Ecology Assessment Report – Orana Public Road Crossings Ecology Assessment Report

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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...... 5 1.1. Scope of works ...... 5 1.1.1. Abbreviations ...... 6 1.1.2. Document references ...... 7 2. Results and discussions...... 11 2.1. Desktop and literature review ...... 11 2.1.1. Commonwealth environmental matters...... 11 2.1.2. Queensland environmental matters ...... 13 2.2. Field survey ...... 16 2.2.1. Commonwealth environmental matters...... 16 2.2.2. Queensland environmental matters ...... 20 2.2.3. Weeds and pests ...... 23 2.3. Existing disturbance ...... 24 3. Conclusions and recommendations ...... 26 4. Appendix A: Study areas and locality ...... 27 5. Appendix B: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool conducted on 21.07.2013 .. 28 6. Appendix C: Wildlife Online database search results conducted on 21.07.2013 ...... 29 7. Appendix D: EHP ESA database search results ...... 30 8. Appendix E: EHP Regional Ecosystem and Regrowth maps ...... 31 9. Appendix F: EHP referable wetlands mapping ...... 32 10. Appendix G: Field validated vegetation communities within the study areas ...... 33

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List of Tables Table 1: Scope of Works ...... 5 Table 2: Abbreviations ...... 6 Table 3: Associated Document References...... 7 Table 4: Database searches conducted for desktop assessment ...... 11 Table 5: EPBC protected matters search tool results for threatened ecological communities potentially occurring on site...... 12 Table 6: EPBC protected matters search tool results for threatened species potentially occurring in the study area ...... 12 Table 7: NC Act (Wildlife online) search tool results for threatened species potentially occurring in the search area ...... 14 Table 8: REs mapped within the search area ...... 14 Table 9: No concern at present REs mapped within the search area ...... 15 Table 10: HVR mapped as occurring within the search area ...... 15 Table 11: EPBC protected flora species potentially present within the study area based on field survey results...... 16 Table 12: EPBC protected fauna species potentially present within the study area based on field survey results...... 17 Table 13: NC Act listed flora or its habitat identified within or in proximity to the study areas ...... 20 Table 14: NC Act listed fauna or its habitat identified within or in proximity to the study areas ...... 21 Table 15: Other significant species potentially occurring within study areas ...... 22 Table 16: No concern at present REs identified to be present in the study area ...... 22 Table 17: Weed flora recorded within proximity to the study areas ...... 23 Table 18: Pest fauna species recorded in proximity to the study areas ...... 24 Table 19: Existing disturbance within the study areas ...... 24

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1. Introduction This report provides a description of the ecological values associated with proposed public road (crown land) crossings in the Orana area located approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Chinchilla in Central Queensland (refer Appendix A: Study areas and locality). The results are based on data derived from desktop assessment, database searches and field survey/scouting activities to indicate the vegetation communities, flora and fauna species, habitat values and existing areas of disturbance within the study area.

1.1. Scope of works The scope of this Ecology Assessment Report includes proposed public road (crown land) crossings listed in Table 1 and which are illustrated in Appendix A: Study areas and locality. The information provided relates specifically to the study area which, for the purposes of this report, is deemed to be the area of direct impact within the public road (crown land) and the Right of Way (RoW) width proposed to be developed specified in Table 1. Table 1: Scope of Works

Infrastructure Road name RoW width Construction Comment name method

ORN003-4 Kogan-Condamine 46m Bored under Road constructed to bitumen dual Road existing carriageway standard, shoulders pavement, open fully vegetated cut trench for remainder of road reserve

ORA005-1 Phipps Road 25m Open cut trench Property boundary access track constructed within road reserve. Eastern shoulder predominantly cleared, western shoulder vegetated

ORA021-3 Phipps Road 25m Open cut trench Unconstructed road reserve, fully vegetated

ORA123-3 Phipps Subdivision 25m Open cut trench Road constructed to formed gravel Road standard, shoulders vegetated

ORA116-3 Phipps Subdivision 46m Open cut trench Road constructed to formed gravel Road standard, shoulders vegetated

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1.1.1. Abbreviations Abbreviations used in this report are detailed in Table 2. Table 2: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

Disturbance Tracker Origin Energy database

DSEWPaC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (Aust)

EH Essential Habitat

EHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Qld)

EP Act Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld)

EPBC/EPBC Act Environmental Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)

ESA Environmentally Sensitive Area

HVR High Value Regrowth

LNG Liquefied Natural Gas

LP/ LP Act Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 200 (Qld).

m metres

MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance under the EPBC

NA Not applicable

NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld)

PMST Protected Matters Search Tool

Ramsar The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (called the Ramsar Convention), signed in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971.

RE/REs Regional Ecosystem/s

REDD Regional Ecosystem Description Database (Queensland Herbarium 2013)

RoW Right of Way

SPRAT Species Profile and Threats Database (database designed to provide information about species and ecological communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, maintained by DSEWPaC).

TEC/TECs Threatened Ecological Communities

TSSC Threatened Species Scientific Committee

WoNS Weeds of National Significance

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1.1.2. Document references Document references used in this report are detailed in Table 3. Table 3: Associated Document References

Document Reference Document

DSEWPaC 2013(a) Protected Matters Search Tool. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/pmst/index.html. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(b) EPBC Act List of Threatened Ecological Communities. 2013. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publiclookupcommunities.pl. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(c) EPBC Act List of Threatened Flora. 2013. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicthreatenedlist.pl?wanted=flora. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(d) EPBC Act List of Threatened Fauna. 2013. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicthreatenedlist.pl?wanted=fauna. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(e) Cadellia pentastylis SPRAT Profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=9828. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(f) Homopholis belsonii SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=2406 Accessed on 21/07/2013

DSEWPaC 2013 (g) Pterostylis cobarensis SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=12993 Accessed on 21/07/2013

DSEWPaC 2013(h) Rostratula australis SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=77037. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(i) Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=26027. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(j) Erythrotriorchis radiatus SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=942. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(k) Geophaps scripta scripta SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=64440. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013 (l) Lathamus discolour SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=744. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(m) Maccullochella peelii SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=66633. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(n) Nyctophilus corbeni SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-

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Document Reference Document bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=83395. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(o) Chalinolobus dwyeri SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=183. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(p) Phascolarctos cinereus SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=85104. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013 (q) Tympanocryptis pinguicolla SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=66727. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(r) Anomalopus mackayi SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=25934. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013 (s) Delma torquata SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1656. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(t) Egernia rugosa SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1420. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(u) Furina dunmalli SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=59254. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(v) Species Profile and Threats Database (EPBC Migratory Species). 2013. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra ACT. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicshowmigratory.pl. Accessed 21/07/2013.

DSEWPaC 2013(w) Acacia wardellii SPRAT profile. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=3916 Accessed on 21/07/2013

EHP 2013(a) Wildlife Online. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Brisbane, Qld http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/wildlife-online/. Accessed 21/07/2013.

EHP 2013(b) Vegetation Management Act Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map—version 6.1. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Brisbane, Qld. Accessed 21/07/2013.

EHP 2013(c) Regrowth Vegetation Map – version 2.1. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Brisbane Qld. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

EHP 2013(d) Vegetation Management Act Essential Habitat Map Version 3.1. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Brisbane, Qld. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

EHP 2013(e) Map of Referable Wetlands Wetland Protection Areas. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Brisbane, Qld. Extracted on 21/07/2013.

EHP 2013(f) Map of Environmentally Sensitive Areas – Chapter 5A activities (EP Act). http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences- permits/maps_of_environmentally_sensitive_areas.php. Accessed on 21/07/2013.

GISWR_08114_IFDA_Rev0 Environmental Map Suite (Disturbance Tracker ID: 968)

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Document Reference Document

Lithgow 1997 Lithgow, G. (1997). 60 Wattles of the Chinchilla and Murilla Shires. Cranbrook Press (Tmba.). Chinchilla.

Maslin 2001 Maslin B.R. (coordinator). 2001. WATTLE: Acacias of Australia. CD-ROM. Version 1.0 (Australian Biological Resources Study, Canberra, and Department of Conservation and Land Management, Perth).

Neldner 1984 Neldner, V.J. 1984. Vegetation Survey of Queensland. South Central Queensland. Queensland Botany Bulletin No. 3, Queensland Dept of Primary Industries, Brisbane.

NPWS 2000 NPWS. 2000. Saving Our Threatened Native Animals and Plants: Recovery Planning in Action 1996–2000, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Sydney

OEH 2013(a) OEH (2013a). Glossy Black-Cockatoo - Profile. Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW Government. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=10140 Accessed on 21/07/2013.

OEH 2013(b) OEH. 2013d. Square-tailed Kite – Profile. Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW Government. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=10495 Accessed 21/07/2013.

Q-4300-15-RP-010 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 1 RP138057. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (Ecosure Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-011 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 23 and Lot 24 RG85. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (Boobook Ecological Consultants, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-025 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 31 RG128. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (New Ground Environmental Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-033 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 3 RP185772. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (New Ground Environmental Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-035 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 9 RP185773. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (New Ground Environmental Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-036 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 7 RP185772. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (New Ground Environmental Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-037 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 10 RP185773. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (New Ground Environmental Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-038 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 5 RP185773. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (New Ground Environmental Pty Ltd, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-044 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 4 RP185773. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (Origin Energy, 2013)

Q-4300-15-RP-051 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 8 RP185772. Report prepared for Australia Pacific LNG Upstream Phase 1 (Origin Energy, 2013)

Q-4500-15-RP-0009 Ecology Assessment Report for Lot 2 RP138057. Report prepared for Australia Pacific

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Document Reference Document LNG Upstream Phase 1 (Boobook Ecological Consultants, 2011)

Queensland Herbarium Queensland Herbarium. 2013. Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD). Version 2013 7.1 (February 2013). DSITIA: Brisbane, Qld.

Wilson 2005 Wilson, S. 2005. A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland. Reed Holland Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Sydney.

Wilson 2006 Wilson, K.L. 2006. Eleocharis blakeana, in PlantNet: New South Wales Flora Online. National Herbarium of New South Wales. http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/. Accessed on 21/07/2012.

Wilson 2009 Wilson, S. 2009. A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland. Reed New Holland, Chatswood NSW.

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2. Results and discussions This section includes the results of the desktop assessment (database and literature review) and field surveys/scouting. Database search results are contained in the appendices and are referenced below.

2.1. Desktop and literature review Sources used to obtain information for the desktop and literature review are detailed in Table 3 (above and Table 4 (below). Table 4: Database searches conducted for desktop assessment

Database search Co-ordinates or search area Date of search

Environmental Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act -26.86816 150.48555, 21/07/2013 1999 (EPBC) Protected Matters Search Tool (DSEWPaC -26.86816 150.58751, 2013(a)) -26.95082 150.58751, -26.95082 150.48555 (Extent search with 1km buffer)

Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) Protected Species -26.9036 150.5233, 21/07/2013 Lists Wildlife Online Database(EHP 2013(a)) (Central co-ordinate search with 10km radius)

Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) -26.9036 150.5233, 21/07/2013 Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map—version 6.1 (EHP (Central co-ordinate search based 2013(b)) on the above)

DEHP Regrowth Vegetation Map – version 2.1 (EHP 2013(c)) -26.9036 150.5233, 21/07/2013 (Central co-ordinate search based on the above)

DEHP Essential Habitat Map Version 3.1 (EHP 2013(d) -26.9036 150.5233, 21/07/2013 (Central co-ordinate search based on the above)

DEHP Map of Referable Wetlands Wetland Protection Areas Lots 2 RP138057, 1 RP138057, 31 21/07/2013 (EHP 2013(e)) RG128, 23 RG85, 10 RP185773, 4 RP185773, 9 RP185773, 5 RP185773, 7 RP185772, 3 RP185772, 8 RP185772

DEHP Map of Environmentally Sensitive Areas – Chapter 5A -26.9036 150.5233, 21/07/2013 activities (EP Act) (EHP 2013(f)) (Central co-ordinate search based on the above)

2.1.1. Commonwealth environmental matters Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) protected matters database search results concerning Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) (protected under the EPBC Act) such as threatened ecological communities, threatened flora, threatened fauna, migratory species, marine species, weeds and pest fauna are included below. A copy of the report is contained in Appendix B: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool conducted on 21.07.2013.

2.1.1.1. Wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) No Ramsar wetlands are located within 10km of the search area. However, the Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST) identified that the search area is proximate to an area that is upstream of Narran Lake Nature Reserve. This reserve is a Ramsar wetland and is located over 400km to the south-west of the search area.

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2.1.1.2. Threatened ecological communities Searches of the EPBC protected matters database listed four Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) as potentially occurring within the search area. These are listed in Table 5. Table 5: EPBC protected matters search tool results for threatened ecological communities potentially occurring on site.

Name Status* Likelihood of Occurrence^

Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and Endangered Community known to occur within the co-dominant) search area

Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the Endangered Community may occur within the search Darling Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt area South Bioregions

Natural grasslands on basalt and fine- Critically Endangered Community likely to occur within the textured alluvial plains of northern New search area South Wales and southern Queensland

Weeping Myall Woodlands Endangered Community likely to occur within the search area

*Status taken from DSEWPaC 2013(b)

^ Type of presence as listed by the PMST for the defined search area (DSEWPaC 2013(a)).

2.1.1.3. Threatened species Searches of the EPBC protected matters database listed 17 threatened species as potentially occurring within the search area. These are listed in Table 6. Table 6: EPBC protected matters search tool results for threatened species potentially occurring in the study area

Class Scientific Name Common Name Status* Likelihood of Occurrence^

Birds Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Geophaps scripta scripta Squatter Pigeon Vulnerable Species or species habitat (southern) may occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Neochmia ruficauda Star Finch (eastern), Star Endangered Species or species habitat ruficauda Finch (southern) likely to occur within area

Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Fish Maccullochella peelii Murray Cod Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Mammals Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Vulnerable Species or species habitat Large Pied Bat may occur within area

Nyctophilus corbeni South-eastern Long-eared Vulnerable Species or species habitat Bat may occur within area

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Class Scientific Name Common Name Status* Likelihood of Occurrence^

Phascolarctos cinereus Koala Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Reptiles Anomalopus mackayi Five-clawed Worm-skink, Vulnerable Species or species habitat Long-legged Worm-skink may occur within area

Delma torquata Collared Delma Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Egernia rugosa Yakka Skink Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Furina dunmalli Dunmall's Snake Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Tympanocryptis Grassland Earless Dragon Endangered Species or species habitat pinguicolla may occur within area

Plants Cadellia pentastylis Ooline Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Homopholis belsonii Belson's Panic Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

*Status taken from DSEWPaC 2013(c) and DSEWPaC 2013(d)

^ Type of presence as listed by the PMST for the defined search area (DSEWPaC 2013(a)). Whilst not returned in the PMST search results, review of literature associated with the search area (e.g. refer to Ecology Assessment Reports prepared for allotments adjacent to public road crossings and listed in Table 3) indicates that Pterostylis cobarensis (Cobar Greenhood Orchid), which is listed as Endangered under the EPBC Act, has previously been recorded in proximity to the study areas. Presence of this species is discussed in Table 11.

2.1.1.4. Migratory species All migratory species identified from the EPBC protected matters search are listed in Appendix B: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool conducted on 21.07.2013.

2.1.1.5. Marine species All marine species identified from the EPBC protected matters search are listed in Appendix B: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool conducted on 21.07.2013.

2.1.1.6. Other matters

2.1.1.6.1. Weeds and pest fauna All Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) and pest fauna identified from the EPBC protected matters search are listed in Appendix B: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool conducted on 21.07.2013.

2.1.2. Queensland environmental matters

2.1.2.1. Threatened species (NC Act) Wildlife Online database search results summary for threatened species are listed in Table 7. A copy of the report is included in Appendix C: Wildlife Online database search results conducted on 21.07.2013.

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Table 7: NC Act (Wildlife online) search tool results for threatened species potentially occurring in the search area

Class Scientific Name Common Name Status*

Reptiles Strophurus taenicauda Golden-tailed Gecko Near threatened

Plants Acacia tenuinervis Scrub Wattle Near threatened

Acacia wardellii Wardell’s Wattle Vulnerable

Eleocharis blakeana Blake’s Spikerush Near threatened

* Status under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006: E = Endangered; V = Vulnerable; NT = Near Threatened Whilst not returned in the Wildlife Online search results, review of literature associated with the search area (e.g. refer to Ecology Assessment Reports prepared for allotments adjacent to public road crossings and listed in Table 3) indicates that two fauna species; Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-cockatoo) and Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite), which are listed as Vulnerable and Near Threatened respectively under the NC Act, have previously been recorded in proximity to the study areas. Presence of these species is discussed in Table 14.

2.1.2.2. Environmentally sensitive areas Environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) mapped by EHP in the search area comprise: x Category A – Nil x Category B – Endangered Regional Ecosystems x Category C –Of Concern Regional Ecosystems Results of the ESA database search are included in Appendix D: EHP ESA database search results.

2.1.2.2.1. Endangered and Of Concern REs Endangered and Of Concern REs identified during the desktop analysis (EHP 2013(b)) can be found in Table 8, together with a description of each. The EHP Regional Ecosystem maps (version 6.1) returned for the search areas are provided in Appendix E: EHP Regional Ecosystem and Regrowth maps. Table 8: REs mapped within the search area

Biodiversity Status RE General description

Of Concern 11.3.2 Eucalyptus populnea woodland on alluvial plains

Of Concern 11.3.4 Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. tall woodland on alluvial plains

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

Endangered 11.4.12 Eucalyptus populnea woodland on Cainozoic clay plains

*Descriptions taken from Queensland Herbarium 2013.

2.1.2.2.2. Essential habitat No Essential Habitat is mapped as occurring within the search area. Results of the ESA database search are included in Appendix D: EHP ESA database search results.

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2.1.2.2.3. Referable wetlands No referable wetlands are located within the study areas. Referable wetland mapping request results are in Appendix F: EHP referable wetlands mapping.

2.1.2.3. Other environmental values (DERM mapping) While it is noted that No Concern at present REs and high value regrowth (HVR) are not defined as ESAs, the habitat provided by vegetation may provide refuge for threatened species. These other environmental values are included to provide further ecological context within the search area. No concern at present REs identified during the desktop analysis (EHP 2013(b)) and their description is provided in Table 9. The EHP Regional Ecosystem map (version 6.1) returned for the search area is provided in Appendix E: EHP Regional Ecosystem and Regrowth maps. Table 9: No concern at present REs mapped within the search area

Biodiversity Status RE code General description

No Concern at Present 11.5.1 Eucalyptus crebra, Callitris glaucophylla, Angophora leiocarpa, Allocasuarina luehmannii woodland on Cainozoic sand plains/remnant surfaces

No Concern at Present 11.5.20 Eucalyptus moluccana and/or E. microcarpa/ E. pilligaensis +/- E. crebra woodland on Cainozoic sand plains

No Concern at Present 11.7.5 Shrubland on natural scalds on deeply weathered coarse-grained sedimentary rocks

No Concern at Present 11.7.7 Eucalyptus fibrosa subsp. nubila +/- Corymbia spp. +/- Eucalyptus spp. on lateritic duricrust

Descriptions taken from Queensland Herbarium 2013 High Value Regrowth (HVR) identified during the desktop analysis (EHP 2013(c)) and their description can be found in Table 10. The EHP Regrowth map (version 2.1) returned for the search area is provided in Appendix E: EHP Regional Ecosystem and Regrowth maps. Table 10: HVR mapped as occurring within the search area

VR code General description

HVR containing endangered REs Woody regrowth >15yrs old

HVR containing of concern REs Woody regrowth >15yrs old

HVR containing no concern at present REs Woody regrowth >15yrs old

Descriptions taken from EHP 2013(c)

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2.2. Field survey Field surveys were conducted by various consultant ecologists and Origin Energy Field Environmental Advisors on various dates throughout 2011, 2012 and 2013. The results of survey and scouting activities are provided in the following sections.

2.2.1. Commonwealth environmental matters Field survey results concerning MNES (protected under the EPBC Act) such as threatened ecological communities (TECs), listed flora, listed fauna, migratory species, weeds and pest fauna are included in Tables 11 to 18.

2.2.1.1. Threatened ecological communities No EPBC Act listed TECs have been identified within the study areas as a result of the field survey and scouting activities.

2.2.1.2. Threatened flora No EPBC Act protected flora were identified within the study areas during field survey and scouting activities. However, potential habitat for a number of EPBC threatened species exists and this is detailed in Table 11. Table 11: EPBC protected flora species potentially present within the study area based on field survey results

Infrastructure Scientific name Common name Status* Potential presence name

NA Cadellia pentastylis Ooline Vulnerable Unlikely to be present – although the study areas are within the broader range of this species, it is typically recorded within Brigalow communities (DSEWPaC 2013(e)) and such communities were not found within the study areas. As such this species is unlikely to be present.

ORN003-4, Homopholis belsonii Belson’s Panic Vulnerable Potentially present - the habitat ORA005-1, preferences and ecology of this ORA021-3, species are poorly known. However, ORA123-3, it has been recorded in a range of ORA116-3 vegetation types including dry woodlands and forests (DSEWPaC 2013(f)). Therefore the study areas may provide potential habitat for this species.

ORN003-4, Pterostylis cobarensis Cobar Greenhood Vulnerable Likely to be present – this species has ORA005-1, Orchid previously been recorded within Lot ORA021-3, 31 RG128 and Lot 5 RP185773 which ORA123-3, are located adjacent to the study ORA116-3 areas and to which vegetation communities are contiguous. This species was recorded in vegetation types comparable to those within the study areas, particularly communities containing Allocasuarina luehmanii. Information on the species notes that it is typically found within eucalypt

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Infrastructure Scientific name Common name Status* Potential presence name woodland, open mallee, or Callitris shrubland (DSEWPaC 2013(g)). As such, it is expected to occur within the woodland communities in the study areas (RE 11.5.1 and 11.7.7).

*Status taken from DSEWPaC 2013(c)

2.2.1.3. Threatened fauna No EPBC protected fauna were identified within the study areas during field survey and scouting activities. However, potential habitat for a number of EPBC threat-listed species exists and this is detailed in Table 12. Table 12: EPBC protected fauna species potentially present within the study area based on field survey results

Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Potential Presence name

BIRDS

NA Botaurus Australasian Endangered Unlikely to be present – the study poiciloptilus Bittern areas are within predicted species range however, the Australasian bittern occurs in estuarine and freshwater wetlands with tall dense vegetation, including sedges, spike rushes, reeds and bulrush (NPWS 2000). The study areas lack these habitat features as well as substantial permanent water bodies and therefore, this species is considered unlikely to be present.

NA Rostratula Australian Painted Vulnerable Unlikely to be present – the study australis Snipe areas are within the species known range however, potentially suitable habitat such as vegetated dams, wetlands, swamps and claypans (DSEWPaC 2013(h)) are absent within the study areas.

ORN003-4, Neochmia Star Finch Endangered Potentially present - the study areas ORA005-1, ruficauda (eastern, are within the species historical ORA021-3, ruficauda southern) range and potentially suitable ORA123-3, foraging habitat (DSEWPaC 2013(i)) ORA116-3 is present within REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7. However, the subspecies is possibly extinct (DSEWPaC 2013(i)).

ORN003-4, Erythrotriorchis Red Goshawk Vulnerable Potentially present – the study areas ORA005-1, radiatus are within the species historical ORA021-3, range and potentially suitable ORA123-3, habitat such as woodlands (REs ORA116-3 11.5.1, 11.7.7) and riparian areas (DSEWPaC 2013(j)) are present within the study areas or in close proximity.

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Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Potential Presence name

ORN003-4, Geophaps scripta Squatter Pigeon Vulnerable Potentially present – the study areas ORA005-1, scripta are within the species historical ORA021-3, range and potentially suitable ORA123-3, foraging habitat such as woodlands ORA116-3 dominated by eucalypts (DSEWPaC 2013(k)) is present within REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7.

ORN003-4, Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot Endangered Potentially present – the study area ORA005-1, is on the border of the normal range ORA021-3, of this species and suitable foraging ORA123-3, habitat such as eucalypt forests (REs ORA116-3 11.5.1, 11.7.7) (DSEWPaC 2013(l)) occur within the study areas.

FISH

NA Maccullochella Murray Cod Vulnerable Unlikely to be present – the study peelii peelii areas are within the species known range however there is no suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2013(m)) present within the study areas.

MAMMALS

ORN003-4, Nyctophilus South-eastern Vulnerable Potentially present - within species ORA005-1, corbeni Long-eared Bat known range and potentially suitable ORA021-3, roosting and foraging habitat ORA123-3, (DSEWPaC 2013(n)) is present within ORA116-3 REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7 and regrowth vegetation.

ORN003-4, Chalinolobus Large-eared Pied Vulnerable Potentially present - within species ORA005-1, dwyeri Bat known range and potentially suitable ORA021-3, foraging habitat i.e. sclerophyll ORA123-3, woodland (DSEWPaC 2013(o)) (REs ORA116-3 11.5.1 and 11.7.7 and regrowth vegetation) present within study areas.

ORN003-4, Phascolarctos Koala Vulnerable Likely to occur - within species ORA005-1, cinereus known range and suitable food trees ORA021-3, (DSEWPaC 2013(p)) are present ORA123-3, within the study areas. This species ORA116-3 has previously been recorded on Lot 23 RG85 in close proximity to ORA021-3.

REPTILES

NA Tympanocryptis Grassland Earless Endangered Unlikely to be present – outside of pinguicolla Dragon known range and limited potentially suitable habitat (e.g. native grassland on clay and clay-loam soils) (DSEWPaC 2013 (q)) in study areas.

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Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Potential Presence name

ORN003-4, Anomalopus Five-clawed Vulnerable Potentially present – within species ORA005-1, mackayi Worm-skink predicted range (DSEWPaC 2013(r)). ORA021-3, Has been known to occur in remnant ORA123-3, and non-remnant woodlands and ORA116-3 grasslands and in areas modified for agriculture (DSEWPaC 2013(r)). Commonly found under dead grass and is largely confined to relict roadside verges (Wilson 2009).

ORN003-4, Delma torquata Collared Delma Vulnerable Potentially present - within species ORA005-1, predicted range and potentially ORA021-3, suitable habitat (DSEWPaC 2013(s)) ORA123-3, containing logs and/or dense leaf ORA116-3 litter is present within REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7 and regrowth vegetation.

ORN003-4, Egernia rugosa Yakka Skink Vulnerable Likely to be present - within species ORA005-1, known range and potentially suitable ORA021-3, habitat is present (DSEWPaC 2013(t)) ORA123-3, including large logs, sink holes ORA116-3 and/or burrowing substrate within REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7 and regrowth vegetation.

ORN003-4, Furina dunmalli Dunmall’s Snake Vulnerable Potentially present - within species ORA005-1, known range and potentially suitable ORA021-3, habitat (DSEWPaC 2013(u)) is ORA123-3, present including logs, fallen bark ORA116-3 and dense leaf litter within wooded areas (REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7 and regrowth vegetation).

*Status taken from DSEWPaC 2013(d)

2.2.1.4. Migratory species No migratory (terrestrial) species were recorded within the study areas as a result of field survey and scouting activities. However, the study areas provide habitat resources for a range of migratory terrestrial species such as Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) and Rhipidura rififrons (Rufous Fantail) and one migratory species, namely Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) has been recorded in close proximity to study areas (recorded on Lot 3 RP185772, Lot 9 RP185773, Lot 10 RP185773, Lot 5 RP185773, Lot 2 RP138057 and Lot 31 RG128). The habitats within the study areas are however, not considered to represent an important area of habitat for migratory terrestrial species in a local or regional context. Further, the study areas lack substantial permanent water bodies and are therefore considered unlikely to contain important or significant habitat for aquatic and wetland migratory species (DSEWPaC 2013(v)).

2.2.1.5. Marine species No marine species were recorded within the study areas as a result of field survey and scouting activities. However, the study areas provide potential habitat resources for a range of listed marine species (non-oceanic). The habitats within the study areas are, however, not considered to represent an important area of habitat for marine species in a local or regional context. The

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study areas lack shore lines and oceanic habitats, and therefore do not support habitat for oceanic marine species or shore birds.

2.2.2. Queensland environmental matters

2.2.2.1. Threatened species (NC Act) Field survey results concerning NC Act listed flora and fauna are contained in Tables 13 and 14.

2.2.2.1.1. Flora No flora scheduled as threatened under the NC Act were recorded within the study areas during the field survey and scouting activities however, the study areas provide potential habitat for a number of threatened species. Potential presence of these species is discussed below in Table 13. Table 13: NC Act listed flora or its habitat identified within or in proximity to the study areas

Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Potential presence name

NA Eleocharis blakeana Blake’s Spikerush Near Unlikely to occur – whilst the study threatened areas are within the known range of this species and it has previously been recorded on Lot 2 RP138057, it is considered unlikely to occur within the study areas due to lack of potential habitat. This species grows in ephemerally wet situations, such as gilgais, often associated with brigalow and belah woodland and on clayey soil (Wilson 2006), features which are absent from the study areas.

ORN003-4, Acacia tenuinervis Scrub Wattle Near Potentially present – recorded ORA005-1, threatened growing in brigalow scrub or ORA021-3, eucalypt woodland on ironstone ORA123-3, gravel, red loamy ridges and, ORA116-3 sandstone (Maslin 2001, Lithgow 1997, Neldner 1984). The study areas contain derived soils types and eucalypt woodlands that may support habitat for Acacia tenuinervis. Previously recorded on Lots 23 RG85 and 24 RG85.

ORN003-4, Acacia wardellii Wardell’s Wattle Vulnerable Potentially present- the study ORA005-1, areas are within the predicted ORA021-3, range for this species. The species ORA123-3, grows in gravelly soil on shallow ORA116-3 weathered sandstone in eucalypt woodland. The species is recorded as occurring in association with Corymbia trachyphloia, Eucalyptus exserta (mallee forms), Acacia sp., shrubs and sparse grasses; with E. melanophloia and other Ironbark eucalypts; or with tall E. crebra woodland. It is also known to occur

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Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Potential presence name in disturbed areas and in regrowth after fire (DSEWPaC 2013(w)).

*Status taken from Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006

2.2.2.1.2. Fauna No fauna scheduled as threatened under the NC Act were recorded within the study areas during the field survey and scouting activities however, the study areas provide potential habitat for a number of threatened species. Potential presence of these species is discussed below in Table 14. Table 14: NC Act listed fauna or its habitat identified within or in proximity to the study areas

Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Potential presence name

REPTILES

ORN003-4, Strophurus Golden-tailed Near Likely to be present – within species ORA005-1, taenicauda Gecko Threatened known range and potentially suitable ORA021-3, sheltering and foraging habitat i.e. ORA123-3, sclerophyll woodlands containing loose ORA116-3 bark (Wilson 2005) is present within REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7 and regrowth vegetation. Previously recorded on Lot 31 RG128, Lot 23 RG85, Lot 24 RG85, Lot 9 RP185773.

ORN003-4, Calyptorhynchus Glossy Black- Vulnerable Likely to be present – within species ORA005-1, lathami Cockatoo known range and the woodland ORA021-3, communities within the study areas ORA123-3, support Allocasuarina luehmannii and ORA116-3 Allocasuarina inophloia, the fruit cones of which represent potential foraging resources for the Glossy Black-cockatoo (OEH 2013(a)). Previously recorded on Lots 23 RG85 and 24 RG85.

ORN003-4, Lophoictinia Square-tailed Near Likely to be present - the square-tailed ORA005-1, isura Kite Threatened kite is found in a variety of timbered ORA021-3, habitats including dry woodlands and open ORA123-3, forests, and appears to show a particular ORA116-3 preference for timbered watercourses (OEH 2013(b)). The remnant woodland communities within the study areas represent potential hunting and nesting habitat for this species. Previously recorded on Lots 23 RG85 and 24 RG85.

*Status taken from Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006

2.2.2.2. Other significant species Other significant species identified within and proximate to the study area include four Type A restricted species, which are detailed in Table 15.

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Table 15: Other significant species potentially occurring within study areas

Infrastructure Scientific Name Common Name Status Comment name

ORN003-4, Brachychiton Kurrajong Type A This bottle-tree species was recorded ORA005-1, populneus restricted widely throughout the search area and ORA021-3, plant occurs on Lot 23 RG85, 24 RG85, Lot 9 ORA123-3, RP185773, Lot 10 RP185773, Lot 2 ORA116-3 RP138057 and Lot 31 RG128.

ORA005-1, Caladenia Blue fingers Type A This orchid species was recorded along the ORA021-3 caerulea Ground Orchid restricted western boundary of Lots 23 RG85 and 24 plant RG85

ORN003-4, Cymbidium Black Orchid Type A This orchid species recorded commonly ORA005-1, canaliculatum restricted throughout the wider search area and can ORA021-3, plant be expected to occur within all study ORA123-3, areas. ORA116-3

ORA005-1, Xanthorrhoea Forest Grass Type A This grass tree species was recorded on ORA021-3, johnsonii Tree restricted Lot 1 RP138057 in proximity to ORA005-1 ORA123-3 plant and also on Lot 10 RP185773, Lot 2 RP138057 and Lot 31 RG128.

2.2.2.3. Endangered and Of Concern REs No Endangered or Of Concern REs have been identified within the study areas as a result of the field survey and scouting activities. Appendix G: Field validated vegetation communities provides maps of each study area and field validated vegetation communities (including non- remnant, regrowth and remnant no concern at present communities).

2.2.2.4. Other environmental values Habitat provided by no concern at present vegetation and HVR may provide refuge and feeding resources for threatened species. These other environmental values are included to provide further ecological context within the study areas.

2.2.2.4.1. No Concern at Present REs No concern at present REs identified and mapped during the field survey, and a description of these sites, is contained in Table 16. Table 16: No concern at present REs identified to be present in the study area

Infrastructure RE code General description Condition and Values name

ORN003-4, 11.5.1 Eucalyptus crebra, Callitris This RE occurs in the majority of study ORA005-1, glaucophylla, Angophora leiocarpa, areas and the vegetation within the study ORA021-3, Allocasuarina luehmannii woodland areas is contiguous with larger patches of ORA123-3 on Cainozoic sand plains/remnant this same vegetation type occurring surfaces through the wider Orana field, thereby providing a high level of connectivity for species movement. (Refer to Ecology Assessment Reports for adjacent properties listed in Table 3 for information on values associated with the wider Orana field). Vegetation within the study areas was

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Infrastructure RE code General description Condition and Values name found to be in relatively good condition, however, declared plant and animal species were recorded at various locations within the broader area. All examples of this RE are considered to provide habitat values to fauna in terms of foraging, shelter and potential breeding resources (e.g. hollow bearing trees and logs). This RE is also considered to provide potential habitat for threatened flora species.

ORA116-3 11.7.7/11.5. RE 11.7.7 - Eucalyptus fibrosa RE 11.7.7 was recorded as the dominant 1 (60/40) subsp. nubila +/- Corymbia spp. component within a heterogeneous +/- Eucalyptus spp. on lateritic polygon occurring across ORA116-3. The duricrust study area is contiguous with larger RE11.5.1 – refer above patches of this same vegetation type occurring through the wider Orana field, thereby providing a high level of connectivity for species movement. Vegetation within the study area was found to be in relatively good condition, however, declared plant species were identified at various locations within the broader area. This RE is considered to provide habitat values to fauna in terms of foraging, shelter and potential breeding resources (e.g. hollow bearing trees, peeling bark and logs). This RE is also considered to provide potential habitat for threatened flora species (e.g. Acacia wardellii, A. tenuinervis).

2.2.2.4.2. High value regrowth None of the study areas were identified and/or mapped during the field survey and scouting activities as being HVR.

2.2.3. Weeds and pests Weed and pest animal species including Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) and weed species declared under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (LP Act) were recorded during field survey and scouting activities. The distribution of these weed and pest species is discussed in the following sections.

2.2.3.1. Weeds The WoNS and weed species declared under the LP Act recorded during the field survey and scouting activities and which can reasonably be expected to occur in the study areas are listed in Table 17. Table 17: Weed flora recorded within proximity to the study areas

Scientific Name Common Name Status

Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear WoNS and Class 2 declared pest

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Scientific Name Common Name Status plant under LP Act

Opuntia tomentosa Velvety Tree Pear WoNS and Class 2 declared pest plant under LP Act

Bryophyllum delagoense Mother of Millions Class 2 declared pest plant under LP Act

2.2.3.2. Pest fauna Pest fauna species recorded during the field survey and scouting activities and which can reasonably be expected to occur in the study areas are listed in Table 18. Table 18: Pest fauna species recorded in proximity to the study areas

Scientific Name Common Name Status

Canis familiaris Dog Class 2 declared pest under LP Act

Felis catus Cat Class 2 declared pest under LP Act (other than domestic cat)

Oryctolagus cuniculus European Rabbit Class 2 declared pest under LP Act (domestic and wild breeds)

Rhinella marina (syn. Bufo marinus) Cane Toad --

Sus scrofa Pig Class 2 declared pest under LP Act (other than domestic pig)

Vulpes vulpes European Fox Class 2 declared pest under LP Act

2.3. Existing disturbance Generally, the study areas are vegetated with remnant woodland communities which are considered to be in relatively good condition. Some previous disturbance is evident and a description of existing disturbance within these study areas is provided in Table 19. Table 19: Existing disturbance within the study areas

Infrastructure name Description of existing disturbance

ORN003-4 Kogan-Condamine Road – constructed road to bitumen dual carriageway standard. The road reserve is approximately 200m wide and the shoulders of the existing constructed road (130m to the north, 50m to the south) are heavily vegetated with RE 11.5.1 and are in good condition. No Commonwealth or State threat-listed species were recorded during survey or scouting activities.

ORA005-1 Unconstructed road reserve – some disturbance evident due to construction of boundary/fenceline access track. Western verge is heavily vegetated (RE11.5.1) and in good condition. No Commonwealth or State threat-listed species were recorded during survey or scouting activities.

ORA021-3 Unconstructed road reserve – some disturbance evident (although minimal) due to formation of access track. Both verges heavily vegetated and in good condition. Adjacent to existing cleared high pressure pipeline easement (QGC). No Commonwealth or State threat-listed species were recorded during survey or scouting activities.

ORA116-3 Constructed road reserve (Phipps Subdivision Road) – Existing clearing with constructed road single carriageway, gravel standard. Both verges are vegetated (RE11.7.7/11.5.1 (60/40)) and in good condition. No Commonwealth or State threat-listed species were recorded during survey or scouting activities.

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Infrastructure name Description of existing disturbance

ORA123-3 Constructed road reserve (Phipps Subdivision Road) - Existing clearing with constructed road single carriageway, gravel standard. Both verges are vegetated (RE11.5.1) and in good condition. No Commonwealth or State threat-listed species were recorded during survey or scouting activities.

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3. Conclusions and recommendations Desktop data review, field surveys and scouting activities identified that the proposed road crossings (study areas) are in relatively good condition and offer ecological value such as threatened flora and fauna species habitat. All proposed road crossings within the study areas have been subject to some level of historical disturbance associated with either road construction or clearing for boundary/fenceline access tracks. Known and potential ecological values associated with the study areas can be summarised as follows: x The proposed road crossings for ORN003-4, ORA005-1, ORA021-3, ORA123-3 and ORA116-3 contain vegetation in the road reserves which has been field verified as REs 11.5.1 and 11.7.7, both of which have a Biodiversity Status of ‘No Concern at Present’ and a Vegetation Management Act 1999 conservation status of ‘Least Concern’. x No State or Commonwealth threat-listed flora species were recorded directly within the study areas however, potential habitat for a number of threat-listed species exists, specifically Pterostylis cobarensis and Acacia tenuinervis which have previously been identified in proximity. x No State or Commonwealth threat-listed fauna species were recorded directly within the study areas however, potential habitat for a number of threat-listed species exists. Those considered most likely to occur include Strophurus taenicauda, Egernia rugosa, Phascolarctos cinereus, Calyptorhynchus lathami and Lophoictinia isura. x Although not recorded directly within the study areas, four Type A restricted plants under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 namely, Cymbidium canaliculatum, Brachychiton populneus, Caladenia caerulea and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii have been recorded in proximity to the proposed road crossings and potential habitat exists in some road crossings for these species. Commensurate with the ecological values identified in this report, the following recommendations are made: x Where potential habitat for threat-listed species has been identified, clearing is to be undertaken in accordance with relevant Threatened Species Management Plans.

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4. Appendix A: Study areas and locality

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5. Appendix B: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool conducted on 21.07.2013

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

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

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

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

Coordinates Buffer: 1.0Km Summary

Matters of National Environmental Significance

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

World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: 1 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 4 Listed Threatened Species: 17 Listed Migratory Species: 10

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

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

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

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

Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 12 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves: None Extra Information

This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated.

Place on the RNE: None State and Territory Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 22 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None

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Matters of National Environmental Significance Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR) [ Resource Information ] Name Proximity Narran lake nature reserve Upstream from Ramsar

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co- Endangered Community known to dominant) occur within area Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the Darling Endangered Community may occur Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South within area Bioregions Natural grasslands on basalt and fine-textured Critically Endangered Community likely to alluvial plains of northern New South Wales and occur within area southern Queensland Weeping Myall Woodlands Endangered Community likely to occur within area Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Geophaps scripta scripta Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda Star Finch (eastern), Star Finch (southern) [26027] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Fish Maccullochella peelii Murray Cod [66633] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Mammals Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Nyctophilus corbeni South-eastern Long-eared Bat [83395] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT) Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Vulnerable Species or species South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) habitat may occur within [85104] area Plants Cadellia pentastylis Ooline [9828] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Homopholis belsonii Belson's Panic [2406] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Reptiles Anomalopus mackayi Five-clawed Worm-skink, Long-legged Worm- Vulnerable Species or species skink [25934] habitat may occur within area Delma torquata Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Egernia rugosa Yakka Skink [1420] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Furina dunmalli Dunmall's Snake [59254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area Tympanocryptis pinguicolla Grassland Earless Dragon [66727] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat may occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species Name Threatened Type of Presence habitat may occur within area Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Wetlands Species Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose [978] Species or species habitat may occur within area Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat may occur within area Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species Name Threatened Type of Presence habitat may occur within area Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001. Name Status Type of Presence Birds Acridotheres tristis Common Myna, Indian Myna [387] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Lonchura punctulata Nutmeg Mannikin [399] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling [389] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Frogs Bufo marinus Cane Toad [1772] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rhinella marina Cane Toad [83218] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mammals Name Status Type of Presence Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Lepus capensis Brown Hare [127] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Plants Hymenachne amplexicaulis Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass, Species or species West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass habitat likely to occur [31754] within area Parkinsonia aculeata Parkinsonia, Jerusalem Thorn, Jelly Bean Tree, Species or species Horse Bean [12301] habitat likely to occur within area Parthenium hysterophorus Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species Ragweed [19566] habitat likely to occur within area Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wilding Species or species Pine [20780] habitat may occur within area Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and Species or species Sterile Pussy Willow [68497] habitat likely to occur within area Salvinia molesta Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Species or species Kariba Weed [13665] habitat likely to occur within area Coordinates -26.86816 150.48555,-26.86816 150.58751,-26.95082 150.58751,-26.95082 150.48555, -26.86816 150.48555

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

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

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

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

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

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

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6. Appendix C: Wildlife Online database search results conducted on 21.07.2013

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Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: All Status: All Records: All Date: All Latitude: 26.9036 Longitude: 150.5233 Distance: 10 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Sunday 21 Jul 2013 07:11:59 Date extracted: Sunday 21 Jul 2013 07:20:03 The number of records retrieved = 216

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Feedback about Wildlife Online should be emailed to [email protected] Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals amphibians Bufonidae Rhinella marina cane toad Y 7 animals amphibians Hylidae Cyclorana cultripes grassland collared frog C 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Cyclorana novaehollandiae eastern snapping frog C 9 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria latopalmata broad palmed rocketfrog C 8 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria caerulea common green treefrog C 23 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Platyplectrum ornatum ornate burrowing frog C 1 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes salmini salmon striped frog C 1 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Notaden bennettii holy cross frog C 2 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes tasmaniensis spotted grassfrog C 7 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes terraereginae scarlet sided pobblebonk C 3 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Uperoleia rugosa chubby gungan C 3 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza reguloides buff-rumped thornbill C 3 animals birds Acanthizidae Gerygone fusca western gerygone C 2 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza pusilla brown thornbill C 2 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza apicalis inland thornbill C 4 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza nana yellow thornbill C 3 animals birds Acanthizidae Gerygone albogularis white-throated gerygone C 2 animals birds Acanthizidae Smicrornis brevirostris weebill C 11 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza chrysorrhoa yellow-rumped thornbill C 5 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza uropygialis chestnut-rumped thornbill C 1 animals birds Acanthizidae Chthonicola sagittata speckled warbler C 3 animals birds Accipitridae Elanus axillaris black-shouldered kite C 2 animals birds Accipitridae Haliastur sphenurus whistling kite C 1 animals birds Accipitridae Aquila audax wedge-tailed eagle C 2 animals birds Anatidae Dendrocygna eytoni plumed whistling-duck C 1 animals birds Anatidae Anas gracilis grey teal C 1 animals birds Anatidae Anas castanea chestnut teal C 1 animals birds Anseranatidae Anseranas semipalmata magpie goose C 1 animals birds Ardeidae Egretta novaehollandiae white-faced heron C 2 animals birds Ardeidae Ardea pacifica white-necked heron C 1 animals birds Ardeidae Ardea ibis cattle egret C 1 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis pied butcherbird C 5 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird C 4 animals birds Artamidae Strepera graculina pied currawong C 3 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian magpie C 3 animals birds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapillus galah C 4 animals birds Cacatuidae Nymphicus hollandicus cockatiel C 2 animals birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita sulphur-crested cockatoo C 5 animals birds Cacatuidae Cacatua sanguinea little corella C 3 animals birds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae black-faced cuckoo-shrike C 3 animals birds Campephagidae Coracina papuensis white-bellied cuckoo-shrike C 1 animals birds Casuariidae Dromaius novaehollandiae emu C 4 animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles novaehollandiae masked lapwing (southern subspecies) C 1 animals birds Charadriidae Charadrius bicinctus double-banded plover C 1 animals birds Charadriidae Elseyornis melanops black-fronted dotterel C 1 animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus tricolor banded lapwing C 1

Page 1 of 5 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 21/07/2013 at 07:20:03 Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals birds Cisticolidae Cisticola exilis golden-headed cisticola C 1 animals birds Climacteridae Climacteris picumnus brown treecreeper C 1 animals birds Columbidae Geopelia striata peaceful dove C 2 animals birds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes crested pigeon C 3 animals birds Coraciidae Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird C 1 animals birds Corcoracidae Struthidea cinerea apostlebird C 2 animals birds Corcoracidae Corcorax melanorhamphos white-winged chough C 1 animals birds Corvidae Corvus coronoides Australian raven C 2 animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow C 6 animals birds Cuculidae Chalcites lucidus shining bronze-cuckoo C 2 animals birds Cuculidae Chalcites basalis Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo C 1 animals birds Cuculidae Cacomantis pallidus pallid cuckoo C 1 animals birds Estrildidae Taeniopygia guttata zebra finch C 1 animals birds Estrildidae Taeniopygia bichenovii double-barred finch C 3 animals birds Falconidae Falco cenchroides nankeen kestrel C 4 animals birds Halcyonidae Todiramphus sanctus sacred kingfisher C 2 animals birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra C 2 animals birds Maluridae Malurus lamberti variegated fairy-wren C 4 animals birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus superb fairy-wren C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Melithreptus brevirostris brown-headed honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Plectorhyncha lanceolata striped honeyeater C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Acanthagenys rufogularis spiny-cheeked honeyeater C 4 animals birds Meliphagidae Ptilotula penicillatus white-plumed honeyeater C 4 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon citreogularis little friarbird C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala noisy miner C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird C 3 animals birds Meliphagidae Nesoptilotis leucotis white-eared honeyeater C 4 animals birds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta brown honeyeater C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina flavigula yellow-throated miner C 3 animals birds Meliphagidae Caligavis chrysops yellow-faced honeyeater C 8 animals birds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meropidae Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater C 1 animals birds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca magpie-lark C 5 animals birds Monarchidae Myiagra rubecula leaden flycatcher C 1 animals birds Monarchidae Myiagra inquieta restless flycatcher C 3 animals birds Motacillidae Anthus novaeseelandiae Australasian pipit C 1 animals birds Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum mistletoebird C 8 animals birds Neosittidae Daphoenositta chrysoptera varied sittella C 2 animals birds Oriolidae Oriolus sagittatus olive-backed oriole C 1 animals birds Otididae Ardeotis australis Australian bustard C 1 animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica grey shrike-thrush C 5 animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala rufiventris rufous whistler C 11 animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala pectoralis golden whistler C 3 animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote C 10 animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus punctatus spotted pardalote C 4

Page 2 of 5 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 21/07/2013 at 07:20:03 Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals birds Pelecanidae Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian pelican C 1 animals birds Petroicidae Eopsaltria australis eastern yellow robin C 2 animals birds Petroicidae Microeca fascinans jacky winter C 2 animals birds Petroicidae Petroica goodenovii red-capped robin C 1 animals birds Pomatostomidae Pomatostomus temporalis grey-crowned babbler C 4 animals birds Psittacidae Glossopsitta pusilla little lorikeet C 1 animals birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus pale-headed rosella C 2 animals birds Psittacidae Aprosmictus erythropterus red-winged parrot C 2 animals birds Psittacidae Alisterus scapularis Australian king-parrot C 1 animals birds Recurvirostridae Himantopus himantopus black-winged stilt C 1 animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa grey fantail C 10 animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys willie wagtail C 8 animals birds Sturnidae Sturnus vulgaris common starling Y 1 animals birds Threskiornithidae Platalea regia royal spoonbill C 1 animals birds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis spinicollis straw-necked ibis C 1 animals birds Threskiornithidae Platalea flavipes yellow-billed spoonbill C 1 animals birds Timaliidae Zosterops lateralis silvereye C 2 animals mammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis murina common dunnart C 2 animals mammals Dasyuridae Planigale tenuirostris narrow-nosed planigale C 1 animals mammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis macroura stripe-faced dunnart C 2 animals mammals Leporidae Oryctolagus cuniculus rabbit Y 1 animals mammals Macropodidae Macropus rufogriseus red-necked wallaby C 1 animals mammals Macropodidae Wallabia bicolor swamp wallaby C 5 animals mammals Macropodidae Macropus giganteus eastern grey kangaroo C 1 animals mammals Muridae Mus musculus house mouse Y 2 animals mammals Phalangeridae Trichosurus vulpecula common brushtail possum C 2 animals mammals Suidae Sus scrofa pig Y 1 animals mammals Tachyglossidae Tachyglossus aculeatus short-beaked echidna C 2 animals reptiles Agamidae Pogona barbata bearded dragon C 5 animals reptiles Agamidae Amphibolurus burnsi C 2 animals reptiles Agamidae Intellagama lesueurii eastern water dragon C 1 animals reptiles Diplodactylidae Diplodactylus vittatus wood gecko C 12 animals reptiles Diplodactylidae Lucasium steindachneri Steindachner's gecko C 4 animals reptiles Diplodactylidae Strophurus taenicauda golden-tailed gecko NT 8 animals reptiles Elapidae Denisonia devisi De Vis' banded snake C 4 animals reptiles Elapidae Suta suta myall snake C 1 animals reptiles Elapidae Demansia psammophis yellow-faced whip snake C 1 animals reptiles Elapidae Hoplocephalus bitorquatus pale-headed snake C 2 animals reptiles Elapidae Cryptophis boschmai Carpentaria whip snake C 2 animals reptiles Elapidae Furina diadema red-naped snake C 1 animals reptiles Elapidae Parasuta dwyeri Dwyer's snake C 2 animals reptiles Gekkonidae Heteronotia binoei Bynoe's gecko C 5 animals reptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra dubia C 5/1 animals reptiles Pygopodidae Lialis burtonis Burton's legless lizard C 2 animals reptiles Pygopodidae Pygopus schraderi eastern hooded scaly-foot C 3 animals reptiles Scincidae Carlia pectoralis sensu lato C 5

Page 3 of 5 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 21/07/2013 at 07:20:03 Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals reptiles Scincidae Morethia boulengeri C 1 animals reptiles Scincidae Cryptoblepharus pulcher pulcher elegant snake-eyed skink C 1 animals reptiles Scincidae Lerista punctatovittata C 1 animals reptiles Scincidae Lygisaurus foliorum C 1 animals reptiles Scincidae Tiliqua scincoides eastern blue-tongued lizard C 1 animals reptiles Typhlopidae Ramphotyphlops proximus C 2 animals reptiles Typhlopidae Ramphotyphlops ligatus C 1 animals reptiles Varanidae Varanus varius lace monitor C 1 animals reptiles Varanidae Varanus panoptes yellow-spotted monitor C 4 fungi sac fungi Graphidaceae Sarcographa labyrinthica C 2/2 fungi sac fungi Graphidaceae Diorygma circumfusum C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Graphidaceae Graphis C 3/3 fungi sac fungi Graphidaceae Diorygma pruinosum C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Haematommaceae Haematomma collatum C 2/2 fungi sac fungi Haematommaceae Haematomma persoonii C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Haematommaceae Haematomma africanum C 7/7 fungi sac fungi Haematommaceae Haematomma C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Lecanoraceae Lecanora helva C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Lecanoraceae Tephromela atra C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Lecanoraceae Lecanora tropica C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Lecanoraceae Lecanora achroa C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Lecanoraceae Lecanora C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Parmeliaceae Parmotrema permutatum C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Parmeliaceae Punctelia C 2/2 fungi sac fungi Parmeliaceae Hypotrachyna C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Pyrenulaceae Parmentaria C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Pyrenulaceae Pyrenula quassiaecola C 2/2 fungi sac fungi Teloschistaceae Caloplaca C 8/8 fungi sac fungi Teloschistaceae Teloschistes xanthoroides C 1/1 fungi sac fungi Usneaceae Usnea baileyi C 5/5 fungi sac fungi Usneaceae Usnea subeciliata C 2/2 plants higher dicots Asteraceae Podolepis longipedata tall copper-wire daisy C 1/1 plants higher dicots Asteraceae Chrysocephalum apiculatum yellow buttons C 1/1 plants higher dicots Asteraceae Ozothamnus diotophyllus C 1/1 plants higher dicots Brassicaceae Rorippa palustris marsh cress Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia gracilis sprawling bluebell C 3/3 plants higher dicots Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia communis tufted bluebell C 3/3 plants higher dicots Campanulaceae Lobelia stenophylla C 1/1 plants higher dicots Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia fluminalis river bluebell C 2/2 plants higher dicots Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia tumidifructa C 3/3 plants higher dicots Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia graniticola granite bluebell C 1/1 plants higher dicots Caryophyllaceae Polycarpon tetraphyllum Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Casuarina cristata belah C 1/1 plants higher dicots Goodeniaceae Goodenia delicata C 1/1 plants higher dicots Lamiaceae Prostanthera cryptandroides subsp. euphrasioides C 1/1 plants higher dicots Meliaceae Owenia acidula emu apple C 1/1

Page 4 of 5 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 21/07/2013 at 07:20:03 Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia chinchillensis C 2/2 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia crassa subsp. crassa C 1/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia tenuinervis NT 2/2 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia C 1/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia amblygona fan-leaf wattle C 3/3 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia wardellii V 1/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia burbidgeae C 1/1 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia omalophylla C 1/1 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Homoranthus melanostictus C 1/1 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium tantoon C 1/1 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus crebra x E.populnea C 1/1 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tereticornis subsp. tereticornis C 1/1 plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus crebra narrow-leaved red ironbark C 1/1 plants higher dicots Pedaliaceae Josephinia eugeniae josephinia burr C 1/1 plants higher dicots Picrodendraceae Petalostigma pubescens quinine tree C 1/1 plants higher dicots Portulacaceae Calandrinia eremaea C 1/1 plants higher dicots Proteaceae Hakea lorea subsp. lorea C 2/2 plants higher dicots Rubiaceae Oldenlandia mitrasacmoides subsp. trachymenoides C 1/1 plants higher dicots Rutaceae Boronia occidentalis C 1/1 plants higher dicots Sapindaceae Dodonaea peduncularis C 1/1 plants higher dicots Solanaceae Solanum nodiflorum Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Solanaceae Lycium ferocissimum African boxthorn Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Thymelaeaceae Pimelea trichostachya flaxweed C 1/1 plants monocots Cyperaceae Eleocharis blakeana NT 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis mitchellii C 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis C 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Caladenia caerulea var. caerulea C 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis cobarensis C V 2/2 plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis bicolor C 1/1 plants monocots Poaceae Aristida echinata C 1/1 plants monocots Poaceae Cenchrus ciliaris Y 1/1 plants monocots Poaceae Eragrostis brownii Brown's lovegrass C 1/1

CODES I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised. Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Extinct in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ). A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.

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7. Appendix D: EHP ESA database search results

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8. Appendix E: EHP Regional Ecosystem and Regrowth maps

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9. Appendix F: EHP referable wetlands mapping

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10. Appendix G: Field validated vegetation communities within the study areas

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