Proposal Appendix E Threatened flora likelihood of occurrence PR138277-1 | Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 | Ecological Assessment | 20 August 2018 Proposal Table 12 Threatened flora likelihood of occurrence Species Name Common Name NCA Status EPBC Status Habitat Record Likelihood Aristida granitica E E Is known only from the type locality in the foothills of Mt Yes (2) Possibly: The known Pring, 10 km west of Bowen, Queensland, where it is distribution of the species is common (Simon, 2005; Queensland Herbarium, 2008). The much localised and occurs in species occurs within the Burdekin (Queensland) Natural the vicinity of the site. The soil Resource Management Region. This species grows in type and vegetation community sandy soil derived from granite sand in eucalypt woodland present within the Project Area (Simon, 2005; Queensland Herbarium, 2008). The only is suited to the species. known population occurs in an area of remnant vegetation (Environmental Protection Agency, 2008) as defined under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 (Queensland) and is therefore currently protected from broad-scale clearing. Dichanthium Blue Grass V In Queensland this species has been reported from the No Unlikely: Although the broad setosum Leichhardt, Morton, North Kennedy and Port Curtis regions vegetation communities (Henderson 1997). It is associated with heavy basaltic black normally associated with the soils and stony red-brown hard-setting loam with clay species occur within the subsoil (predominantly cracking clays or alluvium, often in project area, the soil type and gilgai) (Ayers et al. 1996; DEC 2005) and is found in level of disturbance are not moderately disturbed areas such as cleared woodland, consistent with the species grassy roadside remnants, grazed land and highly disturbed preferred habitat. pasture (DotE 2016d). Also occurs in woodland or open woodland usually dominated by Acacia (brigalow) and/or Eucalyptus species. The climate is tropical to subtropical and markedly seasonal with the habitat drying out for part of the year (Ayers 1996; Queensland Herbarium 2012). Eucalyptus Black Ironbox V This tall and stately eucalypt normally occurs in riparian Yes (1) Unlikely: Landzone 12 (hills raveretiana woodlands on alluvial flats along river banks on sandy and lowlands on granitic rocks) and/or alluvial soils (Calvert et al 2005). Occurs from is not considered suitable Rockhampton to Charters Towers and the Lower Burdekin. habitat for the species. It inhabits riparian woodlands on alluvial flats along river banks on sandy and/or alluvial soils (Calvert et al. 2005; DotE, 2015a). Omphalea celata V V This is a small tree to 12m high known to occur in vine No Possibly: The Project Area is thicket along creeks or gullies, but is known to occur in only located outside the known PR138277-1 | Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 | Ecological Assessment | 20 August 2018 Proposal Species Name Common Name NCA Status EPBC Status Habitat Record Likelihood three locations in central east Queensland – Hazelwood distribution of this species. Gorge (Eungella), Gloucester Island near Bowen and Potential habitat in the form of Cooper Creek near Nebo (DEWHA 2008a). semi-evergreen vine thicket is likely to be limited to small areas of RE 11.12.7. 1 Conservation status as listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992. E: Endangered; V: Vulnerable; NT: Near Threatened 2 Conservation status as listed under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. CE: Critically Endangered; E: Endangered; V: Vulnerable; M: Migratory 3 Previous records exist within 10km of the site (Wildlife Online 2012) 4 Likelihood of occurrence is based on the known distribution and ecological requirements of the species in the context of the site, where Unlikely: No records of the species occurring regionally or suitable habitat does not occur onsite; Possibly: Species previously recorded in the vicinity of the site and marginal habitat is present on the site; or species known to occur regionally and preferred habitat is present on the site; Likely: Species previously recorded in the vicinity of the site and suitable habitat present on the site; Confirmed: Species observed through direct observation within or immediately adjacent to the site. PR138277-1 | Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 | Ecological Assessment | 20 August 2018 Proposal Appendix F Property vegetation management plan (PVMP) PR138277-1 | Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 | Ecological Assessment | 20 August 2018 Report 20 AUGUST 2018 Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 Vegetation Clearing Plan (PVMP) PR138277-1 | Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 | Vegetation Clearing Plan Page i (PVMP) | 20 August 2018 Commercial In Confidence Report Document status Version Purpose of document Authored by Reviewed by Review date 1. Internal Draft Report - AF 12-DEC-2017 2. Report for Client Review AF LL 02-JAN-2018 3. Final Report for Issue AF DS 20-AUG-2018 Approval for issue Name Signature Date Anton Fitzgerald 20-AUG-2018 This report was prepared by RPS Australia East Pty Ltd (‘RPS’) within the terms of its engagement and in direct response to a scope of services. 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Prepared by: RPS AUSTRALIA EAST PTY LTD Prepared for: DALE & MARILYN SMITH Level 5, Central Plaza PO Box 257 370 Flinders Mall Bowen QLD 4805 Australia Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia PO Box 977, Townsville QLD 4810 T: +61 7 4724 4244 T: 0428 852 257 E: [email protected] E: homestead2hoonandahstation.com.au Author: Anton Fitzgerald Reviewed: Laurence Liessmann Approved: Anton Fitzgerald No.: PR138277-1 Version: 3 Date: 20 August 2018 PR138277-1 | Koonandah Hard Rock Quarry : Lot 11 on HR1950 | Vegetation Clearing Plan Page ii (PVMP) | 20 August 2018 Commercial In Confidence Report Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Background ....................................................................................................................................... 1 2 METHODS .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Desktop assessment......................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Site inspection ................................................................................................................................... 3 3 RESULTS OF SITE INSPECTION ..................................................................................................... 4 3.1 On-ground Vegetation Community ................................................................................................. 4 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PVMP ................................................................................................... 6 5 RELEVANT PURPOSES .................................................................................................................... 7 6 COMPLIANCE WITH QUEENSLAND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT STATE CODE ................... 8 7 MAPPING .......................................................................................................................................... 18 8 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 21 Tables Table 1 Regional ecosystem descriptions................................................................................................... 1 Table 2 Field verified vegetation communities ............................................................................................ 4 Table 3 Relevant purposes ......................................................................................................................... 7 Table 4 Compliance with the general provisions (Table 16.2.2 – PO1 to PO4) ......................................... 9 Table 5 Compliance with the specific provisions (Table 16.2.3 – PO7, PO11, PO16, PO12 – PO24, PO27 – PO28) .............................................................................................................................. 12 Table 6 PVMP Reference points ..............................................................................................................