Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

ANNEX A Compliance Tables EIS 5, Table 4.5 Annex E N/A EIS Yes This report YesYes This report 1, 2 and Chapters Yes 3 and 4 Chapters Yes 3, 4 and Chapters Yes 4 and Chapters Yes 4 Chapter Yes Section 2.2 and N/A Compliance Location requirements N/A as per DGS by f the ve key e ming and at is the subject o if possible, the quantitati t in the area are likely to be affected economic and social considerations present in the area th be carried out (as the case requires ). (as the case requires be carried out ent Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the luding critical habitat) of those species and luding ed species and populations: ement and by: Yes This report , if they have been complied with and where this occurs in the SIS. on proposed, including its nature, extent, location, ti location, extent, its nature, proposed, including on TSC Act Description information as to threaten e of those species or populations, Yes 4 Chapter inciple author of the stat habitat requirements and any recovery plan or threat abatement plan applying to habitat requirements and any recovery plan or populations known likely to be presen oposed, having regard to the biophysical, ecies or population known likely to be proponent of the activity proposed to to the action that are likely to be of lesser effect and the reasons justifying th lesser effect and the reasons justifying to the action that are likely be of be affected, details of its local, regional and State-wide conservation status, the the status, State-wide conservation and be affected, details of its local, regional the action on those species and populations, including, including, and populations, the action on those species epared for the purposes of Environm a full description of the acti cumulative effect in the region, cumulative stribution and condition of similar habitats in the region, and condition of similar stribution ely to be affected by the action, location, size and condition of the habitat (inc lly sustainable development, sustainable lly applicant for development consent or the action and in any area that is lik the action, threatening processes generally affecting it’s affecting processes generally threatening it, populations and details of the di effect on local populations in the effect on local populations carrying out of the action in manner pr the principles of ecologica lists the requirements of Section 109 and 110 the lists the requirements a. The applicant for the licence, or b. If the species impact statement is pr layout and, to the fullest extent reasonably practicable, the information referred to in this section. practicable, the information reasonably layout and, to the fullest extent a. A general description of the threatened sp b. of which threatened species An assessment c. to likely each species or population For f. A full description of the type, d. An estimate of the local and regional abundanc g. effect of of the likely assessment A full h. A description of any feasible alternatives 2. the pr by be signed must statement A species impact Table A.1 Section 1091. Form of species impact statements be in writing must statement A species impact Table A.1 with Sections 109 & 110 of the TSC Act Compliance 1101. Content of species impact statements 2. include must statement A species impact the following include must statement A species impact

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A1 EIS Yes Section 1.4.6 Yes Annex B Yes Section 2.2 and Yes Section 1.4.6 Yes Sections 6 and 7. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Compliance Location ikely fect of al e pecies e on in preparing the on in preparing and in any area that is l nity, and details of the ssible, the quantitative ef tion status, the key threatening effect of the action on species and economic and social considerations e effect of the action on ecological investigations relied investigations the species or population. in threatened species conservation of th which information that Service is by this that Service is by which information is subject of the action rmation in that regard supplied to the princip supplied in that regard rmation plan or any threat abatement applying to it, t of the ecological commu ning the State-wide conservation status of any s community, including, if po including, community, r Act or law before the action may be lawfully carried out, r Act or law before the action may be lawfully carried out, regional and State-wide conserva ovals that are relevant to Description pprovals that are relevant to the ecological community. section of the statement) those measures, section of the statement) those measures, nity present in the area that wing information as to ecological communities: oposed, having regard to the biophysical, requirements and any recovery measures proposed to mitigate any advers measures proposed to mitigate any adverse her person who has conducted research or her person who has conducted the action on ecological tails of the qualifications and experience and experience tails of the qualifications the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Parks tive effect in the region, lly sustainable development, sustainable lly community, are taken to be satisfied by the info e type, location, size and condition of the habita ections (2) and (3) in relation to information concer d required to provide. d required including details of the conditions of any existing a existing details of the conditions any including community, including a compilation (in a single (in a single a compilation including community, carrying out of the action in manner pr the principles of ecologica local populations in the cumula local populations distribution and condition of similar habitat in the region, and condition of similar distribution processes generally affecting it, its habitat affecting processes generally including details of the conditions of any existing appr existing details of the conditions any including to be affected by the action, populations, including a compilation (in a single a compilation including populations, subsection authorised an g. A list of any approvals that must be obtained under othe statement. person preparing the statement and of any ot author of the species impact statement by statement of the species impact author e. th lesser effect and the reasons justifying to the action that are likely be of A description of any feasible alternatives f. of the description and justification A full or population, any ecological d. effect of of the likely assessment A full c. description of th A full b. present, details of its local, community each ecological For a. A general description of the ecological commu i. of the description and justification A full j. A list of any approvals that must be obtained under othe 4. de include must statement A species impact 5. The requirements of subs 3. the follo include must statement A species impact Section

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A2 , and in Volume 4. in Volume EIS Figures SIS-1 SIS-2 See Volume 4 Figure SIS-1 Compliance Location Yes This report Yes A.1 Table Yes This report Yes This report Yes Section 1, 2 and Yes Yes ay gh Yes of rea and on and icant for ng and layout ts for the SIS, if they have been complied with and water flows. These actions m ding the matters limited above) have been ch as parks and reserves, areas of hi cluding, but not restricted to: installati but cluding, ograph should clearly show the subject site show the subject clearly should ograph raph (preferably in colour) of the locality (or of the locality in colour) raph (preferably requires) Section 109(2)) l Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the appl ents for your proposal. le of 1:25000 should be provided. This map should detail the rried out (as the case ss routes; and changes and changes in ss routes; surface ecified in Sections 109 and 110 of the TSC Act with exception Description ses of the Environmenta ses d in the NPWS Director-Generals’ requiremen rector-General’s Requirem provided, if possible. This aerial phot description of all associated actions, in description ents outlined in Sections 109 and 110 (exclu rks on site. The map should also show forested and cleared areas in the immediate a also show forested should The map site. on rks the principal author of the statement and by: uding the scale of the plan. An aerial photog the uding be in writing (Section 109 (1)) oponent of the activity proposed to be ca The TSC Act provides that the SIS must meet all matters sp provides Act TSC The those matters limited above. The requirem with the specific Di repeated below (italics) along development consent or the pr maintenance of utilities, fire protection zones, access and egre of utilities, maintenance Description of proposal, subject site and study area subject site and study proposal, of Description A species impact statement must include a full description of the action proposed, including its nature, extent, location, timi (Section 110 (1)) a description of the action includes A full occur on or off the subject land. the scale of photograph. reproduction of such a photograph) shall be A topographic map of the site and immediate surrounds at a sca location of the proposal and wo A plan of the subject area, incl and current activities/usage of this land including rural and agricultural. rural of this land including activities/usage and current significant areas for threatened species su significant locally any showing of the locality, map A lists the matters required to be addresse the lists Section where compliance is located within the SIS. Table A.2 (Matters to be Addressed) for this SIS with Director-General’s requirements Compliance 1.2 species impact A statement must be signed by Table A.2 11.1 Form of the species impact statement species impact statement must A (a)(b) the applicant for licence, or if the species impact statement is prepared for purpo 22.1 information Contextual 2.2 Provision of relevant plans and maps

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A3 Section 3.5 Section 4 Table 4.5 Annex E Section 4 and Table 4.5 Compliance Location Yes Section 3 and Yes Section 4, 5 and Yes Section 4.2 and 3.9 Yes Yes e o area, the action and in any in and action the The location, size and dimensions of The a custodian for. In many cases this may for. In many custodian a tion of threatened species. across the study area (eg denied access area (eg t across the study which is referred to, due to data exchang which is referred to, due the habitat types present within study seum and Royal Botanic Gardens should should be Botanic Gardens consulted and Royal to seum assist Description own or likely toor be present in the areaown that is the subject of e locality and the known distribu and the known e locality centres and major roads will also be provided. centres and major e study area. Any limitations to sampling to sampling limitations area. Any e study r inclusion in the list of subject species: in the list of subject r inclusion ble. Other databases must also be consulted to create a comprehensive list of subject to create a comprehensive also be consulted ble. Other databases must species), consideration shall be given to species), consideration shall be given Slaty Red Gum by the action (Section 110 (2)(a)) recent records of threatened species or populations in th recent records of threatened species or populations private land) shall be noted. study area shall be provided. study species. human activity such as townships, regional as townships, regional such activity human of available information Assessment In determining these species (the subject Databases such as the NPWS Atlas of NSW Wildlife, Australian Mu as the NPWS Atlas of NSW Wildlife, Australian Databases such database if the NPWS Atlas is only be noted that the list. It should compiling in that which the NPWS is include will only the NPWS the data provided by agreements, of subset the be a small only data availa area that is likely to be affected Information about the land tenure across th A general description of the threatened species or populations kn The following species shall be considered fo The following Threatened Species Flora biloba Bothriochloa Cynanchum elegans Darwinia biflora Dillwynia tenuifolia Eucalyptus glaucina groveana Melaleuca Olearia cordata Persoonia pauciflora Section 3.13.1.1 subject species Identifying 2.3 Land tenure information 3 assessment Initial

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A4 Compliance Location Description Glossy Black-Cockatoo Glossy Brown Treecreeper Black-necked Stork Painted Honeyeater Swift Parrot Grey-crowned Babbler Speckled Warbler Regent Honeyeater Large-eared Pied Bat Spotted-tailed Quoll Pipistrelle Eastern False Little Bentwing-Bat Eastern Bentwing-Bat Eastern Freetail Bat Large-footed Myotis Yellow -bellied Glider Glider Squirrel Rock-wallaby Brush-tailed Koala Rufous Pomaderris Austral Toadflax alis temporalis I Orchid llawarra Greenhood * and Golden Bell Frog Green Pterostylus gibbosa Thesium australe Fauna Amphibia Litoria aurea Aves Calyptorhynchus lathami Climacteris picumnus victoriae Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus* Grantiella picta discolor* Lathamus Pomatastomus tempor Pyrrholaemus sagittata Xanthomyza phrygia* Mammalia dwyeri Chalinolobus Dasyurus maculatus Falsistrellus tasmaniensis Miniopterus australis Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis Mormopterus norfolkensis Myotis adversus Petaurus australis Petaurus norfolcensis Petrogale penicillata* Phascolarctos cinereus Pomaderris brunnea Section

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A5 Section 3, 4 and 5 Section 3 Compliance Location Yes Yes s ive and n the to assist in addressing this to assist in addressing tree species identified in the is community to look for both al/climatic activity periods, as far i activity al/climatic mmunities at or near the limits of their at mmunities rvey to detect presence, then an alternat periodsthat would maximise the likelihood all or any of the three canopy ining presence and extent of th . Targeted surveys shall be conducted for all subject species for all subject shall be conducted surveys . Targeted eys and assessments may be used be used may and assessments eys med by a recognised authority such as the Australian Museum or Museum as the Australian such authority a recognised by med particular are poorly surveyed and may have threatened fauna Description determine which species may be utilising a development site give a development be utilising which species may determine ens, Sydney. Targeted surveys shall be conducted with an ens, Sydney. Targeted surveys appropriate timing for cide with suitable flowering and or flowering season cide with suitable t and/or regionally significant species/co significant t and/or regionally c species that may require multi-seasonal su multi-seasonal require c species that may not been possible during activity/flowering Grey-headed Flying-fox Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat Broad-nosed Bat Greater Pink-tailed Worm Lizard Stephens Banded Snake Broad Headed Snake Pale Headed Snake limitations of existing databases. Parts of the Hunter Valley in Valley databases. Parts of the Hunter of existing limitations flora species previously unrecorded presen distribution.) of detection or when dealing with a crypti Where the timing of targeted surveys has known, for each of the subject species. Saccolaimus flaviventris Scoteanax rueppellii Reptilia Aprasia parapulchella* Hoplocephalus bitorquatus bungaroides* Hoplocephalus Hoplocephalus stephensii Pteropus poliocephalus* Endangered ecological communities Community Ecological Woodland Endangered Red Gum Blakely’s Yellow Box White Box be elements of this community which do not have may There Nb determination for this EEC. Therefore it is important in determ for this EEC. Therefore it is important determination of the community in final determination. canopy and understorey spp as per the description One of the roles a SIS is to (This list is not exhaustive. A fauna and flora survey is to be conducted in the study area determined in accordance with Section 3 above. Previous in accordance with Section 3 above. Previous determined surv shall be confir uncertainty Species of taxonomic requirement. National Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gard that it will coin the species concerned such Section 44.1 Survey to survey Requirement

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A6 during surveys and are available on request 3.1 Table SIS-3 and SIS-4, Annex G Section 3 Section 3 and Annex B Section 3 Compliance Location Yes Some were used Yes Section 3, Figures Yes Yes Yes Yes s e al ue ect sence er. The person who identified for the survey site(s) should be the survey technique employed. SIS, based on completed proformas. eg – potential but unconfirmed habitat of these Digit techniques. survey fauna standard dimensions of quadrat or length trans copy please contact the copy nominated contact ncement of each survey technique. appropriate that a level of survey effort commensurate with thi proposed to be lost and the numb er of threatened species either to proposed eir known habitat preference/requirement and the extent and the extent habitat preference/requirement to eir known whic h e number and NPWS licence numb when undertaking fauna surveys and completed and completed data surveys sheets fauna are to b when undertaking techniques. Effort must be expressed each time a survey techniq must be expressed each time a survey techniques. Effort n, where available, outlining n, where available, outlining Description rmine the extent of habitat utilisation by these species. by of habitat utilisation the extent rmine e proposals likely impact in terms of the in terms impact e proposals likely electronic mail. To obtain an electronic electronic mail. early keyed map. The size, orientation and hnique is applied shall be summarised in the is applied shall be summarised hnique is will be discussed and provided in map form. and provided in map is will be discussed survey should be noted at the comme should survey ct, duration of call playback, number of nights traps set. of nights number of call playback, ct, duration this Species Impact Statement to undertake sufficient survey to ascertain not only presence ab to ascertain not only survey sufficient to undertake this Species Impact Statement copies of these proformas are available by would be to assume presence and address be to assume would th sites and survey techniques Description of survey be described and a reference give should technique(s) Survey Documenting survey effort and results use by field staff when applying a range of Attachment 1 provides survey proformas for particular subject species.~ subject particular officer below. These proformas should be used by field staff included as an appendix to the SIS. Survey site(s) should be identified on a cl The time invested each a survey tec The Number of person hours/transe It is not sufficient to aggregate all time spent on all survey rtaken. Full AMG grid references unde technique of survey noted for each type be clearly should noted. is applied. Personnel details including name of surveyor(s), contact phon of surveyor(s), name Personnel details including records (eg, anabat, hair tubes, scat analysis) should also be identified. scat anabat, hair tubes, records (eg, Environmental conditions during the importance is undertaken. it is a requirement of Therefore Given the size and regional significance of area habitat the proposal it is considered by impacted be to likely or known The following threatened species will be assessed in terms of th threatened species will be assessed in terms The following land. Th on the subject this habitat occurs data for the subject threatened species but also to dete threatened species but data for the subject Section 4.24.2.1 and technique effort survey of Documentation 4.2.2 4.3 Specific survey requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A7 Compliance Location Yes Section 3 Yes Section 5 or the N/A N/A fire protection zones. If, as part of of part as If, zones. protection fire associated activities, including, but not but associated activities, including, d changes to water flows. These actions d changes pulations are likely to be affected. most suitable areas for habitat enhancment and/or creation in for habitat enhancment areas suitable most Description assessment of impacts from the provision of from of impacts assessment ssessment of indirect impacts and those of of indirect impacts ssessment Speckled Warbler Regent Honeyeater Spotted-tailed Quoll Yellow -bellied Glider Glider Squirrel Koala Grey-headed Flying-fox Large-eared Pied Bat Pipistrelle Eastern False Little Bentwing-Bat Eastern Bentwing-Bat Eastern Freetail Bat Large-footed Myotis Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat Broad-nosed Bat Greater Glossy Black-Cockatoo Glossy Brown Treecreeper Painted Honeyeater Swift Parrot og necessary to maintain connectivity with other areas of potential habitat. connectivity to maintain necessary og threatened species, or endangered po reatened species and populations Grey-crowned Babbler Grey-crowned oralis temporalis Pyrrholaemus sagittata Xanthomyza phrygia Dasyurus maculatus Petaurus australis Petaurus norfolcensis Phascolarctos cinereus Pteropus poliocephalus dwyeri Chalinolobus Falsistrellus tasmaniensis Miniopterus australis Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis Mormopterus norfolkensis Myotis adversus Saccolaimus flaviventris Scoteanax rueppellii Climacteris picumnus victoriae Grantiella picta discolor Lathamus Pomatastomus temp Calyptorhynchus lathami and/or likely the most to determine will also be required Surveys relation to the Green and Golden Bell Fr Section 5 needs only be addressed if Section 5 needs only Assessment of impacts should include the a include should of impacts Assessment land. on or off the subject occur may impacts an also include should of impacts Assessment e of utilities, access and egress routes; an routes; access and egress utilities, of e restricted to: installation and maintenanc Section 5 th on impacts likely of Assessment

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A8 Compliance Location Yes Section 5 Yes 4.5 Table Yes Section 4 d is of other tion in ecies at the action (Section al. Proponents shoul survey and analysis ty of other habitats shall be likely impact on the subject sp likely ar that impact on threatened species is s which are likely to be affected by the s s in retained bushland, the impacts of th the impacts s in retained bushland, s of the overall propos (given the outcome of on the subject threatened species as well for threatened species or endangered popula ered populations may be affected and the nature of relation to their potential or likely to be present in the area are likely to be affected by Description those species or populations (Section 110 (2)(d)) s must be addressed as part of the impact s must provide fuel free and/or fuel reduced zone reduced free and/or fuel provide fuel for Bushfire Protection’ (Planning NSW 2002) and consider the use of perimeter roads for Bushfire Protection’ (Planning NSW 2002) n need only be addressed for those specie threatened species or endang to impact either directly either directly or to impact indirectly your list of subject species and populations species and populations list of subject your el free zones and reducing impacts on retained bushland. impacts el free zones and reducing Habitat loss; Vegetation clearance; Habitat fragmentation scale; and corridors at a regional of connectivity Removal Changes to hydrology and water quality the local and regional level. the local and regional on any threatened species and/or population also consider recommendations in ‘Planning as an option in providing fu in be discussed must biota. These issues significant regionally which in order to identify impacts) likely impact. in this sectio requirements The remaining 110(2)(c)) to refine you is asking This requirement proposal. site of the subject relative significance The as part of this discussion. examined development, there will be a requirement there will be a requirement to development, provided for the Warkworth Mine Western Extension it would the information appe From An assessment of which threatened species or population known or Discussion of other known local populations shall be provided. The long term securi in the locality populations of other known discussion A most likely to particularly arise from: to particularly likely most • • • • • Each of these factors is considered likely An estimate for the local and regional abundance of Section 5.1 be affected to species likely of Assessment 5.25.2.1 abundance and regional local of Discussion

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A9 Section 4.3 Section 4 Appendix D Section 5 and Section 5.3.6 Annex E Compliance Location Yes Section 4 Yes Section 4 and Yes Section 4 Yes YesYes Section 4 Yes Section 4 Yes Yes h of to the and bservation, opulations and details and opulations bject site, the impact of bject d the habitat they occupy to action or logging and proximity community, whether trampling or s use the area (eg residents, transients, the area (eg s use accepted by the scientific community as the scientific community accepted by proposal. Assessment should also include should proposal. Assessment tation community should be mapped and critical habitat) of those species and p ]... its habitat regional and State-wide conservation status,...[and ]... its lation are present within the su introduced species, species the prevalence of introduced ssed, including location of stags, hollow bearing hollow bearing trees, location of stags, timbers/cover, ground ificance of these individuals ificance of these individuals an mping, history of resource extr lines, soaks, etc) and the density of understorey vegetation percentage of each vegetation Description classification system used (eg Specht). Classification must have regard must to Specht). Classification (eg used bot classification system likely to be caused or exacerbated by the area and the covered by each vege e threatening processes which are generally s utilising the area and how these individual s utilising (eg frequency, time since last fire, intensity) and the source of fire history (eg o r habitats in the region (Section 110 (2)(f)) ze and condition of the habitat (including ze endangered population in the locality. population endangered likely to be affected, details of its local, eas shall be discussed. viability of the threatened species or viability structural and floristic elements. structural described. Include reference to the vegetation the locality shall be discussed. the locality of habitat utilisation Discussion of individual of the numbers An estimate Description of vegetation The vegetation present within the study of corridors Discussion If movement corridors for threatened species or endangered popu Description of habitat values and frequency shall be described (eg Specific habitat features adults, juveniles, nesting, foraging) and a discussion of the sign and a discussion foraging) nesting, juveniles, adults, proposal on these ar crevices, caves, outcrops, drainage shelters, rock rock culverts, local records), shall be provided. Details of the subject site’s fire history The condition of the habitat within study area shall be discu weeds present and an estimate of the total weed cover as a is apparent, effects of erosion, prevalence of grazing rubbish du roads. A full description of the type, location, si groundcover. of the distribution and condition simila For each species or population requirements ... (Section 110(2)(c)) Assessment should include reference to th include should Assessment affecting the species or population and are the species or population affecting Section 5.2.3 5.2.2 5.2.4 5.3 habitat of Assessment 5.4 status conservation of Discussion 5.3.1

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A10 throughout and EIS N/A N/A Compliance Location Yes Section 1, N/A N/A N/A N/AN/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Section 2.2 e is at or on nd the sustainable likely to be affected likely to be ribution and condition and ribution carrying out of the action of the out carrying osal. Proponents should of the Warkworth Mine western story and an assessment should b should and an assessment story fire protection zones. If, as part of of part as If, zones. protection fire g, but not restricted to: installation a s in retained bushland, the impacts of th the impacts s in retained bushland, These actions or impacts may occur on occur may These actions or impacts view of Environmental Factors deals with Factors of Environmental view native vegetation/threatened species habit native pacts of the overall prop erations and the principles of ecologically are likely to be affected Assessment of impacts should of impacts to be affected Assessment are likely EE, EIS or REF. In the case EE, EIS or REF. possibility of the alternative of underground resource extracti resource of the alternative underground possibility ed of the site’s disturbance hi rea that is the subject of the action and in any area that is Description Attachment 2) which may be relevant to the proposal. are likely to be oftolikely lesser effect and are the reasons justifying the d those of associated activities, includin assessment of impacts from the provision of from of impacts assessment provide fuel free and/or fuel reduced zone reduced free and/or fuel provide fuel ngered ecological communities s, Environmental Impact Statement or Re for Bushfire Protection’ (Planning NSW 2002) and consider the use of perimeter roads for Bushfire Protection’ (Planning NSW 2002) routes; and changes in surface water flows. in surface and changes routes; int of the proposal to minimise/eliminate int of the proposal to minimise/eliminate e biophysical, economic and social consid l communities likely to be affected endangered ecological communities . el free zones and reducing impacts on retained bushland. impacts el free zones and reducing on any endangered ecological co mmunities must be addressed as part of the im clearance. there will be a requirement to development, also consider recommendations in ‘Planning as an option in providing fu made of the ability of the ecological community to recover to a pre-disturbance condition to recover a pre-disturbance community of the ecological of the ability made reference to any approved or draft recovery plans (See A general description of the ecological community present in the a dist of the details and community ecological of the habitat of the condition and size location, type, of the description A full history Description of disturbance be provid details should of disturbance, If the site shows signs Extent of habitat removal by the action (Section 110(3)(a)) of similar habitats in the region (Section 110 (3)(c)) A description of any feasible alternatives to the action that extension proposal a discussion shall be proposal a discussion provided extension the regarding and/or possible modifications to the footpr and/or possible modifications Assessment of likely impacts on Section 6 need only be addressed when enda an of indirect impacts the assessment include access and egress of utilities, maintenance off the subject land. an also include should of impacts Assessment in the manner proposed, having regard to th these matters, the SIS may refer to relevant section of S development (Section 110(2)(h)) Where a Statement of Environmental Effect Section 6.1 Assessment of endangered ecologica 5.5 Description of feasible alternatives 6 6.2.2 6.2 habitat of Assessment 6.2.1

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A11 N/A EIS (Section 17) throughout Compliance Location N/AN/A N/A N/A N/A N/AN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Section 2.2 and Yes Section 1 and t e g term d use of d use sustainable carrying out of the action of the out carrying affected by the proposal, in the subject area already with the viability of the endangered the viability mnant, the quality of habita present within the subject sit e, accepted by the scientific community as the scientific community accepted by view of Environmental Factors deals with Factors of Environmental view shall be discussed. The assessment of th The assessment shall be discussed. bated by the proposal. Assessment should the proposal. Assessment by bated e-wide conservation status...[and]... its habitat tions and the principles of ecologically ea and in the locality. The tenure ea and in the locality. The tenure and lon including, the size of re including, pacts of this on the viability of the endangered of the endangered ecological pacts of this on the viability ered ecological community to be nity, and the impact of and the impact this nity, on tion which may result from the proposed action including proposed DAs and those areas in proposed ered ecological communities are ered EE, EIS or REF. This must include details of the condition an include This must EE, EIS or REF. Description are likely to be oftolikely lesser effect and are the reasons justifying the ion of the community and increase edge effects. and increase edge ion of the community N/A N/A ty and are likely to be caused or exacer s, Environmental Impact Statement or Re in relation to other sites the study ar e threatening processes which are generally e biophysical, economic and social considera comparison to other sites in the locality. comparison of the proportion endang examined as part of this discussion. examined e areas shall also be discussed. also include reference to any approved or draft recovery plans (See Attachment 2) which may be relevant to the proposal. also include reference to any approved or draft recovery plans impact of the proposal on thes A description of any feasible alternatives to the action that If corridors that allow connectivity between localities of endang If corridors that allow connectivity The location, nature and extent of habitat removal or modifica an assessment This shall include within a local context Significance on the site of the community An assessment of corridor values Discussion The potential of the proposal to increase fragmentat cumulative loss of habitat from the study area (including all area (including the study loss of habitat from cumulative and the im consent or identified for development) development in the locality. community commu ecological of the endangered relation to the total extent in the locality. community ecological of other localities shall be security The relative significance of the subject si te for the endangered ecological community features of the following be considered in terms should community on this site in and the level of disturbance Assessment should include reference to th include should Assessment For each ecological community present, details of its local, regional and Stat For requirements...(Section 110(3)(b)) affecting the endangered ecological communi in the manner proposed having regard to th development (Section 110(3)(e)) these matters, the SIS may refer to relevant section of S Where a Statement of Environmental Effect Section 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.4 Description of feasible alternatives 6.3 status conservation of Discussion

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A12 Sections 7 Section 6, 7 and EIS EIS Compliance Location N/A N/A Yes YesYes Section 7 Yes Section 7 Section 7 Yes Section 2.2 Yes Section 6, 7 and Yes g bute opulations and opulations ection 110 (3)(f)) rs and relevant land managers. communities is an appropriate ty. The NPWS strongly supports t areas within the study area which are of ffsite or local area proposals that contri ical community. Such strategies shall give strategies Such ical community. species or endangered communities is not e should be undertaken under experimental should e measures (Section 110 (2)(i) and S ffectiveness of the mitigation measures shall be to the footprint of proposal to minimise/eliminate loss of of support from these stakeholde al a discussion shall be provided regarding the possibility of the possibility shall be provided regarding al a discussion ecies, populations and ecological osed for alternative sites are to be discussed and evaluated alon a particular development/activi ogram, method of monitoring, reporting framework, duration and mitigate any adverse effect of the action on species and p Description on of the statement) those cannot be considered as feasible alternatives. g compensated for and any improved long term security. term long improved for and any compensated g is envisaged in such proposals, such in such or where involvement of community groups is envisaged be considered. These may include other o osal to minimise impacts on threatened impacts osal to minimise long term management strategies to protec species, population or endangered ecolog be affected. This may include proposals to include ecies or endangered populations likely to be affected. This may gies which have not been proved effectiv endangered ecological community. liorative measures ameliorative strategy for the purposes of considering impacts of impacts of considering for the purposes strategy ameliorative Where such proposals involve other lands, Where such prop measures such from to result likely benefits Compensatory best occur. might of how they of mechanisms with a discussion restore or improve habitat on site where possible. contain evidence and proposals should are to be consulted groups particular importance for the threatened sp to long term conservation of the threatened consideration to the similarity of attributes bein other parts of the subject area and why these can or Mine western In the case of Warkworth extension propos Description of ame Long term management strategies to developing shall be given Consideration strategies Compensatory Where significant modification of the prop Ongoing monitoring Any proposed pre-construction monitoring plans or on-going monitoring of the e Translocation The NPWS does not consider that translocation of threatened sp underground resource extraction and/or possible modifications and/or possible modifications extraction resource underground native vegetation constituting an A full description and justification of the measures proposed to should strategies possible then compensatory pr the objectives of monitoring in detail, including outlined frequency. Generally, ameliorative strate ameliorative Generally, frequency. ecological community including a compilation (in single secti design conditions and appropriately monitored. Section 7.1.3 77.1 Ameliorative measures 7.1.2 7.1.4 7.1.1

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A13 Section 1.4.6 Compliance Location Yes Annex F Yes Annex B Yes Section 1.4.6 Yes s or is of have ng details of the person preparing ) and 110(3)(g))) , the name of , the name of consent e proposed to be obtained should be on of threatened species, populations or on en in-situ conservation options have been sections 5.1 to 7 of the SIS. On bas ng and Assessment Act 1979 ng and Assessment Act 1979 or ecological community (Sections 110(2)(j the development, such that a significant impact is not impact likely; that a significant such the development, extensive investigation of a demonstrated long term financial extensive ether, based on more detailed assessment through the SIS process through detailed assessment ether, based on more investigations relied on in preparing the statement (Section 110(4)) Description e local population continues to exist in the long term. in the long to exist continues e local population ions and experience in threatened species conservation of the ions and experience in threatened Environmental Planni tions or ecological communities their habitats. the approval and when these approvals ar ent application should be included; or be included; ent application should ng) but only as a last resort, and wh populations and ecological communities is only supported by the NPWS in specific by supported only is communities ecological and populations are relevant to the species or population s the following shall be included: s the following ined by the SIS should aim to: Minimise the impacts by considering all possible alternatives to considering by the impacts Minimise Manage the remaining habitat (if any) to ensure that th and Where a consent is required under Part 4 of the Where an approval(s) is required under Part 5 of the Environmental Planni authority and the timing of developm the basis for authority(ies), determining included.

these assessments a conclusion is to be provided a conclusion concerning these assessments wh to proposed in the SIS, propos al is still considered likely measures and consideration of alternatives and/or ameliorative effect on threatened species, popula a significant The translocation of threatened species, conservation programs (eg. recovery planni • may impact on a significant local populati on a significant impact the view that development proposals which may ecological communities) identified in the from relevant information SI S, incorporating Qualifications and experience statement must include details of the qualificat impact species A In providing a list of other approval ecological communities as determ i. ii. be reconsidered following only should programs Such exhausted. commitment on behalf of the applicant. the statement and of any other person who has conducted research or An eight part test assessment (s5A EP&A Act) is to be provided for each of the affected species (threatened species, population conditions of any existing approvals that A list of any approvals that must be obtained under any other Act or law before the action may be lawfully carried out, includi out, carried lawfully may be action the law before Act or other any under obtained be must that approvals any of list A • Section 8 Assessment of significance of likely effect of proposal 99.1 Additional Information 9.2 Other approvals required for the development or activity

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A14 A Compliance Location N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes Section 1 1999 mental he Act. 1995 (NSW) are also listed in mage the habitat of a threatened species the mage d Management Division) has produced a set of profiles for a N/A N/ Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Threatened Species Conservation Act e licences or approvals under relevant legislation. The relevant relevant legislation. e licences or approvals under Environment Australia’s website http://www.ea.gov.au or by website http://www.ea.gov.au Australia’s Environment ies as it has available, in order to satisfy ss.110(2)&(3) of t it as ies has the effect of requiring the NPWS to provide that information the effect of requiring has y to have, a significant impact on a matter of national environ on a matter impact to have, a significant y Description otected fauna (this may include threatened fauna). and/or pick threatened plants da formation regarding the operation of the EP&BC Act (including the operation of EP&BC Act (including Federally listed regarding formation als that may be required are listed below: be required als that may e Federal Minister for the Environment (in addition to any State or Local Government (in addition to any Minister for the Environment e Federal r of national environmental significance. r of national environmental sity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) 1995: s and communities listed in the to undertake fauna surveys. 1974: lications have been produced: Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 1985: Licence to pick protected native plants (Section 131). General Licence (Section 120) to harm or obtain pr Animal Research Authority Licence to harm threatened animal species, (Section 91). To this end, a number of pub a number end, To this significance. Threatened specie significance. • • Environment Protection and Biodiver the approval of th An action will require National Parks and Wildlife Act Threatened Species Conservation Act Animal Research Act • approval or determination) if that action will have, or is likel determination) or approval • legislation and associated licences approv legislation Persons conducting flora and fauna surveys surveys must have flora and fauna appropriat Persons conducting The NPWS Biodiversity Management Unit (Biodiversity Research an Unit (Biodiversity Management The NPWS Biodiversity Section 110(5) of the regarding the State-wide conservation status of subject spec (EP&BC Act) are considered to be a matte listed in the NSW communities of the species and ecological Many the Commonwealth EP&BC Act. Further in contacting Environment Australia on 1800 803 772. threatened species and communities) may be obtained from Section 9.3 Licensing matters relating to the survey A 9.4 Section 110 (5) reports

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A15 Compliance Location N/A N/A Act is development proposal. is development vironmental assessment guidelines assessment vironmental ofiles and EIA guidelines. A copy of the A copy ofiles and EIA guidelines. d are available on the NPWS website t of subject species for th t of subject be taken to have satisfied the requirements of ss.110(2)& (3) in ed a number of profiles and en se from the Central Directorate Threatened Species Unit for $110. Central the from se Description e listed species, populations and ecological communities. and ecological e listed species, populations ttachment 3, along with an LGA by lis ting of known threatened species within lations and ecological communities an communities (Refer to Attachment 3). note that the NPWS has no further published information available to satisfy s.110(5) of note that the NPWS has no further published the . Some of these are relevant to the suggested lis Central Directorate, are also available as a folder for purcha new pr including this folder entitles the owner to periodic updates, to Registration order form for this resource is also attached. The profiles and/or guidelines listed in a The profiles and/or guidelines number of threatened species, popu ( www.npws.nsw.gov.au) Proponents and consultants should for species, populations and ecological and ecological for species, populations • The Central Directorate Threatened Species Unit has also produc and that purchase or receipt use of the above profiles can relation to the State-wide conservation status of th Section B

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A16 Location Section 3 Section 5 Section 5 SIS-8 SIS-9 Compliance YesYes Section 3 Section 4 and Figures SIS-1 Yes YesYes Yes Section 4 and Figures SIS-1 ed species in the rther threatened species that likely to occur in the study area. tecting each threatened species. If directly and indirectly affected by and indirectly directly ersity and threaten ed surveys for threatened species, regional habitat corridors that may be of this remnant, how much of it is proposed to be to proposed is it of much how remnant, this of s between areas of remnant, vegetation. rest groups to identify fu getation communities and fauna habitats in the study and fauna communities getation species, communities and habitats present in the study ility of the vegetation remnant, present on either side of remnant, of the vegetation ility ical communities, or their habitats, that were recorded in list of threatened species, populations and ecological be provided and an appropriate precautionary approach be Description that are known or considered e review in (I), conducted target e effects of this disturbance on biodiv e effects of this disturbance d within the appropriate season for de d osal on species, vegetation communiti es and fauna habitats of local include the identification of local and include significance, habitat corridors and linkage significance, affected by the proposal. should then be adopted. Targeted surveys need to be conducte needs to this is not achieved, detailed justification area and adjacent areas. This should occur based on the presence of suitable habitat and/or based on the presence of suitable study area and adjacent areas which are likely to occur the of the locations threatened species recorded in study area and mine plan map A sightings. previous also be provided. should may occur in the general area. populations and ecological communities details on the size include Road. This should Scrub Wallaby context. local and regional area. Based on these surveys and th Based area. and th impacted, and indirectly directly communities that may occur within the st udy area (defined as to be conducted surveys ecological in the proposal). This should include a review of wildlife databases, previous the Committee to list threatened species. Also consult with the Scientific by listings preliminary relevant and area, and local residents inte agencies relevant government regional and state Section iii) condition and extent of the types, Describe and map ve iv) or ecolog list of species, populations Prepare a complete vi) viab the proposal will effect ecological how Analyse Table A.3 with planning NSW Director-General’s Flora and Fauna requirements for the EIS Compliance i) to obtain a information ecological Review existing ii) to describe the surveys flora and fauna general Conduct v) Predict the likely impact of prop

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A17 Location 7. Compliance YesYes Section 2 and EIS Annex F and Table A.2 YesYes Section 17 of EIS in Section and aims Broad outline YesYes EIS and Section 7 YesYes report, Table A.2 This Section 6 Section 7 Yes Section 7 techniques and alternative implementing appropriate ture and quantity of native not to apply the test all of a result of the proposal. prepared in accordance with any reatened species and their habitats, communities or their habitats cannot mining lease area to protect ecologically oiding sensitive areas, benefits of each option; the length of time they will be implemented will be implemented for, they of time and the length fying the proposal) to avoid having a significant affect nted and provided to NPWS and the Department, and nted and provided to NPWS the Department, e open cut and underground and underground e open cut lations and ecological communities is likely, modify the modify is likely, communities lations and ecological d indirectly affected as d indirectly to species, populations or ecological communities, or their communities, or ecological to species, populations g details of the location, na tain and enhance identified conservation values. These tain and enhance identified conservation values. Description mining and agriculture. the National Parks and Wildlife Service). the National Parks Statement (SIS) (note: An SIS must be Statement oposal. The EIS must justify any decision any justify oposal. The EIS must youts, which minimise impacts on th impacts minimise which youts, ed species, populations and ecological ed species, populations mmunities identified in step (iv). ic and ecological costs and ic and ecological rmanent conservation strategies within the ture activities such as vegetation and fauna habitats which may be directly an proposal ( or provide sufficient justification for not modi and consult with NPWS. This may be done through av habitats, that may be affected by the pr may that habitats, species, populations or ecological co justification of the selection preferred option i justification the methods, how regularly the results will be the results docume how regularly the methods, who will be conducting this study. who will be conducting be avoided., prepare a Species Impact fu areas from significant and revegetates cleared areas within mining lease area. mitigation measures or choosing other options. General of requirements of the Director – detail the locations of these on a map, should measures whose responsibility it will be for implementing these measures. it will be for implementing whose responsibility have been considered. Alternative options must includ have mine layouts. The analysis: i a map and description of each option of the econom i an assessment Section ix) effect on threatened species, popu significant a Where vii)viii) includin area of land to be disturbed, the Describe the “8 part test” (section 5A Apply of the EP & A Act) xv) a description of include lease area. This should the proposed monitoring program for whole mining Detail x)xi) Where a significant effect on threaten xii) of the quality which improves Prepareexisting vegetation, a rehabilitation strategy promotes connectivity xiii) and pe term long Identify to protect, re measures Detail proposed mitigation xiv) Document how alternative mining la

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 A18 Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

ANNEX B Curricula Vitae Table B.1 Personnel Names, Contact Numbers and Licence Details

Name Role Contact Phone NPW Act TSC Act Animal Number Section Section Research 20 95(2) Act, 1985 Licence Certficate Authority Dr. David Project Director 02 8584 8888 A28007 TS0007 AW95/047 Robertson Will Introna Project 02 8584 8888 A2307 TS0007 AW95/047 Manager/flora and fauna surveys/report preparation Dr. Toivo Targeted flora 02 8584 8888 A2512 TS0007 AW95/047 Zoete survey Don Owner Flora and fauna 02 6584 7155 A2279 TS0007 AW95/047 surveys Gabor GIS mapping 02 8584 8888 N/A N/A N/A Vasarhelyi Alison Flora and fauna 02 6622 6668 A1703 TS0040 AW96/043 Martin surveys Craig Flora and fauna 02 6622 6668 A2787 TS0040 AW96/043 Faulkner surveys Tony Coyle Flora and fauna 02 6622 6668 B2286 TS0040 AW96/043 surveys Maria Flora and fauna 02 6622 6668 B2315 TS0040 AW96/043 Littlejohn surveys Greg Anabat tape 02 6255 0606 N/A N/A N/A Richards analysis Barbara Hair and scat 03 5158 0445 N/A N/A N/A Triggs analysis David Read Hair and scat 02 6971 0189 N/A N/A N/A analysis Steven Bird call 02 6773 2510 N/A N/A N/A Debus analysis

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 B1 Dr David Robertson Manager Ecological Services Practice Australia

Dr David Robertson is a senior ecologist with more than Professional Affiliations and Registrations 20 years experience in ecological survey and research. • Ecological Society of Australia, Wildlife Society, David is currently the senior ecologist in charge of the Australian Society for Limnology, Frog and Tadpole Ecological Services Practice for ERM Australia. He has a bachelor of science with majors in botany and zoology Society. and a PhD in ecology. Fields of Competence Recent consultancy work has included: • Biodiversity issues, flora and fauna field surveys, • management of high level flora and fauna aquatic ecology, biological monitoring and investigations for Environmental Impact environmental impact assessment. Assessments; • Provision of strategic advice relating to the • threatened species investigations; ecological issues that must be considered for land • development of ecological management plans; purchase, development and management. • habitat reconstruction; • development of packages for compensatory habitats; Key Industry Sectors • management of negotiations about the level of • Mining mitigation measures required for flora and fauna • Power impacts; • Water • biological monitoring of rivers, streams and lakes • Transport and • ecological risk assessment. Education • Bachelor of Science (Honours), Ecology, University David is also very experienced at public speaking and of Melbourne, 1980. has regularly provided expert testimony in court about • Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology, University of ecological issues. Melbourne, 1986. In previous work David was employed as a lecturer in ecology and aquatic biology at Charles Sturt University Languages and as a senior ecologist with the Australian Museum. • English Currently he lectures part time about ecology and • Spanish environmental impact assessment at the Australian Catholic University.

David has skills that allow him to work in both aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna inventory, management of threatened species, ecological risk assessment, wetland rehabilitation and management, and ecological research for environmental impact assessment.

Delivering sustainable solutions in a more competitive world Key Projects He has worked on a wide range of large EIS projects that have included assessment of impacts, mitigation Environmental Impact Assessment and monitoring of wetlands. He has also conducted David has directed numerous large ecological research into wetland ecology and artificial wetland assessments for major EIA projects in a variety of design while he lectured in aquatic ecology at Charles service sectors. These include the power industry, Sturt University. water supply, road construction and mining. Experience in ecological impact assessment for the Dr Robertson has worked extensively throughout power industry includes work done for Pacific Power, Australia on freshwater ecological projects and has Transgrid, Powercoal, NorthPower and Powerlink. considerable experience with macroinvertebrate biomonitoring following the AUSRIVAS protocol. ERM Threatened species assessments has facilities in-house to undertake the sorting and identification of freshwater invertebrates and other David has directed or managed numerous threatened organisms. species assessments in Australia and in recent years has increasingly become involved in international work on He has also gained experience working in Hong Kong threatened species. for ERM Hong Kong. His experience includes working for the KCRC Habitat Creation and Management Plan, Across Australia, he has completed numerous projects assessments of impacts of construction on rare fishes for on threatened species in response to state and the West Rail project, development of mapping units for commonwealth threatened species legislation. Such mapping Hong Kong flora and fauna habitats for the legislation includes the NSW Threatened Species SUSDEV project and for the Green Island Ecological Conservation Act 1995, Queensland Nature Conservation assessments. Act, 1994 and the Victorian Flora and Fauna Conservation Guarantee 1998 and the Commonwealth Environment Dr Robertson is familiar with the West Rail project and Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. has helped write the Habitat Creation and Management International threatened species assessments have been Plan. He has visited the sites proposed for the wetland completed in Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka. creation project and understands the habitat requirements of the target species such as the Painted Work on threatened species has included preliminary Snipe and the Narrow-mouthed Frog. survey and impact assessment, detailed impact assessment and mitigation, monitoring and plans of management. Statements of evidence and expert testimony Dr David Robertson is a highly experienced and Provision of Strategic Ecological Advice credible expert witness and is capable of providing Strategic ecological advice has been provided to aid the expert evidence in both terrestrial and aquatic areas of selection of potential development sites in Australia, ecology. David has provided expert evidence for Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and China. Examples include: a Senate Select Committees, Australian Heritage model to help minimise problems with threatened Commission, Commissions of Inquiry, Land and species issues developed for use by Landcom. Strategic Environment Court hearings and at Mining Wardens advice about habitat reconstruction and monitoring in inquiries. He has written numerous affidavits and the Kam Tin Valley, Hong Kong. technical reports for court and regularly presents in court for cross examination. He also assists barristers Aquatic Assessments by writing questions for cross examining expert Dr Robertson has written, directed the writing or witnesses in ecology and by taking Judges and reviewed numerous wetland ecology projects that Assessors on field inspections of proposed development involve aquatic habitat assessment, creation and sites. management. Some recent examples include the wetland creation and management projects at the Homebush Olympic Games Venue sites, Coffs Clarence Regional Water Supply Project, the Parramatta Chatswood Rail Link, the proposed extension to Ravensworth East Coal Mine and the Karuah to Buladelah Pacific Highway Upgrade.

DATE DAVID ROBERTSON William Introna Ecologist Australia

Will is an experienced ecological consultant and has Professional Affiliations and Registrations previously worked at the NSW National Parks and • Environment Institute of Australia Wildlife Service. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in • Ecological Society of Australia environmental biology and a Masters of Science • Frog and Tadpole Study Group of NSW Inc. research degree in ecology from the University of • Technology, Sydney. His thesis examined the effects of Birds Australia fire on ten different Hawkesbury Sandstone and Narrabeen soil plant communities ranging from Fields of Competence heathland, shrubland and sedgeland to woodland, open • Ecological and biodiversity survey design and forest and closed forest. Work for this thesis included implementation extensive vegetation mapping and analysis of • Weed and fire ecology and management environmental variables, floristic composition and • Flora surveys, fauna surveys, targeted amphibian multivariate structural characteristics. surveys, biology and flora management • Will has knowledge of plant community and ecological Environmental impact assessments theory and experience in vegetation mapping and flora • Preparation of management plans surveys. This includes using vegetation maps, aerial • Assessment of conservation values photograph interpretation and classification of • Preparation of environmental impact statements vegetation in the field in terms of both structure and • Threatened species surveys, advice and composition. He also has experience in assessing field management. sites for the type and quality of habitat for native flora and fauna, based on vegetation and environmental characteristics, from both a local and regional Key Industry Sectors • perspective Federal Government • Mining and Extractive Will has planned, managed and undertaken ecological • State Government studies and resource assessments for government, mining, property and transport industries. He has Education worked within NSW, ACT and QLD and has experience • Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology), with flora and fauna surveys, weed mapping and University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), 1993. management, habitat assessment, pest animal studies, • targeted threatened flora and fauna surveys and Master of Science (Thesis) (UTS), 2001. management plans, biological monitoring and environmental impact assessment. Languages • English • Italian (Basic)

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Management Plans and Strategies ACT Properties Weed Control Program, Department of Defence. Southern NSW Region Weed Management Strategy, Department of Defence. Bouddi National Park Fire Management Plan, NSW NPWS. Glenrock, Awabakal and Tomaree Fire Management Plans, NSW NPWS. Ravensworth East Flora and Fauna Management Plan, Peabody Resources Limited.

Flora and fauna surveys Parramatta Rail Link Species Impact Statement, NSW Department of Transport. Wyong Coal Environmental Impact Statement, COAL. Tarong to Texas Interconnection to the National Electricity Grid Environmental Impact Assessment, Powerlink, Queensland. Regional Water Supply Project Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Management Strategy, Lower Clarence County Council. Ecological assessment of Cumberland Plain Woodland at ADI St Marys, Lend Lease/ Australian Defence Industries. Flora and Fauna Survey of Boral Greystanes Estate, Boral/CRI. Voyager Point Flora and Fauna Survey and Environmental Assessment, Delfin Management Services. Red Dome Mine Environmental Assessment, Chillagoe, Qld, Nuigini Mining.

May 2002 Will Introna Toivo Zoete Senior Ecologist Australia

Toivo Zoete is an ecologist with over 15 years experience in Professional Affiliations and Registrations ecological survey and research. He has academic • Ecological Society of Australia qualifications in botany, ecology, and resource management. • Environment Institute of Australia His PhD was on the vegetation and functioning of wetlands, • involving ecological, economic, and socio-political aspects. Ecological Consultants Association NSW • After arriving in Australia from New Zealand in 1989, Toivo Australian Network for Plant Conservation. was initially based in Queensland where he worked at a major consulting group, in academia, and as a free-lance Fields of Competence consultant. Since 1997 he has worked in the Sydney region, • Flora and fauna studies currently with ERM. Toivo has considerable experience in • Wetland and catchment planning and management conducting ecological studies, including surveys, monitoring, • Impact assessment and conservation studies impact assessment, and management studies, with particular expertise in vegetation and wetland studies. Toivo has been Key Industry Sectors involved in a wide range of projects throughout eastern and • northern Australia. He has conducted projects in mining and extractive industries. • environments ranging from montane shrub communities to infrastructure developments. intertidal wetlands, and from tropical rainforests to semi-arid • urban, residential, tourism, and industrial communities. developments. • catchment management, rural, and conservation Publications T.Zoete (2000): Vegetation Survey of the Barrington Education Tops and Mount Royal National Parks for Use in Fire • Bachelor of Science (Honours), Ecology and Management. Cunninghamia 6 (3) p. 511-578. Geography, Victoria University, New Zealand 1986. T.Zoete and J.D.S. Davie (2001): Arguing For Conservation • Of Wetlands In Landscapes With Intensifying Land Use Master of Applied Science (Honours), Ecology and Pressures: Melaleuca quinquenervia in South-East Resource Management, University of Canterbury, Queensland. In: Craig, J.L., Mitchell, N.M., D. Saunders New Zealand 1988. (eds): Nature Conservation 5: Managing the Matrix. Surrey • Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology and Resource Beatty & Sons, Chipping Norton, NSW. Management, Queensland University of Technology T.Zoete and T.J.C. Robinson (2000): Allocation of 1997. resources to environmental decision making: Lessons from a study of the relationship between vegetation Languages characteristics and ecological functions of forested • wetlands in the Moreton Region. School of Public Dutch • Policy and Economics Working Paper. Queensland English University of Technology. • German T.Zoete (2001): Variation in the Vegetation of Melaleuca • French quinquenervia Dominated Forested Wetlands of the Moreton • Mandarin (learning) Region. Plant Ecology 152, p. 29-57.

Delivering sustainable solutions in a more competitive world Key Projects

Flora and Fauna Studies Numerous flora and fauna studies conducted, including project management and specialist input. Recent examples include terrestrial vegetation surveys for the Saraji coal mine and the proposed Moorvale coal mine in Central Queensland, involving plot and transect surveys, statistical analyses and conservation significance assessment. The Saraji project also included the preparation of a herbarium for mine staff.

Wetland Studies This involves preparation of revegetation or rehabilitation programs, design of wetland monitoring programs, flora and fauna surveys, and assessment of wetland functioning and conservation value. An example includes the design of constructed wetland for the abatement of acid mine drainage in a former gold mine of Horn Island (Torres Strait). It included the preparation of revegetation and management guidelines, sourcing of revegetation materials, quality control of revegetation work, and assessment of impact of continued acid mine drainage on downstream vegetation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Extensive involvement in EIA, including the mining and extractive industry sector. Project management and specialist input such as preparation of EIS’s, ecological assessment (baseline and impact assessment), preparation of rehabilitation specifications, and post-rehabilitation assessment. An example includes an assessment of the success of revegetation of the Tomago sandmine, involving detailed statistical analyses of undisturbed and rehabilitated vegetation ranging from 5-15 years in age.

August 2001 Dr Toivo Zoete Don Owner Senior Consultant Australia

Don Owner is an Environmental Scientist with ERM Australia’s North Coast Office. Don is responsible for Professional Affiliations and Registrations undertaking a wide range of environmental projects. • Member, Royal Zoological Society, NSW Don has experience in general flora and fauna surveys, koala habitat assessments, preparation of flora and Fields of Competence fauna reports for major Environmental Impact • Terrestrial and aquatic ecological assessment Statements and Species Impact Statements and the • formulation of mitigation measures and management Targeted surveys for threatened terrestrial flora and plans for a wide variety of projects. fauna • Aquatic habitat assessment Don is the Project Manager for many ecological • Targeted surveys for threatened fish species projects. In this role he is responsible for the day to day • Environmental impact assessment management of the project including budget allocation • Soil assessment and monitoring, client liaison, data checking and report • Acid sulphate soil assessment preparation. • Survey design and implementation • Report writing and data analysis • Management plan preparation

Education • Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) Southern Cross University, NSW, 1997.

Languages • English

Publications • Owner, D. & Rohweder, D. A. (Submitted). Distribution and habitat requirements of the Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) inhabiting ocean beaches in northern NSW. • Owner, D. & Rohweder, D. A. (Submitted). Preliminary investigation of the foraging behaviour of the Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) inhabiting ocean beaches in northern NSW.

Delivering sustainable solutions in a more competitive world Key Projects information regarding vegetation structure, climate, previous forestry activities and fire history to enable the prediction of Port Macquarie Ring Road EIS, for Hastings Council, areas of suitable habitat for threatened species within the 1998-2001. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Nymboi-Binderay National Park. Statement for the proposed construction of a four-lane Hastings Point Substation and Underground Power Cable road (approximately 1.5 kilometres long) through a REF, for NorthPower, 1999. Preparation of a Review of Nature Reserve, SEPP 14 Wetland and known core Environmental Factors for the proposed construction of an koala habitat. The major issues addressed have been electricity substation and underground power cable fragmentation and loss of threatened species habitat, (approximately 6.5 kilometres long). The proposed route of potential impact on aquatic habitats, loss of wetland the underground power cable ran through a SEPP 26 littoral functions and overcoming/minimising barrier effects rainforest buffer zone, adjacent to a SEPP 14 wetland and on fauna movement. through known habitat for glossy black-cockatoos, koalas and wallum froglets. Primary issues addressed included Pacific Highway Upgrading, Karuah to Bulahdelah, EIS avoiding potential adverse impacts on SEPP 14/26 areas and and SIS, Roads and Traffic Authority, 1998-2000). selecting a cable route that avoided, or minimised damage to, Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement and threatened species habitat components. Species Impact Statement for the proposed upgrading of the 37.5km section of the Pacific Highway between the towns of Acid Sulfate Soil Land Management Plan for Hastings Karuah and Bulahdelah. Major issues included impacts of Council, 1996 Participation in the study to develop a direct habitat removal, increased barrier effects to fauna management plan for the Partridge Creek Catchment to movement and increased incidence of road strike. help ameliorate the impacts of acid sulfate soils. Tasks included reviewing existing catchment data, the Harrington Backchannel EIS, for Greater Taree City undertaking of extensive field studies, soil and water Council, 1997-1998. Assessment of the potential impacts assessment, developing a range of management options associated with proposed dredging activity on resident and and providing recommendations on field trials and migratory seabirds and shorebirds. Consultation with local ornithologists and shorebird specialists. pilot studies.

Jandra Rock Quarry EIS, for CSR, 1998-2000. This EIS assessed the potential impacts of the expansion of an existing rock quarry into previously undisturbed forest communities. Assessment tasks included vegetation survey, habitat assessment, koala habitat assessment, and a wide variety of fauna survey techniques.

Laverty’s Gap to Terranora Underground Power Cable Direct-Link REF, for NorthPower, 1997-1998. The major ecological issues included the potential removal of threatened plant species, disturbance and possible destruction of threatened waterbird habitat and disturbance of diurnal roosting sites of threatened microchiropteran bat species. Tasks included a comprehensive random meander flora survey and threatened fauna features search that was conducted along the entire route (over 30 kilometres in length). Bat detection and spotlighting were undertaken through seven railway tunnels to assess the roosting potential of these structures. Targeted waterbird surveys were also conducted to locate threatened waterbird species and their nests.

Nymboi-Binderay National Park Fauna Survey, for Dorrigo NPWS, 1998. My role in this project was to collate and analyse the results of extensive fauna surveys and

08/29/02 Gabor Vasarhelyi GIS Manager Australia

Gabor has a degree in Environmental Science and has Professional Affiliations and Registrations five years experience in the application of GIS to • AURISA environmental projects. His experience includes • Ecological Society of Australia training, application development, spatial analysis, satellite image processing and interpretation, technical Fields of Competence support and data collection. Application areas of GIS • include environmental assessment and asset Use of Geographic Information Systems for management. environmental impact assessment • Management of large GIS projects Gabor has particular experience with the software • GIS data acquisition, manipulation and presentation packages MapInfo, ERMapper, ArcView, and • Database design and management Geomedia. • Remote sensing • 3d Visualisations GIS projects have included work for the mining, transport, ecological, heritage, contaminated sites and Education planning sectors. Clients include local councils, State • Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental Government departments and private industry. Science, University of New South Wales

Languages • English (native) • Hungarian

Delivering sustainable solutions in a more competitive world Key Projects on GIS to provide suitable constraints mapping and monitoring for the largest proposed underground coal 3D Visualisation and volume calculation Kiama mine in NSW. Quariy Boral. Vertical Mapper was used to generate a DEM of the quarry site at Kiama. From this model Traffic Database, Willoughby Council. Digitising and volumes could be calculated and new profiles could be management of traffic data for Willoughby Shire. visualised. An aerial photograph was draped over the This data was used to provide information on the model to help create very realistic 3D rendered scenes. turning movements and parking requirements of the The model was converted to VRML format for shire. Parking station supply and street parking distribution over the internet allowing virtual fly parameters were designed around the findings of the throughs of the quarry. collected data.

Flood Risk Modelling, Wyong COAL From a MIKE 11 LEP and DCP boundaries, Baulkham Hills Council. model data estimating flood heights were overlain with Digitising to GIS of hardcopy plans for use in Land and an existing DEM to produce flood risk maps. These Environment Court Case. were used to estimate potential changes to flood profiles resulting from a proposed mine and associated GIS Database, Landcom. Threatened Species subsidence. distribution in relation to Landcom’s holdings. Database compilation and mapping of resulting Satellite Interpretation Iluka Sri Lanka. Landsat 7 datasets for non technical constraints analysis by multispectral and panchromatic imagery was used to Landcom staff for intended development sites. classify landuse in the surrounding hinterland of a Landcom is the states largest residential developer. proposed mine in Sri Lanka. Satellite data provided a cost effective means to gather data within a remote Clarence Coffs Harbour Regional Water Supply area. Project, DPWS. Vegetation and Threatened Species Mapping. Vegetation Mapping of Baulkham Hills Shire Aerial photograph interpretation was used to map the entire Timbarra Gold Mine Species Impact Statement, Ross 399 square km of the shire. Stereoscope information Mining. Mapping of Threatened species locations and was combined with registered photographs to resolve vegetation boundaries for impact assessment. vegetation communities of less than half a hectare. ADI St Marys Ecological Assessment, Lend Lease. ACT Defence Fire Management Plans Fire potential Threatened species and endangered ecological modelling, using gradient, aspect and fuel load community impact assessment and strategic planning. attributes, helped to define appropriate fire management zones for 5 defence sites (including an artillery range) within the ACT. This project also involved the mapping of ecological and heritage assets within the study areas.

ACT Defence Weed Mapping Project. Weed mapping of five defence sites within the ACT for a weed management plan. Data collected was mapped and included into a weed management database.

Lake Macquarie, Glenrock and Tomaree Fire Management Plan, NPWS Hunter. Fire potential modelling using gradient, aspect and fuel load attributes to determine fire management areas for National Parks totalling 2100 hectares. Mapping of assets, and constraints for ecological and heritage items.

Wyong Coal Development, COAL Pty Ltd. Environmental indicators such as threatened species, borehole data, dust monitor information were compiled DECEMBER 2001 GABOR VASARHELYI ALISON SHINA MARTIN ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS B.Sc (Botany/Zoology/Ecology) University of New England, 1975

CURRENT POSITION Director, Greenloaning Biostudies Pty Ltd

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL/FLORA & FAUNA ORGANISATIONS Environment Institute of Australia Australasian Bat Society

Australasian Cave & Karst Management Association Inc.

Frog & Tadpole Study Group of NSW Inc.

Queensland Frog Society Inc.

Herpetological Society of Australia

New South Wales Bird Atlassers Inc

Australian Koala Foundation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1996 – Present Director of Greenloaning Biostudies Pty Ltd

1993 – 1996 Principal of Greenloaning Biostudies

1990 – 1993 Principal of Bartrim & Martin Biological Studies

1983 – 1990 Partner in Bartrim & Martin Biological Studies

1977 –1983 Ecologist for Croft & Associates Pty Limited, an environmental consulting firm based in Newcastle, NSW

1976 - 1977 Voluntary work on flora/fauna resource surveys on the Gold Coast and in Northern New South Wales 1975 – 1976 Conducted a biological resource survey at Bundjalung Flora and Fauna Reserve (now incorporated in Bundjalung National Park) near Evans Head, New South Wales (in association with the Bundjalung Trust and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service). Curriculum Vitae – Alison Shina Martin Page 2/7

SUMMARY

Alison Martin has over 25 years of experience in ecological surveys and impact assessments and 19 years experience in running an ecological consultancy.

Alison’s training and expertise covers both flora and fauna and she has carried out extensive vegetation and wildlife studies over much of New South Wales and in Queensland. Professional areas of special interest/expertise include:

❖ Vegetation community mapping and aerial photographic interpretation;

❖ Threatened species target surveys;

❖ Small mammal surveys;

❖ Microchiropteran bats;

❖ Development of practical and effective monitoring programmes;

❖ Impact Assessments;

❖ Threatened species management;

❖ Habitat assessment procedures; and

❖ Development of ecological assessment standards.

Over the course of her professional career, Ms Martin has worked on numerous projects, with multiple studies for various components of these projects often being required. In a number of instances, projects have required a regular and long-term commitment from Ms Martin, the longest involvement with a current project to date being 10 years. A list of many of the projects on which Ms Martin has worked is provided below.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES

Flora/Fauna Surveys, Impact Assessments and Appraisals Of Environmental Assessments

❖ Proposed residential development, Cemetery Road - Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed hostel, Suffolk Park– Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed sporting fields, Belongil Fields – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed residential development, Patterson Street Crown Land – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed plant nursery, Brunswick Nursery – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed tree removal, Jones Road – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed cycle way, – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed extension to landfill, Myocum– Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed quarry extension, Myocum– Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed quarry extension, Left Bank– Byron Shire Council; Curriculum Vitae – Alison Shina Martin Page 3/7

❖ Proposed quarry extension, Palmwoods – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed roadside service centre, Shara Boulevard – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Assessment of threatened fish species habitat for drain maintenance – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed residential development, Fern Beach – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Assistance with trapping survey for West Byron Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrade Species Impact Statement – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed residential development, Hardy Avenue – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Section 5A Assessment for a proposed park development – Richmond Valley Council.

❖ Proposed residential development, Wirawee Avenue – Byron Shire Council;

❖ Proposed residential subdivision, Balemo Drive – Byron Shire Council; and

❖ Assessment of flora and fauna at Forster/Tuncurry for local environmental plan - Forster/Tuncurry Shire Council;

Other Local Government Studies

❖ Vegetation and soil characteristics of community bushland - Byron Shire Council; and

❖ Management Plan for the Pygmy Perch – Richmond Valley Council.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (Biological Components)/FAUNA IMPACT ASSESSMENT & SPECIES IMPACT STATEMENTS

❖ Proposed commuter airport for the Newcastle region - Newcastle Airport Holdings Pty Limited;

❖ Management Plan for the Pygmy Perch – Richmond Valley Council;

❖ Flora/fauna studies and Impact Assessment for Hunter Valley No. 1 Open-cut Coal Mine - J.A. Brown, Abermaine Seaham Collieries;

❖ Sandmining project at Swansea - Dawes Development Corporation Pty Limited;

❖ Flora/fauna studies and Impact Assessment for natural gas pipeline, Killingworth to Kooragang Island - Australian Gas Light Company;

❖ Preliminary Environmental Impact Statement for an open-cut mine at Saxonvale - BHP Co Limited;

❖ Flora/fauna studies and Impact Assessment for Hunter Valley No. 2 mine - Coal and Allied Operations Pty Limited; Curriculum Vitae – Alison Shina Martin Page 4/7

❖ Flora/fauna studies and Impact Assessment for mineral sand mining in the Tomago Sandbeds – R.Z. Mines (Newcastle) Limited;

❖ Assessment of impact on wetland areas for a proposed coal haulage road across Hexham Swamp, Newcastle – R.W. Miller and Co Pty Limited;

❖ Aluminium smelter proposals at Gladstone and Bundaberg - Alcan Queensland Smelter Limited;

❖ Flora/fauna studies and Impact Assessment for proposed underground coal mine at Wakefield - BHP Co Limited (Resource Planning);

❖ Landfill waste disposal facility at Walleroo – Mitchell McCotter & Associates Pty Limited;

❖ Proposed hospital at Rankin Park, Newcastle - Health Department of NSW (Planning Workshop);

❖ Fauna surveys for proposed golf course at Byron Bay - Stenders Wright and Partners Pty Limited (John Lewis and Associates);

❖ Proposed housing development at Lambton, Newcastle - Greater Union Organisation Pty Limited (Planning Workshop);

❖ Fauna Impact Statement for mineral sand mining north of Tea Gardens - Northern Rivers Rutile Pty Limited (R.W. Corkery & Co Pty Ltd);

❖ Fauna Impact Statement for proposed gold mining project - Timbarra - Capricornia Prospecting Pty Ltd (R. W. Corkery & Co Pty Ltd);

❖ Fauna Impact Statement for extensions to existing limestone mine at Attunga - David Mitchell-Melcann Pty Limited (R. W. Corkery & Co Pty Ltd );

❖ Fauna Impact Assessment for proposed extensions to an existing quarry at Suffolk Park - Batson Sand and Gravel Pty Ltd (R. W. Corkery & Co Pty Ltd );

❖ Species Impact Statement for proposed extensions to an existing quarry at Suffolk Park – Batsons Sand & Gravel Pty Ltd;

❖ Species Impact Statement for proposed industrial estate at Tweed Heads - Patterson Britton & Partners Pty. Ltd;

❖ Flora/Fauna Assessment for a road widening proposal and bus bay construction at Korara, north of Coffs Harbour – Roads and Traffic Authority;

❖ Fauna Impact Assessment for the NorthWest Extension to existing Limestone mine, Attunga – David Mitchell Limited;

❖ Fauna Impact Assessment for threatened plant species for a proposed quarry extension near Gosford - Hymix Pty Ltd, Kulnurra; and

❖ Fauna Impact Statement for proposed rural subdivision at Uralba - Colin Simpson.

Monitoring Programmes

❖ Pre/post-mining vegetation transects at Tomago Sandbeds and Wang Wauk - R.Z. Mines (Newcastle) Limited; Curriculum Vitae – Alison Shina Martin Page 5/7

❖ Pre/post-mining vegetation transects north of Tea Gardens and north of Forster/Tuncurry - Mineral Deposits Limited;

❖ Pre/Post-mining vegetation sampling - Batsons Sand and Gravel Pty Ltd;

❖ Preparation of a long term monitoring programme specifically designed for a maternity site of a threatened bat species - David Mitchell Limited;

❖ Monitoring of cave bats in a limestone karst system northwest of Townsville - David Mitchell Limited;

❖ Feral animal monitoring programme for the Timbarra Gold Project - Ross Mining N.L. & Delta Gold Limited;

❖ Frog monitoring programme for the Timbarra Gold Project – Ross Mining N.L. & Delta Gold Limited;

❖ Hastings River Mouse/Eastern Chestnut Mouse monitoring programme for the Timbarra Gold Project – Ross Mining N.L. & Delta Gold limited;

❖ Owl monitoring programme for the Timbarra Gold Project – Ross Mining N.L. & Delta Gold Limited;

❖ Threatened frog species monitoring on North Stradbroke Island - Consolidated Rutile Limited (CRL); and

❖ Bat box monitoring at Suffolk Park – Batson Sand & Gravel Pty Ltd.

Planning/Management Studies

❖ Flora and fauna habitat survey and identification of constraints for a proposed residential development at Scotts Head, NSW - Planning Workshop Pty Limited;

❖ Plan of Management - Batson Sand & Gravel Quarry;

❖ Threatened Species Management Plan - Timbarra Gold Mines Pty Ltd;

❖ Feral Animal Control Programme - Timbarra Gold Mines Pty Ltd; and

❖ Management Plan for the Pygmy Perch – Richmond Valley Council.

Flora/Fauna Ecological Resource Surveys

❖ Resource survey of Bundjalung Flora and Fauna Reserve - In association with the Bundjalung Trust and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service;

❖ Flora, fauna and landuse survey in the vicinity of the Tomago Smelter - Tomago Aluminium Co Pty Limited;

❖ Flora, fauna and land use survey in the vicinity of the Kurri Kurri Smelter - Alcan Australia Limited;

❖ Ecological studies of Leard and Vickery State Forests near Boggabri, NSW - Amax Iron Ore Corporation, BHP Limited;

❖ Vegetation mapping and investigation of distribution of rare plant species in proposed Kin-Kuna National Park near Bundaberg, Queensland - Alcan Queensland Smelter Limited; Curriculum Vitae – Alison Shina Martin Page 6/7

❖ Assessment and survey of fauna habitats on proposed waste water treatment plant sites in the Wyong Shire - NSW Department of Public Works;

❖ Flora and fauna resource surveys for a mining project near Jerrys Plains, Newcastle - Wallsend Coal Co Pty Limited;

❖ Assessment of flora and fauna at Forster/Tuncurry for local environmental plan - Forster/Tuncurry Shire Council;

❖ Resource survey of proposed Glenrock Recreation Area conducted - in association with the Newcastle Flora and Fauna Protection Society;

❖ Broadscale survey and assessment of flora and fauna habitats for proposed rural subdivision at Uki, Tweed Valley - Croft & Associates Pty Ltd;

❖ Investigation of occurrence of rare plant species at Saltwater - Mineral Deposits Limited;

❖ Assessment of fauna habitats along proposed access tracks and drilling pads for mining surveys at Drake - CRA Exploration Pty Ltd;

❖ Fauna survey and assessment report, Yarraman Area, North Stradbroke Island - Lewis Environmental Consultants;

❖ Small mammal trapping programme in mined and unmined habitats at Bundjalung National Park – Mineral Deposits Limited;

❖ Vegetation and soil characteristics survey of community bushland, Byron Shire Council;

❖ Trapping surveys for the Report on a Hastings River Mouse, and Eastern Chestnut Mouse on the Timbarra Plateau - Ross Mining N.L.;

❖ Local surveys for the Stuttering Frog survey, on the Timbarra Plateau - Ross Mining N.L.;

❖ Local surveys for the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby survey on the Timbarra Plateau - Ross Mining N.L.;

❖ Threatened bat species surveys on the Timbarra Plateau - Ross Mining N.L.;

❖ Surveys for the Koala on the Timbarra Plateau - Ross Mining N.L;

❖ Evaluation of fauna habitats for the Stockton Bight Coastal Lands Study - NSW Planning and Environment Commission;

❖ Assistance with conservation assessments of a proposed development at Pottsville, New South Wales - AGC Woodward Clyde;

❖ Evaluation of fauna habitat for the Newcastle Land Study - NSW Planning and Environment Commission;

❖ Preliminary conservation value assessments for Northern Foreshores of Port Stephens Regional Environmental Study - Department of Environment and Planning. (Mitchell McCotter and Associates Pty Limited); and

❖ Flora/fauna assessment for a road widening proposal and bus bay construction near Coffs Harbour – Road and Traffic Authority. Curriculum Vitae – Alison Shina Martin Page 7/7

Environmental Inquiries/Court Hearings

❖ Preparation of flora/fauna submission to Commission of Inquiry (Land & Environment Court) for Newrybar Mineral Sandmining Proposal - Australmin (R.W. Corkery & Co Pty Ltd);

❖ Preparation of submissions on fauna components in Land & Environment Court hearing - Simpson v Ballina Council;

❖ Court appearance as expert witness - Batsons Land and Environment Court Hearing;

❖ Court appearance as expert witness - Byron Shire Council v Detala;

❖ Court appearances as expert witness - Byron Shire Council v Ray Group;

❖ Court appearance as expert witness - Byron Shire Council v F. G. Fennen & J. M. Watson;

❖ Court appearances as expert witness - Byron Shire Council v Ray Group,

❖ Preparation of flora submissions to Saltwater Commission of Inquiry - Mineral Deposits Pty Limited;

❖ Assistance with preparation of fauna submissions to Saltwater Commission of Inquiry - Mineral Deposits Pty Limited;

❖ Preparation of submissions to the Commission of Inquiry for the Proposed Expansion of the Suffolk Park Quarry;

❖ Assisting a consultant appointed by the Director of the Department of Environment and Planning to assess the proposed Montara development near Lennox Head and the associated Environmental Impact Statement;

❖ Court appearance as expert witness proceedings 40164/1998 – Land and Environment Court Hearing – Timbarra Gold Mines v Donnelly and Mundine;

❖ Preparation of Statements of Evidence and Affidavits in Reply for Proceedings 40222/1997 – Land and Environment Court Hearing – Ross Mining N.L. v Timbarra Protection Coalition;

❖ Court appearance as expert witness proceedings 40169/1999 – Land and Environment Court Hearing – Timbarra Gold Mines v Donnelly and Mundine;

❖ Court appearance as expert witness proceedings 40423/2000 – Land and Environment Court Hearing – Timbarra Gold Mines v Donnelly and Mundine; and

❖ Court appearance as expert witness proceedings 40098/2000 – Land and Environment Court Hearing – Timbarra Gold Mines v Donnelly and Mundine. CRAIG KEVIN FAULKNER ACADEMIC Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Resource QUALIFICATIONS Management), Southern Cross University, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL Australian Bat Society AFFILIATIONS Birds Australia

CAREER AND SPECIALISED Flora and Fauna surveys, biological monitoring and COMPETENCE environmental impact assessment

EMPLOYMENT 2000 to Present GREENLOANING BIOSTUDIES PTY LTD Ecologist

10/1999 to 2/2000 LISMORE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LOWER RICHMOND WATER QUALITY MONITORING GROUP Field Survey Technician

11/1998 to 2/1999 NSW AGRICULTURE Field Survey Technician

1998 to 1999 NSW NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Discovery Ranger

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Greenloaning Biostudies

❖ Large scale and intensive terrestrial vertebrate fauna surveys (targeting all terrestrial vertebrate fauna species) related to sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Qld);

❖ General fauna surveys related to the extension of sewage treatment works near Byron Bay (NSW) and to development applications in the Sydney area (NSW);

❖ Monitoring of a known maternity colony of cave bats at Riverton in southern Qld;

❖ Banding and population studies of the Common Bentwing Bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) at Riverton in southern Qld;

❖ In-stream Macroinvertebrate sampling related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW); ❖ Target threatened species surveys for Amphibians, Birds and Mammals (including the False Water Rat [Xeromys myoides]) related to sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Qld);

❖ Target threatened species surveys (Amphibians, Birds and Mammals) related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Target threatened species surveys (Amphibians and Birds) related to sand quarrying near Byron Bay (NSW);

❖ Target threatened species surveys (Reptiles) related to a landfill extension near Lismore (NSW);

❖ Threatened species surveys targeting the Southern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) and Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) related to development applications in the Sydney area (NSW);

❖ Ongoing feral animal monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened frog species (Litoria cooloolensis, Litoria freycineti, Litoria olongburensis, Crinia tinnula.) monitoring related to sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Qld);

❖ Ongoing threatened frog species (Philoria sp., Mixophyes balbus, Litoria subglandulosa) monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened owl species (Tyto novaehollandiae) monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Flora survey and mapping related the roadside rehabilitation of a mine access road near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Monitoring of vegetation in a trial irrigation program utilising rehabilitated mine waste water (gold mining near Tenterfield, NSW); and

❖ Seed collection for mine rehabilitation related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW).

Lismore City Council and The Lower Richmond Water Quality Monitoring Group

❖ Monitoring the quality of water in agricultural drainage systems as part of a study on the effects of acid sulphate soils on stormwater runoff.

NSW Agriculture

❖ Radio track wildlife as part of a study on the potential of feral goats, livestock and macropods as vectors for exotic disease.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

❖ Interpretation of ecological processes. MARIA LECLERC LITTLEJOHN ACADEMIC Master of Environmental Science, Griffith University, QUALIFICATIONS Nathan Campus, 2000. Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2000

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Resource Management), Southern Cross University, Lismore, 1997.

CAREER AND SPECIALISED Flora and fauna field surveys, biological monitoring and COMPETANCE environmental impact assessment. Report writing and background research. EMPLOYMENT 2001 to present GREENLOANING BIOSTUDIES PTY LTD. Ecologist

1999 to 2000 THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Griffith University, Nathan Campus Tutor

1999 to 2000 THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Griffith University, Nathan Campus Research Assistant

1999 WILDLIFE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF QLD, BRISBANE Field Assistant - Keepin’ Cool in Karawatha Community Environmental Education Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Greenloaning Biostudies

❖ Target threatened species surveys related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW) (Amphibians, Birds and Mammals); ❖ Ongoing feral animal monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened frog species (Philoria sp., Litoria subglandulosa, and Mixophyes balbus) monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened owl monitoring (Tito novaehollandiae) related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Monitoring of vegetation in a trial irrigation programme utilising rehabilitated mine waste water related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Seed collection for mine rehabilitation related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Preparation of report on bat species for limestone mining near Kempsey (NSW);

❖ Drafting of maps for report on bat species for limestone mining near Kempsey (NSW);

❖ Background research for various projects relating to flora and fauna;

❖ Preparation of Expressions of Interest and Proposals for Greenloaning Biostudies; and

❖ Editing of various reports.

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences

❖ Assisting Master’s students with report writing and research skills.

The Centre for Innovation and Research in Environmental Education

❖ Library research;

❖ Working as a member of a team on project planning and data analysis; and

❖ Report writing.

Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld

❖ Assisting with general setting up and running of an education program relating to wildlife and their habitats in Brisbane (Qld). CRAIG KEVIN FAULKNER ACADEMIC Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Resource QUALIFICATIONS Management), Southern Cross University, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL Australian Bat Society AFFILIATIONS Birds Australia

CAREER AND SPECIALISED Flora and Fauna surveys, biological monitoring and COMPETENCE environmental impact assessment

EMPLOYMENT 2000 to Present GREENLOANING BIOSTUDIES PTY LTD Ecologist

10/1999 to 2/2000 LISMORE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LOWER RICHMOND WATER QUALITY MONITORING GROUP Field Survey Technician

11/1998 to 2/1999 NSW AGRICULTURE Field Survey Technician

1998 to 1999 NSW NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Discovery Ranger

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Greenloaning Biostudies

❖ Large scale and intensive terrestrial vertebrate fauna surveys (targeting all terrestrial vertebrate fauna species) related to sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Qld);

❖ General fauna surveys related to the extension of sewage treatment works near Byron Bay (NSW) and to development applications in the Sydney area (NSW);

❖ Monitoring of a known maternity colony of cave bats at Riverton in southern Qld;

❖ Banding and population studies of the Common Bentwing Bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) at Riverton in southern Qld;

❖ In-stream Macroinvertebrate sampling related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW); ❖ Target threatened species surveys for Amphibians, Birds and Mammals (including the False Water Rat [Xeromys myoides]) related to sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Qld);

❖ Target threatened species surveys (Amphibians, Birds and Mammals) related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Target threatened species surveys (Amphibians and Birds) related to sand quarrying near Byron Bay (NSW);

❖ Target threatened species surveys (Reptiles) related to a landfill extension near Lismore (NSW);

❖ Threatened species surveys targeting the Southern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) and Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) related to development applications in the Sydney area (NSW);

❖ Ongoing feral animal monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened frog species (Litoria cooloolensis, Litoria freycineti, Litoria olongburensis, Crinia tinnula.) monitoring related to sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Qld);

❖ Ongoing threatened frog species (Philoria sp., Mixophyes balbus, Litoria subglandulosa) monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened owl species (Tyto novaehollandiae) monitoring related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Flora survey and mapping related the roadside rehabilitation of a mine access road near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Monitoring of vegetation in a trial irrigation program utilising rehabilitated mine waste water (gold mining near Tenterfield, NSW); and

❖ Seed collection for mine rehabilitation related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW).

Lismore City Council and The Lower Richmond Water Quality Monitoring Group

❖ Monitoring the quality of water in agricultural drainage systems as part of a study on the effects of acid sulphate soils on stormwater runoff.

NSW Agriculture

❖ Radio track wildlife as part of a study on the potential of feral goats, livestock and macropods as vectors for exotic disease.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

❖ Interpretation of ecological processes. ANTHONY MARTIN COYLE ACADEMIC Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental QUALIFICATIONS Resource Management), Southern Cross University, 2002

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Australian Bat Society Birds Australia

CAREER AND SPECIALISED Flora and fauna field surveys, biological monitoring COMPETANCE and environmental impact assessment

EMPLOYMENT 2001 to present GREENLOANING BIOSTUDIES PTY LTD Ecologist

1999 to 2000 NSW NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Discovery Ranger

10/1999 to 2/2000 LISMORE CITY COUNCIL and THE LOWER RICHMOND WATER QUALITY MONITORING GROUP Field Survey Technician

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Greenloaning Biostudies

❖ Ongoing monitoring of a known maternity colony of cave dwelling bats associated with a limestone mining lease, Riverton (QLD);

❖ Banding and population studies of the Common Bentwing Bat (Miniopteris schreibersii), Riverton (QLD);

❖ Large scale and intensive terrestrial vertebrate fauna surveys (targeting all terrestrial vertebrate fauna species) in areas associated to sand mining activities, North Stradbroke Island (Qld). ❖ Ongoing monitoring of threatened frog species associated to sand mining activities, North Stradbroke Island (QLD);

❖ Pre-clearing surveys (targeting threatened species) associated to sand quarrying activities near Byron Bay (NSW);

❖ Feral animal monitoring of a mining lease and associated environs near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Small mammal surveys targeting the threatened Hasting River Mouse (Pseudomys oralis) and Eastern Chestnut Mouse (Pseudomys gracilicaudatus) near Tenterfield (NSW);.

❖ Monitoring for the threatened Masked Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae) near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Ongoing threatened frog species monitoring associated to gold mining activities near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ Vegetation monitoring of trial irrigation programme involving the use of mine treatment water near Tenterfield (NSW);

❖ In-stream macroinvertebrate and water parameter sampling associated to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW); and

❖ Seed collection for mine rehabilitation related to gold mining near Tenterfield (NSW).

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

❖ Interpretation of ecological processes.

Lismore City Council and The Lower Richmond Water Quality Monitoring Group

❖ Water quality monitoring of agricultural drainage systems as part of a study on the effects of acid sulphate soils on stormwater runoff into the Richmond River. (Lismore City Council and The Lower Richmond Water Quality Monitoring Group) Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

ANNEX C Species Lists over head incidental 2nd Survey (April) 2nd Survey 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c (Feb.) 1st survey Little Black CormorantLittle Black Little Pied Cormorant GrebeAustralasian x Dusky Moorhen x SpoonbillRoyal x x x E E Grey Teal DuckPacific Black Wood DuckAustralian Great EgretWhite-faced Heron x Heron Night Nankeen x Masked Lapwing x E x Pelican Australian x E E x E x Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Phalacrocorax varius Podicipedidae Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Rallidae Gallinula tenebrosa Threskiornithidae Platalea regia PREY BIRDS OF Table C.1 Bird Species List BIRDS WETLAND BIRDS Anatidae gibberifrons Anas Anas superciliosa Chenonetta jubata Ardeidae alba Ardea Ardea novaehollandiae Nycticorax caledonicus Charadriidae Vanellus miles Pelecanidae Pelecanus conspicillatus

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C1 3c road kill 1c (creek) incidental over area A 1c creek in hollow 1c creek 2nd Survey (April) 2nd Survey 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c (Feb.) 1st survey Laughing KookaburraWhite-throated Needletail x CockatooSulphur-crested xGalah ESwift Parrot Rosella Crimson Eastern RosellaKing ParrotBarn Owl Southern Boobook x x x E x E x E E x x x x x x x x Spotted Harrier KiteWhistling Nankeen KestrelBrown Falcon x Australian Owlet-nightjar x E x Wedge-tailed EagleWedge-tailed x Alcedinidae Dacelo novaeguineae Apodidae Hirundapus caudacutus Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita Cacatua roseicapilla Psittacidae Lathamus discolor Platycercus elegans Platycercus eximius Purpureicephalus spurius Strigidae Tyto alba Tyto novaeseelandiae BIRDS FOREST/WOODLAND Circus assimilis Haliaster sphenurus Falconidae Falco cenchroides Falco berigora BIRDS FOREST/WOODLAND Tree-hollow dependant species Aegothelidae Aegotheles cristatus Accipitridae audax Aquila

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C2 1a incidental x3c 2nd Survey (April) 2nd Survey 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c (Feb.) 1st survey Crested PigeonCommon Bronzewing Spotted Turtle-doveDollarbirdWhite-winged Chough x x Raven/CrowAustralian Little Raven x x x MagpieAustralian E E, x E E, x x x E, x x E, x E, x x E, x x x E, x x E x x E, x E, x x E, x Sacred KingfisherDusky WoodswallowPied Butcherbird ButcherbirdGrey x Cuckoo-shrikeBlack-faced xBrown Treecreeper x xWhite-throated Treecreeper xCrested Pidgeon x E E E x x E E, x E E E, x x E E x x x E, x x x E, x x x E, x E, x Ocyphaps lophotes Phaps chalcoptera Streptopelia chinensis Coraciidae orientalis Eurystomus Corcoracidae melanorhamphos Corcorax Corvidae Corvus coronoides Corvus mellori Cracticidae Gymnorhina tibicen Other forest/woodland birds Alcedinidae Todiramphus sanctus Artamidae Artamus cyanopterus nigrogularis Cracticus Cracticus torquatus Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae Climacteridae Climacteris picumnus victoriae Cormobates leucophaeus Columbidae Geophaps lophotes

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C3 incidental x 2nd Survey (April) 2nd Survey 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c (Feb.) 1st survey Striped HoneyeaterYellow-faced HoneyeaterWhite-eared HoneyeaterYellow-tufted HoneyeaterWhite-plumed Honeyeater x MinerNoisy xBrown-headed Honeyeater E, xWhite-naped Honeyeater E E E, x E E, x E, x E x E E E, x x x x E E, x x E x E, x x x x 1a x E, x 2c Pied Currawong CuckooFan-tailed Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckoo Bronze-cuckooShining x xMistletoebird Magpie-larkAustralian ERestless FlycatcherLeaden Flycatcher E Rufous Fantail x xFairy Martin x E, x SwallowWelcome x EEastern SpinebillRed Wattlebird x White-cheeked Honeyeater x E x x x x x x E, x x x x x E x x x 1c Plectorhyncha lanceolata Lichenostomus chrysops Lichenostomus leucotis Lichenostomus melanops Lichenostomus penicillatus Manorina melanocephala Melithreptus brevirostris Melithreptus lunatus Strepera graculina Cuculidae Cacomantis flabelliformis Chrysococcyx basalis Chrysococcyx lucidus Dicaeidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum Dicruridae Grallina cyanoleuca Myiagra inquieta rubecula Myiagra Rhipidura rufifrons Hirundinidae Hirundo ariel Hirundo neoxena Meliphagidae Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris Anthochaera carunculata Phylidonyris nigra

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C4 2c incidental 2nd Survey (April) 2nd Survey 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c (Feb.) 1st survey Olive-backed OrioleOlive-backed Jacky Winter WhistlerGolden Rufous Whistler FantailGrey Willie Wagtail Shrike-thrushGrey x x ThornbillYellow-rumped Yellow Thornbill E EBrown Thornbill x x EBuff-rumped Thornbill EWestern Gerygone E, xSpeckled Warbler E E, x ESpotted Pardalote E E, x x x EStriated Pardalote E, x x E, x xWeebill x E, x E, x E x x E, x E x E x x E x E E E, x E, x x E E, x E E, x x x x E E, x E, x E x x x E x x x 1a E 1a, 2c x 2c E x x x 1a x E 2c 1a various areas Noisy Friarbird x ExE, xxxxxx x ExE, Friarbird Scarlet HoneyeaterNoisy Regent HoneyeaterRainbow Bee-eater x Varied Sitella x E x 3c (creek) Oriolidae Oriolus sagittatus Pacycephalidae leucophaea Micoeca Pachycephala pectoralis Pachycephala rufiventris Rhipidura fuliginosa Rhipidura leucophrys Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica Pardalotidae Acanthiza chrysorrhoa nana Acanthiza Acanthiza pusilla reguloides Acanthiza Gerygone fusca Pyrrholaemus saggitata Pardalotus punctatus Pardalotus striatus Smicrornis brevirostris Passeridae Myzomela sanguinolenta Philemon corniculatus Xanthomyza phrygia Meropidae Merops ornatus Neosittidae Daphoenositta chrysoptera

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C5 2c 2c 2c 2c 3c near 2a incidental 1a, west of 3c and other areas x x x x x E x 2nd Survey (April) 2nd Survey x E, x E E EEE 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c x E x x x E x x x (Feb.) 1st survey Hooded Robin Double-barred FinchSpangled Drongo x Red-capped Robin Scarlet Robin Rose Robin Eastern Yellow Robin Tawny Frogmouth Grey-crowned Babbler x Superb Fairy Wren Variegated Fairy Wren Brown Quail Silvereye E = recorded by Ecopro x = recorded during surveys

Petroicidae Melanodryas cucullata cucullata Taeniopygia bichenovii Paradiseaeidae Dicrurus bracteatu Petroica goodenovii Petroica Petroica multicolor Petroica rosea Eopsaltria australis Podargidae Podargus strigoides Pomatostomidae Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis SCRUBLAND BIRDS Maluridae cyaneus Malurus Malurus lamberti Phasianidae Coturnix ypsilophora 1. 2. Zosteropidae Zosterops lateralis

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C6 April Survey (sites) 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c Survey February Common Name Wild DogRed FoxYellow-footed AntechinusFeral CatEastern Grey Kangaroo T WallabyRed-necked Swamp Wallaby SBrown Hare T European Rabbit O S OHouse Mouse S Rat Bush O HBlack Rat SCommon Wombat H O O O H Squirrel Glider S T S O H H S O H T O S B, S O O H O H O H B, S H H O O H Scientific Name Table C.2 Mammal, Reptile and Amphibian Species List GROUND MAMMALS Canidae Canis familiaris* Canis vulpes* Dasyuridae Antechinus flavipes Felidae Felis catus* Macropodidae Macropus giganteus Macropus rufogriseus bicolor Wallabia Leporidae Lepus capensis* Oryctolagus cuniculus* Muridae Mus musculus* Rattus fuscipes Rattus rattus* Vombatidae Vombatus ursinus ARBOREAL MAMMALS Petauridae Petaurus norfolcensis

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C7 TT TT DD April Survey (sites) D D 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c Survey February Common Name Lesser Loneared Bat Bat Longeared Gould's T Common Brushtail Possum Brushtail Common Common Ringtail PossumFreetail-batEastern Freetail-bat H, O T, White-striped Freetail-bat O Wattled BatGould's H Wattled BatChocolate OLittle Bentwing-batEastern Bentwing-bat HLarge-footed Myotis O T, A A D H D D T A D, A D D T A D, A D D H H D A D, A D, A T, D D H D, A A A D D D H D H A D D, A A D D D A D A D Eastern Broadnosed BatLarge Forest BatSouthern Forest Bat BatLittle Forest Forest Bat A A (P) A D, A A D D, A A D D D T D A Eastern Horseshoe Bat Scientific Name (unidentifiable) Nyctophilus geoffroyi Vespertilionidae Nyctophilus gouldi Phalangeridae Trichosurus vulpecula Pseudocheridae Pseudocheirus peregrinus BATS Emballonuridae Molossidae Mormopterus sp.2 Mormopterus nofolkensis Nyctinomus australis Vespertilionidae gouldii Chalinolobus morio Chalinolobus Miniopterus australis oceanensis schreibersii Miniopteus Myotis adversus Scotorepens orion Vespadelus darlingtoni Vespadelus regulus Vespadelus vulturnus Vespadelus sp. Rhinolophidae Rhinolophus megaphyllus REPTILES

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C8 OO April Survey (sites) 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c Survey February Common Name Jacky LizardLace MonitorWood Gecko O O S O O O O eiaeGre kn OOOOOOO Skink Garden Rainbow Skink-O Tree SkinkDelicate Bearded DragonEastern Brown Snake TortoiseLong-necked TCommon Eastern FrogletOrnate Burrowing Frog OStriped Marsh Frog O O O O O O S O O O O O O O O O O O Scientific Name LIZARDS Agamidae Amphibolurus muricatus Varanidae Varanus varius GECKOS Geckonidae Diplodactylis vittatus SKINKS Scincidae Carlia tretradactyla Ctenotus robustus Egernia striolata Lampropholis delicata Pogona barbata SNAKES Elapidae Pseudonaja textilis TURTLES Chelidae Chelodina longicollis AMPHIBIANS GROUND FROGS Myobatrachidae Crinia signifera ornatus Limnodynastes Limnodynastes peronii

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C9 April Survey (sites) 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 3c Survey February Common Name Spotted Marsh FrogSmooth ToadletDwarf Green Tree Frog FrogBroad-palmed Peron's Tree Frog O O O O O O O O O O O O O O . Scientific Name Threatened species are in bold O = observed nests as scat, tracks, such S = detected via signs B = detected via presence of burrows H = detected via hair funnels T = trapped in Elliott traps or harp A = detected via handheld Anabat D = detected via Anabat with Delay Switch P = possible identification

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis Uperoleia laevigata TREE FROGS Hylidae Litoria fallax Litoria latopalmata Litoria peronii 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 C10 Table C.3 Plant Species List

Vegetation Community/Quadrat Number 111122222222333333333 34444 5555 Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 1a.1 1a.2 Q3 Q4 1b.1 1b.2 2b.1 2b.2 3b.1 3b.2 Q9 Q10 1c.1 1c.2 2c.1 2c.2 3c.1 3c.2 Q11 Q12 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 2a.1 2a.2 3a.1 3a.2 DICOTYLEDONS Acanthaceae Brunoniella australis Blue Trumpet x x x x Pseuderanthemum variabile Pastel Flower 2 2 x 1 3 1 x x x x 1111 Asclepiadaceae Gomphocarpus fruticosus* Narrow-leaved Cotton Bush xxx1 Asteraceae Ageratina adenophora* Crofton Weed x Bidens pilosa* Cobbler's Peg x 1 Brachycome multifida var. dilatata Cut-leaved Daisy x 2 2 1 1 1 1 x x x 1 3 1 Calotis cuneifolia Purple Burr-daisy x 3 2 1 x 1123x x 11 Calotis lappulacea Yellow Burr-daisy I Cassinia quinquefaria -1 xx1 Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons 1 1 3 x x 1221x xx Cirsium vulgare* Spear Thistle 1 xx 1 1 Conyza bonarienis* - 11 x 1 Conyza albida* (now summatrensis) - 11 x 1 Conyza canadensis var. canadensis* Canadian Fleabane 1 2 Cymbonotus lawsonianus - x Epaltes australis Spreading Nut-heads x1 Glossogyne tannensis Cobbler's Tack 1 x x 1 x 1 Gnaphalium sp. sens. Lat. - 1 Hypochaeris mucrocephala var. albiflora* White Flateweed 1 Hypochaeris radicata* Cat's Ear x x x x x x x x Lagenifera gracilis Slender Lagenophora x Olearia viscidula Wallaby Weed 1 1 x 1 x I Ozothamnus diosmifolius White Dogwood 1 2 xx 1 Podolepis sp. - 1 Richardia stellaris* - 2 x122 x x 11 Senecio madagascariensis* Fireweed x x 1 x x x 1221x xx1111 Senecio jacobaea* Ragwort x 1 Senecio sp. -22 Taraxacum officinale* Dandelion 11121 x1 1x 11 Vernonia cinerea -11111111x111 Boraginaceae Cynoglossum australe - 1 Brassicaceae Lepidium africanum* x Cactaceae Opuntia stricta* Common Prickly Pear x x x x 1 x x x x x 1 1 1 Caryophllaceae Paronychia brasiliana* Chilean Whitlow Wort 11 1 Stellaria media* Common Chick Weed 11 Casuarinaceae Casuarina luehmannii Bulloak 3 3 3 3 x x 1111x 2 2 332433 Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak 2 2 1 Chenopodiaceae Einadia nutans ssp. linifolia - x 11 11 xx Enchylaena tomentosa Ruby Saltbush I Chloanthaceae Spartothamnella juncea -I xx x Table C.3 Plant Species List

Vegetation Community/Quadrat Number 111122222222333333333 34444 5555 Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 1a.1 1a.2 Q3 Q4 1b.1 1b.2 2b.1 2b.2 3b.1 3b.2 Q9 Q10 1c.1 1c.2 2c.1 2c.2 3c.1 3c.2 Q11 Q12 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 2a.1 2a.2 3a.1 3a.2 Clusiaceae Hypericum gramineum Small St John's Wort x 1 1 Convolvulaceae Dichondra sp. - xx22xx21 x x1211x xxxx 1 1 Dilleniaceae Hibbertia empetrifolia Trailing Guinea Flower x 112222 x Epacridaceae Brachyloma daphnoides - I x 12 111 Lissanthe sp -xx Melichrus urceolatus Urn Heath 1 Euphorbiaceae Breynia oblongifolia Breynia 2 1 2311 1 x 1 Phyllanthus hirtellus Thyme Spurge x 1 1 x I 1 1 1 x x x x x x 1 1 Fabaceae (Faboideae) Chorizema parviflora Eastern Flame Pea x Daviesia ulicifolia -x x1xx1 Desmodium brachypodum -1xx xx1 Desmodium gunni - 1 12 x 111 Desmodium rhytidophyllum - 22 21 1 21 x 111 Desmodium varians Slender Tick-trefoil x x 1 1 1xx Glycine clandestina species complex Love Creeper x x 212111x x x xxx Glycine microphylla Love Creeper x 1x Glycine tabacina Love Creeper x 2 x 1 2 Glycine sp. -2 x Gompholobium sp. - x Hovea linearis -x11 Indigofera australis - 1 Jacksonia sp - 1 Zornia dyctiocarpa var. dyctiocarpa - x Fabaceae (Mimosoideae) Acacia amblygona Fan Wattle x x 2 2 1 1 1 1 x 3 1 x x x x 1 1 Acacia falcata -Ix111 xx 1 1 Acacia filicifolia Fern-leaved Wattle x x 1 3 Acacia implexa -2x231 x Acacia saligna* Golden Wreath Wattle x Goodeniaceae Goodenia bellidifolia ssp. bellidifolia Daisy-leaved Goodenia 1 1 x Goodenia hederaceae ssp. hederaceae - 11 Goodenia heterophylla ssp. heterophylla - 1 Goodenia hederaceae - I Goodenia sp -22 Vellaeia sp. - I Lamiaceae Ajuga australis Austral Bugle x 2 x Mentha diemenica/staureioides complex Slender Mint 1 Lobeliaceae Pratia purpurascens White Root 1 x1 Loranthaceae Amyema pendulum subsp. pendulum - x Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia* Cobbler's Peg x 1x1xxx Table C.3 Plant Species List

Vegetation Community/Quadrat Number 111122222222333333333 34444 5555 Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 1a.1 1a.2 Q3 Q4 1b.1 1b.2 2b.1 2b.2 3b.1 3b.2 Q9 Q10 1c.1 1c.2 2c.1 2c.2 3c.1 3c.2 Q11 Q12 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 2a.1 2a.2 3a.1 3a.2 Malvaceae Sida corrugata (?) -1 xxx Myoporaceae Myoporum parvifolium Creeping Boobialla x x 2 1 1 x x 1111 xxxx 1 1 Myrtaceae Angophora bakeri Narrow-leaved Apple 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 Euclayptus albens White Box 32 Eucalyptus blakelyi Blakely's Red Gum 1 Eucalyptus crebra Narrow-leaved Ironbark 2 3 3 1 1 2 x 3333x 2 1 3231 1 Eucalyptus moluccana Grey Box 33 1 2 Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 2 Melaleuca decora White Feather Honeymytle 3 x 4 2 13 Melaleuca thymifolia -I Oleaceae Olea europea subsp. cuspidata* African Olive 1 Notelaea microcarpa var. microcarpa Native Olive x xx1 Oxalidaceae Oxalis perennans - 11x 21211x x111 x xx 111 Pittosporaceae Bursaria spinosa subsp. spinosa Blackthorn 1 2 x Plantaginaceae Plantago debilis? -1 1 Plantago lanceolata* Lamb's Tongue 1 Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis* Scarlet Pimpernel x Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia - 2233331 Grevillea montana (RoTAP) - I Persoonia levis Smooth geebung 1 Persoonia linearis Narrow-leaved Geebung x 1 I 1 1 1 Ranunculaceae Clematis aristata Old Man's Beard 1 x Rhamnaceae Cryptandra amara - x Rubiaceae Asperula confertus -2 x1xx1 Opercularia sp. - x Pomax umbellata Pomax 2 x 2 2 2 Richardia huistrata* - 1 Santalaceae Exocarpos cupressiformis Native Cherry I Sapindacaea Dodonaea vicosa subsp. cuneata -1 x Scrophulariaceae Verbascum virgatus* Twiggy Mullein x xxx xx Veronica plebia Trailing Speedwell x 2 x x x x 1 x x x x x Solanaceae Solanum prinophyllum Forest Nightshade I 1 1 1 xx Stackhousiaceae Stackhousia muricata - x Stackhousia viminea -11x11x1 Streculiaceae Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong 1 2 Table C.3 Plant Species List

Vegetation Community/Quadrat Number 111122222222333333333 34444 5555 Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 1a.1 1a.2 Q3 Q4 1b.1 1b.2 2b.1 2b.2 3b.1 3b.2 Q9 Q10 1c.1 1c.2 2c.1 2c.2 3c.1 3c.2 Q11 Q12 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 2a.1 2a.2 3a.1 3a.2 Stylidiaceae Stylidium laricifolium Tree Triggerplant x x Stylidiaceae Stylidium eglandulosum Woolly-stemmed Triggerplant 1 Thymelaeaceae Pimelea linifolia ssp. linifolia Tall Rice Flower x x 123222 Urticaceae Boerhavia domimi Tarvine x Vitaceae Cayratia clematidea Slender Grape 2 1 Violaceae

CONIFERS Cupressaceae Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress Pine 1 x 1 x 3

MONOCOTYLEDONS Anthericaceae Arthropodium sp. - x11 Laxmannia gracilis -x1 1113x 11 Tricoryne elatior -I 1 Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia communis Tufted Bluebell 1 2 1 1 1 1 x 1 1 1 Wahlenbergia luteola -I Wahlenbergia planiflora -I Wahlenbergia planiflora subsp. planifolia - 1 Commelinaceae Commelina cyanea -x111 Murdannia graminea -1 Tradescantia albiflora * Wandering Jew x x 1 x x x x 1111 Cyperaceae Cyperus aggregatus* - 111 x 1 1 1 Cyperus leiocaulon - 111 Cyperus eragrostis* Umbrella Sedge x1 Cyperus sp. - 1 x Fimbristylis dichotoma - xx12 xx x1111x x 1 11 Juncaceae Juncus sp. -x 1 Lomandraceae Lomandra confertifolia ssp. rubiginosa -1 Lomandra filiformis - xxxx2211x 1xxxxx Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea -x11 111 Lomandra glauca -1 Lomandra longifolia Mat Rush x x 1 Lomandra multiflora -x Lomandra obliqua Fishbones I Phormiaceae Dianella revoluta var. revoluta Mauve Flax Lily I x x 1 1 1 x x x Dianella sp. - 12 1 1 1x 1111 Poaceae Andropogon virginicus* Whiskey Grass I Table C.3 Plant Species List

Vegetation Community/Quadrat Number 111122222222333333333 34444 5555 Scientific Name Common Name Q1 Q2 1a.1 1a.2 Q3 Q4 1b.1 1b.2 2b.1 2b.2 3b.1 3b.2 Q9 Q10 1c.1 1c.2 2c.1 2c.2 3c.1 3c.2 Q11 Q12 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 2a.1 2a.2 3a.1 3a.2 Poaceae Aristida jerichoensis var. subspinulifera Jericho Wiregrass x 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 x 1 1 1 Aristida sp. -2 2 Aristida ramosa var. ramosa - 2 2x 22112xx 221x xxx 22 Aristida vagans -x2x2x xx Aristida warburgii -111 Austrodanthonia bipartita Bandicoot Grass 1 Austrodanthonia longifolia Wallaby Grass x 2 2 x x x 1 1 1 x x x 1112 Austrostipa scabra ssp. scabra? Speargrass 1 Austrostipa verticillata - I 1 Axonopus fissifolius* Narrow-leaved Carpet Grass 11 Bothriochloa decipiens Redleg Grass 2 2 x 2332x 1 Chloris ventricosa Tall Chloris 1 1x11 Chloris truncata -11 x12x1 Cymbopogon refractus Barbed Wire Grass x 2 1 2 x x 1 1 1 x x x 1122x x 1xxxx 4 1 Cynodon dactylon Common Couch 1 121x 11 Dichelachne micrantha Shorthair Plumegrass 1 1 Digitaria diffusa - I2 222222 x Digitaria longiflora - I Digitaria sp. - 22 Echinopogon caespitosus var. caespitosus Hedgehog Grass 1 x 1 1 2 x11 Enteropogon acicularis -1 Entolasia stricta -x21 xxx2xx Eragrostis brownii Brown's Lovegrass 1 2 I 2 1 x x x 2 1 x 1 Eragrostis elongata Clustered Lovegrass Eragrostis leptostachya Paddock Lovegrass x 1 Eragrostis parviflora Weeping Lovegrass 1 2 x 1112x 1111 Eragrostis sororia - 222222 Fimbristylis dichotoma Early Spring Grass 1 Imperata cylindrica var. major Blady Grass x 2 221223 Melinis repens* -xx11x Microlaena stipoides Weeping Grass 2 x 2 332212 xx Paspalidium distans -xxI2 21x x 111 I Panicum effusum Hairy Panic 111111 1x Panicum simile Two Colour Panic x Phragmites australis Native Reed Setaria gracilis Slender Pidgeon Grass 1 1 Setaria pumila* Pale Pidgeon Grass I Sporobolus creber Slender Rat's Tail Grass I Sporobolus indicus var. capensis* Parramatta Grass x 1 Sporobolus elongatus - 21 x x11 1x 111 Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass x 2 x 1 1 x x xxxx 1 Typhaceae Typha orientalis Bull-rush I

FERNS Dennstaediaceae Pteridium esculentum Bracken 2 2 44443 Sinopteridaceae Cheilanthes sieberi Rock Fern x x 2 2 x 1111 2xxx1111x xxxxx 1112 Cheilanthes austrotenuifloa -1 x11 11 Table C.3 Plant Species List

Note: * = introduced species x = present 1 = cover less than 5% of quadrat and uncommon 2 = cover less than 5% of quadrat and common 3 = cover 6-20% 4 = cover 21-50%

Vegetation Communities 1 = Narrow-leaved Ironbark/Grey Box/White Feather Honeymyrtle Woodland 2 = Narrow-leaved Apple/Coastal Banksia Woodland 3 = Narrow-leaved Ironbark/Bulloak Woodland (regrowth) 4 = Narrow-leaved Ironbark/Grey Box Woodland 5 = Grey Box/Narrow-leaved Ironbark Woodland Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

ANNEX D Vegetation Community Descriptions D.1 DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT SITE VEGETATION COMMUNITIES

Narrow-Leaved Ironbark/Grey Box/White Feather Honeymyrtle Woodland

Approximately 89.0 ha of this vegetation type is located in the northwestern part of the subject site. The canopy is 14 – 18 m, has a cover of approximately 15 percent and dominant species include Narrow-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus crebra) and Grey Box (E. molucanna). Other canopy species include Blakely’s Red Gum (E. blakelyi) and White Feather Honeymyrtle (Melaleuca decora). The upper shrub layer is 8 – 10 m, has a cover of 10 – 30 percent and dominant species include White Feather Honeymyrtle and Bulloak (Allocasuarina leuhmanii). The lower shrub layer is 2 – 3 m, has a cover of approximately 5 percent and dominant species include Bulloak. The ground layer is less than 1 m, has a cover of less 5 – 10 percent and dominant species include Red Grass (Bothriochloa decipiens) Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis), Barbed-wire Grass (Cymbopogon refractus), Weeping Grass (Microlaena stipoides), Entolasia stricta, Three-awn Spear Grass (Aristida sp.) and Blue-flax Lily (Dianella sp).

Narrow-Leaved Apple/Coastal Banksia Woodland

Approximately 36.5 ha of this vegetation type is also located in the northwestern part of the subject site. The canopy is 14 – 18 m, has a cover of approximately 20 percent and dominant species include Narrow-leaved Apple (Angophora bakeri) and Coastal Banksia (Banskia integrifolia). Other canopy species include White Cypress Pine (Callitris glaucophylla) and She-oak (A. littoralis). The upper shrub layer is 8 –10 m, has a cover of approximately 15 percent and dominant species include Broad-leaved Ironbark, Coastal Banksia and She-oak. The lower shrub layer is 2 – 4 m, has a cover of 10 – 20 percent and dominant species include Breynia (Breynia obongifolia), Rough-barked Apple, Geebung (Persoonia levis) and Coastal Banksia. Other species include Acacia suaveolens and Daviesia ulicifolia. The ground layer is less than 1 m, has a cover of approximately 80 percent and dominant species include Bracken (Pteridium esculentum), Kangaroo Grass, Rice Flower (Pimelea linifolia ssp. linifolia), Dichondra sp., Lomandra sp. and E. stricta.

Narrow-Leaved Ironbark/Bulloak Woodland (Regrowth)

This is a very variable community and the height and cover of the shrub and ground layers varies considerably in relation to the degree and timing of past clearing. Approximately 166.7 ha of this vegetation type is located in the southern part of the subject site. The canopy is 4 – 15 m, has a cover of 5 – 40 percent and dominant species include Narrow-leaved Ironbark. Occasional emergent mature Narrow-leaved Ironbarks occur to a height of 20 m. The upper shrub layer is 6 – 8 m, has a cover of 5 – 50 percent and the dominant species includes Bulloak. The lower shrub layer is 1 – 3 m, has a cover of 5 – 30

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 D1 percent and dominant species include Bulloak and A. amblygona. The ground layer is less than 1 m, has a cover of 5 – 20 percent and dominant species include Kangaroo Grass, Red Grass, Barb-wire Grass and Blue Trumpet. Introduced ground layer species include Kikuyu (Pennesitum clandestinum), Paddy’s Lucerne (Sida rhombifolia) and Chloris sp.

Spotted Gum/Narrow-Leaved Ironbark Woodland (Regrowth)

This is a variable community and the height and cover of the shrub and ground layers varies considerably in relation to the degree and timing of past clearing. Approximately 2.7 ha of this vegetation type is located in the southern part of the subject site. The canopy is 15 – 20 m, has a cover of 15 – 20 percent and dominant species include Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) and Narrow-leaved Ironbark. The upper shrub layer is 6 – 8 m, has a cover of 5 – 10 percent and dominant species include Bulloak. The lower shrub layer is 1 – 3 m, has a cover of 5 – 15 percent and dominant species include Bulloak. The ground layer is less than 1 m, has a cover of 5 – 20 percent and dominant species include Red Grass, Kangaroo Grass, Barb-wire Grass and Blue Trumpet.

Bulloak Woodland (Regrowth)

This is also a very variable community and the height and cover of the shrub and ground layers varies considerably in relation to the degree and timing of past clearing. This vegetation type is located in the southern part of the subject site. The canopy is 4 – 8 m, has a cover of 5 – 40 percent and dominant species include Bulloak. Emergent mature Narrow-leaved Ironbarks infrequently occur to a height of 20 m. The lower shrub layer is 1 – 3 m, has a cover of 5 – 20 percent and dominant species include Bulloak. The ground layer is less than 1 m, has a cover of 5 – 10 percent and dominant species include Kangaroo Grass, Red Grass, Barb-wire Grass and Blue Trumpet. Introduced ground layer species include Kikuyu (Pennesitum clandestinum), Paddy’s Lucerne (Sida rhombifolia) and Chloris sp.

Native Pasture

This community has been subject to clearing and disturbed areas are dominated by introduced species. It is located throughout the middle of the subject site in between regrowth woodland and cleared areas. The canopy is less than 1, has a cover of 5 – 100 percent (depending on seasonal coverage of grasses and herbs) and dominant native species, Red Grass, Barbed-wire Grass and Kanagaroo Grass. Introduced species include Kikuyu, Paddy’s Lucerne and Chloris sp.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 D2 Cleared Land

This community has been subject to clearing is dominated by highly disturbed land or pasture grasses and is used for grazing. It is more common in the south of the subject site.

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Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 NSW Scientific Committee

Final Determination

The Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act, has made a Final Determination to list the Black- chinned Honeyeater (eastern subspecies) Melithreptus gularis gularis (Gould 1837), as a VULNERABLE SPECIES on Schedule 2 of the Act. Listing of Vulnerable Species is provided for by Part 2 of the Act.

The Scientific Committee found that:

1. The eastern form of the Black-chinned Honeyeater is found predominantly west of the Great Dividing Range in a narrow belt through NSW into southern Queensland, and south into Victoria and South Australia where it occupies eucalypt woodlands within an approximate annual rainfall range of 400-700mm (Blakers et al. 1984). In NSW, the species is mainly found in woodlands containing box-ironbark associations and River Red Gum. Black- chinned Honeyeaters are also known from drier coastal woodlands of the Cumberland Plain, Western Sydney and in the Hunter, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.

2. The Black-chinned Honeyeater is a medium-sized green and white passerine bird with a black head. The species builds compact, cup- shaped nests and feeds on arthropods, nectar and lerp from eucalypt foliage and bark (Blakers et al. 1984).

3. Black-chinned Honeyeaters were widely distributed and occurred naturally at low densities. Black-chinned Honeyeaters were recorded at densities ranging between 0.02 to 0.26 per hectare in box-ironbark forests in Victoria (Traill 1995) and in northern NSW at 0.28 per hectare (Oliver et al. 1999).

4. The Black-chinned Honeyeater has declined in numbers and is no longer found in parts of its range. For example, population declines have been reported from the Cumberland Plain, Western Sydney (Hoskin 1991; Keast 1995; Egan et al. 1997) and the species was absent throughout a survey of 195 remnants near Forbes (Major et al. 1998). Incidental reports also show a decline in the occurrence of birds with the species now only occasionally recorded at a site near Moree where once they were regular, and an apparent 10 year absence from a once regular recording site near Wagga Wagga. The species does not persist in remnants less than 200 ha in area. Reid (1999) identified the species as a ‘decliner’ in a review of bird species’ status in the NSW sheep-wheatbelt.

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5. Black-chinned Honeyeaters are threatened by clearance and the fragmentation of woodland habitat. Reductions in remnant habitat size leads to the isolation of honeyeater populations which increases their vulnerability to extinction from stochastic events, and decreases their genetic viability in the long term. As the species occurs at low densities and is only found in relatively large remnants, this further exacerbates the species vulnerability.

6. Black-chinned Honeyeaters are likely to experience high levels of competition from aggressive honeyeater species such as Noisy Miners or White-plumed Honeyeaters, both of which occur at high densities in small remnants of Red Gum and box-ironbark associations. In addition, increased nest predation is expected from increasing populations of predators such as Pied Currawongs and Australian Ravens, particularly in small remnants (Major et al. 1998).

7. In view of the above points, the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that the sub-species of the Black-chinned Honeyeater (eastern subspecies) Melithreptus gularis gularis, is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as a vulnerable species.

Proposed Gazettal date: 26/10/01 Exhibition period: 26/10/01 – 30/11/01

References

Blakers, M., Davies, S.J.J.F. and Reilly, P.N. (1984). ‘The Atlas of Australian Birds’. Melbourne University Press: Melbourne.

Egan, K., Farrell, J. and Pepper-Edward, D. (1997). Historical and seasonal changes in the community of forest birds at Longneck Lagoon Nature Reserve, Scheyville, New South Wales. Corella 21 1-16.

Hoskin, E. (1991). ‘Birds of Sydney 1770-1989’. Surrey Beatty and Sons: Sydney.

Keast, A. (1995). Habitat loss and species loss: the birds of Sydney 50 years ago and now. Australian Zoologist 30, 3-25.

Major, R., Christie, F. and Gowing, G. (1998). ‘The Value of Remnant Vegetation for Birds in the New South Wales Wheatbelt’ Australian Museum: Sydney.

Oliver, D., Ley, A., Ford, H. and Williams, B. (1999). Habitat of the Regent Honeyeater, Xanthomyza phrygia and the value of the Bundarra-Barraba region for the conservation of avifauna. Pacific Conservation Biology 5, 224-239.

Reid, J. (1999). ‘Threatened and Declining Birds in the New South Wales Sheep-wheatbelt: Diagnosis, Characteristics and

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Management’. Report to NSW NPWS: Sydney.

Traill, B.J. (1995). Competition and co-existence in a community of forest vertebrates. Ph. D. Thesis, Monash University,

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Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 NSW Scientific Committee

Final Determination

The Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act, has made a Final Determination to list the Brown Treecreeper (eastern subspecies) Climacteris picumnus victoriae (Mathews, 1912), as a VULNERABLE SPECIES on Schedule 2 of the Act. Listing of Vulnerable Species is provided for by Part 2 of the Act.

The Scientific Committee found that:

1. The eastern subspecies of the Brown Treecreeper Climacteris picumnus victoriae is distributed through central NSW on the western side of the Great Dividing Range and sparsely scattered to the east of the Divide in drier areas such as the Cumberland Plain of Western Sydney, and in parts of the Hunter, Clarence, Richmond and Snowy River valleys.

2. The western boundary of the range of Climacteris picumnus victoriae runs approximately through Wagga Wagga, Temora, Forbes, Dubbo and Inverell and along this line the subspecies intergrades with the arid zone subspecies of Brown Treecreeper Climacteris picumnus picumnus (Schodde and Mason 1999).

3. The Brown Treecreeper is a medium-sized insectivorous bird that occupies eucalypt woodlands, particularly open woodland lacking a dense understorey. It is sedentary and nests in tree hollows within permanent territories, breeding in pairs or communally in small groups (Noske 1991). Birds forage on tree trunks and on the ground amongst leaf litter and on fallen logs for ants, beetles and larvae (Noske 1979).

4. The broad range of the Brown Treecreeper has not changed but it is now extinct in parts of its range. Declines in populations have been recorded from the Cumberland Plain (Hoskin 1991; Keast 1995; Egan et al. 1997), the New England Tablelands (Barrett et al. 1994), the Inverell district (Baldwin 1975), from Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve near Mudgee, and from travelling stock routes in the Parkes district (N. Schrader, unpublished). Reid (1999) identified the Brown Treecreeper as a ‘decliner’ in a review of bird species’ status in the NSW sheep-wheatbelt.

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5. Brown treecreepers are threatened by clearance and the fragmentation of the woodland habitat including removal of dead timber. Increased isolation decreases treecreeper vagility and increases the vulnerability of populations to extinction as a result of stochastic events. This species appears unable to maintain viable populations in remnants less then 200ha and its abundance decreases as remnant size decreases (Barrett et al. 1994). Fragmentation also leads to a skewed sex ratio in Brown Treecreeper populations because female birds are unable to disperse to isolated remnants, increasing the chance of local extinctions (Walters et al. 1999).

6. Habitat degradation, including loss of hollow bearing trees, threatens Brown Treecreeper populations. Grazing by stock in woodland areas leads to a decrease the diversity of ground-dwelling invertebrates (Bromham et al. 1999) decreasing the availability of food for the birds. In addition, Brown Treecreepers are likely to be threatened by such factors as increased competition with aggressive honeyeater species and increased levels of nest predation that are a consequence of fragmentation of habitat (Major et al. 1998).

7. In view of the above points, the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that the sub-species of the Brown Treecreeper (eastern subspecies) Climacteris picumnus victoriae, is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as a vulnerable species.

Gazettal date: 26/10/01 Exhibition period: 26/10/01 – 31/11/01

References

Baldwin, M. (1975). Birds of the Inverell District, NSW. Emu 75 113-120.

Barrett, G.W., Ford, H.A. and Recher, H.F. (1994). Conservation of woodland birds in a fragmented rural landscape. Pacific Conservation Biology 1, 245-256.

Bromham, L., Cardillo, M., Bennett, A. and Elgar, M. (1999) Effects of stock grazing on the ground invertebrate fauna of woodland remnants. Australian Journal of Ecology 24, 199-207.

Egan, K., Farrell, J. and Pepper-Edward, D. (1997). Historical and seasonal changes in the community of forest birds at Longneck Lagoon Nature Reserve, Scheyville, New South Wales. Corella 21 1-16.

Hoskin, E. (1991). ‘Birds of Sydney 1770-1989’. Surrey Beatty and Sons: Sydney.

Keast, A. (1995). Habitat loss and species loss: the birds of Sydney 50 years ago and now. Australian Zoologist 30, 3-25.

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Major, R., Christie, F. and Gowing, G. (1998). ‘The Value of Remnant Vegetation for Birds in the New South Wales Wheatbelt’. Australian Museum: Sydney.

Noske, R.A. (1979). Co-existence of three species of treecreepers in north-eastern New South Wales. Emu 79, 120-128.

Noske, R.A. (1991). A demographic comparison of cooperatively breeding and non-cooperative treecreepers (Climacteridae). Emu 91, 73-86.

Reid, J. (1999). ‘Threatened and Declining Birds in the New South Wales Sheep-wheatbelt: Diagnosis, Characteristics and Management’. Report to NSW NPWS, Sydney.

Schodde, R. and Mason, I.J. (1999). ‘The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines’. CSIRO: Melbourne.

Walters, J., Ford, H. and Cooper, C. (1999). The ecological basis of sensitivity of Brown Treecreepers to habitat fragmentation: a preliminary assessment. Biological Conservation 90, 13-20.

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Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 NSW Scientific Committee

Final Determination

The Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act, has made a Final Determination to list the Grey- crowned Babbler (eastern subspecies), Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis (Vigors and Horsfield, 1827), as a VULNERABLE SPECIES on Schedule 2 of the Act. Listing of Vulnerable Species is provided for by Part 2 of the Act.

The Scientific Committee found that:

1. The eastern form of the Grey-crowned Babbler Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis, formerly ranged throughout eastern Australia from South Australia, through Victoria and broadly through NSW and central Queensland up into southern New Guinea. The Grey- crowned Babbler is now extinct in South Australia, coastal Victoria and the ACT. In NSW, the Grey-crowned Babbler occurs on the western slopes and plains but was less common at the higher altitudes of the tablelands. Isolated populations are known from coastal woodlands on the North Coast, in the Hunter Valley and from the South Coast near Nowra (Blakers et al. 1984, Schodde & Mason 1999).

2. Grey-crowned Babblers occupy open woodlands dominated by mature eucalypts, with regenerating trees, tall shrubs, and an intact ground cover of grass and forbs. The species builds conspicuous dome-shaped nests and breeds co-operatively in sedentary family groups of 2-13 birds (Davidson and Robinson 1992). Grey-crowned Babblers are insectivorous and forage in leaf litter and on bark of trees.

3. The Grey-crowned Babbler has declined in numbers and disappeared from large parts of its range. The species is extinct in the Orange area (Heron 1973) and possibly also from around Bathurst, where A. Fisher (pers.comm.) has made no record of the species in a study of almost 300 sites. Recent surveys (A. Overs, unpubl.) show a decline in the number of family groups that remain in the southern portion of its range, such that approximately five groups remain in Boorowa Shire, less than 10 around Wagga Wagga, and less than 30 groups in the shires of Young, Junee and Harden. A survey of 96 woodland sites in Holbrook Shire revealed only four groups (S. Collard, unpubl.). Further, the species has apparently disappeared from the Shires of Gundagai, Gunning, Yass and Yarrowlumla.

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4. There are probably no Grey-crowned Babblers left on the New England Tableland (H. Ford, pers. comm.) and they are now very uncommon in the Hunter Valley with most family groups reduced to two or four members (P. Cowper, pers. comm.)

5. In southern NSW, the size of Grey-crowned Babbler family groups is also reduced. In a three year study of 15 family groups near West Wyalong, the mean number of birds in each group was four (A. Overs, unpubl.). Such groups are much smaller than those recorded further north near Peak Hill, where groups averaged 8-13 birds (A. Overs, unpubl.). The impact of reduced family groups on breeding success is unknown, although it is likely to be detrimental.

6. The Grey-crowned Babbler is threatened by clearance and the fragmentation of habitat including removal of dead timber. The species occupies woodlands on fertile soils of plains and undulating terrain. Therefore, Grey-crowned Babbler habitat has been disproportionately cleared for agriculture. Isolation of populations in scattered remnants is exacerbated by the apparent reluctance of birds to traverse tracts of cleared land. As reduced family groups, these isolated small populations are vulnerable to extinction via stochastic events and to loss of genetic viability in the long term.

7. Habitat degradation threatens Grey-crowned Babblers, particularly as a result of weed invasion and grazing by stock. In addition, it is likely that increased abundance of competitors, such as Noisy Miners, and nest predators, including the Pied Currawong and Australian Raven (Major et al. 1996) threaten Babbler foraging efficiency and breeding success.

8. In view of the above points, the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that the Grey-crowned Babbler (eastern subspecies) Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis, is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as a vulnerable species.

Proposed Gazettal date: 26/10/01 Exhibition period: 26/10/01 – 30/11/01

References

Blakers, M., Davies, S.J.J.F. and Reilly, P.N. (1984). ‘The Atlas of Australian Birds’. Melbourne University Press: Melbourne.

Davidson, I. and Robinson, D. (1992). ‘Grey-crowned Babbler, Pomatostomus temporalis: Action Statement No. 34.’ Department of Conservation and environment: Victoria.

Heron, S.J. (1973). Birds of the Orange district, NSW. Emu 73, 1-8.

Major, R., Gowing, G. and Kendal, C. (1996). Nest predaton in Australian urban environments and the role of the Pied Currawong, Strepera graculina. Australian Journal of Ecology 21, 399-409.

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Schodde, R. and Mason, I.J. (1999) ‘The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines’. CSIRO:Melbourne

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Conservation Status The Grey-headed Flying-fox has dark grey The Grey-headed Flying-fox is listed as a fur on the body, lighter grey fur on the head Vulnerable Species on Schedule 2 of the and a russet collar encircling the neck. This NSW Threatened Species Conservation species can be distinguished from other Act, 1995 (TSC Act), and as a Vulnerable flying-fox species by leg fur which extends Species under the Commonwealth to the ankle. Wing membranes are black and Environment Protection and Biodiversity the wingspan can be up to one metre. Conservation Act 1999. Population estimates indicate that this Distribution species has declined by approximately 30% The Grey-headed Flying-fox is endemic to over the last 10 years (Tidemann et al., 1999). Australia. It occurs along the east coast from Bundaberg in Queensland to Melbourne, Description (from Tidemann, 1995 and Victoria (Eby, 2000a). The distribution of Eby, 1995) this species has contracted south, formerly Head and body length ranging north to Rockhampton (Eby, 230 - 289 mm 2000a). This species may range to the Forearm length western slopes of the Great Dividing Range 138 – 180 mm in northern NSW (Eby, 1991). At any one Weight time, the majority of animals only occupy a 600 - 1000 g small proportion of this entire range.

Recorded Occurrence in Conservation Reserves In NSW, Grey-headed Flying-foxes have been recorded in numerous conservation reserves along the east coast, and the tablelands and eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

Habitat The Grey-headed Flying-fox occurs in “subtropical and temperate rainforests, tall sclerophyll forests and woodlands, heaths and swamps” (Eby, 1995). Urban gardens and cultivated fruit crops also provide habitat for this species. The Grey-headed Flying-fox is ineligible for critical habitat declaration given its status as a Vulnerable Species.

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LEGEN D Map Compiled From: Species Sightings from the NPWS Atlas of NSW Wildlife Database Grey-headed Flying-fox Roads and Rivers data from AUSLIG U pre 1980 records Copyri ght NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, March 2001  pos t 198 0 records Roads This map is not guaranteed to be free from error or omission Rivers The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and its employees 50 0 50 10 0 Ki lo m e t e r s disclaim liability for any act done or omission made on the information in the map and any consequences of such acts or omissions x NPWS records of the Grey-headed Flying-fox in NSW Ecology in cultivated gardens and fruit crops. This Grey-headed Flying-foxes forage on the species occasionally inflicts severe crop nectar and pollen of native trees, in damage during periods of native food shortage. particular Eucalyptus, Melaleuca and A number of studies have noted the annual Banksia (Eby, 2000a), and fruits of southerly movement of animals in spring and rainforest trees and vines. This species is summer and their return to the coastal forests an important pollinator and seed-disperser of north-east NSW and south-east Queensland of native trees. in winter (Ratcliffe, 1932; Eby, 1991; Parry- The availability of native fruits, nectar and Jones & Augee, 1992). This results in large pollen varies over time and throughout the fluctuations of the numbers of this species in range of the species. Grey-headed Flying- NSW from as few as 20% of the total foxes accommodate this by migrating in population in winter up to around 75% of the response to food availability, sometimes total population in summer (Eby, 2000a). travelling hundreds of kilometres. In addition, during periods when native food This species roosts in large aggregations or is limited, Grey-headed Flying-foxes ‘camps’ of up to tens of thousands of disperse from colonial roosts, often foraging animals, depending upon the abundance of THREATENED SPECIES INFORMATION

locally available food sources. Camps are Management generally located in close proximity (20 km · Research into the biology and ecology or less) to a regular food source, often in of the species, in particular recruitment stands of riparian rainforest, Paperbark or rates and longevity; Casuarina forest (Eby, 1995). Site fidelity · Continuing synchronous annual counts is high and some camps in NSW have been to track population trends and monitor used for over a century (Eby, 2000b). success of management actions; Grey-headed Flying-foxes breed annually · Conducting education programs to with mating commencing in January. Males increase awareness about Grey-headed use strongly-scented secretions to mark Flying-foxes; mating territories and loud calls are made · Encouraging and supporting industry while defending territories and during groups in conducting research to identify mating. This species has a sophisticated alternative non-lethal crop protection array of vocalisations (Tidemann, 1995) and mechanisms and encouraging noise at camps can be substantial. horticulturalists to employ those The majority of reproductively mature mechanisms; females give birth to a single young each · Implementing strict enforcement of October/November after a 6-month licence conditions and taking appropriate gestation. Females carry their dependent action against unlicensed shooting; young during foraging flights for 3 weeks · Consultation and negotiation with Local following birth. For the next 2 months, Government and residents to resolve flightless young remain at the camp while existing conflict with roost sites; adults forage. At around 3 months, young · Identification and protection of key are able to fly and forage outside the camp, foraging areas to ensure foraging and at 6 months they are weaned. resources are available throughout the year; · Protection of roost sites through Threats conservation mechanisms such as Local Government zonings or Voluntary · Destruction of habitat by clearing for Conservation Agreements; urban development and agriculture, · Provision of appropriate buffer zones particularly critical winter foraging around roost sites in Local Environment habitat in the coastal forests of north-east Plans to restrict development which may NSW (Eby, 2000a). Loss of foraging result in conflict between residents and habitat increases the severity of food flying-foxes. shortages leading to starvation of animals, spontaneous abortion and high infant mortality; Recovery Plans · Disturbance at roosting sites, Under the Threatened Species Conservation particularly during the last few weeks of Act 1995, a Recovery Plan for the Grey- pregnancy when females can headed Flying-fox is required to be prepared spontaneously abort; by 2006. · Unregulated shooting; · Electrocution on power lines; · Competition and hybridisation with the Black Flying-fox Pteropus alecto. References and Further Reading

Eby, P. 1991. Seasonal movements of Grey-headed Flying-foxes, Pteropus poliocephalus (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae), from two maternity camps in northern New South Wales. Wildlife Research 18: 547-559. Eby, P. 1995. The biology and management of flying-foxes in NSW; Species management report number 18. Llewellyn, L. (ed). NPWS, Hurstville. Eby, P. 2000a. The results of four synchronous assessments of relative distribution and abundance of Grey-headed Flying-fox Pteropus poliocephalus. In Proceedings of a Workshop to Assess the Status of the Grey-headed Flying- fox in New South Wales. Richards, G. (ed). http://batcall.csu.edu.au/abs/ghff/ghffproceedings.pdf Eby, P. 2000b. A case for listing Grey-headed Flying-fox Pteropus poliocephalus as threatened in NSW under IUCN criterion A2. In Proceedings of a Workshop to Assess the Status of the Grey-headed Flying-fox in New South Wales. Richards, G. (ed). http://batcall.csu.edu.au/abs/ghff/ghffproceedings.pdf Parry-Jones, K.A. and Augee, ML. 1992. Movements of Grey-headed Flying Foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) to and from a colony site on the central coast of New South Wales. Wildlife Research 19: 331-340. Ratcliffe, F.N. 1932. Notes on the fruit bats (Pteropus spp.) of Australia. Journal of Animal Ecology 1:32-57. Tidemann, C.R. 1995. Grey-headed Flying-fox Pteropus poliocephalus Temminck, 1925. In The Mammals of Australia. Strahan, R. (ed). Reed Books, Chatswood. Tidemann, C.R., Eby, P., Parry-Jones, K.A. and Vardon, M. 1999. Grey-headed Flying-fox. In The Action Plan for Australian Bats. Duncan, A., Baker, G.B. and Montgomery, N. (eds). Environment Australia, Canberra.

For further information contact Biodiversity Management Unit, Policy and Science Directorate Phone 02 9585 6542. General enquiries: 43 Bridge St Hurstville NSW 2220 Phone 1300 36 1967 or 02 9585 6333. Web site www.npws.nsw.gov.au

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Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 NSW Scientific Committee

Final Determination

The Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act, has made a Final Determination to list the Speckled Warbler Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Latham 1802), as a VULNERABLE SPECIES on Schedule 2 of that Act. Listing of Vulnerable Species is provided for by Part 2 of the Act.

The Scientific Committee found that:

1. The Speckled Warbler is distributed from south-eastern Queensland, through central and eastern NSW to Victoria. In NSW, Speckled Warblers occupy eucalypt and cypress woodlands on the slopes west of the Great Dividing Range, with an extension of range into the cypress woodlands of the northern Riverina. Populations also occur in drier coastal areas such as the Cumberland Plain, Western Sydney and the Hunter and Snowy River valleys (Blakers et al. 1984, Schodde & Mason 1999).

2. Speckled Warblers inhabit woodlands with a grassy understorey, often on ridges or gullies. The species is sedentary, living in pairs or trios and nests on the ground in grass tussocks, dense litter and fallen branches. They forage on the ground and in the understorey for arthropods and seeds (Ford et al. 1986). Home ranges vary from 6-12 hectares.

3. The Speckled Warbler has declined in numbers from large parts of its range. Declines have been reported from the Cumberland Plain (Hoskin 1991; Keast 1995; Egan et al. 1997), the New England Tableland (Barrett et al. 1994), and from around Parkes (N. Schrader, unpubl.). Fisher (1997) predicted Speckled Warblers would become extinct in the Bathurst area if current land management practices were not reversed. Further, Reid (1999) identified the species as a ‘decliner’ in a review of bird status in the NSW sheep-wheatbelt.

4. The Speckled Warbler is threatened by clearance and fragmentation of habitat including removal of dead timber. Barrett et al. (1994) found that the species decreased in abundance as woodland area decreased, and it appears to be extinct in districts where no fragments larger than 100ha remain. Isolation of Speckled Warbler populations in small remnants increases their vulnerability to local extinction as a result of stochastic events and decreases their genetic viability in the long term. Low population densities and relatively

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large home range requirements also would exacerbate their vulnerability to habitat loss.

5. The preferred foraging habitat of Speckled Warbler is areas with a combination of open grassy patches, leaf litter and shrub cover. This habitat is susceptible to degradation by stock and weed invasion. Nesting on the ground also makes them vulnerable to predation from exotic mammalian predators such as foxes and cats.

6. In view of the above points, the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that the Speckled Warbler Pyrrholaemus sagittata, is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as a vulnerable species.

Proposed Gazettal date: 26/10/01 Exhibition period: 26/10/01 – 30/11/01

References

Barrett, G.W., Ford, H.A. and Recher, H.F. (1994). Conservation of woodland birds in a fragmented rural landscape. Pacific Conservation Biology 1, 245-256.

Blakers, M., Davies, S.J.J.F. and Reilly, P.N. (1984). ‘The Atlas of Australian Birds’. Melbourne University Press: Melbourne.

Egan, K., Farrell, J. and Pepper-Edward, D. (1997). Historical and seasonal changes in the community of forest birds at Longneck Lagoon Nature Reserve, Scheyville, New South Wales. Corella 21, 1-16.

Fisher, A.M. (1997). The distribution and abundance of avifauna in the Bathurst landscape: implications for conservation and land management. Ph.D. Thesis, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst.

Ford, H.A., Noske, S. and Bridges, L. (1986). Foraging of birds in eucalypt woodlands in north-eastern New South Wales. Emu 86, 168-179.

Hoskin, E. (1991). ‘Birds of Sydney 1770-1989’. Surrey Beatty and Sons: Sydney.

Keast, A. (1995). Habitat loss and species loss: the birds of Sydney 50 years ago and now. Australian Zoologist 30, 3-25.

Reid, J. (1999). ‘Threatened and Declining Birds in the New South Wales Sheep-wheatbelt: Diagnosis, Characteristics and Management’. Report to NSW NPWS, Sydney.

Schodde, R. and Mason, I.J. (1999) ‘The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines’. CSIRO:Melbourne.

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Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

ANNEX F Eight Part Tests F.1 INTRODUCTION

This SIS was prepared because tests completed under Section 5A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Eight Part Tests) indicated that the proposal had potential for a significant detrimental impact upon the following species:

• Speckled Warbler (Pyrrholaemus saggitata);

• Brown Treecreeper (eastern subspecies) (Climacteris picumnus victoriae);

• Grey-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis); and

• Squirrel Glider (Petaurus norfolcensis).

The following Eight Part Tests for the affected species have been provided as required by the Director-General’s Requirements for the SIS (see Table A.1). The aim of providing these tests is to consider whether the proposal is still likely to have a significant effect on these species or their habitat based on the more detailed information contained in the SIS.

This information includes additional and more detailed studies, including flora and fauna surveys, reviews of conservation significant in the region, and assessments of conservation significant in the locality. It also takes into account the proposed amelioration measures outlined in this SIS.

Eight Part Tests have been completed for each of the following affected species:

• PLANTS

Slaty Red Gum (Eucalyptus glaucina)

Illawarra Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis gibbosa)

• AMPHIBIANS:

Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea).

• FOREST/WOODLAND BIRDS:

Glossy Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami);

Brown Treecreeper (Climacteris picumnus victoriae);

Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta);

Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor);

Black-chinned Honeyeater (Melithreptus gularis gularis);

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F1 Grey-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis);

Speckled Warbler (Pyrrholaemus sagittata); and

Regent Honeyeater (Xanthomyza phrygia).

• ARBOREAL MAMMALS

Squirrel Glider (Petaurus norfolcensis)

• FLYING-FOX

Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)

• MICROCHIROPTERAN BATS

Large-eared Pied Bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri)

Eastern Falsistrelle (Falsistrellus tasmaniensis)

Little Bentwing-bat (Miniopterus australis)

Large Bentwing-bat (Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis)

Eastern Freetail-bat (Mormopterus norfolkensis)

Large-footed Myotis (Myotis adversus)

Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat (Saccolaimus flaviventris)

Greater Broad-nosed Bat (Scoteanax rueppellii)

• REPTILES

Pale-headed Snake (Hoplocephalus bitorquatus)

Pink-tailed Worm Lizard (Aprasia paraapulchella)

F.2 PLANTS

Slaty Red Gum (Eucalyptus glaucina)

Illawarra Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis gibbosa)

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

These species were not recorded in the study area, however, there is potential for them to occur within the Narrow-leaved Ironbark/Grey Box/White Feather Honeymyrtle Woodland on the subject site. There is also greater

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F2 potential for these species to occur in the larger patch of remnant vegetation west of Wallaby Scrub Road because parts of this area have not been cleared as recently or as extensively as the subject site.

Individuals that may occur on the subject site are likely to be part of a local population that extends into the bushland west of Wallaby Scrub Road. The management of potential habitat on the subject site (approximately 89 ha) for 10 years before it is cleared and also conservation and management of potential habitat dedicated as part of the Green Offset measures (approximately 785 ha), is likely to allow the continuation of the life-cycles of local populations of these species if they occurred on the subject site and in the study area.

Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to disrupt the life cycle of these species such that viable local populations of these species would be placed at risk of extinction. b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

No endangered populations of these species have been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

Slaty Red Gum is endemic on low coastal ranges and tablelands of Central News South Wales from Taree to Broke. Illawarra Greenhood Orchid has been found from the Illawarra, Shoalhaven (near Nowra) and from Milbrodale in the Hunter Valley.

The area of potential habitat for these species that is to be removed (89 ha) is unlikely to be significant for these species because significantly larger areas of potential habitat within the region (approximately 758 ha) would be conserved and managed. d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The subject site is located on the eastern edge of a larger potential north-south corridor for these species. Habitats would be maintained to the west of the subject site and therefore it is unlikely that the proposal would isolate currently interconnecting or proximate areas of potential habitat for these species.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F3 e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for these species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

Slaty Red Gum is not represented in conservation reserves in the region. Illawarra Greenhood Orchid has been recorded from one conservation reserve, Worrigee Nature Reserve (previously part of Currambene State Forest), near Nowra. Therefore, these species are not adequately represented in conservation reserves or similar protected areas within the region. g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposed mine extension will directly impact vegetation on the subject site. However, areas of potential habitat have been set aside and will be managed for biodiversity within the study area as part of the Green Offset measures. Previously unprotected habitat would be conserved and the loss of potential habitat on the subject sites is not expected to be significant for these species. Therefore the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

Other key threatening processes that could affect these species such as inappropriate fire regimes and land degradation from rabbits and goats would be managed on the subject site (before clearing) and also in potential areas that would be protected as part of the Green Offset measures. h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

Slaty Red Gum would not be at the limits of its known distribution if it occurred in the study area. Illawarra Greenhood Orchid would be at the limits of its known distribution if it occurred in the study area.

Conclusion

Potential habitat for these species occurs within the study area and subject site. Local populations of these species, potential habitat and potential dispersal corridors would continue to persist in the study area in potential habitat that is conserved and managed as part of the Green Offset measures. Indirect impacts such as fragmentation at a local scale and a small reduction in regional connectivity corridors are also not expected to be significant for these species. Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to have a significant impact on these species.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F4 F.3 AMPHIBIANS

Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea)

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

The subject site has the potential to be part of a larger north-south dispersal and breeding corridor consisting of the potential habitat within the study area. Therefore, individuals that may occur on the subject site are likely to be part of a local population that extends into the potential to the south, west and north of the subject site.

Potential habitat on the subject site (approximately 490.4 ha) will be managed for 10 years before it is cleared, which would allow for individuals that may occur on the subject site to disperse to nearby habitats. A total of 13 dams in the study area will also be available and managed as potential habitat for this species. Therefore there will be conservation and management of potential breeding, shelter and dispersal habitat as part of the Green Offset measures (approximately 1164.7 ha). This is likely to allow the continuation of the life- cycles of local populations of this species if they occurred on the subject site and in the study area.

Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to disrupt the life cycle of this species such that a viable local population of this species would be placed at risk of extinction.

b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

No endangered populations of this species have been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

As stated in part a), the subject site is not known habitat for this species, however, potential habitat occurs on the subject site and in the study area. The proposal would remove a proportion of the potential breeding, shelter and foraging habitat for this species in the study area.

The area of potential habitat for this species that is to be removed (490.4 ha) is unlikely to be significant for this species because significantly larger areas of potential habitat within the region (approximately 1164.7 ha) would be conserved and managed. In addition, some potential breeding habitat (dams) would be protected and created in the study area.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F5 d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The subject site is located on the eastern edge of a larger potential north-south corridor for this species. Habitats would be maintained to the west of the subject site and therefore it is unlikely that the proposal would isolate currently interconnecting or proximate areas of potential habitat for this species. e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for this species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

This species is known to occur in only 11 conservation reserves throughout NSW (NPWS 2000). This species has been recorded in Ben Boyd, Botany Bay, Hat Head, Jervis Bay, Myall Lakes, Seven Mile Beach and Yuraygir National Parks, Kooragang Island, Nadgee and Towra Point nature reserves and Killalea State Recreation Area (NPWS 1999). Only Botany Bay National Park and Towra Point Nature Reserve occur within the region. It is unknown at this stage whether this represents adequate conservation of the species. Due to the propensity of threats such as Plague Minnow (G. holbrooki) to impact on habitat in reserved areas, it is possible that reservation as a measure on its own, will not ensure the continuity of the species. g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposed mine extension will directly impact vegetation on the subject site. However, areas of potential habitat have been set aside and will be managed for biodiversity within the study area as part of the Green Offset measures. Previously unprotected habitat would be conserved and the loss of potential habitat on the subject sites is not expected to be significant for these species. Therefore the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

Other key threatening processes that could affect this species such predation by the introduced Plague Minnow (Gambusia holbrooki) would be managed within in dams that are to be created as part of the Green Offset measures.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F6 h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

The distribution of the Green and Golden Bell Frog is eastern and south- eastern NSW, and far eastern Victoria, particularly in the lower latitudes. This species would not be at the limit of its known distribution at the subject site.

Conclusion

The Green and Golden Bell Frog has not been recorded within the study area. However, potential habitat for this species occurs on the subject site and in the study area and will be impacted by the proposed mine extension. Areas of potential breeding, shelter and dispersal habitat will be maintained and breeding habitat will be created (free of the Plague Minnow) in the study area as part of the Green Offset measures Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to result in the loss of potential local populations of this species and it is unlikely to have a significant impact on this species.

F.4 WOODLAND AND FOREST BIRDS

Glossy Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami);

Brown Treecreeper (Climacteris picumnus victoriae);

Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta);

Black-chinned Honeyeater (Melithreptus gularis gularis);

Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor);

Grey-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis);

Speckled Warbler (Pyrrholaemus sagittata); and

Regent Honeyeater (Xanthomyza phrygia).

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

Potential foraging habitat occurs on the subject site. The dominant she-oak on the subject site is Bulloak (Allocasuarina leuhmannii), which has small cones and is not a preferred feed tree for the Glossy Black-cockatoo. A preferred feed tree, Forest She-oak (Allocasuarina littoralis), is much less abundant and occurs as scattered individuals on the subject site and across the study area. There is also potential breeding habitat (tree hollows) on the subject site. However, tree hollows occur at a lower density on the subject site, compared with the entire study area. Therefore, there is greater potential for this species to breed in the remainder of the study area.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F7 The subject site is only likely to provide foraging habitat for members of a family group that are likely to use the entire study area for foraging and possibly breeding. This group is likely to be part of large local population that occurs in the locality. Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to disrupt a local viable population of this species such that it is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

The Brown Treecreeper was detected on the subject site and also occurs in other places within the study area. Therefore, there may be a breeding pair or a small group on the site that may be part of a local viable population that occurs throughout the study area. Potential habitat for this species within the study area will be conserved and managed as part of the Green Offset measures. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of the Brown Treecreeper such that a viable local population would be placed at risk of extinction.

The Painted Honeyeater has been previously recorded within the study area and the locality and individuals in the study area are likely to be part of a wider local population that occurs in the locality. Potential nesting and foraging habitat for this nomadic species occurs on the subject site and in the remainder of the study area. This habitat would be conserved and managed as part of the Green Offset measures. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of the Painted Honeyeater such that a viable local population would become extinct.

The subject site is known foraging habitat for the Swift Parrot. This species was detected during recent surveys. This is a migratory species and there is a wide distribution of habitat within the upper Hunter Valley, including habitat to the west of the subject site. Habitat for this species will be conserved within other portions of the study area, including the areas proposed as non disturbance areas or for habitat management as part of the Green Offset measures. Given that potential habitat for this species will be conserved adjacent to the subject site, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of this species such that a local viable population will be placed at risk of extinction.

The Black-chinned Honeyeater has been previously recorded within the study area and the locality and individuals in the study area are likely to be part of a wider local population that occurs in the locality and the Hunter Valley. Potential nesting and foraging habitat for this nomadic species occurs on the subject site and in the remainder of the study area. This habitat would be conserved and managed as part of the Green Offset measures. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of the Painted Honeyeater such that a viable local population would become extinct.

The Grey-crowned Babblers that were detected on the subject site and study area consist of a number of family groups that are likely to be parts of a local viable population(s). The proposal will result in the loss of some habitat for the family groups that occur on the subject site. Habitat for this species will be

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F8 conserved within other portions of the study area, including the areas proposed as NDA or for habitat management as part of the Green Offset measures. This species is likely to be present within similar habitats in the locality, particularly more open vegetation that provides adequate foraging and nesting resources. This species is widely and moderately recorded in the Hunter Region (HBOC 1996). Given the extent of habitat in the study area and surrounds, it is unlikely that the proposed development will disrupt the life cycle of the Grey-crowned Babbler such that a viable local population will become extinct.

The Speckled Warbler was detected at one location on the subject site and an additional five locations in the remainder of the study area. The observations of this species in the study area probably represent separate pairs or trios that make up part of a local population (home range of 6-12 hectares). This population may also occur in suitable habitat north of Jerrys Plains Road, south of The Putty Road and in more open areas towards Wollombi Brook. It may also be present within open grassy areas within the woodland between Wallaby Scrub Road and Wollombi Brook. This species is a breeding resident and has been moderately and often recorded in the central and western parts of the Hunter Region (HBOC 1997). Given the extent and conservation of habitat in the study area, as a result of the Green Offset measures, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of the Speckled Warbler such that a viable local population will be placed at risk of extinction.

The Regent Honeyeater was recorded on two occasions (at one location) on the subject site. This species is likely to use the Spotted Gums in the south of the study area as a nectar resource and the other gums for insect, honeydew, arthropod and lerp for foraging resources. Records of this species in the locality represent sightings of birds that are part of the one population of probably 800–2000 (Menkhorst et al. 1999). This is a migratory species and there is a wide distribution of habitat within the upper Hunter Valley, including habitat to the west of the subject site. Habitat for this species will be conserved within other portions of the study area, including the areas proposed for conservation and management as part of the Green Offset measures. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of the species such that a local viable population will be placed at risk of extinction. b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

No endangered populations of these species have been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F9 c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

The study area is located within the Sydney Basin biogeographic region. The extent of past clearing in the Hunter Valley has resulted in fragmentation and isolation of habitats for these species. The regional distribution of habitat is limited to relatively small and isolated fragments of woodland within the region.

Known habitat for the species that occur on the subject site (Brown Treecreeper, Speckled Warbler, Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot and Grey- crowned Babbler) will be retained and managed within the study area and local populations of these species are not likely to be placed at risk of extinction. Therefore, the proposal will not result in the removal of a significant area of known habitat for these species.

Potential habitat for the Glossy Black-cockatoo, Painted Honeyeater and Black-chinned Honeyeater is also present within the study area and in the locality. Potential habitat for these species would also be conserved and managed as part of the Green Offset measures. Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to include removal and modification of a significant area of potential habitat for these species in the region. d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The study area provides a potential dispersal corridor for the Speckled Warbler, Grey-crowned Babbler and Brown Treecreeper. The subject site is within the eastern portion of this corridor. These species have dispersed and colonised the subject site as native vegetation has regenerated over the past 40 years. The gradual removal of habitats on the subject site will be accompanied by the protection and regeneration of similar habitats within the study area. These will maintain links between habitats within the study area and to and from habitats surrounding the study area. The proposed mine extension is not likely to isolated currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for the Speckled Warbler, Grey-crowned Babbler or Brown Treecreeper.

The Painted Honeyeater, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot and Glossy Black-cockatoo have wide distributions and are highly mobile. The proposed mine extension is not likely to isolate currently interconnecting areas or proximate areas of habitat for these species. e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for this species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F10 f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

These birds generally prefer woodland habitats on the western slopes and ranges. These species and their habitat are unlikely to be adequately represented in conservation reserves within the region. g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposed mine extension will directly impact vegetation on the subject site. However, areas of potential habitat have been set aside and will be managed for biodiversity within the study area as part of the Green Offset measures. Previously unprotected habitat will be conserved and the loss of potential habitat on the subject sites is not expected to be significant for these species. Therefore the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

Other key threatening processes that could affect these species such as predation by the cat and fox, land degradation by the goat and rabbit and inappropriate fire regimes, would be managed in areas retained as part of the Green Offset measures. h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

Habitat for the Speckled Warbler, Grey-crowned Babbler, Brown Treecreeper, Black-chinned Honeyeater and Painted Honeyeater includes the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Therefore, these species are at the eastern limit of their distribution in the Hunter Valley. The Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot and Glossy Black-cockatoo are known to occur along the coast of NSW and are not at the limit of their distributions.

Conclusion

Known and potential habitat for these species occurs on the subject site and in the study area and would be impacted by the proposed mine extension. However, areas of potential breeding, shelter and dispersal habitat will be maintained and measures implemented to minimise the impact of threatening processes in these areas. Therefore, the proposal is unlikely to result in the loss of potential local populations of these species and it is unlikely to have a significant impact on these species.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F11 F.5 ARBOREAL MAMMALS

Squirrel Glider (Petaurus norfolcensis)

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

Squirrel Gliders were recorded on the subject site and the within other parts of the study area. The proposed mine extension will remove habitat that forms part of the home range for at least one family group of Squirrel Glider. This family group which would be part of a local population that occurs in the remainder of the study area and locality. The gradual clearing of habitat on the subject site will allow colonisation of adjacent habitats. Regenerating vegetation within the areas retained as part of the Green Offset measures is also likely to increase foraging resources for local family groups and eventually breeding habitat. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposed mine extension will disrupt the life cycle of the Squirrel Glider such that a viable local population would be placed at risk of extinction.

b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

No endangered populations of this species are currently listed on Schedule 1 of the TSC Act.

c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

The study area is located within the Sydney Basin biogeographic region. The extent of past clearing in the Hunter Valley has resulted in fragmentation and isolation of habitats for these species. Habitat for the Squirrel Glider is present in other places in the region, particularly within the Central Coast area. Therefore, the proposed mine extension is unlikely to result in a regionally significant area of habitat being modified or removed.

d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The proposed mine extension will removed habitat from the eastern edge of the habitat within the study area. This will not sever links throughout the study area or to surrounding habitats. Regeneration within areas retained is likely to increase connectivity within the remainder or the study area. It is unlikely that the proposed mine extension will isolate currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for the Squirrel Glider.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F12 e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for this species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

The Squirrel Glider is unlikely to be adequately represented in conservation reserves within the region.

g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposed mine extension will directly impact vegetation on the subject site. However, areas that will be retained will be managed as habitat and no local populations are likely to be placed at risk of extinction. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

The Squirrel Glider occurs along the west coast and in immediate inland districts from Victoria to Queensland and is not at the limit of its distribution at the site.

Conclusion

The proposed mine extension will remove known habitat for the Squirrel Glider. However, the local population of Squirrel Glider extends throughout the study area and potentially the locality. The retention of known and potential habitat as part of the Green Offset measures will help to maintain this local population and it is unlikely that this population would be placed at risk of extinction.

F.6 FLYING-FOX

Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

The Grey-headed Flying-fox was not recorded on the subject site or in the study area. No roosting camps were recorded on the subject site or study area. It is not likely to roost on the subject site or in the study area since these

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F13 camps are loud, noisy and obvious and easy to detect. The subject site and study area may provide foraging resources for this species since it feeds on the nectar and pollen of native Eucalyptus, Melaleuca and Banksia trees. The availability of foraging habitat for this wide-ranging species is not likely to be reduced to the extent that a local viable population will be placed at risk of extinction. b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

No endangered populations of this species are currently listed on Schedule 1 of the TSC Act. c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

The area of potential foraging habitat proposed to be removed is not considered to be significant at a regional scale for this wide-ranging species. d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The Grey-headed Flying-fox is a highly mobile species. It is unlikely that the proposed development would isolate currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for this species. e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for this species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

Suitable habitat for the Grey-headed Flying-fox is likely to be present within National Parks and other conservation reserves east of the Great Dividing Range. It is likely that habitat for this species is adequately represented within the conservation reserves in the region. g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposed mine extension will directly impact vegetation on the subject site. However, areas that will be retained will be managed as habitat and no local populations are likely to be placed at risk of

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F14 extinction. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

The Grey-headed Flying-fox occurs primarily along the eastern coastal plain from Bundaberg in QLD throughout NSW and south to Warrnambool in VIC. This species regularly moves over the Great Dividing Range to the western slopes of NSW and QLD. This species is not near the limit of its range at the site.

Conclusion

The subject site may provide occasional foraging habitat for the Grey-headed Flying-fox. Similar habitat will be retained and managed within the remainder of the study area. It is unlikely that the proposed mine extension will disrupt the life cycle of the species such that a local viable population will be placed at risk of extinction.

F.7 MICROCHIROPTERAN BATS

Large-eared Pied Bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri)

Eastern Falsistrelle (Falsistrellus tasmaniensis)

Little Bentwing-bat (Miniopterus australis)

Large Bentwing-bat (Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis)

Eastern Freetail-bat (Mormopterus norfolkensis)

Large-footed Myotis (Myotis adversus)

Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat (Saccolaimus flaviventris)

Greater Broad-nosed Bat (Scoteanax rueppellii)

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

The subject site and study area provides known or potential foraging habitat for these bat species. Only the Little Bentwing-bat is restricted to caves for breeding. Therefore the proposal will not include removal of breeding habitat for this species. All the other bats have potential to roost on the subject site.

Potential roosting habitat also occurs throughout the study area and bats recorded on the subject site are likely to be part of local populations that also occur throughout the study area. Potential foraging and roosting habitat will

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F15 be conserved and retained within the study area as part of the Green Offset measures. Therefore, the removal of potential habitat on the subject site is unlikely to place local viable populations of these species at risk of extinction. b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

No endangered populations of these species are currently listed on Schedule 1 of the TSC Act. c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

Suitable habitat for these species occurs throughout the region. The proposal would remove potential foraging and breeding habitat for these bats. However, similar habitats will be conserved in the remainder of the study area and there is extensive habitat for these species which is conserved within the Sydney region. Therefore, it is unlikely that a significant area of known habitat would be modified or removed as a result of the proposed mine extension. d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The proposal will result in the removal of potential habitat for these species. However, they are wide-ranging, adaptable and highly mobile. The proposed mine extension is not likely to isolate currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for these species. e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for this species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

Foraging habitat for these species is likely to be adequately represented in conservation reserves within the region. However, roosting habitats such as caves are unlikely to be adequately reserved within the region. g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposed mine extension will directly impact potential foraging and roosting habitat for these bats (except roosting habitat

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F16 for the Little Bentwing-bat) on the subject site. However, areas that will be retained will be managed as habitat and no local populations are likely to be placed at risk of extinction. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

None of these species are at the limit of their distribution within the site.

Conclusion

The subject site provides known or potential foraging habitat for the bat species. These mobile species are likely to forage and roost throughout the study area and nearby habitats. The removal of known or potential habitat on the subject site will be off-set by the areas that will be managed as part of Green Offset measures. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposal will place local populations of these species at risk of extinction.

F.8 REPTILES

Pale-headed Snake (Hoplocephalus bitorquatus)

Pink-tailed Worm Lizard (Aprasia paraapulchella)

a) In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.

Neither species has been recorded in the study area and there are no records of these species in the locality. Potential habitat within the study area includes large blocks of vegetation that have experienced lower levels of clearing in the past (eg. near Wollombi Brook). Potential habitat for these species on the subject site includes Narrow-leaved Ironbark/Grey Box/White Feather Honeymyrtle Woodland where there are sheltering sites and decorticating bark, logs or a water supply where they can forage.

An area of regenerating vegetation will be removed as part of the proposed mine extension. Other areas of similar habitat occur within the study area and surrounds. The retention and management of potential habitat as part of the Green Offset measures will minimise the impacts of vegetation clearance on the subject site for these species. Therefore, it is unlikely that the proposal will disrupt the life cycle of these species such that viable local populations would be placed at risk of extinction.

b) In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of the population is likely to be significantly compromised.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F17 No endangered populations of these species are currently listed on Schedule 1 of the TSC Act. c) In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to be modified or removed.

The subject site is not known habitat for these species. The extent of previous disturbance to the habitats on the subject site limits the suitability of habitats. Similar habitats will be retained in the study area and surrounds. The area of potential habitat for these species is not considered to be regionally significant. d) Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or ecological community.

The proposed mine extension will removed potential habitat from the eastern edge of the study area. Although this will increase local fragmentation in the study area it will not sever the current north-south links through the study area. Regeneration within areas of that will be retained as part of the Green Offset measures is likely to increase connectivity within the remainder of the study area. It is unlikely that the proposal will isolate currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for the Pale-headed Snake or Pink-tailed Worm Lizard. e) Whether critical habitat will be affected.

No critical habitat for this species has currently been identified by the Director-General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats are adequately represented in conservation reserves (or other similar protected areas) in the region.

The Pale Headed snake is expected to be adequately conserved in the region. It is expected that these species may occur within Yengo, Dharug, Brisbane Waters and Bouddi National Parks.

Almost all populations of Pink-tailed Worm Lizard occur on private property. This species and its habitat are not considered to be adequately conserved. g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or activity that is recognised as a threatening process.

Vegetation clearance that results in habitat loss is a listed key threatening process under the TSC Act. The proposal will directly impact potential habitat for these species on the subject site. However, areas that will be retained will be managed as habitat and no potential local populations are likely to be placed at risk of extinction. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to be a key threatening process.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F18 h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution.

The Pale Headed Snake occurs from the central coast to northern Queensland. This species is approaching the southern limit of its range within the study area.

The Pink-tailed Worm Lizard occurs in south-eastern Australia where it is known from 2 disjunct areas, The ACT and surrounding areas of NSW and north central Victoria. This species would be at the northern limit of its distribution in the study area.

Conclusion

Neither species has been recorded in the study area and there are no records of these species in the locality. The vegetation on the subject site is of limited suitability for these species and similar habitats occur throughout the study area. Potential habitats will be protected and enhanced within the study area and therefore it is unlikely that the proposed mine extension will place local populations of these species at risk of extinction.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 F19 Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

ANNEX G Survey AMG Coordinates Table G.1 Survey AMG Coordinates

Survey Location Easting Northing February Survey Quadrats 1 and 2 316088 6390729 Quadrats 3 and 4 315900 6391300 Quadrats 5 and 6 315363 6392343 Quadrats 7 and 8 315212 6392975 Quadrats 9 and 10 316925 6389730 Quadrats 11 and 12 318110 6387657 April Survey Site 1a 316402 6391089 Site 1b 315900 6391100 Site 1c 316800 6390400 Site 2a 314400 6389300 Site 2b 315600 6391400 Site 2c 316000 6388600 Site 3a 314200 6389400 Site 3b 314484 6389682 Site 3c 316600 6388000 1. These coordinates are taken from GPS readings or 1:25 000 scale topographic maps.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 8020356RP1/FINAL/29 AUGUST 2002 G1 Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine Extension of Warkworth species impact statement

Extension of Warkworth Coal Mine species impact statement

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