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Approved Document Letter of Amendment 09 02 2023 & Terrestrial Ecology Assessment 26 02 2020 MCU21 0110 - Negotiated
Gondwana Ecology Group Pty Ltd
ABN 20 143 747 326
PO Box 535
Kenmore
NOOSA COUNCIL QLD 4069
APPROVED PLAN
MCU21/0110 29 JULY 2025 9 February 2023
Attention: Phil Starkey
c/o Shane Adamson
Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd
PO Box 894
COOROY QLD 4563
Mr Starkey
RE: UPDATED LAYOUT - FURTHER INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL – PROPOSED “BOUTIQUE HOTEL” AT 61
NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
1.0 Background
This letter provides an updated to the information provided to Council in the document dated 11 November
2022. I understand the proposed development has been further refined to remove the tennis courts from
the mapped koala habitat area. This means that no koala habitat trees within the mapped area are required
to be removed. The revised layout is provided in Attachment A.
The land is part of the existing Noosa Springs Golf Estate with the subject site formally identified as Lot 4
on SP 178340 and encompasses some 3.8ha. The proposed development is for the redevelopment of part
of the land for a luxury boutique hotel.
Gondwana Ecology Group prepared an ecological assessment report dated February 2020 and provided
additional information to Council and the State Assessment Referral Agency (SARA). The proposal includes
the redevelopment of the land generally associated with the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, including
the existing tennis courts, ancillary buildings and landscaped/planted beds surrounding these structures.
Vegetation, primarily regrowth and planted vegetation (including native vegetation and trees) will be
removed as part of the proposal. The new layout avoids removal of koala habitat trees in the northern part
of the land.
2.0 Meeting with Council
A meeting was held on site with Council 1 on 31 October 2022. The vegetated portion of the land
surrounding the existing tennis courts and ancillary buildings was inspected.
Council have requested further information regarding tree retention and removal (particularly koala
habitat/feed trees – i.e. brushbox, gums, bloodwoods 2) for the balance land (i.e. land outside the koala
mapped area in the north). In addition information regarding any she-oak (Allocasuarina species).
1 Meeting - David Burrows (Conservation Partnerships Officer) and Patrick Murphy (Coordinator Planning) with Phil Starkey
(Noosa Springs) and Shane Adamson (Adamson Town Planning).
2 Typical koala habitat/feed trees in the location of the proposed development.
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3.0 Tree Survey
The vegetated part of the land surrounding the tennis courts was surveyed on 7 November 2022. It is
acknowledged that the survey is not a detailed survey 3 and the following methodology was employed:
• State koala mapping and Council biodiversity mapping was disregarded, and the area treated
equally for the purposes of the tree count;
• The area was divided into four broad area based upon the location of the land, patch of vegetation
and the extent of earthworks (refer Figure 1 in Attachment B);
• The areas of earthworks (tree removal) vs no earthworks (tree retention) were qualified by
reference to the Walsh Earthworks Layout Plan, the Marchese Partners Site Plan and a recent
Nearmap aerial photograph;
• A manual count through site traverses was undertaken for trees generally greater than 150mm
diameter at breast height (DBH); and
• Within each area the trees to be retained vs the trees to be removed were counted.
The four survey areas (Figure 1), include:
• Area 1 – area in west between the existing car park and tennis courts – no earthworks proposed
with the area of vegetation being retained and embellished as a landscape area. This area is not
mapped under any overlays and includes a combination of natural vegetation and landscaped
plantings (e.g. palms, lilly pilly).
• Area 2 – area in north between existing tennis courts and Resort Drive. Vegetation on subject land
is fenced. This area includes a portion that is mapped as koala habitat and Council biodiversity
mapping which extends to the west. Trees beyond the fence (subject land boundary) in the
northwest and northeast (being part of the “patch”) were also counted. The development in this
location now proposes no tree clearing with retention of a patch of vegetation (and koala habitat
trees) in the north.
• Area 3 – area is located in the east between the existing tennis courts and the subject land boundary
fence (and Resort Drive) and includes mostly regrowth brushbox with cleared areas and buildings.
Vegetation retention in this location is restricted to a band along the fence.
• Area 4 – area is located in the southeast and is setback from Resort Drive. The area is to be
landscaped with retained vegetation. She-oaks, regrowth brushbox and planted trees occur
(including palms, figs and lilly pilly).
In addition to the count for koala (and other large) trees in the four areas, all she-oak trees were counted.
It was also recorded whether the trees supported cone and if any of the trees exhibited evidence of
cockatoo feeding, i.e. orts (chewed cones).
The result of the tree counts per area are provided in the tables in Attachment B. In summary, based on
the survey count, 63 koala feed trees (gums, bloodwood or brushbox) will be removed. The majority (>50)
of the koala trees to be removed are brushbox 4.
3 A detailed survey was completed for the area mapped as koala habitat.
4 A species regarded as a koala habitat tree by definition but not necessarily a preferred feed tree.
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Of the 26 she-oak trees counted, 11 exhibited cones. Of the trees, seven will be removed, three of which
have cones. No she-oak trees exhibited evidence of being used as a cockatoo feed tree 5.
The count also noted another 20 koala feed trees and another nine she-oak trees within the verge,
vegetated patches immediately beyond the subject land, between the boundary fence and Resort Drive,
which won’t be affected by the development of the site (refer Attachment B).
4.0 Koala Offset
As reported previously, in accordance with the State Offset legislation, the project had proposed to deliver
“offsets” by way of financial payment which could be a condition of approval. As no koala habitat trees will
be removed within the mapped area (in the north) a financial contribution is no longer necessary.
Regardless of the new layout, fewer trees to be removed and no trees removed in the mapped koala area,
it was recommended in early 2022 that at least 60 koala trees be planted on the golf course 6. Suitable
planting locations have previously been identified.
5.0 Recommendations
Noting that 63 (in total) koala trees will be removed, and regardless of the mapping (or absence of mapping)
it is recommended that an additional 60 koala trees be planted within the golf course to offset the tree
removal on the site (i.e. now 120 in total – ratio of approximately 2:1). I would recommend planting
E.tereticornis or similar as these trees are preferred over brushbox which would be considered a
“secondary” food species.
Further to the koala tree planting I would also recommend that in the order of 25 (ratio of more than 3:1)
she-oak be planted amongst the 120 koala tree plantings.
The additional koala tree and she-oak tree planting can be a condition of approval, including the long term
maintenance.
The bushland patch north of the existing tennis courts will now be retained as a larger patch. It is
recommended (can be a condition of approval) that this area be treated for weeds (noting the weed
dominated understorey).
In addition to the compensatory planting, I note that the landscaping plan (Place Design) includes the use
of brushbox in two of the planting areas. This would essentially replace the brushbox in these locations
following development.
5 Note: as reported previously there is historical evidence (pers.obs.) of feeding activity along the road verge, beyond the subject
land fence.
6 It is noted that both Lots 3 & 4 on SP178340 are under covenant and cannot be sold separately.
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I would also recommend additional ecological enhancement measures as follows:
• Installation of nest-boxes within the golf course or other land as supported by Council;
• Salvage of any “habitat” material (hollows/dead wood/logs) for use elsewhere in the landscape;
• A protective mechanism (e.g. covenant) if Council considers this necessary, for the retained
vegetation in the north generally consistent with Area 2 (Attachment B); and
• Reconfirming that a rehabilitation/landscaping plan would ensure the control of invasive weed
species 7 and planting with suitable native alternatives. This will enhance local habitat values.
These are all measures that I would expect could be a condition of approval and reasonably imposed in the
circumstances.
Please do not hesitate to give me a call on 0407 410 099 if you need to discuss further.
Kind regards
Justin Watson (PhD; CEnvP.)
Director/Principal Ecologist
Gondwana Ecology Group
Encl.
ATTACHMENT B – Updated Development Layout (February 2023)
ATTACHMENT A – Tree Survey Results and Figure 1 – Survey Areas
7 Noting the weed understorey associated with the vegetation on the subject land.
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NDWa, SIN, 6 G3) e S Ras? ATTACHMENT A — UPDATED DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT
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LEGEND
1 NEW HOTEL
2 POOL
3 NEW HOTEL ENTRY ROOF
4 TENNIS COURT WITH EXISTING ON-GRADE CAR PARK
BELOW
5 TENNIS PAVILION
6 AMENITIES
7 LINKS DRIVE
8 RESORT DRIVE
9 EXISTING COUNTRY CLUB
10 EXISTING DAY SPA & GYMNASIUM
11 EXISTING POOL
12 FIRE PIT
13 NEW 2 LEVEL CARPARK WITH EXISTING LOWER CAR
PARK BELOW
14 EXISTING MID CAR PARK
15 EXISTING UPPER CAR PARK
16 EXISTING PORTE-COCHERE
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17 EXISTING PORTE-COCHERE ROOF
DA3.03 18 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO PORTE COCHERE
HATCH ZONE INDICATES MSES
FROM MID CAR PARK
1 ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
19 NEW PORTE COCHERE ROOF
DA3.01 GREEN DASH INDICATES 20 EXISTING PORTE COCHERE ROOF EXTENSION
DA4.03
AREA OF BIODIVERSITY 21 SERVICE ACCESS TO POOL PLANT + WATER TANKS
SIGNIFICANCE 22 PLATEAU
23 SERVICE ROAD WAY EXTENSION
1 24 EXISTING SERVICE LANEWAY
2 25 EXISTING LOADING BAY
33 DA3.03 26 EXISTING SITE ACCESS
27 EXISTING MANHOLE AT PORTE-COCHERE LEVEL
8 28 EXISTING BUGGY PARKING
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29 EXISTING BUS PARKING
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30 EXISTING BRIDGE CONNECTION
31 POOL PLANT BELOW
DA4.02 2 32 TENNIS COURT SHADE STRUCTURE
19 X CARPARKS
34 WITH SEATING BELOW
33 CONTROLLED GATE TO OVERFLOW CARPARKING
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34 REINFORCED TURF OVERFLOW CARPARKING / MULTI-
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35 PEDESTRIAL ACCESS TO CLUBHOUSE
36 JACUZZI
37 68,000 LITRE WATER TANK BELOW
450 1 38 SOLAR PANEL CARPORT ROOFS
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IMPORTANT NOTES: REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION BY CLIENT DRAWING TITLE
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8 19/10/21 CARPARK DESIGN ST P +61 7 3211 2600 F +61 7 3211 0297 E [email protected] PROJECT SCALE DATE DRAWN CHECKED
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ATTACHMENT B – TREE SURVEY
Refer Figure 1 for Area reference (Note: Area 2B = now retained)
1. SITE (INSIDE FENCE)
AREA 1
RETAIN {1A} REMOVE {1B}
TREE
Brushbox 25 14
Gum (red gum/hybrid/ash) 2 -
Tallowwood 1 -
She-oak 2 2
Cypress 11 12
Bloodwood 5 4
Lily pilly (planted/around tennis courts and hut) 2
Banksia 3 1
Palm (planted/around tennis courts and hut) 8 3
Fig 1 -
AREA 2
RETAIN {2A} RETAIN {2B}
TREE
Brushbox 24 23
Gum (red gum/hybrid/ash) 7 2
Tallowwood 4 -
She-oak 7 1
Cypress 14 26
Bloodwood 7 6
Lily pilly (planted) - 1
Banksia 2 -
Wattle 4 7
Palm (planted north of courts) - 16
Macaranga 1 -
AREA 3
RETAIN {3A} REMOVE {3B}
TREE
Brushbox 35 33
She-oak 3 2
Cypress 5 19
Bloodwood 9 6
Banksia 1 1
Wattle 4 2
AREA 4
RETAIN {4A} REMOVE {4B}
TREE
Brushbox 6 4
Bloodwood (hybrid landscape sp.) 1 -
She-oak 6 3
Cypress 6 3
Bloodwood 2 2
Fig (large near tennis hut) - 2
Lily pilly (planted south of courts) - 4
Wattle 3 2
Palm (planted north of courts) - 4
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2. TOTAL SUMMARY (INSIDE SITE)
TREE RETAIN REMOVE
Brushbox 113 51*
Gum 11 0
Cypress 62 38
Wattle 18 4
Bloodwood 29 12*
She-oak 19 7
Banksia 6 2
Note = 63 koala habitat trees removed
3. SHEOAK BREAKDOWN - SUMMARY
Inside Fence
AREA CONES? RETAIN REMOVE
1 YES 1
NO 1 2
2 YES 3
NO 5
3 YES 1
NO 2 2
4 YES 3 3
NO 3
19 (8 with cones) 7 (3 with cones)
Outside Fence {ALL RETAIN}
• Area 2C: 1 x no cones
• Area 2D: 5 x cone, 3 x no cones
4. TOTAL OUTSIDE SITE {ALL RETAIN}
TREE AREA 2C AREA 2D
Brushbox 5 9
She-oak 1 8
Cypress 12 2
Bloodwood 1 4
Wattle 3 1
Gum 2
• Plus – verge road in north: hybrid bloodwood x 1, bloodwood x 1, gum x 1, lily pilly, tuckeroo
• Plus – verge road east/south: wattle x 1, bloodwood x 1, cypress x 1, brushbox x 1
REFER FIGURE 1 overleaf:
• Areas “1-4 A” (yellow = trees retained)
• Areas “1-4 B” (red = trees removed)
• Areas “2 C & D” (green = trees retained)
• Areas “2 A & B” (yellow = trees retained)
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2C
2A
2D
2B
3B
1A
3A
1B 4A
4B
FIGURE 1. Survey Areas with Trees Retained (yellow or green) vs Removed (red) identified (Note – all areas indicative only)
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NOOSA SPRINGS BOUTIQUE HOTEL TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY ASSESSMENT Lot 4 on SP 178340 Resort Drive Report prepared for: Noosa Springs Real Estate Pty Ltd 26 February 2020 Gondwana Ecology Group Pty Ltd, PO Box 535, Kenmore, 4069
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DISCLAIMER In accordance with the Copyright Act, no part of this report or attachments may be reproduced without the explicit permission of Gondwana Ecology Group Pty Ltd. This report does not constitute legal advice. This report has been produced for Noosa Springs Real Estate Pty Ltd (Client) specifically for the purpose for which it is supplied. Several assumptions have been made during the preparation of this report. This includes the accuracy of information and documents provided to Gondwana Ecology Group by the Client and that accessed on Commonwealth, State and other databases. If any other Party makes use of the information contained within this report, Gondwana Ecology Group will not be held liable to a Third Party for any loss, damage or claim as a result of the use of information contained herein. QUALITY ASSURANCE Report # Author Signature Date = 1 J. Watson* / 26 February 2021 CONTACT DETAILS Gondwana Ecology Group Pty Ltd (ABN 20 143 747 326) PO Box 535 Kenmore QLD, 4069 www.gondwanaecology.com.au Gondwana Ecology Group operates in accordance with the following approvals, permits and ethical principles: e — Scientific Use Registration (Animal Care & Protection Act 2001) - 508 e — Animal Ethics Committee (DAFF Animal Ethics) — CA 2013/11/732 © — Scientific Purposes Permit (Nature Conservation Regulation 2006) — WISP 13794613 e — * Certified Environmental Practitioner (Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand) e * Registered as a Suitably Qualified Person identified in the protected plants assessment guidelines & flora survey guidelines Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Gondwana Ecology Group Pty Ltd has been engaged by Noosa Springs Real Estate to provide a basic technical report on the terrestrial ecology (fauna and flora, and particularly koala habitat) of the land at the corner of Links and Resort Drive, Noosa Heads (refer Figure 1). The land is formally identified as Lot 4 on SP 178340 and encompasses some 3.8ha. The majority of the subject land is improved by car parking, tennis courts, the Noosa Springs golf clubhouse and associated buildings and infrastructure. The land is bordered to the north, south and east by Resort Drive and by Links Drive and the golf course to the west. Under the Noosa Plan 2020 the subject land is zoned as Recreation and Open Space and Tourist Accommodation. Aseries of Photo Plates are attached to this document to illustrate the character of the subject land. 1.2 Proposed Development The site is proposed to be developed as a luxury hotel incorporating: e 112 hotel rooms within five main pavilions; e ancillary facilities including swimming pools, bars, dining area with café; e “porte cochere” entrance; e three (3) new tennis courts (removal of the existing for tennis courts); e back of house area for deliveries and servicing; and e two additional car parking areas. The proposed development and potential impacts are described in Section 4, with the development layout provided in Figure 2. 1.3 Purpose This report is to provide a basic assessment of ecological values with specific attention to the koala trees associated with the area mapped “koala habitat” as identified and discussed at meetings with the Noosa Shire Council (Council). The specific scope for the assessment includes: © Desktop review and analysis of available reports, mapping and databases; e Tree survey; e Target threatened fauna survey; e Target threatened flora survey and flora species list; and e Assessment of potential impacts and management recommendations Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 4
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1.3 Site Inspections and Survey Methodology
Gondwana Ecology Group has completed several inspections to assist in assessing the overall
ecological values of the subject land, including:
28 October 2017 (preliminary site inspections, threatened species searches)
29 January 2018 (detailed flora survey and target threatened species surveys)?
19 September 2020 (threatened species surveys)
6-7 October 2020 (detailed tree survey and threatened species surveys)
All survey effort has focussed on the northern part of the land i.e. between the tennis courts and
Resort Road with targeted surveys for koala and glossy black-cockatoo also in the east. These are the
areas either identified by Council as important or considered to have some ecological value due to the
“semi-natural” condition. The balance land supports car parking, tennis courts, buildings (tennis
centre, golf and spa resort) and other ancillary infrastructure.
1.4 Structure and Attachments to this Report
For ease of reference, the key sections of the report are set out as follows:
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Section 2. Matters of Environmental Significance — Desktop {a background/desktop analysis
of relevant Commonwealth, State and local government mapping and databases}.
Section 3. Site Ecological Values — Flora & Vegetation {description of site’s vegetation
communities and flora lists} and Fauna & Habitats {description of site’s fauna, habitats and
koala habitat trees}.
Section 4. Development Plan, Potential Impacts and ‘Management Recommendations
{consideration of potential impacts associated with the project and recommendations to
manage/mitigate where necessary}.
Several plans, maps, databases and additional information has been appended to this report to
provide further and comprehensive understanding of the ecological values and the assessment, as
follows:
Attachment A— Commonwealth Protected Matters Report
Attachment B — State Mapping and Databases
Attachment C - Flora Species List
Attachment D — Tree Plans and Schedule
Attachment E- Tree Removal Plan
Attachment F — Council Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
Figure 1 - Project Area and Surrounds
Figure 2 - Proposed Development
Photo Plates
1 Target flora surveys in 2018 by Dr J. Watson and Dr S. Catchpoole (both Registered as a Suitably Qualified
Person identified in the protected plants assessment guidelines & flora survey guidelines).
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2. MATTERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE — DESKTOP ANALYSIS
2.1 Databases and Mapping
The following databases and reports were reviewed prior to undertaking field investigations, to
determine vegetation communities and component plant species likely to be encountered on the site:
e¢ Commonwealth’s EPBC Online Protected Matters Search Tool with search buffer of a 2km;
e Queensland Wildlife Online database with search radius of a 2km buffer (co-ordinates -
26.4169; 153.0873);
© Queensland Regional Ecosystems Report and Regulated Vegetation;
e Koala Habitat Mapping;
e Flora Survey Trigger Map; and
e¢ Council’s ecological/biodiversity mapping layers.
2.3 Commonwealth EPBC Act
The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the
national framework for considering matters of national environmental significance (MNES).
The Commonwealth database search tool of MNES? identifies several national values (listed under the
EPBC Act 1999) potentially occurring within 2km of the subject land as follows:
e three listed threatened ecological communities (Coastal Swamp Oak {Casuarina glauca}
Forest of New South Wales and South East Queensland ecological community; Lowland
Rainforest of Subtropical Australia; and Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh)
e 65 threatened species (including grey-headed flying fox, koala, frogs and plant species)
e 47 migratory species
e 50 marine species, whales and other cetaceans (not considered relevant for the subject land)
e 26 invasive species
e 2/Nationally Important Wetlands
These species include pelagic birds, marine turtles, migratory shorebirds, sharks and whales. These
species are not considered further in the assessment due to habitat requirements and unlikelihood of
occurring on/near the subject land. The ecological communities are also not relevant to the subject
land as they do not occur in this locality. The MNES database report is provided in ATTACHMENT A.
2.4 State Remnant Vegetation and Flora Mapping
The State (DNRM) administers clearing of regulated vegetation under the Vegetation Management
Act 1999 (VMA). The Regulated Vegetation Management Map® shows the site as supporting least
concern (green shading) remnant regional ecosystem RE12.2.5 (Corymbia intermedia +/- Lophostemon
confertus +/- Banksia spp. +/- Callitris columellaris open forest on beach ridges usually in southern half
of bioregion) as a small patch in the north (refer Extract A). Due to the zoning and being within an
urban area (i.e. urban area and urban purposes), there are no specific clearing approval requirements
to be met under the VMA.
RE12.2.5 is also mapped (refer cross blue cross hatching in Extract A) as essential habitat for three ,
frogs (acid frogs), the glossy black-cockatoo, the koala and a wattle (Acacia attenuata)’.
2 Commonwealth (2020) EPBC Protected Matters Report. Accessed November 2020.
3 DNRME (2020) Regulated Vegetation Management Map and Supporting Mapping. Accessed November2020.
4 Note: In 2017 the land was not mapped as essential habitat for koala, the wattle of the glossy black-cockatoo.
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| Extract A - Remnant Vegetation Mapping The Pre-clearing Regional Ecosystems mapped across the site? showed the site mapped as RE12.2.5 (refer descriptions above and Extract B). g Regional Ecosystem 5 DNRME (2020) Vegetation Management Report. Accessed November 2020. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 7
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The State (DEHP) administers protected flora under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. A small area in the north is a “high risk area” as per the Protected Flora Survey Trigger Map° (refer Extract C). As such separate reporting/notification is required for the Department (i.e. a separate process to Council approval). Extract C. High Risk Flora Mapping 2.5 Flying-Fox Colonies The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’ has mapped the locations of flying-fox colonies within Southeast Queensland. Flying-fox camps (as at February 2016) have been identified to the west, including along Weyba Creek (refer Extract D). Note: there are no flying-fox camps on the subject land or surrounds. A small flying-fox camp occurs at Pinnaroo Park in Noosa Junction, some distance from the site (pers.obs.2021). sa Extract D. Flying-fox Camps © DNRME (2020) Vegetation Management Report. Accessed November 2020. 7 DEHP (2020) Map 9 Sunshine Coast flying fox camps. Accessed November 2020. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 8
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2.6 State Koala Mapping The subject land and surrounding landscape is within the Koala Assessable Development Area (blue stippling) under the Planning Act 2016 (formerly SPRP)® with the subject land and surrounds considered “low value rehabilitation habitat” (pink shading) and “bushland habitat” (green shading) to the north, beyond the fencing and road (refer Extract E1). Extract E1. SPRP Koala Habitat Mapping Under the current koala protection framework®, the subject land is not mapped as a “koala priority area” (cross hatching). A small area in the north (green shading) is mapped as “koala habitat (core)” and extends from the bushland north of the road and fence (note changed from previous mapping). Refer Extract E2. Extract E2. 2020 Koala Habitat Mapping 8 DES (2017) Koala Conservation in SEQ, SPRP. Accessed 2017. 9 DNRME (2020) Vegetation Management Report. Accessed November 2020. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel
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2.7 Council Mapping Under the 2020 Noosa Plan, the land is partly zoned Tourist Accommodation (orange shading) and Recreation and Open Space (green shading) (refer Extract F). Under Noosa Plan 2020, parts of the subject land are identified (Extract G) as “Areas of Biodiversity Significance” (green shading). These include patches in the north and along the eastern boundary. The patch in the very north is mapped as “MSES Environmental Values” (stippling) (note: this represents the State koala habitat area/remnant vegetation referred to above). 2 2 ie Extract G. 2020 Council Biodiversity Mapping 10 Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel
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Councils 2020 Koala Habitat Areas mapping reflects the State koala mapping, identifying “core koala habitat” area (green shading) in the northern patch on the subject land (refer Extract H). Extract H2. 2020 Koala Habitat Areas With reference to Council’s glossy black-cockatoo sighting mapping”®, the subject land lies within an area that is not considered to be of importance for glossy black-cockatoo. Areas to the north and east (i.e. shaded areas) are considered to be of value for this species (Extract 1). Roa Extract I. Council Glossy Black-cockatoo Sightings Mapping 10 Accessed through the 2006 Scheme. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 71,
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2.8 Potentially Occurring Threatened Species The State Wildnet database"! identifies known records for threatened (i.e. listed under the regulations of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and/or Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999). There are reportedly four records for flora (within 2km) and eight records for fauna (within 2km). Refer Table 1 (flora) and Table 2 (fauna) with explanatory notes provided below the table. The State Wildnet Database is provided in ATTACHMENT B and the Commonwealth Report in ATTACHMENT A. The majority of these species would either be restricted to habitats that do not occur within or adjacent to the subject land. Likelihood of occurrence is discussed further in this report. Table 1. Threatened flora species recorded on or within approximately 2km of the site. Family Scientific Name Common Name Q# Rec. 2km EPBC Mimosaceae Acacia attenuata a wattle Qv, CV 1 Xx Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina Mt. Emu she-oak QE, QV a x Blandfordiaceae Blandfordia grandiflora Christmas bells Qe 1 - Macarthuriaceae Macarthuria complanata a groundcover QNT 6 - Table 2. Threatened fauna recorded within approximately 2km of the site. Family Scientific Name Common Name Status# Rec. 2km EPBC Hylidae Litoria olongburensis wallum sedgefrog Qv, CV 1 xX Hylidae Litoria freycineti wallum rocketfrog Qv 1 Myobatrachidae Crinia tinnula wallum froglet Qv 1 Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathamilathami_ | glossy black-cockatoo Qv 1 Psittacidae Pezoporus wallicus wallicus ground parrot Qv 10 Muridae Xeromys myoides water mouse Qv, CV 2 Xx Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus koala Qv, CV 26 x Pteropodidae Pteropus poliocephalus grey-headed flying-fox cv 10 x Notes: #Status — Q=Queensland NC Act, C=Commonwealth EPBC Act; E=endangered, V=vulnerable, NT=near threatened. Rec. Wildlife Online — known records within 2km buffer. EPBC: X denotes “species or species' habitat known to occur within area” (refer EPBC database search) 11 DSITIA (2020) Wildlife Online Extract for Co-ordinates (-26.4169; 153.0873). Accessed 14 November 2020. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 12
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3. ECOLOGICAL VALUES 3.1 Site Vegetation The canopy tree species within the subject land were dominated by Callitris columeliaris (Bribie Island pine) and Lophostemon confertus (brush-box). Few bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia) and red gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) are scattered throughout the wooded area. There was a subcanopy dominated by wattles (Acacia spp.) and regrowth with some few banksia (Banskia spp). The vegetation generally is characteristic of RE12.2.5, described as: Corymbia intermedia +/- Lophostemon confertus +/- Banksia spp. +/- Callitris columellaris open forest on beach ridges usually in southern half of bioregion The ground storey was highly disturbed and characterised by weed species. This includes the coral creeper (Barleria repens) and asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) which dominates the ground- layer by function of form and invasive growth nature. Other weed species of an invasive nature include glory lily (Gloriosa superba), passion fruit vine (Passiflora suberosa), cassia (Senna pendula) and broad-leaf pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius). ATTACHMENT C provides a list of all the species recorded in the survey area. Overall, of the fifty-two (52) species recorded on the subject land for the survey area with 10 of those weed/introduced species and two of those listed as Restricted (i.e. asparagus fern and broadleaf pepper). At least nine of the native species had been planted (cultivated) around the car park area and northern edge of the tennis courts. 3.3 Threatened Flora and Threatened Ecological Communities No threatened species were recorded on the subject land (note target survey in 2018 undertaken by two State-registered persons). One registered person for all other surveys (2017 and 2020). No EPBC Threatened Ecological Communities occur in or adjacent to the site. The subject land is disturbed with a non-native understorey, cleared area and planted trees and other vegetation. An assessment of likelihood of occurrence for threatened species is provided in Table 4. 3.4 Tree Schedule — Koala Habitat Area A detailed tree survey of the area mapped as “koala habitat area” (KHA) and immediate surrounds was been completed by Downes Group surveyors. A summary of trees recorded (including NJKHTs’”) in the survey area is provided below, with the tree locations and the schedule provided in the plans and table included in ATTACHMENT D1 and D2, respectively. e 96 tree surveyed (85 trees within KHA) e 44 NJKHT trees (41 trees in KHA) e nine large trees (>500 DBH) 22 NJKHT = non-juvenile koala habitat tree. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 13
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Table 4. Threatened species’ habitats and likelihood of occurrence on site. Family Scientific Name Habitat Likelihood of occurrence i i infal ins f . Confined to high rainfall coastal plains from Unlikely. Potential marginal habitat " . Southport N to Maryborough, south-eastern A Mimosaceae Acacia attenuata 3 present, but not recorded in Qld. Grows in heath or layered eucalypt open F detailed surveys. forest. The Emu Mountain Sheoak grows in open ‘ Allocasuarina and closed heath on fine-grained rhyolite Unlikely. Suitable habitat not Casuarinaceae - iat - emuina rocky slopes (Mt Peregian) and in wallum present. heath on undulating coastal plain. Bl - Fa ikely. Suitable habi Blandfordiaceae landfordia Grows in damp sandy and/or peaty soils in Unlikely. Suitable habitat not grandiflora coastal and tableland areas present. . Macarthuria Noosa area on higher dunes with some Unlikely. Suitable habitat not Macarthuriaceae complanata heathland. present. 3.5 Fauna & Habitats Fauna habitat is generally restricted to the small patch of vegetation in the north and planted landscape trees and vegetation associated with the existing development. A fence runs the length of the boundary and limits access to larger fauna from the north and east (i.e. areas with a greater extent of bushland). The existing road follows the northern and eastern part of the site with the car park and buildings in the south and west. Mobile species, such as birds, bats (micro-chiropterans and flying-foxes) and possums would have reasonable access to the subject land and available resources (which may include forage, refuge and nesting habitats). The landscaped areas of the existing development and golf course would provide the same/similar resources. Koala habitat trees (NJKHTs) have been surveyed (refer above) and large trees (>500mm diameter) have also been recorded (i.e. nine specimens) (refer ATTACHMENT D). 4.6 Threatened Species As described previously, several sources were used to determine known or likely occurrence of threatened fauna (i.e. species listed under the Commonwealth EPBC Act 1999 and/or the Regulations of the Queensland NC Act 1992). The tables in Section 2 lists the species targeted during the site inspections that are either known to occur or with the potential to occur. Consideration during the field surveys was given to all species listed. Based on known records (within 2km), personal experience and known habitat for these species and further assessment of the likelihood of their occurrence is provided in Table 5. Of conservation significance the following species are considered to have some relevance to the subject land: e Koala—no records or evidence on subject land but known from area and could potentially wander onto site (assuming access can be achieved through existing fence) e Grey-headed Flying-fox — not recorded on subject land but would have some potential to forage in site habitats and surrounds, including golf course, gardens and parks ¢ Glossy black-cockatoo — forage evidence found on footpath beyond subject land in 2018 but no active forage evidence recorded in 2020. Few she-oak (potential feed trees) on subject land. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 14
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4, PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Proposed Development The site is proposed to be developed as a luxury hotel incorporating (as noted in Section 1.2 and Figure 2). Some vegetation and individual trees along the northern and eastern boundary will be retained. Details on the landscaping are provided in the Landscape Concept Design Package by Place Design Group (2021) and illustrates the intent to plant native species within and surrounding the proposed development, including the remaining bushland area in the east and north. The proposed development has the potential to result in direct and indirect impacts. Direct impacts relate to the loss of individual trees, vegetation and fauna habitat, while indirect impacts would include edge effects (e.g. weed invasion, fragmentation) and the compromise of fauna movement opportunities. With respect to loss of individual trees, including NJKHTs within the KHA, Table 6 provides a summary of tree loss/retention. ATTACHMENT E provides an indication of tree retention/loss. Refer ATTACHMENT D for detailed tree schedule. Tree 6. Summary of tree survey and proposed retention. Total Remove Tree Surveyed 96 (85 in KHA) 50 NJKHTs 44 (41 in KHA) 19 Large (>500mm) Trees 9 6 5.2 Potential Impacts to Vegetation and Flora Several “indirect” potential impacts on flora and vegetation communities are considered as follows: e Inadvertent clearing (clearing an area greater than approved) e Additional edge effects (creation of a greater area of edge effects) e Increase in weed invasion/establishment (weed species establishment in areas to be retained) e Erosion and sediment issues (disturbance to vegetation/habitats due to erosion) Loss of threatened flora (note: threatened flora not identified during surveys) 5.3 Potential Impacts to Fauna and Habitats Loss of habitat and fauna mortality are direct negative impacts to fauna. Several “indirect” potential impacts on fauna and their habitats are listed as follows: e Inadvertent mortality (mortality during clearing operations) e Loss of habitat features (removal of tree-bearing hollow and ground logs) e Loss of movement opportunities (barriers to fauna movement) Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 16
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5.4 Risks, Impact Mitigation and Management Recommendations The proposed development has avoided the northern and eastern parts of the land in so far this is possible by using the existing cleared and disturbed areas. For context, the entire site has some level of disturbance. The direct impact of tree loss and vegetation removal is unavoidable. As requested by Council, the loss of koala (NJKHTs) trees within the KHA are to be offset. This is discussed further below. The potential indirect impacts identified above are unlikely to occur of be of any great consequence because: e Edge effects currently occur with existing development, roads, fencing, lighting and car parking. e The area to be retained already is highly disturbed by invasive weed noting the ground-storey is dominated by non-native species. e Loss of fauna movement opportunities are unlikely because any access to the northern and area is currently a challenge due to existing roads and fences with land to the west and south currently developed. Best practice mitigation and management measures in order to avoid or minimise adverse impacts are recommended and discussed below. A range of mitigation measures can be implemented that will reduce environmental impacts (and improve ecological values where possible) and these include: e implement a weed control strategy for the retained vegetation; e clearly identify and demarcate (and install protection fencing) areas, trees, vegetation for retention and removal; e use of fauna spotter catchers during clearing to ensure no impacts occur to koalas or other fauna during vegetation clearing; e salvage of habitat features (e.g. logs) and relocate into retained areas; e landscape design (surrounding buildings) to use indigenous plant species; and e installation of two nest boxes (birds) in the retained trees in the north (or elsewhere on the site). . It would be expected that a Vegetation Management Plan incorporating fauna management measures would be part of any approval conditions. The Place landscape concept provides guidance on the planting proposed for the open space”. Weed control within the open space/retained areas would be incorporated into a VMP or conditioned landscape plan. A total of 19 NJKHTs are to be removed within the KHA and immediate surrounds. The loss of these trees needs to be offset in accordance with the State Environmental Offsets Act 2014. This offset obligation would be a standard condition of approval. While koala habitat trees could be planted in the retained area and landscaping (L.confertus proposed in the landscape concept), if a financial approach to complying with the offset requirement is taken, the following outcome would be expected. The impact area (koala habitat in SEQ") for the subject land in hectares is 19 X 0.004ha = 0.076ha. This equates, based on the financial calculator, to $8,702.76. 13 https://apps.des.qid.gov.au/offsets-calculator/ - The Financial Settlement Offset Calculator was designed to calculate the financial settlement offset using hectares. Therefore in SEQ the number of non-juvenile koala habitat trees being impacted must be converted into an area in hectares. Using an average tree density of 250 tress per hectare for koala habitat in SEQ, the total area of impact for a single non- juvenile koala habitat tree in SEQ is taken to be 40m? (0.004ha). Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 17
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5.5 Council Biodiversity Outcomes The relevant parts of the 2020 Noosa Plan Biodiversity Overlay Code are addressed in ATTACHMENT F. The purpose of the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay code is to protect, rehabilitate and enhance ecologically important areas and improve connectivity and ecological linkages across Noosa Shire. The overall outcomes sought for the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay code are: 1. The natural resources and ecosystem values of Noosa Shire are protected and enhanced including ecologically important areas and land and environmental values of scenic, aesthetic, cultural, educational, recreational, scientific, economic and social value. 2. Development is designed, sited, constructed and operated in a way that avoids adverse impacts on ecologically important areas, ecological systems and processes. 3. Development design and layout provides for ecological connectivity across the landscape through the protection, rehabilitation and enhancement of native vegetation and ecological linkages. 4. Ecological linkages and riparian vegetation are conserved, managed, enhanced and rehabilitated to protect and improve biodiversity, ecosystem health, landscape stability and resilience. 5. Development design and layout provides for the protection and establishment of appropriate buffers to waterways, wetlands, native vegetation and significant fauna habitat. 6. The terrestrial and aquatic native flora and fauna and their habitats are protected and enhanced. 7. Development and its associated landscaping provides for the rehabilitation of ecologically important areas, degraded ecosystems and habitats to achieve a functional and healthy ecosystem state that requires minimal human intervention. 8. Development is designed, sited, constructed and operated to avoid or minimise adverse impacts on koalas and their habitat and to provide for connectivity and safety for the long term viability of the koala population. 9. In urban areas, biodiversity values are protected and enhanced to assist with ecosystem health, flora and fauna, urban amenity and quality of life. The proposed development is considered to meet the intent and overall outcomes for the overlay code because: e development is low level of impact and within an area already disturbed and cleared; e the area of native vegetation to be disturbed is small and infested with non-native invasive species; e the area of native vegetation is separated from other bushland patches by fencing and roadways; e habitat values and fauna movement corridors will not be fragmented or significantly disrupted; e the land is not an ecologically important area or part of any ecological linkage; © opportunities exist to enhance the tocal ecological values of the retained vegetation through a planting and weed control exercise (and additional landscaping throughout the site); and e the loss of koala habitat trees can be compensated for through planting on the subject land or offset through a financial contribution in accordance with the State offset legislation. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 18
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The Strategic Framework identifies outcomes for biodiversity and environment (Section 3.3.4 of the Plan). Of particular relevance is (p) i.e. Adverse impacts from development on biodiversity, ecosystem health, ecological processes, soil, air and water quality are avoided. Where avoidance is not practicable, adverse impacts are minimised or mitigated and it is demonstrated that: fi on the balance of social, economic and environmental considerations, the development is in the interests of the community; and ii. any adverse impacts incurred are compensated by suitable habitat replacement and replanting on site in the first instance or in a way that results in a net gain and enhancement of the overall habitat values of the Noosa Shire. As noted, the development is in an area of existing disturbance, but for a small area in the north, which is heavily disturbed and separated by a fence and road from the broader habitat in the landscape. Development has, for the most part avoided impacts on biodiversity, and where impacts occur, these would not be considered “adverse”. The loss of trees, nevertheless, is to be compensated for through weeding, landscaping, and replanting of trees and other vegetation. In addition, the few NJKHTs to be removed are to be appropriately offset. The proposed development is not considered to compromise the strategic outcomes for biodiversity ad environment. 5. CONCLUSION The area proposed for development, for the most part, includes existing cleared areas and facilities. The small area of bushland in the north retains remnant of the vegetation pre-clearing and prior to the construction of the road, car park and tennis courts. While this small patch of vegetation has ecological values, i.e. koala feed trees and other canopy species, the area is generally segregated from the surrounding (more intact and contiguous) bushland to the north and east by Resort Drive and a fence. Current fauna use of the site is likely to be limited to mobile species such as birds, bats and arboreal mammals (e.g. possums). The proposed development will result in the loss of part of the small patch of bushland and some koala habitat trees. The development includes an extensive landscaping exercise which emphasizes the planting of native species. It is envisaged that the landscaping concept will generate resources for a variety of local fauna. There would be no ecological reason why the proposed development could not be approved with reasonable and relevant conditions, with particulars for conditions identified in this document, including: e anarrangement for offsets of loss of koala habitat trees if these cannot be planted elsewhere in the subject land; and e _alandscaping management plan (generally in accordance with the Concept Landscape Plan by Place) that allows for target weed control in retained bushland patches. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 19
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6. ATTACHMENTS e Figure 1—(a) Project Area and (b) Surrounds e Figure 2 - Proposed Development e Photo Plates e Attachment A - Commonwealth Protected Matters Report e Attachment B — State Mapping and Databases e Attachment C - Flora Species List e Attachment D—Tree Plans and Schedule (KDA) e Attachment E-Tree Retention Plan e Attachment F - Biodiversity Overlay Code Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 20
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FIGURES Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 2d,
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Figure 1a. Subject Land (Source: Noosa Council Aerial Photograph) Subject land boundary = red dashed line is approximate only 22 Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel
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23 FOR APPROVAL ot or consrmvercn NOOSA SPRINGS REAL ESTATE PTY LTD j aH i NOOSA SPRINGS BOUTIQUE HOTEL Wt Tiber Bianane Cuore Mitasme Aadse Wcsomp Austere Cvauswcs Lanaer Matht GH AUSTRALIA Figure 2 - Proposed Development (refer other reports/documents for original plan) Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel
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Plate 3. Area in northeast, north of tennis courts, Resort Drive to the north ee oe a Plate 4. Area in northwest, north o f tennis courts and east of car park. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 25
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ATTACHMENT A— Commonwealth Database Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 27
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communi
Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Austaa Crically Endangered Community may occur
within area
‘Subiopical ang Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh ‘Vulnerable ‘Community tel 0 occur
wath area
Anthochaera ohnyaia
Regent Honeyeater 62338) Critically Endangered Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour tke to occur
within area
otaurus potcilntius
‘Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
key to occur within area
(Calis canutus
Red Knot, Knot 655) Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
ora
Curlew Sandpiper [856] CGrivcaly Endangered Species or species habitat
+ known to cccur within area.
Diomedea antipadensis
‘Antpodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may oceur vatin area
Diomedea antpodensis_ gibson
Gibson's Albatross (82270) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area,
Domedea exulans
Wandering Albatross [89223] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
‘may oceur vain
Enfhrotioechis radiatus
Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Specs o: species haat
own to occur within area
Falco nypoleucos
Grey Falcon [925] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Hinundapus caudacutus
\Whte-throated Needletal! {682} ‘Vulnerable ‘Species or species
Summary
Matters of National Environmental Significance
“This pat of the report summarises the matters of national environmental signiicance that may occur in, or may
{elate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available inthe detail part of the report. which can be
‘Sccossed by scroling or fllowing the inks below. I you are proposing to undertake an activity thet may rave @
‘Sgnifeant ampact on one or more matter of national environmental significance then you should consider the
‘Admunistrove Gudelnes on Significance
(weed Haines Progen None.
Nalonal Heitnos Places: Nene
‘Witlonds of oignatonal ipatances None
‘Great Barier Reef Warine Park: None
‘Commonseath Marine Area None
‘Listed Thrnaianed Ecolosical Communities: 3
(Lated Taloned Snacines %
anaes
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
“This part ofthe report summantes other matters protected under the Act that may relate tothe area you nominated
‘Aoproval may be required for proposed actly thal signficantl affects the envronment on Commeonweath and,
‘rhe the acton tc outside the Commonwealth land, oF the environment anywhere when te acton i taken on
‘Commonwealth land. Approval may algo be requ for Ine Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to
fake'an achon that is Beely to have a sgnfcant impact on the environment anywhere.
“The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actons taken on
Commanweath land, and te environment From actons taken by Commonweath agencies. As hentage values of 2
place ate part of the envnment, thege aepecte of he EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Hentage values of &
‘Commonweath Hentage place. Informaton onthe new hertage laws can be found at
inp Iw environment gov auertage
‘A pasmil may be requied for actintes nox on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a tsted threatened
Species or ecological community, 2 member of 2 isted migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of
listed marine species
arenes ON Nome
Scoomeniaath Hatiane Paces: None
‘Listed Marine Speces: 50
‘whale and Oihee Galaceans:
(aficaL Haiae None
Commanneakh Rasarves Testi None
‘Austin having Park None
Extra Information
“This pat ofthe report provides information that may abo be relevant to the area you have nominated
Stale ai Terniory Reais 4
None
2
Manono bmpocaotWetleads 0S
KevEcobocal Fates (Marnay Nove
Names 09 ‘Stats Type of Presence
habitat known fo occur
within area
sLatbamus discolor
‘Swit Part (744) Crivcaly Endangered Species or species habla
Ikely te oecur vthin area
‘mora lapponica bauen
Bar-ales Godwt (Daven), Westem Alaskan Bartaled Vulnerable Species or species habitat
Goat 88380] ely to oocur win area
‘Limasa lappanica menzbien
[Norther Siberian Baralled Godwit, Bartalled Godwit Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
(menzbien) (86432) may occur within area
Macronectes @ganteus
Southem Giant-Petrel, Souther Giant Petrel [1060] Endangeres ‘Species or specios habitat
may occur within ares
Macronecies hall
‘Norther Giant Petrel [1064] ‘Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur with area
‘Numonwus madagascarionsis
Eastem Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Cetcally Endangered Species or species habit
known f9 occur within are
Pachwobla turtur_subantarctica
Faity Prion (southern) (64445) Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
‘Rostratuls austeabs
‘Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat
‘known to occur within area
‘Stornula nevis neveis
‘Australian Faury Tern [82950] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area.
‘Thalassarche caula
Shy Albatross (69224) Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area,
‘Thalansarche eremta
‘Chatham Albatross [64457], Endangered Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area
‘Thalassavche imoavida
‘Campbell Albatross, Campbell Slack-browed Albatross. Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
(64459) may occur within area
‘Thalassarche melanoohnis
Black-browed Albatross (66472) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Salvin's Albatross 64463) Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Thalassarche stead
‘White-capped Albatross (64462) Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related
‘behaviour likely to occur
within ares
‘Thingenis cucuilatus _cucubatus
Hoodes Plover (easter), Eastern Hooded Plover Vulnerable Species or species habitat
[9081] known to oocur within area
‘Tumix melanogaster
Black-breasted Button-quall [923] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
Ukely to occur within area
‘Epinenhelus daemels
Black Rockcod, Black Cod, Saddled Rockcod Vulnerable Spocios of species
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Nari 2 Statue ye TVPe or Presence NTN
[pees] habitat may occur within
Peoudomuail malis
Honey Blue-eye [26180] ‘Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area
Autoria olonaburensis :
‘Wallum Sedge Frog (1821) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Misootves feat
Fleay/s Frog [25860] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Argynnis hyperbius_inconstans
‘Australian Frtilary (88056) Criveally Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Chainalobus diwan
Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat (183] Vulnerable ‘Species or spacies habitat
katy to occur within ares.
Qasyurus hatucatus
Northern Quol, Oigu [Gogo-Yimidid, Wiingadda Endangered Species or species habitat
{(Dambimangari, Wiming (Marty) [334] may eceur within area
Daswunds maculatus maculatus (SE mainland populaton)
Spotlaled Quol, Spotted-ail Quo, Tiger Quoll Endangered Species or species habitat
(Southeastern mainland population) (75164) bel to occur within area
etaurcides volang
Greater Gider (254) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area
Phascolarcios cinereus (combined eopulatons of Qld. NSW and the AGT) :
Koala (combined populations of Queensiand, New Vulnerable ‘Spacies or species habitat
South Wales and the Australian Capital Tertory) ‘known to occur within area
(gs109)
Long-nosed Potoroo (SE Mainland) (66645) Vulnerable Species or species habitat
Bkely to occur within area
Pteronus oolioceshalus
Grey-headed Fling-fox [186] ‘Vulnerable Roosting known to occur
within area
‘xeromys myoides
Water Mouse, False Water Rat, Yirkoo (66) Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known to occur within a
110680) Vulnerable Species or species habitat
‘known to occur within ar
Acccovchia titralis
‘Scented Acronychia [2582] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
‘Allocaguarina emuina
Emy Mountain Sheoak, Mi Emu She-oak [21926] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
‘Allocasuarina thalassoscopica
21927] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within aro
Ahearn hsp
Hayjomt Grass (9338) ‘Vulnerable coal apace haat
‘occur within area
Naniemranhir ‘Status eT ypeot Presence!
‘Natator dencessus
Fatback Turtle (59257) Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related
‘behaviour known to occur
wi
nis zusron
‘Groen Sawfsh, Dindagutba, Narrowsnout Sawfish Vulnerable Breeding may occur within
[6442]
‘Asous stokdus
‘Common Noddy (626) Species or species habitat
kel to occur within area
‘cus pactious
Fortes Swf (678) ‘Species or species habitat
kel fo occur within ar
‘Ardenna cameines
Flesh-ooted Shearwater, Fleshy-foated Shearwater ‘Species or spacies habitat
{2404} ely to occur within area
‘Asdenna grisea
Sooty Shearwater [82651] Species or species habitat
may oecur wihin area
Galonectns leucometas
‘Streaked Shearwater (1077) ‘Species or species habitat
say occur within area
Diomedea antipodensis
‘Anvpodean Albatross (64458) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may occu within area
‘Deomedea exulans
‘Wandering Albatross [89223] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area
Eregata ane!
Lesser Frigatebird, Least Frigatebird [1012] ‘Species oF species habitat,
now to occur within area
Eregats mange
Great Fngatebicd, Greater Frigaebird [1013] ‘Species or species habitat
ily fo occur win area
‘Macronectes aiganteus
Southern Giant-Petel, Southern Giant Pete! [1080)] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Macronectes halt
Northern Giant Peel [1061] Vulnerable Species or spaces habitat
may occur vnhin re
Sternulaalbteons
Lite Tern (82849) Species or species habtat
‘may occut within area
‘Thalassarche cauta
Shy Albatross (89224) Endangered Species or species habit
may occut within area
Thalassarche ecemuta
‘Chatham Abatioss [64457] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
ray oocur within area
‘Thalassarche impavida
‘Campbel Albatross, Campbell Black-browed Albatross. Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
(64459) may occur within area
{ae RT UIRCSE TYP ot Presence NTE
Baloghia marmorata
Marbles Balozia, Jointed Baloghia [6463] Vulreratie ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Bosinioa transvarsa
Three leave Besistoa, Yellow Satinheart [16001] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
Tely to occur within are
‘Geoplocarya foatsia
‘Sunking Cryptocarys, Sting Laurel 11976} Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within area.
Covotogtvie huntenana
Leafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
Ukely fo occur within area
Eucalvotus conglomeraia
‘Swamp Stnngybark [3160] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
key to occur within area
‘Macadamia inlegnfoba
‘Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut Trae, Smooth- Vulnerable Species or species habitat
‘shelled Macadamia, Bush Nut, Nut Oak [7326] bhely to occur whim area,
ri
‘Smallfruted Queenciand Nut, Gympie Nut(7214] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
Ukely to occur within a
haus australis
Lesser Swamp-orchid [6872] Endangered ‘Species oF species habitat
ely to occur watin area.
Prasophllum wallum
Wallum Leek-orchid (55148) ‘Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
Ukely fo occur within area
‘Samadera bide
(Quassia [29708] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
Tikely fo occur within area
‘Tounda robusta
‘Glossy Spice Bush [14747] Endangered Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area
‘Cavetia careita
Loggemead Turtle [1763] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour Known to occur
. within ares
Cholera mya
Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Foraging feeding or relates
behaviour known to occur
within area
Cosranoscinys reboulalus
Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink [59626] ‘Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Delma torouala
‘Adorned Delma, Collared Delma 1656) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Decmochelvs coniacea
Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
known fo oocur within area
‘Erelmochelvs imbricata
Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour known to occur
within area
epidachelve olvacea
hve Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1767] Endangered Species or species habitat
kknown fo cecur within area
Nametits ‘Threatened Type of Presence
Thalassarche melanontiis
Black-browed Albatross (66472) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Thalassarche satvini :
Salvir's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
may oceur within area
‘Thalassarche stead
‘wnite-copped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable Foraging feeding or rested
behaviour ikely fo occur
wthin area
Cavetta caretia
Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Foraging, feeding or related
‘behaviour known to occur
‘wrhin area
(Chelona mvdas
Grean Turtle (1765) \Vulnorable Foraging, feoding of related
‘behaviour known to occur
within area
(Crocodilus porous
Saltwater Crocodile, Estuarine Crocodile 1774] Species or species habitat
kely to occur within area
ermachelve coriacaa
Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Lut (1768) Endangered ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Exelmochelys imbricata
Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Foraging feeding or related
behaviour known to occur
‘tin area
Lamna nase
Porboagle, Mackerel Shark (89288) ‘Species or species habitat
‘may occur within area
Lenidochelve chvacen
Olve Ridley Turtle, Pacific Ridley Turtle [1787] Endangered Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
‘Manta ates,
Reef Manta Ray, Coastal Manta Ray, Inshore Mants ‘Species or species habitat
Ray, Prince Alfred's Ray, Resident Manta Ray (84984) ‘may occur within area
Manta bicosta
‘Giant Manta Ray, Chevton Manta Ray, Pacific Manta Species of species habitat
Ray, Pelagic Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray (64995) ‘may occur within aes
Natalor depcessus
Flathack Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related
‘behaviour known te occur
within area
‘Qrcaglia hainzchni
‘Australian Snubfin Dolphin [@1322] ‘Species or species habitat
Ikely to occur within area
Posts risron
Green Sawish, Dindagubda, Narrowsnout Sawish Vulnerable Breeding may occur within
ee4az] * area
‘Sousa chinensis
Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin {60} Species or species habitat
kel to occur within ares
Sunulus optatus
‘Onental Cuckoo, Horsfeld's Cuckoo [86651], ‘Species or species habitat
may occur within area
‘Houndapus caudacutus
‘White-throsted Needletall (682) Vulnerable ‘Species or species habitat
known to occur witn area
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Nie : spon Tineatios Demet Praca ‘Monarcha melanoosis Black-faced Monarch (609) ‘Species or species habitat known to occur wih ae ‘Monarcha tivegatus ‘Spectacted Monarch (610) ‘Species or spacies habitat own to our wit ate ‘Myiagta cyanoleuca: Sain Flycatcher [612 species o species nebst now to occu win ro iti te Rufous Fanta (582) Species o species habit Baty to occur within area. ‘Acts hypoleucos ‘Common Sandpiper [59309] Species or species habitat brown to occur wahin area Calitis acuminata ‘Sharp-taled Sancpiper [874] Species or species habitat known to occur within area (Catsns cans Red Knot, Knot [855] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat Known to occur within area Galdins feroinea . Curlew Sandpiper (856) Crtleally Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area Calitris metanotos Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitat may occur within area ‘Galinage hardwckit Latham’s Snipe, Japanese Snipe [963] ‘Species or species habitat ‘may occur within area Jumosa lanponica Bartailod Godt (846) ‘Numeniys madagascariensis Easter Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew (647) CCritcally Endangered Species or species habitat known fo occur within area Pandion habnetus Osprey (952) Breeding known to occur withio area t ‘Teioga nebularia Common Greenshank, Greenshank [222] ‘Species or species habitat ely to occur within area, Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act ears Threatened “Type of Presence ‘Actitis hypoleucos Cemmen Sandpiper 19308) Species or species habitat iow o cur win ares Name ‘Threatened’ “Type'of Presence Aathamus discolor Swit Part (74) Citcaly Endangered Species or epecies habitat lyfe cecur nn ares ‘Limosa lapconica, Baralee Godwt 844) Species or species habit known to occur within a Macronectes qiaantaus Souther GrantPetel, Southern Giant Petrel 1080} Endangered ‘Species or species habitat may occur within 393 Macronectes hall Norther Giant Petrel [1081], Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Maron ematus Rainoow Bee-eater (670) Species or species habitat may occur within area Monarcha melancosis Black-faced Monarch [603] ‘Species or species habitat known to occur within, Monarcha taraatus Spectacled Monarch (610), ‘Species or species habitat known to occur within area Mviagra cvanciauca ‘Satin Flycatoner (612) ‘Species or species habitat known to occur within area Numenivs madaaascanensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] tically Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area Pachynbla turtur Fairy Prion (1066) ‘Species or species habitat known to occur within area Pandion habastus Osprey 1952] Breeding known to ovat within area Puffious cameines Flosh-footed Shearwater, Floshy footed Shearwater ‘Species or species habitat (1043) ely 'o occur vabin area Puffious anaes ‘Sooty Shearwater [1024] Species of species habitat ‘may occur within area ‘Bhiiduee ufone Rufous Fantail [582] ‘Species or species habitat lkely to occur within area ‘Bogiralula benghalansis (sensu ia) Painted Snipe [889} Endangered’ Species or species habitat known to occur within area ‘Sterna abatrans Little Tem 813}, Species or species habitat ‘may occur within area ‘Thalassarche cauta Shy Aloatross (89224) Endangered Species of species habitat may occur within area ‘Thalassarche ecomita ‘Chatham Albatross [64497] Endangered ‘Species or species habitat ‘may occur within area “Thalassasche impavda ‘Camptol Albatross, Campbell Black-browad Vulnerable Spocies or specios Namely : SERN Theatened Sh ‘Anous stoldus ‘Common Nod 1825) Magpe Goose (978) ‘Abus pacficus Forktles Smit 678] ‘Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret (59583) ‘Asdea ibis Cattle Egret [59642] Sharp-taied Sandpiper [874 Calidns canutus: Rea Knot, Ket (858 : Endangered Galkdes ferruoines Curlew Sandpiper (855) Crivealy Endangered ‘Calin metanotos Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Calooaciris lucomalas ‘Streaked Shearwater [1077] Dicmedea antinadensis ‘Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable Domedea exulans Wandering Albatross [88223] Vulnerable Diomedea aibson Gibscr's Albatross (64466) Vulnerable" Eregata ancl Lesser Fngatebed, Least Frigatebirs [1012] Erogata minar ‘Great Frigatetire, Greater Frgatebred [1013] ‘Galinage hasdasch LLatham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Hab ‘White-belied Sea-Eaale [943] ‘Hicuodngus caudacutus White:threated Needlatal (682) Vulnerable Name! ‘Threatened Albatross (64459), ‘Thalansarche malanaphns Black-browed Albatross (66472) Vulerable Thalazsarche sabi ‘Salvin's Albatross (64463) Vulnerable ‘Thalassarche stead White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable “Thinornie rubrics subicalbs Hooded Plover (eastern) [66726] Vuherablot ‘Tonga nebularin ‘Common Greenshank, Greenshank (832} ‘Type. Presence iN 4 oF species habitat Ikely to occur within area ‘Species o: species habitat may occur within area ‘Species or species habitat Tikaly to occur within area, ‘Species or species habitat ‘vown fo cocur within area ‘Species or species habitat may occur within area ‘Species or species habitat known to occur within area Species or species habitat own to occur within area ‘Species ot species habitat known fo occur within area ‘Species or species habitat may occur within area Species or species habitat may occur within area ‘Species or species habitat may oocur within area Species or species habitat may occur within area ‘Species or species habitat may occur within area Species or species habiiat ‘known to occur witin area Species or species habitat kely to occur within ares ‘Species or spacies habitat may occur within aa Species or species habitat own to occur within area ‘Species or species habitat known fo occur wathin area ‘Type of Presence = habitat may occur within an Species or species habitat ‘may occur within area Species or species habitat may occur within area Foraging, feeding or related behaviour Weely to occur within area ‘Species or species habitat known to occur within area. ‘Spocies or species habitat Ukely to occur within area Savatia caretia Loggerhead Turtle 1763] Endangered ‘Shalenia mda. Green Turtle (1765) Vulnerable Crocodylus paresis Saltwater Crocodile, Estuarine Crocodile [1774] Featerac Tre Lean Ture, Ln (1768)_Stangered ews Trde 76 Vunerale Sve doy Te, Pate iy Tuo [1767] Ensangres Fates Tote 2257 Vnrate Foraging feeding or related ‘behaviour known to occur within aroa Foraging, feeding or related ‘behaviour known to occur within area ‘Species or species habitat Fkely to occur within area Species or species habitat known to occur within area Foraging. feeding or elated behaviour knawn to occur vitin area Spocios or species habitat known lo occur within area Foraging feeding oF related behaviour known to ocour ‘within area Orcaeita brevicosing, Irrawaddy Dolphin (45), ‘Sousa chinensis Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin 60} Species or species habitat biely to occur within area. Species or species habitat ‘key to occur within area
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Extra Information
Guraween - : QLD
Keyser Island QLD
Noosa Quo
Weyba Creek ato
‘Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants.
that are considered by the States and Teentores to pase a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The
{ollowing eral animals are reported. Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Gutfalo and Gane Toad. Maps from
Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001,
Name Statue
‘of Presence)
Acraotheres tnstis
‘Common Myna, Indian Mya [387] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area,
‘Anas platyrhynchos:
Mattaré (974) ‘Species or species habitat
katy to occur vain area
Columba inna
Rock Pigeon, Rock Deve, Domestic Pigeon (803] Species or species habitat
Skety to occur within area
Lonchura punctulata
Nutmeg Mannikin [389] ‘Species or species habrtat
Weely to occur within area
Species or species habitat
bkety to cecur within area:
‘Streptopeta chinensis
‘Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat
Tkely fo occur within area
Stumus vulgaris
Comman Starling [389] ‘Species or species habitat
‘ely to occur within area.
Rhnolla manna
Cane Toad (83216) ‘Species of species habitat
known to eceur within area
Canis lupus famiaris
Domestic Dog (62654) ‘Species or species habitat
Ikely to occur within area
Fels catus
at, House Cat, Domestic Cat (18] Species or speces habit
ly o occur within area
Feral deer
Feral deer species in Austraka [85723] ‘Species or species habitat
Tikely to occur within area
Lepus capensis
Brown Hare 127] ‘Spacies or species habitat
ikely to occur within area
Mus musculus
House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat
kel to occur
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Names nyo i ppisutue Type of Presence’)
wahin area
Rattus rattus
Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] ‘Species or species habitat
likely to occur wathin area,
‘Sus scrofa
Pg (8) Species or species habitat
katy to occur within area
Vulpas vulpes:
Red Fox, Fox [18] ‘Species or species habitat
kely fo occur within area,
Asparagus acthiopicus
‘Asparagus Fern, Ground Asparagus, Basket Fem, Species or species habitat
‘Sprengis Fem, Bushy Asparagus, Emerald Asparagus Ikely to occur with area
(2425)
‘Cabomba caroliniana
Cabomba, Farwort, Carolina Waterehield, Fish Grass, Species or species habitat
Washington Grass, Watershiels, Carolina Fanwort, kely to occur within area
‘Comnmon Cabomt
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Queensland Government Wildlife Online Extract Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: Native Status: All Records: Confirmed Date: Since 1980 Latitude: -26.4169 Longitude: 153.0873 Distance: 2 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Saturday 14 Nov 2020 15:00:45 Date extracted: Saturday 14 Nov 2020 15:10:01 The number of records retrieved = 160 Disclaimer As the DSITIA is still in a process of collating and vetting data, it is possible the information given is not complete. The information provided should only be used for the project for which it was requested and it should be appropriately acknowledged as being derived from Wildlife Online when it is used. The State of Queensland does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for this information. Persons should satisfy themselves through independent means as to the accuracy and completeness of this information. No statements, representations or warranties are made about the accuracy or completeness of this information. The State of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for this information and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason. Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name | Qa Records animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria olongburensis wallum sedgefrog vev 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria freycineti wallum rocketfrog Vv 41 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria caerulea common green treefrog Cc 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria fallax eastern sedgefrog C 1 animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria tyleri southern laughing treefrog c A animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria peronii emerald spotted treefrog Cc 2 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes peronit striped marshfrog Cc 4 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes terraereginae scarlet sided pobblebonk c 1 animals amphibians Myobatrachidae Crinia tinnula wallum froglet Vv 4 animals birds Acanthizidae Sericornis frontalis white-browed scrubwren Cc 4 animals birds Anatidae Anas superciliosa Pacific black duck lon 4 animals birds Artamidae Strepera graculina pied currawong Cc 2 animals birds Artamidae Artamus leucorynchus white-breasted woodswallow Cc 41 animals birds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapilla galah c 4 animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami glossy black-cockatoo (eastern) Vv 1 animals birds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae black-faced cuckoo-shrike Cc 4 animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles masked lapwing c 4 animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles novaehollandiae masked lapwing (southern subspecies) c 4 animals birds Ciconiidae Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus black-necked stork Cc 2 animals birds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes crested pigeon Cc 1 animals birds Coraciidae Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird Cc 4 animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow c 4 animals birds Dicruridae Dicrurus bracteatus spangled drongo c 4 animals birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra Cc 4 animals birds Hirundinidae Hirundo neoxena welcome swallow Cc 4 animals birds Megapodiidae Alectura lathami Australian brush-turkey Cc 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Anthochaera chrysoptera little wattlebird Cc 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala noisy miner c 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird c 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta brown honeyeater c 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Phylidonyris niger white-cheeked honeyeater 6 3 animals birds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater c 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's honeyeater c 2 animals birds Meropidae Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater Cc 41 animals birds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca magpie-lark Cc 41 animals birds Oriolidae Sphecotheres vieilloti Australasian figbird Cc 41 animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla megarhyncha little shrike-thrush Cc 1 animals birds Petroicidae Eopsaltria australis eastern yellow robin Cc 4 animals birds Phalacrocoracidae Microcarbo melanoleucos little pied cormorant Cc 1 animals birds Podargidae Podargus strigoides tawny frogmouth Cc 41 animals birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus pale-headed rosella Cc 1 animals birds Psittacidae Pezoporus wallicus wallicus ground parrot Vv 10 animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly-breasted lorikeet Cc 3 animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus rainbow lorikeet Cc 4 animals birds Psittacidae Alisterus scapularis Australian king-parrot Cc 4 animals birds Rallidae Gallinula tenebrosa dusky moorhen Cc 41 Page 1 of 4 Queensiand Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 14/11/2020 at 15:10:01
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name Qa Records animals birds Threskiornithidae Platalea regia royal spoonbill Cc 4 animals = mammals Muridae Rattus lutreolus swamp rat Cc 41 animals mammals Muridae Xeromys myoides water mouse vVoev 2 animals mammals Muridae Rattus fuscipes bush rat Cc 1 animals mammals Petauridae Petaurus norfolcensis squirrel glider Cc 1 animals mammals Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus koala vVoev 26 animals mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus alecto black flying-fox Cc 10 animals. mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus sp. Cc 1 animals mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus scapulatus little red flying-fox Cc 2 animals mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus poliocephalus grey-headed flying-fox c ov 10 animals — mammals Vespertilionidae Nyctophilus gouldi Gould's long-eared bat c 1 animals ray-finned fishes Anguillidae Anguilla australis southern shortfin eel 41 animals. ray-finned fishes Anguillidae Anguilla reinhardtii longfin eel 13 animals ray-finned fishes Eleotridae Gobiomorphus australis striped gudgeon 17 animals ray-finned fishes Eleotridae Hypseleotris galii firetail gudgeon 2 animals ray-finned fishes Eleotridae Hypseleotris compressa empire gudgeon af animals ray-finned fishes Kuhliidae Kuhlia rupestris jungle perch 4 animals. ray-finned fishes Melanotaeniidae Melanotaenia duboulayi crimsonspotted rainbowfish 14 animals ray-finned fishes Mugilidae Mugil cephalus sea mullet 9 animals ray-finned fishes Synbranchidae Ophisternon gutturale swamp eel 41 animals reptiles Agamidae Chlamydosaurus kingii frilled lizard Cc 4 animals reptiles Gekkonidae Lepidodactylus lugubris mourning gecko Cc 2 animals reptiles Scincidae Ophioscincus truncatus short-limbed snake-skink Cc 41 animals reptiles Scincidae Lampropholis delicata dark-flecked garden sunskink Cc 2 animals reptiles Scincidae Ctenotus spaidingi straight-browed ctenotus Cc 1 animals reptiles Varanidae Varanus varius lace monitor Cc 4 fungi Agaricomycetes Boletaceae Austroboletus lacunosus Cc at fungi Agaricomycetes Inocybaceae Inocybe Cc 44 fungi Agaricomycetes Inocybaceae Inocybe emergens Cc 4/1 fungi Agaricomycetes Marasmiaceae Micromphale mirramirildinum c 4 fungi lecanoromycetes Lecanoraceae Lecanora helva Cc 4/1 fungi lecanoromycetes Parmeliaceae Usnea baileyi Cc 2/2 fungi lecanoromycetes Parmeliaceae Usnea ramulosissima c 4/1 plants Florideophyceae Ceramiaceae Ceramium flaccidum Cc 2/2 plants Florideophyceae Rhodomelaceae Polysiphonia infestans Cc a1 plants land plants Apiaceae Apium prostratum var. prostratum c Ww plants land plants Apocynaceae Melodinus australis southern melodinus Cc 4 plants land plants Apocynaceae Neisosperma poweri Cc 4 plants land plants Araceae Pothos longipes c 4 plants land plants Araliaceae Cephalaralia cephalobotrys climbing panax c 1 plants land plants Arecaceae Calamus muelieri lawyer vine é 1 plants land plants Arecaceae Livistona australis cabbage tree palm Cc 1 plants land plants Arecaceae Archontophoenix cunninghamiana piccabeen palm Cc 1 plants land plants Asteraceae Eclipta platyglossa subsp. platyglossa Cc 441 plants land plants Blandfordiaceae Blandfordia grandiflora christmas bells E 6 plants land plants Blechnaceae Doodia 4 Page 2 of 4 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 14/11/2020 at 15:10:01 Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name Qa Records plants land plants Burmanniaceae Burmannia disticha Cc 41 plants land plants Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina Mt. Emu she-oak E—E CE 41 plants land plants Cyperaceae Rhynchospora brownii beak rush Cc 1/1 plants. land plants Cyperaceae Cyperus stradbrokensis Cc 41 plants land plants Cyperaceae Schoenus ericetorum c 41 plants. land plants Cyperaceae Rhynchospora rubra Cc 44 plants land plants Cyperaceae Cyperus scaber Cc 41 plants land plants Cyperaceae Schoenus ornithopodioides Cc 41 plants. land plants Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea transversa native yam Cc 41 plants land plants Droseraceae Drosera binata forked sundew Cc 41 plants land plants Ebenaceae Diospyros pentamera myrtle ebony Cc 1 plants land plants Elaeocarpaceae —Sloanea woollsii yellow carrabeen G 1 plants Jand plants Ericaceae Leucopogon leptospermoides Cc 4/1 plants land plants Ericaceae Brachyloma scortechinii c 1/1 plants land plants Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus populifolius Cc 14 plants land plants Euphorbiaceae Croton acronychioides thick-leaved croton Cc 41 plants land plants Euphorbiaceae Ricinocarpos pinifolius wedding bush c 4/1 plants land plants Fabaceae Gompholobium virgatum c 4/41 plants land plants Fabaceae Bossiaea heterophylla variable bossiaea c 2 plants land plants Fabaceae Pultenaea robusta Cc 41 plants land plants Frullaniaceae Frullania subtropica Cc 14 plants land plants Frullaniaceae Frullania queenslandica Cc 4/4 plants land plants Geraniaceae Pelargonium 441 plants land plants Hemerocallidaceae Dianella 1 plants Jand plants Juncaceae Juncus kraussii sea rush Cc 14 plants, land plants Lauraceae Endiandra discolor domatia tree c 4 plants land plants Lauraceae Cryptocarya macdonaldii McDonald's laure! c 1" plants land plants Lauraceae Cryptocarya laevigata Cc 4 plants land plants Lauraceae Neolitsea dealbata white bolly gum Cc 1 plants land plants Lauraceae Endiandra pubens hairy walnut c 1 plants land plants Lauraceae Litsea leefeana Cc 4 plants land plants Laxmanniaceae Lomandra confertifolia subsp. pallida Cc 4 plants land plants Laxmanniaceae Lomanara elongata c 4 plants land plants Laxmanniaceae Lomandra multiflora subsp. multiflora Cc 41 plants land plants Laxmanniaceae Cordyline rubra red-fruited palm lily Cc 4 plants land plants Laxmanniaceae Lomandra hystrix Cc t plants land plants Macarthuriaceae Macarthuria complanata NT 6/6 plants land plants Meliaceae Dysoxylum rufum Cc f plants land plants. Mimosaceae Acacia attenuata vev 4/4 plants land plants Mimosaceae Acacia disparrima subsp. disparrima Cc 4 plants land plants Monimiaceae Wilkiea huegeliana veiny wilkiea Cc 41 plants land plants Moraceae Trophis scandens subsp. scandens Cc 41 plants land plants Moraceae Streblus brunonianus whalebone tree Cc 4 plants land plants Moraceae Ficus 4 plants land plants Myrsinaceae Embelia australiana embelia Cc 4 plants land plants Myrtaceae Leptospermum liversidgei c 44 Page 3 of 4 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 14/11/2020 at 15:10:01
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name Q Records plants land plants Myrtaceae Homoranthus virgatus twiggy homoranthus c 44 plants land plants Myrtaceae Austromyrtus dulcis midgen berry c 4 plants land plants Onagraceae Ludwigia octovalvis willow primrose Cc 1 plants. land plants Osmundaceae Todea barbara king fern c 414 plants land plants Pittosporaceae Pittosporum multiflorum Cc 41 plants land plants Pittosporaceae Pittosporum revolutum yellow pittosporum Cc 41 plants land plants Poaceae Eriachne pallescens Cc 44 plants land plants Proteaceae Stenocarpus sinuatus wheel of fire Cc 1 plants land plants Ripogonaceae Ripogonum elseyanum hairy supplejack Cc 41 plants land plants Rubiaceae Atractocarpus chartaceus c 1 plants land plants Rubiaceae Psychotria loniceroides hairy psychotria Cc 1 plants land plants Rubiaceae Gynochthodes jasminoides Cc 1 plants land plants Rutaceae Phebalium woombye wallum phebalium c 4/4 plants land plants Sapindaceae Mischarytera lautereriana corduroy tamarind Cc 1 plants land plants Sapindaceae Mischocarpus pyriformis Cc 1 plants land plants Solanaceae Duboisia myoporoides Cc 1/1 plants land plants Tectariaceae Arthropteris tenella climbing fern Cc 1 plants land plants Ulmaceae Aphananthe philippinensis Cc 1 plants land plants Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Cc 1 plants land plants Winteraceae Tasmannia insipida brush pepperbush c 1 plants land plants Zingiberaceae Alpinia caerulea wild ginger Cc 41 plants land plants Zosteraceae Zostera capricorni eelgrass Cc - 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 in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ). ‘A- Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records — The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value. Page 4 of 4 Queensland Government Wildlife Online - Extract Date 14/11/2020 at 15:10:01
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ATTACHMENT C — Flora Species List O Family Scientific Name Common Name Introduced eee oe Mimosaceae Acacia disparrima hickory wattle Mimosaceae Acacia flavescens toothed wattle Miriasaceae Acacia penninervis var. mountain hickory longiracemosa wattle Rutaceae Acronychia imperforata | beach acronychia Sapindaceae Alectryon coriaceus beach alectryon Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis coast sheoak Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina torulosa forest sheoak Apocynaceae Alyxia ruscifolia chain fruit Arecaceae evens Alexandra palm yes Asparagaceae A oe opis basket asparagus fern yes Category 3 Proteaceae Banksia aemula wallum banksia Proteaceae ot alia var | coast banksia Acanthaceae Barleria repens coral creeper yes Sterculiaceae Brachychiton acerifolius | flame tree Cupressaceae Callitris columellaris Bribie Island pine Laxmanniaceae Cordyline sp. palm lily Myrtaceae Corymbia intermedia pink bloodwood Hemerocallidaceae | Dianella congesta blue flax lily Solanaceae Duboisia myoporoides corkwood Arecaceae Dypsis lutescens golden cane palm yes Lauraceae Endiandra sieberi hard corkwood Myrtaceae Eucalyptus propinqua small-fruited grey gum Myrtaceae Eucalyptus microcorys tallowwood Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tereticornis forest red gum Moraceae Ficus benjamina var. weeping fig yes benjamina Rutaceae Flindersia brayleyana Queensland maple yes Hemerocallidaceae omen scrambling lily Orchidaceae Geodorum densiflorum | pink nodding orchid Colchicaceae Gloriosa superba glory lily yes Pittosporaceae Hymenosporum flavum | native frangipani Poaceae Imperata cylindrica blady grass Sapindaceae Jagera pseudorhus foambark Laxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia long-leaved matrush Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus | brush box Euphorbiaceae Macaranga tanarius macaranga Meliaceae Melia azedarach white cedar Fabaceae Millettia pinnata pongamia yes Passifloraceae Passiflora suberosa corky passion flower yes Rutaceae Phebalium woombye wallum phebalium Araliaceae Polyscias elegans celery wood Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum common bracken Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 29
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O ; Be Cultivated Restricted Family Scientific Name Common Name Introduced a ‘i Native Invasive Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla umbrella tree yes Anacardiaceae Schinus terebinthifolius | broadleaf pepper yes Category 3 50.5 Senna pendula var. . Caesalpiniaceae Easter cassia yes glabrata Smilacaceae Smilax australis barbed-wire vine Solanaceae Solanum seaforthianum | Brazilian nightshade yes Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Queen palm yes Myrtaceae Syzygium australe scrub cherry yes Myrtaceae Syzygium jambos jambos yes Syzygium luehmannii x é 'C . Myrtaceae Syzygium wilsonii Syzygium ‘Cascade’ yes Myrtaceae Waterhouse weeping lillypill es u floribunda ping Wye # Xanthostemon M yrtaceae chrysanthus golden penda yes Notes: e Introduced = non-native species e Cultivated/Native = native species that have been planted within the area and do not naturally occur in the site/locality e Restricted = species listed as Invasive under State legislation. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 30
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ATTACHMENT D - Tree Survey and Tree Schedule Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 31
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Attachment D2 — Tree Schedule TREE # | DIA. SPR. | NAME SPECIES NOTES NJKHT | MAT. | REM. eae Kl 300D | 8m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K2 240D | 8m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K3 240D | 7m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima K4 170D | 5m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima KS 150D | 8m macaranga Macaranga tanarius K6 200D | 4m forest red gum Eucalyptus tereticornis 1 K7 400D | 15m | Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K8 350D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 Ko 170D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 K10 400D | 10m | banksia Banksia integrifolia Kit 150D | 4m banksia Banksia integrifolia K12 400D | 12m | brush box Lophostemon confertus f K13 200D | 8m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 K14 150D | 8m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 Kis 180D | 5m brush box Lophostemon confertus 3x stem 1 K18 180D | 5m pongamia? Milletia pinnata (?) teak K19 270D | 8m forest red gum Eucalyptus tereticornis 1 K20 220D | 8m grey gum Eucalyptus propinqua oe 1 K21 250D | 8m brush box Lophostemon confertus 3x stem K24 280D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 2xstem top broken K26 500D | 12m | brush box Lophostemon confertus off, possible 1 1 hollows K27 170D | 7m she-oak Allocasuarina littoralis K28 270D | 9m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima K29 150D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K30 170D | 5m brush box Lophostemon confertus 4xstem K34 350D | 15m | bloodwood Corymbia intermedia K35 500D | 20m | bloodwood Corymbia intermedia 1 1 1 1 K36 170D | 5m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima K37 150D | 3m banksia Banksia integrifolia K38 240D | 8m | greygum Eucalyptus propinqua 1 K39 300D | 10m | white cedar Melia azedarach K40 170D | 5m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima lean K41 150D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus 3x stem 1. K44 280D | 12m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 2xstem 1 1 A. K46 200D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 1 1 K47 300D | 9m brush box Lophostemon confertus 2xstem 1 1 1 K49 150D | 8m brush box Lophostemon confertus 4. 1 1 K50 200D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 1 1 K51 150D | 5m bloodwood Corymbia intermedia 1 1 1 K52 170D | 4m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K53 200D | 8m brush box Lophostemon confertus ee 2 1 1 K54 170D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris aL. KSS 350D | 12m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 K56 250D | 10m | forest red gum Eucalyptus tereticornis 1 K57 250D | 7m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 i. 1 K58 160D | 4m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K59 200D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K60 240D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K61 170D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 33
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© TREE # | DIA. SPR. | NAME SPECIES NOTES NJKHT | MAT. | REM. ae K62 180D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K63 200D | 5m brush box Lophostemon confertus 3x stem 1 1 1 K66 300D | 8m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima 1 K67 250D | 5m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima dead 1 K68 160D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K69 330D | 8m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima 1 K70 250D | 8m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K71 150D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K72 500D | 15m | Bloodwood/Box dead 1 1 K73 170D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 1 1 K74 230D | 8m hickory wattle Acacia disparrima dead/lean 1 K75 250D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 3x stem 1 1 1 K78 160D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus dead 1 K79 160D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris iL K80 500D | 12m |} brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 1 1 1 K81 500D | 12m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 1 1 1 K82 500D | 15m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 1 1 K83 280D | 10m | hickory wattle Acacia disparrima a. K84 300D | 10m | bloodwood Corymbia intermedia 1 K85 200D | 5m toothed wattle Acacia flavescens K86 500D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 4xstem 1 1 K91 200D | 8m flindersia Flindersia sp. (brayleana) K92 170D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1. K93 600D | 20m | bloodwood Corymbia intermedia large tree 1 1 K94 400D | 15m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 K95 450D | 10m | Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K96 450D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus i. 1 1 K97 330D | 7m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K98 250D | 8m scrub cherry Syzigium australe me i. K99 300D | 10m | brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 A K101 500D | 12m | bloodwood Corymbia intermedia 1 1 1 K102 200D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris Re K103 370D | 14m | forest red gum Eucalyptus tereticornis 1 K104 220D | 6m brush box Lophostemon confertus 1 K105 270D | 6m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris K106 210D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris x107 | 150D | 3m_ | Alexandra palm Archontophoenix planted 1 alexandrae K108 200D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 K109 300D | 10m | bloodwood Corymbia intermedia 1 1 1 K110 170D | 8m celerywood Polyscias elegans 1 K111 300D | 9m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris a K112 400D | 15m | hickory wattle Acacia disparrima q K113 170D | 4m Alexandra palm Archontophoenix planted 4 alexandrae K114 170D | 4m Alexandra palm Archontophoenix planted 1 alexandrae x15 | 170D | 4m_ | Alexandra palm Archontophoenix planted 1 alexandrae K116 | 1700 | 5m_ | Bribielslandpine | Callitris columellaris we snapped 1 K117 170D | 5m Bribie Island pine Callitris columellaris 1 NOTE: Refer Attachment D1 for tree survey plan and Attachment E for tree removal plan. DIA. = diameter at breast height (mm); SPR. = spread (m); NJKHT = non-juvenile koala habitat tree, REM. = remove. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 34
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O ATTACHMENT F — Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code (Table 8.2.2.3) Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes POL Development is sited and designed to protect the physical and ecological integrity and biodiversity of ecologically important areas through protection of: 1. existing habitat areas and ecological linkages; and 2. existing riparian vegetation, waterways and wetland habitat values. \AQ1.1 Ecologically important areas are conserved or improved to ensure their ongoing contribution to the natural resources and biological diversity of Noosa Shire. AND AO1.2 Buildings, structures and associated works are located within existing cleared areas or areas of lowest ecological value. AND ‘AO1.3 Where constructing a dwelling house or community residence, buildings and associated structures are not located on land identified as an area of biodiversity significance on a Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map. lor Clearing vegetation (other than for a driveway access) does not extend beyond— 1. 30 metres of a habitable building or 10 metres of a class 10 structure on lots greater than 10 hectares; or 2. 10 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure on lots 10 hectares or less but more than 3,000m?; or 3. 3 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure on lots 3,000m? or less. AND |AO1.4 Clearing of vegetation for a boundary fence does not extend beyond 5 metres either side of the fence. Project Outcome: Council. comprehensive landscaping exercise. The ecological assessment and detailed tree survey confirm the values of the bushland patch mapped by The proposed development is located on the existing developed/disturbed pat of the site. [The small bushland patch has a disturbed/non-native understorey. IThe bushland patch is separated from the surrounding (consolidated bushland) by a road and fencing. The proposed development intends to retain some bushland and individual trees and includes a Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 36
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Management of impacts Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Development is designed and sited to Manage adverse
impacts on ecologically important areas by:
1. minimising the total footprint within which all
activities, buildings, structures driveways and
other works are contained;
2. locating development in existing cleared areas
Or areas of low ecological value over other
areas to the greatest extent Possible; and
3) incorporating siting and design measures to
Protect and retain ecological values and
Ecosystem processes within or adjacent to the
development site; and
4. where adverse impacts have been minimised,
any residual impacts on ecological values are
compensated for through suitable habitat
replacement and replanting on site in the first
instance or ina way that results in a net gain
and enhancement of the overall habitat
values of Noosa Shire.
Where clearing of vegetation cannot be Practicably avoided, the
development:
1. ensures the design and siting limits the loss of
vegetation to the smallest extent possible;
2. protects and retains ecological values and ecosystem
Processes to the greatest extent possible within and
adjacent to the site;
3. provides measures to allow for safe movement of
fauna through the site; and
4. provides suitable habitat replacement and replanting
in accordance with PSP3 Ecological Assessment
Guidelines.
AO3.2
Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting, breeding
and feeding areas are protected for native fauna habitat.
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PO4 Development provides for effective measures during construction and operation to protect ecological values including: avoiding disturbance to or clearing of vegetation in and within the vicinity of the site; managing habitat disturbance and physical harm to fauna from noise, vibration, dust, light, dewatering or excavating; and avoiding clearing in areas where erosion or slippage could occur. |AO4.1 Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage from construction and operation activities by: 1. clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging tape; 2. _ installing protective fencing around the dripline of the vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in these fenced areas; 3. ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking occurs outside the identified vegetation areas; and 4. using low impact construction techniques around vegetation. |A04.2 Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to a buffer between different land uses or a buffer against pollution, light spillage or noise is retained. |A04.3 Lighting associated with development: does not contribute an unacceptable level of illuminance (greater than 1 lux) for light sensitive species within or at the boundary of an ecologically important area; and does not contribute to an unacceptable level of illuminance on landward horizons along coastal areas and known marine turtle nesting beaches. |A04.4 Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that may cause or contribute to hillslope erosion, bank erosion, or slippage. Project Outcome: [The bushland patch to be retained would serve as tthe road. lights turn down onto court). erosion issues. Trees to be retained will be marked for retention and the area identified as a “no-go” zone. A\VMP would be an expected condition of approval. An arborist could be engaged to manage works near trees for retention. Lighting to be directed away from the bushland could be a condition of approval (note current tennis court [The subject land is not on steep land and, if necessary, erosion control measures would assist with any a buffer to the consolidated bushland north and east of Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 38
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[connectivity Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
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table outcomes
POS
Development is designed and operated to maintain and
lenhance connectivity between and across ecologically
important areas and connecting habitat and support
unimpeded and safe movement of terrestrial and aquatic
fauna.
AOS
Development is designed and operated to maintain
ecological linkages and maximise opportunity for
connectivity and the movement of fauna by:
1. ensuring protection of wildlife refuges;
2. maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest
possible size and within the smallest possible
edge-to-area ratio;
3. enhancing connectivity through planting and
rehabilitation works, including across property
boundaries, to areas of national park, state forest
or reserve;
4. avoiding the creation of physical barriers and
safety hazards (such as roads, pedestrian access
and instream structures) along and within the
ecological linkage;
5. providing mitigation measures such as wildlife
movement infrastructure, fauna exclusion and
directional fencing, underpasses/overpasses and
traffic calming devices, signage and lighting; and
6. where offsets are necessary, delivering offsets that
support and enhance ecological linkages.
Project Outcome:
Not Applicable, but -
change to current availability.
In any event, the subject land is not part of any ecological linkage.
IThe bushland patch is small and currently subjected to edge effects and is fenced from surrounding areas.
The retained and landscaped vegetation will remain available to mobile fauna (e.g. birds and possums), - no
It is proposed to offset the few koala feed trees to be removed. This could be a condition of approval. While
la financial offset has been calculated, it may be possible to plant replacement trees elsewhere in the local
landscape (L.confertus proposed in parts of the landscaped areas).
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© Rehabilitation of ecologically important areas Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part) ees PO10 Development provides for ecologically important areas to be restored and enhanced through: 1. designing landscaped areas to complement and enhance existing vegetation and ecological linkages; 2. removing species likely to displace native flora species or degrade fauna habitat; 3. replanting and rehabilitating degraded habitat; 4. replacing any vegetation removed with suitable local native species; 5. providing for fauna habitat; and 6. avoiding the planting of pest plant species. |AO10.1 Landscaping and rehabilitation complements and supports ecologically important areas by: 1. — utilising local native species; 2. — utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP2 Landscaping; 3. restoring degraded ecosystems to achieve a functional ecosystem state that requires minimal human intervention; 4. replicating adjacent remnant habitats of the same type, including the understorey vegetation; 5. creating or enhancing linkages between existing habitats; 6. avoiding the use of pest plant species listed in PSP2 - Landscaping; 7. planting riparian zones to filter stormwater run-off, stabilise soil and provide for wildlife habitat; and 8. providing ground and arboreal structures for fauna, which may include ground depressions, rocks, hollows, nesting boxes and in-stream habitat. \A010.2 Vegetation cleared is replaced with: 1. plantings of equivalent area that replicate the floristic structure of the vegetation removed; or 2. where this is not possible due to the characteristics of the site and the development, plantings twice the number of the removed trees and plants. lEditor’s Note — Revegetation and rehabilitation works are to be carried out in accordance with an approved Revegetation land Rehabilitation Management Plan, as referred to in PSP3. Ecological assessment quidelines. Project Outcome: While the subject land would not be considered an “ecologically important area” — as noted in the ecological assessment and by virtue of the site values and context, an exercise to improve the retained vegetation (through weed control) is proposed and the landscape concept indicates and extensive planting outcome. IThe landscaping would include the removal/control of the understorey weeds (and weed canopy species). Planting within the bushland area would utilise local native species suited to the local conditions (as noted in the concept landscape plan) and to enhance the ecological values. Nesting boxes are proposed to be installed in the retained trees. These are matters that would be part of the approval condition. Terrestrial Ecology Assessment — Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel 40
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[koala habitat protection and enhancement Table 8.2.
2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part) |
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
ae
a
PO11
Development is designed, constructed and operated to—
1. protect and enhance koalas and koala habitat
and avoid adverse impacts;
2. provide measures to assist the survival of koala
populations in the area to mitigate any potential
threats or risk to koalas; and
3. provide for safe and appropriate koala
movement across the landscape.
Editor's Note—Koala habitat mapping is in Schedule 2 Mapping.
Editor's Note—The Planning Regulation 2017, schedule 10 states
that development that interferes with koala habitat, in an area
that is both a koala priority area and a koala habitat area, is
\prohibited development (subject to the exceptions stated in
Ischedule 10 of the Planning Regulation 2017).
Editor's Note - These performance outcomes and acceptable
loutcomes apply to:
development on land in a koala priority area, where the
development does not interfere with koala habitat and
where the benchmarks are additional to and not
inconsistent with, the assessment benchmarks stated in
schedule 11, part 2 of the Planning Regulations 2017;
and
development on land outside the koala priority area,
where the development does not interfere with koala
habitat in koala habitat areas.
AQ11.1
Development design complies with the Koala-sensitive
Design Guideline: A quide to koala sensitive design measures
for planning and development activities.
AO11.2
Development incorporates revegetation and landscaping
that provides food, shelter and movement opportunities for
koalas.
A011.3
Development is designed to maximise and enhance
connectivity between koala habitat trees and ensure safe
koala movement.
\AQ11.4
During construction, measures are incorporated to not
increase the risk of death or injury to koalas, by including
safe koala movement measures, as defined in the Planning
Regulation 2017.
Project Outcome:
connected to the surrounding bushland for koalas.
[The area is fenced and separated by a road.
(A fauna spotter would be present during the clearing
These are matters that would be part of the approval
As described/illustrated in the ecology assessment and as displayed on site, the land is not appropriately
Nevertheless, koala habitat trees are to be retained within the bushland patch.
Infill planting would include koala feed trees (L.confertus as per the concept landscape plan).
of the few trees proposed to be removed.
condition.
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