Protected Plant Survey

J000206-003-R-Rev0                                                                                       June 2016


8.0       FIELD SURVEY RESULTS
8.1            Vegetation Communities
Two vegetation communities were present within the survey area and are detailed in Table 4, below and
presented on Figure 1.
Table 4 - Vegetation Communities Summary

 Vegetation / RE ID                 Description
                                    Acacia leiocalyx subsp. Leiocalyx, Allocasuarina littoralis, Alphitonia excels,
                                    Corymbia intermedia, Eucalyptus resinifera, Lophostemon suaveolens,
 Regrowth vegetation                Melaleuca quinquenervia and Syncarpia glomulifera regrowth to
                                    approximately between 6 to 10 m (Refer Photograph 1, above) with sparse
                                    emergent individuals.
                                    Dense grassland dominated by Setaria sphacelata var. sericea, Pteridium
 Powerline easement -               esculentum, Imperata cylindrical, Melinis minutiflora and Cymbopogon
 Slashed / Cleared area             refractus to 1.5 m. Wetter areas contained sedges (Refer Photograph 2,
                                    above)


8.2            Flora Survey
A total 129 flora species were identified within the survey area and are presented in Appendix H. No species
considered endangered, vulnerable or near threatened under the VM act were identified. Additionally, no
species considered protected under the EPBC act were identified. Vegetation encountered during the survey
was highly disturbed and modified within the powerline easement. The remainder of the Site surveyed
contained regrowth Eucalyptus vegetation.

9.0       CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The results of this assessment indicated that the entire Survey Area had previously been cleared and is
considered non remnant vegetation by Regional Ecosystem mapping. An aerial photograph review of the
survey area confirmed clearing occurred between 1979 and 1993.
The field survey confirmed this Regional Ecosystem mapping, however two vegetation associations were
identified within the Survey Area. These vegetation associations were not based on Regional Ecosystem
mapping as the entire area is considered non remnant. A total of four meandering transects were undertaken
across the Survey Area in accordance with The Guidelines.
The desktop assessment identified a total of 25 significant flora species from the data base searches. Of these
a total of 13 were identified as potentially occurring on the site based on habitat suitability within the Site and
immediate surrounding area.
No species considered endangered, vulnerable or near threatened (EVNT) under the VM act were identified.
Additionally, no species considered protected under the EPBC act were identified. It should be noted that
discussions with DEHP outlined:

     There is no requirement to conduct a flora survey within that section of a buffer zone area that is protected
      area estate (Noosa National Park); and consequently,

     A client is NOT required to seek reduced buffer approval from EHP to survey only that reduced buffer zone
      area that is outside the protected estate.
It is recommended that this report is submitted to the EHP outlining that the proposed clearing activity is exempt
under section 261ZA – No EVNT species were identified on site or immediate surrounding area.

10.0      CLOSURE
Should you require any further information please contact the undersigned. We draw your attention to the
document, Limitations, which is included in Appendix H.




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