VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN for Bidjigal Reserve - Land

Vegetation Management Plan - Bidjigal Reserve5.4 Southern SectionTable 5.38: Summary of Southern Section Landscape and EcologySIZE OF NORTHERN SECTION:WATER BODIES AND DRAINAGE LINES:LANDUSE HISTORY:VEGETATION COMMUNITIES:CONDITION OF SITE:HABITAT TYPES:SIGNIFICANT HABITAT FEATURES:THREATENED SPECIES/COMMUNITIESCONSIDERATIONS:48.7 haThree (3) permanent creeklines are located in the Southern Section ofthe Reserve. Two (2) tributaries, Rifle Range and Stephenson Creeksconverge with Darling Mills Creek.Urban stormwater feeds via tributary creeks into the major drainagelines. Stormwater outlets are located at the end of most suburbanstreets. Overland flow also occurs.Remnant bushlandWalking tracks/trailsSandstone Riparian Scrub, Hinterland Sandstone Gully Forest, SydneyHinterland Transition Forest.Core Bushland: No significant weed infestationRiparian Zones: Moderate to high weed infestation and soil erosionTrack/trails: low to moderate weed infestation except when trailassociated with riparian units in which case will most likely bemoderate to high weed infestation.Urban/bushland Interface: Moderate to extreme weed infestationRocky Eucalypt WoodlandRiparian EnvironmentLarge hollow-bearing trees located along watercoursesCoachwood thickets along creeklines (roosting for Powerful Owls)Sandstone outcropsCaves and crevicesPowerful Owl and Epacris purpurascens var. purpurascens.Hibbertia superans was located outside the study area boundary fenceon the northern side of Renown Road.UBM Ecological Consultants Pty Ltd 107