MCU16.0099.01, RAL19.0036 & OPW 19.0282.01 - Response to Information Request (final) 10.03.2020 · MCU16/0099.01

4             Survey results

4.1           Flora survey area
During the Protected Plant Flora Survey conducted on 24th February 2020, the timed meander survey was
conducted for each habitat type present within the clearing impact area.
In total, two (2) timed meander surveys were completed for the clearing impact area (which is 5.05 ha in
area). This included:
   One (1) timed meander survey in grassland with isolated trees. The habitat type defined the majority of the
    clearing impact area
   One (1) timed meander in riparian vegetation community associated with the drainage line that bisects
    clearing impact area.


4.2           Flora species
There were no EVNT flora species identified within the clearing impact area during the Protected Plant Flora
Survey conducted on 24th February 2020.
In total, 57 flora species were identified during the Protected Plant Flora Survey, of which 44 (77%) were
native and 13 (23%) were non-native. In addition, two (2) species are listed as Schedule 2 restricted matters
under the Biosecurity Act 2014 (refer Section 4.3). Flora species identified within the clearing impact area
during the Protected Plant Flora Survey are listed in Appendix D.


4.3           Restricted invasive plants
The following ‘Restricted Invasive Plants’ under the Biosecurity Act 2014 (Qld) were recorded within the
clearing impact area during the Protected Plant Flora Survey:
   Baccharis halimifolia (Groundsel bush) – Category 3, recorded in the buffer area
   Sphagneticola trilobata (Singapore daisy) – Category 3, recorded in the buffer area
Restricted invasive plants identified within the clearing impact area during the Protected Plant Flora Survey
are Category 3 restricted invasive plants. A person must not distribute a Category 3 restricted invasive plant
either by sale or gift, or release the plant into the environment.


4.4           Existing environment
The proposed development area is situated in a previously disturbed area which is currently used for the
grazing of livestock.
Due to historical clearing works on the site, woody, native vegetation is restricted to areas outside of the
proposed development area. Woody vegetation is characterised by regrowth vegetation, dominated by
Lophostemon suaveolens (Swamp box) and Melaleuca quinquenervia (Broad-leaved paperbark). Emergent,
isolated Eucalyptus, Corymbia and Syncarpia species are present within the clearing impact area.
There are no mapped watercourses defined under the Water Act 2000 situated within the proposed
development area, although a mapped drainage line is located within the clearing impact area, to the east of
the development area.




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