Appendix M - Ecology Report

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