Enhancing Biodiversity Hotspots Along Western Queensland Stock ...

Contents
Executive Summary 3
List of maps 5
List of tables 5
List of plates 5
Introduction 7
Project objectives 8
Project area 8
Project methodology 9
The format of this report 11
The Southern Gulf NRM region 12
Introduction 12
Biodiversity hotspots 14
Sites recommended for further research 24
Additional findings 24
The Desert Channels NRM Region 26
Introduction 26
Biodiversity hotspots 28
Sites of high nature conservation value 50
Sites recommended for further research 50
Additional findings 52
The South West NRM Region 55
Introduction 55
Biodiversity hotspots 58
Sites of high nature conservation and geological values 96
Additional findings 101
The Border Rivers Maranoa-Balonne NRM Region 102
Introduction 102
Biodiversity hotspots 104
Additional findings 118
Conclusions 121
Acknowledgements 122
References 122
Acronyms 123
Appendix 1: Priority species 124
Appendix 2: Data sheet for site visits 126
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