RFI - Attachment 4B - Flora and Fauna Assessment Rev 5

                                                                                Native Foresters



The understory is dominated by Spiky Sedge (Schoenus brevifolius), Bunchy Sedge (Cyperus
polystachyos), Soft Bracken (Calochlaena dubia) and Blady Grass (Imperata cylindrica) occurring
along with introduced species e.g. Broad Leaf Paspalum (Paspalum mandiocanum) and an
infestation of Singapore Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata). Some larger Melaleucas with dbh
300mm and height 14 metres occurred on the northern edge of the survey area.

In total, 44 local native species and 23 introduced species were recorded during the flora surveys.
An indicative species list for the site is provided in Appendix F. No EVNT flora species were
recorded within the survey area.




            FIGURE 4: Melaleuca wetland with Cheese tree and Monkey Rope Vine

The area surveyed is the moderately disturbed southern end of a larger tract of remnant
heathland. It suffers from degraded edges, weed infestation, litter incursion, clearing for access
tracks and/or potential boreholes and receives stormwater inputs from the constructed sediment
basin on the northern edge of the landfill. Refer to Figure 5.




                FIGURE 5: Melaleuca wetland on eastern edge of the survey area


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