Response to Info Request - Attachment 6a - Ecological Assessment Part 1 MCU18-0015 & RAL18-0015 · MCU18/0015

                           Ecological Assessment – Attunga Heights



7.2.6.2 Site Assessment
Whilst a number of migratory species are considered likely or possible occurrences on the
subject site, it is not considered that any important habitat occurs or will be impacted by
the proposed development.


7.2.7 Requirement for Commonwealth Referral
Based on the assessment provided above, residential development on the subject site is
unlikely to result in a significant impact on any matter of NES. Referral to the
Commonwealth Department of Environment is therefore not considered to be required.



7.3 Queensland Nature Conservation Act (1992) and Nature
    Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation (2006)
7.3.1 Background
The Queensland Nature Conservation Act (NCA, 1992) details the management intent for
listed flora and fauna species considered presumed Extinct, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near
Threatened, Least Concern, International and Prohibited in Queensland. It discusses their
significance and states the declared management intent and the principles to be observed
in any taking and use for each group.

The proposed management intent for Endangered wildlife includes the following:
   •   to take action to ensure viable populations of the wildlife in the wild are preserved
       or re-established;
   •   to regularly monitor and review the status of Endangered wildlife and its habitat;
   •   to encourage scientific research and inventory programs likely to contribute to an
       understanding of Endangered wildlife and its habitat and management
       requirements;
   •   to recognize that the habitat of Endangered wildlife is likely to be a critical habitat
       or area of major interest; and
   •   to monitor and review the adequacy of environmental impact assessment
       procedures to ensure that they take into account the need to accurately assess the
       extent of the impact on Endangered wildlife and develop effective mitigation
       measures.

The proposed management intent for Vulnerable wildlife includes the following:
   •   to take action to ensure viable populations of the wildlife in the wild are reserved
       or established;
   •   to recognize that the conservation of the habitat of Vulnerable wildlife is critical
       to ensuring survival of that wildlife; and
   •   to monitor and review the adequacy of environmental impact assessment
       procedures to ensure that they take into account the need to accurately assess the


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