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Final Report

Conservation Area Concept Plan and Supporting

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Conservation Area 7, Mount Atkinson Grassland: Mount AtkinsonPrecinct Structure Plan (PSP 1082)

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GLOSSARY

Acronym

AVW

BCS

CACP

CA7

CMP

DEPI

DELWP

DoE

DTPLI

EPBC Act

EVC

ESO

FFG Act

FIS

MPA

NES

PMST

PSP

RAP

RCZ

VBA

GLOSSARY

Acronym

DEPI

DELWP

EPBC Act

FFG Act


Description

Atlas of Victorian Wildlife

Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Areas

Conservation Area Concept Plan

Conservation Area 7

Conservation Management Plan

Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries

Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

FederalEnvironment, Water, Population and Communities)

(the former)

Environment Protection and Biodiversity

Ecological Vegetation Class

Environmental Significance Overlay

Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988

Flora Information System

Victorian Metropolitan Planning Authority

National Environmental

Protected Matters Search Tool (DoE)

Precinct Structure Plan

Registered Aboriginal Party

Rural Conservation Zone

Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (


Description




Conservation Area 7




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

(the former) Victorian Department of Transport, Pl







National Environmental





Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (





Conservation Area 7




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

Victorian Department of Transport, Pl







National Environmental Significance





Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (DELWP)






Victorian Department of Transport, Pl

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999




Significance


DELWP)



Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (now DELWP)



Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure

Conservation Act 1999


(now DELWP)


Department of the Environment (former Department of Sustainability,

anning and Local Infrastructure

Conservation Act 1999

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Department of the Environment (former Department of Sustainability,

anning and Local Infrastructure

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Context

2 METHODS

2.1 Desktop Review

2.2 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

3 RESULTS

3.1 Subject Site

3.2 Vegetation Communities and Fauna Habitats

3.3 Threatened Biodiversity and Other Matters of Significance

3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

4 CONSERVATION AREA CO

4.1 Conservation Area Category

4.2 Preliminary Revi

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

Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

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

Vegetation Communities and Fauna Habitats

Threatened Biodiversity and Other Matters of Significance

National Significance Assessment

State Significance Assessment

Regional Significance Assessment

CONSERVATION AREA CO

Conservation Area Category

Preliminary Revi

Conservation Interface Plan and Future Land Use Considerations

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DICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A – Significant Flora Species

Appendix B – Significant Fauna Species


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State Significance Assessment


CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN


Preliminary Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage


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1 INTRODU

1.1 Project Context

Ecology and Heritage Partners were commissioned by

a Concept Plan for Conservation Area

(PSP 1082)

under the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors

four areas for which a

The objective of the C

site, determine the applicable

Victorian Department of

Management Plan

The CACP is presented

development.

Section 2: Methods

developing the CACP

Section 3: Results

communities

Section 4: Conservation Area Concept Plan

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

regarding the Conservation Interface Plan and Land

INTRODU

Project Context



and Western Growth Corridor

Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors

four areas for which a management c

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

, determine the applicable

Victorian Department of

Management Plan (CMP)

The CACP is presented

development. This document is structured as follo

Section 2: Methods - D

developing the CACP;

Section 3: Results - Describes

communities, fauna habi





INTRODUCTION

Project Context



and Western Growth Corridor


management c

onservation Area Concept Plan (CACP) is to identify ecological value

, determine the applicable management category

Victorian Department of Environmental, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)

(CMP).

as Figure 1

This document is structured as follo

Details the desk

escribes the ecological values known or predicted to occur in CA

, fauna habitats, ecological communities and





TION


a Concept Plan for Conservation Area 7 (CA7), located

and Western Growth Corridor (Inset 1)


management category has not been assigned.


management category

Environmental, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)

and the following sections summarise

This document is structured as follo

etails the desk-based methods used in surveying the existing environment

the ecological values known or predicted to occur in CA

, ecological communities and

Section 4: Conservation Area Concept Plan - P



Inset 1


Ecology and Heritage Partners were commissioned by the Metropolitan Planning Authority

), located within the

(Inset 1). The Conservation Area


ategory has not been assigned.


management category (Nature Conservation or Open Space)



This document is structured as follows:

based methods used in surveying the existing environment


, ecological communities and significant

Provides context to the CACP, including recommendations


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

Inset 1 Project Context


the Metropolitan Planning Authority

within the Mount Atkinson

Conservation Area


ategory has not been assigned.


(Nature Conservation or Open Space)





significant flora and fauna

rovides context to the CACP, including recommendations


use/infrastructure planning.

Project Context


the Metropolitan Planning Authority

Mount Atkinson

Conservation Area is one of 36

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


(Nature Conservation or Open Space)

Environmental, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) in develop

and the following sections summarise the information referenced in its



flora and fauna species



use/infrastructure planning.

the Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA)


is one of 36 reserves designated

(BCS) (DEPI 2013), and one

onservation 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 CA7 including vegetation

species;


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

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(MPA) to prepare

Structure Plan

reserves designated

(BCS) (DEPI 2013), and one of

within the subject

and assist the

a Conservation


based methods used in surveying the existing environment and

including vegetation


, and a discussion

to prepare

Structure Plan

reserves designated

of

subject

assist the

a Conservation


and

including vegetation


, and a discussion

2 METHODS

The CACP references the findings of a detailed desktop review

of assessment.

2.1 Desktop Review

Relevant literature, online

assessment of ecological values associated with

· The DE

· The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (

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

records within the project locality (within 10 kilometres of

· The Commonwealth Department of

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

Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

· The

2014);

· Aerial photography of the

· Relevant reports,

METHODS


of assessment. The desktop review process is further

Desktop Review

Relevant literature, online

sessment 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 histor

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 c

2014);

Aerial photography of the

Relevant reports,

o Draft Mt Atkinson

Assessment

o Targeted Significant Species Surveys of Potential Conservation Areas within Melbourne’s

Revised Growth Corridor

o Biodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton

Section E

o Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors

o Working Draft


METHODS


The desktop review process is further

Desktop Review

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


Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014

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

The extent of histor

The location of sites of biological significance within the region.

The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (



The Commonwealth Department of



Planning Maps Online to ascertain c

Aerial photography of the subject site

Relevant reports, documents

Mt Atkinson

Assessment (Ecology and Heritage Partners

Targeted Significant Species Surveys of Potential Conservation Areas within Melbourne’s

Revised Growth Corridor

iodiversity Assessment Report (Native Vegetation), Melton

Section E (Growth Areas Authority 2010);


Working Draft - Matters to show on



The desktop review process is further

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


Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014


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


The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) (DEPI 2014b



The Commonwealth Department of the



Planning Maps Online to ascertain c

subject site; and,

documents and literature, including the following

Precinct Structure Plan (PSP1082

(Ecology and Heritage Partners


Revised Growth Corridor (Ecology and Heritage Partners


(Growth Areas Authority 2010);


Matters to show on



The desktop review process is further detailed in the following section


CA7 and its immediate

Biodiversity Interactive Map (DEPI 2014a


ic and current Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVC)s; and,


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



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


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

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

; and,

and literature, including the following


(Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd


ology and Heritage Partners


(Growth Areas Authority 2010);


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


The CACP references the findings of a detailed desktop review, with property access not obtained at the time

tailed in the following section


its immediate surrounds, including:

a) for:




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


records within the project locality (within 10 kilometres of CA7);

nment (DoE) Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST)


(EPBC Act) (DoE 2014);

urrent zoning and environmental overlays (DTPLI

and literature, including the following

Precinct Structure Plan (PSP1082), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact

Pty Ltd 2014)


ology and Heritage Partners



Conservation Area Concept Plans (MPA 2014).


, with property access not obtained at the time

tailed in the following section


surrounds, including:








(EPBC Act) (DoE 2014);


and literature, including the following key resources

), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact

2014);


Pty Ltd 2012);

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




tailed in the following section.


surrounds, including:






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


key resources:



2012);

Wyndham Investigation Area:

(BCS) (DEPI 2013); and,


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Environment





(BCS) (DEPI 2013); and,







Environment





2.2 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations

This study aims to provide an overview of key ecological values

CMP and the broader

on a desktop review

required to accurately confirm the ecological values on ground

Notwithstanding the above, information

relevant literature) are considered adequate to provide an overview of the ecological values within the

subject site


aims to provide an overview of key ecological values

and the broader PSP

on a desktop review and that detailed



literature) are considered adequate to provide an overview of the ecological values within the

and inform preparation of the CACP




PSP process. It is acknowledged that

and that detailed








. It is acknowledged that

and that detailed field surveys


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






. It is acknowledged that

field surveys across the entire Conservation Area boundary


obtained from relevant sources (e.g. biological databases


and CMP.



aims to provide an overview of key ecological values within CA

the findings of this assessment are based

across the entire Conservation Area boundary

required to accurately confirm the ecological values on ground.




within CA7 and facilitate the completion of a





facilitate the completion of a





7


the findings of this assessment are based solely

across the entire Conservation Area boundary are

obtained from relevant sources (e.g. biological databases and



solely

are

and


3 RESULTS

3.1 Subject Site

Conservation Area

Mount Atkinson Road, within the Mount Cottrell

Scheme the site is classified as

values apply

Based on a review of aerial photography, CA7

located approximately 300 metres eas

present in the western area and is most likely used for harness racing training. According to historical aerial

photography contained on Google Earth, the track has been

generally consistent with surrounding land

developments

3.2 Vegetation Communities and Fauna Habitats

A review of the D

CA7 is likely to have supported Plains Grassland

indicates that Plains Grassland

coverage is based on estimated data rather than field surveys

The Conservation Area is included in the

Biodiversity Assessment for Section E of the Wyndham Investigation Area

the Targeted Significant Species Surveys of Potential Conservation Areas within Melbourne’s Revised Growth

Corridor (Ecol

assessments;

Plains Grassland occurring on

‘This area appeared to contain a high percentage cover of Kangaroo Grass and extensive areas of

embedded rock (i.e. no evidence of past cultivation of the land

Based on a review of aerial photography, previous assessments and

fauna habitat type is

likely to be covered pre

the nationally significant

3.3). During recent field surveys

of open-country

pectoralis, Willie Wagtail

cyanoleuca

RESULTS

Subject Site

ion Area 7 is approximately


the site is classified as

values apply (e.g. Environmental Significance Overlays)






developments.


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

is likely to have supported Plains Grassland

indicates that Plains Grassland




Targeted Significant Species Surveys of Potential Conservation Areas within Melbourne’s Revised Growth


assessments; however the site was surveyed from adjoining land and

Plains Grassland occurring on




fauna habitat type is considered

covered predominately by Plains Grassland

ationally significant

During recent field surveys

country bird species were observed using this habitat type, including

, Willie Wagtail

and Australian Magpie


RESULTS

Subject Site

is approximately


the site is classified as Urban Growth Zone

(e.g. Environmental Significance Overlays)







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


indicates that Plains Grassland remains





ogy and Heritage Partners

the site was surveyed from adjoining land and

Plains Grassland occurring on-site. The




considered to be represented within

dominately by Plains Grassland

ationally significant Striped Legless Lizard

During recent field surveys within the nearby CA8

bird species were observed using this habitat type, including

, Willie Wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys

and Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen.


is approximately 31.56 hectares in size and is located between Troups Road South and


Urban Growth Zone

(e.g. Environmental Significance Overlays)


located approximately 300 metres east of the western boundary (Figure 1). An established oval track is







remains across the entire


The Conservation Area is included in the study areas



ogy and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd


site. The 2012 targeted survey report notes the following




to be represented within

dominately by Plains Grassland

Striped Legless Lizard Delma impar

within the nearby CA8


Rhipidura leucophrys

Gymnorhina tibicen.


hectares in size and is located between Troups Road South and

Mount Atkinson Road, within the Mount Cottrell locality (Figure 1)

Urban Growth Zone (UGZ) and no planning overlays relating to biodiversity

(e.g. Environmental Significance Overlays).

is predominately

t of the western boundary (Figure 1). An established oval track is



uses, which include agriculture



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

across the entire Conservati


study areas of two



Ltd 2012). Access to CA7 was


targeted survey report notes the following




to be represented within CA

dominately by Plains Grassland, and may

Delma impar

within the nearby CA8 (located approximately 1.4 km south of CA7)


, Australian Raven

Gymnorhina tibicen.



(Figure 1). Under the Melton C

and no planning overlays relating to biodiversity

is predominately grassland;



photography contained on Google Earth, the track has been used for at least




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

Conservation Area

coverage is based on estimated data rather than field surveys, as no surveys

of two previous vegetation assessments



2012). Access to CA7 was

the site was surveyed from adjoining land and both reports note the high likelihood of



embedded rock (i.e. no evidence of past cultivation of the land)’

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

CA7 - native grassland.

and may support a diversity of native fauna, including

Delma impar and Golden Sun Moth

(located approximately 1.4 km south of CA7)


, Australian Raven Corvus coronoides



Under the Melton C


grassland; with a north



for at least ten years.




stamped vegetation mapping for CA

on Area; however

surveys have been completed on

vegetation assessments

Biodiversity Assessment for Section E of the Wyndham Investigation Area (Growth Areas Authority 2010) and


2012). Access to CA7 was not possible

both reports note the high likelihood of



the current field survey

native grassland. The Conservation Area is

support a diversity of native fauna, including

and Golden Sun Moth



Corvus coronoides


Under the Melton City Council Planning


with a north-south



ten years. The subject site is

and rural residential


stamped vegetation mapping for CA

; however, it is noted that th

have been completed on

vegetation assessments, including the

(Growth Areas Authority 2010) and


not possible during


targeted survey report notes the following with respect to CA7:


current field survey

The Conservation Area is


Synemon plana


Stubble Quail

Corvus coronoides, Magpie-lark

8


ity Council Planning


line of trees



The subject site is



stamped vegetation mapping for CA7

t is noted that this

have been completed on-site.

, including the



during the two


with respect to CA7:


current field survey, one broad



Synemon plana (Section

(located approximately 1.4 km south of CA7), a range

Stubble Quail Coturnix

lark Grallina


ity Council Planning


of trees



The subject site is



7

is

, including the



the two



one broad



(Section

range

Coturnix

Grallina

3.3 Threatened Biodiversity and Other Matters of Significance

This section

significance

significance criteria adopted for this

Table 1 Criteria for defining e

National Significance

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

State Significance

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

Fauna: Species listed as threatened under the FFG Act. Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable.

Regional Significance

Fauna: Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) as Near Threatened of Data Deficient.

3.3.1 National Significance

Matters of NES are listed and protected

below in relation to

field surveys within the nearby CA8.

Based on a review of the VBA (

13 fauna species listed under EPBC Act

an additional

the locality but have the potential to occur (


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 2Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable.


: Species listed on the DSE Advisory List (DSE 2013) as Near Threatened of Data Deficient.



below in relation to CA


Based on a review of the VBA (


an additional two nationally significant



Plate 1: Plains Grassland


provides a preliminary summary of

known to, or predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA


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).






CA7 and the broader locality


Based on a review of the VBA (DEPI 2014b


nationally significant



Plains Grassland


provides a preliminary summary of

predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA

significance criteria adopted for this study.

cological significance





Assessment

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

broader locality


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


Plains Grassland within the nearby CA8


provides a preliminary summary of biodiversity matters of national,

predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA


: Species 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 2


Assessment

under the EPBC Act. Those relating to biodiversity are discussed

broader locality based on the

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

have been recorded in the locality

species and four fauna species

Appendices A and B


within the nearby CA8 (EHP 12/09/14)


biodiversity matters of national,

predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA7

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





based on the findings of the desktop review


have been recorded in the locality

and four fauna species

Appendices A and B).


(EHP 12/09/14)


biodiversity matters of national,

7 (the locality)






findings of the desktop review


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

and four fauna species which hav


biodiversity matters of national, State and regional

e locality). Table 1



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



findings of the desktop review

seven flora species and

The PMST (DoE 2014) nominated

which have not been recorded in

9

and regional

outlines the


013) as Critically


findings of the desktop review and recent

flora species and


e not been recorded in

and regional

outlines the


and recent

flora species and


e not been recorded in

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

moderate like

· Striped

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

triandra

common 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

(DEPI 2014b

The VBA contains

kilometres

high

rocks.

· Golden Sun Moth

by greater than 40% c

carphoides

Koehler 2006) and

Golden Sun Moth was widespread and

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

The VBA contains 3

of CA

of previous records in the

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

· Spiny Rice

within CA7, based on the inferred extent and

2010, Ecology and Heritage Partners

Recent (2014) t

located approximately 1.5 kilometres from CA7

of additional Spiny Rice

patches of Plains Grassland

All other nominated EPBC

CA7 or they are presumed to be extinct in the locality (e.g. Regent Honeyeater

Five significant ecological communities

project locality (DoE 2014)

Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain


moderate likelihood of occurrence within CA7

Striped Legless Lizard


triandra and spear grasses




DEPI 2014b, Hadden 1995).

The VBA contains

kilometres of CA

high quality remnant indigenous grassland dominated by Kangaroo Gras

rocks.

Golden Sun Moth

by greater than 40% c

carphoides (DSE 2004b)

Koehler 2006) and



The VBA contains 3

of CA7. This species is considered likely to occur

of previous records in the


Spiny Rice-flower



Recent (2014) t

cated approximately 1.5 kilometres from CA7

of additional Spiny Rice


All other nominated EPBC

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


project locality (DoE 2014)




lihood of occurrence within CA7

Legless Lizard Delma impar


and spear grasses (




, Hadden 1995).

The VBA contains 101 records of the Striped Legless Lizard in the locality, including within

of CA7. Within the Conservation Area

quality remnant indigenous grassland dominated by Kangaroo Gras

Golden Sun Moth Synemon plana

by greater than 40% cover

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

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



The VBA contains 30 records o

his species is considered likely to occur

of previous records in the surrounding landscape


flower Pimelea spinescens



argeted surveys for Spiny Rice


of additional Spiny Rice-flower individuals occurring throughout CA

patches of Plains Grassland.

All other nominated EPBC Act listed species are unlikely to occur as there is



project locality (DoE 2014). Inferred a




lihood of occurrence within CA7:

Delma impar -


(Stipa spp.). Before European settlement the spec



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

, Hadden 1995).

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

the Conservation Area


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

over of wallaby grass, in particular Short Wallaby

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

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



records of the Golden Sun Moth in the

his species is considered likely to occur

surrounding landscape


Pimelea spinescens subsp.


2010, Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

argeted surveys for Spiny Rice


flower individuals occurring throughout CA

.

Act listed species are unlikely to occur as there is


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

Inferred areas of Plains Grassland




Striped Legless Lizard inhabits lowland native grasslands,


. Before European settlement the spec



to the west of Melbourne, and areas around Ballarat and Bendigo


the Conservation Area, the Striped Legle


Golden Sun Moth generally occurs in native grassland dominated

of wallaby grass, in particular Short Wallaby



relatively continuous throughout its range, inhabiting grassy


f the Golden Sun Moth in the

his species is considered likely to occur within the Conservation Area

surrounding landscape and the presence of suitable habita


subsp. spinescens

within CA7, based on the inferred extent and condition of suitable habitat (Growth Areas Authority

Pty Ltd 2012) and presence of nearby records in the locality.

argeted surveys for Spiny Rice-flower

cated approximately 1.5 kilometres from CA7. It is considered that there is a moderate likelihood




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

reas of Plains Grassland











, the Striped Legle








f the Golden Sun Moth in the locality

within the Conservation Area

and the presence of suitable habita


spinescens - This species is considered likely to occur

condition of suitable habitat (Growth Areas Authority

2012) and presence of nearby records in the locality.

flower within the nearby CA8

It is considered that there is a moderate likelihood





reas of Plains Grassland within CA7

(NTGVVP) community


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








, the Striped Legless Lizard i

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




Prior to European settlement, the



locality, including within 1.

within the Conservation Area

and the presence of suitable habita


This species is considered likely to occur



within the nearby CA8


flower individuals occurring throughout CA7, particularly within high

Act listed species are unlikely to occur as there is unlikely to be

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


within CA7 are likely

community.

are considered to have a



. Before European settlement the species was probably quite





ss Lizard is most likely to occur in

s, with scattered basalt


of wallaby grass, in particular Short Wallaby-grass Rytidosperma





including within 1.1

within the Conservation Area based on the extent

and the presence of suitable habitat. Within





recorded one individual


7, particularly within high

unlikely to be suitable habitat in

Anthochaera phrygia


likely to correspond with the

10



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

ies was probably quite




records of the Striped Legless Lizard in the locality, including within 2.4

s most likely to occur in



Rytidosperma





1 kilometres

based on the extent

t. Within CA7,

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




recorded one individual,


7, particularly within high quality

suitable habitat in

Anthochaera phrygia).


to correspond with the



Themeda

ies was probably quite




2.4

s most likely to occur in



Rytidosperma




kilometres

based on the extent

,



,


ty

suitable habitat in


to correspond with the

3.3.2 Sta

Biodiversity matters present or likely to occur within

significance to the

No State significant species of flora or fauna have been recor

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

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

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

occurrence within CA

· 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,

present within CA

Western (Basalt) Plains Grassland

specify condition thresholds and therefore can include

Act-listed ecological communities.

3.3.3 Regional Significance

Based on a review

species have been recorded in the

regia is considered to have a moderate

State Significance


significance to the State




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

occurrence within CA7:

Small Scurf-pea

Tough Scurf-pea

Heath Spear-grass

Plains Joyweed

Slender Bindweed

Eastern Great Egret

Diamond Firetail

Tussock Skink Pseudemoia pagenstecheri


within CA7 would

Western (Basalt) Plains Grassland


listed ecological communities.


Based on a review of the VBA (DEPI 2014b)


is considered to have a moderate


te Significance Assessment


tate of Victoria are outlined below.





Cullen parvum

pea Cullen tenax

grass Austrostipa exilis

Alternanthera

Slender Bindweed Convolvulus angustissimus

Eastern Great Egret Ardea modesta

Diamond Firetail Stagonopleura guttata

Pseudemoia pagenstecheri


7 would correspond with the State significant (FFG Act listed) ecological community

Western (Basalt) Plains Grassland.


listed ecological communities.


of the VBA (DEPI 2014b)


is considered to have a moderate


Assessment


of Victoria are outlined below.





Cullen parvum

Cullen tenax

Austrostipa exilis

Alternanthera sp. 1 (Plains)

Convolvulus angustissimus

Ardea modesta

Stagonopleura guttata



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

It is noted that the State listings


Assessment

of the VBA (DEPI 2014b) and AVW (Viridians 2013b)

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

is considered to have a moderate likelihood of occurrence


Biodiversity matters present or likely to occur within CA7

of Victoria are outlined below.





ins)

Convolvulus angustissimus subsp.




ed that the State listings

specify condition thresholds and therefore can include low quality

Assessment

and AVW (Viridians 2013b)


likelihood of occurrence


and the broader locality

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




subsp. omnigracilis



ed that the State listings

low quality patches that are excluded from the EPBC

and AVW (Viridians 2013b)


likelihood of occurrence within CA


and the broader locality

ded within CA7. Based on a review of the VBA




omnigracilis

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


for ecological communities

patches that are excluded from the EPBC

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


within CA7 (Appendix B).

and the broader locality that are considered of

Based on a review of the VBA






for ecological communities


regionally significant fauna


(Appendix B).

11

that are considered of







for ecological communities do not



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

that are considered of







do not



Platalea

4 CONSERVATION AREA CO

4.1 Conservation Area Category

Based on the information presented in Section

accordance with the Nature Conservation Category

for the site to contain:

· High quality native grassland

· Large ar


· Potential habitat for

Moth and Striped Legless Lizard

· 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

access arrangements an

completed throughout the site to confirm the extent and condition of ecological values.

4.2 Preliminary Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The extent of known and potential Abo

under investigation, with draft findings presented in the document

(PSP1082), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessment

Within the cultural heritage report, CA7 is represented as Property Identification Number 42

and Heritage Partners

The draft cultural heritage report

· There

Boon Wurrung Foundation Limited (BWFL)

the

consulted

· There are no Native Title claims or determinations over CA

· Areas of Cultural Heritage

present within the

· One archaeological site (VAHR 7822

the easte

silcrete debris flakes. The site was reinspected as part of the recent assessment and no artefacts

were identified.





for the site to contain:

High quality native grassland

Large areas of the EPBC Act listed ecological community Natural Temperate Grassland of the


Potential habitat for


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

3.3.3).


conservation, including

access arrangements an





), Victoria: Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessment


and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

The draft cultural heritage report

here was no Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) in place for CA


Conservation Area

consulted in relation to cultural heritage

There are no Native Title claims or determinations over CA

Areas of Cultural Heritage

present within the

One archaeological site (VAHR 7822

the eastern reserve boundary (Figure 1). This site originally comprised one silcrete blade and two


were identified.






High quality native grassland

eas of the EPBC Act listed ecological community Natural Temperate Grassland of the

Victorian Volcanic Plain (Section

Potential habitat for three species listed under the EPBC Act, including




the Matters of N

access arrangements and prior to the CMP, it is recommended that detailed vegetation assessments are







Pty Ltd 2014).

The draft cultural heritage report presents

no Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) in place for CA


Conservation Area currently bef

in relation to cultural heritage


Areas of Cultural Heritage

present within the within the western and eastern

One archaeological site (VAHR 7822

rn reserve boundary (Figure 1). This site originally comprised one silcrete blade and two


were identified.




Based on the information presented in Section 3


High quality native grassland (Section 3.2


(Section 3.3.1);

species listed under the EPBC Act, including

Moth and Striped Legless Lizard (Section



Matters of NES and State significant values noted above

d prior to the CMP, it is recommended that detailed vegetation assessments are



The extent of known and potential Aboriginal heritage values within the




2014).

presents the following



currently before the Aboriginal Heritage Council, and therefore

in relation to cultural heritage


Sensitivity associated with Dry Creek

within the western and eastern

One archaeological site (VAHR 7822-1550) has been previously recorded immediately adjacent to




CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN

3, it is recommended that CA

accordance with the Nature Conservation Category (DEPI 2013).

3.2);



(Section 3.3.1); and,



ES and State significant values noted above




riginal heritage values within the




the following key points relevant to CA


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

ore the Aboriginal Heritage Council, and therefore

in relation to cultural heritage values within the



within the western and eastern extents of the site (Figure 1).

1550) has been previously recorded immediately adjacent to




NCEPT PLAN

, it is recommended that CA

(DEPI 2013). This endorsement is based on the



and,







riginal heritage values within the

under investigation, with draft findings presented in the document Draft

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


key points relevant to CA


an application for RAP status over land


within the site.

There are no Native Title claims or determinations over CA7, as the site comprises private land


extents of the site (Figure 1).





NCEPT PLAN

, it is recommended that CA7 is designated and managed in

This endorsement is based on the


species listed under the EPBC Act, including Spiny Rice







Mount Atkinson

Draft Mt Atkinson



key points relevant to CA7:

no Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) in place for CA7 at the time



, as the site comprises private land

Sensitivity associated with Dry Creek and an archaeological site





is designated and managed in

This endorsement is based on the


Spiny Rice-flower, Golden Sun



ES and State significant values noted above. Following further land



Mount Atkinson Precinct is currently

Mt Atkinson Precinct Structure Plan

(Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

Within the cultural heritage report, CA7 is represented as Property Identification Number 42 (Map 9

at the time of preparation



, as the site comprises private land

and an archaeological site





12


This endorsement is based on the potential


, Golden Sun

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


Following further land


Precinct is currently


Pty Ltd 2014).

Map 9, Ecology

preparation. The

inclusive of

ore the Aboriginal Heritage Council, and therefore should be

, as the site comprises private land.

and an archaeological site are





potential


, Golden Sun

and


Following further land


Precinct is currently


2014).

, Ecology

he

inclusive of

be

are




· The draft report identified that

that development activities within the site

Cultural

Areas of Cultural Heritage Significance are included in the

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

4.3 Conservation Interface Plan

Careful consideration should be given to the interface between CA

the precinct planning process.

metres proposed within the reserve

reserve as passive

following principles (DEPI 2013):

· Manage edge effects from weeds, the abundance of which are likely to increa

in the

· Manage run

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

and,

· Provide complimentary public spa

environments.

The following standards

the ongoing

· Fences of urban or industrial

· Natural hydrological patterns of Dry Creek should be maintained where practicable;

· The buffer zone

(including vigorous rhizomato

within the buffer zone should be avoided; and,

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

management activities (e.g. mowing or spraying)

If consistent with the PSP, p

transferred to public ownership or public access is granted under private ownership agreement

lack of existing linkages

access features, such a shared paths, has not been incorporated into the CACP

A Passive Recreation Zone has been delineated in the western section of CA7, as it is considered likely that

this area is of least ecological constraint. The ongoing design of the reserve should be confirmed with

reference to detailed vegetation surveys, and potentially targeted surveys for Matters of NES.

recommended that as

associated infrastructure within CA7

The draft report identified that


Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP).



Conservation Interface Plan

ul consideration should be given to the interface between CA

the precinct planning process.


reserve as passive recreation (Figure


Manage edge effects from weeds, the abundance of which are likely to increa

the precinct;

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

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

and,

Provide complimentary public spa

environments.

The following standards

the ongoing design

Fences of urban or industrial

Natural hydrological patterns of Dry Creek should be maintained where practicable;

The buffer zone



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


onsistent with the PSP, p


lack of existing linkages



rea is of least ecological constraint. The ongoing design of the reserve should be confirmed with


recommended that as developm



The draft report identified that


Heritage Management Plan (CHMP).



Conservation Interface Plan


the precinct planning process. The


recreation (Figure



off and nutrient absorption associated with future developments;


Provide complimentary public spa

The following standards specified

of the Mount Atkinson

Fences of urban or industrial


The buffer zone should not be planted with species





onsistent with the PSP, public access within CA


and information regarding l





development of the PSP progresses,



The draft report identified that CA7 has the p







CACP (Figure

metres proposed within the reserve as a Fuel Managem

recreation (Figure 1). This buffer zone has




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

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

Mount Atkinson Precinct.

Fences of urban or industrial properties


should not be planted with species

(including vigorous rhizomatous grasses such




ublic access within CA


and information regarding l





nt of the PSP progresses,

associated infrastructure within CA7 is further investigated.


the potential to support sensitive cultural heritage values

that development activities within the site would trigger


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


and Future Land Use Considerations


CACP (Figure 1) nominates a

as a Fuel Management Zone

This buffer zone has




ce and the potential for integration with future urban

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

Precinct.

should not abut


should not be planted with species

us grasses such as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch)



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

ublic access within CA7 may


and information regarding low/high constraint areas





nt of the PSP progresses, the appropriateness of

further investigated.


otential to support sensitive cultural heritage values

trigger the mandatory requirement to prepare

CACP (Figure 1



ul consideration should be given to the interface between CA7 and future urban development during

nominates a minimum buffer zone of 20 metres, with 10

ent Zone and 10 metres proposed outside the

This buffer zone has been developed






should not abut the Conservation Area;


should not be planted with species which could behave as environmental weeds

as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch)


may be encouraged a


ow/high constraint areas





the appropriateness of



mandatory requirement to prepare

1). It is noted that the findings above


and future urban development during

minimum buffer zone of 20 metres, with 10

and 10 metres proposed outside the

been developed in order to






the Conservation Area;


which could behave as environmental weeds

as Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch)


be encouraged assuming


ow/high constraint areas, the specific siting of pedestrian

access features, such a shared paths, has not been incorporated into the CACP.




the appropriateness of public access and siting of


mandatory requirement to prepare

It is noted that the findings above





in order to

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





the Conservation Area;



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


ssuming that the reserve

transferred to public ownership or public access is granted under private ownership agreements

, the specific siting of pedestrian




public access and siting of

13

otential to support sensitive cultural heritage values and

mandatory requirement to prepare a






address the

se with future activity





. The planting of trees


the reserve is

s. Given the




reference to detailed vegetation surveys, and potentially targeted surveys for Matters of NES. It is


and

a





address the

activity





. The planting of trees


is

Given the




It is


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Appendix

Table

Scientific name

Amphibromus fluitans

Glycine latrobeana

Senecio macrocarpus

Dianella amoena

Diuris basaltica

Rutidosis leptorhynchoides

Pimelea spinescens

#Carex tasmanica

#Prasophyllum frenchii

Allocasuarina luehmannii

Amphibromus pithogastrus

Comesperma polygaloides

Cullen parvum

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)

Eleocharis plana

Appendix A – Significant Flora Species

Table A1 Significant flora r

Scientific name

Amphibromus fluitans

Glycine latrobeana

Senecio macrocarpus

Dianella amoena

Diuris basaltica



Carex tasmanica

Prasophyllum frenchii




Cullen parvum

Cullen tenax


Podolepis sp. 1

Acacia rostriformis


Coronidium scorpioides 'aff. rutidolepis (LowlandSwamps)' v


Eleocharis plana


Significant flora recorded or predicted to occur


subsp. spinescens






Coronidium scorpioides 'aff. rutidolepis (Lowland




or predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA

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

Flat Spike-sedge


within 10 kilometres of CA

Common name

NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

River Swamp Wallaby-grass

Clover Glycine

headed Fireweed

Matted Flax-lily

Small Golden Moths

Button Wrinklewort

flower

Curly Sedge

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

sedge


within 10 kilometres of CA7 (VBA [DEPI 2014b]

Total number ofdocumented records


3

3

11

6

10

11

241

-

-

STATE SIGNIFICANCE

115

2

1

64

24

6

1

1

10

8

271

1


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


Last documentedrecord

2008

2006

2009

2010

2009

2009

2012

2010

2004

1988

2010

2010

2010

1991

2010

2010

2008

2010

2011

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


EPBCAct

2008 VU

2006 VU

2009 VU

2010 EN

2009 EN

2009 EN

2012 CR

- VU

- EN

2010

2004

1988

2010

2010

2010

1991

2010

2010

2008

2010

2011

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

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

19

] records)

VIC3 Likelihood ofOccurrence

- 4

vu 4

en 4

en 4

vu 4

en 4

en 2

vu 4

en 4

- 5

en 4

vu 4

en 3

en 3

en 5

en 4

vu 5

vu 5

vu 4

vu 4

vu 4

Likelihood ofOccurrence4

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

4

4

5

4

4

3

3

5

4

5

5

4

4

4

Scientific name

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


Ceratophyllum demersum

Clematis leptophylla


Desmodium varians

Eleocharis macbarronii

Eleocharis pallens

Lepidium pseudohyssopifolium

Sclerolaena muricata var. muricataNotes

2) Listed (L) under the FFG Act

3) Listed as Endangered

4) Likelihood of occurrence: 1 Known Occurrence

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

limited habitat, 4 Low Likelih

of presence, 5 Unlikely

# - Records o

Scientific name



Austrostipa exilis

Austrostipa hemipogon

Geranium sp. 3


Nicotiana suaveolens

Ranunculus diminutus

Rhagodia parabolica

Tripogon loliiformis



Clematis leptophylla


Desmodium varians

Eleocharis macbarronii

Eleocharis pallens


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


3) Listed as Endangered (e



limited habitat, 4 Low Likelih

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

Records only identified from the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool






Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. omnigracilis


Sclerolaena muricata var. muricata: 1) Listed as Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (E) or Vulnerable (V) under the EPBC Act


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



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

No suitable habitat and/or outside the species range.

nly identified from the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool


Common name

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

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 (

4) Likelihood of occurrence: 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) indicates




Common name

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

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






8

1

6

2

11

4

5

1

18

25

35

1

1

38

18

2

21

1

3

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


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

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





2009

2010

1995

2006

2010

2009

2005

1990

2010

2012

2010

1962

2010

2010

2010

1993

2010

2009

2010

), 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 -




EPBCAct

2009

2010

1995

2006

2010

2009

2005

1990

2010

2012

2010

1962

2010

2010

2010

1993

2010

2009

2010

- Previous records of



EPBCAct1 FFG Act2

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

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

20

VIC3 Likelihood ofOccurrence

vu 4

vu 4

r 3

r 4

r 4

r 5

r 4

r 4

r 4

r 4

k 3

k 4

k 4

k 3

k 4

k 4

k 4

k 4

k 4

the species in the local vicinity;


there is a very low likelihood


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 recorded or predicted to occur

Scientific name


Pseudomys novaehollandiae




or predicted to occur within 10 kilometres of CA

Common name

Plains-wanderer

Superb Parrot

Australian Painted Snipe

Regent Honeyeater

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 CA

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 CA7 (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

1960

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

21

and EPBC PMST [DoE 2014] records)


3

4

3

4

3

4

4

4

3

4

2

3

3

3

3

3

Likelihood of4

Invertebrates

Synemon plana

Birds

Accipiter novaehollandiae novaehollandiae

Ardea intermedia

Ardea modesta

Burhinus grallarius

Chthonicola sagittatus

Grus rubicunda

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Lewinia pectoralis

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

Calidris ferruginea

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


pectoralis








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



30

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 -

1972 -

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

22


2

3

3

2

4

4

3

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

4

4

3

3

3

4

4

4

Likelihood of4

Anas rhynchotis

Aythya australis

Biziura lobata

Falco subniger

Hirundapus caudacutus

Tringa nebularia

Tringa stagnatilis

Reptiles


Frogs

Pseudophryne bibronii

Birds

Calidris melanotos

Chlidonias hybridus javanicus

Chrysococcyx osculans

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

Tussock Skink

Brown Toadlet

REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

Pectoral Sandpiper

Whiskered Tern

eared Cuckoo

Spotted Harrier

Brown Treecreeper (south-

Latham's Snipe

Nankeen Night Heron

Pied Cormorant

Royal Spoonbill

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

23


4

3

3

3

3

4

4

2

3

4

4

4

3

4

4

3

3

4

2

4

3

Likelihood of4

Sminthopsis crassicaudata

Cercartetus nanus

Reptiles

Chelodina longicollis

Notes


3) Listed as Critically Endangered (cr

4) Likelihood of occurrence:

1

3

# - Records only

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,

· Rece

· The Study area contains the species’ preferred habitat.

LowLikelihood

· The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunisticallyto 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);

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

Records only identified from the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool

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 opportunisticallyto 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.

identified from the EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool


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

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


The species is likely to visit the Study area occasionally or opportunisticallyto more suitable sites; and/or,

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




Common name

tailed Dunnart

Eastern Pygmy-possum

Long-necked Turtle


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


nt records (i.e. within 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






11

1

5


), Near Threatened (nt) or Data Deficient


nt records (i.e. within five years) of the species in the local area (VBA 2011); and/or, 2

whilst en route



4




2004

1933

2011


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

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

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

Unlikely

· 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.


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

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

Out of the species’ range; and/or,

24


3

4

4






Likelihood of4

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



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