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1.2 Study Area.......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Site Inspection.................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Likelihood of Presence Assessment ................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations........................................................................................ 8
Jarvis Road 1.6 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
Sharps Road 1.4 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
McKenzies Road 0.2 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
Gordons Road 1.8 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
Two Mile Bay West Track (southern side ofGreat Ocean Road, east of Sharps Road)
0.5 Parks Victoria Unsealed, single lane
Two Mile Bay Road (southern side of GreatOcean Road, east of Rifle Range)
1.1 Parks Victoria Bitumen, single lane
Curdievale-Port Campbell Road 1.7 Corrangamite Shire Bitumen, two lanes
Port Campbell Road 0.7 Corrangamite Shire Bitumen, two lanes
Cairns Street 0.5 Corrangamite Shire Bitumen, two lanes, residential
Unnamed Road off Cairns Street 0.3 Corrangamite Shire Bitumen, two lanes
Transfer Station Road 0.3 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
Rounds Road 3.8 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
Sparks Gully track (south of Great Ocean Road) 0.5 Parks Victoria Unsealed, single lane
Goudles track (south of Great Ocean Road) 0.9 Parks Victoria Unsealed, single lane
Bakers Oven track (south of Great Ocean Road) 0.4 Parks Victoria Unsealed, single lane
Sherbrooke Lodge Road 0.5 Corrangamite Shire Unsealed, single lane
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2 METHODS
2.1 Desktop Assessment
Relevant literature, online-resources and databases were reviewed to provide an assessment of flora and
fauna values associated with the study area. The following information sources were reviewed:
The DELWP NVIM Tool (DELWP 2016a) and Biodiversity Interactive Map (BIM; DELWP 2016c) for:
o Modelled data for location risk, remnant vegetation patches, scattered trees and habitat for
rare or threatened species; and,
o The extent of historic and current EVCs.
The Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) for previously documented flora and fauna records within the
project locality (DELWP 2016b);
The Flora Information System (FIS) (Viridans 2014a) and Atlas of Victorian Wildlife (AVW) (Viridans
2014b) for assistance with the distribution and identification of flora and fauna species;
The Commonwealth Department of the Environment (DoE) Protected Matters Search Tool (PMST)
for matters of National Environmental Significance (NES) protected under the Environment
Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (DoE 2016);
Relevant listings under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act), including the
latest Threatened and Protected Lists (DELWP 2015b; DELWP 2015c);
The Planning Maps Online (DELWP 2016e) and Planning Schemes Online (DELWP 2016f) to ascertain
current zoning and environmental overlays in the study area;
Relevant environmental legislation and policies as required; and,
Aerial photography of the study area.
The searches of the VBA and PMST focussed on a point in the centre of the study area, with a search radius
that included a buffer of 5 km around the outer perimeter of the study area.
Searches of the BIM focussed on each individual road length included in the study area as listed above (Table
1), with a search radius of 15 m around each road alignment to ensure both sides of the road reserve were
included in the assessment.
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2.2 Site Inspection
No site visits were undertaken as part of this desktop assessment. Therefore, the ground-truthing of
information provided by the desktop assessment has not been confirmed by Ecology and Heritage Partners
staff in relation to the following objectives:
Assessing modelled data for remnant vegetation patches, scattered trees and habitat for rare or
threatened flora and fauna species;
Accuracy of VBA records for threatened flora and fauna; and
Identifying potential habitat for significant species and ecological communities listed under the
Commonwealth’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act).
2.3 Likelihood of Presence Assessment
An assessment was undertaken to identify the significant flora and fauna that are likely to occur in the study
area. Based on the desktop information reviewed, each species raised during the desktop assessment were
assigned one of the likelihood of presence categories:
Table 2. The likelihood of species occurrence rankings
1 High Likelihood
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.
2ModerateLikelihood
The species is likely to visit the study area regularly (i.e. at least seasonally); and/or,
Previous records of the species in the local area (DSE 2011b); and/or,
The study area contains some characteristics of the species’ preferred habitat.
3 Low Likelihood
The species is likely to visit the study area occasionally or opportunistically whilst en route tomore suitable sites; and/or,
There are only limited or historical records of the species in the local area (i.e. more than 20years old); and/or,
The study area contains few or no characteristics of the species’ preferred habitat.
4 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 more suitable habitat;and/or,
Out of the species’ range; and/or,
No suitable habitat present.
2.4 Assessment Qualifications and Limitations
Information used to inform this desktop flora and fauna assessment was collated from the most recent
information available from relevant online resources. It should be noted that online resources do not
provide a comprehensive record of all flora and fauna values, and are often a reflection of sampling effort,
rather than actual presence or absence of any particular species.
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A field assessment and detailed habitat hectare assessment was not undertaken as part of this project, as
this was beyond the scope. Further, the assessment does not consider offshore impacts to flora and fauna
as part of this project. Nevertheless, information obtained from relevant desktop sources is considered
adequate to provide an accurate assessment of the ecological values present within the study area.
Accuracy of VBA records was between 0.02 km and 10.00 km.
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3 RESULTS
3.1 Protected Matters Search Tool
Results of the PMST are summarised below (Table 3). Five categories of matters of national environmental
significance (MNES) occur (i.e. Commonwealth Marine Area and National Heritage Place) or have the
potential to occur (i.e. Listed Threatened Ecological Communities, Listed Threatened Species and Listed
Migratory Species) within the search area. No World Heritage Places or Wetlands of International
Importance were raised by the PMST.
A description of the likelihood of impact to MNES is provided in Section 4.1.
Table 3. Protected Matters Search Tool results
Matter of NES Number
National Heritage Places 1 – Great Ocean Road and Scenic Environs
Commonwealth MarineArea
1 – EEZ and Territorial Sea
Listed Threatened EcologicalCommunities
2 – Giant Kelp Marine Forests of South East Australia, Subtropical and Temperate CoastalSaltmarsh
Listed Threatened Species 54
Listed Migratory Species 44
3.2 Biodiversity Interactive Map
Results of the BIM search are summarised below (Table 4). Modelled extant (2005) mapping lists 12
Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVCs) within the study area. These are modelled to occur within 18 of the 24
roadsides that comprise the study area. The types of EVCs modelled to occur in the study area include
coastal shrubland, woodland, forest and wetlands which are typically dominated by a mixture of herbaceous,
heathy, woodland and aquatic/semi-aquatic flora species.
Remnant native vegetation is not modelled to occur along the following road reserves:
Bakers Over Track (south of Great Ocean Road);
Irvine Road;
MacGillvary Road (short sections at southern & northern ends);
Macs Street;
McKenzies Road;
Schomberg Road;
Sparks Gully Track (south of Great Ocean Road); and,
Unnamed road off Cairns Street.
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Transfer Station Road Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161)
Two Mile Bay Road Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161)
Two Mile Bay West Track Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161)
Wards Road N/E Damp Heath Scrub (EVC 165)
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Notes: Permanent Saline (Generic Wetland Mapping Unit Number 684) comprises 24 wetland EVCs as listed in theGeneric Wetland EVC Lookup Table (DELWP 2016b).
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These species typically occur in dense, swampy vegetation dominated by shrubs and heathland vegetation,
but can also be found in open woodland. These habitats are likely to be present throughout the study area,
and would correlate with all of the EVCs raised by the BIM (Section 3.2). Furthermore, these species are also
known to occur in areas dominated by exotic shrubs.
In addition, the study area may contain suitable habitat for the following State significant species:
White-footed Dunnart Sminthopsis leucopus
Common Bent-wing Bat Miniopterus schreibersii GROUP
Broad-toothed Rat Mastacomys fuscus mordicus
Tussock Skink Pseudemoia pagenstecheri
Glossy Grass Skink Pseudemoia rawlinsoni
Southern Toadlet Pseudophryne semimarmorata
Southern Pygmy Perch Nannoperca australis
Furthermore, regionally listed species including Azure Kingfisher Alcedo azurea and Spotted Harrier Circus
assimilis may occur within the study area (Appendix 3).
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4 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999(Commonwealth)
The EPBC Act establishes a Commonwealth process for the assessment of proposed actions likely to have a
significant impact on any matters of NES.
The proposed action is unlikely to have a significant impact on any matter of NES. No vegetation clearance is
proposed and works will be restricted to degraded roadsides devoid of native vegetation where it is unlikely
that listed flora species will occur. Listed fauna species should flee from the works zone once the survey
works commence.
If works do require the removal of remnant vegetation or exotic shrubby vegetation, there is potential that
the action could be determined a significant impact under the EPBC Act. Most of the remnant vegetation
that is predicted to occur in the study area is considered to be suitable habitat for a number of threatened
flora and fauna species (Section 3.4), while exotic shrubby vegetation can also be important habitat for
Southern Brown Bandicoot. If any clearing of remnant vegetation or exotic shrubby vegetation is proposed,
then further survey work is recommended to determine the presence of the flora and fauna species listed
above (Section 3.4).
It is unlikely that the threatened ecological communities raised by the PMST occur in the study area. Giant
Kelp Marine Forests of South East Australia do not occur in terrestrial environments, while none of the EVCs
raised by the BIM are consistent with Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh. This community is also
listed as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act, and under the Act, any community listed as Vulnerable is not
considered a Matter of NES.
4.2 Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (Victoria)
The FFG Act is the primary legislation dealing with biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of native
flora and fauna in Victoria. Proponents are required to apply for an FFG Act Permit to ‘take’ listed and/or
protected1 flora species, listed vegetation communities and listed fish species in areas of public land (i.e.
within road reserves, drainage lines and public reserves). An FFG Act permit is generally not required for
removal of species or communities on private land, or for the removal of habitat for a listed terrestrial fauna
species.
There is suitable habitat within the study area for several species listed or protected under the FFG Act
(Appendix 1 - Flora and Appendix 2 - Fauna). The proposed works do not require the removal or destruction
of any remnant vegetation. If remnant vegetation is to be removed, then there is potential that listed or
1In addition to ‘listed’ flora species, the FFG Act identifies ‘protected’ flora species. This includes any of the
Asteraceae (Daisies), all orchids, ferns (excluding Pteridium esculentum) and Acacia species (excluding Acacia dealbata,Acacia decurrens, Acacia implexa, Acacia melanoxylon and Acacia paradoxa), as well as any taxa that may be acomponent of a listed ecological community. A species may be both listed and protected.
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protected species may be removed and field surveys should be undertaken to determine their presence. The
proponent should allow up to six weeks to obtain a FFG Act permit through DELWP if a permit is required.
4.3 Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Victoria)
The Planning and Environment Act 1987 outlines the legislative framework for planning in Victoria and for
the development and administration of planning schemes. All planning schemes contain native vegetation
provisions at Clause 52.17 which require a planning permit from the relevant local Council to remove,
destroy or lop native vegetation on a site of more than 0.4 hectares, unless an exemption under clause
52.17-7 of the Victorian Planning Schemes applies or a subdivision is proposed with lots less than 0.4
hectares2. Local planning schemes may contain other provisions in relation to the removal of native
vegetation (Section 4.3.1).
4.3.1 Local Planning Schemes
The study area is located within the Corrangamite and Moyne municipalities. The following zoning applies
Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 5 (DDO5)
Design and Development Overlay (DDO24)
Bushfire Management Overlay (WMO)
Significant Landscape Overlay – Schedule 3 (SLO3)
Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 2 (VPO2)
Overlays that relate to ecological matters and have been reviewed are ESO 1 and VPO 2. These overlays
specify additional information required to be included in a permit for removing native vegetation.
2In accordance with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) decision Villawood v Greater Bendigo CC
(2005) VCAT 2703 (20 December 2005) all native vegetation is considered lost where proposed lots are less than 0.4hectares in area and must be offset at the time of subdivision.
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4.3.2 The Guidelines
The State Planning Policy Framework and the decision guidelines at Clause 52.17 (Native Vegetation) and
Clause 12.01 require Planning and Responsible Authorities to have regard for ‘Permitted clearing of native
vegetation - Biodiversity assessment guidelines’ (the Guidelines) (DEPI 2013a).
It is understood that no clearing or degradation of remnant vegetation is proposed as part of the works. A
Planning Permit from Corangamite Shire and/or Moyne Shire Council would be required if the proposed
works result in the removal, destruction or lopping of any native vegetation. If greater than 0.5 hectares of
vegetation is proposed for removal, the application will need to be referred to DELWP.
4.4 Wildlife Act 1975 and Wildlife Regulations 2013 (Victoria)
The Wildlife Act 1975 (and associated Wildlife Regulations 2013) is the primary legislation in Victoria
providing for protection and management of wildlife. Authorisation for habitat removal may be obtained
under the Wildlife Act 1975 through a licence granted under the Forests Act 1958, or under any other Act
such as the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
It is understood that a wildlife spotter/catcher is likely to be on site to salvage and relocate any native fauna
encountered that may be impacted by the works. Any person(s) engaged to remove, salvage, hold or
relocate native fauna during construction must hold a current Management Authorisation under the Wildlife
Act 1975, issued by DELWP
4.5 Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (Victoria)
The Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act) contains provisions relating to catchment planning,
land management, noxious weeds and pest animals. Landowners are responsible for the control of any
infestation of noxious weeds and pest fauna species to minimise their spread and impact on ecological
values.
A number of weeds listed as noxious under the CaLP Act are likely to occur within the study area. Similarly,
the study area is likely to be occupied by pest fauna species listed under the CaLP Act. An Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) is being prepared for this project. It is recommended that the EMP include
measures to minimise the risk of the project introducing or increasing the extent of noxious weeds and pest
animals declared under the CaLP Act.
4.6 Best Practice Mitigation Measures
It is understood that the location of the works has been micro-sited to avoid any impact to remnant
vegetation and suitable habitat for threatened fauna (e.g. exotic shrubs). If removal or degradation of
remnant vegetation is necessary, the following measures to mitigate impacts upon terrestrial and aquatic
values present within the study area are recommended:
Vegetation should be lopped or trimmed by less than one third, rather than removed. Similarly, soil
disturbance and sedimentation within wetlands should be avoided or kept to a minimum, to avoid,
or minimise impacts to fauna habitats;
If impacts to threatened species and/ or communities are likely, a field assessment should be
undertaken to further clarify the presence of values and the level of impact proposed;
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All contractors should be aware of ecologically sensitive areas, and should be able to identify
remnant vegetation, to minimise the likelihood of inadvertent disturbance to areas marked for
retention;
Where possible, vehicles and machinery should not travel or park over areas supporting native
vegetation, scattered trees and/or wetlands; and,
Ensure that best practice sedimentation and pollution control measures are undertaken at all times,
in accordance with Environment Protection Agency guidelines (EPA 1991; EPA 1996; Victorian
Stormwater Committee 1999) to prevent offsite impacts to waterways and wetlands.
4.7 Recommendations
The proponent is not proposing to remove, destroy or lop remnant native vegetation or exotic shrubs (that
may provide habitat for threatened fauna). However, if this is not the case, further on-ground investigations
are required to determine the extent and quality of vegetation within the study area and to accurately
identify and map the location of flora and fauna species of significance along the roads within the project
area.
A trained ecologist should be on-site during works to ensure impacts to remnant vegetation and threatened
species is avoided, or alternatively undertake a visual check of the project area to ensure that the works
areas are unlikely to contain remnant vegetation or threatened species’ habitat.
Any ecologically sensitive areas should be identified by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to the deployment
of receiver cables/nodes and vibroseis trucks. These areas should be fenced off and marked for retention in
order to minimise the likelihood of inadvertent disturbance and all contractors be made aware of these
areas as part of site induction procedures.
If vegetation is proposed to be removed, destroyed or lopped as a result of the proposed works, a site
assessment of these areas is recommended to determine the appropriate offset requirements under the
Guidelines. There may also be permitting implications under the EPBC Act and FFG Act.
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REFERENCES
Christidis, L. & Boles, W.E 2008. Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds. CSIRO Publishing,
Collingwood, Victoria.
Cogger, H. G (Ed). 1996. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. 5th Edition. Reed Books Australia, Victoria.
Cogger, H.G., Cameron, E.E., Sadlier, R.A. and Eggler P., 1993. The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles.
Australian Nature conservation Agency, Canberra, ACT.
Cogger, H. G., Cameron, E. E. And Cogger, H. M. 1983. Volume 1 of Zoological Catalogue of Australia:
Amphibia and Reptilia. Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra, ACT.
DELWP 2015a. Biodiversity assessment handbook, Permitted clearing of native vegetation – Version 1.0.
Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Melbourne, Victoria.
DELWP 2015b. Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 Protected Flora List – October 2015. Victorian
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Melbourne, Victoria.
DELWP 2015c. Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 Threatened List - May 2015. Victorian Department of
Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Melbourne, Victoria.
Figure 3Previously documented significantflora within 5km of the study areaDesktop flora and fauna study forEnterprise 3D Transition Zone SeismicSurvey
LegendStudy Area
Significant flora!( Austral T refoil!( Blotc h ed Sun-orc h id!( Clover Glyc ine!( Coast Ballart!( Coast Bush -pea!( Coast Colobanth!( Coast Fesc ue!( Coast Stac k h ousia") Coast Stork 's-bill") Dense Leek-orc h id")Drooping Velvet-bush
") Forest Bitter-c ress")Fringed Midge-orc h id
") Giant Honey-m yrtle") Lax T w ig-sedge") Lim e Fern#* Metallic Sun-orc h id
#* Morning Flag#* Nodding Baec k ea#* Otw ay Bush -pea#* Oval-leaf Logania#* Pale Grass-lily#* Paper Flow er#*Port Cam pbellGuinea-flow er
GF Rough Blow n-grassGF Salt Law renc iaGFSc ented Spider-orc h id
GF South ern Xanth osiaGF Square Raspw ortGF Stic k y WattleGF Sw am p DiurisGF Sw am p Greenh oodkj T iny Arrow grasskj T ufted Grass-treekjWest-c oast Sw am p-gum
kj Western Pepperm int
Southern Ocean
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APPENDIX 2 - FAUNA
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EN Endangered # Listed on the Protected Matters Search Tool
VU Vulnerable * Additional information from the Victorian Fauna Database
RA Rare
NT Near threatened
CD Conservation dependent
LC least concern
Table A3.2. Significant fauna within 5 kilometres of the study area.
Habitat characteristics of significant fauna species previously recorded within 10 kilometres of the study area, or that may potentially occur within the study area were assessed to determinetheir likelihood of occurrence.
EPBC Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
FFG Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act)
DSE Advisory List of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Victoria (DSE 2014); Advisory List of Threatened Invertebrate Fauna in Victoria (DSE 2009)
NAP National Action Plan (Cogger et al 1993; Duncan et al. 1999; Garnet and Crowley 2000; Lee 1995; Maxwell et al. 1996; Sands and New 2002; Tyler 1997)
EX Extinct DD Data deficient (insufficiently or poorly known
RX Regionally extinct L Listed as threatened under FFG Act
CR Critically endangered I Invalid or ineligible for listing under the FFG Act
EN Endangered # Listed on the Protected Matters Search Tool
VU Vulnerable * Additional information from the Victorian Fauna Database
RA Rare
NT Near threatened
CD Conservation dependent
LC least concern
Common Name Scientific NameLast
DocumentedRecord (VBA)
# Records(VBA)
EPBCAct
FFGACT
DSE(2009;2014)
NationalAction
PlanLikelihood
NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Spot-tailed Quoll # Dasyurus maculatus macula - - EN L EN VU 4
Southern Brown Bandicoot Isoodon obesulus obesulus 2007 21 EN L NT NT 2
Swamp Antechinus Antechinus minimus maritimus 2006 16 VU L NT NT 2
Long-nosed Potoroo Potorous tridactylus tridactylus 1982 5 VU L NT EN 2
Grey-headed Flying-fox # Pteropus poliocephalus - - VU L VU VU 4
Smoky Mouse # Pseudomys fumeus - - EN L EN RA 3
Broad-toothed Rat # Mastacomys fuscus mordicus - - VU L EN - 2
Southern Elephant Seal Mirounga leonina 1977 1 VU - - - 4
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Common Name Scientific NameLast
DocumentedRecord (VBA)
# Records(VBA)
EPBCAct
FFGACT
DSE(2009;2014)
NationalAction
PlanLikelihood
Southern Right Whale Eubalaena australis 2010 131 EN L CR - 4
Blue Whale # Balaenoptera musculus - - EN L CR - 4
Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae 2009 11 VU L VU - 4
Wandering Albatross Diomedea exulans 1999 3 VU L EN VU 4
Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophris melanophris 2001 7 VU - VU NT 4
Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta 2006 6 VU L VU VU 4
Antipodean Albatross # Diomedea exulans antipodensis - - VU - - VU 4
White-capped Albatross # Thalassarche cauta steadi - - VU - - VU 4
Buller's Albatross # Diomedea bulleri - - VU - - VU 4
Southern Royal Albatross # Diomedea epomophora epomophora - - VU - - VU 4
Northern Royal Albatross # Diomedea epomophora sanfordi - - EN - - VU 4
Sooty Albatross # Phoebetria fusca - - VU L - VU 4
Southern Giant-Petrel # Macronectes giganteus - - EN L VU VU 4
Northern Giant-Petrel # Macronectes halli - - VU L NT - 4
Figure 4Previously documented significantfauna within 5km of the study areaDesktop flora and fauna study forEnterprise 3D Transition Zone SeismicSurvey
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Significant fauna!( Au stra la sia n Bitte rn!( Au stra la sia n Sh ove le r!( Au stra lia n Se a Lion!( Azu re King fish e r!( Black Fa lcon!( Black-browe d Alb a tross!( Black-fa ce d Cormora nt!( Blu e P e tre l") Brolg a") Caspia n Te rn")
Ch e stnu t-ru mpe dHe a th wre n
") Common Diving -P e tre l") Common Gre e nsh a nk") Common Sa ndpipe r") Cu rle w Sa ndpipe r") Easte rn Cu rle w#* Easte rn Gre a t Eg re t#* Fa iry P rion#* Fa iry Te rn#* Glossy Grass Skink#* Glossy Ib is#* Gre a t Knot#* Gre a te r Sa nd P love r#* Gre y Gosh a wkGF Gre y P love rGF Gre y-ta ile d Ta ttle rGF Growling Grass FrogGF Hardh e a dGF Hoode d P love rGF Hu mpb a ck Wh a leGF Inte rme dia te Eg re tGF La th a m's Snipe
kj Le win's Ra ilkj Little Eg re tkj Little Te rnkj Long -nose d P otorookj Mu sk Du ckkj
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kj Na nke e n Nig h t He ronkj Ora ng e -b e llie d P a rrotÛÚ Otway Bu sh Ya b b yÛÚ P a cific Golde n P love rÛÚ P a cific Gu llÛÚ P ie d Cormora ntÛÚ Roya l Spoonb illÛÚ Ru ddy Tu rnstoneÛÚ
Ru fou s Bristle b ird(Otway)
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Sou th e rn BrownBa ndicoot
!@Sou th e rn Ele ph a nt Se a l
!@ Sou th e rn Rig h t Wh a le!@ Sou th e rn Toa dle t!@ Spotte d Harrie r!@ Swamp Ante ch inu s!@ Swamp Skink¥¦ Tu ssock Skink¥¦ Wh imbre l¥¦ Wh iske re d Te rn¥¦