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ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT v1
J001061
LOT 7 ON RP216403, LOT 394 ON M371117, AND LOT 650 ON M37380
48-59 KABI ROAD,
COOTHARABA, QLD
FOR
CHRISTIAN YOUTH COUNICL
SEPTMEBER 2022
PO Box 9566 Pacific Paradise QLD 4564
ABN 60 625 108 625
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DOCUMENT CONTROL TABLE
Document: Ecological Assessment Report
Client: Christian Youth Council
Project Number: J001061
Project: Material Change of Use
Site: Lot 7 on RP216403, Lot 394 on M371117, and Lot 650 on M37380
48-59 Kabi Road, Cootharaba, QLD
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Version Date Distribution Author/s Approved
1 06/09/2022 Carlie Grant – Elevation J. Isaacs (B. Env Sc.) Joshua Lee (B. Sc. AES) –
Architecture Environmental Director / Principal
Scientist; Environmental Scientist
Joshua Lee (B. Sc.
AES) – Director /
Principal
Environmental Scientist
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
North Coast Environmental Services have been commissioned to prepare an Ecological Assessment
Report for Lot 7 on RP216403, Lot 394 on M371117, and Lot 650 on M37380 located at 48-59 Kabi
Road, Cootharaba QLD (herein referred to as ‘the site’). The report was requested to identify the
environmental values of the site and to determine the suitability of a Material Change of Use (youth
camp) development application to be submitted to Noosa Council. The outcomes of the
environmental investigations identified the following:
• The site supports local and State level biodiversity values.
• The site is mapped within the Noosa Plan 2020 as containing Area of Biodiversity
Significance, MSES Environmental Values, and MSES Regulated Vegetation – intersecting
a waterway course.
• The development proposal has avoided impacts to the identified Ecologically Important Areas
onsite precluding modification of the denuded watercourse. A small number of semi-mature
trees located external of the VC1b Regrowth Rainforest unit will be impacted by the proposed
Village 1 location.
The application has been assessed against several assessment frameworks and determined to be
compliant as follows:
• Noosa Plan 2020, Code 8.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands – Compliant subject to
Council acceptance of the measures proposed to mitigate the impact of the proposed
development on the mapped MSES Regulated Vegetation – intersecting a watercourse (i.e.,
FMP and appropriate sediment and erosion control works).
• Vegetation Management Act 1999 and the associated State Code 16 Native Vegetation
Clearing – No further assessment is required.
• State Code 25 Development in South East Queensland koala habitat areas – No further
assessment is required.
• Nature Conservation Act 1992 – Compliant provided;
o A suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter/catcher is present during all
vegetation clearing onsite; and
o Further advice is sought regarding the requirement for a Protected Plants Clearing
Permit from DES prior to any vegetation removal next to VC1b due to the identified
presence of Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) which is listed as
‘vulnerable’ under the NC and EPBC Act;
• Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – referral is deemed
unnecessary at this time.
The following recommendations are set to reduce the environmental impact of the proposal and to
secure DA approval:
• Appropriate erosion and sediment control works are conducted to mitigate the impact to the
adjacent waterways and dams during construction;
• A Fauna Management Plan is prepared for the future OPW application to manage the risk of
impact to terrestrial and aquatic fauna during civil works. The FMP includes a requirement
for a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter catcher to be engaged to supervise
vegetation clearing and waterway augmentation on the site;
• Further advice is sought from DES regarding the requirement for a Protected Plants Clearing
Permit prior to any vegetation removal next to VC1b; and
• All future landscaping and revegetation work consists of suitable local native species (NOTE:
revegetation design should consider tree fall risk and bushfire risk).
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Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................. ii
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Background.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Development Proposal ...................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Site Description .................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Topography .......................................................................................................................... 2
2 SURVEY METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Desktop Assessment ........................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Field Survey........................................................................................................................... 4
3 DESKTOP ASSESSMENT RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 The Noosa Plan 2020 .......................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Zone Precinct Mapping ................................................................................................. 5
3.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Mapping ..................................................... 5
3.3 The Department of Resources Regulated Vegetation Management Supporting
Map 6
3.4 South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy – Koala habitat mapping 7
3.5 Wildlife Online database ................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map .................................................................... 9
3.7 The Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier Works .......................................... 9
3.8 EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool .................................................................... 10
3.9 Surrounding Habitat and Connectivity ........................................................................ 10
4 FIELD SURVEY RESULTS ................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Conservation Significant Flora Species and Ecological Communities .................. 12
4.3 Vegetation Communities ................................................................................................ 12
4.3.1 Vegetation Community 1 – Rainforest ...................................................................... 14
4.3.2 Vegetation Community 2 – Open Eucalypt Forest with rainforest understorey16
4.3.3 Vegetation Community 3 – Open Eucalypt Forest with shrubby understorey . 16
4.3.4 Vegetation Community 4 – Maintained lawn and pasture with scattered
mature trees & orchard areas.................................................................................................... 17
4.3.5 Vegetation Community 5 – Acacia open forest .................................................... 18
4.3.6 Vegetation Community 6 – Paperbark open forest with unmanaged
understorey .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.7 Vegetation Community 7 – Paperbark open forest with managed understorey
19
4.3.8 Vegetation Community 8 – Open Forest with managed understorey .............. 20
4.3.9 Vegetation Community 9 – Slash pine plantation .................................................. 20
4.4 Fauna .................................................................................................................................. 21
4.4.1 Fauna Habitat Values ................................................................................................... 21
4.4.2 Habitat for Previously Recorded Conservation Significant Fauna ...................... 22
5 DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION .............................................................................. 23
5.1 Flora and Vegetation Communities ............................................................................. 23
5.1.1 Impacts ............................................................................................................................ 23
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5.1.2 Mitigation Measures ...................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Fauna .................................................................................................................................. 24
5.2.1 Impacts ............................................................................................................................ 24
5.2.2 Mitigation Measures ...................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Waterways.......................................................................................................................... 25
5.3.1 Impacts ............................................................................................................................ 25
5.3.2 Mitigation Measures ...................................................................................................... 26
6 LEGISLATION AND OVERLAYS ..................................................................................................... 27
6.1 Local Government ........................................................................................................... 27
6.1.1 Noosa Council Planning Scheme 2020 – Biodiversity Overlay ............................. 27
6.2 State Government ............................................................................................................ 32
6.2.1 Remnant Regional Ecosystems ................................................................................... 32
6.2.2 Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 and SDAP State Code
25 Development in South East Queensland koala habitat areas ...................................... 32
Nature Conservation Act 1992 ................................................................................................... 32
6.3 Commonwealth Government ....................................................................................... 33
6.4 Fisheries Act 1994 .............................................................................................................. 33
7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................. 34
7.1 Conclusion.......................................................................................................................... 34
8 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................... 35
APPENDIX 1 – DESIGN DRAWINGS ..................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX 2 – DESKTOP SEARCH RESULTS ......................................................................................... 37
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
North Coast Environmental Services have been commissioned to prepare an Ecological Assessment
Report for Lot 7 on RP216403, Lot 394 on M371117, and Lot 650 on M37380 located at 48-59 Kabi
Road, Cootharaba QLD (herein referred to as ‘the site’). The report was requested to identify the
environmental values of the site and to determine the suitability of a Material Change of Use (youth
camp) development application to be submitted to Noosa Council. The scope of works addressed in
this report comprises:
• A desktop assessment of the potential ecological planning constraints acting on the site;
• A site inspection to ‘ground truth’ the results of the desktop findings;
• A flora and fauna habitat survey of the site;
• A discussion of the likely impacts of the proposed development on the ecological resources
identified through the desktop and field investigations;
• Analysis of compliance with relevant government environmental assessment frameworks
identified through the desktop assessment process; and
• Identification of suitable mitigation measures to minimise the environmental impacts of the
proposed development and to assist in securing relevant development permits.
1.2 Development Proposal
It is understood the proponent seeks to develop the site for a youth camp inclusive of three separate
accommodation “villages” alongside a communal area, amenities kitchenette, permaculture fields, 9
hole golf course, and sports fields. The Plan of Development has been provided as Appendix 1.
It is noted that the location of the proposed development is only within the central extent of Lot 394
on M371117 about the existing golf course area. This report will focus on this area.
1.3 Site Description
The site covers approximately 130 ha and is located in the rural area of Cootharaba. The site
currently supports Kabi Farm Golf hosting an 18 hole golf course, restaurant, orchard, pasture, dams,
staff accommodation and various sheds.
In general, the northern portion of the site is host to grazing land, the central extent is host to the golf
course and associated activities, whilst the southern and eastern site extents are host to bushland.
The site is generally bordered by rural allotments hosting large areas of bushland and cleared areas
about existing infrastructure. Notably, a large slash pine plantation is present to the north to
northwest of the site in the neighbouring allotment.
Plate 1 depicts site conditions.
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Plate 1 – Site Conditions (Source: Nearmap 2021)
1.4 Topography
The site is located on undulating terrain resulting in slopes between 1-5 degrees across the site.
The site reaches a topographic high of approximately 30m AHD about the north-western boundary
and declines towards the central and southern site extent to a topographic low of 10m AHD.
The Noosa Plan 2020 Planning Scheme mapping maps a single waterway (MSES Regulated
Vegetation – intersecting a watercourse) in the central site extent, however, the QLD Waterway and
Barrier Works mapping depicts three low (green) order waterway dissecting the norther, central, and
southern site extents.
Plate 2 depicts the topographic conditions within and adjacent to the site.
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Plate 2 – Site Topography (Source: QLD Globe)
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2 SURVEY METHODOLOGY
2.1 Desktop Assessment
The desktop assessment comprised an investigation of the previously mapped and recorded
vegetation communities and species, as well as vegetation communities and species which have
the potential to be present. The following resources were accessed during the desktop assessment:
• The Noosa Plan 2020 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay;
• The Department of Resources (DoR) Vegetation Management Supporting Map;
• South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy, Koala Habitat mapping;
• The Department of Environment and Science’s (DES) Wildlife Online database;
• The DES Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Area mapping;
• The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier
Works GIS layer; and
• The Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Environment
Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Protected Matters Search
Tool.
2.2 Field Survey
A field survey was undertaken on 2 February 2022 & 17 June 2022 to verify the composition, extent
and abundance of native plant species, vegetation communities and fauna habitat within the site.
The field survey methodology comprised a walking meander through the site whilst observations
were made of the in-situ vegetation species and habitat elements including adjoining vegetation and
specific habitat features such as nests and tree hollows. The survey included a targeted search for
the presence of any flora species listed under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and/or the
EPBC Act.
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3 DESKTOP ASSESSMENT RESULTS
3.1 General
The following sections detail the results of the desktop assessment undertaken for the site. A copy
of the desktop search results is contained within Appendix 2.
3.2 The Noosa Plan 2020
3.2.1 Zone Precinct Mapping
The Zone mapping nominates the site within the Rural Zone (refer to Plate 3).
Plate 3 – Noosa Planning Scheme 2020’s Zone Mapping
3.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Mapping
The Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay mapping layer depicts the presence of the
following within the site (refer to Plate 4):
• Area of Biodiversity significance;
• MSES Environmental Values; and
• MSES Regulated Vegetation – intersecting a watercourse
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Plate 4 – Noosa Planning Scheme 2020’s Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands mapping
3.3 The Department of Resources Regulated Vegetation Management Supporting Map
The Department of Resources Vegetation Management Supporting Map identifies that regulated
vegetation is mapped within the site (refer to Plate 5). The regulated vegetation contains the following
regional ecosystems (RE):
• Category B RE 12.3.4, described as the ‘of concern’ Melaleuca quinquenervia, Eucalyptus
robusta woodland on coastal alluvium (4.93ha area);
• Category B RE 12.3.5, described as the ‘least concern’ Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest
on coastal alluvium (5.71ha area);
• Category C RE 12.3.5, described as the ‘least concern’ Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest
on coastal alluvium (3.74ha area);
• Category B RE 12.3.11, described as the ‘of concern’ Eucalyptus tereticornis +/- Eucalyptus
siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia open forest on alluvial plains usually near coast (1.17ha
area);
• Category B RE 12.9-10.1, described as the ‘of concern’ Tall open forest often with Eucalyptus
resinifera, E. grandis, E. robusta and Corymbia intermedia on sedimentary rocks, usually
coastal (31.13ha area);
• Category C RE 12.9-10.1, described as the ‘of concern’ Tall open forest often with Eucalyptus
resinifera, E. grandis, E. robusta and Corymbia intermedia on sedimentary rocks, usually
coastal (1.98ha area);
• Category B RE 12.9-10.16, described as the ‘of concern’ Araucarian microphyll to notophyll
vine forest on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments (13.34ha area); and
• Category C RE 12.9-10.16, described as the ‘of concern’ Araucarian microphyll to notophyll
vine forest on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments (0.85ha area).
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The regulated vegetation is mapped as containing essential habitat for the following conservation
significant species:
• Boronia keysii (Kay’s boronia), which is listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act;
• Crinia tinnula (wallum froglet), which is listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act;
• Litoria freycineti (wallum rocketfrog), which is listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act; and
• Phascolarctos cinereus (koala), which is listed as ‘endangered’ under the NC Act and EPBC
Act.
Two stream order 1 waterways are mapped within the site, dissecting the central and south-western
site extents.
Plate 5 – Vegetation Management Supporting Map (Source: QLD Globe)
3.4 South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy – Koala habitat mapping
The South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy mapping administered by DES identifies
the site is located within a Koala Priority Area and contains Koala Habitat Area (core) (refer Plate 6).
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Plate 6 – Koala Habitat Area mapping (Source: QLD Globe)
3.5 Wildlife Online database
The Wildlife Online database was queried in June 2022 using a 2km search radius. The database
identifies 373 previously recorded flora and fauna species within a 2km radius of the site, comprised
of the following:
• 4 amphibian species;
• 98 bird species;
• 1 mammal species;
• 15 Agaricomycetes (fungi) species; and
• 255 flora species.
In addition to several ‘special least concern’ species, the following conservation significant flora and
fauna species have been recorded within the 2km search extent:
Fauna
• Ninox strenua (powerful owl) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act; and
• Phascolarctos cinereus (koala) – listed as ‘endangered’ under the NC Act and EPBC Act.
Flora
• Archidendron lovelliae (bacon wood) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act and EPBC Act;
• Boronia keysii (Key’s boronia) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act and EPBC Act;
• Boronia rivularis (wide bay boronia) – listed as ‘near threatened’ under the NC Act;
• Rhodamnia dumicola (rib-fruited malletwood) – listed as ‘endangered’ under the NC Act;
• Rhodamnia rubescens (scrub turpentine) – listed as ‘critically endangered’ under the NC Act
and EPBC Act;
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• Symplocos harroldii (hairy hazelwood) – listed as ‘near threatened’ under the NC Act; and
• Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act and
EPBC Act.
3.6 Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map
The Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map identifies that a portion of the vegetated areas onsite
are mapped within a ‘high risk area’ prescribed under the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation
2020 (refer to Plate 8).
Plate 8 – Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (Source: Queensland Globe)
3.7 The Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier Works
The Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier Works GIS layer indicates that a Moderate –
amber waterway and multiple Low – green waterways are mapped within the site (refer to Plate 9).
A Low – green waterway is located adjacent to the proposed locations of Village 1 and 2.
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Plate 9 – Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier Works GIS layer (Source: Queensland Globe)
3.8 EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool
The EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool was queried in June 2022 using a 2km search radius.
The Search uses bio-climatic modelling to predict where protected matters may be present in an
area and therefore does not necessarily indicate the actual recorded presence of protected matters.
The Search Result identified that the following Matters of National Environmental Significance
(MNES) have the potential to be present within a 2km radius of the site (refer to Appendix 2):
• The ‘endangered’ Coastal Swamp Oak (Casuarina glauca) Forest of New South Wales and
South East Queensland Threatened Ecological Community;
• The ‘endangered’ Coastal Swamp Sclerophyll Forest of New South Wales and South East
Queensland Threatened Ecological Community;
• The ‘Critically Endangered’ Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Threatened
Ecological Community;
• 20 listed threatened flora;
• 32 fauna species; and
• Marine, terrestrial and wetland migratory bird species.
3.9 Surrounding Habitat and Connectivity
Aerial imagery was reviewed to assess the extent of vegetation/habitat surrounding the site which
has the potential to facilitate dispersal opportunities for flora and terrestrial fauna species (refer to
Plate 10 with Vegetation Protection Covenants highlighted in red).
The onsite vegetation has direct connectivity with adjacent bushland areas. These bushland areas
combine to form a north south corridor connecting the Noosa Everglades and Ringtail Forest
Reserve. Several main roads such as Lake Flat Road and Louise Bazzo Drive dissect the corridor
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limiting safe terrestrial fauna dispersal. Lake Cootharaba is also present to the east of the site
(approx. 2.4kms)
Plate 10 – Surrounding habitat and connectivity (Image source: Queensland Globe)
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4 FIELD SURVEY RESULTS
4.1 General
The following sections detail the findings of the field surveys undertaken in February 2022 & June
2022, as per the methodology described in Section 2.2.
4.2 Conservation Significant Flora Species and Ecological Communities
Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) which is listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC and EPBC
Act was identified in a unit of VC1a in the central site extent (refer yellow circle VC01). No clearing
is proposed within VC1a or the adjoining VC1b.
No ecological communities listed under the NC Act or the EPBC Act were observed during the site
inspection. All other species and ecological communities are considered common throughout the
local landscape.
4.3 Vegetation Communities
Nine dominant vegetation communities were identified within and adjacent to the site:
• Vegetation Community 1 (VC 1) – Regrowth rainforest;
• Vegetation Community 2 (VC 2) – Open Eucalypt forest with rainforest understorey;
• Vegetation Community 3 (VC 3) – Open Eucalypt forest with shrubby understorey;
• Vegetation Community 4 (VC 4) – Maintained lawn and pasture with scattered mature trees
& orchard areas;
• Vegetation Community 5 (VC 5) – Acacia open forest;
• Vegetation Community 6 (VC 6) – Paperbark open forest with unmanaged understorey;
• Vegetation Community 7 (VC 7) – Paperbark open forest with managed understorey;
• Vegetation Community 8 (VC 8) – Open forest with managed understorey; and
• Vegetation Community 9 (VC 9) – Slash pine plantation.
The distribution of the vegetation communities is shown in Figure 1 with a description of each
community presented thereafter.
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LEGEND THE SITE Vegetation Community 1 - VC1 Regrowth Rainforest Vegetation Community 2 - VC2 Open Eucalypt forest with rainforest understorey Vegetation Community 3 - VC3 Open Eucalypt forest with shrubbly understorey Vegetation Community 4 - VC4 Maintained lawn and pasture with scattered mature trees & orchard areas (golf course area) Vegetation Community 5 - VCS Acacia open forest Vegetation Community 6 - VC6 Paperbark open forest with unmanaged understorey Vegetation Community 7 - VC7 Paperbark open forest with managed understorey (slashed grass) Vegetation Community 8 - VC8 Open forest with managed understorey (slashed grass) Vegetation Community 9 - VC9 Slash pine plantation Dams ndicative drainage line alignment Mature tree Eucalyptus tereticornis Approx. 30m height Sr Adelotus brevis calls Xanthostemon oppositfolius (southern penda) 25 50 75 100 125 (At) 1:2500 (A3) 1:4000 North Coast , = a = a Environmental Po Box 088 Pace Parse on «ese | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT CHRISTIAN YOUTH COUNCIL FIGURE 1 - VEGETATION COMMUNITIES | Jo01061 VCO1 A Services ssw eoeas ones | 48.59 KAB] ROAD, COOTHARABA Rema ae] seus 1:4000 @ A3
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4.3.1 Vegetation Community 1 – Rainforest
VC1 is present in several separate patches about the proposed development areas and surrounds.
VC1 exhibits an average canopy height of 10-25m. Due to the variability in species between the
different units, VC1 has been split into three sub communities (refer below).
4.3.1.1 Vegetation Community 1a – Regrowth Rainforest
VC1a is present in the following units across the site:
• a linear unit in the southern site extent (refer Plate 11a right);
• an isolated unit in the central site extent (refer Plate 11a left);
• a small unit adjacent to VC1b in the central site extent (refer Plate 11b right);
• a small unit set amongst the VC2 unit in the eastern site extent; and
• another unit adjacent to the dam in the north-eastern site extent (refer Plate 11b left).
Minor variation between the above units was noted, however, they were considered materially the
same.
The canopy included Argyrodendron sp. Kin Kin (rusty tulip oak), Flindersia schottiana (bumpy ash),
Acacia disparrima (hickory wattle), Araucaria cunninghamii (hoop pine) and Commersonia bartramia
(brown kurrajong). Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) was also present in the smaller
unit of VC1a adjacent to VC1b in the central site extent (refer yellow circle VC01).
The mid-storey was characterised by Medicosma forsteri (Mt Mellum medicosma), Syzgium
luehmannii (riberry), Helcicia glabriflora (pale helicia), Mischocarpus anodontus (veiny pear-fruit),
Syzgium smithii (narrow-leaved lillipilli), Cupaniopsis serrata (smooth tuckeroo), Pleioluma
queenslandica (blush coondoo), Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (bangalow palm), and Livistona
australis (cabbage tree palm).
The understorey was sparse due to low light conditions but where present included Calamus muelleri
(wait-a-while vine), Ottochloa gracillima (graceful grass) Cordyline rubra (palm lily) and Gahnia
aspera (sawsedge).
A liner edge of Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark) was present fronting the northern
edge of the linear VC1a unit in the southern site extent (refer Plate 11a right). The northern most
unit of VC1a exhibited Syzgium spp. dominance in the canopy and mid-storey (refer Plate 11b left).
All units of VC1a are considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC
Planning Scheme (refer green shading VC01). Plate 11 depicts typical vegetation within VC1a.
Plate 11a – VC1a – Regrowth rainforest
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Plate 11b – VC1a – Regrowth rainforest
4.3.1.2 Vegetation Community 1b – Exotic planted rainforest
VC1b is present as a single unit in central site extent. This unit exhibited various exotic garden and
North Queensland plant species planted in rows.
The canopy included Castanospermum Australe (black bean), Syzgium anisatum (ringwood),
Grevilia robusta (silky oak), Teconta grandis (teak), Xanthostemon chrysanthus (golden penda),
Grevillea baileyana (brown silky oak), Buckinghamia calsissima (ivory curl), Agathis robusta
(Queensland kauri), Aleurites moluccanus (candlenut), and Stenocarpus sinuatus (firewheel tree).
The understorey was sparse due to low light conditions but where present included rejuvenating
Grevillea baileyana (brown silky oak) and herbaceous weeds.
VC1b is not considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning
Scheme due to its exotic species richness and unnatural growth form (i.e., planted rows) (refer green
shading VC01). Plate 12 depicts typical vegetation within VC1b.
Plate 12 – VC1b – Exotic planted rainforest
4.3.1.3 Vegetation Community 1c – Exotic planted rainforest
VC1c is present in a single linear unit in the northern site extent. This unit exhibited a mix of native
and various exotic (garden variety and North Queensland plant) species planted in rows.
The canopy included Averrhoa carambola (starfruit), Elaeocarpus eumundi (quandong),
Elaeocarpus reticulatus (blueberry ash), Elaeocarpus grandis (blue quandong), Castanospermum
Australe (black bean), Brachychiton acerifolius (flame tree), Grevillea baileyana (brown silky oak),
and Ficus watkinsiana (strangler fig).
The understorey was sparse due to low light conditions but where present contained mown lawn
VC1c is not considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning
Scheme due to its exotic species richness, unnatural growth form (i.e., planted rows), and managed
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VC1c.
Plate 13 – VC1c – Native and exotic planted rainforest
4.3.2 Vegetation Community 2 – Open Eucalypt Forest with rainforest understorey
VC2 is present in large patches about the vegetated perimeter of the site to the south and east and
is characterised by tall wet eucalypt open forest. VC1 exhibits an average canopy height of 20->30m.
The canopy exhibited a T1 and T2 canopy layer. The T1 canopy layer included Eucalyptus grandis
(flooded gum), Eucalyptus microcorys (tallow wood), Eucalyptus tereticornis (Queensland blue
gum), and Lophostemon confertus (brushbox). The T2 canopy layer was dominated by mixed
Melaleuca spp. but was dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark).
The mid-storey was characterised by mixed Acacia spp. and Glochidion sumatranum (cheese tree)
while the understorey contained Cordyline rubra (palm lily), Smilax australis (barbwire vine), Gahnia
aspera (sawsedge), Calamus muelleri (wait-a while vine) and scattered Lantana camara (lantana).
VC2 is considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning Scheme
(refer purple shading VC01). Plate 12 depicts typical vegetation within VC2.
Plate 12 – VC2 – Open Eucalypt forest with rainforest understorey
4.3.3 Vegetation Community 3 – Open Eucalypt Forest with shrubby understorey
VC3 is present within several isolated units across the site and is characterised by an open forest
with shrubby understorey. The vegetation community exhibits an average canopy height of 20-25m.
The T1 canopy included Eucalyptus tereticornis (Queensland blue gum) and the T2 canopy included
Corymbia intermedia (pink bloodwood), Acacia dissparima (hickory wattle), and Commersonia
bartramia (brown kurrajong) with scattered Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark).
The mid-storey was characterised by rejuvenating canopy species, Acacia spp., Casuarina glauca
Glochidion sumatranum (cheese tree).
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The understorey contained Gahnia aspera (sawsedge), Lomandra multiflora (club rush), Parsonsia
straminea (monkey rope), Imperata cylindrica (blady grass), Cordyline rubra (palm lily), and
Pteridium esculentum (bracken fern).
VC3 is considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning Scheme
(refer light blue shading VC01). Plate 13 depicts typical vegetation within VC3.
Plate 13 – VC3 – Open Eucalypt forest with shrubby understorey
4.3.4 Vegetation Community 4 – Maintained lawn and pasture with scattered mature trees
& orchard areas
VC4 comprises the onsite golf course land use onsite hosting mature tree windbreaks and several
orchards alongside the 18 hole golf course greens, fairways and adjacent pasture areas. The mature
tree species present lining the fairways and in scattered windbreaks included Eucalyptus tereticornis
(Queensland blue gum), Melaleuca spp., Grevilia robusta (silky oak), Casuarina glauca (swamp
sheoak), and Brachychiton acerifolius (flame tree).
It should be noted that VC4 contained several mature Eucalyptus tereticornis (Queensland Blue
gum) to approximately 30-35m in height (refer Plate 14b). Mature tree locations have been depicted
by green linework on VC01.
Although VC4 did contain native plant species, it is not considered representative of an Ecologically
Important Area under the NC Planning Scheme (refer yellow shading VC01). However, the mature
eucalypt trees depicted on VC02 are individually considered representative of an Ecologically
Important Area (green linework on VC01). Plate 14a depicts typical vegetation within VC4.
Plate 14 – VC4a – Maintained lawn with scattered mature trees & orchard areas
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Plate 14b – VC4 – Mature Eucalyptus tereticornis within VC4
4.3.5 Vegetation Community 5 – Acacia open forest
VC5 is present within single vegetation patch to the northeast of the proposed works location and is
characterised by an Acacia dominated open forest community. The vegetation community exhibits
an average canopy height of 20m.
The canopy exhibited a monoculture of Acacia disparrima (hickory wattle). The mid-storey was
characterised by rejuvenating wattle, Glochidion ferdinandi (cheese tree), Flindersia schottiana
(bumpy ash), Heptapleurum actinophyllum (umbrella tree), and Macaranga tanarius (macaranga).
The understorey was dominated by weed species Bidens Pilosa (cobblers pegs), Lantana camara
(lantana), and Ageratum houstonianum (blue billy goat weed), with Parsonsia straminea (monkey
rope) also present.
VC5 is considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning Scheme
(refer red shading VC01). Plate 15 depicts typical vegetation within VC5.
Plate 15 – VC5 – Acacia open forest
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4.3.6 Vegetation Community 6 – Paperbark open forest with unmanaged understorey
VC6 is present within a single vegetation patch to the west of Village 1 (refer VC01). It is
characterised by a linear patch of paperbark open forest with an unmanaged understorey. The
vegetation community exhibits an average canopy height of 12m. The unit exhibited a monoculture
of Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark) at a thickness of 2-3 trees. The understorey
contained unmanaged grass.
Although VC6 contains native vegetation it is not considered representative of an Ecologically
Important Area under the NC Planning Scheme by virtue of its limited scale (refer grey shading
VC01). Plate 16 depicts typical vegetation within VC6.
Plate 16 – VC6 – Paperbark open forest with unmanaged understorey
4.3.7 Vegetation Community 7 – Paperbark open forest with managed understorey
VC7 is present in two units in the southwestern site extent and is characterised by paperbark open
forest with a managed understorey (mown grass and/or maintained garden). The vegetation
community exhibits an average canopy height of 12-16m.
The canopy was dominated by Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark) but also
contained mixed Acacia spp.. The understorey contained either mown lawn (Plate 17 left) or
maintained garden (Plate 17 right) including species such as; Lomandra hystrix (mat rush), Strelitzia
reginae (birds of paradise), Pteridium esculentum (bracken fern), and Rhaphis excelsa (lady palm).
Although VC7 did contain native vegetation it is not considered representative of an Ecologically
Important Area due to its modified understorey conditions. Plate 17 depicts typical vegetation within
VC7.
Plate 17 – VC7 – Paperbark open forest with managed understorey (mown lawn and/or planted garden)
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4.3.8 Vegetation Community 8 – Open Forest with managed understorey
VC8 is present within a single vegetation patch located between the existing carparking area and
existing maintenance sheds to the southwest of the proposed village locations. The community
exhibited an average canopy height of 20m.
The community contained similar species and characteristics as VC3, however, exhibited a managed
understorey (slashed grass).
The community exhibited mature and semi-mature Eucalyptus tereticornis (Queensland blue gum),
Corymbia intermedia (pink bloodwood), Eucalyptus microcorys (tallowood), Acacia spp., and
Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark) over a mown lawn and/or slashed understorey.
It was noted however, some areas exhibited Lantana camara (lantana) in the understorey as well.
Due to its modified understorey, VC8 is not considered representative of an Ecologically Important
Area under the NC Planning Scheme (refer orange shading VC01). Plate 18 depicts typical
vegetation within VC8.
Plate 18 – VC8 – Open forest with managed understorey (mown)
4.3.9 Vegetation Community 9 – Slash pine plantation
VC9 is located entirely offsite to the north and northwest. It is characterised by a Pinus elliotii (slash
pine) plantation with various native and exotic regrowth in the understorey.
VC8 is not considered representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning
Scheme (refer dark blue shading VC01). Plate 19 depicts typical vegetation within VC9.
Plate 19 – VC9 – Slash pine open forest
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4.4 Fauna
4.4.1 Fauna Habitat Values
The observed habitat within the site includes open Eucalypt forest, rainforest, large dams and open
grassy areas, all of which exhibit potential to provide suitable habitat for numerous fauna species.
A specific fauna survey of the site was not undertaken as part of the scope of works and would be
required to confirm the specific fauna species utilising the site’s habitat. Nonetheless, inferences
about the composition of the local fauna assemblage can be drawn from local knowledge, site
conditions and database search results.
Vegetated areas of the site contain a variety of fauna habitat types and exhibit direct connectivity
with offsite vegetation areas. These areas have the potential to offer fauna species the following
habitat opportunities:
• Open canopy and mid-canopy nesting sites and perches which may be used by birds and
arboreal mammals;
• Fallen logs and dead trees with exfoliating bark;
• A mix of vegetation communities which provides a wide range of foraging and breeding
opportunities;
• Flower pollen from the mix of canopy and mid-strata species may provide a food source for
nectivorous species including possums, gliders, flying foxes and birds;
• Scattered Koala food trees that may provide a food, breeding and resting resource for koalas;
• Sun exposed areas below canopy gaps and on forest fringes may be suitable habitat for
exothermic reptiles such as snakes, skinks, small lizards and possibly larger reptiles such as
lace monitors;
• Areas of light to heavy leaf litter have the potential to host small reptiles, amphibious species
and may provide breeding opportunities for brush turkeys;
• Grass and sedge groundcovers (native and exotic) have the potential to provide shelter and
movement pathways for small terrestrial mammals as well as foraging and resting areas for
larger macropods;
• Ephemeral waterways with potential to host crustacean, small freshwater fish and amphibian
species during periods of flow; and
• Large dams suitable to host crustacean, small freshwater fish and amphibian species as well
as offering a permanent water resource for fauna.
Adelotus brevis (tusked frog) which listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act, was heard calling from
the onsite waterway and dam in the northeastern site extent (refer cyan X’s on VC01 & VC02). The
large dam in the northeast site extent and surrounding low lying swampy areas also represent low
potential to host both Crinia tinnula (wallum froglet) and Litoria freycineti (wallum rocketfrog), which
are listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act.
No other conservation significant fauna species were incidentally observed during the site
investigation. Should such species be present it is anticipated they would inhabit the intact bushland
areas about the site peripheries rather than the cleared open space areas in the central and northern
site extents.
A stick nest was observed within a large (35m) remnant Eucalyptus tereticornis (Queensland
bluegum) located in the eastern site extent (refer green circle VC01).
The following fauna species were observed during the site inspection; Cracticus torquatus (Grey
Butcherbird), Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian magpie), Vanellus miles (Masked lapwing), Manorina
melanocephala (Noisy minor), Macropus giganteus (grey kangaroo), Threskiornis spinicollis (straw-
necked ibis), Burhinus grallarius (bush stone-curlew), Cacatua galerita (sulphur-crested cockatoo),
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Trichogolossus haematodus (rainbow lorikeet), Egretta novaehollandiae (white-faced heron), and
Grallina cyanoleuca (magpie lark).
The site does not support estuarine areas hence is only likely to support freshwater aquatic species
within its waterbodies.
4.4.2 Habitat for Previously Recorded Conservation Significant Fauna
Table 1 identifies the conservation significant fauna species which have been previously recorded
within a 2km radius of the site on Wildlife Online for which the site offers suitable habitat.
Table 1 – Habitat value for previously recorded conservation significant fauna species
Previously Recorded Preferred Habitat Habitat Value within the Site
Fauna Species
Ninox strenua (powerful The Powerful Owl is found in open Potential habitat throughout forested
owl) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ forests and woodlands, as well as areas of the site.
under the NC Act along sheltered gullies in wet forests
with dense understoreys, especially
along watercourses. Will sometimes
be found in open areas near forests
such as farmland, parks and
suburban areas, as well as in
remnant bushland patches. Needs
old growth trees to nest (Australian
Museum 2019).
Phascolarctos cinereus Forest and woodlands with a Potential foraging and breeding
(koala) – listed as dominance of koala food trees. within Eucalypt trees
‘vulnerable’ under the NC
Act and the EPBC Act
The field investigations did not incidentally identify the presence of any conservation significant fauna
species previously recorded on Wildlife Online and identified in Table 1.
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LEGEND THE SITE Vegetation Community 1 - VC1 Regrowth Rainforest Vegetation Community 2 - VC2 Open Eucalypt forest with rainforest understorey Vegetation Community 4 - VC4 Maintained lawn and pasture with scattered mature trees & orchard areas (golf course area) Vegetation Community 5 - VC5 Acacia open forest Vegetation Community 6 - VC6 Paperbark open forest with unmanaged understorey Vegetation Community 7 - VC7 Paperbark open forest with managed understorey (slashed grass) Vegetation Community 3 - VC3 Open Eucalypt forest with shrubbly understorey egetation Community 8 - VC8 pen forest with managed understorey lashed grass) Vegetation Community 9 - VC9 Slash pine plantation Dams Indicative drainage line alignment Mature tree Eucalyptus tereticornis Approx. 30m height 1x Mature Tree Buffer Based on 75% of recorded tree heights 22.5m Adelotus brevis calls Approx. location of proposed development areas Approx. location of proposed waterway modification fel Xanthostemon oppositfolius (southern penda) Assumed 3m construction working space setback rom Village 1 50.75 100 (125 (A1) 1:2500 (A3) 1:4000 North Coast A Em ia r RE 2 Environmental Po Gocotes Pact Paase on «s6e | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT CHRISTIAN YOUTH COUNCIL FIGURE 2 - EXTENT OF IMPACT Joo1061 VCO2 A SEMVICeS vane sev soem | 48-59 KAB] ROAD, COOTHARABA a pe Sr ne apsanuamamaiie sous 1:4000 @ A3
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Plate 20 – Recommended location for compensatory revegetation (refer yellow circles, Source: QLD Globe)
5.2 Fauna
5.2.1 Impacts
The impacts to fauna species anticipated as a result of the development are anticipated to be minimal
and primarily relate to the development of the existing golf course area, clearing of a small number
of semi-mature trees associated with Village 1, and waterway modification. Potential impacts to
fauna comprise:
o Reduced nocturnal habitat/foraging suitability via introduction of artificial lighting of
external buildings environs;
o Injury or death of fauna during vegetation clearing and waterway modification
including risk of impact to the NC Act vulnerable listed Adelotus brevis (Tusked frog);
and
o Modification of aquatic habitat due to expansion of the onsite waterway and
connection to the dam. The modification proposal represents the risk of significant
sediment plumes entering the dam waters during civil earthworks resulting in potential
significant reduced oxygen demand, algal blooms and general water quality
deterioration for aquatic and amphibious species. Conversely, the modification
proposal is anticipated to result in a long term expansion of aquatic habitat on the site
hence increase the potential aquatic fauna carrying capacity with only low risk of
negative impact anticipated to fauna in the ephemeral waterway by virtue of the
anticipated lack of fauna that would reside in the waterway, precluding potential
amphibious and macroinvertebrate species.
5.2.2 Mitigation Measures
The impact of the proposed development to fauna is proposed to be mitigated/minimised by:
• Locating all built infrastructure in existing cleared anticipated to host limited fauna
utilisation/occupancy;
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• A compensatory offset for minor impacts to native vegetation can be provided if required via
direct revegetation elsewhere within the site; and
• Appropriate erosion and sediment control works are recommended to mitigate any significant
impacts to the onsite waterways;
• A Fauna Management Plan is prepared for the future OPW application to manage the risk of
impact to terrestrial and aquatic fauna during civil works. The FMP includes a requirement
for a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter catcher to be engaged to supervise
vegetation clearing and waterway modification on the site.
5.3 Waterways
5.3.1 Impacts
The Noosa Council Planning Scheme 2020 Biodiversity, Waterways, and Wetlands mapping depicts
a MSES Regulated Vegetation – intersection a watercourse adjacent to the proposed village
locations (refer Plate 4). The proposed development includes development adjacent to the mapped
watercourse and modification of the watercourse via widening for an extended canoe run (i.e., next
to Village 2). Plate 22 (left ) depicts the mapped watercourse proposed for modification (widening).
No woody riparian vegetation is present lining the watercourse within the expansion footprint (refer
Plate 22).
The mapped watercourse in the central site extent was observed to exhibit a highly modified
waterway used for golf course drainage. It features numerous modifications such as golf buggy
crossings and rock falls (refer Plate 21). The water was not flowing during the site inspection and
was contained within a series of dams and smaller stands of water. The waterway generally persists
as a shallow; approx. 0.2-0.5m deep, ‘v’ drain set amongst the fairways and greens and exhibits no
riparian vegetation or no woody vegetation. The watercourse was vegetated with long grass and
herbaceous weeds (refer Plate 22). Nonetheless mapped watercourses are considered
representative of an Ecologically Important Area under the NC Planning Scheme.
The proposed modification of the waterway could divert inflows from the adjacent VC1a rainforest
vegetation community (refer Figure VC02) which has developed under the existing hydrology regime
of the waterway. The alteration of the hydrology could be expected to potentially change the in-situ
habitat conditions (i.e., reduced soil moisture) that the rainforest flora has developed from resulting
in possible long term alteration of the vegetation community floristics (i.e., species composition) to a
dry ‘scrub’ variant rainforest.
Plate 21 – Existing infrastructure modifications to onsite waterway
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Plate 22 – Northern waterway characteristics
5.3.2 Mitigation Measures
The impact to the waterway is proposed to be mitigated/minimised by:
• A Fauna Management Plan is prepared for the future OPW application to manage the risk of
impact to terrestrial and aquatic fauna during civil works. The FMP includes a requirement
for a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter catcher to be engaged to supervise
vegetation clearing and waterway modification on the site;
• Appropriate erosion and sediment control works are recommended to mitigate any significant
impacts to the onsite waterways;
• A Waterway Rehabilitation Plan is developed to reinstate a native vegetation buffer along the
waterway to manage water quality and provide riparian habitat for local flora and fauna
(NOTE: revegetation design should consider tree fall risk and bushfire risk).; and
• The design of the waterway widening/ canoe run is to maintain inflows into the VC1a
rainforest unit in order to sustain the current assemblage of flora species and habitat
conditions present therein that have evolved under the current waterway conditions.
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TABLE 2 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY CODE TABLE 8.2.2.3- CRITERIA FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES ACCEPTABLE OUTCOMES PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
Ecologically Important Areas
PO1 AO1.1 AO1.1
Development is sited and designed to protect the physical and Ecologically important areas are conserved or improved to ensure their ongoing contribution The development proposal has been located outside of all of the identified
ecological integrity and biodiversity of ecologically important areas to the natural resources and biological diversity of Noosa Shire. Ecologically Important Areas precluding the watercourse modification which
through protection of: exhibits no significant riparian vegetation noting the works will increase the
a) existing habitat areas and ecological linkages; and AND volume and extent of aquatic habitat thereby enhancing opportunities for
b) existing riparian vegetation, waterways and wetland habitat aquatic fauna use post development.
values AO1.2
Buildings, structures and associated works are located within existing cleared areas or areas AO1.2
of lowest ecological value. The proposed development has been positioned within existing cleared areas
and areas of lowest ecological value (i.e., VC4). A small number of semi-mature
AND trees located external of the VC1b unit are required to be cleared to
accommodate proposed Village 1 (refer Section 5.1.1.1) and watercourse
AO1.3 modification is proposed (refer section 5.3).
Where constructing a dwelling house or community residence, buildings and associated
structures are not located on land identified as an area of biodiversity significance on a AO1.3
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map. All of the proposed buildings are located outside of land identified as an Area
or of Biodiversity Significance on the NC Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
Clearing vegetation (other than for a driveway access) does not extend beyond— Overlay Map.
• 30 metres of a habitable building or 10 metres of a class 10 structure on lots greater
than 10 hectares; or
• 10 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure on lots 10 hectares or less but
more than 3,000m2; or
• 3 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure on lots 3,000m2 or less.
AND
AO1.4
Clearing of vegetation for a boundary fence does not extend beyond 5 metres either side of A01.4 N/A – No boundary fence proposed.
the fence.
Reconfiguring of a lot
PO2 AO2 N/A – Reconfiguration of a Lot development application is not proposed.
New lots are only created if they maintain ecological linkages and Where clearing vegetation for the purpose of Reconfiguring a Lot—
minimise the clearing of vegetation. a) new boundaries to lots do not transect and fragment existing native vegetation;
b) new lots are created to allow for suitable building envelopes for future buildings and
works to be located within existing cleared areas or areas of low ecological value;
c) building envelopes are designated for each lot; and
d) ecological linkages and ecologically important areas are secured by environmental
covenant or transferred to public ownership or through gazettal of a nature reserve.
Management of Impacts
PO3 AO3.1 AO3.1 – Clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably avoided however has
Development is designed and sited to manage adverse impacts on Where clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably avoided, the development: been highly minimised.
ecologically important areas by: a) ensures the design and siting limits the loss of vegetation to the smallest extent a) The expected impact of the proposal has been limited to a small number of
a) minimising the total footprint within which all activities, buildings, possible; semi-mature trees located forward of the VC1b vegetation unit edge that will be
structures driveways and other works are contained; b) protects and retains ecological values and ecosystem processes to the greatest impacted by the proposed Village 1 location. Noting that no vegetation clearing
b) locating development in existing cleared areas or areas of low extent possible within and adjacent to the site; is required for the proposed watercourse modification as no woody riparian
ecological value over other areas to the greatest extent possible; and c) provides measures to allow for safe movement of fauna through the site; and vegetation is present.
c) incorporating siting and design measures to protect and retain d) provides suitable habitat replacement and replanting in accordance with PSP3 b) All of the identified Ecologically Important Areas will be retained.
ecological values and ecosystem processes within or adjacent to the Ecological Assessment Guidelines. c) The proposed development will not impact or impede fauna movement
development site; and through the site.
d) where adverse impacts have been minimised, any residual d) Removal of a small amount of low value habitat (i.e., semi-mature trees within
impacts on ecological values are compensated for through suitable VC4) is required as part of the development. It is recommended impacts to
habitat replacement and replanting on site in the first instance or in a native vegetation can be mitigated against via compensatory revegetation
way that results in a net gain and enhancement of the overall habitat elsewhere within the site if required. An offset ratio of 1:2 is recommended.
values of Noosa Shire. AO3.2 AO3.2 – No significant habitat trees for native fauna were identified within the
development footprint.
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Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting, breeding and feeding areas are
protected for native fauna habitat.
PO4 AO4.1 AO4.1 – Due to the limited amount of vegetation clearing required minimal
Development provides for effective measures during construction Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage from construction and operation disturbance and/or damage is expected as a result of the proposed
and operation to protect ecological values including: activities by: development.
a) avoiding disturbance to or clearing of vegetation in and within the a) clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging tape; However, if required, a Vegetation Management Plan that details, as a
vicinity of the site; b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of the vegetation and avoid filling minimum, the protection measures listed in AO4.1 can be produced by the
b) managing habitat disturbance and physical harm to fauna from and excavating in these fenced areas; applicant for the future Operational Works application and can be conditioned
noise, vibration, dust, light, dewatering or excavating; and c) ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking occurs outside the identified by Council with an approval.
c) avoiding clearing in areas where erosion or slippage could occur. vegetation areas; and
d) using low impact construction techniques around vegetation.
AO4.2 AO4.2 – All existing vegetation outside of the proposed development footprint
Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to a buffer between different land will continue to form a buffer between the site and adjacent land uses.
uses or a buffer against pollution, light spillage or noise is retained.
AO4.3
Lighting associated with development: AO4.3 - Lighting associated with development shall comply with AO4.3 and can
a) does not contribute an unacceptable level of illuminance (greater than 1 lux) for light be conditioned with an approval.
sensitive species within or at the boundary of an ecologically important area; and
b) does not contribute to an unacceptable level of illuminance on landward horizons b) N/A
along coastal areas and known marine turtle nesting beaches.
AO4.4 AO4.4 – The proposed development areas are located upslope of the dams
Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that may cause or contribute to hillslope and waterways onsite. Appropriate erosion and sediment controls works are
erosion, bank erosion, or slippage. expected to control the potential adverse impacts of hillslope erosion, bank
erosion, or slippage on the dams and waterways. Civil engineering (to be
prepared by others) works will be designed to prevent erosion without the
reliance on vegetation.
Connectivity
PO5 AO5 The development does not propose a significant volume of vegetation clearing.
Development is designed and operated to maintain and enhance Development is designed and operated to maintain ecological linkages and maximise The vegetation impacted as a result of the development is considered low
connectivity between and across ecologically important areas and opportunity for connectivity and the movement of fauna by: ecological value and does not form part of a significant ecological linkage (i.e.,
connecting habitat and support unimpeded and safe movement of a) ensuring protection of wildlife refuges; semi-mature trees located within VC4). The development will not remove any
terrestrial and aquatic fauna. b) maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest possible size and within the ecologically important areas and maintains connectivity between and across
smallest possible edge-to-area ratio; ecologically important areas and connecting habitat and support unimpeded
c) enhancing connectivity through planting and rehabilitation works, including across and safe movement of terrestrial and aquatic fauna.
property boundaries, to areas of national park, state forest or reserve;
d) avoiding the creation of physical barriers and safety hazards (such as roads,
pedestrian access and instream structures) along and within the ecological linkage;
e) providing mitigation measures such as wildlife movement infrastructure, fauna
exclusion and directional fencing, underpasses/overpasses and traffic calming
devices, signage and lighting; and
f) where offsets are necessary, delivering offsets that support and enhance ecological
linkages.
Waterways and Wetlands
PO6 AO6.1 AO6.1 The development does not represent potential to clear vegetation within
The biodiversity and ecosystem values of waterways, drainage lines, Development and clearing of vegetation does not occur within: the following:
wetlands and adjacent riparian zones are protected by: a) a riparian buffer area; a) a riparian buffer area;
a) avoiding any new development in a riparian buffer area and b) a wetland area; or b) a wetland area; or
wetland area; c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of other waterways identified on a c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of other waterways identified
b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in riparian zones; Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map. on a Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map.
c) maintaining and enhancing wildlife corridors and connectivity Note Village 2 (the closest proposed building to the waterway identified on a
along watercourses and drainage lines for native fauna AO6.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map, refer Plate 4) is located
movement; Development provides for the rehabilitation of land within: approximately >40m from the centreline of the northerly adjacent waterway.
d) avoiding edge effects and damage from adjacent land uses; a) a riparian buffer area; Furthermore, the Village 2 location has been located a minimum of 10m from
e) maintaining stream integrity and bank stability by minimising b) a wetland area; and the proposed edge of the northern adjacent waterway modification extent
bank erosion and slumping; c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of any other waterway identified on a (refer dashed magenta linework VC02).
f) maintaining water quality through filtering sediments, Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map.
nutrients and other pollutants; and AO6.2 – Watercourse modification involving widening of the existing waterway
g) removing pest species and replacing them with local native and creation of an extended canoe run from the northeast dam is proposed.
species. AO6.3 The modification avoids impacts to riparian vegetation (as none is present) and
will create a net positive impact on the waterway long-term through the net
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Recreational facilities (e.g., playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques) are setback a minimum of increase of aquatic habitat. Furthermore, a Waterway Rehabilitation Plan is
10 metres from the top of the bank of a waterway. recommended to reinstate a native vegetation buffer along the onsite waterway
to manage water quality and provide riparian habitat for local flora and fauna
Editor’s Note—Setbacks to waterways for certain uses and works are also specified in the (NOTE: revegetation design should consider tree fall risk and bushfire risk).
relevant codes.
AO6.3 N/A. No public recreational facilities are proposed.
Editor's Note—Wetland areas are identified on the Queensland Wetland Program mapping
Editor’s Note – Any clearing of vegetation also needs to meet the outcomes of the
Earthworks Code and the Water Quality and Drainage Code.
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided. N/A
Vegetation within 400 metres of the full ponded water within Lake
Macdonald is retained.
PO8 AO8.1 AO8.1
Development on land adjacent to a waterway or wetland maintains Development adjacent to a waterway or wetland provides that: a) N/A – No new lots are proposed.
appropriate extent of public access to waterways and wetlands and a) no new lots directly back onto a riparian buffer area; and b) N/A – No new public roads are proposed.
minimises edge effects. b) new public roads are located between a riparian buffer area or riparian zone and
the proposed development area.
Surface and ground water hydrology
PO9 AO9.1 The development is not proposing activities which are likely to affect natural
Development ensures that the natural surface water and ground Development does not impact on the natural surface water or groundwater hydrologic groundwater hydrologic regimes. However, impacts to the waterway and dam
water hydrologic regimes of waterways, wetlands and hydrologically regimes and this is facilitated by: are proposed as a result of modification for an extended canoe run.
sensitive plant communities are not adversely impacted. a) avoiding or minimising channelization, redirection or interruption of flow; It is recommended any modification of the waterway proposed ensures in flow
b) avoiding groundwater extraction; into the adjacent rainforest unit is maintained as the vegetation in this location
Editor's Note—Groundwater dependent ecosystems are identified on c) maintaining groundwater recharge and discharge processes; is reliant upon the moist conditions (refer northern most VC1a on VC02).
Queensland Government Wetland Info mapping. d) maintaining natural groundwater fluctuations;
e) avoiding causing ingress of saline water into freshwater aquifers of wetlands; and Civil engineering plan to be provided by others. Appropriate erosion and
f) avoiding contaminants entering groundwater (e.g., from runoff, effluent disposal). sediment control works are expected to control the potential adverse impacts
of the proposed modification.
Rehabilitation of ecologically important areas
PO10 AO10.1 AO10.1 - Site landscaping is proposed to comply with AO10.1 as
Development provides for ecologically important areas to be restored Landscaping and rehabilitation complements and supports ecologically important areas by: demonstrated in a Landscape Plan at OPW Stage.
and enhanced through: a) utilising local native species;
a) designing landscaped areas to complement and enhance b) utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP2 Landscaping;
existing vegetation and ecological linkages; c) restoring degraded ecosystems to achieve a functional ecosystem state that
b) removing species likely to displace native flora species or requires minimal human intervention;
degrade fauna habitat; d) replicating adjacent remnant habitats of the same type, including the understorey
c) replanting and rehabilitating degraded habitat; vegetation;
d) replacing any vegetation removed with suitable local native e) creating or enhancing linkages between existing habitats;
species; f) avoiding the use of pest plant species listed in PSP2 - Landscaping;
e) providing for fauna habitat; and g) planting riparian zones to filter stormwater run-off, stabilise soil and provide for
f) avoiding the planting of pest plant species. wildlife habitat; and
h) providing ground and arboreal structures for fauna, which may include ground
depressions, rocks, hollows, nesting boxes and in-stream habitat.
AO10.2 AO10.2 – Compliance with AO10.2 can be set as a condition of approval.
Vegetation cleared is replaced with: Compliance with AO10.2 is expected to be achieved at OPW stage via
a) plantings of equivalent area that replicate the floristic structure of the vegetation additional reporting.
removed; or
b) where this is not possible due to the characteristics of the site and the development,
plantings twice the number of the removed trees and plants.
Editor’s Note — Revegetation and rehabilitation works are to be carried out in accordance
with an approved Revegetation and Rehabilitation Management Plan, as referred to in
PSP3 Ecological assessment guidelines.
Koala habitat protection and enhancement
PO11 AO11.1 AO11.1 – The development does not generate unacceptable impact on existing
Development is designed, constructed and operated to— Development design complies with the Koala Sensitive Design Guideline: A guide to koala koala movement opportunities through the site and between patches of onsite
a) protect and enhance koalas and koala habitat and avoid sensitive design measures for planning and development activities suitable koala habitat (i.e., VC2 & VC3).
adverse impacts; Note - Mapped Koala Habitat Area Core occurs within the northeast, southern,
b) provide measures to assist the survival of koala populations and eastern site extents and the entire site is mapped within a Koala Priority
in the area to mitigate any potential threats or risk to koalas; Area (refer Section 3.4). The recommended driveway clearing; 3m fully cleared
AO11.2 either side of the driveway, in the BHAMP (NCES, 2022) may impact several
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c) provide for safe and appropriate koala movement across the Development incorporates revegetation and landscaping that provides food, shelter and NJKHT’s in a mapped KHA core. It is considered the clearing can be
landscape; and movement opportunities for koalas undertaken as exempt clearing as per the definition of ‘exempted development’
d) provide for a net gain in mature and actively regenerating clause (K) (i.e., one off 500m2) as well as clause O (iv),(B) ….necessary for
koala habitat. AO11.3 fence road or vehicular track.
Development is designed to maximise and enhance connectivity between koala habitat
Editor's Note—Koala habitat mapping is in Schedule 2 Mapping. trees and ensure safe koala movement. AO11.2 – Limited landscaping is proposed given the site is essentially already
landscaped. Revegetation works can incorporate koala habitat trees if
Editor's Note—The Planning Regulation 2017, schedule 10 states AO11.4 required by council.
that development that interferes with koala habitat, in an area that is During construction, measures are incorporated to not increase the risk of death or injury to NOTE: Revegetation list must not conflict with the completed bushfire
both a koala priority area and a koala habitat area, is prohibited koalas, by including koala movement measures, as defined in the Planning Regulation 2017 reporting for the project (refer NCES BHAMP 2022) by introducing a new
development (subject to the exceptions stated in schedule 10 of the bushfire risk (i.e., creating a new hazardous open forest vegetation unit
Planning Regulation 2017). adjacent to the buildings). The revegetation areas identified in Plate 20 are
considered suitable for compensatory plantings.
Editor's Note- These performance outcomes and acceptable
outcomes apply to: AO11.3 – Development has been maximised in the cleared open areas of the
site with any available koala movement opportunities to be maintained via
a) development on land in a koala priority area, where the retention of koala habitat onsite in-situ (VC2 & VC3).
development does not interfere with koala habitat and where the
benchmarks are additional to and not inconsistent with, the AO11.4 – A fauna spotter/catcher is recommended to be present during any
assessment benchmarks stated in schedule 11, part 2 of the future clearing activities to satisfy the duty of care requirements under the
Planning Regulations 2017; and Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020. Compliance with AO11.4 can
b) development on land outside the koala priority area, where the be set as a condition of approval
development does not interfere with koala habitat in koala habitat
areas.
Bushfire Management
PO12 No acceptable outcome provided A Bushfire Hazard Assessment has been prepared which demonstrates that
Bushfire management measures are adopted based on ecological the development is not within a bushfire hazard area. Minor clearing for the
principles, which: driveway is recommended in the BHAMP (NCES, 2022) and can be undertaken
a) maintain and enhance biodiversity; as exempted development.
b) minimise threat of fire to the natural environment, as well as
life and property; and
c) provide for effective use and maintenance of buildings and
structures.
Editor's note—The performance outcome applies to properties in
bushfire hazard areas and only where clearing is reasonably
necessary for the control of bushfire risk to a building or structure.
Bushfire hazard areas are shown on Bushfire Hazard Overlay maps
in Schedule 2.
Scenic Amenity
PO13 AO13.1 AO13.1 All vegetation is proposed to be retained as per AO13.1 (where
The scenic amenity and vegetated character of the landscape is Vegetation is retained: applicable), noting that the watercourse proposed for modification exhibited no
protected by retaining vegetation: a) on and within 30 metres of prominent ridgelines and on sloping sites; riparian vegetation.
a) along and around watercourses and drainage lines; b) in gullies;
b) on steep slopes and ridgelines; c) along watercourses and drainage lines;
c) along the major road network; and d) within 10 metres of the major road network; and
d) that forms coastal vistas to and from beaches. e) along the front coastal dune system.
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6.2 State Government
6.2.1 Remnant Regional Ecosystems
The Vegetation Management Supporting Map identifies that Category C & R remnant vegetation is
present within the site. Schedule 10, Part 3, Division 4, Table 2 of the Planning Regulation 2017
requires any reconfiguration of a lot application that is assessable development under section 21,
which includes an allotment which is 5ha or larger, to be referred to SARA for assessment against
SDAP State Code 16 - Native vegetation clearing.
Each of the three lots included within the site are >5ha, however, assessable clearing has been
avoided as all of the proposed structures are located >1.5 times the regulated vegetation canopy
tree height (40m tallest tree heights adopted). Therefore, the application avoids the requirement for
referral to SARA for assessment against State Code 16.
6.2.2 Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 and SDAP State Code 25
Development in South East Queensland koala habitat areas
The SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy Koala Habitat Mapping identifies that the site occurs inside
of a Koala Priority Area and contains Koala Habitat Area (refer section 3.4). No assessable impacts
to the mapped KHA extent or koala habitat outside of the mapped KHA is proposed. The
recommended driveway clearing; 3m fully cleared either side of the driveway, in the BHAMP (NCES,
2022) may impact several NJKHT’s in a mapped KHA core. It is considered the clearing can be
undertaken as exempt clearing as per the definition of ‘exempted development’ clause (K) (i.e., one
off 500m2) as well as clause O (iv),(B) ….necessary for fence road or vehicular track. Therefore, no
further assessment is required.
Nature Conservation Act 1992
6.2.2.1 Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map
The Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map identifies that the northeastern, southern, and
eastern portions of the site are mapped as a ‘high risk area’ prescribed under the Nature
Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006. The flora survey carried out on the 17 June
2022 was undertaken in general accordance with the flora survey guidelines and identified
Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) which is listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC and EPBC
Act within a unit of VC1a in the central site extent between proposed Village 1 & 2 (refer yellow circle
VC01 & VC02). The identified Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) individual is located
external of the area mapped as ‘high risk area’ prescribed under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife
Management) Regulation 2006.
A small number of semi-mature trees located within VC4 and separated by a few metres to the
adjacent VC1b are proposed to be cleared to construct the Village 1 building and asscoiated
retaining wall. The trees are located approximately 65m from the identified conservation significant
plant species.
For any vegetation clearing, apart from pasture grasses, which is proposed within 100m of the
identified conservation significant plants, the applicant is required under the Nature Conservation
Act 1992 to apply for a Protected Plants Clearing Permit from DES (inclusive of a Flora Survey report
and Impact Management Plan).
However, prior to the above it is recommended the applicant contacts DES to ensure the above is
required given the vegetation clearing is not located within a mapped ‘high risk area’ and the small
number of semi-mature trees to be cleared are located within a maintained area (i.e., surrounded by
mown lawn).
6.2.2.2 Fauna
Provision of a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter/catcher is necessary during all
vegetation clearing and waterway modification activities to satisfy the duty of care obligations under
the NC Act.
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7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 Conclusion
A desktop and field investigation have been undertaken to determine the environmental values
present within Lot 7 on RP216403, Lot 394 on M371117, and Lot 650 on M37380 located at 48-59
Kabi Road, Cootharaba QLD. The outcomes of the desktop and field investigations identified the
following:
• The site supports local and State level biodiversity values.
• The site is mapped within the Noosa Plan 2020 as being situated in the Rural Residential
Zone and containing Area of Biodiversity Significance, MSES Environmental Values, and
MSES Regulated Vegetation – intersecting a waterway course.
• The development proposal has avoided impacts to the identified Ecologically Important Areas
onsite precluding modification of the denuded watercourse. A small number of semi-mature
trees located external of the VC1b unit will be impacted by the proposed Village 1 location.
The application has been assessed against several assessment frameworks and determined to be
compliant as follows:
• Noosa Plan 2020, Code 8.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands – Compliant subject to
Council acceptance of the measures proposed to mitigate the impact of the proposed
development on the mapped MSES Regulated Vegetation – intersecting a watercourse (i.e.,
FMP and appropriate sediment and erosion control works).
• Vegetation Management Act 1999 and the associated State Code 16 Native Vegetation
Clearing – No further assessment is required.
• State Code 25 Development in South East Queensland koala habitat areas – No further
assessment is required.
• Nature Conservation Act 1992 – Compliant provided the provision of;
o a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter/catcher is present during all
vegetation clearing onsite; and
o Further advice is sought from DES regarding requirement for a Protected Plants
Clearing Permit prior to any vegetation removal;
• Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – referral is deemed
unnecessary at this time.
The following recommendations are set to reduce the environmental impact of the proposal and to
secure DA approval:
• Appropriate erosion and sediment control works are conducted to mitigate the impact to the
adjacent waterways and dams during construction;
• A Fauna Management Plan is prepared for the future OPW application to manage the risk of
impact to terrestrial and aquatic fauna during civil works. The FMP includes a requirement
for a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter catcher to be engaged to supervise
vegetation clearing and waterway augmentation on the site;
• Further advice is sought from DES regarding the requirement for a Protected Plants Clearing
Permit; and
• All future landscaping and revegetation work consists of suitable local native species (NOTE:
revegetation design should consider tree fall risk and bushfire risk).
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DEVELOPMENT INFO
Existing GFA vegetation
Maintenance Sheds 920 m²
Existing GFA to be Demolished
Clubhouse and Shed 720 m²
Proposed GFA
Communal Area 2,330 m2
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EXISTING TOTAL 48,100 m2 required
(percentage of site utilised) 3.6%
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Permaculture vegetation 11 vegetation existing dam
Agricultural Grazing 258,200 m2
Syntropic Market Garden 4,230 m2
potential expansion to market garden 23,800 m2 VILLAGE 1
Diversified Orchards & Staples 33,200 m2
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Revision Project Architect Stage Project No.
02 Consultant Co-ordination Issue 11/07/2022 CYC Noosa Campsite CG DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL 1302-01 Proposed Development Site Plan
03 Revised Site Plans 21/07/2022 48 Kabi Road Cootharaba QLD
04 Revised Site Plan 4/08/2022
05
06
Development Approval
Revised Development Approval Issue
25/08/2022
2/09/2022
Client
Christian Youth Council
Drawn
CG/MB
Status
PRE-CONSTRUCTION (NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION)
Scale
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Ecological Assessment Report v1 NCES REF: J001061 Lot 7 on RP216403, Lot 394 on M371117, and Lot 650 on M37380 – 48-59 Kabi Road, Cootharaba APPENDIX 2 – DESKTOP SEARCH RESULTS © 2022 37
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EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
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: 02/06/22 09:03:46
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 2015
Coordinates
Buffer: 2.0Km
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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: None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Area: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 3 Listed Threatened Species: 52 Listed Migratory Species: 18 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 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: 23 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Australian Marine Parks: 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: 1 Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 34 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None
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Details
Matters of National Environmental Significance
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
Coastal Swamp Oak (Casuarina glauca) Forest of New Endangered Community may occur
South Wales and South East Queensland ecological within area
community
Coastal Swamp Sclerophyll Forest of New South Endangered Community known to occur
Wales and South East Queensland within area
Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Critically Endangered Community may occur
within area
Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]
Name Status Type of Presence
Birds
Anthochaera phrygia
Regent Honeyeater [82338] Critically Endangered Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour likely to occur
within area
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Calidris canutus
Red Knot, Knot [855] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni
Coxen's Fig-Parrot [59714] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Falco hypoleucos
Grey Falcon [929] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Limosa lapponica baueri
Nunivak Bar-tailed Godwit, Western Alaskan Bar- Vulnerable Species or species
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Name Status Type of Presence
tailed Godwit [86380] habitat likely to occur within
area
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Sternula nereis nereis
Australian Fairy Tern [82950] 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
Nannoperca oxleyana
Oxleyan Pygmy Perch [64468] Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Pseudomugil mellis
Honey Blue Eye, Honey Blue-eye [26180] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Frogs
Litoria olongburensis
Wallum Sedge Frog [1821] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Mixophyes fleayi
Fleay's Frog [25960] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Insects
Argynnis hyperbius inconstans
Australian Fritillary [88056] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Phyllodes imperialis smithersi
Pink Underwing Moth [86084] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Mammals
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Dasyurus hallucatus
Northern Quoll, Digul [Gogo-Yimidir], Wijingadda Endangered Species or species habitat
[Dambimangari], Wiminji [Martu] [331] likely to 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] may occur within area
Macroderma gigas
Ghost Bat [174] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Petauroides volans
Greater Glider [254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Petaurus australis australis
Yellow-bellied Glider (south-eastern) [87600] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT)
Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Endangered Species or species habitat
South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) likely to occur
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Name Status Type of Presence
[85104] within area
Potorous tridactylus tridactylus
Long-nosed Potoroo (northern) [66645] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Pteropus poliocephalus
Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour 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
Acronychia littoralis
Scented Acronychia [8582] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Archidendron lovelliae
Bacon Wood, Tulip Siris [13451] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Arthraxon hispidus
Hairy-joint Grass [9338] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Boronia keysii
Key's Boronia [21632] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Bosistoa transversa
Three-leaved Bosistoa, Yellow Satinheart [16091] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Cryptocarya foetida
Stinking Cryptocarya, Stinking Laurel [11976] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Cryptostylis hunteriana
Leafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Cupaniopsis shirleyana
Wedge-leaf Tuckeroo [3205] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Eucalyptus conglomerata
Swamp Stringybark [3160] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut Tree, Smooth- Vulnerable Species or species habitat
shelled Macadamia, Bush Nut, Nut Oak [7326] likely to occur within area
Macadamia ternifolia
Small-fruited Queensland Nut, Gympie Nut [7214] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi
Pineapple Zamia [5712] Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Phaius australis
Lesser Swamp-orchid [5872] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Rhodamnia rubescens
Scrub Turpentine, Brown Malletwood [15763] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur
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Name Status Type of Presence
within area
Rhodomyrtus psidioides
Native Guava [19162] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Romnalda strobilacea
[5948] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Samadera bidwillii
Quassia [29708] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Triunia robusta
Glossy Spice Bush [14747] Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Xanthostemon oppositifolius
Penda, Southern Penda, Luya's Hardwood [8738] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Reptiles
Coeranoscincus reticulatus
Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink [59628] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Delma torquata
Adorned Delma, Collared Delma [1656] 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
Migratory Marine Species
Crocodylus porosus
Salt-water Crocodile, Estuarine Crocodile [1774] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Migratory Terrestrial Species
Cuculus optatus
Oriental Cuckoo, Horsfield's Cuckoo [86651] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to 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] Species or species
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Name Threatened Type of Presence
habitat may occur within
area
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris canutus
Red Knot, Knot [855] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Limnodromus semipalmatus
Asian Dowitcher [843] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Limosa lapponica
Bar-tailed Godwit [844] Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey [952] Species or species habitat
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] Species or species habitat
may 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 ibis
Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris canutus
Red Knot, Knot [855] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within
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Name Threatened Type of Presence
area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Limnodromus semipalmatus
Asian Dowitcher [843] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Limosa lapponica
Bar-tailed Godwit [844] 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
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey [952] Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
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
Reptiles
Crocodylus porosus
Salt-water Crocodile, Estuarine Crocodile [1774] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
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Extra Information
State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ]
Name State
Dangerbridge 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, Northern Mallard [974] 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, Spotted 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
known to occur within area
Mammals
Bos taurus
Domestic Cattle [16] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
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Name Status Type of Presence
Canis lupus familiaris
Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Felis catus
Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
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 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
Annona glabra
Pond Apple, Pond-apple Tree, Alligator Apple, Species or species habitat
Bullock's Heart, Cherimoya, Monkey Apple, Bobwood, likely to occur within area
Corkwood [6311]
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 africanus
Climbing Asparagus, Climbing Asparagus Fern Species or species habitat
[66907] 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
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
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
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Name Status Type of Presence
Sage, Wild Sage [10892]
Parthenium hysterophorus
Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species habitat
Ragweed [19566] 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
Ramphotyphlops braminus
Flowerpot Blind Snake, Brahminy Blind Snake, Cacing Species or species habitat
Besi [1258] may occur within area
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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.
Threatened, migratory and marine species distributions have been derived through a variety of methods. Where distributions are well known and if
time permits, maps are derived using either thematic spatial data (i.e. vegetation, soils, geology, elevation, aspect, terrain, etc) together with point
locations and described habitat; or environmental modelling (MAXENT or BIOCLIM habitat modelling) using point locations and environmental data
layers.
Where very little information is available for species or large number of maps are required in a short time-frame, maps are derived either from 0.04
or 0.02 decimal degree cells; by an automated process using polygon capture techniques (static two kilometre grid cells, alpha-hull and convex hull);
or captured manually or by using topographic features (national park boundaries, islands, etc). In the early stages of the distribution mapping
process (1999-early 2000s) distributions were defined by degree blocks, 100K or 250K map sheets to rapidly create distribution maps. More reliable
distribution mapping methods are used to update these distributions as time permits.
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
-26.2778 152.9602
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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:
-Office of Environment and Heritage, New South Wales
-Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Victoria
-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania
-Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, South Australia
-Department of Land and Resource Management, Northern Territory
-Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Queensland
-Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia
-Environment and Planning Directorate, ACT
-Birdlife Australia
-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme
-Australian National Wildlife Collection
-Natural history museums of Australia
-Museum Victoria
-Australian Museum
-South Australian 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, Canberra
-University of New England
-Ocean Biogeographic Information System
-Australian Government, Department of Defence
Forestry Corporation, NSW
-Geoscience Australia
-CSIRO
-Australian Tropical Herbarium, Cairns
-eBird Australia
-Australian Government – Australian Antarctic Data Centre
-Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
-Australian Government National Environmental Science Program
-Australian Institute of Marine Science
-Reef Life Survey Australia
-American Museum of Natural History
-Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk, Tasmania
-Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart, Tasmania
-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 Agriculture Water and the Environment
GPO Box 858
Canberra City ACT 2601 Australia
+61 2 6274 1111
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This publication has been compiled by Operations Support, Department of Resources. © State of Queensland, (2022) The Queensland Government supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of its information. The copyright in this publication is licensed under a Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY) licence. Under this licence you are free, without having to seek our permission, to use this publication in accordance with the licence terms. You must keep intact the copyright notice and attribute the State of Queensland as the source of the publication. Note: Some content in this publication may have different licence terms as indicated. For more information on this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information. Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 2
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Recent changes
Updated mapping
Updated vegetation mapping was released on 8 September 2021 and includes the most recent Queensland Herbarium
scientific updates to the Regulated Vegetation Management Map, regional ecosystems, wetland, high-value regrowth and
essential habitat mapping.
The Department of Environment and Science have also updated their protected plant and koala protection mapping to align
with the Queensland Herbarium scientific updates.
Overview
Based on the lot on plan details you have supplied, this report provides the following detailed information:
Property details - information about the specified Lot on Plan, lot size, local government area, bioregion(s), subregion(s) and
catchment(s);
Vegetation management framework - an explanation of the application of the framework and contact details for the
Department of Resources who administer the framework;
Vegetation management framework details for the specified Lot on Plan including:
• the vegetation management categories on the property;
• the vegetation management regional ecosystems on the property;
• vegetation management watercourses or drainage features on the property;
• vegetation management wetlands on the property;
• vegetation management essential habitat on the property;
• whether any area management plans are associated with the property;
• whether the property is coastal or non-coastal; and
• whether the property is mapped as Agricultural Land Class A or B;
Protected plant framework - an explanation of the application of the framework and contact details for the Department of
Environment and Science who administer the framework, including:
• high risk areas on the protected plant flora survey trigger map for the property;
Koala protection framework - an explanation of the application of the framework and contact details for the Department of
Environment and Science who administer the framework; and
Koala protection framework details for the specified Lot on Plan including:
• the koala district the property is located in;
• koala priority areas on the property;
• core and locally refined koala habitat areas on the property;
• whether the lot is located in an identified koala broad-hectare area; and
• koala habitat regional ecosystems on the property for core koala habitat areas.
This information will assist you to determine your options for managing vegetation under:
- the vegetation management framework, which may include:
• exempt clearing work;
• accepted development vegetation clearing code;
• an area management plan;
• a development approval;
- the protected plant framework, which may include:
• the need to undertake a flora survey;
• exempt clearing;
• a protected plant clearing permit;
- the koala protection framework, which may include:
• exempted development;
• a development approval;
• the need to undertake clearing sequentially and in the presence of a koala spotter.
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Other laws The clearing of native vegetation is regulated by both Queensland and Australian legislation, and some local governments also regulate native vegetation clearing. You may need to obtain an approval or permit under another Act, such as the Commonwealth Government's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Section 8 of this guide provides contact details of other agencies you should confirm requirements with, before commencing vegetation clearing. Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 4
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Table of Contents 1. Property details ©... ee 6 1.1 Tenure andtitle area... ee 6 1.2 Property location. © 2... ee 6 2. Vegetation management framework (administered by the Department of Resources) ...........00 000000000048 7 2.1 Exempt clearing work . 2 2 6 1. ee 7 2.2 Accepted development vegetation clearing codes ... 1.1... ee 7 2.3 Areamanagement plans... 1. 1 1 ee 8 2.4 Development approvals . . 1. ee 8 2.5. Contact information for the Department of Resources .. 2.2... 22... ee ee 8 3. Vegetation management framework for Lot: 7 Plan: RP216403.... 2.2.2... 0... 0000 ee ee 9 3.1 Vegetation categories ©... ee 9 3.2 Regional ecosystems 3.3 Watercourses....... 3.4Wetlands 2... ee 3.5 Essentialhabitat 2... ee 10 3.6 Area Management Plan(s) . 2. 2 1. 12 3.7 Coastal ornon-coastal .. 2... 13 3.8 AgriculturalLandClassAorB.... 2... 13 4. Vegetation management framework maps . 2... 14 4.1 Regulated vegetation management map... 2... 15 4.2 Vegetation management supporting map .. 2... ee 16 4.3 Coastal/non-coastal map... 6 6. ee 17 4.4 Agricultural Land Class A or B as per State Planning Policy: State Interest for Agriculture... .......020. 18 5. Protected plants framework (administered by the Department of Environment and Science (DES)) ................ 19 5.1 Clearing in high risk areas on the flora survey triggermap ..... 2.2.0... 000000000000 0000. 19 5.2 Clearing outside high risk areas on the flora survey trigger map... ........0.0...0.0 0.00.00 0000. 19 5.3 Exemptions . 2... ee 19 5.4 Contact informationforDES ... 2... 2.2.2.0... 000000000002 ee ee 19 5.5 Protected plants flora survey triggermap .. 2... ee 20 6. Koala protection framework (administered by the Department of Environment and Science (DES)) ................ 22 6.1 Koalamapping . 2. 1 1. ee 6.2 Koala habitat planning controls 6.3 Koala Conservation Plan clearing requirements... 2... ee 24 6.4 Contact informationforDES .. 2... 2.000000... 000000000 2 ee ee 24 7. Koala protection framework details for Lot: 7 Plan: RP216403.. 2... 1. ee 24 7.1 Koaladistricts 2... ee 24 7.2 Koala priority area, koala habitat area and identified koala broad-hectare areamap ................ 25 7.3 Koala habitat regional ecosystems for core koala habitat areas... 2... ee 26 8. Other relevant legislation contacts list . 2... ee 27 Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 5
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1. Property details 1.1 Tenure and title area All of the lot, plan, tenure and title area information associated with property Lot: 7 Plan: RP216403, are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Lot, plan, tenure and title area information for the property Lot Plan Tenure Property title area (sq metres) 7 RP216403 Freehold 217,800 A RP216403 Easement 3,881 The tenure of the land may affect whether clearing is considered exempt clearing work or may be carried out under an accepted development vegetation clearing code. 1.2 Property location Table 2 provides a summary of the locations for property Lot: 7 Plan: RP216403, in relation to natural and administrative boundaries. Table 2: Property location details Local Government(s) Noosa Shire Bioregion(s) Subregion(s) Southeast Great Sandy Queensland Catchment(s) Noosa Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 6
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2. Vegetation management framework (administered by the Department
of Resources)
The Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA), the Vegetation Management Regulation 2012, the Planning Act 2016 and the
Planning Regulation 2017, in conjunction with associated policies and codes, form the Vegetation Management Framework.
The VMA does not apply to all land tenures or vegetation types. State forests, national parks, forest reserves and some
tenures under the Forestry Act 1959 and Nature Conservation Act 1992 are not regulated by the VMA. Managing or clearing
vegetation on these tenures may require approvals under these laws.
The following native vegetation is not regulated under the VMA but may require permit(s) under other laws:
• grass or non-woody herbage;
• a plant within a grassland regional ecosystem prescribed under Schedule 5 of the Vegetation Management
Regulation 2012; and
• a mangrove.
2.1 Exempt clearing work
Exempt clearing work is an activity for which you do not need to notify the Department of Resources or obtain an approval
under the vegetation management framework. Exempt clearing work was previously known as exemptions.
In areas that are mapped as Category X (white in colour) on the regulated vegetation management map (see section 4.1),
and where the land tenure is freehold, indigenous land and leasehold land for agriculture and grazing purposes, the clearing
of vegetation is considered exempt clearing work and does not require notification or development approval under the
vegetation management framework. For all other land tenures, contact the Department of Resources before commencing
clearing to ensure that the proposed activity is exempt clearing work.
A range of routine property management activities are considered exempt clearing work. A list of exempt clearing work is
available at
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/management/vegetation/clearing-approvals/exemptions.
Exempt clearing work may be affected if the proposed clearing area is subject to development approval conditions, a
covenant, an environmental offset, an exchange area, a restoration notice, or an area mapped as Category A. Exempt
clearing work may require approval under other Commonwealth, State or Local Government laws, or local government
planning schemes. Contact the Department of Resources prior to clearing in any of these areas.
2.2 Accepted development vegetation clearing codes
Some clearing activities can be undertaken under an accepted development vegetation clearing code. The codes can be
downloaded at
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/management/vegetation/clearing-approvals/codes
If you intend to clear vegetation under an accepted development vegetation clearing code, you must notify the Department of
Resources before commencing. The information in this report will assist you to complete the online notification form.
You can complete the online form at
https://apps.dnrm.qld.gov.au/vegetation/
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2.3 Area management plans Area Management Plans (AMP) provide an alternative approval system for vegetation clearing under the vegetation management framework. They list the purposes and clearing conditions that have been approved for the areas covered by the plan. It is not necessary to use an AMP, even when an AMP applies to your property. On 8 March 2020, AMPs ended for fodder harvesting, managing thickened vegetation and managing encroachment. New notifications cannot be made for these AMPs. You will need to consider options for fodder harvesting, managing thickened vegetation or encroachment under a relevant accepted development vegetation clearing code or apply for a development approval. New notifications can be made for all other AMPs. These will continue to apply until their nominated end date. If an Area Management Plan applies to your property for which you can make a new notification, it will be listed in Section 3.6 of this report. Before clearing under one of these AMPs, you must first notify the Department of Resources and then follow the conditions and requirements listed in the AMP. https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/management/vegetation/clearing-approvals/area-management-plans 2.4 Development approvals If under the vegetation management framework your proposed clearing is not exempt clearing work, or is not permitted under an accepted development vegetation clearing code, or an AMP, you may be able to apply for a development approval. Information on how to apply for a development approval is available at https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/management/vegetation/clearing-approvals/development 2.5. Contact information for the Department of Resources For further information on the vegetation management framework: Phone 135VEG (135 834) Email [email protected] Visit https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/?contact=vegetation to submit an online enquiry. Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 8
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3. Vegetation management framework for Lot: 7 Plan: RP216403
3.1 Vegetation categories
The vegetation categories on your property are shown on the regulated vegetation management map in section 4.1 of this
report. A summary of vegetation categories on the subject lot are listed in Table 3. Descriptions for these categories are
shown in Table 4.
Table 3: Vegetation categories for subject property. Total area: 21.78ha
Vegetation category Area (ha)
Category B 20.8
Category X 1.0
Table 4: Description of vegetation categories
Category Colour on Map Description Requirements / options under the
vegetation management
framework
A red Compliance areas, environmental Special conditions apply to Category
offset areas and voluntary A areas. Before clearing, contact the
declaration areas Department of Resources to confirm
any requirements in a Category A
area.
B dark blue Remnant vegetation areas Exempt clearing work, or notification
and compliance with accepted
development vegetation clearing
codes, area management plans or
development approval.
C light blue High-value regrowth areas Exempt clearing work, or notification
and compliance with managing
Category C regrowth vegetation
accepted development vegetation
clearing code.
R yellow Regrowth within 50m of a Exempt clearing work, or notification
watercourse or drainage feature in and compliance with managing
the Great Barrier Reef catchment Category R regrowth accepted
areas development vegetation clearing
code or area management plans.
X white Clearing on freehold land, No permit or notification required on
indigenous land and leasehold land freehold land, indigenous land and
for agriculture and grazing purposes leasehold land for agriculture and
is considered exempt clearing work grazing. A development approval
under the vegetation management may be required for some State land
framework. Contact the Department tenures.
of Resources to clarify whether a
development approval is required for
other State land tenures.
Property Map of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV)
There is no Property Map of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV) present on this property.
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3.2 Regional ecosystems
The endangered, of concern and least concern regional ecosystems on your property are shown on the vegetation
management supporting map in section 4.2 and are listed in Table 5.
A description of regional ecosystems can be accessed online at
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/ecosystems/descriptions/
Table 5: Regional ecosystems present on subject property
Regional VMA Status Category Area (Ha) Short Description Structure
Ecosystem Category
12.3.4 Of concern B 4.93 Melaleuca quinquenervia, Eucalyptus Sparse
robusta woodland on coastal alluvium
12.9-10.1 Of concern B 11.08 Tall open forest often with Eucalyptus Mid-dense
resinifera, E. grandis, E. robusta and
Corymbia intermedia on sedimentary rocks,
usually coastal
12.9-10.16 Of concern B 4.75 Araucarian microphyll to notophyll vine Dense
forest on Cainozoic and Mesozoic
sediments
non-rem None X 1.03 None None
Please note:
1. All area and area derived figures included in this table have been calculated via reprojecting relevant spatial features to Albers equal-area conic projection
(central meridian = 146, datum Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994). As a result, area figures may differ slightly if calculated for the same features using a
different co-ordinate system.
2. If Table 5 contains a Category 'plant', please be aware that this refers to 'plantations' such as forestry, and these areas are considered non-remnant under
the VMA.
The VMA status of the regional ecosystem (whether it is endangered, of concern or least concern) also determines if any of
the following are applicable:
• exempt clearing work;
• accepted development vegetation clearing codes;
• performance outcomes in State Code 16 of the State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP).
3.3 Watercourses
Vegetation management watercourses and drainage features for this property are shown on the vegetation management
supporting map in section 4.2.
3.4 Wetlands
Vegetation management wetlands are present on this property and are shown on the vegetation management supporting
map in section 4.2 of this report.
3.5 Essential habitat
Under the VMA, essential habitat for protected wildlife is native wildlife prescribed under the Nature Conservation Act 1992
(NCA) as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or near-threatened wildlife.
Essential habitat for protected wildlife includes suitable habitat on the lot, or where a species has been known to occur up to
1.1 kilometres from a lot on which there is assessable vegetation. These important habitat areas are protected under the
VMA.
Any essential habitat on this property will be shown as blue hatching on the vegetation supporting map in section 4.2.
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If essential habitat is identified on the lot, information about the protected wildlife species is provided in Table 6 below. The
numeric labels on the vegetation management supporting map can be cross referenced with Table 6 to outline the essential
habitat factors for that particular species. There may be essential habitat for more than one species on each lot, and areas of
Category A, Category B and Category C can be mapped as Essential Habitat.
Essential habitat is compiled from a combination of species habitat models and buffered species records. Regional
ecosystem is a mandatory essential habitat factor, unless otherwise stated. Essential habitat, for protected wildlife, means an
area of vegetation shown on the Regulated Vegetation Management Map -
1) that has at least 3 essential habitat factors for the protected wildlife that must include any essential habitat factors
that are stated as mandatory for the protected wildlife in the essential habitat database. Essential habitat factors are
comprised of - regional ecosystem (mandatory for most species), vegetation community, altitude, soils, position in
landscape; or
2) in which the protected wildlife, at any stage of its life cycle, is located.
If there is no essential habitat mapping shown on the vegetation management supporting map for this lot, and there is no
table in the sections below, it confirms that there is no essential habitat on the lot.
Category A and/or Category B and/or Category C
Table 6: Essential habitat in Category A and/or Category B and/or Category C
Label Scientific Common NCA Status Vegetation Community Altitude Soils Position in
Name Name Landscape
17836 Boronia keysii Key's boronia V open forest of Eucalyptus spp. and Melaleuca spp.; 0 to 100 m sandy (Vertosols, Rudosols, Tenosols, Kandosols, gentle hill slope,
open shrubland or heathland Kurosols, Sodosols, Chromosols, Hydrosols) alluvial plain
860 Phascolarctos koala V Open forests and woodlands containing Eucalyptus, Sea level to None Riparian areas,
cinereus Corymbia, Lophostemon or Melaleuca trees having a 1000m. plains and
trunk of a diameter of more than 10cm at 1.3m above hill/escarpment
the ground. Tree species used for food and habitat slopes.
varies across the state and can include: Corymbia
citriodora, Corymbia henryi, Corymbia intermedia,
Eucalyptus acmenoides, Eucalyptus bancroftii,
Eucalyptus biturbinata, Eucalyptus blakelyi, Eucalyptus
brownii, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus carnea,
Eucalyptus chloroclada, Eucalyptus coolabah,
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus dealbata, Eucalyptus
drepanophylla, Eucalyptus dunnii, Eucalyptus
eugenioides, Eucalyptus exserta, Eucalyptus fibrosa,
Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus helidonica, Eucalyptus
latisinensis, Eucalyptus longirostrata, Eucalyptus
major, Eucalyptus melanophloia, Eucalyptus
melliodora, Eucalyptus microcarpa, Eucalyptus
microcorys, Eucalyptus microtheca, Eucalyptus
moluccana, Eucalyptus montivaga, Eucalyptus
orgadophila, Eucalyptus papuana, Eucalyptus pilularis,
Eucalyptus platyphylla, Eucalyptus populnea,
Eucalyptus portuensis, Eucalyptus propinqua,
Eucalyptus racemosa, Eucalyptus resinifera,
Eucalyptus robusta, Eucalyptus saligna, Eucalyptus
seeana, Eucalyptus siderophloia, Eucalyptus
sideroxylon, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Eucalyptus
thozetiana, Eucalyptus tindaliae, Eucalyptus umbra,
Lophostemon confertus, Melaleuca leucadendra,
Melaleuca quinquenervia.
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Label Scientific Common NCA Status Vegetation Community Altitude Soils Position in Name Name Landscape 686 Crinia tinnula wallum froglet v Vegetation community is a mandatory essential habitat | Sea level to Sandy and sandy-alluvial substrates. None factor for this species. Permanent to ephemeral acidic 150m, (pH 4.3 - 5.2), soft freshwater in Melaleuca (e.g. M. quinquenervia) swamps, sedgeland, wet and dry heathland (e.9. Banksia robur, Xanthorthoea) and wallum (Banksia aemula shrubland/woodland) areas coastal lowlands on sand or sandstone, occasionally in adjacent open forest/woodland (e.g. Eucalyptus racemosa, Corymbia citriodora) with heathy understorey; known to persist in small remnants (<10ha); may be found well away from water. 609 Litoria wallum v Vegetation community is a mandatory essential habitat | Sea level to Sandy and alluvial substrates. None freycineti rocketfrog factor for this species. Freshwater acidic 200m: ‘swamps/lagoons (permanent or temporary still water) dominated by sedges (e.g. Baumea and Eleocharis spp.) in heathland (e.g. Banksia/Xanthorrhoea), wallum (Banksia aemula shrublandiwoodiand) or Melaleuca open forest (2.9. M. quinquenervia), and adjacent Eucalyptus racemosa forest, also found around acidic, coastal lakes; on sand and sandstone; can be found well away from water during non-breeding season Label Regional Ecosystem (mandatory unless otherwise specified) 17836 123.4, 123.18, 129-10.1, 129104 860 43.1,432,433,434,435, 436,438, 43.10, 43.11,453, 455, 456,458,459, 471,477,478, 496, 49.10, 49.12, 49.17,63.1,632,633,634,635,637, 638, 639,63.11, 6.3.12, 63.17,6.3.18, 6.322 6.3.24, 6325, 6.4.1,642,643,64.4,65.1,652, 653,655,656, 657,658,659, 65.10, 6.5.11, 65.13, 65.14, 6.5.15, 65.16, 65.17, 65.18, 65.19, 66.2, 67.1,6.7.2,675, 676,677,679, 6.7.11, 67.12, 67.18, 67.14, 67.17, 693,723, 724,727, 72.11,737, 738, 7.89, 73.12, 73.13, 7.3.14, 7.3.16, 7.3.19, 7.320, 7.9.21, 7.3.25, 7.326, 7.89, 7.40, 7.3.42, 73.43, 7.3.44, 7.3.45, 73.47, 7.3.48, 7.3.50, 75.1,7.52, 753, 7.54, 7.87, 7.88, 7.8.10, 7.8.15, 78.16, 7.8.17, 7.8.18, 78.19, 7.11.5, 7.11.6, 7.1413, 7.11.14, 7.11.16, 741.18, 7.11.19, 7.19.20, 7.11.21, 7.14.81, 7.11.92, 7.11.88, 7.11.84, 711.85, 7.11.97, 7.11.41, 7.11.42, 7.11.48, 71.44, 7.11.45, 7.11.46, 7.11.47, 7.11.48, 7.11.49, 7.11.50, 7.11.81, 7124, 7125, 712.17, 742.21, 7.12.22, 7.12.23, 7.12.24, 7.12.25, 71226, 71227, 7.12.28, 7.12.29, 7.12.90, 7.12.98, 7.12.94, 7.12.38, 7.12.51, 71252, 7.1258, 7.12.54, 712.55, 7.12.56, 7.12.57, 7.12.58, 7.12.58, 7.12.60, 7.1261, 7.12.62, 7.12.63, 7.12.65, 7.12.66, 7.12.69, 8.1.5,823,826,827,828,8211,8212, 82.13, 82.14,83.1,832, 833,835,836,838, 8.3.10, 83.11, 83.13, 85.1, 85.2, 853,855, 856,857, 89.1, 8.10.1, 8.11.1,8.11.3, 8.11.4, 811.5, 8.11.6,8.11.8, 811.10, 811.12, 8.124, 8.125, 8.126, 8.127, 8.128, 8.129, 8.12.12, 812.14, 8.12.20, 8.12.22, 8.12.23, 8.12.25, 812.26, 8.12.27, 81229, 8.12.31, 8.12.82, 931,932, 933, 934,935,936, 937,938,93.10, 93.11,9313, 93.14, 93.15, 93.16, 98.17, 93.19, 9320, 98.21, 93.22, 9327,9.4.1,942, 951,953,954, 955, 956,957,958, 959, 95.10, 95.11, 95.12, 95.15, 95.16, 95.17, 971,972,973, 974, 975,876,981, 982,983,984, 985,989, 98.10, 98.11, 98.13, 9.10.1, 9.103, 9.104, 9.105, 9.107, 9108 911.1, 9.11.2, 9.11.8, 911-4, 9.115, 9.117, 9.11.10, 9.11.12, 911.13, 9.11.14, 9.11.15, 9.11.16, 9.11.17, 9.11.18, 8.11.19, 9.11.21, 9.11.22, 911.28, 9.11.24, 9.11.25, 9.11.26, 9.11.28, 9.11.29, 9.11.30, 8.11.91, 9.11.92, 912.1, 9.12.2, 9.123, 9124, 9.125,9.126, 9.12.7, 9.12.10, 9.12.11, 912.12, 912.13, 9.12.14, 9.12.15, 9.12.16, 9.12.17, 9.12.18, 9.12.19, 9.12.20, 8.12.21, 9.12.22, 9.12.28, 912.24, 91225, 9.12.26, 9.12.27, 9.12.28 9.12.28, 9.12.30, 9.12.81, 9.12.2, 9.12.83, 9.12.35, 9.12.96, 9.12.87, 9.12.98, 9.12.39, 9.12.44, 10.82, 1033, 10.35, 10.36, 10.89, 10.3.10, 10.11, 10.12, 103.13, 108.14, 10.8.15, 10.8.17, 10.820, 10.327, 10.328, 10.43, 10.49, 105.1, 105.2, 105.4, 10.55, 1057, 10.58, 10.59, 105.10, 105.11, 105.12, 10.7.1, 10.7.2, 10.7.3, 10.7.4, 10.75, 10.79, 10.7.10, 107.11, 107.12, 10.82, 10.93, 10.95, 10.10.1, 10.10, 10.104, 10.10, 10.107, 11.2.4, 1125, 113.1, 11.3.2, 11.33, 11.94, 11.35, 11.36, 11.97, 11.39, 11.310, 11.12, 119.13, 113.14, 1.9.15, 119.16, 119.17, 11.918, 11.9.19, 11.321, 1.3.23, 11.325, 1.3.26, 1.9.27, 11.9.28, 11.829, 11.8.30, 11.8.82, 11.8.98, 11.9.35, 11.9.36, 11.3.7, 11.3.88, 11.389, 11.42, 11.43, 11.47, 11.48, 11.49, 114.10, 11.412, 11.419, 11.5.1, 1152, 1153, 11.54, 11.55, 11.57, 115.8, 11.59, 115.12, 115.13, 115.14, 11.5.17, 19.5.18, 11.5.20, 11.521, 14.7.1, 11.7.2, 11.78, 14.7.4, 11.7.6, 11.77, 11.84, 11.8.2, 11.84, 11.85, 11.88, 11.811, 11.8.12, 1.8.14, 1.8.15, 11.9.1, 11.82, 11.93, 11.95, 11.96, 11.97, 11.99, 119.10, 119.11, 11.9.13, 11.9.14, 19.10.1, 11.10.2, 11.103, 11.10.4, 11.105, 11.106, 11.107, 11.109, 19.10.11, 11.10.12, 19.10.19, 11.11.4, 11.412, 11.418, 19.11.4, 19.11.6, 11.11.7, 14.11.8, 11.119, 11.11.40, 19.11.11, 11.11.12, HA ANAG, 11.19.14, 19.11.15, 11.19.16, 11.11.97, 11.11.19, 11.11.20, 11.4241, 11.122, 11.123, 11.125, 11.126, 11.127, 11.128, 11.129, 11.12.10, 11.12.18, 11.12.14, 11.12.18, 11.12.16, 11.12.17, 11.12.19, 11.12.20, 12.25, 1226, 12.27, 1228, 122.10, 1232, 12.33, 1234, 1235, 12.36, 1237, 1239, 12.10, 123.11, 123.14, 123.18, 128.19, 123.20, 125.1, 125.2, 12.53, 1254, 1256, 1257, 125.10, 125.12, 12.8.1, 1288, 1289, 128.11, 128.12, 128.14, 128.16, 128.17, 12.8.20, 12.8.24, 12.825, 12.9-10.1, 12.9-10.2, 129-103, 12.9-10.4, 12.9405, 12.9-40.7, 12.9408, 12.9:410.11, 12.9-10.12, 12.9-10.14, 129-10.17, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.19, 129-1021, 12.9-10.25, 12.9-10.26, 12.9-10.27, 129-10.28, 12.9-10.29, 12.1.2, 12.113, 12.11.5, 12.11.6, 12.11.7, 12.118, 12.11.9, 12.11.14, 12.11.15, 12.11.16, 12.11.17, 12.11.18, 12.11.22, 12.11.28, 12.11.24, 12.11.25, 12.11.26, 12.11.27, 12.11.28, 1212.2, 12.128, 12125, 12126, 12.127, 12.128, 12.129, 12.12.11, 121212, 12.12.14, 12.12.15, 12.12.23, 12.1224, 12.12.25, 12.12.28, 133.1, 193.2, 1833, 133.4, 19.35, 1337, 13.9.2, 13.114, 18.11.2, 19.11.8, 19.11.4, 18.115, 19.116, 19.118, 18.119, 13.121, 18122, 19.123, 19.124, 19.125, 19.126, 19.128, 19.129, 13.12.10. 686 1225, 1227, 12.29, 122.10, 122.12, 12.215, 12.34, 1235, 1236, 123.12, 123.14, 12.320, 1252, 12.5.10. These regional ecosystems are not a mandatory essential habitat factor for this species. 609 12.2.2, 1225, 12.27, 1229, 122.10, 122.12, 122.13, 122.18, 123.4, 1235, 1236, 123.11, 12.8.12, 123.13, 128.14, 123.20, 125.4, 12.59, 129-104, 129-10.10, 12.9-10.22. These regional ecosystems are not a mandatory essential habitat factor for this species. 3.6 Area Management Plan(s) Nil Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 12
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3.7 Coastal or non-coastal For the purposes of the accepted development vegetation clearing codes and State Code 16 of the State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP), this property is regarded as* Coastal *See also Map 4.3 3.8 Agricultural Land Class A or B The following can be used to identify Agricultural Land Class A or B areas under the "Managing regulated regrowth vegetation" accepted development vegetation clearing code: Does this lot contain land that is mapped as Agricultural Land Class A or B in the State Planning Interactive Mapping System? Class A (with urban areas masked as per SPP): 4.68ha Class B (with urban areas masked as per SPP): 17.1ha Note - This confirms Agricultural Land Classes as per the State Planning Interactive Mapping System only. This response does not include Agricultural Land Classes identified under local government planning schemes. For further information, check the Planning Scheme for your local government area. See Map 4.4 to identify the location and extent of Class A and/or Class B Agricultural land on Lot: 7 Plan: RP216403. Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 13
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4. Vegetation management framework maps Vegetation management maps included in this report may also be requested individually at: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/qld/environment/land/vegetation/vegetation-map-request-form Regulated vegetation management map The regulated vegetation management map shows vegetation categories needed to determine clearing requirements. These maps are updated monthly to show new property maps of assessable vegetation (PMAV). Vegetation management supporting map The vegetation management supporting map provides information on regional ecosystems, wetlands, watercourses and essential habitat. Coastal/non-coastal map The coastal/non-coastal map confirms whether the lot, or which parts of the lot, are considered coastal or non-coastal for the purposes of the accepted development vegetation clearing codes and State Code 16 of the State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP). Agricultural Land Class A or B as per State Planning Policy: State Interest for Agriculture The Agricultural Land Class map confirms the location and extent of land mapped as Agricultural Land Classes A or B as identified on the State Planning Interactive Mapping System. Please note that this map does not include areas identified as Agricultural Land Class A or B in local government planning schemes. This map can be used to identify Agricultural Land Class A or B areas under the "Managing regulated regrowth vegetation" accepted development vegetation clearing code. Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 14
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4.1 Regulated vegetation management map Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 15
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4.2 Vegetation management supporting map Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 16
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4.3 Coastal/non-coastal map Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 17
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5. Protected plants framework (administered by the Department of Environment and Science (DES)) In Queensland, all plants that are native to Australia are protected plants under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA). The NCA regulates the clearing of protected plants 'in the wild' (see Operational policy: When a protected plant in Queensland is considered to be 'in the wild') that are listed as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or near threatened under the Act. Please note that the protected plant clearing framework applies irrespective of the classification of the vegetation under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 and any approval or exemptions given under another Act, for example, the Vegetation Management Act 1999 or Planning Regulation 2017. 5.1 Clearing in high risk areas on the flora survey trigger map The flora survey trigger map identifies high-risk areas for endangered, vulnerable or near threatened (EVNT) plants. These are areas where EVNT plants are known to exist or are likely to exist based on the habitat present. The flora survey trigger map for this property is provided in section 5.5. If you are proposing to clear an area shown as high risk on the flora survey trigger map, a flora survey of the clearing impact area must be undertaken by a suitably qualified person in accordance with the Flora survey guidelines. The main objective of a flora survey is to locate any EVNT plants that may be present in the clearing impact area. If the flora survey identifies that EVNT plants are not present within the clearing impact area or clearing within 100m of EVNT plants can be avoided, the clearing activity is exempt from a permit. An exempt clearing notification form must be submitted to the Department of Environment and Science, with a copy of the flora survey report, at least one week prior to clearing. If the flora survey identifies that EVNT plants are present in, or within 100m of, the area to be cleared, a clearing permit is required before any clearing is undertaken. The flora survey report, as well as an impact management report, must be submitted with the clearing permit application form. 5.2 Clearing outside high risk areas on the flora survey trigger map In an area other than a high risk area, a clearing permit is only required where a person is, or becomes aware that EVNT plants are present in, or within 100m of, the area to be cleared. You must keep a copy of the flora survey trigger map for the area subject to clearing for five years from the day the clearing starts. If you do not clear within the 12 month period that the flora survey trigger map was printed, you need to print and check a new flora survey trigger map. 5.3 Exemptions Many activities are 'exempt' under the protected plant clearing framework, which means that clearing of native plants that are in the wild can be undertaken for these activities with no need for a flora survey or a protected plant clearing permit. The Information sheet - General exemptions for the take of protected plants provides some of these exemptions. Some exemptions under the NCA are the same as exempt clearing work (formerly known as exemptions) under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 (i.e. listed in Schedule 21 of the Planning Regulations 2017) while some are different. 5.4 Contact information for DES For further information on the protected plants framework: Phone 1300 130 372 (and select option four) Email [email protected] Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/protected-plants Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 19
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5.5 Protected plants flora survey trigger map This map included may also be requested individually at: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/map-request/flora-survey-trigger/. Updates to the data informing the flora survey trigger map The flora survey trigger map will be reviewed, and updated if necessary, at least every 12 months to ensure the map reflects the most up-to-date and accurate data available. Species information Please note that flora survey trigger maps do not identify species associated with 'high risk areas'. While some species information may be publicly available, for example via the Queensland Spatial Catalogue, the Department of Environment and Science does not provide species information on request. Regardless of whether species information is available for a particular high risk area, clearing plants in a high risk area may require a flora survey and/or clearing permit. Please see the Department of Environment and Science webpage on the clearing of protected plants for more information. Vegetation management report, Department of Resources, 2022 Page 20
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