Reference document FLORA_AND_FAUNA_ASSESSMENT_RosesRoad_Federal-25_03_07-FF OPW25-0072

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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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