Flora and Fauna Survey 2006-2007 - Volume 3 - Project Area B … · Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 - 2007 4 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Job No: C479-MOS Rev2 2.1.7 Current Management

Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 - 2007

Mosman Municipal Council

Volume 3 – Project Area B Road Reserves

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Date of Issue: 25 July 2007

Quality Control © Total Earth Care Pty Ltd 2007

Revision/Version No. Rev 2 Date of revision 25/07/2007

Prepared by: R Blackall, B Morrisey, C Threlfall

Prepared for: Mosman Municipal Council

TEC Job No. C479-MOS


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Table of Contents Page

1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Survey Area 1

2 ROAD RESERVE DESCRIPTIONS AND ASSESSMENT 2

2.1 Unmade Lower Boyle Street Reserve 2

2.2 Unmade Millet Road Reserve 5

2.3 Barney Kearns Steps Reserve 8

2.4 Unmade Spit Rd Reserve 11

2.5 Unmade Raglan St Reserve 14

2.6 Unmade Kallaroo St Reserve 16

2.7 Unmade Mosman Lane Reserve 19

2.8 Unmade Kahibah Rd Reserve (South) 22

2.9 Unmade Pretoria Ave Reserve 25

2.10 Unmade Gooseberry Lane Reserve 28

2.11 Unmade Harsten Ave Reserve 31

2.12 Unmade Inkerman St Reserve (South) 34

2.13 Unmade Inkerman St Reserve (North) 37

2.14 Unmade Bullecourt Ave Reserve (North) 40

2.15 Unmade Bullecourt Ave Reserve (South) 43

2.16 Unmade Fairfax Road Reserve (West) 46

2.17 Unmade Hampden Street Reserve 49

2.18 Unmade Warringah Road Reserve 52

2.19 Unmade Wallington Road Reserve 55

2.20 Unmade Rosherville Rd Reserve 58

2.21 Unmade Armitage Lane Reserve 61

2.22 Unmade Edwards Bay Rd Reserve 64

2.23 Unmade Grecia Lane Reserve (West) 67

2.24 Unmade Quakers Rd Reserve (East) 70

2.25 Unmade Marsala St Reserve 73

2.26 Unmade Pearl Bay Ave Reserve 76

2.27 Unmade Government Rd Reserve 79

2.28 Unmade Mandalong Lane Reserve (West) 83

2.29 Unmade Almora St Reserve 86

2.30 Unmade Harnett Avenue Reserve 90

2.31 Unmade Morella Rd South Reserve 93

2.32 Unmade Amaroo Cres Reserve 96


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2.33 Unmade Kahibah Rd Reserve (North) 99

2.34 Unmade Quakers Rd Reserve (West) 102

2.35 Unmade Pulpitt Lane Reserve 104

2.36 Unmade Stanton Rd Reserve 107

2.37 Unmade Mandolong Lane Reserve (East) 112

2.38 Unmade Mulbring St Reserve 115

2.39 Unmade Gordon St Reserve 118

2.40 Unmade Bungaree Lane Reserve 121

2.41 Unmade Bickell Pl Reserve 123

2.42 Unmade Grecia Lane Reserve (East) 126

2.43 Unmade Fairfax Rd Reserve (East) 129

2.44 Unmade Grove Ave Reserve 132

2.45 Unmade Crown Road Reserve 135

2.46 Heron Walk 138

2.47 Unmade McLeod Street Reserve (West) 140

2.48 Unmade MCLeod Street Reserve (East) 143

2.49 Unmade Upper McLeod St Reserve 145

2.50 Unmade Lower McLeod St Reserve 148

2.51 Unmade Upper Illawarra St Reserve 152

2.52 Unmade Moran Street Reserve 155

2.53 Unmade Upper Sverge St Reserve 157

2.54 Unmade Lennox St Reserve 160

2.55 Unmade Elfrida St Reserve 163

2.56 Unmade Mary Margaret Lane Reserve 165

2.57 Sarah Walk 168

2.58 Unmade Cobbittee St Reserve 171

2.59 Unmade Keston Lane Reserve 174

2.60 Unmade Arbutus Street Reserve 176

2.61 Unmade Wyong Rd Reserve 178

2.62 Unmade Shellbank Ave Reserve 181

2.63 Unmade Killarney St Reserve 184

2.64 Unmade Stanley Ave Reserve 187

2.65 Unmade Central Ave Reserve 189

2.66 Unmade Moss Lane Reserve 191

2.67 Unmade Le Gay Brereton Reserve 194

2.68 Unmade Burrawong Rd Reserve (North) 196

2.69 Unmade Lower Sverge St 199

2.70 Unmade Lower Illawarra St Reserve 203

2.71 Unmade Burrawong Rd Reserve (South) 206

2.72 Unmade Morella Rd Reserve (North) 209

2.73 Unmade Everview Ave Reserve 211


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2.74 Unmade Stanton Lane Reserve 213

2.75 Unmade Lower Punch St Reserve 215

2.76 Unmade Water Lane Reserve (East) 218

2.77 Unmade Water Lane Reserve (West) 220

2.78 Unmade Parriwi Rd Reserve 222

2.79 Unmade Carrington Ave Reserve 224

2.80 Unmade Glen Rd Reserve 227

2.81 Unmade Koowong Ave Reserve (West) 230

2.82 Unmade Koowong Ave Reserve (East) 233

2.83 Unmade Quakers Rd Reserve 236

2.84 Unmade Bay St Reserve 239 APPENDICES

A Flora Species Inventories

B Fauna Species Inventories

C Maps


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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Survey Area This volume includes all 84 unmade road reserves throughout the Mosman LGA. The unmade road reserves surveyed are generally concentrated around bushland reserves with the highest occurrences of unmade road reserves clustered in the northern and south-western sections of the LGA, followed by the southeast and eastern portions. Unmade road reserves can be broadly described as either;

� narrow paved public access ways that constitute open space and are dominated by exotic vegetation with scattered occurrences of native tree, shrub and groundcover species.

� narrow paved public access ways that constitute managed open space and are characterised by mown grass and landscaped vegetation (including native and exotic plant species);

� wide public access ways that are managed as restored and regenerating bushland that are relatively isolated;

� public access ways that are managed as restored and regenerating bushland that adjoin and extend bushland reserves.



2 ROAD RESERVE DESCRIPTIONS AND ASSESSMENT

2.1 Unmade Lower Boyle Street Reserve

2.1.1 General Reserve Description

Reserve Number 1

Street Location Below the eastern end of Lower Boyle Street

Geographic Location Western side of Mosman Bay in the southwest area of the LGA and partially incorporated into Harnett Park.

Nearest Bushland Harnett Park

Topography Moderate south facing slope with sandstone outcrops and benches intersected by pathways.

Mapped Geology Hawkesbury Sandstone (Chapman et al, 1989)

Mapped Soil Mapped as Hawkesbury Soil Landscape (Chapman et al, 1989)

Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of some locally derived sandstone rubble in places and sandy clay loam.

Surface Soil Loose sandstone loam in vegetated areas.

Catchments Mosman Bay and Port Jackson

Drainage Features

Surface drainage is down slope toward Mosman Bay and includes concentrated runoff from pavement surfaces and diffuse runoff through vegetated areas. Open and piped formal stormwater drainage from Lower Boyle Street.

2.1.2 Plant Communities

Dominant Plant Community

Plant Community Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest

Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map RR1 VC.

Description

Native vegetation of the top section of the reserve has been disturbed from the construction of pathways and adjacent residences with less disturbance of the lower section of the reserve that adjoins Harnett Park. The present plant community is a combination of remnant, regrowth and planted native species with exotic species present only in the groundcover stratum. Canopy cover is good and patches of native groundcovers are well established.

Canopy Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig and Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.

Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Callicoma serratifolia Black Wattle, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum.

Understorey Hakea dactyloides Finger Hakea, Hakea sericea Needlebush, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Dichelachne sp and Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass.



2.1.3 Fauna Habitat and Fauna

Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Proximity to habour foreshore. � Connectivity to Harnett Park and the adjacent Reid Park.

Site Specific � Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops. � Loose rocks.

General Fauna

� Foraging, roosting and nesting potential for common protected native birds.

� Foraging potential for protected native mammals including possums and microchiropteran bat species.

� Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.

Threatened Fauna � Foraging potential for threatened megachiropteran and microchiropteran

bat species.

2.1.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR1 WD.

Top Five Weed Species – Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest

Botanical Name Common Name Stratum % Cover

Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass Lower 40

Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed Lower 40

Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine Lower 5

Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge Lower 5

Stellaria media Common Chickweed Lower 5

Other species Lower 5

Total % weed cover throughout reserve <10

Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate and with potential to increase over time.

2.1.5 Weed Trees No weed tree species 5m or above were recorded in the reserve in the current survey

2.1.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Current threats to the integrity of the native plant community of the reserve include;

� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal; and

� damage to native vegetation due to power line maintenance works.



2.1.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. Works to date are described below.

Summary of Bush Regeneration and Restoration Works to Date

Weeding

� primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds. � secondary and maintenance weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed

regrowth and annual and perennial herbs and grasses by hand weeding and spot spraying.

Planting � scattered plantings to supplement existing native vegetation and

regeneration.

2.1.8 Conservation Significance

Summary Conservation and Works Priority Values

Vegetation High due to the condition of native vegetation and that the reserve provides connectivity to the two sections of Harnett Park.

Fauna Medium due to connectivity with Harnett Park.

Priority Given the condition of native vegetation of the reserve and that bush regeneration works are in progress the reserve has high priority.

2.1.9 Recommendations

Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and Council may consider the following recommendations to expand or supplement the current bush regeneration works. The following are listed in order of priority.

Recommended Bush Regeneration and Restoration Works

Ranked Priority Description

1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds.

2 Supplementary planting of native shrub, midstorey and groundcover species.



2.2 Unmade Millet Road Reserve


Reserve Number 2

Street Location Millet Rd

Geographic Location Northern end of Reid Park above Pearl Bay in the southwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Reid Park.

Topography Moderate to steep south facing fill batter created from the construction of Millet Rd and adjacent urban development.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble

Surface Soil Mix of inverted clay loams and sandstone loam


Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope to Reid Park and associated drainage features.



Plant Community Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve incorporating the upper flat area, see accompanying Map RR2 VC

Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the road the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. Apart from one remnant Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum the present plant community is a combination of regenerated and planted native groundcovers and planted native shrub and tree species. A narrow strip along the southern boundary over the fill batter has recently been stabilised with jute matting and some log terracing. This part of the reserve had not been planted as at the date of survey

Emergent Canopy Emergent Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum.

Canopy Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea.

Groundcover Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass, Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily and Geranium homeanum Native Geranium.

Threatened Plant Species

One established Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle was located in the reserve. The specimen is likely to have been planted.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Proximity to habour foreshore. � Connectivity to Reid Park and the adjacent Harnett Park.

Site Specific � Emergent native tree species. � Establishing native shrub and tree plantings.

General Fauna � As for Reid Park.

Threatened Fauna � As for Reid Park.




Bromus catharticus Praire Grass Lower 25

Cynodon dactylon Couch Lower 25

Polycarpon tetraphyllum Four-leaved Allseed Lower 25

Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery Lower 15




Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate but will increase to moderate with continued establishment of existing plantings and additional plantings.

2.2.5 Weed Trees No weed tree species 5m or above were recorded in the reserve in the current survey.


� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification;

� garden escapes from adjacent residential development; and

� invasion of weeds from adjacent lower resilience area of Reid Park.

2.2.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species in the upper flat

area.

Other � jute matting and log terracing of steep fill batter.





Vegetation Medium considering the buffer the reserve will provide to more resilient adjacent areas of Reid Park and the presence of a threatened plant species.

Fauna Low

Priority Given that bush regeneration works are in progress the reserve has medium priority






2 Planting of native shrub and canopy species throughout jute matted area.



2.3 Barney Kearns Steps Reserve


Reserve Number 3

Street Location Between Parriwi Rd and Kiora Ave

Geographic Location Above Chinamans Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA

Nearest Bushland Rosherville Reserve

Topography Reserve is a steep east facing public access way incorporating a large retaining wall from the construction of Parriwi Rd then following the natural landform down to Kiora Ave.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and sandy clay loam.

Surface Soil Sandy loam

Catchments Shell Cove and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope from Parriwi Rd to Kiora Ave.



Plant Community Cosmopolitan

Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map RR3 VC

Description

Due to the construction of the elevated Parriwi Rd and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Alnus jorullensis Evergreen Alder and Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum.

Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet and Senna pendula var glabrata.

Understorey Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant and Murraya paniculata.

Groundcover Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed, Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium, Delairea odorata Cape Ivy and Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs.


None recorded in current survey.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins two ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Some degree of canopy connectivity to Rosherville Reserve.

Site Specific � Broken canopy of native and exotic tree species. � Loose rocks and crevices.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums and microchiropteran bat species.



bat species.



2.3.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are relatively high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR3 WD.

Top Five Weed Species – Cosmopolitan



Lantana camara Lantana Lower 20

Ipomoea indica Morning Glory Lower 10

Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew Lower 10

Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern Lower 5


Total % weed cover throughout reserve >70

Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low with nil or little potential to regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.3.5 Weed Trees

Weed Trees Recorded from the Current Survey

Botanical Name Common Name Description

Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet To 5m


� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of sedimentation and nutrification;

� garden escapes;

2.3.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � some maintenance spraying and slashing of noxious and environmental

weeds along the edges of path probably as part of Councils open space management.



Vegetation Low. There is very little native vegetation in any stratum.

Fauna Low

Priority Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development the reserve has a low priority.




Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to commence works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for continued management and future inclusion of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Continued targeting of noxious and environmental weeds along the edges of path.

2

Primary and secondary weeding including handweeding and broad spraying. Primary weeding followed by deep mulching and planting of small native tree species only. Planting and mulching should only be carried out once vine weeds are fully controlled.

3 Generally maintain as open space by supplementary mulching, spot spraying and replacement plantings of small native tree species.



2.4 Unmade Spit Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 4

Street Location Corner of Spit Rd and Pearl Bay Ave

Geographic Location Above Pearl Bay in the northern area of the LGA

Nearest Bushland The Spit Reserve

Topography Reserve is a steep west facing fill batter created from the construction of Spit Rd.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill, locally derived sandstone rubble and sandy clay loam.


Catchments Pearl Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features

Surface drainage is down slope from Spit Rd to Pearl Bay Ave. Stormwater discharges into reserve from Spit Rd and runoff would concentrate and flow in the open drainage swale at the southern end of the reserve during rainfall.





Description

Due to the construction of the road batter the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species with exotic species present only in the lower stratum. Age class indicates that canopy plantings are likely to have occurred soon after road construction. Additionally there are relatively recent plantings of native canopy shrub and groundcover species at the northern apex and southern open areas, as well as scattered plantings throughout.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.

Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum,

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree.

Groundcover

Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass, Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle, Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery and Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass.


Despite a low habitat potential one seedling of the plant threatened species, Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle was located in the reserve.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and is incorporated into a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Some degree of canopy connectivity to the adjacent Spit Reserve.

Site Specific � Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Loose rocks.

General Fauna





bat species.


Top Five Weed Species - Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest



Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant Lower 5

Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern Lower 5

Taraxacum officinale Dandelion Lower 5

Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade Lower 5


Total % weed cover throughout reserve 30 - 70

Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate but with potential to increase to moderate over time.




� slope instability;





Weeding



Planting

� establishment of planted areas in sections of the reserve where no native vegetation previously existed.

� scattered plantings to supplement existing native vegetation and regeneration.



Vegetation

The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest has a medium to high conservation significance due to the regeneration of the endangered plant species Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle. It is highly likely that this plant species exists throughout the native plant community as soil stored seed.

Fauna Medium. The reserve has some structure in the native plant community other habitat features and some level of connectivity to the adjacent Spit Reserve.

Priority

This reserve has a medium to high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to the resilience and response of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest including regeneration of Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle.





1

Further targeting of noxious, woody and vine weed on the southern slopes to consolidate previous work carried out on these weed classes throughout the majority of the site. Due to OH&S considerations Council is likely to require specialist rope works to complete this task on the steep slopes.

2

Construction of some simple access tracks up and across the slopes to provide better access for bush regeneration contractors. This will provide a safer site and in the long term will likely reduce the time taken to access work areas

3 Installation of simple log/fallen timber terracing to reduce erosion and provide platforms for plantings

4 Deep mulching and dense planting of native vines/scramblers such as Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine and Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea that will form a dense broad groundcover and suppress weed regrowth

5 Investigate the opportunity for supplementary funding for some continuing works from the NSW RTA



2.5 Unmade Raglan St Reserve


Reserve Number 5

Street Location Southern end of Raglan St.

Geographic Location Curraghbeena Point in the southwest of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Curraghbeena Park.

Topography Moderate south facing slope above steep foreshore sandstone escarpment.

Mapped Geology Hawkesbury Sandstone (Chapman et al, 1989).


Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill in places and sandy clay loam.

Surface Soil Highly modified sandy loam.

Catchments Little Sirius Cove and Sydney Harbour.

Drainage Features Concrete lined open stormwater channel through the top section of the reserve discharging over sandstone escarpment.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of a few regrowth and planted native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Eucalyptus haemastoma Scribbly Gum and Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig.

Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive.

Understorey Coprosma repens New Zealand Laurel and Hibiscus mutabilis Hibiscus.

Groundcover Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily, Hedera helix English Ivy, Ipomoea indica Morning Glory and Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins two ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Harbour foreshore.

Site Specific � Canopy of exotic trees. � Weed thickets. � Sandstone escarpment.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.



2.5.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR5 WD.



Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet Upper & middle

20

Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle Lower 20

Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive Upper & middle

20

Coprosma repens New Zealand Laurel Middle 5


Other species Middle & lower

30



2.5.5 Weed Trees




2.5.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve. Until addressed the following threats will continue to operate to the exclusion of a reconstructed native plant community;

� retention of exotic horticultural plantings; and

� continued establishment of weeds.

2.5.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. There is no evidence of previous or current bushland management works.




Fauna Low. Apart from some potential foraging and shelter habitat for common native fauna species the reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority Low. Due to the highly disturbed nature, low habitat values and access restrictions.


Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is not recommended at the present.



2.6 Unmade Kallaroo St Reserve


Reserve Number 6

Street Location Between Kallaroo St and Little Sirius Cove Rd.

Geographic Location North of Little Sirius Cove in the southwest of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Sirius Park East and West.

Topography Moderate east facing slope with sandstone outcrops and benches and a public pathway.




Surface Soil Sandy loam.


Drainage Features Surface drainage is downslope.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads, adjacent residences and public pathway the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of several remnant and regrowth native canopy species and weed trees. Plantings of native shrubs are established and there is native groundcover regeneration. Weeds within the reserve are limited to the groundcover stratum and the planted garden bed.

Canopy Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint, Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree.

Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash.

Understorey Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle, Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine and Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Geranium homeanum Native Geranium.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’,

and adjoins ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Canopy of native and exotic tree species. � Sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna





2.6.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are moderate throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RR6 WD.



Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree Upper 30

Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Upper 30

Hedera helix English Ivy Lower 5

Fumaria officinalis Lower 5




Bushland resilience is low to moderate with potential to increase over time with sustained weeding and planting works.

2.6.5 Weed Trees



Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree To 15m

Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda To 8m


� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal;

� garden escapes;

� garden refuse dumping.

2.6.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme with supplementary works carried out by contracting bush regenerators. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � scattered plantings throughout of native plant species.





Vegetation Medium. The reserve retains some native canopy and midstorey and established plantings of lower stratum species.

Fauna Low to medium. Reserve lacks a fully structured native plant community.

Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works due to the high likelihood for resilience to improve with continued establishment of native plantings and commitment of volunteer resources.






2 Additional planting of shrub and groundcover species throughout.

3 Remove garden bed encroachment.

4 Remove Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree.



2.7 Unmade Mosman Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 7

Street Location South end of Mosman St.

Geographic Location Eastern side of Mosman Bay in the southwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Harnett Park and Reid Park.

Topography Steep west facing slope with minor sandstone outcrops and retained low terraces.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble in places and sandy clay loam.

Surface Soil Modified sandy loam.

Catchments Mosman Bay and Port Jackson.

Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope.





Description

The majority of original native vegetation of the reserve has been cleared due to construction of the roads and fill batters. The present plant community is a combination of remnant and long established regrowth canopy, regenerated sparse midstorey and planted and regenerating understorey and groundcover stratums. Weeds are limited to regrowth woody, vine, annual and perennial weeds in the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Myrsine variabilis.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Entolasia marginata Bordered Panic, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Dichelachne sp and Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve was not mapped as supporting any of the major habitats

from previous report (Oculus, 2001). � Proximity to habour foreshore.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Small and medium hollows. � Logs and branches on ground. � Sandstone outcrops. � Loose rocks.

General Fauna


� Foraging, roosting and nesting potential for protected native mammals including possums and microchiropteran bat species.



bat species.













Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate and with potential to increase over time.




� damage to native vegetation due to power line maintenance works.



Weeding




regeneration.

Ecological/HR Burns � small pile burns have been carried out with very little regeneration as at

the time of survey.

Other � Weed tree removals.



Vegetation Medium. Good canopy cover with one Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum a significant ‘seed tree’ for the immediate locality.

Fauna Medium. Good canopy cover.

Priority Given the condition of native vegetation of the reserve and that bush regeneration works are in progress the reserve has high priority.








2 Supplementary planting of native shrub, midstorey and groundcover species.



2.8 Unmade Kahibah Rd Reserve (South)


Reserve Number 8

Street Location Between Wolseley Rd and Windward Ave.

Geographic Location South of Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Bradley Bushland Reserve and Balmoral Park.

Topography Reserve is located on a moderate north facing slope and includes sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.





Catchments Hunters Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Minor stormwater outlet at the bottom of the reserve with surface drainage down slope to Windward Ave.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay, Ficus sp and Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree.

Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Musa sp Banana.

Understorey Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush, Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea and Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary.

Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass, Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria and Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve is not mapped as supporting and corridors or habitat links

from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific

� Canopy of some native and exotic trees. � Skeletonised stag tree. � Logs on ground. � Sandstone outcrops and cracks and crevices in retaining walls.

General Fauna








Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree Upper 20


Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria Lower 5

Ipomoea cairica Coastal Morning Glory Lower 5

Musa sp Banana Lower 5




2.8.5 Weed Trees



Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree To 15m

Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel To 20m






Weeding



Planting � recent planting and mulching of native tree, shrub and groundcover

species in the lower northern section.

Other � some tree removals.






Fauna Low to medium. Apart from some potential foraging habitat for threatened megachiropteran overall the reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority

Low to medium. Although this reserve has a low conservation significance due to the status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development, resources have been allocated to the restoration of the reserve as described above and this provides a rationale for some continued works.





1 Further targeting of noxious, woody and vine weeds by handweeding and spot spraying.

2 Removal of remaining horticultural plantings except for large Ficus sp.

3 Additional planting and deep mulching of native shrub species.



2.9 Unmade Pretoria Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 9

Street Location Between the south end of Pretoria Ave and Wolseley Rd.

Geographic Location Southeast of Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Balmoral Park and HMAS Penguin.

Topography Reserve is located on broad northwest facing slope and gully and includes fill batters, sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.


Mapped Soil Mapped as Lambert Soil Landscape (Chapman et al, 1989)

Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of one or more of Lambert Soil Landscape dominant soil materials with miscellaneous fill.

Surface Soil Highly modified.


Drainage Features Minor open concrete stormwater channels along pathways and a larger open concrete channel directing stormwater runoff from Wolseley Rd end toward Hunters Bay.




Distribution Occurs in the western section of the reserve with Open Space and Cleared and Disturbed mapped through the eastern section, see accompanying Map RR9 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of Wolseley Rd the public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community and other vegetation is a combination of regrowth native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings and colonising weeds.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum, Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood and Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine

Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda.

Understorey Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush, Citrus sp, Tibouchina sp and Cotoneaster sp Cotoneaster Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant.

Groundcover Cynodon dactylon Couch, Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu Grass, Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass, Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed, Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew and Hedera sp Ivy.


Fauna Habitat


and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific

� Broken canopy of some large native trees and exotic trees. � Some dense stands of mixed exotic and native shrubs in places. � Dense cover of exotic groundcovers in places. � Sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna





2.9.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR9 WD.

Top Five Weed Species – Cosmopolitan and Other


Hedera sp Ivy Lower 20




Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily Lower 5

Other species 50


Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community and other vegetation is low with nil or little potential to regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.9.5 Weed Trees



Cotoneaster sp Cotoneaster To 5m


Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive To 5m

Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree To 5m

Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise To 8m

Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm To 5m

2.9.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve due partly to the extent of encroachment of landscaped areas from the adjacent private properties. Until addressed the following threats will continue to operate to the exclusion of a reconstructed native plant community;

� encroachment from adjacent private residences and associated impacts such as the establishment and increased species richness of exotic plantings and weeds.



Weeding � maintenance weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed regrowth and

annual and perennial herbs and grasses by hand weeding and spot spraying.






Fauna Low. Overall the reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve, current land use and a high edge to area ratio with urban development the reserve has a low priority.


Expansion of bushland management practices within this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to commence works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for current management of the site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Remove weed tree species and control of noxious weeds.

2 Planting of native canopy species throughout.



2.10 Unmade Gooseberry Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 10

Street Location Between Gooseberry La and Amaroo Cres.

Geographic Location East of Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Reserve is located on a moderate west facing slope with a flat area in the western section and includes a public pathway with some sandstone outcrops at the higher end.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward Amaroo Cres.





Description

Due to the construction of Gooseberry La, the public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of planted and regrowth native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings, colonising weeds and mown lawns.

Canopy Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak and Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda.

Midstorey Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Macadamia sp Macadamia Nut and Nerium oleander Oleander.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree, Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant and Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily.

Groundcover Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern, Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Dense cover of mixed exotic and native shrubs. � Dense cover of exotic groundcovers.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums and rodents.









Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant Lower 10

Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant Middle

& Lower 10


Other species Middle

& Lower 5






� garden refuse dumping; and

� encroachment of landscaped areas from the adjacent private properties and garden escapes.

2.10.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. There are however some planting of locally endemic native shrub and tree species.




Fauna Low to medium. Generally the reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features with the density of the shrub and groundcover stratums providing some habitat.





Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to commence works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for current management and future inclusion of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. It is noted here that any restoration works may be compromised in the long term by reinvasion of exotic garden escapes or weed species from adjacent properties. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Targeting of noxious and environmental weeds by handweeding and spraying.

2

Clear all exotic vegetation and native shrubs and groundcovers and cap with suitable grade crushed sandstone (access for small excavator and tipper via Amaroo Cres). Capping to be followed by dense plantings of native shrub and groundcover species.



2.11 Unmade Harsten Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 11

Street Location Between Harsten Ave and Wyong Rd.

Geographic Location South of Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Quakers Hat South Reserve

Topography The reserve is located on a north facing slope above Harsten Ave and incorporates a flat area of Open Space adjacent to Wyong Rd and a public pathway.


Mapped Soil Mapped as a Gymea Soil Landscape with a Lambert Soil Landscape association (Chapman et al, 1989)

Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of one or more of the Gymea Soil Landscape/Lambert Soil Landscape dominant soil materials with miscellaneous fill.


Catchments Quakers Hat Bay, Long Bay and Middle Harbour.

Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope toward Harsten Ave.




Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve with Open Space mapped adjacent to Wyong Rd, see accompanying Map RR11 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of Wyong Rd, Harsten Ave and the Open Space area the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared in places or modified. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant canopy, regenerated and planted midstorey and patches of native groundcovers. Plantings of native groundcover, shrub and canopy species have been carried out and annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey

Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle Acacia terminalis ssp longiaxialis Sunshine Wattle, Banksia ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, and Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass.




Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ and

adjoins Street Tree Habitat Links from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops and loose rocks. � Logs on ground. � Well developed leaf litter layer. � Some dense patches of native groundcovers.

General Fauna



Threatened Fauna � Foraging potential for threatened megachiropteran bat species.

2.11.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are low throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR11 WD.




Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs Lower 5


Galinsoga parviflora Potato Weed Lower 5



Total % weed cover throughout community 10 - 30

Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate with good potential to increase with continuation of the current vegetation management.

2.11.5 Weed Trees



Pinus radiata Radiata Pine To 25m


� garden escapes from adjacent private properties; and

� exotic and horticultural plantings encroaching into the reserve.





Weeding



Planting � dense and scattered plantings of native tree and shrub and groundcover

species.

Other � Tree removals. � Placement of logs and branches from tree removal as habitat and for

slope stability.



Vegetation Low to medium. The reserve retains some native canopy and midstorey and established plantings of lower stratum species.

Fauna Low to medium. Reserve lacks a fully structured native plant community.

Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works due to the high likelihood for resilience to improve with continued establishment of native plantings and commitment of volunteer resources.






2 Additional planting of native groundcover, shrub and canopy species.

3 Remove remaining exotic tree species.



2.12 Unmade Inkerman St Reserve (South)


Reserve Number 12

Street Location Between Inkerman St and Carrington Ave.

Geographic Location Southern foreshore of Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest area of the LGA.


Topography

The reserve is located on a north facing slope above a sandstone cutting that drops to Carrington Ave. Inkerman Rd is retained by two terraces areas of Open Space incorporating sandstone walls. A public pathway and elevated staircases provides access through the reserve.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill in the top sections and locally derived sandstone rubble and sandy clay loam in the lower section.

Surface Soil Sandy loam in the lower bushland section.


Drainage Features A shallow open drainage swale runs through the reserve and surface runoff is down slope toward Carrington Ave.




Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve with Open Space mapped over the terraces below Inkerman Rd, see accompanying Map RR12 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of Inkerman Rd, Carrington Ave and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared in places or modified. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant canopy, some regenerated midstorey and patches of native groundcovers. Plantings of native groundcover, shrub and canopy species have been carried out and annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum. Woody weeds remain on the benches above the Carrington Rd cutting, however this area is outside the reserve cadastre.

Canopy Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay and Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak.


Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken, Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass and Panicum simile Two-colour Panic.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ and adjoins Street Tree Habitat Links from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Quakers Hat Bay.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops and loose rocks. � Woody weed thickets in adjacent land under other tenure. � Logs on ground. � Connectivity to other native vegetation adjacent.

General Fauna




2.12.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are relatively high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR12 WD.










Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate with potential to increase over time.

2.12.5 Weed Trees





Olea europaea ssp cuspidata To 5m


� stormwater discharge in the drainage line and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification; and

� garden escapes from adjacent private properties.





Weeding



Planting � scattered plantings of native tree and shrub and groundcover species

Other � Tree removals � Placement of logs from tree removal as flow arresting devices in open

drainage swale.



Vegetation Low to medium. The reserve retains some native canopy and midstorey and plantings have been carried out.

Fauna Low. Reserve lacks a structured native plant community but has some level of canopy connectivity to Unmade Inkerman St Reserve North.

Priority This reserve has a medium priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to likelihood for resilience to improve and commitment of volunteer resources.







3 Monitoring of erosion in the drainage line and drainage line restoration works as required addressing stormwater impacts.



2.13 Unmade Inkerman St Reserve (North)


Reserve Number 13

Street Location Between Carrington Ave and Quakers Hat Bay foreshore.

Geographic Location Southern Foreshore of Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest area of the LGA.


Topography The reserve is located on a steep north facing slope and incorporates a fill batter from the top carpark and a public pathway to the jetty on the foreshore.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble and sandy clay loam in places.


Catchments Quakers Hat Bay, Long Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features

A medium sized stormwater pipe discharges to an open drainage line below the carpark fill batter. The drainage line has been concrete lined at the lower foreshore end. Surface runoff is down slope from Carrington Ave to the foreshore.




Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve with Open Space mapped over the top carpark, see accompanying Map RR13 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of the Carrington Rd carpark and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared in places or partially modified. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant canopy, some regenerated midstorey and patches of native groundcovers. Horticultural plantings are located along the boundaries with adjacent properties and annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum throughout.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak.

Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart and Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush

Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken, Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass, Hedera sp Ivy and Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ and adjoins Street Tree Habitat Links from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Quakers Hat Bay.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops, boulders and loose rocks. � Harbour foreshore. � Small pools and damp areas of the drainage line. � Well developed leaf litter layer.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals including possums and rodents.

� Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles and amphibians.

Threatened Fauna � Foraging potential for threatened megachiropteran bat species. � Foraging and roosting potential for large forest owls.

2.13.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are relatively high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR13 WD.











2.13.5 Weed Trees





� stormwater discharge in the drainage line and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification;






Weeding



Planting � scattered plantings of native tree and shrub and groundcover species

Other � Some drainage line rehabilitation works at the lower end of the reserve.



Vegetation Medium. The reserve retains some element of remnant native vegetation and regeneration and establishing plantings of native plant species from all stratums.

Fauna Moderate. Sustained bush regeneration practices in this reserve are likely to re-establish a structured native plant community that will improve fauna habitat values.

Priority This reserve has a medium to high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to some remaining resilience and likelihood for this to continue to improve and commitment of volunteer resources.





1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds and horticultural plantings.

2 Additional planting of native shrub and canopy species with additional plantings of native groundcovers once shading out of exotic groundcovers is becoming evident from establishment of middle stratums.



2.14 Unmade Bullecourt Ave Reserve (North)


Reserve Number 14

Street Location Between Bullecourt Ave Nth and Bickell Rd.

Geographic Location East of Quakers Hat North Reserve in the northwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Quakers Hat North and South Reserves.

Topography

This linear reserve is located on a broad northwest facing slope. The landform is highly modified and generally incorporates a series of exposed or retained fill batters from the construction of the adjacent residences, Bullecourt Ave Nth and the public pathway.






Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope and generally in the direction of Bullecourt Ave Nth.





Description

Due to the construction of the adjacent residences, Bullecourt Ave Nth and the public pathway the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of some canopy and scattered regrowth native species with plantings of locally endemic non-locally endemic and horticultural native species. Exotic species are present through all stratums as horticultural plantings in landscaped areas or colonising weeds.

Canopy Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay, Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree and Pinus radiata Radiata Pine.

Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash and Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak.

Understorey

Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle, Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum, Camelia sp Camelia, Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant and Murraya paniculata.

Groundcover

Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.




Fauna Habitat



Site Specific

� Good canopy cover in places of native and exotic tree species. � Weed thickets. � Some sandstone outcrops. � Loose rocks.

General Fauna




bat species. � Foraging and roosting potential for large forest owls.

2.14.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR 14 WD.









& Lower 40


Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low.

2.14.5 Weed Trees



Morus alba Mulberry To 8m


Pinus radiata Radiata Pine To 20m

2.14.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve due to previous land management and the extent of encroachment of landscaped areas from the adjacent private properties. Until addressed the following threats will continue to operate to the exclusion of a reconstructed native plant community;

� establishment and increased species richness of exotic plantings and weeds.



2.14.7 Current Management Practices This reserve was being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme, however works have ceased. Previous works at the reserve are described below.


Weeding � maintenance weeding of noxious, woody, vine, annual and perennial

weeds by hand weeding.

Planting � scattered plantings native species.



Vegetation Low. The reserve does not support a native plant community.

Fauna Low. Apart from native and exotic canopy and some areas of dense understorey vegetation reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation the reserve has a low priority.


Past bushland management practices for this site should be continued (ie support of Bushcare Volunteer group). Expansion of bushland management practices in this reserve other than for noxious weed control is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for continued management of the site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Target spraying and hand weeding of noxious weeds.

2 Planting and deep mulching of canopy and small native tree species throughout with objective of replacing habitat provided by exotic horticultural species.

3 Staged removal of exotic plantings once native canopy and small trees are established.

4 Broad scale weed removal and revegetation to reconstruct a fully structured native plant community once native canopy plantings are established (eg 3 to 5 years).



2.15 Unmade Bullecourt Ave Reserve (South)


Reserve Number 15

Street Location Between Bullecourt Ave Sth and Bickell Rd.


Nearest Bushland Quakers Hat South Reserve.

Topography This linear reserve is located on a west facing slope. The landform is highly modified from the construction of the adjacent residences, Bickell Rd and the public pathway.






Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope.



Plant Community Shrubland

Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve and Open Space is mapped in the southwest corner, see accompanying Map RR15 VC.

Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present plant community is mainly a combination of planted native shrubs, small tree and establishing canopy species. Horticultural plantings of exotic shrubs and groundcovers are located along the boundaries with adjacent properties and annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum throughout.

Midstorey Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush.

Understorey Callistemon rigidus Stiff Bottlebrush, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart and Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary.

Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken, Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock and Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and

adjoining ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Establishing native shrub and tree plantings.

General Fauna � Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.




Top Five Weed Species – Shrubland


Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock Lower 20


Avena fatua Wild Oats Lower 5



Other species Lower and

Middle 50


Bushland resilience of the Shrubland is low.



� garden escapes from adjacent development; and

� exotic horticultural plantings encroaching into the reserve.




annual and perennial herbs and grasses by hand weeding.

Planting

� planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species. � some buffer plantings along the eastern boundary are likely to have

been carried out as part of consent for redevelopment of the adjacent property.



Vegetation Low. The reserve does not support a fully structured native plant community, there is no regeneration of native plant species and there is very little connectivity to the nearest bushland reserve.

Fauna Low. Reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features and virtually no connectivity to the nearest bushland reserve.

Priority Low.




Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued (ie support of Bushcare Volunteer group). Expansion of bushland management practices in this reserve other than for noxious weed control is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for continued management of the site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Target spraying and hand weeding of noxious weeds

2 Handweeding and spot spraying of horticultural exotics and annual and perennial weeds followed by deep mulching and supplementary planting of native groundcovers and shrubs.

3

Clear all exotic vegetation and native shrubs and groundcovers and cap with suitable grade crushed sandstone (access for small excavator and tipper via Bullecourt Ave Sth). Capping to be followed by dense plantings of native shrub and groundcover species.



2.16 Unmade Fairfax Road Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 16

Street Location End of Upper Fairfax Rd

Geographic Location North eastern area of the LGA


Topography Located on a steep east facing sandstone outcrop with some landscaped terraces at the top.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope from Upper Fairfax Rd toward Fairfax Rd.





Description

Due to the construction of Upper Fairfax Rd and the adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings in landscaped areas or colonising weeds.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree.

Midstorey Eriobotrya japonica Loquat, Camelia sp Camelia.

Understorey Nerium oleander Oleander and Senna pendula var glabrata.

Groundcover Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Ipomoea indica Morning Glory and Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as supporting a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’

from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001) � Some degree of canopy connectivity to Rosherville Reserve.

Site Specific � Broken canopy of native and exotic tree species. � Weed thickets. � Loose rocks and crevices.

General Fauna









Ipomoea indica Morning Glory Middle

& Lower 30

Senna pendula var glabrata Middle 10



Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet Middle 5


& Lower 40






� garden escapes;

2.16.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. No recent works are evident.




Fauna Low.








1 Targeting of noxious and environmental weeds.

2 Planting and mulching native groundcover and shrub species.



2.17 Unmade Hampden Street Reserve


Reserve Number 17

Street Location Between Hampden St and Warringah Rd



Topography Located on a moderate north facing slope that includes retaining walls, terraces, public access pathway and steps.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope from Hampden St to Warringah Rd.



Plant Community Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest

Distribution Occurs over the northern portion of the reserve, with Open Space mapped in the southern portion, see accompanying Map RR17 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of Hampden Rd and the adjacent residential developments the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species, with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings and colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Some degree of canopy connectivity to Unmade Warringah Rd Reserve.

Site Specific

� Broken canopy of native and exotic tree species. � Loose sandstone rocks. � Cracks and crevices in sandstone retaining walls. � Some leaf litter.

General Fauna





2.17.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are relatively moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR17 WD.

Top Five Weed Species – Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest





Osteospermum ecklonis Cape Daisy Lower 5




Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low with little potential to regenerate to a fully structured native plant community.

2.17.5 Weed Trees






� garden escapes;



Weeding � some maintenance spraying of noxious and environmental weeds has

been carried out probably as part of Councils open space management.



Vegetation Low to medium given that planting of species has occurred and there is some canopy connectivity to an adjacent reserve.

Fauna Low

Priority Due to the low to medium conservation status of the vegetation, the small size of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development the reserve has a low priority.




Expansion of bushland management practices in this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for continued management and future inclusion of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Remove the Populus alba White Poplars that are in decline.

2 Generally maintain as open space by continued spot spraying targeting noxious and environmental weeds and additional plantings of small native tree species.



2.18 Unmade Warringah Road Reserve


Reserve Number 18

Street Location Lower section of Warringah Rd



Topography Located on a moderate to steep north facing slope that includes retaining walls above Warringah Rd, sandstone outcrops and public access pathways.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of one or more of the Gymea Soil Landscape/Lambert Soil Landscape dominant soil materials with areas of miscellaneous fill.



Drainage Features Open concrete stormwater channel along the top of the slope and minor diffuse stormwater outlets from adjacent urban development. Surface drainage is down slope to Warringah Rd.




Distribution Occurs over the northern portion of the reserve, with Open Space mapped in the southern portion, see accompanying Map RR18 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of the road and adjacent residences the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared or modified. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant canopy, established midstorey and regenerating and planted native species in the lower stratums. Exotic species mainly present in the lower stratum.


Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum,

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Acacia linifolia White Wattle and Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree.

Groundcover Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and is incorporated into a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Some degree of native vegetation connectivity to the nearby Unmade Wallington Rd Reserve.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops and loose rocks. � Logs and branches on the ground. � Decomposing stumps. � Well developed leaf litter layer in places.

General Fauna











Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic Lower 10


Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed Lower 5



Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate with potential to increase over time.

2.18.5 Weed Trees




2.18.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Current threats to the integrity of the native plant community of the reserve are;

� diffuse stormwater runoff and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification.





Weeding




regeneration.

Ecological/HR Burns � small pile burns have been carried out.



Vegetation

Medium to High. The reserve retains some element of remnant native vegetation and regeneration of native plant species from all stratums is occurring. Supplementary plantings are established and setting seed and the large specimens of Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum in the reserve and adjacent properties are significant ‘seed trees’ for the immediate locality. Additionally pile burns have also stimulated native species regeneration.

Fauna Moderate. Sustained bush regeneration practices in this reserve are re-establishing a structured native plant community that is improving fauna habitat values.

Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to; the moderate resilience and likelihood for this to continue to improve; and commitment of volunteer resources.






2 Continued planting of native groundcover, shrub and groundcover species to supplement regeneration in more open areas.

3

Engage bush regeneration contractors to expand works into the southern area of the reserve and steeper slopes targeting Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern and Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern using specialist rope works. Primary, secondary and maintenance work will be required possibly followed by deep mulching and dense plantings.

4 Remove Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Trees



2.19 Unmade Wallington Road Reserve


Reserve Number 19

Street Location Between Fairfax Rd and Hopetoun Ave



Topography Reserve winds through residential development on a gentle north facing slope and incorporates a paved public access along the eastern boundary.


Mapped Soil Mapped as a Gymea Soil Landscape with a Lambert Soil Landscape association (Chapman et al, 1989).

Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of one or more of the Gymea Soil Landscape/Lambert Soil Landscape dominant soil materials with areas of miscellaneous fill.



Drainage Features Open concrete stormwater channel along the top of the slope and along public pathway then piped under Hopetoun Rd. Surface drainage is down slope toward Hopetoun Rd.



Plant Community Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest

Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map WD 19.

Description

Due to the construction of the adjacent roads and residences the original native vegetation of the site has been to some extent cleared or modified in places. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant and regrowth canopy, established midstorey and regenerating and planted native species in the lower stratums. Exotic species are only present in the lower stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum, Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood and Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia.

Understorey Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, Hakea sericea Needlebush and Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree.

Groundcover Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’, and is adjoined ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Some degree of native vegetation connectivity to the nearby Unmade Warringah Rd Reserve.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Dense cover of native shrubs and groundcover in places. � Logs and branches on the ground. � Well developed leaf litter layer in places.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for common protected native mammals including possums, rodents and microchiropteran bat species.





Top Five Weed Species - Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest


Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel Lower 5



Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle Lower 5




Bushland resilience of the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is high.



� landscaping encroachment from adjacent private properties including plantings of exotic species;

� some garden refuse dumping; and

� dieback of some native canopy species (Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood).





Weeding



Planting � dense plantings of shrubs and groundcovers to supplement existing

native vegetation and regeneration.




Vegetation High. The reserve retains some element of remnant native vegetation and regeneration of native plant species from all stratums is occurring. Supplementary plantings are established and setting seed.


Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works due to; the high resilience and likelihood for this to be sustained with the current allocation of resources; and commitment of volunteer resources.






2 Continued planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species to supplement regeneration in more open areas.

3 Retain and skeletonise trees affected by dieback as habitat features.



2.20 Unmade Rosherville Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 20

Street Location Between the end of Rosherville Rd and Middle Harbour foreshore.

Geographic Location Above the south end of Chinamans Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Top of the reserve is a north facing slope above a sandstone escarpment and incorporating a constructed seawall on the foreshore.




Surface Soil Highly modified due to landscaping.


Drainage Features A combination piped and open stormwater drains running from Rosherville Rd to the foreshore of Shell Cove. Surface drainage is in the direction of Shell Cove.




Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map RR VC20.

Description

Due to the construction of Rosherville Rd and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of scattered regrowth native species exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings in landscaped areas or colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Marine habitat of Middle Harbour.

Site Specific

� Broken canopy of exotic tree species. � Hedges and garden beds of exotic and native shrubs. � Sandstone escarpment. � Middle Harbour foreshore.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for common protected native mammals such as possums and rodents.




2.20.4 Weeds and Resilience Exotic horticultural plantings and weed species dominate the site and the top five exotic/weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 20.



Murraya paniculata Middle 40

Bougainvillea sp Bougainvillea Middle 10

Agapanthus praecox ssp orientalis African Lily Lower 10


Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass Lower 5



Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is nil with very little or no potential to regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.20.5 Weed Trees Several specimens of weed trees are located in the reserves, these however are incorporated into established garden beds and other landscaped areas.


� encroachment from adjacent private residences and associated impacts such as the establishment and increased species richness of exotic plantings and weeds; and

� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of sedimentation and nutrification.

2.20.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. There is no evidence of previous bush regeneration works.




Fauna Low

Priority Low. Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve, a high edge to area ratio with urban development and urban development within the reserve.







1 Consideration of disposal of the reserve as surplus land with the proceeds directed to Councils Bush Regeneration Program or other environmental restoration projects in the LGA.

2a

Primary and secondary weeding for all noxious and environmental weed species by handweeding and spot spraying. Secondary weeding to be followed by deep mulching and planting of small native shrubs and groundcovers only. These works will require specialist rope access above and on the escarpment.

2b Clear all exotic vegetation and where possible cap with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by dense plantings of native shrub and groundcover species.



2.21 Unmade Armitage Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 21

Street Location Below Armitage Rd


Nearest Bushland Adjoins northeast section of Unnamed Bushland Reserve 15.

Topography Reserve is a moderate to gentle north facing slope incorporating a public access pathway and sandstone outcrop.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope into Rosherville Reserve.




Distribution Occurs over the north eastern section of the reserve, with Open Space mapped in the southern section, see accompanying Map RR 21 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of the public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of planted and regenerating native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.


Midstorey Not present.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily and Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve adjoins Unnamed Bushland Reserve 15 which has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’.

� See Unnamed Bushland Reserve 15 description for other locality fauna habitat features.

Site Specific � Dense cover of native shrubs over the majority of the reserve. � Loose rocks and crevices.

General Fauna � See Rosherville Reserve description for general fauna that potentially

use the reserve.



2.21.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are relatively low throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 21.



Bougainvillea sp Bougainvillea Middle 5

Conyza sp Fleabane Lower 5






Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low to moderate with but with potential to increase to moderate over time.



� garden escapes.

2.21.7 Current Management Practices The majority of this reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � dense plantings of shrubs and groundcovers to supplement existing




Vegetation

Medium to High. Native vegetation of this reserve is contiguous with and similar in status to the worked area of Unnamed Bushland Reserve 15. The shrub stratum is well established and setting seed and native groundcovers are regenerating.


Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works due to; the likelihood of resilience to improve with the current allocation of resources; and commitment of volunteer resources.








2 Continued planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species to supplement regeneration.



2.22 Unmade Edwards Bay Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 22

Street Location Eastern end of Edwards Bay Rd

Geographic Location Above Edwards Bay Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA

Nearest Bushland Wy-ar-gine Reserve

Topography Reserve is located on a steep sandstone escarpment with the upper flat area incorporating public access pathways and viewing area.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of some miscellaneous fill under paths and sandy clay loam.



Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope Edwards Bay Beach.




Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map RRVC 22.

Description

Due to the construction of the public pathways and adjacent residential development the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of a few remnant trees and planted and regenerating native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia.

Understorey Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary and Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle.

Groundcover Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed and Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily.


Fauna Habitat


from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001). � Marine habitat of Middle Harbour.

Site Specific � Several large trees. � Crevices amongst sandstone escarpment.

General Fauna






2.22.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are relatively low throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR WD 22.



Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise Upper 20


Digitaria sanguinalis Summer Grass Lower 5





Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low to moderate with but with potential to increase to moderate over time.

2.22.5 Weed Trees





� garden escapes from adjacent private property.

2.22.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Unmade Roads Restoration Programme. Works have been limited to accessible parts of the site and have been guided in part by visual amenity due to the scenic qualities of the lookout and memorial. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � sparse mulched plantings of native shrubs and groundcovers to

supplement existing native vegetation and maintain views.





Vegetation

Medium. Due to the current use of this reserve there is little potential for vegetation to recover to a fully structured native plant community. However, apart from the resources already allocated to the reserve, it supports significant ‘seed trees’ for the immediate locality and Myrsine howittiana Brush Muttonwood a locally significant plant species.

Fauna Low. This reserve is relatively isolated from any bushland areas in the locality and has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority This reserve has a medium priority for continued bush regeneration works due mainly to visual amenity rather than the conservation significance of the native vegetation or fauna habitat.


Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and the following recommendations are listed in order of priority.




2 Continued planting of native groundcover and shrub and to supplement regeneration.

3 Remove the row of Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise along the northern boundary and replace with large native shrub species.



2.23 Unmade Grecia Lane Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 23

Street Location Between Grecia La and James St.



Topography Reserve traverses an east facing gully and incorporates moderate to steep slopes, sandstone outcrops constructed retaining walls and landscaped areas.






Drainage Features Open concrete drains in the gully area receive and direct surface and other drainage from the higher slopes toward Rosherville Reserve.





Description

Due to the construction of James St and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.


Understorey Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart, Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant and Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo.

Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew, Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass and Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins two ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Some degree of canopy connectivity via private properties to Rosherville Reserve.

Site Specific � Broken canopy of native and exotic tree species. � Dense cover of exotic shrubs in places. � Loose rocks and crevices amongst sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums and rodents bat species.





2.23.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 23.










Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low with little potential to regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.23.5 Weed Trees




Eriobotrya japonica Loquat To 5m


� encroachment from adjacent private residences and associated impacts such as the establishment and increased species richness of exotic plantings and weeds; and




Weeding � some targeting of vine weeds has been carried out.




Fauna Low to medium. The large Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig provides some forging habitat.

Priority Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve, difficult access and a high edge to area ratio with urban development the reserve has a low priority.







1 Further targeting of noxious and vine weeds.

2 Primary weeding including handweeding and broad spraying. Primary and secondary weeding followed by deep mulching and planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species.



2.24 Unmade Quakers Rd Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 24

Street Location Between Quakers Rd and Bullecourt Ave Nth


Nearest Bushland Quakers Hat North Reserve

Topography Located on a moderate west facing slope this public access includes a fill batter from the construction of Quakers Rd and driveways, paved footpaths and terraced garden beds.


Mapped Soil Mapped as Hawkesbury Soil Landscape (Chapman et al, 1989).




Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to and Bullecourt Ave Nth.



Plant Community Open Shrubland


Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present plant community is a combination of planted native shrubs, small tree and establishing canopy species. Horticultural plantings of exotic shrubs, groundcovers and vines are located in the garden beds at Quakers Rd end and annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum throughout.

Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum, Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia and Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree, Hakea dactyloides Finger Hakea and Melaleuca nodosa.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed and Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ from the

biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Establishing native shrub and tree plantings.




2.24.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species densities are moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 24.

Top Five Weed Species – Open Shrubland







Other species 40


Bushland resilience of the Open Shrubland is low.



� garden escapes from adjacent residential development;

� exotic horticultural plantings within the reserve; and

� dumping of pet refuse in the reserve.

2.24.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as a bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. Some works have been carried out most likely as part of Open Space management and these are briefly described below.


Weeding � spot spraying of annual and perennial weeds.

Planting � some planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species.



Vegetation Low. The reserve does not support a fully structured native plant community, there is no regeneration of native plant species and there is very little connectivity to the nearest bushland reserve.

Fauna Low. Reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features and virtually no connectivity to the nearest bushland reserve.

Priority Low.




Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for continued management and future inclusion of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Generally maintain as open space.

2 Remove horticultural plantings.

3 Additional planting and mulching of native shrub and small tree species.



2.25 Unmade Marsala St Reserve


Reserve Number 25

Street Location Between Pearl Bay Ave and Delecta Ave


Nearest Bushland Quakers Hat Park

Topography Moderate north facing slope that includes some sandstone outcrops, retaining walls and public access pathway.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill, locally derived sandstone rubble interspersed with sandy clay loams on the upper southern slopes.



Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope.





Description

Due to the construction of Pearl Bay Ave, public pathways and the adjacent residential developments the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species, with exotic species occurring as garden escapes and colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Some degree of canopy connectivity to Quakers Hat Park.

Site Specific � Canopy of native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops. � Some leaf litter.

General Fauna





2.25.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are moderate to high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 25.





Lantana camara Lantana Lower 5





Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low but with potential to increase over time.

2.25.5 Weed Trees



Arecaceae species Palm To 15m


� garden escapes and horticultural plantings; and


2.25.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. However some bushland restoration works has been carried out and this includes woody weed removal, spot spraying and minor plantings.



Vegetation Medium. Although the reserve lacks cover through the lower stratums there is some canopy connectivity to Quakers Hat Park.

Fauna Low. Apart from some canopy connectivity to Quakers Hat Park the reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority Due to the low to medium conservation status of the vegetation, the small size of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development the reserve has a low priority.







1 Target handweeding or spraying of Hedera sp Ivy.

2 Remove horticultural plantings.

3 Letter box drop to surrounding residences of educational material regarding vegetation waste dumping.

4 Primary, secondary and maintenance weeding followed by planting and mulching of native shrub and groundcover species.



2.26 Unmade Pearl Bay Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 26

Street Location Between Pearl Bay Rd and Quakers Hat Park.



Topography Reserve is located shallow northeast facing gully.






Drainage Features An open rock lined stormwater drain runs along the eastern boundary of the reserve falling to Pearl Bay. Surface drainage is toward the stormwater drain.





Description

Due to the construction of the maintenance and public access path from Pearl Bay Rd to the Pearl Bay foreshore and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of scattered regrowth/planted native trees and exotic species occurring as colonising weeds or mown lawns.

Canopy Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak and Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig.

Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Quakers Hat Park and The Spit Reserve. � Marine habitat of Middle Harbour.

Site Specific

� Broken canopy of native tree species. � Loose rocks and damp areas of drainage line. � Dense cover of Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew along the

drainage line.

General Fauna

� Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for common protected native mammals such as

possums and rodents. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles

and amphibians.



2.26.4 Weeds and Resilience Native vegetation is mainly limited to some midstorey and canopy with exotic species occurring as colonising weeds or mown lawn. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 26.







Impatiens walleriana Impatiens Lower 5

Other species 45


Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low with very little or no potential to naturally regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.


2.26.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve due in part to the current maintenance and public access land use which is unlikely to change.

2.26.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. There is no evidence of previous bush regeneration works. Open space maintenance currently includes spraying and mowing, with minor plantings and stormwater drain reconstruction works previously carried out.



Vegetation Low. The reserve lacks cover through the lower stratums.

Fauna Low to moderate. Some canopy connectivity to Quakers Hat Park and The Spit Reserve and damp areas of the drainage line.

Priority Low. Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, a high edge to area ratio with urban development and current land use.







1 Several spray applications to establish planting areas either side of the pathway and in other mown areas. Spraying to be followed by deep mulching and planting of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers.

2

Implement an integrated stormwater management project to rebuild the drainage line. Drainage line reconstruction will aim to replicate as far as possible a natural drainage system that provides habitat and the full functionality of stormwater management. Establishment of reconstructed native plant community throughout reserve with crushed sandstone capping followed by plantings of native tree, shrub and groundcover species. Public and maintenance access to be maintained.



2.27 Unmade Government Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 27

Street Location Between Government Rd and Marsala St.



Topography Reserve incorporates a deep gully in the northern portion and moderate north facing slopes with sandstone outcrops. The northern gully is partially created by the fill batter from construction of Marsala St.



Subsurface Soil A combination of miscellaneous fill, locally derived sandstone rubble with sandy clay loams on the upper southern slopes.



Drainage Features

An open concrete channel directs runoff from Marsala St into a stormwater inlet pit in the bottom of the gully. Surface drainage from the majority of the reserve and an informal swale on the southern slope is into the gully and stormwater inlet pit.




Distribution Occurs in the southern two thirds of the reserve, with Cleared and Disturbed mapped in the northern portion, see accompanying Map RRVC 27.

Description

Due to the construction of Marsala Rd and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared in places or modified. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant canopy, some midstorey and patches of native groundcovers. Woody weeds are present in the midstorey and understorey with vine and perennial weeds dominant in the groundcover stratum.



Understorey Lantana camara Lantana and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum

Groundcover Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily, Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.

Other Plant Communities

Plant Community Cleared and Disturbed

Distribution Located in the northern section of reserve through the steeper parts of the gully including the Marsala St fill batter, see accompanying Map RRVC 27.

Description The Cleared and Disturbed plant community has recently been primary weeded with vegetation limited to herbaceous weed regrowth and recent plantings of native canopy and shrub species.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and adjoining Street Tree Habitat Links from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Quakers Hat Park and The Spit Reserve.

Site Specific � Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops and loose rocks. � Woody weed thickets.

General Fauna




Threatened Fauna � Foraging potential for threatened megachiropteran bat species. � Foraging and roosting potential for large forest owls.

2.27.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 26.

Top Five Weed Species - Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest



Lantana camara Lantana Middle 25



Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet Middle 5

Other species 10


The presence of good patches of native groundcovers and a soil profile that appears to be mainly intact indicate that bushland resilience of the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate with good potential to increase over time.

Top Five Weed Species – Cleared and Disturbed




Crassocephalum crepidioides Thickhead Lower 5



Other species 65


Bushland resilience of the Cleared and Disturbed area is low with little potential to naturally regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community. Regeneration of some native shrub and groundcover species is expected over time. No regeneration of native plant species was observed from the recent pile burns as at the time of the current survey.



2.27.5 Weed Trees




2.27.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Current threats to the integrity of the native plant community of the reserve and impacts that will continue to operate to the exclusion of a reconstructed native plant community are;

� woody, vine and herbaceous weed infestations in the middle and lower stratums of the native plant community;

� diffuse stormwater runoff from properties to the west and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification;

� altered soil conditions including soil moisture content, pH and other chemical imbalances and significant deposits of weed propagule in the lower swale of the gully; and

� garden refuse dumping from adjacent properties on the eastern boundary.

2.27.7 Current Management Practices

This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds. � secondary and maintenance weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed

regrowth and annual and perennial herbs and grasses by hand weeding.

Planting � scattered plantings of native tree and shrubs species in the area of

recent primary weeding.


Other � Installation of a stormwater drain inlet pit.



Vegetation

Medium. The reserve retains some element of remnant native vegetation and regeneration of native plant species from all stratums is likely in the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest. The large specimens of Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum in the reserve are significant ‘seed trees’ for the immediate locality.

Fauna Moderate. Sustained bush regeneration practices in this reserve are likely to re-establish a structured native plant community that will improve fauna habitat values.

Priority

This reserve has a high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to; the moderate resilience of the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest and likelihood for this to continue to improve; and commitment of volunteer resources.







1

Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds in the Cleared and Disturbed area. Additional and staged planting of native species in the gully focusing on establishing canopy and then supplementing with lower stratum plantings.

2 Primary, secondary and maintenance weeding in the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest including culling of Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

3 Ecological/Hazard reduction burns of woody weed debris within the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

4

Implement an integrated stormwater management project to construct a rock armoured drainage line along the southern slope of the eastern boundary (potential access via Ida Ave) and replacement of the existing open concrete channel of the Marsala Rd batter. Drainage line reconstruction will aim to replicate as far as possible a natural drainage system that provides habitat and the full functionality of stormwater management. Establishment of reconstructed native plant community throughout the Cleared and Disturbed area with terraced crushed sandstone capping followed by plantings of native tree, shrub and groundcover species.



2.28 Unmade Mandalong Lane Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 28

Street Location Between Mandalong Rd and Ryan Ave.

Geographic Location West of Balmoral Beach in the eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Lawry Plunkett Reserve.

Topography Reserve is located on a moderate south slope and is a narrow public pathway.






Drainage Features Minor concrete stormwater channels and surface drainage is down slope to Ryan Ave.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a dominated by exotic shrubs and groundcovers occurring as encroached landscaped plantings or colonising weeds. There are scattered occurrences of native canopy species.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine.

Midstorey Hibiscus mutabilis Hibiscus and Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise.

Understorey Abelia x grandiflora Abelia, Azalea sp, Hydrangea sp and Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant

Groundcover Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock, Hedera sp Ivy, Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium and Viola odorata Sweet Violet.


Fauna Habitat


adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific

� Canopy of some native and exotic trees. � Dense plantings of exotic shrubs and groundcovers. � Cracks and crevices in retaining walls. � Damp areas.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles

and amphibians.



2.28.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 28.



Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant Middle 30




Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass Lower 5


45


Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low with no potential to regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.28.5 Weed Trees




Hibiscus mutabilis Hibiscus To 5m





2.28.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme.




Fauna Low. The reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority Low. This reserve has a low conservation significance due to the status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development.




Expansion of bushland management practices in this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated or secured via other funding sources to commence works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for future management of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Removal of all horticultural exotic plantings and primary weeding of colonising weed species.

2 Scattered plantings of native shrubs and dense planting and deep mulching of shade tolerant native groundcovers.



2.29 Unmade Almora St Reserve


Reserve Number 29

Street Location Between Upper and Lower Almora St made roads.



Topography

Reserve is located on a steep east facing slope and incorporates terraces and retaining walls at the higher eastern end and sandstone outcrops and boulders scattered through the lower southern portion. A public pathway and vehicle access run along the southern boundary.






Drainage Features A medium sized stormwater drain discharges at the top of the reserve and flows through a formalised open channel with less formal open channels below. Surface drainage is down slope toward Lower Almora St.




Distribution Occurs over lower eastern section of the reserve, see accompanying Map RRVC 29.

Description

The Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest of the lower slopes is characterised by some remnant trees, established midstorey, scattered native shrub plantings and herbaceous weeds dominating the groundcover stratum. The loss of native vegetation cover is due to construction of the access roads and stormwater impacts including dispersal of weed propagules.



Understorey Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush and Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.





Distribution Occurs over the top section of the reserve through the constructed terraces and adjacent area, see accompanying Map RRVC 29.

Description

Due to the construction of the adjacent roads and residential development the original native vegetation of the community site has mostly been cleared. The present plant community is consists of some large remnant trees and established planted understorey and groundcover stratums. Weeds are limited to herbaceous annuals and perennials in the groundcover stratum.



Understorey Allocasuarina distyla, Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle, Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart and Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush.

Groundcover Juncus usitatus Common Rush, Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass, Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus and Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass.


Four semi mature individuals of the plant threatened species, Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle are present in this community and the presence of the species was recorded in the previous survey (Oculus, 2001).


Fauna Habitat


adjoins ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific

� Native canopy. � Loose rocks and sandstone crevices and ledges. � Logs and branches on ground. � Damp areas and small pools along drainage lines. � Dense cover of exotic groundcovers in the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone

Gully Forest

General Fauna








2.29.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are variable throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density for each community is shown in Map RRWD 29.

Top Five Weed Species – Regrowth and Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest








Total % weed cover throughout Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest >70

Total % weed cover throughout Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest 10 - 30

Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is moderate with but with potential to increase over time. Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low to moderate with but with potential to increase over time.

2.29.5 Weed Trees







� garden escapes from landscaping encroachment.

2.29.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Unmade Roads Restoration Programme. The majority of works to date have focused on the top section Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest with limited work carried out in the mapped Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest. Works to date are described below.


Weeding


regrowth and annual and perennial herbs and grasses by hand weeding and spot spraying mainly in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

Planting � planting of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers in the Regrowth

Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.





Vegetation

Medium to high. Despite the disturbed status of the larger area of the reserve the native vegetation has some structure. The several canopy trees are significant ‘seed trees’ for the site and immediate locality. Significantly the reserve contains the endangered plant species Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle

Fauna Low to medium due mainly to structure in the native plant communities and drainage line.

Priority An overall medium level of conservation significance and current progressing bush regeneration works in the reserve give it a medium to high priority.





1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest and higher sections of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

2 Monitoring of the status of Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle.

3 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

4 Expansion of primary weeding of exotic groundcovers down slope throughout the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

5 Light scalping of surface soils in the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest to test resilience.

6 Planting and mulching with native canopy, shrub and groundcover species in the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest if assisted regeneration methods are not providing adequate results.



2.30 Unmade Harnett Avenue Reserve


Reserve Number 30

Street Location Below the western end of Park Ave

Geographic Location Western end of Reid Park above Pearl Bay in the southwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Reid Park.

Topography Moderate south facing fill batters created from the construction of adjacent urban development. There is drainage gully at the west end of the reserve which extends into Reid Park.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble

Surface Soil Mix of inverted clay loams and sandstone loam


Drainage Features The western end of the reserve incorporates the rock lined stormwater drain and gully. Surface drainage elsewhere is down slope to Reid Park.





Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the adjacent residences the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. Remnant canopy is sparse and the midstorey, understorey and groundcover stratums are a mix of regenerated and planted native species. There is a greater mesic element in the gully area of the drainage line as well as higher weed densities.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum.

Midstorey Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum

Understorey Acacia binervia Coast Myall, Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern, Hakea gibbosa Needlebush, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart and Notelaea longifolia Large Mock-olive.

Groundcover

Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass, Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus, Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ adjoining ‘Core Habitat’ in Reid Park from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Proximity to habour foreshore. � Connectivity to Reid Park and the adjacent Harnett Park.

Site Specific � Emergent native tree species. � Establishing native shrub and tree plantings.

General Fauna � As for Reid Park.

Threatened Fauna � As for Reid Park.

2.30.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR30 WD.





Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet Lower & middle

10





Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate but will increase to moderate with continued establishment of existing plantings and additional plantings.



� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification and weed propagule dispersal; and

� garden escapes from adjacent residential development.

2.30.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 – 2011 and generally managed as part of Harnett Park. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species





Vegetation Medium due to connectivity and a buffer effect that the reserve provides to Reid Park.

Fauna Low to medium due to connectivity with Reid Park and riparian habitat.

Priority Given that bush regeneration works are in progress the reserve has medium to high priority.






2 Weed tree removals.

3 Planting of native shrub and canopy species throughout jute matted area.



2.31 Unmade Morella Rd South Reserve


Reserve Number 31

Street Location Off Morella Rd.

Geographic Location Near south western foreshore of Chowder Bay in the south east of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Sydney Harbour National Park with Clifton Gardens Reserve further to the north.

Topography Reserve is located on a gentle northeast facing slope and incorporates sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.




Surface Soil Sandy loam in places.

Catchments Chowder Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward Chowder Bay.




Distribution Occurs over the northern section and southern sections of the reserve with a central area of Open Space, see accompanying Map RRVC 31.

Description

The Sydney Sandstone Gully forest of the reserve has been subject to disturbance in the past but due to restoration works and remaining resilience has re-established to a form that generally mirrors the structure and floristics of the adjacent bushland of the national park. Native vegetation consists of some remnant trees, established midstorey and understorey stratums with plantings and regeneration of native shrubs and groundcovers. Weeds are limited to the groundcover stratum.



Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea, Leptospermum squarrosum, Pultenaea daphnoides.

Groundcover

Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Entolasia marginata Bordered Panic, Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedge, Juncus usitatus Common Rush, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001) has mapped the reserve as supporting a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ are mapped adjacent to the northern boundaries.

� Adjoins Sydney Harbour National Park. � Proximity to habour foreshore.

Site Specific � Native canopy. � Loose rocks and sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna





2.31.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are throughout the native plant community, the top five weed species are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 31.

Top Five Weed Species – Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest








Total % weed cover throughout community <10

Bushland resilience of the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is moderate to high.



Ipomoea indica Morning Glory Middle 30

Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine Middle 20


Delairea odorata Cape Ivy Lower 5



Total % weed cover throughout community >70

Bushland resilience of the Cleared and Disturbed plant community is nil to low. Substantial works are required to improve resilience.





� dispersal of weed propagules from adjacent areas.



Weeding





Other � areas of the reserve have been crushed sandstone capped and planted. � recent pile burns.



Vegetation Medium to high. The Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest has good structure and is subject to previous and current restoration works. The reserve adjoins a much larger tract of bushland.

Fauna Moderate. The reserve supports a structured native plant community and other habitat features and is continuous with the habitats of Sydney Harbour National Park.

Priority This reserve has a medium to high priority for continued bush regeneration works given its current condition and conservation significance.


This reserve is most likely to be incorporated into the adjoining Sydney Harbour National Park as a result of Councils 2007 Local Environmental Plan review and accordingly will be managed by the NSW NPWS. In the interim current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and Council may consider the following recommendations to expand or supplement the current bush regeneration works. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds in the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

2 Additional planting of native shrubs and groundcovers.

3 Some small pile burns.



2.32 Unmade Amaroo Cres Reserve


Reserve Number 32

Street Location End of the eastern Amaroo Cres and boundary with Balmoral Park.

Geographic Location Adjoining Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Balmoral Park.

Topography Reserve is located on a gentle north facing slope and includes an informal public pathway.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope into Balmoral Park.





Description

Due to the construction of Amaroo Cres and adjacent residences the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant and regrowth canopy, regeneration of groundcovers and scattered plantings of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Woody weeds remain at the east end of the reserve including a thicket of Lantana camara Lantana. Annual and perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum throughout.

Canopy Eucalyptus sp. and Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia Pultenaea daphnoides. and Lantana camara Lantana.

Groundcover

Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass, Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken, Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine, Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs, Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery and Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001) has mapped the reserve as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and adjoining a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’.

� Adjoins Balmoral Park.

Site Specific

� Broken canopy dominated by native tree species. � Regenerating groundcover stratum continuous in places with that of

Balmoral Park. � Woody weed thicket.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums and rodents.

� Foraging potential for common protected native reptiles and amphibians.



2.32.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are relatively high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 32.



Lantana camara Lantana Middle

to lower 20


Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell Lower 20








� garden escapes from adjacent residences.

2.32.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as a bush regeneration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � plantings of native tree and shrub and groundcover species throughout.



Vegetation Medium. The reserve adjoins Balmoral Park, regeneration of native groundcovers is occurring and recent plantings are likely to establish.

Fauna Low to moderate. Reserve lacks a structured native plant community but extends the habitat resources of Balmoral Park.

Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to its continuity with Balmoral Park and commitment of volunteer resources.







1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds and removal of horticultural plantings.

2 Continue primary at the east end.

3

Additional planting of native tree, shrub and groundcover species throughout, (including area to be primary weeded) with mulching as required. This reserve also functions as an APZ therefore plantings must be consistent relevant bushfire planning guidelines.



2.33 Unmade Kahibah Rd Reserve (North)


Reserve Number 33

Street Location North end of Kahibah Rd.

Geographic Location Adjoining Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Balmoral Park.

Topography Reserve is located on a steep north facing slope partially created from a fill batter and includes a public pathway and steps with some sandstone outcrops associated with the open drainage line.






Drainage Features The reserve incorporates an open drainage line channelling stormwater from the outlet below Kahibah Rd and flows through Balmoral Park and on to Hunters Bay.





Description

Due to the construction of Kahibah Rd and adjacent residences the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present native plant community is a combination of established plantings of canopy, midstorey and understorey species and some regrowth understorey. Vine, annual and perennial weeds dominate the groundcover stratum throughout.

Canopy Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak and Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.

Understorey Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern and Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush.

Groundcover Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Ipomoea indica Morning Glory, Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed and Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass.


Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Adjoins Balmoral Park.

Site Specific

� Broken canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops and loose rocks. � Damp areas and small pools along drainage lines. � Woody weed thicket.

General Fauna

� Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles

and amphibians.



2.33.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are relatively high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 33.

Top Five Weed Species - Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest



Ipomoea indica Morning Glory Middle & lower

20


Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed Lower 5




Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low.

2.33.5 Weed Trees



Schinus areira Pepper Tree To 5m



� vine weeds dispersing to more resilient adjacent areas.


This reserve is currently being managed as a bush regeneration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds. � Occasional maintenance weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed

regrowth and annual and perennial weeds.

Planting � planting of native tree and shrub species throughout.



Vegetation Low to medium. The reserve adjoins Balmoral Park and past plantings are well established.

Fauna Low to moderate. Reserve lacks a structured native plant community but extends the habitat resources of Balmoral Park.

Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to its continuity with Balmoral Park and commitment of volunteer resources.







1 Continuation of hand weeding for all noxious and environmental weeds.

2

This site would benefit from the implementation of an integrated stormwater management project to reconstruct the drainage line. However given the site access limitations for such a project, this type of rehabilitation works are likely to be cost prohibitive.



2.34 Unmade Quakers Rd Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 34

Street Location End of driveway opposite Quakers Rd.

Geographic Location Above Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Quakers Hat North Reserve.

Topography Reserve is located on a west facing low slope and incorporates a paved and elevated access road.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill, locally derived sandstone rubble and sandy clay loam over the disturbed section and clay loams at the western end.



Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward Quakers Hat Bay.





Description

The native plant community of this reserve is continuous with the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest of Quaker Hat North Reserve. Native vegetation consists of some remnant trees established midstorey and understorey stratums and good cover of regenerating groundcovers. Weeds are limited to the groundcover stratum. There is an area of plated native shrubs that is incorporated into the landscaping of the adjacent property and is mapped herein as Open Space.

Canopy As for Bush Reserve 2 Quakers Hat North

Midstorey As for Bush Reserve 2 Quakers Hat North

Understorey As for Bush Reserve 2 Quakers Hat North

Groundcover As for Bush Reserve 2 Quakers Hat North


Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Reserve adjoins Quakers Hat North Reserve. � Harbour foreshore.

Site Specific � Structured native plant community. � Sandstone escarpment. � Sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna

� Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals including possums,

rodents and microchiropteran bat species. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.



2.34.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low to moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the community are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 34.

Top Five Weed Species – Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest









Bushland resilience of the Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate to high and with potential to increase over time.



� landscaping encroachment; and

� garden escapes from adjacent properties.

2.34.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 – 2011.



Vegetation The Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest has a medium to high conservation significance as it is contiguous with Quakers Hat North Reserve.

Fauna High. Part of the reserve supports a structured native plant community extending the fauna habitat potential of Quakers Hat North Reserve.

Priority This reserve has a medium to high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to the resilience and continuity with Quakers Hat North Reserve.








2.35 Unmade Pulpitt Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 35

Street Location Between Bay St and Quakers Hat Park.

Geographic Location Above Quakers Hat in the northwest of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Quakers Hat Park

Topography Reserve is located on a west facing moderate slope and incorporates a public pathway.





Catchments Long Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward Quakers Hat Park.





Description

The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is continuous with the native plant community of Quakers hat Park. Native vegetation consists of some remnant trees, sparse midstorey and understorey stratums and good cover of regenerating groundcovers. Weeds are limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and Acacia linifolia White Wattle.

Groundcover Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge, Geranium homeanum Native Geranium, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken.


Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Reserve adjoins Quakers Hat Park. � Harbour foreshore.

Site Specific � Native canopy. � Dense patches of native groundcovers. � Loose rocks.

General Fauna

� Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals including possums and

microchiropteran bat species. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.





2.35.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low to moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the community are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 35.









Total % weed cover throughout community 10-30

Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate to high and with potential to increase over time.



� minor erosion and sedimentation from the pathway; and

� garden escapes from adjacent properties.

2.35.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 – 2011 and generally managed as part of Quakers Hat Park. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � some primary weeding targeting woody and vine weeds. � secondary and maintenance weeding by spot spraying.

Planting � some planting of shrubs and groundcovers along the boundary with

private property most likely as part of DA consent conditions.



Vegetation The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest has a medium to high conservation significance as it is contiguous with Quakers Hat Park.

Fauna Moderate. The reserve has some native plant community structure and it extends the fauna habitat potential of Quakers Hat Park.

Priority This reserve has a medium to high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to the resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest and proximity to Wy-ar-gine Reserve.




As mentioned above some works are being carried out in this reserve and this should continue. The following recommendations are listed in order of priority.



1 Continuation of some hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds.

2 Periodical inspection of erosion of pathway and upgrading if required.



2.36 Unmade Stanton Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 36

Street Location Generally between Burran Ave and the western boundary of Wy-ar-gine Reserve.

Geographic Location Behind the north end of Edwards Beach the north eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins northeast western section of Wy-ar-gine Reserve

Topography Reserve is located in a southeast facing gully with moderate slopes and incorporates sandstone outcrops, fill batters, drainage lines and multiple public pathways.


Mapped Soil Mapped as Hawkesbury Soil Landscape and Newport Soil Landscape (Chapman et al, 1989).




Drainage Features

Three open informal stormwater drains enter the reserve including one from Burran Ave, and the northern and southern ends of Stanton Rd. The three drainage lines intersect near the southern end of Stanton Rd and are piped in the direction of Edwards Beach. Surface drainage is down slope into the informal drainage lines.




Distribution Occurs over the northern section of the reserve along the shared western boundary with Wy-ar-gine Reserve, see accompanying Map RRVC 36.

Description

The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully forest occupies the higher less disturbed sandstone outcrops in the north section and is continuous with plant community mapped for Wy-ar-gine Reserve. Native vegetation consists of some remnant trees, established midstorey and understorey stratums with plantings and regeneration of native shrubs and groundcovers. Weeds are mainly limited to the groundcover stratum and percentage cover increases in the drainage line and lower terraces with some woody and vine weeds remaining on the western side and upper end of the northern drainage line.


Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush.

Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed.



Cosmopolitan


Distribution Occurs as a narrow band along the southern boundary of the reserve from Burran Ave to Edwards Beach, see accompanying Map RRVC 36.

Description

Due to the construction of Burran Ave and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has mostly been cleared. The present plant community is characterised by native and exotic trees, planted non-locally endemic native species and exotic horticultural plantings in encroaching garden beds. Noxious or environmental weeds are present in all stratums.

Cleared and Disturbed


Distribution Located adjacent to the northern section of Stanton Rd at the head of the drainage line, see accompanying Map RRVC 36.

Description The Cleared and Disturbed plant community is mainly limited to woody, vine and herbaceous weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001) has mapped the reserve as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’. The adjoining Wy-ar-gine Reserve is also mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ are mapped adjacent to the northern boundaries.

� Proximity to habour foreshore.

Site Specific

� Native and exotic canopy. � Dense cover of exotic groundcovers. � Loose rocks and sandstone crevices and ledges. � Damp areas and small pools along drainage lines.

General Fauna



� Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native

amphibians.





2.36.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are variable throughout the site, the top five weed species for each plant community are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 36.










Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is moderate with but with potential to increase over time.










Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low but with potential to increase to moderate over time.



Ipomoea indica Morning Glory Middle 30

Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine Middle 20


Delairea odorata Cape Ivy Lower 5




Bushland resilience of the Cleared and Disturbed plant community is nil to low. Substantial works are required to improve resilience.



2.36.5 Weed Trees



Eriobotrya japonica Loquat To 5m


Morus alba White Mulberry To 5m

Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm To 8m





� garden escapes from landscaping encroachment and weed dispersal from other plant communities.

2.36.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 – 2011 and generally managed as part of Wy-ar-gine Reserve. Works to date are described below.


Weeding

� some primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds. � secondary and maintenance weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed


Planting � scattered plantings of shrubs and groundcovers to supplement existing


Other � some erosion control works at the junction of the three drainage lines.



Vegetation

The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest has a medium conservation significance as it is contiguous with, and similar in status, to Wy-ar-gine Reserve. The Cosmopolitan plant community has a low to moderate level of conservation significance.

Fauna Moderate. Although the majority of reserve has high levels of previous and continuing disturbance it extends the fauna habitat potential of the adjoining Wy-ar-gine Reserve.

Priority This reserve has a medium to high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to the resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest and proximity to Wy-ar-gine Reserve.




Inclusion of works in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest as part of the management of Wy-ar-gine Reserve is to be continued. Expansion of bushland management practices in this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated or secured via other funding sources to commence additional works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for future management of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Continuation of some hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

2

Implement an integrated stormwater management project to rebuild the three drainage lines. Drainage line reconstruction will aim to replicate as far as possible a natural drainage system that provides habitat and the full functionality of stormwater management. Removal of weed trees and bulk weed biomass to be carried out during earthworks and restoration should include crushed sandstone capping on the reshaped banks followed by staged plantings to reconstruct Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest throughout.

3 Commence a conventional bush regeneration project following standard methods including primary, secondary, maintenance and target weeding and revegetation.

4 Remove weed trees throughout and all horticultural plantings in encroached landscaped areas. Revegetation in encroached landscaped areas with low growing native shrubs and groundcover species.

5 Upgrading of public pathway from Burran Ave, possibly included as part of an integrated stormwater management project.



2.37 Unmade Mandolong Lane Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 37

Street Location Between Mandolong Rd and Ryan Ave.



Topography Reserve is located on a moderate south slope and is a narrow strip of public land.






Drainage Features Minor open drainage swale for the length of the reserve.





Description

Due to the construction of the adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of scattered regrowth native species and exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings in landscaped areas of adjacent residences or as colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins the Cosmopolitan Habitat of Unmade Mandolong La Reserve West from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 3701).

Site Specific � Broken canopy of native exotic tree species. � Exotic and native shrubs.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for common protected native mammals such as possums.







Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant Lower 20




Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass Lower 5




2.37.5 Weed Trees Several specimens of weed trees are located in the reserve, these however are incorporated into established garden beds and other landscaped areas.







Fauna Low.

Priority Low. Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve, a high edge to area ratio with urban development and urban development within the reserve.








2

Primary and secondary weeding for all noxious and environmental weed species by handweeding and spot spraying. Secondary weeding to be followed by deep mulching and planting of small native shrubs and groundcovers only.



2.38 Unmade Mulbring St Reserve


Reserve Number 38

Street Location North end of Mulbring St.

Geographic Location Adjoining Lawry Plunkett Reserve in the eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Reserve is located on a gentle north facing slope created from a fill batter for the previous access through the reserve and incorporates the main north/south public pathway of the reserve.




Surface Soil Crushed sandstone.


Drainage Features The reserve incorporates a reconstructed and rock armoured open drainage line channelling stormwater from the outlet below Mulbring St and flows through Lawry Plunkett Reserve and on to Hunters Bay.





Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the Mulbring St, former and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present plant community is a reconstructed native plant community dominated by shrubs and groundcovers and including some regrowth native canopy.

Canopy Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Allocasuarina distyla, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush and Hakea sericea Needlebush.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Juncus usitatus Common Rush and Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’

from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001). � Adjoins Lawry Plunkett Reserve.

Site Specific

� Establishing reconstructed native plant community. � Loose sandstone rocks. � Cracks and crevices in sandstone retaining wall of drainage line. � Small pools and damp areas of the drainage line.

General Fauna

� Foraging potential for common protected native birds, particularly small birds.


and amphibians.



2.38.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 38.







Persicaria capitata Lower 5


Total % weed cover throughout reserve 10-30

The bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate and likely to improve with continued vegetation management measures.


2.38.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Current threats to the integrity of the native plant community of the reserve are limited to continued weed invasion and establishment and dispersal of weed propagules from the drainage line and adjacent properties.

2.38.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 – 2011 and generally managed as part of Lawry Plunkett Reserve. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � maintenance weeding of annual and perennial herbs and grasses by

hand weeding and spot spraying.

Planting � planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species.

Other � reserve has been capped with clean crushed sandstone and has been

subject to some stormwater management works.



Vegetation

Medium to high. The reserve supports an establishing native plant community that is likely to continue to be self sustaining through regeneration from seed fall and require minimal works to maintain or improve the current resilience. The reserve adjoins a similar plant community in Lawry Plunkett Reserve.

Fauna Medium. Reserve supports dense cover of native shrubs which is a habitat type that has a low occurrence throughout the LGA.

Priority

Given the resources that have been allocated to this reserve to reconstruct a native plant community and the successful result, the reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works. Additionally there a high likelihood for resilience to improve with continued establishment of native plantings and regeneration from seed fall.




Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued or expanded and the following recommendations should be considered for management of the site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Continuation of handweeding and spot spraying for all weed classes.

2 Replacement planting of short lived Acacia spp as they senesce and denser planting of native grasses along edges with pathways to limit weed dispersal.

3 Monitoring of Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and culling or thinning of foliage if the species is becoming dominant and reducing overall species richness.



2.39 Unmade Gordon St Reserve


Reserve Number 39

Street Location North end of Gordon St.

Geographic Location Adjoining Lawry Plunkett Reserve in the eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Reserve incorporates a sandstone cutting with outcrops above a flat area.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill in places and sandy clay loam in the flat area.



Drainage Features

The reserve incorporates a stormwater outlet and GPT at the top of the cutting which then piped to a reconstructed drainage line in Lawry Plunkett Reserve and which joins the main north/south reconstructed drainage line of Lawry Plunkett Reserve.





Description

Due to the construction of the road, stormwater drainage and adjacent residential development the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of a few established regrowth native trees and sparse regenerated native groundcovers. Some woody weed species are present and exotic grasses and annuals dominate the groundcover stratum.


Groundcover Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass and Avena fatua Wild Oats.


Fauna Habitat


from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001). � Adjoins Lawry Plunkett Reserve.

Site Specific � Several medium size trees. � Crevices amongst sandstone outcropping.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for common protected native mammals such as possums.








Avena fatua Wild Oats Lower 10






Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low.


2.39.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Until addressed the following threats will continue to operate to the exclusion of a rehabilitated native plant community;

� landscaping encroachment and garden escapes from adjacent properties.

2.39.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme with some supplementary works by bush regeneration contractors. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds. � secondary and maintenance weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed

regrowth.



Vegetation Low. Although this site adjoins Lawry Plunkett Reserve resilience is low and not likely to improve without planting works.

Fauna Low. Independent of Lawry Plunkett Reserve this site lacks a structured native plant community and diversity of other habitat features.

Priority Although some target weeding has been carried out and there has been some volunteer commitment the reserve has a low priority for any works other than noxious, vine and woody weed control.







1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious, vine and woody weed control.

2

Broad spraying and deep mulching followed by planting of native canopy and groundcover species. This reserve also functions in part as an APZ therefore plantings must be consistent relevant bushfire planning guidelines.



2.40 Unmade Bungaree Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 40

Street Location Between Beaconsfield Rd and Coronation Ave.

Geographic Location West of Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Balmoral Park and Lawry Plunkett Reserve.

Topography Reserve is located on a steep east facing slope and is a public pathway with some minor sandstone outcrops.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward Coronation Ave.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads, the public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of planted or regrowth native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings, colonising weeds and mown lawns.

Canopy Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree and Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Frangipani sp, Morus alba White Mulberry and Prunus sp.

Understorey Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern, Murraya paniculata and Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily.

Groundcover Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed, Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass and Impatiens walleriana.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve is adjacent to Balmoral Park.

Site Specific � Mixed exotic and native shrubs. � Dense cover of exotic groundcovers.

General Fauna � Foraging potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.










Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass Lower 5



Bushland resilience of the Cosmopolitan plant community is low with no potential to regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.40.5 Weed Trees



Morus alba White Mulberry To 5m




� encroachment of landscaped areas from the adjacent private properties and garden escapes.

2.40.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. Some sections of the reserve are being slashed and spot sprayed for herbaceous weeds most likely as part of Open Space Maintenance.



Vegetation Low. There is very little native vegetation in any stratum. The Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo noted from the previous survey (Oculus 2001) is in decline.




Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is not recommended. Targeting of noxious weeds by spot spraying should continue.



2.41 Unmade Bickell Pl Reserve


Reserve Number 41

Street Location Opposite to the corner of Bickell Rd and Bay St.

Geographic Location Northern end of Quakers Hat South Reserve in the northwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Quakers Hat South Reserve

Topography Incorporating a steep fill batter at the higher east end, sandstone outcrops on the middle and lower slopes and flat foreshore area.






Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to Quakers Hat Bay.




Distribution Occurs over low eastern foreshore area with Cleared and Disturbed over the slopes, see accompanying Map RRVC 41.

Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of open space and parkland and reclaimed foreshore area the original native vegetation of the site has been entirely cleared. The present plant community is a combination of recently planted native trees, shrubs and groundcovers with regeneration or colonisation of some native groundcover species.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush and Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass and Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The adjoining Quakers Hat South Reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Quakers Hat South Reserve. � Proximity to habour foreshore.

Site Specific � Establishing native shrub and tree plantings. � Sandstone outcrops and ledges.

General Fauna � As for Quakers Hat South Reserve.



2.41.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low to moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 41.










Bushland resilience of the Open Shrubland and Cleared and Disturbed area is low. Resilience of both areas will increase with continued establishment of existing plantings, additional plantings and natural regeneration.



� invasion of woody weed species from the adjacent property.

2.41.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme as part of the management of Quakers Hat South Reserve. Works to date are described below.


Weeding

� primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds. � secondary weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed regrowth and


Planting � planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species in the lower flat

area.



Vegetation Medium. Despite the current low resilience the reserve is continuous with more resilient areas of Quakers Hat South Reserve.

Fauna Low

Priority Given that bush regeneration works are in progress the reserve has medium priority.








2 Additional planting of native tree, shrub and groundcover species throughout.

3 Jute matting and/or log terracing over steep upper slopes if erosion escalates.

4 Prevent reinvasion of Bamboo species from the adjacent property.



2.42 Unmade Grecia Lane Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 42

Street Location Grecia Lane off Cyprian St.

Geographic Location Above the north end of Chinamans Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA.


Topography East facing terraces of sandstone above rocky foreshore.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope to the shoreline.




Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, with Open Space mapped on the road verge, see accompanying Map RRVC 42.

Description

Due to the construction of the road, public pathway and adjacent residential development the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of a few established regrowth trees and planted and regenerating native species with exotic species occurring as colonising weeds.



Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Allocasuarina distyla and Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary.

Groundcover Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass, Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass and Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach..


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Marine habitat of Middle Harbour.

Site Specific � Several medium size trees. � Crevices amongst sandstone outcropping.

General Fauna






2.42.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 44.










Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low to moderate with but with potential to increase to moderate over time.




2.42.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Unmade Roads Restoration Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding





Other � recent pile burns.



Vegetation Low to Medium. Although this site is small and relatively isolated regeneration of native species is occurring and resilience has been tested from the pile burns.

Fauna Low. This reserve is relatively isolated from any bushland areas in the locality but does support some fauna habitat features.

Priority Given that bush regeneration works are in progress and there is an element of visual amenity the reserve has a medium priority for continued bush regeneration works.







1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds. Additional effort required in pile burn areas.

2 Additional mulching and planting of native groundcover and shrub species on the high side of the path/steps.

3 Transplanting of Carpobrotus glaucescens Pigface and Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach into open areas where regeneration of native plant species is slow.



2.43 Unmade Fairfax Rd Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 43

Street Location Between Upper Fairfax Rd and Fairfax Rd.

Geographic Location Northwest of Chinamans Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA


Topography Reserve is a public access pathway located on a steep southeast facing slope including some sandstone outcrops.






Drainage Features An open informal and eroding channel runs along the southern edge of the path. Surface drainage is down slope to Fairfax Rd.





Description

Due to the construction of Upper Fairfax Rd, Fairfax Rd, the public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of remnant and regrowth native species with exotic species occurring as colonising weeds.


Midstorey Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet.

Understorey Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant.

Groundcover Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Ipomoea indica Morning Glory and Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’, and adjoins ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Some degree of connectivity to Road Reserve 36 and Wy-ar-gine Reserve.

Site Specific � Broken canopy of some large native and exotic trees. � Some dense weed infestations.

General Fauna





bat species.











Other species 5



2.43.5 Weed Trees





Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm To 5m


� stormwater runoff and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation and nutrification; and

� garden escapes from adjacent properties;





Fauna

Low to medium. Apart from some potential foraging habitat for threatened megachiropteran and microchiropteran bat species (ie large canopy trees and open flyway) overall the reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.





Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated to commence works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for current management and future inclusion of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.




2 Primary and secondary weeding including handweeding and broad spraying. Secondary weeding followed by deep mulching and planting of small native tree and shrub species.

3 Weed tree removals.



2.44 Unmade Grove Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 44

Street Location Between The Grove and Stanton Rd.

Geographic Location West of Edwards Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA


Topography Reserve is a public access located on a moderate south facing slope and incorporates sandstone outcrops, constructed retaining walls and landscaped areas.






Drainage Features Open concrete drain at the top then piped under the reserve with surface drainage down slope in the direction of The Grove.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent residential development the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.


Understorey Acacia binervia Coast Myall and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Groundcover Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily and Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Open canopy of native trees. � Loose rocks and crevices amongst sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna


� Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums and rodents bat species.




2.44.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and weed densities are moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 44.










Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low with little potential to naturally regenerate to a partially or fully structured native plant community.

2.44.5 Weed Trees





� horticultural species escapes from landscaping encroachment.



Weeding




regeneration.



Vegetation Low. Native cover is relatively sparse.

Fauna Low to medium. This reserve is relatively isolated from any bushland areas in the locality. The large Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig provides some forging habitat.

Priority

Although the reserve generally has low conservation significance there is a medium priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration and restoration works due to commitment of volunteer resources and potential for improvement.








2 Continued planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species to supplement regeneration.

3

Clear all exotic vegetation from the area areas adjoining the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest (including mown lawn) and cap with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by dense plantings of native shrub and groundcover species.



2.45 Unmade Crown Road Reserve


Reserve Number 45

Street Location Vehicle access off Harnett Ave.

Geographic Location Western side of Mosman Bay in the southwest area of the LGA and partially incorporated into Harnett Park.

Nearest Bushland Harnett Park and Reid Park

Topography Moderate to steep east facing slope with sandstone outcrops merging into Harnett Park.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of some locally derived sandstone rubble in places and sandy clay loam.

Surface Soil Loose sandstone loam in vegetated areas.


Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope into Harnett Park.





Description

Native vegetation of the top section of the reserve has been disturbed from the construction of access, pathway and adjacent residences. The present plant community is a combination of remnant, regrowth and planted native species, weed trees, some remaining woody weed thickets, horticultural plantings along the pathway and exotic species including vines present in the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig and Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.


Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea and Lantana camara Lantana.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Dichelachne sp and Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass.


Fauna Habitat


from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 20045). � Adjoins Harnett Park.

Site Specific

� Broken canopy native and exotic tree species. � Sandstone outcrops, cracks and loose rocks. � Stags � Woody weed thickets.

General Fauna






2.45.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are moderate to high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR45 WD.



Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree Upper 30

Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel Upper 30

Ipomoea indica Morning Glory Middle & lower

5


Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed 5



Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate and with potential to increase over time.

2.45.5 Weed Trees



Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree To 15m




� disturbance as a result of infrastructure maintenance;

� garden escapes; and


2.45.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into the management of Harnett Park under Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 - 2011. Works to date are described below.


Weeding




regeneration.





Vegetation High due to continuity with the bushland of Harnett Park.

Fauna Medium due to connectivity with Harnett Park.

Priority High due to the improvement in the condition of native vegetation in the adjoining Harnett Park.


Current bushland management practices should be expanded at this reserve and Council may consider the following recommendations. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Amalgamation of reserve into Bushland Reserve 20, Harnett Park with management as for Harnett Park.

2 Remove remaining woody weed thickets.

3 Jute matting where required for slope stabilisation.

4 Create burn piles in resilient areas of Harnett park with woody weed debris generated from remaining primary works.

5 Supplementary planting of native shrub, midstorey and groundcover species as required.



2.46 Heron Walk


Reserve Number 46

Street Location Between the southern ends of Raglan St and Musgrave St.

Geographic Location Curraghbeena Point in the southeast of the LGA.


Topography Steep west facing slope incorporating a public pathway and retained terraces.





Catchments Sydney Harbour.

Drainage Features No significant drainage features.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of a few regrowth and planted native species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia and Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark.

Midstorey Acacia binervia Coast Myall, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Hakea sericea Needlebush and Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Pteris tremula Tender Brake and Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve is not mapped as supporting any existing or potential habitat corridors from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Proximity to harbour foreshore.

Site Specific � Canopy of exotic trees. � Well developed leaf litter in places.

General Fauna








Pinus sp Pine Upper 30


Eriobotrya japonica Loquat Middle 5

Grevillea robusta Silky Oak Upper 5



25

Total % weed cover throughout reserve 30-70











Priority Low. Due to the highly disturbed nature and low habitat values.


Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is not recommended. However Council may consider removal of horticultural plantings and installation of native shrubs and groundcovers.



2.47 Unmade McLeod Street Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 47

Street Location Western end of McLeod Street.


Nearest Bushland Curraghbeena Park

Topography Steep west facing slope with sandstone outcrops and benches down to foreshore.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill, some locally derived sandstone rubble in places and sandy clay loam.



Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope.





Description

Native vegetation of the reserve has been disturbed from the construction of terraces, stormwater infrastructure and adjacent residences. The present plant community is a combination of remnant, regrowth and planted native species, and herbaceous weed species including vines present in the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig and Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.

Midstorey Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily and Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus and Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve is not mapped as supporting any existing or potential habitat corridors from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Harbour foreshore.

Site Specific � Canopy of native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops, cracks and loose rocks.

General Fauna







2.47.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR47 WD.










Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate and with potential to increase over time.








Weeding



Planting � plantings to supplement existing native vegetation and regeneration.





Vegetation

Low to medium. The reserve retains some element of remnant native vegetation and establishing plantings of native plant species from all stratums. The large Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig of the reserve are significant foraging and sheltering habitat for the site and immediate locality. Additionally Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle was recorded for the reserve from the previous survey (Oculus, 2001) but was not located in the current survey. The species may still persist as either standing plants or soil stored seed.

Fauna Low to moderate. Reserve lacks a structured native plant community but supports other habitat resources harbour foreshore.

Priority This reserve has a medium priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works.


Current bushland management practices should be expanded at this reserve and Council may consider the following recommendations. The following are listed in order of priority.





3 Small pile burns or soil scarification to promote germination of Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle.



2.48 Unmade McLeod Street Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 48

Street Location East end of McLeod Street.


Nearest Bushland Sirius Park West and Curraghbeena Park

Topography Flat open space with pathways.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be miscellaneous fill.


Catchments Mosman Bay and Sydney Harbour.

Drainage Features No obvious drainage features.



Plant Community The reserve does not support a native plant community. The mown lawns are classified as Open Space.


Description Due to the construction of the parkland, roads and adjacent properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mown Open Space.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve is located in a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the

biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Mown lawns. � Street trees.

General Fauna � Foraging potential for common protected native birds.

2.48.4 Weeds and Resilience As described above the reserve is managed as Open Space. Weeds and resilience are not assessed for the Open Space mapping unit.


2.48.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve.

2.48.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is managed as Open Space and is mowed.





Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.

Priority Low due to the current land use and management.


Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is not recommended. Continue to manage as open space.



2.49 Unmade Upper McLeod St Reserve


Reserve Number 49

Street Location Between Raglan St and Curraghbeena Rd.

Geographic Location North of Curraghbeena Point in the southwest of the LGA.


Topography Moderate to steep east facing slope.






Drainage Features Several uncontrolled minor channels and some damp areas.




Distribution Mapped over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map RR49 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of the roads, adjacent residences and access the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present native plant community is regrowth small canopy trees, plantings of native shrub species and regenerated or planted native groundcovers. Annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum and there is woody weed regrowth.

Canopy Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.


Understorey Acacia myrtifolia Red-stemmed Wattle Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush, Hakea teretifolia Needlebush, Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree and Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary.

Groundcover Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Few small hollows. � Loose rocks. � Damp areas.

General Fauna





2.49.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RR49 WD.






Salix sp Willow Upper 5




Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low with some potential to increase with continuation of the current vegetation management.

2.49.5 Weed Trees



Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda

Salix sp Willow To 8m


� stormwater runoff in open drainage line and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal;

� garden escapes from adjacent private properties; and



This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme with supplementary works carried out by contracting bush regenerators. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � scattered plantings of native tree and shrub and groundcover species.





Vegetation Medium. Some works in are in progress and this may improve resilience with sustained effort.

Fauna Low to medium. Reserve lacks a fully structured native plant community but damp areas provide good habitat for frogs.

Priority This reserve has a medium priority for continued bush regeneration works due to the high likelihood for resilience to improve with continued establishment of native plantings and commitment of volunteer resources.







3 Formalise drainage lines with rock lining and small pools. Emphasis on creating/improving frog habitat.



2.50 Unmade Lower McLeod St Reserve


Reserve Number 50

Street Location Below the north end of Curraghbeena Rd.

Geographic Location Moderate to steep slopes and sandstone benches down to the sandstone escarpment of the north-western foreshore of Little Sirius Cove in the southwest of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Sirius Park West.

Topography Reserve incorporates sandstone outcrops benches and terraces above coastal foreshore sandstone escarpment. A public pathway runs through the reserve.



Subsurface Soil A combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble in the higher section of the reserve and likely to be more natural clayey sands through the less disturbed lower section.

Surface Soil Modified sandy loams in the disturbed areas and natural sandy loams throughout the lower section.


Drainage Features Multiple small to medium sized stormwater pipe with cracks and breaks runs through the reserve. Surface drainage is down slope toward Little Sirius Cove in all areas.


Coastal Sandstone Heath

Plant Community Coastal Sandstone Heath – Open structure.

Distribution Mapped along the edge of the sandstone escarpment in the lower section of the reserve, see accompanying Map RR50 VC.

Description The Coastal Sandstone Heath of the reserve supports an open structured remnant and regrowth canopy, regenerating understorey and groundcover stratums. Weed density is low and limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Allocasuarina distyla, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree.

Groundcover Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Entolasia marginata Bordered Panic.



Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest


Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve, see accompanying Map RR50 VC.

Description

This area is currently being primary weeded. Primary works have cleared the bulk of woody and other weeds with the very top section remaining to be primary treated. Primary weeding has left a very sparse cover in all stratums of this area. Regrowth herbaceous weeds and juvenile woody weeds occur throughout the primary are with woody weeds and horticultural plantings remaining the top section.

Canopy Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak and Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine. Allocasuarina distyla, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Midstorey Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea, Grevillea sp hort, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart and Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed and Fumaria officinalis.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001) has mapped the reserve as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ with ‘Cosmopolitan’ and ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ adjoining.

� Little Sirius Cove.

Site Specific

� Partially structured and regenerating native plant community. � Weed thicket. � Sandstone escarpment, outcrops, crevices, cracks, ledges and loose

rocks. � Logs and branches on ground. � Stags. � Damp areas.

General Fauna


� Foraging and nesting or roosting potential for protected native mammals such as possums and rodents.


Threatened Fauna � Foraging potential for threatened microchiropteran bat species.



2.50.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are moderate to high throughout the reserve and the top five weed species for each native plant community are listed below and shown in Map RR50 WD.

Top Five Weed Species – Coastal Sandstone Heath








Total % weed cover throughout community <10

Bushland resilience of the Coastal Sandstone Heath community is medium to high.



Salix sp Willow Upper 25







Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest area is low to moderate but with potential to increases with sustained bushland management works.


2.50.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Current threats to the integrity of the plant communities of the reserve are;


� clearing of vegetation for infrastructure maintenance.



2.50.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme as part of the management of Sirius Park West under the Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 - 2011. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Ecological/HR Burns � recent pile burns have been carried out with very little regeneration of

native species as at the time of survey.



Vegetation Medium. Some works in are in progress and this may improve resilience with sustained effort. Additionally the reserve adjoins and incorporates the bushland of Sirius Cove West reserve.

Fauna Low to medium. Majority of reserve lacks a fully structured native plant community but damp areas provide good habitat for frogs.

Priority This reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works due to the high likelihood for resilience to improve and its continuity with a bushland reserve.





1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds throughout worked area.

2 Finish primary weeding at the top of the reserve.

3 Repair broken sections of stormwater pipe or rebuild entirely as a piped flow.

4 Supplementary planting with native groundcover, shrub and canopy species at densities dependant on regeneration response.



2.51 Unmade Upper Illawarra St Reserve


Reserve Number 51

Street Location Eastern end of Illawarra St.

Geographic Location North of Little Sirius Cove in the southeast of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Little Sirius Cove West.

Topography East facing slope with landscaped terraces.











Description

Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent residential development the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of a few remnant and regrowth native tree species and horticultural trees, shrubs, herbaceous ornamentals, exotic grasses and colonising weeds.

Canopy Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree.

Midstorey Horticultural plantings.

Understorey Horticultural plantings.

Groundcover Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass and horticultural plantings.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Dense cover of exotic shrubs in places.

General Fauna













Other species All 10
















Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is not recommended. However Council may consider the following for future management of the reserve as bush regeneration and restoration site.



1 Removal of horticultural plantings and installation of native shrubs and groundcovers.

2

Ideally the reserve would be entirely cleared, apart from the few remnant native tree species, scraped of lawn and other exotic vegetation and capped with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by plantings of tree, shrub and groundcover species.



2.52 Unmade Moran Street Reserve


Reserve Number 52

Street Location Below the west end of Moran Street.

Geographic Location Above the north end of Little Sirius Cove in the southwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Sirius Park West and Sirius Park East.

Topography Moderate slope terraced with retaining walls and discontinuous concrete pathway.






Drainage Features A stormwater channel and drain direct runoff from Moran Street though the reserve toward Little Sirius Cove.



Plant Community The reserve does not support a native plant community. The landscaped garden beds are classified as Open Space.


Description Due to the construction of the road and adjacent properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is planted exotic horticultural species.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve is not mapped as supporting any existing or potential

habitat corridors from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Landscaped garden beds.

General Fauna � Foraging potential for common protected native birds and reptiles.









Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.






2.53 Unmade Upper Sverge St Reserve


Reserve Number 53

Street Location Between the bottom of Sverge St and Sirius Ave.

Geographic Location North of Little Sirius Cove in the southwest of the LGA

Nearest Bushland Little Sirius Cove East and West.

Topography South facing slope incorporating a public pathway.











Description

Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is dominated by exotic and non locally endemic trees and exotic groundcover species that are present either as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar and Bauhinia syringifolia Leather Jacket.


Groundcover Hedera helix English Ivy and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Canopy. � Dense exotic groundcovers.

General Fauna








Hedera helix English Ivy Lower 30

Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar Upper 25


Bauhinia syringifolia Leather Jacket Upper 5

Persea americana Avocado Middle 5


20



2.53.5 Weed Trees



Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar To 15m




2.53.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is generally managed as Open Space. Works to date are described below.


Planting � recent scattered plantings throughout of native plant species.

Other � weed tree removals.













2 Planting and deep mulching of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers.

3 Remove weed trees.

4

Ideally the reserve would be entirely cleared, apart from the few remnant native tree species, scraped of lawn and other exotic vegetation and capped with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by plantings of tree, shrub and groundcover species.



2.54 Unmade Lennox St Reserve


Reserve Number 54

Street Location Between Lennox St and Little Sirius Cove Rd.



Topography Moderate west facing slope with sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.











Description

Due to the construction of the roads, adjacent residences and public pathway the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of planted and regrowth native canopy and understorey species with understorey absent. Recent plantings of native shrubs and groundcovers have been carried out. Weeds within the reserve are limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum, Lophostemon confertus Brush Box and Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda.


Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Fumaria officinalis.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as adjoining ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’


Site Specific

� Some canopy. � Sandstone outcrop and loose rocks. � Disused stormwater pipe. � Stag.




2.54.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are moderate throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RR54 WD.






Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade Lower 5

Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise Lower 5



Bushland resilience is low.

2.54.5 Weed Trees




2.54.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists at this reserve. However current impacts in the reserve include;


� garden escapes;


� power line maintenance.

2.54.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Unmade Roads Restoration Programme with works also carried out by a Bushcare Volunteer group. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � recent scattered plantings throughout of native plant species.



Vegetation Low. Some canopy cover and recent plantings but lacks structure.

Fauna Low. Reserve lacks diversity of fauna habitat features.

Priority This reserve has a medium priority for continued bush regeneration due mainly to commitment of volunteer resources.









3 Mulching to suppress weed regrowth.



2.55 Unmade Elfrida St Reserve


Reserve Number 55

Street Location Between Elfrida St and Little Sirius Cove Rd.



Topography Moderate west facing slope with sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.











Description

Due to the construction of the roads, adjacent residences and public pathway the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a dominated by a canopy of Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel, and regrowth or planted small native tree species. Annual and perennial weeds dominate the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel.


Groundcover Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant, Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Canopy of exotic tree species.

General Fauna � Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.

2.55.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are high throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RR55 WD.



Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel Upper 95



Bushland resilience is low.



2.55.5 Weed Trees




2.55.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists at this reserve. However current impacts in the reserve are;

� garden escapes and horticultural plantings.

2.55.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. There is no evidence of previous or current bushland management works although mulch is on the site.




Fauna Low. Low. Reserve lacks diversity of fauna habitat features



Expansion of bushland management practices into this reserve is only recommended once resources from diminishing maintenance costs in medium or high priority road reserves can be reallocated or secured via other funding sources to commence works at this reserve. The following recommendations should be considered for future management of this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site. The following are listed in order of priority.




2 Remove weed trees.




2.56 Unmade Mary Margaret Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 56

Street Location Between Kardinia Rd and Iluka Rd.

Geographic Location West of Chowder Bay in the south eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Reserve is located on a steep south facing slope and is a narrow public pathway.





Catchments Taylors Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope to Iluka Ave.





Description

Due to the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native small trees, shrubs and groundcovers with exotic shrubs and groundcovers occurring as encroached landscaped plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark and Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda.

Midstorey Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash and Syzygium sp.

Understorey Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle, Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree, Hakea salicifolia Willow-leaved Hakea, Citrus sp, Nerium oleander Oleander, Hydrangea sp and Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant

Groundcover Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed, and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific

� Canopy of some native and exotic trees. � Dense plantings of mixed native and exotic shrubs and groundcovers. � Cracks and crevices in retaining walls. � Deep leaf litter.




2.56.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed/exotic species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 56.




Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily Lower 15


Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Lower 10

Citrus sp Middle 5

Middle

& Lower 30












Priority Low. This reserve has a low conservation significance due to the status of the vegetation, the linear shape of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development.











2.57 Sarah Walk


Reserve Number 57

Street Location Off Morella Rd.

Geographic Location Near south western foreshore of Chowder Bay in the south east of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Sydney Harbour National Park with Clifton Gardens Reserve further to the north.

Topography Reserve is located on a moderate east facing slope and incorporates sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.




Surface Soil Sandy loam in places.

Catchments Chowder Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward Chowder Bay.





Description

Due to the construction of the road, public pathway and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of some remnant canopy at the lower end, regrowth native small trees and groundcovers with exotic trees shrubs and groundcovers occurring as encroached landscaped plantings or colonising weeds.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Musa sp Banana

Understorey Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern, Syzygium sp Lily Pilly, Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet, Lantana camara Lantana, Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant and Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant.

Groundcover Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus, Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken, Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern, Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs and Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Adjoins Sydney Harbour National Park. � Harbour foreshore.

Site Specific � Dense cover of native and exotic plant species through all stratums. � Stags.




2.57.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed/exotic species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 57.




& Lower 15

Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet Upper & Middle

15

Cupressus sp Cypress Upper 10



Middle

& Lower 45



2.57.5 Weed Trees



Cotoneaster sp Cotoneaster Over 5m

Cupressus sp Cypress Over 5m

Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Over 5m

Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet Over 5m


� woody and noxious weed infestations; and

� retention of exotic horticultural plantings





Fauna Low to medium. The reserve has some habitat features including dense weed and exotic species cover and adjoins Sydney Harbour National Park.

Priority Medium. Restoration of this reserve would improve the ecological values of the adjoining national park.








2 Secondary and maintenance weeding in areas exhibiting some resilience.

3 Planting and deep mulching of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers in areas of least resilience.



2.58 Unmade Cobbittee St Reserve


Reserve Number 58

Street Location North end of Cobbittee St.

Geographic Location East of Balmoral Park in the eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Reserve is located on a gentle north facing slope and partially created by the Cobbittee St fill batter.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is down slope toward the SHFT land.




Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve, see accompanying Map VC 58.

Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the road and adjacent residences the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present plant community is mainly planted native trees and shrubs with regenerating native groundcover species. Annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum throughout. The significant specimen of the Vulnerable plant species Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry noted from the previous survey (Oculus, 2001) is located on the edge of the reserve.

Emergent Canopy Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay, Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry and Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda.

Understorey Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle, Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush and Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge, Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass and Fumaria officinalis.


Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and adjoins ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Adjacent to bushland of HMAS Penguin.

Site Specific � Broken native canopy.


Threatened Fauna � Foraging potential for threatened megachiropteran (Syzygium

paniculatum Brush Cherry) microchiropteran bat species (flyway between reserve and HMAS Penguin bushland).











Other species 30


Bushland resilience of the Open Shrubland is low to moderate.

2.58.5 Weed Trees





� garden escapes from adjacent residential development; and

� smothering of recent plantings by herbaceous weeds.



Weeding � handweeding of vine, annual and perennial weeds.

Planting � some planting of native shrub and tree species.



Vegetation High. Although the reserve does not support a fully structured native plant community, a significant specimen of the Vulnerable plant species Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry is located in the reserve.

Fauna Low. Reserve has a low diversity and abundance of fauna habitat features.

Priority Low to medium. Given the resources that have been allocated to this reserve for mulching and planting and a commitment of volunteer resources works should continue.




Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and the following recommendations should be considered for management of the site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Monitoring of the status of the Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry of the site.

2 Handweeding and spot spraying throughout the plantings.

3 Collection of fruit/seed from Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry of the site for propagation of plant stock for reserves of the LGA.



2.59 Unmade Keston Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 59

Street Location Between Keston La and Belmont Rd.

Geographic Location Near Mosman town centre in the middle of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Not relevant

Topography Reserve is a small area of road verge.





Catchments Mosman Bay and Sydney Harbour.




Plant Community The reserve does not support a plant community. The mown lawns are classified as Open Space.


Description Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mown Open Space.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity

mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Mown lawns. � Street trees.










Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.






2.60 Unmade Arbutus Street Reserve


Reserve Number 60

Street Location Between Arbutus St and Mandalong Rd.



Topography Reserve is located on a slight east slope and is a public access way.






Drainage Features Minor open drainage swale for the length of the reserve.



Plant Community Apart from a few native shrubs/small trees the reserve does not support a plant community. The mown lawns are classified as Open Space.


Description Due to the construction of the roads, public pathway and adjacent properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mainly mown Open Space.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Mown lawns.





2.60.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is managed as Open Space.





Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.







2

Good access for plant and machinery and an absence of a native plant community gives this reserve potential for the establishment of a reconstructed native plant community. Stormwater management works such as a rock armoured drainage line or covered pipe would be followed by scalping the lawn and other exotic vegetation then capped with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by plantings of shrub and groundcover species.



2.61 Unmade Wyong Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 61

Street Location Between Wyong Rd and Shellbank Pde.

Geographic Location South of Reddy Bay in the north eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Moderate west facing slope incorporating public pathways and sandstone retaining walls.




Surface Soil Imported clean crushed sandstone.

Catchments Reddy Bay, Long Bay and Middle Harbour

Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to Shellbank Pde.



Plant Community Shrubland

Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve, see accompanying Map RRVC 61.

Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of the roads, public pathways and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present plant community is a reconstructed native plant community dominated by shrubs and groundcovers and including some establishing native canopy species.

Canopy Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle, Hakea dactyloides Finger Hakea, Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea and Melaleuca hypericifolia Hillock Bush.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea and Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus.


Fauna Habitat


adjoining ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Established dense native shrub cover. � Loose sandstone rocks. � Cracks and crevices in sandstone retaining wall.

General Fauna

� Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds, particularly small birds.




2.61.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 61.

Top Five Weed Species – Shrubland






Oxalis corniculata Lower 5



The bushland resilience of the Shrubland is low to moderate but likely to improve with continued vegetation management measures.


2.61.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities Current threats to the integrity of the native plant community of the reserve are limited to continued weed invasion and establishment.

2.61.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme and in conjunction with North Sydney Council. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � maintenance weeding of vine weed regrowth and annual and perennial

herbs and grasses by hand weeding and spot spraying.

Planting � planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species.

Other � reserve has been capped with clean crushed sandstone and has been

subject to some stormwater management works.





Vegetation

Medium. The reserve supports a well structured establishing native plant community that is likely to continue to be self sustaining through regeneration from seed fall and require minimal works to maintain or improve the current resilience. There is some level of connectivity to the adjacent Unmade Shellbank Ave Reserve.

Fauna Medium. Reserve supports dense cover of native shrubs which is a habitat type that has a low occurrence throughout the LGA.

Priority

Given the resources that have been allocated to this reserve to reconstruct a native plant community and the successful result the reserve has a high priority for continued bush regeneration works. Additionally there a high likelihood for resilience to improve with continued establishment of native plantings and regeneration from seed fall and a commitment of volunteer resources.


Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and the following recommendations should be considered for management of the site. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Continuation of handweeding and spot spraying for all weed classes.

2 Replacement planting of short lived Acacia spp as they senesce and denser planting of native grasses along edges with pathways to limit weed dispersal.

3 Monitoring of Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle and culling or thinning of foliage if the species is becoming dominant and reducing overall species richness.



2.62 Unmade Shellbank Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 62

Street Location Between Shellbank Ave and Long Bay foreshore.

Geographic Location South of Reddy Bay in the north eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Moderate to steep west facing slope incorporating informal public pathway and sandstone outcrops, benches and ledges.






Drainage Features Two medium sized stormwater pipes discharge to an open and eroding drainage line below Shellbank Ave and discharges to Long Bay.





Description

Due to the construction of Shellbank Ave and adjacent residences the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. The present native plant community is a combination of some remnant and regrowth canopy, some regenerated midstorey and scattered plantings of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Woody weeds remain at the lower end of the reserve including a thicket of Lantana camara Lantana. Horticultural plantings are located along the boundaries with adjacent properties and annual or perennial weeds are present in the groundcover stratum throughout.


Midstorey Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig.

Understorey Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree, Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary and Lantana camara Lantana.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ and adjoins a Street Tree Habitat Link from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001)

� Long Bay.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native tree species. � Sandstone outcrops, boulders and loose rocks. � Harbour foreshore. � Small pools and damp areas of the drainage line. � Woody weed thickets.

General Fauna





2.62.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 62.

Top Five Weed Species - Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest



to lower 10



Oxalis corniculata Lower 5




Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low to moderate with potential to increase over time.

2.62.5 Weed Trees



Salix babylonica Weeping Willow To 5m


� stormwater discharge in the drainage line and the associated effects of erosion and nutrification; and




2.62.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as a bush regeneration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme with supplementary works carried out by contracting bush regenerators. Works to date are described below.


Weeding



Planting � buffer planting of native shrubs along Shellbank Ave and scattered

plantings of native tree and shrub and groundcover species throughout worked area.

Other � coir logs have been installed as part of some drainage line rehabilitation

and these have failed most likely due to high storm flow velocities.



Vegetation

Low to medium. The reserve retains some element of remnant native vegetation and regeneration and establishing plantings of native plant species from all stratums. The large Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum at the top of the reserve is a significant seed tree for the site and immediate locality.

Fauna Low to moderate. Reserve lacks a structured native plant community but supports other habitat resources including a woody weed thicket and harbour foreshore.

Priority This reserve has a medium priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due the need for stormwater management works and commitment of volunteer resources.





1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds and removal of horticultural plantings.

2 Dense plantings of native shrub species to provide some habitat continuity with the Shrubland from the adjacent Unmade Wyong Rd Reserve and as replacement habitat for the remaining Lantana camara Lantana thicket.

3 Additional planting of native canopy species with plantings of native groundcovers once shading out of exotic groundcovers is becoming evident from establishment of middle stratums.

4

This site would benefit from the implementation of an integrated stormwater management project to reconstruct the drainage line. Although this report makes no assessment in hydrological engineering there is potential for increased erosion of the drainage line and loss of native canopy which forms the basis of a native plant community at the site. However given the site access limitations for such a project, this type of rehabilitation works may be cost prohibitive.



2.63 Unmade Killarney St Reserve


Reserve Number 63

Street Location Between the Killarney St made roads.

Geographic Location Located in the central north of the LGA.


Topography Located on a west facing slope the reserve is a public access with some sandstone outcrops, terraced retaining walls and public pathway.




Surface Soil Sandy Loam


Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope toward the made Killarney Rd.




Distribution Occurs in the western half of the reserve with Open Space mapped in the eastern half, see accompanying Map RRVC 63.

Description

Due to the construction of Killarney Rd, the pathway and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of this reserve has been entirely cleared and incorporates regrowth and planted native and exotic horticultural species with exotic species also occurring as colonising weeds.

Canopy Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak and Acacia binervia Coast Myall.

Understorey Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia and Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed and Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � No significant habitats at a locality scale.

Site Specific � Some native and trees and shrubs. � Some sandstone outcrops. � Cracks and gaps in sandstone outcrops and retaining walls.

General Fauna � Foraging potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.



2.63.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness is high and densities are low to moderate throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 63.






Senna pendula var glabrata Lower 5




Resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is low.

2.63.5 Weed Trees






2.63.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme with some supplementary contractor work. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � maintenance weeding of annual and perennial herbs and grasses by

hand weeding and spot spraying.

Planting � scattered plantings throughout of native shrub and groundcover species.



Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.





Although the conservation significance and priority for work in this reserve is low the current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and Council may consider the following recommendations to expand or supplement the current bush regeneration works. The following are listed in order of priority.



1

Generally maintain as Open Space. Due to the size and relative isolation of the reserve, capital works and reconstruction of a native structured native plant community will not significantly value add to flora and fauna habitats of the LGA.

2 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds in the native plant community.

3 Additional planting and mulching of small native tree, shrub and groundcover species in the existing planted areas.



2.64 Unmade Stanley Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 64

Street Location Between the end of Stanley Ave Stanton Rd.

Geographic Location West of Edwards Beach in the north eastern area of the LGA


Topography Reserve is a flat public access to surrounding residences.









Plant Community Apart from several landscaped areas the reserve does not support a plant community. The mown lawns are classified as Open Space.


Description

Due to the construction of access for the surrounding properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mainly mown Open Space. One recently planted landscape area in the reserve includes native groundcovers and shrubs.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Mown lawns.





2.64.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is managed as Open Space. A small landscaped area has recently been planted with some native groundcover and shrub species.





Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.







2 Staged establishment of planted areas. Planted areas to be scraped of lawn and capped with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by plantings of native tree, shrub and groundcover species.



2.65 Unmade Central Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 65

Street Location Between Central Ave and Quakers Rd.



Topography Located on a moderate south facing slope the reserve is a narrow public pathway.






Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to Quakers Rd.





Description

Due to the construction of the pathway and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of this reserve has been entirely cleared. Vegetation of the reserve is broadly classified as Cosmopolitan as it incorporates planted native and exotic species with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings or colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat


and adjoins two ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Some native and exotic shrubs.







Murraya paniculata Middle 20

Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily Lower 5






Resilience of the Cosmopolitan vegetation is nil.

2.65.5 Weed Trees



Salix sp Willow To 5m

2.65.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve, however garden bed and landscaping encroachment has occurred.

2.65.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. Weed control by spray application is evident in this reserve and it is likely that this is carried out as part of open space management.



Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.



Due to the low conservation status of the reserve and its size it should continue to be managed as open space.



2.66 Unmade Moss Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 66

Street Location Between Ida Ave and Pearl Bay Rd.



Topography Reserve incorporates a sandstone cutting at the southern end with the majority of the reserve devoid of any topographical features. A staircase provides public access down the cutting.



Subsurface Soil A combination of miscellaneous fill, locally derived sandstone rubble with sandy clay loams on the upper southern slopes.



Drainage Features Runoff above the sandstone cutting is concentrated on the western boundary.





Description

Due to the construction of Ida Ave and access for the surrounding properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is a combination of mown lawns, planted native species (in the upper landscaped area) with exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings and colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Some native shrubs. � Damp areas below the cutting. � Mown lawns.

General Fauna

� Foraging potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals such as possums. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles

and amphibians.



2.66.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve and which excludes the mown area are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 66.



Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium 30

Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew 20

Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed 10

Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine 10

Salpichroa origanifolia Pampas Lily of the Valley 5

Other species 25




2.66.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve due in part to the current maintenance and public access land use which is unlikely to change.

2.66.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. There is no evidence of previous bush regeneration works. Open space maintenance currently includes mowing, with a planting area including some native species above the cutting.





Priority Low. Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, a high edge to area ratio with urban development and current land use.








2 Scattered planting of native canopy or small tree species in the flat lower section.



2.67 Unmade Le Gay Brereton Reserve


Reserve Number 67

Street Location Off Julian St.

Geographic Location Foreshore of Reddy Bay in the north eastern area of the LGA.


Topography Reserve is a foreshore public park located on a west facing slope.




Surface Soil Underdetermined.


Drainage Features No obvious drainage features, surface runoff is down slope to Reddy Bay.





Description Due to the construction of public parkland the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mown Open Space.


Fauna Habitat


and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Mown lawns. � Harbour foreshore.










Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.







2 Staged establishment of planted areas. Planted areas to be scraped of lawn and capped with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by plantings of native tree, shrub and groundcover species.



2.68 Unmade Burrawong Rd Reserve (North)


Reserve Number 68

Street Location South end of Burrawong Rd.

Geographic Location Northern end of Taylors Bay in the southeast area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Sydney Harbour National Park and Clifton Gardens Reserve is to the north.

Topography Located on steep south facing slope the reserve incorporates fill batters from the construction of Burrawong Rd and there are several sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.



Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble and sandy clay loam.


Catchments Taylor Bay and Sydney Harbour.

Drainage Features An open drainage swale that is formalised in place runs along the western boundary of the reserve and drains to Taylors Bay. Surface runoff is down slope.





Description

Due to the construction of Burrawong Rd and the public pathway the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of remnant and regrowth native canopy species, established plantings of native shrubs and some native groundcover regeneration. Weeds within the reserve are limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum.

Midstorey Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush, Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly, Ficus coronata Sandpaper Fig, Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash.

Understorey Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart and Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax.

Groundcover Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair, Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Geranium homeanum Native Geranium.




Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Adjoins Sydney harbour National Park.

Site Specific

� Native canopy. � Dense midstorey and good patches of native groundcovers. � Loose rocks. � Small pools and damp areas in drainage line.

General Fauna



and amphibians.

2.68.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RRWD 68.







Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet Lower 5






� garden escapes and propagule dispersal from adjacent properties.



Weeding








Vegetation Medium. Despite the small size of this reserve the native vegetation has some structure. The presence of Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo is significant for the site and immediate locality.

Fauna Low to medium due mainly to structure in the native plant community and drainage line.








3 Installation of open weave jute mesh or mulching in areas of bare soil where erosion is occurring.



2.69 Unmade Lower Sverge St


Reserve Number 69

Street Location Between Sirius Ave and Sirius Cove Rd.

Geographic Location Northern end of Little Sirius Cove in the southeast of the LGA.


Topography South facing steep to moderate slopes incorporating minor sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.






Drainage Features Medium sized stormwater drain discharges at the top of the reserve into a shallow and discontinuous open concrete channel that is being under cut in places.




Distribution Occurs in the southern half of the reserve, see accompanying Map RR69 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of roads, adjacent residences and public pathway the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of remnant and regrowth native canopy species, established plantings of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Weeds within the reserve are mainly limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum, Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern and Livistona australis Cabbage Tree-palm.

Understorey Acacia linifolia White Wattle, Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Banksia ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia, Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree and Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed and Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed.



Distribution Occurs over the northern half of the reserve, see accompanying Map RR69VC.

Description This area has recently been primary weeded. Removal of weed trees has left no canopy cover with area dominated by herbaceous weed species.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’ (although much of this has now been cleared), and adjoins ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Native canopy in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest. � Loose rocks. � Damp area at the bottom of the drainage line.

General Fauna



and amphibians.


2.69.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species densities are moderate to high throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for each plant community of the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RRWD 69.




Papaver sp Lower 10






Bushland resilience is moderate with potential to increase over time with sustained weeding and planting works.










Bushland resilience is low but with potential to increase over time with sustained weeding and planting works.



2.69.5 Weed Trees



Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel


� stormwater runoff in open drainage line and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal;



Weeding




Other � weed tree removals.



Vegetation Medium. Despite the small area of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest in this reserve the native vegetation has some structure.


Priority An overall low to medium level of conservation significance and current progressing bush regeneration works in the reserve give it a medium to high priority.







1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds throughout.

2 Additional planting of shrub and groundcover species throughout the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest.

3a

An integrated stormwater management project to rebuild the drainage line with terracing and crushed sandstone capping and planting of the Cleared and Disturbed area would provide the most ideal outcome for ecological restoration and long term management of the reserve.

3b

Several spray applications for regrowth woody, vine and herbaceous weeds followed by slope stabilisation works such as installation of open weave jute matting and log terracing where required in the Cleared and Disturbed area. Slope stabilisation works to be followed by mulched plantings of native tree, shrub and groundcover species.

4 Remove remaining weed trees.



2.70 Unmade Lower Illawarra St Reserve


Reserve Number 70

Street Location Below the intersection of Lower Illawarra St and Curlew Camp Rd.

Geographic Location Northern end of Little Sirius Cove in the southeast of the LGA.


Topography Southeast facing moderate slope incorporating minor sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.






Drainage Features Surface drainage is downslope toward Little Sirius Cove.




Distribution Occurs through the southern section of the reserve, see accompanying Map RR70 VC.

Description

Due to the construction of roads, public pathway and parkland the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of establishing plantings of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers. The plant community of the reserve forms part of a larger area of similar vegetation that extends south west toward Sirius Park West reserve. Weeds within the reserve are mainly limited to the groundcover stratum. Open Space is mapped over the northern section of the reserve.

Canopy Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Midstorey

Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum, Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern and Livistona australis Cabbage Tree-palm.

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle, Banksia ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Juncus usitatus Common Rush and Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush.




Fauna Habitat

Locality � The reserve has been mapped as adjoining ‘Core Habitat’ and ‘Street

Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Establishing native canopy and understorey stratums. � Harbour foreshore.

General Fauna



2.70.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species densities are low throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for each plant community of the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RRWD 70.




Cyperus sp Lower 15






Bushland resilience is moderate with potential to increase over time with sustained weeding and planting works.



� trampling of regeneration and damage to plantings due to the proximity of the area to the playground;

2.70.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is incorporated into Councils Bushland Restoration Contracts 2001 – 2011 and generally managed as part of Sirius Park West. Works to date are described below.




Planting � planting and mulching throughout of native plant species.





Vegetation Medium. The establishing native plant community of the reserve and adjacent area is a foundation for a potential vegetated link through the Open Space to Sirius Park West.

Fauna Low to medium.

Priority An overall low to medium level of conservation significance.





1 Continuation of hand weeding and spot spraying for all noxious and environmental weeds throughout.




2.71 Unmade Burrawong Rd Reserve (South)


Reserve Number 71

Street Location Below the west end of Iluka Rd.

Geographic Location Northern end of Taylors Bay in the southeast area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Sydney Harbour National Park and Clifton Gardens Reserve is to the north.

Topography Located on steep south facing slope the reserve incorporates fill batters from the construction of Iluka Rd and there are several sandstone outcrops and a public pathway.





Catchments Taylors Bay and Sydney Harbour.

Drainage Features An open drainage swale that is formalised in place runs through the reserve and drains to Taylors Bay. Surface runoff is down slope.





Description

Due to the construction of Iluka Rd, the public pathway and adjacent residence the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of regrowth native canopy and small tree species and some native vine and groundcover regeneration. Weeds occur through the lower to upper stratums.

Canopy Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum and Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet with Cissus hypoglauca Water Vine also in the canopy.

Midstorey Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern and Lantana camara Lantana.

Understorey Cestrum parqui Green Cestrum, Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet, Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant.

Groundcover Geranium homeanum Native Geranium, Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern, Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant and Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The reserve has been mapped as supporting ‘Core Habitat’, and adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Links’ from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001).

� Adjoins Sydney harbour National Park.

Site Specific

� Dense cover of mixed native and exotic canopy. � Woody weed thickets in the middle stratums. � Dense cover of exotic groundcovers. � Stags with hollows. � Loose rocks. � Drainage line.

General Fauna



and amphibians.

2.71.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are relatively high throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RRWD 71.



Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet Upper 50




Cestrum parqui Green Cestrum Middle

& Lower 5



Bushland resilience is low to moderate with potential to increase over time with the implementation of a bush regeneration and restoration project.

2.71.5 Weed Trees






� power line maintenance works; and

� garden refuse dumping






Vegetation Medium. Although noxious and environmental weeds are present in all stratums the reserve adjoins a much larger area of bushland and is assessed as having some resilience.

Fauna Low to medium due mainly to structure and percentage cover of the vegetation throughout.

Priority An overall medium level of conservation significance.


This reserve is most likely to be incorporated into the adjoining Sydney Harbour National Park as a result of Councils 2007 Local Environmental Plan review and accordingly will be managed by the NSW NPWS. In the interim current bushland management practices for this site should be continued and Council may consider the following recommendations to expand or supplement the current bush regeneration works. The following are listed in order of priority



1 Primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds.

2 Secondary weeding following up on noxious, woody and vine weeds and targeting herbaceous perennials and annuals.

3 Pile burns of woody weed debris.

4 Maintenance weeding until the site stabilises and resilience is more apparent.

5 Planting of native canopy, shrub and groundcovers species as required to supplement regeneration.



2.72 Unmade Morella Rd Reserve (North)


Reserve Number 72

Street Location Corner of Morella Rd and Burrawong Ave.

Geographic Location Above Clifton Gardens in the southeast of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Morella Rd Reserve and is close to Clifton Gardens Reserve and Sydney Harbour National Park

Topography Steep fill batter from road construction.



Subsurface Soil Miscellaneous fill.


Catchments Chowder Bay and Sydney Harbour.

Drainage Features Piped stormwater runoff enters the reserve from Morella Rd. Eroding open channel directs stormwater into the drainage line of the gully below and on to Chowder Bay.



Plant Community The reserve does not support a plant community.


Description

Due to the construction of the road the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation mainly consists of Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree with some plantings of native groundcovers on the road verge.


Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Adjoins Morella Road Reserve.

Site Specific � Canopy of exotic tree species.


2.72.4 Weeds and Resilience The reserve is dominated by Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree with some herbaceous annual weeds and vine weeds in the groundcover stratum. Resilience is low to nil and the reserve is not likely to regenerate naturally to a fully structure native plant community.

2.72.5 Weed Trees







2.72.7 Current Management Practices Primary clearing of woody weeds and tree removals has been carried out.



Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.

Priority Medium due primary clearing works and works in progress in the adjacent bush reserve.


Expansion of bushland management practices in this reserve is recommended. The following recommendations should be considered for continued management this reserve as a bush regeneration and restoration site as part of Morella Road Reserve. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Remove remaining Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Trees.

2a

An integrated stormwater management project to rebuild the open drainage swale and terracing and crushed sandstone capping and planting of the road batter and adjacent areas of Morella Road Reserve would provide the most ideal outcome for ecological restoration and long term management of the reserve. However access is difficult for plant and machinery and before embarking on such a project Council must seek the advice of a an experienced earthmoving contractor.

2b Several spray applications for regrowth woody, vine and herbaceous weeds followed by close weave jute matting or Hessian, some log terracing and planting with native tree, shrub and groundcover species.



2.73 Unmade Everview Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 73

Street Location Between Everview Ave and Cowles Rd.



Topography Located on an east facing slope the reserve is a public access characterised by paved surfaces and landscaped areas.




Surface Soil Sandy Loam


Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope Cowles Rd.



Plant Community Apart from several landscaped areas and other horticultural plantings the reserve does not support a plant community and is classified as Open Space.


Description Due to the construction of Everview Ave and access for the surrounding properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mainly mown Open Space.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Landscaped areas.



2.73.5 Weed Trees










Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.






1 Generally maintain as open space and continuation of access for adjacent private properties.



2.74 Unmade Stanton Lane Reserve


Reserve Number 74

Street Location Between Bapaume Rd and Mitchell Rd.



Topography Located on a west facing slope the reserve is a narrow public pathway.




Surface Soil Not assessed


Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to Quakers Rd.





Description

Due to the construction of the pathway and adjacent residences the original native vegetation of this reserve has been entirely cleared. Vegetation of the reserve is broadly classified as Cosmopolitan as it incorporates planted native and exotic species with exotic species also occurring as colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � No significant habitats at a locality scale.

Site Specific � Some native and exotic shrubs.





Murraya paniculata Murraya paniculata Middle 30



Clivia minata Clivia Lower 10




Resilience of the Cosmopolitan vegetation is nil.



2.74.5 Weed Trees




2.74.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve, however garden bed and landscaping encroachment has occurred.




Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.



Due to the low conservation status of the reserve and its size it should continue to be managed as open space. Weed trees should be removed.



2.75 Unmade Lower Punch St Reserve


Reserve Number 75

Street Location East end of Lower Punch St.


Nearest Bushland Not relevant

Topography The reserve is on a steep east facing slope that incorporates terraced garden beds, retaining walls, a public staircase leading to private residences and a canter levered driveway over the top.




Surface Soil Highly modified due to landscaping.


Drainage Features No significant drainage features and surface runoff is down slope.




Distribution Occurs over the whole reserve with Open Space mapped over the road verge, see accompanying Map RRVC 75.

Description

Due to the construction of Lower Punch St and adjacent residential development the original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is dominated by exotic species occurring as horticultural plantings in landscaped areas or colonising weeds.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � Nil.

Site Specific � Garden beds of exotic shrubs. � Loose rocks.







Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant Middle 30




Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo Lower 5





2.75.6 Threats to Native Plant Communities No native plant community exists in this reserve due to past and current land use. Until addressed the following threats will continue to operate to the exclusion of a reconstructed native plant community;






Fauna Low.

Priority Low. Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation, the land use of the reserve and a high edge to area ratio with urban development.








2a Primary and secondary weeding for all noxious and environmental weed species by handweeding and spot spraying.

2b Deep mulching and planting of small native shrubs and groundcovers following primary weeding.



2.76 Unmade Water Lane Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 76

Street Location Between Sirius Cove Rd and Prince Alfred St.



Topography Gentle east facing slope of mown lawn.











Description Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mown lawns.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � None mapped from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report

(Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Mown lawns. � Horticultural plantings.










Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.






2.77 Unmade Water Lane Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 77

Street Location Between Sirius Cove Rd and Prince Alfred St.



Topography Gentle west facing slope of mown lawn.









Plant Community The reserve does not support a plant community. The mown lawns and horticultural plantings are classified as Open Space.


Description Due to the construction of the roads and adjacent properties the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared and the present vegetation is mown lawns.


Fauna Habitat

Locality � None mapped from the biodiversity mapping of the previous report

(Oculus, 2001).

Site Specific � Mown lawns. � Horticultural plantings.










Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.






2.78 Unmade Parriwi Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 78

Street Location Between Council car park and buildings near the intersection of Parriwi Rd and Spit Rd.

Geographic Location Eastern foreshore of The Spit in the north of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Parriwi Point Reserve and Parriwi Park

Topography Reserve is located on flat public Open Space.


Mapped Soil Mapped as Hawkesbury Soil Landscape (Chapman et al, 1989) but more likely to be Woy Woy Soil Landscape (Chapman et al, 1989) which is mapped from Clontarf.

Subsurface Soil Likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill in places and marine sands.

Surface Soil Loamy sand.

Catchments The Spit and Middle Harbour




Plant Community The reserve does not support a plant community and is classified as Open Space.


Description

Due to the construction of subsurface erosion protection measures, paved areas and adjacent buildings the original native vegetation of the site has been totally cleared. Two large Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig are located adjacent to the reserve.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Mown grass.











Vegetation Low.

Fauna Low.



Continue to manage as Open Space.



2.79 Unmade Carrington Ave Reserve


Reserve Number 79

Street Location Bay St.

Geographic Location Southern end of Quakers Hat South Reserve in the northwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Adjoins Quakers Hat South Reserve

Topography Incorporating an open flat along the Bay St verge with a steep fill batter and flat area lower slopes and flat foreshore area.






Drainage Features Open drainage line along the toe of the fill batter and a concrete channel directing runoff to the larger stormwater drain of Quakers Hat South Reserve.




Distribution Occurs as a narrow strip adjacent to Bay St and in the flat area at the toe of the fill batter, see accompanying Map RRVC 79.

Description

Due to earthworks for the construction of open space, Bay St, Sydney Water infrastructure and adjacent urban development the original native vegetation of the site has been entirely cleared. The present native plant community mainly consists of planted native shrubs and groundcovers with occasional trees.

Understorey Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle, Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia, Hakea sericea Needlebush.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Cymbopogon refractus Barbed Wire Grass, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass.



Distribution Occurs in the southern section of the reserve, see accompanying Map RRVC 79.

Description

This area is characterised by established non locally endemic native canopy and planted native shrub and groundcover species. Weed densities are low and limited to herbaceous species in the groundcover stratum.



Distribution Occurs over the slope of the fill batter, see accompanying Map RRVC 79.

Description This area is dominated by exotic plant species including vine, annual and perennial weeds.




Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Quakers Hat South Reserve. � Proximity to habour foreshore.

Site Specific � Dense native shrub and groundcover plantings. � Loose rocks. � Open lawn

General Fauna � As for Quakers Hat South Reserve.

2.79.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low throughout the Open Shrubland and high in the Cleared and Disturbed area. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RRWD 79.







Vicia sp Vetch Lower 5












Bushland resilience is low to moderate in the Open Shrubland and Cosmopolitan plant communities and low in the Cleared and Disturbed area. Resilience of the Open Shrubland and Cosmopolitan communities will increase with continued establishment of existing plantings, additional plantings and the gradual creation of a native seed bank through seed fall.

2.79.5 Weed Trees







� stormwater runoff in the drainage line along the toe of the slope and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal; and

� invasion of vine, annual and perennial weed species from the Cleared and Disturbed area into the more resilient Open Shrublands.

2.79.7 Current Management Practices Some works in this reserve are likely to be carried out as part of the bushland management of Quakers Hat South Reserve. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � the Open Shrublands have are being spot sprayed for herbaceous

weeds.

Planting � dense planting of native groundcover, shrub and tree species has been

carried out in the Open Shrublands.

Other � The lower Open Shrubland has been capped with crushed sandstone

prior to planting.



Vegetation Low to medium. Although the reserve incorporates Cleared and Disturbed and Open Space areas plantings are established and the native plant communities are continuous with those of Quakers Hat South Reserve.

Fauna Low to medium due to continuity with habitats of Quakers Hat South Reserve

Priority Given that bush regeneration works are in progress the reserve has medium priority.






2 Additional planting of native tree, shrub and groundcover species throughout as short lived native shrubs senesce.

3

Implement an integrated stormwater management project to rebuild the open drainage swale of the Cleared and Disturbed area. Drainage line reconstruction will aim to replicate as far as possible a natural drainage system that provides habitat and the full functionality of stormwater management including dense plantings of moisture and nutrient tolerant native groundcover species. Several spray applications of the upper slopes of the Cleared and Disturbed area followed by deep mulching and planting of tree, shrub and groundcover species on the slopes. Jute matting and/or log terracing over steep upper slopes may be required.



2.80 Unmade Glen Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 80

Street Location Corner of Glen Rd and Bay St.

Geographic Location South of Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest area of the LGA.


Topography The higher area of this reserve is a steep fill batter created from the construction of Glen Rd, with the lower moderate slopes also affected by road construction. .






Drainage Features A minor drainage swale has been created along the adjacent property boundary from the construction of the batter and urban residential development. Surface runoff is toward the minor swale.





Description

Due to the construction of the road batter the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared. Recent primary clearing has been carried out and the present plant community is a combination of remnant and regrowth canopy, sparse regeneration and planting of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Weeds within the reserve are limited to the groundcover stratum and woody weed thickets remain on adjacent private properties.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint.

Midstorey Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree, Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum,

Understorey Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush and Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush.

Groundcover Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass and Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea.




Fauna Habitat

Locality


� Quakers Hat South Reserve.

Site Specific

� Some native canopy. � Dense native shrub and groundcover plantings. � Loose rocks. � Logs on ground.

General Fauna




2.80.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are moderate to high throughout the reserve. The top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed densities are shown in Map RRWD 80.







Fumaria officinalis Fumaria officinalis Lower 5



Bushland resilience is low with potential to increase over time with sustained weeding and planting works.



� stormwater runoff in open drainage swale and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal; and

� garden refuse dumping and garden escapes.



2.80.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Unmade Road Reserves Restoration Programme. Works to date are described below.


Weeding

� primary weeding targeting noxious, woody and vine weeds including weed tree removals.

� secondary weeding of noxious, woody and vine weed regrowth and annual and perennial herbs and grasses by hand weeding and spot spraying.

Planting � scattered plantings throughout recently cleared area and one well

established planted area at the northern apex.

Ecological/HR Burns � small pile burns have been carried out with little regeneration of native

plants as the time of field survey.

Other � removal of several large weed trees.



Vegetation

High. Although resilience of the reserve is currently low there is potential for it to be higher than currently assessed as a result of regeneration from late summer rains and regeneration from the small burn piles. Additionally there are several canopy trees that are significant ‘seed trees’ for the site and immediate locality.

Fauna Low to medium due to some level of canopy connectivity to Quakers Hat South Reserve.

Priority This road reserve has a high priority due to its size, the progress of bush regeneration works and significant canopy trees for the locality.






2 Additional planting of native tree and shrub species throughout.

3 Issue of noxious weed control orders to adjacent properties from where infestations of multiple Class 4 Noxious Weeds may result in significant weed seed dispersal into the reserve.



2.81 Unmade Koowong Ave Reserve (West)


Reserve Number 81

Street Location Corner of Koowong Ave and Quakers Rd.

Geographic Location East of Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest area of the LGA.


Topography The more elevated areas of this reserve are moderate slopes formed by fill batters from the construction of Quakers Rd and the adjacent private property. There are several sandstone outcrops.






Drainage Features

A minor open drainage swale has been created below Quakers Rd from the construction of the road batter. Stormwater entering the open drain from above the reserve is piped under Koowong Rd. Surface runoff is toward the minor swale.





Description

Due to the construction of infrastructure the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of remnant and regrowth canopy, dense midstorey, good patches of native groundcovers and plantings of native species. Weeds within the reserve are limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood.


Understorey Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern, Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush and Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart.

Groundcover Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken, Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush and Geranium homeanum Native Geranium.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific

� Native canopy. � Dense midstorey and good patches of native groundcovers. � Loose rocks. � Small pools and damp areas in drainage line.

General Fauna



and amphibians.







Musa sp Banana Lower 5


Oxalis sp Lower 5







� stormwater runoff in open drainage line and the associated effects of erosion, sedimentation, nutrification and weed propagule dispersal.



Weeding






Vegetation Medium. Despite the small size of this reserve the native vegetation has some structure. The several canopy trees are significant ‘seed trees’ for the site and immediate locality.










2 Culling or branch thinning of Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum to improve light penetration to plantings

3 Additional planting of small tree and shrub species throughout.

4

Implement an integrated stormwater management project to rebuild the drainage line. Drainage line reconstruction will aim to replicate as far as possible a natural drainage system that provides habitat and the full functionality of stormwater management.



2.82 Unmade Koowong Ave Reserve (East)


Reserve Number 82

Street Location Corner of Koowong Ave and Bullecourt Ave Nth.

Geographic Location East of Quakers Hat Bay in the northwest area of the LGA.


Topography The more elevated areas of this reserve are moderate southwest facing slopes formed by fill batters from the construction of Bullecourt Ave Nth and the adjacent private properties.






Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope toward Koowong Ave.




Distribution Occurs over the majority of the reserve, see accompanying Map RRVC 82.

Description

Due to road construction and urban development the majority of original native vegetation of the site has been cleared and the present plant community is a combination of remnant and regrowth canopy, dense midstorey and plantings of native shrubs and groundcover species. Weeds within the reserve are limited to the groundcover stratum.

Canopy Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum and Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak.


Understorey Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush, Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush and Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree.

Groundcover Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Native canopy. � Dense midstorey. � Minor sandstone outcrops.

General Fauna















Bushland resilience is low but with potential to increase over time with sustained weeding and planting works. Very little regeneration was observed in the recent pile burns as the time of field survey.

2.82.5 Weed Trees








Weeding



Planting � mulched and planted buffers and scattered plantings throughout of

native species.






Vegetation Low. Despite low weed species richness and densities, the reserve is small and the midstorey is dominated by Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum.

Fauna Low to medium.

Priority Medium. Given that bush regeneration works are in progress in the reserve.






2 Culling or branch thinning of Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum to improve light penetration to plantings

3 Additional planting of small tree and shrub species throughout.



2.83 Unmade Quakers Rd Reserve


Reserve Number 83

Street Location Corner of Quakers Rd and Bay St.



Topography Incorporating a steep fill batter on below Quakers Rd and moderate south facing slope below.






Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to bay St.




Distribution Occurs in the northeast corner of the reserve with Open Space over the remainder, see accompanying Map RRVC 83.

Description

Due to the construction of Quakers Rd, Bay St and the open space parkland the original native vegetation of the reserve has been cleared and the present native plant community is a combination of regrowth and planted native species, with exotic species occurring as garden escapes and colonising weeds.

Canopy Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia and Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak.


Groundcover Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass, Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew and Fumaria officinalis.


Fauna Habitat



Site Specific � Canopy of native tree species.

General Fauna





2.83.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed densities are moderate to high throughout the site, the top five weed species for the reserve are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 83.





Ehrharta erecta Panic Panic Veldtgrass Lower 20





Bushland resilience of the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest plant community is low.




� further establishment of weed species.

2.83.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is not currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils bushland management programme. Some vine weed control works have been carried out.



Vegetation Low. The reserve lacks cover through the lower stratums.


Priority Due to the low conservation status of the vegetation and the small size of the native plant community the reserve has a low priority.







1 Target spraying of noxious and vine weeds.

2 Several spray applications within the Disturbed Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest followed by deep mulching and dense plantings of shade tolerant native groundcover species.

3

Several spray applications of grassed embankment below Quakers Rd below existing native plant community and Bay St. Spray preparation to be followed by terraced crushed sandstone capping and dense planting of native shrub and groundcover species.



2.84 Unmade Bay St Reserve


Reserve Number 84

Street Location Corner of Bay St and Bickell Rd.

Geographic Location East of Quakers Hat South Reserve in the northwest area of the LGA.

Nearest Bushland Quakers Hat South Reserve.

Topography This linear reserve is located on a broad west facing slope. The higher north section incorporates sandstone outcrops and the southern portion is flat and modified from the construction of roads and urban development.



Subsurface Soil Mostly sandy clay loam in the northern half and likely to be a combination of miscellaneous fill and locally derived sandstone rubble and sandy clay loam in the southern half.

Surface Soil Sandy loam in the northern half.


Drainage Features Surface runoff is down slope to Bay St.




Distribution Occurs over the northern half of the reserve with Open Space mapped in the southern half, see accompanying Map RRVC 84.

Description

The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is characterised by some remnant trees, and established or regenerating midstorey, understorey and groundcover stratums. Weeds are limited to the groundcover stratum, however woody weed infestations remain in areas adjacent to the native plant community but outside the cadastre.


Midstorey Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak, Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree and Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum

Understorey Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush, Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax, Hakea salicifolia Willow-leaved Hakea and Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart.

Groundcover Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily, Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass and Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus.


One seedling of the plant threatened species, Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle was observed regenerating from a pile burn in the reserve.




Fauna Habitat

Locality

� The biodiversity mapping of the previous report (Oculus, 2001) has mapped the northern half of the reserve as supporting ‘Core Habitat’ and the southern half as supporting ‘Cosmopolitan Habitat’. The reserve adjoins a ‘Street Tree Habitat Link’.

� Quakers Hat South and Quakers Hat North Reserves are nearby to the west.

Site Specific

� Canopy dominated by native trees in the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest and exotic trees and exotic or non-locally endemic native shrubs in the Open Space area.

� Dense patches of native groundcovers. � Sandstone outcrops including cracks and crevices. � Loose rocks.

General Fauna

� Foraging and roosting potential for common protected native birds. � Foraging potential for protected native mammals including possums and

microchiropteran bat species. � Foraging and sheltering potential for common protected native reptiles.

2.84.4 Weeds and Resilience Weed species richness and densities are low to moderate throughout Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest of the reserve. The top five weed species for the native plant community are listed below and overall weed density is shown in Map RRWD 84.







Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne Lower 5



Bushland resilience of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest is moderate to high. Good regeneration of native plant species, including a threatened species, is occurring in response to current site management.

2.84.5 Weed Trees





� weed infestations from adjacent areas of undetermined tenure outside the reserve; and




2.84.7 Current Management Practices This reserve is currently being managed as bush regeneration and restoration site under Councils Bushcare Volunteer Programme with some supplementary contractor work. Works to date are described below.


Weeding � primary weeding targeting noxious and woody weeds. � secondary and maintenance weeding of noxious, woody, annual and

perennial weeds by hand weeding.

Planting � mulched and planted buffer at the southern end and scattered plantings

throughout.




Vegetation

The Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest has a medium to high conservation significance due to the site response and the regeneration of the endangered plant species Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle. It is highly likely that this plant species exists throughout the native plant community as soil stored seed.

Fauna Low to moderate. The reserve has structure in the native plant community and other habitat features.

Priority

This reserve has a high priority for continued and expanded bush regeneration works due to the resilience and response of the Regrowth Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest including regeneration of Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle.


Current bushland management practices for this site should be continued including supporting the Bushcare Volunteer group and provision of contract works as required. and Council may consider the following recommendations to expand or supplement the current bush regeneration works. The following are listed in order of priority.



1 Continuation of hand weeding for all noxious and environmental weeds.

2 Monitoring the status of Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle at the site.

3 Additional assisted regeneration management such as small pile burns or soil scarification to promote germination of Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle.

4 Gradual expansion of planted areas throughout Open Space area including the staged removal of horticultural plantings.

5

Clear all exotic and non-locally indigenous vegetation including trees and shrubs through Open Space and cap with suitable grade crushed sandstone. Capping to be followed by planting of native tree, shrub and groundcover species with some road verge access retained.


Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 - 2007 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Appendix A Job No: C479-MOS Rev2

Appendix A Road Reserve Flora Species Inventories




Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 - 2007 A1 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Appendix A Job No: C479-MOS Rev2

General Status

* Exotic (not native to Australia)

N Noxious weeds as listed on the NSW Noxious Weeds Act 1993 for the Mosman LGA

ni Non - indigenous native species (does not naturally occur at this locality)

Conservation Status

CE Critically Endangered - listed under Schedule 1A of the TSC Act

E Endangered - listed under Schedule 1 of the TSC Act

V Vulnerable - listed under Schedule 2 of the TSC Act

ROTAP Rare or Threatened Australian Plants

Other

RR Road Reserve number

a Recorded in Oculus (2001) and TEC 2006/07

b Recorded in Oculus (2001)

c Recorded by TEC 2006/07

Road Reserves 1 to 20

Family Genus species Common Name Status RR1 RR2 RR3 RR4 RR5 RR6 RR7 RR8 RR9 RR10 RR11 RR12 RR13 RR14 RR15 RR16 RR17 RR18 RR19 RR20

Caprifoliaceae Abelia x grandiflora Abelia *

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle ni c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia binervia Coast Myall c a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia buxifolia ssp buxifolia Box-leaf Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia elata Mountain Cedar Wattle ni a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia fimbriata Fringed Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle c a a a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia implexa Hickory b

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia linifolia White Wattle c a a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle c c c c c c a a c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp sophorae Coastal Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longissima Long-leaf Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia myrtifolia Red-stemmed Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia parramattensis Sydney Green Wattle a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia saligna Golden Wreath Wattle ni

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia sp ni

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle c c c b

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp longiaxialis Sunshine Wattle c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle E c c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia ulicifolia Prickly Moses c c c

Sapindaceae Acer sp Maple *

Polygonaceae Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock * c c c c

Myrtaceae Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly b c

Apiaceae Actinotus helianthi Flannel Flower c

Adiantaceae Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair b c

Alliaceae Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily * c c c c c c c c

Agavaceae Agave americana Century Plant *

Agavaceae Agave sp *

Asteraceae Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed * c c c c

Asteraceae Ageratina riparia Mistflower *

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina distyla

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak c a a c a a b a a a

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina torulosa Forest Oak c

Betulaceae Alnus jorullensis Evergreen Alder * c

Araceae Alocasia brisbanensis Cunjevoi c




Araceae Alocasia sp *

Asphodelaceae Aloe maculata Common Soap Aloe *

Alstroemeriaceae Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria * c c c c

Amaranthaceae Alternanthera denticulata Lesser Joyweed

Amaranthaceae Amaranthus viridis Green Amaranth *

Asteraceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia Annual Ragweed N5 c

Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel * c c c

Myrtaceae Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum a c c a a a a a a a a a

Myrtaceae Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple c c

Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine N4 c c c c c c c

Araucariaceae Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine ni c

Apocynaceae Araujia sericifera Moth Vine * c c

Arecaceae Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Bangalow Palm c

Asteraceae Arctotheca calendula Capeweed *

Papaveraceae Argemone ochroleuca ssp ochroleuca Mexican Poppy N5 c

Poaceae Arundo donax Spanish Reed N4 c

Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern N4 c c c c c c c c c c

Asparagaceae Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus Fern N4

Aspleniaceae Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern c c

Aspleniaceae Asplenium flabellifolium Necklace Fern

Poaceae Austrostipa pubescens Spear Grass

Poaceae Avena fatua Wild Oats * c c

Proteaceae Banksia ericifolia ssp ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia c c c

Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia c c c a c c c c a a b a c a c

Proteaceae Banksia marginata Silver Banksia

Proteaceae Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia c c b c

Proteaceae Banksia spinulosa ssp spinulosa Hairpin Banksia

Cunoniaceae Bauera rubioides River Rose

Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Bauhinia sp ni c

Asteraceae Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs * c c c c c c c c

Blechnaceae Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle Fern c

Blechnaceae Blechnum sp b

Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea sp Bougainvillea * c

Sterculiaceae Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree c a c a a a a c

Euphorbiaceae Breynia oblongifolia Coffee Bush c

Poaceae Briza maxima Quaking Grass *

Poaceae Briza minor Shivery Grass * c

Bromeliaceae Bromelia sp Bromelia *

Poaceae Bromus catharticus Praire Grass * c c c

Crassulaceae Bryophyllum delagoense Mother-of-millions *

Cunoniaceae Callicoma serratifolia Black Wattle a a a a

Myrtaceae Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush c c c c c c a c

Myrtaceae Callistemon rigidus Stiff Bottlebrush c c c

Myrtaceae Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae Callistemon sp Bottlebrush c

Myrtaceae Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush a

Cupressaceae Callitris rhomboidea Port Jackson Pine a a

Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken c

Theaceae Camelia sp Camelia * c c c

Cannaceae Canna indica Tous-les-mois Arrowroot * c c

Sapindaceae Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon Vine N4 c c

Cyperaceae Carex appressa Tall Sedge




Cyperaceae Carex sp

Lauraceae Cassytha sp

Fabaceae - Faboideae Castanospermum australe Black Bean

Casuarinaceae Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak c a a c

Vitaceae Cayratia clematidea Native Grape

Ulmaceae Celtis sp * c

Apiaceae Centella asiatica Indian Pennywort

Caryophyllaceae Cerastium glomeratum Mouse-ear Chickweed *

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum apetalum Coachwood a a

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush c c b

Solanaceae Cestrum nocturnum * c

Solanaceae Cestrum parqui Green Poisonberry N3 c c

Anthericaceae Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant * c c

Thelypteridaceae Christella dentata Binung

Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel * c c c c

Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine a a

Vitaceae Cissus hypoglauca Water Vine

Rutaceae Citrus sp Citrus * c

Ranunculaceae Clematis aristata Old Man's Beard

Verbenaceae Clerodendrum tomentosum Hairy Clerodendrum

Amaryllidaceae Clivia minata Clivia * c c c c c c c

Araceae Colocasia esculenta Taro * c

Commelinaceae Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed a c c a a c a a a a c a

Asteraceae Conyza sp Fleabane * c c c c c c c c c c c

Rubiaceae Coprosma repens New Zealand Laurel * c

Asteliaceae Cordyline hort sp ni

Asteliaceae Cordyline sp c

Rutaceae Correa alba var alba White Correa c

Rutaceae Correa reflexa var speciosa Common Correa c

Myrtaceae Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood b a a a

Malaceae Cotoneaster sp * c c

Asteraceae Cotula australis Common Cotula c c

Asteraceae Crassocephalum crepidioides Thickhead * c c c

Amaryllidaceae Crinum pedunculatum Swamp Lily

Iridaceae Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia * c

Sapindaceae Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo

Cupressaceae Cupressus sp Cypress * c c

Cyatheaceae Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern c c c c c

Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern a a b b b b b c

Apiaceae Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery * c c c c c c c c

Poaceae Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass b

Poaceae Cynodon dactylon Couch c c c c

Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge a a a

Cyperaceae Cyperus involucratus Umbrella Plant *

Cyperaceae Cyperus papyrus Papyrus *

Cyperaceae Cyperus polystachyos b

Cyperaceae Cyperus sp

Asteraceae Delairea odorata Cape Ivy N4 c

Phormiaceae Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily a c c a c c a c a a c a a

Phormiaceae Dianella revoluta Paroo Lily b

Poaceae Dichanthium sericeum ssp sericeum Queensland Bluegrass

Poaceae Dichelachne crinita Longhair Plumegrass c c




Poaceae Dichelachne sp c c c

Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed a a b c

Dicksoniaceae Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fern

Iridaceae Dietes sp * c c

Poaceae Digitaria didactyla Queensland Blue Couch b

Poaceae Digitaria sanguinalis Summer Grass * c

Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush c c a c a a a

Sapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa Hop Bush

Doryanthaceae Doryanthes excelsa Gymea Lily

Ruscaceae Dracaena sp Dracaena *

Arecaceae Dypsis lutescens Golden Cane Palm *

Poaceae Echinopogon caespitosus var caespitosus Tufted Hedgehog-grass c

Poaceae Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass * c c c c c c c c c c c c c c

Chenopodiaceae Einadia hastata Berry Saltbush

Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash a c c a b a a a a

Poaceae Entolasia marginata Bordered Panic c a a b

Poaceae Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic c a c

Asteraceae Erigeron karvinskianus Bony-tip Fleabane * c

Malaceae Eriobotrya japonica Loquat * c c c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree * c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree *

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay a a a c c c b

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus haemastoma Scribbly Gum c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint a

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta Swamp Mahogany c a

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sieberi Silvertop Ash b a

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sp b a

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge * c c c c c c c

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia * c c

Luzuriagaceae Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry a c

Moraceae Ficus coronata Sandpaper Fig

Moraceae Ficus elastica Rubber Tree *

Moraceae Ficus pumila Creeping Fig *

Moraceae Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig a a a b c b a b

Moraceae Ficus sp *

Fumariaceae Fumaria muralis Wall Fumitory *

Fumariaceae Fumaria officinalis * c c c c c

Cyperaceae Gahnia aspera Rough Saw-sedge b

Cyperaceae Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedge

Cyperaceae Gahnia sp Saw-sedge c c

Asteraceae Galinsoga parviflora Potato Weed * c c

Asteraceae Gamochaeta americana Cudweed * c

Luzuriagaceae Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily c a

Geraniaceae Geranium homeanum Native Geranium a c a c

Euphorbiaceae Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree a c c c a a a a a a a b a a

Fabaceae - Faboideae Glycine clandestina

Proteaceae Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea c a c c a b c a a

Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky Oak ni c

Proteaceae Grevillea sericea ssp sericea Pink Spider Flower c

Proteaceae Grevillea sp hort ni c c c c c

Proteaceae Grevillea speciosa Red Spider Flower c

Proteaceae Hakea dactyloides Finger Hakea c c




Proteaceae Hakea gibbosa Needlebush

Proteaceae Hakea salicifolia Willow-leaved Hakea

Proteaceae Hakea sericea Needlebush a c

Proteaceae Hakea sp c

Proteaceae Hakea teretifolia Needlebush

Fabaceae - Faboideae Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea c c c

Plantaginaceae Hebe buxifolia Hebe * c

Araliaceae Hedera helix English Ivy * c c

Araliaceae Hedera sp Ivy * c c c c

Zingiberaceae Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily * c c

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia dentata Trailing Guinea Flower c

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia scandens Climbing Guinea Flower c

Malvaceae Hibiscus mutabilis * c c c

Dennstaedtiaceae Histiopteris incisa Bat's wing Fern

Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart a a c a a a

Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea sp Hydrangea * c

Apiaceae Hydrocotyle laxiflora Pennywort

Apiaceae Hydrocotyle peduncularis

Apiaceae Hydrocotyle tripartita Pennywort

Asteraceae Hypochaeris radicata Catsear * c

Aquifoliaceae Ilex aquifolium English Holly *

Balsaminaceae Impatiens walleriana * c c c c

Poaceae Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass c c c c c c c

Convolvulaceae Ipomoea cairica N4 c

Convolvulaceae Ipomoea indica Morning Glory N4 c c c c c c c

Cyperaceae Isolepis nodosa Knobby Club-rush

Proteaceae Isopogon anemonifolius Broad-leaf Drumsticks

Proteaceae Isopogon sp c

Bignoniaceae Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda * c c c c c c c c

Oleaceae Jasminum polyanthum White Jasmine *

Oleaceae Jasminum sp *

Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush a c a c c b

Fabaceae - Faboideae Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea c c c c

Myrtaceae Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush a c c c c c c c a a b a

Myrtaceae Kunzea capitata

Asteraceae Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce * c

Lythraceae Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle * c

Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana N4 c c c

Verbenaceae Lantana montevidensis N4

Myrtaceae Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree c c c c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum petersonii Lemon-scentedTea-tree ni

Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree a a

Myrtaceae Leptospermum sp c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum squarrosum c

Oleaceae Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet N4 c c c c c c

Oleaceae Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet N4 c c c c

Altingiaceae Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar *

Ruscaceae Liriope muscari Lily turf * c c

Arecaceae Livistona australis Cabbage Fan-palm c a

Brassicaceae Lobularia maritima Sweet Alyssum *

Lomandraceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush a c c c a c c c a c a a a a a c

Proteaceae Lomatia myricoides River Lomatia




Caprifoliaceae Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle * c

Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush Box ni a c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Lotus angustissimus Slender Birds-foot Trefoil *

Proteaceae Macadamia integrifolia Queensland Nut ROTAP c c c c

Proteaceae Macadamia tetraphylla Rough-shelled Queensland Nut V

Zamiaceae Macrozamia sp Burrawang c

Magnoliaceae Magnolia sp Magnolia *

Apocynaceae Marsdenia rostrata Milk Vine c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic * c c c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca armillaris Bracelet Honey-myrtle b a c a

Myrtaceae Melaleuca hypericifolia Hillock Bush c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca linariifolia Flax-leaved Paperbark c c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca nodosa

Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark c c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca sp

Myrtaceae Melaleuca squamea Swamp Honey-myrtle

Myrtaceae Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree a c

Meliaceae Melia azedarach White Cedar *

Poaceae Melinis repens Red Natal Grass * c

Magnoliaceae Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia * c

Poaceae Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass c c a b c

Polypodiaceae Microsorum scandens Fragrant Fern

Malvaceae Modiola caroliniana Red-flowered Mallow * c c c

Araceae Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant * c c c c c c c c

Moraceae Morus alba White Mulberry * c c

Rutaceae Murraya paniculata * c c c c

Musaceae Musa sp Banana * c c

Myrsinaceae Myrsine howittiana Muttonwood

Myrsinaceae Myrsine variabilis c

Amaryllidaceae Narcissus sp Jonquil *

Davalliaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern ni c c c c c c c c c c c

Apocynaceae Nerium oleander Oleander * c c c c

Oleaceae Notelaea longifolia Large Mock-olive

Oleaceae Notelaea venosa Veined Mock-olive

Alliaceae Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed * c c c c c c c c

Poaceae Notodanthonia longifolia Long-leaved Wallaby Grass c

Ochnaceae Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant * c c c c c c c c

Oleaceae Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive * c c c c c c

Ruscaceae Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass *

Poaceae Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus a a a b c b a c

Poaceae Oplismenus imbecillus Oplismenus b

Asteraceae Osteospermum ecklonis Cape Daisy * c c

Oxalidaceae Oxalis corniculata N5

Oxalidaceae Oxalis incarnata N5 c

Oxalidaceae Oxalis perennans c

Oxalidaceae Oxalis sp N5 c

Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Wonga Vine a

Poaceae Panicum simile Two-colour Panic c

Papaveraceae Papaver sp Poppy *

Urticaceae Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed N4 c c c c c c c c c c c c

Apocynaceae Parsonsia straminea Common Silkpod c

Passifloraceae Passiflora edulis Common Passionfruit *




Passifloraceae Passiflora suberosa Cork Passionflower *

Poaceae Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu Grass * c c

Poaceae Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass N5 c c

Lauraceae Persea americana Avocado *

Polygonaceae Persicaria capitata *

Arecaceae Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm * c c c

Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus gunnii Scrubby Spurge

Poaceae Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo N4 c

Pinaceae Pinus radiata Radiata Pine * c

Pinaceae Pinus sp Pine * c

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine a b

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum a c c c a a a b a a a a c a c

Plantaginaceae Plantago lanceolata Lamb's Tongues * c

Lamiaceae Plectranthus parviflorus Cockspur Flower

Plumbaginaceae Plumbago auriculata Blue Plumbago * c c

Apocynaceae Plumeria alba Frangipani * c c

Poaceae Poa affinis Poa c b

Poaceae Poa annua Winter Grass *

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus spinulosus Spiny-leaf Podocarp c c

Caryophyllaceae Polycarpon tetraphyllum Four-leaved Allseed * c

Araliaceae Polyscias elegans Celery Wood a

Araliaceae Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax c c

Rhamnaceae Pomaderris ferruginea c

Rubiaceae Pomax umbellata Pomax

Salicaceae Populus alba White Poplar * c

Lobeliaceae Pratia purpurascens Whiteroot a

Proteaceae Protea sp Protea sp * c

Amygdalaceae Prunus sp *

Fabaceae - Faboideae Psoralea pinnata African Scurf-pea *

Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken c a a c a a a

Pteridaceae Pteris tremula Tender Brake a a b

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea daphnoides c c c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea rosmarinifolia

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea sp

Ranunculaceae Ranunculus repens Creeping Buttercup *

Brassicaceae Raphanus raphanistrum Wild Radish *

Malaceae Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn *

Ericaceae Rhododendron sp Azalea *

Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis Castor Oil Plant N4

Rosaceae Rosa sp Oranmental Rose *

Rosaceae Rubus fruticosus agg sp Blackberry N4

Salicaceae Salix babylonica *

Salicaceae Salix sp Willow N5

Solanaceae Salpichroa origanifolia Pampas Lily of the Valley *

Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree ni c c

Anacardiaceae Schinus areira Pepper Tree *

Cyperaceae Schoenus melanostachys

Crassulaceae Sedum sp Stonecrop *

Selaginellaceae Selaginella uliginosa Swamp Selaginella

Asteraceae Senecio madagascariensis Fireweed *

Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Senna pendula var glabrata * c c c c c c




Poaceae Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass * c c c

Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne * c c c c

Smilacaeae Smilax glyciphylla Sweet Sarsaparilla

Solanaceae Solanum laxum Jasmine Nightshade *

Solanaceae Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco * c c

Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade * c c c c c

Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle * c c c c c c c c c c c

Poaceae Sporobolus africanus Parramatta Grass *

Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media Common Chickweed * c c c c

Proteaceae Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree ni c

Poaceae Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass * c c

Menispermaceae Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine a

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise * c c c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise * c c

Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm * c c c

Meliaceae Synoum glandulosum ssp glandulosum Scentless Rosewood c

Myrtaceae Syzygium australe Brush Cherry c

Myrtaceae Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry V c

Myrtaceae Syzygium sp Lilly Pilly a a c b

Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale Dandelion * c c

Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach c c c

Poaceae Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass c c c c c a a c

Melastomataceae Tibouchina sp Tibouchina * c

Apocynaceae Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine *

Commelinaceae Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew * c c c c c c c c c c c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Trifolium pratense Red Clover

Fabaceae - Faboideae Trifolium repens White Clover *

Myrtaceae Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum a c

Tropaeolaceae Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium * c c c c c c

Ulmaceae Ulmus parvifolia *

Arecaceae Unknown Palm sp Palm *

Verbenaceae Verbena bonariensis *

Scrophulariaceae Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell * c

Scrophulariaceae Veronica plebeia Trailing Speedwell

Fabaceae - Faboideae Vicia sativa Vetch *

Apocynaceae Vinca major Greater Periwinkle *

Violaceae Viola hederacea Native Violet

Violaceae Viola odorata * c

Iridaceae Watsonia meriana Wild Watsonia *

Lamiaceae Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary c c c c c c c a c

Lamiaceae Westringia longifolia Long-leaved Westringia c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Wisteria Wisteria * c c

Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea sp Blackboy c b

Apiaceae Xanthosia tridentata Xanthosia

Agavaceae Yucca aloifolia Spanish Bayonet * c c

Araceae Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily *






Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle ni

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia binervia Coast Myall c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia buxifolia ssp buxifolia Box-leaf Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia elata Mountain Cedar Wattle ni

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia fimbriata Fringed Wattle c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle b

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia implexa Hickory

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia linifolia White Wattle c a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle b a c a c c c



Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia myrtifolia Red-stemmed Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia parramattensis Sydney Green Wattle b c a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia saligna Golden Wreath Wattle ni c


Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle c c c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp longiaxialis Sunshine Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle E a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia ulicifolia Prickly Moses c c c


Polygonaceae Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock * c c c c c

Myrtaceae Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly c

Apiaceae Actinotus helianthi Flannel Flower

Adiantaceae Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair a a

Alliaceae Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily * c



Asteraceae Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed * c c c c


Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina distyla c c c c

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak a a c

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina torulosa Forest Oak

Betulaceae Alnus jorullensis Evergreen Alder * c c

Araceae Alocasia brisbanensis Cunjevoi c



Alstroemeriaceae Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria * c c


Amaranthaceae Amaranthus viridis Green Amaranth * c c

Asteraceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia Annual Ragweed N5

Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel * c c

Myrtaceae Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum c a b c a a c a c a a b a b a

Myrtaceae Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple

Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine N4 c c c c c

Araucariaceae Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine ni c c

Apocynaceae Araujia sericifera Moth Vine * c c c c

Arecaceae Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Bangalow Palm c c c




Asteraceae Arctotheca calendula Capeweed * c

Papaveraceae Argemone ochroleuca ssp ochroleuca Mexican Poppy

N5

Poaceae Arundo donax Spanish Reed N4

Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern N4 c c c c c c c c c c c c c

Asparagaceae Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus Fern

N4 c

Aspleniaceae Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern c c c c



Poaceae Avena fatua Wild Oats * c c c

Proteaceae Banksia ericifolia ssp ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia a c

Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia a a c c c a c


Proteaceae Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia a c c c

Proteaceae Banksia spinulosa ssp spinulosa Hairpin Banksia c


Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Bauhinia sp ni

Asteraceae Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs * c c c c c c c c c c c

Blechnaceae Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle Fern

Blechnaceae Blechnum sp


Sterculiaceae Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree c c c c a c c

Euphorbiaceae Breynia oblongifolia Coffee Bush c a



Bromeliaceae Bromelia sp Bromelia * c c

Poaceae Bromus catharticus Praire Grass * c c c

Crassulaceae Bryophyllum delagoense Mother-of-millions * c

Cunoniaceae Callicoma serratifolia Black Wattle a

Myrtaceae Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush b a a c a c

Myrtaceae Callistemon rigidus Stiff Bottlebrush c

Myrtaceae Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush c

Myrtaceae Callistemon sp Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush

Cupressaceae Callitris rhomboidea Port Jackson Pine c

Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken c c a a a b

Theaceae Camelia sp Camelia * c

Cannaceae Canna indica Tous-les-mois Arrowroot

* c c c

Sapindaceae Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon Vine N4

Cyperaceae Carex appressa Tall Sedge c

Cyperaceae Carex sp c


Fabaceae - Faboideae Castanospermum australe Black Bean c

Casuarinaceae Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak c a c c b

Vitaceae Cayratia clematidea Native Grape c

Ulmaceae Celtis sp *

Apiaceae Centella asiatica Indian Pennywort a c

Caryophyllaceae Cerastium glomeratum Mouse-ear Chickweed * c

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum apetalum Coachwood




Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush a

Solanaceae Cestrum nocturnum *

Solanaceae Cestrum parqui Green Poisonberry N3 c


Thelypteridaceae Christella dentata Binung b

Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel * c c c

Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine c


Rutaceae Citrus sp Citrus * c c


Verbenaceae Clerodendrum tomentosum Hairy Clerodendrum c

Amaryllidaceae Clivia minata Clivia * c c

Araceae Colocasia esculenta Taro *

Commelinaceae Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed c a a c a c c c a c

Asteraceae Conyza sp Fleabane * c c c c c

Rubiaceae Coprosma repens New Zealand Laurel * c

Asteliaceae Cordyline hort sp ni c c c c

Asteliaceae Cordyline sp c

Rutaceae Correa alba var alba White Correa c


Myrtaceae Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood c a

Malaceae Cotoneaster sp *

Asteraceae Cotula australis Common Cotula

Asteraceae Crassocephalum crepidioides Thickhead * c


Iridaceae Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia * c c c

Sapindaceae Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo a

Cupressaceae Cupressus sp Cypress * c

Cyatheaceae Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern c c a c

Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern a a c c a a b b

Apiaceae Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery * c c c c c

Poaceae Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass

Poaceae Cynodon dactylon Couch

Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge c c



Cyperaceae Cyperus polystachyos


Asteraceae Delairea odorata Cape Ivy N4

Phormiaceae Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily c c c a a c a c c a a

Phormiaceae Dianella revoluta Paroo Lily

Poaceae Dichanthium sericeum ssp sericeum Queensland Bluegrass c

Poaceae Dichelachne crinita Longhair Plumegrass c

Poaceae Dichelachne sp

Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed

Dicksoniaceae Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fern c c

Iridaceae Dietes sp * c c

Poaceae Digitaria didactyla Queensland Blue Couch

Poaceae Digitaria sanguinalis Summer Grass * c c




Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush a c c b c


Doryanthaceae Doryanthes excelsa Gymea Lily c


Arecaceae Dypsis lutescens Golden Cane Palm * c

Poaceae Echinopogon caespitosus var caespitosus Tufted Hedgehog-grass

Poaceae Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass * c c c c c c c c c c c c c


Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash a a a a c c b

Poaceae Entolasia marginata Bordered Panic a

Poaceae Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic

Asteraceae Erigeron karvinskianus Bony-tip Fleabane * c

Malaceae Eriobotrya japonica Loquat * c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree * c


Myrtaceae Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay a b a a a c c a

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus haemastoma Scribbly Gum

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta Swamp Mahogany c c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sieberi Silvertop Ash

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sp c a c b

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge * c c c c c c c c c c

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia *

Luzuriagaceae Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry b a a c




Moraceae Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig b b b b a a c c a

Moraceae Ficus sp *



Cyperaceae Gahnia aspera Rough Saw-sedge

Cyperaceae Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit Saw-sedge c

Cyperaceae Gahnia sp Saw-sedge c c

Asteraceae Galinsoga parviflora Potato Weed * c c c

Asteraceae Gamochaeta americana Cudweed * c c

Luzuriagaceae Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily b a

Geraniaceae Geranium homeanum Native Geranium a

Euphorbiaceae Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree a a a a a a c a c c a c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Glycine clandestina c c

Proteaceae Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea c b c

Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky Oak ni c

Proteaceae Grevillea sericea ssp sericea Pink Spider Flower

Proteaceae Grevillea sp hort ni

Proteaceae Grevillea speciosa Red Spider Flower

Proteaceae Hakea dactyloides Finger Hakea c

Proteaceae Hakea gibbosa Needlebush c c





Proteaceae Hakea sericea Needlebush c

Proteaceae Hakea sp


Fabaceae - Faboideae Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea c c

Plantaginaceae Hebe buxifolia Hebe *

Araliaceae Hedera helix English Ivy * c c

Araliaceae Hedera sp Ivy * c c c c c

Zingiberaceae Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily * c c c c c c

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia dentata Trailing Guinea Flower

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia scandens Climbing Guinea Flower c

Malvaceae Hibiscus mutabilis * c c

Dennstaedtiaceae Histiopteris incisa Bat's wing Fern b

Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart c b c c c c c a a

Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea sp Hydrangea * c c

Apiaceae Hydrocotyle laxiflora Pennywort b

Apiaceae Hydrocotyle peduncularis c


Asteraceae Hypochaeris radicata Catsear * c c

Aquifoliaceae Ilex aquifolium English Holly * c

Balsaminaceae Impatiens walleriana * c c c c

Poaceae Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass c c c


Convolvulaceae Ipomoea indica Morning Glory N4 c c c c c c c c

Cyperaceae Isolepis nodosa Knobby Club-rush a c

Proteaceae Isopogon anemonifolius Broad-leaf Drumsticks c c

Proteaceae Isopogon sp

Bignoniaceae Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda * c c c



Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush c c c a c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea c

Myrtaceae Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush c a a c b b



Lythraceae Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle *

Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana N4 c c

Verbenaceae Lantana montevidensis N4 c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree a c c


Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree a a c c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum sp c c


Oleaceae Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet N4 c c c c c

Oleaceae Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet N4 c c c


Ruscaceae Liriope muscari Lily turf *

Arecaceae Livistona australis Cabbage Fan-palm c a b

Brassicaceae Lobularia maritima Sweet Alyssum * c

Lomandraceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush c a c a a c a a a c a c a

Proteaceae Lomatia myricoides River Lomatia c





Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush Box ni a a c


Proteaceae Macadamia integrifolia Queensland Nut ROTAP


Zamiaceae Macrozamia sp Burrawang c

Magnoliaceae Magnolia sp Magnolia * c

Apocynaceae Marsdenia rostrata Milk Vine

Fabaceae - Faboideae Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic * c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca armillaris Bracelet Honey-myrtle b a c c


Myrtaceae Melaleuca linariifolia Flax-leaved Paperbark a

Myrtaceae Melaleuca nodosa c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark a a a c c c



Myrtaceae Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree a c c c


Poaceae Melinis repens Red Natal Grass *

Magnoliaceae Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia *

Poaceae Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass c c c c

Polypodiaceae Microsorum scandens Fragrant Fern c

Malvaceae Modiola caroliniana Red-flowered Mallow *

Araceae Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant * c c c c c

Moraceae Morus alba White Mulberry * c c c c

Rutaceae Murraya paniculata * c c

Musaceae Musa sp Banana * c

Myrsinaceae Myrsine howittiana Muttonwood a

Myrsinaceae Myrsine variabilis

Amaryllidaceae Narcissus sp Jonquil * c

Davalliaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern ni c c c c c c c c c c

Apocynaceae Nerium oleander Oleander *

Oleaceae Notelaea longifolia Large Mock-olive a a c

Oleaceae Notelaea venosa Veined Mock-olive c

Alliaceae Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed * c c c c c c c c c

Poaceae Notodanthonia longifolia Long-leaved Wallaby Grass

Ochnaceae Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant * c c c c c c c

Oleaceae Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive * c c c c

Ruscaceae Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass * c

Poaceae Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus c c c a

Poaceae Oplismenus imbecillus Oplismenus a

Asteraceae Osteospermum ecklonis Cape Daisy *


Oxalidaceae Oxalis incarnata N5

Oxalidaceae Oxalis perennans

Oxalidaceae Oxalis sp N5

Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Wonga Vine a a c

Poaceae Panicum simile Two-colour Panic c





Urticaceae Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed N4 c c c c c c c c c c c

Apocynaceae Parsonsia straminea Common Silkpod


Passifloraceae Passiflora suberosa Cork Passionflower * c

Poaceae Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu Grass *

Poaceae Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass N5

Lauraceae Persea americana Avocado * c

Polygonaceae Persicaria capitata * c

Arecaceae Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm

* c c

Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus gunnii Scrubby Spurge c

Poaceae Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo N4 c c

Pinaceae Pinus radiata Radiata Pine *

Pinaceae Pinus sp Pine *

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine c

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum a a a a a c a c a c a b b a

Plantaginaceae Plantago lanceolata Lamb's Tongues *

Lamiaceae Plectranthus parviflorus Cockspur Flower a a

Plumbaginaceae Plumbago auriculata Blue Plumbago *

Apocynaceae Plumeria alba Frangipani * c

Poaceae Poa affinis Poa c


Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine a

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus spinulosus Spiny-leaf Podocarp b

Caryophyllaceae Polycarpon tetraphyllum Four-leaved Allseed *

Araliaceae Polyscias elegans Celery Wood

Araliaceae Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax

Rhamnaceae Pomaderris ferruginea

Rubiaceae Pomax umbellata Pomax b

Salicaceae Populus alba White Poplar *

Lobeliaceae Pratia purpurascens Whiteroot

Proteaceae Protea sp Protea sp *

Amygdalaceae Prunus sp * c


Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken b c a c a b a

Pteridaceae Pteris tremula Tender Brake b

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea daphnoides c c c



Ranunculaceae Ranunculus repens Creeping Buttercup * c



Ericaceae Rhododendron sp Azalea * c

Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis Castor Oil Plant N4 c


Rosaceae Rubus fruticosus agg sp Blackberry N4 c



Solanaceae Salpichroa origanifolia Pampas Lily of the Valley

*




Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree ni c c c

Anacardiaceae Schinus areira Pepper Tree * c


Crassulaceae Sedum sp Stonecrop * c

Selaginellaceae Selaginella uliginosa Swamp Selaginella c


Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Senna pendula var glabrata * c c c c c c

Poaceae Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass * c c c c c

Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne * c c

Smilacaeae Smilax glyciphylla Sweet Sarsaparilla a c

Solanaceae Solanum laxum Jasmine Nightshade * c

Solanaceae Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco * c

Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade * c c c c

Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle * c c c c c c c


Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media Common Chickweed *


Poaceae Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass * c

Menispermaceae Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine c c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise * c c c c c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise * c

Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm * c c


Myrtaceae Syzygium australe Brush Cherry c c

Myrtaceae Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry V c c c b

Myrtaceae Syzygium sp Lilly Pilly

Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale Dandelion * c

Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach c

Poaceae Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass c c c c

Melastomataceae Tibouchina sp Tibouchina *

Apocynaceae Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine * c

Commelinaceae Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew * c c c c c c c c c



Myrtaceae Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum c c b

Tropaeolaceae Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium * c c c c

Ulmaceae Ulmus parvifolia * c

Arecaceae Unknown Palm sp Palm * c

Verbenaceae Verbena bonariensis * c c



Fabaceae - Faboideae Vicia sativa Vetch * c

Apocynaceae Vinca major Greater Periwinkle * c

Violaceae Viola hederacea Native Violet c b

Violaceae Viola odorata * c


Lamiaceae Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary a b a a c c

Lamiaceae Westringia longifolia Long-leaved Westringia c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Wisteria Wisteria * c




Xanthorrhoeaceae Xanthorrhoea sp Blackboy


Agavaceae Yucca aloifolia Spanish Bayonet * c

Araceae Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily * c





Caprifoliaceae Abelia x grandiflora Abelia * c c


Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia binervia Coast Myall a a a


Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia elata Mountain Cedar Wattle ni a a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia fimbriata Fringed Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle c c c


Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia linifolia White Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle c a a b c c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp sophorae Coastal Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longissima Long-leaf Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia myrtifolia Red-stemmed Wattle c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia parramattensis Sydney Green Wattle a

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia saligna Golden Wreath Wattle ni c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia sp ni c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle c c c c c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp longiaxialis Sunshine Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle E b

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia ulicifolia Prickly Moses c


Polygonaceae Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock * c c c

Myrtaceae Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly c a c c


Adiantaceae Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair c

Alliaceae Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily * c c c c c c

Agavaceae Agave americana Century Plant * c

Agavaceae Agave sp * c c

Asteraceae Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed * c c


Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina distyla c

Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak a c


Betulaceae Alnus jorullensis Evergreen Alder *

Araceae Alocasia brisbanensis Cunjevoi

Araceae Alocasia sp * c


Alstroemeriaceae Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria *

Amaranthaceae Alternanthera denticulata Lesser Joyweed c



Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel * c c c

Myrtaceae Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum c a a a a b c a c a

Myrtaceae Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple c

Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine N4 c c c c

Araucariaceae Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine ni c

Apocynaceae Araujia sericifera Moth Vine *

Arecaceae Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Bangalow Palm c c






N5


Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern N4 c c c c c c c

Asparagaceae Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus Fern

N4 c

Aspleniaceae Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern c



Poaceae Avena fatua Wild Oats * c c

Proteaceae Banksia ericifolia ssp ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia a c c

Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia c c c a c c a

Proteaceae Banksia marginata Silver Banksia c

Proteaceae Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia b a c


Cunoniaceae Bauera rubioides River Rose c

Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Bauhinia sp ni c

Asteraceae Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs * c c c c c c c


Blechnaceae Blechnum sp a c


Sterculiaceae Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree a a c c

Euphorbiaceae Breynia oblongifolia Coffee Bush


Poaceae Briza minor Shivery Grass *


Poaceae Bromus catharticus Praire Grass * c c


Cunoniaceae Callicoma serratifolia Black Wattle c c

Myrtaceae Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush c

Myrtaceae Callistemon rigidus Stiff Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush a

Myrtaceae Callistemon sp Bottlebrush c

Myrtaceae Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush a a c

Cupressaceae Callitris rhomboidea Port Jackson Pine a

Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken a c a a c

Theaceae Camelia sp Camelia * c

Cannaceae Canna indica Tous-les-mois Arrowroot *

Sapindaceae Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon Vine N4 c c


Cyperaceae Carex sp



Casuarinaceae Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak c a c


Ulmaceae Celtis sp * c


Caryophyllaceae Cerastium glomeratum Mouse-ear Chickweed * c c

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum apetalum Coachwood c

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush





Solanaceae Cestrum parqui Green Poisonberry N3 c

Anthericaceae Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant * c c a c c c c


Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel * c c c

Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine

Vitaceae Cissus hypoglauca Water Vine a




Amaryllidaceae Clivia minata Clivia *


Commelinaceae Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed c c a a a a


Rubiaceae Coprosma repens New Zealand Laurel *


Asteliaceae Cordyline sp

Rutaceae Correa alba var alba White Correa


Myrtaceae Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood

Malaceae Cotoneaster sp * c a c c



Amaryllidaceae Crinum pedunculatum Swamp Lily c

Iridaceae Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia * c

Sapindaceae Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo c

Cupressaceae Cupressus sp Cypress * c

Cyatheaceae Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern a a

Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern a a a a c

Apiaceae Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery * c c c



Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge c a c



Cyperaceae Cyperus polystachyos c a

Cyperaceae Cyperus sp c


Phormiaceae Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily c a c a c c c



Poaceae Dichelachne crinita Longhair Plumegrass

Poaceae Dichelachne sp c

Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed c c

Dicksoniaceae Dicksonia antarctica Soft Tree-fern c

Iridaceae Dietes sp *


Poaceae Digitaria sanguinalis Summer Grass *

Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush c c c b c c




Sapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa Hop Bush b


Ruscaceae Dracaena sp Dracaena * c


Poaceae Echinopogon caespitosus var caespitosus Tufted Hedgehog-grass c

Poaceae Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass * c c c c c c c c c c

Chenopodiaceae Einadia hastata Berry Saltbush c

Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash a a c c a

Poaceae Entolasia marginata Bordered Panic

Poaceae Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic c

Asteraceae Erigeron karvinskianus Bony-tip Fleabane *

Malaceae Eriobotrya japonica Loquat * c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree *

Fabaceae - Faboideae Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree * c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay a c a


Myrtaceae Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta Swamp Mahogany


Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sp c

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge * c c c c c c c


Luzuriagaceae Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry c



Moraceae Ficus pumila Creeping Fig * c

Moraceae Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig c c a a

Moraceae Ficus sp * c

Fumariaceae Fumaria muralis Wall Fumitory * c




Cyperaceae Gahnia sp Saw-sedge c

Asteraceae Galinsoga parviflora Potato Weed * c c

Asteraceae Gamochaeta americana Cudweed *

Luzuriagaceae Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily c

Geraniaceae Geranium homeanum Native Geranium c

Euphorbiaceae Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree a a b a a a c c c c a


Proteaceae Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea a c

Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky Oak ni a


Proteaceae Grevillea sp hort ni c c




Proteaceae Hakea salicifolia Willow-leaved Hakea c

Proteaceae Hakea sericea Needlebush a b




Proteaceae Hakea sp

Proteaceae Hakea teretifolia Needlebush c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea c c


Araliaceae Hedera helix English Ivy * c c c c c c

Araliaceae Hedera sp Ivy *

Zingiberaceae Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily * c c c c c c c


Dilleniaceae Hibbertia scandens Climbing Guinea Flower

Malvaceae Hibiscus mutabilis * c c c


Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart a a a c

Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea sp Hydrangea * c



Apiaceae Hydrocotyle tripartita Pennywort c

Asteraceae Hypochaeris radicata Catsear * c c


Balsaminaceae Impatiens walleriana * c

Poaceae Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass c c c c

Convolvulaceae Ipomoea cairica N4

Convolvulaceae Ipomoea indica Morning Glory N4 c c c c

Cyperaceae Isolepis nodosa Knobby Club-rush c



Bignoniaceae Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda * c c c c c


Oleaceae Jasminum sp * c

Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea c c c

Myrtaceae Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush c c c c c c

Myrtaceae Kunzea capitata c



Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana N4 c c


Myrtaceae Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree c c c c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum petersonii Lemon-scentedTea-tree ni a

Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree c b a a c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum sp

Myrtaceae Leptospermum squarrosum

Oleaceae Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet N4 c c c

Oleaceae Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet N4 c c c

Altingiaceae Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar * c


Arecaceae Livistona australis Cabbage Fan-palm c c


Lomandraceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush c a c a a a c c c






Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush Box ni a



Proteaceae Macadamia tetraphylla Rough-shelled Queensland Nut V c

Zamiaceae Macrozamia sp Burrawang



Fabaceae - Faboideae Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic *

Myrtaceae Melaleuca armillaris Bracelet Honey-myrtle a c


Myrtaceae Melaleuca linariifolia Flax-leaved Paperbark c


Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark a c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca sp c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca squamea Swamp Honey-myrtle c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree a c c c

Meliaceae Melia azedarach White Cedar * c



Poaceae Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass c c c b


Malvaceae Modiola caroliniana Red-flowered Mallow *

Araceae Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant * c c c c c c c c c

Moraceae Morus alba White Mulberry *

Rutaceae Murraya paniculata * c

Musaceae Musa sp Banana * c c c




Davalliaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern ni c c c c a c c c c c c c

Apocynaceae Nerium oleander Oleander * c c c



Alliaceae Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed * c c c


Ochnaceae Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant * c c c

Oleaceae Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive * a


Poaceae Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus c c c c b

Poaceae Oplismenus imbecillus Oplismenus



Oxalidaceae Oxalis incarnata N5 c


Oxalidaceae Oxalis sp N5 c c

Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Wonga Vine b b a

Poaceae Panicum simile Two-colour Panic





Urticaceae Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed N4 c c c c c c c c c c c c






Lauraceae Persea americana Avocado * c c


Arecaceae Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm * c c c c c


Poaceae Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo N4



Pittosporaceae Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine c c

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum a a a c a a a c c a c c c c




Apocynaceae Plumeria alba Frangipani *

Poaceae Poa affinis Poa


Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine c c

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus spinulosus Spiny-leaf Podocarp



Araliaceae Polyscias sambucifolia Elderberry Panax c






Amygdalaceae Prunus sp * c c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Psoralea pinnata African Scurf-pea * c

Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken a c a

Pteridaceae Pteris tremula Tender Brake c a a

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea daphnoides

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea rosmarinifolia c c








Rosaceae Rubus fruticosus agg sp Blackberry N4 c

Salicaceae Salix babylonica * c

Salicaceae Salix sp Willow N5 c


Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree ni c








Asteraceae Senecio madagascariensis Fireweed * c

Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Senna pendula var glabrata * c c c c c

Poaceae Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass *

Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne * c



Solanaceae Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco * c

Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade * c c c c

Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle * c c c c c

Poaceae Sporobolus africanus Parramatta Grass * c

Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media Common Chickweed * c c


Poaceae Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass *

Menispermaceae Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine c c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise * c c c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise *

Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm *

Meliaceae Synoum glandulosum ssp glandulosum Scentless Rosewood


Myrtaceae Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry V a

Myrtaceae Syzygium sp Lilly Pilly c c a

Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale Dandelion * c c c

Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach c c

Poaceae Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass c c c






Myrtaceae Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum c c c c

Tropaeolaceae Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium * c c c




Scrophulariaceae Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell *


Fabaceae - Faboideae Vicia sativa Vetch * c a c


Violaceae Viola hederacea Native Violet c

Violaceae Viola odorata *


Lamiaceae Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary c c a

Lamiaceae Westringia longifolia Long-leaved Westringia

Fabaceae - Faboideae Wisteria Wisteria *






Agavaceae Yucca aloifolia Spanish Bayonet *





Family Genus species Common Name Staus RR61 RR62 RR63 RR64 RR65 RR66 RR67 RR68 RR69 RR70 RR71 RR72 RR73 RR74 RR75 RR76 RR77 RR78 RR79 RR80



Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia binervia Coast Myall a c c




Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle b c


Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia linifolia White Wattle c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle c a a c c c c



Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia myrtifolia Red-stemmed Wattle c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia parramattensis Sydney Green Wattle c



Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle c c c c c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp longiaxialis Sunshine Wattle c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle E

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia ulicifolia Prickly Moses

Sapindaceae Acer sp Maple * c

Polygonaceae Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock * c c c

Myrtaceae Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly a a


Adiantaceae Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair c a a

Alliaceae Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily * c c



Asteraceae Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed * c c c c c

Asteraceae Ageratina riparia Mistflower * c


Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak a c


Betulaceae Alnus jorullensis Evergreen Alder *



Asphodelaceae Aloe maculata Common Soap Aloe * c

Alstroemeriaceae Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria * c c




Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel * c

Myrtaceae Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum b a b c a a c a

Myrtaceae Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple c c c

Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine N4 c c c c c c

Araucariaceae Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine ni

Apocynaceae Araujia sericifera Moth Vine *

Arecaceae Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Bangalow Palm






N5


Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern N4 c c c c c

Asparagaceae Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus Fern N4 c

Aspleniaceae Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern c

Aspleniaceae Asplenium flabellifolium Necklace Fern c


Poaceae Avena fatua Wild Oats * c c c

Proteaceae Banksia ericifolia ssp ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia c c c c c

Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia c c a a c c


Proteaceae Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia c c




Asteraceae Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs * c c c c c c c c

Blechnaceae Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle Fern a


Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea sp Bougainvillea * c c

Sterculiaceae Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree a c


Poaceae Briza maxima Quaking Grass * c



Poaceae Bromus catharticus Praire Grass * c c


Cunoniaceae Callicoma serratifolia Black Wattle c c

Myrtaceae Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush c c c c

Myrtaceae Callistemon rigidus Stiff Bottlebrush c c

Myrtaceae Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush


Myrtaceae Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush b a

Cupressaceae Callitris rhomboidea Port Jackson Pine c

Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken c a a a

Theaceae Camelia sp Camelia *

Cannaceae Canna indica Tous-les-mois Arrowroot *

Sapindaceae Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon Vine N4 c


Cyperaceae Carex sp


Fabaceae - Faboideae Castanospermum australe Black Bean c

Casuarinaceae Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak c c





Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum apetalum Coachwood c

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush c





Solanaceae Cestrum parqui Green Poisonberry N3 c c


Thelypteridaceae Christella dentata Binung a

Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel * c c

Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine c

Vitaceae Cissus hypoglauca Water Vine c c a c


Ranunculaceae Clematis aristata Old Man's Beard c


Amaryllidaceae Clivia minata Clivia * c c c c


Commelinaceae Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed b a a c c c c



Asteliaceae Cordyline hort sp ni c c



Rutaceae Correa reflexa var speciosa Common Correa

Myrtaceae Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood

Malaceae Cotoneaster sp * c



Amaryllidaceae Crinum pedunculatum Swamp Lily c

Iridaceae Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia * c c

Sapindaceae Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo c

Cupressaceae Cupressus sp Cypress *

Cyatheaceae Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern a a c

Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern a a a a

Apiaceae Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery * c c c c c c

Poaceae Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass c


Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge

Cyperaceae Cyperus involucratus Umbrella Plant * c

Cyperaceae Cyperus papyrus Papyrus * c


Cyperaceae Cyperus sp c


Phormiaceae Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily a c c c c c c




Poaceae Dichelachne sp c

Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed


Iridaceae Dietes sp * c



Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush c c c c c c









Poaceae Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass * c c c c c c c c c


Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash a a c



Asteraceae Erigeron karvinskianus Bony-tip Fleabane * c c

Malaceae Eriobotrya japonica Loquat * c


Fabaceae - Faboideae Erythrina sykesii Coral Tree * c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay c a

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus haemastoma Scribbly Gum c

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint b a

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta Swamp Mahogany


Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sp c

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge * c c c c

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia * c

Luzuriagaceae Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry

Moraceae Ficus coronata Sandpaper Fig c



Moraceae Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig b c a a a c

Moraceae Ficus sp *

Fumariaceae Fumaria muralis Wall Fumitory * c

Fumariaceae Fumaria officinalis * c c c



Cyperaceae Gahnia sp Saw-sedge

Asteraceae Galinsoga parviflora Potato Weed * c

Asteraceae Gamochaeta americana Cudweed * c c

Luzuriagaceae Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily c

Geraniaceae Geranium homeanum Native Geranium c a c

Euphorbiaceae Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree b c a a a a a a


Proteaceae Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea c

Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky Oak ni


Proteaceae Grevillea sp hort ni c c

Proteaceae Grevillea speciosa Red Spider Flower c


Proteaceae Hakea gibbosa Needlebush c

Proteaceae Hakea salicifolia Willow-leaved Hakea c

Proteaceae Hakea sericea Needlebush c c




Proteaceae Hakea sp


Fabaceae - Faboideae Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea c


Araliaceae Hedera helix English Ivy * c

Araliaceae Hedera sp Ivy * c

Zingiberaceae Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily * c c



Malvaceae Hibiscus mutabilis * c c


Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart a a c c

Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea sp Hydrangea *




Asteraceae Hypochaeris radicata Catsear * c


Balsaminaceae Impatiens walleriana * c

Poaceae Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass c c


Convolvulaceae Ipomoea indica Morning Glory N4 c c




Bignoniaceae Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda * c

Oleaceae Jasminum polyanthum White Jasmine * c


Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush c c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea c c c c

Myrtaceae Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush c c c c c a c


Asteraceae Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce *

Lythraceae Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle * c

Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana N4 c c c c


Myrtaceae Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree c


Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree a a c

Myrtaceae Leptospermum sp c c


Oleaceae Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet N4 c c c c c

Oleaceae Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet N4 c c



Arecaceae Livistona australis Cabbage Fan-palm c


Lomandraceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush a a c a a c a c a






Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush Box ni

Fabaceae - Faboideae Lotus angustissimus Slender Birds-foot Trefoil * c





Apocynaceae Marsdenia rostrata Milk Vine c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic * c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca armillaris Bracelet Honey-myrtle c c c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca hypericifolia Hillock Bush c c c

Myrtaceae Melaleuca linariifolia Flax-leaved Paperbark


Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark b



Myrtaceae Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree c




Poaceae Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass c


Malvaceae Modiola caroliniana Red-flowered Mallow * c

Araceae Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant * c c c c c

Moraceae Morus alba White Mulberry * c

Rutaceae Murraya paniculata * c c c c





Davalliaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern ni c c c

Apocynaceae Nerium oleander Oleander * c



Alliaceae Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed * c c c c c


Ochnaceae Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant * c c c c

Oleaceae Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive * c c c

Ruscaceae Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass * c

Poaceae Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus c a a


Asteraceae Osteospermum ecklonis Cape Daisy * c

Oxalidaceae Oxalis corniculata N5 c

Oxalidaceae Oxalis incarnata N5 c c



Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Wonga Vine a


Papaveraceae Papaver sp Poppy * c c




Urticaceae Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed N4 c c c c c c c c c


Passifloraceae Passiflora edulis Common Passionfruit * c



Poaceae Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass N5 c



Arecaceae Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm * c c


Poaceae Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo N4 c c


Pinaceae Pinus sp Pine *

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine c c

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum b c a a c a a a a a



Plumbaginaceae Plumbago auriculata Blue Plumbago * c

Apocynaceae Plumeria alba Frangipani * c

Poaceae Poa affinis Poa

Poaceae Poa annua Winter Grass * c

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine c










Amygdalaceae Prunus sp * c c


Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken

Pteridaceae Pteris tremula Tender Brake b

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea daphnoides c


Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea sp c


Brassicaceae Raphanus raphanistrum Wild Radish * c c

Malaceae Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn * c


Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis Castor Oil Plant N4 c c

Rosaceae Rosa sp Oranmental Rose * c



Salicaceae Salix sp Willow N5 c c

Solanaceae Salpichroa origanifolia Pampas Lily of the Valley * c

Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree ni






Crassulaceae Sedum sp Stonecrop * c



Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Senna pendula var glabrata * c c c c

Poaceae Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass * c

Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne * c c



Solanaceae Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco * c c

Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade * c

Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle * c c c c c c


Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media Common Chickweed * c c

Proteaceae Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree ni

Poaceae Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass * c c

Menispermaceae Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise * c c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise * c

Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm * c



Myrtaceae Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry V c c

Myrtaceae Syzygium sp Lilly Pilly c a a

Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale Dandelion * c

Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach c c

Poaceae Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass c c c c c


Apocynaceae Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine * c



Fabaceae - Faboideae Trifolium repens White Clover * c

Myrtaceae Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum a a

Tropaeolaceae Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium * c c c c






Fabaceae - Faboideae Vicia sativa Vetch * c





Lamiaceae Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary a c c c c


Fabaceae - Faboideae Wisteria Wisteria *











Family Genus species Common Name Staus RR81 RR82 RR83 RR84

Caprifoliaceae Abelia x grandiflora Abelia * c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle ni

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia binervia Coast Myall




Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia floribunda White Sally Wattle


Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia linifolia White Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia longifolia ssp longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle b



Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia myrtifolia Red-stemmed Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia parramattensis Sydney Green Wattle



Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia suaveolens Sweet Wattle c c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp longiaxialis Sunshine Wattle

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia terminalis ssp terminalis Sunshine Wattle E c

Fabaceae - Mimosoideae Acacia ulicifolia Prickly Moses


Polygonaceae Acetosa sagittata Rambling Dock * c

Myrtaceae Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly c


Adiantaceae Adiantum aethiopicum Common Maidenhair

Alliaceae Agapanthus praecox ssp orentalis African Lily *



Asteraceae Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed * c



Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak a a b


Betulaceae Alnus jorullensis Evergreen Alder * c




Alstroemeriaceae Alstroemeria pulchella Parrot Alstroemeria * c




Primulaceae Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel *

Myrtaceae Angophora costata Sydney Red Gum a a c a

Myrtaceae Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple

Basellaceae Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine N4 c

Araucariaceae Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine ni

Apocynaceae Araujia sericifera Moth Vine * c c

Arecaceae Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Bangalow Palm





Papaveraceae Argemone ochroleuca ssp ochroleuca Mexican Poppy N5


Asparagaceae Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagus Fern N4 c c c

Asparagaceae Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus Fern N4

Aspleniaceae Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern


Poaceae Austrostipa pubescens Spear Grass b

Poaceae Avena fatua Wild Oats *

Proteaceae Banksia ericifolia ssp ericifolia Heath-leaved Banksia

Proteaceae Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia Coast Banksia c

Proteaceae Banksia marginata Silver Banksia c

Proteaceae Banksia serrata Old-man Banksia




Asteraceae Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs * c



Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea sp Bougainvillea *

Sterculiaceae Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree c b a b



Poaceae Briza minor Shivery Grass *


Poaceae Bromus catharticus Praire Grass * c


Cunoniaceae Callicoma serratifolia Black Wattle c

Myrtaceae Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae Callistemon rigidus Stiff Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush a


Myrtaceae Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush

Cupressaceae Callitris rhomboidea Port Jackson Pine

Dicksoniaceae Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken a a

Theaceae Camelia sp Camelia *

Cannaceae Canna indica Tous-les-mois Arrowroot * c

Sapindaceae Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon Vine N4


Cyperaceae Carex sp

Lauraceae Cassytha sp c


Casuarinaceae Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak a





Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum apetalum Coachwood

Cunoniaceae Ceratopetalum gummiferum Christmas Bush





Solanaceae Cestrum parqui Green Poisonberry N3

Anthericaceae Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant * c


Lauraceae Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel * c c

Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine


Rutaceae Citrus sp Citrus *



Amaryllidaceae Clivia minata Clivia *


Commelinaceae Commelina cyanea Scurvy Weed a c b b

Asteraceae Conyza sp Fleabane * c





Rutaceae Correa reflexa var speciosa Common Correa

Myrtaceae Corymbia gummifera Red Bloodwood c

Malaceae Cotoneaster sp *




Iridaceae Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia *

Sapindaceae Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo

Cupressaceae Cupressus sp Cypress *

Cyatheaceae Cyathea australis Black Tree-fern a

Cyatheaceae Cyathea cooperi Straw Treefern b

Apiaceae Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender Celery *



Cyperaceae Cyperus gracilis Slender Flat-sedge b






Phormiaceae Dianella caerulea Blue Flax-lily b b




Poaceae Dichelachne sp

Convolvulaceae Dichondra repens Kidney Weed b


Iridaceae Dietes sp *

Poaceae Digitaria didactyla Queensland Blue Couch b


Sapindaceae Dodonaea triquetra Large-leaf Hop-bush c c b









Poaceae Ehrharta erecta Panic Veldtgrass * c c c c


Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash b b



Asteraceae Erigeron karvinskianus Bony-tip Fleabane *

Malaceae Eriobotrya japonica Loquat *



Myrtaceae Eucalyptus botryoides Bangalay b a a


Myrtaceae Eucalyptus piperita Sydney Peppermint

Myrtaceae Eucalyptus robusta Swamp Mahogany c


Myrtaceae Eucalyptus sp a

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge * c


Luzuriagaceae Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry




Moraceae Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig b

Moraceae Ficus sp *


Fumariaceae Fumaria officinalis * c c



Cyperaceae Gahnia sp Saw-sedge c

Asteraceae Galinsoga parviflora Potato Weed *

Asteraceae Gamochaeta americana Cudweed *

Luzuriagaceae Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily

Geraniaceae Geranium homeanum Native Geranium c

Euphorbiaceae Glochidion ferdinandi var ferdinandi Cheese Tree c a a


Proteaceae Grevillea linearifolia Linear-leaf Grevillea b

Proteaceae Grevillea robusta Silky Oak ni


Proteaceae Grevillea sp hort ni c


Proteaceae Hakea dactyloides Finger Hakea



Proteaceae Hakea sericea Needlebush

Proteaceae Hakea sp


Fabaceae - Faboideae Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea





Araliaceae Hedera helix English Ivy * c

Araliaceae Hedera sp Ivy *

Zingiberaceae Hedychium gardnerianum Ginger Lily *



Malvaceae Hibiscus mutabilis * c

Dennstaedtiaceae Histiopteris incisa Bat's wing Fern b

Euphorbiaceae Homalanthus populifolius Bleeding Heart c c c

Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea sp Hydrangea *




Asteraceae Hypochaeris radicata Catsear *


Balsaminaceae Impatiens walleriana *

Poaceae Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass

Convolvulaceae Ipomoea cairica N4

Convolvulaceae Ipomoea indica Morning Glory N4 c




Bignoniaceae Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda *



Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Common Rush c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea

Myrtaceae Kunzea ambigua Tick Bush c c


Asteraceae Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce *


Verbenaceae Lantana camara Lantana N4 c


Myrtaceae Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Teatree a


Myrtaceae Leptospermum polygalifolium Yellow Tea-tree

Myrtaceae Leptospermum sp

Myrtaceae Leptospermum squarrosum

Oleaceae Ligustrum lucidum Large Leaved Privet N4

Oleaceae Ligustrum sinense Small Leaved Privet N4 c



Arecaceae Livistona australis Cabbage Fan-palm


Lomandraceae Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush a b


Caprifoliaceae Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle *

Myrtaceae Lophostemon confertus Brush Box ni c










Fabaceae - Faboideae Medicago polymorpha Burr Medic *

Myrtaceae Melaleuca armillaris Bracelet Honey-myrtle

Myrtaceae Melaleuca hypericifolia Hillock Bush

Myrtaceae Melaleuca linariifolia Flax-leaved Paperbark


Myrtaceae Melaleuca quinquenervia Broad-leaved Paperbark c



Myrtaceae Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly-leaved Tea Tree




Poaceae Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Weeping Grass b c


Malvaceae Modiola caroliniana Red-flowered Mallow * c

Araceae Monstera deliciosa Fruit Salad Plant * c c

Moraceae Morus alba White Mulberry * c

Rutaceae Murraya paniculata *





Davalliaceae Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern ni c c

Apocynaceae Nerium oleander Oleander *



Alliaceae Nothoscordum borbonicum Onion Weed * c c


Ochnaceae Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Plant * c

Oleaceae Olea europaea ssp cuspidata Olive *


Poaceae Oplismenus aemulus Oplismenus b a




Oxalidaceae Oxalis incarnata N5 c c



Bignoniaceae Pandorea pandorana Wonga Wonga Vine



Urticaceae Parietaria judaica Asthma Weed N4 c




Poaceae Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu Grass *







Arecaceae Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm *


Poaceae Phyllostachys aurea Fishpole Bamboo N4 c



Pittosporaceae Pittosporum revolutum Wild Yellow Jasmine b

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum a a a b




Apocynaceae Plumeria alba Frangipani *

Poaceae Poa affinis Poa a


Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine










Amygdalaceae Prunus sp * c


Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken a

Pteridaceae Pteris tremula Tender Brake

Fabaceae - Faboideae Pultenaea daphnoides













Araliaceae Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree ni


Cyperaceae Schoenus melanostachys c




Fabaceae - Caesalpinioideae Senna pendula var glabrata *

Poaceae Setaria palmifolia Palm Grass *




Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne *

Smilacaeae Smilax glyciphylla Sweet Sarsaparilla c c


Solanaceae Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco *

Solanaceae Solanum nigrum Black-berry Nightshade *

Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle * c


Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media Common Chickweed *

Proteaceae Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree ni

Poaceae Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo Grass * c

Menispermaceae Stephania japonica var discolor Snake Vine

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise * c

Strelitziaceae Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise *

Arecaceae Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm *

Meliaceae Synoum glandulosum ssp glandulosum Scentless Rosewood

Myrtaceae Syzygium australe Brush Cherry

Myrtaceae Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry V

Myrtaceae Syzygium sp Lilly Pilly

Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale Dandelion *

Aizoaceae Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach

Poaceae Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass



Commelinaceae Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew * c c c c



Myrtaceae Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum c

Tropaeolaceae Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium * c




Scrophulariaceae Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell *

Scrophulariaceae Veronica plebeia Trailing Speedwell c

Fabaceae - Faboideae Vicia sativa Vetch *




Iridaceae Watsonia meriana Wild Watsonia * c c

Lamiaceae Westringia fruticosa Coastal Rosemary


Fabaceae - Faboideae Wisteria Wisteria * c


Apiaceae Xanthosia tridentata Xanthosia a




Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 - 2007 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Job No: C479-MOS Rev2

Appendix B Road Reserves Fauna Species Inventories Reserves Under Current Management




Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 B1 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Job No: C479-MOS Rev2

General Status

U Unprotected (not native to Australia)

Conservation Status

CE Critically Endangered - listed under Schedule 1A of the TSC Act

E Endangered - listed under Schedule 1 of the TSC Act

V Vulnerable - listed under Schedule 2 of the TSC Act

Other

RR Road Reserve number

a Recorded in Oculus (2001) and TEC 2006/07

b Recorded in Oculus (2001)

c Recorded by TEC 2006/07

Road Reserves between 1 and 40 that are under current management

Class Family Scientific Name Common Name Status RR2 RR4 RR6 RR7 RR8 RR9 RR11 RR12 RR13 RR14 RR15 RR18 RR19 RR22 RR23 RR27 RR29 RR31 RR32 RR33 RR39

Amphibians Myobatrachidae Limnodynastes peronii Striped Marsh Frog P c

Birds Sturnidae Acridotheres tristis Common Myna U b b

Birds Psittacidae Alisterus scapularis Australian King-Parrot P c

Birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested Cockatoo P c

Birds Corvidae Corvus coronoides Australian Raven P b b

Birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird P b b

Birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra P b

Birds Columbidae Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove P b b

Birds Artamidae Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Magpie P b c c b b c c

Birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus Superb Fairy-wren P b

Birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala Noisy Miner P c c b b a c c c c b a c a c

Birds Meliphagidae Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's Honeyeater P b

Birds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon P b

Birds Passeridae Passer domesticus House Sparrow U b

Birds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon nigricans Tree Martin P c

Birds Columbidae Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing P b

Birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus eximius Eastern Rosella P c

Birds Podargidae Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth P b

Birds Dicruridae Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail P b

Birds Cuculidae Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel-billed Cuckoo P b

Birds Acanthizidae Sericornis frontalis White-browed Scrubwren P b b b c b

Birds Artamidae Strepera graculina Pied Currawong P b b c b c

Birds Columbidae Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove U b

Birds Sturnidae Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling U b b

Birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow Lorikeet P a c c c c c c c c

Birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles novaehollandiae Spur-winged Plover P

Mammals Pseudocheiridae Pseudocheirus peregrinus Common Ringtail Possum P c

Mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox V

Mammals Phalangeridae Trichosurus vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum P c c

Reptiles Scincidae Ctenotus taeniolatus Copper-tailed Ctenotus P

Reptiles Scincidae Eulamprus quoyii Eastern Water-skink P

Reptiles Scincidae Lampropholis delicata Dark-flecked Garden Sunskink P b b b b c c a b

Reptiles Scincidae Lampropholis guichenoti Pale-flecked Garden Sunskink P b b c b

Reptiles Agamidae Physignathus lesueurii Eastern Water Dragon P b

Reptiles Scincidae Tiliqua scincoides Common Bluetongue P c


Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 B2 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Job No: C479-MOS Rev2

Road Reserves between 41 and 84 that are under current management

Class Family Scientific Name Common Name Status RR42 RR44 RR49 RR51 RR53 RR54 RR58 RR59 RR61 RR62 RR63 RR68 RR69 RR80 RR81 RR83 RR84

Amphibians Myobatrachidae Limnodynastes peronii Striped Marsh Frog P

Birds Sturnidae Acridotheres tristis Common Myna U b b b b b b b

Birds Psittacidae Alisterus scapularis Australian King-Parrot P

Birds Cacatuidae Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested Cockatoo P

Birds Corvidae Corvus coronoides Australian Raven P b b

Birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird P

Birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra P

Birds Columbidae Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove P b b b

Birds Artamidae Gymnorhina tibicen Australian Magpie P b c b c b b

Birds Maluridae Malurus cyaneus Superb Fairy-wren P c b b

Birds Meliphagidae Manorina melanocephala Noisy Miner P c c c b b c c b b c c

Birds Meliphagidae Meliphaga lewinii Lewin's Honeyeater P

Birds Columbidae Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon P

Birds Passeridae Passer domesticus House Sparrow U b

Birds Hirundinidae Petrochelidon nigricans Tree Martin P

Birds Columbidae Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing P

Birds Psittacidae Platycercus adscitus eximius Eastern Rosella P

Birds Podargidae Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth P

Birds Dicruridae Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail P

Birds Cuculidae Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel-billed Cuckoo P

Birds Acanthizidae Sericornis frontalis White-browed Scrubwren P b b

Birds Artamidae Strepera graculina Pied Currawong P b b c

Birds Columbidae Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove U

Birds Sturnidae Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling U b

Birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow Lorikeet P c c c c

Birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles novaehollandiae Spur-winged Plover P c

Mammals Pseudocheiridae Pseudocheirus peregrinus Common Ringtail Possum P

Mammals Pteropodidae Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox V b

Mammals Phalangeridae Trichosurus vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum P

Reptiles Scincidae Ctenotus taeniolatus Copper-tailed Ctenotus P b b

Reptiles Scincidae Eulamprus quoyii Eastern Water-skink P b

Reptiles Scincidae Lampropholis delicata Dark-flecked Garden Sunskink P b c c

Reptiles Scincidae Lampropholis guichenoti Pale-flecked Garden Sunskink P b

Reptiles Agamidae Physignathus lesueurii Eastern Water Dragon P c b

Reptiles Scincidae Tiliqua scincoides Common Bluetongue P c

Documents

Flora and Fauna Survey 2006-2007 - Volume 3 - Project Area B … · Flora and Fauna Survey 2006 - 2007 4 Mosman Municipal Council Volume 3 Job No: C479-MOS Rev2 2.1.7 Current Management