Byron Flora and Fauna Study 1999 - Byron Shire Council
Byron Flora and Fauna Study 1999 - Byron Shire Council
Byron Flora and Fauna Study 1999 - Byron Shire Council
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A GREENPRINT FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE<br />
44. SKINNERS SHOOT<br />
Skinners Shoot contained a diversity of vegetation associations including swamp sclerophyll forest, subtropical<br />
rainforest, moist to wet sclerophyll forest, <strong>and</strong> shrubl<strong>and</strong>/sedgel<strong>and</strong> (Map 3). A number of Threatened<br />
fauna species are supported by these diverse habitats (see list below). The area included old growth eucalypt<br />
forest (Map 5). Skinners Shoot forms an integral part of a coastal vegetation corridor. Measures to assist<br />
rehabilitation, enlargement of native vegetation areas <strong>and</strong> reconnection between remnants are recommended<br />
(Section 7 <strong>and</strong> 8).<br />
Threatened flora species<br />
Arrow-head vine<br />
Durobby<br />
Red Lilly Pilly<br />
Threatened fauna species<br />
Black Bittern<br />
Bush-hen<br />
Rose-crowned Fruit-dove<br />
White-eared Monarch<br />
Koala<br />
Common Blossom-bat<br />
Little Bentwing-bat<br />
Eastern Long-eared Bat<br />
45. OLD BANGALOW RD-CEMETERY RD<br />
Old Bangalow Rd-Cemetery Rd was largely comprised of swamp sclerophyll forest <strong>and</strong> moist to wet sclerophyll<br />
forest with small pockets of rainforest (Map 3). The area included old growth eucalypt forest (Map 5). Old<br />
Bangalow Rd-Cemetery Rd forms an integral part of a coastal vegetation corridor. Measures to assist<br />
rehabilitation, enlargement of native vegetation areas <strong>and</strong> reconnection between remnants are recommended<br />
(Section 7 <strong>and</strong> 8).<br />
Threatened flora species<br />
Rusty Rose Walnut<br />
Crystal Creek Walnut<br />
Threatened fauna species<br />
Common Planigale<br />
Koala<br />
46. COOPERS SHOOT SOUTH<br />
Coopers Shoot south contained a diversity of native vegetation associations including swamp sclerophyll<br />
forest, Brush Box forest, banksia forest <strong>and</strong> subtropical rainforest (Map 3). An important rainforest remnant,<br />
Hogans Bluff, was included within this area. Remnant rainforest vegetation supports a number of Threatened<br />
flora <strong>and</strong> fauna species (see list below). Rehabilitation, enlargement of remnant areas <strong>and</strong> reconnection<br />
between remnants is recommended (Section 7). Coopers Shoot south incorporates an area identified as a<br />
potential corridor linking the coastal vegetation corridor with core native vegetation areas in the hinterl<strong>and</strong><br />
(Section 7 <strong>and</strong> 8).<br />
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Threatened flora species<br />
Arrow-head vine<br />
Durobby<br />
Red Lilly Pilly<br />
Small-leaved Tamarind – two recorded locations in the study area<br />
Threatened fauna species<br />
The lack of Threatened fauna species records reflects low survey intensity in the area. Coopers<br />
Shoot south contained potential habitat for a number of Threatened species.<br />
47. BOOYONG<br />
Booyong contained highly significant areas of remnant native vegetation-Big Scrub rainforest remnants<br />
including fragments of riparian rainforest (Table 8.1, Map 3). The largest remnant was the Booyong remnant<br />
but other identified Big Scrub remnants are also present in the area. Remnant rainforest vegetation supports<br />
a number of Threatened flora <strong>and</strong> fauna species (see list below). Rehabilitation, enlargement of remnant