Appendix M - Ecology Report

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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.




   REF:S50335ER001_rev a                                 10 & 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street, Black Mountain
                                                                                  Detailed Ecological Assessment