ecological technical report

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environmental management

ecological assessment report

1261 Gladstone Mount Larcom

Road – Livestock Holding &

Processing Facility

Ecological Technical Report

8616

Asia Pacific Agri-Corp (Projects) Pty. Ltd.

28 February 2017





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Title Ecological Field Survey Report

Address 1261 Gladstone – Mount Larcom Rd Aldoga

Job Number 8616

Client Asia Pacific Agri-Corp (Projects) Pty. Ltd.

Document Issue

Issue Date Prepared By Checked By

Draft 08.02.2017 Adam Hutchinson Sam Maynard

Final 28.02.2017 Adam Hutchinson Sam Maynard

Disclaimer

This report has been prepared for Asia Pacific Agri-Corp (Projects) Pty. Ltd. Saunders Havill Group cannot accept

responsibility for any use of or reliance upon the contents of this report by any third party.

Reports and/or Plans by Others

Reports and/or plans by others may be included within this report to support the document.




Table of Contents

1. Introduction 4

1.1. Key Site Details 4

2. Ecological Assessment Methodology and Process 7

2.1. Desktop Analysis 7

2.2. Botanical Survey 7

2.3 Fauna Survey 7

3. Ecological Assessment Results 9

3.1. Botanical Survey Results 9

3.1.1 Protected Plants and Threatened Ecological Communities. 10

3.1.2 Southern Mapped Waterway (Boundary) 10

3.1.3 Site Botanical Species 14

3.2. Fauna Observations 19

3.2.1 Habitat features 20

3.2.2 EPBC Fauna Species 22

4 Recommendations 26

4.1 Vegetation Management Plan 26

4.2 Fauna Management Plan 26

4.3 Stormwater Management Plan 26

4.4 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 26

4.5 Rehabilitation Plan 27

5 Appendices 28




Figures

Figure 1: Site Context

Figure 2: Site Aerial

Plans Plan 1: Development Proposal / Development Assessment

Plan 2 Vegetation Communities

Plan 3 Habitat assessment of Geophaps scripta scritpa (Squatter Pigeon)

Tables

Table 1: Native Botanical Species Observed

Table 2: Introduced Botantical Species Observed

Table 3: Fauna Species Observed

Table 4: EPBC Protected Matters Fauna Search Summary




1. Introduction

The Environmental Management Division of Saunders Havill Group was engaged by Asia Pacific Agri-Corp

(Prjoects) Pty. Ltd. to prepare an Ecological Field Assessment Report (EFAR) for 1261 Gladstone – Mt Larcom Road,

Aldoga. This EFAR is intended to support an EPBC Referral to the Department of Environment and Energy (DOEE)

and provides a review of the site’s ecological values in accordance with Commonwealth Government legislation.

1.1. Key Site Details

Address 1261 Gladstone – Mt Larcom Road, Aldoga

Application 1 RPD Lot 23 on SP278358 (Freehold)

Lot 200 on SP239672 (Freehold)

Local Government Area Gladstone Regional Council

Application Area Approx. 333 hectares

Planning Scheme Queensland Government’s Gladstone State Development Area

Zoning High Impact Usage

VMA Category X (non-remnant) (Exempt)

NCA No Trigger

Proposed Land Use High Impact

Existing Land Use Agricultural

The site is situated on Gladstone – Mount Larcom Road, Aldoga, is straddled by the main North Coast rail line and

East End spur line, and is within 10 km of the new Fishermans Landing port facility. The site is predominantly open

paddock and contains no remnant vegetation mapped by the Queensland Government. The proposed

development is to be located on the land sloping to the west of the existing Homestead. There is approximately 15

metre fall north to south over a 650 metre separation from the northern property boundary to the easement for the

high-voltage electricity corridor which is the southern boundary of the development area. Refer to Figure 1 for site

context and Plan 1 for site aerial and proposed layout. The total footprint of the proposed development is 140 hectares.

Legend

Project Site DCDB

File ref.

Project Aldoga, Qld

Date

[ GDA 1994 MGA Z56 ]

22/02/2017

Scale (A4): Figure 1 Site Context

THESE PLANS HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE CLIENT. SAUNDERS HAVILL GROUP CANNOT

ACCEPT REPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THE CONTENTS OF THESE DRAWING BY ANY THIRD PARTY.

8616 E Figure 1 Site Context A

© OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA

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Layer Sources QLD GIS Layers (QLD Gov. Information Service 2017)

As ia Pac i f i c Agr i -Co rp (P ro j e c t s ) P ty L td

Address 1261 Gladstone Mount Larcom Road

@ A3GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56Universal Transverse Mercator

ALDOGA , QLD

LEGEND

Project Site DCDB

Qld DCDB

Development footprint (approx. 84ha)

Q100 flood line

21/02/2017

PLAN ISSUE:Issue Date Description Drawn Checked

A Prelim Draft TC AH21/02/2017

8616 E 02 Development Assessment A

Future development area -

distribution centre (30ha)

Gate house (0.01ha)

Holding yards and Anaerobic

lagoons (33.3ha)

Solar farm (50ha)

Executive offices & caretakers

residence (0.1ha)

Processing Facility (18.6ha)

Hardstand Road/

Driveway (7.7ha)

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NOTES

This plan was prepared as a desktop assessment tool.

The information on this plan is not suitable for any other purpose.

Property dimensions, areas, numbers of lots and contours and other physical

features shown have been compiled from existing information and may not

have been verified by field survey. These may need verification if the

development application is approved and development proceeds, and may

change when a full survey is undertaken or in order to comply with

development approval conditions. No reliance should be placed on the

information on this plan for detailed design or for any financial dealings

involving the land. Saunders Havill Group therefore disclaims any liability for

any loss or damage whatsoever or howsoever incurred, arising from any party

using or relying upon this plan for any purpose other than as a document

prepared for the sole purpose of accompanying a development application

and which may be subject to alteration beyond the control of the Saunders

Havill Group. Unless a development approval states otherwise, this is not

an approved plan.

Layer Sources: QLD GIS Layers (QLD Gov. Information Service 2016),

Aerial (Qld Globe 2016), Development footprint (OPUS Architecture 2014)

Q100 line (OPUS Architecture 2014)

* This note is an integral part of this plan/data. Reproduction of this plan or any

part of it without this note being included in full will render the information

shown on such reproduction invalid and not suitable for use.

1. Deve lopment Footpr int Assessment



2. Ecological Assessment Methodology and

Process

The following steps were undertaken in the preparation of this assessment:

1. Desktop Analysis

2. Legislation and Policy Review

3. Field Survey

4. Analysis and Recommendation

2.1. Desktop Analysis

Prior to the commencement of field surveys, a desktop analysis was conducted to identify relevant information for

the site. The following information was reviewed:

� Search of the Commonwealth’s EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool

� Search of EHP’s Wildlife Online Database for the study area and surrounds

� Federal and State Government Environmental Databases

� State Government Environmental Overlay Mapping i.e. SPP, SARA

� Planning Scheme Documents and Maps

2.2. Botanical Survey

A survey of woody vegetation, habitat features and overall health was carried out during the assessment with all

species including ground-covers and shrubs recorded. The site was extensively traversed with all flora species

encountered recorded and a master flora catalogue compiled to provide a comprehensive list of all botanical

species located on the site.

Analysis of an aerial photography of the site provided preliminary stratification of vegetation types (analogous to

vegetation communities) based on diagnostic features such as colour, texture, crown architecture and topographic

position. Regional Ecosystem (RE) mapping –indicated the site contains a mix of Category X non remnant vegetation

and open paddocks. Ground-truthing exercises were conducted across the site to assess the accuracy of the aerial

imagery and to provide definitive results relating the mapped vegetation (or lack thereof) communities found on

site. GPS track logs were kept to assess the efficiency and coverage of the on-site botanical survey.

2.3 Fauna Survey

Fauna searches were conducted on the site on 6 and 7 February 2017. Fauna surveys were undertaken across the

site, with a particular focus on any unique and niche environments that may provide potential habitat for

threatened species (State and Commonwealth).

Bird Surveys were undertaken as well as incidental observations over the two-day period. Methods included

sedentary listening and observational surveys in potnetial habitat areas.

Herptofauna surveys were conducted in the early mornings. Active searches were carried out looking under leaf

litter, rocks, logs, fallen branches and other anthropogenic debris. The surveys were carried out around a centre



point which contained suitable and a high likelihood of potential reptile habitat resources such as fallen timber

and/or logs.

Opportunistic searches and general species identification searches were also employed onsite. The site was swept

/ traversed to increase site coverage and survey timed effort. These surveys targeted general species identification

through sight and sound. Particular attention was paid to any threatened species that were listed as possibly

occurring on or within the vicinity of the application site and specific micro assemblages which may support these

threatened species.



3. Ecological Assessment Results

Two (2) Senior Ecologists from Saunders Havill Group assessed the application area on 6 and 7 February 2017 with

conditions fine and sunny. Assessment methods are described in Section 2 and included general flora species

identification and searches, bird surveys, herptofauna surveys, observational fauna survey and opportunistic

searches, and identification of habitat values.

Native vegetation has largely been cleared from the immediate surrounds of the application site and continue to

be maintained for rural grazing activities. Currently the site and its surrounds are all in keeping with agricultural

grazing. On the northern boundary the site is straddled by the North Coast Railway, the East-End Mine Branch

Railway and Gladstone Mount Larcom Road.

Regional Ecosystem (RE) vegetation polygons indicate the area to the west of the development site includes 11.3.26

(60%) - Eucalyptus moluccana or E. microcarpa woodland to open forest on margins of alluvial plains (No concern at

present) and 11.3.4 (40%) - Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. woodland on alluvial plains (Of Concern).

Also indicated in the vicinity of the site to the south of the development site includes 11.3.26 (90%) Eucalyptus

moluccana or E. microcarpa woodland to open forest on margins of alluvial plains (No concern at present) and 11.3.4

(10%) Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. woodland on alluvial plains (Of Concern). To the south-east of

the development site RE mapping indicates 11.3.26 (40%) - Eucalyptus moluccana or E. microcarpa woodland to

open forest on margins of alluvial plains (No concern at present), 11.11.4 (40%) - Eucalyptus crebra woodland on old

sedimentary rocks with varying degrees of metamorphism and folding. Coastal ranges (No concern at present) and

11.3.4 (20%) Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. woodland on alluvial plains (Of Concern). Site survey did

not venture to areas outside of the site proposed for development due to the large buffer area between the

proposed development and the surrounding RE Mapping. Refer to Page 4 of Appendix C for RE mapping.

3.1. Botanical Survey Results

The following general observations have been made for flora at the site:

� The investigation area consists of two (2) allotments. All of the individual allotments have undergone

similar management regimes including mass scale historical clearing of vegetation for agricultural grazing.

Scattered established native trees remain on the allotments with little to no mid storey or clumped

groundcovers (i.e. sedges) present which is typical of an agricultural grazing function.

� What vegetation remains on site is present in small scattered clustered arrangements and are dominated

by individual specimens including Eucalyptus moluccana (Gum Topped Box), Eucalyptus siderophloia (Grey

Ironbark), Corymbia tessellaris (Moreton bay Ash), and Corymbia erythrophloia (Variable barked Bloodwood)

with some Acacia spp. regrowth.

� Larcom Creek and the associated floodplain contained large scattered individual specimens dominated by

Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum). A large number of these specimens contained habitat features

including both small and large hollows and at the time of the assessment these specimens were utilised by

highly mobile species including birds such as cockatoos, wedge tail eagle and other raptors.

� Topography within the vicinity of the site is best described as undulating with an overall slope towards the

south of the property towards Mt. Larcom Creek. The highest point of the property contains the existing

homestead and associated infrastructure including sheds and stables.

� Two waterways are mapped within the investigation area, including Larcom Creek which borders the

southern property boundary. Larcom Creek contains lineal vegetation with large scattered Eucalyptus



tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) specimens dominating the T1 layer, Melaleuca viminalis (Weeping

Bottlebrush) the T2 layer and introduced species dominant within the shrub and ground layers. Larcom

Creek contained a series of large pools and runs providing habitat for fish and other aquatic species.

Vegetation had largely been cleared outside the top bank area. The second mapped waterway is a stream

order 2 waterway and is located towards the site’s western property boundary and heads under the railway

line along the northern boundary. This waterway is highly disturbed due to cattle access and weed

invasion. The majority of the T1 layer is absent however patchy Casuarina cunninghamiana (River Sheoak)

is observed along the mapped waterway. It should be noted that the actual channel is absent in some areas

with the waterway contained a series of small pools and overland flow paths. The further downstream this

stream order 2 waterway is towards Larcom Creek, the features of the waterway are more defined, including

a greater diversity of species including Melaleuca viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush).

� No remnant vegetation communities are located within the investigation area however the remaining

vegetation contained small patches of specimens that are a height and density typical of the regional

ecosystem communities that would have once dominated the landscape.

� For a full site vegetation context refer to Plan 2.

3.1.1 Protected Plants and Threatened Ecological Communities

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) online Protected Matters Search Tool listed

three Threatened Ecological Communities (TEC’s) that may occur within the local area:

� Coolilbah – Black box Woodlands of Darling Riverine Plains and Brigalow Belt South Bioregions

(Endangered)- community may to occur within the area;

� Semi-evergreen vine thickets of the Brigalow Belt (Endangered) - community likely to occur within the

area; and

� Weeping Myall Woodlands (Endangered) – community may occur within the area.

Botanical surveys confirmed that no TEC’s are present on the site and therefore will not be affected by the proposed

action. The EPBC search listed nine (9) threatened botanical species. Of the nine (9) threatened species none were

found on the site.

3.1.2 Southern Mapped Waterway (Boundary)

The mapped waterway along the sites southern boundary is referred to as Larcom Creek. This waterway is a stream

order 3 waterway and contains vegetation best described as lineal. No remnant vegetation is mapped along this

portion of Larcom Creek however flora species identified are typical of the preclear vegetation mapping including

Of Concern Regional Ecosystem 11.3.4, described as Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) and/or Eucalyptus sp

woodland on alluvial plains. The vegetation observed along the creek is generally between the embankments of

the creek with trailing vegetation largely cleared for agricultural purposes. The sub canopy is dominated by

Melaleuca viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) however included other species such as Casuarina cunninghamiana

(River Oak) and Lophostemon suaveolens (Swamp Box). It is noted that infestations of Cryptostegia grandiflora

(Rubber Vine) was recorded along Larcom Creek amongst other weed species.



Photo: Larcom Creek located along the site’s southern boundary

In-stream habitat types observed at the time of the assessment included pools and runs however these were

separated by deposited material with no flow of water for fish movement. These pools and runs would likely

become connected after a relatively minor rain event. Overhanging vegetation and logs were observed along the

majority of the embankments and is dominated by Melaleuca viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush). Turtles, water

dragons and a relatively high number, when compared to the balance of the site, of bird species were observed

utilising this vegetation throughout the survey period.



Photo: Lineal vegetation remaining along Larcom Creek

As ia Pac i f i c Agr i -Co rp (P ro j e c t s ) P ty L td

Address 1261 Gladstone Mount Larcom Road

@ A3GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56Universal Transverse Mercator

ALDOGA , QLD

LEGEND

Project Site DCDB

Qld DCDB

Vegetation Communities

Non-remnant open woodland

Open grassland/Agricultural

land with scattered stand-

alone vegetation

Project site -

Typical Vegetated waterway

(stream order 3)

Larcom Creek USL/Watercourse -

Typical vegetated waterway

(stream order 3)

Drainage lines and

constructed dams

15/02/2017

PLAN ISSUE:Issue Date Description Drawn Checked

A Prelim Draft TC AH15/02/2017

8616 E 01 Veg Communities A

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NOTES

This plan was prepared as a desktop assessment tool.

The information on this plan is not suitable for any other purpose.

Property dimensions, areas, numbers of lots and contours and other physical

features shown have been compiled from existing information and may not

have been verified by field survey. These may need verification if the

development application is approved and development proceeds, and may

change when a full survey is undertaken or in order to comply with

development approval conditions. No reliance should be placed on the

information on this plan for detailed design or for any financial dealings

involving the land. Saunders Havill Group therefore disclaims any liability for

any loss or damage whatsoever or howsoever incurred, arising from any party

using or relying upon this plan for any purpose other than as a document

prepared for the sole purpose of accompanying a development application

and which may be subject to alteration beyond the control of the Saunders

Havill Group. Unless a development approval states otherwise, this is not

an approved plan.

Layer Sources: QLD GIS Layers (QLD Gov. Information Service 2016),

Aerial (Nearmap 2016)

* This note is an integral part of this plan/data. Reproduction of this plan or any

part of it without this note being included in full will render the information

shown on such reproduction invalid and not suitable for use.

2 . Vegetat ion Communit ies & Ecologl ica l Features



3.1.3 Site Botanical Species

One hundred and forty-eight (148) species were identified throughout the investigation area at the time of the

assessment. Of these, seventy-nine (79) are native species with the remaining sixty-nine (69) being introduced

species, common with cleared / agricultural land use. Ten (10) of the introduced species are classified as restricted

under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

The Biosecurity Act 2014 replaced the multiple pieces of separate legislation that were previously used to manage

biosecurity. The Act is now the primary piece of legislation in Queensland for managing pests, diseases and

contaminants and requires landowners to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risks associated

with invasive plants and animals under their control. Management of restricted invasive plants declared under the

Act are to be managed at the Local Government level though a biosecurity plan that covers invasive plants and

animals in its area.

Native botanical species observed on site are listed in Table 1 with introduced species provided in Table 2.

Table 1: Native Botanical Species Observed

Species Name Common Name

Acacia concurrens Black Wattle

Acacia disparimma Hickory Wattle

Acacia fimbriata Fringed Wattle

Acacia leiocalyx Early-flowering Black Wattle

Acacia podalyriifolia Queensland Silver Wattle

Allocasuarina cunninghamia River Sheoak

Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoak

Alloteropsis semialata Cockatoo Grass

Alphitonia excelsa Red Ash

Alstonia constrica Bitter Bark

Angophora leiocarpa Smooth-barked Apple

Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Pine

Archidendropsos basaltica Dead Finish

Aristida latifolia Feathertop Wiregrass

Carissa ovata Current Bush

Cheilanthes distans Bristle Cloak Fern

Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons

Chrysopogon fallax Golden Beard Grass

Corymbia citriodora Spotted Gum




Corymbia erythrophloia Variable-barked Bloodwood

Corymbia intermedia Pink Bloodwood

Corymbia tesselaris Moreton Bay Ash

Cymbidium canaliculatum Black Orchid

Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass

Cyperus exaltatus Giant Sedge

Cyperus polystachyos Bunchy Sedge

Daviesia ulcifolia Native Gorse

Dianella caerulea Blueberry Lilly

Elaeocharis dulcis Water Chestnut

Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic

Eragrostis brownii Browns Lovegrass

Eragrostis sp. Love Grass

Eucalyptus crebra Narrow-leaved Ironbark

Eucalyptus exserta Queensland Peppermint

Eucalyptus melanophloia Silver-leaf Ironbark

Eucalyptus moluccanna Gum-topped Box

Eucalyptus siderophloia Northern Grey Ironbark

Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum

Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry

Ficus obovata Sandpaper Fig

Ficus rubiginosa Rusty Fig

Fimbristylis dichotoma Common Fringe Rush

Goodenia rotundifolia Star Goodenia

Grevillea striata Beefwood

Grewia retusifolia Dog's Balls

Hardenbergia violacea Native Sarsaparilla

Heteropogon contortus Black Spear Grass

Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass

Jacksonia scoparia Dogwood




Jagera pseudorhus Foam Bark

Juncus usitatus Common Rush

Laxmannia gracilis Wire Lilly

Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword Sedge

Lobelia purpurascens White Root

Lomandra longifolia Long-leaved Matrush

Lomandra multiflora Many-headed Matrush

Lophostemon confertus Brush Box

Lophostemon sauveolens Swamp Box

Ludwigia longifolia Long-leaved Willow Primrose

Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia

Melaleuca bracteata Black Teatree

Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark

Melaleuca saligna Willow Bottlebrush

Melaleuca viridiflora Broad-leaved Teatree

Melichrus procumbens Jam Tarts

Murdannia graminea Slug Herb

Neptunia gracilis Native Sensitive Plant

Nymphoides indica Water Snowflake

Otellia ovalifolia Swamp Lilly

Parsonsia staminea Monkeyrope Vine

Paspalum distichum Water Couch

Philydrum lanuginosum Frogsmouth

Rhynchosia minima Rhynchosia

Syzygium leuhmannii Lillypilly

Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass

Tridax procumbens Tridax Daisy

Velleia spathulata Wild Pansies

Vigna vexillata Wild Cow Pea

Wahlenbergia gracilis Australian Bluebell



Table 2: Introduced Botanical Species Observed

Species Name Common Name Biosecurity Act 2014

Aeschynomene indica Budda Pea

Ageratum houstonianum Blue Billygoat Weed

Asclepias curassavica Red-headed Cotton Bush

Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern Restricted

Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Bush Restricted

Bidens pillosa Cobblers Peg

Bothrichloa decipiens Pitted Bluegrass

Brachiaria decumbens Signal Grass

Brachiaria mutica Para Grass

Calliandra sp. Pom Pom Bush

Capillipdeum spicigerum Scented Top

Centella asiatica Centella

Chamaecrista mimosoides Mimosa Cassia

Chloris gayana Rhodes Grass

Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel Restricted

Cirsium vulgare Scotch Thistle

Conyza sp. Fleabane

Corymbia torelliana Cadaghi

Crptostegia grandiflora Rubber Vine Restricted

Cynodon dactylon Couch

Delonix reggia Poincianna

Desmodiumrhytidophyllum Hairy Trefoil

Eclipta prostata White Eclipta

Eichhornia crassipes Water Hyacinth

Glycine tabacina Glycine Pea

Gomphocarpus physocarpus Balloon Cotton Bush

Gomphrena celosioides Gomphrena Weed

Heliotropium aamplexicaule Blue Heliotrope

Hibiscus sp. Hibiscus




Hypochaeris radiata Flatweed

Indigofera linifolia Narrow-leaved Indigo

Lantana camara Lantana Restricted

Lepidium bonariense Peppercress

Leuacaena leucocephala Leucaena

Macroptilium atropupureum Siratro

Mangifera indica Mango

Megathyrus maximus Guinea Grass

Melinis minutifolia Molasses Grass

Melinis repens Red Natal Grass

Neonotonia wightii Glycine

Nymphaea caerulea Puple Waterlilly

Onopordum acanthium Scotch Thistle

Opuntia tomentosa Prickly Pear Prohibited

Paspaplum dilatum Paspalum

Passiflora suberosa Corky Passionflower

Persicaria decipiens Knotweed

Persicaria decipiens Slender Knotweed

Phyllanthus virgatus Phyllanthus

Pultenaea villosa Hairy Bush Pea

Schinus terebinthifolius Broad Leaf Pepper Tree Restricted

Schleffera actinophylla Umbrella Tree

Schoenoplectus mucronatus Triangular Clubrush

Senecio lautus Fireweed Restricted

Senna pendula Easter Cassia

Sesbania cannabina Sesbania Pea

Setaria sphacelata Setaria

Sida cordifolia Flannel Weed

Solanum chrysostichum Giant Devils Fig

Solanum nigrum Blackberry Nightshade




Solanum torvum Devil's Fig

Sorghum halepense Johnsons Grass

Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore Daisy Restricted

Sporobolus pyramidalis Giant Rats Tail Grass Restricted

Stylosanthes scabra Shrubby Stylo

Syragrus romanzoffiana Cocus Palm

Themeda quadrivalvis Grader Grass

Tipuana tipu Tipuana

Tradescantia sp Wandering Jew

Typha orientalis Bulrush

3.2. Fauna Observations

Targeted and opportunistic fauna surveys were conducted on the site over the two-day period. Searches were

concentrated around potential habitat for listed Threatened species (EPBC and NCA). The site was swept / traversed

to increase site coverage and survey timed effort. These surveys targeted general species identification through

sight and sound. For more detail on fauna surveys that were undertaken please refer to section 2.3. Table 3 lists

fauna species identified to utilise the site in some capacity.

Table 3: Fauna Species Observed

Species Common Name

Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog

Corvus orru Torresian Crow

Cryptoblepharus virgatus Wall Skink

Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra

Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark

Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Magpie

Hemidactylus frenatus Asian House Gecko

Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow

Manorina melanocephala Noisy Minor

Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon

Platycercus adscitus Pale-headed Rosella

Rhinella marina Cane Toad

Taeniopygia bichenovii Double Barred Finch

Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail