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Conservation Area Concept Plan and Supporting

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Conservation Area 8, Middle Road North: Tarneit Plains PrecinctStructure Plan (PSP 1085)

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GLOSSARY

Acronym

AVW

BCS

CACP

CA8

CMP

DEPI

DELWP

DoE

DTPLI

EPBC Act

EVC

ESO

FFG Act

FIS

MPA

NES

PMST

NTGVVP

PSP

RAP

RCZ

VBA

GLOSSARY

Acronym

DEPI

DELWP

EPBC Act

FFG Act

NTGVVP


Description

Atlas of Victorian Wildlife

Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Areas

Conservation Area Concept Plan

Conservation Area 8

Conservation Management Plan

Victorian Department of Environment a


Federal Department of the Environment (former Department of Sustainability,Environment, Water, Population and Communities)

(the former)(former Department of Planning and Community Development)

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Ecological Vegetation Class

Environmental Signifi

Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988

Flora Information System

Victorian Metropolitan Planning Authority

National Environmental Significance

Protected Matters Search Tool (DoE)

Natural Temperate Grassla

Precinct Structure Plan

Registered Aboriginal Party

Rural Conservation Zone

Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (


ription




Conservation Area 8





(the former) Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure(former Department of Planning and Community Development)



Environmental Signifi






Natural Temperate Grassla




Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (





Conservation Area 8





orian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure(former Department of Planning and Community Development)



Environmental Significance Overlay






Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain




Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (DELWP



Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries





cance Overlay





nd of the Victorian Volcanic Plain

DELWP)



nd Primary Industries (now DELWP)





nd of the Victorian Volcanic Plain


(now DELWP)


Federal Department of the Environment (former Department of Sustainability,



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Federal Department of the Environment (former Department of Sustainability,

orian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Context

2 METHODS

2.1 Desktop Review

2.2 Field Surveys

2.3 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

3 RESULTS

3.1 Subject Site

3.2 Vegetation Communities and Fauna Habitats

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.3 Threatened Biodi

3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

4 CONSERVATI

4.1 Conservation Area Category

4.2 Preliminary Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

4.3 Conservation Interface Plan and Future Land Use Considerations

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APPENDICES

Appendix A

Appendix B

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Project Context

METHODS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Desktop Review

Field Surveys ................................

Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subject Site ................................

Vegetation Communities and Fauna Habitats

Native Grassland

Ephemeral Aquatic Habitat

Threatened Biodi

National Significance Assessment

State Significance Assessment

Regional Significance Assessment

CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN

Conservation Area Category

Preliminary Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

Conservation Interface Plan and Future Land Use Considerations

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APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A – Significant Flora Species

Appendix B – Significant Fauna Species


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1 INTRODU

1.1 Project Context

Ecology and Heritage Partners were commissioned by

a Concept Plan for Conservation Area 8

1085) and Western Growth Corridor

Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors

for which a

The objective of the Conservation Area Concept Plan (CACP) is to identify ecological value

site, determine the applicable


Management Plan

The CACP is presented

development.

Section 2: Methods

environment

Section 3: Results

communities

Section 4: Conservation Area Concept Plan

regarding the applicable management category, a

regarding the Conservation Interface Plan and Land

INTRODU

Project Context



and Western Growth Corridor


management c


, determine the applicable

torian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Management Plan (CMP)

The CACP is presented

development. This document is s

Section 2: Methods - D

environment and developing the CACP

Section 3: Results - Describes

communities, fauna habitats





INTRODUCTION

Project Context



and Western Growth Corridor


ement category has not been assigned.


, determine the applicable management category


(CMP).

as Figure 1

This document is structured as follows:

Details the desk

and developing the CACP

escribes the ecological values known or predicted to occur in CA8

a habitats, ecological communities and





TION


a Concept Plan for Conservation Area 8 (CA8), located

and Western Growth Corridor. The Conservation Area


ategory has not been assigned.


management category


and the following sections summarise

tructured as follows:

etails the desktop review

and developing the CACP;

the ecological values known or predicted to occur in CA8

, ecological communities and

Section 4: Conservation Area Concept Plan - P



Inset 1


Ecology and Heritage Partners were commissioned by the Metropolitan Planning Authority

(CA8), located within the Tarneit Plains

Conservation Area


ategory has not been assigned.


management category (Nature Conservation or Open Space)



tructured as follows:

review and field based methods used in surveying the existing


, ecological communities and significant

Provides context to the CACP, including recommendations

regarding the applicable management category, a review of Aboriginal cultural heritage, and a discussion

regarding the Conservation Interface Plan and Land-use/infrastructure planning.

Inset 1 Project Context


the Metropolitan Planning Authority

within the Tarneit Plains

Conservation Area is one of 36

Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors (BCS) (DEPI 2013), and


(Nature Conservation or Open Space)

torian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP


and field based methods used in surveying the existing


significant flora and fauna

rovides context to the CACP, including recommendations

review of Aboriginal cultural heritage, and a discussion

use/infrastructure planning.

Project Context


the Metropolitan Planning Authority

within the Tarneit Plains Precinct

is one of 36 reserves designated under the

(BCS) (DEPI 2013), and


(Nature Conservation or Open Space)

ELWP) in develop

and the following sections summarise the information referenced in its



flora and fauna species



use/infrastructure planning.

the Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA)


reserves designated under the

(BCS) (DEPI 2013), and one of

The objective of the Conservation Area Concept Plan (CACP) is to identify ecological values within the

(Nature Conservation or Open Space) and

developing a Conservation

the information referenced in its


the ecological values known or predicted to occur in CA8 including

species;



5

(MPA) to prepare

Structure Plan (PSP


of four areas

within the subject

and assist the

a Conservation



ing; vegetation



to prepare

(PSP


four areas

subject

assist the

a Conservation



vegetation



2 METHODS

The CACP references the findings of a detailed desktop review and recent field surveys completed

properties where access was permitted.

following sections.

2.1 Desktop Review

Relevant literature, online

assessment of ecolo

· The DE

· The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (

and Atlas of Victorian Wildlife (AVW) (Viridan

records within the project locality (within 10 kilometres of

· The Commonwealth Department of

for matters of National Environmental Significan

Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

· The

2014);

· Aerial photography of the

· Relevant reports,

METHODS


roperties where access was permitted.

following sections.

Desktop Review

Relevant literature, online

assessment of ecological values associated with

The DELWP Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014

o Modelled data for remnant vegetation patches and habitat for rare or threatened species;

o The extent of historic and current Ec

o The location of sites of biological significance within the region.

The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (



The Commonwealth Department of



The DELWP Planning Maps Online to ascertain current zoning and environm

2014);

Aerial photography of the

Relevant reports,

o Draft Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan (PSP1085), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact

Assessment

o Biodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton

Section E

o Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors

o Working Draft


METHODS


roperties where access was permitted.

Desktop Review

Relevant literature, online-resources and numerous databases were reviewed to provide an up to date

gical values associated with

Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014

Modelled data for remnant vegetation patches and habitat for rare or threatened species;

The extent of historic and current Ec

The location of sites of biological significance within the region.

The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (



The Commonwealth Department of



Planning Maps Online to ascertain current zoning and environm

Aerial photography of the subject site

Relevant reports, documents

Draft Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan (PSP1085), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact

ment (Ecology and Heritage Partners 2014)

Biodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton

Section E (Growth Areas Authority 2010);


Working Draft - Matters to show on Conservation Area Concept Plans



roperties where access was permitted. Each component of the project methodology is detailed in the

resources and numerous databases were reviewed to provide an up to date

gical values associated with

Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014


The extent of historic and current Ec


The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (DEPI 2014b



The Commonwealth Department of the




subject site; and,

documents and literature, including the following


(Ecology and Heritage Partners 2014)


(Growth Areas Authority 2010);


Matters to show on Conservation Area Concept Plans



Each component of the project methodology is detailed in the


CA8 and its immediate

Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014a


The extent of historic and current Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVC)s; and,


DEPI 2014b), Flora Information System (FIS) (Viridans 2013a)

and Atlas of Victorian Wildlife (AVW) (Viridans 2013b) for previously documented flora and fauna


the Environment (DoE) Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST)


Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (DoE 2014);


; and,

and literature, including the following


(Ecology and Heritage Partners 2014)


(Growth Areas Authority 2010);







its immediate surrounds, including:

a) for:


ological Vegetation Classes (EVC)s; and,


), Flora Information System (FIS) (Viridans 2013a)

s 2013b) for previously documented flora and fauna

records within the project locality (within 10 kilometres of CA8);

Environment (DoE) Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST)

for matters of National Environmental Significance (NES) protected under the

(EPBC Act) (DoE 2014);


and literature, including the following


(Ecology and Heritage Partners 2014);








surrounds, including:







ce (NES) protected under the

(EPBC Act) (DoE 2014);


and literature, including the following key resources


Biodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton - Wyndham Investigation Area:






surrounds, including:






ce (NES) protected under the Environment

Planning Maps Online to ascertain current zoning and environmental overlays (DTPLI

key resources:


Wyndham Investigation Area:

(BCS) (DEPI 201

Matters to show on Conservation Area Concept Plans (MPA 2014).

6

The CACP references the findings of a detailed desktop review and recent field surveys completed in







Environment

ental overlays (DTPLI



(BCS) (DEPI 2013); and,

(MPA 2014).

in






Environment

ental overlays (DTPLI



2.2 Field Surveys

Field surveys were completed across the majority of the

the four land parcels.

6~6\PP3431), as

could not be

in Table 1.

Table 1: Complet

Date

11/09/14

12/09/14

16/09/14

Notes: 1) Survey completedStamping Project 2010/11: Vegetation mapping and condition assessment procedures

The field surveys supplement

the Wyndham Investigation Area (Growth Areas Authority 2010). The

vegetation surveys of the north

constraints prohibited surveys within the southern parcels (5~6

Biodiversity

During the current survey, detailed vegetation mapping was completed in the south

property and broad

vegetation community boundaries and further inform the CACP

traversing the

noted. EVCs were determined with reference to

published descriptions (DEPI 201

Targeted Spiny

accessed parcels (

outlined in the Biodiversity Precinct Structure Planning Kit (DSE 2010) and in the Significant Impact

Guidelines for the species (DEWHA 2

guidelines is provided in

The targeted survey

the species, walking the

covered the entire parcels and surveys were

known nearby

commencing

The total number of plants within the study area was counted and recorded with a hand

Positioning System (GPS

Field Surveys


the four land parcels.

PP3431), as multiple

could not be obtained to enter the

Completed field surveys

Date

Notes: 1) Survey completedoject 2010/11: Vegetation mapping and condition assessment procedures

The field surveys supplement


vegetation surveys of the north


Biodiversity Assessment have been incorporated into this study and are


property and broad-scale assessments were co


traversing the parcel on foot, with all observed flora species recorded and the overall condition


published descriptions (DEPI 201

Spiny Rice-flower

parcels (Table



guidelines is provided in

The targeted surveys were

the species, walking the

the entire parcels and surveys were

known nearby (within 10 kilometres)

commencing each targeted survey


Positioning System (GPS


Field Surveys


the four land parcels. Field surveys were no

multiple attempts t

to enter the property

ed field surveys

Property

North-east (Allotment4~6\PP3431)

South-west (Allotment5~6\PP3431)

North-west (Allotment3~6\PP3431)

in accordance with theoject 2010/11: Vegetation mapping and condition assessment procedures

The field surveys supplement the findings of the Biodiversity Assessment Report prepared for Section E of


vegetation surveys of the north-west (


Assessment have been incorporated into this study and are


scale assessments were co


on foot, with all observed flora species recorded and the overall condition


published descriptions (DEPI 2014d).

flower Pimelea spinescens

Table 1). The field assessment adhered to the survey guidelines for Spiny Rice



guidelines is provided in Table 2.

ere conducted by

the species, walking the subject sites

the entire parcels and surveys were

(within 10 kilometres)

each targeted survey to ensure that specimens were in flower and easily detectable.


Positioning System (GPS) and transposed onto an aerial photograph of the study area.



Field surveys were no

attempts to contact the subject landowner

property. The timing, location and scope of field surveys are summarised

Property

east (AllotmentPP3431)

west (AllotmentPP3431)

west (AllotmentPP3431)

in accordance with the Vegetation Quality Assessment Manualoject 2010/11: Vegetation mapping and condition assessment procedures

the findings of the Biodiversity Assessment Report prepared for Section E of


west (3~6\PP3431)




scale assessments were co




).

Pimelea spinescens

. The field assessment adhered to the survey guidelines for Spiny Rice


Guidelines for the species (DEWHA 2009). A summary of the survey effort compared with both survey

conducted by two qualified botanist

ubject sites in linear transects less than five metres apart. The survey effort

the entire parcels and surveys were conducted during the flowering season for Spiny Rice

(within 10 kilometres) site containing specimens of Sp

to ensure that specimens were in flower and easily detectable.


) and transposed onto an aerial photograph of the study area.


Field surveys were completed across the majority of the Conservation Area

Field surveys were not undertaken within the south

o contact the subject landowner

The timing, location and scope of field surveys are summarised

Targeted Spiny Ricevegetation mapping

Targeted Spiny Ricevegetation ma

Targeted Spiny Ricevegetation mapping

Vegetation Quality Assessment Manualoject 2010/11: Vegetation mapping and condition assessment procedures



PP3431) and north




scale assessments were completed in the previously assessed parcels to refine the



noted. EVCs were determined with reference to DELWP

Pimelea spinescens subsp. spinescens



009). A summary of the survey effort compared with both survey

qualified botanist

in linear transects less than five metres apart. The survey effort

conducted during the flowering season for Spiny Rice

site containing specimens of Sp





Conservation Area

t undertaken within the south

o contact the subject landowner


Targeted Spiny Rice-flower surveys and broadvegetation mapping

Targeted Spiny Rice-flower surveys and detailedvegetation mapping 1

Targeted Spiny Rice-flower surveys and broadvegetation mapping

Vegetation Quality Assessment Manualoject 2010/11: Vegetation mapping and condition assessment procedures’ (DSE 2010).



and north-east (4~6\

constraints prohibited surveys within the southern parcels (5~6\PP3431

Assessment have been incorporated into this study and are presented in Section


mpleted in the previously assessed parcels to refine the

vegetation community boundaries and further inform the CACP. The detailed


ELWP pre-1750 and extant EVC mapping and their

spinescens surveys were completed in the three




qualified botanists familiar with the appearance and ecology of



site containing specimens of Spiny Rice





Conservation Area, with access gained to three of

t undertaken within the south-east

were unsuccessful


Scope

flower surveys and broad

flower surveys and detailed

flower surveys and broad

Vegetation Quality Assessment Manual (DSE 2004’ (DSE 2010).


2010 assessment included detailed

\PP3431) properties; however access

PP3431 and 6~6\PP3431

presented in Section



The detailed vegetation


1750 and extant EVC mapping and their

surveys were completed in the three




familiar with the appearance and ecology of



iny Rice-flower was checked prior to




, with access gained to three of

east property (Allotment

unsuccessful and


flower surveys and broad-scale

flower surveys and detailed

flower surveys and broad-scale

(DSE 2004a) and the document ‘


assessment included detailed

PP3431) properties; however access

PP3431). Results of the

presented in Section 3.2.

During the current survey, detailed vegetation mapping was completed in the south-west (5~6


vegetation survey

on foot, with all observed flora species recorded and the overall condition of vegetation









flower was checked prior to


The total number of plants within the study area was counted and recorded with a hand-


7


property (Allotment

and permission


) and the document ‘Time




). Results of the

.

west (5~6\PP3431)


survey involved

of vegetation



. The field assessment adhered to the survey guidelines for Spiny Rice-flower





conducted during the flowering season for Spiny Rice-flower. A



-held Global


property (Allotment

ermission


Time




). Results of the

PP3431)


involved

of vegetation



flower





flower. A


held Global

Table 2: Survey effort compared with the Biodiversity Precinct Structure Planning Kit (DSE 2010) and the SignificantImpact Guidelines for the species (DEWHA 2009).

Targeted surveys should be done by people familiarwith recognising the subspecies.

Multiple surveys may be required tospecies and provide adequate survey effort.

Surveys should not be conducted for at least sixmonths after fires and for at least three months afterthe cessation of grazing (DEWHA Survey Guidelines).

Survey while flowering (easily overlooked when notin flower).

The targeted spotential habitat areas i.e. remnant grasslandincluding degraded grassland.

Walk through transects at less than five metresintervals are required

Record the number of plants per land parcel.

The results of the vegetation assessments and targeted Spiny Rice

2.3 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

This study aims to provide an overview of key ecological values

CMP and the broader precinct structure planning process

assessment are based on a desktop review

entire Conservation Area boundary

Notwithstanding the above, information obtained from relevant sources (e.g. biological databases

literature and completed field surveys

values within the

Survey effort compared with the Biodiversity Precinct Structure Planning Kit (DSE 2010) and the SignificantImpact Guidelines for the species (DEWHA 2009).

Survey Guidelines



Surveys should not be conducted for at least sixmonths after fires and for at least three months afterhe cessation of grazing (DEWHA Survey Guidelines).

Survey while flowering (easily overlooked when not

The targeted survey effort should be directed to allpotential habitat areas i.e. remnant grasslandincluding degraded grassland.

through transects at less than five metresintervals are required for all potential habitat.




aims to provide an overview of key ecological values

and the broader precinct structure planning process


entire Conservation Area boundary

ithstanding the above, information obtained from relevant sources (e.g. biological databases

and completed field surveys

values within the subject site



Survey Guidelines





urvey effort should be directed to allpotential habitat areas i.e. remnant grasslandincluding degraded grassland.

through transects at less than five metresfor all potential habitat.







entire Conservation Area boundary are required to accurately confirm the ecological values on ground


and completed field surveys

subject site and inform prepar



Targeted surveys should be done by people familiar

identify thespecies and provide adequate survey effort.



urvey effort should be directed to allpotential habitat areas i.e. remnant grassland

through transects at less than five metres gridfor all potential habitat.






assessment are based on a desktop review and limited field surveys

are required to accurately confirm the ecological values on ground


and completed field surveys) are considered adequate to provide an overview of the ecological

and inform preparation of the CACP


Survey effort compared with the Biodiversity Precinct Structure Planning Kit (DSE 2010) and the Significant

Yes. Surveys were completed by assessors familiarwith the appearance and ecology of the species.

Yes. Eachperiod to ensure adequate survey effort.

Partial. The assessors are not aware of any fires orwithin the specified timeframes.regularly grazed;positive and negative affects on the probability ofdetection.

Detection mindividual plants toof the same process,through theconstraint is discussed further in Section

Yes. A reference check at a nearby population wasconducted prior towere in flower.

Yes. The entire parcelstransects.

Yes. Transects of less thanutilised.

Yes.





and limited field surveys



) are considered adequate to provide an overview of the ecological

ation of the CACP



Achieved?/Comment


survey was undertaken over a dayperiod to ensure adequate survey effort.

. The assessors are not aware of any fires orwithin the specified timeframes.

grazed; which ipositive and negative affects on the probability of

may be limited by the potential forndividual plants to be selectively grof the same process,through the reduction in grass biomass.constraint is discussed further in Section

Yes. A reference check at a nearby population wasconducted prior to eachwere in flower.

The entire parcels

Transects of less than

The results of the vegetation assessments and targeted Spiny Rice-flower surveys are presented in Section


aims to provide an overview of key ecological values within CA8 and

and the broader precinct structure planning process. It is acknowledged that the findings of this

and limited field surveys and that detailed




ation of the CACP.



Achieved?/Comment


survey was undertaken over a dayperiod to ensure adequate survey effort.

. The assessors are not aware of any fires orwithin the specified timeframes. The parcels were

is considered to have bothpositive and negative affects on the probability of

ay be limited by the potential forselectively grazed,

detectabilityeduction in grass biomass.

constraint is discussed further in Section

Yes. A reference check at a nearby population wassurvey to ensure specimens

The entire parcels were traversed in linear

Transects of less than five metres apart were

flower surveys are presented in Section

within CA8 and facilitate the completion of a

acknowledged that the findings of this

and that detailed






survey was undertaken over a day-longperiod to ensure adequate survey effort.

. The assessors are not aware of any fires orThe parcels were

s considered to have bothpositive and negative affects on the probability of

ay be limited by the potential forazed, while as part

in increasededuction in grass biomass. This

constraint is discussed further in Section 3.3.1).


were traversed in linear

metres apart were

flower surveys are presented in Section

facilitate the completion of a


and that detailed field surveys




8


Yes. Surveys were completed by assessors familiar

long

. The assessors are not aware of any fires orThe parcels were

s considered to have bothpositive and negative affects on the probability of

ay be limited by the potential forwhile as part

in increasedThis


were traversed in linear

metres apart were

flower surveys are presented in Section 3.



field surveys across the

are required to accurately confirm the ecological values on ground.

ithstanding the above, information obtained from relevant sources (e.g. biological databases, relevant





across the

relevant


3 RESULTS

3.1 Subject Site

Conservation Area 8 is approximately 112.58 hectares in size and is located between Troups Road South and

Mount Atkinson Road, within the Mount Cottrell locality

Scheme the site is classified as Rural Conservation Zone

(ESOs) have been applied

· ESO2 (Wetlands, waterway and riparian strips)

Creek, which traverses

to protect riparian habitat and discourage inappropriate development.

· ESO5 (Rural Conservation Area)

grasslands and other significant habitat for threatened flora and fauna.

Dry Creek extends approximately 250 metres into

approximately 6.9 kilometres downstream of the site. At the time of survey (

with the impacts of grazing observed (Plates 1 and 2).

Plate 1: Dry Creek (EHP 16/09/14)

The Conservation Area is predominately grazed, with

south-west corner (5~6

2010. The subject site is generally consistent with surrounding land

residential developments

RESULTS

Subject Site



the site is classified as Rural Conservation Zone

have been applied

ESO2 (Wetlands, waterway and riparian strips)

Creek, which traverses


ESO5 (Rural Conservation Area)

asslands and other significant habitat for threatened flora and fauna.

extends approximately 250 metres into



: Dry Creek (EHP 16/09/14)


west corner (5~6

The subject site is generally consistent with surrounding land

developments


RESULTS

Subject Site




have been applied:


Creek, which traverses the north


ESO5 (Rural Conservation Area)







west corner (5~6\PP3431), which according to Google Earth were constructed between 2006 and


developments.






the north-west section of the site (3~6


ESO5 (Rural Conservation Area) - This overlay applies to the entire site and aims to protect important






PP3431), which according to Google Earth were constructed between 2006 and




Mount Atkinson Road, within the Mount Cottrell locality (Figure

the site is classified as Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ)

ESO2 (Wetlands, waterway and riparian strips) - This overlay is applied as a 50 metre buffer to Dry

section of the site (3~6


This overlay applies to the entire site and aims to protect important


extends approximately 250 metres into the north



Plate 2

The Conservation Area is predominately grazed, with large (180 metre)





Figure 1). Under the Melton C

(RCZ) and two Environmental Significance Overlays

This overlay is applied as a 50 metre buffer to Dry

section of the site (3~6\PP3431)




north-western corner of CA


Plate 2: Dry Creek (EHP 16/09/14)

large (180 metre) chicken farming sheds occupying the


The subject site is generally consistent with surrounding land uses, which include agriculture



. Under the Melton C

and two Environmental Significance Overlays


PP3431) (Figure




western corner of CA8

approximately 6.9 kilometres downstream of the site. At the time of survey (16/09/


chicken farming sheds occupying the


uses, which include agriculture


. Under the Melton City Council Planning



(Figure 1). This overlay aims


8, joining Skeleton Creek

16/09/14) the creek was dry,




uses, which include agriculture

9


ity Council Planning



overlay aims


, joining Skeleton Creek

the creek was dry,



uses, which include agriculture and rural


ity Council Planning



overlay aims


, joining Skeleton Creek

the creek was dry,



and rural

3.2 Vegetation Comm

A review of the

CA8 is likely to have supported Plains Grassland

incorporates the prev

Grassland covers the entire area of the northern (

(6~6\PP3431

by DELWP rather than field surveys. Broad

during the current surveys confirmed the presence of Plains Grassland

parcels (Figure

Detailed vegetation surveys

Grassland (Figure

identified as being under pressure from

intensive grazing.

In total, CA

Habitat Zones.

parcel (31.381 ha)

The Habitat Hectare results for the site are combined an

Table 3: Habitat hectare

Habitat Zone

Property

EVC

EVC Number

Bioregion

EVC Conservation Status

Patch

Condition

Landscape Value /25

Habitat Points /100

Habitat Score

Total Area (ha)

Total habitat hectares

Notes: 1) Data sourced from(Growth Areas Authority 2010

Vegetation Comm

A review of the DELWP Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014a) indicates that prior to European settlement

8 is likely to have supported Plains Grassland

incorporates the previous


PP3431) parcels. It is noted that the coverage across the south

rather than field surveys. Broad


(Figure 1). No scattered trees are present within CA8.

Detailed vegetation surveys

Grassland (Figure 1). This


intensive grazing.

In total, CA8 supports

Habitat Zones. Assuming that actual conditions align with those modelled for the south

(31.381 ha), the total area of Plains Grassland within the study area is


Habitat hectare summary

Habitat Zone

EVC Number

EVC Conservation Status

Large Old Trees /10

Canopy Cover /5

Under s

Lack of Weeds /15

Recruitment /10

Organic Matter /5

Logs /5

Treeless EVC Multiplier

Subtotal =

Landscape Value /25

Habitat Points /100

Habitat Score

Total Area (ha)

Total habitat hectares

Data sourced from(Growth Areas Authority 2010



Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014a) indicates that prior to European settlement


ious vegetation


) parcels. It is noted that the coverage across the south

rather than field surveys. Broad


No scattered trees are present within CA8.

Detailed vegetation surveys in the south

This patch supported a greater than 25% cover of Spear Grass (


approximately

suming that actual conditions align with those modelled for the south

, the total area of Plains Grassland within the study area is


summary for native vegetation patches within

Large Old Trees /10

Canopy Cover /5

Under storey /25

Lack of Weeds /15

Recruitment /10

Organic Matter /5

Logs /5


Subtotal =

Data sourced from - Biodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton(Growth Areas Authority 2010)


unities and Fauna Habitats



vegetation assessments (Growth Areas



rather than field surveys. Broad-scale vegetation mapping completed within the northern parcels



in the south-west (5~6

supported a greater than 25% cover of Spear Grass (

identified as being under pressure from introduced

approximately 66.049 hectares of




for native vegetation patches within

Large Old Trees /10






8 is likely to have supported Plains Grassland (EVC 132). Time

assessments (Growth Areas

Grassland covers the entire area of the northern (3~6


scale vegetation mapping completed within the northern parcels



5~6\PP3431) parcel recorded one low quality patch of Plains


introduced pasture weeds and ongoing land use activities, including

hectares of confirmed



The Habitat Hectare results for the site are combined and summarised in

for native vegetation patches within

PG 1

South-west(5~6\PP3431

Plains Grassland

132_62

VVP

Endangered

-

-

5

0

0

0

-

1.36

6.8

14

20.8

0.208

2.464

0.513





(EVC 132). Time-stamped vegetation mapping for CA8

assessments (Growth Areas Authority 2010) and indicates that Plains

3~6\PP3431

) parcels. It is noted that the coverage across the south-east parce




) parcel recorded one low quality patch of Plains


pasture weeds and ongoing land use activities, including

confirmed Plains Grassland, consisting of



d summarised in

for native vegetation patches within CA8

westPP3431)

Plains Grassland Plains Grassland

132_62

Endangered





stamped vegetation mapping for CA8

Authority 2010) and indicates that Plains

and 4~6\PP3431

east parcel is based on estimated data


throughout the previously assessed




Plains Grassland, consisting of


, the total area of Plains Grassland within the study area is approximately

d summarised in Table 3 below.

2102406831

North-west(3~6\PP3431)

Plains Grassland

132_62

VVP

Endangered

-

-

15

11

10

5

-

1.36

55.76

15

70.76

0.708

20.716

14.667

Biodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton - Wyndham Investigation Area: Secti




PP3431) and south

l is based on estimated data




supported a greater than 25% cover of Spear Grass (Stipa sp.) an


Plains Grassland, consisting of

suming that actual conditions align with those modelled for the south-east (6~6

approximately 97.43

below.

210240645

)No

(4~6

Plains Grassland Plains Grassland

132_62

Endangered

42.869

Wyndham Investigation Area: Secti

10




) and south-east





sp.) and was


Plains Grassland, consisting of three

6~6\PP3431)

97.430 hectares.

2102406451

North-east4~6\PP3431)

Plains Grassland

132_62

VVP

Endangered

5

6

3

4

-

1.36

24.48

15

39.48

0.395

42.869

16.933

Wyndham Investigation Area: Section E




east





d was


three

)

on E

Based on a review of aerial photography, previous assessments and

fauna habitat types are considered

below.

3.2.1 Native

The Conservation Area is covered predominately by Plains Grassland, ranging between low and high quality,

and with varying levels of surface and embedded

diversity of native fauna, incl

Synemon plana

observed using this habitat type, including

leucophrys, Australian Raven

Gymnorhina tibicen.

3.2.2 Ephemeral Aquatic Habita

Dry Creek is an ephemeral tributary of Skeleton Creek and is considered to have a low

fauna. The condition of the creek section

undefined banks and a history of livesto

significant rainfall events

species, such as Australian Wood Duck

Limnodynastes dumerilii



Native Grassland



diversity of native fauna, incl

Synemon plana (Section


, Australian Raven

Gymnorhina tibicen.

Ephemeral Aquatic Habita

is an ephemeral tributary of Skeleton Creek and is considered to have a low



significant rainfall events


Limnodynastes dumerilii




Grassland



diversity of native fauna, including the

Section 3.3). During the recent field surveys, a


, Australian Raven Corvus coronoides

Ephemeral Aquatic Habita




significant rainfall events, Dry Creek has the potential to provide habitat for a range of common bird and frog


Limnodynastes dumerilii and Striped Marsh Frog



fauna habitat types are considered to be represented within



uding the threatened

During the recent field surveys, a

observed using this habitat type, including St

Corvus coronoides

Plate 3: Plains Grassland (EHP 12/09/14)



fauna. The condition of the creek section within CA8

undefined banks and a history of livestock access

, Dry Creek has the potential to provide habitat for a range of common bird and frog

species, such as Australian Wood Duck Chenonetta jubata

and Striped Marsh Frog



to be represented within


and with varying levels of surface and embedded rock cover

threatened Striped Legless Lizard

During the recent field surveys, a

Stubble Quail

Corvus coronoides, Magpie-lark

Plains Grassland (EHP 12/09/14)


within CA8 corresponds with a minor drainage line, with relatively

ck access (Plates 1 and 2)


Chenonetta jubata

and Striped Marsh Frog Limnodynastes peroni


Based on a review of aerial photography, previous assessments and the current field survey

to be represented within CA8. These are described in further detail


rock cover (Plate 3)

Striped Legless Lizard

During the recent field surveys, a range

ubble Quail Coturnix pectoralis

lark Grallina cyanoleuca



corresponds with a minor drainage line, with relatively

(Plates 1 and 2). During wet seasons


Chenonetta jubata, Eastern Great Egret

Limnodynastes peroni.


the current field survey

. These are described in further detail


). This habitat is likely to support a

Striped Legless Lizard Delma impar

range of open-country

Coturnix pectoralis, Willie Wagtail

Grallina cyanoleuca




. During wet seasons


, Eastern Great Egret

the current field survey



habitat is likely to support a

Delma impar and Golden Sun Moth

country bird species were

, Willie Wagtail

and Australian Magpie

is an ephemeral tributary of Skeleton Creek and is considered to have a low-moderate value to


. During wet seasons and following


Ardea ibis, Banjo Frog

11

, two broad




and Golden Sun Moth

bird species were

, Willie Wagtail Rhipidura


moderate value to


and following


, Banjo Frog

two broad




and Golden Sun Moth

bird species were

Rhipidura


moderate value to


and following


, Banjo Frog

3.3 Threatened Biodiversity and Other Matters of Significance

This section

significance

significance criteria adopted for this

Table 4 Criteria for defining e

National Significance

Flora and Fauna(i.e. Extinct, Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable).

State Significance

Flora: SpecieEndangered, Vulnerable, Rare or Poorly Known.

Fauna: Species listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) asEndangered, Endangered or Vulnerable.

Regional Significance

Fauna: Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) as Near Threatened o

3.3.1 National Significance

Matters of NES are listed and protected under t

below in relation to

surveys.

Targeted surveys for

(Figure 1).

following previous disturbance, most likely from

indigenous Plains G

immediate vicinity of the recorded specimen and through the remainder of the

additional specimens were not detected

Spiny Rice-flower individuals occurring throughout CA8, particularly within higher quality patches of Plains

Grassland (Habitat Zones 2102406831

Plate 4: Spiny Rice11/09/14)


This section provides a preliminary summary of

known to, o


Criteria for defining e


Flora and Fauna: National conservation status is based on the EPBC Act list of taxa considered threatened in Australia(i.e. Extinct, Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable).

State Significance

: Species listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2005) asEndangered, Vulnerable, Rare or Poorly Known.

: Species listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) asEndangered, Endangered or Vulnerable.


: Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) as Near Threatened o



below in relation to CA8 and

Targeted surveys for Spiny Rice

The individual was small (less than 15 centimetres tall) and appear


indigenous Plains Grassland vegetation. An extensive search was made for additional plants in the



flower individuals occurring throughout CA8, particularly within higher quality patches of Plains


Spiny Rice-flower recorded in CA8



provides a preliminary summary of

known to, or predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA8 (the locality)


Criteria for defining ecological

: National conservation status is based on the EPBC Act list of taxa considered threatened in Australia(i.e. Extinct, Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable).

s listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2005) asEndangered, Vulnerable, Rare or Poorly Known.





CA8 and the broader locality

Spiny Rice-flower



rassland vegetation. An extensive search was made for additional plants in the





flower recorded in CA8



provides a preliminary summary of

r predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA8 (the locality)

significance criteria adopted for this study.

cological significance


s listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2005) asEndangered, Vulnerable, Rare or Poorly Known.



Assessment


broader locality

flower recorded on





additional specimens were not detected. It is considered that there is a modera


Grassland (Habitat Zones 2102406831, 2102406451

flower recorded in CA8 (EHP



provides a preliminary summary of biodiversity matters of national,



s listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2005) as

: Species listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) as


Assessment

Matters of NES are listed and protected under the EPBC Act. Those relating to biodiversity are discussed

broader locality based on the

recorded one individual within the north


following previous disturbance, most likely from grazing. The individual occurs in moderate to good quality



It is considered that there is a modera


, 2102406451).

Plate 511/09/14)



biodiversity matters of national,


: National conservation status is based on the EPBC Act list of taxa considered threatened in Australia



: Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) as Near Threatened or

he EPBC Act. Those relating to biodiversity are discussed

based on the findings of the desktop review and field

individual within the north


The individual occurs in moderate to good quality



It is considered that there is a modera


Plate 5: Spiny Rice/09/14)



biodiversity matters of national,





Data Deficient.


findings of the desktop review and field

individual within the north-east (4~6

The individual was small (less than 15 centimetres tall) and appeared




It is considered that there is a moderate likelihood of additional


Spiny Rice-flower recorded in CA8


biodiversity matters of national, State and regional

r predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA8 (the locality). Table 4




Data Deficient.



east (4~6\PP3431) parcel

ed to have regenerated



immediate vicinity of the recorded specimen and through the remainder of the property;

te likelihood of additional


flower recorded in CA8 (EHP

12

and regional

outlines the


Critically



PP3431) parcel

to have regenerated



property; however,



(EHP

and regional

outlines the



PP3431) parcel

to have regenerated



,



It is noted that this species

and north-east properties

considered to

surveys should not be conducted for at least six months after fires and for at least three months after t

cessation of grazing (

flower individuals

Based on a review of the VBA (

13 fauna species listed under EPBC Act

an additional

the locality but have the potential to occur (

Of the 26 EPBC Act listed species known or predicted to occur in the l

moderate likelihood of occurrence within CA8 (in addition to

· Striped Legless Lizard

typically dominated by nativ

triandra

across the Victorian Volcanic Plains, although subsequent loss and modification of native grassland

areas have reduced the available habitat for this species. In Victoria, the species primarily occurs

around the basalt plains to the west of Melbourne, and areas around Ballarat and Bendigo (

2014b

The VBA contains

kilometres

higher quality remnant indigenous grassland dominated by Kangaroo Grass, with scattered basa

rocks

which has not been surveyed

· Golden Sun Moth

by greater than 40% cover

carphoides

Koehler 2006) and

Golden

open woodlands and grassland, although it currently inhabits small isolated sites (DSE 2004b).

The VBA contains 3

of CA8

of previous records in the

the Golden Sun Moth is mo

including

parcel

All other nominated EPBC Act listed species are unlikely to occur as there is no

are presumed to be extinct in the locality (e.g. Regent Honeyeater

It is noted that this species

east properties

considered to be partially limited by all assesse

urveys should not be conducted for at least six months after fires and for at least three months after t

cessation of grazing (Table 2

flower individuals were present on

Based on a review of the VBA (


an additional two nationally significant






triandra and spear grasses. Before European settlement the species was probably quite common




2014b, Hadden 1995).

The VBA contains

kilometres of CA8


rocks (Habitat Zones 2102406831, 2102406451 and potentially the south


Golden Sun Moth


carphoides (DSE 2004b)

Koehler 2006) and

Golden Sun Moth was widespread and


The VBA contains 3

CA8. This species is considered likely to occur

of previous records in the


including Habitat Zones

parcel.




It is noted that this species was not recorded

east properties in 2010 (Growth Area

ally limited by all assesse


able 2). In consideration of this constraint, it

ere present on-site, persisting as heavily grazed

Based on a review of the VBA (DEPI 2014b


nationally significant




Striped Legless Lizard Delma impar


and spear grasses. Before European settlement the species was probably quite common




, Hadden 1995).

The VBA contains 101 records of the S

of CA8. Within the Conservation Area


Habitat Zones 2102406831, 2102406451 and potentially the south


Golden Sun Moth Synemon plana


(DSE 2004b) but may also inhabit areas dominated by Kangaroo Grass (Endersby and

Koehler 2006) and introduced grassland (A. Organ, pers obs.).

Sun Moth was widespread and


The VBA contains 30 records of the Golden Sun Moth in the

his species is considered likely to occur

of previous records in the surrounding landscape


Habitat Zones PG1,




as not recorded during

(Growth Area

ally limited by all assessed


In consideration of this constraint, it

site, persisting as heavily grazed

DEPI 2014b), FIS and AVW (Viridians 2013a; 2013b),

13 fauna species listed under EPBC Act have been recorded in the locality

nationally significant flora species

the locality but have the potential to occur (Appendices A and B



Delma impar -

typically dominated by native tussock forming grass species such as Kangaroo Grass





records of the S

the Conservation Area



which has not been surveyed).

Synemon plana - Golden Sun Moth generally occurs in native grassland dominated

by greater than 40% cover of wallaby grass, in particular Short Wallaby

but may also inhabit areas dominated by Kangaroo Grass (Endersby and

introduced grassland (A. Organ, pers obs.).

Sun Moth was widespread and


records of the Golden Sun Moth in the

his species is considered likely to occur

surrounding landscape

the Golden Sun Moth is most likely to utilise interconnected patches of indigenous grassland

PG1, 2102406831, 2102406451




uring previous

(Growth Areas Authority 2010)

d areas being


In consideration of this constraint, it

site, persisting as heavily grazed

FIS and AVW (Viridians 2013a; 2013b),

have been recorded in the locality

species and four fauna species

Appendices A and B



Striped Legless Lizard inhabits lowland native grasslands,

e tussock forming grass species such as Kangaroo Grass





records of the Striped Legless Lizard in the locality, including within

the Conservation Area, the Striped Legless Lizard is most likely to occur in



Golden Sun Moth generally occurs in native grassland dominated

llaby grass, in particular Short Wallaby



relatively continuous throughout its range, inhabiting grassy


records of the Golden Sun Moth in the

his species is considered likely to occur within the Conservation Area

surrounding landscape and the presence of suitable habitat. Within

st likely to utilise interconnected patches of indigenous grassland

2102406831, 2102406451




previous detailed vegetation surveys of the

s Authority 2010). The detectability of individual plants is

areas being subject to grazing


In consideration of this constraint, it is

site, persisting as heavily grazed plants or


have been recorded in the locality

and four fauna species

Appendices A and B).

Of the 26 EPBC Act listed species known or predicted to occur in the locality, two are considered to have a

moderate likelihood of occurrence within CA8 (in addition to the recorded







triped Legless Lizard in the locality, including within

, the Striped Legless Lizard is most likely to occur in









records of the Golden Sun Moth in the locality

within the Conservation Area

and the presence of suitable habitat. Within


2102406831, 2102406451 and potentially the south


are presumed to be extinct in the locality (e.g. Regent Honeyeater Anthochaera phrygia


iled vegetation surveys of the

The detectability of individual plants is

ubject to grazing at the time of survey. Ideally,


possible that additional

plants or underground lignotubers


have been recorded in the locality. The PMST (DoE 2014) nom

and four fauna species which have not been recorded in

ocality, two are considered to have a

the recorded Spiny Rice










Habitat Zones 2102406831, 2102406451 and potentially the south-east parcel




Prior to European settlement, the



locality, including within 1.4

within the Conservation Area



potentially the south

All other nominated EPBC Act listed species are unlikely to occur as there is no suitable habitat in CA8 or they

Anthochaera phrygia

iled vegetation surveys of the


at the time of survey. Ideally,


that additional

underground lignotubers

seven flora species and

The PMST (DoE 2014) nom

which have not been recorded in


Spiny Rice-flower):










east parcel [6~6


llaby grass, in particular Short Wallaby-grass Rytidosperma





cluding within 1.4

within the Conservation Area based on the extent



potentially the south-east (6~6

suitable habitat in CA8 or they

Anthochaera phrygia).

13

iled vegetation surveys of the north-west



urveys should not be conducted for at least six months after fires and for at least three months after the

that additional Spiny Rice-

underground lignotubers.

flora species and

The PMST (DoE 2014) nominated




e tussock forming grass species such as Kangaroo Grass Themeda




around the basalt plains to the west of Melbourne, and areas around Ballarat and Bendigo (DEPI

triped Legless Lizard in the locality, including within two


higher quality remnant indigenous grassland dominated by Kangaroo Grass, with scattered basalt

[6~6\PP343],


Rytidosperma





cluding within 1.4 kilometres

based on the extent

and the presence of suitable habitat. Within CA8,

st likely to utilise interconnected patches of indigenous grassland,

6~6\PP3431)


west



he

-

flora species and

inated




Themeda




DEPI

two


lt

,


Rytidosperma




kilometres

based on the extent

,

,

)


Five significant ecological communities

project locality (DoE 2014)

considered likely to correspond with the

(NTGVVP) community

(5~6\PP3431) parcel confirmed that PG1 does not meet the condition thresholds to be considered a

nationally significant ecological community. Plains Grassland within the south

the potential to correspond with the c

3.3.2 State Significance

Biodiversity matters present or likely to occur within

significance to the

No State significant species of flora or fauna have been recorded within CA8.

(DEPI 2014b), FIS and AVW (Viridians 2013a; 2013b), 31 flora species and 31 fauna species of State

significance have been recorded in t

nominated, five flora species and three fauna species are considered to have a moderate likelihood of

occurrence within CA8:

· Small Scurf

· Tough Scurf

· Heath Spear

· Plains Joyweed

· Slender Bindweed

· Eastern Great Egret

· Diamond Firetail

· Tussock Skink

In additional to providing potential habitat for threatened and rare species, all patches of Plains Grassland

within CA8 correspond with the State significant (FFG Act listed) ecological community

Plains Grassland

thresholds and therefore can include

ecological communities.

3.3.3 Regional Significance

Based on a review of the VBA (DEP

species have been recorded in the

is considered to have a moderate


project locality (DoE 2014)


community (Growth Areas Authority 2010). Detailed vegetation mapping in the

PP3431) parcel confirmed that PG1 does not meet the condition thresholds to be considered a



State Significance


significance to the State





occurrence within CA8:

Small Scurf-pea

Tough Scurf-pea

eath Spear-grass

Plains Joyweed

Slender Bindweed

Eastern Great Egret

Diamond Firetail

Tussock Skink Pseudemoia pagenstecheri

n additional to providing potential habitat for threatened and rare species, all patches of Plains Grassland


Plains Grassland. It is noted that the Sta





species have been recorded in the

is considered to have a moderate



project locality (DoE 2014). Habitat Zones 2102406831 and 2102406451 in the northern parcels are


(Growth Areas Authority 2010). Detailed vegetation mapping in the






tate of Victoria are outli





Cullen parvum

pea Cullen tenax

grass Austrostipa exilis

Alternanthera

Slender Bindweed Convolvulus angustissimus

Eastern Great Egret Ardea modesta

Diamond Firetail Stagonopleura guttata

Pseudemoia pagenstecheri



It is noted that the Sta





species have been recorded in the locality. Of the 15 nominated species, only Royal Spoonbill

is considered to have a moderate likelihood of occurrence within CA8 (Appendi


Five significant ecological communities listed under the EPBC Act are known or predicted to occur in the

Habitat Zones 2102406831 and 2102406451 in the northern parcels are

considered likely to correspond with the Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain




the potential to correspond with the community; however

Assessment


of Victoria are outlined below.



significance have been recorded in the locality (Appendices A and B). Of the 62 State significant species


Cullen parvum

Cullen tenax

Austrostipa exilis

Alternanthera sp. 1 (Plains)

Convolvulus angustissimus

Ardea modesta

Stagonopleura guttata




It is noted that the State listings

thresholds and therefore can include low quality

Assessment

Based on a review of the VBA (DEPI 2014b) and AVW (Viridians 2013b)

locality. Of the 15 nominated species, only Royal Spoonbill

likelihood of occurrence within CA8 (Appendi


under the EPBC Act are known or predicted to occur in the






ommunity; however, this is yet to be confirmed through field survey

Biodiversity matters present or likely to occur within CA8 and the broader locality

ned below.



he locality (Appendices A and B). Of the 62 State significant species


sp. 1 (Plains)

Convolvulus angustissimus subsp.




te listings for ecological communities

low quality patches that are excluded from the EPBC Act

Assessment

and AVW (Viridians 2013b)










this is yet to be confirmed through field survey






subsp. omnigracilis



for ecological communities

patches that are excluded from the EPBC Act

and AVW (Viridians 2013b)









nationally significant ecological community. Plains Grassland within the south-east (6~6



No State significant species of flora or fauna have been recorded within CA8. Based on a review of the VBA




omnigracilis



for ecological communities do not specify condition


and AVW (Viridians 2013b), 15 regionally significant fauna


likelihood of occurrence within CA8 (Appendix B).






east (6~6\PP3431) parcel has


CA8 and the broader locality that are considered of

Based on a review of the VBA





within CA8 correspond with the State significant (FFG Act listed) ecological community Western (Basalt)

do not specify condition


regionally significant fauna

locality. Of the 15 nominated species, only Royal Spoonbill Platalea regia

14




south-west


PP3431) parcel has

this is yet to be confirmed through field surveys.

that are considered of






Western (Basalt)


patches that are excluded from the EPBC Act-listed


Platalea regia




west


PP3431) parcel has

that are considered of






Western (Basalt)


listed


Platalea regia

4 CONSERVATION AREA CO

4.1 Conservation Area Category

Based on the information presented in Section

accordance with the Nature Conservation C

of the following key values:

· High quality native grassland (Habitat Zones 2102406831 and 2102406451, and potentially the

south

· Large areas of the EPBC Act listed ecological community

2102406451, and potentially the south

· The known occurrence of one Spiny Ric

throughout the broader Conservation Area

have been limited by grazing)

· Potential habitat for

both of which have been recorded in the surrounding landscape (Section

· Potential habitat for State and regionally significant flora and fauna species (Sections

3.3.3

Consistent with the BCS (DEPI 2013), this area should be protected and managed primarily for nature

conservation, including

4.2 Preliminary Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The extent of known and potential Aboriginal heritage values within the Tarneit Plains Precinct is currently

under investigation, with draft findings presented in the document

Plan (PSP 1085), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessment

2014). All four parcels within CA8 are included in the assessment, with Property Identification Numbers 5

[north-west], 6 [north

(Figure 1, Ecology and Heritage Partners

The draft cultural heritage report

· There

Boon Wurrung Foundation Limited (BWFL) have an application for RAP status over land

the

cons

· There are no Native Title claims or determinations over CA8

· Areas of Cultural Heritage Sensitivity associated with Dry Creek are present within the north

(3~6

· No Aboriginal archaeological sites have been recorded within CA8, however there have been 21

significant sites recorded within

approximately





following key values:

High quality native grassland (Habitat Zones 2102406831 and 2102406451, and potentially the

south-east [6~6

Large areas of the EPBC Act listed ecological community


The known occurrence of one Spiny Ric



Potential habitat for


Potential habitat for State and regionally significant flora and fauna species (Sections

3.3.3).


conservation, including

reliminary Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage



1085), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessment


west], 6 [north-east], 9 [so


The draft cultural heritage report

here was no Registered Aboriginal Par


Conservation Area

consulted in relation to cultural heritage

There are no Native Title claims or determinations over CA8

Areas of Cultural Heritage Sensitivity associated with Dry Creek are present within the north

3~6\PP3431) and south

No Aboriginal archaeological sites have been recorded within CA8, however there have been 21


approximately 300 metres of the north






following key values:


\PP3431] parcel



The known occurrence of one Spiny Ric



Potential habitat for two nationally significant




the Matters of N






east], 9 [south


The draft cultural heritage report presents

no Registered Aboriginal Par


Conservation Area currently before the Aboriginal Heritage Council, and therefore

in relation to cultural heritage



) and south-west (



300 metres of the north




Based on the information presented in Section 3

accordance with the Nature Conservation Category


PP3431] parcel) (Section


2102406451, and potentially the south-east parcel) (Section

The known occurrence of one Spiny Rice


have been limited by grazing) (Section 3.3.1

nationally significant




Matters of NES and State significant values noted above.






uth-west] and 10 [south

(Figure 1, Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

presents the following key points relevant to CA8:

no Registered Aboriginal Par


currently before the Aboriginal Heritage Council, and therefore

in relation to cultural heritage



west (5~6\PP3431


significant sites recorded within three

300 metres of the north-east corner of CA8.


CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN

3, it is recommended that CA8 is designated and managed in

ategory (DEPI 2013)


(Section 3.2);


east parcel) (Section

e-flower individual and the potential for this species

throughout the broader Conservation Area (particularly

3.3.1);

nationally significant species,




ES and State significant values noted above.






west] and 10 [south-east]) corresponding with the

2014).

the following key points relevant to CA8:

no Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) in place for CA8



in relation to cultural heritage values within the



PP3431) parcels.


three kilometres of the

east corner of CA8.


NCEPT PLAN

, it is recommended that CA8 is designated and managed in

DEPI 2013) This endorsement is based on the presence


Large areas of the EPBC Act listed ecological community NTGVVP

east parcel) (Section 3.3.1

flower individual and the potential for this species

particularly given that detectability

species, Golden Sun Moth and Striped Legless







under investigation, with draft findings presented in the document Draft Tarneit Plains Precinct

1085), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessment (Ecology and Heritage Partners


east]) corresponding with the


ty (RAP) in place for CA8



within the site.

There are no Native Title claims or determinations over CA8, as the site comprises private land


) parcels.


kilometres of the broader

east corner of CA8.


NCEPT PLAN


This endorsement is based on the presence


NTGVVP (Habitat Zones 2102406831 and

3.3.1);


given that detectability

Golden Sun Moth and Striped Legless

both of which have been recorded in the surrounding landscape (Section 3.3.1






Draft Tarneit Plains Precinct

(Ecology and Heritage Partners


east]) corresponding with the


ty (RAP) in place for CA8 at the time



, as the site comprises private land



broader precinct, including within




(Habitat Zones 2102406831 and


given that detectability during surveys

Golden Sun Moth and Striped Legless

3.3.1); and,




Draft Tarneit Plains Precinct

(Ecology and Heritage Partners


east]) corresponding with the Conservation Area

at the time of preparation



, as the site comprises private land



precinct, including within

15





flower individual and the potential for this species to occur

during surveys may

Golden Sun Moth and Striped Legless Lizard,

Potential habitat for State and regionally significant flora and fauna species (Sections 3.3.2 and



Draft Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure

(Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd


Conservation Area

preparation. The

Boon Wurrung Foundation Limited (BWFL) have an application for RAP status over land inclusive of

currently before the Aboriginal Heritage Council, and therefore should be

, as the site comprises private land.

Areas of Cultural Heritage Sensitivity associated with Dry Creek are present within the north-west







occur

may

Lizard,

and



Structure

Pty Ltd


Conservation Area

he

inclusive of

be

west



· The draft report identified that the north

to support sensitive cultural heritage values.

west parce

(CHMPs)

likelihood of sensitivity in the south

heritage

Areas of Cultural Heritage Significance are included in the

above have been extracted from the draft report and

4.3 Conservation Interface Plan

Careful consideration should be given to the interface between CA8 and future urban development during

the precinct planning process.

metres proposed within the reserve

reserve as passive

following pri

· Manage edge effects from weeds, the abundance of which are likely to increase with future

in the

· Manage run

· Maintain a fire break, allowing the oppo

and,

· Provide complimentary public space and the potential for integration with future urban

environments.

The following standards

the ongoing

· Fences of urban or industrial properties

define the area boundary

· Natural hydrological patterns of Dry Creek should be

The impact of the large dam

requires

· The buffer zone

(including vigorous rhizomatous grasses such

within the buffer zone should be avoided; and,

· The buffer zone should be managed in accordance wi

management activities (e.g. mowing or spraying)

If consistent with the PSP, p

public ownership or public access is granted under private owner

linkages, the specific siting of pedestrian access features, such a shared paths, has not been incorporated

into the CACP

features is further investigated.

features should be sited in

constrained and

of Plains Grassland

The draft report identified that the north


west parcels would

(CHMPs), and a voluntary CHMP is recommended for


heritage investigations within this area



Conservation Interface Plan


the precinct planning process.


reserve as passive recreation (Figure

following principles (DEPI 2013):

Manage edge effects from weeds, the abundance of which are likely to increase with future

the precinct;

Manage run-off and nutrient absorption associated with future developments;

Maintain a fire break, allowing the oppo

and,

Provide complimentary public space and the potential for integration with future urban

environments.

The following standards

the ongoing design

Fences of urban or industrial properties

define the area boundary

Natural hydrological patterns of Dry Creek should be


requires further inve

The buffer zone



The buffer zone should be managed in accordance wi


If consistent with the PSP, p



into the CACP. It is recommended that as

further investigated.

should be sited in

constrained and include introduced grassland,

of Plains Grassland (Figure




would trigger a mandatory requirement to prepare

and a voluntary CHMP is recommended for


investigations within this area



Conservation Interface Plan


the precinct planning process. The


recreation (Figure

nciples (DEPI 2013):


off and nutrient absorption associated with future developments;



The following standards specified

of the Tarneit Plains Precinct.


define the area boundary;



further investigation

The buffer zone should not be pla





If consistent with the PSP, public access within CA8



. It is recommended that as

further investigated. In the event that

should be sited in appropriate

include introduced grassland,

(Figure 1).




trigger a mandatory requirement to prepare


likelihood of sensitivity in the south-east parcel, there is no need to co

investigations within this area prior to development





CACP (Figure

metres proposed within the reserve as a Fuel Management Zone

recreation (Figure 1). This buffer zone has





specified in the BCS should be referenced during preparation of the CM




The impact of the large dam located upstream of CA8

ion;

should not be planted with species





ublic access within CA8



. It is recommended that as developm

In the event that

appropriate areas identified within the

include introduced grassland, existing disturbed/ developed areas and low quality patches


The draft report identified that the north-west, north

to support sensitive cultural heritage values. Development works within the north



east parcel, there is no need to co

prior to development


above have been extracted from the draft report and have not been finalised.

and Future Land Use Considerations


CACP (Figure 1) nominates

as a Fuel Management Zone

This buffer zone has



Maintain a fire break, allowing the opportunity to safely implement an ecological burning program;


in the BCS should be referenced during preparation of the CM


Fences of urban or industrial properties should not abut


upstream of CA8

nted with species

(including vigorous rhizomatous grasses such as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch)



management activities (e.g. mowing or spraying).

ublic access within CA8 may be encouraged a



development of the PSP progresses, the appropriateness of the

In the event that public infrastructure

areas identified within the

existing disturbed/ developed areas and low quality patches


west, north-east and south

Development works within the north


and a voluntary CHMP is recommended for works in the north


prior to development works

Areas of Cultural Heritage Significance are included in the CACP (Figure

have not been finalised.



nominates a minimum buffer zone of 20 metres, with 10

as a Fuel Management Zone and 10 metres proposed outside the

This buffer zone has been developed



rtunity to safely implement an ecological burning program;



should not abut the Conservation Area

Natural hydrological patterns of Dry Creek should be restored

upstream of CA8 on the hydrological patterns of Dry Creek

nted with species which could behave as environmental weeds

as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch)

The buffer zone should be managed in accordance with the CMP, including ongoing weed

be encouraged a

public ownership or public access is granted under private ownership agreement


nt of the PSP progresses, the appropriateness of the

public infrastructure is proposed

areas identified within the CACP, which are less ecologically



east and south-west parcels had the potential

Development works within the north

trigger a mandatory requirement to prepare Cultural Heritage Management Plan

the north-east parcel. Given the low


works.

CACP (Figure 1). It is noted that the findings

have not been finalised.



minimum buffer zone of 20 metres, with 10

and 10 metres proposed outside the

been developed in order to






the Conservation Area

and maintained

on the hydrological patterns of Dry Creek

which could behave as environmental weeds

as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch)

th the CMP, including ongoing weed

be encouraged assuming that CA8 is transferred to

ship agreements. Given the lack of existing



is proposed within CA8

, which are less ecologically


west parcels had the potential

Development works within the north-west and south

Cultural Heritage Management Plan

east parcel. Given the low

east parcel, there is no need to complete further cultural

It is noted that the findings





in order to






the Conservation Area, rather roads should

and maintained where practicable



as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch). The planting of trees


that CA8 is transferred to

Given the lack of existing



within CA8, these



16


west and south-



mplete further cultural






address the

Manage edge effects from weeds, the abundance of which are likely to increase with future activity



in the BCS should be referenced during preparation of the CMP and

roads should

where practicable.



. The planting of trees


that CA8 is transferred to

Given the lack of existing


nt of the PSP progresses, the appropriateness of these

, these




-



mplete further cultural





address the

activity



P and

roads should

.



. The planting of trees


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Appendix

Table

Scientific name

Amphibromus fluitans

Glycine latrobeana

Senecio macrocarpus

Dianella amoena

Diur

Rutidosis leptorhynchoides

Pimelea spinescens

#Carex tasmanica

#Prasophyll

Allocasuarina luehmannii

Amphibromus pithogastrus

Comesperma polygaloides

Cullen parv

Cullen tenax

Eucalyptus baueriana subsp. thalassina

Podolepis sp. 1

Acacia rostriformis

Amyema linophylla subsp. orientale

Coronidium scorpioides 'aff. rutidolepis (LowlandSwamps)' v

Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra)

Appendix A – Significant Flora Species

Table A1 Significant flora r

Scientific name

Amphibromus fluitans

Glycine latrobeana

Senecio macrocarpus

Dianella amoena

Diuris basaltica


Pimelea spinescens subsp.

Carex tasmanica

Prasophyllum frenchii




Cullen parvum

Cullen tenax


Podolepis sp. 1

Acacia rostriformis


Coronidium scorpioides 'aff. rutidolepis (LowlandSwamps)' v



Significant flora recorded or predi


subsp. spinescens






Coronidium scorpioides 'aff. rutidolepis (Lowland




or predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA8

Common name

River Swamp Wallaby

Clover Glycine

Large-headed Fireweed

Matted Flax

Small Golden Moths

Button Wrinklewort

Spiny Rice-flower

Curly Sedge

Maroon Leek

Buloke

Plump Swamp Wallaby

Small Milkwort

Small Scurf-

Tough Scurf

Werribee Blue

Basalt Podolepis

Bacchus Marsh Wattle

Buloke Mistletoe

Coronidium scorpioides 'aff. rutidolepis (LowlandPale Swamp Everlasting

Arching Flax


within 10 kilometres of CA8

Common name

NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

River Swamp Wallaby-grass

Clover Glycine

headed Fireweed

Matted Flax-lily

Small Golden Moths

Button Wrinklewort

flower

Maroon Leek-orchid

STATE SIGNIFICANCE

Plump Swamp Wallaby-grass

Small Milkwort

-pea

Tough Scurf-pea

Werribee Blue-box

Basalt Podolepis

Bacchus Marsh Wattle

Buloke Mistletoe

Pale Swamp Everlasting

Arching Flax-lily


within 10 kilometres of CA8 (VBA [DEPI 2014b]

Total number ofdocumented records

ATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

11

10

11

241

STATE SIGNIFICANCE

115

64

24

10

271


VBA [DEPI 2014b], FIS [Viridans 2013a]


Last documented

3

3

11

6

10

11

241

-

-

115

2

1

64

24

6

1

1

10

8

271

, FIS [Viridans 2013a] and EPBC PMST [DoE 2014

Last documentedrecord

EPBC

2008

2006

2009

2010

2009

2009

2012

-

-

2010

2004

1988

2010

2010

2010

1991

2010

2010

2008

2010

EPBC PMST [DoE 2014] records

EPBCAct1 FFG Act2

VU -

VU L

VU L

EN L

EN L

EN L

CR L

VU L

EN L

- L

- L

- L

- L

- L

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

22

] records)

VICI3 Likelihood ofOccurrence

-

vu

en

en

vu

en

en 1 (present)

vu

en

-

en

vu

en

en

en

en

vu

vu

vu

vu

Likelihood ofOccurrence4

4

4

4

4

4

4

(present)

4

4

5

4

4

3

3

5

4

5

5

4

4

Scientific name

Eleocharis plana

Geranium solanderi var. solanderi s.s.

Lasiopetalum ferrugineum

Austrostipa exilis

Austrostipa hemipogon

Geranium sp. 3

Melaleuca armillaris subsp. armillaris

Nicotiana suaveolens

Ranunculus diminutus

Rhagodia parabolica

Tripogon loliiformis


Cerato

Clematis leptophylla

Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. omnigracilis

Desmodium varians

Eleocharis macbarro

Eleocharis pallens

Lepidium pseudohyssopifolium

Sclerolaena muricata var. muricataNotes

2) Listed (L) under the FFG Act

3) Listed as Endangered (e

4) Likelihood of occurren

and/or, the study area contains areas of high quality habitat, 3 Moderate Likelihood

limited habitat, 4 Low Likelihood

of presence, 5 Unlikely

# - Records only identified from the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool

Scientific name

Eleocharis plana



Austrostipa exilis

Austrostipa hemipogon

Geranium sp. 3


Nicotiana suaveolens

Ranunculus diminutus

Rhagodia parabolica

Tripogon loliiformis


Ceratophyllum demersum

Clematis leptophylla


Desmodium varians

Eleocharis macbarronii

Eleocharis pallens


Sclerolaena muricata var. muricataNotes: 1) Listed as Critically Endangered (C


3) Listed as Endangered (e

4) Likelihood of occurrence: 1 Known Occurrence


limited habitat, 4 Low Likelihood

of presence, 5 Unlikely - No suitable habitat and/or outside the species range.

Records only identified from the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool





phyllum demersum



Sclerolaena muricata var. muricatally Endangered (CR), Endangered (E) or Vulnerable (V) under the EPBC Act


3) Listed as Endangered (en), Vulnerable (vu), Rare (r) or Status Poorly Known (k) on the Victoria Advisory List (

ce: 1 Known Occurrence


limited habitat, 4 Low Likelihood - Poor or limited habitat for the species however other evidence (such as a lack of records or environmental factors) indic

No suitable habitat and/or outside the species range.



Common name

Flat Spike-sedge

Austral Crane's

Rusty Velvet

Heath Spear

Half-bearded Spear

Pale-flower Crane's

Giant Honey

Austral Tobacco

Brackish Plains Buttercup

Fragrant Saltbush

Rye Beetle-grass

Plains Joyweed

Hornwort

Skeleton Vine

Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. omnigracilis Slender Bindweed

Slender Tick

Grey Spike-sedge

Pale Spike-sedge

Native Peppercress

Black Roly-poly), Endangered (E) or Vulnerable (V) under the EPBC Act

), Rare (r) or Status Poorly Known (k) on the Victoria Advisory List (

ce: 1 Known Occurrence - Recorded within the study area recently (i.e. within ten years), 2 High Likelihood


Poor or limited habitat for the species however other evidence (such as a lack of records or environmental factors) indic




Common name

sedge

Austral Crane's-bill

Rusty Velvet-bush

Heath Spear-grass

bearded Spear-grass

flower Crane's-bill

Giant Honey-myrtle

Austral Tobacco

Brackish Plains Buttercup

Fragrant Saltbush

grass

Plains Joyweed

Skeleton Vine

Slender Bindweed

Slender Tick-trefoil

sedge

sedge

Native Peppercress

poly), Endangered (E) or Vulnerable (V) under the EPBC Act


Recorded within the study area recently (i.e. within ten years), 2 High Likelihood

and/or, the study area contains areas of high quality habitat, 3 Moderate Likelihood - Limi






11

18

25

35

38

18

21

), Endangered (E) or Vulnerable (V) under the EPBC Act


Recorded within the study area recently (i.e. within ten years), 2 High Likelihood

ted previous records of the species in the local vicinity; and/or, the study area contains poor or




Last documented

1

8

1

6

2

11

4

5

1

18

25

35

1

1

38

18

2

21

1

3

), Rare (r) or Status Poorly Known (k) on the Victoria Advisory List (DEPI 2014c)

Recorded within the study area recently (i.e. within ten years), 2 High Likelihood -




EPBC

2011

2009

2010

1995

2006

2010

2009

2005

1990

2010

2012

2010

1962

2010

2010

2010

1993

2010

2009

2010

- Previous records of the species in the local vicinity;



EPBCAct1 FFG Act2

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

Previous records of the species in the local vicinity;


Poor or limited habitat for the species however other evidence (such as a lack of records or environmental factors) indicates there is a very low likelihood

23

VICI3 Likelihood ofOccurrence

vu

vu

vu

r

r

r

r

r

r

r

r

k

k

k

k

k

k

k

k

k

Previous records of the species in the local vicinity;


ates there is a very low likelihood


4

4

4

3

4

4

5

4

4

4

4

3

4

4

3

4

4

4

4

4

Appendix

Table B

Birds

Pedionomus torquatus

Polytelis swainsonii

Rostratula australis

Anthochaera phrygia

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Lathamus discolor

Neophema chrysogaster

#Sternula nereis nereis

Mammals

Pteropus poliocephalus

#Pseudomys novaehollandiae

Reptiles

Delma impar

Tympanocryptis pinguicolla

Frogs

Litoria raniformis

Fish

Macquaria australasica

#Galaxiella pusilla

#Prototroctes maraena

Appendix B – Significant Fauna Species

Table B1 Significant fauna r

Scientific name

Birds

Pedionomus torquatus

Polytelis swainsonii

Rostratula australis

Anthochaera phrygia

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Lathamus discolor


Sternula nereis nereis

Mammals

Pteropus poliocephalus

Pseudomys novaehollandiae

Reptiles

Delma impar


Frogs

Litoria raniformis

Fish

Macquaria australasica

Galaxiella pusilla

Prototroctes maraena

Significant Fauna Species

una recorded or predicted to occur

Scientific name


Pseudomys novaehollandiae




or predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA8

Common name

Plains-wanderer

Superb Parrot

Australian Painted Snipe

Regent Honey

Australasian Bittern

Swift Parrot

Orange-bellied Parrot

Australian Fairy Tern

Grey-headed Flying

New Holland Mouse


Grassland Earless Dragon

Growling Grass Frog

Macquarie Perch

Eastern Dwarf Galaxias

Australian Grayling



within 10 kilometres of CA8

Common name


wanderer

Superb Parrot

Australian Painted Snipe

Regent Honeyeater

Australasian Bittern

bellied Parrot

Australian Fairy Tern

headed Flying-fox

New Holland Mouse


Grassland Earless Dragon

Growling Grass Frog

Macquarie Perch

astern Dwarf Galaxias

Australian Grayling


within 10 kilometres of CA8 (VBA [DEPI 2014b], AVW [Viridans 2013b



9

1

1

2

1

4

1

-

4

-

101

1

229

4

-

-


(VBA [DEPI 2014b], AVW [Viridans 2013b




1979

1870

1977

1905

1973

1990

1977

2010

2010

19

2011

1930

(VBA [DEPI 2014b], AVW [Viridans 2013b] and EPBC PMST [DoE 2014] records)


EPBCAct1

1979 VU

1870 VU

1977 VU, M

1905 EN

1973 EN

1990 EN

1977 CR

- VU

2010 VU

- VU

2010 VU

1960 EN

2011 VU

1930 EN

- VU

- VU

and EPBC PMST [DoE 2014] records)

EPBC FFGAct2 VIC3

L cr

L en

, M L cr

L cr

L en

L en

L cr

L en

L vu

L en

L en

L cr

L en

L en

L en

L vu

24

and EPBC PMST [DoE 2014] records)


3

4

3

4

3

4

4

4

3

4

2

3

3

3

3

3

od of4

Invertebrates

Synemon plana

Birds

Accipiter novaehollandiae novaehollandiae

Ardea intermedia

Ardea modesta

Burhinus grallarius

Chthonicola sagittatus

Grus rubicunda

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Lewinia pectoralis p

Lophocroa leadbeateri

Melanodryas cucullata cucullata

Ninox connivens connivens

Ninox strenua

Oreoica gutturalis gutturalis

Oxyura australis

Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis

Porzana pusilla palustris


Stictonetta naevosa

Turnix pyrrhothorax

Tyto novaehollandiae novaehollandiae

Calidr

Actitis hypoleucos

Scientific name

Invertebrates

Synemon plana

Birds


Ardea intermedia

Ardea modesta

Burhinus grallarius

Chthonicola sagittatus

Grus rubicunda

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Lewinia pectoralis pectoralis

Lophocroa leadbeateri



Ninox strenua


Oxyura australis




Stictonetta naevosa

Turnix pyrrhothorax


Calidris ferruginea

Actitis hypoleucos

Scientific name


ectoralis








Common name

Golden Sun Moth

Grey Goshawk

Intermediate Egret

Eastern Great Egret

Bush Stone-curlew

Speckled Warbler

Brolga

White-bellied Sea

Lewin's Rail

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo

Hooded Robin

Barking Owl

Powerful Owl

Crested Bellbird

Blue-billed Duck

Grey-crowned Babbler

Baillon's Crake

Diamond Firetail

Freckled Duck

Red-chested Button

Masked Owl

Curlew Sandpiper

Common Sandpiper


Common name

Golden Sun Moth

STATE SIGNIFICANCE

Grey Goshawk

Intermediate Egret

Eastern Great Egret

curlew

Speckled Warbler

bellied Sea-Eagle

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo

Hooded Robin

Crested Bellbird

billed Duck

crowned Babbler

Baillon's Crake

Diamond Firetail

Freckled Duck

chested Button-quail

Curlew Sandpiper

Common Sandpiper



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STATE SIGNIFICANCE

1

3

17

1

10

2

1

1

1

4

2

2

3

14

4

3

28

3

4

1

2

1




2011

STATE SIGNIFICANCE

2006

1980

2001

1889

2011

1989

1999

1889

2004

1988

1986

1972

1988

2006

1987

2003

2011

1991

1990

1989

1990

1990


EPBCAct1

2011 CE

2006 -

1980 -

2001 M

1889 -

2011 -

1989 -

1999 M

1889 -

2004 -

1988 -

1986 -

972 -

1988 -

2006 -

1987 -

2003 -

2011 -

1991 -

1990 -

1989 -

1990 M

1990 M

EPBC FFGAct2 VIC3

L cr

L vu

L en

L vu

L en

L vu

L vu

L vu

L vu

L vu

L nt

L en

L vu

L nt

L en

L en

L vu

L nt

L en

L vu

L en

- en

- vu

25


2

3

3

2

4

4

3

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

4

4

2

3

3

4

4

4

od of4

Anas rhynchotis

Aythya australis

Biziura lobata

Falc

Hirundapus caudacutus

Tringa nebularia

Tringa stagnatilis

Reptiles


Frogs

Pseudophryne bibronii

Birds

Calidris melanotos

Chlidonias hybridus javanicus

Chrysococcyx osc

Circus assimilis

Climacteris picumnus victoriae

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Gallinago hardwickii

Nycticorax caledonicus hillii

Phalacrocorax varius

Platalea regia

Stiltia isabella

Turnix velox

Mammals

Scientific name

Anas rhynchotis

Aythya australis

Biziura lobata

Falco subniger

Hirundapus caudacutus

Tringa nebularia

Tringa stagnatilis

Reptiles


Frogs

Pseudophryne bibronii

Birds

Calidris melanotos


Chrysococcyx osculans

Circus assimilis



Gallinago hardwickii


Phalacrocorax varius

Platalea regia

Stiltia isabella

Turnix velox

Mammals

Scientific name







Common name

Australasian Shoveler

Hardhead

Musk Duck

Black Falcon

White-throated Needletail

Common Greenshank

Marsh Sandpiper

Tussock Skink

Brown Toadlet

Pectoral Sandpiper

Whiskered Tern

Black-eared Cuckoo

Spotted Harrier

Brown Treecreeper (southeastern ssp.)

Emu

Latham's Snipe

Nankeen Night Heron

Pied Cormorant

Royal Spoonbill

Australian Pratincole

Little Button-quail


Common name

Australasian Shoveler

throated Needletail

Common Greenshank

Marsh Sandpiper

ck Skink

Brown Toadlet

REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

Pectoral Sandpiper

Whiskered Tern

eared Cuckoo

Spotted Harrier

Brown Treecreeper (south-

atham's Snipe

Nankeen Night Heron

Pied Cormorant

Royal Spoonbill

Australian Pratincole

quail



27

26

22

5

1

3

2

33

4

REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

1

4

3

5

36

1

8

8

3

10

1

1




2010

2006

2010

2009

1971

1990

1988

2011

2010

1990

1990

1908

2007

2011

2004

2004

1999

2006

2006

1990

1974


EPBCAct1

2010 -

2006 -

2010 -

2009 -

1971 M

1990 M

1988 M

2011 -

2010 -

1990 M

1990 M

1908 -

2007 -

2011-

2004 -

2004 M

1999 -

2006 -

2006 -

1990 -

1974 -

EPBC FFGAct2 VIC3

- vu

- vu

- vu

- vu

- vu

- vu

- vu

- vu

L en

- nt

- nt

- nt

- nt

-nt

- nt

- nt

- nt

- nt

- nt

- nt

- nt

26


4

3

3

3

3

4

4

2

3

4

4

4

3

4

4

3

3

4

2

4

3

od of4

Sminthopsis crassicaudata

Cercartetus nanus

Reptiles

Chelodina longicollis

Notes


3) Listed as Critically Endangered (cr

4) Likelihood of occurrence:

1

3

# - Records only identified from the EPBC Act

Scientific name


Cercartetus nanus

Reptiles

Chelodina longicollis

Notes: 1) Listed as Critically Endangered (C


ted as Critically Endangered (cr


HighLikelihood

· Known resident in the Study area based on site observations, database records, or expertadvice; and/or,

· Recent records (i.e. within

· The Study area contains the species’ preferred habitat.

LowLikelihood

· The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunistically whilst en routeto more

· There are only limited or historical records of the species in the local area (i.e. more than20 years old);

· The Study area contains few or no characteristics of the species’ preferred habitat.

Records only identified from the EPBC Act

Scientific name


: 1) Listed as Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V) or Migratory (M) under the EPBC Act


ted as Critically Endangered (cr), Endangered (e


Known resident in the Study area based on site observations, database records, or expertadvice; and/or,

Recent records (i.e. within five years) of the species in the local area (VBA 2011); and/or,

The Study area contains the species’ preferred habitat.

The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunistically whilst en routeto more suitable sites; and/or,

There are only limited or historical records of the species in the local area (i.e. more than20 years old); and/or,

The Study area contains few or no characteristics of the species’ preferred habitat.



Common name

Fat-tailed Dunnart

Eastern Pygmy

Common Long

), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V) or Migratory (M) under the EPBC Act

), Endangered (en), Vulnerable (v

Known resident in the Study area based on site observations, database records, or expert

five years) of the species in the local area (VBA 2011); and/or,


The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunistically whilst en routesuitable sites; and/or,

There are only limited or historical records of the species in the local area (i.e. more than


Protected Matters Search Tool


Common name

tailed Dunnart

Eastern Pygmy-possum

Common Long-necked Turtle


), Vulnerable (vu), Near Threatened (nt)


five years) of the species in the local area (VBA 2011); and/or,


The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunistically whilst en route



Protected Matters Search Tool



11

1

5


), Near Threatened (nt) or Data Deficient


five years) of the species in the local area (VBA 2011); and/or, 2

The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunistically whilst en route



4




2004

1933

201


Data Deficient (dd) on the Victoria Advisory List (DSE 2009a, DSE 2013)

ModerateLikelihood

· The species is likely to visit the Study area regularly (i.e. at least seasonally); and/or,

· Previous records of

· The Study area contains some characteristics of the species’ preferred habitat.

Unlikely

· No previous reco

· The species may fly over the Study area when moving between areas of moresuitable habitat; and/or,

· Out of the species’ range; and/or,

· No suitable habitat present.


EPBCAct1

2004 -

1933 -

2011 -

) on the Victoria Advisory List (DSE 2009a, DSE 2013)

The species is likely to visit the Study area regularly (i.e. at least seasonally); and/or,

Previous records of the species in the local area (DSE 2011b); and/or,

The Study area contains some characteristics of the species’ preferred habitat.

No previous records of the species in the local area; and/or,

The species may fly over the Study area when moving between areas of moresuitable habitat; and/or,

Out of the species’ range; and/or,

No suitable habitat present.

EPBC FFGAct2 VIC3

- nt

- nt

- dd

) on the Victoria Advisory List (DSE 2009a, DSE 2013)


the species in the local area (DSE 2011b); and/or,


rds of the species in the local area; and/or,

The species may fly over the Study area when moving between areas of more

Out of the species’ range; and/or,

27


3

4

4


the species in the local area (DSE 2011b); and/or,


rds of the species in the local area; and/or,


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