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Ecology Assessment Report
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Australia Pacific LNG Project
This report provides an overview of the environmental and ecological values for the Site contained within Lots 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 40BWR74, 21BWR74, 1RP206728, 1596L34104, 89L34236, 18SP109534 and 40L34238, covered under PL272, Development Packages 244 to 250.
Revision Date Description Originator Checked QA/Eng Approved
0 11/02/2019 Issued for Use R. Johnson, L.
Hardwick
C. Eddie, R.
Aisthorpe A. Schimpf A. Schimpf
A 20/12/2018 Issued for review R. Johnson, L.
Hardwick R. Aisthorpe A. Schimpf A. Schimpf
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 5
1.1. Scope of Works ............................................................................................. 5
1.2. Definitions & Abbreviations .............................................................................. 5
1.2.1. Definitions................................................................................................. 5
1.2.2. Abbreviations ............................................................................................. 6
1.2.3. Document Revision Table ............................................................................... 6
1.2.4. Document References ................................................................................... 7
2. Site Context ........................................................................................... 9
3. Methodology .......................................................................................... 10
3.1. Desktop and Literature Review ....................................................................... 10
3.2. Field Survey ............................................................................................... 11
3.2.1. Vegetation Community Survey ........................................................................ 11
3.2.2. Habitat Surveys .......................................................................................... 11
3.2.3. Threatened Flora and Fauna Survey .................................................................. 11
3.2.4. Exotic Fauna Survey .................................................................................... 12
3.2.5. Disturbance Survey...................................................................................... 12
3.2.6. Watercourse/wetland Survey .......................................................................... 12
3.2.7. Survey Limitations ...................................................................................... 12
4. Results and Discussions ............................................................................. 12
4.1. Desktop and Literature Review ....................................................................... 12
4.2. Field Survey ............................................................................................... 14
4.2.1. Commonwealth Environmental Matters .............................................................. 14
4.2.2. Queensland Environmental Matters ................................................................... 31
4.2.3. Disturbance .............................................................................................. 39
4.2.4. Watercourses and Wetlands ........................................................................... 39
5. Conclusions ........................................................................................... 39
Appendix A: Site Location and Survey Points .......................................................... 41
Appendix B: Herbarium Report of Species Collected on Site ........................................ 44
Appendix C: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool ....................................... 45
Appendix D: Wildlife Online Database Search Results ................................................ 56
Appendix E: DNRM Mapped Regional Ecosystems ..................................................... 62
Appendix F: EHP Environmental Values Mapping on Site (ESAs, Referable Wetlands, Protected Plants) ................................................................................................. 65
Appendix G: List of Flora and Fauna Species Identified on Site .................................... 69
Appendix H: Ground Truthed Threatened Ecological Communities ................................ 84
Appendix I: Ground Truthed Regional Ecosystems .................................................... 87
Appendix J: Ground Truthed EPBC Act and NC Act Threat Listed Species Present on Site ..... 90
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Appendix K: Ground Truthed Pest Flora Present on Site ............................................. 93
Appendix L: Ground Truthed Pest Fauna Present on Site ............................................ 96
Appendix M: Ground Truthed Drainage Features, Watercourses and Wetlands Present on Site. .................................................................................................... 99
List of Tables
Table 1: Definitions ....................................................................................................... 5
Table 2: Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 6
Table 3: Revision History ................................................................................................. 6
Table 4: Associated Document References ............................................................................ 7
Table 5: Site Context ..................................................................................................... 9
Table 6: Desktop and Literature Review Sources .................................................................. 10
Table 7: Commonwealth Environmental Matters – Field Survey Results for Adjacent Allotments ........ 13
Table 8: Commonwealth Environmental Matters – Field Survey Results ....................................... 15
Table 9: Field survey results for EPBC Act threatened flora with potentially suitable RE and likelihood
of occurrence. ............................................................................................................ 18
Table 10: Field survey results for EPBC Act threatened fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood
of occurrence. ............................................................................................................ 20
Table 11: Field survey results for EPBC Act migratory fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood
of occurrence ............................................................................................................. 26
Table 12: Field survey results for EPBC Act marine fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of
occurrence. ............................................................................................................... 29
Table 13: State environmental matters – field survey results ................................................... 31
Table 14: Ground Truthed Regional Ecosystems and Regrowth ................................................. 33
Table 15: Field survey results for NC Act EVNT flora with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of
occurrence. ............................................................................................................... 34
Table 16: Field survey results for NC Act EVNT fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of
occurrence. ............................................................................................................... 35
Table 17: Prohibited and/or Restricted Matter Flora Recorded on Site ....................................... 38
Table 18: Pest Fauna Recorded on Site .............................................................................. 38
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1. Introduction
This report provides a description of the ecological values found within Lots 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 40BWR74,
21BWR74, 1RP206728, 1596L34104, 89L34236, 18SP109534 and 40L34238 and adjacent road and water
reserves within the boundary of tenement PL272, herein referred to as ‘the Site’. The results are based
on an initial desktop assessment followed by a field survey to confirm the vegetation communities, flora
and fauna species, habitat values and areas of disturbance.
This report has been compiled by Richard Johnson, Senior Ecologist, BOOBOOK Ecological Consulting. The
field surveys were conducted by a team of ecologists led by Craig Eddie, Principal Ecologist.
Craig Eddie is approved to undertake ecological surveys by Commonwealth Department of Environment
and Energy (formerly the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities)
in writing on 31/05/2011.
1.1. Scope of Works
An ecological survey was required to be carried out on Lots 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 40BWR74, 21BWR74,
1RP206728, 1596L34104, 89L34236, 18SP109534 and 40L34238 in anticipation of proposed development of
the Site. The Survey Area is defined as the area contained within the boundaries of the above listed
lot/plans and the immediately adjacent road reserves on the Warrego Highway, Lee’s Road, Racecourse
Road and un-named roads and water reserves on Charley’s Creek and Charley’s Creek Anabranch. Refer to
Appendix A: Site Location and Survey Points for an overview of the Site and Survey Area.
1.2. Definitions & Abbreviations
1.2.1. Definitions
Table 1: Definitions
Term Definition
Likely (with regard to
likelihood of occurrence
assessment)
Species, population or ecological community could occur and the study area is
likely to provide suitable habitat. Previous records in the locality and/or suitable
potential habitat in the study area.
Present (with regard to
likelihood of occurrence
assessment)
Species, population or ecological community was recorded during the field
investigations.
Project Australia Pacific LNG Project
Survey Area The area encompassed by the cadastral boundaries of Lots 5BWR74, 8BWR74,
40BWR74, 21BWR74, 1RP206728, 1596L34104, 89L34236, 18SP109534 and 40L34238
and adjacent road and water reserves within PL272.
The Site The area encompassed by the cadastral boundaries of Lots 5BWR74, 8BWR74,
40BWR74, 21BWR74, 1RP206728, 1596L34104, 89L34236, 18SP109534 and 40L34238
and adjacent road and water reserves within PL272.
Unlikely (with regard to
likelihood of occurrence
assessment)
Species, population or ecological community is not likely to occur. Lack of previous
recent (<25 years) records and suitable potential habitat is limited or not available
in the study area.
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1.2.2. Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are found throughout this report.
Table 2: Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
ALA Atlas of Living Australia (database)
°C Degrees Celsius
CE Critically Endangered
DoEE Department of the Environment and Energy (Commonwealth)
DES Department of Environment and Science (Queensland)
E Endangered
EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened
km kilometres
LC Least Concern
mm millimetres
MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance
MSES Matters of State Environmental Significance
n/a not applicable
NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992
NT Near Threatened
SLC Special Least Concern
TEC Threatened Ecological Community
TSSC Threatened Species Scientific Committee
V Vulnerable
1.2.3. Document Revision Table
Table 3: Revision History
Revision Date Description
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1.2.4. Document References
The following documents are referred to throughout this report.
Table 4: Associated Document References
Document Number Title
Q-LNG01-15-MP-0109 Australian Pacific LNG (2011) Environmental Constraints Planning and Field Development Protocol.
Open Text CDN: 21315138
E2M (2018) Ecology Assessment Report to Origin for Lots 15, 25, 26,42 (part), 94 on BWR74; Lot 13BWR588; Lot 11BWR72 (part); Lots 1(part), 2 on RP54114 and associated road corridors
Barea, L. (2008). Nest-site selection by the Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta), a mistletoe specialist. Emu 108: 213-220.
Burnett, S. (2012). Northern Quoll. In: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds.) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 340-341.
Department of the Environment (DoE) (2013). Approved Conservation Advice for the Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant) ecological community. Canberra: Department of the Environment. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/pubs/028-conservation-advice.pdf. In effect under the EPBC Act from 17-Dec-2013.
Department of Environment and Energy (DoEE) (2018) Species Profile and Threats Database (SPRAT). http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/sprat.pl
Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) (2011) Queensland Wetland Definition and Delineation Guideline, Queensland Government, Brisbane.
Department of Environment and Science (DES) (2018a). Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD). Version 10.0. Queensland Herbarium, Department of Environment and Science, Queensland Government, Brisbane.
Department of Environment and Science (DES) (2018b).WetlandInfo. https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au
Department of Environment and Science (DES) (2018c). https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/near-threatened/goldentailed_gecko.html
Department of Environment and Science (DES) (2018d).Protected Plants Survey Flora Trigger Map. Lot 62RG550.
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) (2008a). Approved Conservation Advice for Prostanthera sp. Dunmore (D.M.Gordon 84). Canberra: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/56748-conservation-advice.pdf.
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) (2008b). Approved Conservation Advice for Westringia parvifolia. Canberra: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/4822-conservation-advice.pdf.
Eby, P. and Roberts, B. (2012). Grey-headed Flying-fox. Pp. 390-391 in: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Eddie, C. (2012). Yakka Skink. Pp. 224-225 in: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Grice, A. (2012) Black-throated Finch. In: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Pp. 324-325.
Higgins, P.J. and Davies, S.J.J.F. (eds). (1996). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 3: Snipe to Pigeons. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
Higgins, P.J., Peter, J.M. and Steele, W.K. (eds) (2001). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 5: Tyrant-flycatchers to Chats. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
Hobson, R. (2012a). Long-legged Worm-skink. Pp. 222-223 in: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
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Hobson, R. (2012b). Dunmall’s Snake. Pp. 243-244 in: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Hobson, R. (2012c). Grey Snake. Pp. 245-246 in: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Holmes, T. (2012). Glossy Black-Cockatoo. Pp. 282-283 in: Curtis, L.K. and Dennis, A.J. (eds) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Lintermans, M. (2007). Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: an introductory guide. Murray Darling Basin Commission, Canberra.
Marchant S. and Higgins, P.J. (eds) (1993). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 2. Raptors to Lapwings. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.
Melzer, A., Cristescu, R., Ellis, W., FitzGibbon, S. and Manno, G. (2014). The habitat and diet of koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) in Queensland. Australian Mammology, 36:189-199.
Neldner, V.J., Wilson, B.A., Dillewaard, H.A., Ryan, T.S. and Butler, D.W. (2017). Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland. Version 4.0.Updated May 2017. Queensland Herbarium, Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation, Brisbane.
Pizzey, G. and Knight, F. (2010). The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia. Eighth edition. Harper Collins, Melbourne.
Reardon, T. (2012). South-eastern Long-eared Bat. Pp. 386-387 in: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds.) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Santos (2012). Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs of Eastern Queensland Oil and Gas Fields. Second edition. Santos, Adelaide.
Sattler, P. and Williams, R. (eds) (1999). The Conservation Status of Queensland’s Bioregional Ecosystems. Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland Government, Brisbane.
Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) (2011). Commonwealth Listing Advice on Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the Darling Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South Bioregions. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Canberra, ACT: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/pubs/66-listing-advice.pdf. In effect under the EPBC Act from 01-Mar-2011.
TSSC (2016a). Conservation Advice for Petauroides volans (greater glider). Department of the Environment and Energy, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/254-conservation-advice-05052016.pdf
TSSC (2016b). Threatened Species Scientific Committee (2016). Conservation Advice Adclarkia cameroni brigalow woodland snail. Canberra: Department of the Environment and Energy. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/83886-conservation-advice-07122016.pdf.
TSSC (2016c). Conservation Advice Adclarkia dulacca Dulacca Woodland Snail. Department of the Environment and Energy, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=83885
Watson, D. (2012). Painted Honeyeater. Pp. 322-323 in: Curtis, LK and Dennis, AJ (eds.) Queensland’s Threatened Animals. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne.
Wilson, S. (2015). A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland. Reed New Holland, Sydney.
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2. Site Context
Table 5: Site Context
Bioregion The Site is located within the Brigalow Belt South bioregion, subregion 31
Eastern Darling Downs, on old and more recent alluvial depositional plains
associated with the Condamine River floodplain. Isolated low hills on
lateritic surfaces are present on Lot 1RP206728. Old clay plains supported
woodland to open forest of Eucalyptus populnea, E. woollsiana, Acacia
harpophylla and Casuarina cristata. More recent alluvium associated with
the Condamine River and Charley’s Creek support woodland to open forest
of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and E. coolabah. Isolated low hills support
ironbark and acacia communities.
Climate The nearest weather station for which climate data is available is at Miles
PO (station 42023), approximately 45 km west of the Site. Here, mean
annual temperature maxima and minima are respectively 27.1oC and 12.2oC;
mean annual rainfall is 647 mm. Rain may fall in any month but is summer-
dominant with highest falls in the December to February period. A weather
station at Chinchilla Water Treatment Plant (no. 41017) recorded 61.8 mm
of rain in October prior to the survey. No data were available for November;
some rain fell during the survey period (6.4 mm at Miles). Minimum and
maximum temperatures recorded at Miles during the survey period were
10.5oC and 35.3oC respectively.
Current land use The Site is extensively developed for agriculture, including both grazing and
cropping uses. Most native vegetation has been removed, with some areas of
remnant open forest present, particularly on adjacent road and water
reserves. Areas of advanced regrowth are present to a varying degree on
freehold land, reflecting land use intensity and suitability. Disturbances
include property access tracks, farm dams and other farm infrastructure.
Altered hydrology (stream flows) is apparent in the south-east.
Soils and geology Underlying geology for the north-westerly Lots within the Site is Quaternary
flood-out deposits (Qpc) overlying the sedimentary Kumbarilla Beds
formation (J-Kk). Soils here are deep clay loams, sometimes with shallow
sandy surfaces, formed on gently undulating plains. Gilgai formation is
common and extensive. Isolated outcroppings of the sedimentary beds form
low hills. To the south-east, Quaternary to recent alluvium is associated
with Charley’s Creek and the Condamine River and its recent floodplain,
with clay and silt being the predominant soils.
Land Zones (Sattler and Williams 1999) present at the Site are 3: Cainozoic
alluvial plains, 4: Cainozoic clay deposits, 5: Cainozoic sand deposits and 7:
Cainozoic duricrusts.
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3. Methodology
The methodology employed in compilation of this Ecological Assessment Report consisted of:
A desktop and literature review of ecological databases and literature sources as direct references
for the survey undertaken
A field survey of the Site.
An explanation of these activities is outlined in this section.
3.1. Desktop and Literature Review
Sources utilised in the desktop and literature review are listed in Table 6 below.
Table 6: Desktop and Literature Review Sources
Database Co-ordinates or search area
Date of search
Appendix
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Protected Matters Search Tool
-26.7221, 150.5073; -26.8256, 150.5691
18/11/18 Appendix C: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool
Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) Protected Species Lists Wildlife Online Database
-26.7221, 150.5073; -26.825, 150.4979
18/11/18 Appendix D: Wildlife
Online Database Search Results
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Map—version 9
-26.7221, 150.5073; Lot 1596L34104 18/11/18
Appendix E: DNRM Mapped Regional
Ecosystems
EHP Map of Environmentally Sensitive Areas
-26.7221, 150.5073; -26.8256, 150.4979
18/11/18 Appendix F: EHP
Environmental Values Mapping on Site (ESAs, Referable Wetlands,
Protected Plants)
EHP Map of Referable Wetlands and Wetland Protection Areas
-26.6919, 150.5073; -26.8256, 150.4979
18/11/18
DES Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map
-26.693, 150.4582; -26.7591, 150.5691
18/11/18
Queensland Geological Mapping, Chinchilla Sheet SG 56-9
n/a 6/12/2018 N/A
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3.2. Field Survey
Ecological surveys were conducted in accordance with:
The Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in
Queensland (Neldner et al. 2017).
In line with the methodology described in the Environmental Constraints Planning and Field
Development Protocol (Q-LNG01-15-MP-0109, Australia Pacific LNG 2011).
Field surveys were undertaken in two periods, being 19th-21st and 27-28th November 2018.
3.2.1. Vegetation Community Survey
Baseline botanical surveys were undertaken to describe dominant flora and vegetation community
structure throughout the survey site. Botanical surveys were consistent with the quaternary level of data
collection as described in Neldner et al. (2017).
The vegetation community surveys were undertaken within 50 m x 10 m plots for the purpose of typifying
the vegetation community under assessment. Vegetation community data was entered into the data fields
provided by the Trimble data capture system. A total of thirty-eight (38) formal vegetation community
surveys were undertaken within the Site. Ground-truthing of the DNRM RE designation (DNRM 2015) at and
surrounding the Site was undertaken via quaternary level and random meanders transect assessments, as
defined by Neldner et al. (2017).
The locations of the vegetation community survey sites are presented in Appendix A: Site Location and
Survey Points.
Relative abundance data was collected for each stratum within the community as per the methodology
described in the Environmental Constraints Planning and Field Development Protocol (Q-LNG01-15-MP-
0109 Australia Pacific LNG (2011)), as presented by the vegetation structure point data sheet of the
Trimble unit. Where necessary, representative photo(s) were taken of the subject vegetation community
via a digital camera. Photo aspect data was recorded.
Vegetation community polygons were verified in accordance with Queensland regional ecosystem
(biodiversity status) (DES 2018a) and EPBC threatened ecological community (TEC) criteria (TSSC 2011,
DoE 2013).
3.2.2. Habitat Surveys
Habitat surveys were undertaken in conjunction with vegetation community survey within the 50m x 10m
quadrant. A total of thirty-three (33) formal habitat surveys were undertaken across the Site (Appendix A:
Site Location and Survey Points).
Within each habitat survey, a range of habitat features were recorded on the relevant Trimble data sheet.
Where deemed appropriate, representative photo(s) were taken of the given habitat patch via the Trimble
unit. Photo aspect data is entered into the relevant data sheet.
3.2.3. Threatened Flora and Fauna Survey
Threat-listed species are those listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
1999 and the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006.
Targeted threat-listed flora searches were undertaken for species highlighted by the database and
literature review. Searches were undertaken based on incidental field observations of high quality habitat,
the identification of distinct ecological features through the preliminary desktop and literature review, or
within the vicinity of a vegetation community survey/habitat feature plots where field ecologists deemed
the given area to be of sufficient potential value to a threatened species to warrant such a search.
Fauna species were recorded opportunistically throughout the survey area.
Any observations of threatened species (whether within search areas or opportunistically) were recorded
using the Trimble data capture system. Where practicable, photo(s) were taken of the subject threatened
species. Any flora specimens deemed as potential threatened species and not conclusively identified by
the ecologists were forwarded to the Queensland Herbarium for verification.
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Results of the Herbarium assessments can be seen in Appendix B: Herbarium Report of Species Collected
on Site.
3.2.4. Exotic Fauna Survey
Presence and abundance of fauna species listed as Prohibited and/or Restricted Matter under the
Biosecurity Act 2014 (Schedules 1 and 2), were recorded at the time of the survey both within survey plots
and opportunistically while traversing the Site. Exotic fauna species were entered into the Trimble data
capture system when encountered.
Note that exotic flora species were also recorded: these are reported in a separate Weed Survey Report.
3.2.5. Disturbance Survey
Evidence of disturbance at survey sites was recorded for type, severity and estimated time of most recent
occurrence. The recording of disturbance was also conducted at opportunistic levels where appropriate.
3.2.6. Watercourse/wetland Survey
All mapped ordered streams within each property were assessed, across their full length, to determine if
these mapped features were watercourses or drainage features as defined by the Water Act 2000. Ordered
stream assessments included assessment of the presence/absence of a defined channel with bed and
banks, riparian vegetation and hydrophytes. The extent of streams assessed as watercourses was mapped
using imagery and/or a GPS-derived track log. If potential wetlands were encountered they were assessed
against the hydrological and biotic criteria of the Queensland Wetland Program wetland definition (DERM
2011).
3.2.7. Survey Limitations
A number of factors are considered likely to influence survey results for particular species or species
groups. These factors are:
Timing (seasons) and duration of the survey period
Weather conditions in the preceding seasons and immediately prior to the survey
Restricted spatial area of the habitats within the Site
Due to the above-listed items, the surveys undertaken may not provide a true indication of seasonal habitat
utilisation by fauna species within the Site. Some cryptic flora species may only be detected during
particular flowering periods. The field investigations undertaken were limited to passive techniques (e.g.
no live trapping) and were limited to late spring. Additional survey effort would be required to provide a
more comprehensive inventory of species, both threatened and common.
4. Results and Discussions
This section includes the results of the database and literature review. Some information is contained in
the appendices and is referenced below.
4.1. Desktop and Literature Review
Results of the desktop and literature review can be found in Table 7 below, as well as Appendices C-F, as
listed in Table 6.
Table 7 provides a summary of the Commonwealth environment matters which have been recorded as a
result of previous field surveys on allotments adjacent to the Site. Document reference numbers for these
Ecology Assessment Reports are provided in Table 4.
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Table 7: Commonwealth Environmental Matters – Field Survey Results for Adjacent Allotments
Commonwealth environmental matters
Present (Y/N)
Location Description EPBC Act Status Comments
TECs Y Lot 11 on BWR72 Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and
co-dominant)
Endangered Source: E2M (2018)
EPBC threat-listed flora
N n/a n/a n/a n/a
EPBC threat-listed fauna
N n/a n/a n/a n/a
Migratory species
N n/a n/a n/a n/a
Marine species Y Observed
opportunistically
at a nearby site
Within search area
Three EPBC Act marine species were recorded including: • Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater); • Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian
Pelican); and • Todiramphus macleayii (Forest
Kingfisher). • Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird); • Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater); and • Threskiornis molucca (Australian White
Ibis).
Marine Source: E2M (2018)
Wildlife Online
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4.2. Field Survey
Results of field surveys are detailed in the following sections. A comprehensive list of flora and fauna
species identified during the field survey is included in Appendix G: List of Flora and Fauna Species
Identified on Site.
4.2.1. Commonwealth Environmental Matters
Field survey results for Commonwealth environmental matters (Matters of National Environmental
Significance (MNES), TECs, threat-listed species) are outlined in Table 8.
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Table 8: Commonwealth Environmental Matters – Field Survey Results
Commonwealth environmental matters
Present (Y/N)
Location Description [N/A if none found] Status Condition [TECs only] Comments
TECs Y 40BWR74, 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 21BWR74, 1RP206728 and adjacent road reserves
Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant)
Endangered Thirty (30) patches of remnant and regrowth vegetation meeting condition criteria for the TEC
--
EPBC threat-listed flora
N -- n/a n/a n/a --
EPBC threat-listed fauna
Y 62RG550 • Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala)
• Grantiella picta (Painted Honeyeater)
• Adclarkia cameroni (Brigalow Woodland Snail)
• Vulnerable
• Vulnerable
• Endangered
n/a • Characteristic scratches on trees at Lots 89L34236, 1596L34103
• Numerous records of birds within mistletoe-rich Brigalow communities; Lots 40BWR74, 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 21BWR74
• 2 adult shells under log, Lot 18SP109534.
Migratory species
Y Lot 89L34236 Gallinago hardwickii (Latham’s Snipe)
Migratory, Marine n/a --
Marine species Y various locations
Fifteen EPBC Act marine species
were recorded including:
• Ardea ibis (Cattle Egret);
• Ardea intermedia
(Intermediate Egret);
• Coracina novaehollandiae
(Black-faced Cuckoo-
shrike);
• Eurystomus orientalis
(Dollarbird)
Marine n/a --
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Present (Y/N)
Location Description [N/A if none found] Status Condition [TECs only] Comments
• Falco cenchroides (Nankeen
Kestrel);
• Haliastur sphenurus
(Whistling Kite);
• Himantopus himantopus
(Black-winged Stilt);
• Merops ornatus (Rainbow
Bee-eater);
• Nycticorax caledonicus
(Nankeen Night-Heron);
• Pelecanus conspicillatus
(Australian Pelican);
• Platalea flavipes (Yellow-
billed Spoonbill);
• Scythrops novaehollandiae
(Channel-billed Cuckoo);
• Threskiornis molucca
(Australian White Ibis);
• Threskiornis spinicollis
(Straw-necked Ibis);
• Todiramphus sanctus
(Sacred Kingfisher) and
• Zosterops lateralis
(Silvereye).
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4.2.1.1. Ground-truthed Threatened Ecological Communities
One EPBC Act listed threatened ecological community was recorded during the field survey at the Site.
Numerous patches of Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) dominated remnant and advanced regrowth
vegetation were consistent with the TEC Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant).
These were located on lots 40BWR74, 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 21BWR74 and adjacent road reserves.
Several patches of RE 11.3.3 were present at the Site, associated with the floodplain of Charley’s Creek.
This RE is a component RE of the Coolibah – Black Box Woodlands of the Darling Riverine Plains and the
Brigalow Belt South Bioregions TEC. However, none of the patches met the minimum size criterion for
the TEC i.e. all were less than 5 ha in extent.
4.2.1.2. Threatened Flora
No EPBC Act listed threatened flora were recorded during the field survey at the Site.
Based on field inspection results, an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of EPBC Act listed
threatened flora identified within the desktop searches (Table 6) is summarised in Table 9.
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Table 9: Field survey results for EPBC Act threatened flora with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of occurrence.
Family Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/ Notes
Potentially
Suitable RE at
Site
Likelihood of Occurrence
Poaceae Dichanthium setosum
bluegrass
Vulnerable In Queensland, it is patchily recorded from
Toowoomba in the south to the upper
Burdekin River catchment in the north. There
are no records in the Chinchilla area (ALA
2018). It grows on basaltic black clays and
hard-setting red-brown loams (DoEE 2018) in
woodland or open grassy woodland dominated
by Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) and/or
eucalypt species (DES 2018b).
11.4.3, 11.3.3 Unlikely: some suitable habitat is present
but there are no nearby records
Poaceae Homopholis belsonii
Belson’s Panic
Vulnerable Within Queensland it principally occurs in
Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea), Brigalow
(Acacia harpophylla) and Belah (Casuarina
cristata) dominated communities where it
grows preferentially in shaded areas (DoEE
2018). There are numerous records for the
eastern Darling Downs, including the
Chinchilla area (ALA 2018).
11.4.3 Likely: suitable habitat is present and
there are records nearby.
Surianaceae Cadellia pentastylis
Ooline
Vulnerable Within Queensland it occurs patchily from
near Rockhampton westward to near Blackall
and southward to the State border (ALA 2018)
where it occurs on undulating plains, valley
slopes, hillsides and scarps, often in
association with Brigalow and SEVT
communities (DoEE 2018, Santos 2012).
11.4.3 Unlikely: although some areas of
potentially suitable habitat are present,
this species, a large and conspicuous
tree, is readily detectable in field survey.
It is not currently known from the Site or
immediate area.
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4.2.1.3. Threatened Fauna
Three EPBC Act listed threatened fauna species were recorded as a result of the field surveys.
The Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta) (Vulnerable) was recorded as seen or heard at multiple
locations on Lots 40BWR74, 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 21BWR74 and adjacent road reserves. Twenty to thirty
individual birds are considered to have been represented in these records. Birds were present in
Brigalow communities, including remnant, advanced and young regrowth communities that were rich in
the mistletoes Amyema quandang and A. maidenii, known to be food resources for the species with
mistletoe abundance being an indicator of favoured breeding habitat (Barea 2008, Watson 2012).
The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) (Vulnerable) was detected by the presence of characteristic claw
marks on River Red Gum and Forest Blue Gum trees at several locations in riparian and floodplain
vegetation associated with Charley’s Creek on Lots 18SP109534, 1596L34104 and 89L34236.
Two (dead) shells of the Endangered Brigalow Woodland Snail (Adclarkia cameroni) were found under a
log in riparian woodland on Lot 18SP109534.
An assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of EPBC Act listed threatened fauna, based on field
results, is summarised within Table 10.
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Table 10: Field survey results for EPBC Act threatened fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of occurrence.
Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Birds Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern E
The species inhabits well-vegetated permanent and
ephemeral wetlands dominated by sedges, rushes (and
sometimes in rice-fields and other irrigated areas) (DoEE
2018). Its known range extends into southern Queensland
(ALA 2108).
embedded wetlands
in 11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Likely: suitable habitat
(wetlands with tall reeds,
sedges) is present to a limited
extent at the Site.
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper CE
A migratory species usually encountered on coastal and near-
coastal saline and freshwater wetlands (Pizzey and Knight
1997). Passage migrants are occasionally present on inland
wetlands, and the species is sparsely recorded across inland
Queensland (ALA 2018).
embedded wetlands
in 11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Unlikely: suitable habitat
(shallow vegetated or open
wetlands with a muddy
substrate) is very limited
within the Site and there are
no nearby records.
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Red Goshawk
V
A highly mobile species with a large home range; breeding
habitat is in intact tall forest associated with major drainage
lines, especially near permanent water bodies and where
there is high avian prey diversity, but the species could
potentially forage much further away from these areas
(Marchant and Higgins 1993). There are two historical records
nearby (ALA 2018); however the species is seldom recorded in
inland southern Queensland and no recent records exist for
the Chinchilla district (ALA 2018).
11.3.3, 11.3.4,
11.3.25
Unlikely: limited areas of
riparian habitat with tall trees
that could potentially support
this species are present within
the Site and there are no
recent records nearby.
Geophaps scripta scripta
Squatter Pigeon
(southern)
V
Inhabits grassy woodlands with open areas for foraging
habitat usually within proximity to a nearby water source
(Higgins and Davies 1996). The species has declined markedly
within inland south-east Queensland and there are no recent
records for the Chinchilla district (ALA 2018).
11.3.2, 11.3.3,
11.3.4, 11.3.25,
11.5.1, 11.7.2
Unlikely: no recent records
nearby and limited suitable
habitat
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Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Grantiella picta
Painted Honeyeater
V
Lives/breeds in woodlands and open forests with high
densities of suitable food plants (i.e. mistletoes, family
Loranthaceae) (Higgins, Peter and Steele 2001). It is present
in inland southern Queensland during spring and summer (ALA
2018).
11.4.3 Present: numerous records in
Brigalow communities with
abundant mistletoes
Poephila cincta cincta
Southern Black-throated
Finch
E
Inhabits grassy open woodlands and forests typically
dominated by Eucalyptus, Corymbia and Melaleuca and
occasionally in tussock grasslands (DoEE 2018) usually within
a few kilometres of a water source (Grice 2012). The Site is
within species known historical range (ALA 2018) but there
are no recent records from southern Queensland.
11.3.2, 11.3.3,
11.3.4, 11.3.25,
11.5.1, 11.7.2
Unlikely: no recent records
nearby.
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted-Snipe
E
Forages at shallow edges and adjacent vegetated margins of
freshwater wetlands (DoEE 2018) and is able to use both
artificial and natural ephemeral and permanent wetlands
(Marchant and Higgins 1993).
embedded wetlands
in 11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Likely: some suitable habitat
is present and the species is
known from the Chinchilla
district.
Fish
Maccullochella peelii
Murray Cod
V
In Queensland naturally-occurring populations of this species
are confined to permanent water in riverine environments in
the Condamine, Maranoa-Balonne, Warrego, Weir, Moonie
and Macintyre River catchments (Lintermans 2007).Within
streams it favours areas rich in large woody debris or rocks.
11.3.25 (permanent
water in river
channel)
Likely: permanent waterholes
are present in Charley’s Creek
and associated anabranches at
the south-east of the Site.
Mammals
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Large-eared Pied Bat
V
All known occurrences of this species are within or near
forested landscapes with relatively high relief (DES 2018b).
The species may be present in uplands with likely presence of
appropriate geology (usually sandstone) providing essential
habitat (caves, crevices, holes) and associated foraging
habitat.
none Unlikely: no suitable roosting
habitat exists at or near the
Site.
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Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Dasyurus hallucatus
Northern Quoll
E
Formerly widespread in south-central Queensland this species
has declined markedly and is now confined to rugged and
remote areas throughout its distribution (Burnett 2012).
Forested uplands with high relief and/or containing abundant
rock outcrops may support the species.
none Unlikely: no suitable denning
habitat exists at or near the
Site.
Nyctophilus corbeni
Corben’s Long-eared Bat
V
The distribution and habitat preferences of this species are
very poorly known; it inhabits a range of dry forest types in
south central Queensland (Reardon 2012). The Site is within
the known range of the species (ALA 2018).
11.3.2, 11.3.3,
11.3.4, 11.3.25,
11.4.3, 11.5.1,
11.7.2
Likely: potentially suitable
foraging and roosting habitat
is present in remnant
woodland and open forest
within the Site.
Petauroides volans
Greater Glider
V
Widely distributed in eastern Queensland with numerous
records for the Darling Downs (ALA 2018). Occurs in eucalypt
woodlands and open forest particularly those with mature
trees containing large hollows (TSSC 2016a).
11.3.2, 11.3.3,
11.3.4,11.3.25,
11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present.
Phascolarctos cinereus
Koala
V
Widely distributed in eastern Queensland with numerous
records for the Darling Downs, including the Chinchilla area
(ALA 2018). This species requires eucalypt woodland and
forest habitat with suitable food trees (primarily Eucalyptus
spp.) (DoEE 2018). Woodlands containing food trees in
riparian/alluvial areas are particularly favoured (Melzer et al.
2014). Potential food trees occurring within the Site include
Queensland Blue Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis), River Red
Gum (E. camaldulensis), Poplar Box (E. populnea), Silver-
leaved Ironbark (E. melanophloia), Mountain Coolabah (E.
orgadophila) and Narrow-leaved Red Ironbark (E. crebra).
11.3.2, 11.3.3,
11.3.4, 11.3.25,
11.5.1, 11.7.2
Present: characteristic
scratch marks detected in
several locations in riparian
and floodplain vegetation
associated with Charley’s
Creek.
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Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Pteropus poliocephalus
Grey-headed Flying-fox
V
This species occurs from Mackay south to Melbourne with
records on the western slopes of the Dividing Range in South-
east Queensland. However, the Chinchilla area is at the
margins of the species range, with few records. It lives in
camps in closed forests generally within 50 km of the coast
but is nomadic and capable of travelling widely to follow
seasonal flowering. It feeds on nectar, pollen and fruits of a
wide variety of tree species (Eby and Roberts 2012).
11.3.2, 11.3.3,
11.3.4, 11.3.25,
11.5.1, 11.7.2
Unlikely: seasonal (flowering)
habitat is available on the Site
but records of the species
nearby are rare.
Reptiles
Anomalopus mackayi
Long-legged Worm-skink
V
In Queensland this species is known form eucalypt woodland
and grasslands on cracking clays of the eastern Darling Downs
(Hobson 2012a). There are no records of the species near
Chinchilla, it having been recorded as far west as Dalby, ca.
100 km east of the Site.
none Unlikely: no suitable habitat is
present at the Site and there
are no records from nearby
Delma torquata
Collared Delma
V
The species is known from a number of widely-separated
locations in south-eastern Queensland (ALA 2018). It occupies
a range of eucalypt woodlands and open forests; lives under
surface rock and large woody debris (Wilson 2015).
11.3.2, 11.5.1,
11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present at the Site in dry
woodlands.
Egernia rugosa
Yakka Skink
V
Lives in a range of woodland and open forests dominated by
Eucalyptus, Acacia and Callitris spp.; also grassland with
regrowth trees (DoEE 2017b). Requires suitable soils for
burrows or shelters in sinkholes, abandoned rabbit warrens or
large fallen/piled woody material (Eddie 2012).
11.3.2, 11.5.1,
11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present at the Site in dry
woodlands.
Furina dunmalli
Dunmall’s Snake
V
The species is known from widely scattered localities within
south-eastern and central-eastern Queensland (ALA 2018). It
occupies woodlands and open forests; and may be reliant on
presence of abundant fallen woody debris (Hobson 2012b).
11.3.2, 1111.3.3,
11.3.4, 11.3.25,
11.4.3, 11.5.1,
11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present at the Site.
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Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Other
Adclarkia cameroni
Brigalow Woodland Snail
E
Endemic to a small area of south-eastern Queensland on the
Condamine River floodplain around Dalby and Chinchilla
(TSSC 2016b), where it lives in Brigalow and eucalypt
woodlands.
11.4.3, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4,
11.3.25
Present: two shells found
under a log in riparian
woodland on Lot 18SP109534
Adclarkia dulacca
Dulacca Woodland Snail
E
Endemic to south-east Queensland, where it occurs as a small
number of isolated and fragmented populations in the area
between Miles and Dulacca, south to Meandarra and north to
Woleebee (TSSC 2016c, ALA 2018). The species inhabits a
variety of remnant and scattered habitats, such as Brigalow
(Acacia harpophylla) woodland patches on rocky outcrops
with clay to loam soils, as well as ironbark (Eucalyptus spp.)
and Lancewood (Acacia shirleyi) woodlands on ridges (with
and without rock), and Gum-topped Box (Eucalyptus
woollsiana) woodland. It is also able to exist in areas of
Brigalow (A. harpophylla) regrowth and even in cleared
paddocks but only where logs, woody debris or other suitable
microhabitat sites remain (TSSC 2016c).
11.4.3 Unlikely: although suitable
habitat is present at the Site
there are no known records in
close proximity to the Site.
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4.2.1.4. Migratory Fauna
One species of EPBC Act listed migratory fauna species was recorded as a result of the field surveys, this
being Latham’s Snipe (Gallinago hardwickii). One bird was detected in riparian vegetation on Lot
89L34236.
An assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of EPBC Act listed migratory fauna, based on field results,
is summarised within Table 11.
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Table 11: Field survey results for EPBC Act migratory fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of occurrence
Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Birds
Actitis hypoleucos
Common Sandpiper -
Spring-summer migrant usually found in coastal environments (muddy,
sandy or rocky stream banks, mangrove margins) but may occur on any
inland freshwater or saline wetland during passage, including artificial
habitats (Pizzey and Knight 2010). Less commonly encountered inland
but records exist for the Chinchilla district (ALA 2018).
embedded wetlands in
11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Likely: habitat is present
at the Site, albeit limited,
and the species frequently
visits suitable habitat in
agricultural settings
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift -
Summer visitor in small to very large flocks that travel with weather
fronts, occurring Australia-wide (Pizzey and Knight (2010), ALA (2018).
It feeds aerially over all natural and artificial environments.
Aerial over all habitats Likely: visits all available
habitats
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper -
A widespread spring-summer migrant to both inland and coastal
wetlands such as tidal mudflats, saltmarshes and saline and freshwater
inland swamps (Pizzey and Knight 2010). There are numerous records in
inland southern Queensland, including the Chinchilla district (ALA
2018).
embedded wetlands in
11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Likely: habitat is present
at the Site, albeit limited,
and the species frequently
visits suitable habitat in
agricultural settings
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper CE
Refer Table 10
Calidris melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper -
Spring-summer migrant preferring freshwater wetlands, both inland and
sub-coastally (Pizzey and Knight 2010). Much less common that the
related Sharp-tailed Sandpiper in Australia, there are few records in
inland southern Queensland with no records for the Chinchilla district
(ALA 2018).
embedded wetlands in
11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Unlikely: although limited
suitable habitat is
available at the Site, the
species is not known to
occur nearby
Cuculus optatus
Oriental Cuckoo -
Migrant to coastal and near-inland northern and eastern Australia,
inhabiting denser forest types but may occur in other habitats on
passage (Pizzey and Knight 2010). There are scattered inland southern
Queensland records including one from the Chinchilla district (ALA
2018).
11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4,
11.3.25, 11.4.3,
11.5.1, 11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat at
the Site and a record from
nearby
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Class Scientific/Common
Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes
Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham’s Snipe -
Spring-summer migrant, preferring wet pastures, boggy margins of
vegetated wetlands and similar habitat at a range of elevations (Pizzey
and Knight 2010). It occurs throughout eastern Australia including
southern inland Queensland: there are numerous records in the
Chinchilla district (ALA 2018).
embedded wetlands in
11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Present: one bird recorded
in riparian vegetation
Hirundapus caudactus
White-throated
Needletail
-
Summer visitor in small to very large flocks that travel with weather
fronts, occurring mainly in eastern Australia (Pizzey and Knight (2010),
ALA (2018). It feeds aerially over all natural and artificial
environments.
Aerial over all habitats Likely: visits all available
habitats
Motacilla flava
Yellow Wagtail -
Summer migrant in small numbers to mostly coastal northern Australia
but birds often sighted in southern Australia: it prefers open grassed
areas such as wetland margins, pasture and parks (Pizzey and Knight
2010). There are no records for southern inland Queensland (ALA 2018).
embedded wetlands in
11.3.25, 11.3.2,
11.3.3, 11.3.4
Unlikely: suitable habitat
exists but no nearby
records of the species
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Satin Flycatcher -
A passage migrant in southern Queensland, with birds recorded in a
variety of woodland types as well as parks and gardens, but breeding in
south-east Australia in more closed forest types (Pizzey and Knight
2010). There are records in the Chinchilla area (ALA 2018).
11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4,
11.3.25, 11.4.3,11.5.1,
11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present at the Site
Rhipidura rufifrons
Rufous Fantail -
A passage migrant in southern Queensland, with birds recorded in a
variety of woodland types as well as parks and gardens, but breeding in
south-east Australia in more closed forest types (Pizzey and Knight
2010). There are records in the Chinchilla area (ALA 2018).
11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4,
11.3.25, 11.4.3,11.5.1,
11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present at the Site
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4.2.1.5. Marine Fauna
Fifteen (15) EPBC Act listed marine fauna species were recorded as a result of the field surveys. These
species, all birds, were as listed below. All are common and widespread species.
• Ardea ibis (Cattle Egret);
• Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret);
• Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike);
• Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird);
• Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel);
• Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite);
• Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged Stilt;
• Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater);
• Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-heron);
• Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican);
• Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill);
• Scythrops novaehollandiae (Channel-billed Cuckoo);
• Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis);
• Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis);
• Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher); and
• Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye).
An assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of other EPBC Act listed marine fauna, based on field
results, is summarised within Table 12.
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Table 12: Field survey results for EPBC Act marine fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of occurrence.
Class Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Birds Actitis hypoleucos
Common Sandpiper Refer Table 11
Anseranas semipalmata
Magpie Goose -
Widespread in northern and eastern Australia, where it inhabits
large inland wetlands with extensive reed, sedge and grass beds;
also will use margins of dams and irrigated fields (Pizzey and Knight
2010). Dispersing birds will travel well inland including southern
inland Queensland and there are records from the Chinchilla area
(Pizzey and Knight 2010, ALA 2018).
11.3.25 (embedded
wetlands), farm dams
Likely: habitat is present at
the Site, albeit limited, and
the species frequently visits
suitable habitat in
agricultural settings
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift Refer Table 11
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Refer Table 11
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper Refer Table 10
Calidris melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper Refer Table 11
Chrysococcyx osculans
Black-eared Cuckoo -
Breeding migrant to inland Australia, inhabiting dry woodlands and
shrublands (Pizzey and Knight 2010). The species is common in
southern inland Queensland and there are several records in the
Chinchilla district (ALA 2018).
11.4.3, 11.3.3,
11.3.25
Likely: suitable habitat at
the Site and records from
nearby
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham’s Snipe Refer Table 11
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Class Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially Suitable
RE at Site Likelihood of Occurrence
Hirundapus caudactus
White-throated
Needletail
Refer Table 11
Motacilla flava
Yellow Wagtail Refer Table 11
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Satin Flycatcher Refer Table 11
Rhipidura rufifrons
Rufous Fantail Refer Table 11
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted-Snipe
(listed as Rostratula
benghalensis Painted
Snipe)
Refer Table 10
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4.2.2. Queensland Environmental Matters
4.2.2.1. Field survey results
Field survey results for State environmental matters (EVNT etc.) are outlined in Table 13.
Table 13: State environmental matters – field survey results
State environmental
matters
Present
(Y/N)
Location Description Status Comments
Endangered regional
ecosystems
Y Lots 40WBWR74,
5BWR74, 8BWR74,
21BWR74,
1RP206728 and
adjacent road
reserves
• 11.4.3, Acacia harpophylla and/or
Casuarina cristata shrubby open forest on
Cainozoic clay plains;
• 11.4.10, Eucalyptus populnea or E.
woollsiana, Acacia harpophylla, Casuarina
cristata open forest to woodland on
margins of Cainozoic clay plains
Endangered (VM Act,
NC Act)
11.4.3: Numerous patches and
linear strips of remnant and
advanced regrowth vegetation,
typically dominated by Brigalow
(Acacia harpophylla)
11.4.10: limited occurrences as
remnant and advanced regrowth
Of Concern regional
ecosystems
Y Lots 18SP109534,
1596L34104,
89L34236
• 11.3.2, Eucalyptus populnea woodland on
alluvial plains;
• 11.3.3, Eucalyptus coolabah woodland on
alluvial plains;
• 11.3.4, Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or
Eucalyptus spp. woodland on alluvial plains;
• 11.3.25, Eucalyptus tereticornis or E.
camaldulensis woodland fringing drainage
lines
• Of Concern (VM
Act, NC Act);
• Of Concern (VM
Act, NC Act);
• Of Concern (VM
Act, NC Act);
• Of Concern (NC
Act)
Associated with remnant and
advanced regrowth riparian and
floodplain vegetation of Charley’s
Creek
NC Act listed flora
(EVNT)
N n/a n/a n/a --
NC Act listed fauna
(EVNT)
Y Lots 18SP109534,
1596L34104,
89L34236;
• Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus); • Vulnerable • Characteristic scratch marks on
River Red Gum/ Forest Blue
Gum trees at six locations
Lot 21BWR74 • Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta); • Vulnerable • Numerous records in mistletoe-
rich Brigalow communities
Lot 1RP206728 • Brigalow Woodland Snail (Adclarkia
cameroni)
• Vulnerable • Riparian woodland
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State environmental
matters
Present
(Y/N)
Location Description Status Comments
Special Least Concern
plants (SLC)
Y Numerous
locations
• Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus)
• Kurrajong/Narrow-leaved Bottle tree
hybrid (Brachychiton x turgidulus)
• Black Orchid (Cymbidium
canaliculatum);
• A Bluebell (Wahlenbergia sp.) and
• Sandalwood (Santalum lanceolatum)
SLC --
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4.2.2.2. Ground Truthed Regional Ecosystems
DNRM mapping identified ten (10) REs to be present on site, these being RE 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4,
11.3.25, 11.4.3, 11.4.12, 11.5.1, 11.7.2 and 11.7.4. This was ground truthed as incorrect and results are
presented in Table 14.
Table 14: Ground Truthed Regional Ecosystems and Regrowth
RE ID Biodiversity status
REDD short description Field Description and Condition
11.3.2 Of Concern Eucalyptus populnea woodland on alluvial plains
Five patches on Lots 89L34236 and 18SP109534
11.3.3 Of Concern Eucalyptus coolabah woodland on alluvial plains
Five patches on Charley’s Creek floodplain, lots 89L3436 and 18SP109534
11.3.4 Of Concern Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. woodland on alluvial plains
Widespread as small areas of remnant on Charley’s Creek floodplain, Lots 89L34236, 1596L34104 and 18SP109534
11.3.25 Of Concern Eucalyptus tereticornis or E. camaldulensis woodland fringing drainage lines
Widespread as small areas of remnant on banks of Charley’s Creek and anabranches, Lots 89L34236, 1596L34104 and 18SP109534
11.4.3 Endangered Acacia harpophylla and/or Casuarina cristata shrubby open forest on Cainozoic clay plains
Numerous patches of A. harpophylla or C. cristata dominated remnant and regrowth on Lots 40, 5, 8, 21BWR74 and adjacent road reserves
11.4.10 Endangered Eucalyptus populnea or E. woollsiana, Acacia harpophylla, Casuarina cristata open forest to woodland on margins of Cainozoic clay plains
One patch of regrowth on Lot 5BWR74
11.5.1 No Concern at Present
Eucalyptus crebra and/or E. populnea, Callitris glaucophylla, Angophora leiocarpa, Allocasuarina luehmannii woodland on Cainozoic sand plains and/or remnant surfaces
One patch of regrowth on Lot 1RP206728
11.7.2 No Concern at Present
Acacia spp. woodland on Cainozoic lateritic duricrust. Scarp retreat zone
One patch of regrowth on Lot 1RP206728
All ground truthed regional ecosystems and regrowth are represented schematically in Appendix I: Ground
Truthed Regional Ecosystems.
4.2.2.3. Threatened Flora
No records of threatened flora were contained within a Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map for the
Site (DES 2018d).No NC Act listed flora species were recorded during the field survey at the Site.
An assessment of the likelihood of occurrence, based on field inspection results, of NC Act listed
threatened flora species potentially present at the Site is summarised in Table 15.
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Table 15: Field survey results for NC Act EVNT flora with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of occurrence.
Family Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially
Suitable RE Likelihood of Occurrence
Asteraceae Rutidosis lanata
Red-soil Woolly Wrinklewort
NT Occurs in open eucalypt forests and woodlands including
Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea)-Belah (Casuarina
cristata) forest, ironbark and Currawong (Acacia
sparsiflora) forest, box ironwood forest, and Poplar Box
(E. populnea) woodland with False Sandalwood
(Eremophila mitchellii). It has been recorded growing
on flat land or stony red ridges in red-brown gravelly
sands, grey clays, red-brown clay or sandy loams (DES
2018b). The species is endemic to inland south-east
Queensland and there are a few records near Chinchilla
(ALA 2018)
11.4.3 Likely: suitable habitat is
present within the Site.
Lamiaceae Prostanthera sp. (Dunmore
D.M. Gordon 8A)
Dunmore Mint-bush
V Inhabits Eucalyptus and Callitris woodlands on sandy
soils and stony ridge tops in four locations near
Millmerran (DEWHA 2008a).
None Unlikely: suitable habitat exists
at the Site, but it is distant
from known occurrences of the
species
Lamiaceae Westringia parvifolia V Inhabits mallee woodland (Eucalyptus bakeri, E. viridis)
with spinifex on sandy and stony soils, currently only
known from the Inglewood-Yelarbon area (DEWHA
2008b).
none Unlikely: suitable habitat exists
at the Site, but it is distant
from known occurrences of the
species
Poaceae Dichanthium setosum
bluegrass
Refer Table 9
Poaceae Homopholis belsonii
Belson’s Panic
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Family Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially
Suitable RE Likelihood of Occurrence
Santalaceae Thesium australe
Austral Toadflax
V A root parasite on grasses, occurring in grasslands and
grassy woodlands on a wide range of soil types. Heavy
grazing is a known threatening process (DES 2018b).
There are numerous records within the Darling Downs,
though none are near Chinchilla (ALA 2018).
11.3.3,
11.3.25
Unlikely: suitable habitat at the
Site is limited.
Solanaceae Solanum stenopterum
Winged Nightshade
V Inhabits grasslands and woodlands of Belah (Casuarina
cristata) and Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea) (DES
2018b). There are scattered records from the Darling
Downs (ALA 2018).
11.4.3 Likely: suitable habitat is
present at the Site
Surianaceae Cadellia pentastylis
Ooline
Refer Table 9
4.2.2.1. Threatened Fauna
Three NC Act listed fauna species were recorded during the field survey at the Site.
The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) was detected by the presence of characteristic scratch mark on River Red Gum trees in RE 11.3.3, 11.3.4 and
11.3.25 on the banks and floodplain of Charley’s Creek. The Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta) was recorded as seen or heard at multiple locations
on Lots 40BWR74, 5BWR74, 8BWR74, 21BWR74 and adjacent road reserves. The Brigalow Woodland Snail (Adclarkia cameroni) were found under a log
in riparian woodland on Lot 18SP109534.
An assessment of the likelihood of occurrence of all other NC Act listed threatened fauna species potentially present at the Site, based on field results,
is summarised within Table 16.
Table 16: Field survey results for NC Act EVNT fauna with potentially suitable RE and likelihood of occurrence.
Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially
Suitable REs
Likelihood of
Occurrence
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper
E Refer Table 10
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Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially
Suitable REs
Likelihood of
Occurrence
Calyptorhynchus lathami
Glossy Black-Cockatoo
V Occurs in eastern Australia from north Queensland to South Australia, where
it feeds on seeds extracted from fruit of Allocasuarina and Casuarina spp. It
nests in large tree hollows (Holmes 2012).
11.4.3 Likely: suitable habitat is
present.
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Red Goshawk
E Refer Table 10
Geophaps scripta scripta
Squatter Pigeon (southern)
V Refer Table 10
Grantiella picta
Painted Honeyeater
V Refer Table 10
Poephila cincta cincta
Southern Black-throated Finch
E Refer Table 10
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted-Snipe
V Refer Table 10
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Large-eared Pied Bat
V Refer Table 10
Nyctophilus corbeni
Corben’s Long-eared Bat
V Refer Table 10
Petauroides volans
Greater Glider
V Refer Table 10
Phascolarctos cinereus
Koala
V Refer Table 10
Anomalopus mackayi
Long-legged Worm-skink
V Refer Table 10
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Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially
Suitable REs
Likelihood of
Occurrence
Delma torquata
Collared Delma
V Refer Table 10
Egernia rugosa
Yakka Skink
V Refer Table 10
Furina dunmalli
Dunmall’s Snake
V Refer Table 10
Hemiaspis damelii
Grey Snake
E Occurs in near-coastal and inland northern New South Wales and south-
eastern Queensland, where it inhabits seasonally inundated clay plains and
margins of wetlands, especially those with cracking clay soils (Hobson
2012c).
11.3.2,
11.3.3,
11.3.4,
11.3.25,11.4.3
(gilgais)
Likely: suitable habitat is
present.
Strophurus taenicauda
Golden-tailed Gecko
NT Largely confined to the Brigalow Belt bioregion, this gecko inhabits a
variety of dry woodlands and open forests where it lives under loose bark
and in tree hollows and cracks (DES 2018c).
11.4.3,
11.5.1, 11.7.2
Likely: suitable habitat is
present.
Adclarkia cameroni
Brigalow Woodland Snail
V Refer Table 10
Adclarkia dulacca
Dulacca Woodland Snail
E Refer Table 10
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4.2.2.2. Special Least Concern Species
Five SLC flora species were detected during the field survey, these being:
Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus);
Kurrajong/Narrow-leaved Bottle Tree hybrid (B. x turgidulus);
Black Orchid (Cymbidium canaliculatum);
Sandalwood (Santalum lanceolatum); and
A Bluebell (Wahlenbergia sp.).
One listed Special Least Concern (SLC) fauna species was detected during the field survey, this being:
Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus).
4.2.2.3. Pest Flora
Indicative distribution of pest flora on site has been mapped based on field survey results (Appendix K:
Ground Truthed Pest Flora Present on Site). Prohibited and/or Restricted Matter flora encountered during
the field survey are listed in Table 17.
Table 17: Prohibited and/or Restricted Matter Flora Recorded on Site
Scientific Name Common Name Restricted Matter Category
Area of Occurrence
Bryophyllum delagoense Mother-of-Millions 3
Recorded at numerous locations on Lee’s Rd,Kerr’s Rd and Lot 21BWR74
Bryophyllum x houghtoni Mother-of-Millions
hybrid 3
Recorded once on Lot 18SP109534
Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn 3 At 5 locations on Lots 89L34236 and 1596L34104
Opuntia stricta Common Pest Pear 3 Widespread throughout in low density
O. tomentosa Velvety Tree Pear 3 Widespread throughout in low density
4.2.2.4. Pest Fauna
Distribution of pest fauna on site has been mapped based on field survey results (Appendix L: Ground
Truthed Pest Fauna Present on Site). Pest fauna encountered during the field survey are listed in Table
18.
Table 18: Pest Fauna Recorded on Site
Scientific Name Common Name Restricted Matter Category
Area of Occurrence
Columba livia Rock Dove, Feral Pigeon
none Recorded twice
Felis catus Feral Cat Categories 3, 4, 6 Recorded once
Lepus europaeus Brown Hare none Recorded once
Mus musculus House Mouse none Recorded once
Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit Categories 3, 4, 5, 6 Recorded once, Lot 5BWR74
Rhinella marina Cane Toad none Recorded once
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Scientific Name Common Name Restricted Matter Category
Area of Occurrence
Sturnus tristis Common Myna none birds seen in farm land on two occasions
Sus scrofa Feral Pig Categories 3, 4, 6 Limited evidence (old wallows)
Vulpes vulpes Fox Categories 3, 4, 5, 6 Remains at Lot 21BWR74
4.2.3. Disturbance
Both the north-western and the south-eastern clusters of properties have been extensively modified for
agriculture, both grazing and cropping. Stock water points and dams, access tracks and similar
infrastructure are common. Some modification of flows of anabranches of Charley’s Creek is apparent on
Lots 1596L34104 and 18SP109534.
4.2.4. Watercourses and Wetlands
In the north-west, a single mapped stream order 1 was confirmed present in the extreme north-east of Lot
1RP206728. No wetlands were mapped here, nor were any detected, though extensive gilgai formation on
clay soils here is likely to produce ephemeral wetlands in suitable seasonal conditions.
Charley’s Creek and its anabranches are a prominent feature of the south-eastern part of the Site. These
are mapped as stream order 4 and were confirmed in the field as waterways and watercourses. An
exception to this is at a location where construction of banks and in-fill of channels has disrupted the flow
of water into one anabranch. The reduced channel at this point was mapped as stream order 1 due to the
limited evidence of flows. Several small shallow wetland areas were detected in the field, being seasonally
inundated ephemeral wetlands, likely to offer habitat to wetland fauna. None of these areas is mapped in
State wetland mapping.
Water feature assessment locations are mapped at Appendix M: Ground Truthed Drainage Features,
Watercourses and Wetlands Present on Site.
5. Conclusions
An ecological assessment was undertaken at the Site on 19-21st and 27-28th November 2018. A number of
ecological values/constraints were identified; these are summarised as follows:
Eight REs were identified as present, being:
o 11.3.2, Eucalyptus populnea woodland on alluvial plains;
o 11.3.3, Eucalyptus coolabah woodland on alluvial plains;
o 11.3.4, Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. woodland on alluvial plains;
o 11.3.25, Eucalyptus tereticornis or E. camaldulensis woodland fringing drainage lines
o 11.4.3, Acacia harpophylla and/or Casuarina cristata shrubby open forest on Cainozoic
clay plains;
o 11.4.10, Eucalyptus populnea or E. woollsiana, Acacia harpophylla, Casuarina cristata
open forest to woodland on margins of Cainozoic clay plains;
o 11.5.1, Eucalyptus crebra and/or E. populnea, Callitris glaucophylla, Angophora
leiocarpa, Allocasuarina luehmannii woodland on Cainozoic sand plains and/or remnant
surfaces; and
o 11.7.2, Acacia spp. woodland on Cainozoic lateritic duricrust. Scarp retreat zone
One TEC was identified as present, being:
o Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant)
No threatened flora species were detected within the Site.
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Three threatened fauna species were detected, these being:
o Brigalow Woodland Snail (Adclarkia cameroni): Endangered (EPBC Act), Vulnerable (NC
Act);
o Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta): Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act); and
o Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus): Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act)
Suitable habitat was identified for several other threatened species, considered to be ‘likely to
occur’, including:
o Homopholis belsonii Belson’s Panic: Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act);
o Rutidosis lanata Red-soil Woolly Wrinklewort: Near Threatened (NC Act);
o Solanum stenopterum: Vulnerable (NC Act);
o Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern: Endangered (EPBC Act);
o Calyptorhynchus lathami Glossy Black-Cockatoo: Vulnerable (NC Act);
o Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe: Endangered (EPBC Act), Vulnerable (NC
Act);
o Maccullochella peelii Murray Cod: Vulnerable (EPBC Act);
o Nyctophilus corbeni Corben’s Long-eared Bat: Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act);
o Petauroides volans Greater Glider: Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act);
o Delma torquata Collared Delma: Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act);
o Egernia rugosa Yakka Skink Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act);
o Furina dunmalli Dunmall’s Snake: Vulnerable (EPBC Act, NC Act);
o Hemiaspis damelii Grey Snake: Endangered (NC Act); and
o Strophurus taenicauda Golden-tailed Gecko: Near Threatened (NC Act).
It is recommended that the findings in this report are considered during detailed development planning
such that disturbance to the ecological values of the site and locality may be avoided wherever practical.
Where disturbance is unavoidable, impact mitigation measures are to be implemented in accordance with
the approved site environmental management plan and regulatory approval conditions.
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Appendix B: Herbarium Report of Species Collected on Site
NIL
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Appendix C: Results of EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool
EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other mattersprotected 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 thecaveat at the end of the report.
Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significance guidelines,forms and application process details.
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
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Summary
This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or mayrelate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can beaccessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have asignificant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider theAdministrative Guidelines on Significance.
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Listed Threatened Ecological Communities:
Listed Migratory Species:
5
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park:
Wetlands of International Importance:
Listed Threatened Species:
None
22
None
None
National Heritage Places:
Commonwealth Marine Area:
World Heritage Properties:
4
None
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The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken onCommonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of aplace are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of aCommonwealth Heritage place. Information on the new heritage laws can be found athttp://www.environment.gov.au/heritage
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 onCommonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing totake an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.
A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatenedspecies or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member ofa listed marine species.
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
None
None
None
Listed Marine Species:
Whales and Other Cetaceans:
17
Commonwealth Heritage Places:
None
None
Critical Habitats:
Commonwealth Land:
Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial:
NoneAustralian Marine Parks:
Extra Information
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None
NoneState and Territory Reserves:
Nationally Important Wetlands:
NoneRegional Forest Agreements:
Invasive Species: 21
NoneKey Ecological Features (Marine)
Details
Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) [ Resource Information ]Name ProximityBanrock station wetland complex 1200 - 1300kmNarran lake nature reserve 400 - 500km upstreamRiverland 1200 - 1300kmThe coorong, and lakes alexandrina and albert wetland 1400 - 1500km
Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]Name Status Type of PresenceBirds
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Geophaps scripta scripta
Painted Honeyeater [470] Vulnerable Species or species habitatknown to occur within area
Grantiella picta
Southern Black-throated Finch [64447] Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Poephila cincta cincta
Australian Painted-snipe, Australian Painted Snipe[77037]
Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Rostratula australis
Mammals
Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or speciesChalinolobus dwyeri
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recoveryplans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecologicalcommunity distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used toproduce indicative distribution maps.
Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ]
Name Status Type of PresenceBrigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant)
Endangered Community known to occurwithin area
Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the DarlingRiverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South Bioregions
Endangered Community may occurwithin area
Natural grasslands on basalt and fine-textured alluvialplains of northern New South Wales and southernQueensland
Critically Endangered Community likely to occurwithin area
Semi-evergreen vine thickets of the Brigalow Belt(North and South) and Nandewar Bioregions
Endangered Community likely to occurwithin area
Weeping Myall Woodlands Endangered Community may occurwithin area
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Name Status Type of Presencehabitat likely to occur withinarea
Northern Quoll, Digul [Gogo-Yimidir], Wijingadda[Dambimangari], Wiminji [Martu] [331]
Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Dasyurus hallucatus
Corben's Long-eared Bat, South-eastern Long-earedBat [83395]
Vulnerable Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Nyctophilus corbeni
Greater Glider [254] Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Petauroides volans
Koala (combined populations of Queensland, NewSouth Wales and the Australian Capital Territory)[85104]
Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT)
Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or relatedbehaviour may occur withinarea
Pteropus poliocephalus
Other
Brigalow Woodland Snail [83886] Endangered Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Adclarkia cameroni
Dulacca Woodland Snail [83885] Endangered Species or species habitatknown to occur within area
Adclarkia dulacca
Plants
Ooline [9828] Vulnerable Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Cadellia pentastylis
bluegrass [14159] Vulnerable Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Dichanthium setosum
Belson's Panic [2406] Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Homopholis belsonii
Austral Toadflax, Toadflax [15202] Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Thesium australe
Reptiles
Five-clawed Worm-skink, Long-legged Worm-skink[25934]
Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Anomalopus mackayi
Adorned Delma, Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Delma torquata
Yakka Skink [1420] Vulnerable Species or species habitatknown to occur within area
Egernia rugosa
Dunmall's Snake [59254] Vulnerable Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Furina dunmalli
Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ]* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.Name Threatened Type of PresenceMigratory Marine Birds
Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or speciesApus pacificus
Name Threatened Type of Presencehabitat likely to occur withinarea
Migratory Terrestrial Species
Oriental Cuckoo, Horsfield's Cuckoo [86651] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Cuculus optatus
White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
Yellow Wagtail [644] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Motacilla flava
Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Rhipidura rufifrons
Migratory Wetlands Species
Common Sandpiper [59309] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Actitis hypoleucos
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris acuminata
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris melanotos
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ]* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.Name Threatened Type of PresenceBirds
Common Sandpiper [59309] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Actitis hypoleucos
Magpie Goose [978] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Anseranas semipalmata
Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Apus pacificus
Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Breeding known to occurwithin area
Ardea alba
Cattle Egret [59542] Species or speciesArdea ibis
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
Name Threatened Type of Presencehabitat may occur withinarea
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris acuminata
Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris ferruginea
Pectoral Sandpiper [858] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Calidris melanotos
Black-eared Cuckoo [705] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Chrysococcyx osculans
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Merops ornatus
Yellow Wagtail [644] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Motacilla flava
Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Rhipidura rufifrons
Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitatmay occur within area
Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato)
Extra Information
Invasive Species [ Resource Information ]Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plantsthat are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. Thefollowing feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps fromLandscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001.
Name Status Type of Presence
Name Status Type of PresenceBirds
Common Myna, Indian Myna [387] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Acridotheres tristis
Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Columba livia
Nutmeg Mannikin [399] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Lonchura punctulata
House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Passer domesticus
Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Streptopelia chinensis
Common Starling [389] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Sturnus vulgaris
Frogs
Cane Toad [83218] Species or species habitatknown to occur within area
Rhinella marina
Mammals
Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Canis lupus familiaris
Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Felis catus
Brown Hare [127] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Lepus capensis
House Mouse [120] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Mus musculus
Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Rattus rattus
Pig [6] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Sus scrofa
Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Vulpes vulpes
Plants
Hymenachne, Olive Hymenachne, Water Stargrass,West Indian Grass, West Indian Marsh Grass [31754]
Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Prickly Pears [82753] Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Opuntia spp.
Name Status Type of Presence
Parkinsonia, Jerusalem Thorn, Jelly Bean Tree, HorseBean [12301]
Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Parkinsonia aculeata
Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, FalseRagweed [19566]
Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Parthenium hysterophorus
Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow andSterile Pussy Willow [68497]
Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii
Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, KaribaWeed [13665]
Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area
Salvinia molesta
- non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites
- migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers
- some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed
Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available datasupports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in makinga 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, remotesensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and pointlocation data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
- 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.
Threatened, migratory and marine species distributions have been derived through a variety of methods. Where distributions are well known and iftime permits, maps are derived using either thematic spatial data (i.e. vegetation, soils, geology, elevation, aspect, terrain, etc) together with pointlocations and described habitat; or environmental modelling (MAXENT or BIOCLIM habitat modelling) using point locations and environmental datalayers.
The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report.Caveat
- migratory and
The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database:
- marine
This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the EnvironmentProtection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World and National Heritage properties, Wetlands of Internationaland National Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species and listed threatenedecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at variousresolutions.
- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants
- some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area
The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:
Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped:
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 0.04or 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 mappingprocess (1999-early 2000s) distributions were defined by degree blocks, 100K or 250K map sheets to rapidly create distribution maps. More reliabledistribution mapping methods are used to update these distributions as time permits.
-26.7221 150.5073
Coordinates
-Environment and Planning Directorate, ACT-Birdlife Australia-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme
-Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia
Acknowledgements
-Office of Environment and Heritage, New South Wales
-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania
-Department of Land and Resource Management, Northern Territory-Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Queensland
-Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Victoria
-Australian National Wildlife Collection
-Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, South Australia
This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the followingcustodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:
-Australian Museum
-National Herbarium of NSW
Forestry Corporation, NSW-Australian Government, Department of Defence
-State Herbarium of South Australia
The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert adviceand information on numerous draft distributions.
-Natural history museums of Australia
-Queensland Museum
-Australian National Herbarium, Canberra
-Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria
-Geoscience Australia
-Ocean Biogeographic Information System
-Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums-Queensland Herbarium
-Western Australian Herbarium
-Tasmanian Herbarium
-Northern Territory Herbarium
-South Australian Museum
-Museum Victoria
-University of New England
-CSIRO
-Other groups and individuals-Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart, Tasmania
-Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
-Reef Life Survey Australia-Australian Institute of Marine Science-Australian Government National Environmental Science Program
-Australian Tropical Herbarium, Cairns
-Australian Government – Australian Antarctic Data Centre
-Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk, Tasmania
-eBird Australia
-American Museum of Natural History
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Appendix D: Wildlife Online Database Search Results
Wildlife Online Extract
Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point
Species: All
Type: All
Status: All
Records: All
Date: All
Latitude: -26.7221
Longitude: 150.5073
Distance: 5
Email: [email protected]
Date submitted: Sunday 18 Nov 2018 16:03:37
Date extracted: Sunday 18 Nov 2018 16:10:07
The number of records retrieved = 139
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
animals amphibians Hylidae Cyclorana alboguttata greenstripe frog C 1 animals amphibians Limnodynastidae Limnodynastes fletcheri barking frog C 1 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza chrysorrhoa yellow-rumped thornbill C 3 animals birds Acanthizidae Chthonicola sagittata speckled warbler C 1 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza reguloides buff-rumped thornbill C 1 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza nana yellow thornbill C 5 animals birds Acanthizidae Acanthiza apicalis inland thornbill C 3 animals birds Acanthizidae Smicrornis brevirostris weebill C 7 animals birds Accipitridae Aquila audax wedge-tailed eagle C 1 animals birds Accipitridae Elanus axillaris black-shouldered kite C 1 animals birds Accipitridae Milvus migrans black kite C 1 animals birds Acrocephalidae Acrocephalus australis Australian reed-warbler C 1 animals birds Anatidae Anas superciliosa Pacific black duck C 1 animals birds Anatidae Chenonetta jubata Australian wood duck C 2 animals birds Anhingidae Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian darter C 1 animals birds Ardeidae Egretta novaehollandiae white-faced heron C 1 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian magpie C 1 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird C 1 animals birds Artamidae Artamus leucorynchus white-breasted woodswallow C 1 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis pied butcherbird C 1 animals birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita sulphur-crested cockatoo C 1 animals birds Cacatuidae Nymphicus hollandicus cockatiel C 1 animals birds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapilla galah C 2 animals birds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae black-faced cuckoo-shrike C 2 animals birds Columbidae Streptopelia chinensis spotted dove Y 1 animals birds Columbidae Geopelia humeralis bar-shouldered dove C 1 animals birds Columbidae Columba livia rock dove Y 1 animals birds Columbidae Phaps chalcoptera common bronzewing C 1 animals birds Columbidae Geopelia cuneata diamond dove C 1 animals birds Columbidae Geopelia striata peaceful dove C 2 animals birds Coraciidae Eurystomus orientalis dollarbird C 1 animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow C 6 animals birds Estrildidae Neochmia modesta plum-headed finch C 1 animals birds Estrildidae Taeniopygia bichenovii double-barred finch C 3 animals birds Halcyonidae Todiramphus sanctus sacred kingfisher C 1 animals birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra C 1 animals birds Hirundinidae Hirundo neoxena welcome swallow C 1 animals birds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon ariel fairy martin C 1 animals birds Maluridae Malurus lamberti variegated fairy-wren C 1 animals birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus superb fairy-wren C 4 animals birds Meliphagidae Caligavis chrysops yellow-faced honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina flavigula yellow-throated miner C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta brown honeyeater C 4 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Ptilotula penicillata white-plumed honeyeater C 2
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
animals birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala noisy miner C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Myzomela sanguinolenta scarlet honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon citreogularis little friarbird C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Acanthagenys rufogularis spiny-cheeked honeyeater C 2 animals birds Meliphagidae Plectorhyncha lanceolata striped honeyeater C 3 animals birds Meropidae Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater C 1 animals birds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca magpie-lark C 2 animals birds Motacillidae Anthus novaeseelandiae Australasian pipit C 1 animals birds Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum mistletoebird C 3 animals birds Oriolidae Oriolus sagittatus olive-backed oriole C 2 animals birds Oriolidae Sphecotheres vieilloti Australasian figbird C 1 animals birds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica grey shrike-thrush C 2 animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala rufiventris rufous whistler C 4 animals birds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala pectoralis golden whistler C 1 animals birds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus striated pardalote C 2 animals birds Passeridae Passer domesticus house sparrow Y 1 animals birds Petroicidae Petroica goodenovii red-capped robin C 2 animals birds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax sulcirostris little black cormorant C 1 animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus rainbow lorikeet C 1 animals birds Psittacidae Aprosmictus erythropterus red-winged parrot C 1 animals birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus pale-headed rosella C 2 animals birds Psittacidae Psephotus haematonotus red-rumped parrot C 1 animals birds Rallidae Gallinula tenebrosa dusky moorhen C 1 animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa grey fantail C 3 animals birds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys willie wagtail C 4 animals birds Sturnidae Sturnus vulgaris common starling Y 1 animals birds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis molucca Australian white ibis C 1 animals birds Timaliidae Zosterops lateralis silvereye C 2 animals mammals Macropodidae Macropus giganteus eastern grey kangaroo C 1 animals mammals Macropodidae Macropus rufogriseus red-necked wallaby C 1 animals mammals Macropodidae Wallabia bicolor swamp wallaby C 1 animals mammals Potoroidae Aepyprymnus rufescens rufous bettong C 2 animals reptiles Agamidae Pogona barbata bearded dragon C 1 animals reptiles Diplodactylidae Diplodactylus vittatus wood gecko C 27 animals reptiles Diplodactylidae Strophurus taenicauda golden-tailed gecko NT 4 animals reptiles Elapidae Pseudonaja textilis eastern brown snake C 1 animals reptiles Elapidae Vermicella annulata bandy-bandy C 1 animals reptiles Elapidae Hemiaspis damelii grey snake E 2/1animals reptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra dubia dubious dtella C 4 animals reptiles Gekkonidae Heteronotia binoei Bynoe's gecko C 2 animals reptiles Pygopodidae Delma plebeia common delma C 2/2animals reptiles Scincidae Morethia boulengeri south-eastern morethia skink C 1 animals reptiles Scincidae Carlia pectoralis sensu lato C 1 fungi Basidiomycota Geastrum fornicatum C 1/1plants ferns Ophioglossaceae Ophioglossum gramineum C 1/1plants higher dicots Acanthaceae Pseuderanthemum variabile pastel flower C 1/1
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
plants higher dicots Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonoides New Zealand spinach C 1/1plants higher dicots Asteraceae Calotis cuneifolia burr daisy C 1/1plants higher dicots Asteraceae Brachyscome dalbyensis C 1/1plants higher dicots Asteraceae Leiocarpa panaetioides C 1/1plants higher dicots Asteraceae Olearia canescens subsp. discolor C 1/1plants higher dicots Casuarinaceae Casuarina cristata belah C 1/1plants higher dicots Chenopodiaceae Dysphania glomulifera subsp. glomulifera C 1/1plants higher dicots Crassulaceae Bryophyllum delagoense Y 18/1plants higher dicots Crassulaceae Bryophyllum x houghtonii Y 3 plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hyssopifolia Y 1/1plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia drummondii C 1/1plants higher dicots Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Y 1/1plants higher dicots Fabaceae Hovea longipes brush hovea C 1/1plants higher dicots Goodeniaceae Goodenia glabra C 1/1plants higher dicots Haloragaceae Gonocarpus urceolatus C 1/1plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia tenuinervis C 3/3plants higher dicots Mimosaceae Acacia everistii C 1/1plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Eucalyptus fibrosa subsp. nubilis C 1/1plants higher dicots Myrtaceae Melaleuca squamophloia C 1/1plants higher dicots Onagraceae Ludwigia octovalvis willow primrose C 1/1plants higher dicots Oxalidaceae Oxalis C 1/1plants higher dicots Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthus gunnii C 1/1plants higher dicots Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthus C 1/1plants higher dicots Portulacaceae Portulaca australis C 1/1plants higher dicots Rutaceae Geijera parviflora wilga C 1/1plants higher dicots Sparrmanniaceae Corchorus trilocularis C 1/1plants higher dicots Thymelaeaceae Pimelea neoanglica poison pimelea C 1/1plants higher dicots Viscaceae Viscum articulatum flat mistletoe C 1/1plants lower dicots Apocynaceae Vincetoxicum ovatum C 1/1plants lower dicots Apocynaceae Marsdenia pleiadenia C 1/1plants lower dicots Apocynaceae Cynanchum viminale subsp. brunonianum C 1/1plants lower dicots Apocynaceae Marsdenia viridiflora subsp. viridiflora C 1/1plants lower dicots Lamiaceae Prostanthera sp. (Baking Board V.Hando 135) C 1/1plants lower dicots Lamiaceae Teucrium sagittatum C 1/1plants lower dicots Solanaceae Solanum ellipticum potato bush C 1/1plants lower dicots Solanaceae Solanum tetrathecum C 1/1plants lower dicots Solanaceae Solanum parvifolium subsp. parvifolium C 1/1plants monocots Cyperaceae Cyperus betchei subsp. betchei C 1/1plants monocots Cyperaceae Cyperus iria C 1/1plants monocots Hemerocallidaceae Dianella brevipedunculata C 1/1plants monocots Hemerocallidaceae Dianella brevipedunculata x D.revoluta C 1/1
var. revolutaplants monocots Hemerocallidaceae Dianella revoluta var. revoluta C 2/2plants monocots Juncaceae Juncus aridicola tussock rush C 1/1plants monocots Poaceae Paspalidium albovillosum C 1/1plants monocots Poaceae Sporobolus creber C 1/1
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Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records
plants monocots Poaceae Walwhalleya subxerophila C 1/1plants monocots Poaceae Paspalidium distans shotgrass 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 areConservation 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 F: EHP Environmental Values Mapping on Site (ESAs, Referable Wetlands, Protected Plants)
Tenure type: Petroleum Lease
Centred on point position: Longitude: 150.5073 Latitude: -26.7221
Map requested: 18/11/2018 16:00:31
18/11/2018 15:41:29Longitude: 150.4582 Latitude: -26.693
18/11/2018 15:41:46Longitude: 150.5691 Latitude: -26.7591
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Appendix G: List of Flora and Fauna Species Identified on Site
This Appendix provides a full list of all flora and fauna species recorded during the field surveys.
Class/Family Scientific name Common name Legislative
status (NC Act, Biosecurity Act)
Legislative status
(EPBC Act)
Flora -
Acanthaceae Brunoniella australis Blue Trumpets LC -
Acanthaceae Dipteracanthus australasicus Creeping Blue Trumpet LC -
Acanthaceae Pseuderanthemum variabile Love Flower LC -
Acanthaceae Rostellularia adscendens Pink Tongues LC -
Adiantaceae Cheilanthes sieberi Mulga Fern SLC -
Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonoides New Zealand Spinach LC -
Aizoaceae Trianthema portulacastrum Black Pigweed None -
Alismataceae Damasonium minus Starfruit LC -
Amaranthaceae Alternanthera denticulata Lesser Joyweed LC -
Amaranthaceae Alternanthera nodiflora Common Joyweed LC -
Amaranthaceae Alternanthera pungens Khaki Weed None -
Amaranthaceae Amaranthus retroflexus Red-root Amaranth none -
Amaranthaceae Froelichia floridana Cottontails None -
Amaranthaceae Gomphrena celosioides Soft Khaki Weed None -
Amaranthaceae Nyssanthes erecta Barb-wire Weed LC -
Amaranthaceae Ptilotus macrocephalus Green Pussytails LC -
Amaranthaceae Ptilotus nobilis subsp. semilanatus Purple Foxtails LC -
Amaryllidaceae Crinum flaccidum Darling Lily LC -
Apiaceae Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery None -
Apiaceae Eryngium supinum Blue Devil LC -
Apocynaceae Alstonia constricta Bitterbark LC -
Apocynaceae Carissa ovata Currant Bush LC -
Apocynaceae Marsdenia viridiflora Native Pear, Doubah LC -
Apocynaceae Parsonsia eucalyptophylla Gargaloo LC -
Apocynaceae Sarcostemma viminale Caustic Vine LC -
Asphodelaceae Bulbine alata Onion Weed LC -
Asteraceae Bidens pilosa Cobbler’s Pegs None -
Asteraceae Calotis cuneata Mountain Burr-daisy LC -
Asteraceae Calotis cuneifolia Purple Burr-daisy LC -
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Asteraceae Calotis lappulacea Yellow Burr-daisy LC -
Asteraceae Cassinia laevis Cough Bush LC -
Asteraceae Centipeda minima Spreading Sneezeweed LC -
Asteraceae Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons LC -
Asteraceae Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle None -
Asteraceae Eclipta platyglossa LC -
Asteraceae Erigeron bonariensis Flaxleaf Fleabane None -
Asteraceae Glossocardia bidens Native Cobblers Pegs LC -
Asteraceae Hypochaeris albiflora White Flatweed LC -
Asteraceae Leiocarpa brevicompta Flat Billy-buttons LC -
Asteraceae Leiocarpa websteri LC -
Asteraceae Minuria integerrima Smooth Minuria LC -
Asteraceae Ozothamnus diosmifolius Sago Flower LC -
Asteraceae Ozothamnus diotophyllus Heath Everlasting LC -
Asteraceae Rhodanthe polyphylla A Sunray LC -
Asteraceae Rutidosis murchisonii Narrow-leaved Woolly Wrinklewort
LC -
Asteraceae Schkuhria pinnata Dwarf Marigold None -
Asteraceae Senecio brigalowensis A Native Fireweed LC -
Asteraceae Sphaeromorphaea australis Spreading Nut-heads LC -
Asteraceae Verbesina encelioides Crownbeard None -
Asteraceae Vittadinia dissecta Dissected New Holland Daisy
LC -
Asteraceae Xanthium occidentale Noogoora Burr None -
Asteraceae Zinnia peruviana Wild Zinnia None -
Azollaceae Azolla filiculoides Red Azolla LC -
Boraginaceae Cynoglossum australe Austral Hound’s Tongue LC -
Boraginaceae Ehretia membranifolia Peach Bush LC -
Boraginaceae Heliotropium amplexicaule Blue Heliotrope None -
Brassicaceae Lepidium bonariense Cut-leaf Peppercress None -
Brassicaceae Lepidium didymum Lesser Swinecress None
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Brassicaceae Sisymbrium irio London Rocket None -
Byttneriaceae Seringia corollata Inland Velvet-flower LC -
Cactaceae Cereus uruguayanus Apple Cactus None -
Cactaceae Opuntia stricta Common Pest Pear Category 3 WoNS
Cactaceae Opuntia tomentosa Velvety Tree Pear Category 3 WoNS
Caesalpiniaceae Chamaecrista rotundifolia Round-leaf Cassia None -
Caesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. oligophylla Desert Cassia LC -
Campanulaceae Lobelia concolor Poison Pratia LC -
Campanulaceae Wahlenbergia sp. (indet.) A Bluebell SLC -
Capparaceae Apophyllum anomalum Warrior Bush LC -
Capparaceae Capparis lasiantha Wait-a-while LC -
Capparaceae Capparis mitchellii Bumble Tree LC -
Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina luehmannii Bulloak LC -
Casuarinaceae Casuarina cristata Belah LC -
Celastraceae Maytenus cunninghamii Yellowberry Bush LC -
Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium album Fat Hen None -
Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium murale None -
Chenopodiaceae Dysphania ambrosioides Mexican Tea None -
Chenopodiaceae Einadia nutans Berry Saltbush LC -
Chenopodiaceae Einadia polygonoides LC -
Chenopodiaceae Einadia trigonos Fishweed LC -
Chenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa Ruby Saltbush LC -
Chenopodiaceae Maireana enchylaenoides Wingless Fissure-weed LC -
Chenopodiaceae Maireana microphylla Cotton Bush LC -
Chenopodiaceae Rhagodia spinescens Spiny Saltbush LC -
Chenopodiaceae Salsola australis Soft Roly-poly LC -
Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena bicornis Goathead Burr LC -
Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena birchii Galvanised Burr LC -
Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena muricata Black Roly-poly LC -
Chenopodiaceae Sclerolaena tetracuspis Brigalow Burr LC -
Convolvulaceae Convolvulus erubescens Austral Bindweed LC -
Convolvulaceae Cuscuta campestris Golden Dodder None -
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Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed LC -
Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Tropical Speedwell LC -
Crassulaceae Aloe maculata African Aloe None -
Crassulaceae Bryophyllum delagoense Mother-of-Millions Category 3 -
Crassulaceae Bryophyllum x houghtonii Mother-of-Millions hybrid
Category 3 -
Cupressaceae Callitris endlicheri Black Cypress Pine LC -
Cupressaceae Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress Pine LC -
Cucurbitaceae Citrullus lanata Wild Melon LC -
Cyperaceae Bulbostylis barbata LC -
Cyperaceae Carex inversa Knob Sedge LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus betchei LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus bifax Western Nut Grass LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus bulbosus LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus concinnus LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus difformis Dirty Dora LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus exaltatus Giant Sedge LC -
Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Slender Sedge, Whisker Grass
LC -
Cyperaceae Eleocharis cylindrostachys Drooping Spike-rush LC -
Cyperaceae Eleocharis pallens Pale Spike Rush LC -
Cyperaceae Eleocharis philippinensis A Spike-rush LC -
Cyperaceae Eleocharis plana Ribbed Spike Rush LC -
Cyperaceae Eleocharis pusilla Small Spike Rush LC -
Cyperaceae Eleocharis sphacelata Tall Spike Rush LC -
Cyperaceae Fimbristylis dichotoma Common Finger Rush LC -
Cyperaceae Gahnia aspera Saw Sedge LC -
Cyperaceae Schoenus kennyi LC -
Cyperaceae Scleria sphacelata Razor Grass LC -
Ericaceae Leucopogon mitchellii Mitchell’s Beard-heath LC -
Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia drummondii Caustic Weed LC -
Fabaceae Aeschynomene indica Budda Pea LC -
Fabaceae Crotolaria mitchellii A Rattlepod LC -
Fabaceae Cullen tenax Emu Foot LC -
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Fabaceae Glycine tomentella Woolly Glycine LC -
Fabaceae Neptunia gracilis Sensitive Weed LC -
Gentianaceae Schenkia australis Spike Centaury LC -
Goodeniaceae Goodenia delicata Darling Goodenia LC -
Goodeniaceae Goodenia glabra Smooth Goodenia LC -
Goodeniaceae Goodenia gracilis Slender Goodenia LC -
Goodeniaceae Scaevola spinescens Spiny Scaevola LC -
Haloragaceae Gonocarpus urceolatus Rock Raspwort LC -
Haloragaceae Myriophyllum sp. (indet.) A Water-milfoil LC -
Hemerocallidaceae Dianella brevipedunculata A Flax-lily LC -
Hemerocallidaceae Dianella longifolia Smooth Flax-lily LC -
Hydrocharitaceae Ottelia ovalifolia Swamp Lily LC -
Johnsoniaceae Tricoryne elatior Yellow Rush-lily LC -
Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush LC -
Lamiaceae Prostanthera sp. (Baking board V. Hando 135) A Mint-bush LC -
Lamiaceae Salvia reflexa Mintweed None -
Lamiaceae Teucrium puberulum Red-berried Stick Plant LC -
Laxmanniaceae Arthropodium strictum LC -
Laxmanniaceae Laxmannia gracilis Wire Lily LC -
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rush LC -
Laxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush LC -
Loranthaceae Amyema cambagei Needle-leaf Mistletoe LC -
Loranthaceae Amyema congener Variable Mistletoe LC -
Loranthaceae Amyema linophylla Bulloak Mistletoe LC -
Loranthaceae Amyema maidenii Pale-leaf Mistletoe LC -
Loranthaceae Amyema miquelii Bronze Mistletoe LC -
Loranthaceae Amyema quandang Broad-leaved Grey Mistletoe
LC -
Loranthaceae Dendrophthoe glabrescens Orange-flowered Mistletoe
LC -
Luzuriagaceae Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry LC -
Malvaceae Abutilon oxycarpum var. incanum Low Lantern Bush LC -
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Malvaceae Abutilon oxycarpum var. subsagittatum Straggly Lantern Bush LC -
Malvaceae Hibiscus sturtii Hill Hibiscus LC -
Malvaceae Malva parviflora Small-flowered Mallow None -
Malvaceae Malvastrum coromandelianum Prickly Malvastrum None -
Malvaceae Pavonia hastata Pink Pavonia None -
Malvaceae Sida hackettiana Spike Sida LC -
Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy’s Lucerne None -
Marsileaceae Marsilea drummondii Common Nardoo LC -
Meliaceae Owenia acidula Emu Apple LC -
Menyanthaceae Nymphoides crenata Wavy Marshwort LC -
Menyanthaceae Nymphoides exiliflora Marshwort LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia deanei Deane’s Wattle LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia decora Pretty Wattle LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia excelsa Ironwood LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia harpophylla Brigalow LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia implexa Lightwood LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia leiocalyx Early-flowering Black Wattle
LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia pendula Weeping Myall LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia melvillei Yarran LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia salicina Doolan, Sally Wattle LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia sparsiflora Currawong LC -
Mimosaceae Acacia tenuinervis Scrub Wattle LC -
Mimosaceae Vachellia farnesiana Mimosa Bush None -
Molluginaceae Glinus lotoides Hairy Carpet-weed LC -
Myrtaceae Angophora floribunda Rough-barked Apple LC -
Myrtaceae Angophora leiocarpa Smooth-barked Apple LC -
Myrtaceae Corymbia tessellaris Moreton Bay Ash, Carbeen
LC -
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus chloroclada Baradine Red Gum LC -
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus coolabah Coolibah LC -
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus crebra Narrow-leaved Red Ironbark
LC -
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus exserta Queensland Peppermint LC -
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Myrtaceae Eucalyptus populnea Poplar Box LC -
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Blue Gum LC -
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus woollsiana Inland Gum-topped Box LC -
Myrtaceae Melaleuca quercina Oakey Bottlebrush LC -
Myrtaceae Melaleuca squamophloia LC -
Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia dominii Tar Vine LC -
Nymphaceae Nymphaea gigantica Blue Water Lily LC -
Oleaceae Jasminum didymum Native Jasmine LC -
Oleaceae Notelaea microcarpa Native Olive LC -
Onagraceae Ludwigia octovalvis LC -
Onagraceae Ludwigia peploides Water Primrose LC -
Onagraceae Oenothera affinis Long-flowered Evening Primrose
None -
Onagraceae Oenothera indecora Small-flowered Evening Primrose
None -
Orchidaceae Cymbidium canaliculatum Black Orchid SLC -
Oxalidaceae Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel LC -
Papaveraceae Argemone ochroleuca Mexican Poppy None -
Pittosporaceae Bursaria incana Prickly Pine LC -
Pittosporaceae Pittosporum angustifolium Cattle Bush, Gumbi Gumbi
LC -
Plantaginaceae Plantago debilis Shade Plantain LC -
Poaceae Amphipogon caricinus Long Greybeard Grass LC -
Poaceae Ancistrachne uncinulata Hooky Grass LC -
Poaceae Aristida calycina Dark Wiregrass LC -
Poaceae Aristida caput-medusae Many-headed Wiregrass LC -
Poaceae Austrostipa verticillata Slender Bamboo Grass LC
Poaceae Bromus catharticus Prairie Grass None -
Poaceae Bothriochloa bladhii Forest Bluegrass LC -
Poaceae Bothriochloa decipiens Pitted Bluegrass LC -
Poaceae Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel Grass None -
Poaceae Cenchrus spinifex Spiny Burr-grass None -
Poaceae Chloris divaricata Slender Chloris LC -
Poaceae Chloris gayana Rhodes Grass None -
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Poaceae Chloris virgata Feather-top Rhodes Grass
None -
Poaceae Chrysopogon fallax Golden Beard Grass LC -
Poaceae Chrysopogon filipes Australian Vetiver LC -
Poaceae Cymbopogon obtectus Silkyheads LC -
Poaceae Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass LC -
Poaceae Cynodon dactylon Couch Grass None -
Poaceae Dactyloctenium radulans Button Grass LC -
Poaceae Dichanthium sericeum Queensland Bluegrass LC -
Poaceae Digitaria brownii Cotton Panic LC -
Poaceae Dinebra decipiens Slender Canegrass LC -
Poaceae Echinochloa colona Awnless Barnyard Grass None -
Poaceae Enteropogon ramosus Twirly Windmill Grass LC -
Poaceae Eragrostis curvula African Lovegrass None -
Poaceae Eragrostis elongata Clustered Lovegrass LC -
Poaceae Eragrostis parviflora Weeping Lovegrass LC -
Poaceae Eragrostis sororia Woodland Lovegrass LC -
Poaceae Eragrostis trichophora Hairy-flower Lovegrass None -
Poaceae Eriachne mucronata Mountain Wanderrie Grass
LC -
Poaceae Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha Early Spring Grass LC -
Poaceae Eulalia aurea Silky Browntop LC -
Poaceae Lachnagrostis filiformis Blown Grass LC -
Poaceae Leersia hexandra LC -
Poaceae Megathyrsus maximus Green Panic None -
Poaceae Melinis repens Red Natal Grass None -
Poaceae Oplismenus aemulus Creeping Beard Grass LC -
Poaceae Panicum buncei Native Panic LC -
Poaceae Panicum coloratum Bambatsi Panic None -
Poaceae Panicum queenslandicum Native Millet LC -
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Poaceae Paspalidium caespitosum Brigalow Grass LC -
Poaceae Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum None -
Poaceae Paspalum distichum Water Couch LC -
Poaceae Phragmites australis Common Reed LC -
Poaceae Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mudgrass LC -
Poaceae Sporobolus actinocladus Ray Grass LC -
Poaceae Sporobolus caroli Fairy Grass LC -
Poaceae Sporobolus creber Western Rat’s-tail Grass LC -
Poaceae Thyridolepis mitchelliana Mulga Mitchell Grass LC -
Poaceae Tragus australianus Small Burr Grass LC -
Poaceae Urochloa mosambicensis Sabi Grass None -
Poaceae Urochloa panicoides Liverseed Grass None -
Poaceae Walwhalleya subxerophila Gilgai Grass LC -
Polygonaceae Duma florulenta Lignum LC -
Polygonaceae Emex australis Goathead, Spiny Emex None
Polygonaceae Persicaria lapathifolia Pale Knotweed LC -
Polygonaceae Persicaria orientalis Princes Feathers LC -
Polygonaceae Persicaria prostrata LC -
Polygonaceae Polygonum plebeium Small Knotweed LC -
Pontederiaceae Monochoria cyanea Native Water Hyacinth LC -
Portulacaceae Portulaca oleracea Pigweed None -
Portulacaceae Portulaca pilosa Hairy Pigweed None -
Potamogetonaceae Potamogeton tricarinatus Floating Pondweed LC -
Proteaceae Grevillea striata Beefwood LC -
Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa Red Ash LC -
Rhamnaceae Cryptandra armata Prickly Cryptandra LC -
Rubiaceae Cyclophyllum coprosmoides Coast Canthium LC -
Rubiaceae Psydrax odorata Iamboto LC -
Rubiaceae Psydrax oleifolia Myrtle Tree LC -
Rubiaceae Richardia brasiliensis Mexican Clover None -
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Rutaceae Citrus glauca Desert Lime LC -
Rutaceae Geijera parviflora Wilga LC -
Santalaceae Santalum lanceolatum Sandalwood SLC -
Sapindaceae Alectryon diversifolius Scrub Boonaree LC -
Sapindaceae Alectryon oleifolius Rosewood, Boonaree LC -
Sapindaceae Atalaya hemiglauca Whitewood LC -
Sapindaceae Dodonaea boroniifolia Fern-leaf Hop-bush LC -
Sapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa Sticky Hop-bush LC -
Scrophulariaceae Eremophila debilis Winter Apple LC -
Scrophulariaceae Eremophila deserti Ellangowan Poison Bush LC -
Scrophulariaceae Eremophila mitchellii False Sandalwood LC -
Scrophulariaceae Myoporum acuminatum Boobialla LC -
Solanaceae Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn Category 3 WoNS
Solanaceae Nicotiana megalosiphon LC -
Solanaceae Solanum esuriale Quena LC -
Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Blackberry Nightshade None -
Solanaceae Solanum ferocissimum Spiny Potato Bush LC -
Solanaceae Solanum jucundum A Potato Bush LC -
Solanaceae Solanum parvifolium Small-leaved Nightshade
LC -
Solanaceae Solanum tetrathecum LC -
Sterculiaceae Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong SLC -
Sterculiaceae Brachychiton x turgidulus Kurrajong-Narrow-leaved Bottle Tree hybrid
SLC -
Thymelaeaceae Pimelea microcephala Shrubby Rice-flower LC -
Thymelaeaceae Pimelea trichostachya Annual Rice-flower LC -
Verbenaceae Glandularia aristigera Mayne’s Pest None -
Verbenaceae Phyla canescens Lippia None -
Verbenaceae Verbena bonariensis Purple-top None -
Verbenaceae Verbena litoralis Common Verbena None -
Viscaceae Viscum articulatum Leafless Jointed Mistletoe
LC -
Zygophyllaceae Zygophyllum apiculatum Common Twinleaf LC -
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Amphibians Litoria fallax Dwarf Tree Frog LC -
Litoria latopalmata Broad-palmed Rocket Frog
LC -
Litoria rubella Ruddy Tree Frog LC -
Rhinella marina Cane Toad None -
Birds Acanthagenys rufogularis Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
LC -
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Yellow-rumped Thornbill
LC -
Acanthiza nana Yellow Thornbill LC -
Anas gracilis Grey Teal LC -
Anas superciliosa Pacific Black Duck LC -
Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian Darter LC -
Anthus novaeseelandiae Australasian Pipit LC -
Aprosmictus erythropterus Red-winged Parrot LC -
Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle LC -
Ardea ibis Cattle Egret LC Marine
Ardea intermedia Intermediate Egret LC Marine
Ardea pacifica White-necked Heron LC -
Ardeotis australis Australian Bustard LC -
Artamus personatus Masked Woodswallow LC -
Artamus superciliosus White-browed Woodswallow
LC -
Aythya australis Hardhead LC -
Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested cockatoo
LC -
Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella LC -
Chalcites basalis Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckoo
LC -
Chalcites lucidus Shining Bronze-Cuckoo LC -
Chenonetta jubata Australian Wood Duck LC -
Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark LC -
Cincloramphus mathewsi Rufous Songlark LC -
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Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-Thrush LC -
Columba livia Rock Dove, Feral Pigeon None -
Coracina maxima Ground Cuckoo-shrike LC -
Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike LC Marine
Corcorax melanorhamphos White-winged Chough LC -
Corvus orru Torresian Crow LC -
Coturnix ypsilophora Brown Quail LC -
Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird LC -
Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie LC -
Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra LC -
Daphoenositta chrysoptera Varied Sittella LC -
Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird LC -
Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu LC -
Elseyornis melanops Black-fronted Dotterel LC -
Entomyzon cyanotis Blue-faced Honeyeater LC -
Eolophus roseicapillus Galah LC -
Eopsaltria australis Eastern Yellow Robin LC -
Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird LC Marine
Falco berigora Brown Falcon LC -
Falco cenchroides Nankeen Kestrel LC Marine
Gallinago hardwicki Latham’s Snipe LC Migratory
Gallinula tenebrosa Dusky Moorhen LC -
Gavicalis virescens Singing Honeyeater LC -
Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove LC -
Gerygone albogularis White-throated Gerygone LC -
Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-Lark LC -
Grantiella picta Painted Honeyeater V V
Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite LC Marine
Himantopus himantopus Black-winged Stilt LC Marine
Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow LC -
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Lalage sueurii White-Winged Triller LC -
Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater LC -
Malurus cyaneus Superb Fairy-wren LC -
Malurus leucopterus White-winged Fairy-wren LC -
Malurus melanocephalus Red-backed Fairy-Wren LC -
Manorina flavigula Yellow-throated Miner LC -
Manorina melanocephala Noisy Miner LC -
Melithreptus brevirostris Brown-headed Honeyeater LC -
Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater LC Marine
Microcarbo melanoleucos Little Pied Cormorant LC -
Mirafra javanica Horsfield's Bushlark LC -
Myiagra inquieta Restless Flycatcher LC -
Myiagra rubecula Leaden Flycatcher LC -
Neochmia modesta Plum-headed Finch LC -
Nycticorax caledonicus Nankeen Night-Heron LC Marine
Nymphicus hollandicus Cockateil LC -
Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon LC -
Oriolus sagittatus Olive-backed Oriole LC -
Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler LC -
Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler LC -
Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote LC -
Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian Pelican LC Marine
Petrochelidon nigricans Tree Martin LC -
Petroica goodenovii Red-capped Robin LC -
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little Black Cormorant LC -
Philemon citreogularis Little Friarbird LC -
Philemon corniculatus Noisy Friarbird LC -
Platalea flavipes Yellow-billed Spoonbill LC Marine
Platycercus adsciticus Pale-headed Rosella LC -
Plectorhyncha lanceolata Striped Honeyeater LC -
Pomatostomus temporalis Grey-crowned Babbler LC -
Psephotus haematonotus Red-rumped Parrot LC -
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Ptilinorhynchus maculatus Spotted Bowerbird LC -
Ptilotula penicillatus White-plumed Honeyeater LC -
Rhipidura albiscapa Grey Fantail LC -
Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail LC -
Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel-billed Cuckoo LC Marine
Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill LC -
Struthidea cinerea Apostlebird LC -
Sturnus tristis Common Myna None -
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Australasian Grebe LC -
Taeniopygia bichenovii Double-barred Finch LC -
Threskiornis molucca Australian White Ibis LC Marine
Threskiornis spinicollis Straw-necked Ibis LC Marine
Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher LC Marine
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus Scaly-breasted Lorikeet LC -
Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow lorikeet LC -
Vanellus miles Masked Lapwing LC -
Zosterops lateralis Silvereye LC Marine
Mammals Felis catus Feral Cat Categories 3, 4, 6
-
Hydromys flavigaster Water Rat LC -
Lepus europaeus Brown Hare None -
Macropus dorsalis Black-striped Wallaby LC -
Macropus giganteus Eastern Grey Kangaroo LC -
Macropus rufogriseus Red-necked Wallaby LC -
Mus musculus House Mouse None -
Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit Categories 3, 4,
5, 6 -
Phascolarctos cinereus Koala V V
Pteropus scapulatus Little Red Flying-fox LC -
Sus scrofa Feral Pig Categories 3, 4,
6 -
Tachyglossus aculeatus Short-Beaked Echidna SLC -
Trichosurus vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum LC -
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Legislative status
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Vulpes vulpes Fox Categories 3, 4, 5, 6
Wallabia bicolor Swamp Wallaby LC -
Reptiles Amphibolurus burnsi Burns’s Dragon LC -
Carlia rubigo A Rainbow Skink LC -
Cryptoblepharus pulcher Elegant Snake-eyed Skink
LC -
Egernia striolata Tree Skink LC -
Gehyra dubia Dubious Gecko LC -
Heteronotia binoei Bynoe’s Gecko LC -
Intellagama lesueurii Water Dragon LC -
Lerista timida Dwarf Three-toed Slider LC -
Lygisaurus foliorum Tree-base Littler Skink LC -
Menetia greyii Dwarf Skink LC -
Morethia boulengeri Boulenger’s Snake-eyed Skink
LC -
Pogona barbata Common Bearded Dragon
LC -
Snails Adclarkia cameroni Brigalow Woodland Snail
V E
Austrosuccinea macgillivrayii Macgillivray’s Ambersnail
None -
Camaenidae sp. nov. Undescribed species None -
Cylindrovertilla hedleyi Hedley’s Amber Pupasnail
None -
Eremopeas tuckeri Tucker’s Awlsnail None -
Gastrocopta hedleyi Brigalow Pupasnail None -
Gastrocopta pediculus Weakly Toothed Pupasnail
None -
Helicarionidae sp. nov. Undescribed species None -
Neveritis aridorum Nomadic Velvet Snail None -
Pumilicopta bifurcata Many-toothed Pupasnail None -
Pupoides pacificus Single-toothed Pupasnail
None -
Xanthomelon pachystylum Southern Queensland Melon Snail
None -
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Appendix I: Ground Truthed Regional Ecosystems
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Appendix J: Ground Truthed EPBC Act and NC Act Threat Listed Species Present on Site
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Appendix K: Ground Truthed Pest Flora Present on Site
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Appendix L: Ground Truthed Pest Fauna Present on Site
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Appendix M: Ground Truthed Drainage Features, Watercourses and Wetlands Present on Site.
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