Appendix B - Ecological Advice · 132008.1128

northern portion of Lot 1 SP177650 is also designated as Urban Footprint, with the balance of Lot 1
classified as Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area.

Under the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management Program 2006-2016
the development area is classified as Urban Koala Area and Koala Sustainability Area.

The Regional Ecosystem Map for the locality indicates that much of the subject site is mapped as an
indiscernible combination (50:50) of Regional Ecosystem 12.2.9 and 12.2.13. The balance of the
investigation area is currently mapped as non-remnant vegetation. These areas represent parcels of
land immediately associated with Grass Tree Court and established infrastructure.

While the proposed development will result in loss of disturbed native vegetation, this outcome has
been envisaged by the Planning Scheme (which designates the area proposed for development as
suitable for this purpose). The Site’s most significant habitats (in the south) will be retained, as will a
buffer to Noosa National Park.

Recorded populations of the rare small wedge pea (Gompholobium virgatum var. emarginatum) on
site and in locality. Lewin’s Rail (rare), Ground Parrot (vulnerable) and Glossy Black-cockatoo
(vulnerable) and Grey-headed Flying-fox (vulnerable - Commonwealth). It is noted that the assessment
discounts koala, acid frogs and does not mention other threatened flora that may occur on site or in
the locality.

Extracts of the Council and State mapping as at the 2007 assessment are provided below, respectively.




Ecology Notes – Grasstree Court – Blue Care         2