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Final

Biodiversity Assessment: Proposed Resort Lot 1

PS500866 Blowholes Road, Cape Bridgewater

Prepared for

Australian Tourism Pty Ltd

December 2019

Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

Biodiversity Assessment: Cape Bridgewater 2

Contents

SUMMARY OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1 INTRODUCTION .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 STUDY AREA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 METHODS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 MITIGATION MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7 FURTHER REQUIREMENTS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

APPENDIX 1 - FLORA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

APPENDIX 2 – HABITAT HECTARE ASSESSMENT .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

APPENDIX 3 – FLORA DATABASE RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

APPENDIX 4 – FAUNA DATABASE RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

APPENDIX 5 – NATIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL (NVR) REPORT .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

APPENDIX 6 – NATIVE VEGETATION OFFSET (NVO) REPORT .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Document Control

Assessment Biodiversity Assessment

Address Lot 1 PS500866 Blowholes Road, Cape Bridgewater

Project number 12771

Project manager Jordan Whitmore (Consultant Botanist)

Report reviewer Aaron Organ (Director / Principal Ecologist)

Mapping Monique Elsley (GIS Coordinator), Petra Sorensen (GIS Officer)

File name 12771_EHP_BA_CapeBridgewater_Final_17122019

Client Australian Tourism Pty Ltd

Bioregion Bridgewater

CMA Glenelg Hopkins

Council Glenelg Shire Council


Summary of Application Requirements

Table S1. Application requirements for a permit to remove native vegetation (Vic toria Pla nning ProvisionsClause 52.17

-3; DELWP 2017).

No. Application Requirement Response

Application requirements under the Detailed Assessment Pathway

1

Information about the native vegetation to be removed, including:

• The assessment pathway and reason for the assessment pathway.

• A description of the native vegetation to be removed:

• Maps showing the native vegetation and property in context:

• The offset requirement that will apply if the native vegetation is approvedto be removed.

See Appendix 5 (NVR Report)

2

Topographic and land information relating to the native vegetation to be removed,showing ridges, crests and hilltops, wetlands and waterways, slopes of more than 20percent, drainage lines, low lying areas, saline discharge areas, and areas of existingerosion, as appropriate.

Details provided in Section 2and Figure 1.

3 Recent dated photographs of the native vegetation to be removed. Refer to Section 4.

4

Details of any other native vegetation that was permitted to be removed on the sameproperty with the same ownership as the native vegetation to be removed, wherethe removal occurred in the five year period before the application to remove nativevegetation is lodged.

Native vegetation has not beenremoved within the propertywithin the past five years

5

An avoid and minimise statement. The statement describes any efforts to avoid theremoval of, and minimise the impacts on the biodiversity and other values of nativevegetation, and how these efforts focussed on areas of native vegetation that havethe most value.

Section 6.2

6A copy of any Property Vegetation Plan contained within an agreement madepursuant to section 69 of the Conservation,ForestsandL andsAct1987 that appliesto the native vegetation to be removed.

Not applicable.

7

Where the removal of native vegetation is to create defendable space, a writtenstatement explaining why the removal of native vegetation is necessary. Thisstatement must have regard to other available bushfire risk mitigation measures.This statement is not required when the creation of defendable space is inconjunction with an application under the Bushfire

Management Overlay.

Not applicable as the vegetationclearance is not for defendablespace.

8If the application is under Clause 52.16, a statement that explains how the proposalresponds to the Native Vegetation Precinct Plan considerations at decision guideline8.

Not applicable.

9An offset statement providing evidence that an offset that meets the offsetrequirements for the native vegetation to be removed has been identified and canbe secured in accordance with the Guidelines.

Details provided in Section6.3.1.

10

A site assessment report of the native vegetation to be removed, including:

• A habitat hectare assessment of any patches of native vegetation, including thecondition, extent (in hectares), Ecological Vegetation Class and bioregionalconservation status.

• The location, number, circumference (in centimetres measured at 1.3 metresabove ground level) and species of any large trees within patches.

Appendix 2, Figure 2


No. Application Requirement Response

• The location, number, circumference (in centimetres measured at 1.3 metresabove ground level) and species of any scattered trees, and whether each tree issmall or large.

11

Information about impacts on rare or threatened species habitat, including:

• The relevant section of the Habitat Importance Map for each rare or threatenedspecies requiring a species offset.

• For each rare or threatened species that the native vegetation to be removed ishabitat for, according to the Habitat importance maps:

- the species’ conservation status

- the proportional impact of the removal of native vegetation on the total habitat forthat species

- whether their habitats are highly localised habitats, dispersed habitats, orimportant areas of habitat within a dispersed species habitat.

See Section 4.4, Figure 3, Figure4, Appendix 5.

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1 Introduction

Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd was commissioned by Australian Tourism Pty Ltd to conduct a

Biodiversity Assessment at Lot 1 PS500866 Blowholes Road, Cape Bridgewater. The purpose of the assessment

was to identify the extent and type of remnant native vegetation present within the study area, as well as

conduct targeted surveys for species listed under the Environm entP rotection and Biodiversity Conservation

Actand to determine the presence of significant flora and fauna species and/or ecological communities. This

report presents the results of the assessments and discusses the potential ecological and legislative

implications associated with the proposed action.

2 Study Area

The study area is located at Lot 1 PS500866 Blowholes Road, Cape Bridgewater, approximately 20 kilometres

west of Portland (Figure 1). The site covers approximately 10 hectares and is bound by Blowholes road to the

north, Bridgewater bay to the south, and pastureland to the east and west. Although the entire property is

private land, the Great Southwest Walk intersects through the eastern coastal headland within the property.

The site holds hilltops within the central to western extent which slopes downwards towards the Great

Southwest Walk. To the east of the Great Southwest Walk, the landscape has formed steep cliff faces amongst

slopes greater than 20 percent gradient.

According to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) NatureKit Map (DELWP

2019a), the study area occurs within the Bridgewater bioregion. It is located within the jurisdiction of the

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and the Glenelg Shire Council municipality.

3 Methods

3.1 Desktop Assessment

Relevant literature, online-resources and databases were reviewed to provide an assessment of flora and

fauna values associated with the study area. The following information sources were reviewed:

The DELWP NatureKit Map (DELWP 2019a) and Native Vegetation Information Management (NVIM)

Tool (DELWP 2019b) for:

o Modelled data for location risk, remnant vegetation patches, scattered trees and habitat for

rare or threatened species; and,

o The extent of historic and current EVCs.

EVC benchmarks (DELWP 2019c) for descriptions of EVCs within the relevant bioregion;

The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) for previously documented flora and fauna records within the

project locality (DELWP 2018a);

The Illustrated Flora Information System of Victoria (IFLISV) (Gullan 2017) for assistance with the

distribution and identification of flora species;


The Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy (DoEE) Protected Matters Search

Tool (PMST) for matters of National Environmental Significance (NES) protected under the

Environm entP rotectionandBiodiversity ConservationAct1999 (EPBC Act) (DoEE 2019);

Relevant listings under the Victorian Floraand FaunaGuarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act), including the

latest Threatened and Protected Lists (DELWP 2018; DELWP 2017a);

The online VicPlan Map (DELWP 2019d) to ascertain current zoning and environmental overlays in the

study area; and,

Aerial photography of the study area.

3.2 Field Assessment

A field assessment was undertaken on 27 October 2019 to obtain information on flora and fauna values within

the study area. The study area was walked, with all commonly observed vascular flora and fauna species

recorded, significant records mapped and the overall condition of vegetation and habitats noted. Ecological

Vegetation Classes (EVCs) were determined with reference to DELWP pre-1750 and extant EVC mapping

(DELWP 2019a) and their published descriptions (DELWP 2019c).

Where remnant vegetation was identified a habitat hectare assessment was undertaken following

methodology described in the Vegetation Quality Assessment Manual (DSE 2004).

3.3 Targeted Surveys

Targeted surveys for four (4) species listed as vulnerable under the EPBC act (Leafy Greenhood P terostylis

cucullatasubsp. cucullata, Dense Leek-orchid P rasophyllum spicatum , Limestone Spider-orchid Caladenia

calcicola, and Coast Ixodia Ixodiaachillaeoidessubsp. arenicola) were undertaken on 2 November 2019 by two

qualified botanists familiar with the appearance and ecology of the species to determine their presence within

suitable habitat accessible within the study area. Suitable areas were systematically traversed at five metre

linear intervals (DoEE 2013) and the overall condition of vegetation noted, with additional focus taken in ideal

habitat areas.

A full species list was also undertaken, with cryptic species identified, to detect the potential presence of any

rare or threatened species listed under the Advisory list of rare or threatened plants in Victoria (DEPI 2014).

3.3.1 Le a fyG re e nhood

Leafy Greenhood is a ground-dwelling orchid which emerges above ground in late autumn and begins

flowering towards the end of winter (Duncan, M. 2010a). Although survey efforts were not taken within a

suitable time for species detection, determination of suitable species habitat was undertaken.

3.3.2 De nse Le e k-orc hid

Dense Leek-orchid is a deciduous, perennial, terrestrial orchid emerging annually from an underground tuber

which flowers typically from early October to November. The species is found near coastal heathland and

heathy woodlands, where soils are typically sandy with some sites seasonally waterlogged. However, little is

known of the specific habitat requirements (Duncan, M. 2010b). As such, targeted surveys were undertaken

within the flowering period to allow for clear identification of the species.


3.3.3 Lim e stone Spid e r-orc hid

The Limestone Spider-orchid is a perennial spider-orchid which flowers from mid-September to early

November, however will remain dormant until conditions are suitable. The species grows in shallow, terra-

rossa soil on limestone ridges restricted to south-west Victoria and south east South Australia, often within

woodland communities (Dickson C.R. et.al.2009). Although the site is mapped as coastal headland scrub,

historic EVC mapping indicates the site to boarder areas of Herb-rich Foothill Forest suitable for the species.

As such, targeted surveys for the species was undertaken within the flowering period to allow clear

identification.

3.3.4 Coa stIxod ia

The Coast Ixodia is a small shrub growing to 50 centre meters high with a decumbent to ascending habit. The

stems are sticky yet glabrous, with dark green leathery leaves. The species holds numerous tiny flowers which

appear between November to January and occurring in coastal areas of south-western Victoria and south-

eastern South Australia (DSE 2010). Targeted surveys for the species was undertaken within the flowering

period to allow clear identification.

3.4 Removal, Destruction or Lopping of Native Vegetation (the Guidelines)

Under the P lanning and Environm ent Act 1987,Clause 52.17 of the Glenelg Shire Council Planning Scheme

requires a planning permit to remove, destroy or lop native vegetation. The assessment process for the

clearing of vegetation follows the ‘Guidelinesfortherem oval,destructionorloppingofnativevegetation’ (the

Guidelines) (DELWP 2017b).

3.5 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

This report has been written based on the quality and extent of the ecological values and habitat considered

to be present or absent at the time of the desktop and field assessments being undertaken.

The field assessment was undertaken during an optimal season for the identification of flora and fauna species

(Spring). Although surveys were undertaken within the flowering season for most flora species the ‘snap shot’

nature of a standard biodiversity assessment, meant that migratory, transitory or uncommon fauna species

may have been absent from typically occupied habitats at the time of the field assessment. In addition, annual

or cryptic flora species such as those that persist via underground tubers may also be absent.

A comprehensive list of all terrestrial fauna present within the study area was not undertaken as this was not

the objective of the assessment. Rather a list of commonly observed species was recorded to inform the

habitat hectare assessment and assist in determining the broader biodiversity values present within the study

area.

Ecological values identified within the study area were recorded using a hand-held GPS or tablet with an

accuracy of +/-5 metres. This level of accuracy is considered to provide an accurate assessment of the

ecological values present within the study area; however, this data should not be used for detailed surveying

purposes.

Targeted flora surveys were undertaken within all accessible areas of the study site. However, steep terrain

and cliff faces prohibited access to the cliff face. As such this area could not be surveyed. Nevertheless, the


terrestrial flora and fauna data collected during the field assessment and information obtained from relevant

desktop sources is considered to adequately inform an accurate assessment of the ecological values present

throughout the study area.

4 Results

4.1 Vegetation Condition

4.1.1 Re m na ntPa tc he s

Remnant native vegetation in the study area is representative of two EVCs: Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161),

and Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858). The presence of these EVCs is generally consistent with the modelled

pre-1750s native vegetation mapping (DELWP 2019a). An additional EVC was modelled for the site, Herb-rich

Foothill Forest (EVC 23), however predominantly covered areas of exotic vegetation and minor areas

determined to be Coastal Headland Scrub during the site assessment. Areas mapped against EVC modelling

were done so due to the dominant species being Coastal Beard Heath L eucopogonparvifloruswhich although

modified is consistent with Coastal Headland Scrub. The remainder of the study area comprises introduced

and planted vegetation, present as pasture and windrows.

Specific details relating to observed EVCs are provided below.

Coastal Headland Scrub

Coastal Headland Scrub was split into two separate habitat zones based on the Vegetation Quality Assessment

score differing by more than 15 points between zones labelled as HZ1 and HZ2 within Figure 2.

HabitatZone1 (HZ1)

HZ1 was predominantly defined by a medium shrub layer of Coast Wattle Acacialongifoliasubsp. sophorae,

Coastal Beard Heath, with scattered to patchy occurrences of the native Kangaroo Grass T hem edatriandra.

The Notched Onion Orchid M icrotisarenariawas also commonly found throughout HZ1, as well as minor

occurrences of the sun orchid T helym itrapaniculatawhich had set to seed. Weeds formed the majority of the

vegetative cover, primarily represented by Yorkshire Fog Holcuslanatus,Rat’s tail grass S porobolusafricanus,

Cats Ear Hypochaerisradicata,Common Wild Oat Avenafatua,Hare’s Tail L agurusovatus,Spear Thistle

Cirsium vulgare,Ribwort Plantain P lantagolanceolata(Plate1 and 2).


HabitatZone2 (HZ2)

This habitat zone holds the highest diversity and habitat structure found within the study site. Typically, this

zone occurs to the east of the Great Southwest Walk, which has evidently experienced less pressure from

grazing and clearing comparative to HZ1. The shrub layer provides adequate structure and diversity being

represented by Coastal Beard Heath, Coast Wattle, Common Boobialla M yoporum insulare, Coastal Tea Tree

L eptosperm um laevigatum , Coastal Moonah M elaleucalanceolatasubsp. lanceolata, and Saw Banksia Banksia

serrata. At the ground layer a diversity of small shrubs (Coastal Rosemary W estringiafruticosa,Cushion Bush

L eucophytabrow nii, and Seaberry Saltbush R hagodiacandolleana), grasses (Kangaroo Grass, Coast Spear

Grass Austrostipaflavescens, and Coast Fescue Grass P oabillardierei), and herbs (Notched Onion Orchid,

Kidney Weed Dichondrarepens, Scented Groundsel S enecioodoratus). (Plate 3 and 4).

Plate 1. Scattered Kangaroo grass with Coastal BeardHeath within the study area (Ecology and HeritagePartners Pty Ltd 27/10/2019).

Plate 2. Transition from pastureland into HZ1 withinthe study area (Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd27/10/2019).

Plate 3. Coastal Headland Scrub HZ2 within the studyarea (Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd 27/10/2019).

Plate 4. Notched Onion Orchid found within HZ2(Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd 27/10/2019).


Coastal Alkaline Scrub

Coastal Alkaline Scrub was recorded along the outer western boundary of the study area (HZ3 within Figure

2). This habitat zone was defined by two native shrubs Coast wattle and Coastal Beard Heath forming at least

25% cover with an understory dominated by Yorkshire Fog (Plate 5 and 6).

4.1.2 Sc a tte re d Tre e sa nd La rg e Tre e s

No Scattered trees or Large Trees in patches were recorded within the study area. This is due to the site being

predominantly cleared or covered by a treeless Ecological Vegetation Class.

4.1.3 Introd uc e d Ve g e ta tion

Areas not supporting remnant native vegetation have a high cover (>95%) of exotic grass species, many of

which have been direct-seeded for use as pasture. Scattered native grasses are generally present in these

areas, however they did not have the required 25% relative cover to be considered a remnant patch.

Disturbed areas were dominated by environmental weeds such as Yorkshire Fog, Rat’s tail grass, Ribwort,

Apple of Sodom S olanum linnaeanum and scattered occurrences of the Weed of national Significance (WoNS)

African Boxthorn L ycium ferocissim um (Plate 6).

Plate 5. Poor quality Coastal Alkaline Scrub within thestudy area (Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd27/10/2019).


Plate 6. African Boxthorn within the study area (Ecologyand Heritage Partners Pty Ltd 27/10/2019).

4.2 Fauna Habitat

The western portion of the study area consists of open, cleared pasture, likely to be used as a foraging resource

by common generalist bird species which are tolerant of modified open areas.

Fauna likely to utilise this type of this habitat includes Australian Magpie Cracticustibicen, Common Blackbird

T urdusm erula, Little Raven Corvusm ellori, Magpie-lark Grallinacyanoleuca, House Sparrow P asserdom esticus

and Willie Wagtail R hipiduraleucophrys. Diurnal and nocturnal raptors are also likely to forage across these

areas including Wedge-Tailed Eagle Aquilaaudax, Brown Falcon Falco berigoraand Black-shouldered Kite

Elanusaxillaris.

4.3 Removal of Native Vegetation (the Guidelines)

The below clearing scenario is based on the Masterplan Final Coordination provided by Spowers on the 13

December 2019, which shows a relocation of coastal villas resulting in reduction of encroachment into HZ1

and HZ2. Additionally, a refined impact area was developed for the Restaurant.

4.3.1 Ve g e ta tionpropose d tob e re m ove d

The study area is within Location 1, with 0.853 hectares of native vegetation proposed to be removed. As such,

the permit application falls under the Detailed assessment pathway. As the application falls under the Detailed

assessment pathway, condition scores for vegetation proposed to be removed are based on Condition scores

for vegetation proposed to be removed are provided in Appendix 2.

Table 1. Removal of Native Vegetation (the Guidelines)

Assessment pathway Detailed

Total Extent (past and proposed) (ha) 0.853

Extent of past removal (ha) 0.00

Extent of proposed removal (ha) 0.853

EVC Conservation Status of vegetation tobe removed

Vulnerable (Coastal Headland Scrub)


Large Trees (no.) 0

Location Category 1

4.3.2 O ffse tTa rg e ts

The application has produced habitat compensation for both general and species offset.

The General Offset amount is 0.009 General Habitat Units with a minimum strategic biodiversity score of

0.704.

The application has also impacted on >0.005% of modelled habitat of two listed species, and require the

following species offset:

0.437 Species Units of habitat for Coastal Leek-orchid P rasophyllum litorale; and,

0.437 Species Units of habitat for Tiny Violet Violaseppeltiana

A summary of proposed vegetation losses and associated offset requirements is presented in Table 2, Table 3

and the Native Vegetation Removal (NVR) report is presented in Appendix 5.

Table 2. Offset targets General

General Offsets Required 0.009 General HUs

Large Trees 0

Vicinity (catchment / LGA) Glenelg Hopkins CMA / Glenelg Shire Council

Minimum Strategic Biodiversity Value* 0.704

Table 3. Offset targets Species

Species Offset Amount0.437 Coastal Leek-orchid

0.437 Tiny Violet

% habitat value affected0.008 Coastal Leek-orchid

0.04 Tiny Violet

Vicinity (catchment / LGA) Victoria

4.4 Significance Assessment

4.4.1 Flora

The VBA contains records of four nationally significant and 79 State significant flora species previously

recorded within 10 kilometres of the study area (DELWP 2019d) (Figure 3). The PMST nominated an additional

6 nationally significant species which have not been previously recorded but have the potential to occur in the

locality (DoEE 2019).

No nationally significant species were identified during the site assessment. However, a single State significant

grass, Coast Fescue, was identified at the base of the coastal headland.


Further, targeted surveys conducted for the national listed species (Limestone Spider-orchid, Leafy

Greenhood, Dense Leek-orchid, and Coast Ixodia) did not record any specimens within the study area. The

results of the surveys are presented in Section 4.5

4.4.2 Fa una

The VBA contains records of 34 nationally significant and 29 State significant, and 13 regionally significant

fauna species previously recorded within 10 kilometres of the study area (DELWP 2019d) (Figure 4). The PMST

nominated an additional 21 nationally significant species which have not been previously recorded but have

the potential to occur in the locality (DoEE 2019).

Based on the modified nature of the study area, landscape context and the proximity of previous records,

significant fauna species are considered unlikely to rely on habitat within the study area for foraging or

breeding purposes due to the lack of suitable and/or important habitat features.

4.4.3 Com m unitie s

One nationally listed ecological communities are predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of the study area

(DoEE 2019), the Giant Kelp Marine Forests of South East Australia. Vegetation within the study area is wholly

terrestrial, and as such does not meet the condition thresholds that defines this national community.

Vegetation within the study area was however consistent with the condition thresholds for the State significant

Coastal Moonah Woodland due to the abundance of Coastal Moonah. This community correspond to areas of

Coastal Headland Scrub EVC, specifically HZ2, mapped in the study area and meets the relevant description

and characteristics described for these communities (DELWP 2017c).

4.5 Targeted Surveys

No nationally listed flora species were identified during the targeted surveys. Of the four species, three were

within the known flowering period, and were observed at nearby reference sites. Leafy Greenhood was not

observed at any of the reference sites, and as such, it was not confirmed to be flowering locally. Nevertheless,

it is considered unlikely that the Leafy Greenhood, amongst the three other nationally listed species, will occur

within the proposed impact area that was surveyed due to the study area not supporting preferred habitat

characteristics combined with evidence of intensive clearing and grazing directly on the site, as well as no

detection of the multiple listed species during the targeted survey.

Further, targeted surveys could not be completed along the cliff face due to the steep and unstable terrain.

However, areas that were accessible were surveyed to identify any individuals or populations that may occur

in close proximity to the development footprint. it is considered unlikely for any of the target species to occur

within the unsurveyed area due to unsuitable terrain.

5 Legislative and Policy Implications

5.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)

The proposed action is highly unlikely to have a significant impact on any matter of NES. As such, a referral to

the Commonwealth Environment Minister is not be required regarding matters listed under the EPBC Act.


5.2 Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (Victoria)

The study area supports one community listed under the FFG Act - Coastal Moonah Woodland. There are

confirmed VBA records of other species listed as threatened and/or protected under the FFG Act within the

general vicinity of the site that were not identified during the targeted survey. However the study area is

privately owned, as such a permit under the FFG Act is not required.

5.3 Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Victoria)

The P lanningandEnvironm entAct1987outlines the legislative framework for planning in Victoria and for the

development and administration of planning schemes. All planning schemes contain native vegetation

provisions at Clause 52.17 which require a planning permit from the relevant local Council to remove, destroy

or lop native vegetation, unless an exemption under clause 52.17-7 of the Victorian Planning Schemes applies.

5.3.1 Loc a lPla nning Sc he m e s

The study area is located within the Glenelg Shire Council municipality. The following zoning and overlays apply

(DELWP 2017f, 2017g):

Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ1);

Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO1);

O bjectives

- To ensure the long-term protection of coastal and marine ecosystems; and,

- To prevent inappropriate development in coastal areas that is likely to prejudice the long-term

environmental values of the coast.

P erm itR equirem ent

Environmental assessment of impacts associated with development will be provided to

Council demonstrating compliance with the objectives of the overlay; and,

A soil and water report will be provided demonstrating that stormwater flows and drainage

from the site shall not cause erosion, siltation or degradation of any watercourse downstream

of the development site.

Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO3)

O bjectives

- To protect and enhance the coverage of indigenous coastal vegetation to ensure that it is a

dominant feature of the landscape.

Plantings of indigenous coastal vegetation are proposed within the

development plan, which are also compliant with bushfire requirements.

- To protect cultural vegetation patterns throughout the rural hinterland.

Impacts are primarily within areas supporting pasture grasses. Minimal

impacts are proposed to native vegetation. Native plantings are proposed to

maintain cultural vegetation patterns.


- To protect locally significant views and vistas which contribute to the character of the

landscape.

Development design minimises building visibility from beaches and main

roads

- To retain the dominant natural landscape character and sense of isolation at the coastal cliffs

and edges and the clear views to the ocean.

Development is set west of the great south west walk to reduce visibility. With

major buildings (e.g restaurant) set to be partially underground.

- To minimise visual clutter of the hinterland landscape with built development to retain open

spaces that provide views to the coast, capes and hinterland.

Development designs incorporate open space and are positioned to maintain

views of the coastline.

- To retain natural landforms and indigenous vegetation as an essential component of the

character of the rural hinterland.

Development incorporates underground carparks, and buildings positioned

partially underground to conform with the landscape.

- To preserve an appropriate landscape setting for features of cultural or heritage significance,

including the Cape Nelson Lighthouse Station.

- To recognise that the wind turbine towers on the capes do not set the scale for other forms

of development.

P erm itR equirem ent

o A permit is required to remove any vegetation.

5.3.2 The G uid e line s

The State Planning Policy Framework and the decision guidelines at Clause 52.17 (Native Vegetation) and

Clause 12.01 require Planning and Responsible Authorities to have regard for the ‘Guidelines for the removal,

destruction or lopping of native vegetation’ (the Guidelines) (DELWP 2017a).

5.3.3 Im plic a tions

The study area is within Location 1, with 0.853 hectares of native vegetation proposed to be removed. As such,

the permit application falls under the Detailed assessment pathway.

The application has produced habitat compensation for both general and species offset.

The General Offset amount is 0.009 General Habitat Units with a minimum strategic biodiversity score of

0.704.

The application has also impacted on >0.005% of m odelled habitatof two listed species, and require

the following species offset:

0.437 Species Units of habitat for Coastal Leek-orchid P rasophyllum litorale; and,


0.437 Species Units of habitat for Tiny Violet Violaseppeltiana

A Planning Permit from Glenelg Shire Council is required to remove, destroy or lop any native vegetation under

Clause 52.17 and 42.02 (ESO2) of the Planning Scheme. A permit will also be required to remove any

vegetation under Clause 42.03 (SLO3, ESO1). In this instance, the application falls under the detailed pathway

and as such is required to be referred to DELWP.

5.4 Wildlife Act 1975 and Wildlife Regulations 2013 (Victoria)

The W ildlifeAct1975 (and associated Wildlife Regulations 2013) is the primary legislation in Victoria providing

for protection and management of wildlife. Authorisation for habitat removal may be obtained under the

W ildlifeAct1975 through a licence granted under the ForestsAct1958, or under any other Act such as the

P lanning and Environm entAct1987. Any persons engaged to remove, salvage, hold or relocate native fauna

during construction must hold a current Management Authorisation under the W ildlife Act1975, issued by

DELWP.

5.5 Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (Victoria)

Weeds listed as noxious under the CaLP Act were recorded during the assessment (African Boxthorn, and Spear

Thistle). A Weed Management Plan and a pest fauna eradication plan may be required.


6 Mitigation Measures

6.1 Best Practice Mitigation Measures

Recommended measures to mitigate impacts upon terrestrial and aquatic values present within the study area

may include:

Minimise impacts to native vegetation and habitats through construction and micro-siting techniques,

including fencing retained areas of native vegetation. If indeed necessary, trees should be lopped or

trimmed rather than removed. Similarly, soil disturbance and sedimentation within wetlands should

be avoided or kept to a minimum, to avoid, or minimise impacts to fauna habitats;

All contractors should be aware of ecologically sensitive areas to minimise the likelihood of

inadvertent disturbance to areas marked for retention. Native vegetation (areas of sensitivity) should

be included as a mapping overlay on any construction plans;

Where possible, construction stockpiles, machinery, roads, and other infrastructure should be placed

away from areas supporting native vegetation, and/or wetlands;

Ensure that best practice sedimentation and pollution control measures are undertaken at all times,

in accordance with Environment Protection Authority guidelines (EPA 1991; EPA 1996; Victorian

Stormwater Committee 1999) to prevent offsite impacts to waterways and wetlands; and,

As indigenous flora provides valuable habitat for indigenous fauna, it is recommended that any

landscape plantings that are undertaken as part of the proposed works are conducted using

indigenous species sourced from a local provenance, rather than exotic deciduous trees and shrubs.

6.2 Avoid and Minimise Statement

Where possible, development designs have been under multiple revisions to avoid impacts to areas of high-

quality native vegetation recorded during the field assessment, as well as areas modelled as Highly Localised

Habitat for two listed rare and threatened species.

Areas holding the highest impacts are unavoidable in order to maintain defendable space requirements, whilst

maintaining location value (i.e. Coastal Villa location). The positioning of buildings has been coordinated as

such to only impact areas of poor habitat value for defendable space.

Further consideration has been made to the construction of the Restaurant in response to its position being

within an area of high flora diversity. This has been relocated away from the cliff rockface to further minimise

impacts.

The extent of impact calculated for the restaurant has been conservative to ensure all impacts are accounted

for, and adequately compensated for through an onsite offset.


6.3 Offset Impacts

6.3.1 O ffse tStra te g y

Ecology and Heritage Partners are a DELWP accredited offset broker and have investigated the suitability of

first party offsets for the proposed development.

An on-site offset location has been identified which can meet the proposal obligations of:

General offset amount: 0.009 GHU’s, with a minimum SBV of 0.704;

Coastal Leek-orchid: 0.437 Species Habitat Units of habitat; and,

Tiny Violet: 0.437 Species Habitat Units of habitat.

Preliminary analysis of the proposed on-site offset location indicates that the required quantum of Species

Habitat Units can be generated through the protection, enhancement and management of existing ecological

values. Preliminary estimates of the offsets that can be generated is provided in Appendix 6.

On site offsets will ensure the control and management of weeds recorded within the site. Additionally, native

species that can act as weeds (i.e over population of Coast Wattle) will be controlled to ensure an increase in

biodiversity, and reduce shrub density.

7 Further Requirements

Further requirements associated with the proposed development of the study area, as well as additional

studies or reporting that may be required, are provided below (Table 4).

Table 4. Further requirements associated with development of the study area

Relevant Legislation Implications Further Action

Environm entP rotectionandBiodiversityConservationAct1999

The proposed action is highly unlikely to have asignificant impact on any matter of NES. As such, areferral to the Commonwealth Environment Minister isnot be required regarding matters listed under theEPBC Act.

No further action required.

FloraandFaunaGuaranteeAct1988

The study area supports one community listed underthe FFG Act - Coastal Moonah Woodland. There areconfirmed VBA records of other species listed asthreatened and/or protected under the FFG Act withinthe general vicinity of the site that were not identifiedduring the targeted survey. However the study area isprivately owned, as such a permit under the FFG Act isnot required.

No further action required.

P lanning andEnvironm entAct1987

The study area is within Location 1, with 0.853 hectaresof native vegetation proposed to be removed. As such,the permit application falls under the Detailedassessment pathway.

The application has produced habitat compensation forboth general and species offset.

Prepare and submit a Planning Permitapplication.


Relevant Legislation Implications Further Action

The General Offset amount is 0.009 General HabitatUnits with a minimum strategic biodiversity score of0.704.

The application hasalso impacted on >0.005% ofm odelledhabitat of two listed species, and require thefollowing species offset:

0.437 Species U nitsofhabitat for Coastal Leek-orchidP rasophyllum litorale; and,

0.437 Species Units of habitat for Tiny Violet

Violaseppeltiana

A Planning Permit from Glenelg Shire Council isrequired to remove, destroy or lop any nativevegetation under Clause 52.17 and 42.02 (ESO2) of thePlanning Scheme. A permit will also be required toremove any vegetation under Clause 42.03 (SLO3,ESO1). In this instance, the application falls under thedetailed pathway and as such is required to be referredto DELWP.

Catchm entandL andP rotectionAct1994

Several weed species listed under the CaLP Act wererecorded within the study area. To meet requirementsunder the CaLP Act, listed noxious weeds should beappropriately controlled throughout the study area.

Planning Permit conditions are likely toinclude a requirement for a WeedManagement Plan.

W ildlifeAct1975

Any persons engaged to conduct salvage andtranslocation or general handling of terrestrial faunaspecies must hold a current ManagementAuthorisation.

Ensure wildlife specialists hold a currentManagement Authorisation.


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of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Melbourne, Victoria.

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2017.Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Melbourne, Victoria.

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Appendix 1 - Flora

Table A1.1. Flora recorded within the study area

Scientific Name Common Name

INDIGENOUS SPECIES

Atriplex cinerea Coast Saltbush

Austrostipaflavescens Coast Spear-grass

Banksiaintegrifoliasubsp.integrifolia Coast Banksia

Banksiaserrata Saw Banksia

Clem atism icrophyllas.l. Small-leaved Clematis

Convolvulusangustissim us Blushing Bindweed

Dianellabrevicaulis Small-flower Flax-lily

Dichondrarepens Kidney-weed

Enchylaenatom entosavar.tom entosa Ruby Saltbush

Geranium spp. Crane's Bill

L eucophytabrow nii Cushion Bush

L eucopogonparviflorus Coast Beard-heath

Melaleuca lanceolata Moonah

Microtis arenaria Notched Onion-orchid

Olearia axillaris Coast Daisy-Bush

Poa billardierei Coast Fescue

Pteridium esculentum Austral Bracken

Senecio odoratus Scented Groundsel

Sonchus spp. Sow Thistle

Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides

Thelymitra spp. Sun Orchid

Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass

NON-INDIGENOUS OR INTRODUCED SPECIES

Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass

Asphodelusfistulosus Onion Weed

Avenafatua Wild Oat

Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle

Conium m aculatum Hemlock

Coprosm arepens Mirror Bush

Euphorbiapeplus Petty Spurge


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Holcuslanatus Yorkshire Fog

Hypochaerisradicata Flatweed

L agurusovatus Hare's-tail Grass

L olium spp. Rye Grass

L ycium ferocissim um African Box-thorn

P lantagolanceolata Ribwort

S olanum linnaeanum Apple of Sodom

S porobolusafricanus Rat-tail Grass

Vulpiabrom oides Squirrel-tail Fescue


Appendix 2 – Habitat Hectare Assessment

Table A2.1. Habitat Hectare Table

Vegetation Zone HZ1 HZ2 HZ3

Bioregion Bridgewater Bridgewater Bridgewater

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EVC Conservation Status Vu Vu LC

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Lack of Weeds /15 2 9 2

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Condition Organic Matter /5 4 5 4

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Subtotal = 19.04 59.84 14.00

Landscape Value /25 6 7 6

Habitat Points /100 25 67 26

Habitat Score 0.25 0.67 0.26

Note. Vu = Vulnerable; LC = Least Concern.


Appendix 3 – Flora Database Results

Table A2.2 Significant flora recorded within 10 kilometres of the study area

Key:

EPBC Environm entP rotectionandBiodiversity ConservationAct1999 (EPBC Act)

FFG FloraandFaunaGuaranteeAct1988 (FFG Act)

DEPI Advisory List of Threatened Flora in Victoria (DEPI 2014)

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Am phibrom usfluitans River Swamp Wallaby-grass - - VU - -

Caladeniacalcicola Limestone Spider-orchid 106 2002 VU L e

Caladeniacolorata Coloured Spider-orchid - - EN - -

Glycinelatrobeana Clover Glycine - - VU L v

Ixodiaachillaeoidessubsp. arenicola Coast Ixodia 5 2001 VU v

P rasophyllum frenchii Maroon Leek-orchid - - EN L e

P rasophyllum spicatum Dense Leek-orchid 1 1983 VU e

P terostylischlorogram m a Green-striped Greenhood 375 1985 VU L v

P terostyliscucullata Leafy Greenhood - - VU L e

T araxacum cygnorum Coast Dandelion - - VU L e

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Acrotrichecordata Coast Ground-berry 9 2007 r

Allocasuarinam acklinianasubsp.m ackliniana Western Sheoak 1 1984 k

Asterellatenera Green-strap Star-liverwort 2 1951 k

Atriplexbillardierei Glistening Saltbush 3 1980 L x

Austrostipam undula Neat Spear-grass 1 1948 r

Billardierascandenss.s. Velvet Apple-berry 1 1950 r

Boroniapilosasubsp. torquata Hairy Boronia 1 1946 r

Caladeniaaustralis Southern Spider-orchid 1 1983 k

Caladeniadilatatas.s. Green-comb Spider-orchid 2 2001 k

Caladeniafragrantissim a Scented Spider-orchid 7 2009 L e

Caladeniaprolata Fertile Finger-orchid 1 1991 k



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Caladeniavalida Robust Spider-orchid 7 2012 L e

Cladium procerum Leafy Twig-sedge 8 2009 r

Colobanthusapetalusvar.apetalus Coast Colobanth 2 1980 r

Correaalbavar. pannosa Velvet White Correa 11 2004 r

Corybasdespectans Coast Helmet-orchid 10 2001 L v

Diurispalustris Swamp Diuris 8 2006 L v

Eucalyptusfalciform is Western Peppermint 4 1980 r

Eucalyptuskitsoniana Bog Gum 3 1982 r

Exocarpossyrticola Coast Ballart 16 2016 r

Galium com pactum Compact Bedstraw 4 1984 r

Galium curvihirtum Tight Bedstraw 6 1980 r

Gastrodiavescula Small Potato-orchid 2 1992 k

L achnagrostisrudissubsp.rudis Rough Blown-grass 1 1991 r

L asiopetalum schulzenii Drooping Velvet-bush 5 2009 r

L em natrisulca Ivy-leaf Duckweed 1 2009 k

L epidosperm acanescens Hoary Rapier-sedge 6 1999 r

L otusaustralisvar. australis Austral Trefoil 4 2011 k

M icrolepidium pilosulum Hairy Shepherd's Purse 1 1946 e

M uehlenbeckiagunnii Coastal Lignum 14 2014 v

O rnduffiaum bricolavar. um bricola Lax Marsh-flower 5 1966 v

P elargonium littorale Coast Stork's-bill 1 2011 k

P im eleahew ardiana Forked Rice-flower 2 1980 r

P latylobium triangulare Ivy Flat-pea 1 1980 k



documentedrecords

Lastdocumented

recordEPBC FFG DEPI

P oabillardierei Coast Fescue 2 1999 r

P oafax Scaly Poa 1 1946 r

P oahalm aturina Dwarf Coast Poa 1 2007 v

P otam ogetonaustraliensis Thin Pondweed 3 1993 k

P rasophyllum litorale Coastal Leek-orchid 1 1983 L v

P terostyliscucullatasubsp.cucullata Leafy Greenhood 7 2001 L e

P ultenaeacanaliculata Coast Bush-pea 3 1980 r

P ultenaeaprolifera Otway Bush-pea 6 1980 r

S alsolatragussubsp.pontica Coast Saltwort 2 1946 r

S caevolacalendulacea Dune Fan-flower 3 1993 v

S choenuscarsei Wiry Bog-sedge 5 1991 r

S tackhousiaspathulata Coast Stackhousia 6 2002 k

T helym itrabentham iana Blotched Sun-orchid 3 1986 v

T helym itrahiem alis Winter Sun-orchid 2 2010 L e

U triculariauniflora Single Bladderwort 1 1980 k

Veronicahillebrandii Coast Speedwell 9 2009 v

Violaseppeltiana Tiny Violet 1 1980 r

X anthosialeiophylla Parsley Xanthosia 2 2011 r

Zygophyllum billardierei Coast Twin-leaf 1 1980 r

Data source: Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (DELWP 2015); Protected Matters Search Tool (DoE 2015).

Taxonomic order: Alphabetical.


Appendix 4 – Fauna Database Results

Table A3.1. Fauna recorded within the study area, and previously recorded within 10 kilometres of the study area.

Common name Scientific nameLast documented

record

Total # ofdocumented

records

EPBCAct

FFGAct

DSE(2013)

National

Antipodean Albatross Diom edeaexulansantipodensis # - VU - -

Australasian Bittern Botauruspoiciloptilus # - EN L EN

Australian Grayling P rototroctesm araena # - VU L VU

Australian Painted Snipe R ostratulaaustralis # - VU L CR

Australian Sea Lion N eophocacinerea 1991 3 VU - -

Black-browed Albatross T halassarchem elanophrism elanophris 1997 12 VU - VU

Blue Petrel Halobaenacaerulea 1982 2 VU - -

Blue Whale Balaenopteram usculus 2014 6 EN L CR

Buller's Albatross T halassarchebulleri 1978 2 VU L -

Campbell Albatross T halassarchem elanophrisim pavida # - VU - -

Curlew Sandpiper Calidrisferruginea 1980 2 CR - EN

Dwarf Galaxias Galaxiellapusilla # - VU L EN

Eastern Curlew N um eniusm adagascariensis # - CR - VU

Fairy Prion P achyptilaturtur 1997 7 VU - VU

Fin Whale Balaenopteraphysalus # - VU - DD

Glenelg Spiny Crayfish Euastacusbispinosus # - EN L -



record


records

EPBCAct

FFGAct

DSE(2013)

Gould's Petrel P terodrom aleucoptera # - EN - -

Greater Sand Plover Charadriusleschenaultii 1957 1 VU - CR

Grey-headed Albatross T halassarchechrysostom a 1978 3 EN L VU

Grey-headed Flying-fox P teropuspoliocephalus # - VU L VU

Growling Grass Frog L itoriaraniform is 2002 3 VU L EN

Heath Mouse P seudom ysshortridgei 1983 16 EN L NT

Hooded Plover T hinornisrubricollisrubricollis 2005 22 VU L VU

Humpback Whale M egapteranovaeangliae 2013 6 VU L VU

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross T halassarchecarteri 1997 14 VU L VU

Long-nosed Potoroo P otoroustridactylustridactylus 2005 16 VU L NT

Malleefowl L eipoaocellata 1990 2 VU L EN

Northern Buller's Albatross T halassarchebulleriplatei # - VU - -

Northern Giant-Petrel M acronecteshalli 1997 2 VU L NT

Northern Royal Albatross Diom edeaepom ophorasanfordi # - EN - -

Northern Siberian Bar-tailed Godwit L im osalapponicam enzbieri # - EN - -

Orange-bellied Parrot N eophem achrysogaster 1991 2 CR L CR

Plains-wanderer P edionom ustorquatus # - CR L CR

Red Knot Calidriscanutus 1978 3 EN - EN

Royal Albatross Diom edeaepom ophora 1997 1 VU L VU

Rufous Bristlebird (coorong subsp.) Dasyornisbroadbentibroadbenti 2006 48 - L NT

Rufous Bristlebird (Otways subsp.) Dasyornisbroadbenticaryochrous 2007 1 - L NT

Salvin's Albatross T halassarchesalvini # - VU - -



record


records

EPBCAct

FFGAct

DSE(2013)

Sei Whale Balaenopteraborealis # - VU - DD

Shy Albatross T halassarchecauta 1997 12 VU L EN

Soft-plumaged Petrel P terodrom am ollis 1959 3 VU - -

Sooty Albatross P hoebetriafusca # - VU L -

Southern Bent-wing Bat M iniopterusschreibersiibassanii 2013 55 CR L CR

Southern Brown Bandicoot Isoodonobesulusobesulus 1993 10 EN L NT

Southern Elephant Seal M iroungaleonina 1997 1 VU - -

Southern Giant-Petrel M acronectesgiganteus 2006 7 EN L VU

Southern Right Whale Eubalaenaaustralis 2015 83 EN L CR

Southern Royal Albatross Diom edeaepom ophoraepom ophora # - VU - -

Subantarctic Fur Seal Arctocephalustropicalis 2000 1 EN - -

Swamp Antechinus Antechinusm inim usm aritim us 2004 20 VU L NT

Swift Parrot L atham usdiscolor # - CR L EN

Wandering Albatross Diom edeaexulans 1997 8 VU L EN

White-capped Albatross T halassarchecautasteadi # - VU - -

Yarra Pygmy Perch N annopercaobscura 1991 7 VU L VU

State Significant

Barking Owl N inoxconnivensconnivens 2003 4 - L EN

Bearded Dragon P ogonabarbata 2004 1 - - VU

Black Falcon Falcosubniger 2000 2 - - VU

Blue-billed Duck O xyuraaustralis 1988 1 - L EN

Brolga Grusrubicunda 2009 3 - L VU



record


records

EPBCAct

FFGAct

DSE(2013)

Caspian Tern Hydroprognecaspia 2001 3 - L NT

Chestnut-rumped Heathwren Calam anthuspyrrhopygius 1941 2 - L VU

Common Bent-wing Bat M iniopterusschreibersii 2005 19 - L -

Diamond Dove Geopeliacuneata 1938 1 - L NT

Eastern Great Egret Ardeam odesta 2001 9 - L VU

Grey-crowned Babbler P om atostom ustem poralistem poralis 1938 3 - L EN

Grey-tailed Tattler T ringabrevipes 1980 1 - L CR

Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidonniloticam acrotarsa 1980 1 - L EN

Hardhead Aythyaaustralis 2001 1 - - VU

Hooded Robin M elanodryascucullatacucullata 1941 2 - L NT

King Quail Coturnixchinensisvictoriae 1941 1 - L EN

Masked Owl T ytonovaehollandiaenovaehollandiae

1999 2 - L EN

Musk Duck Biziuralobata 2005 14 - - VU

New Zealand Fur Seal Arctocephalusforsteri 2006 1 - - VU

Powerful Owl N inoxstrenua 2006 4 - L VU

Ruddy Turnstone Arenariainterpres 2001 4 - - VU

Southern Hooded Shrimp Athanopsisaustralis 1992 1 - L VU

Southern Toadlet P seudophrynesem im arm orata 2011 1 - - VU

Striped Worm-Lizard Aprasiastriolata 2010 2 - L NT

Swamp Skink L issolepiscoventryi 2005 1 - L VU

White-bellied Sea-Eagle Haliaeetusleucogaster 2005 5 - L VU

White-faced Storm-Petrel P elagodrom am arina 1997 2 - - VU



record


records

EPBCAct

FFGAct

DSE(2013)

White-footed Dunnart Sminthopsis leucopus 1962 1 - L NT

White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus 2001 6 - - VU

Regional

Azure Kingfisher Alcedoazurea 1976 1 - - NT

Black-faced Cormorant P halacrocoraxfuscescens 2004 7 - - NT

Common Diving-Petrel P elecanoidesurinatrix 1980 2 - - NT

Eastern Pygmy-possum Cercartetusnanus 2006 1 - - NT

Emu Drom aiusnovaehollandiae 1983 11 - - NT

Four-toed Skink Hem iergisperonii 2006 12 - - NT

Latham's Snipe Gallinagohardw ickii 1976 3 - - NT

Nankeen Night Heron N ycticoraxcaledonicushillii 1978 1 - - NT

Pacific Gull L aruspacificuspacificus 2004 10 - - NT

Pied Cormorant P halacrocoraxvarius 1979 2 - - NT

Sanderling Calidrisalba 2000 3 - - NT

Sooty Oystercatcher Haem atopusfuliginosus 2005 10 - - NT

White-fronted Tern S ternastriata 2006 4 - - NT

Notes: * = Introduced Species, H=Heard, S = Seen, I = Incidental, T = Trapped / handheld, Mi = Migratory, Ma = Marine

Data Sources: Number and Date of records = Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (DEPI 2014), Hollow Use: Victorian Fauna Database (Viridans 2014b), Migratory and Marine: Environm e ntProte c tiona nd Biod ive rsityConse rva tionAc t1999 (EPBC Act)

Taxonomic order: Mammals (Strahan 1995 in Menkhorst and Knight 2004); Birds (Christidis and Boles, 2008); Reptiles and Amphibians (Cogger e ta l.1983 in Cogger 1996); Fish (Nelson

1994); Mussels and Crustaceans (Alphabetical); Invertebrates (Alphabetical).


APPENDIX 5 – Native Vegetation Removal (NVR) Report

Native vegetation removal report

Page 1

This report provides information to support an application to remove, destroy or lop native vegetation in accordance

with the Guidelines for the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation. The report is not an assessment

by DELWP of the proposed native vegetation removal. Native vegetation information and offset requirements have

been determined using spatial data provided by the applicant or their consultant.

Date of issue: 13/12/2019 Report ID: EHP_2019_281

Time of issue: 5:13 pm

Project ID EHP12771_CapeBridgewater

Assessment pathway

Assessment pathway Detailed Assessment Pathway

Extent including past and proposed 0.853 ha

Extent of past removal 0.000 ha

Extent of proposed removal 0.853 ha

No. Large trees proposed to be removed 0

Location category of proposed removal Location 1

The native vegetation is not in an area mapped as an endangered EcologicalVegetation Class (as per the statewide EVC map), sensitive wetland orcoastal area. Removal of less than 0.5 hectares in this location will not havea significant impact on any habitat for a rare or threatened species

1. Location map


Page 2

Offset requirements if a permit is granted

Any approval granted will include a condition to obtain an offset that meets the following requirements:

NB: values within tables in this document may not add to the totals shown above due to rounding

Appendix 1 includes information about the native vegetation to be removed

Appendix 2 includes information about the rare or threatened species mapped at the site.

Appendix 3 includes maps showing native vegetation to be removed and extracts of relevant species habitat importance maps

1 The general offset amount required is the sum of all general habitat units in Appendix 1.

2 Minimum strategic biodiversity score is 80 per cent of the weighted average score across habitat zones where a general offset is required

3 The species offset amount(s) required is the sum of all species habitat units in Appendix 1.

General offset amount1 0.009 general habitat units

Vicinity Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) or Glenelg Shire

Council

Minimum strategic biodiversity value

score2

0.704

Large trees* 0 large trees

Species offset amount3 0.434 species units of habitat for Coastal Leek-orchid, Prasophyllum litorale

0.434 species units of habitat for Tiny Violet, Viola seppeltiana

Large trees* 0 trees

* The total number of large trees that

the offset must protect

0 large trees to be protected in either the general, species or combination

across all habitat units protected


Page 3

Next stepsAny proposal to remove native vegetation must meet the application requirements of the Detailed Assessment Pathway and it

will be assessed under the Detailed Assessment Pathway.

If you wish to remove the mapped native vegetation you are required to apply for a permit from your local council. Council will

refer your application to DELWP for assessment, as required. This report is not a referral assessment by DELWP.

This Native vegetation removal report must be submitted with your application for a permit to remove, destroy or lop native

vegetation.

Refer to the Guidelines for the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation (the Guidelines) for a full list of application

requirements This report provides information that meets the following application requirements:

' The assessment pathway and reason for the assessment pathway

' A description of the native vegetation to be removed (partly met)

' Maps showing the native vegetation and property (partly met)

' Information about the impacts on rare or threatened species.

' The offset requirements determined in accordance with section 5 of the Guidelines that apply if approval is granted to

remove native vegetation.

Additional application requirements must be met including:

' Topographical and land information

' Recent dated photographs

' Details of past native vegetation removal

' An avoid and minimise statement

' A copy of any Property Vegetation Plan that applies

' A defendable space statement as applicable

' A statement about the Native Vegetation Precinct Plan as applicable

' A site assessment report including a habitat hectare assessment of any patches of native vegetation and details of trees

' An offset statement that explains that an offset has been identified and how it will be secured.

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Obtaining this publication does not guarantee that an application will meet therequirements of Clauses 52.16 or 52.17 of the Victoria Planning Provisions andVictorian planning schemes or that a permit to remove native vegetation will begranted.

Notwithstanding anything else contained in this publication, you must ensure thatyou comply with all relevant laws, legislation, awards or orders and that youobtain and comply with all permits, approvals and the like that affect, areapplicable or are necessary to undertake any action to remove, lop or destroy orotherwise deal with any native vegetation or that apply to matters within thescope of Clauses 52.16 or 52.17 of the Victoria Planning Provisions andVictorian planning schemes.

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Appendix 3 l Images of mapped native vegetation2. Strategic biodiversity values map

3. Aerial photograph showing mapped native vegetation

4. Map of the property in context

Yellow boundaries denote areas of proposed native vegetation removal.

4. Habitat importance maps

Coastal Leek-orchidPrasophyllum litorale

503889

Tiny VioletViola seppeltiana

505059


APPENDIX 6 – Native Vegetation Offset (NVO) Report

Bridgewater RdBridgewater RdBlo

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LegendStudy AreaImpact areaOffset site

Ecological Vegetation ClassesCoastal Alkaline ScrubCoastal Headland Scrub

Service Layer Credits: Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye,Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS,AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community

Scenario test – native vegetation offset

This report provides information about a potential native vegetation offset site for internal testing of different

proposals to protect native vegetation. This report IS NOT a Native vegetation offset report. A report must be

obtained from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

Date of issue: 20/01/2020 Report ID: Scenario Testing

Time of issue: 2:52 pm

Project ID EHP12771_CapeBridgewater_OS_VG94_v2_RN

Extent of proposed offset site

Total extent 2.125 ha

Patches 2.125 ha

Revegetation 0.000 ha

Scattered tree(s) 0.000 ha

Habitat units of gain for the proposed offset site

The offset site has the following total general and species habitat units. These units can be used to satisfy a single permit

condition or if the offset site is established as a first party offset site.

Total habitat units and attributes used for a single permit (once off use)

Number of large tree(s) Nil large trees are protected at the offset site

General habitat units 0.469 general habitat units

Glenelg Hopkins CMA, Glenelg Shire Council

0.871 Strategic biodiversity value

Species habitat units 0.350 species habitat units for Coast Fescue, Poa billardierei

0.364 species habitat units for Square Raspwort, Haloragis exalata var. exalata

0.364 species habitat units for Oval-leaf Logania, Logania ovata

0.364 species habitat units for Coast Bush-pea, Pultenaea canaliculata

0.364 species habitat units for Coast Twin-leaf, Zygophyllum billardierei

0.330 species habitat units for Coastal Lignum, Muehlenbeckia gunnii

0.447 species habitat units for Coastal Leek-orchid, Prasophyllum litorale

0.447 species habitat units for Tiny Violet, Viola seppeltiana

Habitat units of gain per zone of the proposed offset site

This table provides the habitat units of gain per zone of the offset site. Trading and allocation of units within the Native Vegetation Credit Register takes place at the zone.

The species-general offset test is done to determine which species the proposed offset site provides habitat for. The threshold is set at 0.0025 per cent of the mapped habitat value for a

species. When the threshold is met or exceeded, species habitat units are generated. If required species habitat units can be generated for all other species mapped at the site. Multiple

species units will be generated if the threshold is exceeded for multiple species.

The species habitat units for each species in a zone is calculated by the following equation in accordance with the Guidelines:

Species habitat units = extent x gain score x species landscape factor, where the species landscape factor = 0.5 + (habitat importance score/2)

The general habitat units in a zone is calculated by the following equation in accordance with the Guidelines:

General habitat units = extent x gain score x general landscape factor, where the general landscape factor = 0.5 + (strategic biodiversity value score/2)

Species and general habitat units are alternates and the use or sale of one type of unit will affect the number of other types of units remaining.

Information provided by or on behalf of the applicant Information calculated by EnSym

Zone Type Gain score Large tree

Polygon extent

Extent without overlap SBV HIS Habitat units Attributes

1-A Patch 0.236 0 0.044 0.044 0.868 0.010 general habitat units Glenelg Hopkins ; Glenelg Shire

0.461 0.008 species habitat units 501582 Square Raspwort, Haloragis

exalata var. exalata

0.456 0.008 species habitat units 502032 Oval-leaf Logania, Logania

ovata

0.456 0.008 species habitat units 502839 Coast Bush-pea, Pultenaea

canaliculata

0.461 0.008 species habitat units 503615 Coast Twin-leaf, Zygophyllum

billardierei

0.440 0.007 species habitat units 503875 Coastal Lignum, Muehlenbeckia gunnii

1.000 0.010 species habitat units 503889 Coastal Leek-orchid,

Prasophyllum litorale

1.000 0.010 species habitat units 505059 Tiny Violet, Viola seppeltiana


0.459 0.280 species habitat units 501361 Coast Fescue, Poa billardierei




ovata


canaliculata


billardierei










ovata


canaliculata


billardierei

1-B Patch 0.236 0 0.203 0.203 0.880 0.045 general habitat units Glenelg Hopkins ; Glenelg Shire





ovata


canaliculata


billardierei










ovata


canaliculata


billardierei

1-C Patch 0.236 0 0.016 0.016 0.880 0.004 general habitat units Glenelg Hopkins ; Glenelg Shire




ovata


canaliculata


billardierei




3-C Patch 0.236 0 0.038 0.038 0.880 0.008 general habitat units Glenelg Hopkins ; Glenelg Shire





ovata


canaliculata


billardierei






ovata


canaliculata


billardierei

1-D Patch 0.236 0 0.004 0.004 0.880 0.001 general habitat units Glenelg Hopkins ; Glenelg Shire





ovata


canaliculata


billardierei




Next steps

To protect native vegetation as an offset you must obtain a Native vegetation offset report from Department of

Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). This report IS NOT a Native vegetation offset report.

Offset sites must meet eligibility criteria as outlined in the Guidelines for the removal, destruction or lopping of

native vegetation and the Native vegetation gain scoring manual, version 2 available on the DELWP website, and

any other relevant requirements. Eligible offset sites that are intended to be banked or sold as credits must be

registered on the Native Vegetation Credit Register (NVCR). A gain scoring assessment must be done before any

offset can be registered on the NVCR. All proposed offset sites must be secured by a relevant security agreement

that includes an offset management plan.

Once the extent of the proposed offset area is finalised, submit your data standard compliant shapefiles by email to

ensymnvrtool.support @delwp.vic.gov.au for processing.

Appendix 1 – Images of marked native vegetation 1. Aerial photograph showing marked native vegetation

2. Strategic biodiversity value map

2. Habitat importance maps

Coast Fescue

Poa billardierei

501361

Square Raspwort

Haloragis exalata var. exalata

501582

Oval-leaf Logania

Logania ovata

502032

Coast Bush-pea

Pultenaea canaliculata

502839

Coast Twin-leaf

Zygophyllum billardierei

503615

Coastal Lignum

Muehlenbeckia gunnii

503875

Coastal Leek-orchid


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Tiny Violet

Viola seppeltiana

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GLOSSARY

Alternate offset

types

Offset types within a zone are alternates. The use of one offset type will result in the

proportional reduction of all other offset types within the zone. Refer to Native vegetation

offset sites fact sheet available on the DELWP website for more information.

Gain score This is the site-assessed gain score for the native vegetation based on the agreed

management and security commitments. Each zone in the proposed offset site is assigned

a gain score according to the gain scoring assessment. The score is divided by 100 to give

a number between 0 and 1.

General habitat

units of gain

The general habitat units quantify the overall contribution that the protection and

management of native vegetation at the offset site makes to Victoria’s biodiversity. The

general habitat units are calculated as follows:

𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔 = 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 × 𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆 × 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓

General

landscape factor

The general landscape factor is the adjusted strategic biodiversity value (SBV) score. The

SBV score is adjusted so that site-based biodiversity information has more influence on the

number of units.

General offset

attributes

The attributes of a general offset includes the location (Catchment Management Authority

and Municipal District), strategic biodiversity value score and the number of large trees

protected.

Offset type

There are two types of offsets, general offsets and species offsets. All offset sites include

general offsets. Sites that are mapped as habitat for rare or threatened species can also

include species offsets for the mapped species.

Species offset

attributes

The attributes of a species offset is the mapped habitat for the species and the number of

large trees protected.

Species habitat

units of gain

The species habitat units quantify the overall contribution that the protection and

management of native vegetation at an offset site makes to the habitat of the relevant rare

or threatened species. Species habitat units are calculated for each species in the zone

where the result of the threshold test is greater than 0.0025 per cent. Species units are

calcualted as follows:

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒙

= 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 × 𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆 × 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒙

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