This letter describes the assessment requirements for flora and fauna in relation to the above development.

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1 Hanwha Mining Services Australia C/- Stimson and Baker Planning Warwick Stimson Suite 5, 488 High Street, Penrith ia REF/Job : February 2017 Dear Warwick, RE: 1216 Braymont Road, Boggabri Flora and Fauna Assessment Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd (ELA) was engaged by Hanwha Mining Services Australia undertake a Flora and Fauna Assessment support a Chemical Industries and Works (Precursor Facility) at 1216 Braymont Road, Boggabri (Figure 1). This letter describes the assessment requirements for flora and fauna in relation the above development. The land has previously been cleared of most native vegetation for agricultural purposes and only scattered regrowth and occasional remnant paddock trees remain. threatened ecological communities or threatened flora or their habitat were observed during the site inspection. One threatened bird species, being Pomasmus temporalis temporalis (Grey-crowned Babbler), which is listed as ulnerable under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation 1995 ( ) was observed within the road reserve vegetation along Hoad Lane adjacent the subject site. Based on results from the deskp review, site investigation and impact assessments, the proposal will not result in a significant impact on threatened species, populations or ecological communities listed under the or the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation 1999 ( ). Therefore, a Species Impact Statement and a referral the Commonwealth is not. If you have any further questions do not hesitate contact me on (02) Yours sincerely, Lily Gorrell Ecologist LEEL 1, 101 SUSSEX ST SYDNEY NSW 2000 PO BOX Q1082, QUEEN ICTORIA BUILDING, NSW ACT NSW NT QLD WA

2 1 Methodology The subject site (Figure 1) is defined as the area likely be directly impacted by the proposal, whereas the study area is defined as the subject land and any surrounding lands which maybe be indirectly impacted. The locality is defined as the land within a 5 km radius of the subject land. 1.1 Literature review and database search A database search of the BioNet Atlas of NSW Wildlife and Protected Matters Search Tool was conducted in January 2017 identify state and federally listed threatened and migrary species previously recorded, or considered potentially in the study area. An area within a 5 km radius of subject land searched for records of state and federally listed threatened species. An assessment of the likelihood of rence for the threatened and migrary species identified in the database searches was made and was used guide the site inspection. Aerial phography of the study area was used identify landscape features, the extent of vegetation cover, and guide the site inspection. 1.2 Site inspection A site inspection was undertaken by ELA Ecologist Lily Gorrell, on 3 rd February 2017 assess the ecological values present and the potential impact of the proposed works on flora and fauna within the subject site. The site inspection involved a random meander of the subject site validate previous vegetation mapping and record any important flora or fauna habitat features (such as hollow-bearing trees, scats/scratches). A list of flora and fauna species identified during the site inspection is provided in Appendix A. A final assessment of the likelihood of rence was completed following the site inspection which was based on database or other records, presence or absence of suitable habitat, features of the study area, results of the site inspection and professional judgement (Appendix B). Page 2

3 Figure 1: Site locality Page 3

4 Figure 2: Site features Page 4

5 Figure 3: Proposed development footprint area Page 5

6 2 Results 2.1 Literature review and database search Seven (7) threatened ecological communities (TECs) were identified within 5 km of the study area. Records of 13 threatened flora species and 73 threatened fauna species were returned by the BioNet Atlas of NSW Wildlife. The database results have been considered in a likelihood table (Appendix B) which assesses the potential for those threatened and migrary species on the subject site and be impacted by the proposed works. Based on the likelihood of rence analysis, the following fauna species were identified as potentially ring within the study area: Phascolarcs cinereus (Koala) Pomasmus temporalis temporalis (Grey-crowned Babbler). 2.2 Site inspection egetation The majority of native vegetation within the study area has been previously cleared and the present vegetation is dominated by cropping pasture species. A few scattered, isolated paddock trees comprising of Eucalyptus populnea (Poplar box) were present. A list of flora species observed on the subject site is provided in Appendix A, however this is not an exhaustive list as full flora surveys were not undertaken as part of these works. Of the threatened flora identified in the database review, none were considered on site due the degraded condition of the soil and persistent and extensive cropping. Approximately 95% of the subject site comprised of cropping land (Plate 1) consisting of Triticum sp. (Wheat) and various exotic woody herbs such as Lepidium africanum (Common Peppercress), Sida rhombifolia (Paddy s Lucerne), Aster subulata (Aster Weed), Conyza sumatrensis (Tall Fleabane) and erbena officinalis (Common erbena). A small portion of the site (5%) along the southern boundary bordering Hoad Lane comprised of a few native species interspersed with the above exotic woody herbs and included Euchin sphaericus (Star Cudweed), Wahlenbergia sp. (A Bluebell) and Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting), Austrodanthonia sp. (Wallaby grass) and ittadinia sp. (A Fuzzweed). Canopy species present included four mature E. populnea (Poplar Box) as isolated paddock trees and a scattered semi-mature and juvenile E. populnea along the south-western corner of the site (Figure 2) (Plate 2). Along the eastern fenceline, the species Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) is present. This species is a Class 4 xious Weed within Gunnedah Shire Council under the xious Weeds Under this act the growth of the plant must be managed in a manner that continuously inhibits the ability of the plant spread and the plant must not be sold propagated or knowingly distributed. Locally Controlled Weed. Site investigations confirmed that due the composition of the vegetation present, no threatened ecological communities listed under the or within the study area. Page 6

7 Plate 1: Subject site comprising cropped paddock Plate 2: Scattered juvenile and mature Poplar Box Page 7

8 2.2.2 Fauna During the site inspection three fauna species were identified including Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough), Cracticus tibicen (Australian Magpie) and the listed ulnerable species Grey-crowned Babbler. This species was observed in a group of approximately eight individuals within vegetation located outside of the site within the road reserve along Hoad Lane. As E. populnea is considered be a Koala feed tree, the site was surveyed so as identify presence of these species, however no evidence of scats or scratches were observed on any of the trees within the subject site, or along Hoad Lane. Based on the understanding of the habitat values at the site, a list of threatened species known or with potential utilise the study area either regularly or on occasion is provided in Appendix B. 2.3 Impact Assessment Following the site inspection, it was determined that any impacts highly mobile species or species that use the habitat intermittently would be considered minimal due the highly modified nature of the area and small size of the impact area. Additionally, the location for the proposed Chemical Industries and Works (Precursor Facility) has been situated so as avoid clearing of any trees within the paddock (Figure 2 and Figure 3). Due the scale and type of facility proposed, it is likely that security fencing will be constructed directly around the facility for safety purposes and as a means limit fauna from accessing the site. Marginal foraging habitat is present within the subject site, mainly comprising of the E. populnea trees, however based on the current development footprint, these trees are remain and will continue provide potential foraging resources for threatened fauna such as Koala and a range of other highly mobile threatened species likely utilise the site such as Grey Crowned Babblers. As such, no Assessment of and Significant Impact Criteria Assessment have been undertaken for and listed species as the impact these species and their habitat is considered minimal. Indirect impacts may include short term noise impacts in the general locality of the subject site which are considered be minimal. 2.4 Mitigation measures The following safeguards are designed minimise or mitigate the potential impacts of the proposed works on native vegetation, or any potential threatened species with potential in areas adjacent works, and include: ensure protection of native vegetation outside of the construction footprint. Limit construction duration where possible reduce indirect impacts native fauna. control of noxious weeds prior development avoid the spread of these in adjacent native vegetation, specifically management of African Boxthorn present within the subject site. Page 8

9 3 Conclusion ELA underok an assessment of the subject site at 1216 Braymont Road, Boggabri in relation the proposed impacts ecological values listed under the and. A literature review and site inspection was undertaken assess the ecological values present within the study area and the potential impact of the proposed works on threatened flora and fauna. threatened ecological communities or threatened flora or their habitat were observed during the site inspection. One threatened bird species, being Grey-crowned Babbler was observed within the road reserve vegetation along Hoad Lane adjacent the subject site. However, as no clearing is and access habitat features such as E. populnea trees will remain, no impact assessments are considered. Based on results from the deskp review, site investigation and impact assessments, the proposal would not result in a significant impact on threatened species, populations or ecological communities listed under the or. Therefore, a Species Impact Statement is not and a referral the Commonwealth is not. A number of mitigation measures have been outlined above ameliorate potential impacts adjacent native vegetation and threatened species during construction works. Page 9

10 4 References Department of Environment, Climate Change (DECC) Threatened Species Profile. Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW [Available online: Department of Environment and Energy (DEE) Protected Matters Search Tool. [Available online: Page 10

11 Appendix A Species List Table 1: flora species identified within site during site inspection Scientific name Common name Native / Exotic xious Weed Class WoNS Aster subulatus Aster Weed E Euchin sphaericus Star Cudweed N Eucalyptus populnea Poplar Box N Wahlenbergia sp. Bluebells N Xerochrysum viscosum Sticky Everlasting N ittadinia sp. Fuzzweed N Austrodanthonia sp. A Wallaby grass N Conyza sumatrensis Tall Fleabane E Lepidium africanum Common Peppercress E Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn E 4 Y erbena officinalis Common erbena E Triticum sp. Wheat E Medicago sativa Lucerne E Centaurea melitensis Maltese Cockspur E Lolium sp. A Ryegrass E xious Weed Class 4 = Locally Controlled Weed. Table 2: Fauna species identified during site inspection Scientific name Common name Pomasmus temporalis temporalis Grey crowned babbler (eastern subspecies) ulnerable Corcorax melanorhamphos Cracticus tibicen White-winged Chough Australian Magpie Page 11

12 Appendix B Appendix B: rence An assessment of likelihood of rence was made for threatened and migrary species identified from the database search. Five terms for the likelihood of rence of species are used in this report. This assessment was based on database or other records, presence or absence of suitable habitat, features of the proposal site, results of the field survey and professional judgement. The terms for likelihood of rence are defined below: yes = the species was or has been observed on the site likely = a medium high probability that a species uses the site potential = suitable habitat for a species s on the site, but there is insufficient information categorise the species as likely, or unlikely unlikely = a very low low probability that a species uses the study area, and no = habitat on site and in the vicinity is unsuitable for the species. An assessment of significance was conducted for threatened species or ecological communities that were recorded within the study area or had a higher likelihood of ring and were not recorded during the site visit. It is noted that some threatened fauna species that are highly mobile, wide ranging and vagrant may use portions of the study area intermittently for foraging. For these fauna species, the habitat present and likely be impacted is not considered be important the threatened species, particularly in relation the amount of similar habitat remaining in the surrounding landscape. As such, an assessment of significance in reference State or Commonwealth legislation was not considered necessary te, that assessments for the likelihood of rence were made both prior field survey and following field survey. The pre-survey assessments were performed determine which species were affected species, and hence determine which sorts of habitat look for during field survey. The post-survey assessments determine final affected species were made after observing the available habitat in the study area and are depicted in the table below. The information provided in the habitat association column of the table below has been obtained from the NSW Threatened Species Profiles and Protected Matters Search Tool. Page 12

13 Table 3: Threatened ecological communities likelihood of rence table Name Assessment of Brigalow within the Brigalow Belt South, Nandewar and Darling Riverine Plains Bioregions E3 E A low woodland or forest community dominated by Acacia harpophylla (Brigalow), with pockets of Casuarina cristata (Belah) and Eucalyptus populnea subsp. bimbil (Poplar Box). The canopy tends be quite dense and the undersrey and ground cover are only sparse. Site not representative of this community. Cadellia pentastylis (Ooline) community in the Nandewar and Brigalow Belt South Bioregions E3 The canopy is dominated by the tree Cadellia pentastylis (Ooline). Other canopy species include Eucalyptus albens (White Box), E. beyeriana and E. melanophloia (Ironbarks), E. chloroclada (Dirty Gum), E. pilligaensis (Narrow-leaved Grey Box), E. viridis (Green Mallee) and Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine). The undersrey is made up of a range of shrubs, such as Acacia spp, and grasses. Site not representative of this community. Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the Darling Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South Biroegions E E Semi-arid humid subtropical woodland where Eucalyptus coolabah subsp. coolabah (Coolibah) and/or Eucalyptus largiflorens (Black Box) are the dominant canopy species and where the undersrey tends be grassy. Other tree species may in the tree canopy but are not dominant, including Acacia salicina (Cooba), Acacia stenophylla (River Cooba), Casuarina cristata (Belah), Eremophila bignoniiflora (Eurah), Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) and Eucalyptus populnea (Bimble Box). The mid or shrub layer may or may not be present. Ground cover lifeforms typically comprise native graminoids, other herbs, chenopods and other low shrubs that are typically under 50 cm tall. Site not representative of this community. Fuzzy Box Woodland on alluvial Soils of the South Western Slopes, Darling Riverine Plains and Brigalow Belt South Bioregions E3 Tall woodland or open forest dominated by Eucalyptus conica (Fuzzy Box), often with Eucalyptus microcarpa (Grey Box), Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box), or Brachychin populneus (Kurrajong). Allocasuarina luehmannii (Buloke) is common in places. Shrubs are generally sparse, and the groundcover moderately dense, although this will vary with season. Site not representative of this community. Page 13

14 Name Assessment of Woodland open forest with a canopy dominated by Eucalyptus microcarpa (Grey Box). Other tree species are often present and may be co-dominant with Grey Box at some sites, Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa) Grassy Woodlands and Dervied Native Grasslands of Southeastern Australia E CE including Allocasuarina luehmannii (Buloke), Brachychin populneus (Kurrajong), Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine), Eucalyptus albens (White Box), E. camaldulensis (River Red Gum), E. conica (Fuzzy Box), E. leucoxylon (Yellow Gum), E. melliodora (Yellow Box) and E. populnea (Bimble Box). The undersrey is characterised by a moderately dense sparse shrub layer, and a ground layer of perennial and annual native forbs and graminoids, dominated by tussock grasses. The community includes patches of derived grassland, where the tree canopy and mid layer has been removed less than 10% crown cover but the native ground layer remains largely intact. Site not representative of this community. Inland Grey Box Woodland in the Riverina, NSW South Western Slopes, Cobar Peneplain, Nandewar and Brigalow Belt South Bioregions E3 E Fertile soils, often of Tertiary and Quaternary alluvial origin. Generally s where average annual rainfall is mm. Includes those woodlands in which the most characteristic tree species, Eucalyptus microcarpa (Inland Grey Box), is often found in association with E. populnea subsp. bimbil (Bimble or Poplar Box), C. glaucophylla, B. populneus, A. luehmannii (Bulloak) or E. melliodora (Yellow Box), and sometimes with E. albens (White Box). Shrubs are typically sparse or absent, although this component can be diverse and may be locally common, especially in drier western portions of the community. A variable ground layer of grass and herbaceous species is present at most sites. Site not representative of this community. Myall Woodland in the Darling Riverine Plains, Brigalow Belt South, Cobar Peneplain, Murray- Darling Depression, Riverina and NSW South Western Slopes bioregions E3 E Typically, it s on red-brown earths and heavy textured grey and brown alluvial soils within a climatic belt receiving between 375 and 500 mm mean annual rainfall. The structure of the community varies from low woodland and low open woodland low sparse woodland or open shrubland. The tree layer grows up a height of about 10 metres and invariably includes Acacia pendula (Weeping Myall or Boree) as one of the dominant species or the only tree species present. The undersrey includes an open layer of chenopod shrubs and other woody plant species and an open continuous groundcover of grasses and herbs. Site not representative of this community. Page 14

15 Name Assessment of Native egetation on Cracking Clay Soils of the Liverpool Plains E3 CE Mainly a native grassland community which includes a range of small forb and herb species. The main grass species include Austrostipa aristiglumis (Plains Grass), Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Bluegrass) and Panicum queenslandicum (Coolibah Grass). It also contains scattered and patchy shrubs and trees, including Acacia pendula (Boree), Angophora floribunda (Rough-barked Apple), Eucalyptus conica (Fuzzy Box), E. populnea (Bimble Box) and E. melliodora (Yellow Box). In wetter locations rushes and sedges are common. Site not representative of this community. Semi-evergreen ine Thicket in the Brigalow Belt South and Nandewar Bioregions E3 E In NSW, s mainly on hills and flattish footslopes, on deep, loamy, high nutrient basaltic soils and sandy loams. Dominated by a variety of low tree and shrub species. Characteristic canopy species include Elaeodendron australe var. integrifolium (Red Olive Plum), Ehretia membranifolia (Peach Bush), Geijera parviflora (Wilga), telaea microcarpa (Native Olive), Pouteria cotinifolia var. pubescens (Yellow Lemon) and Pitsporum spinescens (Wallaby Apple). Emergent trees may include Eucalyptus spp., Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine), Casuarina cristata (Belah) and Brachychin populneus (Kurrajong). ines frequently present include Parsonsia spp, Pandorea pandorana (Wonga Wonga ine) and Jasminum didymum subsp. lineare (Desert Jasmine). Site not representative of this community. White Box Yellow Box Blakelys Red Gum Woodland E3 CE Characterised by a species-rich undersrey of native tussock grasses, herbs and scattered shrubs, and the dominance, or prior dominance, of Eucalyptus albens (White Box), E. melliodora (Yellow Box) and E. blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum). In the Nandewar Bioregion, Eucalyptus microcarpa or E. moluccana (Grey Box) may also be dominant or co-dominant. The tree-cover is generally discontinuous and consists of widely-spaced trees of medium height in which the canopies are clearly separated. Site not representative of this community. CE = Critically Endangered; E = Endangered. Page 15

16 Table 4: Threatened flora likelihood of rence Scientific Name Common Name Number of records with 5 km of study area Assessment of Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Sny mallee ridges and cypress pine forest on red soils. 1. t recorded during site inspection Cadellia pentastylis Ooline Dry rainforest, semi-evergreen vine thickets and sclerophyll communities. Usually on low- medium-nutrient soils of sandy clay or clayey consistencies. 71. t recorded during site inspection Cyperus conicus E1 Open woodland on sandy soil. Recorded from Callitris forest growing with Cyperus gracilis, C. squarrosus and C. fulvus. P. t recorded during site inspection Dichanthium sesum Bluegrass Cleared woodland, grassy roadside remnants and highly disturbed pasture, on heavy basaltic black soils and red-brown loams with clay subsoil. 12. t recorded during site inspection Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass E1 Native grassland, woodlands or open forest with a grassy undersrey, on richer soils. Most frequently recorded in association with Eucalyptus albens and Acacia pendula. 65. t recorded during site inspection Homopholis belsonii Belson's Panic E1 Dry woodland (e.g. Belah) often on poor soils, although sometimes on basalt-enriched or alluvial clay soils. 4. t recorded during site inspection Found on ridges of gilgai clays dominated by Lepidium aschersonii Spiny Peppercress Acacia harpophylla (Brigalow), Casuarina cristata (Belah), Allocasuarina luehmanii (Buloke) and Eucalyptus microcarpa (Grey Box). 44. t recorded during site inspection Page 16

17 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records with 5 km of study area Assessment of Philotheca ericifolia Dry sclerophyll forest, heath, open woodland, dry sandy creek beds, and rocky ridge and cliff ps. K. t recorded during site inspection Polygala linariifolia Native Milkwort E1 Sandy soils in dry eucalypt forest and woodland with a sparse undersrey. 1. t recorded during site inspection Pomaderris Queenslandica Scant Pomaderris E1 Moist eucalypt forest, sheltered woodlands with a shrubby undersrey, and occasionally along creeks. 3. t recorded during site inspection Prasophyllum petilum Tarengo Leek Orchid E1 E Natural Temperate Grassland, grassy woodland, and Box-Gum woodland. 0. t recorded during site inspection Swainsona murrayana Slender Darling Pea Bladder saltbush, black box and grassland communities, remnant native grasslands or grassy woodlands on heavy clay-based soils, on level plains, floodplains and depressions. 2. t recorded during site inspection Thesium australe Austral Toadflax Grassland on coastal headlands or grassland and grassy woodland away from the coast. 2. t recorded during site inspection Tylophora linearis E Dry scrub, open forest, dry woodlands of Eucalyptus fibrosa, Eucalyptus sideroxylon, Eucalyptus albens, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris glaucophylla and Allocasuarina luehmannii t recorded during site inspection CE = Critically Endangered; E = Endangered; E1 = Endangered; E2 = Endangered Population; PE = Presumed Extinct, = ulnerable, K= known, P = Predicted Page 17

18 Table 5: Threatened fauna likelihood of rence Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of AMPHIBIA Liria booroolongensis Booroolong Frog E1 E Permanent streams with some fringing vegetation cover such as ferns, sedges or grasses. 0 ACTINOPTERYGII Maccullochella peelii Murray Cod Clear rocky streams slow flowing, turbid rivers and billabongs. Frequently found in the main river channel and larger tributaries; also in floodplain channels when they contain water. 0. Habitat not recorded during site surveys REPTILIA Aprasia parapulchella Pink-tailed Legless Lizard Sloping, open woodland areas with predominantly native grassy groundlayers, rocky outcrops or scattered, partiallyburied rocks. 2 Hoplocephalus birquatus Pale-headed Snake Dry eucalypt forests and woodlands, cypress forest, rainforest and moist eucalypt forest. 11 Page 18

19 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Uvidicolus sphyrurus Border Thicktailed Gecko Steep rocky or scree slopes, especially granite. 1 AES Australian Alectura lathami Brush-turkey population in the Nandewar and Brigalow Belt South Bioregions E2 Dry rainforest found within Semi-evergreen ine Thicket. 10 Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose Shallow wetlands, floodplains, grasslands, pastures, dams and crops. P Ardeotis australis Australian Bustard E1 Tussock and hummock grasslands, low shrublands and low open grassy woodlands; occasionally seen in pasral and cropping country, golf courses and near dams. 1 Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus Dusky Woodswallow A woodland dependant bird mainly on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range 38 Page 19

20 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern E1 E Permanent freshwater wetlands with tall, dense vegetation, particularly Typha spp. (bullrushes) and Eleocharis spp. (spikerushes). P Calyprhynchus lathami Glossy Black- Cockao, Riverina population E2, Largely restricted hills and low ridges where suitable stands of its food plant Allocasuarina verticillata (Drooping Sheoak) remain. 0 Calyprhynchus lathami Glossy Black- Cockao Open forest and woodlands of the coast and the Great Dividing Range where stands of sheoak. 13 Certhionyx variegatus Pied Honeyeater Acacia aneura (Mulga), mallee, spinifex and eucalypt woodlands. 1 Chthonicola sagittata Speckled Warbler Eucalyptus-dominated communities with a grassy undersrey and sparse shrub layer, often on rocky ridges or in gullies. 167 Circus assimilis Spotted Harrier Grassy open woodland, inland riparian woodland, grassland, shrub steppe, agricultural land and edges of inland wetlands. 15 Potential Minimal impact Climacteris picumnus vicriae Brown Treecreeper (eastern subspecies) Eucalypt woodlands and dry open forest. 123 Page 20

21 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Daphoenositta chrysoptera aried Sittella Inhabits eucalypt forests and woodlands, mallee and Acacia woodland. 33 Ephippiorhynchu s asiaticus Black-necked Srk E1 In NSW, floodplain wetlands of the major coastal rivers are key habitat. Also minor floodplains, coastal sandplain wetlands and estuaries. 2 Epthianura albifrons White-fronted Chat Saltmarsh vegetation, open grasslands and sometimes low shrubs bordering wetland areas. 1 Falco hypoleucos Grey Falcon E1 Shrubland, grassland and wooded watercourses, occasionally in open woodlands near the coast, and near wetlands. 2 Falco subniger Black Falcon Woodland, shrubland and grassland, especially riparian woodland and agricultural land. Often associated with streams or wetlands. 6 Glossopsitta pusilla Little Lorikeet Dry, open eucalypt forests and woodlands, including remnant woodland patches and roadside vegetation. 59 Grantiella picta Painted Honeyeater Boree, Brigalow and Box-Gum Woodlands and Box- Ironbark Forests. 7 Page 21

22 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Grus rubicunda Brolga Open wetlands, grassy plains, coastal mudflats and irrigated croplands and, on the coast, mangrove-studded creeks and estuaries. 1 Hamirostra melanosternon Black-breasted Buzzard Inland habitats, including timbered watercourses, grasslands and sparsely timbered woodlands. 3 Hieraaetus morphnoides Little Eagle Open eucalypt forest, woodland or open woodland, including sheoak or Acacia woodlands and riparian woodlands of interior NSW. 16 Lathamus discolor Swift Parrot E1 E Box-ironbark forests and woodlands. 1 Leipoa ocellata Malleefowl E1 Predominantly mallee communities. Less frequently found in other eucalypt woodlands, such as Inland Grey Box, Ironbark or Bimble Box Woodlands, or other woodlands dominated by Mulga or native Cypress Pine species. 0 Lophoictinia isura Square-tailed Kite Timbered habitats including dry woodlands and open forests, particularly timbered watercourses. 8 Melanodryas cucullata cucullata Hooded Robin (south-eastern form) Open eucalypt woodland, acacia scrub and mallee, often in or near clearings or open areas. 14 Page 22

23 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Melithreptus gularis gularis Black-chinned Honeyeater (eastern subspecies) Open forests or woodlands dominated by box and ironbark eucalypts, or by smooth-barked gums, stringybarks, river sheoaks and tea-trees. 4 Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher P Bonn, Mar Eucalypt-dominated forests, especially near wetlands, watercourses, and heavily-vegetated gullies. 0 Neophema pulchella Turquoise Parrot Eucalypt and cypress pine open forests and woodlands, econes between woodland and grassland, or coastal forest and heath. 77 Ninox connivens Barking Owl Woodland and open forest, including fragmented remnants and partly cleared farmland, wetland and riverine forest. 35 Ninox strenua Powerful Owl Woodland, open sclerophyll forest, tall open wet forest and rainforest. P Oxyura australis Blue-billed Duck Coastal and inland wetlands and swamps. 1 Petroica boodang Scarlet Robin Dry eucalypt forests and woodlands, and occasionally in mallee, wet forest, wetlands and tea-tree swamps. K Page 23

24 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Petroica phoenicea Flame Robin Breeds in upland tall moist eucalypt forests and woodlands. In winter uses dry forests, open woodlands, heathlands, pastures and native grasslands. Occasionally s in temperate rainforest, herbfields, heathlands, shrublands and sedgelands at high altitudes. P Polytelis swainsonii Superb Parrot Box-gum woodland, Box-Cypress-pine and Boree Woodlands and River Red Gum Forest. 3 Pomasmus temporalis temporalis Grey-crowned Babbler (eastern subspecies) Open woodland habitats; favours Box-gum woodlands on the slopes and Box-cypress and open Box woodlands on alluvial plains. 165 Recorded outside subject site. Suitable habitat present.. habitat be impacted. Stagonopleura guttata Diamond Firetail Grassy eucalypt woodlands, open forest, mallee, Natural Temperate Grassland, secondary derived grassland, riparian areas and lightly wooded farmland. 24 Sticnetta naevosa Freckled Duck Freshwater swamps and creeks, lakes, reservoirs, farm dams and sewage ponds. 4 Ty longimembris Eastern Grass Owl Areas of tall grass, including grass tussocks, swampy areas, grassy plains, swampy heath, and in cane grass or sedges on flood plains. 2 Page 24

25 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Sticnetta naevosa Freckled Duck Freshwater swamps and creeks, lakes, reservoirs, farm dams and sewage ponds. Associated with forest with sparse, open, undersrey, Ty novaehollandiae Masked Owl typically dry sclerophyll forest and woodland and especially the econe between wet and dry forest, and non-forest habitat. Known utilise forest margins and isolated stands of trees within agricultural land and heavily disturbed forest where its prey of small and medium sized mammals can be readily obtained 9 foraging and roosting Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe E1 E, Mar Swamps, dams and nearby marshy areas. 1 Burhinus grallarius Bush Snecurlew E1 In NSW, it s in lowland grassy woodland and open forest. Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle P C Freshwater swamps, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, billabongs, saltmarsh and sewage ponds and coastal waters. Terrestrial habitats include coastal dunes, tidal flats, grassland, heathland, woodland, forest and urban areas. 3 Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail P C,J,K Occur most often over open forest and rainforest, as well as heathland, and remnant vegetation in farmland. 0 Page 25

26 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit C,J,K Usually sheltered bays, estuaries and lagoons with large intertidal mudflats and/or sandflats. Further inland, it can also be found around muddy lakes and swamps. P MAMMALIA Cercartetus nanus Eastern Pygmypossum Rainforest, sclerophyll forest (including Box-Ironbark), woodland and heath. 3 Macropus dorsalis Black-striped Wallaby E1 On the north west slopes, uses brigalow, ooline and semievergreen vine thicket. On the north coast, uses dry rainforest and moist eucalypt forest with a rainforest undersrey or a dense shrub layer. 3 Onychogalea fraenata Bridled Nail-tail Walla by E4 E Acacia shrubland and grassy woodland in semi-arid regions of eastern Australia. 1 Petaurus australis Yellow-bellied Glider Tall mature eucalypt forest generally in areas with high rainfall and nutrient rich soils. P Petaurus norfolcensis Squirrel Glider Mature or old growth Box, Box-Ironbark woodlands and River Red Gum forest west of the Great Dividing Range and Blackbutt-Bloodwood forest with heath undersrey in coastal areas. 13 Page 26

27 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Petrogale penicillata Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby E1 Rocky escarpments, outcrops and cliffs with a preference for complex structures with fissures, caves and ledges. 11 Phascogale tapoatafa Brush-tailed Phascogale Dry sclerophyll open forest, heath, swamps, rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. K. Phascolarcs cinereus Koala Eucalypt woodlands and forests Potential. Suitable potential foraging habitat is available. Proposed works will not impact on foraging habitat. Aepyprymnus rufescens Rufous Betng From tall wet sclerophyll forests on the coast the dry forests and open woodlands west of the Great Dividing Range. P Dasyurus geoffroii Western Quoll E4 Utilises a wide variety of habitats from dry sclerophyll forest beaches and deserts. w presumed extinct in NSW. 1 Dasyurus maculatus Spotted-tailed Quoll E Rainforest, open forest, woodland, coastal heath and inland riparian forest, from the sub-alpine zone the coastline. 20 Page 27

28 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Pseudomys pilligaensis Pilliga Mouse Heathy and shrubby woodland. P Rattus villosissimus Long-haired Rat Sustained in mesic, densely vegetated sites. During plagues can be found in virtually all inland habitats. 1 Sminthopsis macroura Stripe-faced Dunnart Native dry grasslands and low dry shrublands, often along drainage lines. P MAMMALS (BATS) The Large-eared Pied Bat has been recorded in a variety Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodland, sub-alpine woodland, edges of rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests. This species roosts in caves, rock overhangs and disused mine shafts and as such is usually associated with rock outcrops and cliff faces. 36 Suitable foraging, however no potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. Chalinolobus nigrogriseus Hoary Wattled Bat In NSW the Hoary Wattled Bat s in dry open eucalypt forests, favouring forests dominated by Spotted Gum, boxes and ironbarks, and heathy coastal forests where Red Bloodwood and Scribbly Gum are common. 1 Chalinolobus picatus Little Pied Bat Dry open forest, open woodland, mulga woodlands, chenopod shrublands, cypress pine forest and mallee and Bimbil box woodlands. 6 Suitable foraging and potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. Page 28

29 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis Eastern Bentwing-bat Rainforest, wet and dry sclerophyll forest, monsoon forest, open woodland, paperbark forests and open grassland. 2 Suitable foraging and potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. Mormopterus norfolkensis Eastern Freetail-bat Dry sclerophyll forest, woodland, swamp forests and mangrove forests east of the Great Dividing Range. 3 Suitable foraging and potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. Nycphilus corbeni Corben's Longeared Bat Mallee, Allocasuarina luehmannii (bulloke) and box eucalypt- dominated communities, especially box/ironbark/cypress-pine vegetation. 31 Suitable foraging and potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. Saccolaimus flaviventris Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat Almost all habitats, including wet and dry sclerophyll forest, open woodland, open country, mallee, rainforests, heathland and waterbodies. 73 Suitable foraging and potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. espadelus troughni Eastern Cave Bat Dry open forest and woodland, near cliffs or rocky overhangs, cliff-lines in wet eucalypt forest and rainforest 19 Suitable foraging, however no potential roosting habitat recorded habitat be removed. MIGRATORY TERRESTRIAL SPECIES Anthochaera phrygia Regent Honeyeater E4A CE Eucalypt woodland and open forest, wooded farmland and urban areas with mature eucalypts, and riparian forests of Casuarina cunninghamiana (River Oak). 3 Potential foraging resources present. recorded during site surveys habitat be removed. Page 29

30 Scientific Name Common Name Number of records within 5 km of study area Assessment of Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper E1 C,J,K Litral and estuarine habitats, including intertidal mudflats, non-tidal swamps, lakes and lagoons on the coast and sometimes inland. 0 Merops ornatus Rainbow Beeeater P J Open forests and woodlands, shrublands, farmland, areas of human habitation, inland and coastal sand dune systems, heathland, sedgeland, vine forest and thicket. 0 Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail P C,J,K Swamp margins, sewage ponds, saltmarshes, playing fields, airfields, ploughed land, lawns. 0 MIGRATORY MARINE SPECIES Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift P C,J,K, Mar Riparian woodland, swamps, low scrub, heathland, saltmarsh, grassland, Spinifex sandplains, open farmland and inland and coastal sand-dunes. 2 Ardea alba Great Egret P C, J, Mar Swamps and marshes, grasslands, margins of rivers and lakes, salt pans, estuarine mudflats and other wetland habitats. 1 Ardea ibis Cattle Egret P C,J, Mar Grasslands, wooded lands and terrestrial wetlands. 6 Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe P C,J,R, Mar Freshwater, saline or brackish wetlands up 2000 m above sea-level; usually freshwater swamps, flooded grasslands or heathlands. 0 Page 30

31 CE = Critically Endangered; E = Endangered; E1 = Endangered; E2 = Endangered Population; = ulnerable; Mi = Migrary; Ma = Marine Page 31

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