Appendix H - Biodiversity Code

                                                                             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