Enhancing Biodiversity Hotspots Along Western Queensland Stock ...

Sites of high nature conservation value
Site 11. Jericho Reserve
STOCK ROUTE NUMBER: M313
PRIORITY SPECIES: Unknown
RATING: HIGH NATURE CONSERVATION VALUE
SHIRE COUNCIL: BARCALDINE SHIRE
Although the vegetation between Lake Dunn and Jericho is in a poor state from the
recent drought, there is a strong demarcation when entering the stock route reserve
north of Jericho. This extensive stock route reserve consists of intact remnant
vegetation and is in very good condition.
THREATS: Major threats to the Jericho Reserve are habitat degradation from weeds,
predation from feral animals, and a lack of knowledge of what species of flora and
fauna exist at the site.
RECOMMENDATION: The first priority for this site is a survey to determine
presence/abundance of priority species, the quality of habitat, and assess the
importance of the threats.
Sites recommended for further research
Site 12. Isisford – Stonehenge Road
STOCK ROUTE NUMBER: U221
PRIORITY SPECIES: Unknown
RATING: Further Research
SHIRE COUNCIL: BLACKALL SHIRE
This site may be a possible hotspot as common death adder (Acanthophis
antarcticus) are known from the area (Angus Emmott, pers. comm.), and a number of
birds (such as black-faced woodswallow (Artamus cinereus), Plate 25) were seen in
the scattered, remnant brigalow trees.
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