2017-10-13 Special Meeting

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA   13 OCTOBER 2017




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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                 13 OCTOBER 2017

     Yurol State Forest - summary of values

     Yurol State Forest currently contains many significant natural values (Fig. 3). Endangered or Of
     Concer regional ecosystems make up most of the remnant vegetation in this state forest (342 of 610
     hectares), and 4 Endangered or Of Concern Regional Ecosystems are represented.
     Seventeen threatened species, including the koala, have been recorded in or near Yurol State Forest,
     and five of these species are endemic to the South East Queensland Bioregion. Large areas of koala
     habitat are present.
     The aquatic habitat values of this state forest are also highly significant, with 100% of the area
     supporting High or Very High Riverine wetland values. Six Mile Creek is a special feature of
     conservation significance.
     Parts of the area function as biodiversity corridors of regional and State significance.

                                                                              Threatened ‘Species & Corridors er .
—                                                                              17 threatened species
Endangered or Of Concern Regional Ecosystems make up 56 % of the remnant vegetation of this SF, 5 of these threatened species are endemic to the South
4 Endangered or Of Concern Regional Ecosystems are represented (see diagram below). ‘East Queensland Bioregion
                                                       TT                     Large ereas of koala habitat are present.
                                                                              ‘Parts of the area function as biodiversity corridors of
             Rainforest                                                       “regional and State significance.
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            12.9-10.16{0C)           REapeeee
                                Eucatypts with non-rainforest                            Tall open forest
              a      , /               understory                                Flooded gum with rainforest understory
               ae Re ee             a 12.9-10.1 (OC) In                            fom     12.3.2 (0c)
                or  i]        J      :    ‘,            a                         use              “
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                 Six Mile Creek - Flows into Mary River        iS — _—
      Provides important habitat for Mary River Cod (deep pots with in-stream =
         woody debris, and canopy closure for shade and reduced noise}.        "             SO
      Also habitat for the giant barred frog, tusked frog, Australian lungfish and as        Aquatic habitats
                         kana theavini:                                  —_         > >)    100% ofthe area of this State Forest
                                                  —       ae                    a            supports High or Very High Riverine
                                  ee                  cep                 eee                wetland values.
                                                         ee                                  Six Mile Creek is a special feature of
                                                 ae                                          conservation significance.

     Figure 3. A summary of the existing natural values of Yurol State Forest. E = Endangered, OC = Of
     Concer, SF = State Forest. Note that the arrangement of regional ecosystems in this diagram is not
     intended to reflect their relative extent, or position in the landscape.

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