Appendix M - Ecology Report

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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.




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