VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN for Bidjigal Reserve - Land

Vegetation Management Plan - Bidjigal Reserve5 SECTION RESULTS5.1 Northern SectionTable 5.1: Summary of Northern Section Landscape & EcologySIZE OF NORTHERN SECTION:WATER BODIES AND DRAINAGELINES:LANDUSE HISTORY:VEGETATION COMMUNITIES:CONDITION OF SITE:38.8 haFour (4) permanent creeklines are located in the Northern Section ofthe Reserve. Three (3) tributaries, Coachwood, Gahnia, and SawMill Creeks converge with Excelsior 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,Sydney Hinterland Transition ForestCore Bushland: No significant weed infestationRiparian Zones: Moderate to high weed infestationTrack/trails: low to moderate weed infestation except when trailassociated with riparian unit in which case will most likely bemoderate to high weed infestation.Urban/bushland Interface: Moderate to high weed infestationHABITAT TYPES:SIGNIFICANT HABITAT FEATURES:Rocky Eucalypt WoodlandRiparian EnvironmentLarge hollow-bearing trees located along watercoursesStands of Coachwood along creeklines (roosting for Powerful Owls)Sandstone outcropsCaves and crevicesTHREATENEDSPECIES/COMMUNITIESCONSIDERATIONS:Powerful Owl, Epacris purpurascens var. purpurascensUBM Ecological Consultants Pty Ltd 76