Byron Flora and Fauna Study 1999 - Byron Shire Council

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BYRON FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY, 1999 2. THE POCKET The Pocket contained a high diversity of vegetation associations. Brush Box forest and wet to moist sclerophyll forest were found on the lower hill slopes with subtropical rainforest occurring in the gullies and sheltered hill slopes. Dry sclerophyll forest was found on the upper slopes and in exposed situations. The Pocket contained areas of old growth eucalypt forest, important habitat for threatened fauna species such as the Sooty Owl. The area has been identified as containing core native vegetation (Table 8.1). Only limited surveys were undertaken during the current study. Further surveys in The Pocket are likely to result in additional Threatened flora and fauna species records. Threatened flora species Red Boppel Nut Rough-shelled Bush Nut Smooth Davidson’s Plum The sedge Cyperus semifertilis was recorded in this area (A. Benwell pers comm.). There were only two records for NSW, the other being at Hilan’s Corner in Byron Shire. Threatened fauna species Squirrel Glider- the only record for Byron Shire. The low number of fauna records reflects limited fieldwork in this area. Seven Threatened fauna species have been recorded from Inner Pocket Nature Reserve (see below) and these species potentially occur in habitat on private lands adjacent to the Nature Reserve. The Inner Pocket Nature Reserve is adjacent to this land unit. The Nature Reserve contained a number of threatened flora species records. These species may also occur outside the Nature Reserve, as suitable habitat is available (see species list for the Nature Reserve below). INNER POCKET NATURE RESERVE Threatened flora species Hairy Quandong Isoglossa Small-leaved Tamarind Stinking Cryptocarya Rusty Rose Walnut Red Lilly Pilly Durobby threatened Orchid species Red Boppel Nut Rough-shelled Bush Nut Three-leaved Bosistoa/Heart-leaved Bosistoa (Heart-leaved Bosistoa may be a juvenile form of Three-leaved Bosistoa) Threatened fauna species Bush-hen Wompoo Fruit-dove Superb Fruit-dove Rose-crowned Fruit-dove White-eared Monarch Koala Squirrel Glider 3. MARSHALLS RIDGES Marshalls Ridges contained a high diversity of vegetation associations. Brush Box forest and wet to moist sclerophyll forest were found on the lower hill slopes with subtropical rainforest occurring in the gullies and sheltered hill slopes. Moist to dry sclerophyll forest was found on the upper slopes and in exposed situations. Marshalls Ridges contained areas of old growth eucalypt forest, has high numbers of Koala records (19 locations) and has been identified as a very important wildlife corridor linking the hinterland forests with Billinudgel Nature Reserve and the coastal vegetation systems (Section 7.2). The area has been identified as containing core native vegetation (Table 8.1). 231
A GREENPRINT FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Threatened flora species Davidson’s Plum Durobby Green-leaved Rose Walnut Rusty Rose Walnut Threatened fauna species Square-tailed Kite – one of five records for private lands in Byron Shire Masked Owl – three of the five records for private lands in Byron Shire Rose-crowned Fruit-dove Koala – 19 recorded locations of Koala in Marshalls Ridges Common Blossom-bat Little Bentwing-bat Eastern Long-eared Bat 4. NEW BRIGHTON New Brighton contained a diversity of vegetation associations including swamp sclerophyll forest and coastal heathland/shrubland. The vegetation to the north of New Brighton which included Fern Beach provided an important buffer to Billinudgel Nature Reserve and a tenuous link between the Nature Reserve and Byron Shire’s coastal vegetation corridor. The area has been identified as containing core native vegetation (Table 8.1). Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve recently gazetted by the State Government provides an important link between Billinudgel Nature Reserve and Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. Threatened flora species Scented Acronychia 5. MARSHALLS CREEK (AND MARSHALLS CREEK LOWER) Marshalls Creek contained a diversity of vegetation associations including Brush Box forest, swamp sclerophyll forest (including old growth mixed eucalypt forest), mangrove forest and coastal heathland/shrubland. The old growth mixed eucalypt forest included Forest Red Gum, Pink Bloodwood, Tallowwood, Swamp Mahogany and Red Mahogany. This was the only area of old growth mixed eucalypt forest on alluvial soils recorded in Byron Shire. The area has been identified as containing core native vegetation (Table 8.1). Marshalls Creek and the recently gazetted Nature Reserve is an important link between Billinudgel Nature Reserve and Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve and forms part of the Byron coastal vegetation corridor. Threatened fauna species Black Bittern Black-necked Stork Osprey Little Tern Glossy Black-cockatoo Regent Honeyeater – the only record in Byron Shire Mangrove Honeyeater Barred Cuckoo-shrike – one of three recorded locations on private lands in Byron Shire Little Bentwing-bat Common Bentwing-bat Large-footed Myotis The golf course adjacent to Land Unit 5 contained ponds, which were important for waterbirds, including the Brolga. The Swift Parrot has also been recorded in that area. 232 MARSHALLS CREEK LOWER Threatened fauna species Square-tailed Kite
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