Name
Biosecurity
WoNS
Field Observation
Act
instances the species presented as health, with frequent flowering
noted.
Category 3
Yes
This species was noted at multiple locations across the eastern
Opuntia
half of the project area. The species was always observed as
tomentosa
solitary individuals varying in height from 0.3 – 1.5 m. All
(velvety tree
individuals presented as healthy, but were not noted to be
pear)
reproductively active
Sporobolus
Category 3
No
This species was noted as a handful of individuals in the southern
natalensis
extent of the project area. The individuals appeared healthy, with
(giant rats tail
most presenting seed heads
grass)
Category 3
No
This species was noted at one location along the southern extent
Tecoma stans
of the project area. The species was observed as a small stand of
(yellow bells)
mature trees. Individuals appeared healthy but did not present
with flowers or seed pods.
5.7.4. Likelihood of Occurrence Analysis
For each conservation significant species identified in desktop surveys, an assessment of its likelihood
of occurrence was undertaken based on the nature and condition of habitats and resources observed
during field surveys and information on historical records of the species within the local landscape. Each
species was assigned one of four criteria: ‘known’, ‘likely’, ‘possible’ and ‘unlikely’. The results of the
likelihood of occurrence assessment are provided in the Fauna Survey Report (Appendix M).
Three threatened species were confirmed present within the survey area during field surveys. This
includes:
• Grevillea hockingsii (NC Act – vulnerable);
• Cycas megacarpa (NC Act and EPBC – endangered); and
• Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) (NC Act - special least concern).
The full likelihood of occurrence (LOO) is provided in the Fauna Survey Report (Appendix M).
Table 41. Summary of likelihood of occurrence of MSES
Matter
Conservation Status
Likelihood Occurrence
of
NC Act 1
EPBC Act 2
Cycas megacarpa
E
E
Known
Koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus )
E
E
Likely to occur
Ghost bat ( Macroderma gigas )
E
V
Likely to occur
Greater glider (southern and central)
V
E
Possible
( Petauroides volans )
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