Notice
Information request
Provide revised application material which addresses the comments in the adjacent column and includes a comprehensive assessment on the below species to demonstrate a significant residual impact will not be triggered. a) Cycads - Xanthorrhoea johnsonii, Macrozamia miquelii and Cycas media.
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Species assessment
A number of flora and fauna species require further assessment to clearly demonstrate a significant residual impact will not take place. This includes: a) Three special least concern cycads are identified on the State held databases, however, have not been detailed or comprehensively assessed. b) Two special least concern Orchids, with the application material suggesting Cymbidium canaliculatum was not searched for. c) Northern Quoll which is an EPBC Act listed species was confirmed as present on the project site, however no management mechanisms for this species is provided. d) Koala is identified in the application material as likely to occur, with advice suggesting the nearest record is over 100 kilometres (km) away incorrect. e) Ghost bats cannot be readily determined using bat detectors, with techniques available in literature using acoustic attractants and camera traps to determine site use by this species already developed. f) The tunnel may be a likely breeding place for Rhinolophus, Miniopterus and Taphozous species as well as the Northern Quoll. The activity levels recorded for Rhinolophus megaphyllus, Miniopterus orianae and Miniopterus australis appear to be indicative of a roost on or near to the proposed facility. A determination if the tunnel is a likely breeding place is required. g) The photographs provided in the application material of quoll habitat appear to display features of Chalinolobus dwyeri roosting sites. Disturbance to this rocky scarp area
b) Orchids - Cymbidium canaliculatum and Cryptostylis erecta.
c) Northern Quoll ( Dasyurus hallucatus).
d) Koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus ).
e) Ghost bats (Macroderma gigas). Alternative techniques, including inspections for indicators of use, should be utilised to determine the presence of this species. f) A determination supported by field evidence confirming if the tunnel is a breeding place for Rhinolophus megaphyllus, Miniopterus orianae and Miniopterus australis is required. g) Chalinolobus dwyeri and the determination if the proposed facility will impact potential roosting sites.
h) Squatter pigeon (southern) Geophaps scripta scripta.
i) Collared Delma ( Delma torquata).
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