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FLORA SURVEY REPORT
Lot 3 SP 246584
Noosa Civic 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville Qld 4566
April 2019
Prepared in accordance with the:
Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (DEHP 2016) under the Nature Conservation Act 1992
Gondwana Ecology Group Pty Ltd, PO Box 535, Kenmore, 4069
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Report # Author Signature Date
1 J. Watson* 11 March 2019
2 (updated internal layout) J. Watson 15 April 2019
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• Registered as a Suitably Qualified Person identified in the protected plants assessment guidelines & flora survey
guidelines
Registered by State as suitably qualified:
• Dr Stephen Catchpoole
• Dr Justin Watson
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Preamble ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Background & Purpose ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Statement of Qualification ............................................................................................................ 3
2. Subject Land and Clearing ............................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Study Area ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Approved Development & Clearing Impact Area ......................................................................... 4
2.3 Clearing & Timing .......................................................................................................................... 4
3. Flora Survey..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Target Threatened Species ........................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Vegetation Communities .............................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Survey Methods ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.4 Threatened Species – Site ............................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Threatened Species – Buffer Area ................................................................................................ 6
3.6 Description of Vegetation within Area to be Cleared ................................................................... 6
3.7 Description of Area within 100m Buffer ....................................................................................... 7
4. Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................................................... 8
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Potential Impacts Analysis & Proposed Management.................................................................. 8
5. Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 9
6. References ...................................................................................................................................... 9
7. APPENDICES and FIGURES ............................................................................................................ 10
Appendix A – Target Threatened Species ......................................................................................... 11
Appendix B – Likelihood of Occurrence – Threatened Flora ............................................................ 13
Appendix C – State Regional Ecosystem Mapping ............................................................................ 15
Appendix D1 – Flora Species List for Site (Lot 3)............................................................................... 16
Appendix D2 – Flora Species List for Buffer ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 1 – Aerial Photograph of Subject Land & Survey Area........................................................... 23
Figure 2 – Development Reconfiguration Plan ................................................................................. 24
Figure 3 – 1979 Aerial with Reconfiguration Plan............................................................................. 25
Figure 4 – Flora Survey Tracks........................................................................................................... 26
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1. PREAMBLE
1.1 Background & Purpose
The site (Lot 3 SP246584) was identified within a high-risk area on the Protected Plants Flora Survey
Trigger Map. This necessitated a flora survey to be undertaken of the site and surrounds.
This report is prepared in accordance with the Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (DEHP 2016) 1
under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
This report is submitted for an activity that is:
Exempt under Section 261ZA – i.e. no EVNT plant species found to occur on site;
And with regard to the DEHP (2015) Operational Policy - Wildlife Management - When a protected
plant in Queensland is considered to be “in the wild”
In accordance with the Guidelines, a protected plant clearing permit is not required from DEHP.
Submission of this survey report to DEHP is taken to be notification to the department.
1.2 Statement of Qualification
The report has been undertaken by Dr Justin Watson, a recognised Queensland ecologist and
“registered suitably qualified person”.
Field surveys have been completed by Queensland recognised botanists and “suitably qualified
persons” Dr Stephen Catchpoole and Dr Justin Watson.
1 DEHP (2016) Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants. Version 2.00 Conservation & Biodiversity Policy Unit, Department
of Environment & Heritage Protection, State of Queensland.
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2. SUBJECT LAND AND CLEARING
2.1 Study Area
Gondwana Ecology Group has been requested to undertake an ecological assessment of the land at
28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville (the subject land). The subject land is formally identified as Lot 3 on
SP 246584.
The subject land area comprises some 32ha and aerial photograph identifying the area is provided as
Figure 1. The western portion of the subject land is developed as the Noosa Civic Centre and ancillary
infrastructure. The balance vegetated land to the east is the subject of the application.
The subject land is zoned as Shire Business Centre with some areas as Conservation Open Space.
2.2 Approved Development & Clearing Impact Area
The proposed development seeks to reconfigure the subject land to create 25 allotments, new road
and environmental covenants in accordance with the proposal plan (Figure 2). It is intended to make
the land development ready with the provision of necessary infrastructure and clear of vegetation.
The vegetation clearing is to be undertaken in stages to minimise the impact upon native fauna”.
In reviewing the previous reports, supplemented with their own site investigations, Natural Solutions
concluded that the vegetation covering the area proposed for development of Stage 3 was a non-
remnant secondary community. The area was cleared in the 1970s and had also been regularly
disturbed by fire. Despite these significant disturbances there was limited weed incursion. An aerial
photograph (1979) with the RAL overlay is provided in Figure 3.
For the purposes of the flora survey, select boundary co-ordinates for the site (clearing impact area)
as per Table 1 (refer also Figure 1 for location of areas)
Table 1. Co-ordinates for areas associated with clearing area.
Reference on Fig 1 Lot 3
a -26.42029 153.04918
b -26.42068 153.04994
c -26.41941 153.05075
d -26.41583 153.05116
e -26.41822 153.04891
f -26.41616 153.04749
g -26.41942 153.04832
h -26.41399 153.05344
i -26.41368 153.05112
j -26.41556 153.05318
Note - covenants (no clearing) also exist adjacent to Sir Walter Hay Drive – these areas will not be
cleared but retained for visual screening purposes.
Existing development, including four lane roads, electricity easements, industrial, retail and residential
development surround the area to be cleared. As such the flora survey area is generally restricted to
the clearing area with the exception of the area in the south/southwest.
2.3 Clearing & Timing
Clearing is proposed for the subject land in accordance with Council’s approval. As per the Guidelines,
clearing is to occur within 24 months from the date of submission of this survey report (i.e. by April
2021).
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3. FLORA SURVEY
3.1 Target Threatened Species
Plant species designated as threatened under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA)
and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
potentially occurring within the proposed clearing area were identified using the EPBC Protected
Matters Search Tool (PMST) and the State Wildlife Online database. The Wildlife Online database was
interrogated using a central coordinate (- 26.4172 °S, 153.0509 °E) with a search radius of 1, 2 and 5
km, while the EPBC PMST was interrogated using a 1 km radius.
The EPBC and Wildlife Online searches revealed 23 threatened plant species potentially occurring in
or near the proposed clearing area (Appendix A Target Threatened Species). The probability of any of
these species occurring within the proposed clearing area was assessed, based on their habitat
requirements, the habitat recorded in the subject area and the proximity of previous records of
occurrence (Appendix B Threatened Species Likelihood Assessment).
Personal experience and local knowledge of the surrounding habitats and vegetation communities has
assisted in understanding the likelihood of occurrence.
Reference was also made to a previous survey (Natural Solutions, 2007) covering the subject area.
This survey identified the Near Threatened (Qld Nature Conservation Act 1992) species Lobelia
membranacea occurring in or proximal to the subject area.
3.2 Vegetation Communities
Vegetation communities occurring in and around the proposed clearing area were reviewed through
Regional Ecosystem (RE) mapping (Department of Natural Resources and Management) (Appendix C).
The subject area was mapped as non-remnant.
Nearby remnant vegetation on adjacent properties was mapped as RE 12.9-10.1 and RE 12.3.5.
Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.1 is described as:
“Tall open forest. Canopy species include Eucalyptus resinifera, E. grandis, E. robusta, Corymbia intermedia
+/- E. microcorys, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera and Lophostemon
confertus. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments.”
Regional Ecosystem 12.3.5 is described as:
“Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest to woodland. Understorey depends upon duration of water-logging;
sedges and ferns, especially Blechnum indicum, in wetter microhabitats and grasses and shrubs in drier
microhabitats. Ground layer species include the grasses Leersia hexandra and Imperata cylindrica, the
sedges/rushes, Baumea rubiginosa, Gahnia sieberiana, Lepironia articulata, Schoenus brevifolius and
Schoenus scabripes and the fern Lygodium microphyllum. Other tree species that may be present as scattered
individuals or clumps include Lophostemon suaveolens, Eucalyptus robusta, E. tereticornis, E. bancroftii, E.
latisinensis, Corymbia intermedia, Melaleuca salicina, Livistona australis, Casuarina glauca, Endiandra
sieberi. Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum, Glochidion sumatranum and Melicope elleryana
are often in understorey. Occurs on Quaternary alluvium in coastal areas.”
3.3 Survey Methods
The survey method recommended by the “Flora Survey Guidelines - Protected Plants” (Qld
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 2016) is the Timed Meander Survey as described
by Goff et al (1982). A formal flora survey, in accordance with the survey method recommended by
the Guidelines, was conducted over 18th and 19th February 2018 by two suitably qualified botanists
(Stephen Catchpoole and Justin Watson).
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The survey method employed, and the nature of the subject land, allowed for a comprehensive species
list. Survey of the area was divided into the following units:
• the site (Lot 3 SP246584); and
• the buffer area, comprising:
o Lot 147 NPW 889 (Noosa National Park) to the north of Lot 3 and west of the
transmission line easement;
o Lot 5 S982222 to the south and west of Lot 3; and
o Lot 3 SP182845 to the south of Lot 3.
Figure 4 shows subject area and adjacent lots and the flora survey tracks.
3.4 Threatened Species – Site
For the area to be cleared, i.e. within the site, no threatened species were recorded.
3.5 Threatened Species – Buffer Area
For the buffer area, i.e. surrounding the site, no threatened species were recorded.
3.6 Description of Vegetation within Area to be Cleared
Reference to historical aerial imagery shows the vegetation on the site has regrown since clearing in
the 1970s. The vegetation currently occupying the site is thus between 40- and 50-years old, with a
few older trees that were retained when the site was cleared (refer Figure 3).
The most common canopy tree species were Eucalyptus resinifera (red mahogany), Syncarpia
glomulifera subsp. glomulifera (turpentine), Corymbia intermedia (pink bloodwood), E. robusta
(swamp mahogany) and Melaleuca quinquenervia (paperbark teatree). Eucalyptus grandis (flooded
gum) and Lophostemon confertus (brush box) were less frequent canopy species.
The suite of canopy species reflected the regional ecosystem mapped across remnant vegetation
adjacent to the site, Regional Ecosystem (RE) 12.9-10.1 (described above).
Towards the south of the site, on lower elevation ground closer to Eenie Creek, there was a shift in
the vegetation composition, with M. quinquenervia and E. robusta becoming the dominant canopy
species. This regenerating vegetation was similar RE 12.3.5 (described above), as mapped outside of
the site and in association with Eenie Creek.
A sub- or mid-canopy layer was also present in much of regenerating eucalypt forest across the site
and varied in structure and composition. In some areas there was a dense regeneration of Sannantha
bidwillii (baeckea) whereas in other areas the midstorey was more open and featured copses of
rainforest species including Acronychia imperforata (beach acronychia), Elaeocarpus obovatus (hard
quandong), Endiandra sieberi (hard corkwood) and Schizomeria ovata (white cherry).
The groundcover within the regenerating eucalypt forest was generally sparse, due to the combined
cover of the tree and midstorey. Groundcover species recorded included Blechnum cartilagineum
(gristle fern), Baloskion tetraphyllum subsp. meiostachyum (swamp foxtails), Entolasia stricta (wiry
panic), Lepidosperma laterale (variable sword sedge) and Lomandra longifolia (long leaved matrush).
In the south of the site, where Melaleuca quinquenervia was the dominant canopy species, the
midstorey was less pronounced and was replaced by a dense ground layer of ferns and sedges
including Blechnum indicum (swamp water fern), Baloskion pallens (pale cord rush), Baloskion
tetraphyllum subsp. meiostachyum (swamp foxtails), Baumea rubiginosa (soft twigrush) and
Calochlaena dubia (soft bracken).
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Part of the study site included a small parcel of land in the north-east that was separated from the
remainder by Walter Hay Drive. In addition to the vegetation clearing, this area also appears to have
been prepared for planting with large planting mounds running in an east-west direction still apparent
during the survey described in this report.
The vegetation in this small parcel in the north-east was slightly more disturbed than the rest of the
site due to the edge effect of clearing and/or road construction on all sides. The composition of the
regenerating native vegetation was similar to the rest of the site with the main tree species including
Syncarpia glomulifera susbp. glomulifera, Corymbia intermedia, Melaleuca quinquenervia and
Eucalyptus resinifera. Less common tree species included E. grandis and E. microcorys (tallowwood).
Some areas were dominated by dense regrowth of Allocasuarina littoralis (coast she-oak), reflecting
a high level of disturbance.
A list of the species recorded within the site is provided in Appendix D1 (Plant Lists – Site).
3.7 Description of Area within 100m Buffer
Areas within the 100 m buffer included:
• Lot 147 NPW889;
• Lot 5 SP222982; and
• Lot 3 SP182845.
Lot 147 NPW889
A small area of remnant vegetation to the north of the subject area (Lot 3) and south of Eenie Creek
Road was located within the Noosa National Park (Lot 147 NPW889). This remnant vegetation was
mapped as RE 12.9-10.1 (Tall open forest. Canopy species include Eucalyptus resinifera, E. grandis, E.
robusta, Corymbia intermedia +/- E. microcorys, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Syncarpia glomulifera
subsp. glomulifera and Lophostemon confertus. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments.).
Common canopy species included Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera, Eucalyptus resinifera and
Corymbia intermedia. Eucalyptus microcorys (tallowwood) and E. grandis were less frequent.
Other species recorded in this area are provided in Appendix D2 (Plants Lists – Buffer Area).
Lot 5 SP222982
Lot 5 SP222982 predominantly supported vegetation mapped as a mix of non-remnant and RE 12.3.5
(Appendix C).
The non-remnant vegetation in this area was similar in composition and structure to the vegetation in
Lot 3 (the site), comprising Eucalyptus resinifera, Corymbia intermedia, Syncarpia glomulifera subsp.
glomulifera and less commonly E. grandis. Areas with Lot 5 mapped as RE 12.3.5 were characterised
by Melaleuca quinquenervia dominating the canopy and an understorey featuring ferns and sedges.
Other species in Lot 5 are listed in Appendix D2 (Plants Lists – Buffer Area).
Lot 3 SP182845
The vegetation south of the subject area, in Lot 1 SP182845, was mapped as a mix of non-remnant
and RE 12.3.5. The field inspection found the vegetation to be similar to that observed Lot 5, described
above. Species recorded in this area are provided in Appendix D2 (Plants Lists – Buffer Area).
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4. POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 Introduction
For the purposes of the development approval, clearing will be restricted to within the site (as per
Council’s approval).
Standard best environmental practice measures (associated with vegetation management) are to be
implemented in accordance with Council’s approval.
4.2 Potential Impacts Analysis & Proposed Management
Management and mitigation of the potential impacts will be enforced through approval conditions,
standard best-practice design and construction.
The primary mitigation (or avoidance) measures are summarised below.
• Clear demarcation of the area to be cleared/retained prior to construction/clearing
operations;
• Establishment of permanent fencing/barrier for allotments immediately adjacent to the
conservation land in the southwest (i.e. allotments 13, 14 and 15);
• Management of fauna during clearing (e.g. fauna spotter/s, pre-clearing surveys, etc.);
• Erosion control measures associated with the drainage line in the west;
• Stormwater management to ensure no adverse impacts to drainage line to the
west/southwest;
• Landscaping within the development area to include the use of suitable native species; and
• Implementation of measures within the approved Open Space Management Plan.
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5. CONCLUSION
This survey provides notification to DEHP that the activity is exempt under Section 261ZA and there
will be no impacts on threatened species. There are no threatened plants occurring within the subject
land (clearing area).
The threatened plants outside the clearing area are not at risk from the project activities.
Nevertheless, management measures during clearing operations will be in place as part of the
development approval conditions to ensure no inadvertent clearing by site contractors.
In accordance with the Guidelines, a protected plant clearing permit is not required from DEHP.
6. REFERENCES
DEE (2019) Commonwealth EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool 1 km search.
DEHP (2016). Flora Survey Guidelines, Nature Conservation Act 1992. Version 2.00 Effective: 23
December 2016. Queensland Government, Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection.
Queensland Government (2018) Wildlife Online Extract 1, 2 and 5 km search.
Goff, F.G., Dawson, G.A. & Rochow, J.J. (1982) Site examination for threatened and endangered plant
species. Environmental Management 6: 307-316.
Natural Solutions (2007) Biodiversity Assessment for Noosa Civic - Stage 3. Prepared for WA Stockwell
Pty Ltd.
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7. APPENDICES AND FIGURES
Appendix A - Target Threatened Species
Appendix B - Likelihood of Occurrence of Threatened Flora
Appendix C - Regional Ecosystem Mapping
Appendix D - Flora Species List for Survey Area (D1 and D2)
Figure 1 - Aerial Photograph of Subject Land and Survey Area
Figure 2 - Development Reconfiguration Plan
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph 1979 with reconfiguration
Figure 4 - Flora Survey Tracks
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Appendix A – Target Threatened Species
Records Records EPBC PMST
Family Scientific Name Common Name Q A Records 2km
1km 5km 1 km
species or species' habitat known to
Mimosaceae Acacia attenuata V V 2,2 3,2 12,8
occur within area
Mimosaceae Acacia baueri subsp. baueri tiny wattle V 2,2
species or species' habitat likely to
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina Mt. Emu she-oak E E 2,2
occur within area
species or species' habitat likely to
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina thalassoscopica E E
occur within area
species or species' habitat may to
Poaceae Arthraxon hispidus V V 1,0
occur within area
species or species' habitat may occur
Euphorbiaceae Baloghia marmorata marbled baloghia V V
within area
Blandfordiaceae Blandfordia grandiflora Christmas bells E 10,1
species or species' habitat likely to
Rutaceae Bosistoa transversa three-leaved bosistoa V
occur within area
Orchidaceae Bulbophyllum globuliforme NT V 1,0
Cyperaceae Carex breviscapa V 1,0
species or species' habitat known to
Lauraceae Cryptocarya foetida stinking cryptocarya V V 5,2
occur within area
species or species' habitat likely to
Orchidaceae Cryptostylis hunteriana leafless tongue orchid V
occur within area
species or species' habitat likely to
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus conglomerata swamp stringybark E E 3,2
occur within area
Fabaceae Glycine argyrea NT 4,3
Campanulaceae Lobelia membranacea NT 1,0
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Records Records EPBC PMST
Family Scientific Name Common Name Q A Records 2km
1km 5km 1 km
species or species' habitat likely to
Proteaceae Macadamia integrifolia macadamia nut V V
occur within area
species or species' habitat likely to
Proteaceae Macadamia ternifolia Gympie nut V V
occur within area
Macarthuriaceae Macarthuria complanata NT 7,6
Apocynaceae Marsdenia coronata slender milkvine V 1,1
Aristolochiaceae Pararistolochia praevenosa NT 1,0
species or species' habitat likely to
Orchidaceae Phaius australis lesser swamp orchid E E
occur within area
species or species' habitat may occur
Simaroubaceae Samadera bidwillii Quassia E CE
within area
Symplocaceae Symplocos harroldii hairy hazelwood NT 2,1 6,4
Reference: DISITIA (2019) Wildnet Database (Queensland) Records (sighting, specimen) for 1km, 2km and 5km searches
#Status: Q = Queensland, A = Commonwealth; V-vulnerable, NT–near threatened, E-endangered, CE – critically endangered
EPBC PMST – Commonwealth database notes for 1km search.
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Appendix B – Likelihood of Occurrence – Threatened Flora
Family Scientific Name Habitat Likelihood of occurrence
Confined to high rainfall coastal plains from Southport N to Maryborough, south-eastern Qld. Grows in Possible. Recorded within 1 km and
Mimosaceae Acacia attenuata
heath or layered eucalypt open forest. suitable habitat present
Mimosaceae Acacia baueri subsp. baueri Low-lying coastal heath on infertile and often waterlogged sands from Fraser Is., Qld, S to Sydney, N.S.W. Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
The Emu Mountain Sheoak grows in open and closed heath on fine-grained rhyolite rocky slopes (Mt Possible. Recorded within 1 km and
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina emuina
Peregian) and in wallum heath on undulating coastal plain. suitable habitat present
Allocasuarina
Casuarinaceae Known only from the windswept south-facing slopes of Mt Coolum Qld Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
thalassoscopica
Possible. Suitable habitat present
Poaceae Arthraxon hispidus May be found growing on the fringe of rainforest or in more open, wet eucalypt forest
and 1 (one) record within 5 km
In subtropical rainforest; known only from a few sites north from the Lismore district, N.S.W., to Mt
Euphorbiaceae Baloghia marmorata Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
Pinbarren (SE of Gympie), Qld.
Possible. Recorded within 1 km and
Blandfordiaceae Blandfordia grandiflora Grows in damp sandy and/or peaty soils in coastal and tableland areas
suitable habitat present
Rutaceae Bosistoa transversa In subtropical rainforest; north from Mullumbimby, N.S.W., to Mt Larcom (NW of Gladstone), Qld. Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
The species grows only on Hoop Pines (Araucaria cunninghamii), colonising the upper branches of mature
Orchidaceae Bulbophyllum globuliforme trees in upland rainforest. It is conserved in Noosa National Park, Lamington National Park and Bunya Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
Mountains National Park, Queensland, and Border Ranges National Park, NSW.
little publicly available published information. Record at Noosa NP, headland section; other records confined
Cyperaceae Carex breviscapa Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
to north Queensland
Lauraceae Cryptocarya foetida Stinking Cryptocarya grows in littoral rainforest, usually on sandy soils, from Iluka, NSW to Fraser Island, Qld Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
heathlands, heathy woodlands, sedgelands, Xanthorrhoea spp. plains, dry sclerophyll forests (shrub/grass
Possible. Suitable habitat present
Orchidaceae Cryptostylis hunteriana sub-formation and shrubby sub-formation), forested wetlands, freshwater wetlands, grasslands, grassy
although no records within 5 km
woodlands, rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests (grassy sub-formation)
The species typically grows on the margin between open forest and heathland, on deep sandy acidic soils. Possible. Suitable habitat present
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus conglomerata
Drainage is generally poor and soils can be seasonally waterlogged and several records within 5 km
Fabaceae Glycine argyrea on sandy coastal soils north from Noosa; Only known from Holocene dune sands in Cooloola National park. Unlikely. Outside known range
Probable. Suitable habitat present
Campanulaceae Lobelia membranacea eucalypt forest on moist sandy areas; Grows on the edges of lakes, pools and slow-moving streams and previously recorded on site
(Natural Solutions 2007)
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Family Scientific Name Habitat Likelihood of occurrence
From Mt Bauple, near Gympie, to Currumbin Valley in the Gold Coast hinterland, south-east Queensland in
Proteaceae Macadamia integrifolia Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
drier types of rainforest.
lowland warm complex notophyll vine forest and Araucarian notophyll vine forest on basic and intermediate
Proteaceae Macadamia ternifolia Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
volcanic soils and alluvia in higher rainfall areas of south-east Queensland
Macarthuriaceae Macarthuria complanata Noosa area on higher dunes Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
In southeast Queensland scattered populations from just north of Gympie south to near Killarney; found in Possible. Suitable habitat present
Apocynaceae Marsdenia coronata
eucalypt forest or, at Mount Coolum, in open grassland among rocks and one record within 5 km
coastal vine scrub, riparian rainforest, complex notophyll vine forest on hillside, wet sclerophyll forest with Possible. Suitable habitat present
Aristolochiaceae Pararistolochia praevenosa
Bangalow Palm palms, Eucalyptus grandis, E. microcorys and one record within 5 km.
restricted to the swamp-forest margins, where it occurs in swamp sclerophyll forest (Broad-leaved
Paperbark/Swamp Mahogany/Swamp Box (Lophostemon suaveolens)), swampy rainforest (often with Possible. Suitable habitat present
Orchidaceae Phaius australis
sclerophyll emergents), or fringing open forest. It is often associated with rainforest elements such as although no records within 5 km.
Bangalow Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) or Cabbage Tree Palm
Samadera bidwillii commonly occurs in lowland rainforest often with Araucaria cunninghamii or on
rainforest margins, but it can also be found in other forest types, such as open forest and woodland, it is
Simaroubaceae Samadera bidwillii commonly found in areas adjacent to both temporary and permanent watercourses up to 510 m altitude. Unlikely. Suitable habitat not present
Quassia is endemic to Queensland and is currently known to occur in several localities between Scawfell
Island, near Mackay, and Goomboorian, north of Gympie
Usually found growing in drier rainforest, from the Gympie district south to Mudgeeraba. At nearby Bahrs Possible. Two records in similar
Symplocaceae Symplocos harroldii
Scrub it occurs in rainforest remnants along gullies, creeks and lower hill slopes. habitat within 2 km.
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Appendix C — State Regional Ecosystem Mapping QS 15
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Appendix D1 – Flora Species List for Site (Lot 3)
Family Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Biosecurity Act EPBC Act
Mimosaceae Acacia complanata flatstem wattle
Mimosaceae Acacia disparrima subsp. disparrima hickory wattle
Mimosaceae Acacia hubbardiana
Mimosaceae Acacia longissima narrow-leaved wattle
Mimosaceae Acacia melanoxylon blackwood
Mimosaceae Acacia penninervis
Myrtaceae Acmena smithii lillypilly satinash
Rutaceae Acronychia laevis glossy acronychia
Rutaceae Acronychia imperforata beach acronychia
Asteraceae Ageratum houstonianum blue billygoat weed introduced
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis coast she-oak
Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa soap tree
Apocynaceae Alyxia ruscifolia chain fruit
Arecaceae Archontophoenix alexandrae Alexandra palm
Myrtaceae Austromyrtus dulcis midgen berry
Asteraceae Baccharis halimifolia groundsel bush introduced Category 3
Myrtaceae Baeckea frutescens weeping baeckea
Restionaceae Baloskion pallens pale cord rush
Restionaceae Baloskion tetraphyllum subsp. swamp foxtails
meiostachyum
Proteaceae Banksia robur broad-leaved banksia
Proteaceae Banksia spinulosa
Cyperaceae Baumea rubiginosa soft twigrush
Asteraceae Bidens pilosa cobbler's pegs introduced
Pittosporaceae Billardiera scandens apple berry
Blechnaceae Blechnum cartilagineum gristle fern
Blechnaceae Blechnum indicum swamp water fern
Phyllanthaceae Breynia oblongifolia coffee bush
Caesalpinaceae Caesalpinia scortechinii large prickle vine
Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia soft bracken
Lauraceae Cassytha filiformis dodder laurel
Apiaceae Centella asiatica pennywort
Thelypteridaceae Christella dentata creek fern
Vitaceae Cissus hypoglauca five leaved water vine
Lamiaceae Clerodendrum floribundum lolly bush
Byttneriaceae Commersonia bartramia brown kurrajong
Laxmanniaceae Cordyline rubra red-fruited palm lily
Myrtaceae Corymbia intermedia pink bloodwood
Myrtaceae Corymbia torelliana cadaghi
Amaryllidaceae Crinum pedunculatum river lily
Lauraceae Cryptocarya glaucescens jackwood
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Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi soft tree fern
Rubiaceae Cyclophyllum coprosmoides coast canthium
Celastraceae Denhamia celastroides broad-leaved
boxwood
Hemerocallidaceae Dianella caerulea blue flax lily
Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra large-leaved hopbush
Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus obovatus hard quandong
Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus blueberry ash
Myrsinaceae Embelia australiana embelia
Restionaceae Empodisma minus spreading rope rush
Lauraceae Endiandra discolor domatia tree
Lauraceae Endiandra sieberi hard corkwood
Poaceae Entolasia stricta wiry panic
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus grandis flooded gum
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus microcorys tallowwood
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus resinifera red mahogany
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta swamp mahogany
Eupomatiaceae Eupomatia bennettii small bolwarra
Eupomatiaceae Eupomatia laurina bolwarra
Laxmanniaceae Eustrephus latifolius wombat berry
Moraceae Ficus coronata creek sandpaper fig
Flagellariaceae Flagellaria indica whip vine
Rutaceae Flindersia bennettii Bennett's ash
Cyperaceae Gahnia aspera saw sedge
Cyperaceae Gahnia clarkei tall sawsedge
Orchidaceae Geodorum densiflorum pink nodding orchid
Phyllanthaceae Glochidion ferdinandi cheese tree
Phyllanthaceae Glochidion sumatranum umbrella cheese tree
Goodeniaceae Goodenia rotundifolia star goodenia
Araceae Gymnostachys anceps settler's flax
Dilleniaceae Hibbertia scandens trailing guinea flower
Malvaceae Hibiscus splendens
Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus stillingiifolius
Leguminosae Hovea acutifolia purple pea bush
(Fabaceae)
Poaceae Imperata cylindrica blady grass
Sapindaceae Jagera pseudorhus foambark
Verbenaceae Lantana camara lantana introduced Category 3
Cyperaceae Lepidosperma laterale variable sword sedge
Arecaceae Livistona australis cabbage tree palm
Campanulaceae Lobelia quadrangularis
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra confertifolia subsp. matrush
pallida
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra hystrix matrush
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia long leaved matrush
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Family Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Biosecurity Act EPBC Act
Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus brush box
Myrtaceae Lophostemon suaveolens swamp box
Onagraceae Ludwigia octovalvis willow primrose
Schizaeaceae Lygodium microphyllum snake fern
Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia swamp paperbark
Myrtaceae Melaleuca salicina willow bottlebrush
Myrtaceae Melaleuca sieberi small-leaved
paperbark
Melastomataceae Melastoma malabathricum subsp. blue tongue
malabathricum
Rutaceae Melicope elleryana pink euodia
Poaceae Melinis minutiflora molasses grass introduced
Apocynaceae Melodinus australis southern melodinus
Myrsinaceae Myrsine variabilis muttonwood
Nephrolepidaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia fishbone fern
Oleaceae Notelaea longifolia long-leaved mock
olive
Poaceae Ottochloa nodosa
Leguminosae Oxylobium robustum tree shaggy pea
(Fabaceae)
Apocynaceae Parsonsia straminea monkey rope
Poaceae Paspalum paniculatum Russell River grass introduced
Passifloraceae Passiflora suberosa corky passion flower introduced
Proteaceae Persoonia virgata small-leaved geebung
Picrodendraceae Petalostigma triloculare forest quinine
Rutaceae Phebalium woombye wallum phebalium
Myrtaceae Pilidiostigma rhytispermum small-leaved plum
myrtle
Pittosporaceae Pittosporum ferrugineum subsp. rusty pittosporum
linifolium
Sapotaceae Planchonella chartacea thin-leaved coondoo
Fabaceae Platylobium formosum flat pea
Araliaceae Polyscias elegans celery wood
Rubiaceae Pomax umbellata pomax
Acanthaceae Pseuderanthemum variabile pastel flower
Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum common bracken
Cyperaceae Rhynchospora corymbosa matamat
Myrtaceae Sannantha bidwillii baeckea
Menispermaceae Sarcopetalum harveyanum pearl vine
Cunoniaceae Schizomeria ovata white cherry
Cyperaceae Schoenus calostachyus
Caesalpiniaceae Senna pendula var. glabrata Easter cassia introduced
Smilacaceae Smilax australis barbed-wire vine
Smilacaceae Smilax glyciphylla sweet sarsaparilla
Menispermaceae Stephania japonica tape vine
Myrtaceae Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. turpentine
glomulifera
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Family Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Biosecurity Act EPBC Act
Meliaceae Synoum glandulosum subsp. scentless rosewood
glandulosum
Myrtaceae Syzygium luehmannii cherry satinash
Myrtaceae Syzygium corynanthum sour cherry
Poaceae Urochloa decumbens signal grass introduced
Monimiaceae Wilkiea huegeliana veiny wilkiea
Monimiaceae Wilkiea macrophylla large-leaved wilkiea
Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea macronema bottle brush grass
tree
Rutaceae Zieria minutiflora
Rutaceae Zieria smithii sandfly bush
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Appendix D2 – Flora Species List for Buffer
Family Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Biosecurity EPBC Act
Act
(Mimosaceae Acacia disparrima subsp. hickory wattle
disparrima
Mimosaceae Acacia longissima narrow-leaved wattle
Myrtaceae Acmena smithii lillypilly satinash
Rutaceae Acronychia imperforata beach acronychia
Asteraceae Ageratum houstonianum blue billygoat weed introduced
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis coast she-oak
Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa soap tree
Apocynaceae Alyxia ruscifolia chain fruit
Myrtaceae Austromyrtus dulcis midgen berry
Myrtaceae Baeckea frutescens weeping baeckea
Restionaceae Baloskion tetraphyllum swamp foxtails
subsp. meiostachyum
Proteaceae Banksia robur broad-leaved banksia
Cyperaceae Baumea rubiginosa soft twigrush
Blechnaceae Blechnum cartilagineum gristle fern
Blechnaceae Blechnum indicum swamp water fern
Phyllanthaceae Breynia oblongifolia coffee bush
Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia soft bracken
Lauraceae Cassytha filiformis dodder laurel
Apiaceae Centella asiatica pennywort
Thelypteridaceae Christella dentata creek fern
Vitaceae Cissus hypoglauca five leaved water vine
Lamiaceae Clerodendrum floribundum lolly bush
Byttneriaceae Commersonia bartramia brown kurrajong
Laxmanniaceae Cordyline rubra red-fruited palm lily
Myrtaceae Corymbia intermedia pink bloodwood
Amaryllidaceae Crinum pedunculatum river lily
Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi soft tree fern
Rubiaceae Cyclophyllum coprosmoides coast canthium
Celastraceae Denhamia celastroides broad-leaved boxwood
Hemerocallidaceae Dianella caerulea blue flax lily
Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra large-leaved hopbush
Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus obovatus hard quandong
Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus blueberry ash
Lauraceae Endiandra sieberi hard corkwood
Poaceae Entolasia stricta wiry panic
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus grandis flooded gum
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus microcorys tallowwood
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus resinifera red mahogany
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta swamp mahogany
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Family Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Biosecurity EPBC Act
Act
Moraceae Ficus coronata creek sandpaper fig
Flagellariaceae Flagellaria indica whip vine
Cyperaceae Gahnia aspera saw sedge
Cyperaceae Gahnia clarkei tall sawsedge
Phyllanthaceae Glochidion ferdinandi cheese tree
Phyllanthaceae Glochidion sumatranum umbrella cheese tree
Goodeniaceae Goodenia rotundifolia star goodenia
Araceae Gymnostachys anceps settler's flax
Dilleniaceae Hibbertia scandens trailing guinea flower
Malvaceae Hibiscus splendens
Fabaceae Hovea acutifolia purple pea bush
Poaceae Imperata cylindrica blady grass
Verbenaceae Lantana camara lantana introduced Category 3
Cyperaceae Lepidosperma laterale variable sword sedge
Arecaceae Livistona australis cabbage tree palm
Campanulaceae Lobelia quadrangularis
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra confertifolia matrush
subsp. pallida
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia long leaved matrush
Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus brush box
Myrtaceae Lophostemon suaveolens swamp box
Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia swamp paperbark
Myrtaceae Melaleuca salicina willow bottlebrush
Melastomataceae Melastoma malabathricum blue tongue
subsp. malabathricum
Rutaceae Melicope elleryana pink euodia
Apocynaceae Melodinus australis southern melodinus
Myrsinaceae Myrsine variabilis muttonwood
Nephrolepidaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia fishbone fern
Oleaceae Notelaea longifolia long-leaved mock olive
Poaceae Ottochloa nodosa
Passifloraceae Passiflora suberosa corky passion flower introduced
Proteaceae Persoonia virgata small-leaved geebung
Picrodendraceae Petalostigma triloculare forest quinine
Rutaceae Phebalium woombye wallum phebalium
Myrtaceae Pilidiostigma rhytispermum small-leaved plum
myrtle
Sapotaceae Planchonella chartacea thin-leaved coondoo
Araliaceae Polyscias elegans celery wood
Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum common bracken
Cyperaceae Rhynchospora corymbosa matamat
Myrtaceae Sannantha bidwillii baeckea
Menispermaceae Sarcopetalum harveyanum pearl vine
Cyperaceae Schoenus calostachyus
Smilacaceae Smilax australis barbed-wire vine
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Family Scientific Name Common Name NC Act Biosecurity EPBC Act
Act
Myrtaceae Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. turpentine
glomulifera
Meliaceae Synoum glandulosum subsp. scentless rosewood
glandulosum
Myrtaceae Syzygium corynanthum sour cherry
Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea macronema bottle brush grass tree
Rutaceae Zieria minutiflora
Rutaceae Zieria smithii sandfly bush
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Figure 3 1979 Aerial Overlay
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TITLE REFERENCE
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Figure 4 – Flora Survey Tracks
(Source Queensland Globe and Garmin GPS x 2)
Notes:
Tracks surveyed over two days in February by two recognised/registered Queensland botanists
Survey area encompasses clearing area and buffer to clearing area.
Refer Figure 1 and 2 for clearing area
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