Ecological Assessment · RAL26/0015

5.0 Ecological Functions
5.1 Wetland/Waterways Value
Wetlands and waterways are significant conduits for dispersal (therefore often associated with
‘corridor’ function) as they contain a variety of forage/refuge micro-habitats in addition to
channelling runoff and uptake of nutrients from stormwater. Such are often characterised by
fertile alluvial soils and diverse native vegetation structure/composition.

The subject site is not designated on DETSI’s Map of Great Barrier Reef Wetland Protection
Areas, however it does partially comprise the following category on DETSI’s Map of
Queensland Wetland Environmental Values – refer FIGURES 11 & 12) under provisions of the
Environmental Protection Act 1994:

       Wetland of High Ecological Significance.




                  FIGURES 11 & 12: Wetlands Mapping (Source: DETSI)

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