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Ecology Assessment Report

Open Text CDN:21823793

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

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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





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





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


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


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.





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





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.

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/pubs/028-conservation-advice.pdf

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/pubs/028-conservation-advice.pdf

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/56748-conservation-advice.pdf








Document Number Title

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.

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/pubs/66-listing-advice.pdf

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/pubs/66-listing-advice.pdf

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/254-conservation-advice-05052016.pdf








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.





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





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.





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.





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





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.





Table 8: Commonwealth Environmental Matters – Field Survey Results


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 --






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).





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.





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.





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.





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









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.









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.









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


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


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


present at the Site.









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.





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.





Table 11: Field survey results for EPBC Act migratory fauna with potentially suitable RE and 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).


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


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).


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









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).


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).


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


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


present at the Site





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.





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


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


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


Latham’s Snipe Refer Table 11





Class Scientific/Common Name Status General Habitat Requirements/Notes Potentially Suitable


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



(listed as Rostratula

benghalensis Painted

Snipe)

Refer Table 10





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





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 --




Uncontrolled when printed unless issued and stamped Controlled Copy

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.





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

Refer Table 9





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).


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






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).


present.


Red Goshawk

E Refer Table 10


Squatter Pigeon (southern)

V Refer Table 10

Grantiella picta

Painted Honeyeater

V Refer Table 10


Southern Black-throated Finch

E Refer Table 10



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






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)


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


present.

Adclarkia cameroni

Brigalow Woodland Snail

V Refer Table 10

Adclarkia dulacca

Dulacca Woodland Snail

E Refer Table 10





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


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






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.





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.





Appendix A: Site Location and Survey Points













Appendix B: Herbarium Report of Species Collected on Site

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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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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

11

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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.


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:

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None

NoneState and Territory Reserves:

Nationally Important Wetlands:

NoneRegional Forest Agreements:

Invasive Species: 21

NoneKey Ecological Features (Marine)

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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


Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species habitatlikely to occur within area


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


Australian Painted-snipe, Australian Painted Snipe[77037]

Endangered Species or species habitatmay occur within area


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


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


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


Name Threatened Type of Presencehabitat may occur withinarea

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874] Species or species habitatmay occur within area

Calidris acuminata


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


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]


Parkinsonia aculeata

Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, FalseRagweed [19566]


Parthenium hysterophorus

Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow andSterile Pussy Willow [68497]


Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii

Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, KaribaWeed [13665]


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

Disclaimer

As the DSITIA is still in a process of collating and vetting data, it is possible the information given is not complete. The information provided should only be usedfor the project for which it was requested and it should be appropriately acknowledged as being derived from Wildlife Online when it is used.

The State of Queensland does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for this information. Persons should satisfy themselves through independentmeans as to the accuracy and completeness of this information.

No statements, representations or warranties are made about the accuracy or completeness of this information. The State of Queensland disclaims allresponsibility for this information and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damagesand costs you may incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason.

Feedback about Wildlife Online should be emailed to [email protected]

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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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



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



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.






Appendix E: DNRM Mapped Regional Ecosystems













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





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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

Fauna

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -







Legislative status

(EPBC Act)

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 -





Appendix H: Ground Truthed Threatened Ecological Communities













Appendix I: Ground Truthed Regional Ecosystems













Appendix J: Ground Truthed EPBC Act and NC Act Threat Listed Species Present on Site













Appendix K: Ground Truthed Pest Flora Present on Site













Appendix L: Ground Truthed Pest Fauna Present on Site













Appendix M: Ground Truthed Drainage Features, Watercourses and Wetlands Present on Site.









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