2022-05-10 P&E Committee Agenda - Item 5 - Attachment 1 - DRAFT - Noosa Threatened Fauna species Recovery Road Map

   Marine impacts                                                                                     5%
   Recreational impacts                                                                               5%
                                                                                    Total            100%


4.3      Analysis
The thirty-four regional fauna species of conservation significance were scientifically scored and ranked against
the selection criteria. This was undertaken through reference to the supporting information identifies in Section
3, particularly the DES ‘Threatened Species Back on Track Status’ resource. Where information was absent or
required interpolation (in the application of some selection criteria), evaluation was carried out by a suitably
qualified person (Noosa Council Fauna Project Officer). Furthermore, the Decision Matrix (and this Road Map) has
undergone and internal review process by suitably qualified Noosa Environmental Services staff members. Expert
review is recommended prior to delivery of the final document.

External Review
It is intended to undertake a consultation program with external stakeholders, including key conservation groups
to review the content of this Draft Road Map. A consultation plan will be developed in accordance with Council’s
templates and distributed internally for further review (see Section 6, Delivery).


Please refer to Attachment One for the Decision Matrix used to nominate the Noosa Nine.


4.4      Species representation across habitats
To deliver an integrated approach, the distribution of the Noosa Nine (were justifiable) should proportionally
represent each of the region’s seven key habitat types. Attachment One (Decision Matrix) identifies species
primary use of each of the key habitat types. Table 3 summarises this breakdown, and then indicates an optimum
spread of the Noosa Nine across the seven key habitats. Given the range of some species cross between habitats,
it is preferable to select two species from ‘Ecotones and combined habitats’ to ensure overall representation and
conservation of regional biodiversity values.

Table 3: Optimal spread of the Noosa Nine across key habitat types
                                             Shortlisted      Suggested spread           Proposed Species
            Major Habitat Type
                                               Species        of the Noosa Nine
 Rainforests and Scrubs                             7                  2            Giant barred frog
                                                                                    Richmond birdwing butterfly
 Eucalypt forests and woodlands                     5                  1            Koala
 Ecotones and combined habitats                     4                  2            Glossy black cockatoo
 Freshwater waterways, wetlands and                 5                  1
                                                                                    Mary River cod
 riparian zones
 Heaths and other coastal communities               6                  1            Wallum sedge frog
 Mangroves and Saltmarsh                            1                  1            Water mouse
 Coastal and Marine                                 7                  1            Loggerhead turtle
                                        Totals     35                  9                    Noosa Nine