Warrawee Substation - Review of Environmental Factors

Scientific Name Common Name TSC/FMActEPBC Act Habitat Association Nature of Record Likelihood ofoccurrencePotential for impactsbut also occurs between these areas.Inhabits scrubby vegetation, including heath,shrubland, and heathy forest and woodland. Oftenassociated with well-drained soils and dry heathlandcommunities, and prefers periodically burnt areas asthis increases insect abundance.(DSEWPaC 2012a)Dasyurus maculatus Spotted-tailed Quoll V E Inhabits a range of environments including rainforest,open forest, woodland, coastal heath and inlandriparian forest, from the sub-alpine zone to thecoastline. Den subject sites are in hollow-bearingtrees, fallen logs, small caves, rock crevices, boulderfields and rocky-cliff faces. Females occupy homeranges of up to 750 ha and males up to 3,500 ha,which are usually traversed along densely vegetatedcreek lines.23 records within10km (OEH2012a)Predicted to occurwithin 10km(DSEWPaC 2012a)Unlikely.No suitable habitat.Nil.Petaurus australis Yellow-Bellied Glider V - Occurs along the east coast to the western slopes ofthe Great Dividing Range. Inhabits a variety of foresttypes but prefers tall mature eucalypt forest with highrainfall and rich soils. Relies on large hollow-bearingtrees for shelter and nesting, with family groups of 2-6 typically denning together. In southern NSW itspreferred habitat at low altitudes is moist gullies andcreek flats in mature coastal forests. Mostly feeds onsap, nectar and honeydew.1 record within10km (OEH2012a)Unlikely.No suitable habitat.Nil.