Surveys for arboreal mammals, Long-Footed Potoroo and Spiny ...

The surveys also claimed to have found evidence of Long-footed Potoroos and the
presence of the Orbost Spiny Crayfish.
DSE Biodiversity Group staff were instructed to undertake surveys to investigate
the reports.
The status of target species and relevant prescriptions
Arboreal Mammals – Greater Gliders and Yellow-bellied Gliders
The Greater Gliders and Yellow-bellied Glider are not listed on Flora and Fauna
Guarantee Act 1988 or the Advisory List Of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna In
Victoria (DSE 2007).
Greater Gliders are found in forest from Victoria to Queensland. They den in tree
hollows, eat eucalypt leaves and are most abundant in Wet Forest.
Yellow-bellied Gliders are found in forest in South Australia, Victoria, New South
Wales and Queensland. They also den in tree hollows and eat eucalypt sap,
insects, nectar, honeydew and pollen. They utilise a wide variety of forest types.
Both species are regarded as sensitive to intensive logging.
No Action Statements exist for Greater Gliders or Yellow-bellied Gliders as they are
not listed under FFG Act.
The East Gippsland Forest Management Plan prescription for arboreal mammals is:
“Arboreal mammals. For each of the following occurrences, approximately 100
ha of suitable habitat will be included in the SPZ (Special Protection Zone):
- resident Koala populations.
- Greater Glider and Common Brushtail Possum - >2 individuals per ha, >10
per km, or >15 per hour of spotlighting.
- Yellow-bellied Glider - >0.2 per ha, >5 per km, or >7 per hour of
spotlighting.
- Eastern Pygmy Possum - >5 per standard pitfall line over 5 days.
- substantial populations of the above species that are isolated or in unusual
habitat.”
Previous surveys
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