2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

       (a)    A detailed account of the methods used in the fauna survey and locations defined on a site map;
       (b)    List all fauna species (terrestrial and aquatic) and abundances that are currently on the site;
       (c)    An interpretation of EVNT, Special Least Concern, Migratory and significant species presence and absence from the target
              species for the site; and
       (d)    Assessment of the extrinsic values.

3 In addition to the methods identified in Table SC6.4.1, specific methods may be required to target particular fauna species identified as potentially
occurring within the study area, particularly EVNT­listed and significant species. Some vertebrates e.g. amphibians, nomadic mammals and birds which have
population cycles and movements that are more closely linked to stochastic events e.g. heavy rainfall, than to seasonal changes, will require targeted surveys
after such events to enhance detectability.


Table SC6.4.1             Minimum Requirements for Fauna Surveys

Survey Technique                                     Methods                                               Minimum Duration

 Diumal Search                                        Two x 30 minute searches within two                   1­2hr/day during the middle of the day for
                                                     different 50 x 50 metre quadrants of the              each vegetation community
                                                     survey area. This involves intensive
                                                     investigation of streams, ground layer
                                                     (under logs, rocks and leaf litter), low
                                                     vegetation (under bark and in tree stumps)
                                                     and caves for target invertebrates and all
                                                     amphibians, reptiles, bats and other
                                                     evidence of habitation, eg. Scats, owl
                                                     pellets, remains and tracks.

                                                     AE consideration ­ Where rocks or logs are
                                                     lifted to check for fauna, they are replaced
                                                     as found with minimal disturbance of fauna.
Pitfall Traps                                        A pitfall trap line should contain a minimum Four nights
                                                     of 2 buckets (20L containers) at 7.5m
                                                     intervals and appropriate drift fencing (30­40
                                                     cm high). At least one pitfall trap line for
                                                     each habitat type/ vegetation community.

                                                     AE considerations ­ Pitfall traps should be
                                                     cleared early morning and late afternoon.
                                                     Adequate moisture and litter and a float
                                                     must be provided in pitfall traps. Pitfall traps
                                                     should be decommissioned if forecast to
                                                     flood.


Opportunistic Records                                Covers all fauna outside the systematic               None
                                                     survey times.
Funnel Traps                                         A minimum of 6 funnels should be placed         Four nights
                                                     along alternate sides of drift fence usually
                                                     between a pitfall array. AE consideration –
                                                     Funnel traps should be covered with leaf
                                                     litter or other insulating material to minimise
                                                     exposure to heat / cold.




  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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