Appendix C - Ecological Assessment Report · RAL26/0026

4.0      FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
4.1      VEGETATION
A site assessment was undertaken in August 2026. The majority of the proposed new allotment consists
of mown grass. Vegetation within the proposed new allotment is characterised by sparse regrowth of
Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved tea tree) over short, cropped grass. The canopy has attained a
height of approximately 15m and is dominated by M. quinquenervia, with a small number of Eucalyptus
robusta (swamp mahogany) and Acacia melanoxylon (black wattle) also present. The mid-storey is
generally absent throughout the proposed new allotment. The ground stratum is almost entirely
dominated by short, mown grass and herbaceous weed species. Plate 9 depicts typical vegetated
conditions within the proposed new allotment.




Plate 9: Vegetation conditions within proposed new allotment

A small dam is located within the eastern portion of the proposed new allotment. The dam has been
colonised by aquatic species and is fringed by dense regrowth of M. quinquenervia. Plate 10 depicts the
condition of the dam.




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