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DETAILED
SAVANNA MEADOWS ECOLOGICAL
– STAGES 5&6 ASSESSMENT
10 & 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain
CLIENT: Lutheran Community Care C/- RPS Project
Management
REF: S50335ER001
DATE: 7th August 2018
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Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................................... i 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Site Description .................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Proposed Development...................................................................................... 3 2.0 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 4 3.0 ECOLOGICAL FEATURES ...................................................................................... 5 3.1 Geology and Topography ................................................................................... 5 3.2 Flora.................................................................................................................... 6 3.3 Significant Species ............................................................................................ 11 3.4 Fauna ................................................................................................................ 12 3.5 Significant Fauna Species ................................................................................. 14 3.6 Pests Plants ...................................................................................................... 17 3.7 Pest Animals ..................................................................................................... 18 4.0 Ecological function ........................................................................................... 19 4.1 Local Site Habitat Values .................................................................................. 19 4.2 Regional Functionality and Corridor Connectivity ........................................... 20 4.3 Water Quality Buffering ................................................................................... 20 5.0 LEGISLATIVE AND PLANNING OVERVIEW......................................................... 21 5.1 International Agreements ................................................................................ 21 5.2 Federal Legislation ........................................................................................... 22 5.3 Queensland Government Legislative, Planning and Policy Overview .............. 23 5.4 Local Legislation ............................................................................................... 28 6.0 Potential impacts, Recommendations and Mitigation Measures .................... 32
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7.0 CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................. 36
8.0 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 38
TABLES
Table 1 Threatened and Significant Flora Species Identified by Data Searches. ................. 12
Table 2 Significant Fauna Species Identified by Data Searches. .......................................... 15
Table 3 Restricted Invasive and Classified Pest Plants Recorded......................................... 18
Table 4 International Agreements Overview ....................................................................... 22
Table 5 Federal Legislative Overview ................................................................................... 23
Table 6 Queensland Government Legislative and Planning Overview ................................ 24
Table 7 Potential Impacts, Recommendations and Mitigation Measures ........................... 32
Table 8 Fauna Species Present ............................................................................................. 43
Table 9 Native Flora Species Present ................................................................................... 43
Table 10 Exotic and Weed Species Recorded ...................................................................... 44
Figures - Site Layout (prepared by BVN)
- Figure 5 Vegetation Communities
- Figure 6 Regional Connectivity and Corridors
Appendix A - Species List
Appendix B - Database Searches
Appendix C - State Mapping
Appendix D - Council Overlays and Maps
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Quality Control
Prepared for: Lutheran Community Care C/‐ RPS Project Management
Prepared by: S5 Environmental
PO Box 602
Lutwyche, QLD, 4030
T: 07 3356 0550
www.s5consulting.com.au
Date: 7th August 2018
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ABBREVIATIONS
AHD Australian Height Datum
BONN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 1991 (or the
BONN Convention)
CAMBA China/Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1988
CE Critically Endangered
Cwlth Commonwealth
DBH Diameter at Breast Height
DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Qld)
DNRM Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Qld)
DotEE Department of the Environment and Energy (Cwlth)
DSDIP Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (Qld)
E Endangered
EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
ESD Ecologically Sustainable Development
EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable and Near Threatened
JAMBA Japan/Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981
PKADA Priority Koala Assessable Development Area
Koala SPRP South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions
M Migratory
MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance
MSES Matters of State Environmental Significance
MLES Matters of Local Environmental Significance
NCA Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld)
NSC Noosa Shire Council
NT Near Threatened
RoL Reconfiguration of a Lot
RE Regional Ecosystem
ROKAMBA Republic of Korea Migratory Bird Agreement 2007
QH Queensland Herbarium
QLD Queensland
SARA State Assessment and Referral Agency (Qld)
SDAP State Development Assessment Provisions
SPA Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (Qld)
SPP State Planning Policy
SPR Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (Qld)
SPRP State Planning Regulatory Provisions
V Vulnerable
VMA Vegetation Management Act 1999 (Qld)
VRP Vegetation Retention Plan
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
S5 Environmental was commissioned by RPS Project Management on behalf of Lutheran Community
Care, to conduct a Detailed Ecological Assessment for the proposed Master Plan development of the
properties located at 10 and 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain. The properties
have a total area of approximately 24.15 hectares (ha) and will herein be referred to as the ‘site’. The
site is located within Noosa Shire Council (NSC) Local Government Area.
This Detailed Ecological Assessment has been prepared as environmental supporting documentation
to support a Development Application with NSC. Accordingly, this report investigates the ecological
values, features and functionality of the site in the context of the local and regional area and applicable
ecological constraints. Further, this report investigates the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act)
and Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) listed species and
ecological corridor connectivity across the site and regional surrounds.
1.1 Site Description
The subject site is located 10 and 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain and is
also described as Lot 3 on SP235191, Lot 1 and Lot 2 on RP 862537. Black Mountain is characterised
by Rural, Rural Settlement, Open Space Conservation and Community Service Areas. Yurol State
Forest adjoins the eastern boundary of the site and Tewantin National Park is located to the north of
the site.
A review of recent aerial photography of the subject site, indicates that the site contains three
residencies with frontage to Elm Street and Rose Gum Road. Two of the properties are approximately
2 ha is size and the largest property is over 20 ha and contains multiple fenced paddocks utilised for
horse agistment. A vegetated waterway traverses through the southern portion of the site and the
central and southern paddocks contain scattered mature native canopy trees. The site is bound by
Elm Street and Rose Gum Road to the north and further north of Rose Gum Road is the North Coast
Rail Line. Adjoining the eastern boundary of the site is Yurol State Forest and bounding the southern
boundary of the site is the Bruce Highway. The western boundary of the site was adjoined by a
vegetated rural residential block with a single residence. Located to the north of Elm Street is Tewantin
National Park to the south of the Bruce Highway is Cudgerie Common Bushland Reserve. Refer to
Site Context in Figure 1 and Site Aerial in Figure 2, below.
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Figure 1 Site Context
Source: Google Imagery 2017 & Esri Shapefiles of Localities, Cadastre © State of Qld
Figure 2 Site Aerial
Source: Google Earth Pro. 2017, Imagery dated 7/6/2016
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1.2 Proposed Development
S5 Environmental understand that Lutheran Community Care propose a Master Plan Concept for a
‘Care Farm’ development which will be a multi staged development of a 80-100 bed facility comprising
dementia care, transitional care and a respire facility. The Concept Master Plan indicates proposed
infrastructure as follows:
Respite Care in a farm and garden environment;
Palliative Care overlooking the dam
Central Services Building located at the entry of the site;
Dementia Care in a farm and garden setting;
Nature Study Centre located adjacent to the forest and riparian zone;
Cottages for volunteers and support staff near the care facilitates; and
Cottages for disadvantaged groups located around the dam and overlooking the riparian
zone.
The proposed ‘Care Farm’ development has been consolidated in the northern extent of the site and
is considered an ecologically sensitive layout and retains the most significant ecological features of
the site. Refer to Extract of the BVN Site Plan in Figure 3 below and within the Figures Section of
this report.
Figure 3 Extract of the BVN Site Plan
Source: BVN Architects
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2.0 METHODOLOGY
The intent of this report is to provide an informed assessment of the environmental and ecological
values that are present or likely to be present on the site. This report also provides an assessment of
the site’s habitat and biodiversity values and ecological functionality and has been prepared in
accordance with NSC’s Planning Scheme Policy 18 – Ecological Assessment Guidelines.
A detailed site inspection was conducted by two S5 Environmental staff (Senior Ecologist and
Ecologist) on Thursday the 12th of October, 2017. Weather was overcast and cool throughout the
diurnal site inspection. For the ecological assessment, the ‘random meander’ technique was used to
traverse the site (Cropper, 1993).
A measured walkover of the site was achieved with a particular focus on the areas of the site indicating
biodiversity values. Flora and fauna species were recorded as they were encountered. Vegetation
communities were inspected in order to assess their structure, dominance, associations and function.
The structure, health and integrity of the ecosystems within the site was also assessed and
documented. In addition, a Flora Survey was completed in accordance with the Department of
Environment and Heritage Protection’s Flora Survey Guidelines (DEHP, 2016).
Areas, or niches, displaying habitat value were closely examined. This included habitat trees and
areas of woody debris that may shelter reptiles. Signs of faunal activity, including tree scratches,
nests, dreys, scats, tracks, dens and diggings were also searched for and recorded. These traces
were interpreted using Triggs (2008). The ecological intactness of land neighbouring the site was
broadly investigated as part of the assessment.
Aerial photography was utilised to discern potential wildlife movement corridors and regional
ecological function of the locality. Desktop searches, as described in Section 5.0, were reviewed
prior to the field assessment in order to inform a targeted search for threatened species and ecological
communities with the potential to occur on the site.
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3.0 ECOLOGICAL FEATURES
For ease of reference, where the common name of a flora or fauna species has been used for the first
time in this report, the scientific name using Binomial Nomenclature will follow once, italicised in
brackets. If that species name is used again in the text, only the common name will be used.
Descriptions of vegetation and vegetation communities to follow are consistent with that of the
Queensland Herbarium taxonomy and methodology. Ecological features and constraints that have
been identified within the site have been represented in a series of site photographs that have been
provided in Section 3.2 of this report.
3.1 Geology and Topography
In general, the site is characterized by sloping terrain falling from the northern and southern site
boundaries towards the waterway which traverses through the southern central area of the site. The
elevation of the site ranges from approximately 117 m Australian Height Datum (AHD) to
approximately 112 m AHD. There are two underlying geological deposits for the site as shown in
Figure 4, below. The geological deposit located in the central portion of the site (indicated in purple)
is Quarternary age ‘GIS - Sth Qld Rawdon’ and is described as ‘Clay, silt, sand, gravel; flood-plain
alluvium’. The second geological deposit located in the northern and southern areas of the site
(indicated in pink) is Tertiary age ‘GIS - Sth Qld Rawdon’ which is described as ‘Shale, sandstone,
conglomerate, basalt’.
Figure 4 Site Geology
Source: Geology © DEEDI (2011), Cadastre © State of QLD (2017)
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3.2 Flora
The site currently is used for rural residential purposes and indicated extensive paddocks which were
agisting horses at the date of inspection. The paddocks contained scattered native canopy trees and
were fenced. A high level tributary of Six Mile Creek traverses through the southern and central portion
so the site. The eastern portion of the waterway indicated a tall Open Forest community which was
considered remnant vegetation.
The site is gently sloped, falling from the northern and southern boundaries with three dams located
within the northern and southern areas of the site. The site could broadly be categorised into nine
vegetation communities which are indicated in Figure 5 – Vegetation Communities in the Figures
section of this report.
Vegetation Community 1 – Slashed and grazed paddocks and landscaped areas with scattered
native canopy
Located at the northern extent of the site were the three existing residences, ancillary sheds, septic
tanks, animal enclosures, fruit orchards and landscaping. Native canopy trees were scattered within
this community and were characterized by Pink Bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia), Forest Red Gum
(Eucalyptus tereticornis), Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus), Swamp Box (Lophostemon
suaveolens) with a sub-canopy of Broad-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia) and Black She-
oak (Allocasuarina littoralis). The shrub layer was characterised by common landscaping species
including Weeping Bottlebrush (Melaleuca viminalis), Wild May (Leptospermum polygalifolium) with
spot Lantana (Lantana camara) also present. The understory was slashed and areas were grazed by
horses at the date of inspection. Located at the western extent of this community was a dam with
eroding banks. The water in the dam indicated high turbidity and the dam banks were sparsely
vegetated with regrowth Acacia species and native and exotic grass species. A secondary small dam
was located to the east of the residence on the eastern lot of the site. This dam indicated regenerating
native and exotic species on the dam banks. Refer to Plates 1 – 4 below.
Plate 1: View north towards western residence indicating slash Plate 2: View of central residence with horses grazing in the
lawn and scattered native canopy. paddock to the rear.
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Plate 3: View of eastern residence indicating grazing horses Plate 4: View east across dam indicating eroding bank and high
and landscaping. turbidity.
Vegetation community 2 - Paperbark Woodland
Located to the south of the abovementioned dam within Vegetation Community 1 was a Paperbark
Woodland characterised by a semi-mature Broad-leaved Paperbark Woodland over a grazed
understory. This community contained a metal animal shelter and the shrub layer contained sparse
Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon). Overflows from the dam to the north ran through this community
via a channel flowing north to south. Refer to Plates 5 and 6 below.
Plate 5: View of semi-mature Paperbark Woodland over a Plate 6: View west towards shelter and dam overflow.
grazed understorey.
Vegetation Community 3 – Native Regrowth
This vegetation community was located to the south of the central residence and fenced in entirety by
barbed wire fencing. The community was characterised by regrowth native Blackwood, Broad-leaved
Paperbark, Cheese Trees (Glochidion ferdinandi) with Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) and
exotic Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii) also present. The shrub layer indicated infestations of exotic species
including Lantana and Groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia) with regenerating native Blackwood and Blue
Tongue (Melastoma affine). The understorey indicated native grasses and sedges including Rough
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Saw-sedge (Gahnia aspera), Blue-fax Lily (Dianella caerula), Variable Sword Sedge (Lepidosperma
laterale) and Pouched Coral Fern (Gleichenia dicarpa). Refer to Plates 7 and 8 below.
Plate 7: View regrowth community indicating juvenile to semi- Plate 8: Open grasslands within regrowth community.
mature native regrowth.
Vegetation Community 4 – Paddock with Scattered Individual Native Canopy
The majority of the site indicated expanses of open paddocks which were fenced with predominately
electric fencing with several paddocks grazing horses. The paddocks contained scattered mature
native canopy trees characterised by Pink Bloodwood, Grey Gum (Eucalyptus propinqua), Brush Box,
Swamp Box with Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) present on the lower slopes within proximity to
the waterway. The shrub layer was absent and the understorey within the northern community was
grazed and contained native and exotic grasses. The southern extent of this community adjoined the
Bruce Highway and indicated fauna exclusion fencing. Refer to Plates 9 and 10 below.
Plate 9: View south of grazed paddock with individual natives Plate 10: View south towards waterway vegetation across open
within the cleared area. paddock.
Vegetation Community 5 – Swamp Box Woodland
Located within the eastern extent of the open paddocks was a semi-mature Swamp Box dominated
Woodland with Pink Bloodwood, Forest Red Gum and exotic Slash Pine also present. This community
was grazed and indicated Kangaroo Grass and Blady Grass. This patch of vegetation was clumped
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adjoining the State Forest and appeared to have extended from the Open Forest to the east of the
site.
Plate 11: View west of small patch of Swamp Box Woodland. Plate 12: View north upslope towards grazed woodland within
the paddock.
Vegetation Community 6 – Remnant Flooded Gum Tall Open Forest
Located within the eastern extent of the waterway was a tall Open Forest remnant community
dominated by Flooded Gum with Brush Box, Pink Bloodwood, and Grey Gum also present. The sub-
canopy indicated Weeping Lilly Pilly (Waterhousia floribunda) and Cheese Tree. The understorey was
characterised by Wiry Panic, Blady Grass, Bracken Fern and Mat-rush. Native vines were prevalent
with in the understorey including Sarsaparilla (Smilax australis) and Scrambling Lilly (Geitonoplesium
cymosum). The waterway was predominately dry with moderate leaf litter and fallen timber. Debris
was noted on the trunks of trees located at the top of bank at 0.5 m up the trunk, indicating significant
high flows in a west to east direction through the site. Refer to Plates 13 and 14 below.
Plate 13: View north of tall Flooded Gum Open Forest. Plate 14: View of waterway within vegetation community.
Vegetation Community 7 – Waterway Corridor
The waterway corridor enters the site via a culvert under the Bruce Highway and exits into Yurol State
Forest to the east of the site. At the date of inspection the waterway indicated stagnant ponds as well
as dry channel areas. The canopy was characterised by Weeping Lilly Pilly, Broad-leaved Paperbarks,
Pink Bloodwood, Flooded Gum, Brush Box, Swamp Box and Forest Red Gum. The sub-canopy and
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shrub layer contained Blackwood and Black Wattle (Acacia leiocalyx) and the understorey indicated
Rough saw-sedge, Mat-rush, Wiry Panic and Blue-flax Lilly. Plates 15 and 16 below.
Plate 15: View across southern paddock towards waterway Plate 16: View south towards culvert under Bruce Highway.
vegetation.
Vegetation Community 8 – Southern Dam
Located at the southern extent of the site adjoining the Bruce Highway road reserve was a dam. The
water indicated low turbidity and freshwater aquatic species including Woolly Frogsmouth (Philydrum
lanuginosum), Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis), Willow Primrose (Ludwigia octovalvis) and Water
Snowflake (Nymphoides indica). The dam banks indicated juvenile to semi-mature Broad-leaved
Paperbarks, Swamp Box, Pink Bloodwood, Forest Red Gum and Slash Pine. Significant traffic noise
was prevalent within this community. Refer to Plates 17 and 18 below.
Plate 17: View across southern dam towards Bruce Highway. Plate 18: Dam banks and freshwater aquatic species prevalent.
Vegetation Community 9 – Bloodwood Woodland
This vegetation community was delimitated by a fenced area and indicated a Pink Bloodwood
Woodland with Grey Gum and Brush Box also present. The shrub layer was absent, and the
understorey was dominated by native grasses of Kangaroo Grass and Blady Grass with minor
incursion of South African Pidgeon Grass. This community appeared to have not been grazed for
some time as evidenced by the grassland. Refer to Plates 19 and 20 below.
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Plate 19: View across ungrazed woodland. Plate 20: Native grasses dominated by Kangaroo Grass and
Blady Grass.
3.3 Significant Species
During the site inspection a single Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened (EVNT) flora species
were recorded within the site, being the Macadamia Nut (Macadamia integrifolia). EVNT flora species
are discussed further in Section 5.3 of this report. Given the current use of the site as rural residential
properties with horse agistment, it is considered unlikely that EVNT flora species are present within
the site. Further, historic modification in hydrology including earthworks in the formation of dams was
noted.
EPBC Protected Matters and the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) Wildlife
Online data searches were undertaken to locate records of flora species that have been recorded in
the locality of the site in the past. These searches were used to identify species protected under State
or Commonwealth Legislation. A number of species were returned by these searches as listed to
occur within a 1 km radius of the site. The likelihood of these species occurring on site was then
assessed and these species were targeted in fieldwork. Table 1, below, summarises the significant
flora species and their likely occurrence on the site, in the context of the site location and habitat
available.
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Table 1 Threatened and Significant Flora Species Identified by Data Searches.
Status Likely
Scientific Name Common Name Source Typical Habitat Occurrence
EPBC NCA
Found in or on the edges of rainforest and Unlikely
Arthraxon hispidus Hairy-joint Grass V V EPBC in wet eucalypt forest, often near creeks or
swamps.
Three-leaved Lowland subtropical rainforest up to 150 m Unlikely
Bosistoa transversa V EPBC
Bosistoa in altitude.
Littoral rainforest, usually on sandy soils, Unlikely
Cryptocarya foetida Stinking Laurel V V EPBC with mature trees also growing on basalt
soils.
Inhabits floristically-rich, tall, closed riverine Unlikely
Floydia praealta Ball Nut V V EPBC
to subtropical rainforest
Remnant rainforest, including complex Unlikely –
QH,
mixed notophyll forest, and prefers partially ‘planted’
Macadamia integrifolia Queensland Nut V V EPBC,
open areas such as rainforest edges. individuals
DEHP
observed
Occurs in lowland warm complex notophyll Unlikely
vine forest and Araucarian notophyll vine
Small-fruited
Macadamia ternifolia V V EPBC forest on basic and intermediate volcanic
Queensland Nut
soils and alluvia in higher rainfall areas of
south-east Queensland
Commonly associated with coastal wet Unlikely
Phaius australis Lesser Swamp-orchid E E EPBC heath/sedgeland wetlands. Grows in sunny
areas adjacent to swamp forests.
Commonly occurs in lowland rainforest and Unlikely
Samadera bidwillii Quassia V V EPBC sometimes occurs in open forest and
woodland.
Restricted to a small area on Queensland’s Unlikely
Sunshine Coast, between Pomona and
Woombye, mainly in the Maroochy River
catchment area. The main habitat is
Triunia robusta Glossy Spice Bush E EPBC
notophyll vine forest, or mixed tall open
forest developing a rainforest understorey
in the absence of fire.
Occurs predominantly in riparian Unlikely
Xanthostemon communities on slightly acid clayey sands
Southern Penda, V V EPBC to sandy clays derived from sedimentary
oppositifolius
and metasedimentary rocks.
EPBC = Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; where NT = Near Threatened, V = Vulnerable, E =
Endangered, CE = Critically Endangered
NCA = Nature Conservation Act 1992; where NT = Near Threatened, V = Vulnerable, R = Rare and E = Endangered;
DEHP = Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (WildNet) data search; and
DEHP(QH) = Department of Environment and Heritage Protection - Queensland Herbarium data search.
3.4 Fauna
3.4.1 Diurnal Habitat Assessment
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During the detailed site inspection, a range of habitats and native fauna was observed within the site
(assessment methodology is summarised is Section 2.0).
Site habitats were assessed to determine their value for native fauna species, in particular, significant
and threatened species. Particular attention was given to habitat features including:
The presence of hollows, fissures and tubes in mature trees suitable as nesting/roosting sites,
as well as arboreal and ground based nests, dreys or burrows;
The presence of significant habitat trees;
The presence of arboreal fauna, scratch markings, orts and scats;
The presence of characteristic feeding signs, for example, diggings (terrestrial mammals), and
sap feeding scars on Eucalypts (Gliders);
The presence/abundance of dense vegetation, logs, leaf litter and fallen timber; (small bush birds
and reptiles);
Floristic diversity, including diversity and abundance of fruiting and flowering species; and
Vegetation connectivity.
A nocturnal fauna assessment has not been performed as part of this assessment.
3.4.2 Avifauna
Avifauna were opportunistically observed both visually and aurally within the site, with a total of thirteen
species recorded on-site or adjacent to the site during the field inspection. The site provides a medium
level of diversity of flowering species and contributes to local nectar and pollen resources. The native
vegetation on the site is likely to provide some local foraging and habitat resources for a range of edge
specialists and open forest birds.
During the inspection, hollow bearing limbs and termitaria were observed within the mature native
canopy of the site, therefore it is likely that the site would support habitat for hollow dependent species.
As stated, a number of highly adaptable species which are considered ‘edge specialists’ were
observed or heard on or adjacent to the site. These species included the following species:
Torresian Crow (Corvus orru);
Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis);
Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala);
Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys);
Figbird (Sphecotheres viridis);
Blue-faced honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis);
Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla); and
Masked lapwing (northern subspecies) (Vanellus miles miles).
It should be noted that these are generally larger birds, which are not as dependent on complex forest
structures as smaller species of bush birds. It is possible that other common bird species utilise the
site for foraging and movement opportunities from time to time, depending on floristics and
seasonality.
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Also present were birds which favour Open Forest and Woodland habitats including Striated Pardalote
(Pardalotus striatus), Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus), Forest Kingfisher (Todiramphus
macleaya) and Variegated fairy-wren (Malurus lamberti). Additionally, Cattle egrets (Ardea ibis) were
noted within the horse paddocks. Cattle Egrets are well-known to be associated with livestock as the
hooves of these large animals disturb insects which the Egret feeds.
3.4.3 Mammals
Common Ringtail Possums (Pseudocheirus peregrinus) and Common Brushtail Possums
(Trichosurus vulpecula) are likely to be common in the local area. It is considered highly likely that
individual possums and local bat and flying fox species may utilise the vegetation for foraging and
habitat. It is possible that Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) and local Glider species may utilize the site
vegetation for foraging and movement opportunities. The site inspection indicated hollow-bearing
limbs within the mature and remnant canopy and termitaria. No mammals were observed during the
time of the field inspection with exception for domestic horses and dogs.
3.4.4 Amphibians
A detailed amphibian survey has not been undertaken at this stage, opportunistic observations were
made during the field inspection. The habitat requirements of most species of native amphibian are
unlikely to be determined by forest cover or floristics, but are more strongly influenced by factors such
as climatic and seasonal variation, distance to water bodies, riparian vegetation structure, hydrological
and morphological characteristics of water bodies and the availability of suitable micro-habitat for
aestivation and shelter. The site dams and waterway would likely provide suitable habitat and
resources for common amphibian species. An Eastern Sedgefrog (Litoria fallax) was heard within the
southern and northern dams within the site. It is likely that other frog species utilise the habitat present
within the site.
3.4.5 Reptiles
Reptile distributions are strongly influenced by structural characteristics of the vegetation, climate and
other factors affecting thermoregulation such as shade and availability of shelter and basking sites
(Smith et al., 1994).
The site provides a moderate amount of leaf litter and suitable understorey conditions in the waterway
corridor which would likely provide suitable hunting grounds and core habitat for some common
species of snakes. It is likely that a number of common reptile species, may utilise the site from time
to time and a number of small unidentified skinks were observed within the leaf litter during the site
inspection.
3.5 Significant Fauna Species
As described in Section 5.0 of this report, Protected Matters and DEHP Wildlife Online data searches
were undertaken to locate records of fauna species that may potentially occur on-site and / or have
been recorded in the locality of the site in the past. These searches were used to identify species
protected under Local, State and Commonwealth Legislation. The likelihood of these species
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occurring on site or using the site was then assessed and these species were targeted in fieldwork.
Table 2, below, summarises the significant fauna species and their likely occurrence on the site, in
the context of the location and habitat available. The complete results of these data searches are
provided in Appendix B of this report.
Table 2 Significant Fauna Species Identified by Data Searches.
Status Likely
Scientific Name Common Name Source Typical Habitat Occurrence
EPBC NCA Other
AVIFAUNA
Anthochaera phrygia Regent Honeyeater EPBC Uncommon nomad in woodlands Unlikely
CE, M E and open forest in South-East
Queensland.
Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern EPBC Favours permanent freshwater Unlikely
E wetlands with tall, dense
vegetation
Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper EPBC Widespread migrant in coastal Unlikely
areas. Prefers inter-tidal mudflats,
CE, M
mangrove channels around dams
and floodwaters.
Cyclopsitta diophthalma Coxen’s Fig-parrot EPBC Lowland subtropical rainforests. Unlikely
E, M E
coxeni
Dasyornis brachypterus Eastern Bristlebird EPBC Inhabits low dense vegetation in a Unlikely
broad range of habitat types
E E including sedgeland, heathland,
swampland, shrubland, sclerophyll
forest and woodland, and rainforest
Geophaps scripta Squatter Pigeon EPBC Open woodland near water, in Unlikely
scripta (southern subspecies) interior of eastern Australia west of
V V
Divide from north-east New South
Wales to Cape York.
Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot CE E DEHP, Breeding in Tasmania from Sep- Unlikely
EPBC Feb; winter nomadic visitor to
sclerophyll forests and woodlands
in south-east Queensland to South
Australia.
Numenius Eastern Curlew DEHP, Common migrant along tidal Unlikely
madagascariensis CE, M V QM mudflats, san spits, mangroves,
ocean beaches.
Rostratula australis Australian Painted EPBC Uncommon to rare nomad in Unlikely
Snipe E V marshes, mainly in northern and
eastern Australia and Tasmania.
Turnix melanogaster Black-breasted Button- EPBC Usually found around edges Unlikely
quail infested with wild tobacco, in
V V
central Australia to north-eastern
New South Wales.
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Status Likely
Scientific Name Common Name Source Typical Habitat Occurrence
EPBC NCA Other
MAMMALS
Calyptorhynchus Glossy Black-cockatoo E V DEHP Open forest and woodlands of the Possible
lathami halmaturinus coast and the Great Dividing
Range up to 1000 m in which
stands of she-oak species,
particularly Black She-oak
(Allocasuarina littoralis), Forest
She-oak (A. torulosa) or Drooping
She-oak (A. verticillata).
Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared pied bat V V EPBC Sandstone escarpments in the Unlikely
Carnarvon, Expedition Ranges and
Blackdown Tablelands.
Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll E EPBC Rocky escarpment, open forest Unlikely
and open woodland.
Dasyurus maculatus Spotted-tail Quoll E V EPBC Wet eucalypt forest and rainforest. Unlikely
maculatus Probably extinct around Brisbane
area.
Petauroides volans Greater Glider V V EBPC, Tall eucalypt forests and Possible
DEHP woodlands. Uncommon, probably
extinct in northern and western
suburbs of Brisbane.
Phascolarctos cinereus Koala V V DEHP, Eucalypt forests in eastern QLD, Likely
(SEQ bioregion) EPBC NSW and VIC.
Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-Headed Flying- V EPBC Camps located near water around Likely
Fox coastal eastern Australia.
REPTILES
Delma torquata Collared Delma V V EPBC Inhabits eucalypt dominated Unlikely
woodland and open forest where it
is associated with suitable micro-
habitats (exposed rocky outcrops).
Furina dunmalli Dunmall’s Snake V V EPBC, Preferred habitat is Brigalow. Unlikely
DEHP
AMPHIBIANS
Mixophyes iteratus Giant Barred Frog E E EPBC Wet forests. Restricted to Stanley, Possible
Caboolture, and Coomera River
catchments.
INSECTS
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Status Likely
Scientific Name Common Name Source Typical Habitat Occurrence
EPBC NCA Other
Argyreus hyperbius Australian fritillary CE E EPBC Restricted to open, swampy, Unlikely
inconstans butterfly coastal areas where the larval food
plant, Viola betonicifolia, grows as
a small, insignificant ground herb in
association with Lomandra
longifolia (long leaved matrush)
and grasses, especially the
grass Imperata cylindrica (bladey
grass). It is also sometimes found
in disturbed areas (e.g. the
drainage ditches of sugarcane
farms) or in association with water
course plant communities when its
food plant Viola betonicifolia is
present.
Phyllodes imperialis Pink Underwing Moth E EPBC Found below the altitude of 600 m Unlikely
smithersi in undisturbed, subtropical
rainforest on rich volcanic soils and
fertile alluvium. It occurs in
association with the vine Carronia
multisepalea.
EPBC = Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; where NT = Near Threatened, V = Vulnerable,
E = Endangered, CE = Critically Endangered
NCA = Nature Conservation Act 1992; where NT = Near Threatened, V = Vulnerable, R = Rare and E = Endangered; and
DEHP = Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Wildlife Online) data search;
The EPBC Protected Matters Search returned 15 records of listed Migratory species including 6
Migratory Terrestrial Species, 7 Migratory Wetland Species and 2 Migratory Marine Species. The
Marine species are highly unlikely to utilise the site. Whilst the terrestrial and wetland species listed in
the search may occasionally utilise the vegetation within the site for food resources, they are not
anticipated to utilise the site as essential or permanent habitat. Thus, a significant impact on Migratory
species is unlikely to occur from the proposed development.
It is likely that Koalas and Grey Headed Flying Foxes may utilise the site for foraging and shelter
opportunities from time to time as the site does provide suitable resources and habitat for these highly
mobile species. No flying fox roosts were present on the site. It is possible that Greater Gliders, Giant
Barred Frogs and Glossy Black Cockatoos utilise the site for foraging and movement opportunities,
given the site’s proximity to State Forest and National Parks.
3.6 Pests Plants
There were minor infestations of invasive pest plants in the shrub and understorey layers. A full
inventory of all exotic and pest species recorded during the assessments is provided in Table 9 within
Appendix A of this report.
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The Biosecurity Act 2014 identifies restricted invasive pest plant species within Queensland. Under
this Act, it is the General Biosecurity Obligation (GBO) of everyone to undertake reasonable and
practical steps to minimise the risks associated with invasive plants. The Biosecurity Regulation 2016
outlines ways of disposing restricted manners and refers to the information provided by local
governments on the treatments of restricted invasive pest plants. The GBOs for several categories
under the Act are as follows:
Category 2: A person must report the invasive plant to Biosecurity Queensland and undertake
all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risk of the plant spreading;
Category 3: A person must not distribute the invasive plant;
Category 4: A person must not move the invasive plant; and
Category 5: A person must not keep the invasive plant.
A list of prevalent restricted invasive pest plants recorded on the site are summarised in Table 3,
below.
Table 3 Restricted Invasive and Classified Pest Plants Recorded
BCC
Species Name Common Name QLD Category Class Habit
Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira vine 3 Vine
Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Basket Asparagus fern 3 Herb
Asteraceae Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel bush 3 Shrub
Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor laurel 3 Tree
Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana 3 Woody Shrub
Bignoniaceae Spathodea campanulata African tulip tree 3 Tree
3.7 Pest Animals
No pest animals were observed on-site however it is considered possible that Feral Cats (Felis catus),
Feral dogs (Canis lupis), Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes), Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) and Feral Pigs (Sus
scrofa) may occur in the nearby bushland and may utilise the site from time to time. It is likely that
Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) would also inhabit the site.
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4.0 Ecological Function
Vegetation and ecological features within a site may serve to function on a number of scales. For
instance, vegetation may offer local foraging resources to various fauna within the immediate vicinity
of a site, whilst offering movement and regional foraging resources to more mobile and potentially
migratory species. As such, when determining the ecological integrity and functionality of a site, it is
prudent to analyse the site on a local, sub-regional and regional scale. This may also act to gauge a
site’s value to known populations of EVNT species which may occur within the locale.
4.1 Local Site Habitat Values
The site contains three existing residences with associated ancillary sheds, animal enclosures and
shelters, driveways and three dams. The site is predominately characterised by paddocks which were
agisted with horses at the date of inspection. The paddocks contained scattered native canopy trees
and the paddocks were fenced by barbed wire and electric fencing. At the date of inspection the
southern and western paddocks appeared to have been rested (not grazed) for some time as
evidenced by the native grasslands present.
A high order tributary of Six Mile Creek (Left Branch) traversed through the central southern portion
of the site. The waterway enters the site via a culvert under the Bruce Highway and extends east into
Yurol State Forest. The eastern extent of the site waterway indicated a remnant tall Open Forest
community dominated by Flooded Gum. It should be noted that Yurol State Forest was included as
an addition to Tewantin National Park in 2011 (DEHP, 2013). This remnant community provided a
significant level of biodiversity and habitat value.
A number of common bird species were observed on the site during the inspection. Most of the bird
species are considered to be highly adaptable ‘edge specialists’ and those species which favour Open
Forest and Woodland habitats. Further, Cattle Egrets were present within the horse paddocks which
are known to feed on insects disturbed by cattle and horses. It is likely that Common Possum and
Glider species move through the vegetation within the site for foraging and shelter opportunities. With
regards to Koalas, the site vegetation provides foraging and movement opportunities, however, it is
not considered critical habitat and no signs of Koalas were observed during the site inspection
(scratches or scats). The southern extent of the site indicated fauna exclusion fencing to deter fauna
from entering the Bruce Highway.
A nocturnal survey has not been conducted at this stage and therefore the utilisation of the site by
nocturnal arboreal mammals (possums and gliders) is unconfirmed. The remnant tall open forest and
native canopy trees throughout the site of the site indicated hollow-bearing limbs, which indicates that
habitat for hollow-dependant species is present within the site. Additionally, a number of termitaria
were present within the native canopy. A moderate amount of leaf litter deposition was present in the
waterway corridor. This indicates that habitat is available for locally common reptiles, including snakes
and lizard species, and may serve as refuge for common reptiles and small terrestrial mammals.
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An Eastern Sedgefrog was heard calling within proximity to the site dams within the site. It is likely
that additional common frog species utilise the site dams and waterways as habitat for breeding and
aestivation.
The site provides moderate-high ecological value with the most significant ecological features of the
site being the remnant tall Open Forest, waterway corridor and mature native canopy trees scattered
within the paddocks. Overall, the site provides value to local foraging resources, shelter and movement
refuges for locally common native fauna.
4.2 Regional Functionality and Corridor Connectivity
A stand of trees in isolation will function differently to a stand that is connected to adjacent fragments.
Within a local context the vegetation on site connects to the vegetation within Yurol State Forest
adjoining the eastern boundary of the site. Located to the north of Elm Street is a northern portion of
Tewantin National Park. The National Park protects around 31 km2 and is part of the Mary and Noosa
River Drainage Basins and incorporates Mount Tinbeerwah which is a remnant volcanic plug. At a
regional scale, Tewantin National Park comprises six separate sections and conserves sub-coastal
vegetation from the Noosa River to the peak of Mount Tinbeerwah and forms part of a sub-regional
wildlife corridor that extends from Pomona to Noosa National Park and the Cooloola section of Great
Sandy National Strait. The site within the regional context serves as a habitat node adjoining Yurol
State Forest and the waterway within the site provides local movement opportunities, however is less
significant in the context of the regional wildlife corridor. Refer to Figure 6 Regional Connectivity
enclosed in the Figures Section of this report
4.3 Water Quality Buffering
The topography of the site is gently sloping downwards from the northern and southern boundaries to
the waterway which meanders through the southern and central area of the site. It is anticipated that
the overland flow associated with the topography of the site and dams would ultimately discharge into
the waterway. The proposal will be required to incorporate best practise stormwater management.
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5.0 LEGISLATIVE AND PLANNING OVERVIEW
State and Commonwealth database searches were completed for the site to identify known records
or potential occurrences of Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) as well as Matters
of State Environmental Significance (MSES), including significant flora and fauna species, threatened
ecological communities, Regional Ecosystems (REs) and referable wetlands. Database searches
were undertaken within a 1 kilometre (km) radius of the site centred on -26.396°, E 152.883°.
Desktop searches covered the following databases and mapping sources:
EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool (DotEE 2013a);
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) Wildlife Online database (DEHP
2013a);
Regulated Vegetation Mapping v.1.2 (DNRM 2017);
State Planning Policy Mapping (DILGP 2017);
State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) Interactive Mapping (SDAP)
Map of Referable Wetlands (DEHP 2013b);
Protected Plants Trigger Map (DEHP 2017); and
Koala SPRP Maps (DEHP 2012).
5.1 International Agreements
Australia participates in the development and implementation of international agreements in relation
to the environment, conservation and sustainability. These International Agreements include the
following:
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands;
Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the People's Republic
of China for the Protection of Migratory Birds and their Environment (CAMBA);
Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Japan for the
Protection of Migratory Birds in Danger of Extinction and their Environment (JAMBA);
Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Korea
on the Protection of Migratory Birds (ROKAMBA); and
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS
or the Bonn Convention).
Table 4, below, provides a detailed summary of International Agreements in relation to development
of the site.
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Table 4 International Agreements Overview
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention, a convention on wetlands of international importance, “is an
intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international
cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources”.
Ramsar wetlands are typically protected and managed under State Legislation (e.g. the
Queensland Marine Parks Act 2004). Importantly, they are also protected federally under the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The EPBC Act
regulates actions that will, or are likely to, have a significant impact on any Matters of National
Environmental Significance (MNES), which includes the ecological character of a Ramsar
wetland. This includes relevant actions that occur outside the boundaries of a Ramsar wetland.
An action that will, or is likely to, have a significant impact on a Ramsar wetland will be subject to
a rigorous environmental assessment and approval regime under the EPBC Act. The applicability
of this legislation to the proposed development is later discussed under the Federal Legislation
section of this table.
The site is not within notable proximity to any listed Ramsar Wetlands.
JAMBA / CAMBA / ROKAMBA / Bonn Convention
The Japan/Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981 (JAMBA), China/Australia Migratory Bird
Agreement 1988 (CAMBA), Republic of Korea Migratory Bird Agreement 2007 (ROKAMBA) and
the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 1991, or the Bonn
Convention, were signed as a means of protecting migratory species and their habitats. JAMBA,
CAMBA, ROKAMBA and the Bonn Convention schedule migratory species that are protected
under these agreements. The Federal EPBC Act is the legislation in Australia that enforces these
Agreements, as all species listed under BONN, JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA are listed as
‘Migratory’ under EPBC (refer to Table 5 Federal Legislative Overview below).
5.2 Federal Legislation
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) provides a legislative
framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally significant flora, fauna, ecological
communities and heritage places. The EBPC Act defines these as Matters of National Environmental
Significance (MNES). Table 5, below, details the EPBC Act and its application to development of the
site.
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Table 5 Federal Legislative Overview
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
The EPBC Act facilitates Australia’s commitment to signed international agreements by requiring
Federal assessment and approval of proposals that may ‘significantly impact’ upon MNES. Under
this legislation, a ‘self- assessment’ is required to ascertain the necessity to refer the Matter to
the Department of Environment (DotEE).
The EPBC Act Policy Statement 1.1, the ‘Significant Impact Guidelines’ further lists a set of
‘significant impact criteria’ for each of the 8 listed matters of national environmental significance.
The matters of national environmental significance which are applicable to the proposed works
include the potential to impact upon:
Wetlands of International Significance;
Listed threatened Ecological Communities;
Listed threatened species; and
Migratory species protected under international agreements.
These matters and each species recorded or likely to occur on the site has been assessed against
the significant impact guidelines. For fauna and flora species, their likely presence within the site
and any impact resultant of the proposed works has been considered.
The EPBC Protected Matters search result indicated that the site is upstream of the Great
Sandy Strait declared RAMSAR site (40-50 km upstream) and that a Critically Endangered
Ecological Community may occur within proximity to the area. The Ecological Community is
described as Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia.
The site inspection determined that this Critically Endangered Ecological Community was not
present within the site. The complete EPBC Act Protected Matters Search record is attached in
Appendix B of this report. It is UNLIKELY that the proposal will require referral to the DotEE.
5.3 Queensland Government Legislative, Planning and Policy Overview
The Queensland Government provides a framework of legislation to ensure the protection of
Queensland’s environment, land, water and natural resources. Table 6, below, outlines the
Queensland Government legislation, planning provisions and policy as they apply to development of
the site.
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Table 6 Queensland Government Legislative and Planning Overview
STATE LEGISLATION, PLANNING AND POLICY
Planning Act 2016
The Planning Act 2016 came into effect on the 3rd of July, 2017 and replaces the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009 (SPA). The purpose of this Act is to establish an efficient, effective, transparent,
integrated, coordinated and accountable system of land use planning, development assessment
and related matters that facilitates the achievement of ecological sustainability. Additionally, the
subsequent Planning Regulation 2017 supports the Planning Act by outlining mechanisms for
operation. Mechanisms within the regulation of particular note include:
Development that is accepted development and any requirements that apply for the
development including exemptions for vegetation clearing (see below); and
The provisions from the superseded state planning regulatory provisions, including the
South East Queensland (SEQ) Koala assessable development areas and assessment
benchmarks for these (see below).
Vegetation Management Act 1999
The Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA) and the Vegetation Management Framework
Amendment Act 2013 protects vegetation on freehold land that is mapped as remnant by the
Queensland Herbarium (QH). It provides a framework for the description, identification and
mapping of Regulated Vegetation, Regional Ecosystems (REs) and Essential Habitat. It also
prevents land degradation, maintains biodiversity, preserves ecological processes and promotes
Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) through the State Assessment and Referral Agency
(SARA) Development Assessment process (since 1st July, 2013).
REs are assigned a conservation status under the VMA as well as a biodiversity status by the
DNRM. The DNRM also uses Essential Habitat Mapping to regulate the clearing of remnant
vegetation that is important to endangered, vulnerable and near threatened (EVNT) species and
is mapped in locations where an EVNT species has been recorded in the past.
Current RE Mapping indicates that the site DOES contain Category B Regulated Vegetation along
the eastern extent of the waterway. The Regional Ecosystem mapped on the site is ‘Of Concern’
Regional Ecosystem described as 12.3.2, ‘Eucalyptus grandis tall open forest on alluvial plains’.
The site assessment confirmed that the mapped vegetation was considered remnant vegetation
and corresponded with the description of the Of Concern RE 12.3.2. The proposal is located
outside of areas mapped as Category B Regulated Vegetation and, therefore, this mapped
vegetation will not be affected by the proposed development and referral to SARA WILL NOT be
required. Refer to Regulated Vegetation Map and Vegetation Management Supporting Map
in Appendix C.
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South East Queensland Koala Assessable Development Areas
The South East Queensland Koala Assessable Development Areas mapping, formerly known as
Koala State Planning Regulatory Provisions (Koala SPRP) under the SPA, continues to be utilised
under the Planning Act 2016. Development located within any area mapped as Koala Habitat
areas requires assessment against benchmarks within Schedule 11 of the Planning Regulation
2017. Areas that are captured by the Koala habitat provisions are depicted on a series of maps
issued by DEHP.
A search by Lot and Plan through the DEHP concluded that the site IS NOT mapped within the
Koala Assessable Development Area (refer to Koala SPRP Map in Appendix C).
Biosecurity Act 2014
The Biosecurity Act 2014 identifies restricted invasive pest plant species within Queensland.
Restricted invasive plant species were identified on the site and will require removal as part of the
development as per Section 3.6 of this report.
As of July 1, 2016, fire ant biosecurity zones came into effect and replace the previous fire ant
restricted areas. Fire ant biosecurity zones are in place in areas of Queensland to restrict the
movement of material that could spread fire ants. In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2014,
the site IS NOT WITHIN a Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone. Therefore, no permitting is required for any
soil activities occurring within the site.
Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006
The Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 regulates the clearing of
protected plants in Queensland. DEHP have incorporated a risk-based approach to requirements
for Clearing Permits for removal of Protected Plants. A site mapped within the ‘High Risk Trigger
Area’ requires a thorough vegetation survey to identify potential threatened flora species in
accordance with an approved survey methodology. However, areas outside the High Risk Trigger
Area are now exempt from requiring a Clearing Permit (for freehold land) unless an EVNT is
known to occur on the site and has identified no requirement for a Clearing Permit application.
The northern portion of the site IS MAPPED within the High Risk Area for Protected Plants (refer to
Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map in Appendix C of this report). Therefore, a Protected
Plants flora survey was completed as part of the detailed ecological assessment field survey in
accordance with the Flora Survey Guidelines (DEHP, 2016). A single EVNT species was recorded
within the clearing impact area and buffer area being three Macadamia Nut Trees. These trees
were juvenile and appear to be to planted within a fruit orchard. These specimens were not
considered “in the wild” in accordance with the NCA definition and are not considered Protected
Plants. It is understood that clearing of these specimens is exempt from the requirements of the
Protected Plants Framework. Refer to Plate 21 below.
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Plate 21: View of juvenile Macadamia Nut trees within fruit orchard.
Environmental Protection Regulation 2008
The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s Referable Wetlands Mapping indicates
that the eastern extent of the waterway and the site overland flow paths are located in a High
Ecological Significance (HES) Wetland, however the site is not mapped within a Wetland
Protection Area. The HES Wetland corresponds with the remnant Category B Regulated
Vegetation which will be retained for the proposal and the mapped overland flow paths are
drainage features within the site (refer to Referable Wetlands Map in Appendix C). As the site
is not within the Wetland Protection Area, it is understood that referral to SARA will not be required
for impacts to the drainage features within the site. Further, a significant impact on a HES wetland
is unlikely to occur as a result of the proposal which will incorporate best practise stormwater
management.
State Planning Policy
A single State Planning Policy 2013 (SPP) came into effect in Queensland in December 2013 and
was subsequently amended in 2017. The State Planning Policy (SPP) provides local governments
with guidance on a variety of State Interests and how they are to be dealt with in local planning
schemes. The SPP mapping for the site indicate that the site is within the following Environmental
layers:
Biodiversity
MSES – Wildlife habitat;
MSES – Regulated vegetation (category B);
MSES – Regulated vegetation (intersecting a watercourse);
MSES – High ecological significant wetlands;
MSES – High ecological value (wetland); and
MSES – High ecological value (watercourse).
Water Quality
High ecological value water areas.
Natural Hazards Risk and Resilience
Flood hazard area - Local Government flood mapping area;
Flood hazard area – Level 1 Queensland Floodplain assessment overlay; and
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Bushfire prone area.
S5 Environmental acknowledges that the SPP’s have not been integrated in to the requirements
of the Noosa Shire Planning scheme and therefore assessment against Part E: State Interest
Policies of the SPP (2017) has been detailed below in Table 7. It should be noted that the Natural
Hazard Assessment (refer to S50335ER002, October, 2017) has included an assessment against
the Part E: State Interest Policies and benchmarks. The relevant SPP Maps are enclosed in
Appendix C of this report.
5.3.1 Part E – State Interest Policies and Assessment Benchmarks
As outlined in Table 6 above, the development application will be assessed against the following
requirements as outline in the SPP 2017:
Planning for the environment and heritage; and
Planning for safety and resilience to hazards.
Table 7 is an assessment against Part E of the SPP in relation to Biodiversity. The proposal is for the
Reconfiguration of a Lot with the development of a residential lots and townhouses.
Table 7 Assessment of Part E State Interest Policies and Assessment Benchmarks
State Interest Policies Development Response
Outcome
State interest - biodiversity
Matters of environmental significance are valued and protected, and the health and resilience of biodiversity is
maintained or enhanced to support ecological processed.
All of the following state interest policies must be appropriately integrated in planning and development
outcomes, where relevant.
(1) Development is located in Development avoids impacts on Matters of National
areas to avoid impacts on Environmental Significance (MNES). Section 5.2 and Table
matters of national 5 outlines and discusses any relevant matters of
environmental environmental significance in associated with the subject site
significance and and the proposed development. It has been determined that
considered the the development proposal would not have implications for or
requirements of the significantly impact any MNES including listed threatened
Environmental Protection species and communities, migratory species, Ramsar
and Biodiversity wetlands, Commonwealth marine environments, world
Conservation Act 1999 heritage properties, national heritage places, etc.
(2) Matters of state Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) are
environmental outlined and discussed in relation to the proposed
significance are identified development in Section 5.3 and Table 6. These MSES are
and development is assessed through state level assessment processes.
located in areas that avoid Additionally, the SPP mapping for the site identifies that
adverse impacts; where Biodiversity MSES will not be impacted by the proposal, with
adverse impacts cannot the exception of the MSES High Ecological Value (HEV)
by reasonably avoided, (Watercourse) which was ground-truthed as part of the field
they are minimised. assessment and indicated a modified dam overflow which
was degraded by erosion, lack of vegetation and historical
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State Interest Policies Development Response
Outcome
channel modification. S5 Environmental does not consider
this overflow a HEV watercourse.
(3) Matters of local Section 5.4 outlines and discusses the Matters of Local
environmental Environmental Significance (MLES) within the development
significance are identified site. The proposed development footprint has been
and development is consolidated within the northern portion of the site, retaining
located in areas that avoid the waterway and remnant vegetation within the site.
adverse impacts; where Therefore, the development will not a significant residual
adverse impacts cannot impact on MLES.
be reasonably avoided,
they are minimised.
(4) Ecological processes and Section 4.0 of this report discusses ecological corridor
connectivity is maintained values of the site in a local and regional context. The local
or enhanced by avoiding corridor within the site will be retained for the proposal and
fragmentation or matters the site within the regional context serves as a habitat node
of environmental to the broader Tewantin National Park wildlife movement
significance. corridor. The local corridor and regional habitat node will be
retained as part of the proposal.
(5) Viable koala populations Refer to above – conservation corridors.
in South East Queensland In addition, the site inspection determined that Koalas likely
area protected by utilise the site vegetation for foraging and local movement
conserving and enhancing opportunities. The proposal is considered an ecologically
koala habitat extent and sensitive use for the site and will protect the local corridor
condition. and regional habitat node. Therefore, the development will
not have a significant impact on viable koala populations in
South East Queensland.
5.4 Local Legislation
Noosa Shire Council Planning Scheme
Under NSC’s Planning Scheme, The Noosa Plan includes a number of ecologically relevant
mechanisms will apply to the development within the subject site. These planning mechanisms and
their application are listed and described below. The applicable Council environmental overlay
mapping for the site has been provided in Appendix D of this report.
The site is zoned with the Rural and Rural Settlement (refer to Figure 7, below). Part 6 of The Noosa
Plan details the Cooroy & Lake MacDonald Locality Plan including assessment tables for zones. It is
understood that a qualified Town Planner will review the proposal in relation to The Noosa Plan
requirements.
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Figure 7 SCRC Planning Scheme Zone Map
Source: The Noosa Plan Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Zone Map
Upon review of The Noosa Plan the following Overlays were identified on the site in relation to
ecological matters:
Biodiversity Overlay; and
Natural Hazard Overlay.
Biodiversity Overlay
The Biodiversity Overlay identifies watercourses and environmental areas for enhancement and
protecting. The site contains several layers within the overlay as follows:
Streams and waterways – indicating the central waterway within the site;
Watercourses and Drainage Lines – indicating the dam over flow channel;
Riparian Buffer Area – indicates a 75 m buffer either side of the centreline of the central waterway;
and
Environmental Enhancement and Protection Areas – The enhancement area has mapped the
central waterway corridor, a small area of the northern and eastern extents of the site and the
protection area reflects the Category B remnant Regulated Vegetation.
Figure 8 below indicates the Biodiversity Overlay as it relates to the site. It is understood that the
outcomes of the Biodiversity Overlay are to protect the natural resources of Noosa Shire for scenic,
cultural, historical, educational, recreational, scientific, ecological, biodiversity, economic, social or
aesthetic value. Soil or landforms such as watercourses, drainage lines, foreshores, dunes and steep
slopes are to be conserves and ecosystem health and quality of water maintained. This Detailed
Ecological Assessment has been prepared in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 18 –
Ecological Assessment Guidelines to meet the requirements of the Biodiversity Overlay. S5
Environmental ground-truthed the Biodiversity Overlay and note that the area mapped as an
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Enhancement area within the northern and eastern extents of the site appears to be an error in the
mapping or a pixilation in the map polygon. These areas were both slashed or grazed and the northern
mapped enhancement area incorporated the slashed front gardens and driveways of the dwellings.
The development has been consolidated within the northern portion of the site in order to minimise
vegetation clearing required and retain the remnant regional ecosystems and central waterway within
the site. The northern portion of the site contains grazed paddocks, a site dam, slashed lawn with
scattered canopy and a native woodland which are considered to have low ecological value.
In accordance with Performance Outcome 5, no infrastructure has been proposed within the riparian
buffer indicated on the Biodiversity Overlay Map.
The waterway within the site has been mapped within the Open Space Networks and Ecological
Linkages map as containing native vegetation within the central waterway of the site. Therefore in
order to meet the requirements of the Biodiversity Overlay Code rehabilitation of the central waterway
will be required and Council will likely require a Rehabilitation Plan for the waterway (refer to Figure
9 below).
The scenic amenity value of the site will be retained by the sensitive ecological layout which will retain
the significant ecological features of the site. Vegetation management measures must be implemented
prior to operational work commencing including clearly demarcating trees and erecting exclusion
fencing to protect trees to retain. Further, fauna friendly fencing is to be incorporated into proposed
perimeter fencing along the northern, eastern and western boundaries of the site.
Figure 8 Biodiversity Overlay
Source: Noosa Shire Plan
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Figure 9 Open Space Networks and Ecological Linkages
Source: Noosa Shire Plan
Natural Hazard Overlay
In accordance with the Natural Hazard Overlay, the site is mapped as containing medium, high and
very high potential bushfire intensity associated with the mapped vegetation within the site. In order
to meet the requirements of the Natural Hazard Overlay Code, S5 Environmental has prepared a
Natural Hazard Assessment and Management Plan (refer to S5035ER002, October 2017) to assess
the site specific bushfire hazard of the site. Refer to Figure 10 Natural Hazard Overlay below.
Figure 10 Natural Hazard Overlay
Source: Noosa Shire Plan
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6.0 Potential impacts, Recommendations and Mitigation Measures
Potential ecological impacts identified within this section of the report are based on the proposed Concept Master Plan (refer to the Figures Section of
this report) for the subject site located at 10 & 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain. Table 8, below, outlines potential impacts,
recommendations and mitigation measures for the proposal.
Table 8 Potential Impacts, Recommendations and Mitigation Measures
POTENTIAL IMPACTS RECOMMENDATIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
FLORA, FAUNA, HABITAT VALUE AND FUNCTIONALITY
The removal of vegetation within the site S5 Environmental understands that the proposal requires the clearing of the
may reduce the biodiversity value of the scattered native canopy with in the northern portion of the site for the development of
site. a Concept Master Plan for Cooroy Care Farm
The proposed development will retain and enhance the significant ecological values
of the site, specifically the waterway corridor and associated Category B Regulated
Vegetation;
S5 recommends that a vegetation management measures are implemented prior to
operational works commencing including tree exclusion fencing and a clear
delineation/flagging of trees to be retained.
The removal of vegetation within the site In accordance with the Biodiversity Overlay Code the vegetation within the waterway
may reduce foraging and habitat will be rehabilitated including the removal of minor weed incursions to encourage
resources to some fauna species natural regeneration with the riparian buffer.
observed and expected to occur within
the site.
Fauna injuries and fatalities have the Taking into account that vegetation removal will be required as part of the proposed
potential to occur during vegetation works, vegetation clearing should be undertaken in a sequential manner and a
clearing works on the site. Queensland Government qualified Fauna Spotter/Catcher and Koala Spotter should
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be commissioned to undertake fauna spotter/catcher works during any clearing
works;
Any recovered fauna may be re-located into the adjoining Tewantin National Park
(nee Yurol State Forest) to the east of the subject site;
Any injured fauna resulting from clearing works are to be handled only by the
qualified Fauna Spotter/Catcher and taken to a veterinary clinic or registered wildlife
carer; and
Council may request a Fauna Management Plan to minimise impacts on native
fauna populations during clearing works.
BIOSECURITY ACT 2014
Disturbance works associated with The site contains infestations of a number of weed species. A total of four (4)
clearing efforts may at as a dispersal Category 3 Restricted Invasive Pest Plants were identified during the site inspection;
mechanism to encourage weed dispersal and
to adjacent sites which may further It is recommended that all restricted invasive pest plants within the site should be
encourage existing exotic species to removed as detailed in Section 3.6.
proliferate.
PROTECTED PLANTS
The site is mapped within the High Risk A flora survey was completed of the clearing impact area and buffer area and a
Area for Protected Plants. single EVNT species was identified being the Vulnerable Macadamia Nut. These
specimens appear to be planted within a fruit orchard and are not considered “in the
wild”. As such the clearing of these trees in exempt from the requirements of the
Protected Plants Framework.
MATTERS OF STATE ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Under the SPP 2017 the site is mapped The MSES within the site will be retained and enhance for the proposal. The dam
to contain several MSES. overflow channel is mapped as a MSES watercourse, however this channel has
been modified and is highly degraded and not considered a MSES;
It is understood that The Noosa Shire Plan has yet to integrate the requirements of
the SPP, therefore an assessment against Part E: State Interest Policies and
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Benchmarks have been included in this Detailed Ecological Assessment and S5
Environmental’s Natural Hazard Assessment.
COUNCIL PERMITS AND APPROVALS (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Development Approval WILL be required It is understood that the implications of the planning scheme for development will be
from Noosa Shire Council; reviewed by a qualified Town Planner;
In accordance with The Noosa Plan, the S5 Environmental understands that the proposal will be assessed against the
site is within the Rural and Rural requirements of The Noosa Plan; and
Settlement Zones; - The proposal will be required to meet the Biodiversity Overlay and Natural
Under The Noosa Plan the site is Hazard Codes;
mapped within the following: - S5 Environmental have prepared a Natural Hazard Assessment and
- Biodiversity Overlay and Management Plan for the site (S50335ER002, October 2017).
- Natural Hazard Overlay.
STORMWATER, POLLUTANTS AND EROSION
Unmanaged site stormwater runoff during It is recommended that appropriate sediment and erosion controls are in place prior
construction may carry sediment and to and during construction works;
pollutants into the local stormwater With appropriate control measures in place, impacts upon downstream waterways
networks and waterways, which may are expected to be negligible;
bring about deterioration in water quality. Runoff from the site during the construction phase of the development should be
This may, in turn, adversely affect the managed. During the construction phase, this will entail the development of and
health of flora and habitat value to local adherence to an erosion control procedure which will locate and describe measures
fauna. to ensure that sediments do not leave the site and degrade the receiving
environment;
Any fill introduced to the site should be certified as clean and free from
contaminants; and
With appropriate control measures in place, impacts upon downstream waterways
are expected to be negligible.
There is potential for nutrients to enter the Landscaping incorporated across the site, will aid in the uptake of nutrients that may
surrounding environment and drainage be present in runoff from the site.
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network of the Catchment of adjacent
waterway through the inappropriate use
of fertilisers associated with development
of landscaped areas. Nutrients may also
be introduced by detergents, nitrous oxide
deposition from vehicle exhausts and
organic waste. An excess of nutrients
may lead to eutrophication of downstream
waterways resulting in algal blooms and
excessive macrophyte growth. In extreme
cases this may clog waterways and
destroy habitat.
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7.0 CONCLUSIONS
Following an ecological assessment of the site and current conditions, it was evident that the site
contains paddocks with a scattered native canopy, Woodland, Open Forest and regrowth areas, three
site dams and a high level tributary of Six Mile Creek.
The native mature canopy within the paddocks, woodland and open forest areas of the site contained
hollow-bearing limbs which indicates that habitat for hollow dependant fauna species is present within
the site. The remnant tall Open Forest community as dominated by Flooded Gum and adjoined the
Yurol State Forest and serves as a habitat node within a regional context. The site dams and waterway
afford habitat to locally common amphibian species and numerous urban specialist, open forest and
woodland avifauna were observed within the site. Within the local context the waterway provides
movement opportunities to local fauna species including glider species and Koalas. Overall the
ecological value of the site is considered to be MODERATE -HIGH.
The Federal, Queensland and Local Government legislative, planning and policy provisions were
reviewed for this ecological assessment. The site is mapped to contain Category B Regulated
Vegetation within the eastern portion of the waterway corridor described as Of Concern Regional
Ecosystem 12.3.2 and is regulated by the Vegetation Management Act 1999. S5 Environmental
understand that this vegetation will be retained for the proposed development and, therefore, referral
to SARA will not be required. The site falls within the High Risk Area for Protected Plants, therefore a
Flora Surrey was completed as part of the ecological survey. The results of this survey indicated no
Protected Plants within the clearing impact area or buffer area, therefore the clearing works are
exempt from the Protected Plants Framework.
The site is within the Noosa Shire Council and is subject to the requirements of The Noosa Plan. The
site is within the Rural and Rural Settlement Zones and is mapped within the Biodiversity and Natural
Hazard Overlays. S5 Environmental are of the opinion that the Concept Master Plan indicates an
ecologically sensitive layout that consolidates infrastructure within the northern extent of the site and
minimise environmental impacts to the site. Council may request a Rehabilitation Plan in order to
enhance the waterway within the site. S5 Environmental has prepared a Natural Hazard Assessment
to address bushfire hazard for the site and surrounds. It is understood that The Noosa Plan has not
integrated the requirements of the SPP 2017, therefore an assessment against Part E: Stage Interest
Policies has been provided for the Biodiversity MSES mapped within the site.
During the site inspection, the ecological values of the site, particularly the areas mapped to contain
biodiversity value under the local planning scheme, state legislation and planning policies were
ground-truthed. The most significant ecological features of the site were the waterway and remnant
native vegetation within the eastern portion of the waterway within the site. Further, the site is located
adjoining Yurol State Forest and Tewantin National Park which is a significant wildlife movement
corridors and protected area.
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The proposed Concept Master Plan details a sensitive use of the site and consolidates development
within the northern extent of the site to minimise ecological impacts.
This Detailed Ecological Assessment of the site has identified a number of ecological constraints and
opportunities and developed recommendations to address potential impacts of the proposal. It is clear
that siting of the proposed Concept Master Plan is within an area of the site that has generally lower
ecological values with the most significant ecological features retained and enhanced as part of the
proposal. Through the implementation of mitigation and management measures recommended within
this assessment and the associated Natural Hazard Assessment, it is S5 Environmental’s opinion that
the regional habitat node located on the site and associated with the adjoining Tewantin National Park
and the local ecological corridor within the site will be retained and enhanced as part of the proposal.
The Concept Master Plan for Cooroy Care Farm is an outstanding example of sensitive ecological
design which enhances natural area and amenity values.
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FIGURES
BVN Site Plan
Figure 5 Vegetation Communities
Figure 6 Corridor and Regional Connectivity
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Dementia Care 688.8m² 5. Central Services
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10. Substation COPYRIGHT BVN ARCHITECTURE PTY LIMITED. UNLESS OTHERWISE
AGREED IN WRITING;ALL RIGHTS TO THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO
Central Services 328.99m² 11. Grounds Service Store PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL BVN CHARGES;THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY
BE USED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE AND PROJECT FOR WHICH IT
HAS BEEN CREATED AND DELIVERED, AS NOTIFIED IN WRITING BY
Chapel 275.84m² 12. Fire Tanks/Pump Room BVN;AND THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE OTHERWISE USED, OR COPIED.
ANY UNAUTHORISED USE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS AT THE USER'S SOLE
RISK AND WITHOUT LIMITING BVN'S RIGHTS THE USER RELEASES AND
13. Caretaker's Residence / Existing Bldg INDEMNIFIES BVN FROM AND AGAINST ALL LOSS SO ARISING.
Community Hall 272.14m² 14. Aviary NOTE
CONTRACTOR TO CHECK AND VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE PRIOR
15. Kitchen Gardens TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK OR PREPARATION OF SHOP DRAWINGS.
Existing Residence 193.84m² DO NOT SCALE THIS DRAWING
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Mountain
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Local Wildlife Movement Corridors
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State Forest
National Park
Major Infrastructure Network
Waterways
Lot on Plan
Figure 6 - Regional Corridors and Connectivity: Rose Gum Road and Elm Street, Black Mountain
Proposed Master Plan Concept for Aged Care Facilities - Rose Gum Road and Elm Street, Black Mountain
Prepared for Lutheran Community Care C/- RPS Project Management
Job Number: S50335;
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APPENDIX A
Species Lists
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Table 9 Fauna Species Present
Scientific Name Common Name N.C.A. E.P.B.C
Avifauna
Corvus orru Torresian Crow C
Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird C
Manorina melanocephala Noisy Miner C
Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote C
Philemon corniculatus Noisy Friarbird C
Todiramphus macleayii forest kingfisher C
Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater C
Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail C
Sphecotheres viridis Figbird C
Ardea ibis cattle egret C M
Cacatua roseicapilla galah C
Malurus lamberti variegated fairy-wren C
masked lapwing (northern
Vanellus miles miles subspecies) C
Amphibians
Litoria fallax Eastern Sedgefrog C
Mammals
Canis familiaris dog
Equus caballus Domestic Horse
Gallus gallus Chicken
Table 10 Native Flora Species Present
Family Scientific Name Common Name
Trees and Shrubs
Mimosaceae Acacia disparrima Hickory Wattle
Mimosaceae Acacia leiocalyx Early Black Wattle
Mimosaceae Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak
Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa Red Ash
Arecaceae Archontophoenix alexandrae Alexandra Palm
Sterculiaceae Brachychiton discolour Lace Bark Tree
Proteaceae Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl
Casuarinaceae Casuarina cunninghamiana River She Oak
Myrtaceae Corymbia intermedia Pink Bloodwood
Sapindaceae Diploglottis berniana Large-leaved Tamarind
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus grandis Flooded Gum
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus microcorys Tallowwood
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus propinqua Grey Gum
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta Swamp Mahogany
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum
Phyllanthaceae Glochidion ferdinandi Cheese Tree
Proteaceae Grevillea baileyana White Oak
Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky Oak
Proteaceae Grevillea spp. Grevillea cultivar
Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Wild May
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Family Scientific Name Common Name
Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush Box
Myrtaceae Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box
Proteaceae Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia Nut (planted)
Euphorbiaceae Macaranga tanarius Macaranga
Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark
Myrtaceae Melaleuca saligna Willow Bottlebrush
Myrtaceae Melaleuca viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush
Melastomataceae Melastoma affine Blue tongue
Rutaceae Melicope rubra Little Evodia
Lauraceae Neolitsea dealbata White Bolly Gum
Myrtaceae Waterhousia floribunda Weeping Lilly-pilly
Vines / Epiphytes / Parasites
Vitaceae Cayratia clematidea Slender Grape
Orchidaceae Cymbidium madidum Buttercup Orchid
Fabaceae Hardenbergia violaceae Native Sarsaparilla
Polypodiaceae Platycerium bifurcatum Elkhorn
Grasses, Groundcovers and Understorey
Adiantum hispidulum var.
Adiantaceae Rough Maidenhair Fern
hispidulum
Agavaceae Cordyline rubra Red-fruited Palm-lily
Hemerocallidaceae Dianella caerula Blue Flax Lily
Poaceae Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic
Philesiacaea Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lilly
Gleicheniaceae Gleichenia dicarpa Pouched Coral Fern
Goodeniaceae Goodenia rotundifolia Star Goodenia
Poaceae Ottochloa gracillima Slender Shade Grass
Poaceae Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass
Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea latifolia Grass Tree
Cyperaceae Gahnia aspera Saw Sedge
Poaceae Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass
Cyperaceae Lepidosperma laterale Variable Swordsedge
Lomandra confertifolia subsp.
Lomandraceae Mat-rush
pallida
Lomandraceae Lomandra longifolia Matrush
Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum Bracken Fern
Freshwater Aquatic
Cyperaceae Eleocharis dulcis Water Chestnut, A Spikerush
Cyperaceae Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword Sedge
Onagraceae Ludwigia octovalvis Willow Primrose
Menyanthaceae Nymphoides indica Water Snowflake
Philydraceae Philydrum lanuginosum Wooly Frogs Mouth
Table 11 Exotic and Weed Species Recorded
QLD
Family Scientific Name Common Name
Category
Asteraceae Ageratum houstonianum Blue billygoat weed
Fabaceae Albizia lebbeck Woman's Tongue
Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira vine 3
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QLD
Family Scientific Name Common Name
Category
Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Basket Asparagus fern 3
Ericaceae Azalea spp. Garden Azalea
Asteraceae Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel bush 3
Solanaceae Brunfelsia bonodora Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor laurel 3
Rutaceae Citrus limon Lemon Tree
Commelinaceae Commelina benghalensis Hairy Commelina
Lythraceae Cuphea carthagenensis Colombian Waxweed
Iridaceae Dietes iridioides African Iris
Verbenaceae Duranta spp. Geisha girl
Lythraceae Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle
Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana 3
Altingiaceae Liquidambar styraciflue Liquidambar
Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Mango
Moraceae Morus spp. Mulberry Tree
Nymphaea caerulea ssp.
Nymphaeaceae Water lily
Zanzibarensis
Oxalidaceae Oxalis stricta Yellow Wood Sorrell
Passifloraceae Passiflora evulis Black Passionfruit
Phyllostachys aurea and
Poaceae Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra
Phytolaccaceae Phytolacca octandra Red Inkweed
Pinaceae Pinus elliottii Slash pine
Myrtaceae Psidium guajava Guava Tree
Rosaceae Rubus spp. Raspberry
Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree
Poaceae Setaria sphacelata South African Pigeon Grass
Solanaceae Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco
Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Blackberry Nightshade
Bignoniaceae Spathodea campanulata African tulip tree 3
Poaceae Sporobolus africanus Paramatta Grass
Verbenaceae Stachytarpheta cayennensis Dark BlueSnakeweed
Strelitziaceae Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise
Asteraceae Taraxacum Officinalis Dandelion
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APPENDIX B
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: 11/10/17 14:31:32
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: 1.0Km
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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: 1 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Area: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 1 Listed Threatened Species: 33 Listed Migratory Species: 15 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. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage 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: 22 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None Extra Information This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated. State and Territory Reserves: 1 Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 33 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None
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Details
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) [ Resource Information ]
Name Proximity
Great sandy strait (including great sandy strait, tin can bay and tin can 40 - 50km upstream
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] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni
Coxen's Fig-Parrot [59714] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Dasyornis brachypterus
Eastern Bristlebird [533] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
known 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] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
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Name Status Type of Presence
Turnix melanogaster
Black-breasted Button-quail [923] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Frogs
Mixophyes iteratus
Giant Barred Frog, Southern Barred Frog [1944] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Insects
Argynnis hyperbius inconstans
Australian Fritillary [88056] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
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, Digul [Gogo-Yimidir], Wijingadda Endangered Species or species habitat
[Dambimangari], Wiminji [Martu] [331] likely to occur within area
Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population)
Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll Endangered Species or species habitat
(southeastern mainland population) [75184] may occur within area
Petauroides volans
Greater Glider [254] Vulnerable 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 habitat
South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) known to occur within area
[85104]
Pteropus poliocephalus
Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour known to occur
within area
Plants
Arthraxon hispidus
Hairy-joint Grass [9338] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may 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
may occur within area
Floydia praealta
Ball Nut, Possum Nut, Big Nut, Beefwood [15762] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut Tree, Smooth- Vulnerable Species or species habitat
shelled Macadamia, Bush Nut, Nut Oak [7326] likely to occur 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
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Name Status Type of Presence
Samadera bidwillii
Quassia [29708] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Sophora fraseri
[8836] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Triunia robusta
Glossy Spice Bush [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
Adorned Delma, Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Furina dunmalli
Dunmall's Snake [59254] 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 Marine Species
Crocodylus porosus
Salt-water Crocodile, Estuarine Crocodile [1774] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Migratory Terrestrial Species
Cuculus optatus
Oriental Cuckoo, Horsfield's Cuckoo [86651] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat
known to 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
Actitis hypoleucos
Common Sandpiper [59309] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitat
may occur within
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Name Threatened Type of Presence
area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey [952] 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
Actitis hypoleucos
Common Sandpiper [59309] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
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
known to occur within area
Ardea ibis
Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Calidris melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Cuculus saturatus
Oriental Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo [710] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
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Name Threatened Type of Presence
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Critically 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
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
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat
may 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
Reptiles
Crocodylus porosus
Salt-water Crocodile, Estuarine Crocodile [1774] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Extra Information
State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ]
Name State
Tewantin QLD
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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
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
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Name Status Type of Presence
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 habitat
Bullock's Heart, Cherimoya, Monkey Apple, Bobwood, likely to occur within area
Corkwood [6311]
Asparagus plumosus
Climbing Asparagus-fern [48993] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Cabomba caroliniana
Cabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, Fish Grass, Species or species habitat
Washington Grass, Watershield, Carolina Fanwort, likely to occur within area
Common Cabomba [5171]
Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Bitou Bush [16332] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Eichhornia crassipes
Water Hyacinth, Water Orchid, Nile Lily [13466] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass, Species or species habitat
West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass [31754] likely to occur within area
Lantana camara
Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Large- Species or species habitat
leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red Flowered likely to occur within area
Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White Sage, Wild Sage
[10892]
Parthenium hysterophorus
Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species habitat
Ragweed [19566] likely to occur within area
Protasparagus plumosus
Climbing Asparagus-fern, Ferny Asparagus [11747] Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Sagittaria platyphylla
Delta Arrowhead, Arrowhead, Slender Arrowhead Species or species habitat
[68483] 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 habitat
Sterile Pussy Willow [68497] likely to occur within area
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Kariba Species or species habitat
Weed [13665] likely to occur within area
Senecio madagascariensis
Fireweed, Madagascar Ragwort, Madagascar Species or species habitat
Groundsel [2624] 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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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 and National Heritage properties, Wetlands of International
and National 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.
Threatened, migratory and marine species distributions have been derived through a variety of methods. Where distributions are well known and if
time permits, maps are derived using either thematic spatial data (i.e. vegetation, soils, geology, elevation, aspect, terrain, etc) together with point
locations and described habitat; or environmental modelling (MAXENT or BIOCLIM habitat modelling) using point locations and environmental data
layers.
Where very little information is available for species or large number of maps are required in a short time-frame, maps are derived either from 0.04
or 0.02 decimal degree cells; by an automated process using polygon capture techniques (static two kilometre grid cells, alpha-hull and convex hull);
or captured manually or by using topographic features (national park boundaries, islands, etc). In the early stages of the distribution mapping
process (1999-early 2000s) distributions were defined by degree blocks, 100K or 250K map sheets to rapidly create distribution maps. More reliable
distribution mapping methods are used to update these distributions as time permits.
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.
Coordinates
-26.39611 152.88333
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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:
-Office of Environment and Heritage, New South Wales
-Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Victoria
-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania
-Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, South Australia
-Department of Land and Resource Management, Northern Territory
-Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Queensland
-Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia
-Environment and Planning Directorate, ACT
-Birdlife Australia
-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme
-Australian National Wildlife Collection
-Natural history museums of Australia
-Museum Victoria
-Australian Museum
-South Australian 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, Canberra
-University of New England
-Ocean Biogeographic Information System
-Australian Government, Department of Defence
Forestry Corporation, NSW
-Geoscience Australia
-CSIRO
-Australian Tropical Herbarium, Cairns
-eBird Australia
-Australian Government – Australian Antarctic Data Centre
-Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
-Australian Government National Environmental Science Program
-Australian Institute of Marine Science
-Reef Life Survey Australia
-American Museum of Natural History
-Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk, Tasmania
-Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart, Tasmania
-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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Date: All
Latitude: -26.396
Longitude: 152.883
Distance: 1
Email: [email protected]
Date submitted: Wednesday 18 Oct 2017 14:05:09
Date extracted: Wednesday 18 Oct 2017 14:10:02
The number of records retrieved = 24
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
animals birds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami glossy black-cockatoo (eastern) V 1
animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow C 1
animals birds Cuculidae Cacomantis flabelliformis fan-tailed cuckoo C 1
animals birds Halcyonidae Todiramphus sanctus sacred kingfisher C 1
animals birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra 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 Meliphagidae Myzomela sanguinolenta scarlet honeyeater C 2
animals birds Meliphagidae Melithreptus albogularis white-throated honeyeater C 2
animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird C 1
animals birds Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum mistletoebird C 1
animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica grey shrike-thrush C 1
animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote C 2
animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus rainbow lorikeet C 1
animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa grey fantail C 1
animals mammals Macropodidae Wallabia bicolor swamp wallaby C 2
animals mammals Macropodidae Macropus giganteus eastern grey kangaroo C 1
animals mammals Muridae Rattus fuscipes bush rat C 1
animals mammals Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus koala V V 1
animals mammals Pseudocheiridae Pseudocheirus peregrinus common ringtail possum C 1
animals mammals Pseudocheiridae Petauroides volans volans southern greater glider V V 1
plants monocots Orchidaceae Pterostylis baptistii king greenhood C 1/ 1
plants mosses Orthotrichaceae Macromitrium repandum C 1/ 1
plants mosses Rhizogoniaceae Pyrrhobryum paramattense C 1/ 1
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 C
State Mapping
REF:S50335ER001_rev a 10 & 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain
Detailed Ecological Assessment
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. involving high impact earthworks are made assessable under
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GE Wetland The Department of State Development Infrastructure and
Planning is the State Assessment Referral Agency (SARA) under
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For further information or assistance with interpretation of this
product, please contact the Department of Environment and
Heritage Protection at wwwehpqid.gov.au or email
planning support@ehp qid.gov.au.
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except in designated areas where a compilation scale of 1:50 000 is
available. Linework should be used as a guide only. The positional
accuracy of RE data mapped at a scale of 1:100 000 is +/- 100 metres.
These areas are edged in yellow and filed with the remnant RE Status Disclaimer:
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‘These areas are edged in purple and filled with the remnant RE Status and for any reason.
[_] Non Remnant Additional information may be required for the purposes of land clearing or
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| further information go to the web site: www.dnrm.qld.gov.au or contact
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Vegetation Management Act 1999 - Extract from the essential habitat database
Essential habitat is required for assessment under the:
• State Development Assessment Provisions - State Code 16: Native vegetation clearing which sets out the matters of interest to the state for development assessment under the Planning Act 2016;
and
• Self-assessable vegetation clearing codes made under the Vegetation Management Act 1999
Essential habitat for one or more of the following species is found on and within 1.1 km of the identified subject lot/s on the accompanying essential habitat map.
This report identifies essential habitat in Category A, B and Category C areas.
The numeric labels on the essential habitat map can be cross referenced with the database below to determine which essential habitat factors might exist for a particular species.
Essential habitat is compiled from a combination of species habitat models and buffered species records.
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines website (http://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au) has more information on how the layer is applied under the State Development Assessment Provisions - State Code 16:
Native vegetation clearing and the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
Regional ecosystem is a mandatory essential habitat factor, unless otherwise stated.
Essential habitat, for protected wildlife, means a category A area, a category B area or category C area shown on the regulated vegetation management map-
1) (a) that has at least 3 essential habitat factors for the protected wildlife that must include any essential habitat factors that are stated as mandatory for the protected wildlife in the essential habitat
database; or
2) (b) in which the protected wildlife, at any stage of its life cycle, is located.
Essential habitat identifies endangered or vulnerable native wildlife prescribed under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
Essential habitat in Category A and/or Category B
No records
Essential habitat in Category C
No records
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State Planning Policy - Lot Plan Search
Making or amending a local planning instrument
and designating land for community infrastructure
Date: 11/10/2017
Location Diagram
Department of Infrastructure
Local Government
and Planning
© The State of Queensland 2017.
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Queensland
Queensland 0 100 200 300 400
Metres
Disclaimer: This map has been prepared with due care based on the best available information at the time of publication. However, the State of Queensland
(acting through the department) makes no representations, either express or implied, that the map is free from errors, inconsistencies or omissions. Reliance
on information contained in this map is the sole responsibility of the user. The State disclaims responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as
a result of reliance on information or data contained in this map.
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State Planning Policy mapping layers - consolidated list for all selected Lot Plans
(Note: Please refer to following pages for State Interests listed for each selected Lot Plan)
BIODIVERSITY
- MSES - Wildlife habitat
- MSES - Regulated vegetation (category B)
- MSES - Regulated vegetation (intersecting a watercourse)
- MSES - High ecological significance wetlands
- MSES - High ecological value waters (wetland)
- MSES - High ecological value waters (watercourse)
WATER QUALITY
- High ecological value water areas
NATURAL HAZARDS RISK AND RESILIENCE
- Flood hazard area - Level 1 - Queensland floodplain assessment overlay*
- Flood hazard area - Local Government flood mapping area*
- Bushfire prone area
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
- State-controlled road
State Planning Policy
Making or amending a local planning instrument
and designating land for community infrastructure
Department of Date: 11/10/2017
Infrastructure, Local
Government and Planning Disclaimer: This map has been prepared with due care based on the best available information at the time of publication. However, the State of
Queensland (acting through the department) makes no representations, either express or implied, that the map is free from errors, inconsistencies
or omissions. Reliance on information contained in this map is the sole responsibility of the user. The State disclaims responsibility for any loss,
© The State of Queensland 2017. damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on information or data contained in this map.
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State Planning Policy mapping layers for each selected Lot Plan
Lot Plan: 3SP235191 (Area: 201400 m2)
BIODIVERSITY
- MSES - Wildlife habitat
- MSES - Regulated vegetation (category B)
- MSES - Regulated vegetation (intersecting a watercourse)
- MSES - High ecological significance wetlands
- MSES - High ecological value waters (wetland)
- MSES - High ecological value waters (watercourse)
WATER QUALITY
- High ecological value water areas
NATURAL HAZARDS RISK AND RESILIENCE
- Flood hazard area - Level 1 - Queensland floodplain assessment overlay*
- Flood hazard area - Local Government flood mapping area*
- Bushfire prone area
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
- State-controlled road
State Planning Policy
Making or amending a local planning instrument
and designating land for community infrastructure
Department of Date: 11/10/2017
Infrastructure, Local
Government and Planning Disclaimer: This map has been prepared with due care based on the best available information at the time of publication. However, the State of
Queensland (acting through the department) makes no representations, either express or implied, that the map is free from errors, inconsistencies
or omissions. Reliance on information contained in this map is the sole responsibility of the user. The State disclaims responsibility for any loss,
© The State of Queensland 2017. damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on information or data contained in this map.
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APPENDIX D
Council Overlays and Maps
REF:S50335ER001_rev a 10 & 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain
Detailed Ecological Assessment
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Noosa Shire Council does not warrant the accuracy of
information in this publication and any person using or 19/10/2017
relying upon such information does so on the basis that
Noosa Shire Council shall bear no responsibility or liability Biodiversity Overlay
whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in
the information.
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Noosa Shire Council does not warrant the accuracy of
information in this publication and any person using or 16/10/2017
relying upon such information does so on the basis that
Noosa Shire Council shall bear no responsibility or liability
whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in
the information.
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Noosa Shire Council does not warrant the accuracy of
information in this publication and any person using or 19/10/2017
relying upon such information does so on the basis that
Noosa Shire Council shall bear no responsibility or liability Bushfire Prone Area
whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in
the information.
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Noosa Shire Council does not warrant the accuracy of
information in this publication and any person using or 19/10/2017
relying upon such information does so on the basis that
Noosa Shire Council shall bear no responsibility or liability Koala Habit
whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in
the information.
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Noosa Shire Council does not warrant the accuracy of
information in this publication and any person using or 19/10/2017
relying upon such information does so on the basis that
Noosa Shire Council shall bear no responsibility or liability Natural Hazard Overlay
whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in
the information.
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