Appendix A - Flora and Fauna Survey - Grange Resources

along the alignment are currently grazed and as such disturbed, these coastal granites are also
continuous along the coastal area and the section disturbed by the alignment is not considered to be a
unique habitat type. Generally, the habitats disturbed by the alignment are well represented within the
local area.
Given the existing environment and limited extent of further disturbance, further SRE assessments are
not considered necessary.
4.5 Dieback
The Study Area is considered to be in an area susceptible to the pathogen, Phytophthora cinnamomi,
commonly known as Dieback. Dieback is found throughout the southern extent of Western Australia in
areas with susceptible plant species that receive rainfall in excess of 400 mm/year (Dieback Working
Group, 2005).
Dieback infestations spread through bushland either naturally, through soil water movement, or artificially
through vector movement of soil on vehicles, during fencing or firebreak track maintenance and
occasionally via foot traffic.
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