APPENDIX 5
Desktop Assessment – Significant Flora Species Potentially Occurring in the Area
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Species Status Habitat Likelihood of occurring along WC Act EPBC Act alignment
Conospermum undulatum (Wavy Threatened Vulnerable Grey or yellow-orange clayey sand Identified on site leaved smokebush)
Caladenia huegelii (Grand Threatened Endangered Grey or brown sand, clay loam Unlikely Spider Orchid)
Andersonia gracilis (Slender Threatened Endangered White/grey sand, sandy clay, Unlikely Andersonia) gravelly loam. Winter-wet areas, near swamps
Grevillea curviloba subsp. Threatened Endangered Sand, sandy loam. Winter-wet Unlikely incurva (Narrow curved leaf heath grevillea)
Macarthuria keigheryi Threatened Endangered White or grey sand Unlikely
Dwarf Green Kangaroo Paw Threatened Vulnerable Grey sand, clay loam. Winter-wet Unlikely (Anigozanthos viridis subsp. depressions. Terraspectans)
Summer Honeypot (Banksia Threatened Endangered White or grey sand over laterite, Unlikely mimica) sandy loam.
Swamp Starflower (Calytrix Threatened Endangered Sandy clay. Swampy flats. Unlikely breviseta subsp. Breviseta)
Centrolepis caespitosa Priority 4 Endangered White sand, clay. Salt flats, wet Unlikely areas
Gingin Wax (Chamelaucium sp. Threatened Endangered Unlikely Gingin)
Muchea Bell (Darwinia foetida) Threatened Critically Unlikely Endangered
Dwarf Bee-orchid (Diuris Threatened Vulnerable Brown loamy clay. Winter-wet Unlikely micrantha) swamps, in shallow water.
Purdie's Donkey-orchid (Diuris Threatened Endangered Grey-black sand, moist. Winter- Unlikely purdiei) wet swamps
Glossy-leafed Hammer-orchid Threatened Endangered White or grey sand. Low-lying Unlikely (Drakaea elastica) situations adjoining winter-wet swamps
Dwarf Hammer-orchid (Drakaea Threatened Vulnerable White-grey sand Unlikely micrantha)
Baby Blue Orchid (Epiblema Endangered Unlikely grandiflorum var. cyaneum)
Cadda Road Mallee (Eucalyptus Threatened Endangered Unlikely balanites)
Beaked Lepidosperma Threatened Endangered brown. Peaty sand, clay Unlikely (Lepidosperma rostratum)
Selena's Synaphea (Synaphea sp. Threatened Critically Near winter-wet flats, in low Unlikely Fairbridge Farm) Endangered woodland with weedy grasses.
Thelymitra manginii K.Dixon & Threatened Endangered Granite Unlikely Batty ms.
Star Sun-orchid (Thelymitra Threatened Endangered Sand, gravel, lateritic loam Unlikely stellata)
Bolboschoenus medianus Priority 1 Mud. In water and on river banks Unlikely
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Boronia humifusa Threatened Gravelly clay loam over laterite. Unlikely Jarrah-marri open forest
Byblis gigantea (Rainbow Plant) Priority 3 Sandy-peat swamps. Seasonally Unlikely wet areas
Cyathochaeta teretifolia Priority 3 Grey sand, sandy clay. Swamps, Unlikely creek edges
Dampiera triloba Priority 1 Unlikely
Haemodorum loratum Priority 3 Grey or yellow sand, gravel Unlikely
Halgania corymbosa Priority 3 Gravelly soils, soils over granite. Unlikely
Hydrocotyle lemnoides (Aquatic Priority 4 Swamps Unlikely pennywort)
Hydrocotyle striata Priority 1 Unlikely
Hypocalymma sp Cataby Priority 2 Grey sand Unlikely
Isopogon drummondii Priority 3 White, grey or yellow sand, often Unlikely over laterite
Priority 4 Calcareous and sandy soils Unlikely Jacksonia sericea (Waldjumi)
Priority 4 Along drainage lines, creeks, Unlikely Lasiopetalum bracteatum gullies, granite outcrops (Helena velvet bush)
Priority 2 Sand, laterite. Seasonally Unlikely Lepyrodia curvescens inundated swampland
Priority 2 Unlikely Melaleuca viminalis
Priority 3 Sandy soils Unlikely Platysace ramosissima
Priority 3 White sand Unlikely Schoenus griffinianus
Priority 1 Grey or peaty sand, sandy clay. Unlikely Schoenus pennisetis Swamps, winter-wet depressions
Threatened Sand, gravel, lateritic loam Unlikely Thelymitra stellata (Star Sun Orchid)q
Priority 3 White or grey sand, lateritic gravel, Unlikely Thysanotus anceps laterite
Priority 4 Sand, sandy clay. Winter wet Unlikely Vertocordia lindleyi subsp. depressions Lindleyi
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Species Status Habitat Likelihood of occurring along WC Act EPBC Act alignment
Conospermum undulatum (Wavy Threatened Vulnerable Grey or yellow-orange clayey sand Identified on site leaved smokebush)
Caladenia huegelii (Grand Threatened Endangered Grey or brown sand, clay loam Unlikely Spider Orchid)
Andersonia gracilis (Slender Threatened Endangered White/grey sand, sandy clay, Unlikely Andersonia) gravelly loam. Winter-wet areas, near swamps
Grevillea curviloba subsp. Threatened Endangered Sand, sandy loam. Winter-wet Unlikely incurva (Narrow curved leaf heath grevillea)
Macarthuria keigheryi Threatened Endangered White or grey sand Unlikely
Dwarf Green Kangaroo Paw Threatened Vulnerable Grey sand, clay loam. Winter-wet Unlikely (Anigozanthos viridis subsp. depressions. Terraspectans)
Summer Honeypot (Banksia Threatened Endangered White or grey sand over laterite, Unlikely mimica) sandy loam.
Swamp Starflower (Calytrix Threatened Endangered Sandy clay. Swampy flats. Unlikely breviseta subsp. Breviseta)
Centrolepis caespitosa Priority 4 Endangered White sand, clay. Salt flats, wet Unlikely areas
Gingin Wax (Chamelaucium sp. Threatened Endangered Unlikely Gingin)
Muchea Bell (Darwinia foetida) Threatened Critically Unlikely Endangered
Dwarf Bee-orchid (Diuris Threatened Vulnerable Brown loamy clay. Winter-wet Unlikely micrantha) swamps, in shallow water.
Purdie's Donkey-orchid (Diuris Threatened Endangered Grey-black sand, moist. Winter- Unlikely purdiei) wet swamps
Glossy-leafed Hammer-orchid Threatened Endangered White or grey sand. Low-lying Unlikely (Drakaea elastica) situations adjoining winter-wet swamps
Dwarf Hammer-orchid (Drakaea Threatened Vulnerable White-grey sand Unlikely micrantha)
Baby Blue Orchid (Epiblema Endangered Unlikely grandiflorum var. cyaneum)
Cadda Road Mallee (Eucalyptus Threatened Endangered Unlikely balanites)
Beaked Lepidosperma Threatened Endangered brown. Peaty sand, clay Unlikely (Lepidosperma rostratum)
Selena's Synaphea (Synaphea sp. Threatened Critically Near winter-wet flats, in low Unlikely Fairbridge Farm) Endangered woodland with weedy grasses.
Thelymitra manginii K.Dixon & Threatened Endangered Granite Unlikely Batty ms.
Star Sun-orchid (Thelymitra Threatened Endangered Sand, gravel, lateritic loam Unlikely stellata)
Bolboschoenus medianus Priority 1 Mud. In water and on river banks Unlikely
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Boronia humifusa Threatened Gravelly clay loam over laterite. Unlikely Jarrah-marri open forest
Byblis gigantea (Rainbow Plant) Priority 3 Sandy-peat swamps. Seasonally Unlikely wet areas
Cyathochaeta teretifolia Priority 3 Grey sand, sandy clay. Swamps, Unlikely creek edges
Dampiera triloba Priority 1 Unlikely
Haemodorum loratum Priority 3 Grey or yellow sand, gravel Unlikely
Halgania corymbosa Priority 3 Gravelly soils, soils over granite. Unlikely
Hydrocotyle lemnoides (Aquatic Priority 4 Swamps Unlikely pennywort)
Hydrocotyle striata Priority 1 Unlikely
Hypocalymma sp Cataby Priority 2 Grey sand Unlikely
Isopogon drummondii Priority 3 White, grey or yellow sand, often Unlikely over laterite
Priority 4 Calcareous and sandy soils Unlikely Jacksonia sericea (Waldjumi)
Priority 4 Along drainage lines, creeks, Unlikely Lasiopetalum bracteatum gullies, granite outcrops (Helena velvet bush)
Priority 2 Sand, laterite. Seasonally Unlikely Lepyrodia curvescens inundated swampland
Priority 2 Unlikely Melaleuca viminalis
Priority 3 Sandy soils Unlikely Platysace ramosissima
Priority 3 White sand Unlikely Schoenus griffinianus
Priority 1 Grey or peaty sand, sandy clay. Unlikely Schoenus pennisetis Swamps, winter-wet depressions
Threatened Sand, gravel, lateritic loam Unlikely Thelymitra stellata (Star Sun Orchid)q
Priority 3 White or grey sand, lateritic gravel, Unlikely Thysanotus anceps laterite
Priority 4 Sand, sandy clay. Winter wet Unlikely Vertocordia lindleyi subsp. depressions Lindleyi
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APPENDIX 6
Spring Field Survey - Interim Findings (RPS, 2014b)
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APPENDIX 7
Significant Fauna Species Identified during desktop assessments and likelihood of occurrence
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Species Status Habitat Likelihood of occurrence along the WC Act EPBC Act alignment (in State land)
MAMMALS
Chuditch (Dayurus Vulnerable Chuditch are known to have occupied a Unlikely – habitat present geoffroii) wide range of habitats from woodlands, dry along the alignment is too sclerophyll (leafy) forests, riparian small and isolated to vegetation, beaches and deserts (DEC, provide suitable habitat. 2009). The Chuditch now has a patchy distribution through the Eucalyptus marginata (Jarrah) forest and mixed Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri) / Corymbia calophylla (Marri) / Jarrah forest of south-west Western Australia.
In Jarrah forest, Chuditch populations occur in both moist, densely vegetated, steeply sloping forest and drier, open, gently sloping forest
Western Ringtail Possum Vulnerable Western Ringtail Possums occur in and Unlikely - The Western (Pseudocheirus near coastal Peppermint Tree (Agonis Ringtail Possum is locally occidentalis) flexuosa) forest and Tuart (Eucalyptus extinct in the area gomphocephala) dominated forest with a (Bamford 2014) Peppermint Tree understorey
Water rat (Hydromys Priority 4 The distribution of this species is patchy on Unlikely – the proposed chrysogaster) the Swan Coastal Plain, with records from alignment does not Ellenbrook, Yellagonga Regional Park and traverse any areas which Medina. may provide suitable It occupies habitats in the vicinity of habitat. permanent water (both fresh and brackish). Woody debris, rock ledges and wetland islands are likely to be important areas for feeding and refuge.
Quenda (Isoodon Priority 5 The Quenda usually inhabits dense Likely – was observed obesulus subsp. shrubland and understorey, often along the alignment Fusciventer) associated with wetlands. during the fauna survey undertaken by GHD. There is potential habitat present in the Forrestfield area
Southern brush tailed Vulnerable In southwest Western Australia Brush-tailed Unlikely – habitat present Phascogale (Phascagale Phascogale have been observed in dry along the alignment is too tapoatafa subsp. sclerophyll forests and open woodlands that small and isolated to Tapoatafa) contain hollow-bearing trees. provide suitable habitat
Western Brush Wallaby Priority 4 The Western Brush Wallaby prefers open Unlikely – habitat present (Macropus irma) forest or woodland in which it favours open, along the alignment is too seasonally wet flats with low grasses and small and isolated to open scrubby thickets (Strahan 2008) provide suitable habitat
BIRDS
Forest Red tailed Black Vulnerable Eucalypt forests. Feeds on seeding Likely – two individuals Cockatoo Corymbia calophylla (Marri), Eucalyptus were observed foraging (Calyptorhynchus banksia marginata (Jarrah), Eucalyptus todtiana adjacent to the alignment subsp. naso) (Blackbutt), Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri), in Poison Gully Creek. Allocasuarina fraseriana (Sheoak) and Persoonia micranthera (Snottygobble) (Johnstone & Storr, 1998).
This subspecies occurs in the humid and subhumid south west, mainly in hilly interior, north to Gingin (formerly to Dandaragan)
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and east to Mt Helena (formerly to Toodyay), Christmas Tree Well, North Bannister (formerly to Wandering), Mt Saddleback (formerly to Kojonup), Rocky Gully and the upper King River. It is endemic to Western Australia (Johnstone & Storr, 1998).
Baudin’s Black Cockatoo Vulnerable Baudin's Black-Cockatoo occurs in forests Possible – potential (Calyptorhynchus dominated by Marri (Corymbia calophylla) habitat present on site, baudinii) and Eucalyptus species, especially Karri (E. however the alignment is diversicolor) and Jarrah (E. marginata). outside the usual range However, it also occurs in woodlands of of this species. Wandoo (E. wandoo), Blackbutt (E. patens), Flooded Gum (E. rudis), Yate (E. cornuta)
Carnaby’s Black Endangered Woodlands and scrubs of semiarid interior Present – foraging Cockatoo of Western Australia, in non-breeding evidence present in (Calyptorhynchus season wandering in flocks to coastal areas, remnant vegetation along latirostris) especially pine plantations. Food includes the alignment and birds seeds of Banksia species, Dryandra were recorded flying over species, Hakea species, Eucalyptus the alignment. species, Grevillea species and Pinus species; also fruiting almonds (Johnstone & Storr, 1998).
Occurs in south-west north to lower Murchison and east to Nabawa, Wilroy, Waddi Forest, Manmanning, Durokoppin, Lake Cronin and just east of Condingup. Endemic to Western Australia (Johnstone & Storr, 1998).
Australasian Bittern Endangered Inhabits vegetated wetlands Unlikely – the proposed (Botaurus poiciloptilus) alignment does not impact wetland habitat suitable for this species, however it may occasionally be found along the Swan River
Malleefowl (Leipoa Vulnerable Malleefowl are known to occur in shrublands Unlikely – habitat present ocellata) and low woodlands that are dominated by along the alignment is too mallee vegetation and eucalypt or native small and isolated to pine vegetation such as Callitris woodlands, provide suitable habitat acacia shrublands, Broombush Melaleuca uncinata vegetation or coastal heathlands
Australian Painted Snipe Endangered The Australian Painted Snipe prefers Unlikely – the proposed (Rostratula australis) shallow terrestrial freshwater (occasionally alignment does not brackish) wetlands, including temporary and impact wetland habitat permanent lakes, swamps and claypans. suitable for this species, The Australian Painted Snipe feeds on however it may vegetation, seeds, insects, worms and occasionally be found molluscs, crustaceans and other along the Swan River invertebrates
Fairy tern (Sterna nereis Vulnerable The Fairy Tern nests on sheltered sandy Unlikely – there is no subsp. nereis beaches, spits and banks above the high suitable habitat for this tide line and below vegetation. It has been species along the found in embayments of a variety of habitats proposed alignment. including offshore, estuarine or lacustrine (lake) islands, wetlands and mainland coastline.
Fork tailed Swift (Apus Marine, Fork-tailed Swifts are vagrant, aerial species Unlikely – this species is pacificus) Migratory that migrate to Australia in winter months. mainly aerial. It is not The species breeds in the Himalayas, considered likely that any Siberia and Japan. Preferred habitats significant habitat is include mountains and human habitations, present on site. usually near water (BirdForum 2010).
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White bellied sea eagle Migratory This species is normally seen perched high Unlikely – this species (Haliaeetus leaucogaster) in a tree, or soaring over waterways and may be occasionally adjacent land. Birds form permanent pairs seen along the Swan that inhabit territories throughout the year River, however it is (Australian Museum 2007). considered unlikely that The White-bellied Sea-Eagle feeds mainly there is any significant off aquatic animals, such as fish, turtles and habitat present along the sea snakes, but it takes birds and mammals alignment. as well (Australian Museum 2007).
Rainbow Bee eater Migratory The Rainbow Bee-eater is most often found Unlikely – no birds were (Merops ornatus) in open forests, woodlands and shrublands, identified during the and cleared areas, usually near water. It can survey and most of the be found on farmland with remnant alignment has been vegetation and in orchards and vineyards. It developed, reducing the will use disturbed sites such as quarries, area of potential habitat cuttings and mines to build its nesting available to this species tunnels (Australian Museum 2007). along the alignment.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) Migratory Prefer shallow water, particularly when Unlikely – the proposed foraging, but may be seen on any watered alignment does not area, including damp grasslands (Australian impact wetland habitat Museum 2007). suitable for this species, The Great Egret usually feeds on molluscs, however it may amphibians, aquatic insects, small reptiles, occasionally be found crustaceans and occasionally other small along the Swan River animals, but fish make up the bulk of its diet
Cattle Egret (Ardea ibis) Migratory Found in grasslands, woodlands and Unlikely – the proposed wetlands, and is not common in arid areas. alignment does not It also uses pastures and croplands, impact wetland habitat especially where drainage is poor suitable for this species, (Australian Museum 2007). however it may The Cattle Egret prefers grasshoppers, occasionally be found especially during breeding season, but eats along the Swan River many other invertebrates. Cattle Egret pairs are monogamous for the breeding season, and they breed in colonies, usually with other water birds. Their shallow platform nests are made in wetland areas in trees and bushes, usually as high as possible.
Bush Stone curlew Priority 4 The Bush Stone-curlew inhabits lightly Unlikely – any suitable (Burhinus grallarius) timbered open woodlands (DEC 2008) and habitat present along the dense Acacia shrublands. alignment is too small and isolated to provide suitable habitat
Australian Black Bittern Priority 3 This species nests and roosts in trees and Unlikely – the proposed (Ixobrychus flavicollis dense vegetation associated with wetlands. alignment does not subsp. australis) impact wetland habitat suitable for this species, however it may occasionally be found along the Swan River
Australian Little Bittern Priority 4 This species occurs in the south west of Unlikely – the proposed (Ixobrychus minutus Western Australia, in the Kimberly and alignment does not subsp. dubius) along the east coast of Australia impact wetland habitat suitable for this species, however it may occasionally be found along the Swan River
REPTILES
Perth lined Skink (Lerista Priority 3 This species is restricted to pale sands Unlikely - A targeted lineata) supporting heathlands and shrublands, search was undertaken particularly in association with Banksias. by GHD and no skinks
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were identified.
Black striped Snake Priority 3 This species has been recorded from Unlikely – no individuals (Neelaps calanotos) coastal dunes, sandplains with heath and were identified during the banksia woodlands. survey and most of the alignment has been developed, reducing the area of potential habitat available to this species along the alignment.
Carpet Python (Morelia Other This subspecies has been recorded in Unlikely – no individuals spilota subsp. Imbricata) specially semi-arid coastal and inland habitats were identified during the protected consisting of Banksia woodland, eucalypt survey and most of the fauna woodlands, and grasslands. alignment has been developed, reducing the area of potential habitat available to this species along the alignment.
INSECTS
Graceful Sun Moth Priority 4 The Graceful Sun Moth was formerly Unlikely – Lomandra (Synemon gratiosa) Endangered under the EPBC Act, however hermaphrodita was not has now been delisted and is only listed as identified on site during a Priority 4 under the WC Act. flora surveys It occurs in Banksia woodland where Lomandra hermaphrodita is present.
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