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FLORA AND FAUNA ASSESSMENT AND SEVEN
PART TESTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
FOR PART OF 244-318 HAT HILL ROAD
(LOTS 1-90 DP 16449)
BLACKHEATH
BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL
Prepared by
Jason Anderson B.App.Sc
Conservation Technology(1992)
University of New England
November 2011
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Executive Summary
This study has been undertaken to determine the presence or potential presence of any threatened
species, populations or endangered ecological communities as listed under the New South Wales
Threatened Species Conservation Act (1995) and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999). The results of the Seven Part Tests of Significance indicate
that a Species Impact Statement would not be required, as there would be no significant impacts on
any threatened species, populations of endangered ecological communities as listed under the New
South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act (1995) or the Commonwealth Environment
Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999).
The area of degraded Eucalyptus oreades is not deemed to be a significant limitation to the proposed
development.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1
1.1
Background ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Site Description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Location ............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 Physical Environment .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Vegetation ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2.4 Fauna .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3
Legislative Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.
FLORA ASSESSMENT ................................................................................... 4
2.1
Flora - Introduction................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2
Flora - Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Field Survey Methods .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Taxonomy and References ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Limitations ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3
Flora - Results ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 Vegetation Communities...................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Vegetation Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.3 Potential Flora Species ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.4
Flora – Conservation Significance ...................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 Commonwealth Legislative Requirements ........................................................................................ 12
2.4.2 NSW Legislative Requirements ......................................................................................................... 12
2.5
Flora - Conclusions ............................................................................................................................... 13
3.
FAUNA ASSESSMENT ................................................................................. 14
3.1
Fauna - Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.2
Fauna - Methodology ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Field Surveys Methods ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Taxonomy and References ................................................................................................................. 14
3.3
Fauna - Results ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Fauna Habitat ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Fauna Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 Potential Fauna Species ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.4
Fauna – Conservation Significance ..................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 Commonwealth Legislative Requirements ........................................................................................ 22
3.4.2 NSW Legislative Requirements ......................................................................................................... 22
3.5
Fauna - Conclusions ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.
CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................. 24
5.
RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................. 24
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6.
REFERENCES............................................................................................... 25
7.
APPENDIX 1- FLORA SPECIES RECORDED ............................................. 27
8.
APPENDIX 2 – FAUNA SPECIES RECORDED ........................................... 29
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1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND
Anderson Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd was engaged to conduct a Flora and Fauna Assessment
& Seven Part Tests of Significance for a proposed subdivision at Hat Hill Road, Blackheath, Blue
Mountains City Council Local Government Area. The site was assessed in relation to any potential
limitations to the future residential development of the 90 allotments. The land is zoned as
Residential Bushland Conservation under LEP 1991.
1.2
SITE DESCRIPTION
1.2.1 Location
The site occurs at 244-318 Hat Hill Road, Blackheath, Blue Mountains City Council Local
Government Area. The aerial below shows the subject site.
Figure 1: Aerial of Subject Site
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1.2.2 Physical Environment
The site is in most places largely level however there is some slope to the north-west boundary. It
has been cleared in many places in the past and appears to have been used as a storage area for gravel
and road materials at some point in time. There is also some use by locals and there are various
tracks and a bike track on the sites southern end. The marked up aerial below shows the disturbed,
largely cleared and previously cleared areas of the site.
Figure 2: Aerial showing Disturbed Areas.
1.2.3 Vegetation
The vegetation on the property is disturbed in the areas shown due to previous clearing. There is also
some disturbance outside the boundaries of some of the existing residential allotments on the western
edge of the site. The map below shows the occurrence of some 2G (Eucalyptus oreades) on the site.
Within this area occurs the BMX bike track and numerous other disturbances.
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1.2.4 Fauna
The fauna habitat on the site represents potential habitat for a range of common fauna. The site does
not represent high quality potential habitat for any threatened species. Much of the habitat has been
disturbed or removed through previous disturbances including clearing within the cleared areas.
1.3
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
This study and report was undertaken with reference to the requirements of the NSW Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act (1979 as amended), the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act
(1995 as amended) and the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Act (1999). Final determinations of the NSW Scientific Committee (NSW NPWS) and the
Commonwealth Scientific Committee are current to the time of writing. Reference was also made to
State Environmental Planning Policy 44 (SEPP 44) Koala Habitat.
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2.
FLORA ASSESSMENT
2.1
FLORA - INTRODUCTION
The assessment of the site was carried out on the 2nd of November 2011. The weather was fine
during the period of the assessment. A total of 8 hours were spent on site.
2.2
FLORA - METHODOLOGY
2.2.1 Field Survey Methods
The survey involved walking transects across the site within the proposed development area
approximately 2-5 metres apart. The peripherals of this proposed development area were also
examined.
2.2.1 Taxonomy and References
Taxonomy is from Harden (1990 – 1993, 2000 and 2002) and from any recent updates from the
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. The main references utilised for flora background information in
Table 1 and the Seven Part Tests of Significance include; NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
(1997), Robinson, L (1997), Fairley, A and Moore, P (1995), Threatened Species Profiles compiled
by NSW NPWS and from field and research experience.
2.2.2 Limitations
No survey can detect all species at any one point in time however allowances were made for species
which may occur based on known current research and habitat preferences. The survey recorded
species as they were encountered and the survey aimed to detect threatened species or endangered
ecological communities as listed under state and federal legislation.
2.3
FLORA - RESULTS
2.3.1 Vegetation Communities
The full list of species recorded is provided in Appendix 1 of this report. The survey was undertaken
to generally target any threatened species, populations or endangered or significant vegetation
types/ecological communities. No threatened species or populations were detected during the
surveys which were undertaken. No endangered ecological communities were detected. The
Schedule 3 (BMCC LEP) listed Eucalyptus oreades (2G) Forest was detected on the southern portion
of the property as shown on the map in the introduction section 1.2.3. This vegetation however has
been previously quite disturbed and within this area there is a BMX bike track. The vegetation in this
area, although containing Eucalytus oreades, does not contain pure stands of this species as in other
areas in the Blue Mountains and this species is intermixed with the other species on the site. The
vegetation present does not fit well with the full floristic list of the Eucalyptus oreades community as
it has been significantly degraded through the use of this area as a local recreation area and bike
track. Many of the weeds occurring on the site occur within this area and the levels of degradation
are significant. Photos of this area are shown below in Photo 1 and Photo 2.
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Photo 1: Eucalyptus oreades area showing bike track.
Photo 2: Eucalyptus oreades area showing previous disturbances.
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2.3.2 Vegetation Analysis
The vegetation is not representative of any significant vegetation as listed under the TSC Act (1995)
or the EPBC Act 1999. The Eucalyptus oreades mapped area represents Schedule 3 Vegetation
under the LEP. The potential cumulative impact of the proposed development is considered to be low
as much of the site is currently disturbed and has been cleared in the past. The area of past clearing is
shown on the map in section 1.2.2. Much of this clearing is still in place with many areas being
cleared ground. The significance of the site is considered low and the area of Eucalyptus oreades is
not considered highly significant at this location. The area of Eucalyptus oreades is highly disturbed
through its current use as a recreation area for locals and the bike track which is present within this
area.
Although this area is not currently considered to be in good condition consideration could be given to
retaining the E.oreades specimens as part of the proposal.
2.3.3 Potential Flora Species
The results of the 10km grid search (centered on the study site) of the BioNet Atlas of NSW Wildlife
database are presented in Table 1 below. Additional species have been included that have potential
to occur in the local area. None of these species were detected on the site or are likely to occur due to
a lack of suitable potential habitat on site.
EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Table 1 – Potential Threatened Flora Species
Scientific Name
Habitat
Analysis
Acacia baueri b
ssp aspera
V
-
Principally occurring at Wentworth Falls in This species was not
the Blue Mountains but has also been detected in the assessment
recorded near Picton, above Bulli and on the which was undertaken.
road to Warrumbul in the Royal National Potential habitat is not of
Park. Occurs in dry heath areas.
good quality. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
Acacia
bynoeana
E
V
Sydney Sandstone Ridge-top Communities This species was not
and Castlereagh Woodlands, particularly detected.
There is
Castlereagh Scribbly Gum Woodland, Soil negligible
potential
often with Ironstone Gravel
habitat on site for this
species.
No potential
habitat
would
be
impacted. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
a
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EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Scientific Name
Habitat
Analysis
Acacia
flocktoniae
a
V
V
This species grows in dry sclerophyll forest This species was not
on low nutrient soils derived from sandstone. detected on the site and is
Associated species include Acacia stricta and unlikely to occur due to
Podolobium ilicifolium. Altitude is 500-1000 the habitat present. No
m asl, average annual rainfall is 800-1200 further consideration is
mm.
necessary.
Acrophyllum
australe
a
V
V
Extends from the Illawarra to north This species was not
Queensland and west to the lower Blue detected.
There is
Mountains. Occurs in cool moist situations negligible
potential
on rainforest slopes or in gullies.
habitat on site for this
species.
No potential
habitat
would
be
impacted. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
Carex klaphakei a
E
E
Darwinia biflora b
V
V
Carex klaphakei grows with other native The site does not contain
sedges and rushes in swamps on sandstone at habitat for this species.
altitudes of greater than 600 m. It is locally No further consideration
common over a small area in a very restricted is deemed necessary.
habitat. Carex klaphakei is known from only
3 locations on the Central Tablelands of
NSW at Blackheath, near Mt Werong and
near Penrose where it is very localised.
Occurs in Blue Mountains Swamps.
Sydney Sandstone Ridge-top Woodland often This species was not
in heath and scrub. Associated with Shale detected and the habitat
Sandstone interface.
present does not represent
its preferred habitat with
large
flat
sandstone
outcrops.
This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
Derwentia
blakelyi
V
E
a
Derwentia blakelyi is restricted to the western This species was not
Blue Mountains, near Clarence, near Mt detected and the habitat
Horrible, Nullo Mountain and the Coricudgy present is not moist within
Range. It grows in eucalypt forest often in the eucalypt forest which
moist areas. The species is currently known is its preferred habitat.
from less than 20 locations none of which is No further consideration
in a conservation reserve. Known locations is deemed necessary.
all have small population sizes.
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EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Scientific Name
Habitat
Analysis
Diuris aequalis a
E1 V
The species is known from fewer than 20 This species preferred
small and fragmented populations between microhabitat preferences
Braidwood and the Blue Mountains in the are not present on the site.
central and southern tablelands of NSW. The It is unlikely to occur and
species previously occurred in the Liverpool no further consideration is
area of western Sydney but has not been deemed necessary.
located there in over 100 years. Only three
populations, containing a total of less than 50
individuals, occur within a conservation
reserve, Kanangra-Boyd National Park. The
remaining populations are restricted to
remnant vegetation along roadsides and
within agricultural lands. It favours montane
eucalypt forest and low open woodland with
a grassy-heathy understorey, and secondary
grassland, growing in gravelly clay-loam,
often on gentle slopes.
Epacris
hamiltonii
E1
Occurs in the Blue Mountains, west of This species was not
Sydney. Found at 72 sites within three creek detected and the habitat
catchments. The creeks occur in an altitude present does not represent
range of 810 - 940 m a.s.l. and are all located this species preferred
on the northern side of the escarpment and known habitat.
This
flow into the Grose Valley. All known sites species would not be
occur within a radius of approximately 5 km. impacted. No potential
Has a very specific habitat, being found on or habitat
would
be
adjacent to Narrabeen sandstone cliffs impacted. This species
alongside perennial creeks, often below requires
no
further
plateau hanging swamps. The soil generally consideration.
has a spongy/peat-like consistency, with very
high moisture content. Sites are found at the
sheltered base of cliffs adjacent to wet gully
or swamp vegetation, usually where a
perennial or virtually perennial source of
water, such as cliff seepages, is present.
Associated species include King Fern (Todea
barbara), Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea
australis) and Coral Fern (Gleichenia
rupestris). Sundews (Drosera binata) are also
common on the cliff face. Occasionally
occurs beside small creek lines, which are,
vegetated with moist gully forest species
(Callicoma
serratifolia,
Doryphora
sassafras,
Ceratopetalum
apetalum).
Flowering occurs from August to December.
a
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EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Scientific Name
Habitat
Analysis
Euphrasia
bowdeniae
a
V
V
Confined to sandstone cliffs in shallow soil This species was not
on ledges or sometimes trailing over rock, in detected.
There is
higher parts of the Blue Mountains. Flowers negligible
potential
Spring to Summer.
habitat on site for this
species.
No potential
habitat
would
be
impacted. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
Isopogon
fletcheri
a
E1 V
Restricted to moist sheltered cliffs within the There is no potential
spray zone of a waterfall. Grows in dry habitat for this species
sclerophyll forest and heath on sandstone and present within the site or
is confined to sheltered moist positions. its surrounds and as such
Flowers spring and summer. Fire tolerant there is no impact likely.
species capable of resprouting from base This species requires no
following fire. Seed does not have any further consideration.
dispersal mechanism and is dispersed by
gravity only. Given restricted distribution,
susceptible to local extinction due to
environmental and demographic uncertainty
and in particular pathogens such as
Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Kunzea
cambagei
a
V
Restricted to damp sandy soils in wet heath No specimens of this
or mallee open scrub at higher altitudes on species were detected
sandstone outcrops or Silurian group during
the
surveys.
sediments
Habitat does not represent
its preferred habitat. No
further consideration is
deemed necessary.
Leionema
lachnaeoides
a
E1
V
Exposed cliff tops and terraces from 960- No specimens of this
1000 metres asl SW-SE in aspect. Geology is species were detected
sandstone with the vegetation association during
the
surveys.
being montane heath. Associated species Habitat does not represent
include Eucalyptus stricta, Allocasuarina its preferred habitat. No
nana,
Dillwynia
retorta,
Epacris further consideration is
microphylla, and Caustis flexulosa.
deemed necessary.
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EPBC Act (1999)
Lepidosperma
evansianum
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Scientific Name
a
V
V
Leucopogon
b
fletcheri
ssp
fletcheri
E
-
Persoonia
acerosa
a
V
V
Persoonia
nutans
a
E
E
Pherosphaera
fitzgeraldii
b
E
E
Habitat
Analysis
Grows on wet sandstone cliff faces in the No specimens of this
Blue Mountains in the central tablelands of species were detected
New South Wales. The species is currently during
the
surveys.
known from 3 locations (at Blackheath and Habitat does not represent
Wentworth Falls), where it occurs in a very its preferred habitat. No
restricted habitat. It is recorded to be rare to further consideration is
occasional-common at these locations. It is deemed necessary.
difficult to assess the number of individuals
at each location because of the rhizomatous
habit of the species.
All known sites occur within Blue Mountains
National Park, although they are near the
boundary of the reserve.
Occurs within Sydney Sandstone Ridgetop This species was not
Communities. Endemic to the lower Blue detected.
There is
Mountains and western parts of the Hornsby negligible
potential
Plateau.
habitat on site for this
species.
No potential
habitat
would
be
impacted. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
This species grows in heath or dry sclerophyll This species was not
forest on sandstone. Distributed from the detected.
It is more
central Blue Mountains south to Hilltop. common
around
Occurs on the Central Coast and central Hazelbrook and Lawson.
tablelands.
It
is
relatively
conspicuous on sites
where it occurs. This
species requires no further
consideration.
Cumberland
Plain
and
Castlereagh This species was not
Woodlands, between Richmond, Macquarie detected the habitat is not
Fields and East Hills. Core area just south of its known habitat. No
Richmond and Windsor.
further consideration is
deemed necessary for this
species.
Occurs on wet rocks and ledges in the spray This species was not
zone of south-facing waterfalls and detected.
There is
occasionally in caves nourished by seepage. negligible
potential
habitat on site for this
species.
No potential
habitat
would
be
impacted. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
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a
EPBC Act (1999)
Prasophyllum
fuscum
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Scientific Name
CE E
Habitat
Analysis
Prasophyllum fuscum is endemic to New The records of this species
South Wales where it is currently known only in the local area are likely
from the upper catchment of the Georges to
be
Prasophyllum
River, south-west of Sydney. The only recent pallens. This species is
collection of the species is from a roadside in unlikely to occur based on
the Wilton district. The population grows in current knowledge and as
moist sandy soil over sandstone amongst such no impact is likely.
sedges and grasses in an area that appears to No further assessment is
be regularly slashed by the local council. deemed necessary.
Flowers have been observed in mid spring
although the flowering time may vary
depending on environmental conditions such
as recent rainfall. Like most terrestrial
orchids, the species is believed to be semi or
fully dependent on a mycorrhizal symbiont.
Prasophyllum pallens, which has also been
confused with Prasophyllum fuscum, is
known only from the Blue Mountains and can
be distinguished by having paler-coloured
flowers with a musty smell.
Pultenaea
a V V Occurs in open forest and scrub on protected This species was not
glabra
slopes in the Blue Mountains between detected.
There is
Hazelbrook and Katoomba.
negligible
potential
habitat on site for this
species.
No potential
habitat
would
be
impacted. This species
requires
no
further
consideration.
Velleia
a V E The species is only known from the This species was not
perfoliata
Hawkesbury District and Upper Hunter detected.
No potential
Valley in the Central Coast botanical habitat
would
be
subdivision of NSW. It is currently known to impacted. This species
exist in 9 populations. Five of these requires
no
further
populations are reserved whilst a further consideration.
population is partly reserved. Four of the
reserved sites are situated adjacent to fire
trails. Heath on shallow soil over sandstone.
E1 = Listed on Schedule 1 of the TSC Act 1995; V1 = Listed on Schedule 2 of the TSC Act 1995,
Source: a = National Parks and Wildlife Service Database Search, b= Authors Knowledge.
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2.4
FLORA – CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE
2.4.1 Commonwealth Legislative Requirements
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) lists “Matters of National
Environmental Significance” and provides Administrative Guidelines provided under the Act, for the
assessment of these matters. No “Matters of National Environmental Significance” were found to be
present which are likely to be impacted by the proposal.
Therefore no referral to the Federal Minister for the Environment would be required in relation to
the obligations and objectives of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999, as there would be no significant impact on any “Matters of National
Environmental Significance”. As such no Species Impact Statement would be required.
2.4.2 NSW Legislative Requirements
Under Section 5A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 a Seven Part Test is
Required to determine "whether there is likely to be a significant effect on threatened species,
populations or ecological communities, or their habitats" listed on Schedules 1 or 2 of the
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, and consequently, whether a Species Impact Statement is
required.
(a) in the case of a threatened species, whether the action proposed is likely to have an
adverse effect on the life cycle of the species such that a viable local population of the
species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,
No threatened species were found to be present during the assessment. As such it is unlikely that a
viable local population of any threatened species would be placed at risk of extinction. The area of
the site proposed for development is quite disturbed for half of its area and there would be no
significant impact on any potential habitat for any threatened species or endangered populations or
communities.
(b) in the case of an endangered population, whether the action proposed is likely to have
an adverse effect on the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered
population such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at
risk of extinction,
No endangered population of any threatened species was found to occur on the site.
(c) In the case of an endangered ecological community or critically endangered ecological
community, whether the action proposed:
(i) is likely to have an adverse effect on the extent of the ecological community such
that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, or
(ii) is likely to substantially and adversely modify the composition of the ecological
community such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.
No endangered or rare ecological community was found to be present. As such none would be
impacted in any way or placed at risk of extinction.
(d) in relation to the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community:
(i) the extent to which habitat is likely to be removed or modified as a result of the
action proposed, and
(ii) whether an area of habitat is likely to become fragmented or isolated from other
areas of habitat as a result of the proposed action, and
(iii)the importance of the habitat to be removed, modified, fragmented or isolated to
the long-term survival of the species, population or ecological community in the
locality.
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The proposal would remove a small amount of negligible potential habitat for the species with
potential to occur in the local area. Much of the site is cleared and has been cleared and disturbed in
the past. The development of the site would not cause any habitat to be significantly isolated or
fragmented from any other areas of habitat. The importance of habitat to be removed is considered to
be low due to the vegetation type and the levels of disturbance and development within the local area.
The habitat is generally surrounded on all sides by urban development and its related infrastructure
and other cleared areas. As such its importance as a corridor is low.
(e)
Whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on critical habitat
(either directly or indirectly),
No critical habitat relates to this site. The TSC Act 1995 defines “critical habitat” as “habitat
declared to be critical habitat under Part 3” of the Act. No critical habitat would be impacted.
(f)
whether the action proposed is consistent with the objectives or actions of a
recovery plan or threat abatement plan,
The action proposed is not inconsistent with the objectives of any current recovery plans.
(g)
whether the action proposed constitutes or is part of a key threatening process or is
likely to result in the operation of, or increase the impact of, a key threatening
process.
The action relates to the key threatening process of removal of native vegetation however it would
not significantly increase the impacts of this key threatening process at a local, regional or national
level. Overall this impact is however considered to be low due to the vegetation type and the
relatively high levels of clearing present for much of the site.
2.5
FLORA - CONCLUSIONS
It was found that there is unlikely to be a significant impact on any threatened species, populations or
endangered ecological communities or their habitats. As such referral to the Federal Minister for the
Environment would not be required and a Species Impact Statement would not need to be
undertaken.
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3.
FAUNA ASSESSMENT
3.1
FAUNA - INTRODUCTION
The assessment of the site was carried out on the 2nd of November 2011. The weather was fine
during the period of the assessment. A total of 8 hours were spent on site.
3.2
FAUNA - METHODOLOGY
3.2.1 Field Surveys Methods
The methodology for the survey involved searching subject site for any evidence of threatened fauna
species or potential habitat in terms for sheltering/foraging/breeding for any threatened fauna. The
methodology for these surveys encompassed the following.
Opportunistic Observations – Opportunistic observations of fauna species and potential habitat was
made throughout the survey.
Habitat Analysis – Assessments of potential habitat for threatened species was undertaken. This
included an assessment of the condition of this habitat.
Searches for Indirect Evidence of Fauna Species - This included searching for glider chews, scratches
on Eucalypts, diggings, searches for owl pellets, owl whitewash, and identification of any specific
habitat components for threatened fauna. Logs were turned over in search of reptiles then replaced in
their original positions.
3.2.2 Taxonomy and References
Taxonomy is from the following sources; Mammals (Strahan, 1995), Reptiles and Amphibians
(Cogger, 1994), and Birds (Simpson and Day (1993). The main references utilised for the fauna
background information in Table 2 and the Seven Part Tests of Significance include; Strahan, R
(1995), Cogger, H (1994), Simpson and Day (1993), State Forests of NSW (1995), Robinson M
(1995), Threatened Species Profiles compiled by NSW NPWS and from field and research
experience of the authors.
3.3
FAUNA - RESULTS
3.3.1 Fauna Habitat
The site is disturbed for approximately half of its area and represents generally negligible potential
habitat for any threatened fauna species. This site has been cleared in many areas in the past and
much of it is still cleared and degraded and does not represent natural bushland. None of the
overstorey species represent good quality potential sheltering habitat for arboreal mammals,
microchiropteran bats or nocturnal or diurnal bird species as none contain any significant hollows.
There are negligible sheltering resources in terms of habitat for threatened ground fauna in the form
of rocky outcrops, and the levels of fallen timber are low probably due to firewood collection by local
residents. No signs of usage of the site were detected to indicate Large Forest Owls or threatened
arboreal mammals such as owl pellets, whitewash or arboreal mammal scats or scratches/glider
chews on eucalyptus. There is no free water or intermittent drainages on the site and as such the site
represents negligible potential habitat for any amphibian species. No signs of any Koalas were
detected and the site does not conform to Koala habitat as defined in SEPP 44. Due to the lack of
suitable potential habitat on site (in and adjacent to the proposed development area) for any
threatened species it is deemed that no threatened species are likely to utilise the site in terms of
critical breeding/sheltering or foraging resources. As there are negligible potential roost trees for
microchiropteran bats this group would not be impacted. Although Allocasuarina torulosa was
present as a few scattered young specimens on site these do not represent any significant foraging
resource for Gang Gang or Glossy Black Cockatoos.
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3.3.2 Fauna Analysis
No threatened species are likely to be impacted as part of the proposed development. The site is not
deemed to be an important foraging area for any threatened species. Therefore it is unlikely that
there would be any significant impacts on any threatened species and no mitigation is required for
any impacts on threatened fauna. The location of the site (being surrounded by urban development
and its related infrastructure) results in it not being a significant fauna corridor in the local area as it
does not provide high level connectivity to other bushland areas.
3.3.3 Potential Fauna Species
The results of the 10km grid search (centered on the study site) of the BioNet Atlas of NSW Wildlife
database are presented in Table 1 below. Additional species have been included that have potential
to occur in the local area. None of the following threatened species have good quality potential
habitat present on the site and none are likely to be impacted either directly or indirectly by the
proposed development.
Red-crowned Toadlet
(Pseudophryne
australis)
EPBC Act (1999)
AMPHIBIANS
Giant Burrowing Frog
(Heleioporus
australiacus)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Table 2 – Potential Threatened Fauna Species
Species Name
Habitat
b
V
V
a
V
-
Stuttering
Frog a
(Mixophyes balbus)
Analysis
This species is restricted to Hawkesbury There is no potential
Sandstone in Dry and Wet Sclerophyll habitat for this species
Forest. It can be found around sandy creek on this site.
This
banks, roadside drains, swamps and dams species would not be
usually with crayfish burrows in these areas. impacted
and
no
further consideration is
necessary.
Found in drainage lines in dry eucalypt There is no potential
forest, woodland and heath. Also on habitat for this species
sandstone ridges under rocks and logs. on this site.
This
Preferred breeding sites are swampy areas species would not be
with breeding sites chosen close to free impacted
and
no
water. Breeding is in and around rocks and further consideration is
debris around non-perennial creek beds.
necessary.
E1 Found in rainforest and wet, tall open forest There is no potential
in the foothills and escarpment on the eastern habitat for this species
side of the Great Dividing Range. Outside the on this site.
This
breeding season adults live in deep leaf litter species would not be
and thick understorey vegetation on the forest impacted
and
no
floor. Feed on insects and smaller frogs. further consideration is
Breed in streams during summer after heavy necessary.
rain. Eggs are laid on rock shelves or shallow
riffles in small, flowing streams. As the
tadpoles grow they move to deep permanent
pools and take approximately 12 months to
metamorphose.
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EPBC Act (1999)
BIRDS
Barking Owl
(Ninox connivens)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Species Name
a
V
-
Flame Robin
(Petroica phoenicea)
a
V
-
Gang Gang Cockatoo
(Callocephalon
fimbriatum)
a
V
Glossy Black Cockatoo a
(Calyptorhynchus
lathami)
V
-
Habitat
Analysis
Dry and Wet Sclerophyll Forest and There is negligible
Woodland. Nesting in roomy tree cavities. potential
breeding
habitat for this species
on this site.
This
species would not be
impacted
and
no
further consideration is
necessary.
In NSW it breeds in upland moist eucalypt The habitat on site
forests and woodlands, often on ridges and does not represent this
slopes, in areas of open understorey. It species
preferred
migrates in winter to more open lowland habitat.
No further
habitats such as grassland with scattered trees consideration
is
and open woodland on the inland slopes and deemed necessary.
plains.
In New South Wales, the Gang-Gang No significant habitat
Cockatoo is distributed from the south-east is present for this
coast to the Hunter region, and inland to the species. This species
Central Tablelands and south-west slopes. In would
not
be
summer, generally found in tall mountain significantly impacted
forests and woodlands, particularly in heavily and
no
further
timbered and mature wet sclerophyll forests. consideration
is
In winter, may occur at lower altitudes in deemed necessary.
drier more open eucalypt forests and
woodlands, and often found in urban areas.
Moves to lower altitudes in winter, preferring
more open eucalypt forests and woodlands,
particularly in box-ironbark assemblages, or
in dry forest in coastal areas. Favours old
growth attributes for nesting and roosting.
Dry and Wet Sclerophyll Forest. It requires There is negligible
hollows for nesting. Foraging primarily on potential habitat for
cones of Allocasuarina.
this species on this
site.
This species
would not be impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
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EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Species Name
Masked Owl
b
(Tyto novaehollandiae)
V
-
Powerful Owl
(Ninox strenua)
a
V
-
Scarlet Robin
(Petroica boodang)
a
V
-
Sooty Owl
(Tyto tenebricosa)
b
V
-
Varied Sittella
(Daphoenositta
chrysoptera)
a
V
-
Habitat
Analysis
This species inhabits forest and woodland There is negligible
and treeless country where caves are potential
breeding
available for shelter. It has a home range of habitat for this species
between 500-1000 ha and prefers sites with on this site.
This
high densities of hollow trees for nesting and species would not be
a sparse/grassy understorey.
impacted
and
no
further consideration is
necessary.
Wet and Dry Eucalypt Forest with optimum There is negligible
habitat having a good prey base of arboreal potential
breeding
mammals such as gliders and possums. They habitat for this species
require large hollow eucalypts for nesting on this site.
This
with hollows at least 0.5 m deep.
species would not be
impacted
and
no
further consideration is
necessary.
The Scarlet Robin breeds in drier eucalypt The habitat on site
forests and temperate woodlands, often on represents low quality
ridges and slopes, within an open understorey potential habitat for
of shrubs and grasses and sometimes in open this species. Logs are
areas. Abundant logs and coarse woody not abundant probably
debris are important structural components of due to removal for
its habitat. In autumn and winter it migrates firewood. It was not
to more open habitats such as grassy open detected
and
the
woodland or paddocks with scattered trees. It habitat is unlikely to
forages from low perches, feeding on be important for this
invertebrates taken from the ground, tree species.
No further
trunks, logs and other coarse woody debris. consideration
is
deemed necessary.
Preferred habitat includes tall wet, dense There is negligible
forest with large hollows for nesting 40-50cm potential
breeding
deep and 40-60cm diameter. It hunts in habitat for this species
closed forest preying on Rattus sp. Sugar on this site.
This
Gliders, Yellow-bellied Gliders, Antechinus species would not be
spp. Common Brushtail Possums, birds, impacted
and
no
rabbits and bandicoots.
further consideration is
necessary.
It inhabits eucalypt forests and woodlands, Potential
habitat
especially rough-barked species and mature quality for breeding is
smooth-barked gums with dead branches, low.
It was not
mallee and Acacia woodland. The Varied detected
and
the
Sittella feeds on arthropods gleaned from habitat
does
not
crevices in rough or decorticating bark, dead represent high quality
branches, standing dead trees, and from small preferred habitat. No
branches and twigs in the tree canopy.
further consideration is
deemed necessary.
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MAMMALS
Common Bent-wing Bat a
(Miniopterus schreibersi
oceanensis)
Eastern False Pipistrelle b
(Falsistrellus
tasmaniensis)
EPBC Act (1999)
a
TSC Act (1995)
INVERTEBRATES
Giant Dragonfly
(Petalura gigantea)
Source
Species Name
Habitat
Analysis
E
E
Occurs in swamps. Emergence takes place in There is no potential
late October and the flight period ends in habitat for this species
January.
on this site.
This
species would not be
impacted
and
no
further consideration is
necessary.
v
-
V
-
All vegetation types with their critical habitat There is negligible
feature being caves or mines for breeding.
potential
roosting/breeding
habitat for this species
on this site. It forages
over a large area and
the loss of this
potential
foraging
habitat is unlikely to be
significant.
This
species would not be
significantly impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
Dry Sclerophyll Forest, Wet Scleophyll There is negligible
Forest and Woodlands. This is a tree rooting potential
species.
roosting/breeding
habitat for this species
on this site. It forages
over a large area and
the loss of this
potential
foraging
habitat is unlikely to be
significant.
This
species would not be
significantly impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
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Eastern Little Mastiff a
Bat
(Mormoptetus
norfolkensis)
V
Eastern Pygmy Possum a
(Cercartetus nanus)
V
Greater
Broad-nosed a
Bat
(Scoteanax rueppelli)
V
EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Species Name
-
-
Habitat
Analysis
Dry Sclerophyll Forest and Woodlands. This There is negligible
is a tree rooting species.
potential
roosting/breeding
habitat for this species
on this site. It forages
over a large area and
the loss of this
potential
foraging
habitat is unlikely to be
significant.
This
species would not be
significantly impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
Heathland, forest, rainforest often with a There is low quality
good cover of nectar bearing plants such as potential habitat on the
Banksias or Melaleucas.
site
for
foraging
however
sheltering/breeding
habitat
is
largely
absent due to the lack
of tree hollows. It is
unlikely to utilise the
site due to the lack of
sheltering and low
density of Banksia
present for foraging.
Dry Sclerophyll Forest, Wet Scleophyll There is negligible
Forest and Woodlands. This is a tree rooting potential
species.
roosting/breeding
habitat for this species
on this site. It forages
over a large area and
the loss of this
potential
foraging
habitat is unlikely to be
significant.
This
species would not be
significantly impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
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EPBC Act (1999)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Species Name
Koala
(Phascolarctos
cinereus)
a
V
-
Large Pied Bat
(Chalinolobus dwyeri)
a
V
V
Southern
Brown b
Bandicoot
(Isoodon obesulus)
E
E
Tiger Quoll
(Dasyurus maculatus)
V
-
a
Habitat
Analysis
Wet and Dry Sclerophyll Forest and There is negligible
Woodland. Preferred foraging species in the potential habitat for
Sydney Area include, Grey Gum, Forest Red this species on this
Gum and Ribbon Gum.
site.
This species
would not be impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
Roosts in caves, tunnels and sometimes Fairy There is negligible
Martin nests.
It is very sparse in its potential
distribution and appears to prefer dry roosting/breeding
sclerophyll forest. Very little is known about habitat for this species
its biology.
on this site. It forages
over a large area and
the loss of this
potential
foraging
habitat is unlikely to be
significant.
This
species would not be
significantly impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
Heath, heathy forest, shrubland and There is negligible
woodland usually supported by well-drained potential habitat for
soils with a mosaic of post-fire vegetation.
this species on this site
and no diggings were
detected. This species
would not be impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
Dry and Wet Sclerophyll Forest, Rainforest There is negligible
and Heathland. Requires nests/dens of rock potential
or shelters of logs and is often associated sheltering/breeding
with gullies.
habitat for this species
on this site for
sheltering.
This
species would not be
impacted
and
no
further consideration is
necessary.
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REPTILES
Broad-headed Snake
(Hoplocephalus
bungaroides)
EPBC Act (1999)
Yellow-bellied Glider
(Petaurus australis)
TSC Act (1995)
Source
Species Name
Habitat
Analysis
a
V
-
Restricted to tall mature forests in regions of There is negligible
high rainfall.
Critical habitat elements potential habitat for
include sap-site trees, winter flowering this species on this
eucalypts, mature trees suitable for dens sites site.
This species
and a mosaic of different forest types.
would not be impacted
and
no
further
consideration
is
necessary.
a
E
V
Woodland, open woodland or heath with There is negligible
exposed sandstone outcrops and benching. potential habitat for
Uses rock crevices and exfoliated sandstone this species on this
during the cooler months and tree hollows in site.
This species
the summer. The species found to regularly would not be impacted
co-occur with this species include Corymbia and
no
further
gummifera, C.eximia, Eucalyptus sieberi, consideration
is
E.punctata, and E.piperita.
Bushrock necessary.
removal is a key threat for this species.
Restricted to the middle and upper Blue The potential habitat
Mountains west of Sydney, the lizard is for this species is not
known from 30 locations extending from present on this site. It
Newnes Plateau in the north-west to just was not detected. No
south of Hazelbrook in the south-east. Occurs further consideration is
at high elevation: the lowest altitude recorded deemed necessary.
for this species is 560 m at Williams Ridge,
south of Hazelbrook, NSW. Restricted to an
isolated and naturally fragmented habitat of
sedge and shrub swamps that have boggy
soils and appear to be permanently wet. The
vegetation in these swamps typically takes
the form of a sedgeland interspersed with
shrubs, but may occur as a dense shrub
thicket. The lizard is semi-aquatic and is
active on warm, sunny days from September
until late April. The lizard feeds on
grasshoppers, flies, moths, weevils and
wasps. A small fruit with a seed was found in
a lizard dropping at Leura. Females give birth
to live young in late December. When
disturbed, the lizards flee to shelter in dense
grass tussocks or down holes.
Leura Skink
a
(Eulamprus leuraensis)
E1
Source: a = National Parks and Wildlife Service Database Search, b = Authors Knowledge
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3.4
FAUNA – CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE
3.4.1 Commonwealth Legislative Requirements
No fauna species or endangered fauna populations listed under the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 were detected. None are expected to be impacted due to the lack
of potential habitat present. The removal of the degraded habitat on the site would not cause any
native species or population to become Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable or increase
the risk to any native species such that it may have its conservation status increased. There are no
issues of National Conservation significance in relation to threatened fauna that would require
referral to the Federal Minister for the Environment for consideration or approval in accordance with
the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999).
3.4.2 NSW Legislative Requirements
Under Section 5A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) a Seven
Part Test is Required to determine "whether there is likely to be a significant effect on threatened
species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats" listed on Schedules 1 or 2 of the
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, and consequently, whether a Species Impact Statement is
required.
(a) in the case of a threatened species, whether the action proposed is likely to have an
adverse effect on the life cycle of the species such that a viable local population of the
species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,
No threatened species were detected or are likely to be significantly impacted as a result of the
proposal. As such there would be no adverse effect on the life cycle of any species such that a viable
local population is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.
(b) in the case of an endangered population, whether the action proposed is likely to have
an adverse effect on the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered
population such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at
risk of extinction,
No endangered population was detected or is likely to occur.
(c) In the case of an endangered ecological community or critically endangered ecological
community, whether the action proposed:
(i) is likely to have an adverse effect on the extent of the ecological community such
that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, or
(ii) is likely to substantially and adversely modify the composition of the ecological
community such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction.
Not applicable.
(d) in relation to the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community:
(i) the extent to which habitat is likely to be removed or modified as a result of the
action proposed, and
(ii) whether an area of habitat is likely to become fragmented or isolated from other
areas of habitat as a result of the proposed action, and
(iii)the importance of the habitat to be removed, modified, fragmented or isolated to
the long-term survival of the species, population or ecological community in the
locality.
No threatened species were detected or are likely to be significantly impacted by the proposal. The
proposal would not remove any significant habitat and this proposal would not significantly impact
any threatened species such that they would be placed at risk of extinction. The proposal would not
fragment any habitat or isolate any habitat such that it would impact on the survival of any threatened
species. The habitat on site is fragmented due to clearing and the surrounding residential
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development and its related infrastructure.
(e)
Whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on critical habitat
(either directly or indirectly),
No critical habitat relates to this site. The TSC Act 1995 defines “critical habitat” as “habitat
declared to be critical habitat under Part 3” of the Act.
(f)
whether the action proposed is consistent with the objectives or actions of a
recovery plan or threat abatement plan,
The action proposed is not inconsistent with the objectives of any current recovery plans.
(g)
whether the action proposed constitutes or is part of a key threatening process or is
likely to result in the operation of, or increase the impact of, a key threatening
process.
The action relates to the key threatening process of removal of native vegetation however it would
not significantly increase the impacts of this key threatening process at a local, regional or national
level.
3.5
FAUNA - CONCLUSIONS
There was found to be no significant impact on any threatened species, habitats or populations. As
such a Species Impact Statement is not required. No referral to the Federal Minister for the
Environment for consideration or approval in accordance with the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) is required.
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4.
CONCLUSIONS
The results of the Seven Part Tests indicate that no significant impacts are likely on any threatened
species, endangered ecological communities or populations and as such a Species Impact Statement
is not required. If possible the Eucalyptus oreades trees should be retained as part of the proposed
development as far as possible and these would have to be mapped in a tree survey and have a Tree
Health Assessment (SULE) undertaken on the individual trees. This would identify which trees are
worthy of retention in relation to their health and safety.
The proposal falls under LEP 1991. No protected areas are present on the site. The zoning is
Bushland Conservation and the aim of the proposal should be to retain as much bushland character as
possible on each of the proposed allotments by retaining as far as possible existing native vegetation.
5.
RECOMMENDATIONS
 Standard erosion and sedimentation controls should be used.
 A weed management plan and vegetation management plan should be written for the site.
 Weeds should be sprayed and removed by a qualified bush regenerator as part of the
development process to ensure all weeds are removed from the site.
 An offset for any Eucalyptus oreades to be removed is recommended by the improvement of
other council managed sites with this species.
 An overall masterplan should be developed to define potential building zones on each allotment
with a view to retaining strips and/or blocks of the native vegetation as far as practicable.
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6.
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7.
APPENDIX 1- FLORA SPECIES RECORDED
SPECIES DETECTED
Acacia falciformis
Acacia longifolia
Acacia oxycedrus
Acacia terminalis
Acacia ulicifolia
Allocasuarina torulosa
Asplenium flabellifolium
Axonopus affinis *
Axonopus compressus *
Banksia serrata
Banksia marginata
Banksia spinulosa
Berberis vulgaris *
Billardiera scandens
Blechnum cartilagineum
Bossiaea heterophylla
Brachyloma daphnoides
Cassytha pubescens
Caustis flexuosa
Caustis recurvata
Cirsium vulgare *
Conospermum taxifolium
Coreposis lanceolata*
Cosmos bipinnatus *
Crataegus sp.
Cystisus scoparius *
Dampiera purpurea
Dampiera stricta
Davesia corymbosa
Davesia ulicifolia
Dianella caerulea var caerulea
Dianella longifolia var longifolia
Dianella prunina
Dillwynia retorta
Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Empodisma minus
Epacris microphylla
Epacris pulchella
Eriostemon hispidulus
Eucalyptus oreades
Eucalyptus radiata
Eucalyptus sclerophylla
Eucalyptus sieberi
Eucalyptus stricta
Eucalytus piperita
Gahnia microstachya
Gahnia sieberiana
Glycine clandestina
Gompholobium grandiflorum
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Goodenia bellidifolia
Hakea dactyloides
Hakea sericea
Hibbertia bracteata
Hibbertia scandens
Ilex aquifolium *
Imperata cylindrica
Isopogon anemonifolius
Jacksonia scoparia
Lambertia formosa
Leptospermum polygalifolium ssp polygalifolium
Leptospermum trinervium
Leucopogon lanceolatus
Leucopogon setiger
Leucopogon virgatus
Lilium formosanum *
Lomandra longifolia
Lomandra obliqua
Lomatia silaifolia
Ochna serrulata *
Oxylobium ilicifolium
Paspalum dilatatum *
Patersonia sericea
Pennisetum clandestinum *
Persoonia chamaepitys
Persoonia levis
Persoonia linifolia
Persoonia mollis ssp nectens
Petrophile pulchella
Pimelea linifolia
Pinus radiata *
Pittosporum undulatum
Platysace linearifolia
Pomax umbellata
Protasparagus aethiopicus *
Pteridium esculentum
Pultenaea daphnoides
Pultenaea elliptica
Pultenaea scabra
Senecio madagascariensis *
Smilax glyciphylla
Stylidium graminigolium
Styphelia tubiflora
Styphelia viridis
Taraxacum officinale *
Telopea specissoma
Themeda australis
Trifolium repens
Ulex europaeus *
Xanthorrhoea media
*
indicates exotic species
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APPENDIX 2 – FAUNA SPECIES RECORDED
Anthochaera carunculata
Corvus coronoides
Cracticus nigrogularis
Emblema temporalis
Eopsaltria australis
Felis catus *
Gymnorhina tibicen
Lampropholis delicata
Lampropholis guichenoti
Malurus cyaneus
Manorina melanocephala
Meliphaga lewinii
Melithreptus lunatus
Philemon corniculatus
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
Platycerus elegans
Strepera graculina
Streptopelia chinensis
Trichoglossus haematodus
Vulpes vulpes *
Wallabia bicolor
Zosterops lateralis
*
Red Wattlebird
Australian Raven
Pied Butcherbird
Red-browed Firetail
Eastern Yellow Robin
Cat
Australian Magpie
Delicate Skink
Garden Skink
Superb Fairy Wren
Noisy Minor
Lewin’s Honeyeater
White-naped Honeyeater
Noisy Friarbird
New Holland Honeyeater
Crimson Rosella
Pied Currawong
Spotted Turtle-dove
Rainbow Lorikeet
Fox
Swamp Wallaby
Silvereye
indicates exotic species
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