Pre-Clearance Survey Report Mainline (Mainline Valve 4 – LNG Plant Valve) Project Report

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Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary ...... 6 1.1. Abbreviations ...... 8 1.2. Document References ...... 9 2. Introduction ...... 11 2.1. Compliance Table ...... 13 2.2. Approval Conditions and Legislative Framework ...... 16 2.3. Scope and Purpose ...... 17 2.4. Approach to Address Approval Conditions ...... 17 2.4.1. Reporting ...... 17 2.4.2. Route Refinement ...... 17 2.4.3. Surveys ...... 18 2.5. Ecological Studies Undertaken to Date ...... 18 3. Detailed Fieldwork Methodology ...... 20 3.1. Approach ...... 20 3.1.1. Nomenclature ...... 20 3.2. Flora Survey ...... 20 3.2.1. Preliminary Assessment and Site Planning ...... 20 3.2.2. Methodology ...... 20 3.2.3. Survey Timeframe ...... 22 3.2.4. Field Data ...... 22 3.2.5. Regional Ecosystem Associations and Micro-habitat Features ...... 22 3.2.6. Data Capture and Field Equipment ...... 24 3.3. Fauna Survey ...... 24 3.3.1. Previous Surveys ...... 24 3.3.2. Preliminary Assessment and Site Planning ...... 25 3.3.3. Target Fauna Species ...... 26 3.3.4. Fauna Survey Methodology ...... 27 3.4. Fauna Survey Site Assessment ...... 29 3.4.1. Fauna Survey Site (3G) ...... 30 4. Pre-Clearance Survey Results ...... 32 4.1. Flora Assessment ...... 32 4.1.1. Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) ...... 32 4.1.2. Regional Ecosystems ...... 32 4.1.3. Recorded Flora Species ...... 37 4.1.4. Pest Flora Species ...... 38

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4.2. Fauna Assessment ...... 38 4.2.1. Recorded Fauna Species ...... 38 4.2.2. Pest Fauna Species ...... 39 4.2.3. MNES Fauna Species ...... 39 4.2.1. EVNT Fauna Species ...... 44 4.3. Essential Habitat and Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...... 49 4.3.1. Essential Habitat ...... 49 4.3.2. Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...... 49 4.4. Wetlands, Lakes, Springs and Watercourses ...... 49 4.5. Summary of Survey Results ...... 49 5. Conclusion ...... 50 6. References ...... 52 Appendix A: Scope and Data Collection ...... 55 Appendix B: Critical Micro-habitat Features and RE Associations for MNES Fauna Species ...... 78 Appendix C: RE Associations for EVNT Species ...... 96 Appendix D: Maps ...... 99 Appendix E: List of Fauna Species Observed During Pre-Clearance Survey ..... 100

Table of Figures Figure 1: Site Overview ...... 12 Figure 2: Relationships between Project approvals for the Mainline components of the Australia Pacific LNG Project ...... 16 Figure 3: Approach to flora survey of the Mainline ROW (Curtis Island Section). Three ecologists conducted a walk-through survey of this 150m-wide corridor ...... 21 Figure 4: Harp Trap installed at fauna survey site 3G ...... 31 Figure 5: Cleared area at KP 363.720 – 363.824...... 33 Figure 6: RE 12.11.6 within the Curtis Island ROW...... 33

List of Tables Table 1: Abbreviations ...... 8 Table 2: Associated document references...... 9 Table 3: Applicable approval conditions and the relevant section of this report where these are addressed ...... 13 Table 4: Micro-habitat features recorded by the flora survey team ...... 23 Table 5: Survey methodology for fauna groups ...... 28

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Table 6: Habitat quality definitions for fauna survey sites ...... 29 Table 7: Status and equivalency of DEHP Mapped and Actual (Ground Truthed) REs present within the Project area ...... 34 Table 8: Area of RE (by biodiversity status) within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW ...... 37 Table 9: Declared weeds observed during the pre-clearance survey...... 38 Table 10: Area of preferred habitat for MNES species within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW ...... 40 Table 11: Area of preferred habitat for EVNT fauna species within the ROW ...... 45 Table 12: Summary of Survey Results ...... 49

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1. Executive Summary This pre-clearance survey report provides an assessment of the terrestrial ecological values within the terrestrial non-shared sections of the non-shared sections Australia Pacific LNG pipeline right- of-way (ROW) between Mainline Valve 4 (MLV4) on the mainland (151.094˚, -23.753˚1) and the LNG Plant Valve on Curtis Island (151.194˚, -23.752˚). This equates to an area between Kilometre Points (KPs) 355 and 366.1 of the Rev G Mainline alignment. This area is part of the Australia Pacific LNG Narrows Crossing Project licenced under Petroleum Pipeline Licence (PPL) 162 and Environmental Authority (EA) PEN101718310. In accordance with the terms of a cooperation deed between Australia Pacific LNG and QGC’s Queensland Curtis LNG Project (QCLNG), the pre-clearance requirements for the combined sections of the Narrows Crossing Project have been undertaken by QCLNG. These combined areas are specified in Schedule A – Table 1 of EA PEN101718310 and include the Phillipies Landing Road Section, Creek Section, Marshland Section, Narrows Section and Curtis Island Landing Section. As such these sections are outside the scope of this report. This report relates only to the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW. Therefore this report is complementary to pre-clearance survey reports for the Mainline (PPL163) and those being prepared by QCLNG for the combined crossing areas. For the preparation of this report, detailed flora pre-clearance surveys were undertaken within the non-shared sections of the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW sections of the pipeline in order to address Condition C4 of EA PEN101718310 and condition 5(a) of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) Approval 2009/4976. The results from these pre-clearance surveys have determined that: • Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) are not present within the ROW • No areas of Regional Ecosystem (RE) with a biodiversity status of Endangered and Of Concern are present within the ROW • One RE (12.3.11) with a Biodiversity Status of Of Concern is present in the ROW; • Four REs (11.11.3, 11.11.4c, 11.11.15, 12.11.6) with a biodiversity status of No Concern at Present are present within the ROW • No matters of national environmental significance (MNES) flora species were observed within the ROW • Two Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) were observed within the ROW • No Endangered , Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) flora species listed under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) were recorded within the ROW; and • Two declared Class 2 and two Class 3 weed species listed under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 were observed within the ROW and will require management in accordance with the Project weed management plan. A targeted fauna survey was undertaken within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW on the mainland east of MLV4. The survey methodology was in accordance with the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) survey guidelines for relevant threatened and migratory species. Results from this survey include: • One MNES migratory species, rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus ), was identified within the ROW • One EVNT species, the Near Threatened little pied bat ( Chalinolobus picatus ), was observed within the ROW; and

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• One Special Least Concern species, the echidna ( Tachyglossus aculeatus ) was observed at the survey site (3G). This section of the Mainline requires the clearing of Essential Habitat for the coastal sheathtail bat (Taphozous australis ) within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and koala (Phascolarctos cinereus ) within the Curtis Island ROW. Field surveys did not identify either species within the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) mapped Essential Habitat areas. Numerous ecological surveys of this general survey area have been undertaken in the past; predominantly within the Phillipies Landing Road Section and within the footprint of the LNG facility on Curtis Island. Methodologies adopted for these surveys meet the survey guideline requirements for listed species, as described by the DSEWPaC. In accordance with Commonwealth approval (EPBC 2009/4976) conditions 5(b) and 8, the results of these previous pre-clearance fauna surveys will be used in the development of fauna management plans for this section of the pipeline. Previous fauna surveys the PPL 162 area, undertaken by other consultants for Australia Pacific LNG in accordance with the relevant survey guidelines, have determined that: • The water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ) is known to exist on Curtis Island in ecotones between tidal creeks or coastal water, mangroves and terrestrial areas; and • Numerous migratory wader birds are known to be seasonally present in the wider Port Curtis area. Flora pre-clearance surveys of the pipeline ROW also included surveys for suitable habitat for threatened species. These surveys did not identify any areas considered to be suitable habitat for the water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ). The results of previous fauna pre-clearance surveys will be used to inform the development of fauna management plans for this portion of the pipeline, in accordance with EPBC approval conditions 5(b) and 8. Preferred habitat for a number of MNES species listed under the EPBC Act (RE associations and micro-habitat features) and EVNT species listed under NC Act (RE associations) is present within the ROW and has been quantified in area for the purpose of disturbance calculations.

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1.1. Abbreviations

Table 1: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description BAAM Biodiversity Assessment and Management Pty Ltd BPA Biodiversity Planning Assessment CG Coordinator-General DBH Diameter at breast height DEEDI Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection DEIS Detailed Environmental Infield Studies DSEWPaC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities E Endangered EA Environmental Authority EIS Environmental Impact Statement EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 ESA Environmentally Sensitive Area EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable and/or Near Threatened under the NC Act GPS Global Positioning System HERBRECS Queensland Herbarium Plant Specimen Data Base (State, computing) HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling KP Kilometre Point LNG Liquid Natural Gas M Migratory MLV4 Main Line Valve 4 MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance under the EPBC Act NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 NT Near Threatened QCLNG Queensland Curtis LNG QGC Queensland Gas Company QGEOP Queensland Government Environmental Offsets Policy RAR Route Alignment Review RAW Route Alignment Walk RE Regional Ecosystem ROW Right of Way SEQ southeast Queensland SDPWO Act State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 SLR Single-lens reflex

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Abbreviation Description SPRAT Species Profile and Threats Database TEC Threatened Ecological Community TFMP Threatened Fauna Management Plan V Vulnerable VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999

1.2. Document References • Australia Pacific LNG (2009a). Environmental Impact Statement – Australia Pacific LNG Project, Volume 3: Pipeline, Chapter 8: Terrestrial Ecology, WorleyParsons. • Australia Pacific LNG (2009b). Environmental Impact Statement – Australia Pacific LNG Project, Volume 5: Attachments to EIS, Attachment 15: Terrestrial Ecology – Pipeline, WorleyParsons. • Australia Pacific LNG (2009c). Environmental Impact Statement – Australia Pacific LNG Project, Volume 5: Attachments to EIS, Attachment 16: Terrestrial Ecology – LNG Facility, WorleyParsons. • Australia Pacific LNG (2010). Supplemental Information to the EIS – Australia Pacific LNG Project, Terrestrial Ecology – Additional Surveys and Targeted Flora Searches – Pipeline. • BAAM (2010a). Australia Pacific LNG Project Area Curtis Island – Wader Bird Surveys. • GHD (2011). Report for QCLNG The Narrows Crossing Project – Pre-clearance Survey Report. Queensland Gas Company. • Neldner, V., Wilson, B., Thompson, E., Dillewaard, H. (2005). Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland (Version 3.1), Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland. • Sattler, P. and Williams, R. (eds) (1999). The Conservation Status of Queensland’s Bioregional Ecosystems, EPA, Brisbane. • Unidel (2011a). Stage One Report Australia Pacific LNG Project – Mainline: Desktop Assessment and Detailed Environmental Infield Studies (DEIS) Methodology - Flora, ORI032- ENV-RPT-0001. • Unidel (2011b). Stage One Report Australia Pacific LNG Project – Mainline: Desktop Assessment and Detailed Environmental Infield Studies (DEIS) Methodology - Fauna, ORI032- ENV-RPT-0002. • WorleyParsons (2011). DSEWPac Pre-clearance Survey Report – Curtis Island LNG Facility Site.

Table 2: Associated document references

Document Number Title EPBC Act 2009/4976 EPBC Approval to develop, construct, operate and decommission the high pressure gas pipeline network to coal seam gas fields to a proposed LNG facility on Curtis Island PEN101718310 Level 1 Environmental Authority (chapter 5A petroleum activity) for the Narrows Crossing – MLV 4 to Australia Pacific LNG Facility (Curtis Island) Pipeline, Petroleum Pipeline Licence 162 (16 December 2011)

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Document Number Title Q-LNG01-15-MP-0075 Threatened Fauna Management Plan for the Pipeline

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2. Introduction This pre-clearance survey report provides an assessment of the terrestrial ecological values within the terrestrial sections of the Australia Pacific LNG pipeline right-of-way (ROW) between Mainline Valve 4 (MLV4) on the mainland (151.094˚, -23.753˚2) and the LNG Plant Valve on Curtis Island (151.194˚, -23.752˚). This equates to an area between Kilometre Points (KPs) 355 and 366.1 of the Rev G Mainline alignment and is part of the Australia Pacific LNG Mainline Valve 4 – LNG Plant Project licenced under Petroleum Pipeline Licence (PPL) 162 and Environmental Authority (EA) PEN101718310. An Infrastructure Licence Area (ILA) agreement is currently being negotiated between the Coordinator-General and Australia Pacific LNG. The ILA affords the Project a nominal 50ribbon of land for the Australia Pacific LNG right-of-way (ROW) within the Gladstone State Development Area (GSDA), to be located predominantly within the Materials Transportation and Services Corridor Precinct. This ribbon in part adjoins the ROW (shared sections) for QGC’s Queensland Curtis LNG Project (QCLNG) within the Targinie Section of the GSDA, and the marine crossing section between the mainland and the Curtis Island section of the GSDA. This ‘ribbon’ forms the Australia Pacific ROW hereafter referred to in this report as the Phillipies Landing Road section.

In accordance with the terms of a cooperation deed between Australia Pacific LNG and QCLNG, the pre-clearance requirements for the shared (or combined) sections of the Narrows Crossing Project have been undertaken by QCLNG. These combined areas are specified in Schedule A – Table 1 of EA PEN101718310 and include sections of the Phillipies Landing Road Section (KP354.948 - 356.253 and 357.675 – 357.739), Creek Section, Marshland Section and Narrows Section. As such these sections are outside the scope of this report. The shared and non-shared areas of the Narrows Crossing Project are shown in Figure 1. The Project has progressed through an environmental impact assessment (EIA) process and has been approved under Commonwealth (EPBC 2009/4976) and State (Coordinator General’s Report and EA (PEN101718310)) legislation. This report has been prepared to meet condition 5(a) of the Gas Transmission Pipeline EPBC Act approval (EPBC 2009/4976) and conditions C1, C4 and D2(a) of the EA (PEN101718310). This report contains information on matters of national environmental significance (MNES), Endangered , Vulnerable and/or Near Threatened (EVNT) species and vegetation communities along the ROW. This report also contains information on the condition and quality of habitat for MNES and EVNT fauna species. This information is provided in response to specific project approval conditions, namely: • EPBC Act Approval (EPBC 2009/4976): - Conditions 3 (a), (b), (c), 5, 6, 7, 11(a), 14 • Coordinator General’s Report: - Appendix 1, Part 1 – Conditions 7 (b), (c), 9(1) - Appendix 3, Part 3 – Condition 1 (part) • Environmental Authority (PEN101718310): - Schedule C – Conditions C1, C4 - Schedule D – Condition D2(a) A compliance table for these approval conditions is provided in section 2.1.

Pre-clearance surveys are being undertaken for the Australia Pacific LNG Mainline system in a sequence to meet the proposed construction schedule. This report is intended to be published by Australia Pacific LNG on its website and provided to the DSEWPaC on request in accordance with the requirements of the relevant approval conditions.

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2.1. Compliance Table

Table 3: Applicable approval conditions and the relevant section of this report where these are addressed

Approval Condition Section of report where addressed

EPBC Act Approval (EPBC 2009/4976)

3 (a) – The Environmental Management Plan must include provisions Section 3.2 for detailed pre-clearance surveys by a suitably qualified ecologist along the entire length of the ROW, in accordance with Conditions 5 to 10. 3 (b) – The Environmental Management Plan must include measures to Sections 4.0 and 5.0 minimise native and riparian vegetation clearance and to minimise the impact on listed species, their habitat and ecological communities in accordance with management plans required for MNES under this approval. 3 (c) – The Environmental Management Plan must include measures to Sections 2.5, 4.1 manage the impact of clearing on each listed species and ecological and 4.2 community in accordance with management plans required for MNES under this approval. 5 (a) – Before the clearance of native vegetation in the pipeline ROW, Sections 2.5, 3.3.1, the proponent must undertake pre-clearance surveys for the presence 4.1 and 4.2 of listed threatened species and migratory species, their habitat and listed ecological communities. 5 (b) – Alternatively, where recent surveys have already been Sections 2.5 and undertaken and those surveys meet the Department’s requirements 3.3.1 for surveys for the relevant MNES, the proponent may elect to develop management plans based on those surveys in accordance with the requirements of Condition 8. 6 (a) – Pre-clearance surveys must for each listed species, be Sections 2.5 and undertaken in accordance with the Department’s survey guidelines in 3.3.4 effect at the time of the survey. 6 (b) – Pre-clearance surveys must be undertaken by a suitably Section 2.4.3 qualified ecologist approved by the Department in writing. 6 (c) – Pre-clearance surveys must document the survey methodology, Sections 3.0, 4.0 results and significant findings in relation to MNES. and 5.0 6 (d) – Pre-clearance surveys must apply best practice site assessment Sections 2.5 and 3.0 and ecological survey methods appropriate for each listed threatened species, migratory species, their habitat and listed ecological communities. 7. Pre-clearance survey reports (which document the methods used This report and the results obtained) must be published by the proponent, on its website and be provided to the Department on request.

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Approval Condition Section of report where addressed

11 (a) – The following maximum disturbance limits apply to any Section 4.1 disturbances authorised for unavoidable impacts on listed threatened communities and potential habitat for listed threatened species or migratory species as a result of the construction, operation and decommissioning of the pipeline (and all associated activities): • Brigalow TEC – 5.41ha • SEVT TEC – 0.26ha • Cycas megacarpa – 200 individuals • Cadellia pentastylis – 10 individuals • Xeromys myoides – 15.6ha

Coordinator General’s Report Appendix 1, Part 1, Condition 7 – The proponent must comply with the Section 4.3 provisions of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 , particularly in regard to the following: (a) where the activities of the proponent may cause disturbance to animal breeding places the prior approval of DEHP must be obtained. (b) where there is a need to take fauna, the prior approval of DEHP must be obtained.

Appendix 1, Part 1, Condition 9 (1) – Prior to commencement of Section 4.1.4 construction work, the proponent and its contractors must consult with the relevant officers from the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation in respect to the detection and control of weeds and pests. Appendix 2, Part 2 – Condition 1 (2a) – The EM Plan must include all Sections 4.1.1 and category A, B and C Environmentally Sensitive Areas. 4.1.2 Appendix 3, Part 3 – Condition 1 – The EM Plan must include but not Sections 4.0 and 5.0 be limited to: - protection of flora and fauna during construction and operation, including reduction of disruption to habitat.

Environmental Authority (PEN101718310) Schedule C – Condition C1 – A maximum area of 88.50ha of vegetation Section 4.1.2 may be cleared within the PPL162 boundary for the authorised petroleum activities, including: - Of Concern RE – 1.21ha; and - Not of Concern RE – 8.42ha

Schedule C – Condition C4 (only applies to the Phillipies Landing Road Section 4 Section, including the Phillipies Landing ROW) – Prior to conducting petroleum activities that involve significant disturbance to land, an assessment must be undertaken of the condition, type and ecological value of any vegetation in such areas where the activity is proposed to take place.

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Approval Condition Section of report where addressed

Schedule D – Condition D2(a) – The Fauna Management Procedures Sections 3.3 and 4.2 required by condition D1 must include but not necessarily be limited (fauna), Section 4.1 to a pre-construction ecological survey to identify the presence of any (hollow-bearing endangered, vulnerable or rare fauna species, and to identify and trees). mark any hollow-bearing trees.

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2.2. Approval Conditions and Legislative Framework The Project has been subject to an environmental impact assessment process under both the EPBC Act and the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (SDPWO Act). Approval for the Project from both Commonwealth and State regulatory authorities is subject to a range of conditions within the: • EPBC Act approvals (separate approvals for the Gas Fields, Gas Transmission Pipeline, and LNG Facility) • Coordinator-General’s Report; and • Environmental Authority (PEN10718310) for the Narrows Crossing. This report has been prepared to facilitate sound environmental outcomes and to satisfy the requirements of the Pre-Clearance Survey Reports that are a condition of approval for the Project under both the EPBC Act and the Environmental Authority. A conceptual diagram of project approvals and conditions for the ecological components of the Project is provided in Figure 2.

Environmental Impact Statement

Commonwealth Approval Conditions (EPBC State Approval Conditions 2009/4976) (CG Report)

Environmental Authority Gas Transmission Pipeline (PEN101718310)

NC Act Clearance Requirements

Detailed Environmental Infield Studies and Reporting

Australia Pacific LNG Project Implementation

Figure 2: Relationships between Project approvals for the Mainline components of the Australia Pacific LNG Project

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2.3. Scope and Purpose The scope of the DEIS Project is provided in Appendix A. The purpose of this report is to detail the results of the DEIS pre-clearance survey for the Mainline (Mainline Valve 4 – LNG Plant Valve). This includes: • Description of the pre-clearance survey methodology and response (where applicable) to relevant survey guidelines • Description of the ecological characteristics of the surveyed alignment corridor • Identification of the presence of any critical ecological constraints within, or in proximity to the alignment corridor • Recommendations for revisions to the pipeline alignment in areas of high ecological value; and • Recommendations for updates to TECs and species management plans. The sections of the ROW covered by this report are contained within the State Government mandated corridor for pipelines located within the Gladstone State Development Area (GSDA) and accessing the GSDA precinct on Curtis Island. Pre-clearance surveys of the Curtis Island ROW (flora, November 2011) and Phillipies Landing Road ROW (fauna, February 2012) were undertaken by AMEC Environment and Infrastructure (AMEC) based on an assessment of the Mainline (Rev F) alignment. Subsequent to these surveys, a minor realignment within the constraints of the mandated corridor resulted in a further revision to the pipeline route (Rev G). Following this, AMEC undertook a flora pre-clearance survey of the Phillipies Landing Road ROW (March 2012); this was based on the Rev G alignment. The changes between Rev F and Rev G are inconsequential to the outcomes of the pre- clearance surveys due to the similarities between the alignments in these sections.

2.4. Approach to Address Approval Conditions

2.4.1. Reporting The purpose of the pre-clearance surveys is to meet the requirements of relevant approval conditions, 5(a) of the Gas Transmission Pipeline EPBC Act approval (EPBC 2009/4976) and conditions C1, C4 and D2(a) of the Environmental Authority, and to provide detailed vegetation and habitat information to inform NC Act clearing permits. Methodologies adopted for these surveys meet the survey guideline requirements for listed species, as defined by the DSEWPaC. This report is to be read in conjunction with other pre-clearance reports prepared for the Australia Pacific LNG Mainline and pre-clearance reports prepared for the QCLNG combined sections of the Narrows Crossing.

2.4.2. Route Refinement A consistent theme within the Project approval conditions is the requirement to demonstrate how impacts to areas of ecological value have been (in order of preference): • Avoided • Minimised; and • Mitigated. Previous stages of the Project have sought to achieve avoidance of impacts on areas of ecological value where practicable, through the: • Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), where a program of ecological surveys was undertaken to gather information on the ecological constraints within the study area. The results of these surveys assisted in the determination of potential ecological impacts of the Project and were used in the high-level selection of a pipeline alignment that sought to

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minimise ecological impacts. This EIS formed the basis of Project approval by Commonwealth and State Government departments. • Route Alignment Walk (RAW), following approval of the Project EIS, where detailed field surveys were undertaken to assess the suitability of the pipeline alignment from a constructability and environmental perspective. The RAW surveys resulted in the identification of areas of particular ecological value that required refinement of the pipeline alignment to avoid or minimise impacts to these ecological values. While avoidance has largely been achieved through these processes, any critical ecological constraint within the ROW that was identified during the pre-clearance surveys, for which avoidance was preferable, was communicated to the wider study team at the time the constraint was identified. A major focus for the DEIS was the minimisation and mitigation of potential impacts on the ecological environment. This three-tiered approach has been a fundamental consideration throughout the development of the Project. Results from the pre-clearance surveys also contributed to changes in the Mainline alignment between revisions E and G.

2.4.3. Surveys On 28 June 2011, Unidel (now AMEC) was approved by DSEWPaC as an entity to undertake pre- clearance surveys under conditions 5(c), 5(o) (iii) and 8 of the Gas Fields EPBC Approval, and condition 6(b) of the Gas Transmission Pipeline EPBC Approval. The pre-clearance surveys were designed to capture field data on vegetation composition and condition, habitat values and species present along the entire ROW. The approach to the pre- clearance survey was to separate the flora and fauna components, such that: • The flora survey could: - Cover the entire ROW and gather detailed information on the ROW; and - Gather information on potential additional work area corridors either side of the ROW (also yielding information regarding preferred habitat for MNES and EVNT species). • The fauna survey could: - Target key and representative areas of potential habitat for MNES and EVNT species along the alignment in accordance with any relevant survey guidelines; and - Utilise the required trapping/survey techniques. For the purposes of this study, it is important to distinguish between MNES listed under the EPBC Act and EVNT species listed under the NC Act, as there are separate reporting requirements for MNES under the EPBC Approval conditions. In this report, EVNT species refer only to those species listed as Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened under the NC Act.

2.5. Ecological Studies Undertaken to Date There have been several ecological studies, including pre-clearance surveys, undertaken for the Phillipies Landing Road area and the LNG Facility on Curtis Island throughout the development of the Project. These studies included the: • WorleyParsons flora and fauna survey of the pipeline for the Draft EIS (Australia Pacific LNG 2009a, Australia Pacific LNG 2009b) • WorleyParsons flora and fauna survey of the LNG facility and Curtis Island for the Draft EIS (Australia Pacific LNG, 2009c) – April and October 2009 • WorleyParsons flora and fauna survey of the pipeline for the supplementary EIS (Australia Pacific LNG, 2010) • BAAM Curtis Island wader bird surveys (BAAM, 2010a) – December 2009 to March 2010

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• BAAM Curtis Australia Pacific LNG Project Areas Curtis Island water mouse survey and habitat assessment for WorleyParsons (2011) – March 2011 • WorleyParsons pre-clearance survey of the LNG facility site (WorleyParsons, 2011) – March 2011; and • GHD pre-clearance survey for the Narrows Crossing Project of the QCLNG Project (GHD, 2011). The scope of past fauna surveys in this area is such that the surveys identified above are considered to meet the definition of “recent surveys” meeting DSEWPaC’s requirements for surveys of relevant MNES. These previous surveys have identified the presence of numerous wader bird species and the water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ) on Curtis Island. The water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ) is known to persist on Curtis Island in the ecotone between tidal creeks or coastal water, mangroves and terrestrial areas. In accordance with approval conditions 5(b) and 8, the results of these previous fauna surveys will be incorporated into relevant management plans for this section of the pipeline. As such, it is not considered that an additional detailed fauna pre-clearance survey is required for the section of the pipeline on Curtis Island.

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3. Detailed Fieldwork Methodology

3.1. Approach The fieldwork undertaken for the pre-clearance surveys was designed to meet the requirements of relevant approval conditions. The following field teams undertook the pre-clearance surveys: • One flora survey team comprising three experienced and approved flora ecologists; and • One fauna survey team comprising two experienced and approved fauna ecologists. The methodology prioritised those TECs and flora and fauna species that, according to desktop studies and previous ecological studies, were most likely to be present within the study area. The methodologies were designed to incorporate the specific survey requirements of those communities/species that are known or likely to be present, and used general best practice survey techniques for those communities/species that were considered unlikely to occur.

3.1.1. Nomenclature The presentation of nomenclature for species within this report follows the principles outlined in the Style manual for authors, editors and printers (Commonwealth of Australia, 2002). For MNES and EVNT species, this report uses nomenclature from the relevant Commonwealth or Queensland Government species profiles. For common and introduced species of flora and fauna, nomenclature (common names and binomial scientific names) are derived from the WildNet and Queensland Herbarium database records of lodged specimens (State, computing) (HERBRECS). Where these references do not provide common names for a particular species, relevant and recognised field guides are used, including: • Flora of south-eastern Queensland (Stanley and Ross, 1989, 1995, and 2002); • The grasses of southern Queensland (Tothill and Hacker, 1996); • The atlas of Australian birds (Blakers et al., 1984); • A field guide to reptiles of Queensland (Wilson, 2005); • Australian bats (Churchill, 1998); • Encyclopaedia of Australian Mammals (Ehmann, 1992); and • Reptiles and amphibians of Australia – 6th edition (Cogger, 2000).

3.2. Flora Survey

3.2.1. Preliminary Assessment and Site Planning The EPBC Act approval requires that pre-clearance surveys, in accordance with the relevant survey guidelines, be undertaken along the entire length of the Mainline ROW. Given that there are currently no Commonwealth flora survey guidelines, it was considered that a detailed walk-through survey of the Mainline would adequately address all flora survey approval requirements. The flora survey involved a detailed walk-through survey of the Mainline ROW. Prior to the commencement of the survey those ecologists involved were briefed on the results of both desktop assessments and previous flora studies to gain a thorough understanding of the ecological communities, REs and flora species that were likely to occur and their potential localities.

3.2.2. Methodology Flora surveys consisted of three ecologists surveying the Australia Pacific LNG Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW. The team of ecologists was accompanied by members of the Australia Pacific LNG construction engineering team, who liaised with the ecologists along the walk of the alignment to discuss engineering constraints.

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Phillipies Landing Road Section Flora surveys of the Phillipies Landing Road Section consisted of a team of three ecologists surveying the non-shared areas of the nominal 50m ribbon of land forming the Australia Pacific LNG ROW.

Curtis Island Section Flora surveys consisted of three ecologists surveying an area generally 150m in width along the Mainline. The general approach is as illustrated in Figure 3. A 150m-wide corridor based on the alignment centreline was surveyed. Detailed surveys were undertaken within a 50m ROW corridor (25m either side of the centreline) and vegetation attributes were recorded within the remaining 100m. The ROW for the Mainline is generally 40m in width. Therefore, the nominal 50m ROW survey corridor width for the detailed flora surveys (based on the alignment centreline) was a conservative survey approach to ensure an extensive and comprehensive dataset was captured.

Potential Additional Work Area PotentialAdditional Work Area PotentialAdditional Work AlignmentCentreline

Nominal 50m ROW

150m Survey Corridor

Figure 3: Approach to flora survey of the Mainline ROW (Curtis Island Section). Three ecologists conducted a walk-through survey of this 150m-wide corridor

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The teams of ecologists were accompanied by members of the Australia Pacific LNG construction engineering team, who liaised with the ecologists along the walk of the alignment to discuss engineering constraints and the need for additional work areas. Key ecological constraints observed on-site were communicated to the wider study team and were reviewed in a workshop format following the completion of the surveys.

3.2.3. Survey Timeframe Flora surveys for the Curtis Island ROW section were undertaken on 28 November 2011. Flora surveys of the Phillipies Landing ROW section were undertaken on 21 March 2012. Surveys followed two consecutive wet seasons, with favourable conditions for many floral species. Survey conditions were deemed favourable to detect a wide variety of vascular plants, particularly those that flower, fruit or seed over the spring and summer periods.

3.2.4. Field Data Field data was collected by the ecologists using forms and fields uploaded to global positioning system (GPS) units as described in Appendix A.

3.2.5. Regional Ecosystem Associations and Micro-habitat Features The EPBC Act approval condition 5(a) for the Gas Transmission Pipeline includes a requirement to identify areas that may provide habitat for MNES fauna species. These fauna species are listed in section 3.3.3. Through the EIS process a list of REs that may provide suitable habitat for each target species was developed; these are also detailed for each of the species in the Threatened Fauna Management Plan (TFMP) for the Gas Transmission Pipeline (Q-LNG01-15-MP-0075) 3. It is recognised that the suitability of areas for potential habitat for threatened or migratory fauna is driven by RE type and the existence of suitable micro-habitat elements. This study has adopted a combined RE association and micro-habitat preference approach to identifying preferred habitat for threatened or migratory fauna species to enable the quantification of preferred habitat within the ROW. Thus, an assessment of the presence, abundance and quality of micro-habitat features is critical in determining areas of remnant vegetation that may provide preferred habitat for threatened or migratory fauna species. A list of micro-habitat features in each patch of remnant vegetation for which data were collected during the flora pre-clearance surveys is presented in Table 4. Each micro-habitat feature defined within Table 4 is critical for the presence of at least one threatened or migratory fauna species. In addition, the likelihood of the occurrence of a species in a patch of remnant vegetation is increased if there are numerous suitable micro-habitat features present. The following methodology was used to determine if an area of remnant vegetation provides preferred habitat for MNES or EVNT fauna species: • A desktop review of each MNES and EVNT fauna species was conducted with a synopsis of its ecology, preferred and/or required habitats, its known distribution and association with vegetation communities and soil types • Each listed species was assigned a range of regional ecosystems (consistent with those presented in the EIS and Species Specific Management Plans) and microhabitat features that have been considered critical and preferred through the desktop review • During the flora survey significant micro-habitat features were noted within each parcel of remnant vegetation • Any noted micro-habitat features within a parcel of remnant vegetation were scored based on the quality and/or quantity of each feature; 1 being of low quality and/or quantity (i.e. no hollow-bearing trees) and 3 being high quality and/or density of the specific feature; and

3 Accessible online at http://www.aplng.com.au/sites/default/pdf/Pipeline_Threatened_Fauna_Management_Plan_Report.pdf

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• Using spatial mapping software, preferred habitat was determined through the ground- truthed presence of REs and the observation of critical micro-habitat features. For each MNES, EVNT and migratory fauna species, preferred habitat within the study area was then determined. This report provides quantification of the preferred habitat for each MNES and EVNT fauna species within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW of the Australia Pacific LNG Mainline and discusses any associated impacts upon these species attributable to the Project. Profiles identifying the critical and preferred micro-habitat features associated with the ecology of each MNES and EVNT fauna species are contained within Appendix B and Appendix C. These Profiles are based on information identified in the NC Act Species Management Plan (SMP) Q- 1801-15-MP-0013 and Threatened Fauna Management Plan (TFMP) Q-LNG01-15-MP-0074 for the Project. A number of these species have been identified as having the potential to occur within the study area at Phillipies Landing Road and Curtis Island within REs that have not previously been listed within the SMP and TFMP. It is recommended that the SMP and TFMP are amended to reflect these new findings.

Table 4: Micro-habitat features recorded by the flora survey team

Micro-habitat Score/Rank Feature 1 2 3 Patch size <5ha 5-100ha >100ha Connectivity Limited connectivity Moderate High connectivity (50- (isolated patch or less connectivity (10-50% 100% of perimeter of than 10% of perimeter of perimeter of patch adjoins adjacent of patch adjoins patch adjoins remnant vegetation) adjacent remnant adjacent remnant vegetation) vegetation) Small Hollows Limited abundance <1 Moderate abundance High abundance >5 per (<35mm) per 20x20m 1-5 per 20x20m 20x20m Medium (35-100mm) Limited abundance <1 Moderate abundance High abundance >5 per per 20x20m 1-5 per 20x20m 20x20m Large Hollows Limited abundance <1 Moderate abundance High abundance >5 per (>100mm) per 20x20m 1-5 per 20x20m 20x20m Leaf litter and sticks <10% cover 10-80% cover >80% cover Groundcover <10% cover 10-80% cover >80% cover (vegetation) Rocks Small (<20cm) and/or Medium (20-50cm) Large (>50cm) and/or low density and/or moderate abundant, rock outcrops density and crevices Cracking clays Absent Present and shallow Present and deep Gilgai Absent Present and Present and abundant infrequent or or deep shallow Logs Limited abundance <30cm diameter and >30cm diameter and (<2 per 20x20m) medium abundance high abundance (>10 (2-10 per 20x20m) per 20x20m) Waterways None Ephemeral water Permanent water and and permanent riparian vegetation riparian vegetation

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Micro-habitat Score/Rank Feature 1 2 3 Burrows Absent Present but sparse Present and common

It is acknowledged that highly mobile fauna potentially persist in areas of non-core habitat or utilise this habitat during migration for foraging, or potentially for denning purposes (i.e. microbats and migratory birds). It is therefore reasonable to suggest that the entire study area provides some level of potential habitat for species that are less-discerning with respect to habitat preferences. Conclusions and recommendations within this report also provide reference to these highly mobile species. A TFMP (Q-LNG01-15-MP-0075) has been prepared for the Project detailing the likely habitats and the potential impacts of the proposed works on each of the MNES fauna species. The TFMP also provides recommended management measures which are to be employed during and post construction. The TFMP was initially derived from a desktop review of available literature and field surveys associated with and subsequent to the EIS. The TFMP will be updated to reflect the results of this pre-clearance survey where required.

3.2.6. Data Capture and Field Equipment The surveys utilised Trimble GeoExplorer XT/XH GPS units supplemented in the field by Australia Pacific LNG Trimble devices. Records taken on the Trimble GeoExplorer units were post-processed to achieve sub-metre accuracy in the field; enabling an accurate calculation of impact areas and informing the study team about the Project’s performance against approved disturbance limits. The field ecologists were also equipped with cameras to take photos at key areas of interest throughout the survey. The locations of these photos were entered as points on the GPS devices.

3.3. Fauna Survey As outlined in Condition 6 (a) of the EPBC Act approval conditions, all pre-clearance surveys must be undertaken in accordance with the relevant EPBC survey guidelines. The relevant survey guidelines reviewed in the development of this methodology include: • EPBC significant impact guidelines for 36 migratory shorebird species • Survey guidelines for Australia’s threatened birds • Survey guidelines for Australia’s threatened bats • Survey guidelines for Australia’s threatened mammals • Referral guidelines for the endangered northern quoll, Dasyurus hallucatus • Survey guidelines for Australia’s threatened reptiles • Draft referral guidelines for the nationally listed Brigalow Belt reptiles; and • Survey requirements described in the DSEWPaC Species Profile and Threats Database.

3.3.1. Previous Surveys In 2009 WorleyParsons undertook fauna surveys for the Gas Transmission Pipeline for the purposes of developing the Draft EIS. The fauna surveys along the Mainline included sites within Curtis Island (14-17 April and 7-9 October 2009). The primary purpose of the WorleyParsons survey was to assess the habitat quality along the alignment. The surveying techniques included: • Visual and audio (e.g. bird and frog calls) identification; • Dedicated searches under rocks, logs, bark and leaf litter for reptiles;

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• Dedicated searches of likely faunal hotspots such as riparian vegetation, sources of water (e.g. dams, creeks), rocky areas; • Anabat electronic recording of bat calls; • Dedicated searches for animal signs (e.g. scats and tracks); and • Opportunistic and incidental observations. The WorleyParsons habitat assessment did not include any fauna trapping methods such as Elliott trapping, pitfall trapping, hair tube sampling or harp net trapping. In 2010, WorleyParsons fauna surveys of the Mainline were undertaken for the supplementary EIS between 10 and 14 May 2010. These fauna surveys concentrated on previously unsurveyed areas of the mainland section of the PPL 162 within the Phillipies Landing Road section. These surveys included two fauna habitat sites and one fauna habitat observation site. No EVNT or migratory species were identified within the Phillipies Landing Road section as a result of these surveys, however the following were observed within 2.5km of this area: • white-bellied sea-eagle ( Haliaeetus leucogaster ) (Migratory) • rainbow bee-eater ( Merops ornatus ) (Migratory); and • satin flycatcher ( Myiagra cyanoleuca ) (Migratory). For the combined sections of the PPL 162 (between KP 358.337 and KP 363.653), GHD (2011) undertook pre-clearance surveys in 2011. These surveys included: • general habitat assessments • visual surveys for conservation significant species; and • comprehensive surveys for the water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ) and microbats. GHD (2011) concluded that the following MNES species have the potential to occur within the combined sections of PPL 162: • squatter pigeon ( Geophaps scripta scripta ) (Vulnerable) • red goshawk ( Erythotriorchis radiatus ) (Vulnerable); and • yakka skink ( Egernia rugosa ) (Vulnerable). In December 2009 and January-March 2010, BAMM undertook a wader bird study within the Curtis Island area for Australia Pacific LNG. During these surveys, fifty bird species were identified, including: • beach stone-curlew ( Esacus magnirostris ) (Vulnerable under the NC Act) • sooty oystercatcher ( Haematopus fulinginosus ) (Near Threatened under the NC Act) • eastern curlew ( Numenius madagascariensis ) (Near Threatened under the NC Act, Migratory under the EPBC Act); and • 21 additional MNES Migratory species listed under the EPBC Act.

3.3.2. Preliminary Assessment and Site Planning Previous fauna surveys for the Australia Pacific LNG and QCLNG Projects within the area have led to the identification of a number MNES and EVNT species, including the water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ) and numerous Migratory species. These previous surveys are sufficient for the purposes of identifying MNES and EVNT species with the potential to be found within the Phillipies Landing Road and Curtis Island sections of the Australia Pacific LNG Mainline. To address the requirements of relevant fauna survey guidelines, one fauna trapping site was established within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW based on the consideration of:

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• the presence and type of threatened ecological communities and REs (particularly those known to provide habitat for MNES and EVNT species) • large un-fragmented areas of remnant vegetation • wildlife corridors (e.g. vegetated watercourses) • wildlife watering areas (e.g. dams, watercourses, etc.); and • other significant habitat and microhabitat features as identified by previous field investigations. Prior to field assessment, habitats present within the corridor were determined from desktop analysis of mapped vegetation communities and interpretation of aerial photography. These habitats were validated during the pre-clearance surveys and were subjected in the field to a variety of sampling techniques to identify component fauna (see section 3.3.4). The surveyed site is discussed in Section 3.4

3.3.3. Target Fauna Species Target fauna species for the pre-clearance surveys were determined based on the results of previous surveys, database search results and known species distributions. The following species (listed with EPBC Act conservation status) were targeted during the fauna surveys in accordance with the EPBC Act approval conditions: • northern quoll ( Dasyurus hallucatus ), Endangered • large-eared pied bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri ), Vulnerable • eastern long-eared bat (Nyctophilus timoriensis ), Vulnerable • grey-headed flying-fox ( Pteropus poliocephalus ), Vulnerable • black-breasted button-quail (Turnix melanogaster ), Vulnerable • red goshawk ( Erythrotriorchis radiatus ), Vulnerable • Australian painted snipe (Rostratula australis ), Vulnerable • squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta scripta ), Vulnerable • plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus ), Vulnerable • swift parrot (Lathamus discolor ), Endangered • collared delma (Delma torquata ), Vulnerable • boggomoss snail (Adclarkia dawsonensis ), Critically Endangered • brigalow scaly-foot (Paradelma orientalis ), Vulnerable • Dunmall’s snake (Furina dunmalli ), Vulnerable • yakka skink (Egernia rugosa ), Vulnerable ; and • ornamental snake (Denisonia maculata ), Vulnerable . Additionally, species listed as MNES Migratory were targeted during the surveys. One species pending listing as Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act; the brigalow woodland snail ( Adclarkia cameroni ) and one species pending listing as Endangered under the EPBC Act, the Dulacca woodland snail ( Adclarkia dulacca ), were also targeted during the fauna surveys. Further to this, a number of EVNT (listed with NC Act conservation status) species with the potential to occur in the study area were also targeted during the fauna surveys. These included: • Lewin’s rail ( Lewinia pectoralis ), Near Threatened • freckled duck ( Stictonetta naevosa ), Near Threatened • black-necked stork ( Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus ), Near Threatened

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• black-chinned honeyeater ( Melitrheptus gularis ), Near Threatened • painted honeyeater ( Grantiella picta ), Vulnerable • square-tailed kite ( Lophoictinia isura ), Near Threatened • grey goshawk ( Accipiter novaehollandiae ), Near Threatened • grey falcon ( Falco hypoleucos ), Near Threatened • glossy black-cockatoo ( Calyptorhynchus lathami ), Vulnerable • turquoise parrot ( Neophema pulchella ), Near Threatened • coastal sheathtail bat ( Taphozous australis) , Vulnerable • little pied bat ( Chalinolobus picatus ), Near Threatened • echidna ( Tachyglossus aculeatus ), Special Least Concern • golden-tailed gecko ( Strophurus taenicauda ), Near Threatened • woma ( Aspidites ramsayi ), Near Threatened • common death adder ( Acanthophis antarcticus ), Near Threatened • grey snake ( Hemiaspis damelii ), Endangered • rough frog ( Cyclorana verrucosa ), Near Threatened • bulloak jewel ( Hypochrysops picaeta ), Endangered ; and • pale imperial hairstreak ( Jalmenus eubulus ), Vulnerable .

3.3.4. Fauna Survey Methodology

An overview of the survey techniques undertaken at the fauna survey site is provided in Table 5. Survey methodologies have been separated into different target fauna groups that are based on their habitat/distribution patterns. Extensive survey encompassing trapping and direct and indirect observation was conducted at one site (site 3G) within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW section between 25 February and 29 February 2012. This site was sampled over a five day and five night period by two fauna ecologists. The survey techniques identified in this methodology are reflective of the EPBC Act survey guideline recommendations for the relevant species. The methodology involves combining survey techniques and effort for some groups of fauna, such that the timing requirements are not mutually exclusive. A typical survey day involved the following: • 0630-0930: Trap checking and incidental bird observations, call playback • 0930-1230: Bird and reptile observations, habitat assessments • 1400-1700: Bird and reptile observations, habitat assessments • 1700-1800: Trap checking, re-setting of traps, bird observations, call playback • 1800-2100: Spotlighting, hand-held Anabat recording, call playback; and • 1800-0630: Unattended Anabat recordings in waterway/flyway areas.

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Table 5: Survey methodology for fauna groups

Target Surveying Techniques Comments Fauna Group

Bird Species Transects and point observations at key Most migratory birds are seasonal visitors to Australia (including sites such as water points and flowering only during the spring, summer and early autumn migratory) eucalyptus species. months. Call recognition for wetland birds and other The survey period was therefore optimal for the cryptic species (including nocturnal birds). detection of migratory bird species. Opportunistic survey for the duration of the field assessment. Call playback opportunistically during both diurnal and nocturnal periods.

Bats Ultrasonic recording and harp trapping at The survey period was for optimal for the detection of watering points and other preferred bats as activity is greatest during summer. Sampling habitat. was undertaken immediately during sunset and after sundown when temperatures are highest. Ultrasonic Night investigation of flowering eucalyptus recording occurred at a fixed point for the course of species (for grey-headed flying-fox the night after spotlighting ceased. (Pteropus poliocephalus )) with binoculars and spotlights.

Snails Collections following targeted surveys and The survey period was optimal for the detection of active searches of preferred habitats along snails. There are difficulties associated with creek and drainage lines. identification of species. Species were to be collected and submitted to a specialist from the Queensland Museum to identify, although for this survey none were found.

Mammals Placement of Elliott traps and camera traps Traps are also effective for yakka skink ( Egernia within preferred and non-preferred habitat rugosa ). for the northern quoll ( Dasyurus hallucatus ). Non-invasive latrine searches in suitable habitat.

Reptiles Pitfall and funnel trap lines set up along Compliance with the temporal requirements of the fence lines. Transect surveys involving litter EPBC Act Guidelines was achieved, with surveys raking, turning of rocks, logs and bark occurring in summer. Pitfall traps are also useful for debris. Elliott traps were set up in areas amphibians. where yakka skink ( Egernia rugosa ) burrows potentially occur. Observations during night driving for snakes.

Amphibians Spotlight and hand searches in debris and The survey period was optimal for detection of the under logs at each survey site. rough frog ( Cyclorana verrucosa ). Deep black soil was also used as a proxy to tentatively identify suitable Call playback of known frog species during habitat for this species. Identification of this habitat nocturnal periods at each survey site and will help to determine where mitigation measures are nearby habitat. appropriate for this species.

Spotlighting is also effective for mammals, birds and reptiles. Hand searches are also effective for reptiles.

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Target Surveying Techniques Comments Fauna Group

Insects Active habitat searches of regrowth and Habitat searches are also effective for amphibians and remnant brigalow sites and habitat reptiles. assessment for bulloak jewel ( Hypochrysops piceata ) and pale imperial hairstreak (Jalmenus eubulus ) butterflies.

3.4. Fauna Survey Site Assessment This survey utilised a number of trapping and observation techniques which included, as a minimum, the following equipment: • Elliott A traps (two lines of 10 Elliott A traps were utilised at the site to cover all habitat types) • Elliott B traps (two lines of five Elliott B traps were utilised at the site to cover all habitat types) • Pitfall Traps (five pit fall traps were established at the site along drift-fencing) • Funnel traps (ten funnel traps were set along the pitfall fencing and throughout the site) • Harp traps (four harp traps were established at the site with an appropriate flyway) • Four fixed motion activated cameras • Small wrecking bars for active herpetofauna searching • Anabat SD2 bat detection units (data analysed in Analook for Windows) • Spotlighting equipment and binoculars; and • Megaphone for call playback surveys. A wide range of identification and diagnostic resources were utilised during the survey, including digital scales, electronic callipers, magnifying lenses, electronic call playback software, and various recognised fauna field guides as described in Section 3.1.1. Where possible, fauna were photographed (from a distance or prior to release) using a digital camera to assist with positive identification. The cameras optical and digital zoom features were used to define key diagnostic characteristics. All species recorded in the survey have been identified to species level where possible. Owing to the small size and fairly uniform habitat type present within the Phillipies Landing section a single fauna sample site was developed. A description of the fauna survey site is provided in Section 3.4.1. An assessment of the general habitat quality of the site has been determined through use of the quality definitions provided in Table 6.

Table 6: Habitat quality definitions for fauna survey sites

Class Habitat Quality Assessment

Many fauna habitat elements, such as mature, hollow-bearing trees, fallen timber and deep leaf litter, in low quality areas have been removed or altered. Remnant vegetation is often Low small in area, contains a low number of indigenous species, supports substantial weed infestations and is poorly connected to other areas of remnant vegetation.

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Some habitat components are present but others are lacking. Remnant vegetation may have a reasonably intact understorey with undisturbed ground logs and a litter layer of medium Moderate abundance. Supports a moderate abundance of hollow-bearing trees, with hollows of various sizes. Connectivity with other remnant habitats in the landscape may be limited to moderate.

Most habitat components are present, with a complex vegetation community structure and a high number of indigenous species. Remnant vegetation contains old-growth trees, a high High abundance of fallen timber, and a lack of weeds. Supports a moderate to high abundance of hollow-bearing trees (with hollows of various sizes) and moderate to high connectivity with other areas of remnant vegetation.

3.4.1. Fauna Survey Site (3G) The fauna survey site (Figure 4) is located at approximately KP 356 (23.754°, 151.102°) within a large tract of remnant open forest on metamorphosed coastal hills typical of landzone 11. The site was selected for the fauna survey as it contains the highest quality habitat relative to the remainder of the Phillipies Landing ROW. The terrain was undulating, sometimes steep, with incised gullies and occasional rocky outcrops and small caves. The site had been historically thinned for forestry practices and areas of historic refuse dumping were observed to the north, outside the survey site. The canopy layer was moderate to dense (60 – 80% cover) and between 15m and 20m high. This layer was dominated by spotted gun ( Corymbia citriodora ), narrow-leaved red-ironbark ( Eucalyptus crebra ) and white mahogany ( Eucalyptus acmenoides ) (Figure 4). A moderate abundance of hollow- bearing trees occurred throughout much of the remnant vegetation and provided a good variety of denning resources for bats, birds and small mammals. This was reflected in the survey results which included observations of a diverse array of gliders (Appendix E). The groundcover layer was reasonably undisturbed with a moderate leaf layer and limited abundance of hollow logs and fallen debris. Overall the site provided moderate quality habitat. The connectivity of this site to surrounding remnant vegetation was considered moderate to high, with connectivity to large continuous tracts of remnant of vegetation located both to the south and north.

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Figure 4: Harp Trap installed at fauna survey site 3G

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4. Pre-Clearance Survey Results

4.1. Flora Assessment

4.1.1. Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs)

Potential Presence Three TECs were identified by the protected matters database searches as potentially occurring within the Project area. These vegetation communities were Weeping Myall Woodlands, Coolibah – Blackbox Woodlands of the Darling Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South Bioregions, and Semi- evergreen vine thickets of the Brigalow Belt (North and South) and Nandewar Bioregions. It is considered that these TECs are detectable in any season given key indicator species are present throughout all seasons and are readily identifiable to species level.

Actual Presence The pre-clearance survey determined that no TECs were contained within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW or Curtis Island ROW.

4.1.2. Regional Ecosystems The pre-clearance survey determined that parts of the Curtis Island ROW, survey corridor and surrounding area was heavily modified through clearing and construction associated with the LNG facility 4. Cleared areas occurred between KP 363.720 – 363.824 at the construction of the barge hard dock (Figure 5) and between KP 365 – 366 for the purposes of lawfully creating ROW and other infrastructure by other LNG projects. An image of typical RE12.11.6 is presented as Figure 6. The Phillipies Landing Road ROW contained numerous declared weed species which were scattered throughout the alignment (See Map 1 – Appendix D). A total of four REs were recorded within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW. All had a biodiversity status of No Concern at Present (RE 11.11.3, 11.11.15, 11.11.4c and 12.11.6). Table 7 provides a description of these ground-truthed REs and their locality within the ROW, as well as a comparison between the ground-truthed REs and the DEHP mapped REs for the same area. The presence and extent of the ground-truthed REs within the non-shared sections of the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW is illustrated in Map 1 (Appendix D). The total areas of each RE classification (by biodiversity status) within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW are listed in Table 8.

4 These disturbed areas were assessed prior to clearing as part of the LNG Facility surveys.

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Figure 5: Cleared area at KP 363.720 – 363.824.

Figure 6: RE 12.11.6 within the Curtis Island ROW.

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Table 7: Status and equivalency of DEHP Mapped and Actual (Ground Truthed) REs present within the Project area

Status Area Vegetation Description KP In KP Out (ha) VM Act Status Biodiversity Status MappedRE ActualRE

Vegetation Communities Identified and Equivalent RE – Phillipies Landing Road ROW

Lemon-scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora ), narrow-leaved red ironbark (Eucalyptus crebra ) and white mahogany ( E. acmenoides ) open-forest often with forest oak ( Allocasuarina torulosa ) and whipstick brush box ( Lophostemon non- No Concern at 11.11.3 confertus ) and/or grass tree (Xanthorrhoea spp.) and Macrozamia spp. tall Least Concern 355.003 355.163 0.76 remnant Present shrub or low tree layer. Generally occurs on sub-coastal hills and ranges formed on moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. Lemon-scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora ), narrow-leaved red ironbark (Eucalyptus crebra ) and white mahogany ( E. acmenoides ) open-forest often with forest oak ( Allocasuarina torulosa ) and whipstick brush box ( Lophostemon No Concern at 11.11.3 11.11.3 confertus ) and/or grass tree ( Xanthorrhoea spp.) and Macrozamia spp. tall Least Concern 355.509 356.253 4.45 Present shrub or low tree layer. Generally occurs on sub-coastal hills and ranges formed on moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics.

Narrow-leaved red ironbark (Eucalyptus crebra ) +/- gum-topped bloodwood (Corymbia erythrophloia ) +/- poplar box (E. populnea ) +/- silver-leaved ironbark (E. melanophloia ) +/- Moreton Bay ash (C. tessellaris ) +/- Clarkson’s 11.3.26/1 bloodwood (C. clarksoniana ) woodland often with a shrubby layer. Queensland No Concern at 1.3.4/11.1 11.11.15 peppermint (Eucalyptus exserta ) and poplar gum (E. platyphylla ) present in Least Concern 356.772 357.692 3.96 Present 1.15 central coastal part of bioregion. Occurs on undulating rises and low hills, often with distinct strike pattern formed on moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics and Permian sediments.

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Status Area Vegetation Description KP In KP Out (ha) VM Act Status Biodiversity Status MappedRE ActualRE Narrow-leaved red ironbark ( Eucalyptus crebra woodland) +/- lemon scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora )+/- Queensland blue gum ( E. tereticornis ) +/- Moreton Bay ash ( C. tessellaris ) +/- brush box ( Lophostemon suaveolens ) with grass tree ( Xanthorrhoea spp.) and Macrozamia sp p. often present in shrub 11.3.26/ layer. Gum topped box ( Eucalyptus moluccana ) often dominates the tree No Concern at 11.3.4/ 11.11.4c canopy on lower colluvial slopes. Generally occurs on coastal hills and ranges Least Concern 357.675 357.739 0.1 Present 11.11.15 formed on moderately to strongly deformed and metamorphosed sediments and interbedded volcanics. 11.11.4c: Gum topped box ( Eucalyptus moluccana ) dominated woodland. Other tree species listed above may occur as sub or co-dominant species.

Vegetation Communities Identified and Equivalent RE – Curtis Island ROW

Woodland of narrow-leaved red ironbark ( Eucalyptus crebra ), pink bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia ), lemon-scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora ) and Queensland blue gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis ). Sub-canopy of narrow-leaved red ironbark ( Eucalyptus crebra ), lemon-scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora ) No Concern at 12.11.6 12.11.6 and Acacia sp. Shrublayer of black wattle (Acacia leiocalyx ), swamp box Least Concern 363.789 365.230 5.57 Present (Lophostemon suaveolens ), hickory wattle (Acacia disparrima ), forest grass tree ( Xanthorrhoea johnsonii ) and curracabah ( Acacia concurrens ). Groundcover dominated by kangaroo grass ( Themeda triandra ). Ridgeline areas also contained cocky apple tree ( Planchonia careya ).

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Status Area Vegetation Description KP In KP Out (ha) VM Act Status Biodiversity Status MappedRE ActualRE Open-forest to woodland of Queensland blue gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis ), northern grey ironbark ( E. siderophloia ) and pink bloodwood ( Corymbia intermedia ). Moreton Bay ash ( Corymbia tessellaris ), swamp mahogany (Lophostemon suaveolens) and broad leaved paperbark ( Melaleuca quinquenervia ) frequently occur and often form a low tree layer. Other species present in scattered patches or low densities include rusty gum ( Angophora 12.3.7/ 12.3.11 leiocarpa ), Queensland peppermint ( E. exserta ), flooded gum ( E. grandis ), Of Concern Of Concern 365.180 365.326 0.34 12.3.11 brown bloodwood ( C. trachyphloia ), lemon-scented gum ( C. citriodora ), E. latisinensis, Tindale’s stringybark ( E. tindaliae ), scribbly gum ( E. racemosa ), Sieber’s paperbark ( Melaleuca sieberi ) and broad-leaved teatree ( M. viridiflora ). Narrow-leaved red gum ( E. seeana ) may be present south of Landsborough. Occurs on Quaternary alluvial plains and drainage lines along coastal lowlands. Rainfall usually exceeds 1000mm/y

Woodland of narrow-leaved red ironbark ( Eucalyptus crebra ), pink bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia ), lemon-scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora ) and Queensland blue gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis ). Sub-canopy of narrow-leaved red ironbark ( Eucalyptus crebra ), lemon-scented gum ( Corymbia citriodora ) No Concern at 12.11.6 12.11.6 and Acacia sp. Shrublayer of black wattle ( Acacia leiocalyx ), swamp box Least Concern 365.257 365.943 2.58 Present (Lophostemon suaveolens ), hickory wattle (Acacia disparrima ), forest grass tree ( Xanthorrhoea johnsonii ) and curracabah ( Acacia concurrens ). Groundcover dominated by kangaroo grass ( Themeda triandra ). Ridgeline areas also contained cocky apple tree ( Planchonia careya ).

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Table 8: Area of RE (by biodiversity status) within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW

RE Classification (Biodiversity Status) Area within ROW (ha)

Endangered 0.0

Of Concern 0.34

No Concern at Present 17.42

HVR 0.0

Non-Remnant 3.83

TOTAL 21.59

4.1.3. Recorded Flora Species

MNES Listed Flora Species Nine MNES flora species were identified within database searches as likely to occur within the study area for this section of the alignment. These species are: • Cycas megacarpa – Endangered • Cycas ophiolitica – Endangered • Quassia ( Quassia bidwillii ) – Vulnerable • heart-leaved bosistoa (Bosistoa selwynii ) - Vulnerable • three-leaved bosistoa (Bosistoa transversa ) – Vulnerable • miniature moss orchid (Bulbophyllum globuliforme ) – Vulnerable • wedge-leaf tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis shirleyana) – Vulnerable • Parsonsia larcomensis – Vulnerable ; and • minute orchid (Taeniophyllum muelleri) – Vulnerable . Flora surveys did not identify any MNES flora species within the survey corridor of either the Phillipies Landing Road or Curtis Island sections. These surveys were undertaken with a particular focus on detecting all flora species and communities that occur within the ROW. Survey conditions were deemed favourable to detect a wide variety of vascular plants, particularly those that flower, fruit or seed over the summer period. An analysis of potentially occurring MNES flora species identified that the timing of the survey was suitable for the identification of all potentially occurring species. These flora surveys also complement those previously undertaken within and in proximity to the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW. These previous studies are identified in Section 2.5.

EVNT Listed Flora Species During the flora surveys along this portion of the alignment, no EVNT species were observed. Notwithstanding the above limitation an analysis of potentially occurring EVNT flora species identified that the timing of the survey was suitable for the identification of all potentially occurring species. It is therefore not considered necessary to undertake further surveys of this alignment for EVNT flora species.

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4.1.4. Pest Flora Species

Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 Botanical survey conducted within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW identified six pest species declared under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 , two of which are also classified as Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) under the National Weeds Strategy. A list of the declared species identified during the surveys is given in Table 9. Detailed mapping of these species is provided in Map 2 of Appendix D.

Table 9: Declared weeds observed during the pre-clearance survey

Scientific Name Common Name LP Act Status

Lantana camara lantana bush Class 3* Macfadyenia unguis – cati cat’s claw creeper Class 3 Opuntia stricta prickly pear Class 2 Opuntia tomentosa velvety tree pear Class 2 *indicates a WoNS under the National Weeds Strategy All occurrences of declared pest species have been recorded via differential GPS that is accurate to a sub-metre level. All declared weed species identified during the pre-clearance survey will be incorporated into a detailed weed management and rehabilitation plan to comply with condition 9 of the CG approval.

Agricultural Weeds Two agricultural weed species were observed during the pre-clearance survey within the ROW. They were blue heliotrope ( Heliotropium amplexicaule ) and snake weed ( Stachytarpheta jamaicensis ).

4.2. Fauna Assessment

4.2.1. Recorded Fauna Species The detailed fauna surveys recorded the following vertebrate fauna species: • Site 3G – 55 total species, comprising: - 8 amphibian species - 31 bird species - 10 mammal species; and - 6 reptile species. Details of all encountered fauna at the fauna survey site, including, identification method, sex, age, density, breeding status (where determined) and locality are provided in Appendix E. The scope of the pre-clearance flora surveys included the identification of hollow-bearing trees and stags within the survey corridor. These were recorded throughout the Phillipies Landing Road and Curtis Island sections of the alignment. It is considered that all hollow-bearing trees recorded on Trimble devices during the pre-clearance surveys have potential to provide habitat for fauna species. Data identifying the location of these hollow-bearing trees and stags will be used to ensure that those within the ROW are appropriately investigated by a qualified fauna spotter for resident fauna prior to clearing and that those outside the ROW are avoided, wherever possible. MNES and EVNT species that utilise stags and/or hollow-bearing trees are identified in the following sections. Potential animal breeding places were also targeted during the pre-clearance surveys and plotted on the Trimble devices accordingly.

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4.2.2. Pest Fauna Species Two pest fauna species were identified during the pre-clearance flora and fauna surveys being, cane toad ( Rhinella marina syn. Bufo marinus ) and feral horse ( Equus ferus caballus ).

4.2.3. MNES Fauna Species One MNES Migratory species was identified during fauna surveys of Phillipies Landing Road ROW, being the rainbow bee-eater ( Merops ornatus ) at Site 3G (see Map 3, Appendix D) along the Phillipies Landing Road ROW. No other MNES species were identified during the detailed fauna surveys. The potential for MNES species to occur along this portion of the Mainline has been assessed based on the RE associations and micro-habitat requirements of each species. Information on preferred habitat for each species potentially occurring along this portion of the alignment is provided in Table 10.

Preferred Habitat A summary of the preferred habitat for each MNES species potentially occurring within the ROW of the Australia Pacific LNG sections of PPL 162 is provided in Table 10. These areas have been calculated based on RE associations, micro-habitat preferences and ground-truthed field data. Further detail is provided in Appendix B. The habitats described in Table 10 represent those locations within the ROW where these species are more likely to be found, based on RE associations and micro-habitat preferences for each species. Based on both the desktop review and pre-clearance flora and fauna surveys a number of MNES species have been identified as having potential habitat within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW.

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Table 10: Area of preferred habitat for MNES species within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW

EPBC Scientific Common NC Act Area within ROW Act Preferred Habitat Locations KP In KP Out Name Name Listing (ha) Listing The squatter pigeon is a highly mobile species that is Geophaps squatter potentially found in both remnant and disturbed habitats. It V V Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 scripta scripta pigeon is considered likely that this species occurs throughout the corridor, including cleared areas. black- Turnix The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. breasted V V n/a n/a n/a melanogaster button-quail Pedionomus plains- V V The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a torquatus wanderer The rainbow bee-eater is a highly mobile species that is potentially found in remnant vegetation within the ROW. Is rainbow Merops ornatus M - considered likely that this species occurs throughout the Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 bee-eater entire ROW. This species was observed at fauna survey site 3G.

Rhipidura rufous The rufous fantail may be found in remnant vegetation within M - 365.180 365.326 0.34 rufifrons fantail RE 12.3.11 of the Curtis Island ROW.

Myiagra satin The satin flycatcher may be found in remnant vegetation M - 365.180 365.326 0.34 cyanoleuca flycatcher within RE 12.3.11 of the Curtis Island ROW. Lathamus swift parrot E E The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a discolor The red goshawk is a highly mobile species that generally prefers coastal and sub-coastal areas. This species has a very Erythrotriorchis red goshawk V E large home range and therefore it is considered that this Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 radiatus species may occur throughout the entire corridor, including cleared areas. The eastern osprey is a highly mobile species that occurs Pandion eastern throughout coastal areas along the majority of the M - Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 cristatus osprey Queensland coast. It is considered that this species may occur throughout the entire corridor, including cleared areas.

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EPBC Scientific Common NC Act Area within ROW Act Preferred Habitat Locations KP In KP Out Name Name Listing (ha) Listing The white-bellied sea-eagle is distributed along the coastline, white- Haliaeetus including offshore islands. It is considered that this species bellied sea- M - Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 leucogaster may occur throughout the entire corridor, including cleared eagle areas.

This species is known to occur within in the vicinity of Curtis Island, where it occurs along the shoreline of the island and eastern reef Egretta sacra M - Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 egret adjacent mainland. Therefore It is considered that this species may occur throughout the entire corridor, including cleared areas.

This species is known to occur within in the vicinity of Curtis Island; where it occurs along the shoreline of the island and Hydroprogner Caspian tern M - Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 caspia adjacent mainland, therefore it is considered that this species may occur throughout the entire corridor, including cleared areas. The fork-tailed swift is a highly mobile species with a fork-tailed scattered distribution along coastal areas of both remnant Apus pacificus M - Entire ROW Entire ROW 21.59 swift and disturbed habitats. It is considered that this species may occur throughout the entire corridor, including cleared areas. Australian This species utilises inland freshwater wetlands. Rostratula painted V - n/a n/a n/a australis snipe The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species.

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EPBC Scientific Common NC Act Area within ROW Act Preferred Habitat Locations KP In KP Out Name Name Listing (ha) Listing koalas utilises open eucalypt forest and woodland habitat with multiple strata layers containing Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Angophora, Lophostemon or Melaleuca trees (at a height of 1.3m above ground) and with at least one of the following species: Queensland blue gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis ), broad-leaved red ironbark ( E. fibrosa ), grey gum ( E. propinqua ); white mahogany ( E. umbra ), flooded gum ( E. V (SEQ grandis ), tallowwood ( E. Microcorys ), Tindale’s stringy bark Phascolartos koala Bioregion V (E. tindaliae ), red mahogany ( E. resinifera ), poplar box ( E. 365.180 365.326 0.34 cinereus only) populnea ), swamp mahogany ( E. robusta ), stringybark ( E. nigra ), scribbly gum ( E. racemosa ), narrow-leaved ironbark (E. crebra ), Queensland peppergum ( E. exserta ), narrow- leaved red gum ( E. seeana ), brush box ( Lophostemon confertus ), swamp box ( L. suaveolens ), paperbark ( Melaleuca quinquenervia ). Within the ROW the only habitat considered suitable for the koala is represented by RE 12.3.11 on Curtis Island

355.003 355.163 355.509 356.253 356.772 357.692 Dasyurus northern This species is may occur within remnant vegetation and E - 357.675 357.739 17.76 hallucatus quoll corridors within landzone 11 of the ROW. 363.789 365.230 365.180 365.326 365.257 365.943

355.003 355.163 Chalinolobus large-eared This species utilises tall open Eucalypt forests. V V 355.509 356.253 5.55 dweyeri pied bat RE 11.11.3, RE 12.3.11. 365.180 365.326

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EPBC Scientific Common NC Act Area within ROW Act Preferred Habitat Locations KP In KP Out Name Name Listing (ha) Listing

south- Nyctophilus eastern V V The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a corbeni long-eared n/a bat

collared Delma torquata V V The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a delma

Denisonia ornamental The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. V V n/a n/a n/a maculata snake

The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. Egernia rugosa yakka skink V V n/a n/a n/a

Dunmall’s Furina dunmalli V V The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a snake n/a Xeromys water mouse V V The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a myoides Paradelma brigalow V V The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a orientalis scaly-foot

Adclarkia boggomoss The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. CE - n/a n/a n/a dawsonensis snail brigalow Adclarkia woodland * LC The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a cameroni snail dulacca Adclarkia woodland * LC The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. n/a n/a n/a Dulacca snail *Pending submission for listing under the EPBC Act

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Various species outlined in Table 10 are identified as being present within the entire ROW. While Appendix E provides better description of the preferred habitat of specific species it should be that that the species identified as being present throughout the ROW are highly mobile species, the movements of which would not be hindered by the extent of habitat removal required for the ROW. The ROW represents a small area of potential roost and resource area for the species, and does not provide an important breeding habitat. Considering the large extent of suitable foraging and breeding habitat in the locality and the high mobility of the species, the small area of potential foraging resources on the site is unlikely to represent critical habitat for the species. The extent of proposed habitat removal is unlikely to disrupt an ecologically significant proportion of any population potentially occurring in the area. Therefore, the proposed development is unlikely to have a significant impact on MNES species currently listed on the EPBC Act.

4.2.1. EVNT Fauna Species One EVNT fauna species listed under the NC Act was identified during the fauna survey along the Phillipies Landing Road ROW of the Mainline (Site 3G). This was the little pied bat ( Chalinolobus picatus ) (See Map 1 – Appendix D). In addition to this, the echidna ( Tachyglossus aculeatus ) – Special Least Concern under the NC Act – was observed at this site. The Mainline ROW traverses Essential Habitat for the coastal sheathtail bat ( Taphozous australis ) in the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus ) on Curtis Island ROW. Field surveys did not identify either species within the DEHP mapped Essential Habitat areas. It is expected that these species may utilise suitable habitat throughout the alignment. RE associations for potential EVNT fauna species are listed in Appendix B and AppendixC. Preferred habitat for these species within the ROW for this section of the Mainline, based on RE associations and recording of ground-truthed RE, is identified in Table 10 (for species also listed under the EPBC Act) and Table 11 (for species listed under only the NC Act). Based on both the desktop review and results of the pre-clearance flora and fauna surveys, a number of EVNT species have been identified as having potential habitat within this section of the alignment. A Fauna Species Management Plan will be addressed to document the mitigation measures to be implemented in these locations, based on the findings of the pre-clearance surveys.

Preferred Habitat A summary of the preferred habitat for EVNT only species potentially occurring within the ROW is provided in Table 11. This preferred habitat is based on RE associations and represents areas where these species are most likely to occur within the ROW In the field specific animal breeding places were searched for and recorded as encountered. Animal breeding places present in this section of the mainline include tree hollows, deep litter, groundcover and fallen timber (logs) in remnant vegetation areas on the mainland and Curtis Island.

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Table 11: Area of preferred habitat for EVNT fauna species within the ROW

Scientific Common NC Act Preferred habitat within the ROW KP In KP Out Area within ROW (ha) Name Name Listing Lewin’s rail occurs primarily in coastal regions of eastern Australia. This species inhabits a range of freshwater wetlands that have dense or fringing vegetation and is Lewinia also known to utilise waterbodies with suitable vegetation Lewin’s rail NT pectoralis in non-remnant areas. There are no freshwater wetlands n/a n/a n/a along the ROW. The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The freckled duck utilises freshwater swamps creeks and Stictonetta freckled wetlands within south-eastern and south-western NT naevosa duck Australia. The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for n/a n/a n/a this species. The black-necked stork may forage within or around estuaries and along intertidal shorelines, such as saltmarshes, mudflats and sandflats, mangrove vegetation and freshwater wetlands. Whilst there are no freshwater Ephippiorhynchus black- wetlands along the ROW, suitable habitat (saltmarshes, NT n/a n/a n/a asiaticus necked stork mudflats and sandflats, mangrove vegetation) occurs in the Creek, Marshland and Narrows sections, which are not subject to this assessment. The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. black- This species is highly nomadic and may potentially utilise Melitrheptus chinned NT the open Queensland blue gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis) 365.180 365.326 0.34 gularis honeyeater open forest within RE 12.3.11 on Curtis Island. This species is found in boree ( Acacia tephrina ), brigalow painted Grantiella picta V and box-gum woodlands and box-ironbark forests. The honeyeater n/a n/a n/a ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species.

Lophoictinia square- The square-tailed kite is a highly nomadic and mobile and Entire Entire NT 21.59 isura tailed kite species with the potential to utilise the entire ROW. ROW ROW

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Scientific Common NC Act Preferred habitat within the ROW KP In KP Out Area within ROW (ha) Name Name Listing

355.003 355.163 355.509 356.253 356.772 357.692 The grey goshawk has a coastal distribution throughout Accipiter grey NT Australia and may utilise remnant vegetation within the 357.675 357.739 17.76 novaehollandiae goshawk entire ROW. 363.789 365.230 365.180 365.326 365.257 365.943

The grey falcon is restricted to shrubland, grassland and wooded watercourses of arid and semi-arid regions. Falco hypoleucos grey falcon NT n/a n/a n/a The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The glossy black-cockatoo occurs within open forests containing Casuarina and/or Allocasuarina. This species 355.003 355.163 Calyptorhynchus glossy black- V utilises large hollows found within live hollow-bearing 5.21 lathami cockatoo trees. 355.509 356.253 RE 11.11.3 Turquoise parrots occur on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range from eastern Victoria to south- eastern Queensland in eucalyptus woodlands and open Neophema turquoise NT forests, with a ground cover of grasses and a low n/a n/a n/a pulchella parrot understorey of shrubs. The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The coastal sheathtail bat forages within one kilometre of coastal the ocean, in sand dune scrub, mangroves, melaleuca 356.772 357.692 Taphozous sheathtail V swamps, coastal heathlands, open eucalypt forest, and 4.06 australis bat grasslands. 357.675 357.739 REs 11.11.4c, 11.11.15

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Scientific Common NC Act Preferred habitat within the ROW KP In KP Out Area within ROW (ha) Name Name Listing

355.003 355.163 355.509 356.253 356.772 The little pied bat may utilise hollows found within live 357.692 Chalinolobus little pied and dead hollow-bearing trees within remnant vegetation NT 357.675 357.739 17.76 picatus bat throughout the Entire ROW. This species was observed at fauna survey site 3G. 363.789 365.230 365.180 365.326 365.257 365.943

355.003 355.163 355.509 356.253 356.772 The echidna occupies a broad range of dryland habitat 357.692 Tachyglossus types and may utilise remnant vegetation within the echidna SLC 357.675 357.739 17.76 aculeatus entire ROW This species was observed at fauna survey site 3G. 363.789 365.230 365.180 365.326 365.257 365.943

The golden-tailed gecko species is endemic to Queensland and is virtually confined to the southern half of the Strophurus golden- NT brigalow belt bioregion (Richardson, 2006). taenicauda tailed gecko n/a n/a n/a The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The woma occurs on black soils and in stony ridge country in Brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ) woodland and grasslands Aspidites ramsayi woma NT (Richardson, 2006). n/a n/a n/a The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species.

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Scientific Common NC Act Preferred habitat within the ROW KP In KP Out Area within ROW (ha) Name Name Listing The common death adder occurs within open forests to woodlands associated with gilgai formations and Acanthophis common NT wetlands. antarcticus death adder n/a n/a n/a The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The grey snake favours woodlands on cracking clay soils, Hemiaspis particularly in association with water bodies. grey snake E n/a n/a n/a damelii The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The rough frog is found near seasonal ponds, swamps, creeks and claypans in woodlands and open country; Cyclorana mostly black soil plains flooded by heavy summer rains rough frog NT verrucosa and also sandy loams. n/a n/a n/a The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. Bulloak ( Allocasuarina luehmannii ) at heights of 9m to Hypochrysops bulloak E 15m are essential to the persistence of this species. The picaeta jewel n/a n/a n/a ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species. The pale imperial hairsteak is found in old-growth pale brigalow open forests and woodlands. Jalmenus eubulus imperial V n/a n/a n/a hairstreak The ROW does not contain preferred habitat for this species.

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4.3. Essential Habitat and Environmentally Sensitive Areas

4.3.1. Essential Habitat The Phillipies Landing Road ROW requires clearing of Essential Habitat (mapped by DEHP) for the coastal sheathtail bat ( Taphozous australis ) between KPs 356.774-357.713. The Curtis Island ROW requires clearing of Essential Habitat (mapped by DEHP) for the koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus ) between KPs 356.089 and 365.353. Field surveys did not locate either species within Essential Habitat areas.

4.3.2. Environmentally Sensitive Areas This section of the Mainline passes through Category C Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) associated with mapped Essential Habitat – refer to Section 4.3.1. Category C ESAs are also associated with the intersection of the pipeline with Targinie State Forest.

4.4. Wetlands, Lakes, Springs and Watercourses One watercourse is crossed by the Phillipies Landing Road ROW section of the Mainline at KP 357.723-357.734. With the exception of this watercourse the Australia Pacific LNG section of PPL 162 does not pass within 100m of any other wetland, lake or spring or the high bank of any other watercourse.

4.5. Summary of Survey Results A summary of survey results is contained Table 12.

Table 12: Summary of Survey Results

Area (KPS) Feature

356.774-357.713 Essential Habitat for coastal sheathtail bat ( Taphozous australis ) and Category C ESA

355.668-356.252 Targinie State Forest and Category C ESA

365.089-365.353 Essential Habitat for koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus ) and Category C ESA

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5. Conclusion This pre-clearance survey report provides an assessment of the terrestrial ecological values of the Australia Pacific LNG sections of PPL 162, comprising the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and Curtis Island ROW sections. A number of ecological surveys have been undertaken within the LNG facility project area in the past. Methodologies adopted for these surveys are consistent with the survey guideline requirements for listed species as defined by DSEWPaC. In accordance with Commonwealth approval (EPBC 2009/4976) condition 5(b), the results of these previous ecological fauna surveys have used in the development of fauna management plans for this section of the pipeline. For the preparation of this report, detailed flora pre-clearance surveys were undertaken within the study area to address condition C1 of Environmental Authority (PEN101718310). The results from these pre-clearance surveys have determined that: • Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) are not present within the ROW • No areas of Regional Ecosystem (RE) with a biodiversity status of Endangered and Of Concern are present within the ROW • One RE (12.3.11) with a Biodiversity Status of Of Concern is present in the ROW; • Four REs (11.11.3, 11.11.4c, 11.11.15, 12.11.6) with a biodiversity status of No Concern at Present are present within the ROW • No matters of national environmental significance (MNES) flora species were observed within the ROW • Two Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) were observed within the ROW • No Endangered , Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) flora species listed under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) were recorded within the ROW; and • Two declared Class 2 and two Class 3 weed species listed under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 were observed within the ROW and will require management in accordance with the Project weed management plan. A targeted fauna survey was undertaken within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW on the mainland east of MLV4. The survey methodology was in accordance with the DSEWPaC survey guidelines for relevant threatened and migratory species. Results from this survey include: • One MNES migratory species, rainbow bee-eater ( Merops ornatus ), was identified within the ROW • One EVNT species, the Near Threatened little pied bat ( Chalinolobus picatus ), was observed within the ROW; and • One Special Least Concern species under the NC Act, the echidna ( Tachyglossus aculeatus ) was observed at the survey site. Previous fauna surveys in the PPL 162 area, undertaken by other consultants in accordance with the relevant EPBC survey guidelines, have determined that: • The water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ) is known to exist on Curtis Island in the ecotone between tidal creeks or coastal water, mangroves and terrestrial areas; and • Numerous Migratory wader birds are known to be seasonally present in the wider Port Curtis area. Flora pre-clearance surveys of the pipeline ROW on Curtis Island did not identify any areas considered to be suitable habitat for the water mouse ( Xeromys myoides ). The results of previous fauna pre-clearance surveys will be used to inform the development of fauna management plans for this section of the pipeline, in accordance with EPBC approval conditions 5(b) and 8.

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This section of the Mainline requires the clearing of Essential Habitat for the coastal sheathtail bat (Taphozous australis ) within the Phillipies Landing Road ROW and koala (Phascolarctos cinereus ) within the Curtis Island ROW. Field surveys did not identify either species within the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) mapped Essential Habitat areas. Preferred habitat for a number of EVNT and MNES species (based on RE associations and micro- habitat features) is present within the ROW and has been quantified for the purpose of disturbance calculations. In some instances these habitat areas have not been previously reflected within the relevant SMP and TFMP and these documents will be updated to reflect the findings of this report.

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Appendix A: Scope and Data Collection The scope of the pre-clearance surveys was to: • Acquire sufficient information to address the ecological requirements of the EPBC Approval conditions for the High Pressure Gas Transmission Pipeline (EPBC 2009/4976) • Acquire sufficient detail to address the ecological requirements of the Coordinator-General’s Report on the EIS for the Project • Acquire sufficient detail to address the conditions relating to the protection of ecological values contained within the Environmental Authority for the project (PEN101718310), issued by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) • Identify the need for and acquire sufficient information for applications for clearing permits under the NC Act for Endangered, Vulnerable and Near Threatened (EVNT) flora species • Identify those ecological communities and species that will require new or updated management plans as a result of the pre-clearance surveys; and • Identify and record the location of and/or assess the ecological condition of additional work areas adjacent to the construction ROW and ensure these comply with the Coordinator- General’s Report and the relevant EPBC Approval requirements. The following data were collected during the flora survey: • Presence, location and extent of EPBC Act-listed Threatened Ecological Communities (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (EPBC Approval – Gas Transmission Pipeline – condition 3(c), 5(a)) • Presence, location and extent (number) of EPBC Act-listed flora species (point data or where prolific, polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas. Also information on density and condition (EPBC Approval – Gas Transmission Pipeline – condition 3(c), 5(a)) • Presence, location and extent of habitat for threatened and migratory fauna species (points and polygons) under the EPBC Act within the ROW and potential additional work areas (EPBC Approval – Gas Transmission Pipeline – condition 3(b), 5(a)) • Presence and location of feral animals if encountered opportunistically as sightings (points) or through evidence of environmental degradation (areas) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (CG Approval – Appendix 1, Part 1 – condition 9(1)) • Presence, location and extent of any animal breeding places (points) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (CG Approval – Appendix 1, Part 1 – condition 7(b)) • Presence, location and extent of any habitat/hollow-bearing trees (points) within the ROW and potential additional work areas, marking of these trees, and confirmation of – or potential for – fauna within these habitat trees (CG Approval – Appendix 1, Part 1 – condition 7(c), EA Condition F2(b)(c)) • Presence, location and extent of weed species (polygons and points) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (CG Approval – Appendix 1, Part 1 – condition 9(1)) • Presence, location, condition, value and extent of Endangered Regional Ecosystems (DEHP Biodiversity Status) (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas, to inform the extent of Category B Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) (CG Approval – Appendix 2, Part 2 – condition 2(a)) • Presence, location, condition, value and extent of Of Concern Regional Ecosystems (DEHP Biodiversity Status) (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas, to inform the extent of Category C ESAs (CG Approval – Appendix 2, Part 2 – condition 2(a)(viii)) • Presence of EVNT flora species (points, or polygons and density where prolific) listed under the NC Act (CG Approval – Appendix 3, Part 3 – condition 1)

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• Presence, location, condition and extent of fauna habitat (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas for EVNT fauna species listed under the NC Act (CG Approval – Appendix 3, Part 3 – condition 1) • General site characteristics, pre-disturbance land uses (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (EA Condition D17) • Presence, location, condition, value and extent of vegetation communities (including species composition, dominant species and Regional Ecosystem types) (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas. This included a vegetation structure survey of each patch of remnant vegetation intersecting the ROW and potential additional work areas (EPBC Approval – Gas Transmission Pipeline – condition 3(b), 5(a), EA Condition D17) • For each vegetation community type within the ROW – representative sampling of flora species richness and diversity, structural strata present (i.e. dominant species present, associated stem count densities (woody vegetation) and percent foliage cover), average heights and Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) for woody vegetation in accordance with the tertiary site methodology described in Neldner et al (2005) (points) (EA Condition D17; NC Act Clearing Permit Requirements) • Classification and ranking of key micro-habitat features within the ROW and potential additional work areas (including % litter cover, hollow-bearing logs, fallen woody material, etc.) and a broad description of soil types (points) (EA Condition D17) • Presence, location, condition, value and extent of riparian vegetation (polygons) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (EA Conditions D40-41) • Location of the high bank of watercourses (points) within the ROW and potential additional work areas (EA Condition D41) • Presence and location of any EVNT fauna species (points) within the ROW and potential additional work areas if encountered or sighted opportunistically (EA Condition F2(b)) • Tertiary and quaternary flora site data sufficient to justify RE classifications for all vegetation within the ROW; and • Incidental fauna observations were recorded as appropriate.

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Data was collected by the flora ecologists through the use of the following forms and fields installed on a sub-metre accurate GPS unit: Name Disturbance_P Display Name Disturbance Geometry Type Point & Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value

Other...Specify Windstorm Wildfire Thinning Prescribed Burn Mechanical Clearing Logging Grazing Fire Unknown Erosion Blade Ploughing DisturbanceType Disturbance Type menu N/A DisturbTypeOther Disturbance Type Other text

Other...Specify Severe Moderate Minimal Severity Severity menu Nil Severity Severity (Other) text

> 20 Years 16-20 Years 11-15 Years 6-10 Years 1-5 Years < 1 Year LastEvent Last Event menu N/A No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes

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Name Erosion_P Display Name Erosion Geometry Type Point, Line, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes

Other...Specify Removal Repair Existing Proposed ControlStatus Control Status menu N/A ControlStatus Control Status (Other) text

Other...Specify Water Crossing Tunnel Subsidence Stream Bank Sheet Erosion Scalded Area Rill Gully Type Type menu N/A Type Type (Other) text Slope1Percentage Slope1 % numeric Slope2Percentage Slope2 % numeric BottomWidth Bottom Width numeric SlopeDirection Slope Direction text ErosionLength Erosion Length numeric ErosionWidth Erosion Width numeric ErosionDepth Erosion Depth numeric ErosionArea Erosion Area numeric

Other...Specify Drainage Sediment Control Control menu Erosion Control Control (Other) text

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Control = 'Drainage' Channel-Chute Lining Drainage-Standard Control = 'Sediment' Instream Field Inlet Entry-Exit De-Watering Sediment - Standard Control = 'Erosion' ControlMethod Control Method menu Erosion - Standard Control Status = 'Other...Specify' Other...Specify Removal Existing Proposed N/A Control Method = 'Channel-Chute Lining' Turfing Turf Reinforcement Mat Rock Mattress Rock Lining Hard Armouring Grass Pavers Grass Lining GeoSynthetic Lining Erosion Control Mat Cellular Confinement System Control Method = 'Drainage-Standard' Triangular Ditch Check Temporary Downpipe Slope Drain Sandbag Check Dam Rock Check Dam Recessed Rock Check Dam Outlet Structure Level Spreader Ford Flow Diversion Bank Diversion Channel Chute Catch Drain ControlType Control Type menu Bridge

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Control Method = 'Instream' Sediment Weir Sediment Filter Cage Rock Filter Dam Modular Sediment Barrier Filter Tube Barrier Control Method = 'Field Inlet' Rock & Aggregate Drop Inlet Protection Mesh & Aggregate Drop Inlet Protection Gully Bag Fabric Wrap Inlet Protection Fabric Drop Inlet Protection Excavated Drop Inlet Protection Block & Aggregate Drop Inlet Protection Control Method = 'Entry- Exit' Wash Bay Vibration Grid Rock Pad Rock Pad with Cross Drainage Control Method = 'De- Watering' Sump Pit Stilling Pond Settling Pond Portable Sediment Tank Grass Filter Bed Filter Tube Filter Tube Dam Filter Pond Filter Fence Filter Bag Control Method = 'Sediment - Standard' U-Shaped Sediment Trap Straw Bale Barrier Stiff Grass Barrier Sediment Weir Sediment Trench Sediment Fence Sediment Basin Rock Filter Dam

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Mulch Berm Modular Sediment Trap Grass Filter Strips Filter Tube Dam Filter Sock Filter Fence Fibre Roll Compost Berm Coarse Sediment Trap Check Dam Sediment Trap Buffer Zones Control Method = 'Erosion - Standard' Surface Roughening Soil Binders Rock Mulching Revegetation Poly-acrylamide Heavy Mulching Gravelling Erosion Control Blanket Compost Blanket Cellular Confinement System Bonded Fibre Matrix

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Name Fauna_P Display Name Fauna Geometry Type Point, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value

Other...Specify Invertebrates Invasive species Amphibians Reptile Birds Placental mammal Monotreme FaunaType Fauna Type menu Marsupial FaunaType Fauna Type (Other) text ScientificName Scientific Name text CommonName Common Name text

Other...Specify Migratory Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in the Wild EPBCStatus EPBC Status menu Extinct EPBCStatus EPBC Status (Other) text

Other...Specify Class A Near Threatened Vulnerable NCAStatus NCA Status menu Endangered NCAStatus NCA Status (Other) text PrimaryObservation Primary Observation text SecondaryObservation Secondary Observation text No_Individuals Number of Individuals numeric Comments Comments text

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Name Flora_P Display Name Flora Geometry Type Point, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value

Other...Specify Vine Moss Fern Forb Rush Sedge Sod Grass Hummock Grass Tussock Grass Shrub Mallee FloraType Flora Type menu Tree FloraType Flora Type (Other) text Other...Specify Other Flora Classification Classification menu EVNT Classification Classification (Other) text ScientificName Scientific Name text CommonName Common Name text

Other...Specify Migratory Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in the Wild EPBCStatus EPBC Status menu Extinct EPBCStatus EPBC Status (Other) text

Other...Specify Class A Near Threatened Vulnerable NCAStatus NCA Status menu Endangered NCAStatus NCA Status (Other) text

G S T3 T2 T1 Stratum Stratum menu E

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Rare Occasional Frequent Abundant Dominance Dominance menu Dominant Density Density (Plants per Hectare) numeric No SampleCollected Sample Collected checkbox Yes SampleID Sample ID text SampleComments Sample Comments text SampleVerified Sample Verified text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename

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Name GeoLandformSoil_P Display Name Geology Landform Soil Geometry Type Point, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value

Other...Specify LZ12 LZ11 LZ10 LZ9 LZ8 LZ7 LZ5 LZ4 LZ3 LZ2 Geology Geology menu LZ1 Geology Geology (Other) text

Other...Specify Geol Mapping RE Mapping GeoDeterminedBy Geology Determined By menu Site Inspection GeoDeterminedBy Geology Determined By (Other) text

Other...Specify Break away Channel Bench Channel Bar Bank Closed Depression Open Depression Flat Lower Slope Mid Slope Upper Slope Ridge Hillock Hillock Landform Landform menu Landform Landform Landform (Other) text

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Other...Specify Tenosol Rudosol Kandosol Ferrosol Calcarosol Chromosol Sodosol Kurosol Hydrosol Vertosol Podosol Organosol SoilType Soil Type menu Anthroposol SoilType Soil Type (Other) text SoilDeterminedBy Soil Determined By text SoilColor Soil Color text

Other...Specify Heavy Clay Medium Heavy Clay Medium Clay Light Medium Clay Light Clay Silty Clay Loam Clay Loam Sandy Clay Loam Silty Loam Loam Sandy Loam Clayey Sand Loamy Sand TextureClass Texture Class menu Sand TextureClass Texture Class (Other) text TopHorizon Top Horizon text >50 cm 10-50 cm TopSoilDepth Top Soil Depth menu 0-10 cm Erodiblity Erodiblity text Other...Specify Fitzroy NRMB NRMB menu Maranoa Balonne NRMB NRMB (Other) text

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Other...Specify Fitzroy Calliope Catchment Catchment menu Balonne-Condamine Catchment Catchment (Other) text MapLabel Map Label text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename CreationDate Creation Date date CreationTime Creation Time time LastEditDate Last Edit Date date LastEditTime Last Edit Time time

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Name MicroHabitat Display Name Micro Habitat Geometry Type Point Field Name Display Name Data Type Value 3 2 PatchSize Patch Size radiobuttons 1 3 2 Connectivity Connectivity radiobuttons 1 3 2 Small Hollows Small Hollows (<35mm) radiobuttons 1 3 2 MediumHollows Medium Hollows (35-100mm) radiobuttons 1 3 2 LargeHollows Large Hollows (>100mm) radiobuttons 1 3 2 LeafLitterSticks Leaf Litter and Sticks radiobuttons 1 3 2 Groundcover Groundcover (vegetation) radiobuttons 1 3 2 Rocks Rocks radiobuttons 1 3 2 CrackingClays Cracking Clays radiobuttons 1 3 2 Gilgai Gilgai radiobuttons 1 3 2 Logs Logs radiobuttons 1 3 2 Waterways Waterways radiobuttons 1 3 2 Burrows Burrows radiobuttons 1 Landform Landform text Comments Comments text

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Name HabitatFeature_P Display Name Habitat Feature Geometry Type Point, Line, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value Landform Landform text MapLabel Map Label text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename CreationDate Creation Date date CreationTime Creation Time time LastEditDate Last Edit Date date LastEditTime Last Edit Time time

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Name Observation_P Display Name Observation Geometry Type Point, Line, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes MapLabel Map Label text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename CreationDate Creation Date date CreationTime Creation Time time LastEditDate Last Edit Date date LastEditTime Last Edit Time time

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Name PestSite_P Display Name Pest Site Geometry Type Point Field Name Display Name Data Type Value Other...Specify Fauna PestType Pest Type menu Flora PestType Pest Type (Other) text

Other...Specify Agricultural Environmental Class 3 Class 2 PestClass PestClass menu Class 1 PestClass Pest Class (Other) text ScientificName Scientific Name text CommonName Common Name text No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename

Name PestSite_R Display Name Pest Site Geometry Type Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value Other...Specify Fauna PestType Pest Type menu Flora PestType Pest Type (Other) text

Other...Specify Agricultural Environmental Class 3 Class 2 PestClass PestClass menu Class 1 PestClass Pest Class (Other) text ScientificName Scientific Name text CommonName Common Name text No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename

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Name REGroundTruth_R Display Name RE Ground Truth Geometry Type Area Field Name Display Name Data Type Value No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes

Other...Specify Wetland Shrub/forband Heathland Grassland Isolated Trees Open Woodland Woodland Open Forest VegStructuralClass Vegetation Structural Class menu Closed Forest Vegetation Structural Class VegStructuralClass (Other) text Low Mid Height Classes Height Classes menu Tall

G S T3 T2 T1 EcoDomLayer Eco Dominate Layer menu E ObserverdRE Observerd RE text E OC BDStatus BD Status menu LC E OC VMStatus VM Status menu LC No EObserved Observed E checkbox Yes E_CoverDensity E Cover Density numeric E_MinimumHeight E Minimum Height (m) numeric E_MaxHeight E Maximum Height (m) numeric E_MedianHeight E Median Height (m) numeric E_ScientificName E Scientific Name text E_CommonName E Common Name text No T1Observed Observed T1 checkbox Yes

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T1_CoverDensity T1 Cover Density numeric T1_MinimumHeight T1 Minimum Height (m) numeric T1_MaxHeight T1 Maximum Height (m) numeric T1_MedianHeight T1 Median Height (m) numeric T1_ScientificName T1 Scientific Name text T1_CommonName T1 Common Name text No T2Observed Observed T2 checkbox Yes T2_CoverDensity T2 Cover Density numeric T2_MinimumHeight T2 Minimum Height (m) numeric T2_MaxHeight T2 Maximum Height (m) numeric T2_MedianHeight T2 Median Height (m) numeric T2_ScientificName T2 Scientific Name text T2_CommonName T2 Common Name text No T3Observed Observed T3 checkbox Yes T3_CoverDensity T3 Cover Density numeric T3_MinimumHeight T3 Minimum Height (m) numeric T3_MaxHeight T3 Maximum Height (m) numeric T3_ScientificName T3 Scientific Name text T3_CommonName T3 Common Name text No SObserved Observed S checkbox Yes S_CoverDensity S Cover Density numeric S_MinimumHeight S Minimum Height (m) numeric S_MaxHeight S Maximum Height (m) numeric S_MedianHeight S Median Height (m) numeric S_ScientificName S Scientific Name text S_CommonName S Common Name text No GObserved Observed G checkbox Yes G_CoverDensity G Cover Density numeric G_MinimumHeight G Minimum Height (m) numeric G_MaxHeight G Maximum Height (m) numeric G_MedianHeight G Median Height (m) numeric G_ScientificName G Scientific Name text G_CommonName G Common Name text ConnectivityPatches Connectivity Patches text SiteType Site Type text Landform Landform text MapLabel Map Label text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename

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Name VegetationSite_P Display Name Vegetation Structure Site Geometry Type Point, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value No ActionRequired Action Required checkbox Yes

Other...Specify Wetland Shrub/forband Heathland Grassland Isolated Trees Open Woodland Woodland Open Forest VegStructuralClass Vegetation Structural Class menu Closed Forest Vegetation Structural Class VegStructuralClass (Other) text Low Mid Height Classes Height Classes menu Tall

G S T3 T2 T1 EcoDomLayer Eco Dominate Layer menu E ObserverdRE Observerd RE text No EObserved Observed E checkbox Yes E_CoverDensity E Cover Density numeric E_MinimumHeight E Minimum Height (m) numeric E_MaxHeight E Maximum Height (m) numeric E_MedianHeight E Median Height (m) numeric E_ScientificName E Scientific Name text E_CommonName E Common Name text No T1Observed Observed T1 checkbox Yes T1_CoverDensity T1 Cover Density numeric T1_MinimumHeight T1 Minimum Height (m) numeric T1_MaxHeight T1 Maximum Height (m) numeric T1_MedianHeight T1 Median Height (m) numeric T1_ScientificName T1 Scientific Name text T1_CommonName T1 Common Name text

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No T2Observed Observed T2 checkbox Yes T2_CoverDensity T2 Cover Density numeric T2_MinimumHeight T2 Minimum Height (m) numeric T2_MaxHeight T2 Maximum Height (m) numeric T2_MedianHeight T2 Median Height (m) numeric T2_ScientificName T2 Scientific Name text T2_CommonName T2 Common Name text No T3Observed Observed T3 checkbox Yes T3_CoverDensity T3 Cover Density numeric T3_MinimumHeight T3 Minimum Height (m) numeric T3_MaxHeight T3 Maximum Height (m) numeric T3_ScientificName T3 Scientific Name text T3_CommonName T3 Common Name text No SObserved Observed S checkbox Yes S_CoverDensity S Cover Density numeric S_MinimumHeight S Minimum Height (m) numeric S_MaxHeight S Maximum Height (m) numeric S_MedianHeight S Median Height (m) numeric S_ScientificName S Scientific Name text S_CommonName S Common Name text No GObserved Observed G checkbox Yes G_CoverDensity G Cover Density numeric G_MinimumHeight G Minimum Height (m) numeric G_MaxHeight G Maximum Height (m) numeric G_MedianHeight G Median Height (m) numeric G_ScientificName G Scientific Name text G_CommonName G Common Name text ConnectivityPatches Connectivity Patches text SiteType Site Type text MapLabel Map Label text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename CreationDate Creation Date date CreationTime Creation Time time LastEditDate Last Edit Date date LastEditTime Last Edit Time time

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Name WaterFeature_P Display Name Water Feature Geometry Type Point, Line, Polygon Field Name Display Name Data Type Value

Other...Specify Lake Dam Discharge Zone Spring Wetland Water hole Water course Drainage line FeatureType Feature Type menu Gilgai FeatureType Feature Type (Other) text Comments Comments text Photo Photo filename CreationDate Creation Date date CreationTime Creation Time time LastEditDate Last Edit Date date LastEditTime Last Edit Time time

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Appendix B: Critical Micro-habitat Features and RE Associations for MNES Fauna Species Numerous REs are intersected by the Mainline. A number of these REs have the potential to provide habitat for different MNES species. As presented in the TFMP for the project (Q-LNG01-15-MP-0075) each different fauna species may have particular associations with different REs that can support potential habitat. The relative suitability and quality of potential habitat that each of these individual REs afford different species can be assessed through an analysis of the abundance and quality of different micro-habitat features observed during field surveys. The following table provides a breakdown of the key micro-habitat features (using definitions outlined in Table 4) that are generally required to support each listed MNES species identified within the EPBC Act approval conditions.. Some micro-habitat features may be of higher importance than others; however some of the micro-habitats of lower importance are still considered to potentially support a species and have been considered in that manner. To quantify potential habitat impacts on each species, remnant vegetation with micro-habitat elements have been identified and mapped along the ROW and potential additional work areas. For an RE to be considered preferred habitat for each species at least two micro-habitat features (unless only one micro-habitat feature is listed) must be present, with at least one of these features being noted as critical (emboldened and italicised in the table). The RE associations and habitat features presented in the following table are based on those identified in the TFMP.

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Sedentary Birds

It is difficult to quantify key microhabitat features that are required for this species due to its ability to The Squatter pigeon is commonly found in the grassy 11.3.2 11.3.3 11.3.4 persist in disturbed understorey of Eucalyptus , Acacia, Angophora and 11.3.14 11.3.17 11.3.18 habitats and forage on the Callitris woodlands, usually with ready access to water. 11.3.19 11.3.25 11.3.26 seed of introduced pasture It generally feeds on seeds (more specifically grass seeds 11.3.27b 11.3.39 11.4.7 plants. and legumes) and has been noted foraging on introduced Geophaps squatter 11.4.12 11.5.1 11.5.4, The majority of the Vulnerable Vulnerable pasture plants seed (Higgins and Davies 1996). Sandy scripta scripta pigeon 11.5.4a 11.5.5 11.5.20 project area traverses areas dissected by gravel ridges are preferred and burnt 11.5.21 11.7.4, 11.7.4c potentially suitable areas are frequented (Frith, 1982). Birds may 11.7.6 11.9.9 11.10.1, habitat for the Squatter occasionally feed in sown grasslands and pastures. This 11.101d 11.10.7 11.10.9 Pigeon. species is commonly noted in non-remnant areas such as 11.10.11 11.10.13 cleared pasture paddocks or road verges. Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Groundcovers (10-80% Cover).

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It is difficult to quantify habitat and microhabitat features for this species as The Plains wanderer is associated with arid and semi- they generally persist in arid areas of eastern and central Australia. The plains- habitats dominated by wanderer inhabits sparse, treeless, lowland native sparse to moderate grasslands (Baker-Gabb, 1987, 2002; Harrington et al., grasslands. 1988). Native grasslands should generally support Potentially occurs in Pedionomus plains- perennial and ephemeral grasses and forbs with non-remnant areas Vulnerable Vulnerable Microhabitat features that torquatus wanderer approximately 50% bare ground. Grasses are generally supporting sparse to indicate potential habitat less than 5cm, however occasional taller species occur. moderate grasslands. are: Dense areas of pasture grass are avoided by this species. It is unlikely that this species generally occurs within the project area however is considered to be a potential This species may be found vagrant to the area. in areas with little to no canopy or shrub layers. (Groundcovers should be < 50% in cover).

These birds are found in vine thickets and rainforest vegetation types that are periodically water-stressed. Microhabitat features These include: SEVT, low microphyll vine forest, required within associated araucarian microphyll vine forest, araucarian notophyll REs: vine forest and scrubs that may incorporate bottle trees Leaf litter and sticks (80% black- (Brachychiton spp.), brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ) and Turnix cover and 3-10cm Deep) breasted Vulnerable Vulnerable belah ( Casuarina cristata ) (e.g. Bennett, 1985; Hughes 11.8.3 11.9.4 11.9.5 melanogaster Patch size (5-100ha) button-quail and Hughes, 1991; Marchant and Higgins, 1993). Connectivity (Moderate Restricted to rainforests and forests, mostly in areas Connectivity); and with 720mm to 1200mm of rainfall per annum; prefers drier, low, closed forests, particularly SEVTs that have a Groundcovers (10-80% largely closed canopy and deep leaf litter layer (3cm to Cover). 10cm deep).

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Migratory Woodland Birds

Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Swift parrots occur in woodlands, riparian vegetation Connectivity (Moderate and remnant patches of mature eucalypts in agricultural connectivity (10-50% of Lathamus Endangere areas, although they prefer dry sclerophyll forest. perimeter of patch adjoins swift parrot Endangered 11.3.25, 11.3.4, 11.7.7 discolor d Historically known to utilise flowering Queensland blue adjacent remnant gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis ) along Wieambilla Creek in vegetation) Talinga tenement (Eddie, pers. comm., 2011). Waterways (ephemeral water and permanent riparian vegetation);and Patch size (5-100ha).

Regarded as occurring throughout the project area, however generally The Rainbow bee-eater occurs mainly in open forests requires habitats and woodlands, shrublands, and in various cleared or proximate to water: semi-cleared habitats, including farmland and areas of During nesting season the human habitation (Higgins, 1999). It usually occurs in rainbow bee-eater nests in open, cleared or lightly-timbered areas that are often, rainbow bee- sub-terrain habitats with a Merops ornatus Migratory n/a but not always, located in close proximity to permanent All REs eater substrate that is suitable water. It also occurs in inland and coastal sand dune for nesting (i.e. loam or systems, and in mangroves in northern Australia. sandy loams). Rainbow bee-eater has also been recorded in various Waterways (ephemeral other habitat types including heathland, sedgeland, vine water and permanent forest and vine thicket, and on beaches (Higgins, 1999). riparian vegetation); and Burrows (present but sparse).

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Microhabitat features required within associated Satin flycatchers mainly inhabit eucalypt forests, often REs: near wetlands or watercourses. They generally occur in moister, taller forests than the leaden flycatcher Connectivity (Moderate (Myiagra rebecula ). Satin Flycatchers often occurs in connectivity (10-50% of gullies (Blakers et al., 1984; Emison et al., 1987; 11.3.25 11.3.27b perimeter of patch adjoins Myiagra satin Migratory n/a Officer, 1969). They may also occur in eucalypt 11.4.3a 11.8.3 11.9.4 adjacent remnant cyanoleuca flycatcher woodlands with open understorey and grass ground 11.9.5 vegetation) cover, and are generally absent from rainforest (Emison Waterways (ephemeral et al., 1987; Officer, 1969). This species is expected to water and permanent occur in any woodland/open forest type with dense riparian vegetation); and understorey. Patch size (5-100ha).

Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Connectivity (Moderate The rufous fantail is found in rainforests, eucalypt connectivity (10-50% of woodlands, coastal scrub and damp gullies. It may be perimeter of patch adjoins found in more open woodland when migrating (Serventy, Rhipidura rufous 11.3.25 11.3.27b 11.4.3a adjacent remnant Migratory n/a 1982). rufifrons fantail 11.8.3 11.9.4 11.9.5 vegetation) Moist (closed) forest types, moist gullies and Waterways (ephemeral watercourses are most likely to support this species. water and permanent riparian vegetation); Patch size (5-100ha).

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Birds of Prey (Including Migratory Species)

It is difficult to quantify microhabitat features This species mostly occurs over dry or open habitats, required for this species including riparian woodland and tea-tree swamps, low given its ability to persist scrub, heathland or saltmarsh. They are also found over fork-tailed in disturbed habitats. Apus pacificus Migratory n/a treeless grassland and sandplains covered with spinifex, All RE types swift open farmland and inland and coastal sand-dunes. They The majority of the sometimes occur above rainforests, wet sclerophyll project area provides forest or open forest or plantations of pines. potentially suitable habitat for the fork-tailed swift.

Microhabitat features Coastal reefs, rocky headlands and rock platforms, required within associated mudflats and occasionally beaches. Less often found in Most coastal REs located eastern reef REs: Egretta sacra Migratory n/a mangroves. around noted breeding egret Waterways (permanent Eastern reef egrets are always associated with coastal grounds water and riparian environments vegetation)

Most coastal REs however may utilise The Red goshawk generally inhabits coastal and sub- inland waterways and fresh water bodies. coastal habitats that include open woodlands, heath, Microhabitat features riparian and the edge of rainforest (Marchant and 11.3.25 11.3.39, 11.3.2, required within associated Higgins, 1993). Favoured habitats align with densely 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.3.14, REs: Erythrotriorchis Endangere vegetated coastal rivers with rugged terrain (debus, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, red goshawk Vulnerable radiatus d 1991). This species is expected to occur throughout the 11.3.26, 11.3.27b, proposed alignment particularly where dense riparian 11.5.1, 11.5.4, 11.5.4a, Waterways (permanent habitats occur. Given the locality of the alignment, it is 11.5.5, 11.5.20, 11.5.21, water and riparian likely that riparian corridors form essential habitat for 11.7.4, 11.7.4c, 11.7.6, vegetation). this species. 11.7.7, 11.9.9, 11.10.1, 11.10.1d, 11.10.7, 11.10.11 and 11.10.13.

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This bird is found in coastal habitats (especially those close to the sea-shore) and around terrestrial wetlands in tropical and temperate regions of mainland Australia Microhabitat features and its offshore islands. The habitats occupied by the Most coastal REs required within associated white- white-bellied sea-eagle are characterised by the however may utilise Haliaeetus REs: bellied sea- Migratory n/a presence of large areas of open water (larger rivers, inland waterways and leucogaster eagle swamps, lakes, sea). Birds have been recorded in (or larger freshwater bodies. Waterways (permanent water and riparian flying over) a variety of terrestrial habitats (Marchant 11.3.25 11.3.27b and Higgins, 1993). vegetation). Large areas of open water (larger rivers, swamps, lakes, sea) are essential habitat features for this species.

The Caspian tern prefers large expanses of water, including coastlines, large lakes, reservoirs and large Microhabitat features rivers, features which are generally limited to coastal required within associated habitats. Hydroprogner REs: Caspian tern Migratory n/a Caspian terns are usually found near the coast, in Most coastal REs caspia Waterways (permanent extensive wetlands, on coastal and interior beaches and water and riparian sheltered estuaries. The Caspian tern lives equally well vegetation). in fresh water and saline environments (del Hoyo et al., 1996).

Eastern ospreys occur in littoral and coastal habitats and terrestrial wetlands of tropical and temperate Australia Microhabitat features and offshore islands. They are mostly found in coastal Most coastal REs required within associated Pandion eastern areas but occasionally travel inland along major rivers, however may utilise REs: Migratory n/a cristatus osprey particularly in northern Australia (Johnstone and Storr, inland waterways and Waterways (permanent 1998; Marchant and Higgins, 1993). They require fresh water bodies. water and riparian extensive areas of open fresh, brackish or saline water vegetation). for foraging (Marchant and Higgins, 1993).

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The Australian painted snipe occurs in all states of Australia (Barrett et al., 2003; Blakers et al., 1984). It is most common in eastern Australia, where it has been Microhabitat features recorded at scattered locations throughout much of required within associated Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and south- australian 11.3.2, 11.3.25, REs: Rostratula Vulnerable / eastern South Australia. painted n/a 11.3.27b, 11.3.3, 11.4.3, australis Migratory This species generally inhabits shallow terrestrial snipe 11.4.7, 11.9.5 freshwater (occasionally brackish) wetlands, including Waterways (permanent temporary and permanent lakes, swamps, water and riparian gilgais/melonholes and claypans. They also use vegetation). inundated or waterlogged grassland or saltmarsh, dams, rice crops, sewage farms and bore drains.

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Terrestrial Mammals

Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Woodland and semi-arid Koalas utilises open eucalypt forest and woodland communities dominated by habitat with multiple strata layers containing 11.3.2, 11.3.4, 11.3.23, species from the genus Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Angophora, Lophostemon or 11.3.25, 11.3.26, Eucalypts are the primary Melaleuca trees (at a height of 1.3m above ground) and 11.3.37, 11.3.38, tree species. with at least one of the following species: Queensland 11.4.10, 11.5.20, blue gum ( Eucalyptus tereticornis ), broad-leaved red The distribution of koalas 11.9.13, 11.10.11, ironbark ( E. fibrosa ), grey gum ( E. propinqua ); white is also affected by altitude V (SEQ Phascolartos mahogany ( E. umbra ), flooded gum ( E. grandis ), 12.3.3, 12.3.4, 12.3.6, koala Bioregion V (limited to <800m ASL), cinereus tallowwood ( E. microcorys ), Tindale’s stringy bark ( E. 12.3.7, 12.3.10, 12.3.11, only) temperature and, in the tindaliae ), red mahogany ( E. resinifera ), poplar box ( E. 12.5.2, 12.5.3, 12.5.6, drier areas of their range, populnea ), swamp mahogany ( E. robusta ), stringybark 12.8.16, 12.11.2, leaf moisture (E. nigra ), scribbly gum ( E. racemosa ), narrow-leaved 12.11.3, 12.11.5, ironbark ( E. crebra ), Queensland peppergum ( E. 12.11.9, 12.11.14, Patch size >1ha); and exserta ), narrow-leaved red gum ( E. seeana ), brush box Connectivity (moderate (Lophostemon confertus ), swamp box ( L. suaveolens ), 12.12.12, 12.12.15 paperbark ( Melaleuca quinquenervia ). connectivity (10-50% of perimeter of patch adjoins adjacent remnant vegetation).

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Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Patch size (5-100 or >100ha) Rocks (Large (>50cm) and/or abundant, rock outcrops and crevices) Hollows (medium and The northern quoll lives in a range of habitats, but large with moderate prefer rocky areas and eucalypt forests. Daytime den abundance) sites provide shelter and protection from predators and Waterways (ephemeral weather. They include rocky outcrops, tree hollows, water and permanent hollow logs, termite mounds, goanna burrows and Most REs that provide or riparian vegetation) Dasyurus northern human dwellings (Hill and Ward, 2010). are connected significant Endangered n/a Burrows (present but spare hallucatus quoll The northern quoll generally is associated with rocky tracts of remnant or present and abundant habitats such as ranges, escarpments, mesas, ranges, vegetation or deep) gorges, breakaways, boulder fields, major drainage lines Connectivity (moderate or treed creek lines; structurally diverse woodland or connectivity (10-50% of forest areas containing large diameter trees, termite perimeter of patch adjoins mounds or hollow logs (Hill and Ward, 2010). adjacent remnant vegetation) Groundcover (vegetation 10-80% cover [next building resources]); and Logs (<30cm diameter and medium abundance (2-10 per 20x20m or >30cm diameter and high abundance (>10 20x20m)

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Microchiropteran Bats

Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Rocks (large (>50cm) The Large-eared pied bat is a forest-dwelling species. and/or abundant, rock They are found in tall open eucalypt forest with and outcrops and crevices) understorey of scattered small trees and palms Hollows (medium hollows (Churchill, 1998). with moderate The large-eared pied bat has been recorded roosting in abundance); disused mine tunnels, rock overhangs, caves and fairy 11.3.14 11.3.18 11.7.5 Chalinolobus large-eared 11.9.4a 11.10.1 11.10.3 Patch size (5-100ha); and Vulnerable Vulnerable martin nests and possibly uses tree hollows. In south- dweyeri pied bat eastern Queensland, the species seems to be associated 11.10.7 11.10.9 Connectivity (moderate with higher altitude moist forests and adjacent 11.10.13 connectivity (10-50% of rainforest, while most records from New South Wales perimeter of patch adjoins are from dry and wet sclerophyll forest including adjacent remnant callitris forests, tall open eucalypt forests with a dry vegetation). understorey, sub-alpine woodland, and sandstone Generally associated with outcrop country. rocky escarpments where roosting habitat such as caves, deep crevices and disused mining shafts occur.

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Microhabitat features required within associated 11.3.1 11.3.2 11.3.14 REs: 11.3.17 11.3.18 11.3.19 Hollows (medium hollows This species occurs in dry forest habitats including River 11.3.26 11.4.3 11.4.7 with moderate abundance) red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis ), open woodland, 11.4.10 11.4.12 11.5.1 Waterways (ephemeral south- mallee, Brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ) and other arid 11.5.1a 11.5.4 11.5.4a Nyctophilus water and permanent eastern long- Vulnerable Vulnerable and semi-arid habitats. Queensland blue gum 11.5.5 11.5.20 11.5.21 corbeni riparian vegetation) eared bat (Eucalyptus tereticornis ) typically dominate riparian and 11.7.1 11.7.4 11.7.4c floodplain eucalypt woodlands, and hollows in mature 11.7.6 11.7.7 11.8.3 Patch size (5-100ha); and trees provide important shelter and nesting 11.9.1 11.9.4 11.9.5 Connectivity (moderate 11.9.7 11.10.1 11.10.3 connectivity (10-50% of 11.10.7 11.10.9 11.10.11 perimeter of patch adjoins adjacent remnant vegetation).

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Reptiles

Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Rocks (large (>50cm) and/or abundant, rock outcrops and crevices) This species occurs on rocky hillsides on basalt, sandstone and lateritic soils supporting open eucalypt Leaf litter and sticks (10- and Acacia woodland with a sparse understorey of 80% cover and >80% cover) shrubs and tussocks or Semi-evergreen vine-thicket Patch size (5-100ha and (Cogger et al., 1993; Davidson, 1993; Porter, 1998). The >100ha) Draft Recovery Plan for Brigalow Belt Reptiles 11.3.2 11.10.1 11.10.1d Connectivity (moderate (Richardson, 2006) lists open-forests, woodlands and 11.3.1 11.4.3 11.4.7 connectivity (10-50% of adjacent exposed rocky areas in landzones 3, 9 and 10 collared 11.4.10 11.7.1 11.7.2 perimeter of patch adjoins Delma torquata Vulnerable Vulnerable as the habitat for collared delma. delma 11.7.4 11.7.4.c 11.9.1 adjacent remnant This species favours open eucalypt forest with a shrub 11.9.5 11.10.7 11.10.11 vegetation) and tussock grass understorey. The soils of these 11.10.13 Logs (<30cm diameter and communities are usually shallow and deep-cracking or medium abundance (2-10 stony. This species prefers areas with loose surface per 20x20m and >30cm rocks, including rocky slopes and ridge tops. It shelters diameter and high under weathered loose rocks, flattish bedrock abundance >10 per outcroppings, logs or mats of leaf litter or in soil cracks 20x20m) and crevices among tussock grasses. Cracking clays (present and shallow or present and deep); and Groundcover (vegetation 10-80% cover or >80% cover).

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Microhabitat features This species occurs in Brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ) required within associated woodland growing on clay soils, riverside woodland, and REs: open forest growing on natural levees (Shine, 1983; Gilgai (present and Cogger et al., 1993). The species is associated with infrequent or shallow or cracking gilgai soil types that are seasonally inundated, present and abundant or where it shelters within soil cracks. It has been found to deep) occur in association with belah (Casuarina cristata ) Can occur in many REs Cracking clays (present Denisonia ornamental Vulnerable Vulnerable communities but may be found in areas where Belah and often in non- and shallow or present and maculata snake does not occur, including in modified areas of grazing remnant Gilgai country. deep); and country dominated by grasses adjacent to areas of gilgai Groundcover (vegetation with intact native vegetation. 10-80% cover or >80% Ornamental snakes show a preference for moist areas cover). (Wilson and Knowles, 1988), and requires ample ground Generally associated with cover in the form of fallen timber, thick currantbush gilgai habitats which can (Carissa ovata ) bushes and small tussock grasses. occur in disturbed grazing lands.

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Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Logs (<30cm diameter and medium abundance (2-10 per 20x20m and >30cm diameter and high abundance >10 per 20x20m) This species is found among dense ground vegetation, 11.3.2 11.5.1 11.5.1a Log present but sparse fallen timber or rock outcrops in open dry sclerophyll 11.7.7 11.3.1 11.3.14 forest (ironbark) or woodland, brigalow forest, open 11.3.17 11.3.18 11.3.19 Patch size (5-100ha and shrub land and lancewood forests. This species shares 11.4.3 11.4.3a 11.4.10 >100ha) communal burrow systems, often excavated in earth and 11.4.12 11.5.20 11.5.21 Connectivity (moderate timber that have been bulldozed into heaps. It may also 11.7.1 11.7.2 11.7.4 connectivity (10-50% of Egernia rugosa yakka skink Vulnerable Vulnerable occupy disused rabbit warrens (Wilson and Swan, 2008) 11.7.4c 11.7.5 11.7.6 perimeter of patch adjoins and deep rock crevices (Wilson, 2005). 11.9.1 11.9.5 11.9.6 adjacent remnant This species occurs on coarse gritty soils in the vicinity 11.9.7 11.9.9 11.9.10 vegetation) of low ranges, foothills and undulating terrain with good 11.10.1 11.10.1d Leaf litter and sticks (10- drainage (Cogger, 2000; Ehmann, 1992; Fitzgerald, 11.10.7 11.10.9 80% cover and >80% cover) 1996). 11.10.11 Cracking clays (present and shallow or present and deep) Groundcover (vegetation 10-80% cover or >80% cover); and Large (>50cm) and/or abundant, rock outcrops and crevices.

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Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Waterways (ephemeral water and permanent riparian vegetation) Logs (<30cm diameter and medium abundance (2-10 per 20x20m and >30cm Dunmall’s snake occurs in open forest and woodland, diameter and high particularly brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ) forest and abundance >10 per woodland, growing on floodplains of deep-cracking black 20x20m) clay and clay loam soils (Cogger, 2000). It utilises fallen 11.3.1 11.3.17 11.3.25 Cracking clays (present timber and possibly also leaf litter and earth cracks 11.4.3 11.4.3a 11.5.1 dunmall’s and shallow or present and Furina dunmalli Vulnerable Vulnerable (Ehmann, 1992). It shelters under fallen timber 11.5.4 11.5.5 11.7.1 snake deep); embedded in deep cracking cavities of clay soils (Wilson 11.9.4 11.9.5 11.9.6 and Swan, 2008). Vegetation communities in which it 11.9.10 11.10.9 Patch size (5-100ha and occurs include open forests and woodlands dominated >100ha) by brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ), cypress pine ( Callitris Connectivity (moderate spp.) and bulloak ( Allocasuarina luehmannii connectivity (10-50% of perimeter of patch adjoins adjacent remnant vegetation) Leaf litter and sticks (10- 80% cover and >80% cover); and Groundcover (vegetation 10-80% cover or >80% cover).

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Microhabitat features required within associated REs:

Logs (<30cm diameter and

medium abundance (2-10 per 20x20m and >30cm 11.10.1 11.10.1d 11.9.5 diameter and high 11.3.1 11.3.4 11.3.14 abundance >10 per 11.3.17 11.3.18 1.3.19 20x20m) This lizard is found in a wide variety of open forest 11.3.27b 11.3.39 11.4.3 habitats on several soil types (Schultz and Eyre, 1997; Cracking clays (present 11.4.3a 11.4.7 11.4.10 Tremul, 2000). In some areas lizards are found in and shallow or present and 11.4.12 11.5.1 11.5.1a remnant brigalow ( Acacia harpophylla ) woodland with deep) Paradelma brigalow 11.5.4 11.5.4a 11.5.5 Vulnerable Vulnerable sparse tussock grasses on grey cracking clay soils Patch size (5-100ha and orientalis scaly-foot 11.5.20 11.5.21 11.7.1 (Cogger et al., 1993). >100ha) 11.7.2 11.7.4 11.7.4c The Brigalow scaly-foot was once thought to be confined 11.7.5 11.7.6 11.7.7 Connectivity (moderate to remnant brigalow or sparse tussock grass vegetation 11.9.1 11.9.4 11.9.6 connectivity (10-50% of on cracking soils but is now recognised as occurring 11.9.7 11.9.9 11.9.10 perimeter of patch adjoins more widely. This species shelters under fallen timber 11.10.3 11.10.7 11.10.9 adjacent remnant and bark (Cogger et al., 1993). 11.10.10 11.10.13 vegetation) Leaf litter and sticks (10- 80% cover and >80% cover); and

Groundcover (vegetation

10-80% cover or >80% cover).

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Invertebrates

Microhabitat features required within associated REs: Based on knowledge of the species’ current distribution in the Taroom area, the boggomoss snail appears to Leaf litter and sticks (10- prefer grassy eucalypt woodlands on alluvial flats along 80% cover and >80% cover) drainage lines (Stanisic, 2008). This species typically occurs on gilgai black soils within eucalypt and brigalow Logs (<30cm diameter and communities. It is dependent upon an intact medium abundance (2-10 overstorey, which retains sufficient moisture for the per 20x20m and >30cm snails to survive. This species is also expected to occur diameter and high Adclarkia Boggomoss Critically 11.3.1, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, abundance >10 per n/a in non-remnant areas adjoining watercourses where dawsonensis snail Endangered there are suitable microhabitat features including fallen 11.3.25 20x20m) logs, leaf litter and other cover (Stanisic, 2008). Patch size (5-100ha and Key habitat requirements for the boggomoss snail are a >100ha) well-developed leaf litter layer for food, shelter (e.g. Connectivity (moderate logs, fallen bark) and breeding sites, and a good connectivity (10-50% of coverage of vegetation to support the leaf litter perimeter of patch adjoins environment and maintain a moist microclimate adjacent remnant (Stanisic, 2008). vegetation);and Cracking clays (present and shallow or present and deep).

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Appendix C: RE Associations for EVNT Species The following table provides a breakdown of REs that are generally required to support each of the listed EVNT species. Please note that species which are both MNES and EVNT are included in only the MNES species table in Appendix B. The RE associations presented in the following table are based on those identified in the EVNT Fauna SMP Q-1801-15-MP-0013 for the Project. A number of these species have been identified as having the potential to occur within the study area at Phillipies Landing Road and Curtis Island within REs that have not previously been listed within the SMP. It is recommended that the SMP is amended to reflect these new findings. The coastal sheathtail bat and koala are additions that have not previously been considered within the SMP, their inclusion in the below table and the REs supplied are those mapped as essential habitat by DEHP and traversed by the pipeline.

NC Act Common Name Scientific Name RE Associations Status 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, 11.3.19, 11.3.25, 11.3.26, 11.3.39, 11.4.10, 11.5.1, 11.5.4, 11.5.4a, black-chinned Melitrheptus gularis NT 11.5.5, 11.5.20, 11.5.21, 11.7.4, honeyeater 11.7.4c, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.9.1, 11.9.9, 11.9.10, 11.10.1, 11.10.1d, 11.10.7, 11.10.9, 11.10.11, 11.10.13 Ephippiorhynchus black-necked stork NT 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.25, 11.3.27b asiaticus Proposed 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, brigalow woodland for Listing 11.3.14, 11.3.17, 11.3.19, Adclarkia cameroni snail under EPBC 11.3.25, 11.3.26, 11.3.27b, Act 11.3.39, 11.3.18 bulloak jewel Hypochrysops picaeta E 11.3.18, 11.5.1, 11.5.1a, 11.3.14 11.1.2, 11.3.4, 11.11.4, coastal sheathtail bat Taphozous australis V 11.11.15, 11.11.18, 11.3.26. 11.4.3, 11.4.3a, 11.7.1, 11.9.4a, 11.9.4b, 11.9.5, 11.3.1, 11.3.39, 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.4.12, 11.7.4, common death adder Acanthophis antarcticus NT 11.7.5, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.8.3, 11.9.1, 11.9.6, 11.10.1, 11.10.7, 11.10.13 Proposed Dulacca woodland for Listing 11.5.1, 11.7.4, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, Adclarkia dulacca snail under EPBC 11.9.10 Act freckled duck Stictonetta naevosa NT 11.3.25, 11.3.27b, 11.3.2, 11.3.3 11.3.1, 11.4.3, 11.4.3a, 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.7.1, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, glossy black-cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami V 11.3.17, 11.3.25, 11.5.1, 11.8.3, 11.9.4a, 11.9.4b, 11.9.5, 11.9.10 11.3.14, 11.4.3, 11.4.3a, 11.5.1, 11.5.1a, 11.5.4, 11.5.4a, 11.7.2, 11.7.4, 11.7.4c, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, golden-tailed gecko Strophurus taenicauda NT 11.9.5, 11.10.1, 11.10.1d, 11.10.9, 11.10.11, 11.3.1, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, 11.3.19,

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NC Act Common Name Scientific Name RE Associations Status 11.3.39, 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.4.12, 11.5.5, 11.5.20, 11.5.21, 11.7.1, 11.9.1, 11.9.4a, 11.9.4b, 11.9.6, 11.9.7, 11.9.9, 11.9.10, 11.10.3, 11.10.7 The grey falcon is restricted to shrubland, grassland and wooded watercourses of arid and semi- arid regions, although it is grey falcon Falco hypoleucos NT occasionally found in open woodlands near the coast. It also occurs near wetlands where surface water attracts prey. grey goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiae NT 11.3.25, 11.3.27b, 11.8.3, 11.9.4 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.3.25, 11.3.27, 11.4.3, grey snake Hemiaspis damelii E 11.4.3a, 11.9.5, 11.3.14, 11.3.26, 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.4.12, 11.9.1 V (SEQ koala Phascolarctos cinereus bioregion 12.3.11 only) Lewin’s rail Lewinia pectoralis NT 11.3.25, 11.3.27b 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.3.14, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, 11.3.19, 11.3.25, 11.3.26, 11.3.39, 11.4.3, 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.4.12, 11.5.1, 11.5.1a, 11.5.4, 11.5.4a, 11.5.5, 11.5.20, little pied bat Chalinolobus picatus NT 11.5.21, 11.7.1, 11.7.2, 11.7.4, 11.7.4c, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.8.3, 11.9.1, 11.9.4a, 11.9.4b, 11.9.5, 11.9.6, 11.9.7, 11.9.9, 11.9.10, 11.10.1, 11.10.1d, 11.10.3, 11.10.7, 11.10.9, 11.10.11, 11.10.13 11.3.2, 11.3.4, 11.3.25, 11.5.1, 11.5.1a, 11.5.4, 11.5.13, 11.7.2, 11.7.4, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.9.5, echidna Tachyglossus aculeatus SLC 11.9.7, 11.9.9, 11.9.10, 11.10.1, 11.10.1a, 11.11.15, 11.12.1, 11.12.2, 11.12.2b, 11.12.6, 11.12.6b, 11.12.17 11.4.3, 11.4.3a, 11.9.5, 11.9.6, 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.17, painted honeyeater Grantiella picta V 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.7.1, 11.8.3, 11.9.1, 11.9.4a, 11.9.4b, 11.9.10 11.3.1, 11.4.3, 11.9.5, 11.9.6, pale imperial 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.7.1, 11.9.1, Jalmenus eubulus V hairstreak 11.9.10, 11.9.11, 11.10.3, 11.10.7 1.3.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3a, 11.3.1, rough frog Cyclorana verrucosa NT 11.3.25, 11.3.27b, 11.9.4b, 11.9.5 11.3.25, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, square-tailed kite Lophoictinia isura NT 11.3.14, 11.3.17, 11.3.19,

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NC Act Common Name Scientific Name RE Associations Status 11.3.26, 11.3.27b, 11.3.39, 11.4.7, 11.4.10, 11.4.12, 11.5.1, 11.5.1a, 11.5.4, 11.5.4a, 11.5.5, 11.5.20, 11.5.21, 11.7.1, 11.7.4, 11.7.4c, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.9.1, 11.9.7, 11.9.9, 11.9.10, 11.10.1, 11.10.1d, 11.10.3, 11.10.7, 11.10.11, 11.10.13 11.3.25, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, turquoise parrot Neophema pulchella NT 11.3.27b 11.3.2, 11.3.14, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, 11.3.19, 11.3.39, 11.4.3, 11.4.3a, 11.5.1, 11.5.1a, 11.5.4, 11.5.4a, 11.5.5, 11.5.20, woma Aspidites ramsayi NT 11.5.21, 11.7.1, 11.7.2, 11.7.4, 11.7.4c, 11.7.5, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.9.5, 11.9.6, 11.9.7, 11.9.9, 11.10.9

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Appendix D: Maps

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11.11.18/11.11.15 Essential Habitat 40DS289 State Forests1 137FTY1831 Targinie State Forest Regional Ecosystems (Amec) 1305MPH34872 Biodiversity Status Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant No concern at present Non-remnant, regrowth, disturbed

Targinie Road 2 Regional Ecosystems (DERM) Biodiversity Status Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant 11.3.4 Of Concern - Sub-dominant 1 No concern at present

ORIGIN ENERGY - Australia Pacific LNG Project LEGEND LOCATION DIAGRAM APLNG Mainline Rev G Fauna Trapping Location ROW Gladstone Ground-Truthed Pipeline Kilometre Points Survey Corridor Pipeline 100m Increments Cadastral Boundaries

Regional Ecosystems Mainline Rev G MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network MAP 1 Watercourses (by stream order) DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 Regional Ecosystems Version 6.1 © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Resource Management) 2011 08/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Use 0 Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 1:8,000 2010 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_GTRE_Narrows.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. 2RP613702

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No3 concern at present Non-remnant, regrowth, disturbed Regional Ecosystems (DERM) 137FTY1831 Biodiversity Status 401DT4026 non-rem Endangered - Dominant 11.3.4/11.3.26/11.11.15 Targinie State Forest Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant No concern at present

ORIGIN ENERGY - Australia Pacific LNG Project LEGEND LOCATION DIAGRAM APLNG Mainline Rev G Fauna Trapping Location ROW Gladstone Ground-Truthed Pipeline Kilometre Points Survey Corridor Pipeline 100m Increments Cadastral Boundaries

Regional Ecosystems Mainline Rev G MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network MAP 1 Watercourses (by stream order) DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 Regional Ecosystems Version 6.1 © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Resource Management) 2011 08/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Use 0 Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 1:8,000 2010 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_GTRE_Narrows.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. 12.11.4 12.11.6/12.11.4 Esplanade

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3SP235971 12.1.2 3SP228454 Essential Habitat State Forests Regional Ecosystems (Amec) Biodiversity Status Endangered - Dominant 12.11.6/12.11.14 Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant 1 Of Concern - Sub-dominant No concern at present Non-remnant, regrowth, disturbed Regional Ecosystems (DERM) Biodiversity Status 3SP228186 Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant No concern at present

ORIGIN ENERGY - Australia Pacific LNG Project LEGEND LOCATION DIAGRAM APLNG Mainline Rev G Fauna Trapping Location ROW Gladstone Ground-Truthed Pipeline Kilometre Points Survey Corridor Pipeline 100m Increments Cadastral Boundaries

Regional Ecosystems Mainline Rev G MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network MAP 1 Watercourses (by stream order) DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 Regional Ecosystems Version 6.1 © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Resource Management) 2011 08/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Use 0 Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 1:8,000 2010 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_GTRE_Narrows.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. 2 2RP613702

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ORIGIN ENERGY - Australia Pacific LNG Project LEGEND LOCATION DIAGRAM Gladstone APLNG Mainline Rev G Pipeline Kilometre Points ROW Pipeline 100m Increments Survey Corridor Pest Species Mainline Rev G Cadastral Boundaries MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network Map 2 Watercourses (by stream order)

DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2010 08/06/2012 SM AD Issued for Use 0 1:8,000 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_Pests_Narrows_SM.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. 2RP613702

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ORIGIN ENERGY - Australia Pacific LNG Project LEGEND LOCATION DIAGRAM Gladstone APLNG Mainline Rev G Pipeline Kilometre Points ROW Pipeline 100m Increments Survey Corridor Pest Species Mainline Rev G Cadastral Boundaries MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network Map 2 Watercourses (by stream order)

DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2010 08/06/2012 SM AD Issued for Use 0 1:8,000 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_Pests_Narrows_SM.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. Esplanade

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Flora Pest Species Macfadyena unguis – cati Praxelis sp 1 Heliotropium amplexicaule Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Bryophyllum delagoense / sp. Cryptostegia grandiflora / sp. Lantana camara 3SP228186 Opuntia stricta / sp. Opuntia tomentosa Fauna Pest Species Rhinella marina - Cane Toad Equus ferus caballus - Brumby

ORIGIN ENERGY - Australia Pacific LNG Project LEGEND LOCATION DIAGRAM Gladstone APLNG Mainline Rev G Pipeline Kilometre Points ROW Pipeline 100m Increments Survey Corridor Pest Species Mainline Rev G Cadastral Boundaries MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network Map 2 Watercourses (by stream order)

DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2010 08/06/2012 SM AD Issued for Use 0 1:8,000 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_Pests_Narrows_SM.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. 2 2RP613702

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MNES/EVNT Fauna Mainline Rev G Cadastral Boundaries Rainbow Bee-eater MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network MAP 3 Watercourses (by stream order)

DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2010 08/06/2012 SM AD Issued for Use 0 1:8,000 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_Fauna_Narrows_SM.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. 2RP613702

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MNES/EVNT Fauna Mainline Rev G Cadastral Boundaries Rainbow Bee-eater MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network MAP 3 Watercourses (by stream order)

DATE AUTHOR APPROVED REVISION NOTE REV. DATA SOURCE: 0 50 100 150 200 StreetPro Australia © Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PSMA Australia Ltd and Department of 04/01/2012 CM CC Issued for Review A Health and Ageing) 2010 07/06/2012 JH AD Issued for Review B Metres Cadastral Data © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2010 08/06/2012 SM AD Issued for Use 0 1:8,000 (A3) GCS GDA 1994 Path: P:\Clients - Projects\Origin Energy\ORI032- P:\Clients Mainline\GIS\WR_2012_00113_MainlineDEISUpdate\DEIS_MLV4_KP366\WR_2012_00113_Fauna_Narrows_SM.mxd - Path: DEIS AMEC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the map and does not make any warranty about the data. AMEC is not under any liability to the user for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which the user may suffer resulting from the use of this map. Esplanade

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MNES/EVNT Fauna Mainline Rev G Cadastral Boundaries Rainbow Bee-eater MLV4 - KP 366 Road/Track Network MAP 3 Watercourses (by stream order)

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Appendix E: List of Fauna Species Observed During Pre- Clearance Survey

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Id Kingdom Genus Species Common Name method Sex Age Count Breeding Site Date Amphibians

Crinia parinsignifera beeping froglet Heard Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Litoria rubella ruddy tree frog Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Litoria rubella ruddy tree frog Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Litoria rubella ruddy tree frog Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Litoria rubella ruddy tree frog Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Litoria nasuta striped rocket frog Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Litoria gracilenta graceful tree frog Hear Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Litoria fallax eastern sedge frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Litoria fallax eastern sedge frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Litoria fallax eastern sedge frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Litoria dentata bleating tree frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Litoria dentata bleating tree frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Litoria dentata bleating tree frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Litoria dentata bleating tree frog Heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Litoria caerula green tree frog Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Litoria caerula green tree frog Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Litoria caerula green tree frog Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Bufo marinus cane toad Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Bufo marinus cane toad Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Bufo marinus cane toad Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Bufo marinus cane toad Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

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Id Kingdom Genus Species Common Name method Sex Age Count Breeding Site Date

Birds

Eurostopodus mystacalis white throated nightjar Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Aegotheles cristatus owlet nightjar Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Aegotheles cristatus owlet nightjar Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Aviceda subcristata pacific baza Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Aviceda subcristata pacific baza Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/2/2012

Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Cacatua galerita sulphur crested cockatoo Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Todiramphus macleayii forest kingfisher Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Todiramphus macleayii forest kingfisher Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Dacelo novaguineae laughing kookaburra Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Dacelo novaguineae laughing kookaburra Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Dacelo leachii blue-winged kookaburra Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Dacelo leachii blue-winged kookaburra Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Geopelia striata peaceful dove Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Geopelia striata peaceful dove Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Geopelia striata peaceful dove Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

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Id Kingdom Genus Species Common Name method Sex Age Count Breeding Site Date

Geopelia striata peaceful dove Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Coracina tenuirostris cicada bird heard indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Corvus orru torresian crow Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Centropus phasianinus pheasant coucal Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Centropus phasianinus pheasant coucal Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Pardalotus punctatus spotted pardalote Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Trichoglossus haematodus rainbow lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Trichoglossus haematodus rainbow lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Trichoglossus haematodus rainbow lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Trichoglossus haematodus rainbow lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Rhipidura leucophrys willie wag tail Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Rhipidura leucophrys willie wag tail Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Rhipidura leucophrys willie wag tail Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

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Id Kingdom Genus Species Common Name method Sex Age Count Breeding Site Date

Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly breasted lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly breasted lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly breasted lorikeet Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Gymnorhina tibicen magpie Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Gymnorhina tibicen magpie Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Ninox connivens barking owl Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Ninox connivens barking owl Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Platycerus adscitus pale headed rosella Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Platycerus adscitus pale headed rosella Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Artamus personatus masked woodswallow Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Scythrops novaehollandiae channel-billed cuckoo Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Scythrops novaehollandiae channel-billed cuckoo Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced cuckoo-shrike Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Chalcites lucidus shining bronze cuckoo Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

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Id Kingdom Genus Species Common Name method Sex Age Count Breeding Site Date

Dicrurus hottentottus spangled drongo Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Dicrurus hottentottus spangled drongo Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Malurus melanocephalus red backed fairy wren Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Malurus melanocephalus red backed fairy wren Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Malurus melanocephalus red backed fairy wren Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

Podargus strigoides tawny frogmouth Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Cracticus nigrogularis pied butcherbird Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Mammals

Chalinolobus picatus little pied bat trapped Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Macropus parryi whiptail wallaby Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Petauroides volans greater glider Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Petauroides volans greater glider Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Petauroides volans greater glider Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

yellow-bellied sheath-tail Saccolaimus flaviventris bat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

yellow-bellied sheath-tail Saccolaimus flaviventris bat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

yellow-bellied sheath-tail Saccolaimus flaviventris bat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

yellow-bellied sheath-tail Saccolaimus flaviventris bat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 28/02/2012

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Id Kingdom Genus Species Common Name method Sex Age Count Breeding Site Date

Tachyglossus aculeatus echidna Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Trichosurus vulpecular brush-tailed possum Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Trichosurus vulpecular brush-tailed possum Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Pteropus alecto black flying fox Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Petaurus breviceps sugar glider Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Isoodon macrourus northern brown bandicoot Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Isoodon macrourus northern brown bandicoot Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Isoodon macrourus northern brown bandicoot Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Rattus fuscipes bush rat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

Rattus fuscipes bush rat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Rattus fuscipes bush rat Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Reptiles

Carlia rhomboidalis Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 25/02/2012

carlia vivax Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Carlia schmeltzii Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Carlia munda Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 26/02/2012

Tropidonophis mairii keelback Seen Indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

Dendrelaphis punctulata green tree snake Seen indeterminate Adult Indeterminate 3G 27/02/2012

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