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With respect to the smaller threatened species, the season of the survey was
inappropriate to survey for some of the smaller threatened herbs which could
potentially occur. These include species such as Blandfordia grandiflora and
Prasophyllum wallum, which typically occur within heathlands. Further
surveys during the flowering season would be required to provide further
certainty about the presence of these species.

Ecosystems

The RE Maps show the presence of several remnant vegetation communities
(Figure 3.1 and Table 3.1). The RE maps are based on the interpretation of
aerial photography and satellite imagery followed by some field checking by
the Queensland Herbarium. This field checking is necessarily broad brushed,
as the areas covered on the RE maps are large. However, the quadrat
assessments during recent field surveys conducted for the current project
generally confirmed the maps, though qualifications based on the greater
detail available from the field assessment on the site itself are outlined in the
text below. The status of the REs listed in Table 3.1 was ascertained from the
Queensland Herbarium website in June 2003. Field assessments on the site
itself are outlined in the text below. The status of the REs listed in was
ascertained from the Queensland Herbarium website in June 2003.

As noted above, the upgraded version of Vegetation of Noosa Shire was adopted.
by Noosa Council on 24 July 2003. This study includes mapping at the
1:25,000 scale. As for the Queensland Herbarium. maps, the current study has
produced finer mapping of the site than that provided by the Vegetation of
Noosa Shire. Noosa Council may wish to consider incorporating this mapping
into its database when next conducting reviews in conjunction with the
Queensland Herbarium.

 

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