Appendix B - Ecological Assessment Report

3.6       PROTECTED PLANTS FLORA SURVEY TRIGGER MAP
The Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map identifies that the vegetated areas within the site are
located within a high risk area prescribed under the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020 (refer
to Plate 7).




                        Plate 7: Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (Source: QLD Globe)
3.7       WILDNET DATABASE SEARCH
The Department of Environment and Science maintain the Wildnet database which contains flora and
fauna records provided by government agencies, researchers, business, natural resource management
bodies and citizen science programs. A search of the Wildnet database was undertaken prior to the field
assessment using a 2km search radius around a centre point within the site. The database returned results
for the following conservation significant flora and fauna species which have been recorded within 2km
of the site.
Flora
         Symplocos harroldii (hairy hazelwood) – near threatened (NC Act)
         Xanthostemon oppositifolius (southern penda) – vulnerable (NC Act & EPBC Act)
Fauna
         Adelotus brevis (tusked frog) – vulnerable (NC Act)
         Hirundapus caudacutus (white-throated needletail) – vulnerable (NC Act & EPBC Act)
         Litoria pearsoniana (cascade tree frog) – vulnerable (NC Act)

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