Ecological Assessment Letter Report · MCU26/0104

The balance of the field-surveyed Site (described as VC3) supports a stand of Broad-leaved Paperbark
(Melaleuca quinquenervia) situated along the margin of the northern dam (refer PLATE 4). Historical
aerial imagery and current site conditions suggest that VC1 supported similar vegetation prior to the
clearing event.
The VCs’ floristic inventory provided at APPENDIX F includes at least 53 vascular plant species of which
38 are native species and 15 are exotic species. A detailed Tree Protection Plan with associated Tree
Schedule is shown at APPENDIX F.




Plate 4: VC3 looking north

Weeds Status
A number of exotic and invasive pest plants were recorded within the targeted Site area (refer to TABLE 3
in APPENDIX F). Two (2) restricted invasive plants (Category 3) and one (1) other invasive plant species
declared under State government legislation have been identified on-Site.
Remnant Status
With reference to the VMA, the field-surveyed Site is mapped as Category X non-remnant vegetation.
Threatened and Significant Flora Species and Ecological Communities
No flora species of conservation significance at the Commonwealth or State level were recorded from the
Site.
The vegetation is not analogous with any threatened ecological community listed under the EPBC Act.
5.2      Fauna and Fauna Habitat
Overall habitat quality is assessed as low to moderate. The existing cleared areas (described as VC1) are
highly modified and devoid of canopy, sub-canopy and shrub layers. While VC2 incorporates landscaped
elements, the presence of native species across all strata provides functional foraging, shelter and


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