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FLORA AND FAUNA ASSESSMENT
36 ROSES ROAD, FEDERAL
For Callaghan & Toth
Native Foresters
Natural Resource Management Consultants
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0407 757 872
Document No: 250307-FF
Date: 7th March 2025
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Native Foresters DISCLAIMER The authors do not accept any form of liability, be it contractual, tortious, or otherwise, for the contents of this document or for any consequences arising from its use or any reliance placed upon it. This report has been compiled on the basis of existing literature, information, and a targeted survey. Native Foresters does not undertake responsibility arising in any way to any persons in respect of the data, errors, or omissions arising, through misinterpretation of information, negligence or otherwise, however caused. Native Foresters is an independent consulting company undertaking projects in Natural Resource Management. All work conducted as part of this survey was conducted under the DERM Scientific Purposes Permit number WQA 0035991 and DEEDI Animal Ethics Committee number CA 2020/08/1398 and in accordance with the relevant regulations. STUDY TEAM Simon McVerry (BASc – NRM) - Project Director Pru McIntyre (BEnSc) – Fieldwork – GIS mapping and Reporting DOCUMENT CONTROL Project: 36 Roses Road, Federal – Driveway and culvert upgrade Document: Flora & Fauna Assessment Document No.: 250307-FF Client: Callaghan & Toth Project Manager: Jane Davissen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Native Foresters acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the nation, and pays respects to their Elders, past, present and future. 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 2
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Objectives of the report ........................................................................................ 5
1.2 Site description .................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Proposed works ................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Limitations of this report ....................................................................................... 7
2.0 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 9
2.1 Applicable legislation ........................................................................................... 9
2.2 Clearing requirements applicable to the proposed activity ................................... 9
3.0 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Desktop review .................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Field assessment methods - Flora ..................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Flora survey method ................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Ecological condition assessment ................................................................ 13
3.2.3 Koala Habitat Trees assessment ................................................................ 13
3.3 Field assessment method - Fauna ..................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Fauna survey method ................................................................................. 13
3.3.2 Breeding places assessment method ......................................................... 14
3.4 Method used to assess likelihood of occurrence ................................................ 15
3.5 Justification of survey timing and weather conditions ......................................... 16
3.6 Field survey limitations ...................................................................................... 16
4.0 RESULTS ............................................................................................................. 17
4.1 Desktop review .................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Flora assessment .............................................................................................. 19
4.2.1 Vegetation communities in the impact area ................................................ 19
4.2.2 Threatened species in the impact area ....................................................... 19
4.2.3 Koala habitat trees or Fauna habitat trees .................................................. 19
4.2.4 Vegetation in the Protected Plant 100 metre buffer ..................................... 22
4.3 Fauna assessment ............................................................................................ 23
4.4 Assessment of breeding places ......................................................................... 26
4.5 Likelihood of occurrence of listed threatened species ........................................ 27
5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................... 30
5.1 Impacts to native fauna, flora and ecosystems .................................................. 30
5.2 Significant Impact Assessment for MNES .......................................................... 30
5.3 Significant Residual Impact Assessment for MSES ........................................... 30
6.0 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 32
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................... 34
8.0 REFERENCES...................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX A – CONCEPT DESIGN: 36 ROSES ROAD, FEDERAL ............................... 38
APPENDIX B - DATABASE AND MAP SEARCHES USED FOR DESKTOP REVIEW OF
SITE ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES .................................................................................. 40
APPENDIX C – CERTIFICATION OF SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON FOR FLORA
SURVEY .......................................................................................................................... 43
APPENDIX D – VEGETATION ECOLOGICAL CONDITION SCALE ............................... 44
APPENDIX E – JUSTIFICATION OF SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON FOR FAUNA
BREEDING PLACE SURVEY .......................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX F – EPBC ACT PROTECTED MATTERS SEARCH SUMMARY................... 46
APPENDIX G - MSES MAPPING .................................................................................... 47
APPENDIX H - REGULATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT MAPPING ....................... 52
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APPENDIX I - PROTECTED PLANTS FLORA SURVEY TRIGGER MAP ....................... 54
APPENDIX J – WILDNET CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANT SPECIES DATABASE
RECORDS WITHIN 1KM ................................................................................................. 55
APPENDIX K – KOALA HABITAT AREA MAPPING ........................................................ 57
APPENDIX L – GROUND-TRUTHED VEGETATION COMMUNITIES ............................ 58
APPENDIX M – THREATENED SPECIES, HABITAT TREES AND OTHER FEATURES
59
Figures
FIGURE 1: Survey Area ............................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 2: Flora and habitat features throughout the survey area ..............................20
FIGURE 3: Vegetation within the proposed impact area .............................................21
FIGURE 4: Fauna located around the survey area......................................................25
FIGURE 5: Breeding habitat located around the survey area ......................................28
Tables
TABLE 1: Applicable legislative requirements ................................................................ 9
TABLE 2: Weather conditions during flora and fauna surveys ......................................16
TABLE 3: Desktop review of mapped environmental values .........................................17
TABLE 4: Results of timed meander flora survey ..........................................................22
TABLE 5: Fauna survey results ....................................................................................24
TABLE 6: Breeding habitat assessment and likelihood of occurrence ...........................29
TABLE 7: Significant residual impact test criteria ..........................................................31
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Native Foresters was commissioned by Callaghan & Toth (C&T) to conduct an assessment
of the protected environmental matters occurring within road reserve adjacent to 36 Roses
Road, Federal, with particular focus on Commonwealth and state-listed fauna and flora
species and ecological communities.
1.1 Objectives of the report
The objective of the flora and fauna assessment is to investigate and report on the
ecosystems and species occurring, or likely to occur, at the proposed project site as
required by Commonwealth and state legislation. The specific objectives are as follows:
• To provide the results of the Flora Survey undertaken in compliance with the Flora
Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (Nature Conservation Act 1992);
• To provide the results of the Breeding Places Assessment undertaken in compliance
with the Species Management Program Requirements for tampering with a
protected animal breeding place (Department of Environment and Science, 2022),
the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation
2020.
• To comment on the potential impacts of any proposed works on native fauna and
flora species and their breeding habitat, and provide preliminary recommendations
on impact mitigation.
• To provide an assessment of Significant Residual Impacts on any Matters of State
Environmental Significance (MSES) occurring within or adjacent to the works
footprint using the Significant Residual Impact Guideline (DEHP, 2014), and
determine whether the ‘avoid, mitigate, offset’ obligation can be met in accordance
with the Environmental Offsets Regulation 2014.
• To provide a preliminary self-assessment of impacts to any Matters of National
Environmental Significance (MNES) or Threatened Ecological Communities (TEC),
occurring within or adjacent to the works footprint, using the Significant Impact
Guidelines v1.1 for the EPBC Act (DotE, 2009), and to determine whether the
proposed activity will require a Referral.
1.2 Site description
The survey area covers 0.1ha and is located within road reserve adjacent to 36 Roses
Road, Federal, (Latitude -26.39105, Longitude 152.81346), as shown in Figure 1. The
proposed impact area lies within road reserve and watercourse land and is partly mapped
protected plants.
The flora survey protected plants Impact Area (IA) is 0.1ha, and the total Clearing Impact
Area (CIA) which includes suitable vegetation within a 100m buffer is 2.6ha. Refer to
Section 3.2.1 for further information on the extent of the survey area.
The survey area covers non-remnant, high value regrowth and remnant vegetation to
between the southern boundary of 36 Roses Road and Old Bruce Highway.
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Skyring Creek which flows east to west is approximately 6-8m wide and 0.1-0.4m deep at
the proposed culvert crossing location. The creek contains clear flowing water, and a
mixture of native riparian vegetation and non-native vegetation occurs along the banks with
mature trees adjacent to the west.
Vegetation within the IA is mapped as non-remnant, high value regrowth (HVR) and
remnant. The survey area is surrounded by:
• remnant vegetation lining Skyring Creek,
• road to the south-west (Old Bruce Highway).
• rural properties and non-remnant vegetation to the north and east of the impact
area
Topography at the survey area can be described as gently undulating. The site has a
westerly aspect, and it consists of a gully with a meandering watercourse. Elevation at the
site is approximately 90-93m ASL. Underlying geology has been mapped by the State of
Queensland as Land zone 3 - Recent Quaternary alluvial systems, including closed
depressions, paleo-estuarine deposits currently under freshwater influence, inland lakes
and associated wave built lunettes. (Wilson and Taylor, 2012).
Existing impacts to the ecological integrity of the site include:
i) Soil erosion and waterway bank destabilisation,
ii) High flow in the waterway due to an increase of cleared/ impervious surfaces in
the catchment resulting in higher flow velocities,
iii) Degradation of water quality in the waterway due to catchment sources of
nutrients, contaminants and suspended sediments,
iv) Moderate weed infestations, and
v) Edge effects (e.g., increased light from vegetation clearing; increased wind and
air movement; soil exposure) that reduce ecosystem integrity and resilience.
1.3 Proposed works
The owner is proposing to construct a culvert crossing and driveway to provide access from
the Old Bruce Highway to a private property, 36 Roses Road. The proposed access will
involve the installation of a concrete culvert crossing at Skyring Creek. Refer to Appendix
A for the concept design plans of the proposed driveway and culvert upgrade project.
The proposed works involve the following:
• Clearing of vegetation dominated by exotic grasses along length of proposed
driveway, and minor clearing of overhanging vegetation at the culvert crossing.
• Construction of gravel driveway (approx. 3m wide by 200m long), and a concrete
culvert crossing at Skyring Creek.
C&T have not yet finalised the detailed design, timing or duration of works.
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Native Foresters 1.4 Limitations of this report A Protected Plants Flora Survey is valid for 12 months from the date of report completion. If a period of more than 12 months has elapsed since the date of report completion, the survey and report will need to be updated prior to submission to DETSI. 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 7
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2.0 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Applicable legislation
This report was prepared in compliance with the requirements of the following
Commonwealth and state legislation:
Commonwealth:
● Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
State:
● Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017
● Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA)
● Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Environmental Offsets Regulation 2014
● Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act)
o Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
o Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
● Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017
o Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Koala Protection) Amendment
Regulation
● Environmental Protection Act 1999
o Environmental Protection Regulation 2019
o Environmental Protection (Wetland and Water Biodiversity) Policy 2019
● Biosecurity Act 2016 and Biosecurity Regulation 2016
● Fisheries Act 1994 and Fisheries Regulation 2008
● Coastal Management and Protection Act 1995
● Water Act 2000 and Water Regulation 2016
● Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019
.
2.2 Clearing requirements applicable to the proposed activity
The legislative requirements for the proposed activity are summarised in Table 1.
TABLE 1: Applicable legislative requirements
Act, Regulation Statutory Obligation
or Policy
Environment Are any Protected Matters (MNES or TEC) present? ☒ YES ☐NO
Protection and
Biodiversity Impacts to MNES must be avoided in the first instance.
Conservation Act
1999 Unavoidable clearing of protected matters may require referral to the Australian
Government Department of Environment, depending upon the determination of whether
proposed works trigger the Significant Impact (SI) criteria.
The self-assessment process outlined in the Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 EPBC
Act 1999 (DoE, 2013) will be required. Refer to section 5.1.
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Act, Regulation Statutory Obligation
or Policy
Nature Are any MSES present? ☒ YES ☐NO .
Conservation Act
1992 Impacts to MSES must be avoided wherever possible.
Under the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Environmental Offsets Regulation
2014, offset requirements may apply to assessable developments where it has been
determined that there will be a significant residual impact on a prescribed
environmental matter.
A Significant Residual Impact (SRI) Assessment is required to determine whether
residual impacts to MSES trigger significance criteria.
Is the IA mapped as a Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Area?
☒ HIGH RISK ☐ NOT MAPPED
The IA is partly mapped as Protected Plants High-risk area. As such a protected plant
survey of the CIA (IA and 100m buffer) will be required. Refer to section 4.2
Are there any Protected Plants present in the IA or CIA? ☐ YES ☒NO
If no listed flora species are found, clearing can occur under Section 45 of the Nature
Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020.
Animal Breeding Places present? ☒ YES ☐NO
A permit is required to tamper with Animal Breeding Places under the Nature
Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020.
Vegetation Regulated vegetation present? ☒ YES ☐NO
Management Act
1999 Is vegetation clearing associated with proposed works carried out under:
☒ An exemption
☐ An acceptable vegetation management clearing code, or
☐ An area-based management plan.
☐ None of the above.
The clearing works associated within the proposed upgrade do not require assessment
under the Planning Regulation 2017 and the VMA 1999.
For clearing to occur on land dedicated as a road under the Land Act 1994, an
exemption is in place for Category B vegetation where “necessary for maintaining
infrastructure including core airport infrastructure, buildings, fences, helipads, roads,
stockyards, vehicular tracks, water facilities and constructed drains other than contour
banks, unless the clearing is for sourcing construction material” (DNRME, 2019).
The VMA 1999 defines a road or vehicular track as “a pathway providing permanent or
temporary vehicular or pedestrian access (Schedule Dictionary).
Is clearing occurring in a National Park? ☐ YES ☒ NO
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Act, Regulation Statutory Obligation
or Policy
Koala legislation Koala habitat area present? ☐ YES ☒NO
Planning Act While the proposed works are exempt from the regulatory requirements of the Planning
2016 and Act (2016), it is noted that clearing of a non-juvenile Koala habitat tree is considered a
Planning significant residual impact to a matter of state environmental significance (MSES), and
Regulation 2017 should be avoided.
Nature
Conservation
(Koala
Management)
Plan 2017
Nature
Conservation and
other Legislation
(Koala Protection)
Amendment
Regulation
Fisheries Act Impact area tidally influenced or below HAT? ☐ YES ☒NO
1994
Does operational work involve constructing or raising a waterway barrier?
☒ YES ☐NO
According to the mapping, what is the potential for waterway barrier works to inhibit
the free movement of fish along waterways and onto floodplain?
☐ Major Risk (purple) ☒ High Risk (red)
☐ Moderate risk (amber) ☐ Low Risk (green)
Minor works may be carried out if they comply with the Waterway Barrier Works
Accepted development requirements.
If the proposed work does not comply with the accepted development requirements,
the work is classed assessable development and requires development approval. The
development application must comply with State code 18 - Construction or raising of
waterway barrier works, under the State Development Assessment Provisions
(SDAP). Refer to
https://planning.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/67279/sdap-
v3.0-state-code-18-constructing-or-raising-waterway-barrier-works-in-fish-habitats.pdf
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3.0 METHODOLOGY
3.1 Desktop review
A desktop review was undertaken to assist in determining the site’s environmental values.
The review consisted of searches of open source, state and Commonwealth government
planning instruments and databases listed in Appendix B.
3.2 Field assessment methods - Flora
3.2.1 Flora survey method
The flora survey was undertaken by an experienced botanist on the 5th March 2025 in
accordance with the Flora Survey Guideline – Protected Plants (NCA 1992), (DES, 2020a).
The extent of the flora survey is indicated in Figure 1.
The Protected plants flora survey covered the area to be cleared, the Impact Area (IA) to
the extent it is within a high-risk area, as well as a buffer area of 100m around the clearing,
which is referred to as the total Clearing Impact Area (CIA) (DES, 2020a). Areas within the
CIA that were highly modified, disturbed, impervious, regularly mowed or subject to previous
land clearing were excluded from the survey as per the Guideline.
Certification by the suitably qualified person who led and coordinated the flora survey is
provided in Appendix C.
Timed meander survey
The methodology employed for the Protected plants survey was a timed meander. This
method is considered appropriate for the site and the target species and is the preferred
methodology advocated by DETSI.
To determine the number of timed meanders needed to maximise coverage of habitats and
the encounter rate of different species, the number of different habitat types was assessed
during the desktop assessment. The term "habitat type" is not defined in the Flora Survey
Guidelines and can be stratified using multiple approaches e.g., by vegetation condition or
Regional Ecosystem (RE) type. For this survey, habitat types were determined using
mapped and ground-truthed REs (Refer Figure 1 and Table 2).
Using the published meander rates in the Guidelines, it was determined that two 30-minute
timed meander surveys were required to adequately survey each habitat type. The total
area per habitat type and number of meanders required is as follows:
▪ RE 12.3.1 (and mixed HVR) = 2.6ha = two meanders.
Population or Plot Survey
In the event that a threatened or near threatened plant was identified during the timed
meander survey, a more comprehensive and systematic population or plot survey was
conducted to determine the extent and density of CREVNT species:
i) The population survey methodology involves capturing GPS points of the
population extent by traversing the periphery of the population and recording the
total number of individuals present to determine the species extent and population
density (Refer to section 6.2.6 of the Guidelines).
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ii) The Plot Survey Method involves the establishment of contiguous plots measuring
50m x 10m as described by Neldner et al. 2012 and the Guidelines. Within each
plot the following information is recorded and described:
▪ GPS location of plot.
▪ Number of individuals and observations on age structure, health etc.
▪ Description of vegetation structure including RE type.
▪ The identities of all threatened or near threatened plant species found within
the vegetation community.
▪ Landscape attributes including landform, soil type, geology, slope, aspect, and
altitude; and
▪ Specific habitat features including level of disturbance etc.
3.2.2 Ecological condition assessment
The ecological condition of the vegetation was evaluated using a modified Keighery
Condition Scale (Keighery, 1994), as shown below in Appendix D, which assesses the
components of vegetation community structure, composition and regenerative capacity with
regard to disturbance due to land use.
3.2.3 Koala Habitat Trees assessment
Koala Habitat Trees (KHT) were surveyed within the impact area. According to the
Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy Regulation (DES, 2022), a “koala habitat tree”
means a tree of either the Angophora, Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Lophostemon or Melaleuca
genus.
A “non-juvenile habitat tree” means a koala habitat tree whose:
a. Height > 4m; or
b. Trunk > 31.5cm at 1.3m above the ground.
3.3 Field assessment method - Fauna
3.3.1 Fauna survey method
A diurnal and crepuscular fauna assessment was conducted on the 5th March 2025 to
identify the presence of conservation-significant fish, invertebrates, birds, reptiles,
amphibians and mammals (including microbats and arboreal species).
A targeted crepuscular and nocturnal search for threatened listed amphibian species was
conducted on the 5th March 2025 on a damp night with warm temperatures and recent rain
providing suitable conditions for the amphibian survey.
The fauna surveys were undertaken in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act 1992
and Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 using the methods described below.
Active search
This technique involved investigation of habitat features and searching for fauna under logs,
rocks, leaf litter and decorticating bark for cryptic fauna, particularly reptiles.
To detect arboreal fauna in the mid-storey and canopy layers including microbats, birds and
habitat features such as nests and dreys, Avalon 10x40 HD binoculars were used.
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Opportunistic dip-net surveys (repeated sweeps with a fine mesh, long-handled triangular
dip net) were used to sample representative aquatic habitats for crayfish and fish.
All fauna captured were released unharmed.
Passive search
Incidental faunal observations, where species were detected aurally or were witnessed
while moving around site, were recorded. In addition, signs of an animal's presence, such
as scats and tracks, were interpreted. This procedure was generally opportunistic and used
whenever specimens were located.
Aural survey and/or call playback
Recorded calls of target threatened frog species were played to determine their presence.
Spotlighting
Spotlighting for nocturnal fauna species was undertaken throughout the survey area on the
evening of the survey from dusk for a two hour period with a focus on the vegetation within
the impact area. A high-powered headlamp (Ledlenser, H19R Signature, 4000 lumens), and
hand-held torch (Ledlenser, P7R Signature, 2000 lumens) were used to survey nocturnal
mammals (flying (e.g., microbats), arboreal and terrestrial), birds (active nocturnal species,
and roosting diurnal species), reptiles and frogs.
3.3.2 Breeding places assessment method
A breeding places assessment was undertaken in accordance with the Nature Conservation
(Animals) Regulation 2020. A statement to justify the suitability and qualifications of the
person undertaking the animal breeding place survey is provided in Appendix E.
For the purposes of this report, the definition of “breeding places” follows that provided in
the Species Management Program Requirements for tampering with a protected animal
breeding place in Queensland (DES, 2020b), the Nature Conservation Act 1992, and Nature
Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020. For species such as Koala and native frogs, that
do not use a habitual breeding place, the term ‘breeding habitat’ is used in lieu of ‘breeding
place’.
Habitat features that were considered significant for assessing the presence of breeding
places and/or habitation value for native fauna, include but are not limited to:
i. Presence of hollow-bearing trees: These may be used by birds, reptiles or arboreal
mammals to incubate or rear offspring;
ii. Presence of bowers, nests, dreys: These structures are commonly used by birds or
mammals to incubate or rear offspring;
iii. Presence of caves, mounds, burrows, ground hollows and/or coarse woody debris:
These structures are commonly used by birds, mammals, reptiles or amphibians to
incubate or rear offspring;
iv. Presence of permanent water, ephemeral ponding, depressions and/or, seasonally
inundated areas: waterbodies may be used for breeding by aquatic species or
amphibians, or that may provide intermittent breeding habitat for opportunistic
species.
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Other habitat features that are considered significant for assessing the site’s overall habitat
value for native fauna, include but are not limited to:
i. Canopy cover: The uppermost stratum of woody vegetation that forms the canopy
functions as habitat for birds and arboreal mammals, provides food and resources,
and determines the degree of light penetration and heat reaching the lower strata
and ground detrital layer.
ii. Weed cover: Weeds can dominate and suppress native plant growth which affects
the diversity of food sources; they can change the fuel or litter characteristics of a
site, thereby altering the fire regime, and also prevent recruitment and succession
of native vegetation.
iii. Understorey components: The shrub and herb strata generally contain the greatest
plant species richness and can be a useful indicator of disturbance and changes in
condition.
iv. Organic litter, fallen timber and rocks: Litter cover can be indicative of the degree of
disturbance of a site, and can be an important determinant of species recruitment.
It will influence soil microclimates, structure and composition, and provide refugia
for invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and ground dwelling mammals.
v. Recruitment: Recruitment of plant species, particularly woody perennials, within all
strata reflects the site’s long-term viability.
vi. Landscape context: The size of a patch, its connectivity and distance to a core area
of vegetation (i.e., greater than 50 hectares) can affect both its regenerative capacity
and long-term viability. Species–area relationships suggest that large areas support
more species and populations than smaller ones thus retaining greater genetic
variability and providing refuge for species susceptible to disturbances.
3.4 Method used to assess likelihood of occurrence
For the threatened and Special least concern fauna and flora identified by government
databases as potentially occurring within one to two kilometres of the survey area, their
likelihood of occurrence within the impact area was assessed based on the habitats present;
local knowledge of species distribution and the occurrence on site of specific breeding
places or breeding habitat for the species. The criteria used to support the likelihood of
occurrence ratings are:
▪ Known - species positively recorded by this survey or other survey by qualified
ecologists during past 30 years;
▪ Likely - based on the presence of suitable habitat and recent database records from
study area or with two kilometres proximity;
▪ Possible - suitable habitat present for the species, but no recent database records
from the study area or proximity; and
▪ Unlikely - based on a lack of suitable habitat and lack of proximate records.
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3.5 Justification of survey timing and weather conditions
The field surveys were conducted in winter during fine conditions. Meteorological data was
obtained from the Gympie weather station {station 040093} (BOM, 2025), which is the
closest station and approximately 25km away. In the two weeks prior to the survey
commencing, approximately 10mm of rainfall was recorded. Weather conditions during the
field survey are detailed in Table 2.
TABLE 2: Weather conditions during flora and fauna surveys
TEMPERATURE RELATIVE HUMIDTY 9AM AND 3PM RAIN
DATE
(°C) (%) (MM)
7th March 2025 23.9-30 60, 58 0
The timing of the survey (Summer) was considered appropriate for the target species listed
in Section 4.1 because all fauna species are active over the warmer months.
3.6 Field survey limitations
Emphasis is placed on surveying listed threatened ecological communities, populations
and/or species that are considered likely to occur within the survey area. With respect to
opportunistic observations, the possibility exists that certain species may not have been
detected during field investigations due to:
● seasonal inactivity during field survey;
● species present within microhabitats not surveyed;
● species that occur at very low abundance or in very small populations;
● cryptic species able to avoid detection;
● transient wide-ranging species which were not present during survey period;
● absence of reproductive material for flora identification;
● drought induced leaf fall or senescence;
● survey duration and methods used; or
● unknown external factors affecting fauna.
The field assessment for fauna employed passive techniques only (i.e., no live trapping,
hair tube analysis or scat analysis), and the habitat assessment was limited to contracted
timeframes. The lack of observational data on some species should therefore not be taken
as necessarily indicating that a species is absent from the site.
For definitive assessment of species presence/absence, particularly for aquatic, cryptic and
/ or nocturnal species such as small mammals, fish and fossorial reptiles, targeted species
surveys in which a combination of Elliott traps, Fish traps, Camera traps and Herptile Funnel
traps should be conducted over multiple seasons or years.
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4.0 RESULTS
4.1 Desktop review
The desktop review of the site’s environmental values over the 36 Roses Road proposed works impact area is summarised below in
Table 3. Listed species identified in Queensland Government Wildlife Online (WildNET) and Regulated Vegetation Management
Mapping (RVMM) within 1km and Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) within 2 km of proposed clearing are listed in
Table 6.
TABLE 3: Desktop review of mapped environmental values
DATABASE SEARCH OR SUMMARY OF RESULTS
MAP PRODUCT NAME
The EPBC Act Protected Matters (PM) Report identified the following may occur, or may relate to the works impact
area (Refer to Appendix F for the summary):
i) 3 Threatened Ecological Communities
ii) 56 Listed Threatened Species
EPBC Protected Matters
iii) 10 Listed Migratory Species
Field verification notes:
iv) One TEC ground-truthed as occurring - Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia
The following MSES occur within the area of interest (Refer to Appendix G):
i) Wetlands and Waterways
• High ecological significance wetlands
ii) Species
• Special Least Concern animals
Matters of State iii) Regulated Vegetation
Environmental • Endangered / Of Concern in Category B (remnant)
Significance • Essential habitat
• Intersecting a watercourse
Field verification notes
Refer to sections 4.2 and 4.3 for an assessment of flora and fauna and section 5.3 for an assessment of
significant residual impacts to MSES.
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DATABASE SEARCH OR SUMMARY OF RESULTS
MAP PRODUCT NAME
The Vegetation Management (VM) Report is included in Appendix H. The report identified the following mapped
as occurring in the works impact area:
i) Regulated Vegetation Management Map
• Category B area (remnant vegetation)
ii) Vegetation Management Supporting Map - Remnant vegetation communities
- Category B Endangered RE 12.3.1 - Gallery rainforest (notophyll vine forest) on alluvial plains
(0.016ha in impact area).
- Category C Endangered RE 12.3.1/12.3.2/12.3.11 - Gallery rainforest (notophyll vine forest) on alluvial
Regulated Vegetation plains / Eucalyptus grandis tall open forest on alluvial plains / Eucalyptus tereticornis +/- Eucalyptus
- siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia open forest on alluvial plains usually near coast (0.0523ha in
impact area).
- Protected plants flora survey trigger map (Appendix I)
• High risk area
Field verification notes:
Where field verification differs from mapped vegetation, refer to section 4.2.
The works impact area does not contain mapped Essential Habitat (EH) as shown on the Vegetation Management
Essential Habitat
Supporting Map. Refer to Appendix H.
Five (5) threatened fauna species and one (1) threatened flora species have been recorded since 1980 within a 1
Queensland Government
kilometre radius of the proposed works impact area. Refer to Appendix J for the WildNET database report and
Wildlife Online Report
Table 5 for an assessment of their likelihood of occurrence.
The works impact area does not contain mapped Koala habitat (Core), and is not within a Koala Priority Area.
Koala Habitat
Koala habitat mapping is shown in Appendix K.
Wetlands and
The works impact area does contain a mapped waterway and wetlands mapped as High Ecological Significance
Watercourses
(HES). (Refer to Appendix G).
The waterway (Skyring Creek) is mapped as Red (High risk) under the DAF mapping - Queensland waterways for
waterway barrier works spatial data layer (QLD Globe 2025).
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Native Foresters 4.2 Flora assessment 4.2.1 Vegetation communities in the impact area State Regional Ecosystem (RE) mapping is accurate for the vegetated parts of the IA (Figure 1, Appendix H) with a combination of remnant and high value regrowth rainforest and eucalypt forest (RE 12.3.1/ 12.3.2/ 12.3.11) ecosystems occurring. RE 12.3.1 aligns with TEC Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia, however the vegetation is moderately degraded and non-native species are co-dominant in the canopy. Species composition varied across the site. A moderate diversity of native flora species was found lining the creek, whereas the areas near the existing track were associated with a reduced diversity of native species. There is limited healthy recruitment of forest species consistent with the RE mapping (Endangered RE 12.3.1) including Giant water gum (Syzygium francisii) and fern species. Vegetation condition is degraded and uniform across the site, with edge effects associated with higher concentration of introduced species. In cleared areas, weed presence was major with outbreaks of Lantana (Lantana camara) and Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora) which are listed as Restricted Invasive Plants (RIP) under the Biosecurity Act 2014, as well as Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum). Indicative species, community structure and condition of Endangered RE 12.3.1 is summarised in Appendix L, with significant trees and features detailed in Appendix M. 4.2.2 Threatened species in the impact area No threatened flora species were located in the IA. 4.2.3 Koala habitat trees or Fauna habitat trees Planted Eucalypt species at the southern end of the survey area are considered non- juvenile KHT’s and should be avoided. Impacts to three mature native trees with DBH >300mm adjacent to the impact area at the creek will be avoided, however arborist assessment may be required to manage the health of these retained trees (Tree identification number 3, 4 & 5, Figure 2). Clearing of several shrubs may arise from works, however it is proposed that construction will be undertaken so as to avoid large trees where possible. 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 19
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FIGURE 2: Flora and habitat features throughout the survey area
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a) Non-remnant vegetation at the southern end of the impact b) Disturbed vegetation within mapped high value regrowth
area dominated by exotic grasses area in centre of the impact area
c) Mature Creek sandpaper fig and Giant water gum adjacent to
the proposed culvert crossing d) Bank of Skyring Creek dominated by non-native grasses
FIGURE 3: Vegetation within the proposed impact area
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4.2.4 Vegetation in the Protected Plant 100 metre buffer
2.6ha of vegetation within the 100m buffer or CIA is classed as remnant or contains suitable
vegetation and is subject to the provisions of the flora survey (Appendix H). The 100m buffer
provides protection from indirect impacts such as changes to light penetration, hydrology or soil
fertility that may influence the vegetation community and any threatened flora species that occur
within the IA.
The 100m buffer covers areas of riparian rainforest mapped as RE 12.3.1 along the length of
Skyring Creek as shown in Figure 1.
No threatened flora species were located during the timed meander surveys in the 100m buffer.
The GPS location of the timed meander flora surveys, the results of the surveys and the target
flora species are summarised in Table 4.
TABLE 4: Results of timed meander flora survey
Survey 1 Regional Ecosystem 12.3.1 – rainforest community
Starting point GPS coordinates: -26.390937oE, 152.813669oS
Finishing point GPS coordinates: -26.3902193oE, 152.813001oS
Target species: Phaius australis, P. bernaysi, Schoenus scabripes, Rhodamnia rubescens, Rhodomyrtus psidoides
Time Species recorded
12:15pm
Nil
12.45pm
Survey 2 Regional Ecosystem 12.3.1 – rainforest community
Starting point GPS coordinates: -26.390937oE, 152.813669oS
Finishing point GPS coordinates: -26.3902193oE, 152.813001oS
Target species: Phaius australis, P. bernaysi, Schoenus scabripes, Rhodamnia rubescens, Rhodomyrtus psidoides
Time Species recorded
1.05pm
Nil
1.35pm
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Native Foresters 4.3 Fauna assessment No threatened fauna species were recorded within the surveyed IA however vegetated habitats surrounding the IA at 36 Roses Road support the breeding and habitation requirements of a moderate diversity of Least Concern native fauna. Skyring Creek provides potential habitat for threatened amphibian Tusked frog (Adelotus brevis), however no individuals were located during the survey using aural call back. There is also potentially suitable habitat for Special Least Concern Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) to the west of the impact area. A targeted search for burrows or signs (e.g. tracks, scats) of the species was undertaken with no evidence found during the survey. No Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) or evidence of Koalas was found within the survey area, however WildNET records indicate that the species occurs within the surrounding 1 kilometre radius. The impact area is not mapped Koala habitat. While the habitat to the south-east of the survey area is considered suitable to support movement and habitation of Koalas, it is small in size and is bounded by the road and cleared agricultural areas which reduce its habitat connectivity and ecological value for the species. A list of fauna species recorded during the survey is provided in Table 5 and some of these are shown in Figure 4. 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 23
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Native Foresters TABLE 5: Fauna survey results SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME Notes BIRDS Anthochaera chrysoptera Little wattlebird Caligavis chrysops Yellow-faced honeyeater Cacomantis flabelliformis Fan-tailed cuckoo Ceyx azureus Azure kingfisher Colluricincla harmonica Grey shrike thrush Cormobates leucophaea metastasis White-throated tree creeper Dacelo novaeguineae Kookaburra Dicrurus bracteatus Spangled drongo Egretta novaehollandiae White-faced heron Eopsaltria australis Eastern yellow robin Gymnorhina tibicen Magpie Lichmera indistincta Brown honeyeater Macropygia phasianella Brown cuckoo-dove Malurus lamberti Variegated fairy-wren Meliphaga lewinii Lewin’s honeyeater Merops ornatus Rainbow bee-eater Ocyphaps lophotes Crested pigeon Pachycephala rufiventris Rufus whistler Philemon corniculatus Noisy friarbird Podargus strigoides Tawny frogmouth Rhipidura albiscapa Grey fantail Sericornis frontalis White-browed scrub wren Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus Scaly-breasted lorikeet Trichoglossus moluccanus Rainbow lorikeet Mammals Macropus giganteus Eastern grey kangaroo Wallabia bicolor Swamp wallaby Isoodon macrourus Northern brown bandicoot possible diggings Trichosurus vulpecula Common brushtail possum Amphibians Litoria fallax Eastern sedge frog Rhinella marina* Cane Toad* Reptiles Concinnia tenuis Eastern bar-sided skink Demansia psammophis Yellow-faced whip snake Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii Eastern water dragon Lampropholis delicata Dark-flecked garden skink KEY: Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Special Least Concern (SL), Least Concern (LC) Introduced (*) 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 24
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a) Kookaburra observed in riparian vegetation adjacent to the impact b) Tawny frogmouths were observed roosting in trees adjacent to the
area impact area
d) Yellow-faced whip snake located amongst leaf litter and coarse
c) Eastern sedge frog was heard calling north-east of the site woody debris during the survey
FIGURE 4: Fauna located around the survey area
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4.4 Assessment of breeding places
The impact area and surrounds have been assessed as having Moderate habitat values for
a range of native fauna, although due to the small size of the impact area the number of
habitat features was limited.
A number of animal breeding places were identified, and it is likely that several more
occurred but were obscured by vegetation. Some of these breeding places and habitat
features are described below.
i. Hollow-bearing trees: No hollow bearing trees were identified within the impact
area. Three moderate sized trees (>300mm dbh) were identified adjacent to the
impact area. The Structural Root Zone (SRZ) of these trees may be impacted
from works. Refer Figures 2 and 3 and Appendix M (Tree identification number
3, 4 & 5). One stag may require removal due to proximity to the proposed
driveway.
ii. Presence of bowers, nests, dreys: No birds’ nests, dreys or bowers were located
within the proposed works impact area.
iii. Presence of caves, mounds, burrows, ground hollows and/or coarse woody
debris: A variety of small ground hollows, mounds and potential burrows within
the alluvium substate as well as a low density of coarse woody debris were
located within and surrounding the works impact area, which presented several
habitat opportunities for small animals. One large stag fallen within the creek bed
may require relocation to suitable adjacent vegetation (Figure 5d).
iv. Presence of permanent water, ephemeral ponding, depressions and/or,
seasonally inundated areas: The watercourse (Skyring Creek) forms a suitable
fish and amphibian breeding habitat and the ephemeral wetlands adjacent to the
creek forms suitable amphibian breeding habitat (Figure 5c). The wetlands and
watercourse are capable of supporting breeding, oviposition, and dispersal of
amphibians after breeding during suitably wet periods. It is likely that when
ephemeral ponding is present during breeding season (i.e., after significant rain
events), frogs will disperse from core breeding habitat areas around the existing
waterway, to potentially suitable areas throughout surrounding vegetation.
Under Section 332 of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020: A person must
not, without a reasonable excuse, tamper with an animal breeding place that is being used
by a protected animal to incubate or rear the animal’s offspring (QLD Government, 2023).
Landscape context
Connectivity of vegetation surrounding the proposed works impact area is moderately good,
with remnant vegetation within the impact area connected to riparian vegetation lining
Skyring Creek and forming potential breeding habitat within riparian, rainforest and forest
ecosystems, and increasing movement and dispersal opportunities for a range of fauna.
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a) Undercut bank and tree root system provides breeding habitat b) Leaf litter, organic material and rocks within and adjacent to the
within Skyring Creek creek provide breeding habitat for amphibians
c) Permanent waterbodies and riparian vegetation forms breeding
habitat for amphibians and a range of aquatic species d) CWD provides breeding habitat for a range of small native fauna
FIGURE 5: Breeding habitat located around the survey area
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TABLE 6: Breeding habitat assessment and likelihood of occurrence
PRESENCE OF
EPBC LIKELIHOOD OF
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME NC ACT ECOLOGY & BREEDING HABITAT BREEDING
ACT OCCURENCE
PLACES
THREATENED FAUNA
AMPHIBIANS
Opportunistic and adaptable species, often breeding in
disturbed areas such as parks, stormwater drains or culverts, Absent – no
Adelotus brevis Tusked frog V - as well as waterway vegetation and ephemeral ponding in Likely individuals
forest, woodland and rainforest ecosystems (Australian located
Museum, 2023, and references therein).
MAMMALS
This species range includes the eastern half of Queensland
Koala (combined (QLD) in sclerophyll forest and woodland. While being
populations of widespread, suitable feed species and leaf moisture are the
Queensland, New primary determinants of habitat suitability and populations are in
Phascolarctos cinereus E E Possible Absent
South Wales and decline due to a wide range of threats (DAWE, 2023, and
the Australian references therein). They generally have a single joey which
Capital Territory) stays in the mothers’ pouch for six months, and then spends the
next six to 12 months riding on the mothers back.
SPECIAL LEAST CONCERN FAUNA
Occurs in freshwater riverine and riparian areas in a variety of
small streams, rivers, and lakes joined by watercourses. They
Ornithorhynchus build a simple burrow in the creek bank, just above water level
Platypus SL - Possible Absent
anatinus and often among a tangle of tree roots. Breeding occurs from
October to March. (Australian Museum, 2023, and references
therein).
NC Act- Indicates Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
The NC Act codes are as follows: Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (PE), Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Special Least Concern (SL) and Least
Concern (C).
EPBC Act- Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
EPBC Act codes are as follows: Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V) and Conservation Dependent (CD). Migratory (MI), Marine (M)
Source- Indicates government source of EVNT flora or fauna listed species.
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5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT
5.1 Impacts to native fauna, flora and ecosystems
Proposed works have the potential to impact the following environmental values of the site:
• Vegetation clearing resulting in the loss of native vegetation that provides soil
stability, ecosystem services and fauna habitat.
• Potential impacts to the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) of three mature native trees
which have a diameter at breast height (dbh) of >300mm. Minor branch trimming
may be required.
• Dispersal and introduction of Restricted Invasive Plants by machinery, and
potential for them to proliferate into surrounding areas.
• Removal of existing vegetation and coarse woody debris (CWD) may cause loss
and/or disturbance of habitat for reptiles, small mammals, and birds.
• Compaction of soil and destruction of depressions/burrows used by native fauna.
• Disturbance of habitat through stockpiling of cleared vegetation, soil and
construction materials.
• Injury or mortality to native fauna, during clearing or as a result of relocation.
• Changes to existing waterway banks and associated vegetation may cause
loss/disturbance of areas which provide breeding habitat for populations of native
fauna species.
• Release of sediments/ nutrients into surrounding environments during earthworks
and bridge construction.
5.2 Significant Impact Assessment for MNES
For impacts to MNES – TEC, it was determined using the self-assessment process outlined
in the Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 EPBC Act 1999 (DoE, 2013) that a significant impact
is unlikely as the loss of 0.016ha of degraded vegetation should not significantly impact the
recovery of the ecological community. No mature trees will be impacted.
5.3 Significant Residual Impact Assessment for MSES
In accordance with the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and the Environmental Protection Act
1994, the prescribed activity was assessed against the Queensland Environmental Offsets
Policy Significant Residual Impact Guideline (Queensland Government, 2014) to determine
whether it would cause a SRI to any MSES identified as occurring.
The SRI Assessment determined that there will not be an SRI on the prescribed
environmental matters (regulated vegetation or declared HES wetlands) at the 36 Roses
Road project site.
Regulated vegetation
Proposed works meet the criteria outlined in the SRI test-criteria of the SRI guidelines for
vegetation with a dense structure as shown in Table 7 below.
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TABLE 7: Significant residual impact test criteria1
Clearing in a Clearing in Clearing in a
regional the portion regional
ecosystemthat of a regional ecosystem that
is: endangered, or ecosystem is within the
of concern that lies defined
within a distance of a
mapped watercourse
wetland
1 For clearing for linear infrastructure:
- greater than 25m wide in a grassland (structural
category) regional ecosystem; or
- greater than 20m wide in a sparse (structural
category) regional ecosystem; or
- greater than 10m wide in a dense to mid-dense
(structural category) regional ecosystem.
For clearing other than clearing for linear
infrastructure: X X X
- area greater than 5 ha where in a
grassland RE; or
- area greater than 2 ha where in a
sparse RE; or
- area greater than 0.5 ha where in
a dense to mid- dense RE.
2 Clearing within 50m of the defining bank N/A X N/A
3 Clearing within 5m of the defining bank N/A N/A X
Clearing of regulated vegetation (approximately 0.016ha of Category B), will occur within a
mapped wetland and within 5m of the defining bank of a watercourse, however the clearing
area will not be greater than 0.5ha.
High value waterways and wetlands
Due to the size of the impact area (0.016ha) it was determined that proposed works will not
have a significant residual impact on declared HES waterways or wetlands as the project is
unlikely to result in environmental values being affected in any of the following ways:
• “areas of the wetland or watercourse being destroyed or artificially modified;
• a measurable change in water quality of the wetland or watercourse—for example
a change in the level of the physical and/or chemical characteristics of the water,
including salinity, pollutants, or nutrients in the wetland or watercourse, to a level
that exceeds the water quality guidelines for the waters; or
• the habitat or lifecycle of native species, including invertebrate fauna and fish
species, dependent upon the wetland being seriously affected; or
• a substantial and measurable change in the hydrological regime or recharge zones
of the wetland, e.g. a substantial change to the volume, timing, duration and
frequency of ground and surface water flows to and within the wetland; or
• an invasive species that is harmful to the environmental values of the wetland being
established (or an existing invasive species being spread) in the wetland” (DEHP,
2014).
1 For a prescribed activity to have an SRI on an RE that lies within a mapped wetland, criteria 1 and 2 must be exceeded.
For a prescribed activity to have an SRI on an RE that is within the defined distance of a watercourse, criteria 1 and 3 must be exceeded.
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6.0 SUMMARY
General
1. The owner proposes to construct a driveway and culvert crossing at 36 Roses Road,
Federal.
2. The flora and fauna communities in the works impact area are in poor ecological
condition. The vegetation is predominantly lining Skyring Creek, with sections of wet
sclerophyll forest on higher elevated areas.
Watercourses and wetlands
3. There is a regulated watercourse (Skyring Creek) containing semi-permanent water
within the impact area.
4. Skyring Creek is mapped as High Risk (red) under DAF waterways for waterway
barrier works (WWBW).
5. Mapped HES wetlands occur along Skyring Creek (within RE 12.3.1).
Native Flora
1. Groundtruthed vegetation in the works IA is the same as mapped vegetation.
1. Ground-truthing of vegetation communities within the impact area confirmed the
presence of 0.016ha of mapped vegetation community RE 12.3.1 – Gallery
rainforest (notophyll vine forest) on alluvial plains (DETSI, 2025). It was also
ascertained that approximately 0.0523ha is dominated by mixed high value
regrowth containing 12.3.1/12.3.2/12.3.11 - Gallery rainforest (notophyll vine forest)
on alluvial plains / Eucalyptus grandis tall open forest on alluvial plains / Eucalyptus
tereticornis +/- Eucalyptus siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia open forest on alluvial
plains usually near coast (DETSI, 2025), which is mapped along part of the
proposed driveway area.
2. The vegetation within the impact area is degraded, with a high density of non-native
species present.
3. Works have the potential to directly impact Category B regulated vegetation, that
includes 0.016ha of Endangered RE 12.3.1.
4. One Threatened Ecological Community was present: RE 12.3.1 aligns with TEC
Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia, however the vegetation is moderately
degraded and non-native species are co-dominant in the canopy.
5. The clearing impact area contains 2.6ha of suitable vegetation which was subject to
the provisions of the flora survey.
6. No threatened flora species were identified within the clearing impact area during
the survey.
7. There are three mature trees present adjacent to the impact area. The works plan
will attempt to retain all mature trees, however some trimming of branches may be
required. There is potential for works to disturb these trees and their TPZ.
8. Eucalypt species adjacent to the southern end of site are considered Koala Habitat
Trees (KHT) and clearing of these trees should be avoided.
Native Fauna
9. No threatened fauna species were recorded within the impact area during the
survey.
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10. Habitat potentially suitable for breeding by Platypus and threatened amphibians
(Tusked frogs) including a permanent watercourse and ephemeral wetlands (RE
12.3.1) occurs within the impact area. No individuals or signs of use were identified
within the impact area.
11. Core Koala Habitat is not mapped within the proposed impact area.
12. The works impact area does not contain mapped essential habitat.
13. There is a low range of microhabitats and potential breeding places, reflective of the
small area. There is one stag and one area of coarse woody debris, and some
complex understorey vegetation and ground structure within the works impact area.
Biosecurity
14. Restricted invasive plants listed under the Biosecurity Act recorded within the site
include Camphor laurel and Lantana.
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7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
Waterways and wetlands
1. Erosion and sediment control measures should be implemented during works to
minimise adverse effects to Skyring Creek.
Native flora
2. Healthy native trees should be retained wherever possible to provide shade, bank
stability, and to buffer the impacts (noise, dust, litter etc.) from the surrounding land
uses.
3. Impacts to the Structural Root Zone (SRZ) of retained trees should be avoided
where possible, or an arborist assessment should be undertaken to manage the
health of impacted trees. These trees provide an important link in the flora corridor
and provide essential habitat for fauna species that inhabit the area.
4. If the stag on the southern side of the creek requires removal, it should be relocated
to suitable adjacent vegetation, for fauna habitat.
5. Any loss of Koala habitat trees (southern part of survey area) should be avoided,
or offset at a 3:1 ratio as per the Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy.
Native fauna
6. A Fauna Spotter Catcher will be required to conduct a pre-clear search to relocate
any native fauna found, and during vegetation clearing within and around the
waterway to relocate any native fauna found.
7. Works should be conducted during the dry season (usually Autumn and Winter)
where possible and outside of high rainfall events to avoid coinciding with potential
threatened fauna breeding events including Vulnerable listed amphibian species,
Tusked frogs (September to May), and Special Least Concern Platypus.
8. Any amphibian species are to be handled in accordance with the Technical Manual
for Wildlife management, Interim hygiene protocol for handling amphibians (DEHP
2016) and all relocated fauna species released into the most appropriate nearby
habitat area.
9. Design to include koala “grid” on the access driveway at the koala fence, to reduce
the risk of koala’s in the area entering the Old Bruce Highway road reserve.
Fauna habitat
10. Habitat structures including coarse woody debris should be retained in situ where
possible, for fauna refuge.
11. Where disturbance to existing habitat structures cannot be reasonably avoided, all
stumps, logs, stags and coarse woody debris should be carefully relocated to an
undisturbed habitat area nearby in consultation with a Fauna spotter catcher.
12. Any hollows present in stags or live trees that require removal should be relocated
into adjacent bushland.
13. Machinery access should be undertaken in areas of minimal vegetation cover
where possible, such as the existing cleared areas south-east of the impact area.
14. The work plan should ensure that depressions or burrows are not created and left
behind, which would provide breeding habitat for Cane toads.
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Biosecurity
15. The General Biosecurity Obligation (GBO) designated under the Biosecurity Act
2014 requires everyone to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the
risks associated with invasive species.
16. Control of Restricted Invasive Plants should be incorporated into works as part of
the GBO.
17. A Weed Management Plan to comply with the GBO should be prepared.
18. Extreme care should be taken to avoid introducing any new habitat-changing weeds
or RIPs that are not currently present at the site.
19. Machinery hygiene inspections and protocols are essential prior to the start of works
to avoid introducing aggressive weeds such as Singapore daisy (Sphagneticola
trilobata).
20. Ongoing management of non-native species is recommended to ensure long term
ecological integrity of the riparian vegetation within the impact area that connects
to surrounding high ecological value remnant vegetation.
21. Judicious use of frog-friendly herbicides is recommended for areas within proximity
to the waterway.
22. Any fill used must be free of weed propagules.
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Native Foresters 8.0 REFERENCES Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). (2022). Climate data online. Retrieved from: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/data/. Business Queensland. (2023). Restricted invasive plants. Queensland Government. Retrieved from: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing- forestry/agriculture/biosecurity/plants/invasive/restricted Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF). (2021). Queensland Waterways for Waterway Barrier Works spatial data layer: Guide to determining waterways. Retrieved from: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1564508/QWWBW-Guide- to-determining-waterways.pdf Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). (2019). ALUM Classification Version 8 (October 2016). Australian Government. Retrieved from: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/aclump/land-use/alum-classification/alum-classes. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). (2023a). Protected Matters Search Tool. Australian Government. Retrieved from: https://pmst.awe.gov.au/#/map?lng=131.52832031250003&lat=- 28.671310915880834&zoom=5&baseLayers=Imagery,ImageryLabels Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). (2023b). Species Profile and Threats Database. Australian Government. Retrieved from: https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicshowcommunity.pl?id=118 Department of Environment and Science (DES). (2020b). Species Management Program Requirements for tampering with a protected animal breeding place. Queensland Government. Retrieved from: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants- animals/species-management- program#:~:text=Registered%20entities%20with%20a%20SMP,.qld.gov.au. Department of Environment and Science (DES). (2014). Significant Residual Impact Guideline. Queensland Government. Retrieved from: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/90404/significant-residual- impact-guide.pdf Department of Environment and Science (DES). (2020a). Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants, V2.01. Queensland Government. Retrieved from: https://www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/99901/gl-wl-pp-flora-survey.pdf Department of Environment and Science (DES). (2022). Environmental Offsets Policy. Queensland Government. Retrieved from: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/293400/offsets-policyv1- 13.pdf Department of the Environment (DoE). (2013). Matters of National Environmental Significance. Significant impact guidelines 1.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Australian Government. Retrieved from: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/nes-guidelines_1.pdf 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 36
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Native Foresters Eyre TJ, Ferguson DJ, Hourigan CL, Smith GC, Mathieson MT, Kelly, AL, Venz MF, Hogan, LD and Rowland, J. (2014). Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Survey Assessment Guidelines for Queensland. Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, Queensland Government. Neldner, V.J, Wilson, B.A., Thompson, E.J. and Dillewaard, H.A. (2012). Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland, Version 3.2, Queensland Herbarium, Queensland Department Queensland Government (2019) List of exempt clearing work. 20 pages. Retrieved from: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/847800/vegetation-clearing- exemptions.pdf Queensland Government (2020) General Guide to the Vegetation Clearing Codes. Acceptable Vegetation Clearing Codes. Effective 7 February 2020. For landholders. 48 pages https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1447098/general- guide-vegetation-clearing-codes.pdf Queensland Government (2021). Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020. Queensland Herbarium (2021). Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD). Version 11.1 April 2019 (DSITI: Brisbane). Queensland Government. (2021). Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/sl-2017-0152 Queensland Globe. 2023. Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved from: https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ Queensland Government. (2023a). Request a vegetation or property map. Retrieved from: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/qld/environment/land/vegetation/vegetation-map- request-form Queensland Government. (2023b). Request a species list. Retrieved from: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/report-request/species-list/ Queensland Government. (2023c). Environmental reports online. Retrieved from: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/environmental-reports-online Queensland Government. (2023d). Request a coastal hazard property map. Retrieved from: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/map-request/coastal-hazards/ Queensland Museum (2007) Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, Queensland Museum. Wilson, P.R. and Taylor, P.M. (2012). Land Zones of Queensland. Queensland Herbarium, Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts. Retrieved from: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0038/89669/land-zones- queenslan 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 37
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Native Foresters APPENDIX A – CONCEPT DESIGN: 36 ROSES ROAD, FEDERAL 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 38
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Native Foresters [MEADWALL TOP TO THR STO DWG 1268] [SEE SHEET 010 FOR CONCRETE ROAD DETALS| [WANGWALLS TO THR STO OWG 1250 wITH EXPOSURE CLASS 82 [BAFFLES FOR FISH PASSAGE TO THR] 1770 ON WING WALLS AND OUTSIDE | WALLS OF OUTER-MOST RCBCs, TYP. g008 131139 o800 armen Oe EOSAESEAEAESS Stim HIGH WHEEL STOP WITH Tn] WING WALL ANGLE Cn [GAP TO MBRC-RwW-6041 a) [PROVIDE BROOM FINSSH TO BOX [CULVERT BASE PER THR STO OWG 1271 |AND CUT-OFF WALLS TO THR STD Dw 1250 WITH EXPOSURE | ICLASS B2. SEE SHEET 014 FOR ADOITIONAL DETAKS Callaghan & Toth Civil, Environmental & Hydraulic Engineers (PO BOX 2305 NOOSA HEADS 4567 MICHAEL JONES ‘ie cacoowe ser woosane a catopoerdethcom.os SECTION A DETAIL - TYPICAL RCBC SECTION ‘AT HORZ SCALE 1:20 (CHXX - xx) ‘300mm THICK OF 75m TO 1S0mm ANGULAR, DURABLE ROC} WRAP BOTH ROCK LAYERS IN BIDIM A34 GEOFAB 36 ROSES ROAD FEDERAL CULVERT DETAIL SECTION OPERATIONAL WORKS 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 39 10F 16 A 2319-07
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APPENDIX B - DATABASE AND MAP SEARCHES USED FOR
DESKTOP REVIEW OF SITE ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Commonwealth of Australia
DATABASE / MAP SOURCE DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT
EPBC Protected DCCEEW, This report indicates whether matters of national environmental significance or
Matters Search Tool 2025 other matters protected by the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 are likely to occur in the area of interest – Indicative only.
State of Queensland
DATABASE / MAP SOURCE DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT
Regulated Vegetation DNRMMRRD, Regulated Vegetation mapping shows vegetation categories that determine
Management Map 2025 clearing requirements as gazetted under the Qld Vegetation Management Act
1999. The Regulated Vegetation Supporting map provides information on
regional ecosystems, wetlands, watercourses, and essential habitat and
factors.
Protected Plants DETSI, 2025 This tool identifies whether a proposed clearing area lies within a high risk area
Flora Survey Trigger that may contain EVNT plant species. It is used to determine when a flora
Map) survey needs to meet the requirements of the Queensland Flora Survey
Guidelines – Protected Plants (NCA, 1992).
Essential Habitat DNRMMRRD, Essential Habitat is a vegetation ecotype that is considered by DETSI to form
Map 2025 potential habitat for an EVNT species that is listed under the Nature
Conservation Regulations (2020). Essential Habitat mapping is provided in
conjunction with Regulated Vegetation Management mapping as gazetted
under the VMA (1999).
Koala habitat DETSI, 2025 These maps identify Koala priority areas (KPAs), koala habitat areas (KHAs)
mapping and identifies koala broad-hectare areas under the Nature Conservation
(Koala) Conservation Plan 2017.
KPAs contain Koala habitat which is essential for the conservation of a viable
population in the wild in South East Queensland
KHAs are further refined into ‘core’ habitat and ‘locally refined’.
Map of Referable DETSI, 2025 A statewide regulatory map under the Environmental Protection Regulation
Wetlands 2008 which identifies wetlands of high ecological significance (HES) and
general ecological significance (GES).
Queensland DPI, 2025 This spatial data layer guides the determination of whether operational work
Waterways for that is constructing or raising waterway barrier works i.e., works that may inhibit
Waterway Barrier the free movement of fish along waterways and onto floodplains, complies with
Works spatial data the accepted development requirements or is assessable development
layer and guideline requiring a development approval under the Planning Act 2016.
Queensland Coastal Qld Govt, Queensland Coastal Hazard Areas maps show areas vulnerable to coastal
Hazard Property Map 2025 erosion or storm tide inundation.
WildNET Database DETSI / Wildlife sightings and listings for all flora and fauna species within a designated
DSITIA, 2025 area.
Queensland Globe Qld Globe, A web-based platform to view Queensland’s location based information.
2025
Biomaps Qld Govt, Online mapping system to access biodiversity related spatial layers and
2025 generate environmental reports
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DATABASE / MAP SOURCE DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT
MSES map series Queensland MSES is a set of layers representing defined values in the State Planning
Government, Policy 2017 (SPP) and Environmental Offsets Regulation 2014. MSES are
2025 derived from multiple sources as follows:
▪ Protected areas (including all classes of protected area except
coordinated conservation areas) under the Nature Conservation Act 1992
▪ Marine national park, conservation park, scientific research, preservation
or buffer zones under the Marine Parks Act 2004
▪ Areas within declared fish habitat areas that are management A areas or
management B areas under the Fisheries Regulation 2008
▪ A designated precinct, in a strategic environmental area under the
Regional Planning Interests Regulation 2014, schedule 2, part 5, s15(3)
▪ Wetlands in a wetland protection area or wetlands of high ecological
significance shown on the map of referable wetlands under the
Environmental Protection Regulation 2008
▪ Wetlands and watercourses in high ecological value waters identified in
the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009, schedule 1
▪ A legally secured offset areas as defined under the Environmental Offsets
Act 2014
▪ Threatened wildlife under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and special
least concern animals under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife)
Regulation 2006
▪ Marine plants under the Fisheries Act 1994 (excluding marine plants in an
urban area)
▪ Waterways that provide for fish passage under the Fisheries Act 1994
(excluding waterways providing for fish passage in an urban area)
▪ High risk area on the flora survey trigger as described by the
Environmental offsets Regulation 2014, schedule 2, part6(1)
▪ Regulated vegetation under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 that is
mapped as:
− Category B area on the regulated vegetation management map,
that are ‘endangered’ and ‘of concern’ regional ecosystems
− Category C area on the regulated vegetation management map that
are ‘endangered’ and ‘of concern’ regional ecosystems
− Category R area on the regulated vegetation management map
− Areas of essential habitat on the essential habitat map for an
animal that is ‘endangered wildlife’ or ‘vulnerable wildlife’ or a plant
that is ‘endangered wildlife’ or ‘vulnerable wildlife’ under the Nature
Conservation Act 1992
− Category A,B,C,R areas that are located within a defined distance
from the defining banks of a relevant watercourse identified on the
vegetation management watercourse and drainage feature map
− Category A,B,C,R areas that are located within 100 metres from the
defining bank of a wetland identified on the vegetation management
wetlands map.
▪ Koala habitat area - This map identifies Koala Habitat Areas (core and
locally refined) and Koala Priority Areas that contain Koala habitat which
is essential for the conservation of a viable population in the wild in SEQ.
▪ Environmentally sensitive areas / Groundwater dependent ecosystems -
A national Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Atlas developed by the
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) that identifies ecosystems which require
access to groundwater on a permanent or intermittent basis to meet all or
some of their water requirements so as to maintain their communities of
plants and animals, ecological processes and ecosystem services.
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Open source datasets
DATABASE / MAP SOURCE DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT
Atlas of Living CSIRO, 2025 Biodiversity data hosted by the CSIRO
Australia (ALA)
iNaturalist iNaturalist, The iNaturalist research-grade observations dataset that are shared with
2025 the Global Biodiversity Information Facility sourced from
https://www.inaturalist.org
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APPENDIX C – CERTIFICATION OF SUITABLY QUALIFIED
PERSON FOR FLORA SURVEY
Native Foresters flora surveys are undertaken by competent and trained personnel. The flora survey at was coordinated
and led by Pru McIntyre.
Pru McIntyre (BEnSc) is an ecological consultant with 7 years’ experience in the following:
• Conducting ecological research and fauna and flora surveys’;
• Local native flora identification, Regional Ecosystems and QLD Herbarium botanical specimen submissions;
• Habitat restoration and revegetation; and
• Fauna spotter-catching.
Since 2017, Pru has been conducting flora surveys in the Sunshine Coast and Southeast Queensland region and has been
previously certified to lead flora surveys with the following project:
• Gardner Road, Rochedale Extension – Flora and Fauna Assessment, completed for Brisbane City Council
(Native Foresters, 2021).
The following statement is provided in certification of the suitably qualified person who conducted the flora survey.
(1) “I certify that:
a) I have adhered to all statutory requirements and flora survey guideline requirements; and
b) In the area surveyed I have not found plants that are currently listed as extinct, extinct in the wild, critically
endangered, endangered, vulnerable or near threatened in the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020;
and
c) The flora survey report is an accurate and full account of the flora survey.
Name: Pru McIntyre
Signature:
Date: Error! Reference source not found.
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APPENDIX D – VEGETATION ECOLOGICAL CONDITION SCALE
Vegetation Condition Scale for all vegetation communities (Adapted from Keighery 1994 and Casson, Downes and
Harris 2009
Native
vegetation
Condition Definition cover (%)
Excellent (E) Pristine or nearly so, no obvious signs of disturbance or damage >90
caused by human activities since European settlement (undisturbed
remnant).
Very Good (VG) Vegetation structure intact; Some relatively slight signs of damage 75-90
caused by human activities. For example, some signs of damage to
tree trunks caused by repeated fire, the presence of some relatively
non-aggressive weeds, or occasional vehicle tracks (slightly
disturbed remnant).
Good (G) Vegetation structure partially altered by obvious signs of multiple 50-75
disturbances. Retains basic vegetation structure or ability to
regenerate. Signs of damage caused by human activity since
European settlement including low levels of grazing or slightly
aggressive weeds (partly disturbed remnant).
Poor (P) Vegetation structure moderately altered by obvious signs of multiple 30-50
disturbances. Still retains basic vegetation structure or ability to
regenerate it with intensive management. Very obvious impacts of
human activities since European settlement man such as grazing,
partial clearing, frequent fires or aggressive weeds (moderately
disturbed remnant).
Degraded (D) Vegetation structure significantly altered by obvious signs of multiple 10-30
disturbances. Severely impacted by grazing, very frequent fire,
clearing or a combination of these activities. Scope for some
regeneration but not to a state approaching good condition without
intensive management. Usually with a number of weed species
present including very aggressive species at high densities (partly
degraded remnant).
Completely degraded (CD) The structure of the vegetation is no longer intact. Areas are <10
completely or almost completely without native species in the
structure of their vegetation, e.g., areas that are cleared or ‘parkland
cleared’ with their flora comprising weed or crop species with
isolated, native trees or shrubs. (degraded remnant).
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Native Foresters APPENDIX E – JUSTIFICATION OF SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON FOR FAUNA BREEDING PLACE SURVEY Native Foresters fauna surveys and breeding habitat assessments are coordinated and led by Simon McVerry and assisted by Tony Bright. Simon has worked in resource management for 20 years across South East Queensland, focusing on native flora and fauna management and assessment. He has extensive experience in field research for native fauna species and is the holder of a Scientific Purposes Permit for Research Purposes and an Animal Ethics Permit. Tony Bright is a native fauna and flora specialist with over 40 years’ experience in the field. He has spent ten years as a guide working in the Fraser Island region and 30 years doing field–based research in Australia and overseas. Tony is a professional wildlife keeper and a licensed Wildlife spotter catcher (Fauna rehabilitation permit holder) specialising in reptile, mammal and amphibian species. Simon McVerry and Tony Bright are assisted in the field by Pru McIntyre and Tim O’Reilly. Pru (BEnSc) is an environmental scientist and ecological consultant with 6 years’ experience in flora and fauna surveys, breeding habitat assessments and impact management plans. Tim O’Reilly (BA/BSc-Botany) is an ecological consultant, qualified spotter catcher and professional ornithologist with 30 years’ experience in environmental research and education. He has led bird surveys for QPWS, developed accredited field ecology course content for the University of New South Wales and runs staff training workshops at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. 36 Roses Road, Federal – Fauna & Flora Assessment 45
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Native Foresters APPENDIX G - MSES MAPPING 2,RP95476 MSES - State Conservation Areas Information presented on this product is distributed by the Queensland Government as an information source only. While every Tocanvencem] Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this data, the State of 4 Towns Queensland makes no statements, representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability af any — Freeways/Highways information contained in this product. Secondary roads, — Major riversicreeks ‘The state of Queensland disclaims all responsibilty for information Protected area (estates, nature refuges, contained in this product and all ability (including without Ba cpecial wildlife reserves) limitation, liablity in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the information being Declared fish habitat area (A and B areas) inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason. (5 Marine park (highly protected) (3 Selected Lot and Pian A © 80 10240320 400m © The State of Queensland, 2025 This product is displayed in GDA2020 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 47
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Native Foresters 2.RP95476 MSES - Wetlands and Waterways Information presented on this product is distributed by the Queensland Government as an information source only. While every 4 Towns coca’ emeram care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this data, the state of Queensland makes no statements, representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability of any information contained in this product. — Freeways/Highways Secondary roads — Major rivers/creeks — Declared high ecological value waters (watercourse) EES] Strategic environmental area (designated precinct) (11 Declared high ecological value waters (wetland) High ecological significance wetlands 5 Selected Lot and Plan The state of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for information contained in this product 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. ° 80 160 240 320 400 m © The State of Queensland, 2025 This product is displayed in GDA2020 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 48
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Native Foresters 2,RPS5476 4 Towns —— Freeways/Highways Secondary roads — Major riversicreeks (1) Wildlife habitat (special least concern) Wildlife habitat (endangered or vulnerable) [5 Selected Lot and Plan MSES - Species 80 160 240 320 This product is displayed in GDA2020 Threatened (endangered or vulnerable) wildlife and special least concern animals Information presented on this product is distributed by the Queensland Government as an information source only. While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this data, the state of Queensland makes no statements, representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability of any information contained in this product. The state of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for information contained in this product 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 400m (© The State of Queensiand, 2025 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 49
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Native Foresters 2.RP95A76 Towns Freeways/Highways Secondary roads Major riversicreeks Koala habitat area (core) Koala habitat area (locally refined) Selected Lot and Plan UMN | |> The koala habitat mapping within South East Queensland uses regional ecosystem inework compiled at a scale varying fram 1:25,000 to 1:100,000. Linework should be used as a guide only. The positional accuracy of regicnal ecosystem data mapped at a scale of 1:100,000 is +/- 100 metres. he State of Queensland, 2025 MSES - Species Koala habitat area (SEQ) 72 144 216 200 360m This product is displayed in GDA2020 While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this product, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation acting on behalf of the State of Queensland makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particu'ar purpose and disclaims all responsiility and all liabllty (including without limitation, lability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which you might incur as a result of the data being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason, Due to varying sources of data. spatial locations may not coincide when overlaid, The represented layers for SEQ “koala habitat area-core’ and koala habitai erea- locally refined’ in MSES are sourced directly ‘rom the regulatory mapping under the Nature Gonservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017. Whilst every effort is made to eneure the information remains current, there may be delays between updaling versions, Please refer to the original mapping for the most recent version, See hitps://envronment.des.qd.gov.aulwildifelanimalsfiving- with’koalas'mapping 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 50
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(category R - GBR riverine}
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(category B - endangered or of concern)
(category C - endangered or of concern)
MSES - Regulated Vegetation
Information presented on this product is distributed by the
Queensland Government as an information source only. While
every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this data, the
state of Queensland makes no statements, representations or
warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or
suitability of any information contained in this product.
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The state of Queensland disclaims all responsibility for
information contained in this product and all liability (including
without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses,
losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the
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Native Foresters war's " seaone= Nay a on7730'S anon SS ww-oza's soi, meas 1281 ge nt 2 ea NER nn fe gfe’, « 255 vidadely one: Hes seagiont2 21-02, eg oe i2agiD ow2530'S ww2sae's Se g Bote Cal é Salegory A or 8 area containing endangered regionel ecosystems TIBI Category A or 8 area containing of concem regional ecosystems [7] Category A oF B area that is & least concem regional ecosystem [LD Category € or R ares containing endengard regional scneyeterns [category © or area containing of sencam agional ecosystams [1 category 6 or R area that isa least concern regional ecesystem Category X area Water [ZA Wetsnd on the vegetation management wetlands map KAA) Eseomsa! habitat on the eazential habtat map © Eesontil habitat species record \Watercourses and drainage features on the vegetation management watercourse 7c and drainage features map (Stream order shown as black number against stream where avatable) = Hahway — Comector StrestLocal Road National Parks, State Forest and other reserves: Obner land parcel boundaries ( Satoctoa ot ane Plan x Queensland Government LocaLiTY blaGRAM 160 A 320480 ‘GDA2020 640 800m ‘This product is displayed in’ Vegetation Management Supporting Map Labels ‘or Essential Habitat are centred on the area of enquiry Ragicnal acosystem linework has baan compiled at a scale of 1:100 000, except n designated areas where a compilation scale of 1:50 000 is available. Linework should be used 2s a guide only. The positional ‘accuracy of RE data mapped at a scale of 1:100 000 is +/- 100 motros. Disclsimer: While every care is taken to enaure the accuracy of this product, the Department of Resources makes no representations or wartantias about ts accuracy, reliability, completeness or suilabilty for any particular purpose and dsclaime all responsibil and all fabilty (including without limitation, liablity in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect, for cansaquertial damage) and casis wish you might incur as a result of the product being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. ‘Adcitional information may be required for the purposes of land clearing oF assessment of a regional ecosystem map or PMAV applications, For further information go to the web site: wna. resources. ld. gow.au of contact the Depariment of Resources, Digital data for the vegetation management watercourse and crainage feature map, vegetation management wetlands map, essential habitat map and the vagelaion management remnant and regional ecosystem map are available from the Queensland Spatial Portal et hiltp: weinnfotmation. qld. gev.au Land parcel boundaries are provided as locational aid only. © The Stato of Queensland (Dogartmant of Resources), 2025 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 53
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Native Foresters Table 2. Conservation significant species recorded within the area of interest and its one kilometre buffer |Taxon Id |Kingdom | Class |Family Name p= INCA EPBC [Records | Last record - ;. | Phascolarct| Phascolarct 860 Animaia | Mammalia | iis. oscil koala E E 0 3 11/20/2018 Taxon Id: Unique identifier of the taxon from the WildNet database. NCA: Queensland conservation status of the taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Least Concern (C), Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Near Threatened (NT), Extinct in the Wild (PE), Special Least Concer (SL), and Vulnerable (V)). EPBC: Australian conservation status of the taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Vulnerable (V), and Extinct in the Wild (XW). Specimens: The number of specimen-backed records of the taxon. Records: The total number of records of the taxon. Last record: Date of most recent record of the taxon. Links and Support Other sites that deliver species information from the WildNet database include: * Species profile search - access species information approved for publication including species names, statuses, notes, images, distribution maps and records * Species lists - generate species lists for Queensland protected areas, forestry areas, local governments and areas defined using coordinates * Biomaps - view biodiversity information, including WildNet records approved for publication, and generate reports * Queensiand Globe - view spatial information, including WildNet records approved for publication * Qld wildlife data API - access WildNet species information approved for publication such as notes, images and records etc. * WetlandMaps - view species records, survey locations etc. approved for publication + WetlandSummary - view wildlife statistics, species lists for a range of area types, and access WildNet species profiles * WildNet wildlife records - published - Queensland - spatial layer of WildNet records approved for publication - Queensland species distributions and densities generalised to a 10 km grid resolution * Conservation status of Queensland wildlife - access current lists of priority species for Queenstand including _ nomenclature and status information Please direct queries about this report to the WildNe! t/generalised-distribution-an Cn eke ou. d-densities-of-queensland-wi * Useful wildlife resources Queensland Government Data * Atlas of Living. ae (ALA) . Australia's Virtual Herbarium (AVH) * Protected Matters Search Tool Disclaimer Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this report, the Queensland Government, to the maximum extent permitted by law, makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability, for any particular purpose and disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which the user may incur as a consequence of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. © State of Queensland 2025 mo) Page 4 Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation 36 Roses Road, Federal — Fauna & Flora Assessment 56
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APPENDIX L – GROUND-TRUTHED VEGETATION COMMUNITIES
Skyring Creek: Endangered RE 12.3.1
RE Description: Canopy structure:
Gallery rainforest (notophyll ☐ Open ☒ Semi-closed ☐ Closed
vine forest) on alluvial plains Canopy height:
☐ 0-5m ☐ 5-10m ☒ 11-20m
Status: ☐ 21-30m ☐ 31-40m
☒ Remnant (>30-40yrs)
☐ HVR (>15yrs)
☐ Regrowth (>7yrs) Canopy cover:
☐ Revegetation ☐ 0 -10% ☐ 51 -60%
☐ 11-20% ☐ 61-70%
GPS: ☐ 21-30% ☐ 71-80%
☐ 31-40% ☐ 81-90%
☒ 41-50% ☐ 91-100%
Condition:
☐ Excellent (>90% native
Dominant canopy species:
cover) Syzygium francisii, Ficus coronata,
☐ Very Good (75-90% native Waterhousea floribunda, and non-
cover) native Camphor laurel
☐ Good (50-75% native)
☒ Poor (30-50% native) Midstorey structure:
☐ Degraded (10-30% ☒ Open ☐ Semi-closed ☐ Closed
native)
☐ Completely degraded Midstorey height:
(<10% native) ☒ 0-5m ☐ 5-10m ☐ 11-20m
Dominant midstorey species:
Cyathea cooperi
Understorey structure:
☐ Open ☒ Semi-closed ☐ Closed
Understorey species:
Pteris tremula, Doodia linearis, and
exotic grasses
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Native Foresters
APPENDIX M – THREATENED SPECIES, HABITAT TREES AND OTHER FEATURES
TREE Species Name Common Name DBH Latitude Longitude Notes
ID (mm)
1 Cwd, Ficus coronata CWD, Creek sandpaper fig -26.391064 152.813536 multistem, 4m tall, in creekbed
2 Ficus Coronata Creek sandpaper fig 320 -26.391142 152.813439
500,
500,
3 Syzygium francisii Giant water gum/ Rose satinash 300 -26.391145 152.813422 multistem
4 Syzygium francisii Giant water gum/ Rose satinash 700 -26.391053 152.813422
5 Stag Stag 400 -26.391173 152.81349
regrowth, with lantana and Camphor
6 Acacia disparrima Blackwood 250 -26.391168 152.814272 laurel
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