans, Daucus glochidiatus, Hardenbergia comptoniana, Hydrocotyle diantha, Lobelia tenuior, *Oxalis EExx cornulata and Clematis pubescens. Excellent condition. SSiteite 1199 SSiteite 1188 Excellent condition. EExx EExx Dune Swale 17 Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium globulosum, Exocarpus sparteus and Beyeria viscosa over a Closed Heath of Rhagodia baccata, Templetonia retusa, Acacia littorea, Diplolaena dampieri, Phyllanthus calycinus and Pimelea ferruginea over a Low Open Shrubland of Hibbertia grossularifolia and Open Herbland of Hardenbergia comptoniana, Sowerbaea laxiflora, Muehlenbeckia adpressa, *Oxalis cornulata, Clematis pubescens, Geranium solanderi, Caladenia latifolia, Dichondra repens, *Trachyandra divaricata, *Zantedeschia aethiopica and scattered grasses of Tetrarrhena laevis. Excellent condition. 22 Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium KKEE globulosum, Templetonia retusa, Logania vaginalis over a Shrubland of Templetonia retusa, Tetragonia implexicaulus, Boronia alata and Melaleuca systena over a Closed AAREAREA 2 Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Desmocladus flexuosus and Cyathochaeta avenacea and Closed Grassland of Tetrarrhena laevis and Open Herbland of 6 221010 000mN000mN Hardenbergia comptoniana, Hibbertia grossulariifolia, Dicondra repens, Parietara debilis, Caladenia latifolia and Clematis pubescens. Excellent condition. AAREAREA 1 Dune Crest LLotot 2121 18 Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland of Spryridium AAREAREA 3 globulosum, Diplolaena dampieri, Dodonaea aptera and Acacia littorea over a Closed SSiteite 2200 Heath of Acacia littorea, Templetonia retusa, Olearia axillaris, Exocarpus sparteus EExx and Low Closed Heath of Scaevola crassifolia, Leucopogon parviflorus, Rhagodia KKEE baccata, Boronia alata, Conostylis laxiflora, Phyllanthus calycinus, Acanthocarpos preissii and Myoporum oppositifolium over an Open Herbland of Dicondra repens, *Trachyandra divaricata, Parietaris debilis, Senecio ramosissimus, Hydrocotyle diantha, Trachymene pilosa, Lobelia tenuior, Caladenia latifolia, *Oxalis cornulata, SSiteite 2211 Clematis pubescens, *Zantedeschia aethiopica and *Heliophila pusilla. Excellent condition EExx 20 SSiteite 2222 Low Closed Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Closed Shrubland/Closed Heath of Spryridium globulosum, Olearia axillaris, Dodonaea aptera, Acacia cochlearis, EExx Diplolaena dampieri, Acacia littorea, Exocarpus sparteus and Leucopogon obovatus subsp. revolutus over a Low Open Heath of Acanthocarpos preissii, Conostylis N laxiflora, Pimelea ferruginea and Rhagodia baccata over an Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma gladiatum, Lepidosperma squamatum, Carex thecata, Tetraria 050100 150 200m octandra and Desmocladus flexuosus and Open Herbland of Rhodanthe citrina, Daucus glochidiatus, Eryngiyum pinnatifidum, Senecio pinnatifolius, *Heliophila pusilla, Isotropis cuneiformis subsp. cuneiformis, Isotoma scopigera and Stylidium SCALE 1 : 5 000 at A3 (MGA) fasciculatum and scattered grass of Tetrarrhena laevis. Legend 21 Open Forest of Agonis flexuosa over a Tall Open Shrubland/Open Shrubland of Lot 21 Boundary Spryridium globulosum, Acacia littorea, Templetonia retusa, Diplolaena dampieri, Acacia cochlearis over a Closed Heath of Acacia littorea, Leucopogon parviflorus, Study Area Boundary Thomasia triphylla, Melaleuca systena, Phyllanthus calycinus, Cassytha pomiformis, Pimelea ferruginea over a Low Open Heath of Hibbertia grossulariifolia, Conostylis laxiflora, Acanthocarpos preissii and Open Herbland of Opercularia vaginalis, Isotropis Cadastral Boundary cuneiformis subsp. cuneiformis, Podolepis lessonii, Brachyscome iberidifolia, Eryngium pinnatifidum, *Fumaria muralis, Clematis pubescens, Rhodanthe citrina, Dune Crest Daucus glochidiatus, Marianthus candidus, Thysanotus sp. Isotoma scapigera and 6 220909 500mN500mN *Heliophila pusilla and a Very Open Sedgeland of Lepidosperma squamatum and Hypolaena exsulca. P0198-f03.dgn Site Location Excellent condition. 1166 Vegetation Type Vegetation Condition (Legend Source: Bush Forever (Govt of WA, 2000) EExx Vegetation Condition P Pristine (not applicable) Ex Excellent VG Very Good (not applicable) KKRR Vegetation Complex Boundary G Good (not applicable) 22 D Degraded (not applicable) KKff KKEE Vegetation Complex CD Completely Degraded (not applicable) Note: Full description in text E m 0 TME 0 5

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APPENDIX A

CONSERVATION CATEGORIES EPBC Act (1999) Threatened Fauna Categories

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

Note: Only species in those categories marked with an asterix are matters of national environmental significance under the EPBC Act. Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act (1950) Threatened Fauna Categories

Category Code Description Threatened Fauna (Fauna that is rare or is likely to become extinct). Taxa that have been adequately searched for and are deemed to be in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such.

Threatened fauna (Schedule 1) are further ranked by the DPaW according to their level of threat using IUCN Red List criteria: Schedule 1 S1

CR: Critically Endangered - considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

EN: Endangered - considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

VU: Vulnerable - considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Fauna that is presumed to be extinct. Taxa which have been adequately searched for and there is no Schedule 2 S2 reasonable doubt that the last individual has died, and have been gazetted as such. Migratory birds protected under an international agreement. Birds that are subject to an agreement between the government of Australia and the Schedule 3 S3 governments of Japan (JAMBA), China (CAMBA) and The Republic of Korea (ROKAMBA), relating to the protection of migratory birds. Other specially protected fauna. Fauna that is in need of Schedule 4 S4 special protection, otherwise than for the reasons mentioned in the above schedules.

A list of the current rankings can be downloaded from the Parks and Wildlife Threatened Species and Communities webpage at http://dpaw.wa.gov.au/plants-and-animals/threatened-species-and-communities/ Western Australian DPaW Priority Fauna Categories

Category Code Description Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less) which are potentially at risk. All occurrences are either: very small; or on lands not managed for conservation, e.g. agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, road and rail reserves, gravel reserves and active mineral leases; or otherwise under threat of habitat Priority 1 P1 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. 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 managed for conservation. Priority 2 P2 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. 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 population size or significant remaining areas of apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent Priority 3 P3 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. (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.

Priority 4 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. Species that are not threatened but are subject to a specific Priority 5 P5 conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the species becoming threatened within five years. *Species includes all taxa (plural of taxon - a classificatory group of any taxonomic rank, e.g. a family, genus, species or any infraspecific category i.e. subspecies, variety or forma). IUCN Red List Threatened Species Categories

Category Code Description Taxa for which there is no reasonable Extinct EX doubt that the last individual has died. Taxa which is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or and as a naturalised population well outside its Extinct in the EW past range and it has not been recorded Wild in known or expected habitat despite exhaustive survey over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. Critically Taxa facing an extremely high risk of CR Endangered extinction in the wild. Taxa facing a very high risk of extinction Endangered EN in the wild. Taxa facing a high risk of extinction in the Vulnerable VU wild. Taxa which has been evaluated but does Near not qualify for CR, EN or VU now but is NT Threatened close to qualifying or likely to qualify in the near future. Taxa which has been evaluated but does Least Concern LC not qualify for CR, EN, VU, or NT but is likely to qualify for NT in the near future. Taxa for which there is inadequate information to make a direct or indirect Data Deficient DD assessment of its risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population status.

Not Evaluated NE Taxa which has not been evaluated.

A full list of categories and their meanings are available at: http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories- criteria LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

APPENDIX B

FAUNA OBSERVED OR POTENTIALLY IN STUDY AREA Fauna Observed and Potentially Present Compiled by Greg Harewood - December 2014 Lot 21 Caves Road, Hamelin Bay, W.A. Recorded (Trapped/Sighted/Heard/Signs) = X Approximate centroid = 34.23546°S 115.04859°E Harewood, G. (2009). Fauna Assessment of Lot 21 Caves Road Hamelin Bay. Unpublished report for TME. ATA/ecologia ('01/06) - ecologia Environmental Consultants (2001) Location 413 Smiths Beach Fauna Assessment Survey, Unpublished report for ATA Environmental, ATA Environmental (2006) Location 413 Smiths Beach Fauna Assessment Survey, Unpublished report for Canal Rocks Properties Harewood, G. (2009). Fauna Survey (Level 2). Gracetown. Unpublished report for Strategen. Biota (2009). Milyeannup Wind Farm - Terrestrial Fauna Survey. Unpublished report for Verve Energy. ENV Australia (2007). Busselton to Margaret River Transmission Line – Biological Assessment. Unpublished report for Western Power. Ninox Wildlife Consulting (1989). Fauna Survey - Beenup Heavy Minerals Mine ERMP. Unpublished report for BHP UTAH. Christensen, P., Annels, A., Liddelow, G. and Skinner,P. (1985). Vertebrate Fauna in The Southern Forests of Western Australia, A Survey. Forest Dept. of Western Australia, Bull. No. 94. Perth. How, R.A., Dell, J. and Humphreys, W.F. (1987). The Ground Vertebrate Fauna of Coastal Areas between Busselton and Albany, Western Australia, Records of the WAM 13, 553-574.

DPaW (2014). NatureMap Database search. “By Circle” 116°01' 55'' E, 31°52' 32'' S – Study area (plus 10 km buffer). 31 December 2014.

Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Amphibians Myobatrachidae Ground or Burrowing Frogs

Crinia georgiana Quacking Frog LC X XXX

Crinia glauerti Glauert`s Froglet LC X X X

Crinia insignifera Squelching Froglet LC X

Crinia pseudinsignifera Bleating Froglet LC X

Geocrinia leai Lea`s Frog LC X X X

Heleioporus eyrei Moaning Frog LC XXXX X X

Heleioporus inornatus Whooping Frog LC X X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, Bush Forever Decreaser Species - Bh = habitat specialists, Bp = wide ranging species, Be = extinct in Perth Coastal Plain Region. IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

Page 1 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Limnodynastes dorsalis Banjo Frog LC XXX XXX X X

Metacrinia nichollsi Nicholls` Toadlet LC X

Pseudophryne guentheri Güenther`s Toadlet LC X

Hylidae Tree or Water-Holding Frogs

Litoria adelaidensis Slender Tree Frog LC X X X

Litoria moorei Motorbike Frog LC XX X

Reptiles Gekkonidae Geckoes

Christinus marmoratus Marbled Gecko XXX XXX X X

Pygopodidae Legless Lizards

Aprasia pulchella Pretty Worm Lizard XX

Delma australis Marbel-faced Delma X

Lialis burtonis Common Snake Lizard

Pygopus lepidopodus Southern Scaleyfoot X X X X

Agamidae Dragon Lizards

Pogona minor Western Bearded Dragon XXX

Page 2 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Varanidae Monitor's or Goanna's

Varanus rosenbergi Heath Monitor X XXXX

Page 3 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Scincidae Skinks

Acritoscincus trilineatum South-western Cool Skink XXX XXX

Cryptoblepharus buchananii Fence Skink X X

Ctenotus catenifer Chain-striped Heath Ctenotus X

Ctenotus impar South-western Odd-striped Ctenotus XXX

Ctenotus labillardieri Red-legged Skink XXXXX X X

Egernia kingii King's Skink X X X

Egernia luctuosa Mourning Skink X

Egernia napoleonis Salmon-bellied Skink XXX XXX X X

Hemiergis gracilipes Southwestern Mulch Skink X

Hemiergis peronii peronii Four-toed Mulch Skink X

Hemiergis peronii tridactyla Three-toed Mulch Skink XXX XX

Lerista elegans West Coast Four-toed Lerista XXX X

Lerista microtis microtis Southwestern Five-toed Lerista XXX

Menetia greyii Dwarf Skink X X X

Morethia lineoocellata Western Pale-flecked Morethia XXXXXX

Page 4 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Morethia obscura Dusky Morethia X

Tiliqua rugosa rugosa Western Bobtail X XXX XXX X

Typhlopidae Blind Snakes

Ramphotyphlops australis Southern Blind Snake X XXX X

Boidae Pythons, Boas

Morelia spilota imbricata Southern Carpet Python S4 NT X XX

Elapidae Elapid Snakes

Echiopsis curta Bardick XXX

Elapognathus coronatus Crowned Snake X X X X X X

Elapognathus minor Short-nosed Snake P2 NT X

Notechis scutatus Tiger Snake X X X

Parasuta gouldii Gould's Hooded Snake

Parasuta nigriceps Black-backed Snake

Pseudonaja affinis Dugite X XXX X X X

Rhinoplocephalus bicolor Square-nosed Snake X

Page 5 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Birds Casuariidae Emus, Cassowarries

Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu Bp LC XXX X X

Phasianidae Quails, Pheasants

Coturnix pectoralis Stubble Quail LC X

Coturnix ypsilophora Brown Quail LC X

Anatidae Geese, Swans, Ducks

Anas castanea Chestnut Teal LC

Anas gracilis Grey Teal LC X X

Anas superciliosa Pacific Black Duck LC X X X X

Aythya australis Hardhead Bh LC

Chenonetta jubata Australian Wood Duck LC X X X

Tadorna tadornoides Australian Shelduck LC XXX X

Page 6 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Ardeidae Herons, Egrets, Bitterns

Ardea alba Great Egret S3 Mig CA JA

Ardea ibis Cattle Egret S3 Mig CA JA

Ardea pacifica White-necked Heron LC X X

Egretta novaehollandiae White-faced Heron LC X X

Threskiornithidae Iibises, Spoonbills

Threskiornis molucca Australian White Ibis LC XX X

Threskiornis spinicollis Straw-necked Ibis LC XXX X

Page 7 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Accipitridae Kites, Goshawks, Eagles, Harriers

Accipiter cirrocephalus Collared Sparrowhawk Bp LC

Accipiter fasciatus Brown Goshawk Bp LC X

Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle Bp LC X X

Aquila morphnoides Little Eagle Bp LC X

Circus approximans Swamp Harrier LC X X X

Elanus caeruleus Black-shouldered Kite LC X

Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite Bp LC X X X

Hamirostra isura Square-tailed Kite Bp LC X

Falconidae Falcons

Falco berigora Brown Falcon Bp LC X X X X

Falco cenchroides Australian Kestrel LC X XXX X X

Falco longipennis Australian Hobby LC XXX

Turnicidae Button-quails

Turnix varia Painted Button-quail Bp LC X

Page 8 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Charadriidae Lapwings, Plovers, Dotterels

Charadrius melanops Black-fronted Dotterel

Columbidae Pigeons, Doves

Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon LC X X

Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing Bh LC X X X X X X

Phaps elegans Brush Bronzewing Bh LC X X X X

Cacatuidae Cockatoos, Corellas

Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella LC X

Eolophus roseicapilla Galah LC X

Page 9 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Psittacidae Parrots

Glossopsitta porphyrocephala Purple-crowned Lorikeet LC XXX X

Neophema elegans Elegant Parrot LC X XXX

Platycercus icterotis icterotis Western Rosella (Western ssp) Bp LC X X XXX X X

Platycercus spurius Red-capped Parrot LC X XXXX

Platycercus zonarius Australian Ringneck Parrot LC X X X XXX X

Polytelis anthopeplus Regent Parrot LC

Cuculidae Parasitic Cuckoos

Cacomantis flabelliformis Fan-tailed Cuckoo LC X X X X X X

Chrysococcyx basalis Horsfield`s Bronze Cuckoo LC X X X X

Chrysococcyx lucidus Shining Bronze Cuckoo LC X X X X

Cuculus pallidus Pallid Cuckoo LC X

Strigidae Hawk Owls

Ninox novaeseelandiae Boobook Owl LC X X X

Page 10 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Tytonidae Barn Owls

Tyto alba Barn Owl LC X

Tyto n. novaehollandiae Masked Owl (SW pop.) P3 Bp X

Podargidae Frogmouths

Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth LC X X X X

Caprimulgidae Nightjars

Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar LC

Aegothelidae Owlet-nightjars

Aegotheles cristatus Australian Owlet-nightjar LC X

Halcyonidae Tree Kingfishers

Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra Introduced X X X XXX X X

Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher LC X X X

Meropidae Bee-eaters

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater S3 Mig JA LC XXXX

Page 11 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Climacteridae Treecreepers

Climacteris rufa Rufous Treecreeper Bh X

Maluridae Fairy Wrens, GrassWrens

Malurus elegans Red-winged Fairy-wren Be LC X XXX X X

Malurus splendens Splendid Fairy-wren Bh LC X X X XXX X X

Stipiturus malachurus Southern Emu-wren Bh LC X X X X X

Pardalotidae Pardalotes, Bristlebirds, Scrubwrens, Gerygones, Thornbills

Acanthiza apicalis Broad-tailed Thornbill Bh LC X X X XXX X X

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Yellow-rumped Thornbill Bh LC X XXX X

Acanthiza inornata Western Thornbill Bh LC X X X

Gerygone fusca Western Gerygone LC X XXXXX

Pardalotus punctatus Spotted Pardalote LC X X X

Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote LC XXX X

Sericornis frontalis White-browed Scrubwren Bh LC X X X XXX X X

Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill Bh LC X

Page 12 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Meliphagidae Honeyeaters, Chats

Acanthorhynchus superciliosus Western Spinebill LC X X X X

Anthochaera carunculata Red Wattlebird LC X X X XXX X X

Anthochaera lunulata Western Little Wattlebird Bp X X

Lichenostomus virescens Singing Honeyeater LC X X

Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater LC X X X

Melithreptus chloropsis Western White-naped Honeyeater LC X X

Phylidonyris melanops Tawny-crowned Honeyeater Bp LC X

Phylidonyris nigra White-cheeked Honeyeater Bp LC X

Phylidonyris novaehollandiae New Holland Honeyeater Bp LC X X X X X X

Petroicidae Australian Robins

Eopsaltria australis Western Yellow Robin Bh LC XX

Eopsaltria georgiana White-breasted Robin Bh LC X X X XXX X X

Petroica multicolor Scarlet Robin Bh LC X XXX X

Neosittidae Sitellas

Daphoenositta chrysoptera Varied Sittella Bh LC X X X

Page 13 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Pachycephalidae Crested Shrike-tit, Crested Bellbird, Shrike Thrushes, Whistlers

Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush Bh LC XXXXX

Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler Bh LC X X X XXX X X

Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler LC X X X

Dicruridae Monarchs, Magpie Lark, Flycatchers, Fantails, Drongo

Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark LC X X X X

Rhipidura fuliginosa Grey Fantail LC X X X XXX X

Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail LC X X X XXX X X

Campephagidae Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers

Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike LC X X XXX X X

Lalage sueurii White-winged Triller LC X

Page 14 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Artamidae Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs

Artamus cinereus Black-faced Woodswallow Bp LC X X X

Artamus cyanopterus Dusky Woodswallow Bp LC X X X

Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie LC X X X XXX X X

Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird LC X X XXX X

Strepera versicolor Grey Currawong Bp LC X X X X X

Corvidae Ravens, Crows

Corvus coronoides Australian Raven LC X X XXX X X

Motacillidae Old World Pipits, Wagtails

Anthus novaeseelandiae Australian Pipit LC X XXX X

Passeridae Grass Finches, Mannikins, Sparrows

Stagonopleura oculata Red-eared Firetail LC X X

Dicaeidae Flowerpeckers

Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird LC

Page 15 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins

Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow LC X X XXXXX

Hirundo nigricans Tree Martin LC XXX

Sylviidae Old World Warblers

Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark LC X

Cincloramphus mathewsi Rufous Songlark LC X

Zosteropidae White-eyes

Zosterops lateralis Silvereye LC X X X XXX X X

Mammals Tachyglossidae Echidnas

Tachyglossus aculeatus Echidna LC X

Dasyuridae Carnivorous Marsupials

Antechinus flavipes Yellow-footed Antechinus, Mardo LC

Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch S1 VU VU C1 X

Sminthopsis griseoventer Grey-bellied Dunnart LC X XXX X

Page 16 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Peramelidae Bandicoots

Isoodon obesulus fusciventer Southern Brown Bandicoot P5 LC X X X X X X

Phalangeridae Brushtail Possums, Cuscuses

Trichosurus vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum LC X X X X

Burramyidae Pygmy Possums

Cercartetus concinnus Western Pygmy-possum LC X X

Tarsipedidae Honey Possum

Tarsipes rostratus Honey Possum LC X XXX

Macropodidae Kangaroos, Wallabies

Macropus fuliginosus Western Grey Kangaroo LC X X X XXX X X

Macropus irma Western Brush Wallaby P4 LC X X X

Molossidae Freetail Bats

Mormopterus kitcheneri Western Freetail Bat LC X X

Tadarida australis White-striped Freetail-bat LC X X

Page 17 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Vespertilionidae Ordinary Bats

Chalinolobus gouldii Gould`s Wattled Bat LC X XX X

Chalinolobus morio Chocolate Wattled Bat LC XXX XXX

Nyctophilus geoffroyi Lesser Long-eared Bat LC X XXX

Nyctophilus gouldi Gould`s Long-eared Bat LC

Nyctophilus major Western Long-eared Bat DD XX

Vespadelus regulus Southern Forest Bat LC X X XXX X X

Muridae Rats, Mice

Mus musculus House Mouse Introduced X X X X X X

Rattus fuscipes Western Bush Rat LC XXX XXX X X

Rattus rattus Black Rat Introduced XX X X

Canidae Dogs, Foxes

Canis lupus Dog Introduced X XX

Vulpes vulpes Red Fox Introduced X X XXX X

Page 18 of 19 Class Common Conservation Harewood ATA/ecologia Harewood Biota ('09) ENV ('07) Ninox Christensen How ('87) DPaW Family ('14) Lot ('01/06) ('09) Millyeannup Busselton to ('89) ('85) ~7km NW ('14) Species Name Status 21 Smith's Gracetown Margaret Beenup Boranup Margaret Nature Beach River River Map

Felidae Cats

Felis catus Cat Introduced X X X X X

Suidae Pigs

Sus scrofa Pig Introduced

Leporidae Rabbits, Hares

Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit Introduced X X X XXX X

Page 19 of 19 LOT 21 CAVES ROAD – HAMELIN BAY - FAUNA ASSESSMENT – JANUARY 2015 – V1

APPENDIX C

DPaW NATUREMAP & PROTECTED MATTERS SEARCH TOOL RESULTS NatureMap Species Report Created By Greg Harewood on 31/12/2014

Kingdom Animalia Current Names Only Yes Core Datasets Only Yes Method 'By Circle' Centre 115°02' 53'' E,34°14' 08'' S Buffer 10km Group By Species Group

Species Group Species Records Amphibian 8 59 Bird 100 740 Fish 31 49 Invertebrate 28 103 Mammal 28 101 Reptile 18 151 TOTAL 213 1203

Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area Amphibian 1. 25399 Crinia glauerti (Clicking Frog) 2. 25403 Geocrinia alba (White-bellied Frog) T 3. 25404 Geocrinia leai (Ticking Frog) 4. 25410 Heleioporus eyrei (Moaning Frog) 5. 25411 Heleioporus inornatus (Whooping Frog) 6. 25415 Limnodynastes dorsalis (Western Banjo Frog) 7. 25378 Litoria adelaidensis (Slender Tree Frog) 8. 25388 Litoria moorei (Motorbike Frog) Bird 9. 24260 Acanthiza apicalis (Broad-tailed Thornbill, Inland Thornbill) 10. 24261 Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) 11. 24262 Acanthiza inornata (Western Thornbill) 12. 24560 Acanthorhynchus superciliosus (Western Spinebill) 13. 24312 Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) 14. 24316 Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) 15. 24561 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) 16. 24285 Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) 17. 24341 Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) 18. 25566 Artamus cinereus (Black-faced Woodswallow) 19. 24353 Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) 20. 25598 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) 21. 42307 Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) 22. 24731 Calyptorhynchus banksii subsp. naso (Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo) T 23. 24733 Calyptorhynchus baudinii (Baudin's Cockatoo (long-billed black-cockatoo), Baudin's T Cockatoo) 24. 24734 Calyptorhynchus latirostris (Carnaby's Cockatoo (short-billed black-cockatoo), T Carnaby's Cockatoo) 25. 25575 Charadrius leschenaultii (Greater Sand Plover) IA 26. 24376 Charadrius rubricollis (Hooded Plover) P4 27. 24321 Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck, Wood Duck) 28. 24288 Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) 29. 24396 Climacteris rufa (Rufous Treecreeper) 30. 25675 Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrike-thrush) 31. 25568 Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike) 32. 25592 Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) 33. 24671 Coturnix pectoralis (Stubble Quail) 34. 25595 Cracticus tibicen (Australian Magpie) 35. 25596 Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) 36. 30901 Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) Y 37. 25673 Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella)

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Page 1 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 38. 30907 Diomedea chlororhynchos subsp. carteri (Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross) T 39. 24470 Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu) 40. 24652 Eopsaltria georgiana (White-breasted Robin) 41. 24567 Epthianura albifrons (White-fronted Chat) 42. 25744 Eudyptes chrysocome (Rockhopper Penguin) 43. 25621 Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) 44. 25622 Falco cenchroides (Australian Kestrel) 45. 25624 Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon) S 46. 25677 Falcunculus frontatus (Crested Shrike-tit) 47. 24616 Falcunculus frontatus subsp. leucogaster (Western Shrike-tit, Crested Shrike-tit) P4 48. 25727 Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) 49. 25530 Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) 50. 24735 Glossopsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) 51. 24443 Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) 52. 25627 Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) 53. 24487 Haematopus longirostris (Pied Oystercatcher) 54. 24295 Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) 55. 24491 Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) 56. 24511 Larus novaehollandiae subsp. novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) 57. 25638 Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) 58. 25661 Lichmera indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) 59. 24690 Macronectes giganteus (Southern Giant Petrel) P4 60. 25650 Malurus elegans (Red-winged Fairy-wren) 61. 25654 Malurus splendens (Splendid Fairy-wren) 62. 24598 Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) IA 63. 24738 Neophema elegans (Elegant Parrot) 64. 24739 Neophema petrophila (Rock Parrot) 65. 25747 Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) 66. 25748 Ninox novaeseelandiae (Boobook Owl) 67. 24495 Oceanites marinus subsp. dulciae (White-faced Storm Petrel) 68. 24407 Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) 69. 25679 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) 70. 25680 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) 71. 24692 Pachyptila belcheri (Slender-billed Prion) 72. 24693 Pachyptila desolata (Antarctic Prion) 73. 25681 Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) 74. 24625 Pardalotus punctatus subsp. punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) 75. 25682 Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) 76. 25697 Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) 77. 24667 Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) 78. 25699 Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) 79. 24409 Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) 80. 25587 Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) 81. 24596 Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) 82. 25720 Platycercus icterotis (Western Rosella) 83. 24747 Platycercus spurius (Red-capped Parrot) 84. 24843 Plegadis falcinellus (Glossy Ibis) IA 85. 25703 Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) 86. 24679 Podargus strigoides subsp. brachypterus (Tawny Frogmouth) 87. 24681 Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) 88. 25731 Porphyrio porphyrio (Purple Swamphen) 89. 24703 Pterodroma lessonii (White-headed Petrel) 90. 25712 Puffinus assimilis (Little Shearwater) 91. 24711 Puffinus assimilis subsp. assimilis (Little Shearwater) 92. 24712 Puffinus carneipes (Fleshy-footed Shearwater) IA 93. 24715 Puffinus huttoni (Hutton's Shearwater) T 94. 25614 Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) 95. 25534 Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) 96. 24645 Stagonopleura oculata (Red-eared Firetail) 97. 24522 Sterna bergii (Crested Tern) 98. 25655 Stipiturus malachurus (Southern Emu-wren) 99. 25597 Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) 100. 25590 Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Turtle-Dove) Y 101. 25705 Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe, Black-throated Grebe) 102. 24331 Tadorna tadornoides (Australian Shelduck, Mountain Duck) 103. 34135 Thalassarche cauta (Shy Albatross) T 104. 34007 Thalassarche chlororhynchos (Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross) T 105. 24844 Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) 106. 24845 Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) 107. 25549 Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher)

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Page 2 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 108. 25765 Zosterops lateralis (Grey-breasted White-eye, Silvereye) Fish 109. -14282 ? ? 110. -14454 Acanthistius serratus 111. -16730 Achoerodus gouldii 112. -17481 Ammotretis elongatus 113. -16964 Anoplocapros lenticularis 114. -14451 Bostockia porosa 115. -15708 Caprichthys gymnura 116. -16320 Carangoides ferdau 117. -17186 Cirrhimuraena calamus 118. -16973 Conger wilsoni 119. -17325 Dinolestes sp. Y 120. -15210 Diodon nicthemerus 121. -15751 Edelia vittata 122. 34028 Galaxias occidentalis (Western Minnow) 123. -17933 Gymnothorax woodwardi 124. -16597 Halichoeres sp. 125. -14453 Helcogramma decurrens 126. -17684 Heteroclinus milwardi (ms) 127. -16167 Lactoria concatenatus 128. -16810 Lepidoblennius marmoratus 129. -14243 Muraenichthys sp. 130. 34033 Nannatherina balstoni (Balston's Pygmy Perch) T 131. -16157 Neosebastes pandus 132. -15696 Ophiclinus gracilis 133. -17502 Ophisurus serpens 134. -16617 Parablennius postoculomaculatus 135. -16673 Platycephalus arenarius 136. -16630 Pseudogobius olorum 137. -14814 Scorpanea n. sp. A Y 138. -14435 Shark? sp. 139. -17974 Zeus faber Invertebrate 140. -12101 Aname tepperi 141. -12543 Araneus cyphoxis 142. -12366 Artoria flavimana 143. -12920 Austracantha minax 144. -11972 Australomimetus diabolicus 145. 34110 Austroassiminea letha (Cape Leeuwin Freshwater Snail) T 146. -13281 Baiami tegenarioides 147. -12945 Calliuncus labyrinthus Y 148. -12551 Calymmachernes angulatus 149. -1935 Cercophonius granulosus 150. -13755 Cercophonius sulcatus 151. -12412 Chenistonia boranup Y 152. -12825 Conicochernes crassus 153. -12921 Cormocephalus hartmeyeri 154. -13050 Cormocephalus novaehollandiae 155. -13813 Kangarosa properipes 156. -12436 Lampona brevipes 157. -1870 Lampona cylindrata 158. -13733 Oratemnus curtus 159. -12887 Ozarchaea harveyi 160. -12856 Protochelifer cavernarum 161. -12365 Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus 162. -12957 Scytodes thoracica 163. -13250 Servaea spinibarbis 164. -12486 Siphonotus flavomarginatus 165. -12499 Taphiassa robertsi 166. -13715 Urodacus novaehollandiae 167. -12898 Venator immansueta Mammal 168. 24162 Bettongia penicillata subsp. ogilbyi (Woylie, Brush-tailed Bettong) T 169. 24251 Bos taurus (European Cattle) Y 170. 24039 Canis lupus subsp. dingo (Dingo) Y 171. 24086 Cercartetus concinnus (Western Pygmy-possum, Mundarda) 172. 24092 Dasyurus geoffroii (Chuditch, Western Quoll) T 173. 24189 Falsistrellus mackenziei (Western False Pipistrelle)

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Page 3 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area P4 174. 24041 Felis catus (Cat) Y 175. 24215 Hydromys chrysogaster (Water-rat) P4 176. 24153 Isoodon obesulus subsp. fusciventer (Quenda, Southern Brown Bandicoot) P5 177. 24131 Macropus eugenii subsp. derbianus (Tammar Wallaby (WA subsp)) P5 178. 24132 Macropus fuliginosus (Western Grey Kangaroo) 179. 24133 Macropus irma (Western Brush Wallaby) P4 180. 24076 Mesoplodon bowdoini (Andrew's Beaked Whale) 181. 24223 Mus musculus (House Mouse) Y 182. 24142 Petrogale lateralis subsp. lateralis (Black-flanked Rock-wallaby, Black-footed Rock- T wallaby) 183. 24099 Phascogale tapoatafa subsp. tapoatafa (Southern Brush-tailed Phascogale, T Wambenger) 184. 24163 Potorous gilbertii (Gilbert's Potoroo) T 185. 24166 Pseudocheirus occidentalis (Western Ringtail Possum) T 186. 24236 Pseudomys fieldi (Shark Bay Mouse, Djoongari) T 187. 24241 Pseudomys shortridgei (Heath Mouse, Dayang) T 188. 24243 Rattus fuscipes (Western Bush Rat) 189. 24245 Rattus rattus (Black Rat) Y 190. 24145 Setonix brachyurus (Quokka) T 191. 24111 Sminthopsis gilberti (Gilbert's Dunnart) 192. 24167 Tarsipes rostratus (Honey Possum, Noolbenger) 193. 24158 Trichosurus vulpecula subsp. vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) 194. 30954 Tursiops aduncus (Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin) 195. 24206 Vespadelus regulus (Southern Forest Bat) Reptile 196. 42368 Acritoscincus trilineatus (Western Three-lined Skink) 197. 25335 Caretta caretta (Loggerhead Turtle) T 198. 24980 Christinus marmoratus (Marbled Gecko) 199. 30899 Ctenophorus adelaidensis (Southern Heath Dragon, Western Heath Dragon) 200. 25049 Ctenotus labillardieri 201. 25096 Egernia kingii (King's Skink) 202. 25100 Egernia napoleonis 203. 25250 Elapognathus coronatus (Crowned Snake) 204. 25290 Elapognathus minor (Short-nosed Snake) P2 205. 30919 Hemiergis gracilipes 206. 25118 Hemiergis peronii subsp. tridactyla 207. 25133 Lerista elegans 208. 25240 Morelia spilota subsp. imbricata (Carpet Python) S 209. 25191 Morethia lineoocellata 210. 25259 Pseudonaja affinis subsp. affinis (Dugite) 211. 25008 Pygopus lepidopodus (Common Scaly Foot) 212. 25271 Ramphotyphlops australis 213. 25225 Varanus rosenbergi (Heath Monitor)

Conservation Codes T - Rare or likely to become extinct X - Presumed extinct IA - Protected under international agreement S - Other specially protected fauna 1 - Priority 1 2 - Priority 2 3 - Priority 3 4 - Priority 4 5 - Priority 5

1 For NatureMap's purposes, species flagged as endemic are those whose records are wholely contained within the search area. Note that only those records complying with the search criterion are included in the calculation. For example, if you limit records to those from a specific datasource, only records from that datasource are used to determine if a species is restricted to the query area.

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Page 4 EPBC Act Protected Matters Report

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

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

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

Report created: 31/12/14 10:43:51

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

Coordinates Buffer: 0.0Km Summary

Matters of National Environmental Significance

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

World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: None Listed Threatened Species: 8 Listed Migratory Species: 5

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

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

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place on the Register of the National Estate.

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

Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 6 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine None Extra Information

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Place on the RNE: None State and Territory Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: 1 Invasive Species: 20 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None

Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Karrak [67034] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Long-billed Black- Vulnerable Breeding known to occur Cockatoo [769] within area Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Short-billed Black- Endangered Species or species Cockatoo [59523] habitat likely to occur within area Mammals Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch, Western Quoll [330] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western Ringtail Possum, Ngwayir [25911] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Plants Caladenia huegelii King Spider-orchid, Grand Spider-orchid, Rusty Endangered Species or species Spider-orchid [7309] habitat likely to occur within area Sphenotoma drummondii Mountain Paper-heath [21160] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Wetlands Species Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat may occur within area Extra Information Regional Forest Agreements [ Resource Information ] Note that all areas with completed RFAs have been included. Name State South West WA RFA Western Australia

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001. Name Status Type of Presence Birds Anas platyrhynchos Mallard [974] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Turtle-dove, Laughing Dove [781] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mammals Bos taurus Domestic Cattle [16] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Feral deer Feral deer species in Australia [85733] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Plants Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax, Species or species Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473] habitat likely to occur within area Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel-grass, Black Buffel-grass [20213] Species or species habitat may occur within area Genista linifolia Flax-leaved Broom, Mediterranean Broom, Flax Species or species Broom [2800] habitat likely to occur within area Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom, Cape Broom, Canary Broom, Species or species Common Broom, French Broom, Soft Broom habitat likely to occur [20126] within area Genista sp. X Genista monspessulana Broom [67538] Species or species habitat may occur within area Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wilding Species or species Pine [20780] habitat may occur within area Rubus fruticosus aggregate Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Coordinates -34.23546 115.04859

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

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

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

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

Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database: - threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment. Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales -Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania -Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia -Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts -Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland -Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia -Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water -Birds Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -SA Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence -State Forests of NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -Other groups and individuals

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

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