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FAUNA MANAGEMENT PLAN v1
J001343
LOT 105 ON SP118458
62 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE,
COOROY, QLD
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DOCUMENT CONTROL
Document Fauna Management Plan v1
Client: Noosa Shire Council
Project Number: J001343
Project: Operational Works
Site: Lot 105 on SP118458
62 Lake MacDonald Drive, Cooroy, QLD
Version Date Distribution Author/s Approver
1 02/09/2024 Glen Conforti – Noosa J. Isaacs (B. Env Sc.) Joshua Lee
Shire Council Environmental Scientist; (B. Sc. AES, mEIANZ)
Joshua Lee (B. Sc. AES) - Director
– Director / Principal
Environmental Scientist
DISCLAIMER
To the extent permitted by law, North Coast Environmental Services (including its employees, partners and consultants)
excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses,
and any other compensation, arising directly or indirectly, from using this publication (in part or whole) and any information
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 BACKGROUND 4
1.2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 4
2 SITE DESCRIPTION 5
2.1 IMPACTED VEGETATION 5
2.1.1 GENERAL 5
2.1.2 VEGETATION COMMUNITY 1 – GRASSLAND AREA WITH LOW DENSITY OF MATURE TREES 6
2.1.3 VEGETATION COMMUNITY 2 – NATIVE HARDWOOD PLANTATION WITH REGROWTH UNDERSTOREY
7
2.1.4 VEGETATION COMMUNITY 3 – SLASH PINE PLANTATION WITH WEED DOMINATED UNDERSTOREY8
3 FAUNA HABITAT VALUES AND IMPACTS 9
3.1 HABITAT TYPES 9
3.2 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED FAUNA SPECIES 9
3.3 HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR PREVIOUSLY RECORDED CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANT FAUNA 10
3.4 HABITAT CONNECTIVITY 10
3.5 PROPOSED VEGETATION CLEARING 11
4 FAUNA MANAGEMENT MEASURES – PRE-CLEARING 12
4.1 PROTECTION OF FAUNA HABITAT 12
4.2 INITIAL PRE-CLEARING SURVEY 12
4.3 DAILY PRE-CLEARING SURVEY 12
4.4 RELEASE METHODS 13
5 FAUNA MANAGEMENT MEASURES – DURING CLEARING 14
5.1 VEGETATION CLEARING DIRECTION 14
5.2 SEQUENTIAL VEGETATION CLEARING 14
5.3 FAUNA SPOTTER/CATCHER 15
5.4 KOALAS 15
5.5 FAUNA MONITORING 15
6 FAUNA MANAGEMENT MEASURES – DURING EARTHWORKS 16
6.1 MINIMISATION OF IMPACTS TO GROUND DWELLING FAUNA 16
6.2 MINIMISATION OF IMPACTS TO AQUATIC DWELLING FAUNA 16
6.2.1 DEWATERING SCHEDULE 16
6.2.2 AQUATIC FAUNA CAPTURE 17
6.2.3 AQUATIC FAUNA RELOCATION 17
6.2.4 AQUATIC FAUNA RELEASE 17
6.2.5 PEST SPECIES 17
6.2.6 POST-DEWATERING MANAGEMENT 17
7 INJURED FAUNA 18
7.1 VETERINARY CONTACT DETAILS 18
8 REFERENCES 19
APPENDIX 1 – PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT 20
APPENDIX 2 – BIOMAPS - WILDNET 21
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
North Coast Environmental Services have been commissioned to prepare a Fauna Management
Plan (FMP) to manage fauna during and prior to vegetation clearing proposed to be undertaken on
Lot 105 on SP118458 located at 62 Lake MacDonald Drive, Cooroy QLD (referenced hereafter as
the ‘site’).
A Reconfiguration of A Lot (RAL) Development Application is proposed for the site which will require
vegetation clearing. A copy of the plan of development is presented as Appendix 1.
1.2 General Responsibilities
All fauna management services undertaken within the site are to be conducted in accordance with
all applicable and relevant local, State and Commonwealth government guidelines and legislation.
A suitably qualified and appropriately experienced fauna spotter/catcher is to be employed to
undertake the fauna management services prior to and during all clearing activities.
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all persons directly and indirectly associated
with the fauna management activities understand the vegetation and fauna management measures
prescribed within this Fauna Management Plan. Failure to comply with the management measures
prescribed herein may result in the contravention of local, State and Commonwealth legislative
responsibilities. The Project Manager should contact the Council’s environmental staff where doubt
arises over any vegetation removal/habitat disturbance situations before the activity in question
proceeds.
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2 SITE DESCRIPTION
The site covers approximately 3.5ha and is located in the northern extent of the Cooroy area. The
site currently supports grassland with scattered mature trees in its northern extent, Gympie
Messmate plantation in its central extent, and a slash pine plantation in its southern extent.
A concrete building pad and shed are located in the southwest corner of the site. No other
infrastructure was present onsite.
The site is bordered by Lake MacDonald Dr to the north, unmanaged native bushland to the south,
residential development to the east, and Cooroy Cemetery to the west.
Plate 1 depicts the existing site conditions.
Plate 1 – Site Conditions (Image Source: Queensland Globe)
2.1 Impacted Vegetation
2.1.1 General
All vegetation is proposed to be cleared onsite, precluding the northwest corner as designated on
the Plan of Development (refer Appendix 1). The indicative extent of clearing is shown on Plate 2.
The clearing area impacts three separate vegetation communities:
• Vegetation Community 1 (VC1) – Grassland with low density of mature trees;
• Vegetation Community 2 (VC2) – Native hardwood plantation with regrowth understorey; and
• Vegetation Community 3 (VC3) – Slash pine plantation with weed dominated understorey.
A description of each community follows and their indicative extent within the site is detailed on Plate
2.
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Plate 2 – Indicative distribution of vegetation communities & clearing extent
2.1.2 Vegetation Community 1 – Grassland area with low density of mature trees
VC1 dominates the northern site extent and is characterised by periodically slashed grassland with
scattered native and exotic native trees. The vegetation community exhibits canopy height range of
15-30m.
Mature tree species present included Cinnamomum camphora (camphor laurel), Pinus elliotii (slash
pine), Acacia melanoxylon (blackwood), Lophostemon confertus (brushbox), and Corymbia
intermedia (pink bloodwood).
A windbreak was present in the western site extent dominated by Corymbia intermedia (pink
bloodwood) but also contained Lophostemon confertus (brushbox), Pinus elliotii (slash pine), and
Cinnamomum camphora (camphor laurel) (refer Plate 3b left)
A narrow linear tract of vegetation lined a 1st order stream adjacent to the eastern site boundary
(refer Plate 3b right). The canopy was dominated by Cinnamomum camphora (camphor laurel) but
also contained Acacia spp., Lophostemon suaveolens (swamp box), and Corymbia intermedia (pink
bloodwood). The understorey was sparse due to low light conditions and leaf fallout but where
present was most commonly dominated by Pteridium esculentum (hard bracken fern) and grasses.
Plate 3a & 3b depicts typical vegetation within VC1.
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Plate 3a – VC1
Plate 3b – VC1 – Windbreak left & riparian vegetation right
2.1.3 Vegetation Community 2 – Native hardwood plantation with regrowth understorey
VC2 is present in a single unit within the central site extent and is characterised by a native hardwood
plantation with regrowth understorey. The vegetation community exhibits an average canopy height
range of 30m.
The canopy was dominated by Eucalyptus cloeziana (Gympie messmate) planted in rows. The mid-
storey and understorey is clearly subject to intermittent clearing. The mid-storey contained scattered
Cinnamomum camphora (camphor laurel) and Acacia melanoxylon (blackwood) to approximately 2-
5m height.
The understorey showed evidence of previous slashing. Common species present included
Pteridium esculentum (hard bracken fern), Bidens Pilosa (Cobbler’s pegs), and Desmodium
uncinatum (silver leaf desmodium) and several exotic grass species as well as Imperata cylindrica
(blady grass).
Plate 4 depicts typical vegetation within VC2.
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Plate 4 – VC2
2.1.4 Vegetation Community 3 – Slash pine plantation with weed dominated understorey
VC3 dominates the southern site extent and is characterised by a slash pine plantation with weed
dominated understorey. The vegetation community exhibits an average canopy height of
approximately 28-30m.
The canopy contained a monoculture of Pinus elliotii (slash pine). The mid-storey contained
scattered juvenile native and exotic species.
The understorey was dominated by Lantana camara (lantana) but also contained Ochna serrulata
(ochna), Senna pendula var. glabrata (Easter cassia), Passiflora spp., Ipomoea cairica (morning
glory), Ardisia crenata (coral berry), and Pteridium esculentum (hard bracken fern).
Plate 5 depicts typical vegetation within VC3.
Plate 5 – VC3
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3 FAUNA HABITAT VALUES AND IMPACTS
3.1 Habitat Types
The composition of the fauna habitat types within and immediately bordering the clearing footprint
has the potential to offer fauna species the following general habitat elements:
• Open canopy and mid-canopy nesting sites and perches which may be used by birds and
arboreal mammals;
• Arboreal mud nest;
• 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;
• Fruiting rainforest trees in the canopy, mid canopy, and understorey may provide a food
source for specialist rainforest birds and bats;
• 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;
• Ephemeral waterway with potential to host aquatic habitat during periods of flow; and
• Grass and sedge groundcovers (native and exotic) have the potential to provide shelter and
movement pathways for small terrestrial mammals.
Note, no trees with arboreal hollows were observed within the proposed clearing footprint during the
site inspection.
3.2 Previously Recorded Fauna Species
The Queensland Government’s Biomaps (Wildnet) database was queried in August 2024 and holds
records for 185 fauna species within a 2km buffer of the site (refer Appendix 2).
In addition to several ‘special least concern’ species, the following conservation significant species
(i.e., those listed as ‘endangered’, ‘vulnerable’, or ‘near threatened’ under the Nature Conservation
Act 1992 (NC Act) or ‘threatened’ under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Act 1999 (EPBC Act)) were recorded within a 2km buffer of the site (with the Date set to more recent
records (only records since 1980)):
• Adelotus brevis (tusked frog) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act;
• Erythrotriorchis radiatus (red goshawk) – listed as ‘endangered’ under the NC Act and
‘vulnerable’ under the EPBC Act;
• Hirundapus caudacutus (white-throated needletail) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act
and EPBC Act;
• Litoria pearsoniana (cascade tree frog) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act;
• Mixophyes iteratus (giant barred frog) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the NC Act and the EPBC
Act; and
• Phascolarctos cinereus (koala) – listed as ‘endangered’ under the NC Act and EPBC Act.
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3.3 Habitat Suitability for Previously Recorded Conservation Significant Fauna
Table 1 identifies the habitat values within the site for the conservation significant fauna species
which have been previously recorded within a 2km radius of the site on Biomaps (Wildnet).
Table 1 – Habitat value for previously recorded conservation significant fauna species
Previously Recorded Preferred Habitat Habitat Value within the Site
Fauna Species
Adelotus brevis (tusked Inhabits wet eucalypt forest, Potential habitat within the
frog) – listed as ‘vulnerable’ rainforest, and sometimes dry ephemeral waterway during periods
under the NC Act eucalypt forest, where it can be of flow, however, unlikely to occur
found in close proximity to suitable otherwise.
breeding habitat such as ponds and
slow-moving sections of streams).
Also recorded from dams and
garden ponds in urban and peri-
urban areas (Queensland
Government 2019).
Erythrotriorchis radiatus Occurs in coastal and sub-coastal Potential foraging within VC1 & VC2
(red goshawk) – listed as areas in wooded and forested lands onsite.
‘endangered’ under the NC of tropical and warm-temperate
Act and ‘vulnerable’ under Australia (Marchant & Higgins
the EPBC Act 1993).
Hirundapus caudacutus A migratory aerial bird which winters Potential habitat within the site,
(white-throated needletail) in Australia. It forages on flying however, would not be considered
– listed as ‘vulnerable’ insects in forests shrublands and important to the species.
under the NC Act and grasslands on the east and north
EPBC Act coast of Australia and roosts in trees
(DES, 2020).
Litoria pearsoniana
Inhabits flowing creeks in rainforests No suitable habitat on site. Offsite
(cascade tree frog) – listed
and wet sclerophyll forests in vegetation to the south represent
as ‘vulnerable’ under the
highland and coastal areas (Atlas of potential suitable habitat.
NC Act;
Living Australia, 2020)
Mixophyes iteratus (giant The Giant Barred Frog occurs in Potential habitat within the offsite
barred frog) - listed as rainforests and wet sclerophyll riparian habitat.
‘endangered’ under the NC forests in upper to lower catchment
Act and EPBC Act; areas (Ingram & McDonald 1993)
Phascolarctos cinereus Forest and woodlands with a Foraging and breeding within low
(koala) – listed as dominance of koala food trees. density of Eucalypt trees onsite.
‘endangered’ under the NC
Act and 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.
3.4 Habitat Connectivity
The onsite vegetation (native and exotic plantation) has direct connectivity with adjacent bushland
to the south which generally comprises open forest with rainforest understorey. These bushland
areas combine to form a dominant vegetation patch in the local area. The local landscape has been
heavily urbanized leaving only riparian corridors remaining in the area. A creek corridor is present to
the north, southeast, and east of the site and forms the only north south corridor in the local
landscape. Lake MacDonald Drive dissects this corridor posing a significant barrier to terrestrial
fauna movement along the corridor (refer yellow circle Plate 6).
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Johnson Park; a large vegetation patch; is present to the west of the site. However, cleared
residential areas, Elm Street and North Coast/Sunshine Coast train line dissect any viable terrestrial
and arboreal dispersal opportunities to this bushland unit.
Plate 6 depicts the extent of bushland habitat and available movement corridors within and adjacent
to the site.
Plate 6 – Local Connectivity (Source: Queensland Globe)
3.5 Proposed Vegetation Clearing
The extent of the proposed vegetation clearing is detailed on the Plan of Development (attached as
Appendix 1) and identifies a total impact area of approximately 3.33ha. It should be noted that the
majority of this area is either sparsely vegetated or dominated by exotic pine plantation.
Based on the results of a Native Tree Survey that was completed in August 2024, an approximate
total of 131 native trees >4m in height and or 31.5cn diameter, are expected to be impacted out of
196 trees surveyed.
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4 FAUNA MANAGEMENT MEASURES – PRE-CLEARING
4.1 Protection of Fauna Habitat
The following measures are to be enacted prior to vegetation clearing to conserve the
vegetation/habitat resources located external of the disturbance footprint.
• The boundaries of earthworks which interface vegetation to be retained, including off-site
vegetation, are to be clearly defined with temporary fencing prior to the commencement of
works and maintained/retained until the conclusion of operational works activities.
• Clearance of, or impact to, native vegetation to be retained and all off-site vegetation is strictly
prohibited in the absence of approval by Noosa Shire Council.
4.2 Initial pre-clearing survey
Prior to vegetation clearing, the fauna spotter/catcher is required to carry out an initial pre-clearing
survey to minimise the risk of fauna injury during clearing. The initial pre-clearing survey will
predominantly involve:
• Identification of any potential arboreal habitat (e.g., nests and hollows) within the works area
and the presence or potential presence of arboreal fauna within trees and large branches
(living or dead), which may include mammals such as possums (including possum dreys),
microchiropteran bats, birds, reptiles and tree frogs.
• Identification of any potential terrestrial and aquatic habitat within the works area including
deep leaf litter, nests, mounds, water bodies and the presence of terrestrial and aquatic
fauna, such as reptiles, amphibians, fish, turtles, crustaceans and arthropods and small
terrestrial mammals.
• Collection and relocation of any viable native beehives.
• The closure i.e., ‘plugging’ of unoccupied arboreal hollows within trees to be removed prior
to site clearing to prevent native fauna from potentially moving into the hollows during clearing
operations.
4.3 Daily pre-clearing survey
A daily pre-clearing site survey is to be undertaken by the fauna spotter/catcher prior to the
commencement of each day’s clearing activities. This survey is required to identify the presence of
fauna within or immediately adjacent to the proposed clearing zone via visual inspection of known
and/or potential habitat elements. The daily pre-clearing survey is to include but not be limited to:
• Inspection of all arboreal and fallen hollows, that have not been plugged, identified by the
fauna spotter/catcher during the initial pre-clearing survey;
• Removal of as much fauna as practically possible from within the clearing zone prior to
vegetation clearing including aquatic fauna. The spotter catcher is to determine the most
sensitive and practical method for fauna removal; and
• Physical removal of fauna may be required where they do not choose to move on of their
own accord.
A record of all observed fauna, excluding birds that are not nesting within the clearing zone, is to be
recorded for monitoring purposes. Clearing is prohibited from occurring until the daily pre-clearing
fauna and habitat assessment has been completed. Methods to be used for the fauna and habitat
assessment shall be in accordance with the methodology set out in the:
• Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Survey Guidelines for Queensland (Eyre et al., 2012); and
• Threatened species survey and assessment guidelines: field survey methods for fauna –
Amphibians (NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change, 2009).
Fauna observed during the pre-clearing site survey are to be monitored throughout the day’s clearing
to maintain knowledge of their movement and presence on the site.
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4.4 Release Methods
Any native fauna captured during the pre-clearing site survey and or during clearing operations are
to be relocated into suitable habitat (appropriate to each species) where the potential for re-entry
into the site is minimal. The release location is to be determined by the fauna spotter/catcher with
preference given to a location in close proximity to the site.
Note: Handling of amphibians is to be in accordance with the former Department of Environment and
Heritage Protection’s Technical Manual – Interim Hygiene Protocol for Handling Amphibians.
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5 FAUNA MANAGEMENT MEASURES – DURING CLEARING
5.1 Vegetation Clearing Direction
All trees are to be searched for wildlife presence prior to felling and potential or known habitat trees
are to be left standing for a minimum of one night prior to eventual felling.
All trees for removal should be felled in open areas of the site to avoid impacts to surrounding and
vegetation. The management measures detailed below are general in nature and all measures may
not apply to the subject site. The fauna spotter/catcher will ultimately be responsible for determining
which management measures are applicable based on the pre-clearing fauna surveys.
5.2 Sequential Vegetation Clearing
Vegetation clearing is to be carried out using a sequential clearing method as follows:
1. Any habitat trees; hollow-bearing trees and/or other significant habitat features identified
during the initial site inspection, are to be cleared last.
2. The grassy understorey is to be slashed first to create a disturbance activity which
encourages ground dwelling fauna to relocate from the impact area.
3. Non-habitat trees will be cleared and stockpiled for mulching. Clearing of non-habitat trees
using machinery will only occur where their removal will not directly impact adjoining habitat
trees (e.g., canopies do not interconnect).
4. After clearing of non-habitat trees, an elevated work platform or cherry-picker will be used in
conjunction with a chainsaw operator and suitably qualified fauna spotter/catcher to inspect
and remove arboreal habitat as necessary prior to habitat tree felling. This method involves
the fauna spotter/catcher inspecting each of the potential habitat features to determine the
presence of arboreal fauna. This process is detailed following the step-by-step basis below:
i. The fauna spotter/catcher (with arborist unless the fauna spotter/catcher has a working
from heights certificate and chainsaw certificate) will inspect each potential habitat
resource (i.e., ringtail possum drey) identified in each tree using the cherry-picker. This
is usually carried out by simply looking into hollows with the assistance of a small torch,
however, burrow and bore-scopes can also be useful for deep hollows.
ii. If fauna is located within a hollow, the tree is either to be left standing for such time until
the fauna relocates on its own accord, or a piece of towel or rag will be firmly placed in
the entrance to prevent the wildlife from escaping as in most cases arboreal fauna
become aware of the presence of the fauna spotter/catcher and may attempt to flee the
nesting/denning hollow due to a perceived threat. If an occupied ringtail possum drey is
encountered, the fauna spotter/catcher should quietly approach (i.e., avoid contacting
other branches) the drey in the cherry-picker bucket and physically capture the possum
by placing the entire drey in a catch bag or only the possum if it emerges from the drey.
iii. In instances where the fauna does not relocate on its own accord, and once the hollow
entrance has been secured, the arborist or fauna spotter/catcher will cut the entire hollow
limb off below the cavity where the branch remains solid. In circumstances where a
hollow continues into the main stem of the tree, a small window will be carefully cut into
the hollow, allowing the fauna spotter/catcher to plug the hollow above and below the
window, then the hollow limb removed and lowered to the ground in sections.
iv. When the fauna has been safely secured within its hollow, the entire limb can then be
placed in the cherry-picker bucket or lowered to the ground using ropes depending on
the size of the limb.
v. The catch bag will then be placed in a cool, quiet location until translocation to the
recipient habitat site, when at dusk the bag is re-opened to allow the fauna to emerge of
its own accord.
All vegetation is to be felled onto the site and is to avoid impacts to offsite vegetation. Any disturbance
to adjoining vegetation, including incidental deposition of vegetative waste material, is to be
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remedied as soon as possible following completion of clearing works.
5.3 Fauna Spotter/Catcher
A suitably qualified and experienced licensed fauna spotter/catcher is to be present for the duration
of clearing works to monitor and manage fauna species observed during the clearing process.
Individual trees within and immediately adjacent to the clearing zone will continue to be inspected
from ground level to canopy throughout each day’s clearing activities.
The management of fauna may require specific actions as follows:
• Directing clearing contractors to undertake clearing in a direction that encourages wildlife to
move off-site unassisted and toward adjacent suitable habitat;
• Directing clearing contractors to undertake sequential clearing of understorey vegetation
prior to potential/known habitat trees to disturb the existing habitat and encourage wildlife to
move off-site;
• Directing clearing contractors to retain individual standing trees that are host to wildlife until
the wildlife has moved on;
• Directing clearing contractors to retain all felled hollow bearing trees (if present) in-situ until
they have been thoroughly inspected and where fauna is identified then the trees be left in-
situ overnight to allow fauna to move to nearby habitat;
• Monitoring potential nests for signs of active occupation prior to clearance of the tree and
where fauna is identified (i.e., nestlings) leaving the tree standing until it has been vacated;
• Hand capture of displaced fauna that is unable to move off site without assistance;
• Herding macropods and other terrestrial fauna away from the clearing footprint;
• Monitoring of bird and other species utilising the site (other than those known to be nesting
on site);
• Immediate on-site assessment of injured fauna and delivery to the nearest veterinarian for
treatment if required; and
• Delivery of injured or orphaned fauna to wildlife carers for rehabilitation where veterinary
inspection is not warranted.
5.4 Koalas
Clearing of koala habitat trees with a trunk diameter of more than 10cm at 1.3m above the ground is
to be carried out in the presence of a koala spotter. The clearing of koala habitat trees must be
carried out in a way that complies with the sequential clearing conditions for Koala District A, as
outlined in Part 3 of the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 and requirements for
native vegetation clearing as outlined in Part 3 of the Planning Regulation 2017. This is achieved by
ensuring that not more than 50% of the site is cleared in any 1 stage (as the clearing area is less
than 6ha). Clearing must also ensure that between each stage and the next there is at least 1 period
of 12 hours starting at 6p.m. on a day and ending at 6a.m. on the following day during which no trees
are cleared on the site.
5.5 Fauna Monitoring
During vegetation clearing, the fauna spotter/catcher is to monitor all fauna that may be at risk of
injury or death by the vegetation clearing. The fauna spotter/catcher is responsible for removing all
wildlife from within the clearance zone to minimise the potential for injury or death.
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6 FAUNA MANAGEMENT MEASURES – DURING EARTHWORKS
6.1 Minimisation of Impacts to Ground Dwelling Fauna
During the earthworks phase, trenches and pits may be established and may be kept open
temporarily. Fauna can become trapped during this time and if not removed quickly it can potentially
result in sickness or death due to prolonged exposure to hot daytime temperatures.
Therefore, where applicable the following measures should be implemented during earthwork stages
of the development to minimise impacts to ground dwelling fauna:
• All excavations (including but not limited to trenches and pits) that are left open for more than
12 hours must have a suitable fauna egress measure installed that grants egress to all fauna
(i.e., caters for fauna of all sizes such as small skinks and mice and large goannas).
o e.g. a temporary earthen ramp, plank of timber or rope, which allows fauna to escape
the trench or pit.
• All trenches and pits are inspected each morning prior to earthworks and civil construction
activities commencing;
• All fauna requiring removal is to be handled by a suitably qualified and appropriately
experienced fauna spotter/catcher.
• Physical barriers and fencing can be erected around known trenches or pits that must remain
open for prolonged periods (>48 hours) to prevent access by ground-dwelling fauna. Ensure
these barriers are properly installed and regularly maintained to prevent fauna from entering
the areas.
o Fencing can include temporary erection of an unclimbable material to a min. height
of 500mm secured and supported with wooden stakes (min. 500mm height and
spaces max. 1000mm) secured on the inside of the fenced area to ensure fauna
cannot climb the stakes from the outside.
• An adaptive management approach is to be undertaken in which the impacts to fauna by
earthworks are monitored and if required alternative strategies or management techniques
can be employed based on monitoring results.
By integrating these strategies during earthworks, the impacts to ground-dwelling fauna is expected
to be effectively minimised.
6.2 Minimisation of Impacts to Aquatic Dwelling Fauna
IMPORTANT NOTE: SECTIONS 6.2 IS ONLY REQUIRED IF THE WATERWAY EXHIBITS
STANDING OR FLOWERING WATER AT THE TIME OF CLEARING/EARTHWORKS.
An appropriately qualified and suitably experienced aquatic specialist (which can be an aquatic
ecologist or fauna spotter/catcher) is to be engaged to supervise the filling of the Stream Order 1
waterway. The following management strategies are to be enacted to minimise harm to amphibian
and aquatic fauna species.
6.2.1 Dewatering Schedule
A dewatering schedule is be developed with input from the aquatic specialist which is to allow for an
appropriate amount of time for aquatic rescue, especially during the final 0.3 – 0.5m water depth.
The dewatering schedule should allow for fauna to be captured in one day. This will require the
pumps to be of an adequate size and placed in an area free from mud and debris (e.g., inside
excavator bucket or screened sump pit).
If wetland birds are observed nesting within the waterbody, or if young birds (chicks) are using the
waterbody, the aquatic specialist is to be advised immediately for advice as to whether the
dewatering can proceed or if additional management measures are required. Depending on species
and age of the birds, they may be able to self-relocate.
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6.2.2 Aquatic Fauna Capture
Fish and any other aquatic fauna are to be collected by hand nets during the final stages of
dewatering (i.e., when water is at a suitable depth for the aquatic specialist(s) to capture fish) with
larger fish targeted first. Fish collection is most effective when the water is less than 0.3m deep. Fish
collection should be progressed as rapidly as possible as dissolved oxygen concentrations reduce
rapidly as water volume decreases, especially in warm water or if high numbers of fish are present.
Wetland birds will scavenge for small fish in the shallows (e.g., Gambusia). Most small fauna will
likely remain uncaptured in the creek until the water becomes very shallow (especially eels and
turtles). Eels are best captured by large hand nets when the water is <0.3m deep.
When the water is extremely low, turtles and fish may head towards the in-take pump (placed in
deepest part). This area should be monitored to intercept fauna (e.g., stand in water next to intake).
Turtles will burrow into mud and may require observation and rescue the following morning; but can
also move themselves to suitable nearby habitat if an escape ramp is graded.
For safety, at least two people are required when wading and handling heavy tubs of water/fish up
banks (excavator can dig access steps/ramp).
6.2.3 Aquatic Fauna Relocation
Native fish healthy enough for relocation are to be contained and transported in an aerated
tub/bucket/tank to an appropriate dam/lake/waterhole/creek. DPI Fisheries advise that the host
location should be large enough to accommodate additional fish, especially predatory eels.
Additional release sites may be needed. Do not overstock tubs or leave in direct sun for extended
periods. Aeration can be provided by battery aquarium pumps or manual turbulence if only stored
for a short period. Turtles can be transported in a shaded tub with a wet hessian bag placed inside
for moisture and support during transport. Tadpoles can be transported in small buckets.
6.2.4 Aquatic Fauna Release
Water from the receiving waterbody should be mixed slowly over 5 – 10 minutes with the tank water
to allow fauna to acclimatise to the new water quality. Care should be taken when releasing fauna
not to also transfer weeds or invasive species (e.g., Carp eggs and Gambusia). Transfer animals via
hand nets, rather than tipping the tub with water. Eels can be released on land a few metres from
edge and pointed towards the water.
6.2.5 Pest Species
Exotic fish (e.g., Carp, Gambusia, Goldfish, Redfin Perch, Spotted Livebearer) are to be intercepted,
euthanised and disposed of in accordance with the ecologist’s Animal Research Authority (issued
by the Secretary’s Animal Care & Ethic Committee). Exotic Trachemys scripta (Red-eared Slider
Turtle) are to be contained humanely and Biosecurity Queensland immediately notified on 13 25 23.
6.2.6 Post-Dewatering Management
Depending on the gradient of the bank an escape ramp is to be graded to allow trapped fauna to
escape overnight. Sediment should be left up to two nights to allow hidden fauna to emerge, unless
the ecologist confirms there are no fauna remaining (site specific assessment). Earthworks staff
should notify the appointed aquatic ecologist if stranded fish or turtles are observed post-dewatering.
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7 INJURED FAUNA
In the instance of fauna injury, the subject animal/s and injuries are to be assessed on site by the
fauna spotter/catcher and where the injury is of a minor nature then the animal is to be released into
suitable habitat adjacent to the site. Alternatively, injured fauna is to be taken to a veterinarian or a
registered wildlife carer as deemed required by the fauna spotter/catcher.
All fauna removed from the site by the fauna spotter/catcher due to injury or requiring care are to be
returned by the fauna spotter/catcher to their original habitat in the first instance. Where the original
habitat is no longer deemed appropriate by the fauna spotter/catcher then fauna are to be relocated
to the closest alternative suitable habitat identified by the fauna spotter/catcher.
7.1 Veterinary Contact Details
The following veterinary surgery is located in the local area and should be used in the case of fauna
injury or if euthanasia is required:
Cooroy Veterinary Clinic
12 Diamond St, Cooroy QLD 4563
(07) 5447 6733
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Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s Technical Manual – Interim Hygiene Protocol
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APPENDIX 1 – PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
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Table of Revisions Rv. | DATE REVISION APPROVED A 6/09/23 Amendments to Lot Layout. BWB LEGEND B 28/02/24 Amendments to Lot Layout. BWB - c 9/12/24 Amendments to Lot Layout. BWB Vegetation Buffer 3 - 5m wide landscaped buffer around bio-basin D 30/01/25 Amendments to Lot Layout. BWB NEW ROAD 3 m2 é O O AERIAL IMAGE SUPPLIED BY nearmap: a Yr SAD These trees to ye 4 ey 3 SW, remain unless ne g oe ky required to be ae PS ; <0 removed for z = remediation y ee Z Jf x — \ 7 S N — = ~ Gully backfilled # x XS. | | 4 : i E 5 x | Z J 3 P ae 70.00 . oe 9 z anv. This area could be used for a & access to Lot 100 if required : ie in the future. r ; = ee Landscaped buffer way ; ‘ AS cS ; = s 0 eo oy <¢ mer i «cy A 2, x , e _— 00 e rs = Py a / 7 vss Ss ge r Landscaped buffers 2 : ® i a ate i Fes § ae = co = ar | By a ©: %. 4 M19 : 20 KAURI / r " STREET ca SRIEAS 2.09 / \ eS Kae a = 105 « Areas and dimensions are approximate only SPIIB458 56016 ae and subject to final Survey and Council « approval. Contours are LiDar derived. ay ¥ Vv Seale 1:1250 — Lengths are in metres. Lunia! | | 1 lo 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 CLIENT PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT Noosa Shire Council M U RRAY& LOCALITY MAP REF. ASSOCIATES Proposed Subdivision of Cooroy 9440 €0404 LEVEL SURVEYORS & TOWN PLANNERS =i Lot 105 on SP118458 DATE 5/07/2023 | paTum AHD Murray Building, 15-17 Currie St. Nambour Ph.(07)5441 2188 P.O. Box 246 FILE 100988_(Proposal)_NSC (D).dwg Branch Offices at Caboolture Chinchilla Roma Gympie & Emerald DRAWN | CHECKED | ORIGINAL POR 105 DASTRAL SURVEYOR LOCAL aE TAL AUTHORITY: NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL 1:1250 100988 i/D Document Set ID: 23931063 Version: 1, Version Date: 15/07/2025
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APPENDIX 2 – BIOMAPS - WILDNET
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Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point
Species: Animals
Type: All
Queensland status: All
Records: All
Date: Since 1980
Latitude: -26.4094
Longitude: 152.9157
Distance: 2
Email: [email protected]
Date submitted: Thursday 29 Aug 2024 10:23:40
Date extracted: Thursday 29 Aug 2024 10:30:05
The number of records retrieved = 186
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animals amphibians Bufonidae Rhinella marina cane toad Y 2
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria caerulea common green treefrog C 2
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria fallax eastern sedgefrog C 10
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria gracilenta graceful treefrog C 1
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria nasuta striped rocketfrog C 1
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria pearsoniana cascade treefrog V 6
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria peronii emerald spotted treefrog C 3
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria tyleri southern laughing treefrog C 5
animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Adelotus brevis tusked frog V 24
animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes peronii striped marshfrog C 3
animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Mixophyes iteratus giant barred frog V V 9
animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza lineata striated thornbill C 1
animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza pusilla brown thornbill C 10
animals birds Acanthizidae Gerygone mouki brown gerygone C 2
animals birds Acanthizidae Gerygone olivacea white-throated gerygone C 7
animals birds Acanthizidae Sericornis frontalis white-browed scrubwren C 7
animals birds Acanthizidae Sericornis magnirostra large-billed scrubwren C 4
animals birds Accipitridae Accipiter cirrocephalus collared sparrowhawk C 1
animals birds Accipitridae Accipiter novaehollandiae grey goshawk C 4
animals birds Accipitridae Aquila audax wedge-tailed eagle C 1
animals birds Accipitridae Aviceda subcristata Pacific baza C 5
animals birds Accipitridae Circus approximans swamp harrier C 2
animals birds Accipitridae Elanus axillaris black-shouldered kite C 4
animals birds Accipitridae Erythrotriorchis radiatus red goshawk E E 1
animals birds Accipitridae Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea-eagle C 2
animals birds Accipitridae Haliastur indus brahminy kite C 1
animals birds Accipitridae Haliastur sphenurus whistling kite C 6
animals birds Acrocephalidae Acrocephalus australis Australian reed-warbler C 11
animals birds Alcedinidae Ceyx azureus azure kingfisher C 4
animals birds Alcedinidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra C 21
animals birds Alcedinidae Todiramphus macleayii forest kingfisher C 9
animals birds Alcedinidae Todiramphus sanctus sacred kingfisher C 6
animals birds Anatidae Anas castanea chestnut teal C 1
animals birds Anatidae Anas gracilis grey teal C 8
animals birds Anatidae Anas superciliosa Pacific black duck C 23
animals birds Anatidae Aythya australis hardhead C 13
animals birds Anatidae Chenonetta jubata Australian wood duck C 10
animals birds Anatidae Cygnus atratus black swan C 5
animals birds Anatidae Dendrocygna arcuata wandering whistling-duck C 6
animals birds Anatidae Dendrocygna eytoni plumed whistling-duck C 3
animals birds Anatidae Nettapus coromandelianus cotton pygmy-goose C 3
animals birds Anatidae Stictonetta naevosa freckled duck C 1
animals birds Anhingidae Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian darter C 7
animals birds Anseranatidae Anseranas semipalmata magpie goose C 4
animals birds Apodidae Hirundapus caudacutus white-throated needletail V V 2
animals birds Ardeidae Ardea alba modesta eastern great egret C 12
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animals birds Ardeidae Ardea intermedia intermediate egret C 9
animals birds Ardeidae Ardea pacifica white-necked heron C 8
animals birds Ardeidae Bubulcus ibis cattle egret C 12
animals birds Ardeidae Egretta garzetta little egret C 7
animals birds Ardeidae Egretta novaehollandiae white-faced heron C 18
animals birds Ardeidae Nycticorax caledonicus nankeen night-heron C 3
animals birds Artamidae Artamus leucorynchus white-breasted woodswallow C 1
animals birds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis pied butcherbird C 18
animals birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird C 9
animals birds Artamidae Gymnorhina tibicen Australian magpie C 26
animals birds Artamidae Strepera graculina pied currawong C 16
animals birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita sulphur-crested cockatoo C 8
animals birds Cacatuidae Cacatua sanguinea little corella C 3
animals birds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapilla galah C 9
animals birds Cacatuidae Zanda funerea yellow-tailed black-cockatoo C 12
animals birds Campephagidae Coracina lineata barred cuckoo-shrike C 1
animals birds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae black-faced cuckoo-shrike C 17
animals birds Campephagidae Edolisoma tenuirostre common cicadabird C 2
animals birds Campephagidae Lalage leucomela varied triller C 3
animals birds Charadriidae Elseyornis melanops black-fronted dotterel C 8
animals birds Charadriidae Erythrogonys cinctus red-kneed dotterel C 1
animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles masked lapwing C 17
animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles novaehollandiae masked lapwing (southern subspecies) C 3
animals birds Ciconiidae Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus black-necked stork C 2
animals birds Cisticolidae Cisticola exilis golden-headed cisticola C 16
animals birds Climacteridae Cormobates leucophaea white-throated treecreeper C 1
animals birds Columbidae Chalcophaps longirostris Pacific emerald dove C 1
animals birds Columbidae Columba leucomela white-headed pigeon C 9
animals birds Columbidae Columba livia rock dove Y 1
animals birds Columbidae Geopelia humeralis bar-shouldered dove C 18
animals birds Columbidae Geopelia placida peaceful dove C 5
animals birds Columbidae Lopholaimus antarcticus topknot pigeon C 5
animals birds Columbidae Macropygia phasianella brown cuckoo-dove C 7
animals birds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes crested pigeon C 11
animals birds Columbidae Ptilinopus regina rose-crowned fruit-dove C 2
animals birds Columbidae Spilopelia chinensis spotted dove Y 17
animals birds Coraciidae Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird C 1
animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow C 26
animals birds Corvidae Corvus sp. C 1
animals birds Cuculidae Cacomantis flabelliformis fan-tailed cuckoo C 10
animals birds Cuculidae Cacomantis variolosus brush cuckoo C 2
animals birds Cuculidae Centropus phasianinus pheasant coucal C 3
animals birds Cuculidae Chalcites basalis Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo C 1
animals birds Cuculidae Chalcites lucidus shining bronze-cuckoo C 10
animals birds Cuculidae Chalcites minutillus barnardi Eastern little bronze-cuckoo C 1
animals birds Cuculidae Eudynamys orientalis eastern koel C 2
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animals birds Cuculidae Scythrops novaehollandiae channel-billed cuckoo C 2
animals birds Dicaeidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum mistletoebird C 8
animals birds Dicruridae Dicrurus bracteatus spangled drongo C 10
animals birds Estrildidae Lonchura castaneothorax chestnut-breasted mannikin C 17
animals birds Estrildidae Neochmia temporalis red-browed finch C 9
animals birds Estrildidae Taeniopygia bichenovii double-barred finch C 3
animals birds Falconidae Falco berigora brown falcon C 1
animals birds Falconidae Falco cenchroides nankeen kestrel C 1
animals birds Hirundinidae Cheramoeca leucosterna white-backed swallow C 1
animals birds Hirundinidae Hirundo neoxena welcome swallow C 21
animals birds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon ariel fairy martin C 12
animals birds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon nigricans tree martin C 2
animals birds Jacanidae Irediparra gallinacea comb-crested jacana C 5
animals birds Laridae Chlidonias hybrida whiskered tern C 1
animals birds Locustellidae Cincloramphus timoriensis tawny grassbird C 12
animals birds Locustellidae Poodytes gramineus little grassbird C 2
animals birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus superb fairy-wren C 4
animals birds Maluridae Malurus lamberti variegated fairy-wren C 14
animals birds Maluridae Malurus melanocephalus red-backed fairy-wren C 19
animals birds Meliphagidae Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris eastern spinebill C 5
animals birds Meliphagidae Anthochaera chrysoptera little wattlebird C 7
animals birds Meliphagidae Caligavis chrysops yellow-faced honeyeater C 11
animals birds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater C 10
animals birds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta brown honeyeater C 19
animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala noisy miner C 12
animals birds Meliphagidae Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's honeyeater C 21
animals birds Meliphagidae Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater C 6
animals birds Meliphagidae Myzomela sanguinolenta scarlet honeyeater C 17
animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon citreogularis little friarbird C 4
animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird C 11
animals birds Meropidae Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater C 6
animals birds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca magpie-lark C 21
animals birds Monarchidae Myiagra inquieta restless flycatcher C 2
animals birds Monarchidae Myiagra rubecula leaden flycatcher C 2
animals birds Monarchidae Symposiachrus trivirgatus spectacled monarch SL 1
animals birds Oriolidae Oriolus sagittatus olive-backed oriole C 4
animals birds Oriolidae Sphecotheres vieilloti Australasian figbird C 15
animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica grey shrike-thrush C 12
animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla megarhyncha little shrike-thrush C 4
animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala pectoralis golden whistler C 11
animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala rufiventris rufous whistler C 14
animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus punctatus spotted pardalote C 2
animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote C 13
animals birds Passeridae Passer domesticus house sparrow Y 1
animals birds Pelecanidae Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian pelican C 7
animals birds Petroicidae Eopsaltria australis eastern yellow robin C 14
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animals birds Petroicidae Petroica rosea rose robin C 2
animals birds Phalacrocoracidae Microcarbo melanoleucos little pied cormorant C 24
animals birds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax carbo great cormorant C 5
animals birds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax sulcirostris little black cormorant C 17
animals birds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax varius pied cormorant C 1
animals birds Podicipedidae Podiceps cristatus great crested grebe C 1
animals birds Podicipedidae Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Australasian grebe C 21
animals birds Psittaculidae Alisterus scapularis Australian king-parrot C 5
animals birds Psittaculidae Aprosmictus erythropterus red-winged parrot C 1
animals birds Psittaculidae Platycercus adscitus pale-headed rosella C 9
animals birds Psittaculidae Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly-breasted lorikeet C 10
animals birds Psittaculidae Trichoglossus moluccanus rainbow lorikeet C 18
animals birds Psophodidae Psophodes olivaceus eastern whipbird C 21
animals birds Ptilonorhynchidae Ailuroedus crassirostris green catbird C 1
animals birds Rallidae Fulica atra Eurasian coot C 10
animals birds Rallidae Gallinula tenebrosa dusky moorhen C 21
animals birds Rallidae Gallirallus philippensis buff-banded rail C 2
animals birds Rallidae Porphyrio melanotus purple swamphen C 23
animals birds Rallidae Zapornia pusilla Baillon's crake C 2
animals birds Rallidae Zapornia tabuensis spotless crake C 2
animals birds Recurvirostridae Himantopus leucocephalus pied stilt C 2
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa grey fantail C 15
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys willie wagtail C 22
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura rufifrons rufous fantail SL 5
animals birds Scolopacidae Gallinago hardwickii Latham's snipe SL V 6
animals birds Strigidae Ninox boobook southern boobook C 1
animals birds Threskiornithidae Platalea flavipes yellow-billed spoonbill C 7
animals birds Threskiornithidae Platalea regia royal spoonbill C 18
animals birds Threskiornithidae Plegadis falcinellus glossy ibis SL 2
animals birds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis molucca Australian white ibis C 25
animals birds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis spinicollis straw-necked ibis C 12
animals birds Zosteropidae Zosterops lateralis silvereye C 15
animals insects Nymphalidae Danaus plexippus monarch Y 1
animals insects Pieridae Catopsilia pomona lemon migrant 1
animals mammals Macropodidae Macropus giganteus eastern grey kangaroo C 1
animals mammals Miniopteridae Miniopterus orianae oceanensis eastern bent-wing bat C 1
animals mammals Muridae Rattus fuscipes bush rat C 1
animals mammals Ornithorhynchidae Ornithorhynchus anatinus platypus SL 13
animals mammals Phalangeridae Trichosurus caninus short-eared possum C 2
animals mammals Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus koala E E 5
animals ray-finned fishes Anguillidae Anguilla australis southern shortfin eel 1
animals ray-finned fishes Melanotaeniidae Melanotaenia duboulayi crimsonspotted rainbowfish 1
animals ray-finned fishes Plotosidae Tandanus tandanus freshwater catfish 1
animals ray-finned fishes Terapontidae Leiopotherapon unicolor spangled perch 1
animals reptiles Agamidae Intellagama lesueurii eastern water dragon C 2
animals reptiles Chelidae Emydura macquarii macquarii Murray turtle C 1
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animals reptiles Chelidae Wollumbinia latisternum saw-shelled turtle C 1
animals reptiles Elapidae Cacophis squamulosus golden crowned snake C 1
CODES
I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised.
Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
The codes are Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (PE), Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Special Least Concern (SL) and Least Concern (C).
A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
The values of EPBC are Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V) and Conservation Dependent (CD).
Records - The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon (wildlife records and species listings for selected areas).
This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. A second number located after a / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon.
This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.
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Document Set ID: 23931063 Queensland Government Species lists (WildNet database) - Extract Date 29/08/2024 at 10:30:05
Version: 1, Version Date: 15/07/2025
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