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                  introduced species. Where possible, flora should be identified and recorded in the field down to a species level. Any
                  plant species that have not previously been recorded in Noosa Shire (reference Vegetation of Noosa Shire Edition 2
                  and Biodiversity Assessment Report) should be noted as such. Any unconfirmed flora species should be sent, using
                  the appropriate methods, to the Queensland Herbarium for positive identification.

    (c)   Plot survey­ ENVT listed flora
          (i)     Where a population of EVNT plants is too dense for the periphery method to be practical, the density of the population
                  must be estimated by conducting a plot survey. Plot surveys must follow the Queensland Herbarium’s methodology
                  (Neldner et al., 2012), using a plot measuring 50m by 10m; or an alternative plot size provided it can be
                  demonstrated that an alternative plot size is appropriate for the EVNT plant, or a possible EVNT plant. Within the plot,
                  the following information must be recorded and described:
                  (A)   the GPS location of each plot;
                  (B)   the number of individuals of the EVNT plant, as well as any other observations such as the age structure (if
                        possible), reproductive state and health;
                  (C)   a description of the vegetation structure, including noting the Regional Ecosystem (where relevant);
                  (D)   the identities and locational data for all other the EVNT plants, and descriptions and locational data for all
                        possible EVNT plants found in the plot;
                  (E)   the landscape attributes including the landform type, soil type, geology, slope, aspect and altitude; and
                  (F)   any specific habitat or micro­habitat features associated with EVNT plants, or a possible EVNT plants.

    (d)   Regional Ecosystems
          (i)     The Regional Ecosystems of the site should be identified and classified according to vegetation and land zone, the
                  current Regulated Vegetation Management mapping (DNRM). and extensive fieldwork undertaken. The survey should
                  seek to verify the current Regional Ecosystem mapping.
          (ii)    Where the field assessment identifies anomalies in regional ecosystem mapping, or provides detailed assessment
                  of the site with a corresponding increase in the level of detail relating to vegetation communities on the site, a revised
                  map showing the proposed classification of vegetation communities and the rationale for the changes must be
                  provided. The Regional Ecosystem Description Database provides comprehensive descriptions of Regional
                  Ecosystems and their associated conservation status and can be downloaded here
          (iii)    Regrowth vegetation should also be assessed and mapped for the site. The assessment of the regrowth is to
                  include—
                  (A)   A detailed floristic assessment;
                  (B)   The estimated age of the vegetation; and
                  (C)   A predicted timeframe for the regrowth to be considered remnant vegetation according to the Queensland
                        Herbarium guidelines.

    (e)   Biodiversity Assessment/Values
          (i)     When assessing the broader biodiversity values, the SEQ Biodiversity Planning Assessment should be consulted.
                  The Biodiversity Planning Assessment incorporates the Biodiversity Assessment Mapping Methodology (BAMM). The
                  final rating system from the Biodiversity Planning Assessment gives a significance rating of State, regional or
                  local/other value. A report summarising selected terrestrial and aquatic conservation values as identified by current
                  biodiversity planning assessments and aquatic conservation assessments for a specific location, can be generated
                  through the Environmental reports online page .The BPA results in GIS format as well as the methodology and expert
                  panel reports are available via the Queensland Spatial Catalogue (QSpatial).
          (ii)    The Biodiversity Planning Assessment incorporates biodiversity values such as—
                  (A)   habitat for Endangered, Vulnerable or Near­threatened (EVNT) species;
                  (B)   ecosystem value;
                  (C)   tract size;
                  (D)   relative ecosystem size;
                  (E)   condition;
                  (F)   ecosystem diversity;
                  (G)   context and connection;
                  (H)   core habitat for priority species;



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