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Appendix H - Biodiversity Code
Attached to the e-mail Multiple Housing Type 3 Retirement & Special Needs (48 units) - MCU18/0009.
Callaghan & Toth Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd ACN No. 140292324 8/41 Sunshine Beach Road Noosa Junction P.O Box 6/41 2305 Noosa Sunshine Beach Heads 4567 Junction Road Noosa www.callaghanandtoth.com.au P.O Box 2035 Noosa Heads 4567 Callaghan & Toth www.callaghanandtoth.com.au Ph: 07 5474 9081 Fax: 07 54749041 Civil, Environmental & Hydraulic Engineers Ph: 07 54749081 Fax 07 54749041 19th January 2018 File No.: 1714 Noosa Care Inc. C/- Peter Middap Middap Architecture Pty Ltd Via Email: [Peter Middap <[email protected]>] RE: Assessment of Environmental Values – Carramar Extension – Cartwright Village Callaghan and Toth undertook a review of the proposed Cartwright Village Extension which included reviewing: • Flora and Fauna Assessment Report by Native Foresters • Bushfire Hazard Statement by Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd • IWMP by Callaghan & Toth Pty Ltd • Flood Study by Cardno Ltd • Preliminary Design of Stormwater Detention Volume by BSM Pty Ltd • Architectural Drawings 1717 – DA 01 A to DA 16. 1.0 SITE ASSESSMENT Site visits were undertaken on 19th May and 22nd September 2017 and site conditions were assessed. A Flora and Fauna survey was also undertaken and the report by Native Foresters is attached (see Attachment A). The photos below show the vegetation that will be affected by the proposed development. Generally, the proposed development will occur partly within landscaped/grassed areas with patches of retained Melaleucas and partly within well vegetated native bushland which is predominantly Melaleuca wetland. The existing native vegetation is impacted by weeds, but is mostly in good condition. C:\Users\User\Documents\JOBS\C&T\1714 Carramar MCU\Correspondence\Correspondence\EnvironmentalValues_BiodiversityOverlay_Report_CarramarExtension_19Jan2018.doc pg. 1
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FIGURE 1: Existing retained vegetation on site
FIGURE 2: Edge effects with weed incursion
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FIGURE 3: Edge between existing development and existing vegetation
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1.1 Summary of Environmental Values
Environmental values attributed to the site include:
Amenity:
• Scenic amenity – green space, waterway, riparian vegetation, canopy trees, native wildlife spotting, etc.
• Adjacent Parkland – green space, corridor for fauna movements, watercourse.
• Green buffer between residential uses and to road.
Water:
• Tributary to Wooroi Creek on adjacent park land.
• Standing water associated with ‘dam’ in Lomandra Park and wetland features of the site.
• Water quality of standing water appeared good – water was clear, no algal growth, presence of macroinvertebrates.
• Overland flow paths / rainwater tank overflows through retained vegetation and through the park to the creek.
• Stormwater outlets in various locations on site.
Fauna:
• A total of two mammal species, twenty bird species, five reptile species, one amphibian species and one invertebrate
species (see Attachment A), were found during the survey.
• Fish habitat - DAF mapping shows tributary to be a Low (Green) Risk waterway.
• Mature Eucalypt trees in the survey area are considered “habitat trees” and provide roosting, perching and foraging
resources.
• Primary and secondary Koala habitat trees present and 20 records of Koala within one kilometre of the survey area,
however no signs of Koala was identified on site. The area is considered to provide suboptimal Koala habitat –
koalas may potentially traverse the survey area.
• Leaf litter and wood debris present provides some habitat for small reptiles and litter foraging invertebrates.
• Listed invertebrate species Endangered Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) (as listed in NC Act) was
identified on site in Melaleuca wetland.
• Around drainage lines and stormwater outlets ponded water may provide fish-free breeding habitat for EVNT listed
frog species.
• Ponded water also supported the surface activity of the Endangered Swamp Crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus)
observed on site.
• Presence of weeds and ornamentals in the retained vegetation impacts on the quality of fauna habitat values.
Flora:
• A total of 70 native plant species and 37 non-native species were recorded during the survey period (see
Attachment A).
• The western edges of retained vegetation is subject to disturbance including dumping of garden waste, nutrient
runoff and weed encroachment, with 50% native, 50% non-native species in the mid and lower strata.
• The eastern edge of the retained vegetation is relatively intact retaining a high degree of floristic diversity and
integrity across all strata, with very few weed species encroaching into the wet sedgeland - exhibits the characteristic
structure and canopy composition of the remnant vegetation community RE 12.3.5 (‘Least Concern’ Melaleuca
quinquenervia open forest on coastal alluvium).
• No EVNT listed flora species were recorded at the Carramar site.
Soil:
• Elevation slopes gently to the south and east, falling from approximately 15 metres to 7 metres above sea level (asl.)
• Geology on site is coastal alluvium associated with recent Quaternary alluvial systems (Land Zone 3).
• The site is generally stable with close to 90% cover with grass, mulch and native vegetation.
• Some very minor soil erosion along drains.
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Cultural Heritage:
• Kabi Kabi First Nation are traditional owners in this region.
• Site near waterway – may have been used by indigenous people for access to food sources and may have cultural
significance.
• Connection to the native fauna and flora in the area.
• No cultural heritage site points or polygons recorded for this area. (See Attachment C).
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2.0 BIODIVERSITY OVERLAY ASSESSMENT
A response to the Specific Outcomes, outlined in Table 3.2 of the Biodiversity Overlay Code, in relation to the proposed development
is provided in the table below
The Code details overall outcomes in Section 13.7.2 as follows:
13.7.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Biodiversity Overlay Code are the following—
a) The natural resources of Noosa Shire are conserved including—
i land which is of scenic, cultural, historical, educational, recreational, scientific, ecological, biodiversity, economic,
social or aesthetic value;
ii soil or landforms such as watercourses, drainage lines, foreshores, dunes and steep slopes;
iii the ecosystem health and quality of the water, land and other natural resources; and
iv the extent and condition of native and remnant vegetation, including ecologically important areas, wetlands and
areas of significant regrowth of local origin;
b) The terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity of native flora and fauna and their habitats is maintained;
c) Ecologically important areas, wildlife corridors, ecological linkages and riparian vegetation are conserved, managed,
enhanced and rehabilitated to ensure the long term ecological viability, integrity and sustainability of native flora and fauna
species, and to improve biodiversity, landscape stability, and resilience;
d) Development is managed so as to avoid, or where avoidance is not practicable, minimises or mitigates the impacts upon the
Shire’s biodiversity values and natural resources, including—
i ecologically important areas;
ii the ecological values of water catchment areas;
iii the water quality of waterways, the noosa river system and ground and surface waters;
iv that part of the natural environment that may be environmentally harmed by vermin, pests, noxious plants or threats
such as fire, development and inappropriate land management;
v vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;
vi coastal resources and values including coastal foreshores, near shore marine environments, beaches, dunes, rocky
headlands, beaches and river mouths; and
vii koala habitat areas and ecological linkages that provide for connectivity and safety for the long term viability of koala
populations.
e) The replanting or rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and habitat is achieved;
f) In the case of urban areas, urban amenity, quality of life and ecosystem health is maintained and enhanced;
g) Clearing of protected vegetation only occurs where it is reasonably necessary and in an environmentally sensitive manner
that provide for suitable replacement plantings.
Overall the development is trying to maximise the benefit to the community through provision of aged care, whilst preserving some of
the native vegetation and associated environmental values on the site. The Native Foresters report details that although the site is not
mapped remnant, the vegetation on site consists partly of a Melaleuca wetland exhibiting the characteristic structure and composition
of RE12.3.5 – Palustrine wetland, with tall Eucalypt emergent. The existing vegetation is currently impacted by some weed
encroachment and as also noted in the Native Foresters report: “species composition is approximately 50% native, 50% introduced on
the western edge and 90% native, 10% introduced on the eastern edge…”. The proposal maintains approximately 25% of the existing
native vegetation on site, and by doing this it continues to provide a buffer to the waterway, maintains a riparian corridor along the
waterway, retains most of the estimated crayfish habitat, and retains the scenic amenity of the wetland vegetation. The retained
vegetation is on the south-eastern side and as such has a high value as there are less weeds in this area.
In addition to this:
• stormwater will be treated to protect water quality values on site and in the adjacent waterway, and
• rehabilitation of the retained vegetation on site and the adjacent parkland will improve habitat values of the retained
vegetation and adjacent 0.7559 ha of parkland proposed to be rehabilitated, by removing weed species and infill planting
where necessary.
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if Response
applicable)
13.9 Vegetation retention and conservation
Environmental Protection Area & A Flora and Fauna Assessment was undertaken by Native
Environmental Enhancement Area Foresters (see Fauna and Flora Assessment – Carramar
vegetation & Riparian Buffer Area S1.1 An Ecological Assessment Report prepared in Extension dated 10th May 2017).
accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 18 –
O1 Vegetation of local origin on premises Ecological Assessment Guidelines demonstrates that The vegetation on site was found to be a Melaleuca
identified as – the flora on the premises does not constitute wetland exhibiting characteristics of Regional Ecosystem
a) Environmental Protection Area or Environmental Protection Area or Environmental RE12.3.5 – Palustrine wetland, with tall Eucalypt
Riparian Buffer Area on the Enhancement Area vegetation. emergent (Eucalyptus robusta and Corymbia intermedia).
Biodiversity Overlay maps OM1.1 to Species composition is approximately 50% native / 50%
OM9.1, is retained and conserved in OR introduced on western edge with 90% native/10%
its present form or improved to introduced on eastern edge.
ensure its ongoing contribution to the S1.2 Where constructing a Detached House; or
natural resources and biological Community residence interference with vegetation The proposed extension is within Council’s mapped
diversity of the Noosa Shire; and does not extend beyond – Environmental Protection Area, although the mapping is
b) Environmental Enhancement Area a) 30m of a building or 10m of a structure on lots partially incorrect as part of the site has been previously
on Biodiversity Overlay Maps greater than 10ha; or developed for Cartwright South buildings. The proposed
OM1.1-OM9.1, is protected from the b) 10m of a building or structure on lots 10ha or dwellings will require clearing as per Callaghan and Toth
impacts of development by- less but more than 0.3ha; or drawing 1714-22. Selective clearing will also occur to
i. avoiding edge effects; c) 3m of a building or structure on lots 0.3ha or achieve a 14.1m bushfire buffer adjacent to the buildings.
ii. avoiding fragmentation; and less.
iii. maintaining vegetation in Mapped Area of Biodiversity Overlay = 1.78 ha
manageable and viable S2.1 Where clearing vegetation on the premises is Area previously developed = 0.67 ha
configurations. for the purposed of Reconfiguring a Lot - Real area of Biodiversity Overlay on site = 1.78 – 0.67
a) new boundaries to lots do not transect and = 1.11ha
AND fragment existing vegetation;
b) new lots are created to allow for suitable house Area of clearing for proposed extension = 0.5255ha
O2 For the purpose of Reconfiguring a Lot site areas or other future buildings and works to Area of clearing for bushfire buffer = 0.2304 ha
new lots are only created where they be located within existing cleared areas or areas TOTAL CLEARING = 0.7559 ha
minimise the fragmentation and maximise of low ecological value; and
the retention of the existing vegetation. c) building envelopes are designated for each lot. Area of biodiversity overlay remaining = 0.26 ha
Proposed Area to weed and infill plant in Lomandra Park
(Lot 997 RP860582 and Lot 270 MCH4647) = 0.7559 ha
O3 Clearing vegetation only occurs where S3.1 No solution provided The new buildings are generally located away from
– retained high value vegetation.
a) no other suitable cleared or partially
cleared area is available on the Clearing vegetation is unavoidable, but the following is
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premises; noted:
b) the development minimises the total • The Carramar site does not have any other
footprint within which all activities, suitable cleared areas on site,
buildings, structures, driveways and • Noosa Care feels that the size of the development
other works are contained; and proposed makes it viable, and
c) the development is located in areas of • Villas 1, 2, and the cafe are located in areas of
low ecological value over other areas, low ecological value i.e. in existing landscaped
to the greatest extent practicable. areas and over the existing carpark.
O4 Wetlands are protected from removal There is no “wetland” mapped on the site or adjacent to
or degradation and any adverse impacts S4.1 A minimum separation distance of 100m is the site. Native Foresters report details the vegetation to
on wetlands are prevented, minimised or provided between a wetland and any adjacent be wetland vegetation. A watercourse is mapped on
mitigated by- development or use. Council’s mapping in Lot 270 MCH4647, which is
a) maintaining adequate separation consistent with
between the wetland and any adjacent • DAF watercourse mapping which shows the
development or use; watercourse as a low risk waterway, and
b) minimising any modification of the • SPP mapping which shows it as MSES regulated
natural characteristics of the wetland, vegetation intersecting a watercourse.
including the topography, surface and Council mapping does not include riparian buffer over this
groundwater hydrology, water quality watercourse.
and flora and fauna species;
c) preventing any new development The separation achieved from the proposed development
within wetlands; to the existing watercourse is shown on Plan 1714-20 (as
d) minimising access to the wetland; per Noosa Council mapping and on-site survey result) and
e) minimising impacts associated with ranges as follows:
pest insect control and invasion by • 21.3m from edge of Villa 4 to Standing Water line
undesirable plant species; and as per survey
f) providing for the rehabilitation and • 27.1m from Villa 5 corner to mapped waterbody
replanting of degraded wetlands. as Noosa Council mapping
• 41.2m from the edge of carpark to the surveyed
“gully” line.
There will be no changes to flow quantities and existing
stormwater outlets will be maintained to the existing
watercourse.
There will be no access into the retained vegetation
following completion of works or changes to the surface
levels in the retained vegetation areas.
Riparian Zones The site does not fall within the Riparian Buffer Areas on
O5 The biodiversity and ecosystem S5.1 No new development occurs on, or partly on, the Biodiversity Overlay. However, it does provide a
values of watercourses, drainage lines, premises indicated as Riparian Buffer Area on wildlife corridor along the adjacent watercourse in
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wetlands and adjacent riparian zones are Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to OM9.1, except Lomandra Park. A setback of 21.3m is provided to the
protected by – for- surveyed standing water level to the edge of Villa 4 works.
a) avoiding any new development in the a) temporary use of the land; or
riparian buffer area; b) infrastructure which provides access to a As part of the proposed development water quality and
b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat watercourse for recreational purposes; quantity will be managed as per the attached Integrated
in riparian zones; Water Management Plan (IWMP) by Callaghan and Toth
c) maintaining wildlife corridors along OR Pty Ltd. A series of rainwater tanks and biopods will treat
watercourses and drainage lines for S5.2 Where constructing a Detached house or sediment and nutrients in stormwater flows to protect the
native fauna movement; Community residence and on an allotment situated water quality of the adjacent watercourse.
d) avoiding edge effects and wholly within the Riparian Buffer Area,
incompatible uses in riparian zones; a) fronting the Noosa River – development is A series of detention tanks are also proposed to ensure
e) maintaining bank stability by setback a minimum of 40m from mean high water there is no change to stormwater flows to the adjacent
minimising bank erosion and spring or as otherwise prescribed by the watercourse.
slumping; Environmental Protection Agency’s Erosion prone
f) maintaining water quality by filtering Area Maps; Weeds will be managed in the retained vegetation areas,
sediments, nutrients and other b) not fronting Noosa River – bushfire buffer areas and the adjacent Lomandra Park as
pollutants; and development is located outside the riparian zone per the attached Rehabilitation Plan 1714-20, 21 & 22.
g) removing undesirable plant species and setback a suitable distance from the
and replacing them with vegetation of watercourse having regard to the development
local origin; constraints of the property and the need to protect
environmental and riparian values;
OR
S5.3 For Animal husbandry on premises in the
Rural Zone –
a) stock proof fencing is installed along watercourses
at a distance of no less than 10m from the top of
the bank;
b) stock watering points are located no less than
15m away from the top of the bank of
watercourses; and
c) stock crossing points across watercourses are
defined and controlled with stock proof fencing, to
prevent stock from damaging riparian vegetation
or banks to watercourses;
OR
S5.4 Recreational facilities (including playgrounds,
pergolas, barbeques etc) are setback a minimum of
30m from the top of the bank of a watercourse and
10m from the top of the bank of a drainage line;
OR
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S5.5 For Forestry uses the cultivated area is
separated from watercourses by a distance not less
than the distances identified below, measured from
high water mark or the top the bank, whichever is the
greater distance –
Feature Distance
Stream order 1 or 2 5m
Stream order 3 or 4 10m
Stream order > 4 20m
AND
S5.6 Where Forestry is carried out on that part of
premises indicated as Riparian Buffer Area and
outside the separation distances specified in S5.5 –
a) species planted are of local origin and are
harvested through sustainable harvesting;
and
b) any undesirable plant species are replaced by
vegetation of local origin.
Managing public access and edge N/A
effects S6.1 Development adjacent to waterway or wetland
O6 Development on land adjacent to a provides that- There is currently no public access from the site to the
waterway or wetland maintains an a) no new lots directly back onto the riparian area, adjacent waterway.
appropriate extent of public access to and
waterways and wetlands and minimises b) new public roads are located between the riparian
edge effects. buffer and the proposed development areas.
Koala Habitat Areas S7.1 development avoids removing and fragmenting The area does not lie within a Koala Assessable
O7 development is designed, constructed koala habitat and includes koala sensitive design Development Area and as such is not subject to the
and operated to – measures consistent with the Nature Conservation provision of the South-East Queensland SPRP for
a) avoid adverse impacts on koalas and (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006-2016 and Koala conservation of Koala bushland habitat.
koala habitat; Sensitive Design Guideline 2012.
b) provide measures to assist the S7.2 Where clearing of non-juvenile koala habitat However as stated in the Native Foresters report “Koalas
survival of koala populations in the trees is unavoidable in an area shown as bushland are known to occur within one kilometre and may traverse
area to mitigate any potential threats habitat, high value rehabilitation habitat or medium the site on occasion”.
or risks to koalas; value rehabilitation habitat on the map called ‘Map of
c) provide for safe and appropriate koala Values’ such clearing is minimised and biodiversity The proposed extension site is mostly shown as Medium
movement across the landscape; and offset is provided in accordance with the Queensland Value Bushland Habitat on SPP map with some shown as
d) provide for a net gain in mature and Environmental Offset Policy. Low to Medium Value Rehabilitation.
actively regenerating koala habitat.
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The Rehabilitation Plans 1714-20 to 22 details that infill
planting can be undertaken in the adjacent Lomandra
Park following weed management activities. Prior to
clearing an inventory of non-juvenile trees cleared will be
undertaken, and planting to offset this loss of koala trees
will be in accordance with the Queensland Environmental
Offsets Policy, in particular:
• Establish three new koala habitat trees for every
one ‘non juvenile’ tree removed.
NOTE: This is not a requirement as the development is
not in a KAD area, but is proposed as a best practice
measure.
Open space networks & ecological S8.1 Vegetation and ecological linkages are
linkages enhanced through vegetation, rehabilitation and N/A
vegetation maintenance in areas indicated in
O8 Open space networks and ecological Schedule 5 on Map 3 – Open Space Networks in Schedule 5 Map 3 shows the area of Environmental
linkages are maintained and enhanced to such a way as to- Protection to be adjacent to the areas of Tewantin
provide for safe movement of fauna and a) ensure protection of wildlife refuges; National Park that are included in Council’s Open Space
viable connectivity between ecologically b) facilitate the dispersal and movement of native Networks. The Carramar site is not included.
important areas by protecting and wildlife; and
replanting vegetation of local origin- c) maintain vegetation in patches of the greatest However the proposal maintains vegetation on the site
a) along and around watercourses, possible size and with the smallest possible edge- which is directly linked to the vegetation in Lomandra
wetlands, drainage lines and to-area ratio. Park, and it is proposed to enhance this vegetated
ridgelines; and AND corridor by removing weeds in the retained vegetation and
b) as linkages between areas of remnant a portion of park vegetation as per the attached
vegetation, including – S8.2 Development is sited and designed to – Rehabilitation Plans.
i. across property boundaries; a) maximise the ecological connectivity of vegetation
ii. to areas of national park, within the site and to adjacent sites;
conservation park, State forest or b) to avoid creating physical barriers and safety
reserve; and hazards (such as roads, pedestrian access and
iii. into adjoining local government in-stream structures) to the movement of fauna
areas. along and within the ecological linkage; and
c) provide mitigation measures such as wildlife
movement infrastructure, fauna exclusion and
directional fencing, underpasses, overpasses and
traffic calming devices, signage and lighting.
Scenic amenity The native vegetation on the Carramar site is adjacent to
O9 The scenic amenity and vegetated S9.1 and S10.1 Vegetation is retained and enhanced a watercourse / drainage line. The closest villa is No 4
character of the locality and its – and it is setback approx. 21.3m from the standing water.
watercourses, drainage lines, sloping land a) within 30m pf prominent ridgelines and hill slopes; The bushfire buffer is 8m from this standing water line.
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and ridgelines is retained and enhanced; b) in gullies; The bushfire buffer will maintain the canopy species, and
AND c) along watercourses and drainage lines; and requires clearing of the understorey and pruning of any
O10 Vegetation which makes a positive d) within 10m of road reserves. branches within 5m of the edge of a building.
contribution to the streetscape or major
road network is retained. A buffer along the Cooroy Noosa Road will be maintained
and the proposed clearing should not greatly impact the
amenity of the surrounding properties as a section of
vegetation is to be retained and the adjacent vegetation in
Lomandra Park is to be retained and enhanced with weed
management and infill planting.
Habitat trees S11.1 No clearing of koala habitat trees greater than Habitat trees will require clearing to construct the villas
O11 Habitat trees (including dead trees) 4m in height or with a diameter greater than 100mm and potentially to achieve the Bushfire Buffer. Prior to
and recruitment habitat trees are at 1.3m above the ground; clearing an inventory of non-juvenile trees cleared will be
protected for native fauna habitat, where AND undertaken, and planting to offset this loss of habitat trees
practicable. S11.2 No clearing of other habitat trees or will generally be in accordance with the Queensland
recruitment habitat trees. Environmental Offsets Policy, in particular:
• Establish three new koala habitat trees for every
one ‘non juvenile’ tree removed.
Lake Macdonald N/A
O12 Vegetation within 400m of the full No solution provided.
ponded water within Lake Macdonald is
retained.
Steep slopes N/A
O13 Vegetation on steep slopes is No solution provided.
retained and managed to avoid erosion
and landslide and to protect natural
resources and values.
Engineering and site works No new roads are required.
O14 Development is sited and designed S14.1 Works, including roads, driveways, fences,
to – sewer lines and other infrastructure – The car parking will be located in existing cleared areas
a) provide adequate separation distance a) do not transect areas of vegetation; or i.e. mostly within the existing carpark footprint, stormwater
between the vegetation to be b) are co-located within a combined utility corridor; infrastructure will be above the Q100, pathways are
protected and the development to and located to minimise clearing of retained vegetation and do
avoid disturbing, destabilising and c) provide for fauna underpasses, speed reduction not traverse the area of retained vegetation. The north-
deoxygenating any tree or altering the devices and associated fencing, lighting and south vegetated corridor that is formed with Lomandra
drainage; warning signs, where appropriate; Park is mostly maintained, with clearing limited to that
b) avoid traversing or fragmenting AND required for Villas 3 to 6 and partial clearing for the
vegetation or habitats for significant S14.2 Development within or adjacent to areas of bushfire buffer.
flora or fauna species; and vegetation, incorporate fauna friendly fences;
c) avoid creating barriers to faunal AND During construction the retained vegetation will be clearly
movement. S14.3 Vegetation is protected from interference marked to ensure the retained vegetation is protected.
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resulting from clearing or construction activities by- The CEMP for the works will detail vegetation protection
a) clearly marking vegetation to be retained with requirements including stockpiling around retained
flagging tape; vegetation, access requirements, machinery access
b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of requirements etc.
the vegetation and avoid filling and excavation in
these fenced areas; and
c) ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle parking
occur outside the identified vegetation areas;
AND
S14.4 Low impact construction techniques are used
around vegetation to minimise interference with the
vegetation.
Filling and excavation The proposed extension will require filling to achieve a
O15 Vegetation is not adversely impacted No solution provided. platform to construct Villas 3 to 6 and the
upon by earthworks and changes to the café/administration building. There is some limited
hydrological regime, including changes to excavation as shown on plan 1717 DA 04A (by Middap
ground water levels, flooding levels, run- Architecture Pty Ltd).
off and tidal hydraulics.
The proposed underground ECOAid detention tanks will
ensure that the stormwater flows from the developed site
will remain as per current conditions.
13.10 Vegetation management
Replanting and rehabilitation Area to be cleared includes:
O16 development provided for S16.1 Landscaping and rehabilitation complements • 5255m2 of native vegetation.
ecologically important areas to be and supports ecologically important habitats by- • Plus area of understorey clearing for bushfire
restored and enhanced through the a) utilising native plans of local origin; buffers: 2304m2
following measures- b) utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP3 – • Total Clearing = 7559m2
a) siting landscaped areas to landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
complement and enhance existing c) replicating adjacent remnant habitats, including The Rehabilitation Plans 1714-20 to 22 show the following
vegetation; understorey vegetation; areas:
b) removal of all species likely to displace d) creating or enhancing linkages between existing • Landscaping area = 2457m2 which will utilise local
native flora species or degrade fauna habitats; endemic species in accordance with PSP3.
habitat; e) avoiding the use of undesirable plant species • Retained vegetation area = 2936m2 which will
c) replanting and rehabilitating degraded listed in table 9.1 of PSP3 landscaping Plans and involve weed removal, and infill planting as
habitat; and Guidelines; and required.
d) replacing any vegetation removed with f) planting riparian zones to filter stormwater run-off • Bushfire Buffer Area = 2304m2 which will involve
suitable replacement vegetation of and provide for wildlife habitat; understorey clearing, weed management, native
local origin. vegetation groundcover maintenance.
AND • Offset Area rehabilitation = 7559m2 in Lomandra
S16.2 Vegetation removed is replaced with – Park – an area equivalent to the area of clearing +
a) plantings of equivalent area that replicate the area of understorey clearing for the bushfire
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floristic structure of the vegetation removed; or buffer. This area will have weed management
b) where this is not possible due to the and infill planting as required.
characteristics of the site and the development,
plantings twice the number of the removed trees
and plants of local origin.
Fire management Refer to Bushfire Hazard Statement prepared by Rob
O17 Fire management measures are No solution provided. Friend & Associates Pty Ltd for recommendations
adopted based on ecological principles, regarding mitigating against external bushfire hazards for
which- the proposed development. Key recommendations
a) maintain and enhance biodiversity; include:
b) minimise threat of fire to the natural • 14.1 metre setback in which:
environment, life and property; and o undertsorey is removed and groundcover
c) provide for effective use and of less than 200mm in height is
maintenance of buildings and maintained; and
structures. o trees with branches that extend closer
than 5 metres to any structure to be
trimmed or removed as per Arborist
assessment.
• Construction of a 2.5m high non-flammable fauna
friendly fence along eastern boundary of site
Clearing protected vegetation in the The proposal involves the clearing of approximately
protected vegetation overlay area No solution provided. 0.7559ha of vegetation in the Environmental Protection
O18 Clearing protected vegetation does category of the biodiversity overlay. The site is not
not involve – mapped as Riparian Buffer Area on the Overlay map.
a) the removal of vegetation in
ecologically important areas; Potential for the site to provide habitat for listed frogs
b) removal of vegetation or habitat for (Litoria freycineti, Crinia tinnula and Adelotus brevis)
fauna identified or referred to as although none of these species were found during the
requiring protection in State or fauna survey.
Commonwealth legislation;
c) removal of vegetation located on a Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) was located
prominent hillside, slope or ridgeline; during the survey and it is listed as Endangered under the
d) vegetation within 400 metres of the full NC Act 1992. The plans show the area of swamp crayfish
level of ponded water within lake habitat on the Carramar site. The estimated swamp
Macdonald; crayfish habitat as per the Native Foresters report is
e) removal of riparian vegetation; approximately 0.26ha.
f) vegetation which is or is capable of
forming or contributing to a buffer It is proposed to impact 0.05ha of the swamp crayfish
between different land uses; habitat; whilst the remaining 0.21ha will be protected
g) vegetation which is or is capable of within the retained vegetation onsite.
forming or contributing to a visual
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buffer or a buffer against pollution,
light spillage or noise;
h) vegetation which contributes to scenic
amenity or landscape quality;
i) vegetation the clearing of which may
cause or contribute to erosion or
slippage.
O19 Clearing protected vegetation does The site is mapped as non-remnant under DNRM
not increase the likelihood of or result in No solution provided. vegetation mapping.
adverse impacts on-
a) remnant vegetation of local origin, The proposal maintains 25% of the exiting wetland
classified as remnant of concern vegetation, with its diversity and composition not
regional ecosystem or remnant impacted.
endangered regional ecosystem or is
vegetation located in a wetland; The vegetation to be retained and protected will continue
b) the diversity of flora and fauna species to have the habitat values for the listed frogs (Litoria
supported or likely to be supported by freycineti, Crinia tinnula and Adelotus brevis) expected on
the vegetation community; site, and the Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus)
c) a flora or fauna community or which was located during the survey and it is listed as
individual species which has Endangered under the NC Act 1992. The plans show the
conservation status in State or area of swamp crayfish habitat on the Carramar site.
Commonwealth legislation; The estimated swamp crayfish habitat as per the Native
d) hydrology of an area or upon a Foresters report is approximately 0.26ha.
hydrologically-sensitive plant
community such as heathland, It is proposed to impact 0.05ha of the swamp crayfish
sedgeland, melaleuca forest or habitat; whilst the remaining 0.21ha will be protected
mangrove forest; within the retained vegetation onsite.
e) a water catchment area or water
quality; Hydrologically the development will maintain flows as per
f) vegetation which has cultural heritage current conditions into the adjacent vegetation.
values;
g) vegetation required to support, protect Stormwater quality will be treated through rainwater tanks
and maintain biodiversity values within and biopods – see Callaghan & Toth IWMP for the site.
the Noosa Shire, whether these be of
local, regional, state or national Rehabilitation of retained vegetation and the adjacent
significance; Lomandra Park will improve habitat values in these areas
h) a person or industry reliant on by removing weed species, and undertaking infill planting
maintaining the vegetation; or as required.
i) neighbouring land, scenic amenity and The scenic amenity will generally be maintained by
environmental values. protecting 25% of the existing vegetation on site.
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3.0 SUMMARY
The site mapped under Noosa Council Biodiversity Overlay mapping as an Environmental Protection area, but the vegetation is
not mapped as remnant under the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
The retained vegetation provides good habitat values with existing impacts including edge effects, fragmentation from adjacent
road, weed incursion (particularly on the western edge) and proximity to residential areas.
The site contains Koala habitat trees that will be impacted by works. The site is sub-optimal koala habitat but may be used
as a corridor or a dry season refuge.
The presence on site of the listed invertebrate species Endangered Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) (as listed in
NC Act) in Melaleuca wetland highlights the habitat values of the vegetation.
Due to the presence of ponded water and vegetation type, it is expected the site is able to support listed frog species:
Tusked Frog (Adelotus brevis), Wallum Froglets (Crinia tinnula) and Wallum rocket frog (Litoria freycineti).
The proposed development will result in retention of approximately 25% of the existing native vegetation on site. It will continue
to provide a corridor with the adjacent Lomandra Park.
The Endangered Swamp Crayfish habitat is mostly retained with approximately 0.21ha of the original 0.26ha of the estimated
habitat area being retained.
The proposed rehabilitation plan will involve weed removal in the retained vegetation and 0.7559 ha of Lomandra Park to improve
the values in this vegetation.
If you require any further information, please contact me on 5474 9081 or 0401 570 753.
Yours faithfully,
Callaghan & Toth
Jane Davissen BE Environmental
Senior Environmental Engineer
Please view www.callaghanandtoth.com.au for all information on our company profile and terms and conditions for services rendered.
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ATTACHMENT A: Flora and Fauna Survey Report
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FAUNA AND FLORA ASSESSMENT
Carramar Extension
For Callaghan and Toth Engineers
Native Foresters
Natural Resource Management Consultants
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0407 757 872
Document No: 170510-FF
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Date: 10 May 2017
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Native Foresters DISCLAIMER The authors do not accept any form of liability, be it contractual, tortious, or otherwise, for the contents of this document or for any consequences arising from its use or any reliance placed upon it. This report has been compiled on the basis of existing literature, information, and a targeted survey. Native Foresters does not undertake responsibility arising in any way to any persons in respect of the data, errors, or omissions arising, through misinterpretation of information, negligence or otherwise, however caused. Native Foresters is an independent consulting company undertaking projects in Natural Resource Management. All work conducted as part of this survey was conducted under the DERM Scientific Purposes Permit number WISP 10189211 and DEEDI Animal Ethics Committee number SA 2015/02/501 and in accordance with the relevant regulations. STUDY TEAM Simon McVerry (BASc – NRM) - Project Director Vanessa Moscato (BSc) – Fieldwork and reporting Tim O’Reilly – Fieldwork Tony Bright – Fauna consultant Dave Burrows – Flora consultant DOCUMENT CONTROL Project: Carramar Extension Document: Fauna and Flora Assessment Document No.: 170510-FF Client: Callaghan and Toth Engineers Project Manager: Jane Davissen Carramar Extension – Fauna & Flora Assessment 2
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Objectives of the report ..................................................................................... 5
1.2 Site description ................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Legislative requirements ................................................................................... 6
1.4 Proposed works ................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Impacts on fauna habitat ................................................................................... 8
2.0 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Desktop review ................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Field assessment .............................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Flora survey ............................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Fauna survey ........................................................................................... 10
2.2.3 Fauna habitat assessment ....................................................................... 10
2.2.4 Survey timing and weather conditions ...................................................... 11
2.2.5 Survey limitations ..................................................................................... 12
3.0 RESULTS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Desktop review ............................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 Regulated Vegetation Management map ................................................. 13
3.1.2 Regional Ecosystem mapping .................................................................. 13
3.1.3 Essential Habitat designation ................................................................... 13
3.1.4 WildNET search ....................................................................................... 13
3.1.5 EPBC Protected Matters .......................................................................... 13
3.1.6 Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger map .............................................. 14
3.1.7 Koala legislation ....................................................................................... 14
3.1.8 Koala tracker ............................................................................................ 14
3.2 Flora assessment ............................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 Vegetation along Cooroy Noosa Road ..................................................... 14
3.2.2 Vegetation in 100 metre buffer ................................................................. 17
3.3 Fauna assessment .......................................................................................... 19
3.4 Assessment of breeding places and fauna habitat quality ............................... 22
4.0 SIGNIFICANT SPECIES..................................................................................... 27
4.1 Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)......................................... 27
4.2 Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) ................................................................... 27
4.3 Tusked frog (Adelotus brevis) ...................................................................... 28
4.4 Wallum froglet (Crinia tinnula)...................................................................... 28
4.5 Wallum rocket frog (Litoria freycineti)........................................................... 29
4.6 Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) .............................................. 29
5.0 SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 31
6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................... 32
REFERENCES.............................................................................................................. 33
APPENDIX A: Carramar Extension Model ..................................................................... 35
APPENDIX B: Vegetation survey results ....................................................................... 36
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Native Foresters Figures FIGURE 1: Locality map .................................................................................................. 6 FIGURE 2: Cooroy Noosa Road survey area .................................................................. 7 FIGURE 3: Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger map ................................................. 15 FIGURE 4: Scattered trees and parkland at Carramar entrance .................................... 16 FIGURE 5: Melaleuca woodland with Lomandra understorey........................................ 17 FIGURE 6: Melaleuca wetland with sedge and fern understorey ................................... 18 FIGURE 7: Closed sedgeland and dam within 100 metre buffer .................................... 18 FIGURE 8: Location of Endangered Swamp crayfish .................................................... 21 FIGURE 9: Arboreal termite mound used for nesting by kookaburras or kingfishers ..... 23 FIGURE 10: Culverts and drainage lines provide breeding habitat for amphibians ........ 23 FIGURE 11: Ephemeral ponds providing habitat for Endangered Swamp crayfish ........ 25 FIGURE 12: Piles of dumped garden waste provide refuge and basking sites for reptiles ...................................................................................................................................... 25 FIGURE 13: Endangered Swamp crayfish found east of Carramar carpark .................. 30 Tables TABLE 1: Listed species identified by desktop research within 1.1 km of survey area...13 TABLE 2: Results of timed meander survey……..……………………….…………………16 TABLE 3: Fauna identified on site ……………….……………………………….…....…….20 TABLE 4: Rating of habitat features surrounding Cooroy Noosa Road ...……………….24 TABLE 5: Habitat assessment and likelihood of occurrence for listed species …….......26 Carramar Extension – Fauna & Flora Assessment 4
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Native Foresters has been commissioned by Callaghan and Toth Engineers to conduct a
flora and fauna survey and habitat assessment of the vegetation within Lot 2 RP177554,
known as Carramar Noosa Care (the Carramar site).
This report assesses the fauna and flora which are present and the ecological condition
of the subject site. Recommendations relating to mitigating the potential impacts on
breeding habitats of species of conservation significance are made where considered
relevant to proposed construction works.
1.1 Objectives of the report
The objectives of the report are as follows:
To assess and describe the existing vegetation on the site.
To determine the presence of any State and/or Commonwealth listed fauna and
flora species.
To provide an ecological assessment of habitat values on the site including potential
breeding habitat for native species, with a particular focus on State and
Commonwealth listed species.
To comment on the potential impacts of any proposed works on native flora and
fauna, and their breeding habitat.
1.2 Site description
The subject site encompasses the footprint of a proposed extension to the Carramar site
situated at 186 Cooroy Noosa Road, Tewantin. The survey area encompasses an area
in the east of the lot that contains a mowed parkland with scattered shade trees and
landscaped garden beds, pagodas, stormwater outlets and footpath as well as a natural
area of Melaleuca woodland and wetland vegetation. This represents a total area of
approximately 8,000m2. Refer to Figure 1 for a Locality map and Figure 2 for a Survey
area map.
Elevation slopes gently to the south and east, falling from approximately 15 metres to 7
metres above sea level (asl.) Ephemeral ponding and subsurface moisture was noted
near the stormwater outlets and across the south eastern boundary. Seasonal
inundation is likely to extend throughout the central section of the survey area following
rainfall events.
Geology on site is coastal alluvium associated with recent Quaternary alluvial systems
(Land Zone 3).
The survey area adjoins a remnant palustrine wetland and dam to the east (lot270
MCH4647) which drains into a tributary to Wooroi Creek. To the west, the site adjoins
the Carramar Noosa Care Centre, with residential lots to the north and Tewantin
National Park to the south across the Cooroy Noosa Road.
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Survey area
FIGURE 1: Locality map
1.3 Legislative requirements
To evaluate the habitat values on the site for State and Commonwealth listed flora and
fauna species the following legislation was reviewed:
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) –
Commonwealth
Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA) – State
o Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006
Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA) – State
Biosecurity Act 2016 – State
1.4 Proposed works
The proposed works involve an extension to the Carramar Noosa Care facility:
o Clearing all vegetation within new building footprint as shown in Appendix A;
o Filling and reprofiling works;
o Drainage works including stormwater retention basin and diversion drains around
proposed constructions;
o Construction of six new Special Care and Special Needs blocks.
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FIGURE 2: Cooroy Noosa Road survey area
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1.5 Impacts on fauna habitat
Direct impacts to existing flora and fauna habitat from the proposed works include:
Loss of habitat, including the loss or disturbance of leaf litter, woody debris, vegetation
and ephemeral ponds that provide habitat, including breeding habitat, for native fauna.
Changes to the profile and hydrology of the site may reduce habitat suitability for native
fauna, particularly EVNT – listed amphibians and aquatic invertebrates including the
Endangered Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus).
Contamination of Melaleuca wetland with stormwater inputs, that may carry detergents,
disinfectants and other pollutants.
Changes to vegetation structure, microhabitat conditions and connectivity affect habitat
quality and species dispersal.
Compaction of soil and destruction of depressions/burrows used by native fauna.
Disturbance of habitat through stockpiling of vegetation, soil and materials.
Introduction/dispersal of undesirable weed species and other edge effects that reduce
habitat integrity and ecosystem resilience over the long term.
Potential indirect impacts to existing flora and fauna habitat include:
Prescribed setback zones around the buildings may involve replacement of native
species with mown grass requiring fertiliser and irrigation. Associated nutrient-enriched
runoff may impact the adjoining Melaleuca wetland and closed sedgeland ecosystems.
Proposed works will occur on the western edge of the Melaleluca woodland and wetland area,
with limited incursion into the areas of ephemeral ponding.
It is likely that impacts on local fauna populations and their breeding habitat will be able to be
minimised and /or avoided through careful consideration of drainage flows and stormwater
runoff during construction and ongoing operation of the proposed facilities. This may include the
use of sediment and stormwater retention basins.
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2.0 METHODOLOGY
2.1 Desktop review
A desktop review was undertaken to assist in determining the site’s ecological attributes. The
review consisted of searches of local, state and Commonwealth government planning
instruments and databases, as well as relevant academic literature. Sources of information
included:
Regulated Vegetation Management Map (DNRM, 2017)
Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (DEHP, 2017)
WildNET Database (DEHP, 2017)
EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool (DoE, 2017)
South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions
Habitat Values Map (DEHP, 2010)
All other relevant information relating to the subject site was reviewed, where available,
including the Noosa Care Redevelopment Vegetation Management Plan (Winter and Co, 2010),
Noosa Council Biodiversity Overlay, and Detailed Survey and Contour Plan No 60601 (Murray
and Associates, 2017).
2.2 Field assessment
2.2.1 Flora survey
A comprehensive flora survey was conducted on 9th May 2017 to inventory all native and non-
native flora occurring within and around the survey area. The extent of the flora survey is
indicated in Figure 2.
An experienced botanist undertook a systematic botanical analysis over a six hour period which
allowed representative areas of the site to be assessed in order to determine the presence of
Endangered, Vulnerable, and Near threatened (EVNT) flora species. The survey was consistent
with the Flora Survey Guideline – Protected Plants, (NCA 1992).
Two timed meander surveys were conducted in the vegetation communities present around the
survey area in order to determine the presence of EVNT (Endangered, Vulnerable, Near
threatened) flora species within the site’s 100 metre buffer zone as shown in Figure 2. The
following methodology was used to conduct the timed meander survey:
The location of the start point of the survey was determined by the botanist in order to
maximise the possibility of locating EVNT species (if such species are present).
The survey was conducted in a random manner for a period of 30 minutes with the
identities of any EVNT plant species recorded and specimens of any unknown species
collected.
A record of the time was taken every two to five minutes. If the survey was interrupted then
this time was not recorded in the survey results.
The search was continued until no new EVNT species were recorded for 30 minutes or
when the entire area of habitat type had been surveyed.
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Where multiple habitat types or vegetation communities were present within a clearing
impact area, a timed meander assessment was undertaken within each of these areas.
Where certain preferred habitat types or vegetation communities may be extensively
represented within a site, multiple meanders per habitat type were undertaken across the
clearing impact area to increase the probability of detecting an EVNT species.
In the event that an EVNT listed plant is identified during the timed meander survey, a more
comprehensive and systematic assessment of species abundance, distribution and habitat
associations is conducted using the Plot or Quadrat Survey Method as described by Neldner et
al. 2008.
An estimate of the statistical power of the flora survey has been made for the site. It is
determined that there is a 95% (power of 0.95) certainty that all EVNT flora species occurring
within the survey area and 100 metre buffer zone for the site have been recorded by the survey.
2.2.2 Fauna survey
A comprehensive fauna survey was undertaken between the 9th and 11th May 2017 by an
experienced fauna specialist using the following methods:
Active search - searching for fauna under logs, rocks, leaf litter and decorticating bark.
Passive search - identifying species both visually and aurally whenever the opportunity
arises while onsite.
Tracks and scats – signs of an animal's presence, such as scats and tracks, are
interpreted. This procedure was generally opportunistic and used whenever specimens
were located.
Dip net – where repeated sweeps with a fine mesh net are used to sample
representative aquatic habitats. All fauna are released unharmed.
Aural survey and/or call playback - where recorded calls of the listed frog species are
played to determine their presence.
2.2.3 Fauna habitat assessment
A fauna habitat assessment was undertaken during the field investigations. This assessment
was based on the habitats present, the listed threatened species known to occur or potentially
occurring within the locality, and the occurrence of specific breeding places or breeding habitat
for these species.
Habitat features that were considered significant for assessing breeding and feeding habitat
value of listed species included:
Presence of large trees: Large trees can be a dominant feature of native vegetation and
are difficult to replace once lost. They provide hollows for nesting and food sources.
Their influence for wide-ranging species can extend over a considerable distance from
their location.
Canopy cover: The uppermost stratum of woody vegetation that forms the canopy
functions as habitat for birds and arboreal mammals, provides food and resources, and
determines the degree of light penetration and heat reaching the lower strata and ground
detrital layer.
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Weed cover: Weeds can dominate and suppress native plant growth which affects the
diversity of food sources; they can change the fuel or litter characteristics of a site,
thereby altering the fire regime, and also prevent recruitment and succession of native
vegetation.
Understorey components: The shrub and herb strata generally contain the greatest plant
species richness and can be a useful indicator of disturbance and changes in condition.
Organic litter, fallen timber and rocks: Litter cover (both fine and coarse), can be
indicative of the degree of disturbance of a site, and can be an important determinant of
species recruitment. It will influence soil microclimates, structure and composition, and
provide refugia for invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and ground dwelling mammals.
Recruitment: Recruitment of plant species, particularly woody perennials, within all strata
reflects the site’s long-term viability.
Ephemeral ponding: Seasonally inundated areas provide intermittent breeding habitat for
many opportunistic species.
Landscape context: The size of a patch, its connectivity and distance to a core area of
vegetation (ie: greater than 50 hectares) can affect both its regenerative capacity and
long-term viability. Species–area relationships suggest that large areas tend to support
more species and populations than smaller ones thus retaining greater genetic variability
and providing refuge for species susceptible to disturbances.
For each listed species that was identified in Essential Habitat Mapping or Wildlife Online, a
likelihood of occurrence rating was assigned based on the following:
Known - species positively recorded by this survey or other survey by qualified
ecologists during past 30 years;
Likely - based on the presence of suitable habitat and recent database records from
study area or proximity;
Possible - suitable habitat present for the species, but no recent database records from
the study area or proximity; and
Unlikely - based on a lack of suitable habitat and lack of proximate records.
2.2.4 Survey timing and weather conditions
The flora and fauna surveys were conducted in autumn under cool, overcast and rainy
conditions with temperatures ranging from 16.2 to 23.9 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of
58-99%. Scattered showers over the survey dates delivered approximately 37 millimetres of rain
and there was 4.2 millimetres of rain recorded during the preceding week (BOM Daily Weather
Observations for Tewantin (http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/).
The timing of the survey is considered suitable for detecting the target EVNT listed plant,
Pararistolochia praevenosa, which can be identified all year round based on its characteristic
leaf size, shape and hooked petiole as well as its mottled, ridged or furrowed stem.
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2.2.5 Survey limitations
The field assessment for terrestrial fauna employed passive techniques only (ie. no live
trapping) and the habitat assessment is limited to contracted timeframes.
Emphasis is placed on surveying listed threatened ecological communities, populations and/or
species that are considered likely to occur within the survey area. With respect to opportunistic
observations, the possibility exists that certain species may not have been detected during field
investigations due to:
seasonal inactivity during field survey;
species present within microhabitats not surveyed;
cryptic species able to avoid detection;
transient wide-ranging species not present during survey period;
absence of reproductive material for flora identification;
drought induced leaf fall or senescence.
The lack of observational data on some species should therefore not be taken as necessarily
indicating that a species is absent from the site. The repetition of the survey in different seasons
and years is recommended to minimise the effect of this limitation on the survey results.
The precautionary principle was applied in estimating the likelihood of Commonwealth and State
listed species based on habitats identified within the subject site.
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3.0 RESULTS
3.1 Desktop review
3.1.1 Regulated Vegetation Management map
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) presents the Regulated Vegetation
Management Mapping (RVMM) as gazetted under the Vegetation Management Act (1999)
(VMA). Analysis of RVMM shows that the survey area does not contain mapped Regulated
Vegetation.
3.1.2 Regional Ecosystem mapping
DNRM presents a Vegetation Management Supporting map which shows the location of
Regional Ecosystems (RE) as gazetted under the VMA (1999). Analysis of this map shows that
the vegetation in the Carramar site is considered non-remnant.
3.1.3 Essential Habitat designation
Essential Habitat is a vegetation ecotype that is considered by DEHP to form potential habitat
for a species that is listed as Endangered, Vulnerable, Rare or Near Threatened under
Schedules 2-5 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation (2006). Essential Habitat
mapping is provided in conjunction with Regulated Vegetation Management mapping (DNRM
2016) as gazetted under the VMA (1999). The vegetation within the Carramar site is not
designated Essential Habitat.
3.1.4 WildNET search
DEHP has compiled a database of wildlife sightings and listings for all flora and fauna species
within a designated area. A database search was conducted for all listed species that have
been identified within one kilometre of the survey area. Three fauna species were listed on
WildNET as shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1: Listed species identified by desktop research within 1.1 km of survey area
NCA EPBC
Scientific Name Common Name Source
Status status
Crinia tinnula Wallum froglet V - WildNET
Litoria freycineti Wallum rocketfrog V - WildNET
Phascolarctos cinereus Koala (SEQ bioregion) V V WildNET
3.1.5 EPBC Protected Matters
A report was generated using the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool. It noted that there
is potential for 36 Threatened Species and 17 Migratory Species to occur within one kilometre of
the survey area, including the Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) and Grey-headed flying fox
(Pteropus poliocephalus), both listed as Vulnerable.
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Native Foresters 3.1.6 Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger map The Protected Plants Survey Trigger Map is a tool provided by DEHP in order to identify areas that may contain EVNT plant species. The trigger map is used to determine when a flora survey needs to meet the requirements of the Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (NCA, 1992). Figure 3 shows that the site lies within a Protected Plants high risk area and as such, is subject to the provisions of the guidelines. 3.1.7 Koala legislation A search of the South East Queensland SPRP Koala Mapping found that the survey area does not lie within a Koala Assessable Development Area (KDA) and contains vegetation mapped as “Medium value rehabilitation”. 3.1.8 Koala tracker Koala tracker is a crowd sourced database of Koala sightings. The Koala tracker map shows a small number of Koala sighting records (both live and dead) along the Cooroy Noosa Road east and west of the Carramar site, and a further 20 sightings in the surrounding one kilometre radius. Some of these records are likely to be multiple sightings of the one individual however the distribution of sightings suggests that Koalas potentially traverse the parks within the Noosa Parklands area, including Lomandra Park, and the Cooroy Noosa Road. In addition, between October 2016 and February 2017, four individuals were sighted in Heritage Park and the Noosa Golf Club (Joan Heavey, pers.comm). 3.2 Flora assessment 3.2.1 Vegetation along Cooroy Noosa Road The vegetation in the south western section that surrounds the carpark and reception building of the proposed Carramar extension consists of an open area of mowed parkland with scattered trees including Eumundi quandong (Elaeocarpus eumundi), Paperbark tea tree (Melelauca quinquenervia), Waterhousea (Syzygium floribunda) and Black she oak (Allocasuarina littoralis) (Figure 4). Landscaped garden bens and shade structures within the parkland contain a combination of native, ornamental and exotic species including Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), Gardenia (Gardenia sp), Pongamia (Milletia pinnata), Jasmine (Jasminum officinale), Bromeliads (Neoregelia sp), Croton (Codiaemum variegatum), Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp) and Blue evolvulus (Evolvulus pilosus). The northern and eastern parts of the proposed works footprint are densely vegetated and consist of natural areas of regrowth Melaleuca woodland and remnant Palustrine wetland with emergent Eucalypts and Corymbias. The canopy is semi-closed with Paperbark tea trees (Melaleuca quinquenervia), Small-leaved paperbark (Melaleuca sieberi), Cheese tree (Glochidion ferdinandi) and emergent Swamp mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta), Pink bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia) and White mahogany (Eucalyptus acmenoides). Some of the Eucalypt emergents are of significant size, up to 15-20 metres in height and diameter at breast height (dbh) up to 500 millimetres. Rainforest elements in the northern section include Silver sycamore (Cryptocarya glaucescens), Canary beech (Polyalthia nitidissima) and Native tamarind (Diploglottis australis). Carramar Extension – Fauna and Flora Assessment 14
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FIGURE 4: Scattered trees and parkland at Carramar entrance
In the upper, northern section of the wallum woodland, the lower and mid strata consists of Mat
rush (Lomandra longifolia and L. multiflora), Weeping baeckea (Baeckea frutescens) and
Hickory wattle (Acacia penninervis) as shown in Figure 5. Throughout lower-lying southern
section, native sedges and ferns dominate the understorey including Tall saw sedge (Gahnia
clarkei), Bungwall (Blechnum indicum), Matamat (Rhyncospora corymbosa) and Smart weed
(Persicaria attenuata) as shown in Figure 6.
Non-native species are particularly dominant along the disturbed edges, including Restricted
Invasive Plants Singapore daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata), Groundsel (Baccharis halmifolia) and
Lantana (Lantana camara), as well as a diverse range of environmental weeds e.g. Sword fern
(Nephrolepsis cordata), Common wild petunia (Stephanophysum longifolium) and Cut leaf
philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum).
The western edges of the natural area adjoining the Carramar buildings and footpath have been
subject to modification and disturbance including dumping of garden waste, nutrient runoff and
weed encroachment from the surrounding residential and landscaped areas, with 50% native,
50% non-native species in the mid and lower strata. In contrast, the eastern edge of the survey
area is relatively intact retaining a high degree of floristic diversity and integrity across all strata,
with very few weed species encroaching into the wet sedgeland.
The vegetation adjacent to the carpark and along the eastern property boundary exhibits the
characteristic structure and canopy composition of the remnant vegetation community RE
12.3.5 (‘Least Concern’ Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest on coastal alluvium).
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During the flora survey, 70 native species and 37 introduced species were recorded. Refer to
Appendix B for a list of flora species found on site. No EVNT flora species were recorded at the
Carramar site.
3.2.2 Vegetation in 100 metre buffer
The 100 metre buffer zone around the proposed Carramar extension traverses remnant
Palustrine wetland (RE 12.3.5) and a large dam to the east; the Carramar Noosa Care gardens
and buildings to the west; urban residential areas to the north, and Tewantin National Park to
the south across the Cooroy Noosa Road (Figure 7). No EVNT species were recorded during
the timed meander survey in the site’s 100 metre buffer as shown in Table 2.
TABLE 2: Results of timed meander survey
Survey 1: RE 12.3.5
Starting point GPS coordinates: -26.398035oS, 153.012745oE
Target species: Pararistolochia praevenosa, Schoenus scabripes, Phaius australis
Time Species recorded
12.30 pm
Nil
1.00 pm
Survey 2: RE 12.5.6
Starting point GPS coordinates: -26.399496oS, 153.011618oE
Target species: Pararistolochia praevenosa
Time Species recorded
1.10pm
Nil
2.00pm
FIGURE 5: Melaleuca woodland with Lomandra understorey
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FIGURE 6: Melaleuca wetland with sedge and fern understorey
FIGURE 7: Closed sedgeland and dam within 100 metre buffer
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A small population of Endangered Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) (as listed in NC
Act) was observed in the Melaleuca wetland, when 37 millimetres of rain resulted in temporal
inundation of the area between the carpark and eastern site boundary. The location of Swamp
crayfish is shown in Figure 8 and Appendix A. Further information on the species and its
habitat is contained in Section 4.6.
A list of fauna present in the survey area is provided in Table 3. Seasonal variation in fauna
populations, particularly amphibians, will occur as a result of species dispersal and recruitment
following localised rainfall and/or flooding.
TABLE 3: Fauna identified on site
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
MAMMALS
Pseudocheirus peregrinus Ringtail possum
V
Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed flying fox
BIRDS
Acanthiza pusilla Brown thornbill
Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested cockatoo
Corvus orru Torresian crow
Cracticus nigrogularis Pied butcherbird
Entomyzon cyanotis Blue-faced honeyeater
Eopsaltria australis Eastern yellow robin
Haliastur sphenurus Whistling kite
Malurus assimilis Variegated fairy-wren
Manorina melanocephala Noisy miner
Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's honeyeater
Myzomela sanguinolenta Scarlet honeyeater
Pachycephala pectoralis Golden whistler
Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous whistler
Philemon corniculatus Noisy friarbird
Platycercus adscitus Pale-headed rosella
Rhipidura fuliginosa Grey fantail
Sericornis frontalis White-browed scrubwren
Strepera graculina Pied currawong
* Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus Scaly-breasted lorikeet
Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow lorikeet
AMPHIBIANS
Litoria fallax Eastern sedge frog
* Rhinella marina Cane toad
REPTILES
Concinnia tenuis Barsided skink
Cryptoblepharus pulcher Elegant snake eyed skink
*Hemidactylus frenatus Asian house gecko
Lampropholis amicula Friendly sun skink
Lampropholis delicata Garden skink
Morelia spilota McDowelli Carpet python
INVERTEBRATES
E
Tenuibranchiurus glypticus Swamp yabby
V E
Notes: * Denotes a pest species Denotes a Vulnerable species Denotes an Endangered species
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FIGURE 9: Arboreal termite mound used for nesting by kookaburras or kingfishers
FIGURE 10: Stormwater outlets and drainage lines provide breeding habitat for amphibians
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Within the wet sedgeland just east of the carpark, showers over the two day survey period
created ephemeral ponds (Figure 11) that supported surface activity of the Endangered Swamp
crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus). Further information on habitat use and communal burrows
created by the species is provided in Section 4.6.
Additional habitat structures on site were minimal. A small number of fallen logs, palm fronds
and piles of dumped garden waste provide some cover and habitat for small reptiles and litter
foraging invertebrates (Figure 12).
Proximity of the survey area to maintained roads, stormwater infrastructure and residential
housing is associated with undesirable recruitment of non-native flora and ornamental species.
The survey area would benefit from ongoing weed management. Measures to minimise weed
spread during works, particularly Singapore daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata), Groundsel
(Baccharis halmifolia) and exotic creepers and succulents, should be followed.
TABLE 4: Rating of habitat features within the proposed Carramar Extension
Habitat features
Rating
Presence of large trees Moderate
Presence of arboreal hollows Absent
Canopy cover Semi-closed
Mid strata cover Semi-closed
Dense, but weed dominated on
Understorey cover western and northern edge
Presence of fallen timber, rocks etc. Poor
Presence of detrital layer Moderate
Ephemeral ponding Present
Presence of permanent water Absent
Moderate, across a main road and
Site connectivity and potential for recruitment of flora and fauna urban residential area
Table 5 provides an analysis of the potential presence of threatened species as listed in Wildlife
Online and the EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool or based on the field habitat suitability
assessment that may occur within the area (i.e. one kilometre radius) and comments on the
likelihood of those species occurring in or around the Carramar site.
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FIGURE 11: Ephemeral ponds providing habitat for Endangered Swamp crayfish
FIGURE 12: Piles of dumped garden waste provide refuge and basking sites for reptiles
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TABLE 5: Breeding habitat assessment and likelihood of occurrence for listed species
Scientific Name Common NCA EPBC Likelihood Comments Presence of breeding places
Name status status of or breeding habitat
occurrenc
e
Habitat generalist that breeds in Potential habitat at stormwater
Tusked shallow, water-holding depressions in outlet depressions, but no
Adelotus brevis V - Possible wet sclerophyll forest, rainforest and individuals detected
frog
disturbed areas.
Habitat specialist requires ephemeral, Potential habitat (i.e. ephemeral
acidic, wallum wetland but tolerant of ponding) present at stormwater
Crinia tinnula Wallum V - Possible disturbance. outlet depressions and through
froglet
Melaleuca wetland, but no
individuals detected
Habitat specialist requires ephemeral, Potential habitat (i.e. ephemeral
acidic, wallum wetland but tolerant of ponding) present at stormwater
Litoria freycineti Wallum V - Possible disturbance. outlet depressions and
rocketfrog
throughout Melaleuca wetland,
but no individuals detected
Primary and secondary koala food Absent
Phascolarctos trees present. Koalas may traverse the
Koala V V Possible area as they disperse from adjacent
cinereus
good quality habitat in Tewantin
National Park and Harry Springs Park.
Pteropus Grey – Forms large camps and roosting Absent – no known breeding
poliocephalus headed colonies, usually near water. Disperses colony or maternity roost
flying fox widely to forage in rainforest, present.
V V Known melaleuca and mangrove woodland,
swamps and disturbed areas with
suitable Eucalypt, Corymbia and
Melaleuca trees. May form smaller
maternity camps following breeding,
Tenuibranchiurus Swamp Inhabits coastal wallum swamps and is Present east of Carramar
glypticus crayfish E - Known found among sedges rather than open carpark as shown in Figure 8
water. and Appendix A
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Native Foresters 4.0 SIGNIFICANT SPECIES 4.1 Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) The largest of the flying-foxes, the Grey headed flying fox, ranges from Townsville in the tropical north, south along the east coast, and south to Victoria. The species roosts communally in densely vegetated gullies, and feeds on rainforest fruits and blossoms from eucalypts, angophoras, banksias and tea-trees (Tideman 1995). Paperbark tea tree woodlands are an important winter food source. As with other species of flying foxes, the species is threatened by destruction of roosting areas and the clearing and development of feeding habitat which has led to its listing as a Vulnerable species under the EPBC Act. During the mating season (March-April), Grey headed flying foxes form large camps. When food is scarce flying-foxes can disperse from these camps and may hang individually or in small groups near feeding trees. Campsites may be permanently or seasonally occupied, depending on availability of flowering trees nearby. Grey-headed flying-foxes can fly up to 50 kilometres to find food (fruit and nectar). Females give birth to a single pup in October-November, which is carried by the mother for one month and remains dependent on the mother for up to four months. Grey-headed flying foxes have been identified during previous surveys feeding in flowering Corymbias and Melaleucas adjacent to the Carramar site. Large colonies are known to roost in Noosaville (Wallace Park, near Weyba Road and on Goat Island). 4.2 Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) The Koala is an arboreal folivore, restricted in its distribution to the eucalypt forests and woodlands of eastern Australia. The species is listed as Vulnerable under State and Federal legislation. Preferred food trees in the Noosa region include Blue gum (E. tereticornis), Grey gum (E. propinqua), Tallowwood (E. microcorys), Swamp mahogany (E. robusta) and Flooded Gum (E. grandis). Individuals have distinct home ranges which vary according to population density and the abundance of mature food trees (Martin and Handasyde 1995). Whilst a significant number of primary and secondary food tree species are present in the survey area, the habitat quality for Koalas is considered sub-optimal by virtue of its dense, near impenetrable sedgeland understorey; its narrow extent and proximity to a major road. There was no evidence of Koalas or Koala activity in the survey area, however Queensland Governmnet’s WildNET database holds six records within one kilometre of the survey area and there are a number of anecdotal sightings recorded on Koala Tracker and by the Heritage Park Bushland Care Group (Joan Heavey, pers.comm.) within one kilometre of the survey area. The occurrence of recent Koala records (live and dead) and the location of the survey area in the middle of a matrix of known, high quality Koala habitat areas indicates that the Carramar site may provide dry season refugia and/or movement corridor that Koala populations may potentially need to exploit in an increasingly fragmented landscape. Carramar Extension – Fauna and Flora Assessment 27
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habitat for Endangered-listed Swamp crayfish are avoided. Appropriate avoidance and impact
mitigation measures include:
Careful consideration of site hydrology to avoid changes to Melaleuca wetland;
Treatment of stormwater through bioretention basins or other similar treatment devices;
Careful management of cleaning water, disinfectants, detergents and other pollutants on
site and / or containment of contaminated runoff.
FIGURE 13: Endangered Swamp crayfish found east of Carramar carpark
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5.0 SUMMARY
The vegetation within the Carramar site is mapped as non-remnant under the Vegetation
Management Act 1999.
The vegetation is not designated Essential habitat for Endangered, Vulnerable or Near
threatened fauna species.
The subject site lies within a Protected Plants high risk area.
The vegetation on site was found to consist partly of a Melaleuca wetland, with native
sedge / grass and fern understorey, and partly of a landscaped area with scattered native
shade trees and introduced species.
Although very limited in extent, the vegetation in the Melaleuca wetland area exhibits the
characteristic structure and composition of Regional Ecosystem 12.3.5 – Palustrine
wetland, with tall Eucalypt emergents (Eucalyptus robusta and Corymbia intermedia) of
significant height (20 metres) and girth (500 millimetres dbh) growing over a sub-canopy of
Paperbark tea tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia), Black she oak (Allocasuarina littoralis) and
dense thickets of Tall saw sedge (Gahnia clarkei), Bungwall (Blechnum indicum) and Harsh
ground fern (Hypolepsis muelleri).
Species composition is approximately 50% native, 50% introduced on the western edge,
and 90% native, 10% introduced on the eastern edge with a moderate diversity of species
recorded.
No EVNT flora species were detected within the survey area or 100 metre buffer.
Two EPBC-listed fauna species, Grey headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus -
Vulnerable) and Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus - Endangered) were identified
in the survey area, in addition to a number of Least concern mammals, reptiles, birds and
amphibians.
Breeding habitat for Endangered Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) occurs in the
ephemeral ponds and stormwater outlets in the Melaleuca wetland east of the carpark.
The Melaleuca wetland with sedge understorey may provide suitable breeding habitat for
EVNT listed Wallum frogs (Crinia tinnula and Litoria freycineti), and the ponded water
around the culverts may provide suitable breeding habitat for Tusked frog (Adelotus brevis),
however no listed amphibians were found during the survey.
The survey area does not lie within a Koala Assessable Development Area and as such is
not subject to the provisions of the South East Queensland SPRP for conservation of Koala
bushland habitat. Vulnerable listed Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are known to occur
within one kilometre and may traverse the site on occasion.
There are two pest fauna species present, Asian house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) and
Cane toad (Rhinella marina).
Six Restricted Invasive Plant species are present throughout the corridor, including
Singapore daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) and Groundsel (Baccharis halmifolia). The
General Biosecurity Obligation designated under the Biosecurity Act 2014 requires
everyone to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risks associated with
invasive species.
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Native Foresters 6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS To minimise any potential adverse impacts on native species and their breeding habitats within the survey area, the following recommendations are made: 1. Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure impacts to the breeding habitat of Endangered Swamp crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) and to the potential breeding habitat of EVNT listed frog species are avoided. 2. If impacts on the identified wetland areas which provide breeding habitat for these species including indirect impacts (e.g. changes to hydrology, sediment and nutrient runoff) cannot be avoided, an EHP approved Species Management Plan will be required under the Queensland Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006. 3. The location of proposed works should be carefully considered to avoid clearing mature phase native trees that are providing structure and breeding habitat for native fauna. 4. A Fauna Spotter-catcher will be required during vegetation clearing to relocate any native fauna and habitat structures found. 5. Habitat structures in the form of logs and coarse woody debris should be retained in situ if possible, or relocated into the surrounding undisturbed areas. 6. It is recommended that works commence prior to the wet season to minimise impacts on possible amphibian breeding events that would occur after rain, particularly within proximity to the drainage lines and Melaleuca wetland. 7. Care should be taken to avoid introduction and further spread of undesirable habitat- changing and exotic flora species during works. 8. Active management of Restricted Invasive Plants (eg: Singapore daisy, Groundsel and Broad leaf pepper tree) and other environmental weeds should be incorporated into the works wherever practicable. 9. Recolonisation of the site by native fauna upon the completion of works is dependent upon the reinstatement of habitat values for these species. Carramar Extension – Fauna and Flora Assessment 32
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Native Foresters REFERENCES Ecosure (2016) Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan. Prepared for Noosa Council, September 2016. 64pp. Eyre TJ, Ferguson DJ, Hourigan CL, Smith GC, Mathieson MT, Kelly, AL, Venz MF, Hogan, LD and Rowland, J. (2014). Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Survey Assessment Guidelines for Queensland. Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, Queensland Government, Brisbane. Frogs Australia Network 2017. Australian Frogs Database. www.frogsaustralia.net.au Harding, D. and Williamson, I. (2003). A note on the habitat requirements of the swamp crayfish on Bribie Island, southeastern Queensland. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 49, 452. Harding, D. and Williamson, I. (2004). The influence of light phase and predators on the behaviour of swamp crayfish. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 49, 704. Haslam, S. and Hauser, J. (2004) Noosa’s Native Plants. Noosa Integrated Catchment Association Inc. Heavey, J. and MacDonald, S. (2013) Weeds of The Sunshine Coast. Noosa Integrated Catchment Association Inc. Leiper, G., Glazebrook, J., Cox, D. and Rathie, K. (2009) Mangroves to Mountains. A Field Guide to the Plants of South East Queensland. Revised Edition. Society for Growing Australian Plants – QLD Region. Martin, R.W. and Handsyde K.A. 1995, ‘Koala Phascolarctos cinereus ’, in The Mammals of Australia, ed R. Strahan, Australian Museum and Reed Books, Sydney. Meyer, E., Hero, J-M., Shoo, L. and Lewis, B. (2006). National recovery plan for the wallum sedgefrog and other wallum-dependent frog species. Report to Department of the Environment and Water Resources, Canberra. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Brisbane. Native Foresters (2014) Flora and Fauna Survey - Daintree Estate, Tewantin. Flood Mitigation Works. Report prepared for Noosa Council. 43pp. Neldner, V.J., Wilson, B.A., Thompson, E.J. and Dillewaard, H.A. (2012) Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland, Version 3.2, Queensland Herbarium, Queensland Department Queensland Government, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (2015) Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants. Nature Conservation Act 1992. Queensland Government, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (2014). State Government Supported Community Infrastructure Koala Conservation Policy. Prepared by the Koala Conservation Unit. July 2014. Queensland Government (2006). Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006. Carramar Extension – Fauna and Flora Assessment 33
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Native Foresters Queensland Herbarium (2016) Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD). Version 10.0 (December 2016) (DSITI: Brisbane). Tideman, C.R. 1995, ‘Grey-headed Flying-fox Pteropus poliocephalus’, in The Mammals of Australia, ed R. Strahan, Australian Museum and Reed Books, Sydney. Vanderduys, E (2012), Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland, CSIRO Publishing. Carramar Extension – Fauna and Flora Assessment 34
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APPENDIX A: Carramar Extension Model
KEY
Swamp crayfish - Endangered
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APPENDIX B: Vegetation survey results
Regional Ecosystem Description Non-remnant
Open in maintained area near carpark / semi-closed in
Canopy condition
regrowth and natural, old growth areas
Understory condition Open in maintained areas, Semi-closed in natural areas
Species composition
65:35
Native : Introduced
Native fauna habitat quality Good
Species present:
NATIVE SPECIES
Species Family Common name Abundance
CANOPY
Acacia melanoxylon Mimosaceae Blackwood C
Archontophoenix
cunninghamiana Arecaceae Piccabeen palm O
Corymbia intermedia Myrtaceae Pink bloodwood C
Cupaniopsis anarcadiodes Sapindaceae Tuckeroo O
Eucalyptus acmenoides Myrtaceae White mahogany O
Eucalyptus robusta Myrtaceae Swamp mahogany O
Eucalyptus tereticornis Myrtaceae Forest red gum C
Ficus superba Moraceae Deciduous fig R
Glochidion ferdinandi Euphorbiaceae Cheese tree C
Glochidion sumatranum Euphorbiaceae Umbrella cheese tree O
Guioa semiglauca Sapindaceae Native quince O
Lophostemon confertus Myrtaceae Brush box O
Lophostemon suaveolens Myrtaceae Swamp box O
Melaleuca quinquenervia Myrtaceae Paper barked tea tree C
Small-leaved
Melaleuca sieberi Myrtaceae paperbark C
Melia azedarach Meliaceae White cedar R
Polyalthia nitidissima Annonanceae Canary beech O
Syzygium floribundum Myrtaceae Weeping lilly pilly C
MID-STRATA
Acacia penninervis Mimosaceae Hickory wattle O
Acmena smithii Myrtaceae Narrow-leaf lilly pilly O
Alphitonia excelsa Rhamnaceae Red ash / Soap tree C
Baeckea frutescens Myrtaceae Weeping baeckea O
Cyathea cooperi Cyatheaceae Scaly tree fern R
Cymbidium suave Orchidaceae Scented orchid O
Diploglottis australis Sapindaceae Native tamarind O
Elaeocarpus eumundii Elaeocarpaceae Eumundi quandong O
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Elaeocarpaceae Blueberry ash O
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Species Family Common name Abundance
Hovea acutifolia Fabaceae Hovea C
Livistona australis Arecaceae Cabbage palm O
Macaranga tanarius Euphorbiaceae Macaranga C
Melastoma malabathricum Melastomataceae Blue tongue C
Meliocope elleryana Rutaceae Pink euodia O
Long-leaved mock
Notelaea longifolia Oleaceae C
olive
Oxylobium robustum Fabaceae Oxylobium O
Pilidiostigma rhytispermum Myrtaceae Small-leaf plum myrtle R
Platycerium superbum Polypodiaceae Staghorn R
Sannantha bidwilli Myrtaceae Baeckea C
Wikstroemia indica Thymelaeaceae Tie bush O
Allocasuarina littoralis Casuarinaceae Black sheoak C
Ficus coronata Moraceae Creek sandpaper fig O
Polyscias elegans Araliaceae Celery wood O
Syzygium australe Myrtaceae Brush cherry C
LOWER STRATA
Austromyrtus dulcis Myrtaceae Midyim berry O
Blechnum indicum Blechnaceae Bungwall C
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Pennywort C
Commelina cyanea Commelinaceae Native wandering jew C
Cryptocarya glaucescens Lauraceae Silver sycamore C
Cyperus polystachyos Cyperaceae Bunchy sedge O
Dianella caerulea Hemerocallidaceae Blue flax lily O
Eustrephus latifolius Phileseaceae Wombat berry O
Gahnia clarkei Cyperaceae Creeping sword grass C
Geitenoplesium cymosum Philesiaceae Scrambling lily O
Hibbertia scandens Dilleniaceae Twining guinea flower R
Hypolepsis muelleri Dennstaedtiaceae Harsh ground fern C
Imperata cylindrica Poaceae Blady grass C
Lobelia purpurescens Campanulaceae White root O
Lomandra longifolia Asparagaceae Creek mat rush O
Lomandra multiflora Xanthorrheaceae Club Rush O
Climbing maidenhair
Lygodium microphyllum Shizaeaceae fern C
Melodinus australis Apocynaceae Bellbird vine C
Parsonsia straminea Apocynaceae Monkey rope O
Persicaria sp Polygonaceae A Smartweed C
Piper hederaceum Piperaceae Giant pepper vine O
Pteridium esculentum Dennstaedtiaceae Bracken O
Rhynchospora corymbosa Cyperaceae Matamat C
Smilax australis Smilacaceae Barbwire vine O
Smilax glyciphylla Smilacaceae Native sarsparilla O
Stephania japonica var. discolor Menispermaceae Tape vine O
Zieria minutiflora Rutaceae Small midge bush C
Zieria smithii Rutaceae Midge bush R
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NON-NATIVE OR NON-LOCAL NATIVE SPECIES
Biosecurity
Act
Species Family Common name Category
Agapanthus sp Liliaceae Agapanthus -
Ardisia crispa Myrsinaceae Smooth coral berry -
Restricted
Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagaceae Ground asparagus fern Invasive
Plant
Restricted
Baccharis halimifolia Asteraceae Groundsel Invasive
Plant
Bidens pillosa Asteraceae Cobblers peg -
Billberrgia / Neoreglia sp Bromeliaceae A Bromeliad -
Restricted
Cinnamomum camphora Lauraceae Camphor laurel Invasive
Plant
Codiaemum variegatum Euphorbiaceae Variegated croton -
Cordyline terminalis Asparagaceae Red cordyline -
Desmodium uncinatum Fabaceae Silver-leaf desmodium -
Dypsis lutescens Arecaceae Golden cane palm -
Evolvus pillosus Convolvulaceae Blue evolvus -
Gardenia sp Rubiaceae A Gardenia -
Hibiscus sp Malvaceae A Hibiscus -
Ipomoea cairica Convolvulaceae Mile a minute -
Jasminum officinale Oleaceae Common jasmin -
Restricted
Lantana camara Verbenaceae Lantana Invasive
Plant
Milletia pinnata Fabaceae Pongamia -
Monstera deliciosa Araceae Swiss cheese plant -
Murraya paniculata Rutaceae Mock orange -
Neonotonia wightii Fabaceae Glycine -
Nephrolepsis cordifolia Nephrolepidaceae Fishbone fern -
Nephrolepsis obliterata Nephrolepidaceae Sword fern -
Ochna serrulata Ochnaceae Mickey mouse bush -
Ophiopogon sp Asparagaceae Stripey white grass -
Paspalum conjugatum Poaceae Sour paspalum -
Paspalum urvillei Poaceae Vasey grass -
Passiflora edulis Passifloraceae Edible passionfruit -
Passiflora suberosa Passifloraceae Corky passion vine -
Philodendron bipinnatifidum Araceae Cut-leaf philodendron -
Plectranthus verticillatus Lamiaceae Creeping charlie -
Raphiolepsis indica Rosaceae Indian hawthorn -
Schefflera actinophylla Araliaceae Umbrella tree -
Dwarf New Zealand
Schefflera digitata Araliaceae
umbrella tree -
Restricted
Schinus terebinthifolia Anacardiaceae Broad-leaf pepper tree Invasive
Plant
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Biosecurity
Act
Species Family Common name Category
Senna pendula Fabaceae Easter cassia -
Solanum seaforthianum Solanaceae Brazilian nightshade -
Restricted
Sphagneticola trilobata Asteraceae Singapore daisy Invasive
Plant
Stephanophysum longifolium Acanthaceae Common wild petunia -
Syagrus romanzoffiana Arecaceae Cocos palm -
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ATTACHMENT B: Koala SPP mapping
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Map requested: (10/01/2018 11:16:30) Lot: 2 Plan: RP177554 [OCR of page images] Map requested: (10/01/2018 11:16:30) Lot: 2 Plan: RP177554 153°020°E 153°040" 153°050°E 153°120°E 153°10 153°110°E 18°00 183°010°E 183°020°E 183°030°E 183°040°E 153°0S0°E 13°10" 183°120°E | Lot and Plan Koala SPP - Habitat Values Bushland Habitat ME High Value Bushland (0 Medium value Bushland Low Value Bushland Medium Value Rehab! Low Value Rehabilitation Other Areas of Value 19) High Value Other Medium Value Other Low Value Other Generally not suitable Water Ms Bushland Habitat Suitable for rehabi Other areas of value Generally not suitable Water Cadastral Boundaries ic . = 1 Local Government Boundaries Koala LOCALITY DIAGRAM South East Queensland Koala Habitat Values western SEQ 0 130 260 390 520 650 m This product is projected into GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56 Habitat in South East Queensland While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this data, the State of Queensland makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which you might incur as a result of the data being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. Due to varying sources of data, spatial locations may not coincide when overlaid. In consideration of the State permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State gives no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability) and accepts no liability (including without limitation, lability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including consequential damage) relating to any use of the data. Data must not be used for direct marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws. Based on or contains data provided by the State of Queensland 2010. Note - These maps are not regulatory. Regulatory maps and requirements can be downloaded from the EHP website. Further information in relation to regulatory requirements for development and planning activities should be sought from the relevant Local Government Authority or the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. © The State of Queensland, 2018
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ATTACHMENT C: Cultural Heritage Search Report
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Lot on Plan Search Reference Number: 31513 Lot: 2 Plan: RP177554 LGA: Noosa Shire Buffer Distance: 100 metres There are no Aboriginal cultural heritage site points recorded in your specific search area. There are no Aboriginal cultural heritage site polygons recorded in your specific search area. Jan 10, 2018, 2:16 PM
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Lot on Plan Search
Cultural heritage party for the area is:
QC Ref Number QUD Ref Number Party Name Contact Details
QC2013/003 QUD280/2013 Kabi Kabi First Nation Queensland South Native Title Services
Limited
PO Box 10832, Adelaide Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Phone: (07) 3224 1200
Freecall: 1800 663 693
Fax (07) 3229 9880
Email: [email protected]
There is no cultural heritage body recorded in your specific search area.
There are no cultural heritage management plans recorded in your specific search area.
There are no Designated Landscape Areas (DLA) recorded in your specific search area.
There are no Registered Study Cultural Heritage Areas recorded in your specific search area.
Regional Coordinator:
Name Position Phone Mobile Email
Andrew Rutch Cultural Heritage 1300 378 401 0459 840 294 [email protected]
Coordinator Southern
Region
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Lot on Plan Search I refer to your application in which you requested advice on Aboriginal cultural heritage places recorded on the above location. I wish to advise that no Aboriginal cultural heritage is recorded on the Cultural Heritage Database and Register in your specific search area, from the data provided by you. However, it is probable that the absence of recorded Aboriginal cultural heritage places reflects a lack of previous cultural heritage surveys of the area. Therefore, our records are not likely to reflect a true picture of the Aboriginal cultural heritage values of the area. All significant Aboriginal cultural heritage in Queensland is protected under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003, and penalty provisions apply for any unauthorized harm. Under the legislation a person carrying out an activity must take all reasonable and practical measures to ensure the activity does not harm Aboriginal Cultural Heritage. This applies whether or not such places are recorded in an official register and whether or not they are located in, on or under private land. Aboriginal cultural heritage, which may occur on the subject property, is protected under the terms of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 even if the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships has no records relating to it. Please refer to our website www.datsip.qld.gov.au/people-communities/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-cultural- heritage for a copy of the gazetted Cultural Heritage duty of care guidelines, which set out reasonable and practical measures for meeting the duty of care. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the approval officer on 1300 378 401. Kind regards The Director Cultural Heritage | Community Participation | Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Jan 10, 2018, 2:16 PM