06/1354 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132006.1354

VEGETATION ASSESSMENT
LOT 21 RP 839106 BOREEN POINT NOOSA SHIRE

 

Below is an indicative description of the structural and some of thé species diversity
existing on site:

Emergent & Canopy:
Eucalyptus grandis & Corymbia intermedia

Mid to Upper Stratum: .
Lophostemon confertus & Acacia disparrima

Understorey:
Babingtonia bidwillii, Acacias & juveniles of above species

Amongst the dominant trees and shrubs above a number of indigenous species were also
identified in lesser abundance: :

Austromyrtus dulcis, Dianella spp., Cordyline spp.,Phebalium woombye, Monotoca
scoparia., Pilidiostigma rhytispermum, Lomandra spp., Melaleuca quinquenervia, Notelaea
longifolia, Polycias elegans, Smilax spp., Syzygium oleosum & Zieria smithii.

Weed species are evident in relatively smail numbers. :
Lantana camara & Schefflera actinophylla are the most common species with the odd
garden escapee such as Asparagus fern scattered throughout. Typical edge effects of
‘weed intrusion are not prevalent. These edges are usually dominated by a relatively dense
array of native shrubs.

Large habitat trees either dead or alive with multiple hollows or nesting sites were not
observed. This is most likely due to previous clearing | and the relatively young age of most
of the existing vegetation.

Larger specimens have been individually identified as detailed on figure 1.
The list of trees and their particulars are detailed in appendix 1.

3.2 ‘Site Fauna:

During site investigations of vegetation, casual surveillance of trees and ground was
undertaken to identify fauna or evidence of fauna visiting the site. The survey was not
intensive by any means although focus was on the target species, koala. No evidence was
- found of koalas being on site at the time of survey. No signs of possible koala scratches or
scats indicating past visits were located.

Areas denuded of leaf litter most likely from Brush Turkey (Alectura lathami) mound
building activity were confirmed by sighting one such bird on site. Note that a large mound
exists on proposed lot 5. .

A small number of ant mounds averaging around 300mm high were also found scattered
over the site.

 

TERRA FIRMA LANDSCAPES), . March. 2007
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