Plot 4 Location 365 Willowdene Ave. Low intensity grazing. Property largely natural. Luddenham soil landscape. Condition Moderate to Good. Description Moderate to good condition of advanced regeneration Cumberland Plain Woodland, canopy 6 m to 25 m high comprised of Grey Box (Eucalyptus moluccana) and Forest Red Gum (E. tereticornis). One hollow-bearing tree observed. Open mid-storey comprised of Blackthorn (Bursaria spinosa). Mostly native grassy understorey dominated by Weeping Meadow Grass (Microlaena stipoides), Plump Windmill Grass (Chloris ventricosa) and Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis). Slender Tick-trefoil (Desmodium varians), Berry Saltbush (Einadia hastata) and Forest Nightshade (Solanum prinophyllum) are also present. Total native species richness = 23. Some patches of the property mainly near the creekline have African Olive (Olea europaea ssp. Cuspidata) infestation. Resilience good, likely to have viable soil seed bank, regeneration would require ongoing management including fencing, weed control and appropriate fire management. No dead trees observed in the canopy. Adjoining areas cleared of canopy are high probability derived native grasslands. NPWS (2002) veg community Shale Plains Woodland (MU10). EPBC name Cumberland Plain Shale Woodlands and Shale-Gravel Transition Forest. TSC name Cumberland Plain Woodland. NSW PCT Grey Box - Forest Red Gum grassy woodland on flats of the Cumberland Plain, Sydney Basin (BioMetric code: HN528, NSW plant community type: 849). Photo Plot 5 Location 60 Gardiner Street. Vacant property formerly grazed. High level of recreational use – quad/trail bikes. Blacktown soil landscape. Condition Moderate. Description Uneven aged patch of Shale Gravel Transition Forest, canopy 8m to 18m high comprised of Broad-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus fibrosa), Stringybark (E. eugenioides) and Melaleuca decora. No hollow-bearing trees observed. Open mid-storey comprised of Blackthorn (Bursaria spinosa) and Prickly-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca nodosa). Mostly native understorey dominated by Weeping Meadow Grass (Microlaena stipoides), Cryptandra spinescens and
Scientific Name Common Name TSC Act/ FM Act EPBC Act No. Atlas Records Habitat requirements Likelihood – desktop Likelihood – field survey Likelihood of occurrence FLORA Flora (24) Acacia pubescens Downy Wattle V V 12 Occurs on alluviums, shales and at the intergrade between shales and sandstones. Soils are characteristically gravely soils, often with ironstone. Occurs in open woodland and forest, in a variety of plant communities, including Cooks River/Castlereagh Ironbark Forest, Shale/Gravel Transition Forest and Cumberland Plain Woodland. Concentrated around the Bankstown-Fairfield-Rookwood area, also Holroyd-Liverpool and the Pitt Town area. B C High Allocasuarina glareicola E E Occurs in Castlereagh woodland on lateritic soil. Primarily restricted to the Richmond (NW Cumberland Plain) district, but with an outlier population found at Voyager Point, Liverpool. D F Low
Syzygium paniculatum Magenta Lilly Pilly E V 1 Grows in subtropical and littoral rainforest on sandy soils or stabilized dunes near the sea. F F Extremely low Thelymitra kangaloonica Kangaloon Sun Orchid CE CE Only known to occur on the southern tablelands of NSW in the Moss Vale/Kangaloon/Fitzroy Falls area at m above sea level. It is known to occur at three swamps that are above the Kangaloon Aquifer. Found in swamps and sedgelands over grey silty grey loam soils. F F Extremely low Threatened Ecological Communities (22) Banks Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion E K A low woodland dominated by Eucalyptus sclerophylla and Angophora bakeri with a diverse understorey of sclerophyllous shrubs species including Banksia oblongifolia, Conospermum taxifolium, Leptospermum trinervium, Dillwynia sericea, Monotoca scoparia and Persoonia nutans, and ground stratum species including Lepidosperma urophorum, Platysace ericoides, Pimelea linifolia, Mitrasacme polymorpha, Trachymene incisa and Stylidium graminifolium. F D Low
Daphoenositta chrysoptera Varied Sittella V 28 Inhabits most of mainland Australia except the treeless deserts and open grasslands. It inhabits eucalypt forests and woodlands, especially rough-barked species and mature smooth-barked gums with dead branches, mallee and Acacia woodland. D C Moderate Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus Black-necked Stork E 2 Restricted to coastal and near-coastal habitat. Inhabits wetlands, floodplains and deeper permanent water bodies. Occurs in shallow, permanent freshwater terrestrial wetlands and surrounding marginal vegetation. Nest in tall, live isolated paddock trees near freshwater swamps and construct large nesting platform. D D Low Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe M 3 Soft wet ground, shallow water with tussocks, inundated parts of paddocks, seepage below dams, saltmarsh and mangrove fringes D C Moderate Glossopsitta pusilla Little Lorikeet V 1 Mostly occur in dry, open eucalypt forests and woodlands. They have been recorded from both old-growth and logged forests in the eastern part of their range, and in remnant woodland patches and roadside vegetation on the western slopes. Nest in small hollows (entrance approx. 3 cm) of Eucalyptus spp. between 2 - 15 m above the ground. D C Moderate
Haliaeetus leucogaster Sea-Eagle M Coastlines, estuaries, large rivers and lakes; occasionally over adjacent habitats; builds a large stick nest in a tall tree, rarely on artificial structures D D Low Hieraaetus morphnoides Little Eagle V 2 Occupies habitats rich in prey (birds, reptiles and mammals) within open eucalypt forest, woodland or open woodland. Requires tall living trees for building a large stick nest and preys on birds, reptiles and mammals and occasionally carrion. D C Moderate Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail M 1 Aerial over a variety of habitat types, but prefers to forage over treed habitats as these would provide a greater abundance of insect prey; often forage on the edge of low pressure systems and may follow these systems ; breeds in Asia. D C Moderate Lathamus discolor Parrot E 6 In NSW mostly occurs on the and south west slopes, occurring in areas where eucalypts are flowering profusely or where there are abundant lerp (from sap-sucking bugs) infestations. Favoured feed trees include winter flowering species such as Swamp Mahogany, Spotted Gum, Red Bloodwood, Mugga Ironbark, and White Box. B E Moderate Limosa limosa Godwit V M 1 Estuaries and lagoons with large intertidal sand flats or mudflats D F Low
Miniopterus australis Little Bentwing Bat V 1 This species occurs in moist eucalypt forest, rainforest or dense coastal banksia scrub. Little Bent-wing Bats roost in caves, tunnels and sometimes tree hollows during the day, and at night forage for small insects beneath the canopy of densely vegetated habitats. C E Low Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis Eastern Bentwing Bat V 25 Caves are the primary roosting habitat, but also use derelict mines, storm-water tunnels, buildings and other man-made structures. They form discrete populations centred on a maternity cave that is used annually in spring and summer for the birth and rearing of young. This species tends to hunt in forested areas. A C High Mormopterus norfolkensis Eastern Freetail Bat V 26 Habitats preference includes dry eucalypt forest and coastal woodlands but also include riparian zones in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. Forages above forest canopy or forest edge and requires roosts including tree hollows. A C High Myotis macropus Southern Myotis V 16 This species generally roost in groups of 10 - 15 close to water in caves, mine shafts, hollow-bearing trees, storm water channels, buildings, under bridges and in dense foliage. They forage over streams and pools catching insects and small fish by raking their feet across the water surface. B D Moderate
Heleioporus australiacus Giant Burrowing Frog V V 4 Moderate Methods: Using spotlight surveys on foot and by road. Best results during and immediately after rainfall. Accompanied by habitat assessment by appropriately experienced personnel. Larvae are distinctive and can be collected by dip netting. Multiple sweeps in pools. Effort: A minimum of four nights under ideal conditions. Area to be covered: In the study site, spotlight surveys on foot should cover several square kilometres of track in suitable habitat. In the local area, spotlight road transects should traverse up to 30 km in suitable habitat, repeated sections after a period of about one hour is suitable. optimum weather conditions; that is, wet conditions. At time of peak activity for the species; that is, rainfall in spring and autumn. Seasonal: Weather conditions: Within one week of heavy rainfall (heavy rainfall is >50 mm in seven days) 1
Ninox strenua Powerful Owl V 16 Moderate Methods: Call playback (>5 visits per site, on different nights); Habitat search for suitable nesting Probably calls all year but most frequently in winter/early spring 2,6 Merops ornatus Rainbow M 9 Moderate As per Honeyeater All year, more likely to be present in summer. 2,3 Anthochaera phrygia Regent Honeyeater CE E 3 Moderate Area searches*: 20 hours over 10 days Targeted searches**: 20 hours over 5 days * In areas of less than 50 ha ** Targeting areas of heavily flowering trees and flocks of other blossom feeders All year 5 Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail M Moderate As per Honeyeater December to 2,3 Petroica boodang Scarlet Robin V 3 Moderate As per Honeyeater All year 2,6 Chthonicola sagittata Speckled Warbler V 16 Moderate As per Black-chinned Honeyeater All year 2,6 Lophoictinia isura Square-tailed Kite V 1 Moderate As per Black-chinned Honeyeater All year 2,6
Scoteanax rueppellii Greater Bat V 10 Moderate Methods: Roost searches and call survey Effort (per 100 ha of preferred habitat): as above Spring, summer, autumn 2,6 Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed V V 16 Moderate Consultants should demonstrate that they have sought information about the location of historic camps from the appropriate authoritative sources as outlined above. It should also be demonstrated that a comprehensive vegetation survey has been completed for the survey area, and a clear assessment of the contribution of the project area in terms of food plants, especially in relation to the broader region, is provided. Presence will be dependent on food resources. The time and location of flowering and fruiting of diet plants varies among seasons and years. 8 Chalinolobus dwyeri Pied Bat V V 8 Moderate Unattended bat detectors 16 detector nights (minimum 4 nights) Attended bat detectors 6 detector hours (minimum 3 nights) Harp traps and/or mistnets 16 trap or net nights (minimum 4 nights) Surveys are best conducted from October through to March. 7 Myotis macropus Southern Myotis V 16 Moderate Methods: Roost searches and trapping Effort (per 100 ha of preferred habitat): as per Eastern Bentwing Bat October to March 2,6 Sources: