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banks. Common elements of the small tree (T2) layer include Lophostemon suaveolens, Melaleuca quinquenervia, littoralis, spp., Alphitonia exclesa and salignus.

2. Tallowwood/White Mahogany/Grey Gum Association (Mid-slope Areas)

o The canopy varies in composition but is mostly dominated by White Stringybark ( tindaliae) and Broadleaved White Mahogany (E. carnea) in association with varying sub- dominance of Ironbarks (E. siderophloia and E. fibrosa), Pink Bloodwood ( intermedia), Smoothbarked Apple (Angophora leiocarpa) and Grey Gum (). In the moister parts and on the more sheltered slopes it includes some Tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) and a greater proportion of Grey gum. The drier areas include some Spotted Gum and Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus) with Blue Gum sporadically occurring on the lower slopes.  3. Spotted Gum/Ironbark Association (Ridgelines and Balance Areas)

o The canopy is dominated by Spotted Gum () and Broad-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus fibrosa)/or Grey Ironbark (E. siderophloia) with White Stringybark (E. tindaliae), Broadleaved White Mahogany (E. carnea), Narrow-leaved Ironbark (E crebra), Smoothbarked Apple (Angophora leiocarpa), Pink Bloodwood () and Grey Gum (Eucalyptus propinqua) common.

 Refer to Sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 for brief descriptions of these identified communities.

Table 1: Flora List Species Common Name Introduced species Declared weeds Acacia complanata Flat Stem Wattle Black Wattle Hickory Wattle Acacia fimbriata Fringed Wattle Early Flowering Black Ageratum houstonianum Blue Billygoat Weed √ Black She Oak Alphitonia excelsa Soap Tree Angophora leiocarpa Smooth Bark Apple Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern √ Class 3 Bidens pilosa Cobbler's Pegs √ Breynia oblongifolia Coffee Bush Cassytha pubescens Dodder Laurel Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons Conyza bonariensis Flaxleaf Fleabane √ Corymbi acitriodora Spotted Gum

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Species Common Name Introduced species Declared weeds Corymbi aintermedia Pink Bloodwood Corymbia tesselaris Morton Bay Ash Brown Bloodwood Cymbopogon refractus Barbed Wire Grass Desmodium rhytidophyllum Rusty Tic-trefoil Dianella caerulea Blue Flax Lilly Eucalyptus acmenoides White Mahogany Narrow Ironbark Eucalyptus microcorys Tallowwood Eucalyptus propinqua Grey Gum Eucalyptus seeana Narrow Leaf Red Gum Eucalyptus siderophloia Grey Ironbark Forest Red Gum Eucalyptus tindaliae Tindale's Stringybark Eustrophus latifolius Wombat Berry Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lilly Gomphocarpus physocarpus Balloon Cotton Bush √ Goodenia hederacea Goodneia Goodenia rotundifolia Star Goodenia Hybanthus stellaroides Spade Flower Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass Lantana camara Lantana √ Class 3 Leucaena leucocephala Leucaena √ Environmental Weed Leucopogon margarodes Pink-headed Heath Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat Rush Lomandra multiflora Many Headed Mat Rush Lophostemon confertus Brush Box Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box Megathyrus maximus Guinea Grass √ Melaleuca viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush Passiflora suberosa Corky Passionfruit √ Environmental Weed Pinus elliottii Slash Pine √ Environmental Weed Platycerium bifurcatum Elkhorn Pteridium esculentum Bracken Fern Schinus terebinthifolius Broad Leaf Pepper Tree √ Class 3 Sida cordifolia Flannel Weed √

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Species Common Name Introduced species Declared weeds Smilax australis Austral Sarsaparilla Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco Tree √ Environmental Weed Solanum seaforthianum Brazilian Nightshade √ Environmental Weed Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore Daisy √ Class 3

Themda triandra Kangaroo Grass Thunbergia alata Black-eyed Susan √ Environmental Weed Wahlenbergia gracilis Australian Bluebell

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Referral area Category C area - Figure 3 VMA - Regulated Vegetation High value regrowth Polaris Coomera vegetation Management Map Gold Coast DCDB Pty Ltd Category R area - Regulated Vegetation v1.10 Reef regrowth watercourse vegetation Category A area - Vegetation Offset/Compliance Category X area - File ref. 7390 E Figure 3 RVMM A notices/VDecs Vegetation not regulated Date 22/10/2015 under the VMA Project Polaris - Coomera Category B area - Remnant vegetation Water 0 50 100 200 300 m THESE PLANS HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE CLIENT. SAUNDERS HAVILL GROUP CANNOT ACCEPT REPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THE Scale (A4): 1:12,000 [ GDA 1994 MGA Z56 ] CONTENTS OF THESE DRAWING BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Area not categorised ¯ Layer Sources QLD GIS Layers (QLD Gov. Information Service 2014), Aerial (Nearmap 2014) 12.11.5a/12.11.5j

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Referral area Regional Ecosystem v8 (SEQ) Category A or B area Figure 4 Vegetation Management - Polaris Coomera Gold Coast DCDB containing endangered Supporting Map Pty Ltd regional ecosystems Essential Habitat Category A or B area containing of concern Wetland regional ecosystems File ref. 7390 E Figure 5 RE Supporting A Category A or B area 15/07/2015 that is a least concern Date Polaris - Coomera regional ecosystem Project

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2.3.1 Vegetation community 1 – Forest Red Gum/Bloodwood Association – Broad Gully and Drainage Lines

Broad drainage areas are associated with the lower areas at the base of a number of ridgelines. Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) were observed dominating the canopy layer throughout these areas, with sub-dominant canopy trees including Corymbia intermedia (Pink Bloodwood) and Eucalyptus siderophloia (Ironbark).

This community is confined to the lowest proportions of the site and most noticeable within the planned 100m wide environmental corridor. Most areas exhibit an advanced stage of regrowth with some areas mapped as containing remnant RE12.3.11. Some small pockets are also present in the western areas adjacent the railway line.

With the field assessment following significant rainfall periods, pools of water and were observed within the drainage areas, and it is in these areas that stands of regrowth Melaleuca dominated. The drainage lines were not observed to contain aquatic flora.

Phtotos: Forest Red Gum/Ironbark/Bloodwood within broad gully lines

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2.3.2 Vegetation community 2 - Tallowwood/White Mahogany/Grey Gum Association - Mid-slope areas

Vegetation observed along mid-slope areas was a species mix containing Eucalyptus acmenoides (White Mahogany), Eucalyptus microcorys (Tallowwood), Eucalyptus major and Eucalyptus propinqua (Grey Gum) within the T1 and T2 layers.

This community is dominant over the site and generally occupies the sloping areas on bony soil types. It intergrades with the Blue Gum/Ironbark associations on the lower alluvial deposits and Spotted Gum/Ironbark associations towards the ridges and higher slopes in the north. The lower layers have been cleared as elsewhere on the site.

Photos: Mid-slope areas with dominance of Stringybarks

2.3.3 Vegetation community 3 – Spotted Gum/Ironbark Association - Ridgelines and balance areas

Lightly timbered ridgelines were identified in the central portion of these properties and were dominated by Corymbia citriodora (Spotted Gum), with other canopy species including Eucalyptus siderophloia (Northern Grey Ironbark), Corymbia intermedia (Pink Bloodwood), and Eucalyptus acmenoides (White Mahogany).

This community is found on the highest hill tops in the northern and central parts of the site to the west of the Cunningham Drive road reserve. It intergrades with the Stringybark (Zone 2) Community on the adjacent slopes and contains elements of this association in the canopy. The diversity in the under storey is reduced through prior disturbances but mostly due to the ongoing maintenance slashing activities.

The site was found to be disturbed, particularly along ridgelines and in proximity to access tracks as a result of historical thinning illegal motor-cross and four wheel driving creating dirt tracks throughout the site, and the dumping of domestic waste in the more accessible areas across the site (see Photos below).

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Photos: Disturbance surrounding dirt tracks

Photos: Non-remnant areas on top of ridgelines, and vegetation dominated by Spotted Gum

2.4. Fauna Assessment

A fauna assessment was conducted) in conjunction with the vegetation assessment over the application site and was designed to build on the knowledge of extensive surveys already completed by Planit Consulting and Biolink. The purpose of the survey was to identify habitat opportunities, observations of species presence and activity, and undertake targeted searches for actual usage by threatened and significant fauna species. It is noted that previous fauna assessment were also undertaken by Planit Consulting during November 2003 to May 2004 and again in February to March 2008 which reported results consistent with the 2015 survey.

Site specific observations are as follows:

 A Protected Mattes Search generated under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) using a 10km radius of the site, identified forty-nine (49) threatened fauna listed under the provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) are considered to have potential to occur within the vicinity of the application sites (refer to Appendix A for search results). None of these protected matters were observed on or in the vicinity of the site, with the

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exception of the observation of one (1) koala in the north-east portion of the site (refer to Appendix C for likelihood assessment).

 A search of the Wildlife Online database using a 10km radius of the site, identified twenty-three (23) listed threatened fauna species protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld) (NCA) were considered to have potential to occur across the site (refer to Appendix B for search results). No specimens were observed at the time of assessment. Again, none of these species, with the exception of the Koala, were considered likely to occur.

 The site’s ability to support listed threatened fauna species which are generally highly sensitive, specialised and require particular habitat features is highly unlikely for the majority of the listed EPBC Act or NCA protected species.

 A number of common bird species were found to utilise the site as part of their broader home range, including the , Rainbow Lorikeet, Torresian Crow, Magpies and Butcherbirds.

 Fauna cameras were deployed at two locations within drainage areas where it was considered likely that visitation for water would be high (refer Plan 1 for locations). The only fauna recorded were common bird species, including the Pale Headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) and Noisy Minor (Manorina melanocephala). See photos extracted from the videos below.

 A few small rocky areas were observed within the subject site close to the ridgelines contained little to no habitat value due to the absence of suitable overhangs, crevices or hollows.

 Survey did not locate any large or unusual nests associated with migratory, rare birds or birds of prey on site.

Photos: Common birds on site captured by fauna cameras

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Photos: Common birds on site captured by fauna cameras

 Dogs were observed utilising the site, with numerous footprints along the dirt tracks across the site.

 Koala surveys were carried out during the field assessment (refer to Section 2.3.1 for further detail.

 A list of all fauna species observed across these properties is provided in Error! Reference source not found.2.

Photos: Dog footprints observed along the dirt tracks, along with motorbike usage

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Photo: Koala observed in NE of site Photo: Fauna boxes observed in NW corner of site

Table 2: Fauna List Species Common Name Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's Honeyeater Manorina melanocephala Noisy Minor Platycercus adscitus Pale headed Rosella Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth Macropus giganteus Eastern Grey Kangaroo Canis lupus familiaris Dog (prints) Phascolarctos cinereus Koala Corvus orru Torresian Crow Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow Lorikeet Macropus rufogriseus Red-necked Wallaby Pseudocheirus peregrinus Common Ringtail Possum (scats) Rhinella marina Cane Toad Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Magpie Cacatua galerita Sulphur-Crested cockatoo Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike Vanellus miles Masked Lapwing Lopholaimus antarcticus Topknot Pidgeon Centropus phasianinus Pheasant Coucal Neochmia temporalis Red-browed Finch Malurus melanocephalus Red-backed Fairy Wren Varanus varius Lace Monitor Wallabia bicolor Swamp Wallaby

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2.4.1 SAT Surveys In April 2015, Senior Ecologists from Saunders Havill Group conducted field surveys in accordance with EPBC Act Guidelines for the Koala across the site with weather conditions fine and sunny. The purpose of the survey was to determine the level of Koala usage across the site and to assess the availability of suitable habitat. The assessment involved the following methods:

 Spot Assessment Technique (SAT) developed by Phillips and Callaghan (2011)  Habitat Assessments  Opportunistic searches

The SAT method is an assessment of Koala activity involving a search for any Koalas and signs of Koala usage. The SAT involves meandering transects in search of Koalas or Koala scats beneath trees. Once a Koala or scat is located, the associated habitat tree is identified and recorded as the centre of the SAT. The nearest tree is then identified and the same data recorded. The next closest tree is then assessed and so on until the 30 trees nearest to the original tree in a radial survey have been recorded. The number of trees showing evidence of Koalas is expressed as a percentage of the total number of trees sampled to indicate the frequency of Koala usage. Assessment of each tree involves a systematic search for Koalas in the canopy and Koala scats beneath the tree within 1 m radius of the trunk. After approximately 1 minute of searching for scats, the base of the trunk is observed for scratches.

Site specific searches observed the presence of one (1) small juvenile Koala within the north eastern drainage line on Day 1of the four (4) the survey period, which was not resighted over the remaining three (3) days. Scats were also located in several locations over the site, primarily along gully lines and foothills. Sixteen (16) SAT surveys were conducted across the application area, as shown by the Field Survey Effort presented in Plan 1 and summarised in Table 3. Copies of the SAT raw data is contained within Appendix C. While SAT surveys traditionally rely on the identification of a scat to complete the assessment, three (3) of the sixteen (16) SAT surveys were conducted at random to ensure a thorough assessment of the entire referral site was undertaken.

In most locations (6 of the 16), SAT surveys recorded evidence consistent with the “low” category for Koala use (<22.52% of trees with scats) in coastal regions as defined by the Australian Koala Foundation’s Koala Activity Level Classification Table, extracted below as Table 4. This assessment has been based using the East Coast (Medium- High) Density Area which is applicable in habitats dominated by residual, transferral or alluvial type landscapes considered med-high nutrient soils with good water holding capacity (Steve Phillips, personal communication). Four (4) of the SATs however recorded evidence consistent with the “high” use category (>33.84% of trees with scats). These all appeared to be located in close proximity to the broad gullies associated with Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis), and slopes associated with Tallowwood (Eucalytpus microcorys). Three (3) SATs recorded evidence consistent with the “normal” use category (≥22.52% but ≤33.83% of trees with scats).

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Table 3: SAT Survey Results SAT Survey Scats %of Trees with Scats Usage Level

SAT 1 Yes 36.3 High

SAT 2 Yes 13.3 Low

SAT 3 Yes 13.3 Low

SAT 4 Yes 23.3 Normal

SAT 5 Yes 20.0 Low

SAT 6 Nil - No Use

SAT 7 Yes 23.3 Normal

SAT 8 Nil - No Use

SAT 9 Yes 50.0 High

SAT 10 Yes 43.4 High

SAT 11 Yes 3.33 Low

SAT 12 Yes 16.6 Low

SAT 13 Yes 23.3 Normal

SAT 14 Yes 33.3 High

SAT 15 Yes 13.3 Low

SAT 16 Nil - No Use

Table 4: AKF Koala Activity Level Classification Table

Overall, the site was found to be dominated by species that achieve the definition of ‘woodland’ and ‘forest’ as referenced in the Koala Referral Guidelines. Ecological survey of the site identified canopy species within the referral area are predominately dominated by Eucalyptus and Corymbia species including Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum), Eucalyptus siderophloia (Grey Gum), Corymbia intermedia (Pink Bloodwood), Corymbia citriodora (Spotted Gum) and Broad-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus fibrosa)/or Grey Ironbark (E. siderophloia) many of which are considered Koala food trees. Shrub layers however were dominated by Allocasuarina littoralis (Black She-oak), A. torulosa (Forest She-oak) and Wattles (Acacia disparrima, A. leiocalyx, A. melanoxylon) throughout the shrub layer which was noted to be infested with weeds around access paths and property boundaries.

2.4.2 Translocation Program – City of Gold Coast It is noted that the City of Gold Coast (GCCC) completed a Koala conservation project for the East Coomera area in June 2014, in accordance with the provisions of a Scientific Purpose Permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) and corresponding Animal Ethics Committee approval issued by the then

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Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), now Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF). In 2006-07, an estimated 500 koalas were thought to live in the koala habitat area at East Coomera, covering approximately 3,640 hectares of which 1,000 hectares is committed for development of the Coomera Town Centre. The East Coomera Koala Conservation Project (ECKCP) involved:

 Relocation of the most at-risk Koalas from areas where habitat will be cleared to other areas of secure habitat in the Gold Coast Local Government area. Recipient sites included Lower Beechmont Conservation Area and Wongawallan Conservation Area.  Monitoring Koalas in the East Coomera area as well as those relocated to other areas.  Habitat restoration in the Pimpama River Conservation Area to enhance available Koala habitat north of the new town centre.  Engagement with landowners, residents and the broader community.  Preparation and implementation of a Koala Conservation Plan (KCP) for East Coomera. The KCP was adopted by GCCC in November 2014 and is currently being implemented.

Twenty (20) Koalas were captured and relocated from the site in accordance with Phase 1 of the ECKCP with 180 Koalas relocated from development sites and locations of imminent danger in the East Coomera area. Thirty (30) resident Koalas have been recruited into the in-situ monitoring program for East Coomera and eighteen (18) for Lower Beechmont Conservation Area. Sixteen (16) of the koalas currently being monitored in-situ at East Coomera will need to be relocated as development encroaches into their locations are/or they disperse into high risk areas. There are currently over eighty (80) Koalas in the radio tracking program.

2.4.3 Summary The key findings from the assessment are:

 With the exception of Koala, no other MNES fauna species are considered likely to frequently utilise the site.

 Twenty (20) koalas have previously been translocated from the site as part of the East Coomera Koala Conservation Project by GCCC.

 One (1) juvenile male koala was observed on Day 1 of the survey, however was not resighted during field survey indicating that is not confined or solely dependent on the application site.

 Scats were observed in several locations across the application area, with six (6) of the sixteen (16) SAT surveys recording ‘low’ use’, four(4 )recording ‘normal’ use and three (3) recording ‘high’ use by use by Koala.

 The site is dominated by associations of Eucalyptus tereticornis (Blue Gum) / E. siderophloia (Grey Ironbark) / Corymbia intermedia (Pink Bloodwood), Corymbia citriodora (Spotted Gum) / Eucalyptus fibrosa (Broad- leaved Ironbark) / E. siderophloia (Grey Ironbark), and Eucalyptus tindaliae (White Stringybark) / E. carnea (Broadleaved White Mahogany) / Eucalyptus propinqua (Grey Gum). These species are considered Koala food trees under the Koala Referral Guidelines.

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3. Conclusions

This technical note presents and summarises the results of ecological field survey undertaken by Saunders Havill Group in April 2015 over the Coomera master planned development site. These surveys were carried out to address EPBC issues in relation to potential Matters of National Environmental Significance, however, a focus was placed on Koalas as they are known to occur in the region.

The following conclusions have been made:

• No EPBC Act listed Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) considered to have potential to occur were recorded on-site.

• Potential habitat for EPBC Act listed threatened was considered lacking from the site, primarily due to the relatively high levels of disturbance.

• Of the threatened fauna species listed under the EPBC Act with the potential to occur on-site, only Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) was recorded and/or considered likely to occur on site. Evidence of Koala activity was recorded on-site in the form of scats, and single siting of a juvenile. Overall, activity levels indicate low usage of the site by Koalas. Further, it is noted that translocation of Koalas out of the East Coomera area has been undertaken by Council, who intend for the area to be development for urban purposes.

 The site is mapped as Regulated Vegetation classed as essential habitat for the Koala under the Vegetation Management Act 1999. On-ground assessment confirmed the Regional Ecosystems and associated species mix are present on site, however based primarily on canopy species present, the site was categorised into three broad vegetation communities: o Forest Red Gum/Ironbark/Bloodwood Association (Broad Gullies and Drainage Lines o Tallowwood/White Mahogany/Grey Gum Association (Mid-slope Areas) o Spotted Gum/Ironbark Association (Ridgelines and Balance Areas)

 Overall, the site was disturbed as result of historical land use including logging, slashing and grazing as well as the invasion of weeds as a result of the creation vehicle access tracks. It is noted:

 A number of weeds were identified throughout the site including four weeds declared under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 which were Groundsel (Baccharis hamifolia) – Class 2, Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) – Class 2, Camphor Laurel (Cinnamonmum camphora) – Class 3, and Lantana (Lantana camara) – Class 3 as well as six (6) environmental weeds within the Gold Coast Region.

 With regards to flora, fifty-nine (59) flora species were identified on site throughout the field assessment, with sixteen (16) of these species being introduced.

 With regards to fauna, seventeen (17) birds, six (6) mammals, one (1) reptile and one (1) amphibian were recorded on-site. Limited habitat is available for ground dwelling fauna as a result of previous clearings, impediments to movement and ongoing slashing. Most areas contained reduced values with sparse cover

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of grasses and leaf litter. The highest structural diversity of the lower strata was restricted to the gully area which are not regularly slashed.

The Coomera Woods site is zoned urban under the South East Queensland Regional Plan and is located within the Coomera Town Centre under the Gold Coast Planning Scheme. As such, along with the majority of the surrounding landscape, is slated for urban development. The size and locality of established infrastructure and current state of the environment in the area represents an important opportunity to provide residential development in one of the fastest growing regions of . While evidence of Koalas was recorded on site, recent translocations by as part of the East Coomera Koala Conservation Project indicates Council’s intent for the area to be developed for urban purposes. In addition, while mitigation measures to maintain wildlife connectivity should be implemented by the development, retention of significant areas of potential habitat is not warranted given limited opportunities for the species to persist with existing and future surrounding development.

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4. Appendices

Appendix A

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Protected Matters Database Search

Appendix B

Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld) Wildlife Online Database Search Results

Appendix C

Likelihood of Occurrence Schedule for EPBC Act Listed MNES

Appendix D

SAT Survey Results

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Appendix A

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Protected Matters Database Search

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

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

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

Report created: 19/05/15 11:58:07

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

This map may contain data which are ©Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010

Coordinates Buffer: 10.0Km Summary

Matters of National Environmental Significance

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

World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: 1 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Area: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 3 Listed Threatened Species: 74 Listed Migratory Species: 76

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

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

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.html

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

Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 104 Whales and Other Cetaceans: 14 Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None

Extra Information

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

State and Territory Reserves: 6 Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 42 Nationally Important Wetlands: 2 Key Ecological Features (Marine) None Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) [ Resource Information ] Name Proximity Moreton bay Within Ramsar site

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Critically Endangered Community likely to occur within area Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh Vulnerable Community likely to occur within area White Box-Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Critically Endangered Community may occur Woodland and Derived Native Grassland within area Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Anthochaera phrygia Regent Honeyeater [82338] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni Coxen's Fig-Parrot [59714] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Dasyornis brachypterus Eastern Bristlebird [533] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Diomedea exulans antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [82269] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans exulans Tristan Albatross [82337] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [82271] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Fregetta grallaria grallaria White-bellied Storm-Petrel (Tasman Sea), White- Vulnerable Species or species habitat bellied Storm-Petrel (Australasian) [64438] likely to occur within area

Geophaps scripta scripta Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Poephila cincta cincta Black-throated Finch (southern) [64447] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pterodroma neglecta neglecta Kermadec Petrel (western) [64450] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour may occur within area Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Thalassarche cauta cauta Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [82345] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta salvini Salvin's Albatross [82343] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche cauta steadi White-capped Albatross [82344] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris impavida Campbell Albatross [82449] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Turnix melanogaster Black-breasted Button-quail [923] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Fish Epinephelus daemelii Black Rockcod, Black Cod, Saddled Rockcod [68449] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Insects Phyllodes imperialis smithersi Pink Underwing Moth [86084] Endangered Breeding may occur within area Mammals Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Name Status Type of Presence area Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll [331] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population) Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll Endangered Species or species habitat (southeastern mainland population) [75184] likely to occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Congregation or aggregation known to occur within area Petrogale penicillata Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby [225] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT) Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Vulnerable Species or species habitat South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) known to occur within area [85104] Potorous tridactylus tridactylus Long-nosed Potoroo (SE mainland) [66645] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Pseudomys novaehollandiae New Holland Mouse, Pookila [96] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Roosting known to occur within area Xeromys myoides Water Mouse, False Water Rat, Yirrkoo [66] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Plants Acacia attenuata [10690] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Allocasuarina defungens Dwarf Heath [21924] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Arthraxon hispidus Hairy-joint Grass [9338] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Baloghia marmorata Marbled Balogia, Jointed Baloghia [8463] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Bosistoa selwynii Heart-leaved Bosistoa [13702] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Bosistoa transversa Three-leaved Bosistoa, Yellow Satinheart [16091] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Brachychiton sp. Ormeau (L.H.Bird AQ435851) Ormeau Bottle Tree [84105] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Corchorus cunninghamii Native Jute [14659] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cryptocarya foetida Stinking Cryptocarya, Stinking Laurel [11976] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Cryptostylis hunteriana Leafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Endiandra floydii Floyd's Walnut [52955] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Endiandra hayesii Rusty Rose Walnut, Velvet Laurel [13866] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lepidium peregrinum Wandering Pepper-cress [14035] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut, Smooth-shelled Vulnerable Species or species habitat Macadamia, Bush Nut, Nut Oak [7326] likely to occur within area

Macadamia tetraphylla Rough-shelled Bush Nut, Macadamia Nut, Rough- Vulnerable Species or species habitat shelled Macadamia, Rough-leaved Queensland Nut likely to occur within area [6581] Persicaria elatior Knotweed [5831] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Phaius australis Lesser Swamp-orchid [5872] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Phebalium distans Mt Berryman Phebalium [81869] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Planchonella eerwah Shiny-leaved Condoo, Black Plum, Wild Apple [17340] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Plectranthus habrophyllus [64589] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Randia moorei Spiny Gardenia [10577] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sophora fraseri [8836] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Streblus pendulinus Siah's Backbone, Sia's Backbone, Isaac [21618] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Thesium australe Austral Toadflax, Toadflax [15202] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Zieria collina [2178] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Reptiles Name Status Type of Presence Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Coeranoscincus reticulatus Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink [59628] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Delma torquata Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Sharks Carcharias taurus (east coast population) Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) [68751] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rhincodon typus Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea dabbenena Tristan Albatross [66471] Endangered* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within Name Threatened Type of Presence area Macronectes halli Northern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footed Shearwater Foraging, feeding or related [1043] behaviour likely to occur within area Sterna albifrons Little Tern [813] Breeding known to occur within area Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto) Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross [64459] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Migratory Marine Species Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale [35] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Dugong dugon Dugong [28] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin [43] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lamna nasus Porbeagle, Mackerel Shark [83288] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Manta birostris Giant Manta Ray, Chevron Manta Ray, Pacific Manta Species or species habitat Ray, Pelagic Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray [84995] may occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Congregation or aggregation known to occur within area Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin [45] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Orcinus orca Killer Whale, Orca [46] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Rhincodon typus Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin [50] Breeding known to occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Migratory Wetlands Species Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper [59309] Roosting known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone [872] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris alba Sanderling [875] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris canutus Red Knot, Knot [855] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris melanotos Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris ruficollis Red-necked Stint [860] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris tenuirostris Great Knot [862] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius bicinctus Double-banded Plover [895] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius leschenaultii Greater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover [877] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius mongolus Lesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover [879] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius veredus Oriental Plover, Oriental Dotterel [882] Roosting known to occur within area Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Roosting known to occur within area Gallinago megala Swinhoe's Snipe [864] Roosting likely to occur within area Gallinago stenura Pin-tailed Snipe [841] Roosting likely to occur within area Heteroscelus brevipes Grey-tailed Tattler [59311] Roosting known to occur within area Limicola falcinellus Broad-billed Sandpiper [842] Roosting known to occur within area Limnodromus semipalmatus Asian Dowitcher [843] Roosting known to occur within area Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Roosting known to occur within area Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit [845] Roosting known to occur within area Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew [847] Roosting known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Numenius minutus Little Curlew, Little Whimbrel [848] Roosting known to occur within area Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel [849] Roosting known to occur within area Pandion cristatus Eastern Osprey [82411] Breeding known to occur within area Philomachus pugnax Ruff (Reeve) [850] Roosting known to occur within area Pluvialis fulva Pacific Golden Plover [25545] Roosting known to occur within area Pluvialis squatarola Grey Plover [865] Roosting known to occur within area Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper [829] Roosting known to occur within area Tringa incana Wandering Tattler [831] Roosting known to occur within area Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank [833] Roosting known to occur within area Xenus cinereus Terek Sandpiper [59300] Roosting known to occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper [59309] Roosting known to occur within area Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose [978] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone [872] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Roosting known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Calidris alba Sanderling [875] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris canutus Red Knot, Knot [855] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris melanotos Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris ruficollis Red-necked Stint [860] Roosting known to occur within area Calidris tenuirostris Great Knot [862] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius bicinctus Double-banded Plover [895] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius leschenaultii Greater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover [877] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius mongolus Lesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover [879] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius ruficapillus Red-capped Plover [881] Roosting known to occur within area Charadrius veredus Oriental Plover, Oriental Dotterel [882] Roosting known to occur within area Diomedea antipodensis Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea dabbenena Tristan Albatross [66471] Endangered* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea exulans (sensu lato) Wandering Albatross [1073] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Roosting known to occur within area Gallinago megala Swinhoe's Snipe [864] Roosting likely to occur within area Gallinago stenura Pin-tailed Snipe [841] Roosting likely to occur within area Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Heteroscelus brevipes Grey-tailed Tattler [59311] Roosting known to occur within area Heteroscelus incanus Wandering Tattler [59547] Roosting known to occur within area Himantopus himantopus Black-winged Stilt [870] Roosting known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Limicola falcinellus Broad-billed Sandpiper [842] Roosting known to occur within area Limnodromus semipalmatus Asian Dowitcher [843] Roosting known to occur within area Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Roosting known to occur within area Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit [845] Roosting known to occur within area Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Macronectes halli Northern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Monarcha trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew [847] Roosting known to occur within area Numenius minutus Little Curlew, Little Whimbrel [848] Roosting known to occur within area Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel [849] Roosting known to occur within area Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Breeding known to occur within area Philomachus pugnax Ruff (Reeve) [850] Roosting known to occur within area Pluvialis fulva Pacific Golden Plover [25545] Roosting known to occur within area Pluvialis squatarola Grey Plover [865] Roosting known to occur within area Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footed Shearwater Foraging, feeding or related [1043] behaviour likely to occur within area Recurvirostra novaehollandiae Red-necked Avocet [871] Roosting known to occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sterna albifrons Little Tern [813] Breeding known to occur within area Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto) Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche eremita Chatham Albatross [64457] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche impavida Campbell Albatross [64459] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche melanophris Black-browed Albatross [66472] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper [829] Roosting known to occur within area Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank [833] Roosting known to occur within area Xenus cinereus Terek Sandpiper [59300] Roosting known to occur within area Fish Acentronura tentaculata Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse [66187] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Campichthys tryoni Tryon's Pipefish [66193] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Corythoichthys amplexus Fijian Banded Pipefish, Brown-banded Pipefish Species or species habitat [66199] may occur within area

Corythoichthys ocellatus Orange-spotted Pipefish, Ocellated Pipefish [66203] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Festucalex cinctus Girdled Pipefish [66214] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Filicampus tigris Tiger Pipefish [66217] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Halicampus grayi Mud Pipefish, Gray's Pipefish [66221] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Hippichthys cyanospilos Blue-speckled Pipefish, Blue-spotted Pipefish [66228] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippichthys heptagonus Madura Pipefish, Reticulated Freshwater Pipefish Species or species habitat [66229] may occur within area

Hippichthys penicillus Beady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish [66231] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus kelloggi Kellogg's Seahorse, Great Seahorse [66723] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus kuda Spotted Seahorse, Yellow Seahorse [66237] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus planifrons Flat-face Seahorse [66238] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Hippocampus whitei White's Seahorse, Crowned Seahorse, Sydney Species or species habitat Seahorse [66240] may occur within area

Lissocampus runa Javelin Pipefish [66251] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Maroubra perserrata Sawtooth Pipefish [66252] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Micrognathus andersonii Anderson's Pipefish, Shortnose Pipefish [66253] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Micrognathus brevirostris thorntail Pipefish, Thorn-tailed Pipefish [66254] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Microphis manadensis Manado Pipefish, Manado River Pipefish [66258] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus dunckeri Duncker's Pipehorse [66271] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus hardwickii Pallid Pipehorse, Hardwick's Pipehorse [66272] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solegnathus spinosissimus Spiny Pipehorse, Australian Spiny Pipehorse [66275] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solenostomus cyanopterus Robust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish, Species or species habitat [66183] may occur within area

Solenostomus paegnius Rough-snout Ghost Pipefish [68425] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate Ghostpipefish, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, Species or species habitat Ornate Ghost Pipefish [66184] may occur within area Name Threatened Type of Presence Stigmatopora nigra Widebody Pipefish, Wide-bodied Pipefish, Black Species or species habitat Pipefish [66277] may occur within area

Syngnathoides biaculeatus Double-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse, Species or species habitat Alligator Pipefish [66279] may occur within area

Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus Bentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, Short-tailed Species or species habitat Pipefish [66280] may occur within area

Urocampus carinirostris Hairy Pipefish [66282] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Vanacampus margaritifer Mother-of-pearl Pipefish [66283] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Mammals Dugong dugon Dugong [28] Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Reptiles Aipysurus laevis Olive Seasnake [1120] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Astrotia stokesii Stokes' Seasnake [1122] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Chelonia mydas Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Hydrophis elegans Elegant Seasnake [1104] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Laticauda laticaudata a sea krait [1093] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Natator depressus Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to occur within area Pelamis platurus Yellow-bellied Seasnake [1091] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Whales and other Cetaceans [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Name Status Type of Presence Mammals Balaenoptera acutorostrata Minke Whale [33] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale [35] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whale [36] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Delphinus delphis Common Dophin, Short-beaked Common Dolphin [60] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Grampus griseus Risso's Dolphin, Grampus [64] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin [43] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Congregation or aggregation known to occur within area Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin [45] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Orcinus orca Killer Whale, Orca [46] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin [50] Breeding known to occur within area Stenella attenuata Spotted Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin [51] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Tursiops aduncus Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin, Spotted Bottlenose Species or species habitat Dolphin [68418] likely to occur within area

Tursiops truncatus s. str. Bottlenose Dolphin [68417] Species or species habitat may occur within area Extra Information State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ] Name State Coombabah Lake QLD Edward Corbould (Reserve and Retreat) QLD Pimpama QLD Pine Ridge QLD Saltwater Creek QLD Southern Moreton Bay Islands QLD

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001.

Name Status Type of Presence Birds Acridotheres tristis Common Myna, Indian Myna [387] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Anas platyrhynchos Mallard [974] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Carduelis carduelis European Goldfinch [403] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lonchura punctulata Nutmeg Mannikin [399] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling [389] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Frogs Rhinella marina Cane Toad [83218] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Mammals Bos taurus Domestic Cattle [16] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Feral deer Feral deer species in Australia [85733] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lepus capensis Brown Hare [127] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Rattus norvegicus Brown Rat, Norway Rat [83] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Plants Alternanthera philoxeroides Alligator Weed [11620] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine, Species or species habitat Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, Heartleaf Madeiravine, likely to occur within area Potato Vine [2643] Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern, Ground Asparagus, Basket Fern, Species or species habitat Sprengi's Fern, Bushy Asparagus, Emerald Asparagus likely to occur within area [62425] Asparagus africanus Climbing Asparagus, Climbing Asparagus Fern Species or species habitat [66907] likely to occur within area

Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus-fern [48993] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cabomba caroliniana Cabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, Fish Grass, Species or species habitat Washington Grass, Watershield, Carolina Fanwort, likely to occur within area Common Cabomba [5171] Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata Bitou Bush [16332] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Cryptostegia grandiflora Rubber Vine, Rubbervine, India Rubber Vine, India Species or species habitat Rubbervine, Palay Rubbervine, Purple Allamanda likely to occur within area [18913] Dolichandra unguis-cati Cat's Claw Vine, Yellow Trumpet Vine, Cat's Claw Species or species habitat Creeper, Funnel Creeper [85119] likely to occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom, Cape Broom, Canary Broom, Species or species habitat Common Broom, French Broom, Soft Broom [20126] likely to occur within area

Hymenachne amplexicaulis Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass, Species or species habitat West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass [31754] likely to occur within area

Lantana camara Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Large- Species or species habitat leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red Flowered likely to occur within area Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White Sage, Wild Sage [10892] Opuntia spp. Prickly Pears [82753] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Parthenium hysterophorus Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species habitat Ragweed [19566] likely to occur within area

Protasparagus densiflorus Asparagus Fern, Plume Asparagus [5015] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Protasparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus-fern, Ferny Asparagus [11747] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sagittaria platyphylla Delta Arrowhead, Arrowhead, Slender Arrowhead Species or species habitat [68483] likely to occur within area

Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and Species or species habitat Sterile Pussy Willow [68497] likely to occur within area

Salvinia molesta Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Kariba Species or species habitat Weed [13665] likely to occur within area

Senecio madagascariensis Fireweed, Madagascar Ragwort, Madagascar Species or species habitat Groundsel [2624] likely to occur within area

Reptiles Hemidactylus frenatus Asian House Gecko [1708] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

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

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

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

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

Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database: - threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.

Coordinates

-27.84257 153.31637 Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales -Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, -Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia -Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts -Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland -Department of Environment and Conservation, -Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water -Birds Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -SA Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence -State Forests of NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -Other groups and individuals

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

Please feel free to provide feedback via the Contact Us page.

© Commonwealth of Australia Department of the Environment GPO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia +61 2 6274 1111 environmental management technical note

Appendix B

Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld) Wildlife Online Database Search Results

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Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: Native Status: Rare and threatened species Records: All Date: All Latitude: -27.842781 Longitude: 153.3161 Distance: 10 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Monday 04 Aug 2014 18:11:53 Date extracted: Monday 04 Aug 2014 18:20:03 The number of records retrieved = 45

Disclaimer

As the DSITIA is still in a process of collating and vetting data, it is possible the information given is not complete. The information provided should only be used for the project for which it was requested and it should be appropriately acknowledged as being derived from Wildlife Online when it is used. The State of Queensland does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for this information. Persons should satisfy themselves through independent means as to the accuracy and completeness of this information. No statements, representations or warranties are made about the accuracy or completeness of this information. The State of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for this information and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason.

Feedback about Wildlife Online should be emailed to [email protected] Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Adelotus brevis tusked frog V 3 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Crinia tinnula wallum froglet V 10 animals birds Accipitridae Accipiter novaehollandiae grey goshawk NT 19 animals birds Accipitridae Erythrotriorchis radiatus red goshawk E V 1 animals birds Accipitridae Lophoictinia isura square-tailed kite NT 1 animals birds Anatidae Tadorna radjah radjah shelduck NT 2 animals birds Anatidae Stictonetta naevosa freckled duck NT 1 animals birds Burhinidae Esacus magnirostris beach stone-curlew V 3 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami glossy black-cockatoo (eastern) V 4 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami glossy black-cockatoo V 173 animals birds Ciconiidae Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus black-necked stork NT 41 animals birds Haematopodidae Haematopus fuliginosus sooty oystercatcher NT 2 animals birds Laridae Sternula albifrons little tern E 34 animals birds Menuridae Menura alberti Albert's lyrebird NT 7 animals birds Rallidae Lewinia pectoralis Lewin's rail NT 2 animals birds Rostratulidae Rostratula australis Australian painted snipe V E 13 animals birds Scolopacidae Numenius madagascariensis eastern curlew NT 114 animals birds Strigidae Ninox strenua powerful owl V 5 animals insects Papilionidae Ornithoptera richmondia Richmond birdwing V 1 animals mammals Balaenopteridae Megaptera novaeangliae humpback whale V V 8 animals mammals Dugongidae Dugong dugon dugong V 4 animals mammals Muridae Xeromys myoides water mouse V V 72/1 animals mammals Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus (southeast Queensland koala (southeast Queensland V V 372 bioregion) bioregion) plants higher dicots Apocynaceae Marsdenia coronata slender milkvine V 2/2 plants higher dicots Apocynaceae Marsdenia hemiptera rusty vine NT 1/1 plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Baloghia marmorata jointed baloghia V V 1/1 plants higher dicots Sophora fraseri brush sophora V V 2/1 plants higher dicots Lamiaceae Plectranthus habrophyllus E E 2/2 plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia baueri subsp. baueri tiny wattle V 1/1 plants higher dicots Eucalyptus curtisii Plunkett mallee NT 1/1 plants higher dicots Polygonaceae Persicaria elatior V V 1/1 plants higher dicots Proteaceae Macadamia tetraphylla V V 5/3 plants higher dicots Proteaceae Macadamia integrifolia macadamia nut V V 16/6 plants higher dicots Rubiaceae Randia moorei spiny gardenia E E 13/6 plants higher dicots Rutaceae Zieria collina V V 4/4 plants higher dicots Sapindaceae Cupaniopsis newmanii long-leaved tuckeroo NT 7/1 plants higher dicots Sapotaceae Planchonella eerwah E E 7/3 plants higher dicots Sparrmanniaceae Corchorus cunninghamii E E 6/3 plants higher dicots Sterculiaceae Brachychiton sp. (Ormeau L.H.Bird AQ435851) E CE 13/12 plants lower dicots Aristolochiaceae Pararistolochia praevenosa NT 2/2 plants lower dicots Lauraceae Endiandra floydii E E 15/12 plants lower dicots Lauraceae Cryptocarya foetida stinking cryptocarya V V 2/2 plants monocots Blandfordiaceae Blandfordia grandiflora christmas bells E 1/1 plants monocots Cyperaceae Cyperus semifertilis V V 1/1 plants monocots Orchidaceae Phaius australis E E 1/1

Page 1 of 2 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 04/08/2014 at 18:20:03 CODES I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised. Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Extinct in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ). A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.

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Appendix C

Likelihood of Occurrence Schedule for EPBC Listed MNES

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environmental management technical note Table A: PMST Likelihood of Occurrence Schedule

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities Name Status Type of Presence Description of Community Likelihood of Occurrence Site No species representing these characteristics or vegetation communities Typically there is a relatively low abundance of species from This Threatened were observed within the assessment area. the genera Eucalyptus, Melaleuca and Casuarina. Buttresses Ecological Community is The site is not mapped as containing any Lowland rainforest of are common as is an abundance and diversity of vines. This Not Critically Endangered listed as a community regional ecosystem communities Subtropical Australia community is usually associated Regional Ecosystems recorded that may occur within associated with this ecological community. 12.3.1, 12.5.13, 12.8.3, 12.8.4, 12.8.13, 12.11.1, 12.11.10, the area. 12.12.1, and 12.12.16. TEC is unlikely to occur.

No species representing these This ecological community consists mainly of salt-tolerant characteristics or vegetation communities This Threatened vegetation (halophytes) including: grasses, herbs, sedges, were observed within the assessment area. Subtropical and Ecological Community is rushes and shrubs. Succulent herbs, shrubs and grasses The site is not mapped as containing any Not Temperate Coastal Vulnerable listed as a community generally dominate and vegetation is generally of less than regional ecosystem communities recorded Saltmarsh likely to occur within the 0.5 m height (with the exception of some reeds and associated with this ecological community. area sedges). This community is usually associated with Regional Ecosystem 12.1.2. TEC is unlikely to occur.

No species representing these This threatened community is characterised by a species- characteristics or vegetation communities rich understorey of native tussock grasses, herbs and White Box-Yellow Box- This Threatened were observed within the assessment area. scattered shrubs and the dominance of White Box, Yellow Blakely's Red Gum Ecological Community is The site is not mapped as containing any Box, or Blakely's Red gum trees. This community is usually Not Grassy Woodland and Critically Endangered listed as a community regional ecosystem communities associated with Regional Ecosystem 11.8.2a, 11.8.8, 11.9.9a, recorded Derived Native likely to occur within the associated with this ecological community. 13.3.1, 13.11.8, and 13.12.9. It can also be a small Grassland area. component of Regional Ecosystem 11.3.23, 12.8.16, 13.3.4, TEC is unlikely to occur. 13.11.3 and 13.11.4.

Birds Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name Regent Honeyeaters mostly occur in dry Box-Ironbark The Regent Honeyeater has been recorded Eucalypt woodland and dry sclerophyll forest associations at 15 sites across Queensland, primarily Regent Not Anthochaera phrygia Endangered 82338 in areas of low to moderate relief, wherein they prefer south of the Sunshine Coast and Chinchilla. Honeyeater observed moister, more fertile sites. These areas are generally These records have been on Bribie Island associated with creek flats and river valleys and foothills. and in the Granite Belt. Regular records in page 31

environmental management technical note These woodlands have significantly large numbers of the Gore-Karara area suggest a small mature trees, high canopy cover and abundance of breeding population may have been mistletoes. They are a generalist forager, which mainly feed present in the mid-1990s. The Regent on nectar from a wide range of eucalypts and mistletoes. Honeyeater is also known as a visitor to the Sundown National Park. Given the disturbed nature of the site and the lack of specific recordings of the species in the surrounding area, it is unlikely to occur on site.

The species is unlikely to occur.

The Australasian Bittern occurs in terrestrial wetlands and, rarely, estuarine habitats, mainly in the temperate southeast and southwest. It favours wetlands with tall dense vegetation, where it forages in still, shallow water up No suitable habitat was observed Australasian to 0.3 m deep, often at the edges of pools or waterways, or throughout the assessment area. Not Botaurus poiciloptilus Endangered 1001 Bittern from platforms or mats of vegetation over deep water. It observed favours permanent and seasonal freshwater habitats, Species is unlikely to occur. particularly those dominated by sedges, rushes and / or reeds or cutting grass growing over muddy or peaty substrate. The Coxen's fig Parrot occurs in rainforest habitats including subtropical rainforest, dry rainforest, littoral and No suitable habitat was observed developing littoral rainforest, and vine forest. Food is Cyclopsitta Coxen's Fig throughout the assessment area. Not Endangered 59714 mainly taken from figs however other species fruit have diophthalmacoxeni Parrot observed been recorded in their diet including Elaeocarpus grandis, Species is unlikely to occur. Syzygium corynanthum, Litsea reticulata and Grevillea robusta. The Eastern Bristlebird inhabits low dense vegetation in a broad range of habitat types including sedgeland, heathland, swampland, shrubland, sclerophyll forest and No suitable habitat was observed Dasyornis Eastern woodland, and rainforest. It occurs near the coast, on throughout the assessment area. Not Endangered 533 brachypterus Bristlebird tablelands and in ranges. The Eastern Bristlebird is found in observed habitats with a variety of species compositions, but is Species is unlikely to occur. defined by a similar structure of low, dense, ground or understorey vegetation.

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environmental management technical note This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on the Diomedea exulans Antipodean The Antipodean Albatross is endemic to New Zealand Not Endangered 82269 application site. antipodensis Albatross however forages widely in open water. observed

Species is unlikely to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located The Tristan Albatross is a newly described species with its more than 12km in land from the coastline. Diomedea exulans Tristan 'at sea' distribution yet to be defined. Currently there is only No habitat to support this species is on the Not Endangered 82337 exulans Albatross one definitive record of this species within Australian application site. observed waters off Woolongong. Species is unlikely to occur. This is a marine species. The site is located Gibson's Albatross are rarely observed in the Pacific Ocean more than 12km in land from the coastline. with the majority of records further south in NSW. On Diomedea exulans Gibson's No habitat to support this species is on the Not Vulnerable 82271 breeding islands this species nests on coastal or inland gibsoni Albatross application site. observed ridges, slopes, plateaux and plains, often on marshy

ground. Species is unlikely to occur. This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. The Wandering Albatross breeds on Macquarie Island. This No habitat to support this species is on the Diomedea exulans Wandering species is marine, pelagic and aerial and occurs where Not Vulnerable 1073 application site. (sensu lato) Albatross water surface temperatures range between -2 to 24 observed

degrees. Species is unlikely to occur.

A wide ranging and highly mobile species generally While some aspects of its habitat occurs on observed over eucalypt habitats. This species prefers forest site not all requirements to be considered and woodland with a mosaic of vegetation types, large prey critical habitat for the species were populations (birds) and permanent water. The vegetation Erythrotriorchis identified. The species was not recorded Not Red Goshawk Vulnerable 942 types include eucalypt woodland, open forest, tall open radiatus during field surveys. observed forest, gallery rainforest, swamp sclerophyll forest and

rainforest margins. Habitat has to be open enough for fast Species is unlikely to occur. attack and manoeuvring in flight, but provide cover for

ambushing of prey. This is a marine species. The site is located White-bellied The White-bellied Storm-Petrel occurs across sub-tropical Fregetta grallaria more than 12km in land from the coastline. Not Storm -petrel Vulnerable 64438 and tropical waters in the Tasman Sea, Coral Sea and, grallaria No habitat to support this species is on the observed (Tasman Sea) possibly, the central Pacific Ocean. application site.

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Species is unlikely to occur.

No confirmed local records. The species is now very rarely observed in southern Squatter This species inhabits open grasslands and woodlands Queensland. Not expected onsite and no Geophaps scripta Not Pigeon Vulnerable 64440 typically with a native understorey although may occur in direct impact from proposed actions. scripta observed (southern) artificial pasture. Species is unlikely to occur.

Site trees provide some aspects of required critical habitat for the species, particularly Swift Parrots breed in Tasmania during spring to early during flowering and fruiting events. No summer. During autumn and winter the species migrates local records were identified and the Not Lathamus discolour Swift Parrot Endangered 744 to the mainland where it follows a nomadic existence species were not recorded during site observed linked to the availability and timing of flowering of trees in surveys.. various locations.. Low potential for species to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. The southern giant-petrel is considered to be a sibling No habitat to support this species is on the Macronectes Southern Not Endangered 1060 species to the northern giant-petrel. This species breeds on application site. giganteus Giant-Petrel observed six subantarctic and Antarctic islands in Australian territory. Species is unlikely to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. The northern giant-petrel breeds in the sub-Antarctic, and Northern No habitat to support this species is on the Not Macronectes halli Vulnerable 1061 visits areas off Australian mainland mainly during the Giant-Petrel application site. observed winter months.

Species is unlikely to occur. The Black-throated Finch (southern) occurs mainly in Due to a lack of records within the local grassy, open woodlands and forests, typically dominated area, it is unlikely that this species will Black-throated by Eucalyptus, Corymbia and Melaleuca, and occasionally occur. Not Peophila cincta cincta Finch Endangered 64447 in tussock grasslands or other habitats (for example observed (southern) freshwater wetlands), often along or near watercourses, or Species is unlikely to occur. in the vicinity of water. It has been absent from Brisbane

and its surrounds since the 1930s.

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environmental management technical note This is a marine species. The site is located The Kermadec Petrel (western) is a pelagic seabird that occurs in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters of the more than 12km in land from the coastline. Kermadec Pacific Ocean. It has been recorded in waters of 15–25 °C in No habitat to support this species is on the Pterodroma neglecta Not Petrel Vulnerale 64450 the subtropics and in colder waters in temperate regions, application site. neglect observed (western) with one bird sighted in the northern Pacific Ocean in waters of about 6 °C. It breeds on islands, atolls and islets in . Species is unlikely to occur. the southern Pacific Ocean The Australian Painted Snipe is usually found in shallow No suitable habitat was observed inland wetlands, either freshwater or brackish, that are throughout the assessment area. Australian Not Rostratula australis Endangered 77037 either permanently or temporarily filled. The species has a Painted Snipe observed scattered distribution throughout many parts of Australia, Species is unlikely to occur. with a single record from Tasmania. This is a marine species. The site is located Shy Albatross appear to occur all over Australian coastal more than 12km in land from the coastline. waters below 25 degrees south. It is commonly observed No habitat to support this species is on the Thalassarche cauta Not Shy Albatross Vulnerable 82345 over the shelf waters around Tasmania and south east application site. cauta observed Australia. It is a marine species occurring in subantarctic and subtropical waters. Species is unlikely to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located Salvin's Albatross is a marine species occurring in more than 12km in land from the coastline. subantarctic and subtropical waters. During the non- No habitat to support this species is on the Thalassarche cauta Salvin's Not Vulnerable 82343 breeding season, the species occurs over continental application site. salvini Albatross observed shelves around continents occurring both inshore and offshore. Species is unlikely to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located The White-capped Albatross is a marine species and occurs more than 12km in land from the coastline. in subantarctic and subtropical waters. During the non- No habitat to support this species is on the Thalassarche cauta White-capped Not Vulnerable 82344 breeding season, the species occurs over continental application site. steadi Albatross observed shelves around continents occurring both inshore and offshore. Species is unlikely to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located The Chatham Albatross is a marine species and occurs in more than 12km in land from the coastline. subantarctic and subtropical waters. During the non- Chatham No habitat to support this species is on the Not Thalassarche eremita Endangered 64457 breeding season, the species occurs over continental Albatross application site. observed shelves around continents occurring both inshore and

offshore. Species is unlikely to occur.

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This is a marine species. The site is located The Black-browed Albatross breeds within Australian more than 12km in land from the coastline. jurisdiction on Heard island, McDonald Island, Macquarie No habitat to support this species is on the Thalassarche Black-browed Not Vulnerable 66472 Island and Bishop and Clerk Islets. Individuals are mostly application site. melanophris Albatross observed confined to subantarctic and Antarctic waters surrounding these islands. This species occasionally enters the tropics Species is unlikely to occur.

This is a marine species. The site is located The Campbell Albatross is a non-breeding visitor to more than 12km in land from the coastline. Australian waters. Non-breeding birds are most commonly No habitat to support this species is on the Thalassarche Campbell seen foraging over the oceanic continental slopes off Not Vulnerable 82449 application site. melanophris impavida Albatross Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. After breeding, observed

birds occasionally move north and may enter temperate Species is unlikely to occur. shelf waters.

Little to no suitable habitat for this species Typical habitat occurs in dry rainforest and vegetation occurs and it has not been recorded in the immediately adjacent to rainforest. However the species area. Black-breasted has also been recorded in a variety of low coastal Not Turnix melanogaster Vulnerable 923 Button-quail heathlands around Frazer Island and nearby mainland. observed Species is unlikely to occur. Deep leaf litter in which the species can forage appears to

be particularly favoured.

Fish Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on the Not Epinephelus daemelii Black Rockcod Vulnerable 68449 The Black Rockcod is a large reef dwelling species. application site. observed

Species is unlikely to occur.

Insects Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name

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environmental management technical note No suitable habitat was observed Pink The Pink Underwing Moth is found below the altitude of Phyllodes imperialis throughout the assessment area. Not Underwing Endangered 86084 600m in undisturbed, subtropical rainforest. It occurs in smithersi observed Moth association with the vine Carronia multisepalea. Species is unlikely to occur. Mammals Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name This is a marine species. The site is located Blue Whales aggregate between Cape Otway, Victoria, and more than 12km in land from the coastline. Robe, South Australia, in relatively shallow shelf waters No habitat to support this species is on the Baleaenoptera Blue Whale Endangered 36 enriched by seasonal cold water upwelling driven by south- application site. N/A musculus east winds. Aggregation in the Bonney Upwelling occurs November–May at depths of 10–300 m Species will not occur.

No confirmed local records of this uncommon species. Inhabits mesic The Large-eared Pied Bat roosts on sandstone cliffs and vegetation and the species was not fertile woodland valley habitat within close proximity of Large-eared recorded in any of the site surveys Not Not Chalinolobus dwyeri Vulnerable 183 each other. However in South-east Queensland habitat Pied Bat expected to occur and no impact expected. observed includes rainforest and moist eucalypt forest habitats at

high elevations. Species is unlikely to occur.

The Northern Quoll is known to occur as far south as Gracemere and Mr Morgan, south of Rockhampton and as far north as Cooktown. There have also been occasional Due to the large amount of disturbances records as far south as Maleny on the Sunshine coast and impacts from fire, no suitable habitat hinterland. The species occupies rocky areas, eucalypt was observed throughout the assessment Not Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll Endangered 331 forest and woodlands, rainforests, sandy lowlands and area. observed beaches, shrubland, grassland and desert. Preferred habitat

in Queensland suggests the Northern Quoll are more likely Species is unlikely to occur. to be present in high relief areas that have shallower soils, greater cover of boulders, less fire impact and were close to permanent water.

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environmental management technical note The Spot-tailed Quoll has a preference for mature wet forest habitat. Unlogged forest or forest that has been less Due to the large amount of disturbances disturbed by timber harvesting is also preferable. This and lack of suitable rocky outcrops, no predominantly nocturnal species rests during the day in Dasyurus maculatus Spot-tailed suitable habitat was observed throughout Not Endangered 75184 dens. Habitat requirements include suitable den sites such maculatus Quoll the assessment area. observed as hollow logs, tree hollows, rock outcrops or caves.

individuals require an abundance of food such as birds and Species is unlikely to occur. small mammals, and large areas of relatively intact vegetation through which to forage. This is a marine species. The site is located Habitat requirements of Southern Right Whales have not more than 12km in land from the coastline. been well studied overall. Early observations on calving No habitat to support this species is on the Southern Right grounds indicated a preference for water depth of less than Eubalaena australis Endangered 40 application site. N/A Whale 5 m and differential habitat use by calving females and

unaccompanied whales has been documented by Best Species will not occur. (1990a), Burnell (1999) and Payne (1986).

The Great Barrier Reef complex and the Kimberley Region are important breeding and calving grounds for Humpback This is a marine species. The site is located Whales. Hervey Bay and the Whitsundays appear to be more than 12km in land from the coastline. important resting grounds for mothers and calves of the Megaptera Humpback No habitat to support this species is on the Vulnerable 38 east coast population on their southward migration. On the N/A novaengliae Whale application site. west coast, Humpback Whales use Exmouth Gulf and Shark

Bay as resting areas. The narrow coastal corridors formed Species will not occur. along their migration path are important as whales are concentrated in these areas. This species prefers rocky habitat, including loose boulder- piles, rocky outcrops, steep rocky slopes, cliffs, gorges and No suitable habitat or evidence was isolated rock stacks. Although rocky outcrops are crucial, observed throughout the assessment area. Brush-tailed vegetation structure and composition is also considered to Species was not observed or recorded in Not Petrogale penicillata Vulnerable 225 Rock-wallaby be important. This species appears closely associated with historical or contemporary field surevys. observed dense arboreal cover, especially fig trees however dense rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, vine thicket, dry Species is unlikely to occur. sclerophlyy forest and open forests are important. The species is known to occur in broader Evidence of They are found in a range of habitats, from coastal islands East Coomera Area, with several Koalas in and tall eucalypt forests to low woodlands inland. The individuals previously removed from the the form of Phascolarctos cinereus Koala Vulnerable 85104 species is known from the surrounding area and evidence site. Recent survey confirmed the presence a sighted has been recorded on-site. of one juvenile koala on site as well as individual evidence of scats across the referral area. and of scats

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environmental management technical note was Species confirmed. observed

Species generally prefers rainforest and adjacent to wet No suitable habitat was observed sclerophyll forest, coastal heathlands and similar habitats throughout the assessment area. Potorous tridactylus Long-nosed Not Vulnerable 66645 with a dense understorey. Like all Potoroos, fungi are the tridactylus Potoroo observed major component of the diet and is also known to feed on Species is unlikely to occur. invertebrates. No suitable habitat was observed Across the species' range, the New Holland Mouse is known throughout the assessment area. Pseudomys New Holland Not Vulnerable 96 to inhabit open heathland, open woodland with a novaehollandiae Mouse, Pookila observed heathland understory and vegetated sand dunes. Species is unlikely to occur.

No individuals or roosting camps were Species generally roosts in camps in trees adjacent to larger observed throughout the assessment area permanent watercourse. The Grey-headed flying fox or located within close proximity to the requires foraging resources and roosting sites. It is a site.. Suitable feeding and roosting habitat Pteropus Grey-headed canopy-feeding frugivore and nectarivore, which utilises was recorded on site This species is highly Not Vulnerable 186 poliocephalus Flying Fox vegetation communities including rainforests, open likely to occur when the Eucalypts are in observed forests, closed and open woodlands, Melaleuca swamps flower. and Banksia woodlands. It also feed son commercial fruit crops. Species has potential to occur

Although the Water Mouse had been documented in three distinct locations (Northern Territory, central south Queensland, south-east Queensland) they require similar habitat including mangroves and the associated saltmarsh, No suitable habitat was observed Water Mouse, sedgelands, clay pans, heathlands and freshwater throughout the assessment area. Not Xeromys myoides False Water Vulnerable 66 wetlands. The main habitat difference at each location is observed Rat, Yirrkoo the littoral, supralittoral and terrestrial vegetation which Species is unlikely to occur. differs in structure and composition.

Other Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name

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environmental management technical note No suitable habitat was observed Inhabits eucalypt open forest and woodland communities throughout the assessment area. Marlborough with a grassy understorey. They occur on hill tops or steep Not Cycas ophiolitica Endangered 55797 Blue slopes, at altitudes of 80-620m above sea level. It grows on recorded Species is unlikely to occur. shallow, stony, red clay loams or sandy soils.

Plants Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name This species occurs on flat coastal lowland plains, at altitudes of lower than 30 m above sea level. Across this No suitable habitat was observed range A. attenuata typically occurs in seasonally throughout the assessment area. Not Acacia attenuata - Vulnerable 10690 waterlogged areas of wet heathland or heathland margins, recorded open forest and woodland communities, and specifically Species is unlikely to occur. on sandy poorly drained soils or peat swamps which are infertile. The Dwarf Heath Casuarina grows in a humid warm- temperate to sub-tropical climate. The average annual rainfall at nearby Forster is 1238 mm. The Dwarf Heath No suitable habitat was observed Casuarina is found in coastal areas of wet to dry, dense, low, throughout the assessment area. Allocasuarina Dwarf Heath closed heath land growing on Pleistocene marine aeolian Not Endangered 21924 defungens Casuarina derived soils. Commonly associated species at the recorded Species is unlikely to occur. Saltwater population include ,

Leptospermum polygalifolium, L. semibaccatum, Epacris pulchella, Baeckea diosmifolia, Melaleuca nodosa, Caustis recurvata, Petrophile pulchella and Lepyrodia interrupta No suitable habitat was observed Hairy-joint grass is found in or on the edges of rainforest throughout the assessment area. Hairy-joint Not Arthraxon hispidus Vulnerable 9338 and in wet eucalypt forest, often near creeks or swamps, as Grass recorded well as woodland. Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note The Heart-leaved Bosistoa is similar to the Three-leaved Bosistoa and is conserved within Mt Warning National Park, Numbinbah Nature Reserve, Limpinwood Nature Reserve and When Whian State Forest. While population No suitable habitat was observed information is unavailable, it is thought to be common in its throughout the assessment area. Heart-leaved Not Bosistoa selwynii Vulnerable 13702 range. It generally grows in wet sclerophyll forest, dry Bosistoa recorded sclerophyll forest and rainforest up to 3oo meters in Species is unlikely to occur. altitude. It is commonly associated with Argyrodendron trifoliolatum, Syzygium hodgkinsoniae, Endiandra pubens, Dendrocnide photinophylla, Acmena ingens, Diploglottis australis and Diospyros mabacea. The Three-leaved Bosistoa is conserved within Mt Warning National Park, Numbinbah Nature Reserve, Limpinwood Nature Reserve and Whian Whian State Forest. While No suitable habitat was observed population information is unavailable, it is thought to be throughout the assessment area. Three-leaved common in its range. It generally grows in wet sclerophyll Not Bosistoa transversa Vulnerable 16091 Bosistoa forest, dry sclerophyll forest and rainforest up to 3oo recorded Species is unlikely to occur. meters in altitude. It is commonly associated with

Argyrodendron trifoliolatum, Syzygium hodgkinsoniae, Endiandra pubens, Dendrocnide photinophylla, Acmena ingens, Diploglottis australis and Diospyros mabacea. The Ormeau bottle tree is a distinctive canopy tree that grows in riparian rainforest. It occurs near small streams in No suitable habitat was observed Brachychiton sp. rocky gorges comprised of metasedimentary rocks among throughout the assessment area. Ormeau Bottle Critically Not Ormeau (L.H.Bird 84105 microphyll vine forest; and on quaternary alluvium near Tree Endangered recorded AQ435851) larger streams in notophyll vine forest communities. It Species is unlikely to occur. seems to favour undisturbed rainforest, with few weeds, for reproduction. The Native Jute occurs in the ecotone of wet sclerophyll No suitable habitat was observed forest and dry to dry-subtropical rainforest (e.g. araucarian throughout the assessment area. Corchorus microphyll vine forest), and in Hoop Pine (Araucaria Not Native Jute Endangered 14659 cunninghamii cunninghamii) plantations. It often occurs on hill crests, recorded Species is unlikely to occur. exposed slopes, ridges or upper slopes of hilly terrain on

south or south-east aspect No suitable habitat was observed Stinking The Stinking Cryptocarya is restricted to coastal sands, or if throughout the assessment area. Not Cryptocarya foetida Cryptocarya, Vulnerable 11976 not, then close to the coast occurring in littoral rainforest recorded Stinking Laurel on old sand dunes and subtropical rainforests over slate Species is unlikely to occur. and occasionally on basalt to an altitude of 150m.

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environmental management technical note Associated species include Syzygium hemilamprum (Broad- leaved Lilly Pilly), Acronychia imperforata (Beach Acronychia), Cryptocarya triplinervis (Three-veined Laurel), Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo), Flindersia bennettiana (Bennet's Ash), Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) and Syzygium luehmannii (Small-leaved Lilly Pilly).

The Leafless Tongue-orchid has been reported to occur in a wide variety of habitats including heathlands, heathy No suitable habitat was observed woodlands, sedgelands, Xanthorrheoa spp. plains, dry throughout the assessment area. Cryptostylis Leafless Not Vulnerable 19533 sclerophyll forests (shrub/grass sub-formation and shrubby hunteriana Tongue-orchid recorded sub-formation), forested wetlands, freshwater wetlands, Species is unlikely to occur. grasslands, grassy woodlands, rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests (grassy sub-formation). The species restricted to paleozoic metamorphics but with overlying basalt soils in the Mount Warning area of New No suitable habitat was observed South Wales, and a couple of adjacent areas in Queensland. throughout the assessment area. Not Endiandra floydii Floyd's Walnut Endangered 52955 Floyd’s Walnut grows in rainforest and is also found as an recorded understorey in Brush Box ecotone areas, on Species is unlikely to occur. moderately steep slopes no higher than 430 metres above sea level. No suitable habitat was observed The Rusty Rose Walnut is a rainforest tree, occurring in cool, Rusty Rose throughout the assessment area. moist sheltered valleys and gullies; mostly lowland riverine Not Endiandra hayesii Walnut, Velvet Vulnerable 13866 notophyll to complex notophyll vineforest on sedimentary recorded Laurel Species is unlikely to occur. soils and alluvium.

Wandering Pepper Cress occurs in an open riparian forest on sandy alluvium is the main soil. Associated species are dominated by Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Casuarina No suitable habitat was observed cunninghamiana, with a variably dense shrubby throughout the assessment area. Wandering understorey of Hymenanthera dentata, Bursaria spinosa, Not Lepidium peregrinum Endangered 14035 Pepper-cress Acacia fimbriata, Acacia floribunda, Callistemon viminalis recorded Species is unlikely to occur. and Leptospermum brachyandrum. Lepidium peregrinum

was most abundant in the tussock grassland fringe of the riparian open forest, comprising Poa species, Lomandra longifolia and Paspalum dilatatum

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environmental management technical note Macadamia The Macadamia Nut grows in remnant rainforest preferring Nut, partially open areas such as rainforest edges. Vegetation No suitable habitat was observed Queensland communities in which the Macadamia Nut is found range throughout the assessment area. Macadamia Nut, Smooth- Not Vulnerable 7326 from complex notophyll mixed forest, extremely tall closed integrifolia shelled recorded forest, simple notophyll mixed very tall closed forest to Species is unlikely to occur. Macadamia, simple microphyll-notophyll mixed mid-high closed forest Bush Nut, Nut with Araucaria and Argyrodendron emergents. Oak Rough-shelled Rough-shelled Bush Nut is a rare species that generally Bush Nut, occurs in subtropical rainforest and complex notophyll vineforest, at the margins of these forests and in mixed Macadamia No suitable habitat was observed sclerophyll forest. egetation associated with Rough-shelled Nut, throughout the assessment area. Macadamia Bush Nut includes: very tall mixed sclerophyll-simple Not Roughshelled Vulnerable 6581 notophyll vineforest along riparian zones involving Tallow- tetraphylla recorded Macadamia, wood (Eucalyptus microcorys), Queensland Brush Box Species is unlikely to occur. Rough-leaved (Lophostemon confertus) and Turpentine (Syncarpia glomulifera and very tall open forest with regenerating Queensland complex notophyll vineforest understorey involving Nut Tallow-wood and Queensland Brush Box. Knotweed normally grows in damp places, including No suitable habitat was observed coastal with swampy areas, along watercourses, streams throughout the assessment area. and lakes, swamp forest and disturbed areas.Associated Not Persicaraia elatior Knotweed Vulnerable 5831 species include Melaleuca linearifolia, M. quinquenervia, recorded Lophostemon suaveolens, Casuarina glauca, Corymbia Species is unlikely to occur. maculata, Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum and Polygonum hydropiper. The Lesser Swamp-orchid is commonly associated with coastal wet heath/sedgeland wetlands, swampy grassland or swampy forest and often where Broad-leaved Paperbark or Swamp Mahogany are found. Typically, the Lesser No suitable habitat was observed Swamp-orchid is restricted to the swamp-forest margins, throughout the assessment area. Lesser Swamp where it occurs in swamp sclerophyll forest (Broad-leaved Not Phaius australis Endangered 5872 Orchid Paperbark/Swamp Mahogany/Swamp Box (Lophostemon recorded Species is unlikely to occur. suaveolens), swampy rainforest (often with sclerophyll

emergent), or fringing open forest. It is often associated with rainforest elements such as Bangalow Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) or Cabbage Tree Palm (Livistona australis).

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environmental management technical note Mt Berryman Phebalium is found in semi-evergreen vine thicket on red volcanic soils, or in communities adjacent to this vegetation type. Geology of the area in which this species occurs is deeply weathered basalt with undulating to hilly terrain. Soils range from red-brown earths to brown clays (derived from siltstone and mudstones), and lithosols No suitable habitat was observed to shallow, gravelly krasnozems (very dark brown loam), throughout the assessment area. Mt Berryman Critically Not Phebalium distans 81869 derived from the Main Range Volcanics of the Tertiary Phebalium Endangered recorded period. Vegetation associations in which Mt Berryman Species is unlikely to occur. Phebalium occur include microphyll to notophyll vine forest with or without Araucaria cunninghamii and low microphyll vine forest and semi-evergreen vine thicket with or without Araucaria cunninghamii which can be divided further into regional ecosystems depending on substrate, geography and associated vegetation species. The species grows in subtropical rainforest, dry rainforest No suitable habitat was observed Shiny-leaved and Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) vine scrub. All throughout the assessment area. Condoo, Black Not Planchonella eerwah Endangered 17340 known areas in which the Shiny-leaved Condoo occurs are Plum, Wild recorded warm and subtropical with an annual rainfall of between Species is unlikely to occur. Apple 650–1000 mm. Plectranthus habrophyllus is a woody, square stemmed herb with scented foliage and is known to occur in only 6 locations across South East Queensland. This includes Oxley Creek in Greenbank (10km east), Opposum Creek, Plectranthus habrophyllus has been Springfield (1.5km east), White Rock Conservation Park recorded in very specific locations within (3km south) and Ormeau (50km east). Opposum Creek and SEQ. Given that there are no records of the Plectranthus Not - Endangered 64589 White Rock Conservation Park are both located in close species on or near the site and it was not habrophyllus recorded proximity to the site, suggesting that there is potential for recorded during field surevys. the herb to occur on the subject site. Given the specific known locations of the herb, it is likely that the herb does Species is unlikely to occur. not occur on the site. It occurs on rock outcrops of sandstone or chart in shaded situations in Eucalypt woodland often close to vine forest. No suitable habitat was observed Spiny Gardenia grows in subtropical, riverine, littoral and throughout the assessment area. dry stunted rainforests along moist scrubby water courses Not Randia moorei Spiny Gardenia Endangered 10577 at altitudes up to 360 m asl, with most records made from recorded Species is unlikely to occur. below 100 m asl.

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environmental management technical note No suitable habitat was observed Sophera fraseri grows in moist habitats, often in hilly terrain throughout the assessment area. at altitudes form 60-660m on shallow soils along rainforest Sophera fraseri - Vulnerable 8836 Not margins in eucalypt forests or in large canopy gaps in Species is unlikely to occur. recorded closed forest communities.

On the Australian mainland, Siah’s Backbone is found in warmer rainforests, chiefly along watercourses. The No suitable habitat was observed Siah's altitudinal range is from near sea level to 800 m above sea throughout the assessment area. Not Streblus pendulinus Endangered 21618 Backbone level. The species grows in well-developed rainforest, recorded gallery forest and drier, more seasonal rainforest. Species is unlikely to occur.

Austral Toadflax is semi-parasitic on roots of a range of grass species notably Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra) No suitable habitat was observed (Scarlett et al. 1994). It occurs in subtropical, temperate and Austral throughout the assessment area. Not Thesium australe Vulnerable 15202 subalpine climates over a wide range of altitudes. It occurs Toadflax recorded on soils derived from sedimentary, igneous and Species is unlikely to occur. metamorphic geology on a range of soils including black clay loams to yellow podzolics and peaty loams This species forms thickets in light rainforest, and often a No suitable habitat was observed dominant shrub in regrowth. It grows as a spindly shrub in throughout the assessment area. Not Zieria collina - Vulnerable 2179 heavy chocolate cracking clay soils on the margin between recorded tall open forest and rainforest with emergent hoop pine Species is unlikely to occur. Araucaria cunninghamii. Reptiles Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name This is a marine species. The site is located The Loggerhead Turtle are found in tropical and more than 12km in land from the coastline. subtropical waters throughout the world. This species No habitat to support this species is on the Loggerhead spend the first 5 to 10 years drifting in ocean currents. After Not Caretta caretta Endangered application site. Turtle this they settle in shallow benthic foraging habitats such as observed

tropical tidal and sub-tidal coral and rocky reef habitat or Species is unlikely to occur. inshore seagrass beds. 1763 The Green Turtle are found in tropical and subtropical This is a marine species. The site is located waters throughout the world. This species spend the first 5 more than 12km in land from the coastline. to 10 years drifting in ocean currents. After this they settle No habitat to support this species is on the Not Chelonia mydas Green turtle Vulnerable in shallow benthic foraging habitats such as tropical tidal application site. observed and sub-tidal coral and rocky reef habitat or inshore 1765 seagrass beds. Species is unlikely to occur. page 45

environmental management technical note Found mostly in closed forest and possibly open layered Eucalyptus forest. Generally recorded in moist layered forest on loamy basaltic soils, but also found in closed forest overlying silica sand dunes at Cooloola. Within forests, this No suitable habitat was observed Three-toed species is found in well-mulched, loose, friable rainforest throughout the assessment area. Coeranoscincus Not Snake-tooth Vulnerable 59628 soil in leaf litter, often immediately adjacent to fallen tree reticulatus observed Skink trunks. Much of the lowland closed forest within its range Species is unlikely to occur. has been cleared for agriculture and grazing, pasture improvement, crop production, tropical fruit production, and native forest logging. Suitable habitat has generally been reduced to patches, especially in lowland areas. The Collard Delma inhabits eucalypt-dominated woodlands and open-forests in Land Zones 3 (Alluvium), 9 Important populations of the species are (undulating country or fine-grained sedimentary rocks), 10 associated with important habitats found (sandstone ranges). Common Regional Ecosystems (RE) in the Brigalow Belt (Bioregion 11). Larger include RE 11.3.2, RE 11.9.10, RE 11.10.1 and RE 11.10.4. population records of the species west of These REs are located in Bioregion 11 (Brigalow Belt), Brisbane include Kenmore, Pinjarra Hills, Anstead, Mt Crosby, Lake Manchester and Not Delma torquata Collared Delma Vulnerable 1656 located to the north and west of South East Queensland. The species is also known in the Toowoomba Ranges in Karana Downs. The species has not been observed habitats associated with exposed rocky outcrops on ridges recorded on, or in close proximity to the or slopes in vegetation communities dominated by site. Narrow-Leaf Ironbark (Eucalyptus crebra). Other areas where the species has been recorded is the Mt Crosby and Species is unlikely to occur. Moggill State Forest sites, as well as Anstead and Pinjarra Hills. The leatherback turtle is a pelagic feeder found in tropical, This is a marine species. The site is located subtropical and termperate waters throughout the world. more than 12km in land from the coastline. No major nesting has been recorded within Australia No habitat to support this species is on the Leatherback Not Dermochelys coriacea Endangered 1768 although scattered isolated nesting has been recorded in application site. Turtle observed Queensland. This species is highly pelagic, venturing close to shore mainly during the nesting season. This species Species is unlikely to occur. requires sandy beaches to nest. This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on the Hawksbill Turtles spend their first 5 to 10 years drifting in Eretmochelys Hawksbill application site. Not Vulnerable 1766 ocean currents. Post this they settle and forage in tropical imbricata Turtle observed tidal and sub-tidal coral and rocky reef habitat. Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note This is a marine species. The site is located No concentrated nesting occurs within Australia, although more than 12km in land from the coastline. Olive Ridley low density nesting occurs along the Arnhem Land coast of No habitat to support this species is on the Not Lepidochelys olivacea Endangered 1767 Turtle the Northern Territory. A substantial part of the immature application site. observed and adult population forage over shallow benthic habitats. Species is unlikely to occur. This is a marine species. The site is located more than 12km in land from the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on the Adult Flatback Turtles inhabit soft bottom habitat over the Not Natator depressus Flatback Turtle Vulnerable 59257 application site. continental shelf of Northern Australia. observed

Species is unlikely to occur

Sharks Common Species Status EPBC Code Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Name This is a marine species. The site is located The Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) has been more than 12km in land from the coastline. Carcharias taurus regularly reported from southern Queensland and around Grey Nurse Critically No habitat to support this species is on the (east coast 68751 south-east Australia, although the species is uncommon in N/A Shark Endangered application site. population) Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian waters, and has

not been found in the Great Australian Bight. Species will not occur. In Australia, Great White Sharks have been recorded from This is a marine species. The site is located central Queensland around the south coast to north-west more than 12km in land from the coastline. Western Australia, but may occur further north on both Carcharodon Great White No habitat to support this species is on the Vulnerable 64470 coasts. Although capable of crossing ocean basins, the N/A carcharias Shark application site. species is typically found from close inshore habitats (e.g.

rocky reefs and shallow coastal bays) to the outer Species will not occur. continental shelf and slope areas. The Whale Shark is an oceanic and coastal, tropical to This is a marine species. The site is located warm-temperate pelagic shark. It is often seen far offshore, more than 12km in land from the coastline. but also comes close inshore and sometimes enters No habitat to support this species is on the Rhincodon typus Whale Shark Vulnerable 66680 lagoons of coral atolls. The Whale Shark is generally N/A application site. encountered close to or at the surface, as single individuals

or occasionally in schools or aggregations of up to Species will not occur. hundreds of sharks.

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environmental management technical note Table B: Likelihood of Occurrence Schedule (Migratory Species) Migratory Marine Birds

Species Common Name Status EPBC Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Code

Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift Migratory 678 This species is almost exclusively aerial Possible as a fly over species however Not observed and mostly occur over inland palins but no impact to this species is likely to sometimes above foothills or in coastal occur. areas. Species is unlikely to occur.

Diomedea Antipodean Albatross Vulnerable 64458 The Antipodean Albatross is endemic This is a marine species. The site is Not observed antipodensis to New Zealand however forages located more than 12km in land from widely in open water . the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on the application site.

Species is unlikely to occur.

Diomedea Tristan Albatross Endangered 66471 The Tristan Albatross is a newly This is a marine species. The site is Not observed dabbenena described species with its 'at sea' located more than 12km in land from distribution yet to be defined. Currently the coastline. No habitat to support there is only one definitive record of this species is on the application site. this species within Australian waters off Woolongong. Species is unlikely to occur.

Diomedea Wandering Albatross Vulnerable 1073 Gibson's Albatross are rarely observed This is a marine species. The site is Not observed exulas(sensu lato) in the Pacific Ocean with the majority of located more than 12km in land from records further south in NSW. On the coastline. No habitat to support breeding islands this species nests on this species is on the application site. coastal or inland ridges, slopes, plateaux and plains, often on marshy Species is unlikely to occur. ground.

Diomedea gibsoni Gibson's Albatross Vulnerable 64466 The Wandering Albatross breeds on This is a marine species. The site is Not observed Macquarie Island. This species is located more than 12km in land from marine, pelagic and aerial and occurs the coastline. No habitat to support where water surface temperatures this species is on the application site. range between -2 to 24 degrees. Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note Macronectes Southern Giant-Petrel Endangered 1060 The southern giant-petrel is considered This is a marine species. The site is Not observed giganteus to be a sibling species to the northern located more than 12km in land from giant-petrel. This species breeds on six the coastline. No habitat to support subantarctic and Antarctic islands in this species is on the application site. Australian territory. Species is unlikely to occur.

Macronectes hallii Northern Giant-Petrel Endangered 1061 The northern giant-petrel breeds in the This is a marine species. The site is Not observed sub-Antarctic, and visits areas off located more than 12km in land from Australian mainland mainly during the the coastline. No habitat to support winter months. this species is on the application site.

Species is unlikely to occur.

Puffinus carneipes Flesh-footed Migratory 1043 The Flesh-footed Shearwater is a locally This is a marine species. The site is Not observed Shearwater, Fleshy- common visitor to waters of the located more than 12km in land from footed Shearwater continental shelf and continental slope the coastline. No habitat to support off southern Australia (south-western this species is on the application site. Western Australia to south-eastern Queensland) and around Lord Howe Species is unlikely to occur. Island.

Sterna albifrons Little Tern Migratory 813 The Australian breeding population This is a marine species. The site is Not observed can be divided into two major located more than 12km in land from subpopulations: (1) a northern the coastline. No habitat to support subpopulation that breeds across this species is on the application site. northern Australia, from about Broome in north-western Western Australia Species is unlikely to occur. through coastal Northern Territory to the Gulf of Carpentaria and eastern Cape York Peninsula and (2) an eastern subpopulation that breeds on the eastern and south-eastern coast of the mainland and northern and eastern Tasmania, occasionally extending as far west as western Victoria and south- eastern South Australia.

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environmental management technical note Thalassarche cauta Shy Albatross Vulnerable 64697 Shy Albatross appear to occur all over This is a marine species. The site is Not observed (sensu stricto) Australian coastal waters below 25 located more than 12km in land from degrees south. It is commonly the coastline. No habitat to support observed over the shelf waters around this species is on the application site. Tasmania and south east Australia. It is a marine species occurring in Species is unlikely to occur. subantarctic and subtropical waters.

Thalassarche Chatham Albatross Endangered 64457 The Chatham Albatross is a marine This is a marine species. The site is Not observed eremita species and occurs in subantarctic and located more than 12km in land from subtropical waters. During the non- the coastline. No habitat to support breeding season, the species occurs this species is on the application site. over continental shelves around continents occurring both inshore and Species is unlikely to occur. offshore.

Thalassarche Campbell Albatross Vulnerable 64459 The Campbell Albatross is a non- This is a marine species. The site is Not observed impavida breeding visitor to Australian waters. located more than 12km in land from Non-breeding birds are most the coastline. No habitat to support commonly seen foraging over the this species is on the application site. oceanic continental slopes off Tasmania, Victoria and New South Species is unlikely to occur. Wales. After breeding, birds occasionally move north and may enter temperate shelf waters.

Thalassarche Black-browed Albatross Vulnerable 66472 The Black-browed Albatross breeds This is a marine species. The site is Not observed melanophris within Australian jurisdiction on Heard located more than 12km in land from island, McDonald Island, Macquarie the coastline. No habitat to support Island and Bishop and Clerk Islets. this species is on the application site. Individuals are mostly confined to subantarctic and Antarctic waters Species is unlikely to occur. surrounding these islands. This species occasionally enters the tropics

Thalassarche salvini Salvin's Albatross Vulnerable 64463 Salvin's Albatross is a marine species This is a marine species. The site is Not observed occurring in subantarctic and located more than 12km in land from subtropical waters. During the non- the coastline. No habitat to support breeding season, the species occurs this species is on the application site. over continental shelves around Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note continents occurring both inshore and offshore.

Thalassarche steadi White-capped Vulnerable 64462 The White-capped Albatross is a marine This is a marine species. The site is Not observed Albatross species and occurs in subantarctic and located more than 12km in land from subtropical waters. During the non- the coastline. No habitat to support breeding season, the species occurs this species is on the application site. over continental shelves around continents occurring both inshore and Species is unlikely to occur. offshore.

Migratory Marine Species

Species Common Name Status EPBC Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Code

Balaenoptera edeni Bryde's Whale Migratory 35 Bryde's Whales occur in temperate to This is a marine species. The site is N/A tropical waters, both oceanic and located more than 12km in land from inshore, bounded by latitudes 40° N the coastline. No habitat to support and 40° S, or the 20 °C isotherm. this species is on or adjoining the application site.

Species will not occur.

Balaenoptera Blue Whale Endangered 36 Blue Whale sightings in Australian This is a marine species. The site is N/A musculus waters have been widespread, and it is located more than 12km in land from likely that the whales occur right the coastline. No habitat to support around the continent at various times this species is on or adjoining the of the year. However, much of the application site. Australian continental shelf and coastal waters have no particular Species will not occur. significance to the whales and are used only for migration and opportunistic feeding

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environmental management technical note Carcharodon Great White Shark Vulnerable 64470 Great White Sharks are widely, but not This is a marine species. The site is N/A carcharias evenly, distributed in Australian located more than 12km in land from waters. Areas where observations are the coastline. No habitat to support more frequent include waters in and this species is on or adjoining the around some Fur Seal and Sea Lion application site. colonies such as the Neptune Islands (South Australia); areas of the Great Species will not occur. Australian Bight as well as the Recherche Archipelago and the islands off the lower west coast of Western Australia.

Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle Endangered 1763 The Loggerhead Turtle occurs in the This is a marine species. The site is Not observed waters of coral and rocky reefs, located more than 12km in land from seagrass beds and muddy bays the coastline. No habitat to support throughout eastern, northern and this species is on the application site. western Australia. Low density and sporadic nesting occasionally occurs Species is unlikely to occur. along the Sunshine coast beaches and on the northern ends of Fraser, Moreton and north Stradbroke Islands however is concentrated between Shark Bay and Western Australia.

Chelonia mydas Green Turtle Vulnerable 1765 The Green Turtle are found in tropical This is a marine species. The site is Not observed and subtropical waters throughout the located more than 12km in land from world. This species spend the first 5 to the coastline. No habitat to support 10 years drifting in ocean currents. this species is on the application site. After this they settle in shallow benthic foraging habitats such as tropical tidal Species is unlikely to occur. and sub-tidal coral and rocky reef habitat or inshore seagrass beds.

Dermochelys Leatherback Turtle Endangered 1768 The leatherback turtle is a pelagic This is a marine species. The site is Not observed coriacea feeder found in tropical, subtropical located more than 12km in land from and temperate waters throughout the the coastline. No habitat to support world. No major nesting has been this species is on the application site. recorded within Australia although scattered isolated nesting has been Species is unlikely to occur. recorded in Queensland. This species is highly pelagic, venturing close to shore page 52

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Dugong dugon Dugong Migratory 28 A significant proportion of the world's This is a marine species. The site is N/A Dugongs are found in north Australian located more than 12km in land from waters from Shark Bay, Western the coastline. No habitat to support Australia, in the west to Moreton Bay, this species is on or adjoining the Queensland, in the east application site.

Species will not occur.

Eretmochelys Hawksbill Turtle Vulnerable 1766 Hawksbill Turtles spend their first 5 to This is a marine species. The site is Not observed imbricata 10 years drifting in ocean currents. Post located more than 12km in land from this they settle and forage in tropical the coastline. No habitat to support tidal and sub-tidal coral and rocky reef this species is on the application site. habitat. Species is unlikely to occur.

Eubalaena australis Southern Right Whale Endangered 40 Southern Right Whales have been This is a marine species. The site is Not observed recorded in the coastal waters of all located more than 12km in land from Australian states with the exception of the coastline. No habitat to support the Northern Territory. this species is on or adjoining the application site.

Species will not occur.

Lagenorhynchus Dusky Dolphin Migratory 43 In Australia, Dusky Dolphins occur This is a marine species. The site is N/A obscurus across southern Australia from Western located more than 12km in land from Australia to Tasmania the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on or adjoining the application site.

Species will not occur.

Lamna nasus Porbeagle, Mackerel Migratory 83288 In Australia, the species occurs in This is a marine species. The site is N/A Shark waters from southern Queensland to located more than 12km in land from south-west Australia. the coastline. No habitat to support

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Species will not occur.

Lepidochelys Olive Ridley Turtle Endangered 1767 No concentrated nesting occurs within This is a marine species. The site is Not observed olivacea Australia, although low density nesting located more than 12km in land from occurs along the Arnhem Land coast of the coastline. No habitat to support the Northern Territory. A substantial this species is on or adjoining the part of the immature and adult application site. population forage over shallow benthic habitats. Species is unlikely to occur.

Manta birostris Giant Manta Ray Migratory 84995 This species can be found in temperate, This is a marine species. The site is N/A subtropical and tropical waters. located more than 12km in land from the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on or adjoining the application site.

Species will not occur.

Megaptera Humpback Whale Vulnerable 38 The North-west Marine Region is This is a marine species. The site is N/A novaeangliae particularly important for the Western located more than 12km in land from Australian population of Humpback the coastline. No habitat to support Whales whose known breeding and this species is on or adjoining the calving grounds are between Broome application site. and the Northern end of Camden Sound. Species will not occur.

Natator depresses Flatback Turtle Vulnerable 59257 Adult Flatback Turtles inhabit soft This is a marine species. The site is Not observed bottom habitat over the continental located more than 12km in land from shelf of Northern Australia. the coastline. No habitat to support this species is on the application site.

Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note Orcaella brevirostris Irrawaddy Dolphin Migratory 45 This species occurs from Brisbane River This is a marine species. The site is N/A north across to Broom in Western located more than 12km in land from Australia. They have been recorded the coastline. No habitat to support almost exclusively in coastal and this species is on or adjoining the estuarine waters. application site.

Species will not occur.

Orcinus orca Killer Whale Migratory 46 In Australia, Killer Whales are recorded This is a marine species. The site is N/A from all states, with concentrations located more than 12km in land from reported around Tasmania. Sightings the coastline. No habitat to support are also frequent in South Australia and this species is on or adjoining the Victoria. application site.

Species will not occur.

Rhincodon typus Whale Shark Migratory 66680 In Australia, the Whale Shark is known This is a marine species. The site is N/A from NSW, Queensland, Northern located more than 12km in land from Territory, Western Australia and the coastline. No habitat to support occasionally Victoria and South this species is on or adjoining the Australia, but it is most commonly seen application site. in waters off northern Western Australia, Northern Territory and Species will not occur. Queensland.

Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Migratory 50 In Australia, Indo-Pacific Humpback This is a marine species. The site is N/A Dolphin Dolphins are known to occur along the located more than 12km in land from northern coastline, extending to the coastline. No habitat to support Exmouth Gulf on the west coast (25° S), this species is on or adjoining the and the Queensland/NSW border application site. region on the east coast (34° S). Species will not occur.

Migratory Terrestrial Species

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environmental management technical note Haliaeetus White-bellied Sea- Migratory 943 The White-bellied Sea-eagle is found in No suitable habitat was observed Not observed leucogaster Eagle coastal habitats and around terrestrial throughout the assessment area. wetlands in tropical and temperate regions of mainland Australia and its Species is unlikely to occur. offshore islands. The habitats are characterised by the presence of large areas of open water.

Hirundapus White-throated Migratory 682 The White-throated needletail is almost Low potential to occur on site within Not observed caudacutus Needletail exclusively aerial. This species has been roosting periods. recorded roosting in trees in forests and woodlands, both among dense foliage Species is unlikely to occur. in the canopy or in hollows. The species breeds in wooded lowlands and sparsely vegetated hills, as well as mountains covered with coniferous forests.

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater Migratory 670 The rainbow bee-eater occurs mainly in Habitat available on site due to the Not observed open forests and woodlands, presence of Eucalypts. Species was not shrublands, and in various cleared or recoded during field survey. semi-cleared habitats, including farmland and areas of human Species has potential to occur. habitation.

Monarcha Black-faced Monarch Migratory 609 The Black-faced Monarch mainly occurs No suitable habitat was observed Not observed melanopsis in rainforest ecosystems, including throughout the assessment area. semi-deciduous vine thickets, complex notophyll vine forests, tropical Species is unlikely to occur. (mesophyll) rainforest, subtropical (notophyll) rainforest, mesophyll (broadleaf) thicket/shrubland, warm temperate rainforest, dry (monsoon) rainforest and occasionally cool temperate rainforest.

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environmental management technical note Monarcha Spectacled Monarch Migratory 610 The Spectacled Monarchs natural No suitable habitat was observed Not observed trivirgatus habitats are subtropical or tropical throughout the assessment area. moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and Species is unlikely to occur. subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its preference is for thick understorey areas.

Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher Migratory 612 Satin Flycatchers inhabit heavily No suitable habitat was observed Not observed vegetated gullies in eucalypt throughout the assessment area. dominated forests and taller woodlands, and on migration occur in Species is unlikely to occur. coastal forests, woodlands, mangroves and drier woodlands and open forests.

Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail Migratory 592 The Rufous fantail mainly inhabits wet Habitat available on site due to the Not observed sclerophyll forests, often in gullies presence of Eucalypts. Species was not dominated by Eucalypts such as recoded during field survey. Eucalyptus microcorys, , Eucalyptus resiniferia and a Species has potential to occur. number of other Eucalyptus species.

Migratory Wetland Species

Species Common Name Status EPBC Description of Community / Habitat Likelihood of Occurrence Site Code

Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper Migratory 59309 Found along all coastlines of Australia No suitable habitat was observed Not observed and in many areas inland, the Common throughout the assessment area. Sandpiper is widespread in small numbers. The population when in Species is unlikely to occur. Australia is concentrated in northern and western Australia.

Ardea alba Great Egret Migratory 59541 The Great Egret has been recorded in a No suitable habitat was observed Not observed wide range of wetland habitats throughout the assessment area. including inland and coastal, freshwater and slaine, permanent and Species is unlikely to occur. ephemeral, open and vegetated, large and small, natural and artificial.

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environmental management technical note Ardea ibis Cattle Egret Migratory 59542 The Cattle egret occurs in tropical and No suitable habitat was observed Not observed temperate grasslands, wooded lands throughout the assessment area. and terrestrial wetlands. It often forages away from water on low lying Species is unlikely to occur. grasslands, improved pastures and croplands and is commonly found in cattle fields and other farm areas that contain livestock.

Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone Migratory 872 The Ruddy Turnstone is widespread No suitable habitat was observed Not observed within Australia during its non- throughout the assessment area. breeding period of the year including from Tasmania in the south to Darwin Species is unlikely to occur. in the north and many coastal areas in between. It is found in most coastal regions, with occasional records of inland populations.

Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Migratory 874 The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper spends the No suitable habitat was observed Not observed non-breeding season in Australia with throughout the assessment area. small numbers occurring regularly in New Zealand. Most of the population Species is unlikely to occur. migrates to Australia, mostly to the south-east and are widespread in both inland and coastal locations and in both freshwater and saline habitats. Many inland records are of birds on passage.

Calidris alba Sanderling Migratory 875 The Sanderling occurs in coastal areas No suitable habitat was observed Not observed around Australia. Inland records have throughout the assessment area. occurred in most states of singles or small groups, birds probably on Species is unlikely to occur. migration.

Calidris canutus Red Knot, Knot Migratory 855 The Red Knot is common in all the main No suitable habitat was observed Not observed suitable habitats around the coast of throughout the assessment area. Australia but is less numerous in south- west Australia than elsewhere. Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper Migratory 865 In Australia, Curlew Sandpipers occur No suitable habitat was observed Not observed around the coasts and are also quite throughout the assessment area. widespread inland, though in smaller numbers. Records occur in all states Species is unlikely to occur. during the non-breeding period, and also during the breeding season when many non-breeding one year old birds remain in Australia rather than migrating north.

Calidris melanotos Pectoral Sandpiper Migratory 858 In Queensland, most records for the No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Pectoral Sandpiper occur around throughout the assessment area. Cairns. There are scattered records elsewhere, mainly from east of the Species is unlikely to occur. Great Divide between Townsville and Yeppoon. Records also exist in the south-east of the state as well as a few inland records at Mount Isa, Longreach and Oakley.

Calidris ruficollis Red-necked Stint Migratory 860 The Red-necked Stint is distributed No suitable habitat was observed Not observed along most of the Australian coastline throughout the assessment area. with large densities on the Victorian and Tasmanian coasts. The Red-necked Species is unlikely to occur. Stint has been recorded in all coastal regions, and found inland in all states when conditions are suitable. The Red- necked Stint probably travels in flocks and has been observed to feed in dense flocks.

Calidris tenuirostris Great Knot Migratory 862 The Great Knot has been No suitable habitat was observed Not observed recorded around the entirety of the throughout the assessment area. Australian coast, with a few scattered records inland. It is now absent from Species is unlikely to occur. some sites along the south coast where it used to be a regular visitor.

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environmental management technical note Charadrius bicinctus Double-banded Plover Migratory 895 The Double-banded Plover can be No suitable habitat was observed Not observed found in both coastal and inland areas. throughout the assessment area. During the non-breeding season, it is common in eastern and southern Species is unlikely to occur. Australia, mainly between the Tropic of Capricorn and western Eyre Peninsula, with occasional records in northern Queensland and Western Australia.

Charadrius Greater Sand Plover, Migratory 877 In Australia, the Greater Sand Plover No suitable habitat was observed Not observed leschenaultii Large Sand Plover occurs in coastal areas in all states, throughout the assessment area. though the greatest numbers occur in northern Australia, especially the Species is unlikely to occur. north-west.

Charadrius Lesser Sand Plover, Migratory 879 Within Australia, the Lesser Sand-Plover No suitable habitat was observed Not observed mongolus Mongolian Plover is widespread in coastal regions, and throughout the assessment area. has been recorded in all states. It mainly occurs in northern and eastern Species is unlikely to occur. Australia, in south-eastern parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria, western Cape York Peninsula and islands in Torres Strait, and along the entire east coast, though it occasionally also occurs inland.

Charadrius veredus Oriental Plover, Migratory 882 The Oriental Plover is a non-breeding No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Oriental Dotterel visitor to Australia, where the species throughout the assessment area. occurs in both coastal and inland areas, mostly in northern Australia. Most Species is unlikely to occur. records are along the north-western coast, between Exmouth Gulf and Derby in Western Australia, and there are records at a few scattered sites elsewhere, mainly along the northern coast, such as in the Top End, the Gulf of Carpentaria and on Cape York Peninsula.

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environmental management technical note Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe Migratory 863 Latham's Snipe occurs in permanent No suitable habitat was observed Not observed and ephemeral wetlands. They usually throughout the assessment area. inhabit open, freshwater wetlands with low, dense vegetation. Species is unlikely to occur.

Gallinago megala Swinhoe's Snipe Migratory 864 Few definite records exist for Swinhoe's No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Snipe in Australia. The species has been throughout the assessment area. recorded in the north between the Kimberley Divide and Cape York Species is unlikely to occur. Peninsula.

Gallinago stenura Pin-tailed Snipe Migratory 841 During non-breeding period the Pin- No suitable habitat was observed Not observed tailed Snipe occurs most often in or at throughout the assessment area. the edges of shallow freshwater swamps, ponds and lakes with Species is unlikely to occur. emergent, sparse to dense cover of grass/sedge or other vegetation. The species is also found in drier, more open wetlands such as claypans in more arid parts of species' range.

Heteroscelus Grey-tailed Tattler Migratory 59311 The Grey-tailed Tattler is found along No suitable habitat was observed Not observed brevipes the entire coast, with small numbers throughout the assessment area. located in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is widespread along the east coast and Species is unlikely to occur. the Torres Strait. There is a continuous population along the entire east coast of Cape York Peninsula. Inland records include Burdekin Weir, Charters Towers and Mount Isa; however these are rare, with the species preferring coastal locations.

Limicola falcinellus Broad-billed Sandpipe Migratory 842 In Queensland, there are scattered No suitable habitat was observed Not observed coastal records, including at the south throughout the assessment area. and south-east Gulf of Carpentaria. They have been seen at Coen River, Species is unlikely to occur. Eagle Island, Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville and Jerona. In the states north they have been seen at Mackay, Emu Park and Gladstone. In the mid-east they are

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Limnodromus Asian Dowitcher Migratory 843 In Queensland the Asian Dowitcher No suitable habitat was observed Not observed semipalmatus have been recorded at Cairns, throughout the assessment area. Yeppoon, Lytton, Thorneside, Morton Bay and Clontarf. Species is unlikely to occur.

Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit Migratory 844 The Bar-tailed Godwit has been No suitable habitat was observed Not observed recorded in the coastal areas of all throughout the assessment area. Australian states. It is widespread in the Torres Strait and along the east and Species is unlikely to occur. south-east coasts of Queensland, NSW and Victoria, including the offshore islands.

Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit Migratory 845 Black-tailed Godwit is found in all states No suitable habitat was observed Not observed and territories of Australia, however, it throughout the assessment area. prefers coastal regions and the largest populations are found on the north Species is unlikely to occur. coast between Darwin and Weipa.

Numenius Eastern Curlew Migratory 847 Within Australia, the Eastern Curlew has No suitable habitat was observed Not observed madagascariensis a primarily coastal distribution. The throughout the assessment area. species is found in all states, particularly the north, east, and south-east regions Species is unlikely to occur. including Tasmania. Eastern Curlews are rarely recorded inland. They have a continuous distribution from Barrow Island and Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia, through the Kimberley Division and along Northern Territory, Queensland, and NSW coasts and the islands of Torres Strait.

Numenius minutus Little Curlew, Little Migratory 848 Little Curlews generally spend the non- No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Whimbrel breeding season in northern Australia throughout the assessment area. from Port Hedland in Western Australia to the Queensland coast. Species is unlikely to occur.

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environmental management technical note Numenius Whimbre Migratory 849 The Whimbrel is a regular migrant to No suitable habitat was observed Not observed phaeopus Australia and New Zealand, with a throughout the assessment area. primarily coastal distribution. It is common and widespread from Species is unlikely to occur. Carnarvon to the north-east Kimberley Division, Western Australia.

Pandion cristatus Eastern Osprey Migratory 82411 The breeding range of the Eastern No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Osprey extends around the northern throughout the assessment area. coast of Australia (including many offshore islands) from Albany in Species is unlikely to occur. Western Australia to Lake Macquarie in NSW; with a second isolated breeding population on the coast of South Australia, extending from Head of Bight east to Cape Spencer and Kangaroo Island

Philomachus Ruff (Reeve) Migratory 25545 In Queensland the Ruff is widely No suitable habitat was observed Not observed pugnax scattered at several localities. It has throughout the assessment area. been recorded at Edward River, Hasties Swamp, Atherton Tableland, Species is unlikely to occur. Townsville and Alva. In the south-east it has been recorded at Lytton, Myrtletown, Luggage Point, Nudgee and Dyer's Lagoon.

Pluvialis fulva Pacific Golden Plover Migratory 25545 Within Australia, the Pacific Golden No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Plover is widespread in coastal regions, throughout the assessment area. though there are also a number of inland records (in all states), sometimes Species is unlikely to occur. far inland and usually along major river systems, especially the Murray and Darling Rivers and their tributaries.

Pluvialis squatarola Grey Plover Migratory 865 In non-breeding grounds in Australia, No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Grey Plovers occur almost entirely in throughout the assessment area. coastal areas, where they usually inhabit sheltered embayments, Species is unlikely to occur. estuaries and lagoons with mudflats and sandflats, and occasionally on

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Rostratula Painted Snipe Endangered/ 889 The Australian Painted Snipe generally No suitable habitat was observed Not observed benghalensis Migratory inhabits shallow terrestrial freshwater throughout the assessment area. wetlands, including temporary and permanent lakes, swamps and Species is unlikely to occur. claypans. The also utilise inundated or waterlogged grassland or saltmarsh, dams, rice crops, sewage farms and bore drains.

Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper Migratory 829 The Wood Sandpiper has its largest No suitable habitat was observed Not observed numbers recorded in north-west throughout the assessment area. Australia, with all areas of national importance located in Western- Species is unlikely to occur. Australia. In Queensland there are sparsely scattered records, generally south of 17° S, but also around Cairns.

Tringa incana Wandering Tattler Migratory 831 The Wandering Tattler is a vagrant in No suitable habitat was observed Not observed the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and throughout the assessment area. is uncommon in Australia. There are a few records from around Darwin and as Species is unlikely to occur. a passage migrant in Torres Strait, and along the east coast, often on offshore or nearshore islands and reefs, south as far as Moruya. The Wandering Tattler is also recorded on Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands.

Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper, Little Migratory 883 The Marsh Sandpiper is found on No suitable habitat was observed Not observed Greenshank coastal and inland wetlands throughout the assessment area. throughout Australia. The species is widespread in coastal Queensland, but Species is unlikely to occur. few records exist north of Cooktown.

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environmental management technical note Xenus cinereus Terek Sandpiper Migratory 59300 In Australia, the Terek Sandpiper has a No suitable habitat was observed Not observed primarily coastal distribution, with throughout the assessment area. occasional records inland. It is more widespread and common in northern Species is unlikely to occur. and eastern Australia than southern Australia. It is widespread in coastal Queensland, from south-east of the Gulf of Carpentaria, north to Torres Strait and along the eastern coast to south-east Australia.

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