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NOOSA LANDFILL EXPANSION
EVNT Species Breeding Places
For Noosa Council
Native Foresters
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Document No: 210514 - IMP
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Date: 14 May 2021
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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 DES Scientific Purposes Permit
number WISP 10189211 and DEEDI Animal Ethics Committee number CA 2020/08/1398 and in
accordance with the relevant regulations.
STUDY TEAM
Simon McVerry (BASc – NRM) - Project Director
Tim O’Reilly (BSc) – Fieldwork and reporting
Vanessa Moscato (BSc) – Fieldwork and reporting
Pru McIntyre (BEnvSc) – Reporting and GIS
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Project: Noosa Landfill Expansion
Document: Impact Management Plan – EVNT species breeding places
Document No.: 210514 – IMP
Client: Noosa Council
Project Manager: Rachael Hannah
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Cover photos
1. Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula) Photo by Vanessa Moscato, Native Foresters.
2. Wallum Rocket-frog (Litoria freycineti). Photo courtesy of Queensland Government.
3. Swamp Crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus). Photo by Native Foresters.
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................4
1.1 Background ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Legislation ........................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Applicable parties ................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Proposed works .................................................................................................. 6
2.0 IMPACT AVOIDANCE AND MINIMISATION ...............................................9
2.1 Evidence of avoidance of impact ......................................................................... 9
3.0 NATURE OF IMPACT ..............................................................................10
3.1 Location of impact ............................................................................................. 10
3.2 Duration of impact ............................................................................................. 10
3.3 Applicable species ............................................................................................ 11
3.4 Impacts to the species....................................................................................... 13
4.0 IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN ACTIONS ..............................................14
5.0 RELOCATION AND HANDLING OF SPECIMENS ..................................20
6.0 COMPLIANCE .........................................................................................21
6.1 Monitoring and assessment............................................................................... 21
6.2 Responsibilities and contacts ............................................................................ 23
6.3 Contingency planning ........................................................................................ 23
6.4 Corrective actions ............................................................................................. 24
6.5 Justification for Impact Management strategies ................................................. 24
References............................................................................................................25
APPENDIX A – BECKMANS ROAD/COOROY-NOOSA ROAD INTERSECTION
ROADWORKS LAYOUT PLAN ............................................................................24
APPENDIX B – AMPHIBIAN HYGIENE PROTOCOL ...........................................24
APPENDIX C – ANIMAL BREEDING PLACE REGISTER ...................................25
APPENDIX D – TRANSLOCATION RECORD FORM ..........................................26
APPENDIX E –SPECIES AND HABITAT MONITORING FORM..........................27
APPENDIX F - SICK OR DEAD EVNT SPECIES COLLECTION FORM .............28
Figures & Tables
FIGURE 1 : Location Map……………………………………………………………………….7
FIGURE 2: Area of works and location of EVNT species and habitat .............................. 8
TABLE 1: Management Action – Before Construction ...................................................14
TABLE 2: Management Action – During Construction ...................................................16
TABLE 3: Management Action – Post Construction ..................................................... 19
TABLE 4: EVNT Species monitoring schedule ............................................................. 22
TABLE 5: Key IMP contacts ......................................................................................... 23
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Native Foresters has been commissioned by Noosa Council (NC) to prepare an Impact
Management Plan (IMP) for the following Endangered, Vulnerable or Near-threatened
(EVNT) species whose breeding habitat occurs or potentially occurs within the footprint of
the Noosa Landfill Expansion Project proposed for the Noosa Landfill and Resource
Recovery Centre:
i. Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula) - Vulnerable;
ii. Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycineti) - Vulnerable;
iii. Swamp Crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) – Endangered; and
Breeding habitat assessments were conducted at the site in March 2019, January 2021
and February 2021 which resulted in the following determinations:
Suitable habitat for breeding by Wallum Froglets occurs within the works Impact Area.
Calling activity indicative of breeding by Wallum Froglet was detected in the site’s
100 metre buffer, with core breeding habitat confirmed at 200 to 600 metres east
north-east of the landfill. Species utilisation of core breeding habitat areas may
expand into the potential Impact Area under wet conditions.
Potential habitat for Wallum Rocketfrog in seasonally inundated depressions and
ephemeral drainage lines throughout the closed heathland and wetland
communities in the works Impact Area and 100 metre buffer.
Both adult and juvenile specimens of the Endangered Swamp Crayfish
(Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) were found in the acidic, tannin stained pools in areas
of surface expression of groundwater in the works Impact Area and 100m buffer.
Areas occupied by Swamp Crayfish onsite are considered to be breeding habitat for
the species.
As a result of this assessment, an IMP for the above EVNT species has been prepared.
Submission of a Species Management Program (High Risk of Impacts) application
requires the following supporting documentation:
Species Management Program (SMP) for tampering with animal breeding places
(high risk of impacts) application documentation as supplied by the Department of
Environment and Science (DES).
Breeding Places Assessment and relevant mapping for the site to which the SMP
applies. The following documents have been provided by Native Foresters as
follows:
o Fauna and Flora Assessment – Noosa Landfill – Revision 3. Document
No.190707-FF-Rev 3.
o Fauna and Flora Assessment – Noosa Landfill, Northern Section – Revision
2. Document No. 200112-FF-Revision 2.
o This IMP document which describes measures to ensure that immediate and
long-term impacts to EVNT species populations and their breeding habitats
resulting from proposed works are minimised and/or avoided.
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1.2 Scope
This IMP complies with the minimum requirements for the development of an SMP as a
DES ‘approved species management program’ under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife
Management) Regulation 2006. It addresses the following:
Nature of impact on EVNT species populations;
Attempts to avoid and minimise impacts;
Management of impacts;
Contingency planning;
Appropriate minimum requirements for monitoring, reporting and review of the
IMP and SMP;
Supporting documentation / justification of appropriateness and effectiveness of
proposed impact management strategies.
1.3 Legislation
Relevant legislation/policies that have been considered in the preparation of this IMP
include:
Animal Care and Protection Act 2001
Biosecurity Act 2014
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environmental Protection Act 1994
Nature Conservation Act 1992
Vegetation Management Act 1999
1.3.1 Nature Conservation Act
Identified EVNT species and their breeding habitats are protected under s88 of the NC Act
and s332 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006. Pursuant
to Section 88 of the Nature Conservation Act (NC Act) 1992 and Section 332 of the Nature
Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006, any works that have the potential
to impact the breeding places of listed species are required to be undertaken in
accordance with an SMP approved by DES.
1.4 Applicable parties
This IMP applies to NC, its employees and any contractors engaged in the undertaking of
vegetation clearing and landfill construction work within areas of EVNT species breeding
habitat. Where conflicts arise between the provisions of this IMP and any contractors’
obligations under their respective contracts, the contractor must seek clarification from NC
prior to implementing that element over which the ambiguity is identified.
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1.5 Proposed works
Noosa Council propose to expand the existing Landfill Facility with the development of two
new cells (Cell 2.3 and Cell 2.4). Both new cells are located within the existing ultimate landfill
footprint. Both cells will be constructed with lined containment bunds and a basal liner.
Interim impervious cover will be installed over all cells initially, followed by permanent
capping. Interim impervious cover over the new cells will consist of 300mm of clay with
100mm of top soil and grass cover. Final capping will occur over a 10 year period.
Both proposed cells require the provision of an access road and stormwater management,
including rock chute drains resulting in substantial earthworks. The access track is proposed
to be 8 metres wide. The access will be located between the eastern extent of the cells and
the pegged extent of vegetation clearing line. During site filling operations, Cell 2.4 will drain
to a sediment basin to the north of the cell. Cell 2.3 will drain to a sediment basin to the south
of the cell. The construction of clean water diversion drain is also proposed to the south of
Cell 2.3. In total, earthworks associated with the access road and stormwater management
are expected to require approximately 12,000m3 of additional fill, which can be sourced from
excavation of the proposed cells.
Current, surface water runoff flows to the east/north-east of the site. Some of this surface
flow is directed north from the southern end of the landfill into a constructed channel before
flowing north-east into the remnant bushland areas. Future proposed surface water flows will
be directed north and south along the landfill boundary before discharging into the remnant
bushland areas. Clearing for the new southern stormwater discharge area will result in the
clearing of up to 6,500 m2 of vegetation.
Additional infrastructure is to be sited in the northern area of the site which requires the
clearing of an additional area of 9,000 m2 of vegetation.
The activities to which this IMP applies include:
Clearing all vegetation within landfill extension footprint.
Levelling and reprofiling works for creation of new cells.
Construction of trunk and access road around perimeter of proposed landfill
extension.
Drainage works including clean water diversion drains.
Weed control operations.
Refer to Figure 1 for the locality of works and Figure 2 for the survey area and specific
locations of EVNT species found on site and/or their potential habitat zones within and
adjacent to the works footprint. Refer to Appendix A for a plan of the proposed works at
the site.
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Site location
Figure 1 : Location Map
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Figure 2: Area of works and location of EVNT species and habitat
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2.0 IMPACT AVOIDANCE AND MINIMISATION
2.1 Evidence of avoidance of impact
Prior to applying for permission to tamper with animal breeding places, a number of
measures to avoid and/or minimise interference to EVNT species breeding habitat have
been considered and/or implemented as follows:
i. Consultation with suitably qualified Ecologists (Native Foresters) during design
works to minimise potential impacts on EVNT species.
ii. Undertaking to erect No Go fencing in appropriate areas to exclude machinery
operations from known EVNT species habitat area and potential EVNT species
breeding habitat areas.
iii. Fauna Spotter-catcher to work through and relocate fauna in identified EVNT
species habitat areas immediately prior to clearing and reprofiling works, and to
be on-site during such works to relocate any disturbed fauna and provide advice
on environmental issues encountered during works.
iv. If during works, more than 50mm of rain occurs over the preceding 24 hours, an
Ecologist/Fauna Spotter-catcher will be required to complete a construction
monitoring site visit and breeding habitat assessment prior to commencement of
works. Rainfall should be measured via the BOM weather station at Tewantin.
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate. The objective of this monitoring event is to
determine if rainfall has been sufficient to create ephemeral ponding resulting in
breeding habitat for EVNT species becoming in use.
v. In the event that breeding habitat within the works footprint is deemed to be in
use, works are to halt in that area until the Fauna spotter catcher has removed
any EVNT species (including tadpoles) declared that the area is declared is no
longer being utilised.
vi. Sequential clearing is to be conducted in order to facilitate the movement of native
fauna out of the works impact area.
vii. Following construction works, appropriate site stabilisation and revegetation will
be carried out to assist in the recolonisation of the site by EVNT species and other
native fauna species.
viii. To minimise the likelihood of spreading potential amphibian pathogens such as
the chytrid fungus, all staff and contractors working in areas of known amphibian
habitat will be trained in site hygiene management in accordance with the Interim
hygiene protocol for handling amphibians (EHP Technical Manual – Wildlife
Management, Appendix B).
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3.0 NATURE OF IMPACT
3.1 Location of impact
The Noosa Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre is situated at 561 Eumundi Noosa Road,
Doonan (Lot 77 SP298776). The potential Impact Area lies on the eastern edge of the
proposed new landfill cells 2.3 and 2.4 and covers an area of approximately 27,800m2. This
potential Impact Area has the potential to be impacted by groundwater lowering or changes
in surface water flows. There is also clearing of approximately 6,500 m2 for the southern
stormwater discharge area. This area includes both the discharge drain and an associated
buffer area.
The eastern edge of the landfill contains patches of weedy regrowth, with some planted
areas in and around the sediment basins, ponds, dams and access tracks. Immediately
adjacent to the landfill, the Land Zone 5 supports an Endangered Scribbly gum woodland
vegetation community (RE 12.5.3) which occurs to the north east and south east, as well as
a Least concern Eucalypt woodland vegetation community (RE 12.5.4). Land Zone 3
supports Closed heathland (RE 12.3.13) and Melaleuca wetland vegetation communities
(RE 12.3.5). The Eucalypt-dominated vegetation communities transition to closed heath
and/or wetland at several locations where the shallow water table intersects the ground
surface in low-lying areas and along drainage lines.
The mapped vegetation provides habitat for the following species of conservation
significance: Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycineti) and
Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula), which are all listed as Vulnerable under the Nature
Conservation Act 1992 (NCA), as well as Swamp Crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus)
which is listed as Endangered.
The southern and eastern extremities of the allotment are intersected by road reserves and
are allocated as Weyba Nature Refuge to the south and east of the road. These are managed
for conservation purposes by Noosa Council’s Natural Areas team. The Noosa National Park
adjoins the south-western property boundary, located to the south of those features. The
area to the north (the balance of the allotment) is zoned for Community Purposes under the
Noosa Plan.
Topography along the survey area is generally flat with minor depressions and elevation
ranging from 10 to 15 metres above sea level. Existing surface water flows north and north-
east from the landfill.
3.2 Duration of impact
Noosa Council has not yet finalised the specific timing, duration and design of the proposed
works, however it is anticipated that works will begin in 2022. The SMP will be enacted
upon the commencement of works and will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months
following the completion of works.
Construction of Cell 2.4 is estimated to take less than six months to construct. It is expected
that construction of Cell 2.3 will take around nine months depending on the volume of
earthworks undertaken as a result of day cover excavations. However, it is foreseeable,
since Cell 2.3 is a large cell, it may be constructed in (up to) three phases. Around four to
six months is allowed for each construction phase.
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3.3 Applicable species
3.3.1 Wallum Froglet
The Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula) is a small ground-dwelling frog (up to 20 mm in length)
whose dorsal side is highly variable in colour and texture. The ventral side is granular, with
a fine median line of white dots on the throat that may continue across the belly. Males
may call throughout the year and at any time of day particularly following rain and their call
is a short high-pitched ring that can accelerate into a tinkling chorus. Wallum Froglet is
listed as Vulnerable under the NC Act.
Wallum Froglets require ephemeral and semi-permanent, acidic swamps and creeks on
coastal sand masses that seasonally flood for breeding. They also inhabit adjacent
heathlands and Melaleuca woodlands as well as more disturbed areas including road-side
puddles. Breeding usually occurs in winter, however, has been recorded in all seasons
following rain (Meyer et al. 2006). Tadpoles may take up to six months to develop into
frogs. Tadpoles are grey or brown above with irregular darker markings and a tail that is
1.5 times their body length. Wallum Froglet appears to be widespread and locally abundant
in wallum habitat on the Sunshine Coast (Meyer, 2010).
Suitable habitat for breeding by Wallum Froglets (core habitat) occurs within the potential
Impact Area, however no calling activity indicative of breeding was detected during the
survey period in the Impact Area. Calling activity indicative of breeding by Wallum Froglet
was detected in the site’s 100 metre buffer, with core breeding habitat (i.e. ponded areas
with surface expression of acidic groundwater) confirmed at 200 to 600 metres east north-
east of the landfill. Species utilisation of core breeding habitat areas may expand into the
potential Impact Area under very wet conditions.
3.3.2 Wallum Rocketfrog
Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycineti) is a moderate-sized, ground-dwelling frog (about
45mm in length) and is characterised by a dark triangular area on the top of its snout and
a dark streak that runs from its nostril through the eye and down its side. Dorsal colouration
is grey to brown with darker stripes. The belly is pale and granular, and the back of the
thighs is brown with cream spots. Wallum Rocketfrog is listed as Vulnerable under the NC
Act.
The Wallum Rocketfrog is one of several ’acid frogs’ adapted to breeding in low pH waters
in coastal areas from South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. It is
commonly seen around wallum swamps with low nutrient sandstone and sandy soils and
vegetation consisting of heathland, sedgeland, Melaleuca spp or Banksia spp. The male
Wallum Rocketfrog calls from the ground beside water amidst sedges, with calling activity
consistent with breeding behaviour for the species. Breeding occurs mainly in spring and
summer after rain. Eggs are laid in shallow water and development is rapid with larvae
completing metamorphosis in six to eight weeks depending on ambient temperature (Ed
Meyer, pers.comm). Tadpoles are mainly bottom-dwelling, feeding on detritus, dead
insects and worms (Anstis, 2002).
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Densities of the Wallum Rocketfrog in the Noosa Region are generally low, with calling
aggregations seldom numbering more than 20 animals (Meyer 2010). Densities of calling
animals are generally highest in low open (often disturbed) wallum vegetation with shallow
surface water (Hines and Meyer 2011).
The habitat suitability models for Wallum frogs suggest that all areas mapped as
RE12.3.13 and 12.3.5 constitute core habitat. Adjacent vegetation communities (RE
12.5.4) are considered non-core habitat for Wallum Froglets dispersing after breeding and
core habitat for Wallum Rocketfrogs.
3.3.3 Swamp Crayfish
The Swamp Crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus glypticus) is Australia’s smallest crayfish
(measuring up to 25 mm in length). It can be distinguished from other species of crayfish
by its small size, narrow thorax and the alignment of the fingers of the claws which is
vertical rather than horizontal.
Throughout its range, Swamp Crayfish is associated mainly with coastal paperbark
(Melaleuca) swamps, including areas of remnant and regrowth Melaleuca quinquenervia
woodland (E. Meyer, pers. comm.). Records of this species from drainage lines and
artificial ponds, within and adjacent disturbed Melaleuca woodland, suggest some
resilience to disturbance (e.g., see Dawkins, 2015). For example, the species has been
encountered in areas subject to periodic slashing and flail mowing, as well as previously
cleared areas (Ed Meyer, pers.comm.). The disturbance and destruction of coastal
Melaleuca wetlands, however, remains a significant threat to the species (Coughran et al.,
2010). Other potential threats to Swamp Crayfish include: weeds, pollution, pesticide use,
climate change and predation by exotic species such as Mosquitofish (Gambusia
holbrooki) and Swordtails (Xiphophorus helleri) (Coughran et al., 2010).
Knowledge of Swamp Crayfish biology is limited by its cryptic nature; however, it is known
to inhabit burrows up to one metre deep and is sometimes found in association with other
crayfish species e.g. Cherax spp (Dawkins, 2015). It is likely that, within these burrows,
Swamp Crayfish reproduce, overwinter, and/or avoid desiccation. Harding and Williams
(2003) suggest the species prefers areas of denser sedge cover as a predator-avoidance
mechanism, however at night Swamp Crayfish have also been observed foraging in areas
of shallow open water with little or no vegetation cover (E. Meyer, pers. comm.). The
importance of sedge cover for this species is therefore unclear.
The breeding biology and breeding habitat preferences of Swamp Crayfish are also poorly
documented. Available data suggest breeding occurs during late autumn/early winter with
egg-bearing animals and young-of-year crayfish having been recorded in May-July
(Dawkins, 2015; E. Meyer, pers. comm.). Observations on the Gold Coast and Bribie
Island, however, suggest breeding may occur at other times of year as well (Dawkins,
2015). Populations have been found in areas of open water and amongst dense aquatic
vegetation in both disturbed drainage lines and pristine wetland ecosystems.
Differentiating between areas of breeding and non-breeding habitat is therefore impractical
and, for the purposes of this SMP, any occupied habitats are regarded as breeding places.
Both adult and juvenile specimens of the Endangered Swamp Crayfish (Tenuibranchiurus
glypticus) were found in the acidic, tannin stained pools in areas of surface expression of
groundwater in the Impact Area and 100m buffer. Due to knowledge gaps relating to
Swamp Crayfish breeding habitat requirements, areas occupied by Swamp Crayfish are
considered breeding habitat.
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3.4 Impacts to the species
The clearing of vegetation, excavation and the disturbance of habitat within or near a body
of permanent or temporary freshwater has the potential to impact on the nominated EVNT
species populations and their freshwater breeding habitats.
Wallum frogs are likely to be well concealed among vegetation and leaf litter and difficult
to detect as they cease calling or burrow into the leaf litter or substrate when disturbed.
Swamp Crayfish, known for their cryptic nature are likely to be burrowing in sediment and
substrate when not foraging. Indirect impacts to potential habitat for the species
downstream of the works may also occur. It is important that mitigation measures are
undertaken in order to minimise the impacts on these species and other native fauna
present. If mitigation measures are not carried out, there is potential for the following direct
and indirect impacts to occur:
o Loss of habitat, including the loss or disturbance of the leaf litter, stones, woody
debris, depressions and ponds that form the breeding habitat for the species.
o Disturbance of breeding habitat through stockpiling of vegetation or spoil and soil
compaction, and changes to hydrology within local area.
o Injury or death to the species from machinery and pedestrians.
o Death or reduced population vigour due to disease / fungal infection.
o Changes to vegetation structure, microhabitat conditions and connectivity may
affect dispersal to areas of suitable habitat.
o Slow species recovery following completion of works, if works have impacted
on breeding pool and if rehabilitation works are not adequate to recreate
suitable habitat.
o Changes to water quality and/or site hydrology may impact future viability of
breeding habitat e.g. sediment inputs, pH shifts, dissolved oxygen levels, aquatic
weeds etc.
o Predation of relocated individuals if appropriate habitat features are not located
and utilised.
o Alterations to species population dynamics if relocated individuals are not
adequately dispersed.
It is not known whether the aforementioned impacts will have a significant long-term
impact on local Swamp Crayfish populations for the following reasons:
i) Very few population surveys have been conducted;
ii) Limited scientific research on breeding habitat preferences and breeding
ecology of the species has been conducted;
iii) Species tolerance of disturbance is not known.
Given these long term uncertainties, it is important that short-term, localised impacts
associated with the proposed landfill expansion are minimised by following the
recommendations provided in Section 4 of this IMP.
While there may be temporary, negative impacts on the EVNT species breeding habitat
within the footprint of proposed works, it is considered that these impacts will not be
significant if works are conducted sensitively. The adjacent bushland areas will continue
to provide refuge areas for EVNT species while the adjacent wetland areas should
continue to provide breeding habitat in appropriate weather conditions.
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4.0 IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN ACTIONS
TABLE 1: MANAGEMENT ACTIONS – BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
1. To obtain baseline data on EVNT species occurrence within the footprint of proposed works to allow impacts on populations of
Objectives these species to be measured.
2. To ensure minimal disturbance of EVNT species habitat is considered during implementation of works.
Responsible
Noosa Council
Person:
Compliance DES Licensing Officer
Officer:
TASKS RESPONSIBILITY TIMING
Delineation of Clearly delineate the Construction and No Go Zones Project Coordinator Prior to
Construction and commencement of
No Go Zones NC employees and contractors will be prohibited from entering sensitive EVNT species works
breeding habitat areas and retained vegetation located outside the defined
clearing/construction zone.
Include “No-go” signage around identified habitat areas and movement corridors.
Delineation of Clearly delineate Fauna Relocation Areas and Monitoring Areas Project Prior to
Fauna Relocation Coordinator commencement
Area and Establish Fauna Relocation Area in suitable, undisturbed habitat. This area should contain of works
appropriate habitat features for EVNT species. Ecologist
Monitoring Areas
Establish monitoring sites (impact and control site) as per methods contained in section 6.1.
Baseline Data Engage suitably qualified Ecologist/Fauna Spotter-catcher to undertake one baseline monitoring as Project Coordinator Undertake in
follows: / Ecologist suitable climatic
Undertake one (1) baseline monitoring event. One (1) event is defined as one (1) diurnal hand conditions prior to
search, one (1) dip-net survey, one (1) visual spotlight search and one (1) aural playback commencement of
survey at a control site (upstream of works area) and an impact site (which may be directly or works
indirectly impacted by works within or near works area).
The Fauna Spotter-catcher will actively search for EVNT species under vegetation, rock, coarse
woody debris and other suitable habitat/refuge including areas of ponded water following
methods outlined in Section 6.1.
Pre-clearance surveys will be conducted in accordance with the relevant relocation measures
outlined in Section 5 and the Interim hygiene protocol for handling amphibians (EHP 2013,
Appendix B).
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Tadpoles or metamorphs or Swamp Crayfish individuals (including Least concern species)
present in drains or soaks adjacent to road verge may require relocation during periods of wet
weather.
Number and location of EVNT species / breeding places and details of any translocations will be
recorded and reported to NC/DES using the electronic register for tampering with animal
breeding places – High Risk of Impacts SMP (Appendix C) and Translocation Record Form
(Appendix D).
Record pre-works habitat monitoring results on Species and Habitat Monitoring Form (Appendix
E).
Sensitive Design Design earthworks to take into account the potential future impacts of the works on native amphibian Project Prior to
and crayfish populations and their breeding habitat: Coordinator commencement
Minimise clearing and excavation where possible. / Ecologist / of works
Avoid, where possible, inclusion of any water retaining voids or pits in the design. Design
Erosion and Sediment Control plan to include: Engineer & Site
Foreman
o Drainage control:
Clean water diversion
Diversion drains are stabilised e.g. coir logs
o Erosion Control:
Limit area of exposure
Progressively stabilise disturbed areas e.g. native grass seeding, geofabric
preferred over jute matting (amphibians and emerging metamorphs can get
covered in jute mat)
o Sediment Control:
Sediment fences / Filter devices as required
Corrective Undertake an investigation to any non-compliance and determine appropriate course of action to Project As appropriate
actions remedy impacts. Coordinator
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TABLE 2: MANAGEMENT ACTIONS – DURING CONSTRUCTION
1. To reduce and/or manage potential impacts on EVNT species breeding habitat including sedimentation, run-off and
water quality changes.
Objectives
2. To reduce mortality of EVNT species during the period of road upgrade works.
3. To reduce the risk of disease and parasite transmission between populations of frogs.
Responsible
Noosa Council
Person:
Compliance DES Licensing Officer
Officer:
TASKS RESPONSIBILITY TIMING
Environmental Education
Induction &
Training Qualified person (Environment Officer, Fauna Spotter-catcher) to present SMP Project A pre- start
Induction for all site personnel, which will cover the following: Coordinator meeting will be
o Identification and breeding habitat requirements of EVNT species; convened with
o Requirements of this IMP; the site foreman,
o Responsibilities under relevant legislation; staff, contractors
o Amphibian hygiene protocol (Appendix B); site ecologist and
o Relocation procedures (Section 5); spotter catchers
to outline the
Ensure retained vegetation areas, identified habitat areas and designated “No Go” requirements of
zones are communicated to site personnel. this IMP
Clearing in Role of the Fauna Spotter catcher:
identified habitat
areas Fauna Spotter catcher is to attend the site prior to and during clearing/reprofiling works. Fauna Spotter- Throughout the
In the event that ephemeral ponding is occurring and EVNT species are undertaking catcher duration of works.
breeding activity within the works area then works are to halt in that area until the Fauna
Spotter catcher has removed the EVNT species, their eggs or tadpoles.
Pits or holes dug for construction will need to be regularly monitored until works are
completed, particularly after rain.
EVNT species, eggs or tadpoles (and other native fauna) found are to be relocated from
the construction zone to the designated fauna relocation area.
Relocation of frogs is to follow the methods contained in the Interim hygiene protocol for
handling amphibians (EHP 2013, Section 5 and Appendix B).
Any animal requiring care or treatment will be immediately transported to a veterinarian or
licenced wildlife carer will be contacted.
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If any other threatened fauna species are impacted during construction, work will cease in
the immediate vicinity of the sighting until they have moved off or a suitably qualified Fauna
Spotter-catcher called in to remove them.
The Fauna Spotter-catcher will maintain records of all fauna relocated (Appendix C) or
injured (Appendix D) and report to the Site Supervisor.
Prior to clearing and concurrent with the relocation of fauna, all large woody debris and
rocks should be removed and relocated into surrounding natural areas.
Habitat Erosion and sediment control:
Management
Ensure works do not concentrate flows into EVNT species habitat. Site Foreman As appropriate
Actions
Ensure drainage control, erosion control and sediment control is implemented to during
reduce impacts such as leaf litter and soil loss, siltation and water quality degradation. construction
Pest and weed management
Remove environmental weeds during vegetation clearing phase.
Clearing/ Machinery hygiene / operation Site Foreman As appropriate
Construction during clearing
Equipment, including tracks and buckets, should be cleaned prior to arrival on site to
prevent transfer of fungal pathogens that can impact on frog populations and lead to
spread of undesirable weeds.
During periods of wet weather site personnel to check under materials and equipment
each morning before using to ensure EVNT species are not taking refuge under these
items.
Contractors/machinery operators should determine suitable locations for dispersal of
material (vegetation, soil, silt etc.) removed from EVNT species habitat areas taking into
account the need for the Fauna Spotter-catcher to access fauna found alive, injured or
deceased in such material.
Reduce habitat loss/damage:
Disperse materials (e.g. excavated vegetation, soil, etc) wherever possible to allow fauna
to escape and Fauna Spotter-catcher to inspect. Following a reasonable amount of time
after which no fauna is found, material can be stockpiled or removed from site.
EVNT species EVNT species breeding habitat assessments following completion of clearing / reprofiling during
breeding habitat wet conditions Site ecologist / Throughout the
assessments
onsite following The Ecologist/Fauna Spotter catcher is to attend the site if there is more than 50mm of Fauna Spotter- duration of
rain in the preceding 24 hour period to make determinations regarding breeding activity of catcher clearing and
clearing &
EVNT species and the requirement for a Spotter catcher to attend or for works to be reprofiling works.
reprofiling works
suspended in that area.
during wet
conditions
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Monitoring/ Monitor effectiveness of Erosion and Sediment Control Site Foreman During works.
Reporting
Regularly conduct weed audits to ensure weeds are being managed.
Regularly check soil stabilisation and erosion control measures to ensure they are
effectively minimising degradation of EVNT species habitat.
Regularly check No go fencing to ensure it is intact around the identified habitat areas.
EVNT species reporting:
During works
The Fauna Spotter-catcher will maintain records of all fauna relocated (use Translocation Site Ecologist
Record Form, Appendix D) or injured (use Collection Form, Appendix F).
For high risk of impacts SMP, a copy of the electronic Animal Breeding Places register
(Appendix C) must be submitted to DES within six (6) months of the interactions with the
high risk of impacts SMP species and upon expiry of the approved SMP via email to
[email protected] Actions Undertake an investigation to any non-compliance and determine appropriate course of action to Project As appropriate
remedy impacts. Coordinator /
Site Foreman
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TABLE 3: MANAGEMENT ACTIONS – POST CONSTRUCTION
1. To ensure habitat restoration works are appropriate following disturbance of EVNT species habitat.
Objective
2. To determine whether there were any impacts to EVNT species populations and their habitat following works.
Responsible
Noosa Council
Person:
Compliance DES Licensing Officer
Officer:
TASKS RESPONSIBILTY TIMING
Habitat Revegetation Site Foreman/ Following
restoration Extent of revegetation works to be determined in consultation with NC. Revegetation completion of works
Physical habitat restoration: contractor
Remove all other materials, fencing and waste from the site following completion of works.
Monitoring Undertake species and habitat monitoring:
Undertake post-habitat disturbance event monitoring (2 events) as per described Project In suitable climatic
methodology in Section 6.1 to assess presence of EVNT species following completion Coordinator / conditions at one
of works. One (1) event is defined as one (1) diurnal hand search, one (1) dip-net Ecologist (1) month following
search, one (1) visual spotlight search and one (1) aural playback survey under optimal completion of works
conditions. and at one (1) year
Comment on whether or not breeding habitat onsite has been impacted by works. following
completion of
Record number and location of EVNT species found during construction using works.
standardised Animal breeding places register (Appendix C)
Reporting A report detailing results of fauna monitoring should be submitted to Council and DES at one Ecologist / At one month and
month following the completion of works with a final report assessing the impacts on EVNT Project at one year after
species populations at one year following the completion of works. Coordinator completion of
Record post-works habitat monitoring results on Species and Habitat Monitoring Form works.
(Appendix E).
For high risk of impacts SMP, a copy of the register (Appendix C) must be submitted to DES
within six (6) months of the interactions with the high risk of impacts SMP species and upon
expiry of the approved SMP via email to [email protected] Corrective Actions: Project Following
Actions Undertake an investigation to any non-compliance and determine appropriate course of Coordinator completion of works
action to remedy impacts.
Weed control / erosion control shall be maintained and corrected as necessary.
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5.0 RELOCATION AND HANDLING OF SPECIMENS
No fauna will be handled unless necessary for the animal’s safety, and where fauna is handled
the duration of handling will be as short as possible to minimise stress incurred.
In the event that an EVNT species (or other protected native species) is identified within the
footprint of works during pre-clearance surveys or during construction, the following relocation
procedure will be initiated:
i. Work will cease in the immediate vicinity of the sighting until the animal has moved
off or a qualified Fauna Spotter-catcher has removed it.
ii. If the animal appears to be healthy, it will be relocated to the compensatory habitat area
by the Ecologist/Fauna Spotter-catcher.
iii. Specimens will be relocated into appropriate habitat features in such a way as to
prevent predation from other fauna.
iv. Details of listed fauna relocations (e.g. lifecycle stage and sex of individual), location
found, and location released will be recorded in the Animal Breeding Places Register
(Appendix C) and Translocation Record Form template (Appendix D).
v. In the event a specimen appears to be sick, or is dead, the specimen will be collected,
preserved (in formalin) and sent to the Queensland Museum. Details of sick or dead
EVNT species will be recorded and reported to NC/DES using the Sick or Dead
Species Collection Form template (Appendix F).
vi. In the event an amphibian appears to be sick or is dead, procedures for handling sick
or dead frogs outlined in the Interim hygiene protocol for handling amphibians
(Appendix B) will be followed (EHP, 2013). Frogs exhibiting one or more of the
symptoms for sick frogs and considered unlikely to survive transportation will be
euthanised.
vii. Any animal requiring care or treatment will be immediately transported to a veterinarian
or licenced wildlife carer (Refer Section 6.3).
If amphibians or crustaceans are handled using bare hands, the handler must not have applied
insect repellents, perfumes, lotions, or other potentially toxic substances prior to handling. If
gloves are used, they must be non-powdered and talc-free vinyl and nitrile disposable gloves.
To prevent cross-contamination, new gloves and a clean plastic bag will be used for each frog
specimen. Care will be taken to ensure that specimens are kept moist and free of disease
following the procedures contained in the Interim hygiene protocol for handling amphibians
(EHP, 2013).
Tadpoles will be examined while held in dip nets and released immediately. Dip nets will be
sterilised with an appropriate anti-fungal agent prior to and after use.
All fauna species ‘not of concern’ will be managed by the Ecologist / Fauna Spotter-catcher and
all personnel working on site in accordance with an approved SMP for least concern fauna and
associated legislation and guidelines.
If other EVNT listed fauna are found onsite during the construction or monitoring phases, DES
will be notified and this IMP will be amended or another IMP will be prepared.
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6.0 COMPLIANCE
6.1 Monitoring and assessment
Monitoring EVNT species populations is necessary to determine potential impacts on their
populations and their breeding habitat, and to determine any changes to their population
dynamics. Species monitoring will be conducted following the methodology outlined below and
the results will be recorded on the Animal Breeding Places Register (Appendix C).
6.1.1 Monitoring locations
Monitoring will be undertaken throughout the whole site to determine if any potential EVNT species
breeding habitat areas have become “in use”. Any sites which are found to be providing breeding
habitat which is “in use” will continue to be monitored throughout the period that the SMP is active
for the project.
Control monitoring sites will be established in suitable undisturbed wetland areas to the north east
of the clearing area. The final location of these monitoring areas shall be determined and recorded
in consultation between the Project Manager, Site Foreman and Ecologist/Fauna Spotter-catcher
to ensure that the site will not be disturbed during any phase of the project and that it provides a
representative sample of the habitat characteristics of the area.
6.1.2 Species monitoring
Monitoring is to be undertaken by a qualified Ecologist/Fauna Spotter-catcher and carried out in
a systematic fashion using standardised methodology. A number of survey techniques will be
used within the monitoring sites to ensure that the survey results are a true indication of the
presence, abundance or absence of the target species. Required equipment to conduct
monitoring includes GPS, data recording sheet, call playback equipment, dip-net, torch and digital
camera. Information on the condition of the habitat and the weather conditions at the time of the
survey will be included, as this may be useful in later analysis. The following survey methods will
be utilised:
Visual search will be undertaken across the monitoring site for a period of 0.5 hours to
identify specimens undertaking surface activity.
Diurnal hand search will be used to detect species that shelter in or under particular
microhabitats (e.g. yabby holes, rocks, leaf litter, bark and vegetal debris). A hand search
will be undertaken for a period of 0.5 hours. Care will be taken to minimise the extent of
physical disturbance caused to the habitat while hand searching, with the searcher
replacing searched items in the position in which they were found.
Dip-net search will be conducted for 0.5 hours in areas of surface water to determine the
presence of Swamp crayfish and tadpoles.
Aural survey and / or call playback surveys, where recorded calls of the Wallum frogs
are played to determine their presence for a period of 0.5 hours.
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6.1.3 Timing and frequency
In general, amphibian and freshwater crayfish activity is determined by climatic and environmental
conditions. Accordingly, population monitoring will occur when suitable weather conditions prevail.
Surveys should be conducted when the species are active, in the period following rain, and
generally after dusk when night-time temperatures are above 18°C. A monitoring event will involve
monitoring for a period of two hours as required to cover all potential habitat areas within the
construction zone. Monitoring will be carried out according to the schedule provided in Table 4.
TABLE 4: EVNT SPECIES MONITORING SCHEDULE
Monitoring Period Method Timing
Diurnal hand search
Nocturnal / crepuscular
In suitable conditions prior to the
Baseline monitoring search
commencement of works.
Aural survey
Diurnal hand search
Following rain event where
Construction Nocturnal / crepuscular
50mm of rain has been
Monitoring search
recorded within 24 hour period.
Aural survey
Diurnal hand and dip-
One month following completion of
net search Nocturnal /
Post –Construction works.
crepuscular search
Event Monitoring One year following completion of
Aural survey
works.
6.1.4 Assessment of results
In the event that the results of the monitoring program indicate that EVNT species populations may
be declining as a direct influence of the project, specific response criteria will be developed by NC
in consultation with DES, to determine whether declining populations (if evident from the
monitoring program) are attributable to the project. The response criteria will initially include
comparison of results from the monitoring program with the baseline monitoring and the predicted
impacts in the Project Environmental Assessment.
The response criteria will be used to determine if additional mitigation/management measures are
required to reverse any decline. Mitigation/management measures will be determined by the site
ecologist and NC’s Environmental Representative in consultation with DES. Such
mitigation/management measures may include creation or enhancement of frog and crayfish
habitat and dispersal pathways; establishment of new populations; and/or control of Mosquito fish
(Gambusia holbrooki) / Cane toad populations.
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6.2 Responsibilities and contacts
Noosa Council is responsible for implementation of this IMP and will submit this IMP to DES for
assessment under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006.
During construction, NC Environmental Officer will be the Responsible Person and will undertake
the following:
Ensure that contractors and any sub-contractors engaged in the project are advised of
their responsibilities to undertake their activities in conformity with this IMP.
Ensure that the monitoring program is implemented properly.
Prepare incident reports and implement corrective actions.
Ensure appropriate records are kept and maintained on-site.
Retain a copy of this IMP on-site for reference by appropriate personnel and provide a
copy of plan to contractors, if requested.
Recommend additions or changes to this IMP based upon experience gained from
implementation of the plan.
A nominated person (either the Site Environmental Officer or the licensed Fauna Spotter-catcher)
is responsible for keeping accurate records of all fauna relocations or incidents involving native
fauna for inclusion in the final Animal Breeding Places register.
The key contacts in relation to this IMP are provided in Table 5.
TABLE 5: KEY IMP CONTACTS
Role /
Name Organisation Contact details
Responsibility
Environmental [email protected]
Rachael Hannah Noosa Council
Officer
DES Wildlife [email protected]
Qld Govt DES
Manager
Fauna Spotter- [email protected]
Simon McVerry Native Foresters
catcher / Ecologist 0407 757 872
6.3 Contingency planning
In the event of unexpected injury sustained by an EVNT species (or other native fauna) or impact
on its breeding habitat, the following procedures shall apply as a minimum.
Injured fauna from clearing or construction activities will be inspected by the Fauna
Spotter-catcher to assess the extent of the injury or sickness.
Where the injury is considered to be minor (e.g. minor abrasion) and the animal is
otherwise alert and active, the individual may be released to reduce the stress on the
animal.
In the event that an individual is suffering injuries of a more serious nature it will be
transported to the nearest veterinary clinic or licensed wildlife rescue organisation.
Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital - Wildlife Carers and Veterinary Services Ph: 1300 369 652;
Wildcare Emergencies Ph: 5527 2444; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services (DES)
Animal Rescue Ph: 1300 130 372.
Any instances of an animal emergency will be followed up with an incident report and
submitted to NC/DES.
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APPENDIX B — AMPHIBIAN HYGIENE PROTOCOL Technical manual Interim hygiene protocol for handling amphibians Disinfecting procedures Equipment such as wetsuits, waders, footwear, nets, buckets, vehicles and surgical equipment may act as camiers of disease, particularly if used in multiple sites. Household bleach (refer Table 1) is recommended for disinfection as it is widely available and is easy to dispose of under field conditions if proper precautions are followed (refer p4). There are other disinfectants as outlined in Table 1 that have been tested and shown to kill target pathogens. It is important to ensure that disinfectants do not leave any residue on equipment, as the residue can be harmful to frogs and their environment. Table 1: Disinfecting procedures Application | Disinfectant Concentration | Time Method Target Pathogen Surgical Benzalkonium chloride | 2mg/mi 1 min Immerse B.dendrobatidis equipment Ethanol 70% 1 min Immerse B.dendrobatidis Ranaviruses Collection Sodium hypochlorite" 4% 15min | Immerse Ranaviruses containers, (bleach) equipment, vehicles Sodium hypochlorite" 1% 1 min Immerse B. dendrobatidis (bleach) Didecyl dimethyl 1 in 500 dilution | 0.5 min | Immerse B. dendrobatidis ammonium chloride TriGene™ 1 in 5000 1 min Immerse B. dendrobatidis dilution Fio™ # 1 in 1500 1 min Immerse B. dendrobatidis dilution Virkon™ 2mgimi 1 min Immerse B. dendrobatidis Ranaviruses Complete drying >3 hr B. dendrobatidis Heat 60°C 30 min B. dendrobatidis Ranaviruses Heat 37°C 8 hr B. dendrobatidis Sterilising UV light 1 min Ranaviruses only Footwear Sodium hypochlorite" 1% 1 min Scrub/spray B. dendrobatidis (bleach) footwear Sodium hypochlorite" 4% 15min | Immerse Ranaviruses (bleach) footwear Didecyl dimethy! 1 in 500 dilution | 0.5 min | Scrub/spray B. dendrobatidis ammonium chloride footwear TriGene™ 1 in 5000 1 min Scrub B. dendrobatidis dilution footwear Fi0o™ # 1 in 1500 1 min Scrub B. dendrobatidis dilution footwear Complete drying >3 hr B. dendrobatidis Cloth (e.g. Hot wash 60°C or greater | 30 min B. dendrobatidis carry bags) Ranaviruses Page 6 of 9 - 130116
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APPENDIX E –SPECIES AND HABITAT MONITORING FORM
SPECIES MONITORING
SITE NAME: ECOLOGIST NAME:
MONITORING
MONITORING PERIOD:
FREQUENCY:
RAINFALL
MATURITY PREVIOUS
No of (Adult / NOTES (sex, 24 hrs (mm) WEATHER CONDITIONS
SITE DATE TIME SPECIES NAME INDIVIDUALS Juvenile) health, activity) if known & OBSERVATIONS
Fine Overcast
Raining now
DISTURBANCE
ZONE Fine Overcast
Raining now
Fine Overcast
Raining now
REFERENCE
SITE Fine Overcast
Raining now
HABITAT ASSESSMENT
QUADRAT DISTURBANCE ZONE REFERENCE SITE
% Bare earth
% Sedge cover
% Vegetation cover
Mean height of vegetation (cm)
Presence / depth of leaf litter (mm)
Water Quality (turbidity, pH) or visual
assessment (include presence of surface
slick, algae etc..)
Presence/depth of surface water following
rain
Presence/abundance of crayfish burrows
Additional notes
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APPENDIX F - SICK OR DEAD EVNT SPECIES COLLECTION FORM
Sender details
Name Phone
Address Email
Collector details (if different to sender)
Name Phone
Address Email
Specimen details
Species name Date Sex Status of Date Map grid Reason for collection
collected M male time of sent reference
F female collection Easting
H healthy Northing
S sick
D dead
Batch details for multiple species collection
Species name No of Date Sex Status of Date Map grid Habitat / Reason for
specimens collected M male time of sent reference Vegetation collection
F female collection Easting type
H healthy Northing
S sick
D dead
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