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Byron Flora and Fauna Study 1999 - Byron Shire Council

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BYRON FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY, <strong>1999</strong><br />

23. MYOCUM-DINGO LANE<br />

The Myocum-Dingo Lane area has been extensively cleared <strong>and</strong> the remaining vegetation was highly<br />

fragmented. However, a portion of the area, incorporating a ridge containing moist sclerophyll forest, has<br />

been identified as a potential corridor linking the core habitat areas on the coast (Tyagarah <strong>and</strong> Myocum<br />

east) with the core habitat areas in the hinterl<strong>and</strong> (Goonengerry-Wilsons Creek).<br />

Threatened flora species<br />

Ball Nut<br />

Durobby<br />

Fragrant Myrtle<br />

24. MYOCUM EAST<br />

Myocum east contained a diversity of vegetation associations including swamp sclerophyll forest, subtropical<br />

rainforest, moist to wet sclerophyll forest <strong>and</strong> Brush Box forest (Map 3). The area also contained old<br />

growth eucalypt forest (Map 5). Myocum east has been identified as an integral part of a potential corridor<br />

linking the coastal corridor with the core habitat areas in the hinterl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

Threatened flora species<br />

Durobby<br />

Rough-shelled Bush Nut<br />

Threatened fauna species<br />

Common Planigale<br />

Koala<br />

25. ANDERSONS RIDGE<br />

Andersons Ridge contained a diversity of vegetation associations including swamp sclerophyll forest, banksia<br />

shrubl<strong>and</strong>, subtropical rainforest <strong>and</strong> moist to wet sclerophyll forest (Map 3). The area also contained old<br />

growth eucalypt forest (Map 5). Andersons Ridge forms part of a coastal vegetation corridor.<br />

Threatened flora species<br />

Arrow-head vine<br />

Basket Fern<br />

Corokia – only recorded location in the study area<br />

Durobby<br />

Stinking Cryptocarya<br />

Threatened fauna species<br />

Powerful Owl – two recorded locations in the<br />

study area<br />

Koala<br />

Common Blossom-bat<br />

Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat – three<br />

recorded locations in the study area<br />

Little Bentwing-bat<br />

Large-footed Myotis<br />

26. UPPER COOPERS CREEK<br />

Upper Coopers Creek contained a high diversity of vegetation associations. Brush Box forest <strong>and</strong> wet to<br />

moist sclerophyll forest were found on the hill slopes with subtropical rainforest occurring in the gullies <strong>and</strong><br />

other sheltered areas. Dry sclerophyll forest occurs on the upper slopes <strong>and</strong> in exposed situations. Riparian<br />

rainforest fringes the creek.<br />

Upper Coopers Creek contained areas of old growth eucalypt forest, important habitat for hollow-dependent<br />

Threatened fauna species such as the Sooty Owl. There were ten recorded Koala locations within the area<br />

(Table 8.1). Upper Coopers Creek recorded the highest number of Threatened fauna species in <strong>Byron</strong> <strong>Shire</strong><br />

reflecting long term survey effort in an area that was in close proximity to Whian Whian SF (now part<br />

Nightcap National Park) <strong>and</strong> Goonengerry NP <strong>and</strong> Snows Gully NR. The area has been identified as containing<br />

core native vegetation.<br />

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