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Please find enclosed the Wynberg Deposit Baseline Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Report 2016/17. This is the final version of the report and supersedes the draft report provided on 24 November 2017.

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Title: Wynberg Deposit Baseline Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Report 2016/17

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Report Summary

Key Words Flora, fauna, Wynberg, Exco, Wallace, baseline, terrestrial, survey, ecological

Abstract A baseline flora and fauna assessment of the Wynberg Deposit project area was conducted to inform an amendment to the Wallace Project Environmental Authority (EA). The assessment included a desk-based review and seasonal field surveys. The results of this assessment are reported. A development plan for the Wynberg Deposit has not been prepared. Information in relation to terrestrial flora and fauna values, and relevant statutory requirements, is provided to assist project planning.

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This report should be cited as: NRA 2018, Wynberg Deposit Baseline Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Report 2016/17, R02 (Final), prepared by NRA Environmental Consultants for Exco Resources Ltd, 10 January 2018.

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David Campbell BSc

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Limitations of this Report

The information in this report is for the exclusive use of Exco Resources Ltd, the only intended beneficiary of our work. NRA cannot be held liable for third party reliance on this document. This disclaimer brings the limitations of the investigations to the attention of the reader. The information herein could be different if the information upon which it is based is determined to be inaccurate or incomplete. The results of work carried out by others may have been used in the preparation of this report. These results have been used in good faith, and we are not responsible for their accuracy. The information herein is a professionally accurate account of the site conditions at the time of investigations; it is prepared in the context of inherent limitations associated with any investigation of this type. It has been formulated in the context of published guidelines, field observations, discussions with site personnel, and results of laboratory analyses. NRA’s opinions in this document are subject to modification if additional information is obtained through further investigation, observations or analysis. They relate solely and exclusively to environmental management matters, and are based on the technical and practical experience of environmental practitioners. They are not presented as legal advice, nor do they represent decisions from the regulatory agencies charged with the administration of the relevant Acts. Any advice, opinions or recommendations contained in this document should be read and relied upon only in the context of the document as a whole and are considered current as of the date of this document.

Table of Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 1

1.1 Context .............................................................................................. 1 1.1.1 Project description ........................................................................... 1 1.1.2 Bioregional context .......................................................................... 1

1.2 Important terminology ........................................................................ 2

2. Potentially Relevant Legislation.............................................................. 4

2.1 State (Queensland) legislation ........................................................... 4

2.2 Commonwealth legislation ................................................................. 5

3. Methods .................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 7

3.2 Desk-based assessment .................................................................... 7

3.3 Field surveys ...................................................................................... 8 3.3.1 Flora ................................................................................................ 8

3.4 Fauna survey overview ...................................................................... 8 3.4.1 Formal survey sites ......................................................................... 8 3.4.2 Targeted survey sites ...................................................................... 9 3.4.3 Continuous observation/opportunistic survey ............................... 10

3.5 Habitat condition assessments ......................................................... 12

4. Results .................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Survey conditions ............................................................................. 15 4.1.1 Weather ......................................................................................... 15

4.2 Flora................................................................................................. 16 4.2.1 Regional Ecosystem mapping ....................................................... 16

4.3 Flora species .................................................................................... 21 4.3.1 Threatened and Near Threatened flora species ........................... 21 4.3.2 Non-native flora species ................................................................ 21

4.4 Fauna ............................................................................................... 23 4.4.1 Fauna habitats ............................................................................... 23 4.4.2 Habitat condition ............................................................................ 24

4.5 Native fauna species ........................................................................ 25 4.5.1 Threatened and Near Threatened fauna species ......................... 25 4.5.2 Migratory fauna ............................................................................. 25 4.5.3 Fauna breeding places and habitat features ................................. 26

4.6 Non-native fauna species ................................................................. 26

4.7 Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...................................................... 27

4.8 Regional Planning Interests ............................................................. 27

5. Project Planning Considerations: Terrestrial Flora and Fauna ........... 30

6. References .............................................................................................. 35

Tables

Table 1: Survey effort employed during the dry and wet season fauna surveys .... 11

Table 2: Habitat integrity rating used to assess habitat condition .......................... 12

Table 3: Regional Ecosystems mapped by the Queensland Government (DNRM 2017) over the study area .............................................................................. 18

Table 4: State and Commonwealth listed non-native flora species in the region (based on database searches) and identified on or near the study area during field surveys ....................................................................................... 22

Table 5: Habitat condition observed across the study area1 .................................... 24

Table 6: Project planning considerations in relation to terrestrial flora and fauna values, and relevant statutory requirements .............................................. 31

Graphs

Graph 1: Monthly rainfall prior to and during the field surveys and long-term mean and median rainfall (1898 – present) from the Cloncurry McIllwraith St weather station (BoM station 029008) ............................... 15

Figures

Figure 1: Location and geographic context of the Wynberg Deposit study area ....... 3

Figure 2: DNRM RE mapping (Version 8.0) and NRA field flora sites .................... 13

Figure 3: DSITI (2017) BVG 1:2M (Version 3.0) mapping and NRA field fauna sites ......................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 4: Extent of RE 1.3.7 within the study area based on NRA field assessments ......................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 5: Potentially relevant field fauna and flora observations ............................. 28

Figure 6: State mapped Environmentally Sensitive Areas ........................................ 29

Figure 7: Terrestrial flora and fauna values of potential relevance to project planning.......................................................................................................... 34

Appendices

Appendix A: Flora Database Search Results

Appendix B: NRA Field Flora Species List

Appendix C: Fauna Database Search Results

Appendix D: NRA Field Fauna Species List

Appendix E: Threatened, Near Threatened and Migratory Fauna Species Identified via Database Searches

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1. Introduction

Exco Resources Ltd (Exco) is completing a major amendment to an existing Environmental Authority (EA). The EA currently covers the Wallace Copper (Wallace North) Project but will be amended to include the Wallace Gold Project (Wallace South, East and Wynberg resource deposits).

NRA Environmental Consultants (NRA) was commissioned by Exco to undertake terrestrial ecological assessments at the Wynberg Deposit to meet the applicable requirements of the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) Guideline: Application requirements for activities with impacts to land (Version 3, 15 August 2016).

The terrestrial ecological assessment involved a desk-based review of available information, wet and dry season surveys, analysis and reporting. A development plan for the Wynberg Deposit has not been prepared. Exco requested that information in relation to terrestrial flora and fauna values, and relevant statutory requirements, be provided to assist project planning. The study area for the assessment comprised Exploration Permit Minerals 12409 (the EPM) and proposed haul road (Figure 1).

1.1 Context 1.1.1 Project description The overarching ‘Wallace Project’ is on ML (mining lease) 90236 and ML 100077 near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland. The Wallace Project area is approximately 30 km south-east of Cloncurry, accessed via the Landsborough Highway. A satellite deposit called Wynberg (this Project) (Figure 1) has been identified on EPM 12409. The Wynberg Deposit will target gold ore that will be mined and transported to the Wallace Gold Project for heap leaching and processing (Exco 2016a). The Wynberg site is approximately 23 km south-east of Cloncurry.

The proposed mining activities at the Wynberg site include: • conventional mining of an open cut pit(s) • blasting and excavation • loading and hauling to surface • stockpiling of ore on a Run of Mine (ROM) Pad before loading and transporting to

ML 100077.

Waste rock material will be disposed through a mixture of in-pit and out-of-pit dumps. Wynberg will be serviced by mine infrastructure on ML 100077 via a haul road linking EPM 12409 and ML 100077 (Exco 2016a).

1.1.2 Bioregional context The study area is primarily within the Mount Isa Inlier Sub-region of the Northwest Highlands Bioregion (Figure 1). The Northwest Highlands Bioregion is characterised by stony hills and ranges that rise above the Gulf Plains Bioregion (Morgan 1999a). The Mount Isa Inlier Sub-region is the largest in the bioregion and predominantly contains heavily folded sediments, with small areas of alluvium (Morgan 1999a). The dominant vegetation type of the study area and the surrounding landscape is Eucalypt low open woodland over a


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spinifex ground layer. Eucalypt open forest and woodlands on alluvial plains, and tussock grasslands and forblands are also present.

A section of the proposed haul road intersects the Gulf Plains Bioregion (Figure 1). The Gulf Plains Bioregion is characterised by extensive alluvial plains, but includes gently sloping sandstone tablelands along its eastern margin (Morgan 1999b). Within the study area, Mitchell Grass (Astrebla spp.) tussock grassland is the sole vegetation community of the Gulf Plains Bioregion.

The study area elevation varies between approximately 180 m and 220 m Above Sea Level (ASL). Low undulating hills and plains are the dominant landforms.

The study area is in the Cloncurry River Sub-basin (syn. catchment) of the Flinders Basin. Within the EPM, numerous unnamed streams drain primarily to the north-east to merge with Turpentine Creek (Figure 1). These streams are mostly 1st and 2nd order streams. The proposed haul road crosses five streams, the largest of which are Toole Creek and Elder Creek, which are 2nd and 3rd order streams respectively. All streams are ephemeral and, due to their position high in the catchment, may only hold water (flows and pools) for short periods immediately following rainfall. Based on field observations, some stream pools may persist further into the dry season.

The study area and surrounds are primarily used for cattle grazing. The effects of grazing (eg reduced vegetation cover and/or disturbed soil surface) were particularly noticeable on the Mitchell Grass tussock grassland (Regional Ecosystem (RE) 2.3.3x41) and riparian zones. Historic impacts from mining exploration and extraction are present, though generally localised in extent. Current exploration activities have impacted small areas within the EPM. Localised disturbance was also observed around infrastructure such as fencing, vehicle tracks, power line easements and stock watering infrastructure.

1.2 Important terminology In this report, Threatened and Near Threatened (T&NT) flora and fauna species are as listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Migratory fauna are as listed under the EPBC Act. Species and community status is as listed in the legislation on 24 November 2017.



2. Potentially Relevant Legislation

Commonwealth and State legislation specify the manner in which mining developments can be carried out and the permit requirements for particular activities. Legislation that is potentially relevant to the Project, from a flora and fauna perspective, is summarised below. This information is largely based on the Queensland Government’s EIS Information Guideline – Flora and Fauna (EHP 2016a).

2.1 State (Queensland) legislation Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) The NC Act is the principal legislation that provides for the protection of native flora and fauna. The NC Act is administered by the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing (NPSR) and EHP. Under the NC Act, native flora and fauna are classified into different categories of conservation significance according to how threatened they are and the action needed to protect them. Certain authorisations or permits under the NC Act are required prior to clearing listed Threatened flora species, interfering with a fauna breeding place, or removing protected fauna unless the activity is exempt. The NC Act status presented in this report is current as at 24 November 2017.

Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act) The Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act) is administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM). The VM Act, in conjunction with the Planning Act 2016 (Planning Act), regulates the clearing of woody native vegetation in Queensland unless the clearing is made exempt from the approval requirements under the Planning Act. The VM Act’s objectives include the conservation of remnant REs, prevention of the loss of biodiversity, maintenance of ecological processes, and conservation of vegetation in areas of high nature conservation value or lands vulnerable to land degradation. The regulatory provisions of the VM Act do not apply to regulated mining or petroleum activities on mining lease areas; however, they are relevant to the flora and fauna assessment as they allow for the classification of REs as Endangered, Of Concern, or Least Concern. The VM Act classes are used for determining offset requirements for significant residual impacts to REs under provisions of the Queensland Environmental Offsets Act 2014 (EO Act). The VM Act status presented in this report is current as at 24 November 2017.

Environmental Offsets Act 2014 (EO Act) The EO Act, Environmental Offsets Regulation 2014, and associated policies and guidelines provide a framework for defining the offset obligations where significant residual impacts to Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES), Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) or Matters of Local Environmental Significance (MLES) occur.

Biosecurity Act 2014 (Biosecurity Act) The Queensland Biosecurity Act 2014 (Biosecurity Act) provides the framework and powers for the management of biosecurity matters, including pest flora and fauna. The Biosecurity Act came into effect on 1 July 2016 and replaced the Queensland Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (LP Act). Under the Biosecurity Act, everyone has a general biosecurity obligation (GBO), which is defined as follows. • Take all reasonable and practical steps to prevent or minimise each biosecurity risk.



• Minimise the likelihood of the risk causing a biosecurity event and limit the consequences of such an event.

• Prevent or minimise the adverse effects the risk could have and refrain from doing anything that might exacerbate the adverse effects.

The Declared Pest Classes under the LP Act have been replaced under the Biosecurity Act by Prohibited Matters and Restricted Matters. Prohibited Matters are diseases and exotic pest species that are not found in Queensland that, if they were to enter, would seriously impact society, the economy and the environment. Restricted Matters are diseases or pest species already found in Queensland that may result in adverse effects on a biosecurity consideration if conditions or restrictions under the Biosecurity Act were not imposed.

Regional Planning Interests Act 2014 (RPI Act) The RPI Act identifies and protects areas of Queensland that are of regional interest and seeks to manage the impact of resource activities and other regulated activities in areas of regional interest. The RPI Act is supported by the Regional Planning Interests Regulation 2014. Together, the RPI Act and Regulation seek to strike an appropriate balance between protecting priority land uses and regional economic outcomes. The RPI Act specifies Areas of Regional Interests (ARIs) including Priority Agricultural Areas (PAAs), Priority Living Areas (PLAs), Strategic Environmental Areas (SEAs) (replaces wild rivers) and Strategic Cropping Areas (SCAs) (replaces Strategic Cropping Land).

2.2 Commonwealth legislation Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) The objectives of the EPBC Act are to: • provide for the protection of the environment, especially MNES • conserve Australian biodiversity • provide a streamlined national environmental assessment and approvals process • enhance the protection and management of important natural and cultural places • control the international movement of flora and fauna, flora and fauna specimens and

products made or derived from flora and fauna • promote ecologically sustainable development through the conservation and use of

natural resources • recognise the role of Indigenous people in the conservation and ecologically sustainable

use of Australia's biodiversity • promote the use of Indigenous people’s knowledge of biodiversity with the involvement

of, and in cooperation with, the owners of the knowledge.

The EPBC Act focusses Australian Government interests on the protection of MNES, with the States and Territories having responsibility for MSES and MLES. The nine MNES are: • world heritage properties • national heritage places • wetlands of international importance (‘Ramsar’ wetlands) • nationally threatened species and ecological communities • migratory species • Commonwealth marine areas • the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park • nuclear actions (including uranium mining)



• a water resource, in relation to coal seam gas development and large coal mining development.

Actions that will or may have a significant impact on MNES should be referred to the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy for assessment under the EPBC Act. The EPBC Act status presented in this report is current as at 24 November 2017.



3. Methods

3.1 Overview The baseline terrestrial flora and fauna assessment involved a desk-based review of relevant information and two field surveys, as follows. • Dry season. The dry season survey occurred between 12 and 17 August 2016 and

primarily involved a field fauna assessment. Flora assessments were also conducted at a limited number of sites. The survey team comprised NRA’s Peter Buosi and Iain Goodrick.

• Wet season. The wet season survey occurred between 9 and 14 February 2017 and involved field flora and fauna assessments. The survey team comprised NRA’s Peter Buosi, Iain Goodrick and Angus McLeod.

The study area for the dry season survey was within the EPM. The wet season study area included the proposed haul road alignment and the EPM (Figure 1). During both surveys, the sampling area encompassed sites adjacent to the study area. These sites contained habitat types and/or resources relevant to the flora and fauna values of the study area.

The survey sites and field traverses implemented during the surveys are shown on Figure 2 and Figure 3.

The methods applied during the desk-based review and field surveys are described below.

3.2 Desk-based assessment The results of the desk-based review informed the design of the field surveys and predictions regarding the presence or potential presence of biodiversity values. The following information sources were consulted. • Results from searches of the following databases.

− EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool (DoEE 2016, 2017). EPBC Act Protected Matters Reports were generated for the area within a 10 km radius of point -20.7658 140.7344.

− EHP Wildlife Online database (EHP 2016b, 2017a). Reports were generated for the area within a 100 km radius of point -20.7663 140.7338.

− Atlas of Living Australia search (ALA 2016). Review of specific species records and a database search within a 10 km radius of point -20.7658 140.7351.

− Australia’s Virtual Herbarium (AVH 2017). Review of herbaria records for a 100 km radius of point -20.7658 140.7351.

• RE mapping (Version 8.0) (DNRM 2017). • Broad Vegetation Group (BVG) mapping (DSITI 2017). • Literature relevant to flora and fauna species known to occur in the region. • Aerial imagery (Google Earth).



3.3 Field surveys 3.3.1 Flora Regional Ecosystem mapping and assessments The desk-based review identified a variety of vegetation communities across the study area. RE mapping, in conjunction with aerial imagery, was used to plan the field surveys. The intention was to visit all mapped REs and landforms within the study area.

To verify the RE mapping across the study area, tertiary and quaternary (rapid assessment) vegetation assessments were used following the method of Neldner et al. (2012). Specific effort was devoted to assessing the on-site presence (or absence) and extent of RE 1.3.7 (Eucalyptus camaldulensis woodland on channels and levees (south)), which has an Endangered EHP Biodiversity Status. Vegetation assessment site locations are shown on Figure 2.

The proposed haul road was surveyed on foot along the proposed alignment, focussing on areas within 150 m of the centre line. Quaternary-level flora assessments were undertaken within each DNRM-mapped RE encountered. A storm on the evening of 13 February 2017, and subsequent elevated water levels in Elder Creek, prevented access south of this area; approximately 2.3 km was not assessed (Figure 2).

Flora species An inventory of flora species encountered was maintained during the field survey. Field search areas are shown on Figure 2. Plants that could not be readily identified in the field were collected (a sample of diagnostic plant parts) for later identification at NRA’s office.

Threatened and Near Threatened flora The desk-based assessment determined that three T&NT flora species were known (from recent and/or historical records; EHP 2016b, 2017a, ALA 2016), or predicted (based on habitat modelling; DoEE 2016, 2017), to occur within approximately 100 km of the study area. Targeted field searches were undertaken throughout the EPM and along the proposed haul road alignment.

Non-native species Effort was devoted to searching for non-native flora species and recording their abundance or extent. Search areas included locations that have a higher probability of harbouring non-native species (eg waterways, stock waterpoints, roads/tracks and areas of historical ground disturbance).

3.4 Fauna survey overview The field fauna surveys involved systematic sampling at formal survey sites, targeted sampling (using a subset of techniques) at specific areas of interest, and continuous observation. Advice in the Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Survey Guidelines for Queensland (Eyre et al. 2014) informed the timing and methods used for the surveys.

3.4.1 Formal survey sites The following data sources informed the selection of formal survey sites. • Broad Vegetation Group (BVG 1:2M) mapping (DSITI 2017). • Field observations of habitat types and condition.



• Fauna welfare considerations (for trapping). Access across the site was limited, and this constrained the location of trap sites.

Two formal survey sites were established in the dominant habitat types in the study area (Figure 3). The dominant habitat types and corresponding site names are described below. • Trap Site 1. Astrebla spp. (Mitchell grass), Dichanthium spp. (bluegrass) tussock

grasslands (BVG 30). • Trap Site 2. Eucalypt low open woodland over Triodia spp. (spinifex) (BVG 19).

BVG mapping (1:2M; DSITI 2017) shows Trap Site 2 as occurring in BVG 261 (Figure 3). Field observations identified the vegetation type in this area to match BVG 19. The site was chosen because it was one of the few patches of Eucalypt low open woodland over spinifex that was readily accessible, large in size and contained mature/tall spinifex; ie it was the ‘best on offer’ within the logistical constraints of the fauna trapping program.

The formal survey sites (Trap Site 1 and Trap Site 2) were used during the wet and dry season surveys. Formal survey sites were operated for six consecutive days during the dry season and five consecutive days during the wet season.

Elliott trapping, funnel and pit traps, bat detectors, spotlighting, active diurnal searches and dedicated bird surveys were undertaken at each formal survey site. Survey effort afforded to each site is described in Table 1.

3.4.2 Targeted survey sites To supplement the information collected at formal survey sites, additional targeted sampling was employed, as described below. Specific effort was devoted to sampling in the riparian habitat type (BVG 16 – Eucalyptus spp. dominated open forest and woodlands on drainage lines and alluvial plains)2. • Riparian habitat (BVG 16).

− Passive acoustic bat recording/detecting was conducted at waterholes/wetlands during the wet and dry season surveys (Figure 3). The acoustic data was sent to Ecological Management Services Pty Ltd for analysis.

− A harp trap was deployed at one location along a dry creek bed for two nights in the wet and dry season surveys (Figure 3). Observations made across the site identified this location as the most suitable for harp trapping.

− Surveillance cameras were deployed along stream channels (Figure 3). A number of cameras were placed at waterholes to record fauna species coming to drink. Other cameras were pointed at meat baits (sardines), and one camera was pointed at a suspected den site for a small mammal or reptile.

− Timed diurnal bird surveys were conducted during the wet and dry season surveys at locations shown on Figure 3. Surveys involved walking sections of streams.

− Timed nocturnal searches (spotlighting) and diurnal searches for fauna were conducted during the wet and dry season surveys (Figure 3).

− Elliott trapping was conducted in a flood-out area adjacent to a riparian habitat (Figure 3).

1 BVG 26: Acacia cambagei (Gidgee) / A. georginae (Georgina Gidgee) / A. argyrodendron (Blackwood) dominated associations.

2 Note: DSITI (2017) has incorrectly mapped BVG 26 along the main stream that traverses the EPM (Figure 3).



• Mitchell grass tussock grassland (BVG 30). − During the dry season survey, a Dunnart (Sminthopsis sp.) was seen during a timed

spotlighting event at Trap Site 1. Camera traps and Elliott traps were deployed at the sighting location to assist in identifying the species (Figure 3). This effort was employed because the Julia Creek Dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi), which is Endangered under the NC Act and EPBC Act, is known to occur in habitats similar to those found in the southern part of the study area.

• Stock water trough. − Diurnal bird surveys were conducted at a water trough during the wet and dry season

surveys (Figure 3). • Gidgee shrubland (part of BVG 26).

− Timed diurnal bird surveys and diurnal searches for fauna were conducted during the wet and dry season surveys (Figure 3).

• Landzone 11 of Eucalypt low open woodland (BVG 19). − A timed diurnal bird survey was conducted in landzone 11 of BVG 19 (Figure 3). This

was done to increase the spatial coverage of the sampling sites.

Further details of targeted survey activity locations and effort are presented in Table 1.

3.4.3 Continuous observation/opportunistic survey An inventory of incidental sightings was maintained during the wet and dry season surveys. Field search areas, as represented by the track log recorded on the GPS of the primary zoologist, are shown on Figure 3.



Table 1: Survey effort employed during the dry and wet season fauna surveys Survey type Formal Targeted

Sampling regime Site name1 Trap Site 1 (BVG 30) Trap Site 2 (BVG 19) Riparian (BVG 16) Trough Grassland Gidgee shrubland Landzone 11 Season Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Dry Wet Survey method Unit

Elliott traps Trap nights 100 80 100 80 - 80 - - 10 - - - - - Checked early morning, reopened/re-baited late afternoon. Baited with a bollus of rolled oats, peanut butter and vanilla essence. (#traps/#nights) (20/5) (20/4) (20/5) (20/4) (20/4) (5/2)

Funnel traps Trap nights 30 24 30 24 - - - - - - - - - - Checked at minimum early morning, late morning, mid-afternoon and late afternoon. (#traps/#nights) (6/5) (6/4) (6/5) (6/4)

Pitfall trap Trap nights 20 16 20 16 - - - - - - - - - - Checked at minimum early morning, late morning, mid-afternoon and late afternoon. (#traps/#nights) (4/5) (4/4) (4/5) (4/4)

Camera traps Trap nights 5 4 5 4 8 15 - - 3 - - - - - Sardines placed in front of cameras as bait at formal trap sites and some targeted sites. Cameras pointed at waterholes in BVG 16 (two sites in dry season and one site in wet season).

Bat detector (Anabat)

Trap nights 3 3 3 3 2 4 - - - - - - - - Passive sampling with one detector deployed at each site.

Harp trap Trap nights - - - - 3 2 - - - - - - - - Overnight deployment. Traps checked once during the night and once before sunset.

Spotlighting (nocturnal search)

Person minutes 86 60 80 60 60 120 70 - - - - - - - Early evening. Formal trap sites (dry and wet season): two events each site, 30-50 person minutes/event. Targeted site (BVG 16): one site and event in dry season, two sites and events in wet season. Targeted site (trough): one event in dry season.

Targeted diurnal searches

Person minutes 30 60 110 60 44 60 - - - - - 30 - - Formal trap sites (dry and wet season): one to three events per site, 30-50 person minutes/event. Targeted site (BVG 16): one event in dry and two events in wet season, for 30-45 person minutes/event. Targeted site (Gidgee): one event in wet season for 30 person minutes.

Bird surveys Person minutes 55 55 55 60 138 150 175 185 - - - 5 - 5 Single observer. Formal trap sites: 11 events over four (wet) to five (dry) days, 5 person minutes. Targeted site (trough): three events for 45-70 minutes in dry season, and four events for 30-60 minutes in wet. Targeted site (BVG 16): three events for 10-83 minutes in dry, and 11 events for 5-65 minutes in wet. Targeted sites (Landzone 11 and Gidgee): one event each site for 5 minutes each during wet season.

1 Sampling locations are shown on Figure 3.



3.5 Habitat condition assessments Habitat condition was assessed with reference to Wannan (2009). The criteria forming the basis for the assessment are presented in Table 2.

Table 2: Habitat integrity rating used to assess habitat condition

Rating Structure & floristics Weed invasion

Woody vegetation (tree

layer)

Herbaceous vegetation (shrub & ground layers)

Physical disturbance

1 Intact or almost so Minimal/absent Intact 90-100% native

cover Minimal/nil

2 Substantially intact Low levels Intact 70-90% native

cover Low

3 Partially intact Moderate levels Intact >50% native cover Moderate

4

<50% cover of native species and richness much reduced

>50% cover of weeds

Upper strata moderate – high cover

<50% native cover High

5 Grossly modified Very high cover

Scattered dominants of upper strata persisting

>90% High to very high

6 Plantations of exotic or native vegetation Source: Wannan 2009



4. Results

4.1 Survey conditions The study area was not affected by severe weather events or fires during, or in the months prior to, the field surveys. However, a storm delivered heavy rain to the site on the night of 13 February 2017, causing watercourses to flow. According to fire scar mapping (NAFI 2017), the study area and immediate surrounds have experienced a low fire frequency since 2000, as summarised below. • Parts of the EPM were fire-affected in 2011 and 2012. • Part of the haul road study area (southern) was fire-affected in 2013.

4.1.1 Weather The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) collects rainfall data at stations near the study area. The closest is the Cloncurry McIllwraith St weather station (029008), which is approximately 23 km from the study area. Rainfall data from the Cloncurry McIllwraith St weather station is shown on Graph 1. The data indicates that rainfall between March 2016 and February 2017 was near or above average for most months (note: no data was available for April). Below average rainfall was recorded in October and November 2016 (BoM 2017).

Graph 1: Monthly rainfall prior to and during the field surveys and long-term mean and median rainfall (1898 – present) from the Cloncurry McIllwraith St weather station (BoM station 029008)

Day time temperatures recorded at BoM’s Cloncurry McIllwraith St weather station during the survey periods were as follows. • Dry season survey:

− maximum daily temperature range: 27.4°C – 28.8°C − minimum daily temperature range: 11.6°C – 17.9°C.

• Wet season survey: − maximum daily temperature range: 35.2°C – 40.4°C

0

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− minimum daily temperature range: 23.7°C – 27.3°C.

There was no rainfall experienced during the dry season survey; temperatures were cool at night and warm during the day. Site conditions (presence of flowering plants and pools of water in watercourses) indicated rain had occurred at the site prior to the commencement of the survey. Rainfall records from the BoM Cloncurry McIllwraith St weather station show that the region received 47.2 mm of rain between 14 and 20 July 2016 (BoM 2017).

The wet season survey featured hot and humid days and warm nights. A storm on 13 February 2017 resulted in large stream flows and restricted access to parts of the study area.

4.2 Flora 4.2.1 Regional Ecosystem mapping REs mapped by DNRM (2017) across the study area are shown on Figure 2. The REs in this area are listed in Table 3 with a short description of the vegetation community and details about their mapped dominance and status. RE status is listed with reference to the following, and is current as at 24 November 2017. • The EPBC Act, which lists Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) as Vulnerable,

Endangered or Critically Endangered. • The VM Act, which categorises REs based on the remaining extent of the RE in the

bioregion. REs are listed as Endangered, Of Concern or Least Concern. Vegetation clearing activities on MLs may be exempt from permitting and approvals under the VM Act.

• The Biodiversity Status of the REs according to EHP, which uses the REs for biodiversity planning. The conservation status is based on the extent of the REs in the bioregion, their condition and the presence of threatening processes. REs are listed as Endangered, Of Concern or No Concern at Present.

In many areas, the vegetation observed across the study area is a fine-scale mosaic of different vegetation types. Frequently, the differences and boundaries between different vegetation types are subtle. This situation is reflected in the RE mapping, with many polygons attributed with multiple REs (ie mixed RE polygons). The RE mapping over the study area is generally reliable for its intended use. Notable variations to the DNRM (2017) mapping based on field observations in the study area are summarised as follows. • REs comprising Acacia cambagei (Gidgee) as a defining species (RE 1.3.4, RE 1.3.6x1c,

RE 1.5.6x2, and RE 2.9.4x41a) are under-represented on the ground when compared to the mapped areas. Although Gidgee was a common component of the tree and midstorey layers, only small areas were confirmed as dominated by Gidgee. RE 2.9.4x41 was not detected during field surveys.

• Areas mapped as RE 1.11.2a (dominant) are more closely aligned with RE 1.11.3b based on landform and underlying geology (steep hills and strike ridges suitable for RE 1.11.2a are not present).

• The extent of mapped RE 2.3.3x41 immediately north of the Landsborough Highway is less than what the mapping indicates.



• The on-ground extent of RE 1.3.7b (dominant or subdominant) within the study area (Figure 4) differs from that shown in the DNRM (2017) mapping (Figure 2), as described below. RE 1.3.7b was specifically targeted by NRA during the flora field surveys as its Endangered EHP Biodiversity Status may have implications for mine planning and approvals (discussed further in Section 5). Revised mapping of RE 1.3.7b shown on Figure 4 should be interpreted with reference to the survey areas shown on Figure 2. − The main watercourse within the EPM is mapped by DNRM (2017) as supporting

RE 1.3.6x1c (Acacia cambagei and Eucalyptus leucophylla woodland with a sparse ground layer of tussock grasses and Triodia longiceps) (Figure 2). Field surveys identified the presence of RE 1.3.7b, as defined by the presence of Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum), in the northern section of this watercourse (Figure 4).

− The tributary of Turpentine Creek south of Landsborough Highway, at the point of intersection with the proposed haul road, is mapped by DNRM (2017) as supporting RE 1.3.4/1.3.6x1d/1.3.7b (Figure 2). Field observations confirmed its absence at, and within 500 m of, this crossing point (Figure 4).

The area where the proposed haul road crosses the tributary of Weatherly Creek (near ML 100077; Figure 4) was inaccessible due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Interpretation of aerial imagery suggests that River Red Gum is not present at the crossing point; however; field studies are recommended to confirm this.



Table 3: Regional Ecosystems mapped by the Queensland Government (DNRM 2017) over the study area

Regional Ecosystem Short description Dominant or

subdominant in study area

Portion of study area1

Status2

EPBC Act VM Act EHP Biodiversity

1.3.4 Acacia cambagei low open woodland to woodland on alluvium. Note: RE 1.3.4 is present as a subdominant component of mixed RE polygons where RE 1.11.3x1b and RE 1.5.6x2 are dominant.

S EPM & HR NL L NC

1.3.6a RE 1.3.6: Corymbia aparrerinja, Corymbia terminalis open woodland on sandy terraces. RE 1.3.6a: Floodplain (other than floodplain wetlands). Woodland of Corymbia aparrerinja often with C. terminalis, Eucalyptus leucophylla, E. camaldulensis, Lysiphyllum cunninghamii and/or Acacia cambagei, with a sparse ground layer of tussock grasses with Triodia longiceps in some places. Occurs on river terraces. Note: RE 1.3.6a is present as a subdominant component of mixed RE polygons where RE 1.3.6x1d is dominant.

S EPM & HR NL L NC

1.3.6x1c RE 1.3.6: Corymbia aparrerinja, Corymbia terminalis open woodland on sandy terraces. RE 1.3.6x1c: Acacia cambagei and Eucalyptus leucophylla woodland with a sparse ground layer of tussock grasses and Triodia longiceps. Occurs on terraces. Floodplain (other than floodplain wetlands).

D EPM NL L NC

1.3.6x1d RE 1.3.6: Corymbia aparrerinja, Corymbia terminalis open woodland on sandy terraces. RE 1.3.6x1d: Eucalyptus leucophylla and/or Eucalyptus pruinosa subsp. pruinosa open woodland, often with Corymbia terminalis, Acacia cambagei, Atalaya hemiglauca, Grevillea striata and C. aparrerinja, with a scattered shrub layer and mid-dense ground layer of tussock grasses and Triodia spp. Occurs on wide terraces adjacent to major rivers and other broad alluvial areas. Floodplain (other than floodplain wetlands).

D EPM & HR NL L NC

1.3.7b RE 1.3.7: Eucalyptus camaldulensis woodland on channels and levees (south). RE 1.3.7b: Riverine wetland or fringing riverine wetland. Fringing woodland of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, usually with Lophostemon grandiflorus and Melaleuca bracteata and/or M. dissitiflora. Occurs on recent levees and channel deposits of medium and smaller tributaries that are dry for most of the year; alluvial soils. Note: RE 1.3.7b is present as a subdominant component of mixed RE polygons where RE 1.3.6x1d is dominant.

S EPM & HR NL L E

1.5.3 Eucalyptus leucophloia low open woodland on sandy and gravelly red soils. Note: RE 1.5.3 is present as a dominant RE and subdominant component of a mixed RE polygon where RE 1.5.4 is dominant.

D & S EPM & HR NL L NC

1.5.4 RE 1.5.4: Eucalyptus leucophylla low open woodland on red earths in valleys. Note: RE 1.5.4 is present as a dominant RE and subdominant component of a mixed RE polygon where RE 1.5.3 is dominant.


1.5.6x2 RE 1.5.6: Atalaya hemiglauca, Ventilago viminalis, Grevillea striata low open woodland on red earth plains. RE 1.5.6x2: Acacia cambagei low woodland with generally sparse ground layer of Triodia longiceps and/or tussock grasses. Bare patches are common. Occurs on older alluvial and residual soils. Note: RE 1.5.6x2 is present as a dominant RE and subdominant component of a mixed RE polygon where RE 1.5.4 is dominant.




Regional Ecosystem Short description Dominant or

subdominant in study area

Portion of study area1

Status2

EPBC Act VM Act EHP Biodiversity

1.11.2a RE 1.11.2: Eucalyptus leucophloia low open woodland. RE 1.11.2a: Low open woodland of Eucalyptus leucophloia often with Corymbia spp., Terminalia aridicola and E. leucophylla with shrub layer of Acacia spp. and ground layer of Triodia spp. Occurs on steep hills and strike ridges. Note: RE 1.11.2a is present as a dominant RE and subdominant component of mixed RE polygon where RE 1.11.3x1b is dominant.


1.11.3a RE 1.11.3: Corymbia terminalis low open woodland on basic metamorphics. 1.11.3a: Eucalyptus leucophylla low open woodland often with Corymbia terminalis, C. aparrerinja, Eucalyptus leucophloia and Atalaya hemiglauca with scattered shrubs of Acacia chisholmii and a sparse ground layer of Triodia pungens and tussock grasses. Occurs on broad low hills; metamorphosed igneous rocks. Note: RE 1.11.3a is present as a dominant RE and subdominant component of mixed RE polygons where RE 1.11.3b is dominant.

D & S HR NL L NC

1.11.3b RE 1.11.3: Corymbia terminalis low open woodland on basic metamorphics. RE 1.11.3b: Low open woodland of Corymbia terminalis and/or Eucalyptus leucophylla often with E. leucophloia with a sparse shrub layer dominated by Acacia chisholmii and a sparse ground layer dominated by Triodia pungens. Occurs on hills, rises; metamorphosed igneous rocks.

D EPM NL L NC

1.11.3x1b RE 1.11.3: Corymbia terminalis low open woodland on basic metamorphics. RE 1.11.3x1b: Low open woodland Eucalyptus leucophylla often with Corymbia terminalis, C. aparrerinja and E. leucophloia with a variable, patchy shrub layer dominated by Acacia spp. and a very sparse ground layer of Triodia pungens with Triodia spp. and/or tussock grasses. Occurs on broad low hills; gently undulating. Note: RE 1.11.3x1b is present as a dominant RE and subdominant component of mixed RE polygons where RE 1.11.2a and RE 1.11.3b are dominant.


2.3.3x41 RE 2.3.3: Astrebla spp. grassland +/- Aristida latifolia. Occurs on tertiary and quaternary alluvial plains; calcareous clays, some gilgai. RE 2.3.3x41: Mixed tussock grassland, including combinations of the species Astrebla spp., Eulalia aurea, Iseilema spp., Aristida latifolia, Dichanthium fecundum, Sarga spp. and Chrysopogon fallax. Emergent Atalaya hemiglauca may occur. Occurs on high-level Tertiary alluvial clay deposits. Brown cracking clays, commonly gravelly.

D EPM & HR NL L NC

2.9.4x41a RE 2.9.4: Acacia cambagei low woodland on shales with cracking clay soils. RE 2.9.4x41a: Acacia cambagei low woodland. A shrub layer dominated by Acacia cambagei commonly occurs. The ground layer is sparse tussock grasses, including Aristida latifolia, Enneapogon spp. and Sporobolus australasicus. Occurs on undulating, Tertiary high-level alluvial clay deposits, commonly gravelly. Orange to brown clay soils. Note: RE 2.9.4x41a is present as a subdominant component of mixed RE polygons where RE 2.3.3x41 is dominant.

S EPM NL L OC

Source: Queensland Government Regional Ecosystem (Version 8.0) mapping (DNRM 2017). 1 EPM: Exploration Permit Minerals; HR: Haul Road corridor. 2 Status as at 24 November 2017 according to EHP’s Biodiversity Status, VM Act and EPBC Act. Categories comprise: Endangered (E), Of Concern (OC), Least Concern (L), No Concern at Present (NC) and Not Listed (NL).



4.3 Flora species Database searches identified 939 flora species (Appendix A) within the search areas. Field surveys identified 103 flora species in the study area; a list of these species by habitat type is provided in Appendix B. Conditions were generally favourable during the field surveys for surveying and identifying flora.

4.3.1 Threatened and Near Threatened flora species The study area is not located within a ‘high risk area’ on the Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (EHP 2017b).

No T&NT flora species were observed during the field survey, and none is expected to occur within the study area. Database searches identified the presence of the following three T&NT flora within the search areas. Analysis of distribution and habitat requirements has determined that their presence in the study area is unlikely. • Eucalyptus nudicaulis, NC Act Vulnerable. A mallee; it is confined to the Mount Isa-

Cloncurry area where it is found growing on quartzite ridges, gullies or steep hillsides between 400-520 m ASL (Bean 1991). The nearest species records are approximately 120 km south-west of the study area.

• Ptilotus maconochiei, NC Act Near Threatened. A tufted shrub up to 0.8 m high (Benl 1979), found on stony hills and residuals with Acacia spp., between Mount Isa and Windorah (Bean 2008). The nearest species records are approximately 86 km south-west of the study area.

• Oldenlandia spathulata, NC Act Endangered. An erect annual herb up to 30 cm high and 40 cm across (Halford 1992, ALA 2017). The nearest species records are approximately 107 km north-east of the study area. These records were found on open to sparse Mitchell Grass tussock grasslands on alluvium or Cretaceous sediments (RE 4.3.19, RE 4.3.15, and RE 4.9.1c) (ALA 2017, DNRM 2017). These REs are not present within the study area.

4.3.2 Non-native flora species Database searches identified 81 non-native species within the search areas (Appendix A). The most important non-native flora species in terms of invasiveness, potential for spread and environmental, social and economic impacts are listed in Table 4. These flora species are listed in the Biosecurity Act and/or recognised as Weeds of National Significance (WoNS). Hereafter, non-native flora species are denoted with the ‘*’ symbol.

Ten non-native flora species were recorded during the field survey (Appendix B), most of which were species deliberately introduced into Australia for their value to livestock. Two of the species, Parkinsonia aculeata* (Parkinsonia) and Crypostegia grandiflora* (Rubber Vine), are listed as a Restricted Matter under the Biosecurity Act. They are also listed as WoNS. Calotropis procera* (Calotropis), found adjacent to the study area, Parkinsonia* and Rubber Vine* are listed as significant weeds in the Southern Gulf Catchments Regional Pest Management Plan (SGC 2011).

Vachellia farnesiana* (Mimosa Bush) was commonly encountered throughout the study area. It is identified as a priority weed of the Southern Gulf region of Queensland (March & Wharton 2015). It is not listed as a WoNS or as a Restricted Matter under the Biosecurity Act.

The locations of Parkinsonia*, Rubber Vine* and Calotropis*, as determined through field observations, are shown on Figure 5.



Table 4: State and Commonwealth listed non-native flora species in the region (based on database searches) and identified on or near the study area during field surveys

Family scientific name Common name BA1 WoNS2 Present on or adjacent to study area

Apocynaceae Cryptostegia grandiflora Rubber Vine RIP X X Cactaceae Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata Boxing Glove Cactus RIP

Cactaceae Harrisia martinii Snake Cactus RIP

Euphorbiaceae Jatropha gossypiifolia Bellyache Bush RIP X

Caesalpiniaceae Parkinsonia aculeata Parkinsonia RIP X X Mimosaceae Prosopis glandulosa x P.velutina Mesquite RIP X

Mimosaceae Prosopis juliflora Mesquite PIP X

Mimosaceae Prosopis pallida Kiawe RIP X

Salviniaceae Salvinia molesta Salvinia RIP X

Mimosaceae Vachellia nilotica (Syn. Acacia nilotica subsp. indica) Prickly Acacia RIP X

1: BA = Biosecurity Act (listing as at 24 November 2017). RIP = Restricted Invasive Plant; PIP = Prohibited Invasive Plant. 2: WoNS = Weeds of National Significance (listing as at 24 November 2017).



4.4 Fauna 4.4.1 Fauna habitats Four BVGs (1:2M) (DSITI 2017) are mapped to occur on the study area. The BVGs are shown on Figure 3 and are briefly described as follows. • BVG 19 – Eucalyptus spp. (E. leucophloia (Snappy Gum), E. leucophylla (Cloncurry

Box), E. persistens, E. normantonensis (Normanton Box)) low open woodlands often with Triodia spp. (Spinifex) dominated ground layer. Hereafter referred to as the Eucalypt Low Open Woodland Over Spinifex habitat type.

• BVG 16 – Eucalyptus spp. dominated open forest and woodlands on drainage lines and alluvial plains. Hereafter referred to as the Eucalypt Open Forest and Woodland on Floodplains habitat type.

• BVG 26 – Acacia cambagei (Gidgee) / A. georginae (Georgina Gidgee) / A. argyrodendron (Blackwood) open forests to tall shrublands. Hereafter referred to as the Gidgee Tall Open Shrubland habitat type.

• BVG 30 – Astrebla spp. (Mitchell Grass), Dicanthium spp. (Bluegrass) tussock grasslands. Hereafter referred to as the Tussock Grassland habitat type.

Approximately 21 ha (or 1%) of the study area is mapped as non-remnant vegetation. This area is in the north-eastern corner of the EPM.

The habitat types present in the study area are described below.

Eucalypt Low Open Woodland Over Spinifex (BVG 19) The Eucalypt Low Open Woodland Over Spinifex habitat type is the dominant habitat type in the study area (approximately 1,677 ha, or 81% of the study area) and in the immediate landscape. Within the study area, it occurs on hills and on plains where alluvial soils are absent or limited. Soils tend to be rocky and/or gravelly, and the landform is generally low undulating hills separated by watercourses. The groundcover is dominated by Spinifex (Triodia spp.) and is generally sparse to mid-dense, occasionally dense. Non-native flora is uncommon in all structural layers. The tree and shrub layers are generally sparse, except where mid-dense to dense patches of Acacia chisholmii (Chisholm’s Wattle), often dead, are present. Most trees are low in height, and hollows are small and uncommon. Very few trees with well-developed hollows were observed. Spinifex clumps were noted to provide significant habitat resources for a range of reptiles, birds and mammals.

Eucalypt Open Forest and Woodland on Floodplains (BVG 16) Within the study area, the Eucalypt Open Forest and Woodland on Floodplains habitat corresponds with RE 1.3.7b (DNRM 2017, Figure 2) and BVG 16 (DSITI 2017). The field verified extents, and DNRM (2017) mapped extents, of RE 1.3.7b are shown on Figure 4. This habitat is restricted to the riparian areas of the better developed streams and accounts for a small proportion of habitats within the study area. The soils are alluvial and, away from erosive flows, support a sparse groundcover of Spinifex or mid-dense groundcover of Cenchrus ciliaris* (Buffel Grass) and/or Cenchrus setigerus* (Birdwood Grass). The non-native Buffel Grass and Birdwood Grass dominate where deeper and more fertile alluvium is present. The tree layer density is variable, ranging from sparse to mid-dense, with the riparian zone supporting a mid-dense tree layer of River Red Gum, many with well-developed hollows. The shrub layer is generally sparse in the riparian zone and includes Melaleuca spp. and Flueggia virosa subsp. Melanthesoides (White Currant Bush). Non-native flora is uncommon in the shrub layer and absent in the tree layer. The stream supports ephemeral flows and retains pools for short periods following sustained or heavy rainfall.



Waterways supporting River Red Gum are also present within the central and north-western portions of the EPM.

Gidgee Tall Open Shrubland (BVG 26) The Gidgee Tall Open Shrubland habitat type is primarily mapped by DSITI (2017) on waterways and floodplains in the central portion of the EPM, and it intersects with the proposed haul road south of the Landsborough Highway (Figure 3). It occupies approximately 159 ha, or 8% of the study area. The flora field studies determined that Gidgee (Acacia cambagei +/- A. georginae) is a minor component of the mapped BVG 26 areas, which are more likely to be defined by Eucalypt species including Snappy Gum, Cloncurry Box, Western Bloodwood, Ghost Gum and River Red Gum. Buffel Grass and/or Birdwood Grass are occasionally present in areas featuring a more developed alluvial soil profile. Tree hollows are uncommon in pure stands of Gidgee (Acacia cambagei +/- A. georginae).

Tussock Grassland (BVG 30) Tussock Grassland habitat type is present in the south-eastern corner of the EPM and intrudes slightly into the proposed haul road alignment south of the Landsborough Highway (Figure 3). This habitat type comprises approximately 183 ha, or 9% of the study area. Soils are primarily cracking clays interspersed with areas of surface gravel. Species commonly encountered include Aristida latifolia (Feathertop), Astrebla squarrosa, (Bull Mitchell Grass), Bonamia media (Common Bonamia), Bothriochloa ewartiana (Forest Bluegrass), Chrysopogon fallax (Golden Beard Grass) and Heliotropum tenuiflorum (Native Heliotrope). Sparse trees and shrubs are present, including Mimosa Bush*, Western Bloodwood and Cloncurry Box. Arboreal habitat features are sparse. Terrestrial habitat features include cracks in the clay soils.

4.4.2 Habitat condition The results of habitat condition assessments are presented in Table 5 and indicate that habitat integrity was generally high across the site. The main threatening processes and disturbances are as follows. • The presence of cattle, primarily on the tussock grasslands and in riparian areas.

Observed impacts included trampling and heavy grazing of Tussock Grasslands and erosion and fouling of waterways.

• Localised vegetation clearing and excavation (active and historical) in the mineral exploration area.

• The proliferation of Buffel Grass*. It is used as pasture grass in the cattle industry. Has the potential to grow densely, resulting in the exclusion of native plants in the ground layer and the alteration of fire regimes (eg hotter fires that alter vegetation community structure and native species composition).

Table 5: Habitat condition observed across the study area1 BVG Structure and

floristics Weed invasion Woody

vegetation (tree layer)

Herbaceous vegetation (shrub

and ground layers)


19 1 (Intact or almost so)

1 (Minimal/absent)

1 (Intact) 1 (90-100% native cover)

1 (Minimal/nil)

16 3 (Partially intact)

3 (Moderate levels)2

1 (Intact) 3 (>50% native cover) 2

2 (Low) to 4 (High)



BVG Structure and floristics

Weed invasion Woody vegetation (tree layer)

Herbaceous vegetation (shrub

and ground layers)


26 2 (Substantially intact)

3 (Moderate levels)2

1 (Intact) 3 (>50% native cover) 2

2 (Low) to 4 (High)

30 3 (Partially intact)

2 (Low levels) NA 1 (90-100% native cover)

Moderate

1 Refer to Table 2 for complete description of categories. Categories range from 1 (best) to 6 (worst). 2 Groundcover composition is highly variable across the site. Areas showing greater alluvial development are

generally densely vegetated with Buffel Grass, often to the near exclusion of native groundcovers. Shallower alluvial profiles are less likely to support Buffel Grass.

4.5 Native fauna species Database search results for fauna species that were detected in the search area are summarised in Appendix C.

Six amphibian, 16 reptile, 87 bird and 19 mammal species were recorded by NRA during the wet and dry season surveys (Appendix D). This includes micro-bat species that were tentatively identified based on their calls. The suite of species recorded by NRA is a sub-set of the complete species assemblage that is likely to occur in the study area and is representative of the survey effort and conditions prior to and during the surveys.

4.5.1 Threatened and Near Threatened fauna species Fauna field studies did not detect the presence of T&NT fauna species.

T&NT fauna species identified via database searches as present, or potentially present, within the search area are listed in Appendix E. Based on the desk-based review and habitats (type and condition) observed on-site, no T&NT fauna species are expected to occur in the study area on a regular or predictable basis. A possible exception is the Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos, NC Act Vulnerable), which is identified as having a ‘probable’ likelihood of occurrence. The Grey Falcon is present in the local area and may range across the study area; however, its presence is likely to be intermittent. No habitats or resources of particular importance for the Grey Falcon were identified in the study area. All vegetated areas are likely to provide foraging habitat. The Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae, NC Act Endangered, EPBC Act Endangered) and Julia Creek Dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi, NC Act Endangered, EPBC Act Vulnerable) are predicted to have a ‘possible’ likelihood of occurrence. The Carpentarian Grasswren requires mature, long-unburnt spinifex as habitat. This habitat type is present in patches across the study area, though is potentially insufficient to support a permanent population. The nearest Carpentarian Grasswren species records occur approximately 120 km west of the study area. The study area features a small area of cracking clays (shown on Figure 3 as BVG 30), which is potentially suitable habitat for the Julia Creek Dunnart. Targeted surveys did not detect this species, and the nearest species records occur approximately 100 km east of the study area.

4.5.2 Migratory fauna No migratory fauna were observed during the field surveys, and none are expected to occur in the study area on a regular or predictable basis. The possible exception is the Fork-Tailed Swift (Apus pacificus), which may occasionally range over the study area. The species spends nearly all of its time on the wing, and no habitats or resources of particular



importance were identified in the study area. Migratory fauna species identified via database searches as present, or potentially present, within the search area are listed in Appendix E.

4.5.3 Fauna breeding places and habitat features Nests belonging to a range of woodland birds were observed at multiple locations in the study area during the field surveys. The nests of most of these species, and locations for nesting, are likely to change annually and sometimes change within a season.

Nests belonging to the Black Kite (Milvus migrans) and Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis) were recorded along a drainage line just outside the north-eastern corner of the EPM (Figure 5). Several other unattended raptor nests were observed in the local area. These nests suggest that the area may be important for raptors.

Arboreal hollows are rare within areas mapped as BVG 19 and BVG 30 due to the absent, or sparse, low-growing tree layers within these habitats. Arboreal hollows are present in sections of BVG 16 and BVG 26 that support mature River Red Gum. Mature River Red Gums typically have multiple hollows in a range of sizes. These hollows are used as resting, denning, roosting and nesting sites for a range of fauna.

BVG 30 features cracking clay soils, which is known habitat for a range of small mammals (eg Dunnarts), reptiles and amphibians, and their invertebrate prey. BVG 19 features Spinifex, a habitat feature for a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals. A Spectacled Hare Wallaby (Lagorchestes conspicillatus pallidus) hide in a Spinifex tussock was recorded at the proposed haul road south of the Landsborough Highway (Figure 5). This hide may not be permanent, and other hides for this species may occur in areas of dense Spinifex.

4.6 Non-native fauna species Feral Pigs (Sus scrofa), One-humped Camels (Camelus dromedarius), Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) and Wild Dogs (Canis familiaris) or Dingoes (C. l. dingo) were the only non-native fauna species (other than domesticated cattle) confirmed present during the field surveys. Feral Pig activity is likely to be focussed along the larger drainage lines, where signs of their presence were recorded during field surveys. Habitats within the study area are probably of marginal suitability for this species, and low-density populations are expected to occur. One-humped Camels were observed within the southern portion of the proposed haul road. Cane Toads were observed on a number of occasions during the surveys, mainly near water.

Dog prints were observed in the study area. It is not clear if the prints were from a working Domestic Dog(s), Wild Dog(s), and/or Dingo(es). Wild dogs are not considered native fauna under the NC Act, whereas Dingoes are considered native fauna under the NC Act. In agricultural settings where there is livestock, all wild populations in the genus Canis are typically regarded as pest fauna.

Feral Pigs and Wild Dogs are listed as Categories 3, 4 and 6 Restricted Matter under the Biosecurity Act, and Dingoes are Categories 3, 4, 5 and 6. These categories are defined as follows. • Category 3 – a person who has Category 3 Restricted Matter in the person’s possession

or under the person’s control must not distribute or dispose of the Restricted Matter unless the distribution or disposal meets the requirements of the Act.

• Category 4 – a person must not move, or cause or allow to be moved, Category 4 Restricted Matter, unless the moving is for the purposes of its identification by, or at the request of, a relevant entity as defined by the Act.



• Category 5 – a person must not keep in the person’s possession or under the person’s control Category 5 Restricted Matter, unless the keeping is for the purposes of its identification by, or at the request of, a relevant entity as defined by the Act.

• Category 6 – a person must not give food to a Category 6 Restricted Matter unless the feeding is carried out in preparation for, or in the course of, lawfully baiting, trapping or shooting the Category 6 Restricted Matter.

The One-humped Camel and the Cane Toad are not listed as a Prohibited Matter or Restricted Matter under the Biosecurity Act.

In addition to the above, database searches identified the presence of the Rock Dove (Columba livia), House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), Feral Goat (Capra hircus), Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes), Feral Horse (Equus caballus), Feral Cat (Felis catus) and House Mouse (Mus musculus) within the search areas. The Feral Cat, Feral Goat and Red Fox are listed as Restricted Matter under the Biosecurity Act. It is likely that these pest species are present in and around the study area at low densities.

4.7 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) mapping is shown on Figure 6. The watercourses in the north-western corner of the EPM and the watercourses that intersect the proposed haul road (south of Landsborough Highway) are mapped as Category B ESAs. These ESAs correspond with the polygons mapped by DNRM (2017) as containing RE 1.3.7b as a dominant or subdominant component of a map polygon. RE 1.3.7b has an Endangered (Biodiversity Status). As discussed in Section 4.2.1, errors were observed in the DNRM (2017) RE mapping; RE 1.3.7b was observed to be absent from some of the areas shown on the mapping, and present in some areas where it is not shown on the mapping (Figure 4).

4.8 Regional Planning Interests The RPI Act identifies and protects areas of Queensland that are of Regional Interest. There are no areas of Regional Interest in or adjacent to the study area. The nearest area of Regional Interest is the Gulf Rivers Strategic Environmental Area, approximately 200 km north-west of the study area (DAMS 2017).



5. Project Planning Considerations: Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

A development plan for the Wynberg Deposit has not been prepared, thereby precluding an assessment of potential project-related impacts on terrestrial flora and fauna values. To assist with mine planning decisions, the potential legislative implications associated with the identified terrestrial flora and fauna values are described below (Table 6). To assist with the interpretation of this information the relevant values are shown on Figure 7.

The opinions expressed below are based on the technical and practical experience of expert environmental practitioners. They are not presented as legal advice, nor do they represent decisions from the regulatory agencies charged with the administration of the relevant acts. Any legislation or code of practice referenced herein is understood to be current at the time of writing. Prior to the commencement of the project, updates to legislation and relevant codes and guidelines should be identified, and implications to the project clarified.



Table 6: Project planning considerations in relation to terrestrial flora and fauna values, and relevant statutory requirements Table section

Legislation Potential legislative requirements related to flora and fauna values1

Findings of this study Project planning considerations

Commonwealth A Environment Protection and

Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)

EPBC Act Referral A project requires Referral under the EPBC Act if it is likely to have a significant impact on EPBC Act Protected Matters. The following EPBC Act Protected Matters are considered relevant to the project based on the findings of this study. • Threatened species. • Migratory species.

No EPBC Act listed Threatened flora species or Threatened Ecological Communities were identified in the study area during the field surveys, and none are predicted to occur. No EPBC Act listed Threatened fauna species were found in the study area. The following Threatened fauna species potentially occur based on habitats observed within the study area and species distribution information (possible likelihood of occurrence; Appendix E). • Carpentarian Grasswren (EPBC Act Endangered). Patches of potential

Carpentarian Grasswren habitat occur in the study area; however, this habitat is expected to be insufficient to support a permanent population.

• Julia Creek Dunnart (EPBC Act Vulnerable). Targeted surveys did not detect this species; however, suitable habitat is present in the study area (cracking clays in BVG 30; Figure 7) and given the species is difficult to detect, its presence in this habitat cannot be discounted.

No Migratory fauna were observed in the study area. The Fork-Tailed Swift is the only Migratory species predicted to occur (possible likelihood of occurrence; Appendix E). This species may occur occasionally in the study area; however, the species spends the majority of its time on the wing and no habitats of particular importance were identified in the study area. Searches for Threatened and Migratory fauna species, or their habitat, did not occur along the proposed haul road south of Elder Creek due to flooding.

Avoid impacts to potential Julia Creek Dunnart habitat ie the cracking clays habitat in BVG 30 (Figure 7). If this is not possible, a further survey to confirm the presence/absence of the species should be undertaken to inform impact mitigation and EPBC Act approval requirements. Undertake a field survey in the previously inaccessible section of the proposed haul road (ie south of Elder Creek) to verify the presence/absence of Threatened and Migratory fauna species or their habitat. An EPBC Act self-assessment should be undertaken prior to disturbance to determine if the project is likely to have a significant impact on Protected Matters. The assessment should consider the findings of this study, the potential project-related impacts based on development plans, and the findings of any further field surveys. If a significant impact is deemed likely, an EPBC Act Referral to the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy (DoEE) will be required. Based on the findings of this study, significant impacts to EPBC Act Protected Matters (that relate to flora and fauna) as a result of the project are considered unlikely if the following occurs. • Impacts (direct and indirect) to Julia Creek Dunnart are avoided or, if

unavoidable, the species is deemed absent via further targeted field survey(s).

• No Threatened or Migratory species, or important habitat resources for Threatened and Migratory species, are found along the proposed haul road south of Elder Creek (not surveyed during the current study).

EPBC Act permit Under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, there are circumstances where a permit is required for killing, injuring, taking, trading, keeping or moving listed Threatened species, Threatened Ecological Communities or Migratory species.

A permit does not appear necessary at this time. Confirm the need for an EPBC Act permit prior to disturbance based on the findings of any further pre-clearing surveys.

Queensland B Nature Conservation Act

1992 (NC Act) and associated regulations

Clearing permit A clearing permit is required for clearing T&NT flora listed under the NC Act.

The study area is not located within a ‘high risk area’ on the Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (EHP 2017b). No T&NT flora species or important habitat for T&NT flora species were found in the study area during the field surveys. Searches for T&NT flora species did not occur along the proposed haul road south of Elder Creek due to flooding. T&NT flora species are unlikely to occur in this area based on published species distribution information and the observed conditions across other parts of the study area.

Based on the findings of this study, a clearing permit is considered unlikely to be required. Confirm the need for a permit following any further pre-clearing surveys.

Species management program A species management program (SMP) is required for activities that involve tampering with native fauna breeding places. A ‘low risk SMP’ is required for tampering with the breeding places of Least Concern species. A ‘high risk SMP’ is required for tampering with the breeding places of T&NT species, Special

Several nesting sites were observed near the study area, including nests belonging to the Black Kite and Spotter Harrier (NC Act Least Concern species). The local area may be an important nesting/breeding site for raptors. In addition to raptor nests, nests belonging to other bird species (NC Act Least Concern) and a hide for the Spectacled Hare Wallaby (NC Act Least Concern) were observed in the study area. The locations of these nests and hides are likely to change seasonally and annually.

Inspect disturbance areas for nesting/roosting fauna prior to clearing. If nesting/roosting places are found, assess the need for a SMP. The requirements for a SMP should be confirmed with EHP at the EA application stage of the project.



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Least Concern species and colonial breeders (Least Concern species).

Tree hollows were present in the mature River Red Gums along drainage lines (in BVGs 16 and 26) and may be used by nesting/roosting fauna. A search for fauna breeding places did not occur along the proposed haul road south of Elder Creek due to flooding.

C Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act)

Permit to clear native vegetation Clearing native vegetation on land to which the VM Act applies may require a permit.

The regulatory provisions of the VM Act do not apply to clearing of native vegetation for mining activities that are approved under an EA. Therefore, a permit to clear native vegetation under the VM Act may not be required. Refer to the information below (Table Section D) for potential offset requirements to clear REs mapped under the VM Act.

Not applicable for mining activities that are approved under an EA.

D Environmental Offsets Act 2014 (Environmental Offsets Act)

Environmental offsets Environmental offsets may be required if the project has a ‘significant residual impact’ (SRI) on a ‘prescribed environmental matter’ (including MNES, MSES and MLES2). The following ‘prescribed environmental matters’ are relevant to the project based on the findings of this study. • Clearing of ‘regulated vegetation’

(intersecting a watercourse as mapped under the VM Act) (referred to as ‘regulated vegetation watercourses’ hereafter).

• Impacting on connectivity areas. • ‘Protected wildlife habitat’ (ie habitat for

species that are Endangered, Vulnerable or Special Least Concern (non-migratory)).

‘Prescribed environmental matters’ not related to terrestrial flora and fauna values (eg waterways for fish passage) have not been assessed in this study. Consideration of all matters is required as part of the application for an EA.

The potential for a SRI on prescribed environmental matters is provided below. The assessment should be reviewed when detailed design plans are available. Regulated vegetation All REs in the study area have a Least Concern status under the VM Act. Therefore, outside of watercourses, these REs are not defined as regulated vegetation for the Environmental Offsets Act. There are several mapped regulated vegetation watercourses in the study area (Figure 7). Based on the SRI criteria (EHP 2014), a SRI is likely if clearing within 5 m of the defining bank of a regulated vegetation watercourse results in the following. • For clearing for linear infrastructure:

− >25 m wide in grassland structure category RE (within the study area this applies to RE 2.3.3x41); or

− >20 m wide in sparse structure category RE (within the study area this applies to all REs other than RE 2.3.3x41).

• For clearing other than for linear infrastructure: − >5 ha loss of grassland structure category RE; or − >2 ha loss of sparse structure category RE.

Connectivity areas The majority of the study area contains remnant vegetation, and the clearing of this vegetation as a consequence of development is anticipated. EHP (2014) states that a SRI is likely if clearing results in the following: • changes to the core RE extent at a local scale is greater than a threshold determined

by the level of fragmentation at a regional scale; or • core areas that are greater than or equal to 1 ha are lost or reduced to patch

fragments. Protected wildlife habitat The sub-category of this prescribed environmental matter that is relevant to the project is habitat for Endangered, Vulnerable or Special Least Concern fauna species. No fauna species listed as Endangered, Vulnerable or Special Least Concern (non-migratory), or important habitat for these species, were found in the study area. The following Endangered and Vulnerable fauna species potentially occur based on habitats observed within the study area and species distribution information. • Julia Creek Dunnart (NC Act Endangered) (possible likelihood of occurrence;

Appendix E).

The potential for a SRI should be assessed when detailed design plans are available. Where possible, the following measures should be implemented to minimise the potential for SRI and associated offset requirements. The offset requirements will ultimately be determined by EHP during the application for an Environmental Authority (EA) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act). In addition to the below measures, a rehabilitation plan should be developed during project planning to minimise the extent and duration of impacts to ‘regulated vegetation’, ‘connectivity areas’ and ‘protected wildlife habitat’. Depending on the proposed rehabilitation approach, this may assist with avoiding or reducing offset requirements. The rehabilitation plan should include progressive rehabilitation of areas disturbed by mining to a condition that is compatible with the local natural environment and environmental values. Regulated vegetation If clearing is required within 5 m of the defining bank of a regulated vegetation watercourse (shown on Figure 7), minimise clearing extents to the following. • For clearing for linear infrastructure (including the proposed haul road):

− minimise clearing to less than 25 m wide in grassland structure category RE (eg RE 2.3.3x41) and less than 20 m wide in sparse structure category RE (applicable to all REs in the study area except RE 2.3.3x41).

• For clearing other than for linear infrastructure: − minimise clearing to less than 5 ha in grassland structure category RE

and 2 ha in sparse structure category RE. Connectivity areas • Once the project-related clearing extents are known, the potential for a SRI

on connectivity should be determined. A GIS tool is available via EHP to assist with this assessment.

Protected wildlife habitat • Avoid impacts to potential Julia Creek Dunnart habitat ie the cracking clays

habitat (BVG 30) shown on Figure 7. If this is not possible, a further survey to verify the presence/absence of the species should be undertaken to inform mitigation measures and an assessment about the potential for a SRI.

• Undertake a field survey in the previously inaccessible section of the



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• The Grey Falcon (NC Act Vulnerable) (probable likelihood of occurrence; Appendix E).

The cracking clays habitat (BVG 30) shown on Figure 7 is suitable habitat for Julia Creek Dunnart. The species is difficult to detect and further surveys would be needed to confirm its absence. The Grey Falcon is a wide-ranging species that may occur intermittently in the study area. No habitats or resources of particular importance were identified in the study area. These circumstances reduce the potential likelihood for SRI. This assessment should be reviewed once detailed development plans are available. Searches for ‘protected wildlife habitat’ did not occur along the proposed haul road south of Elder Creek due to flooding.

proposed haul road to verify the presence/absence of ‘protected wildlife habitat’. The results should inform mitigation measures and an assessment about the potential for a SRI.

E Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act)

Environmental Authority An Environmental Authority (EA) is required prior to undertaking an environmentally relevant activity (ERA), which includes mining activities and some ancillary activities. Information presented in the EA application needs to include details related to Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) and ‘prescribed environmental matters’ as defined under the EP Act and Environmental Offsets Act, respectively.

ESAs A Category B ESA occurs in the study area due to the presence of the Endangered (EHP Biodiversity Status) RE 1.3.7b. There are discrepancies between the locations of RE 1.3.7b identified in the field and those mapped by the State for the study area (Figure 7). The presence of RE 1.3.7b was not assessed along the proposed haul road south of Elder Creek due to flooding. Interpretation of aerial imagery and RE mapping suggests that the ESA is unlikely along this section. Prescribed environmental matters Information on prescribed environmental matters relevant to the project (ie ‘regulated vegetation’, ‘connectivity areas’ and ‘protected wildlife habitat’) is provided above (Table Section D).

When applying for an EA, include the information provided in this report on the presence of ESAs and potential presence of ‘prescribed environmental matters’ to allow EHP to assess the project and develop suitable EA conditions. ESAs Development plans should be prepared to avoid disturbance to the ESAs (as shown on Figure 7) where possible. If ‘standard’ or ‘variation’ EAs are obtained for the project, conditions associated with buffers around the ESAs need to be considered in project planning. Undertake a further field survey to the previously inaccessible section of the proposed haul road to confirm the presence/absence of ESAs and inform mitigation measures and EA requirements. Prescribed environmental matters Refer to Table Section D for information related to potential SRIs and offset requirements for ‘prescribed environmental matters’.

F Biosecurity Act 2014 (Biosecurity Act)

Requirements to manage biosecurity risks, including Restricted Matters and Prohibited Matters.

Several Restricted Matters were found in and near the study area during the field surveys. This includes non-native plants, Rubbervine* and Parkinsonia*, and non-native fauna, Dingoes/Wild Dogs and Feral Pigs. The Biosecurity Act provides the framework for the management of biosecurity risks. All Queenslanders must comply with the general biosecurity obligation under the Biosecurity Act, defined as follows. • Take all reasonable and practical steps to prevent or minimise each biosecurity

risk. • Minimise the likelihood of the risk causing a biosecurity event and limit the

consequences of such an event. • Prevent or minimise the adverse effects the risk could have and refrain from doing

anything that might exacerbate the adverse effects.

As part of project planning, develop measures to control the introduction or spread of Restricted Matters and Prohibited Matters. This includes undertaking appropriate hygiene practices, monitoring and undertaking regular control programs.

G Regional Planning Interests Act 2014 (RPI Act)

The RPI Act identifies and protects areas of Queensland that are of Regional Interest.

There are no areas of Regional Interest in or adjacent to the study area. The nearest area of Regional Interest is the Gulf Rivers Strategic Environmental Area, approximately 200 km north-west of the study area (DAMS 2017).

Not applicable.

1: Only legislation relevant to the terrestrial flora and fauna values identified in the study area are considered in this table. Development plans are necessary to fully assess the legislative implications of the proposed development. Permitting and approval requirements should be determined in consultation with the relevant regulatory authority.

2: Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES), Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) and Matters of Local Environmental Significance (MLES).



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Appendix A: Flora Database Search Results


NRA Environmental Consultants10 January 2018 Appendix A 1

Family Scientific name Common name Non-native1 NC Act Status2 EPBC Act Status2 Wildlife

Online3 AVH4 PMST5 ALA6

Acanthaceae Dicliptera armata C XAcanthaceae Nelsonia campestris C XAcanthaceae Pseuderanthemum variabile Loveflower C XAcanthaceae Rostellularia adscendens subsp. clementii Pink Tongues C XAcanthaceae Rostellularia adscendens var. clementii Pink Tongues C XAdiantaceae Cheilanthes brownii C XAdiantaceae Cheilanthes nudiuscula C XAdiantaceae Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. pseudovellea C XAdiantaceae Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi C XAdiantaceae Cheilanthes tenuifolia C XAizoaceae Trianthema pilosum C XAizoaceae Trianthema portulacastrum Y XAizoaceae Trianthema triquetra Red Spinach C XAizoaceae Trianthema triquetrum C XAizoaceae Zaleya galericulata C XAizoaceae Zaleya galericulata subsp. galericulata C XAmaranthaceae Achyranthes aspera C XAmaranthaceae Aerva javanica Kapok Bush Y X XAmaranthaceae Alternanthera angustifolia C XAmaranthaceae Alternanthera denticulata Lesser Joyweed C XAmaranthaceae Alternanthera nana Hairy Joyweed C XAmaranthaceae Alternanthera nodiflora Joyweed C XAmaranthaceae Alternanthera pungens Y XAmaranthaceae Amaranthus centralis C XAmaranthaceae Amaranthus interruptus C XAmaranthaceae Amaranthus mitchellii Boggabri Weed C XAmaranthaceae Amaranthus undulatus C XAmaranthaceae Gomphrena arida C XAmaranthaceae Gomphrena breviflora C XAmaranthaceae Gomphrena celosioides Gomphrena Weed Y XAmaranthaceae Gomphrena lanata C X XAmaranthaceae Gomphrena leptophylla C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus clementii Tassel Top C X XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus decipiens C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus fusiformis Pom-Pom Bottlebrush C X XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus incanus C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus leucocoma C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus maconochiei NT XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus macrocephalus Green Pussytails C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus nobilis subsp. nobilis C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus obovatus C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus polystachyus C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus schwartzii Horse Mulla Mulla C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus schwartzii var. schwartzii C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus sessilifolius C XAmaranthaceae Ptilotus spicatus Red Tails C X

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Apocynaceae Calotropis gigantea Y XApocynaceae Calotropis procera Calotropis Y XApocynaceae Carissa lanceolata Conkerberry C XApocynaceae Carissa spinarum C XApocynaceae Cryptostegia grandiflora Rubber Vine Y X XApocynaceae Cynanchum brevipedicellatum C XApocynaceae Gymnanthera cunninghamii C XApocynaceae Marsdenia australis Doubah C XApocynaceae Marsdenia viridiflora subsp. tropica C XApocynaceae Tylophora erecta C XAraliaceae Trachymene gilleniae C XArecaceae Livistona rigida C XAristolochiaceae Aristolochia pubera var. pubera C XAsteraceae Acanthospermum hispidum Star Burr Y XAsteraceae Apowollastonia cylindrica C XAsteraceae Apowollastonia spilanthoides C XAsteraceae Bidens bipinnata Bipinnate Beggar's Ticks Y XAsteraceae Blumea diffusa C XAsteraceae Blumea mollis C XAsteraceae Blumea tenella C XAsteraceae Brachyscome ciliaris C XAsteraceae Calotis cuneifolia Burr Daisy C XAsteraceae Calotis porphyroglossa Channel Burr Daisy C XAsteraceae Centipeda borealis C XAsteraceae Centipeda crateriformis subsp. crateriformis C XAsteraceae Centipeda minima C XAsteraceae Centipeda minima (L.) A.Braun & Asch. subsp. minima C XAsteraceae Centipeda minima subsp. macrocephala C XAsteraceae Centipeda minima subsp. minima C XAsteraceae Chrysocephalum apiculatum Common Everlasting C XAsteraceae Cyanthillium cinereum C XAsteraceae Diodontium filifolium C XAsteraceae Eclipta prostrata White Eclipta Y XAsteraceae Flaveria trinervia Y XAsteraceae Gnaphalium diamantinense C XAsteraceae Gnaphalium polycaulon Y XAsteraceae Gnephosis arachnoidea C XAsteraceae Iotasperma australiense C XAsteraceae Minuria denticulata C XAsteraceae Minuria leptophylla C XAsteraceae Olearia stuartii C XAsteraceae Peripleura obovata C XAsteraceae Pluchea dentex Bowl Daisy C XAsteraceae Pluchea dunlopii C XAsteraceae Pluchea rubelliflora C XAsteraceae Pluchea xanthina C XAsteraceae Podolepis arachnoidea C XAsteraceae Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum Jersey Cudweed C X





Asteraceae Pterocaulon serrulatum C XAsteraceae Pterocaulon serrulatum var. serrulatum C XAsteraceae Pterocaulon serrulatum var. velutinum C XAsteraceae Pterocaulon sphacelatum Fruit Salad Plant C XAsteraceae Rhodanthe gossypina C XAsteraceae Rhodanthe microglossa Clustered Sunray C XAsteraceae Rhodanthe tietkensii C XAsteraceae Rutidosis helichrysoides subsp. acutiglumis C XAsteraceae Sphaeranthus indicus C XAsteraceae Streptoglossa adscendens Desert Daisy C XAsteraceae Streptoglossa bubakii C XAsteraceae Streptoglossa decurrens C XAsteraceae Streptoglossa odora Mintbush C XAsteraceae Vittadinia sulcata C XAsteraceae Vittadinia virgata C XAsteraceae Wedelia asperrima C XAsteraceae Xanthium spinosum Bathurst Burr Y XAsteraceae Xanthium strumarium Noogoora Burr Y XAytoniaceae Plagiochasma rupestre C XBignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine C XBoraginaceae Ehretia saligna False Cedar C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium aequoreum C X XBoraginaceae Heliotropium ballii C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium conocarpum C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium cunninghamii C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium fasciculatum C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium filaginoides C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium frohlichii C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium geocharis C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium haesum C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium lapidicola C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium plumosum C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium styotrichum C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium tanythrix C XBoraginaceae Heliotropium tenuifolium Native Heliotrope C X XBoraginaceae Trichodesma zeylanicum Camel Bush C XBoraginaceae Trichodesma zeylanicum var. latisepaleum C XBoraginaceae Trichodesma zeylanicum var. latisepalum C XBoraginaceae Trichodesma zeylanicum var. zeylanicum C XBrassicaceae Capsella bursapastoris Shepherd's Purse Y XBrassicaceae Rorippa eustylis C XByttneriaceae Keraudrenia hookeriana C XByttneriaceae Keraudrenia nephrosperma C XByttneriaceae Melochia pyramidata Y XByttneriaceae Waltheria indica C XCactaceae Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata Boxing Glove Cactus Y XCactaceae Harrisia martinii Y XCaesalpiniaceae Bauhinia cunninghamii Bauhinia C X





Caesalpiniaceae Bauhinia gilva Beantree C XCaesalpiniaceae Chamaecrista absus var. absus C XCaesalpiniaceae Chamaecrista symonii C XCaesalpiniaceae Lysiphyllum cunninghamii C XCaesalpiniaceae Lysiphyllum gilvum Bauhinia C XCaesalpiniaceae Parkinsonia aculeata Parkinsonia Y X XCaesalpiniaceae Petalostylis cassioides C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. alicia C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. artemisioides C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. coriacea C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. helmsii Crinkled Cassia C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. oligophylla Limestone Cassia C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. sturtii Grey Cassia C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna barclayana C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna barronfieldii C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna glutinosa subsp. luerssenii C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna glutinosa subsp. pruinosa Silver Cassia C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna notabilis Cockroach Bush C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna planitiicola Ant Bush C XCaesalpiniaceae Senna venusta C XCampanulaceae Lobelia arnhemiaca C XCampanulaceae Wahlenbergia tumidifructa C XCapparaceae Apophyllum anomalum Broom Bush C XCapparaceae Capparis lasiantha Nipan C XCapparaceae Capparis lucida C XCapparaceae Capparis mitchellii C XCapparaceae Capparis nummularia C XCapparaceae Capparis spinosa var. nummularia C XCapparaceae Capparis umbonata C XCaryophyllaceae Polycarpaea breviflora C XCaryophyllaceae Polycarpaea corymbosa var. corymbosa C XCaryophyllaceae Polycarpaea spirostylis C XCaryophyllaceae Polycarpaea spirostylis subsp. glabra C XCaryophyllaceae Polycarpaea spirostylis subsp. spirostylis C XCaryophyllaceae Spergula arvensis Corn Spurrey Y XCelastraceae Denhamia cunninghamii C XCelastraceae Denhamia oleaster C XChenopodiaceae Atriplex cinerea C XChenopodiaceae Atriplex cornigera C XChenopodiaceae Atriplex muelleri C XChenopodiaceae Chenopodium auricomum C XChenopodiaceae Dysphania rhadinostachya C XChenopodiaceae Dysphania rhadinostachya subsp. inflata C XChenopodiaceae Dysphania rhadinostachya subsp. rhadinostachya C XChenopodiaceae Einadia nutans Climbing Saltbush C XChenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa Ruby Saltbush C X





Chenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa var. glabra C XChenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa C XChenopodiaceae Maireana campanulata C XChenopodiaceae Maireana georgei C XChenopodiaceae Maireana triptera Three-wing Bluebush C XChenopodiaceae Maireana villosa C XChenopodiaceae Salsola australis C XChenopodiaceae Sclerolaena anisacanthoides Yellow Burr C XChenopodiaceae Sclerolaena bicornis var. bicornis C XChenopodiaceae Sclerolaena cornishiana C XChenopodiaceae Sclerolaena cuneata Tangled Copperburr C XChenopodiaceae Sclerolaena eriacantha C XChenopodiaceae Sclerolaena lanicuspis C XCleomaceae Cleome gynandra Y XCleomaceae Cleome oxalidea C XCleomaceae Cleome viscosa Tick-weed C X XClusiaceae Hypericum gramineum Small St. John's Wort C XCombretaceae Terminalia aridicola C XCombretaceae Terminalia aridicola subsp. aridicola Arid Peach C XCombretaceae Terminalia arostrata C XCommelinaceae Commelina ensifolia Scurvy Grass C XCommelinaceae Commelina lanceolata C XCommelinaceae Commelina tricarinata C XConvolvulaceae Bonamia media Common Bonamia C XConvolvulaceae Bonamia pannosa C XConvolvulaceae Cuscuta victoriana C XConvolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Tropical Speedwell C XConvolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides var. decumbens C XConvolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides var. sericeus C XConvolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides var. villosicalyx C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea argillicola C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea coptica C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea diamantinensis Desert Cowvine C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea diversifolia C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea lonchophylla C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea muelleri Poison morning-glory C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea nil Y XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea plebeia Bellvine C XConvolvulaceae Ipomoea polymorpha C XConvolvulaceae Jacquemontia browniana Snake Stem C XConvolvulaceae Merremia quinquefolia Y XConvolvulaceae Operculina aequisepala C X XConvolvulaceae Polymeria ambigua C XConvolvulaceae Polymeria lanata C XConvolvulaceae Polymeria longifolia Polymeria C XConvolvulaceae Xenostegia tridentata C XCucurbitaceae Austrobryonia argillicola C XCucurbitaceae Citrullus colocynthis Colocynth Y X





Cucurbitaceae Cucumis argenteus C X XCucurbitaceae Cucumis melo Native Cucumber C XCucurbitaceae Cucumis picrocarpus C XCucurbitaceae Momordica balsamina Balsam Apple Y XCyperaceae Bulbostylis barbata C X XCyperaceae Bulbostylis turbinata C XCyperaceae Cyperus bifax Western Nutgrass C XCyperaceae Cyperus brevifolius Mullumbimby couch Y XCyperaceae Cyperus carinatus C XCyperaceae Cyperus conicus C XCyperaceae Cyperus conicus var. conicus C XCyperaceae Cyperus cunninghamii C XCyperaceae Cyperus cunninghamii subsp. cheradicus C XCyperaceae Cyperus cunninghamii subsp. cunninghamii C XCyperaceae Cyperus dactylotes C XCyperaceae Cyperus difformis Rice Sedge C XCyperaceae Cyperus eragrostis Y XCyperaceae Cyperus esculentus Yellow Nutgrass Y XCyperaceae Cyperus fulvus C XCyperaceae Cyperus gilesii C XCyperaceae Cyperus iria C XCyperaceae Cyperus javanicus C XCyperaceae Cyperus laevigatus C XCyperaceae Cyperus microcephalus subsp. microcephalus C XCyperaceae Cyperus microcephalus subsp. saxicola C XCyperaceae Cyperus polystachyos C XCyperaceae Cyperus pulchellus C XCyperaceae Cyperus pygmaeus Dwarf Sedge C XCyperaceae Cyperus rotundus Nutgrass Y XCyperaceae Cyperus squarrosus Bearded Flatsedge C XCyperaceae Cyperus vaginatus C XCyperaceae Cyperus victoriensis C XCyperaceae Eleocharis spiralis C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis aestivalis C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis bisumbellata C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis corynocarya C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis dichotoma Common Fringe Sedge C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis elegans C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis littoralis C XCyperaceae Fimbristylis microcarya C XCyperaceae Lipocarpha microcephala C XCyperaceae Mesomelaena tetragona C XCyperaceae Schoenoplectiella dissachantha C XCyperaceae Schoenus falcatus C XEbenaceae Diospyros humilis Small-leaved Ebony C XElatinaceae Bergia pedicellaris C XElatinaceae Bergia trimera C XEuphorbiaceae Acalypha australis Y X





Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia accedens C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia australis Hairy Caustic Weed C X XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia australis var. subtomentosa C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia biconvexa C X XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia centralis C X XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia coghlanii C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia drummondii C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia ferdinandi var. appendiculata C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia ferdinandi var. ferdinandi C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Y XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia inappendiculata var. queenslandica C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia mitchelliana Spurge C X XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia papillata var. laevicaulis C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia papillata var. papillata C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia prostrata Y XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia tannensis subsp. eremophila C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia thelephora var. thelephora C XEuphorbiaceae Euphorbia trigonosperma C XEuphorbiaceae Excoecaria parvifolia C XEuphorbiaceae Jatropha gossypiifolia Bellyache Bush Y X XEuphorbiaceae Microstachys chamaelea C XFabaceae Aeschynomene indica Budda Pea C X XFabaceae Alysicarpus muelleri C XFabaceae Cajanus acutifolius C XFabaceae Cajanus lanuginosus C XFabaceae Cajanus pubescens C XFabaceae Clitoria ternatea Butterfly Pea Y XFabaceae Crotalaria aridicola subsp. Glabrata C XFabaceae Crotalaria dissitiflora subsp. rugosa C XFabaceae Crotalaria medicaginea Trefoil Rattlepod C X XFabaceae Crotalaria medicaginea var. neglecta C XFabaceae Crotalaria montana var. angustifolia C XFabaceae Crotalaria montana var. exserta C XFabaceae Crotalaria novae-hollandiae subsp. lasiophylla New Holland Rattlepod C XFabaceae Crotalaria novae-hollandiae subsp. novae-hollandiae New Holland Rattlepod C XFabaceae Crotalaria verrucosa Blueflower Rattlepod C XFabaceae Cullen australasicum C XFabaceae Cullen badocanum C XFabaceae Cullen balsamicum C XFabaceae Cullen cinereum C XFabaceae Cullen graveolens C XFabaceae Cullen leucanthum C XFabaceae Cullen pallidum C XFabaceae Cullen pustulatum C XFabaceae Desmodium campylocaulon C XFabaceae Desmodium muelleri C XFabaceae Galactia tenuiflora C XFabaceae Galactia tenuiflora var. lucida C X





Fabaceae Gastrolobium grandiflorum Heart-leaf Poison Bush C XFabaceae Glycine canescens Silky Glycine C XFabaceae Glycine falcata C XFabaceae Hovea parvicalyx C XFabaceae Indigastrum parviflorum C XFabaceae Indigofera brevidens C XFabaceae Indigofera colutea Sticky Indigo C XFabaceae Indigofera erubescens C XFabaceae Indigofera ewartiana C XFabaceae Indigofera hirsuta Hairy Indigo C XFabaceae Indigofera leucotricha C XFabaceae Indigofera linifolia C XFabaceae Indigofera linnaei Birdsville Indigo C XFabaceae Indigofera pratensis C XFabaceae Jacksonia lateritica C XFabaceae Jacksonia ramosissima C XFabaceae Macroptilium atropurpureum Siratro Y XFabaceae Pultenaea spinosa C XFabaceae Rhynchosia australis C XFabaceae Rhynchosia minima Rhynchosia C XFabaceae Rhynchosia minima var. australis C XFabaceae Rhynchosia minima var. tomentosa C XFabaceae Sesbania aculeata C XFabaceae Sesbania benthamiana C XFabaceae Sesbania brachycarpa C XFabaceae Sesbania campylocarpa C XFabaceae Sesbania cannabina var. cannabina C XFabaceae Stylosanthes hamata Caribbean Stylo Y XFabaceae Swainsona burkei C XFabaceae Swainsona campylantha C XFabaceae Tephrosia astragaloides C XFabaceae Tephrosia brachyodon var. cloncurriensis C XFabaceae Tephrosia brachyodon var. longifolia C XFabaceae Tephrosia delestangii C X XFabaceae Tephrosia eriocarpa C XFabaceae Tephrosia filipes C XFabaceae Tephrosia flagellaris C XFabaceae Tephrosia lasiochlaena C XFabaceae Tephrosia leptoclada C XFabaceae Tephrosia phaeosperma var. (Westmoreland S.Melville 967) C XFabaceae Tephrosia remotiflora C XFabaceae Tephrosia rosea C XFabaceae Tephrosia rosea var. rosea C XFabaceae Tephrosia supina C X XFabaceae Tephrosia virens C XFabaceae Vigna lanceolata C XFabaceae Vigna lanceolata var. lanceolata C XFabaceae Zornia adenophora C X





Fabaceae Zornia muriculata subsp. angustata C XFabaceae Zornia prostrata C XFabaceae Zornia prostrata var. prostrata C XFrankeniaceae Frankenia flabellata C XFrankeniaceae Frankenia serpyllifolia C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia angustifolia C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia byrnesii Byrne's Goodenia C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia centralis C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia fascicularis Silky Goodenia C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia glabra C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia grandiflora C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia lunata C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia nigrescens C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia scaevolina C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia strangfordii Wide-leaved Goodenia C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia triodiophila C XGoodeniaceae Goodenia vilmoriniae C X XGoodeniaceae Scaevola C XGoodeniaceae Scaevola amblyanthera C XGoodeniaceae Scaevola glutinosa C XGoodeniaceae Scaevola ovalifolia Bushy Fan-flower C X XGoodeniaceae Scaevola revoluta subsp. revoluta C XGyrostemonaceae Codonocarpus attenuatus Bellfruit Tree C XHaloragaceae Haloragis glauca f. sclopetifera C XHaloragaceae Haloragis glauca forma sclopetifera C XHaloragaceae Haloragis odontocarpa C XHaloragaceae Myriophyllum verrucosum Water Milfoil C XJohnsoniaceae Caesia chlorantha C XLamiaceae Ajuga australis Austral Bugle C XLamiaceae Anisomeles xerophila C XLamiaceae Basilicum polystachyon C XLamiaceae Clerodendrum floribundum Lolly Bush C XLamiaceae Clerodendrum floribundum var. angustifolium C XLamiaceae Clerodendrum floribundum var. coriaceum C XLamiaceae Clerodendrum floribundum var. ovatum C XLamiaceae Clerodendrum tomentosum Velvet Spider Bush C X XLamiaceae Clerodendrum tomentosum var. tomentosum C XLamiaceae Hyptis suaveolens Y XLamiaceae Mesosphaerum suaveolens Y XLamiaceae Ocimum caryophyllinum C XLamiaceae Ocimum tenuiflorum Native Thyme C XLamiaceae Ocimum x africanum Y XLamiaceae Teucrium integrifolium C XLamiaceae Teucrium racemosum C XLamiaceae Vitex benthamiana C XLauraceae Cassytha capillaris C XLauraceae Cassytha pubescens Downy Devil's Twine C XLaxmanniaceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush C X





Lindsaeaceae Lindsaea ensifolia subsp. ensifolia C XLoganiaceae Mitrasacme nudicaulis var. nudicaulis C XLoranthaceae Amyema miquelii C XLoranthaceae Amyema preissii C XLoranthaceae Amyema quandang var. bancroftii Broad-leaved Grey Mistletoe C XLoranthaceae Amyema quandang var. quandang C XLoranthaceae Amyema sanguinea var. sanguinea C XLoranthaceae Amyema villiflora subsp. Villiflora C XLoranthaceae Decaisnina brittenii subsp. brittenii C XLoranthaceae Dendrophthoe glabrescens C XLoranthaceae Dendrophthoe odontocalyx C XLoranthaceae Diplatia furcata C XLoranthaceae Diplatia grandibractea C XLoranthaceae Lysiana spathulata subsp. parvifolia C XLoranthaceae Lysiana spathulata subsp. spathulata C XLoranthaceae Lysiana subfalcata C XLythraceae Ammannia auriculata Y XLythraceae Ammannia baccifera C XLythraceae Ammannia multiflora Jerry-jerry C XMalvaceae Abelmoschus ficulneus Native Rosella C X XMalvaceae Abutilon andrewsianum Andrew's Lantern Flower C XMalvaceae Abutilon arenarium C XMalvaceae Abutilon auritum C XMalvaceae Abutilon calliphyllum C XMalvaceae Abutilon fugax C X XMalvaceae Abutilon guineense Y XMalvaceae Abutilon hannii C X XMalvaceae Abutilon lepidum C XMalvaceae Abutilon leucopetalum C XMalvaceae Abutilon macrum C XMalvaceae Abutilon malvifolium Bastard Marshmallow C X XMalvaceae Abutilon otocarpum C X XMalvaceae Gossypium australe Rose Cottonbush C X XMalvaceae Gossypium hirsutum Levant Cotton Y XMalvaceae Gossypium nelsonii C X XMalvaceae Gossypium sturtianum var. sturtianum C XMalvaceae Hibiscus brachychlaenus C XMalvaceae Hibiscus brachysiphonius C XMalvaceae Hibiscus burtonii C XMalvaceae Hibiscus meraukensis Merauke Hibiscus C X XMalvaceae Hibiscus pentaphyllus C XMalvaceae Hibiscus sturtii Hill Hibiscus C X XMalvaceae Hibiscus sturtii var. campylochlamys C XMalvaceae Hibiscus sturtii var. grandiflorus C XMalvaceae Hibiscus verdcourtii C XMalvaceae Hibiscus vitifolius C XMalvaceae Malvastrum americanum Malvastrum Y X XMalvaceae Malvastrum americanum var. americanum Y X





Malvaceae Malvastrum americanum var. stellatum C XMalvaceae Sida cleisocalyx C XMalvaceae Sida corrugata Corrugated Sida C XMalvaceae Sida cunninghamii C XMalvaceae Sida fibulifera Pin Sida C X XMalvaceae Sida goniocarpa C XMalvaceae Sida laevis C XMalvaceae Sida macropoda C X XMalvaceae Sida platycalyx C XMalvaceae Sida rohlenae C XMalvaceae Sida rohlenae subsp. rohlenae C XMalvaceae Sida spenceriana C XMalvaceae Sida spinosa Spiny Sida Y XMalvaceae Sida trichopoda High Sida C XMarsileaceae Marsilea drummondii Common Nardoo C XMarsileaceae Marsilea hirsuta Short-fruited Nardoo C XMeliaceae Azadirachta indica Y XMeliaceae Owenia acidula Emu Apple C XMeliaceae Owenia reticulata C XMenispermaceae Tinospora smilacina Snakevine C XMimosaceae Acacia acradenia Velvet Wattle C X X XMimosaceae Acacia adsurgens CMimosaceae Acacia ancistrocarpa C X XMimosaceae Acacia asperulacea C XMimosaceae Acacia bivenosa C XMimosaceae Acacia caesiella C XMimosaceae Acacia cambagei Gidgee C XMimosaceae Acacia chippendalei C XMimosaceae Acacia chisholmii Chisholm's Wattle C X XMimosaceae Acacia citriodora C XMimosaceae Acacia colei C XMimosaceae Acacia colei var. colei C XMimosaceae Acacia cowleana C XMimosaceae Acacia elachantha C XMimosaceae Acacia excelsa subsp. angusta C XMimosaceae Acacia excelsa subsp. excelsa C XMimosaceae Acacia galioides C XMimosaceae Acacia gonoclada C XMimosaceae Acacia harpophylla Brigalow C XMimosaceae Acacia hemignosta C XMimosaceae Acacia hemsleyi C XMimosaceae Acacia holosericea C XMimosaceae Acacia laccata C XMimosaceae Acacia leptostachya Townsville Wattle C XMimosaceae Acacia limbata C XMimosaceae Acacia lysiphloia C XMimosaceae Acacia megalantha C XMimosaceae Acacia melleodora C X





Mimosaceae Acacia monticola C XMimosaceae Acacia orthocarpa C XMimosaceae Acacia oswaldii C XMimosaceae Acacia phlebocarpa C XMimosaceae Acacia retivenea Net-veined Wattle C XMimosaceae Acacia retivenea subsp. retivenea C XMimosaceae Acacia salicina Doolan C XMimosaceae Acacia sericophylla C XMimosaceae Acacia shirleyi Lancewood C XMimosaceae Acacia sibirica C XMimosaceae Acacia spondylophylla Curry Wattle C XMimosaceae Acacia stenophylla Belalie C XMimosaceae Acacia tenuissima C XMimosaceae Acacia thomsonii C XMimosaceae Acacia tropica C XMimosaceae Acacia victoriae C XMimosaceae Acacia victoriae subsp. arida C XMimosaceae Acacia victoriae subsp. fasciaria C XMimosaceae Acacia victoriae subsp. victoriae C XMimosaceae Neptunia dimorphantha Sensitive Plant C XMimosaceae Neptunia gracilis Low Sensitive Plant C XMimosaceae Neptunia gracilis forma gracilis C XMimosaceae Neptunia monosperma C XMimosaceae Prosopis glandulosa x P.velutina Mesquite Y X XMimosaceae Prosopis juliflora Mesquite Y XMimosaceae Prosopis pallida Kiawe Y X XMimosaceae Vachellia bidwillii C XMimosaceae Vachellia farnesiana Mimosa Bush Y XMimosaceae Vachellia nilotica (Syn. Acacia nilotica subsp. indica) Prickly Acacia Y X X XMimosaceae Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica C XMimosaceae Vachellia sutherlandii C XMolluginaceae Glinus lotoides Hairy Carpet Weed C XMoraceae Ficus aculeata var. aculeata C XMoraceae Ficus brachypoda C X XMoraceae Ficus cerasicarpa C X XMoraceae Ficus congesta var. congesta C XMoraceae Ficus opposita Sandpaper Fig C XMoraceae Ficus racemosa var. racemosa C XMoraceae Ficus rubiginosa forma rubiginosa C XMoringaceae Moringa oleifera Y XMyrtaceae Corymbia aparrerinja Ghost Gum C XMyrtaceae Corymbia aspera C XMyrtaceae Corymbia capricornia C XMyrtaceae Corymbia confertiflora Broad Leaf Carbeen C XMyrtaceae Corymbia dichromophloia C X XMyrtaceae Corymbia grandifolia subsp. grandifolia C XMyrtaceae Corymbia polycarpa Long-fruited Bloodwood C XMyrtaceae Corymbia terminalis Western Bloodwood C X X





Myrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum C X XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. arida C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. obtusa C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus coolabah Coolabah C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus distans C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus leucophloia Snappy Gum C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus leucophloia subsp. euroa C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus leucophylla Cloncurry Box C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus leucophylla x E.pruinosa C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus melanophloia subsp. nana C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus microneura Gilbert River Box C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus microtheca Coolibah C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus normantonensis Normanton Box C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus nudicaulis V XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus pruinosa Silver Box C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus pruinosa subsp. pruinosa C XMyrtaceae Eucalyptus whitei White's Ironbark C X XMyrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium subsp. tropicum C XMyrtaceae Lophostemon grandiflorus Northern Swamp Box C XMyrtaceae Lophostemon grandiflorus subsp. riparius C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca argentea Silver Tea-tree C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca bracteata Black Tea Tree C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca dissitiflora C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca fluviatilis Weeping Tea Tree C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca leucadendra Broad-leaved Tea-tree C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca nervosa Fibrebark C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca trichostachya C XMyrtaceae Melaleuca viridiflora Broad-leaved Paperbark C XNajadaceae Najas tenuifolia Water Nymph C XNephrolepidaceae Nephrolepis brownii C XNyctaginaceae Boerhavia burbidgeana C XNyctaginaceae Boerhavia coccinea C XNyctaginaceae Boerhavia dominii C XNyctaginaceae Boerhavia paludosa C XNyctaginaceae Boerhavia pubescens C XNyctaginaceae Boerhavia schomburgkiana C XOleaceae Jasminum didymum subsp. lineare C XOnagraceae Ludwigia octovalvis Willow Primrose C XOnagraceae Ludwigia perennis C XOrobanchaceae Buchnera ramosissima C X XOrobanchaceae Striga curviflora C XPapaveraceae Argemone ochroleuca subsp. ochroleuca Mexican Poppy Y XPedaliaceae Josephinia eugeniae Josephinia Burr C XPentapetaceae Melhania oblongifolia C XPentapetaceae Melhania ovata C XPhyllanthaceae Breynia oblongifolia C XPhyllanthaceae Flueggea leucopyrus C XPhyllanthaceae Flueggea virosa subsp. melanthesoides White Currant Bush C X





Phyllanthaceae Notoleptopus decaisnei C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus carpentariae C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus fuernrohrii C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus lacerosus C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus lacunarius C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Spurge C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus maderaspatensis var. angustifolius C XPhyllanthaceae Phyllanthus maderaspatensis var. maderaspatensis C XPhyllanthaceae Sauropus trachyspermus C XPicrodendraceae Petalostigma pubescens Quinine Tree C XPittosporaceae Pittosporum angustifolium Weeping Pittosporum C XPlantaginaceae Scoparia dulcis Y XPlantaginaceae Stemodia glabella C XPlantaginaceae Stemodia lathraia C XPlantaginaceae Stemodia lythrifolia C XPlantaginaceae Stemodia viscosa C XPlumbaginaceae Plumbago zeylanica Native Plumbago C XPoaceae Aristida anthoxanthoides Yellow Threeawn C XPoaceae Aristida benthamii C XPoaceae Aristida biglandulosa C XPoaceae Aristida contorta Bunched Kerosene Grass C X XPoaceae Aristida echinata C XPoaceae Aristida exserta C XPoaceae Aristida holathera Erect Kerosene Grass C XPoaceae Aristida holathera var. holathera C XPoaceae Aristida hygrometrica C XPoaceae Aristida inaequiglumis C XPoaceae Aristida jerichoensis var. jerichoensis Jericho Wiregrass C XPoaceae Aristida jerichoensis var. subspinulifera C XPoaceae Aristida latifolia Feathertop Wiregrass C X XPoaceae Aristida lazaridis C XPoaceae Aristida longicollis C XPoaceae Aristida nitidula C XPoaceae Aristida polyclados C XPoaceae Aristida pruinosa C XPoaceae Aristida sciuroides C XPoaceae Arundinella setosa C XPoaceae Astrebla elymoides Hoop Mitchell Grass C XPoaceae Astrebla lappacea Curly Mitchell Grass C XPoaceae Astrebla pectinata Barley Mitchell Grass C XPoaceae Astrebla squarrosa Bull Mitchell Grass C XPoaceae Bothriochloa bladhii subsp. bladhii C XPoaceae Bothriochloa decipiens Pitted Bluegrass C X XPoaceae Bothriochloa decipiens var. cloncurrensis C XPoaceae Bothriochloa ewartiana Forest Bluegrass C XPoaceae Bothriochloa pertusa Indian Bluegrass Y XPoaceae Brachyachne convergens Common Native Couch C XPoaceae Cenchrus americanus Y X





Poaceae Cenchrus basedowii C XPoaceae Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel Grass Y X XPoaceae Cenchrus pennisetiformis Y XPoaceae Cenchrus setiger Birdwood Grass Y X X XPoaceae Chionachne cyathopoda River Grass C XPoaceae Chionachne hubbardiana C XPoaceae Chloris barbata Purpletop Chloris Y X XPoaceae Chloris pectinata Comb Chloris C XPoaceae Chloris pumilio C XPoaceae Chloris virgata Feathertop Rhodes Grass Y XPoaceae Chrysopogon fallax Golden Beard Grass C XPoaceae Cymbopogon ambiguus Lemon Grass C XPoaceae Cymbopogon bombycinus Silky Oilgrass C XPoaceae Cymbopogon gratus C XPoaceae Cynodon dactylon Couch Y XPoaceae Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon Y XPoaceae Dactyloctenium radulans Button Grass C XPoaceae Dichanthium annulatum Sheda Grass Y XPoaceae Dichanthium aristatum Angleton Grass Y XPoaceae Dichanthium fecundum Curly Bluegrass C XPoaceae Dichanthium sericeum subsp. Humilius Silky Blue-grass C XPoaceae Dichanthium sericeum subsp. polystachyum Silky Blue-grass C XPoaceae Dichanthium sericeum subsp. sericeum Silky Blue-grass C XPoaceae Digitaria brownii C XPoaceae Digitaria ciliaris Summer Grass Y XPoaceae Digitaria ctenantha C XPoaceae Digitaria divaricatissima var. divaricatissima C XPoaceae Diplachne fusca subsp. fusca C XPoaceae Diplachne fusca var. fusca C XPoaceae Echinochloa colona Awnless Barnyard Grass Y XPoaceae Echinochloa turneriana Channel Millet C XPoaceae Ectrosia schultzii var. annua C XPoaceae Elytrophorus spicatus C XPoaceae Enneapogon asperatus C XPoaceae Enneapogon avenaceus Common Bottlewashers C XPoaceae Enneapogon cylindricus Jointed Nineawn C XPoaceae Enneapogon eremophilus C XPoaceae Enneapogon intermedius C XPoaceae Enneapogon lindleyanus C XPoaceae Enneapogon nigricans Niggerheads C XPoaceae Enneapogon polyphyllus Leafy Nineawn C X XPoaceae Enneapogon purpurascens C XPoaceae Enteropogon acicularis Curly Windmill Grass C XPoaceae Enteropogon minutus C XPoaceae Enteropogon ramosus Twirly Windmill Grass C XPoaceae Eragrostis basedowii Neat Lovegrass C XPoaceae Eragrostis confertiflora Spike Lovegrass C XPoaceae Eragrostis cumingii C X





Poaceae Eragrostis desertorum C XPoaceae Eragrostis elongata C XPoaceae Eragrostis eriopoda C XPoaceae Eragrostis fallax C XPoaceae Eragrostis lanicaulis C XPoaceae Eragrostis leptocarpa Drooping Lovegrass C XPoaceae Eragrostis leptostachya C XPoaceae Eragrostis minor Small Stinkgrass Y XPoaceae Eragrostis olida C XPoaceae Eragrostis setifolia Neverfail Grass C XPoaceae Eragrostis speciosa Handsome Lovegrass C XPoaceae Eragrostis stagnalis C XPoaceae Eragrostis tenellula Delicate Lovegrass C XPoaceae Eragrostis xerophila C XPoaceae Eriachne benthamii Swamp Wanderrie Grass C XPoaceae Eriachne ciliata Slender Wanderrie Grass C XPoaceae Eriachne mucronata Mountain Wanderrie Grass C XPoaceae Eriachne mucronata forma (Alpha C.E.Hubbard 7882) C XPoaceae Eriachne mucronata forma (Burnham R.W.Purdie 1370) C XPoaceae Eriachne obtusa Northern Wanderrie Grass C XPoaceae Eriachne ovata C XPoaceae Eriachne pulchella Pretty Wanderrie Grass C X XPoaceae Eriachne pulchella subsp. dominii C XPoaceae Eriachne pulchella subsp. pulchella C XPoaceae Eriachne scleranthoides Mount Olga Wanderrie Grass C XPoaceae Eriochloa australiensis C XPoaceae Eriochloa crebra Tall Cupgrass C XPoaceae Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha C XPoaceae Eulalia aurea Silky Browntop C XPoaceae Heteropogon contortus Black Speargrass C XPoaceae Hordeum glaucum Northern Barley Grass Y XPoaceae Iseilema calvum C XPoaceae Iseilema convexum C XPoaceae Iseilema fragile Slender Flinders Grass C XPoaceae Iseilema macratherum Bull Flinders Grass C X XPoaceae Iseilema membranaceum Small Flinders Grass C XPoaceae Iseilema vaginiflorum Red Flinders Grass C XPoaceae Iseilema windersii C X XPoaceae Leersia hexandra Swamp Rice Grass C XPoaceae Leptochloa digitata C XPoaceae Leptochloa fusca subsp. fusca C XPoaceae Leptochloa fusca subsp. muelleri C XPoaceae Melinis repens Red Natal Grass Y XPoaceae Mnesithea formosa C X XPoaceae Oryza australiensis C XPoaceae Oxychloris scariosa Winged Chloris C XPoaceae Panicum decompositum Native Millet C XPoaceae Panicum decompositum var. decompositum C X





Poaceae Panicum decompositum var. tenuius C XPoaceae Panicum effusum Hairy Panic Grass C XPoaceae Panicum laevinode Pepper Grass C XPoaceae Paraneurachne muelleri C XPoaceae Paspalidium basicladum C XPoaceae Paspalidium constrictum Knottybutt Grass C XPoaceae Paspalidium gracile Slender Panic C XPoaceae Paspalidium jubiflorum Warrego Grass C XPoaceae Paspalidium rarum Rare Paspalidium C XPoaceae Perotis rara Comet Grass C XPoaceae Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mudgrass C XPoaceae Sarga leiocladum C XPoaceae Sarga plumosum C XPoaceae Sarga timorense C XPoaceae Schizachyrium perplexum C XPoaceae Sehima nervosum C XPoaceae Setaria apiculata C XPoaceae Setaria queenslandica C XPoaceae Sorghum bicolor Y XPoaceae Sorghum halepense Y XPoaceae Sorghum laxiflorum C XPoaceae Sorghum leiocladum C XPoaceae Sorghum nitidum forma aristatum C XPoaceae Sorghum plumosum C XPoaceae Sorghum timorense Downs Sorghum C XPoaceae Spathia neurosa C XPoaceae Sporobolus actinocladus Katoora Grass C XPoaceae Sporobolus australasicus Australian Dropseed C XPoaceae Sporobolus caroli Fairy Grass C XPoaceae Sporobolus coromandelianus Y XPoaceae Sporobolus mitchellii Rat's Tail Couch C XPoaceae Themeda avenacea Native Oatgrass C XPoaceae Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass C X XPoaceae Tragus australianus Small Burr Grass C XPoaceae Triodia brizoides C XPoaceae Triodia longiceps Giant Grey Spinifex C X XPoaceae Triodia mitchellii Buck Spinifex C XPoaceae Triodia molesta Pincushion Spinifex C XPoaceae Triodia pungens Soft Spinifex C X XPoaceae Triodia triaristata C XPoaceae Tripogon loliiformis Five Minute Grass C XPoaceae Triraphis mollis Purple Plumegrass C XPoaceae Uranthoecium truncatum Flat-stem Grass C XPoaceae Urochloa atrisola C XPoaceae Urochloa gilesii var. gilesii C XPoaceae Urochloa piligera C XPoaceae Urochloa praetervisa C XPoaceae Urochloa subquadripara Y X





Poaceae Vacoparis laxiflorum C XPoaceae Xerochloa barbata C XPoaceae Xerochloa imberbis C XPoaceae Xerochloa laniflora C XPoaceae Yakirra australiensis var. australiensis C XPolygalaceae Polygala barklyensis C XPolygalaceae Polygala crassitesta C XPolygalaceae Polygala dependens C XPolygalaceae Polygala galeocephala C XPolygalaceae Polygala longifolia C XPolygalaceae Polygala triflora C XPolygonaceae Duma florulenta C XPolygonaceae Persicaria attenuata C XPolygonaceae Persicaria barbata C XPolygonaceae Rumex crystallinus Glistening Dock C XPontederiaceae Monochoria cyanea C XPontederiaceae Monochoria vaginalis C XPortulacaceae Grahamia australiana C XPortulacaceae Portulaca australis C XPortulacaceae Portulaca digyna C X XPortulacaceae Portulaca filifolia C XPortulacaceae Portulaca intraterranea C XPortulacaceae Portulaca oleracea Pigweed Y XPortulacaceae Portulaca oligosperma C XPortulacaceae Sedopsis armitii C XPotamogetonaceae Potamogeton crispus C XPotamogetonaceae Stuckenia pectinata C XProteaceae Grevillea dryandri subsp. dryandri C XProteaceae Grevillea mimosoides C XProteaceae Grevillea pteridifolia Golden Parrot Tree C XProteaceae Grevillea striata Beefwood C XProteaceae Grevillea wickhamii subsp. aprica C XProteaceae Hakea arborescens Tree Hakea C XProteaceae Hakea chordophylla Bull Oak C XProteaceae Hakea lorea Bootlace Oak C X XProteaceae Hakea lorea subsp. lorea C XRhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa Soap Tree C XRhamnaceae Ventilago viminalis Supplejack C XRhamnaceae Ziziphus mauritiana Indian Jujube Y XRubiaceae Dentella minutissima C XRubiaceae Kohautia australiensis C X X XRubiaceae Oldenlandia coerulescens C XRubiaceae Oldenlandia mitrasacmoides subsp. mitrasacmoides C XRubiaceae Oldenlandia spathulata E XRubiaceae Pavetta rupicola C XRubiaceae Psydrax attenuata C XRubiaceae Psydrax attenuata forma myrmecophila C XRubiaceae Psydrax oleifolia C X





Rubiaceae Spermacoce argillacea C XRubiaceae Spermacoce auriculata C XRubiaceae Spermacoce pogostoma C XSalviniaceae Salvinia molesta Salvinia Y XSamolaceae Samolus eremaeus C XSantalaceae Santalum lanceolatum Sandalwood C XSapindaceae Alectryon oleifolius subsp. elongatus C XSapindaceae Atalaya hemiglauca Whitewood C XSapindaceae Dodonaea lanceolata var. lanceolata C XSapindaceae Dodonaea stenophylla C XSapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa subsp. mucronata C XSapindaceae Harpullia rhyticarpa Slender Harpullia C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila acrida C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila bignoniiflora Creek Wilga C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila deserti C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila duttonii C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila elderi C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila goodwinii C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila goodwinii subsp. goodwinii C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila latrobei Crimson Turkey Bush C X XScrophulariaceae Eremophila latrobei subsp. glabra C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila latrobei subsp. latrobei C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila longifolia Berrigan C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila maculata Spotted Fuchsia Bush C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila maculata subsp. maculata C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila mitchellii False Sandalwood C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila oppositifolia subsp. rubra C XScrophulariaceae Eremophila sturtii Turpentine Emu Bush C XScrophulariaceae Myoporum montanum Boobialla C XSolanaceae Datura ferox Fierce Thornapple Y XSolanaceae Datura inoxia Y XSolanaceae Datura leichhardtii Native Thornapple Y XSolanaceae Nicotiana megalosiphon subsp. sessilifolia C XSolanaceae Nicotiana suaveolens C XSolanaceae Physalis angulata Wild Gooseberry Y XSolanaceae Solanum chippendalei C XSolanaceae Solanum cleistogamum C XSolanaceae Solanum echinatum C XSolanaceae Solanum ellipticum C XSolanaceae Solanum esuriale Quena C XSolanaceae Solanum ferocissimum C XSolanaceae Solanum quadriloculatum C XSolanaceae Solanum senticosum C XSolanaceae Solanum succosum C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus fascicularis C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus olitorius Jute C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus pascuorum C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus pumilio C X





Sparrmanniaceae Corchorus sericeus C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus sericeus C X XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus sericeus subsp. densiflorus C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus sidoides subsp. vermicularis C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus tridens C XSparrmanniaceae Corchorus trilocularis C XSparrmanniaceae Grewia retusifolia C XSparrmanniaceae Triumfetta johnstonii C XSparrmanniaceae Triumfetta marsupiata C XSparrmanniaceae Triumfetta micracantha C XSparrmanniaceae Triumfetta plumigera C XSparrmanniaceae Triumfetta rupestris C XSterculiaceae Brachychiton collinus C XSterculiaceae Brachychiton paradoxus C XThymelaeaceae Pimelea decora C XThymelaeaceae Pimelea haematostachya Pimelea Poppy C XTyphaceae Typha domingensis Narrow-leaved Cumbungi C XTyphaceae Typha orientalis Broad-leaved Cumbungi C XUlmaceae Trema tomentosa Poison Peach C XUlmaceae Trema tomentosa var. aspera C XUlmaceae Trema tomentosa var. tomentosa C XVerbenaceae Phyla nodiflora Carpetweed C XViolaceae Hybanthus aurantiacus Orange Spadeflower C X XViolaceae Hybanthus enneaspermus Blue Spadeflower C XZygophyllaceae Tribulopis pentandra C XZygophyllaceae Tribulopis sessilis C XZygophyllaceae Tribulus cistoides Bulls Head Vine C XZygophyllaceae Tribulus eichlerianus C XZygophyllaceae Tribulus terrestris Caltrop C X1 Non-native species are denoted by 'Y'. 2 Status as listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Categories comprise: Least Concern (C), Near Threatened (NT), Vulnerable (V), Endangered (E), Critically Endangered (CE), Presumed Extinct (PE) and Extinct (EX).3 Wildlife Online Database search, conducted 2 February 2017.4 Australia’s Virtual Herbarium database search, conducted 3 March 2017.5 EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool search, conducted 6 February 2017.6 Atlas of Living Australia database search, conducted 6 March 2017.

Appendix B: NRA Field Flora Species List


NRA Environmental Consultants10 January 2018 Appendix B 1

Status1 Family Species Common Name

Eucalypt Open Forest and

Woodland on Floodplains

Eucalypt Low Open Woodland Over

Spinifex

Tussock Grasslands

Gidgee Tall Open Shrubland

* Amaranthaceae Aerva javanica Kapok Bush x* Apocynaceae Calotropis procera Calotropis x* Poaceae Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel Grass x x* Poaceae Cenchrus setiger Birdwood Grass x x* Fabaceae Clitoria ternatea Butterfly Pea x* Malvaceae Malvastrum americanum Malvastrum x* Caesalpiniaceae Parkinsonia aculeata Parkinsonia x* Fabaceae Stylosanthes hamata Caribbean Stylo x* Fabaceae Stylosanthes scabra Stylo x* Mimosaceae Vachellia farnesiana Mimosa Bush x x xC Malvaceae Abutilon andrewsianum Andrew's Lantern Flower x x xC Mimosaceae Acacia acradenia Velvet Wattle xC Mimosaceae Acacia cambagei Gidgee x x x xC Mimosaceae Acacia chisholmii Chisholm's Wattle x x xC Poaceae Aristida holathera Erect Kerosene Grass xC Poaceae Aristida ingrata xC Poaceae Aristida latifolia Feathertop xC Poaceae Astrebla squarrosa Bull Mitchell Grass xC Sapindaceae Atalaya hemiglauca Whitewood xC Caesalpiniaceae Bauhinia cunninghamii Bauhinia x xC Convolvulaceae Bonamia media Common Bonamia x xC Poaceae Bothriochloa ewartiana Forest Bluegrass x x xC Poaceae Brachyacne convergens Native Couch xC Capparaceae Capparis lasiantha Nipan x x xC Apocynaceae Carissa lanceolata Conkerberry x x xC Lauraceae Cassytha filiformis Dodder Laurel xC Poaceae Chloris divaricata Slender Chloris xC Poaceae Chrysopogon fallax Golden Beard Grass x xC Capparaceae Cleome viscosa Tick Weed x xC Myrtaceae Corymbia aparrerinja Ghost Gum x xC Myrtaceae Corymbia terminalis Western Bloodwood x x xC Fabaceae Crotolaria dissitiflora Grey Rattlepod xC Cucurbitaceae Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis Native Cucumber x x xC Poaceae Dactyloctenium radulans Button Grass xC Poaceae Dichanthium fecundum Gulf Bluegrass xC Boraginaceae Ehretia saligna Coonta x xC Chenopodiaceae Einadia nutans Climbing Saltbush xC Chenopodiaceae Enchylaena tomentosa Ruby Saltbush x xC Poaceae Enneapogon avenaceus Common Bottlewashers xC Poaceae Enneapogon oblongus Purple-head Nineawn x xC Poaceae Enneapogon polyphyllus Limestone Bottlewashers x x x xC Poaceae Eragrostis speciosa Handsome Lovegrass xC Scrophulariaceae Eremophila longifolia Berrigan xC Scrophulariaceae Eremophila mitchelli False Sandalwood xC Poaceae Eriachne obtusa Northern Wanderrie Grass xC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum xC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus leucophloia Snappy Gum x xC Myrtaceae Eucalyptus leucophylla Cloncurry Box x x xC Poaceae Eulalia aurea Silky Browntop x xC Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Tropical Speedwell x x xC Moraceae Ficus opposita Sandpaper Fig xC Euphorbiaceae Flueggia virosa subsp. melanthesoides White Currant Bush x xC Amaranthaceae Gomphrena flaccida Bunched Gomphrena xC Goodenianceae Goodenia byrnesii Byrne's Goodenia xC Malvaceae Gossypium australe Rose Cottonbush xC Proteaceae Grevillea striata Beefwood x xC Proteaceae Hakea arborescens Tree Hakea xC Proteaceae Hakea chordophylla Bull Oak xC Boraginaceae Heliotropum tenuiflorum Native Heliotrope x xC Poaceae Heteropogon contortus Black Speargrass xC Malvaceae Hibiscus sturtii Hill Hibiscus x x xC Violaceae Hybanthus aurantiacus Orange Spadeflower xC Violaceae Hybanthus enneaspermus Blue Spadeflower xC Poaceae Iseilema macratherum Bull Flinders Grass xC Convolvulaceae Jacquemontia browniana Snake Stem xC Myrtaceae Lophostemon grandiflorus Northern Swamp Box xC Marsileaceae Marsilea drummondii Nardoo xC Myrtaceae Melaleuca bracteata Black Tea Tree xC Myrtaceae Melaleuca fluviatilis Weeping Tea Tree xC Myrtaceae Melaleuca leucadendra Broad-leaved Tea Tree xC Mimosaceae Neptunia dimorpha Sensitive Plant xC Mimosaceae Neptunia gracilis Low Sensitive Plant x x xC Lamiaceae Ocimum tenuiflorum Native Thyme x xC Poaceae Oxychloris scariosa Winged Windmill Grass xC Poaceae Paspalidium constrictum Knottybutt Grass xC Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Spurge x xC Portulacaceae Portulaca oleracea Pigweed xC Asteraceae Pterocaulon sphacelatum Fruit Salad Plant x xC Amaranthaceae Ptilotus clementii Tassel Top xC Amaranthaceae Ptilotus fusiformis Pom-Pom Bottlebrush xC Amaranthaceae Ptilotus schwartzii Horse Mulla Mulla xC Amaranthaceae Ptilotus spicatus subsp. leianthus Red Tails xC Fabaceae Rhynchosia minima Rhynchosia xC Chenopodiaceae Salsola kali Soft Roly-Poly xC Santalaceae Santalum lanceolatum Sandalwood xC Asclepediaceae Sarcostemma viminale subsp. australe Pencil Caustic xC Chenopodiaceae Scleroeana lanicuspis Woolly Copperburr xC Caesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. helmsii Crinkled Cassia xC Caesalpiniaceae Senna artemisioides subsp. sturtii Grey Cassia xC Caesalpiniaceae Senna planitiicola Ant Bush xC Fabaceae Sesbania javanica Tall Sesbania Pea xC Malvaceae Sida trichopoda High Sida x xC Malvaceae Sida fibulifera Pin Sida x xC Poaceae Sorghum timorense Downs Sorghum xC Poaceae Sporobolus actinocladus Katoora x xC Poaceae Sporobolus australisicus Australian Dropseed xC Asteraceae Streptoglossus odora Mintbush xC Poaceae Themeda arguens x xC Poaceae Themeda avanacea Native Oatgrass xC Aizoaceae Trianthema triquetra Red Spinach xC Boraginaceae Trichodesma zeylanicum Camel Bush x xC Poaceae Triodia longiceps Porcupine Spinifex x xC Poaceae Triodia pungens Soft Spinifex x

NRA field flora species list

1 Status as listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Categories comprise: Least Concern (C), Near Threatened (NT), Vulnerable (V), Endangered (E), Critically Endangered (CE), Presumed Extinct (PE) and Extinct (EX). The symbol '*' denotes non-native flora.

Appendix C: Fauna Database Search Results


NRA Environmental Consultants10 January 2018 Appendix C 1

Class Family Scientific name Common name Non-native1 NC Act status2

EPBC Act status2 Wildlife Online3 PMST5 ALA6

Amphibians Bufonidae Rhinella marina Cane Toad Y X XAmphibians Hylidae Cyclorana alboguttata Greenstripe Frog C XAmphibians Hylidae Cyclorana australis Northern Snapping Frog C X XAmphibians Hylidae Cyclorana brevipes Superb Collared Frog C X XAmphibians Hylidae Cyclorana cultripes Grassland Collared Frog C X XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria caerulea Common Green Treefrog C X XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria coplandi Sandstone Frog C XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria electrica Buzzing Treefrog C X XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria inermis Bumpy Rocketfrog C XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria pallida Pallid Rocketfrog C XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria rothii Northern Laughing Treefrog C XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria rubella Ruddy Treefrog C XAmphibians Hylidae Litoria watjulumensis Giant Rocketfrog C XAmphibians Limnodynastidae Platyplectrum ornatum Ornate Burrowing Frog C XAmphibians Myobatrachidae Uperoleia trachyderma Orange Shouldered Gungan C X XBirds Acanthizidae Acanthiza apicalis Inland Thornbill C XBirds Acanthizidae Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Yellow-rumped Thornbill C X XBirds Acanthizidae Acanthiza pusilla Brown Thornbill C XBirds Acanthizidae Gerygone fusca Western Gerygone C XBirds Acanthizidae Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill C X XBirds Accipitridae Accipiter cirrocephalus Collared Sparrowhawk C X XBirds Accipitridae Accipiter fasciatus Brown Goshawk C XBirds Accipitridae Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle C X XBirds Accipitridae Circus approximans Swamp Harrier C X XBirds Accipitridae Circus assimilis Spotted Harrier C XBirds Accipitridae Elanus axillaris Black-shouldered Kite C XBirds Accipitridae Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk E V X XBirds Accipitridae Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-eagle C X XBirds Accipitridae Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite C X XBirds Accipitridae Hamirostra melanosternon Black-breasted Buzzard C X XBirds Accipitridae Hieraaetus morphnoides Little Eagle C XBirds Accipitridae Milvus migrans Black Kite C X XBirds Accipitridae Pandion cristatus Eastern Osprey SL XBirds Acrocephalidae Acrocephalus australis Australian Reed-warbler C XBirds Aegothelidae Aegotheles cristatus Australian Owlet-nightjar C X XBirds Alaudidae Mirafra javanica Horsfield's Bushlark C XBirds Alcedinidae Ceyx azureus Azure Kingfisher C XBirds Anatidae Anas gracilis Grey Teal C XBirds Anatidae Anas rhynchotis Australasian Shoveler C XBirds Anatidae Anas superciliosa Pacific Black Duck C XBirds Anatidae Aythya australis Hardhead C XBirds Anatidae Chenonetta jubata Australian Wood Duck C XBirds Anatidae Cygnus atratus Black Swan C X

Fauna database search results





Birds Anatidae Dendrocygna arcuata Wandering Whistling-duck C XBirds Anatidae Dendrocygna eytoni Plumed Whistling-duck C XBirds Anatidae Malacorhynchus membranaceus Pink-eared Duck C XBirds Anatidae Nettapus coromandelianus Cotton Pygmy-goose C XBirds Anatidae Nettapus pulchellus Green Pygmy-goose C XBirds Anhingidae Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian Darter C XBirds Apodidae Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift SL M X XBirds Ardeidae Ardea alba modesta Eastern Great Egret C X X XBirds Ardeidae Ardea intermedia Intermediate Egret C XBirds Ardeidae Ardea pacifica White-necked Heron C XBirds Ardeidae Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret C X XBirds Ardeidae Egretta garzetta Little Egret C XBirds Ardeidae Egretta novaehollandiae White-faced Heron C X XBirds Ardeidae Ixobrychus flavicollis Black Bittern C XBirds Ardeidae Nycticorax caledonicus Nankeen Night-heron C XBirds Artamidae Artamus cinereus Black-faced Woodswallow C X XBirds Artamidae Artamus cyanopterus Dusky Woodswallow C XBirds Artamidae Artamus leucorynchus White-breasted Woodswallow C XBirds Artamidae Artamus minor Little Woodswallow C X XBirds Artamidae Artamus personatus Masked Woodswallow C XBirds Artamidae Artamus superciliosus White-browed Woodswallow C XBirds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird C X XBirds Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie C XBirds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird C XBirds Artamidae Strepera graculina Pied Currawong C XBirds Burhinidae Burhinus grallarius Bush Stone-curlew C XBirds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested Cockatoo C X XBirds Cacatuidae Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella C X XBirds Cacatuidae Calyptorhynchus banksii Red-tailed Black-cockatoo C XBirds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapilla Galah C X XBirds Cacatuidae Nymphicus hollandicus Cockatiel C X XBirds Campephagidae Coracina maxima Ground Cuckoo-shrike C XBirds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike C X XBirds Campephagidae Coracina papuensis White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike C X XBirds Campephagidae Lalage tricolor White-winged Triller C X XBirds Casuariidae Dromaius novaehollandiae Emu C XBirds Charadriidae Charadrius ruficapillus Red-capped Plover C XBirds Charadriidae Charadrius veredus Oriental Plover SL M X XBirds Charadriidae Elseyornis melanops Black-fronted Dotterel C XBirds Charadriidae Erythrogonys cinctus Red-kneed Dotterel C XBirds Charadriidae Vanellus miles Masked Lapwing C XBirds Charadriidae Vanellus miles miles Masked Lapwing (northern subspecies) C XBirds Ciconiidae Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus Black-necked Stork C XBirds Cisticolidae Cisticola exilis Golden-headed Cisticola C X





Birds Climacteridae Climacteris melanurus Black-tailed Treecreeper C X XBirds Columbidae Columba livia Rock Dove Y X XBirds Columbidae Geopelia cuneata Diamond Dove C X XBirds Columbidae Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove C XBirds Columbidae Geopelia striata Peaceful Dove C X XBirds Columbidae Geophaps plumifera Spinifex Pigeon C X XBirds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon C X XBirds Columbidae Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing C X XBirds Columbidae Phaps histrionica Flock Bronzewing C XBirds Coraciidae Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird C XBirds Corcoracidae Struthidea cinerea Apostlebird C X XBirds Corvidae Corvus bennetti Little Crow C XBirds Corvidae Corvus coronoides Australian Raven C X XBirds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian Crow C XBirds Cuculidae Cacomantis pallidus Pallid Cuckoo C XBirds Cuculidae Cacomantis variolosus Brush Cuckoo C XBirds Cuculidae Centropus phasianinus Pheasant Coucal C X XBirds Cuculidae Chalcites basalis Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo C X XBirds Cuculidae Chalcites osculans Black-eared Cuckoo C XBirds Cuculidae Eudynamys orientalis Eastern Koel C XBirds Cuculidae Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel-billed Cuckoo C XBirds Dicruridae Dicrurus bracteatus Spangled Drongo C XBirds Estrildidae Emblema pictum Painted Finch C XBirds Estrildidae Erythrura gouldiae Gouldian Finch E E X XBirds Estrildidae Heteromunia pectoralis Pictorella Mannikin C X XBirds Estrildidae Lonchura castaneothorax Chestnut-breasted Mannikin C XBirds Estrildidae Neochmia ruficauda Star Finch C XBirds Estrildidae Poephila acuticauda Long-tailed Finch C XBirds Estrildidae Taeniopygia bichenovii Double-barred Finch C XBirds Estrildidae Taeniopygia guttata Zebra Finch C X XBirds Eurostopodidae Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar C XBirds Falconidae Falco berigora Brown Falcon C X XBirds Falconidae Falco cenchroides Nankeen Kestrel C X XBirds Falconidae Falco hypoleucos Grey Falcon V XBirds Falconidae Falco longipennis Australian Hobby C X XBirds Falconidae Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon C XBirds Falconidae Falco subniger Black Falcon C XBirds Glareolidae Glareola maldivarum Oriental Pratincole SL M X XBirds Glareolidae Stiltia isabella Australian Pratincole C XBirds Gruidae Grus rubicunda Brolga C X XBirds Halcyonidae Dacelo leachii Blue-winged Kookaburra C X XBirds Halcyonidae Todiramphus macleayii Forest Kingfisher C XBirds Halcyonidae Todiramphus pyrrhopygius Red-backed Kingfisher C X XBirds Halcyonidae Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher C X X





Birds Hirundinidae Cheramoeca leucosterna White-backed Swallow C XBirds Hirundinidae Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow C XBirds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon ariel Fairy Martin C XBirds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon nigricans Tree Martin C X XBirds Jacanidae Irediparra gallinacea Comb-crested Jacana C XBirds Laridae Chlidonias hybrida Whiskered Tern C XBirds Laridae Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae Silver Gull C XBirds Laridae Gelochelidon nilotica Gull-billed Tern SL XBirds Laridae Hydroprogne caspia Caspian Tern SL XBirds Maluridae Amytornis ballarae Kalkadoon Grasswren C XBirds Maluridae Amytornis dorotheae Carpentarian Grasswren E E XBirds Maluridae Malurus lamberti Variegated Fairy-wren C X XBirds Maluridae Malurus leucopterus White-winged Fairy-wren C XBirds Maluridae Malurus melanocephalus Red-Backed Fairy-Wren C XBirds Maluridae Stipiturus ruficeps Rufous-crowned Emu-wren C XBirds Megaluridae Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark C XBirds Megaluridae Cincloramphus mathewsi Rufous Songlark C XBirds Megaluridae Eremiornis carteri Spinifexbird C X XBirds Megaluridae Megalurus gramineus Little Grassbird C X XBirds Megaluridae Megalurus timoriensis Tawny Grassbird C XBirds Meliphagidae Acanthagenys rufogularis Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Certhionyx variegatus Pied Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Cissomela pectoralis Banded Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Conopophila rufogularis Rufous-throated Honeyeater C X XBirds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis Blue-faced Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Epthianura aurifrons Orange Chat C XBirds Meliphagidae Epthianura crocea Yellow Chat V XBirds Meliphagidae Epthianura tricolor Crimson Chat C XBirds Meliphagidae Gavicalis virescens Singing Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Grantiella picta Painted Honeyeater V V X XBirds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater C X XBirds Meliphagidae Manorina flavigula Yellow-throated Miner C X XBirds Meliphagidae Melithreptus albogularis White-throated Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Melithreptus brevirostris Brown-headed Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Melithreptus gularis Black-chinned Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Melithreptus gularis gularis Black-chinned Honeyeater (eastern) C XBirds Meliphagidae Melithreptus gularis laetior Golden-backed Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Philemon argenticeps Silver-crowned Friarbird C XBirds Meliphagidae Philemon citreogularis Little Friarbird C X XBirds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus Noisy Friarbird C XBirds Meliphagidae Phylidonyris niger White-cheeked Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Ptilotula flavescens Yellow-tinted Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Ptilotula keartlandi Grey-headed Honeyeater C X XBirds Meliphagidae Ptilotula penicillata White-plumed Honeyeater C X X





Birds Meliphagidae Ptilotula plumula Grey-fronted Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Stomiopera flava Yellow Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Stomiopera unicolor White-gaped Honeyeater C XBirds Meliphagidae Sugomel niger Black Honeyeater C XBirds Meropidae Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater C X X XBirds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark C X XBirds Monarchidae Myiagra inquieta Restless Flycatcher C X XBirds Motacillidae Anthus novaeseelandiae Australasian Pipit C XBirds Motacillidae Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail SL M XBirds Motacillidae Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail SL M XBirds Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird C X XBirds Neosittidae Daphoenositta chrysoptera Varied Sittella C XBirds Oriolidae Oriolus sagittatus Olive-backed Oriole C X XBirds Otididae Ardeotis australis Australian Bustard C X XBirds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush C X XBirds Pachycephalidae Oreoica gutturalis Crested Bellbird C X XBirds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler C X XBirds Pardalotidae Pardalotus rubricatus Red-browed Pardalote C X XBirds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote C X XBirds Passeridae Passer domesticus House Sparrow Y X XBirds Pelecanidae Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian Pelican C X XBirds Petroicidae Melanodryas cucullata Hooded Robin C XBirds Petroicidae Microeca fascinans Jacky Winter C X XBirds Petroicidae Petroica goodenovii Red-capped Robin C XBirds Phalacrocoracidae Microcarbo melanoleucos Little Pied Cormorant C XBirds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax carbo Great Cormorant C XBirds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little Black Cormorant C XBirds Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax varius Pied Cormorant C XBirds Phasianidae Coturnix pectoralis Stubble Quail C X XBirds Phasianidae Coturnix ypsilophora Brown Quail C X XBirds Podargidae Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth C X XBirds Podicipedidae Podiceps cristatus Great Crested Grebe C XBirds Podicipedidae Poliocephalus poliocephalus Hoary-headed Grebe C XBirds Podicipedidae Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Australasian Grebe C XBirds Pomatostomidae Pomatostomus temporalis Grey-crowned Babbler C X XBirds Psittacidae Aprosmictus erythropterus Red-winged Parrot C X XBirds Psittacidae Barnardius zonarius Australian Ringneck C X XBirds Psittacidae Barnardius zonarius macgillivrayi Cloncurry Parrot C XBirds Psittacidae Melopsittacus undulatus Budgerigar C X XBirds Psittacidae Pezoporus occidentalis Night Parrot E E X XBirds Psittacidae Polytelis alexandrae Princess Parrot C V XBirds Psittacidae Psitteuteles versicolor Varied Lorikeet C X XBirds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus Rainbow Lorikeet C XBirds Ptilonorhynchidae Ptilonorhynchus maculatus Spotted Bowerbird C X X





Birds Ptilonorhynchidae Ptilonorhynchus nuchalis Great Bowerbird C X XBirds Rallidae Fulica atra Eurasian Coot C XBirds Rallidae Gallinula tenebrosa Dusky Moorhen C XBirds Rallidae Porphyrio melanotus Purple Swamphen C XBirds Rallidae Porzana pusilla Baillon's Crake C XBirds Rallidae Tribonyx ventralis Black-tailed Native-hen C XBirds Recurvirostridae Himantopus himantopus Black-winged Stilt C XBirds Recurvirostridae Recurvirostra novaehollandiae Red-necked Avocet C XBirds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa Grey Fantail C XBirds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail C X XBirds Rostratulidae Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe V E XBirds Scolopacidae Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper SL XBirds Scolopacidae Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper SL XBirds Scolopacidae Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper E CE XBirds Scolopacidae Calidris ruficollis Red-necked Stint SL XBirds Scolopacidae Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank SL XBirds Scolopacidae Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper SL XBirds Strigidae Ninox boobook Southern Boobook C XBirds Strigidae Ninox connivens Barking Owl C XBirds Threskiornithidae Platalea flavipes Yellow-billed Spoonbill C XBirds Threskiornithidae Platalea regia Royal Spoonbill C XBirds Threskiornithidae Plegadis falcinellus Glossy Ibis SL XBirds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis molucca Australian White Ibis C XBirds Threskiornithidae Threskiornis spinicollis Straw-necked Ibis C XBirds Turnicidae Turnix velox Little Button-quail C X XBirds Tytonidae Tyto delicatula Eastern Barn Owl C XMammals Bovidae Bos sp. Cattle Y XMammals Bovidae Capra hircus Goat Y XMammals Camelidae Camelus dromedarius One-humped Camel Y XMammals Canidae Canis lupus dingo Dingo XMammals Canidae Vulpes vulpes Red Fox Y XMammals Dasyuridae Planigale ingrami Long-tailed Planigale C XMammals Dasyuridae Pseudantechinus mimulus Carpentarian Antechinus C V X XMammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis douglasi Julia Creek Dunnart E V X XMammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis macroura Stripe-faced Dunnart C XMammals Emballonuridae Saccolaimus flaviventris Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat C XMammals Emballonuridae Taphozous georgianus Common Sheathtail Bat C XMammals Emballonuridae Taphozous troughtoni Troughton's Sheathtail Bat C XMammals Equidae Equus caballus Horse Y XMammals Felidae Felis catus Cat Y X XMammals Hipposideridae Hipposideros ater aruensis Eastern Dusky Leaf-nosed Bat C XMammals Macropodidae Lagorchestes conspicillatus Spectacled Hare-wallaby C XMammals Macropodidae Macropus agilis Agile Wallaby C XMammals Macropodidae Macropus giganteus Eastern Grey Kangaroo C X





Mammals Macropodidae Macropus robustus Common Wallaroo C XMammals Macropodidae Macropus rufus Red Kangaroo C XMammals Macropodidae Onychogalea unguifera Northern Nailtail Wallaby C XMammals Macropodidae Petrogale purpureicollis Purple-necked Rock-wallaby V XMammals Megadermatidae Macroderma gigas Ghost Bat E V XMammals Molossidae Chaerephon jobensis Northern Freetail Bat C XMammals Molossidae Mormopterus lumsdenae Northern Free-tailed Bat C XMammals Molossidae Tadarida australis White-striped Freetail Bat C XMammals Muridae Hydromys chrysogaster Water Rat C XMammals Muridae Leggadina forresti Forrest's Mouse C XMammals Muridae Mus musculus House Mouse Y X XMammals Muridae Pseudomys delicatulus Delicate Mouse C XMammals Muridae Pseudomys desertor Desert Mouse C XMammals Muridae Pseudomys johnsoni Central Pebble-mound Mouse C XMammals Muridae Rattus villosissimus Long-haired Rat C XMammals Muridae Zyzomys argurus Common Rock-rat C XMammals Pteropodidae Pteropus scapulatus Little Red Flying-fox C XMammals Suidae Sus scrofa Pig Y X XMammals Tachyglossidae Tachyglossus aculeatus Short-beaked Echidna SL XMammals Thylacomyidae Macrotis lagotis Greater Bilby E V XMammals Vespertilionidae Chalinolobus gouldii Gould's Wattled Bat C XMammals Vespertilionidae Chalinolobus nigrogriseus Hoary Wattled Bat C XMammals Vespertilionidae Nyctophilus geoffroyi Lesser Long-eared Bat C XMammals Vespertilionidae Scotorepens balstoni Inland Broad-nosed Bat C XMammals Vespertilionidae Scotorepens greyii Little Broad-nosed Bat C XMammals Vespertilionidae Vespadelus baverstocki Inland Forest Bat C XMammals Vespertilionidae Vespadelus finlaysoni Finlayson's Cave Bat C XReptiles Agamidae Amphibolurus temporalis Swamplands Lashtail C XReptiles Agamidae Chlamydosaurus kingii Frilled Lizard C XReptiles Agamidae Ctenophorus caudicinctus Ring-tailed Dragon C XReptiles Agamidae Diporiphora bilineata Two-lined Dragon C XReptiles Agamidae Diporiphora magna Yellow-sided Two-lined Dragon C X XReptiles Agamidae Lophognathus gilberti Gilbert's Dragon C X XReptiles Agamidae Pogona henrylawsoni Downs Bearded Dragon C XReptiles Agamidae Pogona vitticeps Central Bearded Dragon C XReptiles Agamidae Tympanocryptis intima Gibber Earless Dragon C XReptiles Agamidae Tympanocryptis lineata Lined Earless Dragon C XReptiles Agamidae Tympanocryptis tetraporophora Eyrean Earless Dragon C XReptiles Boidae Antaresia childreni Children's Python C XReptiles Boidae Antaresia stimsoni Stimson's Python C XReptiles Boidae Aspidites melanocephalus Black-Headed Python C XReptiles Boidae Liasis olivaceus Olive Python C XReptiles Carphodactylidae Nephrurus asper Spiny Knob-tailed Gecko C XReptiles Chelidae Emydura subglobosa worrelli Diamond Head Turtle NT X





Reptiles Crocodylidae Crocodylus johnstoni Australian Freshwater Crocodile C X XReptiles Diplodactylidae Diplodactylus conspicillatus Variable Fat-tailed Gecko C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Diplodactylus conspicillatus sensu lato Fat-tailed Diplodactylus C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Diplodactylus tessellatus Tessellated Gecko C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Lucasium immaculatum Pale-striped Ground Gecko C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Lucasium steindachneri Steindachner's Gecko C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Lucasium stenodactylum Crowned Gecko C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Rhynchoedura ornata sensu lato Beaked Gecko C XReptiles Diplodactylidae Strophurus ciliaris Spiny-tailed Gecko C XReptiles Elapidae Acanthophis hawkei Plains Death Adder V V XReptiles Elapidae Brachyurophis incinctus Unbanded Shovel-nosed Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Demansia olivacea sensu lato Olive Whipsnake C XReptiles Elapidae Demansia quaesitor Sombre Whipsnake C XReptiles Elapidae Furina ornata Orange-naped Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Pseudechis australis King Brown Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Pseudonaja guttata Speckled Brown Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Pseudonaja nuchalis sensu lato Western Brown Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Pseudonaja textilis Eastern Brown Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Suta suta Myall Snake C XReptiles Elapidae Vermicella annulata Bandy-bandy C XReptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra dubia Dubious Dtella C XReptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra nana Northern Spotted Rock Dtella C X XReptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra robusta Robust Dtella C XReptiles Gekkonidae Heteronotia binoei Bynoe's Gecko C XReptiles Pygopodidae Delma borea Rusty-topped Delma C XReptiles Pygopodidae Delma nasuta Sharp-snouted Legless Lizard C XReptiles Pygopodidae Delma tincta Excitable Delma C XReptiles Pygopodidae Lialis burtonis Burton's Legless Lizard C XReptiles Pygopodidae Pygopus steelescotti Northern Hooded Scaly-foot C XReptiles Scincidae Carlia amax Bauxite Rainbow-skink C XReptiles Scincidae Carlia munda Shaded-litter Rainbow-skink C XReptiles Scincidae Cryptoblepharus metallicus Metallic Snake-eyed Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Cryptoblepharus pannosus Ragged Snake-eyed Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Cryptoblepharus zoticus Agile Snake-eyed Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus alacer Lively Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus decaneurus Ten-lined Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus hebetior Stout Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus inornatus Bar-shouldered Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus joanae Black-soil Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus lateralis Gravelly-soil Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus pantherinus Leopard Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus pulchellus Red-sided Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus spaldingi Straight-browed Ctenotus C XReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus striaticeps Stripe-headed Finesnout Ctenotus C X





Reptiles Scincidae Egernia hosmeri Hosmer's Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Lerista fragilis Eastern Mulch Slider C XReptiles Scincidae Menetia greyii Common Dwarf Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Menetia maini Northern Dwarf Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Morethia taeniopleura Fire-tailed Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Notoscincus ornatus Ornate Soil-crevice Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Proablepharus kinghorni Red-Tailed Soil-crevice Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Proablepharus tenuis Northern Soil-crevice Skink C XReptiles Scincidae Tiliqua multifasciata Centralian Blue-tongued Lizard C XReptiles Scincidae Tiliqua scincoides Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard C XReptiles Typhlopidae Anilios diversus Northern Blind Snake C XReptiles Typhlopidae Anilios ligatus Robust Blind Snake C XReptiles Varanidae Varanus acanthurus Ridge-tailed Monitor C XReptiles Varanidae Varanus mertensi Mertens' Water Monitor C XReptiles Varanidae Varanus panoptes Yellow-spotted Monitor C X1 Non-native species are denoted by 'Y'. 2 Status as listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Categories comprise: Least Concern (C), Near Threatened (NT), Vulnerable (V), Endangered (E), Critically Endangered (CE), Presumed Extinct (PE) and Extinct (EX).3 Wildlife Online Database search, conducted 2 February 2017.4 EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool search, conducted 6 February 2017.5 Atlas of Living Australia database search, conducted 6 March 2017.

Appendix D: NRA Field Fauna Species List


NRA Environmental Consultants10 January 2018 Appendix D 1

NRA field fauna species list

Class Family Scientific name Common nameIntroduced species1

NC Act status2

EPBC Act status2

Dry season survey3

Wet season survey3

Amphibians Bufonidae Rhinella marina Cane Toad Y x xAmphibians Hylidae Cyclorana australis Northern Snapping Frog C xAmphibians Hylidae Cyclorana novaehollandiae Eastern Snapping Frog C xAmphibians Hylidae Litoria caerulea Common Green Treefrog C xAmphibians Hylidae Litoria pallida Pallid Rocketfrog C xAmphibians Hylidae Litoria rubella Ruddy Treefrog C xBirds Acanthizidae Gerygone fusca Western Gerygone C xBirds Acanthizidae Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill C x xBirds Accipitridae Accipiter cirrocephalus Collared Sparrowhawk C x xBirds Accipitridae Accipiter fasciatus Brown Goshawk C xBirds Accipitridae Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle C x xBirds Accipitridae Circus approximans Swamp Harrier C xBirds Accipitridae Circus assimilis Spotted Harrier C x xBirds Accipitridae Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite C x xBirds Accipitridae Hamirostra melanosternon Black-breasted Buzzard C xBirds Accipitridae Milvus migrans Black Kite C x xBirds Aegothelidae Aegotheles cristatus Australian Owlet-nightjar C x xBirds Alaudidae Mirafra javanica Horsfield's Bushlark C xBirds Alcedinidae Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher C xBirds Artamidae Artamus cinereus Black-faced Woodswallow C x xBirds Artamidae Artamus cyanopterus Dusky Woodswallow C xBirds Artamidae Artamus minor Little Woodswallow C xBirds Artamidae Artamus personatus Masked Woodswallow C xBirds Artamidae Artamus superciliosus White-browed Woodswallow C xBirds Artamidae Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird C x xBirds Artamidae Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie C x xBirds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested Cockatoo C xBirds Cacatuidae Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella C xBirds Cacatuidae Eolophus roseicapilla Galah C x xBirds Cacatuidae Nymphicus hollandicus Cockatiel C x xBirds Campephagidae Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike C x xBirds Campephagidae Coracina papuensis White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike C xBirds Campephagidae Lalage tricolor White-winged Triller C x xBirds Climacteridae Climacteris melanurus Black-tailed Treecreeper C xBirds Columbidae Geopelia cuneata Diamond Dove C x xBirds Columbidae Geopelia striata Peaceful Dove C x xBirds Columbidae Geophaps plumifera Spinifex Pigeon C x xBirds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon C x xBirds Columbidae Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing C x xBirds Coraciidae Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird C xBirds Corcoracidae Struthidea cinerea Apostlebird C x xBirds Corvidae Corvus coronoides Australian Raven C x xBirds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian Crow C xBirds Corvidae Corvus sp. Unidentified Corvid C xBirds Cuculidae Cacomantis variolosus Brush Cuckoo C xBirds Cuculidae Centropus phasianinus Pheasant Coucal C xBirds Cuculidae Chalcites basalis Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo C x xBirds Cuculidae Eudynamys orientalis Eastern Koel C xBirds Cuculidae Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel-billed Cuckoo C xBirds Estrildidae Emblema pictum Painted Finch C xBirds Estrildidae Heteromunia pectoralis Pictorella Mannikin C xBirds Estrildidae Taeniopygia bichenovii Double-barred Finch C x xBirds Estrildidae Taeniopygia guttata Zebra Finch C x xBirds Eurostopodidae Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar C x xBirds Falconidae Falco berigora Brown Falcon C x xBirds Falconidae Falco cenchroides Nankeen Kestrel C xBirds Gruidae Grus rubicunda Brolga C x xBirds Halcyonidae Dacelo leachii Blue-winged Kookaburra C x xBirds Maluridae Malurus lamberti Variegated Fairy-wren C x xBirds Megaluridae Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark C x xBirds Megaluridae Cincloramphus mathewsi Rufous Songlark C xBirds Megaluridae Eremiornis carteri Spinifexbird C x xBirds Meliphagidae Conopophila rufogularis Rufous-throated Honeyeater C x xBirds Meliphagidae Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater C x xBirds Meliphagidae Manorina flavigula Yellow-throated Miner C xBirds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala Noisy Miner C xBirds Meliphagidae Philemon citreogularis Little Friarbird C x xBirds Meliphagidae Ptilotula keartlandi Grey-headed Honeyeater C xBirds Meliphagidae Ptilotula penicillata White-plumed Honeyeater C x xBirds Meliphagidae Ptilotula plumula Grey-fronted Honeyeater C xBirds Meropidae Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater C x xBirds Monarchidae Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark C x xBirds Monarchidae Myiagra inquieta Restless Flycatcher C xBirds Nectariniidae Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird C xBirds Neosittidae Daphoenositta chrysoptera Varied Sittella C xBirds Oriolidae Oriolus sagittatus Olive-backed Oriole C x xBirds Otididae Ardeotis australis Australian Bustard C xBirds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush C x xBirds Pachycephalidae Colluricincla megarhyncha Little Shrike-thrush C xBirds Pachycephalidae Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler C x xBirds Pardalotidae Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote C xBirds Petroicidae Microeca fascinans Jacky Winter C x xBirds Phasianidae Coturnix ypsilophora Brown Quail C x xBirds Pomatostomidae Pomatostomus temporalis Grey-crowned Babbler C xBirds Psittacidae Aprosmictus erythropterus Red-winged Parrot C x xBirds Psittacidae Melopsittacus undulatus Budgerigar C x x


NRA Environmental Consultants10 January 2018 Appendix D 2

Class Family Scientific name Common nameIntroduced species1

NC Act status2

EPBC Act status2

Dry season survey3

Wet season survey3

Birds Psittacidae Psitteuteles versicolor Varied Lorikeet C xBirds Psittaculidae Barnardius zonarius macgillivrayi Cloncurry Ringneck C xBirds Ptilonorhynchidae Ptilonorhynchus maculatus Spotted Bowerbird C xBirds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura albiscapa Grey Fantail C xBirds Rhipiduridae Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail C x xBirds Strigidae Ninox boobook Southern Boobook C x xBirds Turnicidae Turnix velox Little Button-quail C xMammals Bovidae Bos indicus Cattle Y xMammals Camelidae Camelus dromedarius Dromedary Y xMammals Canidae Canis familiaris Wild Dog/Dingo Y x xMammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis macroura Stripe-faced Dunnart C x xMammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis sp. Dunnart C xMammals Dasyuridae Sminthopsis sp. Unidentified Dunnart C xMammals Macropodidae Lagorchestes conspicillatus Spectacled Hare-wallaby C xMammals Macropodidae Macropus robustus Common Wallaroo C x xMammals Macropodidae Macropus rufus Red Kangaroo C x xMammals Emballonuridae Saccolaimus flaviventris Yellow-bellied Sheath-tailed Bat C x xMammals Emballonuridae Taphozous sp Sheath-tailed Bat x xMammals Molossidae Chaerephon jobensis Greater Northern Free-tailed Bat C x xMammals Molossidae Mormopterus lumsdenae Northern Free-tailed Bat C x xMammals Vespertilionidae Scotorepens balstoni Inland Broad-nosed Bat C x xMammals Vespertilionidae Scotorepens greyii/sanborni Little/Inland Broad-nosed Bat C x xMammals Vespertilionidae Chalinolobus gouldii Gould's Wattled Bat C x xMammals Vespertilionidae Nyctophilus sp Long-eared Bat x xMammals Vespertilionidae Vespadelus troughtoni Eastern Cave Bat C x xMammals Suidae Sus scrofa Pig Y x xReptiles Agamidae Lophognathus gilberti Gilbert's Dragon C xReptiles Agamidae Pogona vitticeps Central Bearded Dragon C xReptiles Diplodactylidae Diplodactylus tessellatus Tessellated Gecko C xReptiles Gekkonidae Gehyra dubia Dubious Dtella C x xReptiles Gekkonidae Heteronotia binoei Bynoe's Gecko C x xReptiles Pygopodidae Delma nasuta Sharp-snouted Legless Lizard C x xReptiles Pygopodidae Delma tincta Excitable Delma C xReptiles Scincidae Carlia munda Shaded-litter Rainbow-skink C xReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus lateralis Gravelly-soil Ctenotus C xReptiles Scincidae Ctenotus pantherinus Leopard Ctenotus C x xReptiles Scincidae Menetia greyii Common Dwarf Skink C xReptiles Scincidae Menetia maini Northern Dwarf Skink C xReptiles Scincidae Menetia sp. A Dwarf Skink C xReptiles Scincidae Proablepharus tenuis Northern Soil-crevice Skink C x xReptiles Varanidae Varanus gouldii Sand Monitor C xReptiles Varanidae Varanus tristis Black-tailed Monitor C x1 Non-native species are denoted by 'Y'. 2 Status as listed under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Categories comprise: Least Concern (C), Near Threatened (NT), Vulnerable (V), Endangered (E), Critically Endangered (CE), Presumed Extinct (PE) and Extinct (EX).3 The acoustic data collected during each survey was consolidated for analysis. All species had an identification certainty of "Moderate" to "High", except for Nyctophilus sp., which had an identification certainty of "low".

Appendix E: Threatened, Near Threatened and Migratory Fauna Species Identified

via Database Searches


NRA Environmental Consultants Appendix E 1 10 January 2018

Threatened, Near Threatened and Migratory Fauna Species Identified via Database Searches

Scientific name Common name

Legislative status1 Habitat distribution

Likelihood of

occurrence2

Database source3

NC Act

EPBC Act WO PMST ALA

Threatened and near threatened species Acanthophis hawkei Plains Death Adder V V The nearest ALA record is approximately 350 km north-

west of the study area. The species preferred habitat (flat, treeless, black cracking-soil plains) is not present in study area.

Unlikely - X -

Amytornis dorotheae Carpentarian Grasswren

E E The nearest ALA record is approximately 120 km west of the study area. Potentially suitable habitat is present within the study area; however, mature and long-unburnt spinifex (preferred conditions) is only present in patches.

Possible X - -

Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper E CE The nearest ALA record is approximately 86 km west of the study area. The species preferred habitat (ephemeral and permanent lakes, dams, waterholes and bore drains, usually with bare edges of mud or sand) is not present in study area.

Unlikely - - X

Emydura subglobosa worrelli

Diamond Head Turtle NT - The nearest ALA record is approximately 70 km west of the study area, near Clem Walton Park on the Corella River. The study area does not contain suitable habitat (permanent or semi-permanent pools).

Unlikely X - -

Epthianura crocea crocea

Yellow Chat V - The nearest ALA record is approximately 70 km south-west of the study area. The species preferred habitat (wetlands and adjacent grasslands) is not present in the study area.

Unlikely X - -

Erythrotriorchis radiatus

Red Goshawk E V The nearest ALA record is approximately 76 km north-east of the study area. The species core range (including breeding) is coastal or subcoastal. However, birds may sporadically venture farther inland.

Unlikely X X -

Erythrura gouldiae Gouldian Finch E E The nearest ALA records are approximately 22 km north-west of the study area at Cloncurry. These are spatially-suspect historical records (1770 and 1880). The nearest recent record (2004) is 120 km west, near Lake Moondarra. The species may have historically occurred in the local area, but was not recorded in the study area during targeted bird surveys.

Unlikely X X -





Likelihood of

occurrence2

Database source3

NC Act


Falco hypoleucos Grey Falcon V - The nearest ALA record is approximately 50 km south-east of the study area. The species is likely present in the local area and may occasionally range over the study area. No habitats or resources of particular importance for the species are identifiable in the study area.

Probable X - -

Grantiella picta Painted Honeyeater V V The nearest five ALA records are approximately 22 km north-west of the study area at Cloncurry. These are spatially-suspect historical records (1880-1970). The nearest recent ALA record (2003) is approximately 45 km north-east of the study area on the Fullarton River. Species is probably uncommon in local area, and suitable habitats in the study area (riparian woodlands of river red gum with mistletoes) are relatively small.

Unlikely X X -

Macroderma gigas Ghost Bat E V The nearest recent (2011) ALA record is approximately 200 km north-west of the study area at Chidna Station. Suitable roosting habitat (caves) absent from study area and probably absent from local area.

Unlikely - X -

Macrotis lagotis Greater Bilby E V The nearest ALA record is approximately 300 km west of the study area near Lake Nash. Species unlikely to occur in local area.

Unlikely - X -

Petrogale purpureicollis Purple-necked Rock Wallaby

V - The nearest ALA record is approximately 20 km north-west of the study area near Cloncurry. Habitat suitable for the species (boulder piles, rocky slopes, cliffs and gorges in limestone areas, and sandstone and quartzite outcrops amongst dry Eucalyptus and Acacia woodlands) does not occur in the study area. Species unlikely to occur.

Unlikely X - -

Pezoporus occidentalis Night Parrot E E The nearest ALA record is approximately 60 km south-west of the study area on Brightlands Station. The paucity of mature spinifex in the study area and the absence of species records in the local area suggest the species is an unlikely occurrence in the study area. May have historically occurred in the local area.

Unlikely X X -

Polytelis alexandrae Princess Parrot LC V The nearest ALA record (1968) is approximately 40 km west of the study area on Butchers Creek, west of Cloncurry. All other records are over 600 km distant. The Princess

Unlikely X X -





Likelihood of

occurrence2

Database source3

NC Act


Parrot is typically recorded in shrublands and savannah woodlands amongst sand dunes (habitat not present in the study area) and vegetated riverine areas (present as a small component). The absence of species records in the local area suggests the species is an unlikely occurrence in the study area.

Pseudantechinus mimulus

Carpentarian Antechinus

LC V The nearest ALA record is approximately 90 km west of the study area near Mount Isa. The species preferred habitat (rocky habitats) is not present in the study area.

Unlikely X X -

Rostratula australis (R. benghalensis)

Painted Snipe V E/M The nearest ALA record is approximately 22 km north-west of the study area at Cloncurry. This is a spatially-suspect historical record (1880). The species preferred habitat (wetlands) is not present in the study area.

Unlikely - X -

Sminthopsis douglasi Julia Creek Dunnart E V The nearest ALA record is approximately 100 km east of the study area near Julia Creek. However, a 2012 record exists from the Mount Margaret Mine area near Cloncurry. The study area contains suitable habitat (cracking soils). The species was not recorded in the study area during targeted surveys.

Possible - X -

Migratory listed species Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 25 km north-west

of the study area at Chinaman Creek Dam near Cloncurry. Habitats in the study area are of marginal suitability and the species is, at most, likely to be a temporary and sporadic occurrence in the study area.

Unlikely X - -

Apus pacificus Fork-Tailed Swift SLC M The nearest recent (2004) ALA record is approximately 30 km north of the study area near Ernest Henry Village. Nearer spatially-suspect historical records (dated 1770 and 1880) are from Cloncurry. The species is dispersive in northern Australia and may occasionally occur over the study area. The species spends nearly all its time on the wing and no habitats or resources of particular importance are identifiable in the study area.

Possible X X -





Likelihood of

occurrence2

Database source3

NC Act


Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

SLC M The nearest ALA records are approximately 25 km north-west of the study area at Chinaman Creek Dam near Cloncurry. Habitats in the study area are of marginal suitability and the species is, at most, likely to be a temporary and sporadic occurrence in the study area.

Unlikely X - -

Calidris ruficollis Red-necked Stint SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 25 km north-west of the study area at Chinaman Creek Dam near Cloncurry. Habitats in the study area are of marginal suitability and the species is, at most, likely to be a temporary and sporadic occurrence in the study area.

Unlikely X

Charadrius veredus Oriental Plover SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 70 km south-east of the study area near McKinley. Habitats in the study area are of marginal suitability and the species is, at most, likely to be a temporary and sporadic occurrence in the study area.

Unlikely X X -

Gelochelidon nilotica Gull-billed tern SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 25 km north-west of the study area at Chinaman Creek Dam near Cloncurry. Habitats in the study area are unsuitable and as such the species is not likely to use the study area.

Unlikely X - -

Glareola maldivarum Oriental Pratincole SLC M The nearest ALA records are approximately 22 km north-west of the study area at Cloncurry. One is a spatially-suspect historical record (1880) and the other is undated. Individuals or groups may occasionally pass through the local area and temporarily occur on the study area. Habitats on the study area are of marginal suitability.

Unlikely X X -

Hydroprogne caspia Caspian Tern SLC M The nearest ALA records are approximately 22 km north-west of the study area at Cloncurry, with most at Chinaman Creek Dam. Habitats in the study area are unsuitable and as such the species is not likely to use the study area.

Unlikely X - -

Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 550 km south of the study area at Pierikoola waterhole near Betoota. The study area does not contain preferred habitat (wetlands).

Unlikely - X -

Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 640 km east of the study area at Townsville. The study area does not contain preferred habitat (grasslands near wetlands).

Unlikely - X -





Likelihood of

occurrence2

Database source3

NC Act


Pandion haliaetus Osprey SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 70 km south-west of the study area at Lake Corella. Study area does not contain preferred habitat (wetlands).

Unlikely X - -

Plegadis falcinellus Glossy Ibis SLC M Numerous ALA records from Cloncurry, 22 km north-west of the study area. The study area does not contain preferred habitat (wetlands).

Unlikely X - -

Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank SLC M The nearest ALA record is approximately 22 km north-west of the study area at the Cloncurry sewage ponds. The study area does not contain preferred habitat (wetlands).

Unlikely X - -

Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper SLC M The nearest ALA records are approximately 25 km west of the study area at Chinaman Creek Dam near Cloncurry. Habitats in the study area are unsuitable and as such the species is not likely to use the study area.

Unlikely X - -

1 Species status as of 24/11/2017 for the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Categories comprise: Not Listed (-), Least Concern (C), Near Threatened (NT), Vulnerable (V), Endangered (E), Critically Endangered (CE), Presumed Extinct (PE) and Extinct (EX).

2 Likelihood of occurrence is based on known species distribution, habitat and micro-habitat requirements and observed conditions in the study area. A database record from the search area does not necessarily mean that the species is considered likely to occur in the project area. Likelihood of occurrence categories comprise: ‘Present’, Probable’, ‘Possible’ and ‘Unlikely’.

3 Data source: WO = Wildlife Online, PMST = EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool Report, ALA = Atlas of Living Australia. See Section 3.2 (of the report) for the search areas applied and search dates. Database records are not necessarily mutually exclusive and the Protected Matters Search Tool is largely predictive (there may not be an actual record for the species for the area searched).

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