Protected Plant Survey

J000206-003-R-Rev0                                                                                     June 2016


7.5         EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool
A search of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) protected matters was
undertaken for a radius of 5 km surrounding the site (Appendix D). A total of 14 significant plant species were
identified as potentially occurring within the area including;

     9 Vulnerable

     4 Endangered

     1 Critically Endangered

The above species are presented in Table 3 with an assessment for the potential for them to occur within the
Site. This is based on habitat values actually occurring on the Site and those habitat values considered
requirements of the species.

7.6         Summary of Protected Plant Species
The species identified during the data base searches are outlined in Table 3 (below) with a description of their
preferred habitat. An assessment for the potential for the species to occur within the Site or immediate
surrounding area is also presented.
A total of 25 Protected Plant Species were identified during the data base searches as potentially occurring on
the Site or immediate surrounding area. Based on the habitat preferences of the identified species and those
habitats encountered onsite a total of 13 species were considered to potentially occur within the Survey Area. It
should be noted that while 12 species were considered as unlikely to occur within the Site, these species were
still considered during species identification as possibilities.
It should be noted that the assessment took into consideration the site and surrounding area, namely the 100 m
buffer in accordance with The Guidelines.




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