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Appendix 4 - Flora Survey & Permit
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Claire Harris From: PALM <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, 5 May 2015 1:21 PM To: Claire Harris Subject: RE: LEVEL 1 ARO73292 NBN Co Davis Road, Cootharaba - Exempt clearing notification Dear Visionstream Australia Pty Ltd C/-Mr Russell Willis Applicant: NBN Co Limited Exempt clearing notification (protected plants) Where clearing is to be conducted — Street Address: Davis Road, Cootharaba QLD 4565 Lot on Plan Description: Adjoining Lot 500 on CP885200 EHP Reference: ARO73292 Thank you for your email. Please retain this email as acknowledgement of receipt of a protected plant exemption notification submitted under section 261ZA of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006. Clearing of a protected plant under this section must be conducted within two years after the flora survey report was submitted to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. It is strongly recommended for audit purposes that you keep this email together with the relevant flora survey trigger map, flora survey report and any other documentation relating to the clearing in question. Please visit www.ehp.gld.gov.au for information about available online services. Kind regards Katrina Katrina Theilemann Customer Service Regulatory Capability and Customer Service Branch Telephone 1300 130 372 (Option 4) Facsimile 07 3330 5875 Email: [email protected] Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Level 9, 400 George Street, Brisbane Q 4000 GPO Box 2454, Brisbane Q 4001 Queensland Government From: Claire Harris [mailto:Claire. [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 30 April 2015 2:58 PM To: PALM Subject: LEVEL 1 AR073292 NBN Co Davis Road, Cootharaba - Exempt clearing notification Hi,
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Please find attached the Exempt clearing notification (protected plants) on behalf of NBN Co. for clearing of Least
Concern plants in a ‘high risk’ area, associated with the proposed fixed wireless facility at Davis Road, Cootharaba
(Road Reserve).
Also attached is the Flora Survey Report completed by Aurecon, which did not find any EVNT species within the
clearing impact area.
Thank you,
Claire Harris BUD (Urb&RegPlanning) (Hons)
Planner, Aurecon
T +61 7 3173 8738 F +61 7 3173 8001
E [email protected]
Level 14, 32 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
Locked Bag 331, Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia
aurecongroup.com
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Proposed Telecommunication Facility 29 April 2015
at Davis Road, Cootharaba Revision: 0
Reference: 226420
Protected Plant Survey Report
NBN Co Limited
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Approval
Author signature Approver signature
Name Cassandra Arkinstall/ Name Dr Chris Schell
Chelsea Karena
Title Ecologist/Environmental Title Senior Ecologist
Scientist
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Proposed
Telecommunication Facility
at Davis Road, Cootharaba
Date 29 April 2015
Reference 226420
Revision 0
Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd
ABN 54 005 139 873
Level 14, 32 Turbot Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Locked Bag 331
Brisbane QLD 4001
Australia
T +61 7 3173 8000
F +61 7 3173 8001
E [email protected]
W aurecongroup.com
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Project background 1
1.2 Project location and proposed development 1
1.3 Purpose of report 2
2 Methodology 3
2.1 Desktop assessment 3
2.2 Survey methodology 5
2.3 Field survey team 6
3 Survey results 7
3.1 Flora survey results 7
4 Potential impacts and mitigation measures 9
4.1 Potential impacts 9
4.2 Mitigation measures 9
5 Conclusion 10
6 References 11
Appendices
Appendix A
Database Searches
Appendix B
Detailed CVs
Appendix C
Flora Species List
Appendix D
Site Photographs
Appendix E
Proposed Development Plans
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Abbreviations and acronyms
CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan
Cth Commonwealth
DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Qld)
DNRM Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Qld)
DoE Department of the Environment (Cth)
EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)
EH Essential Habitat
EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near-threatened
km Kilometre
m Metre
NBN National Broadband Network
NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld)
NC Reg Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 (Qld)
PMST Protected Matters Search Tool
Qld Queensland
RE Regional Ecosystems
REDD Regional Ecosystem Description Database
VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999 (Qld)
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1 Introduction
1.1 Project background
NBN Co has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to establish the
infrastructure required to facilitate the fixed wireless component of the National Broadband Network
(NBN). Ericsson has in turn engaged Aurecon Australasia to act on its behalf in relation to the
establishment of the required fixed wireless network infrastructure.
The NBN is an upgrade to Australia’s existing telecommunications network. It is designed to provide
Australians with access to fast, affordable and reliable internet and landline phone services. To
support the fixed wireless component of this network, NBN Co requires a fixed wireless transmission
site to provide wireless internet coverage to Cootharaba and to serve as a key communications
anchor point for other NBN Fixed Wireless facilities in the wider Sunshine Coast region.
Final consent from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) has not yet been
obtained; subsequently the Development Application associated with this proposed development has
not yet been lodged. Planning consent will be required for the following:
40 m high monopole
1 x parabolic dish antenna
3 x panel antennas
3 x remote radio units
2 x 0.65 m2 outdoor (one future and one proposed)
Ancillary equipment associated with operation of facility, including cable trays, cabling, safe access
methods, bird proofing, earthing, electrical works and air-conditioning equipment
The proposed facility will be located within a road reserve at Davis Road, Cootharaba, and east of Lot
500 on CP885200. The proposed facility is necessary to provide NBN Co fixed wireless broadband
coverage to the Cootharaba region.
1.2 Project location and proposed development
The proposed NBN Fixed Wireless compound location (ie the proposed development area) will be
located on Davis Road, Cootharaba, and east of Lot 500 on CP885200. The proposed development
area is approximately 0.16 ha (refer Figure 1).
The Local Government Authority for the proposal is the Noosa Shire Council and the site is currently
included in the ‘Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba locality – Rural Zone’ under the Noosa Plan 2009.
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The location of the proposed facility comprises an 8 m x 10 m lease area (NBN compound) situated
within the road reserve, east of the formed section of Davis Road. The road reserve (subject site) is
heavily vegetated and largely unimproved, a part from a few sections that have been previously
cleared for driveway access and aerial power lines. Figure 1 illustrates the subject site and location of
the proposed facility. The site surrounds are characterised by large rural residential and agricultural
grazing properties, and heavily vegetated hinterland and valley areas.
Nearby villages in the wider locality include Traveston (north west), Cootharaba and Pinbarren (north
east), Pomona (south east) and Federal (south). The wider locality also contains areas of
environmental and heritage significance, including:
Cooloothin Conservation Park, Noosa River, Lake Cooroibah (south east)
Lake Cootharaba (east)
Wahpunga Range (north west)
The construction timeframe for the proposed facility is expected to commence in February 2016 and
be completed by April 2016.
For the purpose of the flora survey report and associated survey method guidelines, a ‘clearing impact
area’ which includes a 100 m buffer from the proposed development is displayed in Figure 1, with the
methodology discussed in the following section.
1.3 Purpose of report
This report has been prepared as per the requirements of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act)
and Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 (NC Reg). The Protected Plants
Legislative now applies a ‘risk-based’ approach to regulate the clearing of protected plants in
Queensland. As such, only clearing determined to be of a high risk requires field assessment.
The proposed development area, situated within a road reserve at Davis Road, Cootharaba, is within
a ‘High risk area’ identified on the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP)
Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (refer Appendix A). Consequently, a protected plant flora
survey is required under the provisions of the NC Act to identify any Endangered, Vulnerable, or Near
Threatened (EVNT) flora species that may be present within the area.
On the 23 March 2015 Aurecon conducted a protected plant flora survey of the proposed development
area in accordance with the Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (DEHP 2014) (herein referred
to as the Flora Survey Guidelines).This report presents the results of the protected plant survey.
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2 Methodology
2.1 Desktop assessment
A desktop assessment was undertaken in accordance with the Flora Survey Guidelines prior to the
flora field survey. The following desktop searches were assessed:
Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map
Regulated Vegetation Management Mapping
EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool
Wildlife Online Database
Results associated with these desktop searches are presented in the following sections.
2.1.1 Protected Plant Trigger Map
A review of the DEHP Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map identified the proposed development
area as located within a ‘High risk area’ for protected plants under the NC Act (refer to Appendix A).
An on ground flora survey is therefore required in accordance with the DEHP Flora Survey Guidelines
to determine if any EVNT species are present within the proposed development location and
associated ‘clearing impact area’ involving a 100 m buffer (shown in Figure 2).
2.1.2 Regional Ecosystem mapping
A review of the Regulated Vegetation Management Mapping for the proposed development area
shows that most of the subject site is considered remnant vegetation (Category B), with small areas of
non-remnant vegetation (Category X) in the surrounding areas, as displayed in Figure 3.
The DEHP certified Regional Ecosystem (RE) mapping for the proposed development area indicates
that the remnant vegetation is mapped as ‘No concern at present’ RE 12.9-10.17 (refer Figure 4). The
proposed development area also contains Essential Habitat (EH) mapping for the following species:
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
2.1.3 Database search results
A Wildlife Online search was conducted for the proposed development area with a 2 km buffer. One
EVNT species (ie Ricinocarpos speciosus) was returned within the 2 km buffer for the Wildlife Online
search.
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An Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Protected Matters
Search Tool (PMST) report was also conducted for the proposed development area and a 2 km buffer.
Fifteen threatened species were returned within the 2 km buffer for the EPBC Act PMST.
The database search results are outlined in Table 1, with the full search results attached in
Appendix A.
Table 1 Wildlife Online and EPBC Act PMST Database Results for threatened flora species within a 2 km buffer of
the proposed development location
Scientific Common Name NC Act EPBC Act Likelihood of Observed
Name Status Status occurrence within the during field
clearing impact area inspection
Wildlife Online search
Ricinocarpos - Vulnerable - Unlikely – no suitable No
speciosus habitat present
EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool
Macrozamia Pineapple Endangered Endangered Unlikely – no suitable No
pauli-guilielmi Zamia habitat present
Acacia - Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
attenuata habitat present
Archidendron Bacon Wood, Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
lovelliae Tulip Siris habitat present
Arthraxon Hairy-joint Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
hispidus Grass habitat present
Baloghia Marbled Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
marmorata Baloghia habitat present
Bosistoa Heart-leaved Least Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
selwynii Bosistoa concern habitat present
Bosistoa Three-leaved Least Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
transversa Bosistoa, Yellow concern habitat present
Satinheart
Cryptocarya Stinking Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
foetida Cryptocarya habitat present
Eucalyptus Swamp Endangered Endangered Unlikely – no suitable No
conglomerata Stringybark habitat present
Macadamia Small-fruited Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
ternifolia Queensland Nut habitat present
Phaius australis Lesser Swamp- Endangered Endangered Unlikely – no suitable No
orchid habitat present
Phebalium Mt Berryman Endangered Critically Unlikely – no suitable No
distans Phebalium Endangered habitat present
Streblus Siah’s Least Endangered Unlikely – no suitable No
pendulinus Backbone concern habitat present
Triunia robusta - Endangered Endangered Unlikely – no suitable No
habitat present
Xanthostemon Southern Penda Vulnerable Vulnerable Unlikely – no suitable No
oppositifolius habitat present
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2.2 Survey methodology
2.2.1 Clearing impact area
Clearing within a ‘High risk area’ requires a protected plant flora survey to be undertaken within the
clearing impact area. A clearing impact area is defined under section 249 of the regulation as ‘the area
to be cleared to the extent it is within a high risk area, together with a buffer zone – an additional area
100 m in width around the development footprint’.
As shown in Figure 1, the ‘clearing impact area’ includes a number of lots:
Lot 500 on CP885200 (adjacent lot, access granted by landholder) Davis Road Reserve (location of
proposed NBN facility)
Lot 5 on RP894929 (adjacent lot, access granted by landholder)
Lot 4 on SP176875 (adjacent lot, access granted by landholder)
The clearing is only proposed to occur within the road reserve; however the above lots were included
in the flora survey to comply with the required clearing impact area (ie 100 m buffer around area to be
cleared).
2.2.2 Timed meander method
As the timed meander method is the preferred approach within the Flora Survey Guidelines, this
method was adopted to identify EVNT species within the clearing impact area. The protected plant
flora survey was conducted on 23 March 2015 by suitably qualified ecologists (ie Cassandra Arkinstall
and Chelsea Karena) (refer Section 2.3).
During field surveys it was determined that two habitat types existed within the clearing impact area
including the following:
Highly disturbed areas (including road reserve, access tracks, and other previously disturbed
areas), approximately 1.37 ha
Remnant RE 12.9-10.17, approximately 2.59 ha
These two habitat types are shown in Figure 5, and as per the Flora Survey Guidelines timed
meanders were conducted in each habitat type (one meanders per type). Descriptions of these habitat
types are provided in Section 3.1.
2.2.3 Survey timing
The protected plant flora survey was conducted prior to submission of the proposed Development
Application to ensure that the locations of any EVNT flora species present within the clearing impact
area were recorded and managed appropriately.
The survey timing in March was suitable to ensure that EVNT species, if present, could be identified at
the time of the survey. Whilst there were constraints on the timing of this survey for the proposed
development construction timeframes, it is considered that the survey timing was sufficient to
determine the presence of the protected plants found in the database searches, with species either
being in flower or fruit lifecycles or having distinctive leaves and habitat for targeted searches.
2.2.4 Permits to conduct works
The protected plant flora survey was conducted in accordance with Aurecon’s Scientific Purposes
Permit (WISP14453114).
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2.2.5 Survey limitations
The information presented in this report is subject to survey limitations. The protected plant flora
survey was conducted to identify the presence of EVNT flora species within the clearing impact area.
This report is specific to the findings of the protected plant flora survey and does not provide a
description of the entire ecological values of the clearing impact area.
Furthermore, this report does not provide a comprehensive list of all flora species within the clearing
impact area but rather a description of any EVNT species in addition to the dominant species which
define the vegetation communities present. It is important to note that some least concern or special
least concern flora species may not have been identified due to a lack of fertile material or plants lying
dormant at the time of the survey.
To complete the site survey, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) environmental constraints
layers were uploaded onto a Trimble Juno (Trimble Juno SB Outdoor Handheld GPS GIS Mapping
Data Collector), with an integrated GPS used to locate surveys areas. Handheld Garmin GPS units
(GPS map 78s) were also used during the flora field survey. It should be noted that while efforts were
made to ensure the GPS co-ordinates provided in this report are accurate, a margin of error of
approximately +/- 10 m is expected due to the limitations of the devices used and the recording
environment.
2.3 Field survey team
2.3.1 Suitably qualified personnel
Cassandra Arkinstall, Lead Ecologist
Cassandra is a Commonwealth Department of Environment (DoE) accredited Ecologist with 8 years of
experience in the design and implementation of flora surveys and ecological impact assessments.
Cassandra has experience in both flora and fauna surveys, in a wide range of BioRegions (ie inland to
costal). Cassandra has specialised her skills in the field of targeted threatened species surveys (flora
and fauna), vegetation mapping and verification and wetland surveys.
Since joining Aurecon in 2010, Cassandra has been involved in ecological assessments both in
Queensland and South Australia, for coal seam gas, mining and civil infrastructure projects.
Chelsea Karena, Ecologist
Chelsea is an Environmental Scientist and Ecologist with Aurecon’s Environment and Advisory team
in Brisbane. Chelsea has 4.5 years industry experience and has a Certification in the Regional
Ecosystem Mapping and BioCondition Assessment Methodologies. Her specialist skills include
ecology and environmental assessments, including both desktop and field surveys. Chelsea has been
involved a wide range of projects in Queensland and has experience in environmental risk
assessments, targeted flora and fauna surveys, environmental auditing and compliance.
Detailed CVs are provided in Appendix C.
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3 Survey results
3.1 Flora survey results
The protected plant flora survey was conducted on 23 March 2015. No EVNT species were observed
within the clearing impact area during the flora field inspection. A list of species observed is included in
Appendix C. Site photos are provided in Appendix D.
As there were no EVNT plant species identified in the clearing impact area, a clearing permit is not
required under the NC Reg (Section 261ZA).
However, as the clearing impact area is within a ‘High risk area’ on the Flora Survey Trigger Map this
flora survey report is to be provided to DEHP in order to gain an exemption under section 261ZA of
the NC Reg.
As mentioned in Section 2.2, there were two habitat types identified within the clearing impact area.
The highly disturbed areas include the road reserve and existing cleared areas, as shown in the site
photos (Appendix D) and in Figure 5. The RE is currently mapped as RE 12.9-10.17 on EHPs certified
RE map (refer Figure 4). The habitat type was observed to analogous to sub community RE 12.9-
10.17a. A description each of the RE code (derived from the Regional Ecosystem Description
Database (REDD V8.1) is provided in Table 2 below.
Table 2 Regional Ecosystems mapped and observed within the proposed development location and associated
clearing impact area
1
Regional Short description (REDD Version 8.1) VM Act Status Biodiversity
Ecosystem Status
RE 12.9-10.17 Eucalyptus acmenoides (White Mahogany), E. major Least concern No concern at
(Grey Gum), E. siderophloia (Grey Ironbark) +/- present
Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata (Spotted Gum)
woodland on sedimentary rocks
RE 12.9- Lophostemon confertus (Brush box) dominated open Least concern No concern at
10.17a forest. Occurs in gullies and southern slopes on present
Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments
Table notes:
1
Status under the provisions of the Vegetation Management Act 1999 (Qld)
Incidental fauna observations recorded within the clearing impact area during the field assessment are
provided in the table below.
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Table 3 Incidental fauna observed within the clearing impact area
Scientific name Common Name NC Act EPCB Act
Corvus orru Torresian Crow LC
Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra LC -
Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove LC -
Geopelia striata Peaceful Dove LC -
Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Magpie LC
Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's Honeyeater LC -
Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater SLC M/M
Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch SLC M/M
Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler LC -
Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote LC -
Philemon corniculatus Noisy Friarbird LC -
Psophodes olivaceus Eastern Whipbird LC -
Table notes:
NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld)
EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)
LC Least concern
SLC Special least concern
M/M Migratory/Marine
A number of termite mounds and a turkey mound were also noted. There were a number of stags
recorded throughout the clearing impact area; with a small portion supporting hollows (refer Figure 5
and Appendix D). Habitat features present within the clearing impact area included canopy cover
suitable for shelter, forging and perching, fissured tree bark, dense groundcover vegetation, woody
debris, leaf litter and rocky crevices.
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Ws / 4 Potential impacts and mitigation measures 4.1 Potential impacts As the proposed clearing footprint for the NBN Co facility is located within a highly disturbed area of the subject site, it is not expected that the clearing of the footprint will have a significant impact on the adjacent environment. The following section outlines general mitigation measures which will be implemented to minimise impacts of the proposed development. 4.2 Mitigation measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented: Notify DEHP of clearing via exempt clearing notification (protected plants) form All machinery, equipment and materials will be cleaned and certified weed and pest free (ie by completing a Weed Hygiene Declaration Certificate) prior to coming on to site and records kept Clearing will be limited to be that which is necessary for the proposed development A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the proposed works will: — Minimise the risk of the release of pollutants and/or nutrients into the surrounding environment — Manage the potential introduction and/or spread of weed species within the proposed development area and surrounding environment. — Implement appropriate erosion and sediment control measures during construction to ensure sediment is not released « aurecon Leading. Vibrant. Global. Project 226420 File Davis Road Protected Plant Survey Report_CK 29 April 2015 Revision 0 Page 9
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5 Conclusion
The proposed development of an NBN Co Fixed Wireless Facility at Davis Road, Cootharaba, will
require clearing within an area identified as a ‘High risk area’ on the Protected Plants Flora Survey
Trigger Map (refer Appendix A).
No EVNT flora species present within the proposed development footprint or within the clearing impact
area (ie 100 m buffer from the development footprint) at the time of the flora survey.
This report has been provided to gain exemption from DEHP under section 261ZA of the NC Reg, to
allow vegetation clearing to be undertaken within the proposed development area. Prior to the
commencement of clearing activities, the proponent is required to complete an ‘Exempt clearing
notification (protected plants) form’ to notify DEHP of the proposed clearing and receive a ‘receipt of
submission’ providing approval for the clearing works.
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6 References
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) (2014), Flora Survey Guidelines –
Protected Plants Nature Conservation Act 1992, Accessed: March 2015, Available:
https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-animals/documents/flora-survey-guidelines.pdf
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) (2015), Regulated vegetation management map
and essential habitat map, version 8.0, Accessed: March 2015, Available:
http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/wildlife-online/index.html
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRMa) (2014), Essential habitat mapping, version 4.0,
Accessed: Accessed: March 2015, Available: http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/wildlife-
online/index.html
Department of Environment (DOTE) (2014), Protected Matters Search Tool, Accessed: Accessed:
March 2015, Available: http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/about-us/legislation/environment-
protection-and-biodiversity-conservation-act-1999/protected
Department of the Environment (2014a) Species Profile and Threats Database (SPRAT), Accessed
[Online] April 2015, Available at. www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/sprat.pl.
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) (2013), Wildlife Online database,
Accessed: November 2014, Available: http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/wildlife-online/index.html
Leiper, G; Glazebrook, J; Cox, D and Rathie, K (2008) Mangroves to Mountains: A field guide to the
Native Plants of South-east Queensland, Society for Growing Australian Plants (Queensland Region)
Inc: Browns Plains.
Neldner, V, Wilson, B, Thompson, E and Dillewaard, H (2012) Methodology for Survey and Mapping
of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland, Version 3.2, updated August
2012. Queensland Herbarium, Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology,
Innovation and the Arts: Brisbane.
Queensland Herbarium (2013) Census of the Queensland Flora 2013, Accessed: November 2014,
Available: https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/census-of-the-queensland-flora-2013
Queensland Herbarium (2014) Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD). Version 8.1 (April
2014) (DSITIA: Brisbane).
Ryan, M (Eds) (2003) Wild Plants of Greater Brisbane, Queensland Muesum: South Brisbane.
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Appendix A Database Searches
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EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other
matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.
Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are
contained in the caveat at the end of the report.
Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significance
guidelines, forms and application process details.
Report created: 20/02/15 08:20:21
Summary
Details
Matters of NES
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
Extra Information
Caveat
Acknowledgements
This map may contain data which are
©Commonwealth of Australia
(Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010
Coordinates
Buffer: 2.0Km
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Summary Matters of National Environmental Significance This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance. World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 1 Listed Threatened Species: 32 Listed Migratory Species: 12 Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere. The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place on the Register of the National Estate. This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere. A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 15 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine None
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Extra Information
This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated.
Place on the RNE: None
State and Territory Reserves: 1
Regional Forest Agreements: None
Invasive Species: 33
Nationally Important Wetlands: None
Key Ecological Features (Marine) None
Details
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ]
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from
recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened
ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location
data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
Name Status Type of Presence
Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Critically Endangered Community likely to
occur within area
Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]
Name Status Type of Presence
Birds
Anthochaera phrygia
Regent Honeyeater [82338] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni
Coxen's Fig-Parrot [59714] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Geophaps scripta scripta
Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Turnix melanogaster
Black-breasted Button-quail [923] Vulnerable Species or species
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Name Status Type of Presence
habitat likely to occur
within area
Frogs
Litoria olongburensis
Wallum Sedge Frog [1821] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Mixophyes iteratus
Giant Barred Frog, Southern Barred Frog [1944] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Insects
Phyllodes imperialis smithersi
Pink Underwing Moth [86084] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Mammals
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Dasyurus hallucatus
Northern Quoll [331] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT)
Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Vulnerable Species or species
South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) habitat known to occur
[85104] within area
Pteropus poliocephalus
Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Roosting known to occur
within area
Xeromys myoides
Water Mouse, False Water Rat, Yirrkoo [66] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Other
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi
Pineapple Zamia [5712] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Plants
Acacia attenuata
[10690] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Archidendron lovelliae
Bacon Wood, Tulip Siris [13451] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Arthraxon hispidus
Hairy-joint Grass [9338] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Baloghia marmorata
Marbled Balogia, Jointed Baloghia [8463] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Bosistoa selwynii
Heart-leaved Bosistoa [13702] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Bosistoa transversa
Three-leaved Bosistoa, Yellow Satinheart [16091] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Cryptocarya foetida
Stinking Cryptocarya, Stinking Laurel [11976] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Eucalyptus conglomerata
Swamp Stringybark [3160] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
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Name Status Type of Presence
within area
Macadamia ternifolia
Small-fruited Queensland Nut, Gympie Nut [7214] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Phaius australis
Lesser Swamp-orchid [5872] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Phebalium distans
Mt Berryman Phebalium [81869] Critically Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Streblus pendulinus
Siah's Backbone, Sia's Backbone, Isaac Wood Endangered Species or species
[21618] habitat likely to occur
within area
Triunia robusta
[14747] Endangered Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Xanthostemon oppositifolius
Penda, Southern Penda, Luya's Hardwood [8738] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Reptiles
Delma torquata
Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ]
* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.
Name Threatened Type of Presence
Migratory Marine Birds
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Migratory Terrestrial Species
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Merops ornatus
Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Monarcha melanopsis
Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Monarcha trivirgatus
Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Rhipidura rufifrons
Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Migratory Wetlands Species
Ardea alba
Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
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Name Threatened Type of Presence
within area
Ardea ibis
Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato)
Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ]
* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.
Name Threatened Type of Presence
Birds
Anseranas semipalmata
Magpie Goose [978] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Ardea alba
Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Ardea ibis
Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Merops ornatus
Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Monarcha melanopsis
Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
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Name Threatened Type of Presence
Monarcha trivirgatus
Spectacled Monarch [610] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey [952] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rhipidura rufifrons
Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato)
Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Extra Information
State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ]
Name State
Penda Scrub QLD
Invasive Species [ Resource Information ]
Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced
plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to
biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo
and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit,
2001.
Name Status Type of Presence
Birds
Acridotheres tristis
Common Myna, Indian Myna [387] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Anas platyrhynchos
Mallard [974] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Columba livia
Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Lonchura punctulata
Nutmeg Mannikin [399] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow [405] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Streptopelia chinensis
Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
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Name Status Type of Presence
Sturnus vulgaris
Common Starling [389] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Frogs
Rhinella marina
Cane Toad [83218] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Mammals
Bos taurus
Domestic Cattle [16] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Canis lupus familiaris
Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Felis catus
Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Feral deer
Feral deer species in Australia [85733] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Lepus capensis
Brown Hare [127] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Mus musculus
House Mouse [120] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Rattus rattus
Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Sus scrofa
Pig [6] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Plants
Annona glabra
Pond Apple, Pond-apple Tree, Alligator Apple, Species or species
Bullock's Heart, Cherimoya, Monkey Apple, habitat likely to occur
Bobwood, Corkwood [6311] within area
Anredera cordifolia
Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine, Species or species
Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, Heartleaf habitat likely to occur
Madeiravine, Potato Vine [2643] within area
Asparagus africanus
Climbing Asparagus, Climbing Asparagus Fern Species or species
[66907] habitat likely to occur
within area
Cabomba caroliniana
Cabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, Fish Species or species
Grass, Washington Grass, Watershield, Carolina habitat likely to occur
Fanwort, Common Cabomba [5171] within area
Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Bitou Bush [16332] Species or species
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Name Status Type of Presence
habitat likely to occur
within area
Dolichandra unguis-cati
Cat's Claw Vine, Yellow Trumpet Vine, Cat's Claw Species or species
Creeper, Funnel Creeper [85119] habitat likely to occur
within area
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass, Species or species
West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass habitat likely to occur
[31754] within area
Lantana camara
Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Species or species
Large-leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red habitat likely to occur
Flowered Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White within area
Sage, Wild Sage [10892]
Parthenium hysterophorus
Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species
Ragweed [19566] habitat likely to occur
within area
Sagittaria platyphylla
Delta Arrowhead, Arrowhead, Slender Arrowhead Species or species
[68483] habitat likely to occur
within area
Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii
Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and Species or species
Sterile Pussy Willow [68497] habitat likely to occur
within area
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Species or species
Kariba Weed [13665] habitat likely to occur
within area
Senecio madagascariensis
Fireweed, Madagascar Ragwort, Madagascar Species or species
Groundsel [2624] habitat likely to occur
within area
Reptiles
Hemidactylus frenatus
Asian House Gecko [1708] Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
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Coordinates
-26.29879 152.93635
Caveat
The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at
the end of the report.
This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining
obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped
locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of International
Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species
and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this
stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.
Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general
guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the
data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider
the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from
recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened
ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data
are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans
and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated
under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated
from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic
distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are
based solely on expert knowledge.
Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped:
- migratory and
- marine
The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports
produced from this database:
- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants
- some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed
- some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area
- migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers
The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:
- non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites
- seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent
Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.
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Acknowledgements
This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the
following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:
-Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales
-Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania
-Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia
-Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts
-Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland
-Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia
-Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
-Birds Australia
-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme
-Australian National Wildlife Collection
-Natural history museums of Australia
-Museum Victoria
-Australian Museum
-SA Museum
-Queensland Museum
-Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums
-Queensland Herbarium
-National Herbarium of NSW
-Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria
-Tasmanian Herbarium
-State Herbarium of South Australia
-Northern Territory Herbarium
-Western Australian Herbarium
-Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra
-University of New England
-Ocean Biogeographic Information System
-Australian Government, Department of Defence
-State Forests of NSW
-Geoscience Australia
-CSIRO
-Other groups and individuals
The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided
expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.
Please feel free to provide feedback via the Contact Us page.
© Commonwealth of Australia
Department of the Environment
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
+61 2 6274 1111
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Wildlife Online Extract
Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point
Species: All
Type: All
Status: All
Records: All
Date: All
Latitude: -26.2988
Longitude: 152.9363
Distance: 2
Email: [email protected]
Date submitted: Friday 20 Feb 2015 07:26:02
Date extracted: Friday 20 Feb 2015 07:30:06
The number of records retrieved = 85
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
animals amphibians Bufonidae Rhinella marina cane toad Y 1
animals amphibians Hylidae Litoria fallax eastern sedgefrog C 1
animals birds Acanthizidae Sericornis magnirostra large-billed scrubwren C 1
animals birds Acanthizidae Sericornis frontalis white-browed scrubwren C 1
animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza pusilla brown thornbill C 1
animals birds Acanthizidae Gerygone albogularis white-throated gerygone C 1
animals birds Accipitridae Elanus axillaris black-shouldered kite C 1
animals birds Accipitridae Aviceda subcristata Pacific baza C 1
animals birds Accipitridae Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea-eagle SL 1
animals birds Accipitridae Haliastur sphenurus whistling kite C 2
animals birds Anatidae Anas superciliosa Pacific black duck C 1
animals birds Ardeidae Egretta novaehollandiae white-faced heron C 1
animals birds Ardeidae Ardea pacifica white-necked heron C 1
animals birds Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian magpie C 2
animals birds Artamidae Strepera graculina pied currawong C 1
animals birds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis pied butcherbird C 1
animals birds Artamidae Artamus leucorynchus white-breasted woodswallow C 1
animals birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird C 2
animals birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita sulphur-crested cockatoo C 1
animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus funereus yellow-tailed black-cockatoo C 2
animals birds Campephagidae Coracina lineata barred cuckoo-shrike C 1
animals birds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae black-faced cuckoo-shrike C 2
animals birds Campephagidae Lalage leucomela varied triller C 1
animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles masked lapwing C 1
animals birds Columbidae Macropygia amboinensis brown cuckoo-dove C 1
animals birds Columbidae Geopelia humeralis bar-shouldered dove C 1
animals birds Columbidae Ptilinopus regina rose-crowned fruit-dove C 1
animals birds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes crested pigeon C 1
animals birds Columbidae Streptopelia chinensis spotted dove Y 1
animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow C 2
animals birds Cuculidae Cacomantis flabelliformis fan-tailed cuckoo C 1
animals birds Cuculidae Centropus phasianinus pheasant coucal C 1
animals birds Cuculidae Chalcites lucidus shining bronze-cuckoo C 1
animals birds Dicruridae Dicrurus bracteatus spangled drongo C 1
animals birds Estrildidae Taeniopygia bichenovii double-barred finch C 1
animals birds Falconidae Falco cenchroides Nankeen kestrel C 1
animals birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra C 1
animals birds Hirundinidae Hirundo neoxena welcome swallow C 1
animals birds Maluridae Malurus lamberti variegated fairy-wren C 1
animals birds Maluridae Malurus melanocephalus red-backed fairy-wren C 1
animals birds Megapodiidae Alectura lathami Australian brush-turkey C 1
animals birds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta brown honeyeater C 3
animals birds Meliphagidae Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's honeyeater C 2
animals birds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater C 1
animals birds Meliphagidae Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater C 1
animals birds Meliphagidae Lichenostomus melanops yellow-tufted honeyeater C 1
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala noisy miner C 2
animals birds Meliphagidae Myzomela sanguinolenta scarlet honeyeater C 1
animals birds Meropidae Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater SL 2
animals birds Monarchidae Carterornis leucotis white-eared monarch C 1
animals birds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca magpie-lark C 1
animals birds Monarchidae Symposiarchus trivirgatus spectacled monarch SL 1
animals birds Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum mistletoebird C 1
animals birds Oriolidae Sphecotheres vieilloti Australasian figbird C 1
animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla megarhyncha little shrike-thrush C 1
animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica grey shrike-thrush C 1
animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala pectoralis golden whistler C 1
animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote C 3
animals birds Petroicidae Eopsaltria australis eastern yellow robin C 1
animals birds Phasianidae Coturnix ypsilophora brown quail C 1
animals birds Podicipedidae Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Australasian grebe C 1
animals birds Psittacidae Alisterus scapularis Australian king-parrot C 1
animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus scaly-breasted lorikeet C 1
animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus rainbow lorikeet C 2
animals birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus pale-headed rosella C 1
animals birds Psophodidae Psophodes olivaceus eastern whipbird C 2
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura rufifrons rufous fantail SL 1
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys willie wagtail C 2
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa grey fantail C 2
animals birds Strigidae Ninox boobook southern boobook C 1
animals birds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis molucca Australian white ibis C 1
animals birds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis spinicollis straw-necked ibis C 2
animals birds Timaliidae Zosterops lateralis silvereye C 1
animals mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus poliocephalus grey-headed flying-fox C V 6
animals mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus alecto black flying-fox C 4
animals reptiles Colubridae Tropidonophis mairii freshwater snake C 1
fungi club fungi Basidiomycota Armillaria fumosa C 1/ 1
plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Ricinocarpos speciosus V 2/ 2
plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera C 1/ 1
plants higher dicots Rutaceae Melicope elleryana C 1/ 1
plants higher dicots Rutaceae Medicosma forsteri C 1/ 1
plants higher dicots Rutaceae Acronychia pubescens hairy acronychia C 5/ 5
plants lower dicots Lauraceae Cryptocarya glaucescens C 1/ 1
plants lower dicots Lauraceae Cryptocarya microneura murrogun C 1/ 1
plants monocots Poaceae Eragrostis curvula Y 1/ 1
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CODES
I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised.
Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Extinct in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E),
Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ).
A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are
Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V).
Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens).
This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon.
This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.
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Appendix B Detailed CVs
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Cassandra Arkinstall Environmental
Scientist
Cassandra is an experienced Environmental Scientist and
Ecologist with a background in ecological assessments,
environmental impact assessment and development of
environmental management plans.
Qualifications Cassandra has 7 years industry experience, specialising
Bachelor of Environmental in verification and mapping of vegetation communities,
Science (Ecology) (1st Class
targeted threatened flora/fauna species surveys and
Hons.), University of
Queensland, 2006
impact assessment.
Member of Environment Project experience
Institute of Australia and
New Zealand November 2010 to Current
Specialisation Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd Brisbane, Australia
Ecological and
environmental impact Environmental Scientist
assessments, vegetation
Shorebird Surveys for Gladstone Channel Duplication Project – Gladstone Ports
mapping, ecological
Corporation
monitoring, environmental
management plans and Survey of intertidal mudflats, estuarine wetlands and beaches to identify the presence of
compliance shorebirds in the Project Area
Years in industry Identify shorebirds to species level and count the number of individuals present at each of
the survey sites
7
Volunteer Work Mapping areas of suitable foraging and/or breeding habitat within the survey sites
Research Assistant, Kafue Gold Coast Airport Project 2018 – Queensland Airport Limited
Conservation Project
Zambia (GRI)
Development of offset strategy for proposed expansion of the airport apron to facilitate
additional landing bays
Ecological surveys within the development area and proposed offset areas and offset
calculations in accordance with the EPBC Act Environmental Offsets Policy
Discussions with QAL to identify areas that may be remediated for threatened flora and
fauna species as a ‘compensatory measure’ under the EPBC Act Environmental Offsets
Policy
Mapping of vegetation communities within the Project Area, in accordance with the NSW
Vegetation Information System (VIS) Classification database
Assessment of potential offset areas using the NSW BioBanking Methodology to meet the
requirements under the NSW Framework for Biodiversity Assessment
Targeted fauna habitat mapping for significant species protected under the provisions of
the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and/or the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Biodiversity Assessment of the Queensland Gas Pipeline alignment and development
of threatened species profiles for field operations staff – Jemena
Review of existing desktop mapping for Regional Ecosystems, wetlands, threatened flora
and fauna species records and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Field survey of targeted areas along the QGP alignment from Roma to Gladstone to
confirm and/or identify ecological constraints within and adjacent to the QGP easement
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Wb / «Cassandra Arkinstall» «Environmental Scientist» = Preparation of a field survey report and development of threatened species guides for species located within the QGP project area for field operations staff = General environmental advice and assistance provided to field operations staff to assist in identification of threatened species within the QGP easement and legislative requirements associated with the management of the easement (eg requirement for fauna spotter catcher during clearing activities in areas where active/potential breeding places have been identified) Santos Cooper Basin Integrated Dam Consequence Category Assessment (CCA) — Santos Ltd = Review of desktop mapping for potential environmental risks associated with potential dam locations within the Cooper Basin oil and gas fields in South Australia = Communication of potential environmental risks associated with dam locations for incorporation into overall CCA process Threatened Flora Research Project for NC Act listed plant species for the Santos Gas Transmission Pipeline (GTP) — Santos Ltd = Research into the ecology, distribution and population dynamics of nine threatened flora species = Confirmation of the research project scope with the Queensland Herbarium = Detailed discussions technical staff within the Queensland Herbarium regarding their habitat modelling methodology, and a one-day exercise to go through the process for one of the research project species with Dr Melinda Laidlaw = Design and implementation of a 3 week field survey to capture detailed population and distribution data = Collection of DNA tissue samples from important populations of the threatened flora species for genetic studies being managed by the Queensland Herbarium = Analysis of field survey results in comparison to the current published literature and data from relevant experts to identify trends in habitat requirements, population structure, pollination vectors, death/disease/die-back = Preparation of a detailed research report outlining the findings of the desktop and field research for submission to the Queensland Herbarium Cooper Basin Ecological Field Validation of Environmental Sensitivity Model for South West Queensland and South Australian tenements — Santos Ltd = Review of existing desktop mapping for wetlands, vegetation communities and threatened species habitat (flora and fauna) = Preparation and delivery of a business case outlining the proposed ecological surveys and data collection methods = Field survey to validate wetland, vegetation and fauna habitat values covering high priority development areas within the SWQ and SA tenements of the Cooper Basin = Development of 2 new GIS for the South Australian tenements: vegetation mapping analogous to the Queensland RE framework (previously only broad, National vegetation mapping was available); and wetlands mapping delineating wetlands of general and high ecological significance Clump Point Safe Boating Infrastructure Upgrades, Mission Beach — Queensland Government Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning = Preparation of a Clearing Permit Application under the provisions of the Nature Conservation Act 1999 = Provision of advice regarding the management of flora and fauna during vegetation clearing phase of the Project aurecon Leading. Vibrant. Global.
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Wb / «Cassandra Arkinstall» «Environmental Scientist» Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway Upgrade - Koala Management Plan - NSW roads and Maritime Service = Development of a Koala Management Plan for the Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway between Hexham and the Queensland border (part of the Pacific Highway Upgrade Program) = Koala Management Plan addressed the potential and residual impacts of the upgrade on Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) populations and potential habitat. The Plan was developed in consultation with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, People and Communities (DSEWPaC) Ecological assessment and surveys of the Stage 2 Richlands to Springfield Transport Corridor — TrackStar Alliance = Ecological assessment of facility sites associated with the Transport Corridor (eg Springfield Station car park) = Targeted EVNT flora surveys for 4 species known to occur within region, including Marsdenia coronata, Maundia triglochinoides, Eucalyptus curtisii and Phaius australis = Verification of Regional Ecosystem and High Value Regrowth mapping = Weed surveys to record the location of species declared under the provisions of the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 = Koala habitat tree survey in accordance with the requirements of the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and the South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions = Identification of suitable design and locations for the placement of gates/structures to allow safe fauna passage Review and update of GLNG Upstream EPC Environmental Management Plan and Regulatory and Compliance Plan — Santos Ltd = Initial gap analysis of the EMP content and the Commitments Register with regard to the current environmental authorities, CG's Report, EPBC Act Approval and other relevant project approval conditions = Meetings and workshops with key members of the GLNG Upstream and EPC environmental management teams to identify objectives of the review and areas for improvement = Review and update of the EMP and associated sub-plans including plans relating to the management of key components of CSG field development such as land disturbance, flora and fauna management and pest and weed = Restructuring and streamlining of the EMP and sub-plans for the effective and efficient management of environmental elements during the construction phase of CSG development GLNG Upstream Internal Land Disturbance Approval Process, CSG Fields, Queensland — Santos Ltd = Secondment to Santos for a period of 12 months, working within the Environment and Sustainability Team assisting in developing an ecological survey methodology and GIS data capture framework in accordance with Santos’ Environmental Authorities, EPBC Act Approval conditions and the other relevant statutory requirements = Provision of ecological advice and guidance in developing an internal environmental assessment and approval process for the CSG fields = Review and evaluation of environmental authority conditions for the CSG fields, including a review of rehabilitation final acceptance criteria in context of current published literature for rehabilitation of vegetation communities in the Brigalow Belt Bioregion aurecon Leading. Vibrant. Global.
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Wd Zi «Cassandra Arkinstall» «Environmental Scientist» Development of a Wetlands Assessment Procedure for use by ecologists during pre- clearance assessments of proposed developments within the CSG fields Development of key components on the approval process, including procedures for conducting desktop and field ecological assessments, and preparing reports for Regional Ecosystem amendments and NC Act Clearing Permit Applications Development of GIS Spatial Information Systems with the Santos GIS, to include all relevant environmental datasets, to track proposed and approved development areas, and to assist Santos to avoid/minimise impacts within sensitive ecosystems and communities Training Santos Environmental Advisers on how to implement the internal approval process and recording data on GIS mobile mapping devices Targeted flora surveys for Xerothamnella herbacea, Queensland — Santos Ltd Detailed review of the existing literature with respect to the distribution, population dynamics and ecology of X. herbacea, and consultation with the Queensland Herbarium Collection of detailed vegetation data at location survey sites, including botanical species list, landscape features and verification of RE mapping Description of soil characteristics in-situ and soil samples collected at intervals to a depth of 0.5 m for laboratory analysis Analysis of field survey data and identification of trends and key findings, including comparison with previous studies and existing data Preparation of an Ecological Assessment Report and provision of advice regarding alternative placement of proposed development areas Review of the Distribution and Ecology of Gonocarpus urceolatus, Queensland — Santos Ltd Review of the existing literature with respect to the known ecology and distribution of the NC Act listed species Development of GIS predictive habitat model for the species based on known records and vegetation associations Targeted field surveys to confirm populations of the species, utilising the GIS predictive habitat model Collection of detailed vegetation data at confirmed locations including botanical species list, Regional Ecosystem type, and extent of existing disturbances Analysis of field survey data to identify key trends, comparison of current findings with results of previous studies Preparation of technical report to support the declassification of the species for review by a the State government Species Technical Committee (resulted in successful declassification of the species from Vulnerable to Least concern) GLNG Upstream Ecological Field Surveys, Fairview and Roma and Arcadia Valley CSG Fields, Queensland — Santos Ltd Detailed ecological investigations of proposed infrastructure within the CSG fields Identification of flora and fauna species within the proposed development areas, including species listed under the NC Act and EPBC Act Confirmation of Regional Ecosystem, Environmentally Sensitive Area and Queensland Wetland mapping Identification and confirmation of Threatened Ecological Communities listed under the EPBC Act Translocation assessments for Type A Restricted species Preparation of reports for Santos outlining all ecological and/or legislative constraints aurecon Leading. Vibrant. Global.
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Wb / «Cassandra Arkinstall» «Environmental Scientist» = Development of a rehabilitation management plan for a pipeline at Fairview Wiggins Island Rail Loop BioCondition Assessment, Queensland — Queensland Rail = Undertaking BioCondition field assessment of a range of vegetation communities within a number of proposed offset locations = Confirmation of Regional Ecosystem mapping compared to reference site data = Determine Ecological Equivalence by comparing BioCondition results obtained for each site Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal Rail Spur and Connection to the North Coast Line, Queensland — Queensland Rail National = Undertaking a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEPA) for the planning and design project works = Field assessment to identify potential environmental and ecological constraints/opportunities associated with the proposed alignment Bruce Highway Upgrade Project, Queensland - DTMR = Preparation of a Species Management Program for upgrades to the Bruce Highway near Gympie = Development of management and mitigation measures to avoid/minimise impacts on the species protected under the State and/or Commonwealth legislation, including the Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus), Mary River Cod (Maccullochella mariensis) and Lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri) September 2007 to November 2010 KBR, Australia Environmental Scientist Northern Pipeline Interconnector Stage 2, Queensland — LinkWater = Preparation of EPBC referral documentation = Management of sub-consultants to undertake detailed flora and fauna investigations for 52 km pipeline corridor and interpretation of reporting for the purpose of an EIS = Co-authored key chapters of the EIS and SEIS including the Matters of National Environmental Significance and Nature Conservation chapters and involvement in lodgement discussion with both state and federal government representatives = Development and implementation of ecological monitoring programs for species listed under the Commonwealth legislation (including Giant Barred Frog, Mixophyes iteratus) = Aquatic habitat monitoring of important habitat utilised by the Mary River Cod (Maccullochella mariensis) = Onsite construction environmental audits and reporting against Project conditions of approval Donnybrook Sand Extraction, Queensland — Cemex = Ecological impact monitoring of wetland areas and active fauna surveys for protected species — Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula) and Water Mouse (Xeromys myoides) = Preparation of technical and statistical reporting to the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities aurecon Leading. Vibrant. Global.
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«Cassandra Arkinstall» «Environmental Scientist» Koniambo Nickel Mine, New Caledonia – Falconbridge Impact assessment and options analysis for the offshore disposal of over 8 million cubic metres of dredge spoil Assessment of impacts on a significant barrier reef, seagrass and mangrove communities Southern Regional Water Pipeline, Queensland - LinkWater Implementation of ecological monitoring programs Undertaking water quality monitoring during the construction and commissioning of the SRWP Volunteer Work July 2014 to August 2014 Research Assistant, Kafue Conservation Project, Zambia – Game Rangers International & Zambian Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) Volunteer placement for 3 weeks in the South Kafue National Park (KNP) in Zambia, working with a Wildlife Biologist from Australia (Dr Kerryn Carter) on the Kafue Conservation Program Monitoring of wild elephant herds on an established 40 km linear transect (access track) in the south of KNP, collecting information on age/sex structures and identification of adult elephants (via ear nick database) to plot movements of individuals Development of a Biodiversity Monitoring Program for KNP focusing on the use of Distance sampling methods to monitor ungulate populations in response to anti-poaching activities undertaken by ZAWA Assistance in facilitating community meetings in areas surrounding KNP to discuss potential solutions for long-standing human-elephant conflicts (eg use of physical deterrents to prevent loss of crops, alternative harvesting methods and markets for products to reduce the overall risk of crop loss to elephants) Publications Co-Author: Northern Pipeline Interconnector Stage 2 Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (2009) Co-Author: Northern Pipeline Interconnector Stage 2 Environmental Impact Statement (2007) Honours’ Thesis: ‘Acquisition of organic nitrogen from nutrient solution in the cluster-root forming legume white lupin (Lupinus albus)’ University of Queensland, St Lucia (2006)
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Chelsea Karena Environmental
Scientist/Ecologist
Chelsea is an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist with Aurecon’s
Environment and Advisory team with experience in ecological assessments
including both desktop and field surveys. She has been with Aurecon for
4.5 years and has been involved in various ecological assessment projects
for Transport Network Reconstruction Program (TNRP) and Santos.
Qualifications
Chelsea has 4 years industry experience and has a Certification in the
Bachelor of Environmental
Regional Ecosystem Mapping and BioCondition Assessment
Science (Sustainable
Methodologies. Her specialist skills include ecology and environmental
Development), Griffith
University, 2010
assessments. Over the past 4 years, Chelsea has been involved in the
TNRP which includes extensive environmental risk assessments using
Construction White Card
desktop survey methods, cultural heritage surveys as well as on site
environmental auditing and compliance.
Apply First Aid & Perform CPR More recently, Chelsea has commenced targeted flora and fauna
assessments and reporting for a wide range of projects in Queensland.
Certification in Regional
Ecosystem Mapping and
BioCondition Assessment
Project experience
Methodologies Gold Coast Airport Project 2018 – Queensland Airport Limited
Site Safety for Contaminated
Ecological field assessments, targeted flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments,
auditing of weed management
Land Consultants
Mt Nebo Road and Sir Samuel Griffith Road Safety Upgrade – Brisbane City Council
Ecological field assessment and reporting for environmental constraints
Specialisation
Ecology – Flora and Fauna GLNG Project, Gas Transmission Pipeline – Santos
Assessments
Ecological field assessments and targeted threatened species surveys, habitat mapping
for threatened fauna species.
Transport Network Reconstruction Program (TNRP) – Department of Transport and
Years in industry
Main Roads (South West, North Coast and South Coast Regions)
4.5
Environmental Assessments, review of Environmental Management Plan (EMPs),
ecological field work and report writing, environmental pre and post construction audits,
writing Cultural Heritage report s, writing Species Management Plans (SMPs), preparing
Waterway Barrier Works Approvals (WWBW) for pre and post works, obtaining Native
Title Approvals and Environmental Compliance.
Queensland Health– Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR)
Ecological field assessments, targeted threatened species surveys for flora and fauna
species, targeted Koala survey.
TrackStar Alliance Richlands to Springfield – Centenary Highway
Ecological field assessments, targeted weed ecological assessment and proposed
mitigation measures to controlled declared weed species.
Victoria Point Bus Stops Upgrade – DTMR and Translink
Ecological field assessments, targeted threatened species surveys, habitat assessment
for fauna values.
National Broadband Network Maaroom and Cootharaba- Telecommunications tower
Obtaining background and desktop searches, ecological assessment and
preparation/assistance in writing a Nature Conservation Act - Vegetation Clearing
Report.
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Ue L Chelsea Karena Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Hope Island - Telecommunications tower = Background/desktop searches, targeted threatened species surveys for EPBC listed species. Telegraph Road - Telecommunications tower = Obtaining background and desktop searches, assistance with ecological assessment and preparation/assistance in writing a Nature Conservation Act - Vegetation Clearing Report. GPC APLNG Construction Dock Dredge Management Plan = Preparation of supporting information for a Material Change of Use application for Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 16 and the preparation of a Marine Plant Disturbance Report. GPC Western Basin Environmental Approvals (Offshore) = Assistance with the dredge management plan by identifying exceedance levels of soils against the National Assessment Guidelines for Dredging (NAGD). aurecon Leading. Vibrant. Global.
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Appendix C Flora Species List
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Species List – Davis Road, Cootharaba
Family Name Scientific Name Common Name Status LP Act Vegetated Cleared areas
Status/WoNS areas
Mimosaceae Acacia concurrens Black wattle LC - X X
Mimosaceae Acacia disparrima Hickory wattle LC - X
Araucariaceae Agathis robusta Kauri pine LC - X
Euphorbiaceae Alchornea ilicifolia Native holly LC - X
Apocynaceae Alyxia ruscifolia Chain fruit LC - X
Araucariaceae Araucaria bidwillii Bunya pine LC - X
Sterculiaceae Argyrodendron trifoliolatum Booyong LC - X
Myrtaceae Austromyrtus dulcis Midyim LC - X
Restionaceae Baloskion pallens Pale cord rush LC - X
Restionaceae Baloskion tetraphyllum subsp. LC - X
Meiostachyum
Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia subsp. compar Inland banksia LC - X X
Lamiaceae Callicarpa pedunculata Velvet leaf LC - X
Vitaceae Cayratia clematidea Slender grape LC - X
Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor laurel Non-native Class 3 declared X
pest
Vitaceae Cissus hypoglauca Water vine LC - X
Asteraceae Conyza bonariensis Fleabane Non-native - X
Cyperaceae Cyperus rotundus Nutgrass Non-native - X
Hemerocallidaceae Dianella caerulea var. caerulea LC - X
Orchidaceae Dipodium variegatum Spotted Hyacinth LC - X
Orchid
Meliaceae Dysoxylum fraserianum Rose mahogany LC - X
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Family Name Scientific Name Common Name Status LP Act Vegetated Cleared areas
Status/WoNS areas
Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus Ash quandong LC - X
Restionaceae Empodisma minus Spreading rope rush LC - X
Poaceae Entolasia stricta Wiry panic LC - X
Poaceae Eragrostis elongata LC - X
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus grandis Flooded gum LC - X
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tereticornis Queensland blue gum LC - X
Moraceae Ficus benjamina var. benjamina Benjamin fig LC - X
Rutaceae Flindersia schottiana Bumpy ash LC - X
Euphorbiaceae Glochidion ferdinandi Cheese tree LC - X
Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky oak LC - X
Pittosporaceae Hymenosporum flavum Native frangipani LC - X
Bignoniaceae Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Non-native - X
Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Tantoon LC - X
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra filiformis Wattle mat-rush LC - X
Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush box LC - X
Euphorbiaceae Mallotus claoxyloides Green kamala LC - X
Euphorbiaceae Mallotus philippensis Red kamala LC - X
Melastomataceae Melastoma malabathricum subsp. Blue tongue LC - X
malabathricum
Rutaceae Melicope elleryana Pink evodia LC - X
Moraceae Morus nigra Black mulberry Non-native - X
Fabaceae Neonotonia wightii var. wightii White glycine Non-native - X
Ochnaceae Ochna serrulata Ochna Non-native - X
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Family Name Scientific Name Common Name Status LP Act Vegetated Cleared areas
Status/WoNS areas
Poaceae Ottochloa gracillima Pademelon grass LC - X X
Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga vine LC - X
Poaceae Panicum effusum LC - X
Poaceae Panicum sp (NFM) LC - X
Poaceae Paspalum distichum Water couch LC - X
Arecaceae Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy date palm Non-native - X
Pinaceae Pinus elliottii Slash pine Non-native - X X
Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elatus Brown pine LC - X
Fabaceae Podolobium ilicifolium LC - X
Araliaceae Polyscias elegans Celery wood LC - X
Myrtaceae Rhodomyrtus psidioides Native guava LC - X
Anacardiaceae Schinus terebinthifolius Broad leaved pepper Non-native Class 3 declared X
pest
Smilacaceae Smilax australis Barbed-wire vine LC - X
Menispermaceae Stephania japonica Snake vine LC - X
Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos palm Non-native - X
Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale Dandelion Non-native - X
Moraceae Trophis scandens Burney vine LC - X
Poaceae Urochloa sp Non-native - X
Monimiaceae Wilkiea macrophylla Large-leaved wilkiea LC - X
Rutaceae Zieria minutiflora subsp. minutiflora LC - X X
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Appendix D Site Photographs
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Davis Road, Cootharaba
Proposed NBN Facility Compound Location
Photo 1 Facing North Photo 2 Facing East
Photo 3 Facing South Photo 4 Facing West
Remnant Vegetation: RE 12.9-1.17
Photo 5 Facing North Photo 6 Facing East
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Photo 7 Facing South Photo 8 Facing West
Highly disturbed vegetation – Non remnant
Photo 9 Facing North Photo 10 Facing East
Photo 11 Facing South Photo 12 Facing West
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Habitat features
Photo 13 Hollow Habitat Tree observed in Remnant Photo 14 Turkey Mound observed in Remnant area
area
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Appendix E Proposed Development Plans
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Client:
DATE OF ISSUE
DRAWING PACKAGE VERSION
GENERAL
Client:
DAVID COOTHARABA ERICSSON
STRUCTURAL
Client:
ROAD RESERVE
ELECTRICAL DAVIS ROAD
COOTHARABA QLD 4565
Project:
NATIONAL BROADBAND
NETWORK
EME EXCLUSION ZONES
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Rev Date Revision Details
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873
DESIGNER: DVR
PROJECT SUMMARY CHECKED: JR
APPROVED: KD
Drawing Title:
DISTRIBUTION
COVER SHEET
Drawing No. Revision
05
COPYRIGHT © NBN Co LIMITED ABN 86 136 533 741 . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VERSION 10 - SEPT 2011
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Client:
Client:
ERICSSON
Client:
Project:
NATIONAL BROADBAND
NETWORK
Rev Date Revision Details
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873
DESIGNER: DVR
CHECKED: JR
APPROVED: KD
Drawing Title:
Drawing No. Revision
05
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Client:
SITE LOCATION
Client:
ERICSSON
Client:
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http://creativecommons.org/licences/by-sa/2.0/
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licence, the full licence of which can be accessed at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode
Project:
NATIONAL BROADBAND
NETWORK
SITE CO-ORDINATES
Rev Date Revision Details
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873
DESIGNER: DVR
CHECKED: JR
APPROVED: KD
Drawing Title:
OVERALL
SITE PLAN
Drawing No. Revision
05
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Client:
Client:
ERICSSON
Client:
Project:
NATIONAL BROADBAND
NETWORK
Rev Date Revision Details
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873
DESIGNER: DVR
CHECKED: JR
APPROVED: KD
Drawing Title:
SITE SETOUT
PLAN
Drawing No. Revision
05
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Client:
Client:
ERICSSON
Client:
Project:
NATIONAL BROADBAND
NETWORK
Rev Date Revision Details
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873
DESIGNER: DVR
CHECKED: JR
APPROVED: KD
Drawing Title:
SITE ELEVATION
AND DETAILS
Drawing No. Revision
05
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