Significant Residual Impact criteria in the size of a local population of the species; Reduce the extent of occurrence of the species;
Assessment
As such, the Project will not lead to a long-term decrease in the size of a local population of the species. There are no confirmed records within the Project area. The closest records are present 10 km from the Project area. Although around 9.41 ha of suitable habitat is present within the Project area, the habitat is disturbed and other suitable habitat for the species exists in the surrounding regions. As such, the Project is considered unlikely to reduce the extent of occurrence of the species. There are no confirmed records within the Project area and the nearest records are 10 km from the Project area. As such, the Project will not fragment an existing population. There are no confirmed records within the Project area. The closest records are present 10 km from the Project area. 9.41 ha of RE 11.10.1, which is potential habitat for C. dumicola, is present within the Project area. The land within the Project area has been historically cleared and the potential habitat within is highly disturbed. Regions surrounding the Project area further away from the mine provide more suitable habitat for the species. As such, the Project will not result in genetically distinct populations forming as a result of habitat isolation Invasive flora species have been identified within the Project area. While invasive species is not listed as a threatening process for the species, several of the larger and more competitive invasive weed species (ie. Lantana, African fountain grass, etc) are likely to have the potential to establish and outcompete C. dumicola. An EMP will address the potential spread of invasive weeds to prevent the establishment of invasive plants communities within the project area and limit the potential for spread of invasive plants into the surrounding landscape. Accordingly, the project is considered unlikely to result in invasive species that are harmful to an endangered species becoming established in the endangered species’ habitat. No diseases are currently listed as potential threats to C.dumicola. As such, the Project is considered unlikely to introduce disease that may cause the decline of adjacent populations. There are no confirmed records within the Project area. The closest records are present 10 km from the Project area. Though 9.41 ha potential habitat RE 11.10.1 is present in the Project area, it is highly disturbed. Surrounding regions of the Project area have suitable habitat and additional REs that can support this species. As such, the Project is considered unlikely to interfere with the recovery of the species. There are no confirmed records within the Project area. The closest records are present 10 km from the Project area. Though 9.41 ha potential habitat RE 11.10.1 is present in the Project area, it is highly disturbed. Surrounding regions of the Project area have suitable habitat and additional REs that are not disturbed that can support this species. As such, the Project will not cause disruption to ecologically significant locations (breeding, feeding, nesting, migration or resting sites) of a species
Unlikely
Unlikely
Fragment an existing population;
Unlikely
Result in genetically distinct
populations forming as a result of habitat isolation;
Unlikely
Result in invasive species that are harmful to an endangered species becoming established in the endangered species’ habitat; Introduce disease that may cause the species to decline; Interfere with the recovery of the species; and Cause disruption to ecologically significant locations (breeding, feeding, nesting, migration or resting sites) of a species.
Unlikely
Unlikely
Unlikely
Wulguru Technical Services Pty Ltd – Heritage Minerals Upper Mundic Gully TSF – Fauna Survey Assessment Report 67
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