2021-01-18 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   18 JANUARY 2021




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                     18 JANUARY 2021

                     Southern penda
             Bacon Wood (Archidendron lovelliae). A vine forest tree growing to 10 metres. Several
             plants recorded on and adjacent to the property. It is listed as vulnerable under the
             State Nature Conservation Act and Commonwealth Environment Protection and
             Biodiversity Conservation Act.
             Other listed plant species that have been recorded in the local area and that are likely
             to occur within the property include:

                e  Keys Boronia (Boronia keysil)
                e  Wide Bay Boronia (Boronia rivularis)

             Landscape Connectivity
             The properties form a corridor linkage between vegetated areas to the south along
             Cootharaba Road and Council reserves along the edge of Lake Cootharaba north to
             Cooloola National Park. There are a number of Land for Wildlife and Nature Refuge
             properties within this corridor that add to the significance of Lots 325 and 375
             properties as an key north south linkage.

             Habitat values
             Four Eucalypt tree species on the properties are primary koala food trees. These are
             Tallow-wood, Swamp Mahogany, Flooded Gum and Blue Gum.
             Numerous large trees on the property exhibit hollow formation critical for hollow
             dependant fauna species. Fallen trees on the property are evident and provide habitat
             for ground dwelling species. The diversity of plant species and habitats provides a
             diverse range of food resources, and nesting for a range of fauna species.
             Ephemeral waterways in the lower sections of the property would develop ponding
             during the wet season, and are potential breeding areas for amphibian species,
             including Acid Frog species such as Crinia tinnula.

             Condition
             The vegetation communities on the properties are in very good condition with all
             structural elements present (i.e. emergents, canopy, sub canopy, ground layer). The
             area of Melaleuca regrowth is free of invasive plant species. A full list of invasive plant
             species is presented in Appendix 2. Lantana is the most widespread weed but is at a
             very low density. Some patches of Singapore daisy along the northern boundary
             adjacent to Lake Flat road require treatment. There are some isolated camphor laurel
             trees throughout the property.

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