Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (Qld)

Queensland Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2006 Subordinate Legislation 2006 No. 116 made under the NatureConservationAct1992 Contents Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Regulation amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 Amendment of sch 5 (Nature refuges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 Amendment of sch 6 (Koala Bushland Coordinated Conservation Area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

s1 2 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2006 . 2 Regulation amended This regulation amends the Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Regulation 1994. 3 Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) (1) Section 2, definitions Maclennan Cay , Moulter Cay and Raine Island — omit. (2) Section 2— insert— ‘ Maclennan Cay means the coral cay at latitude 11º19' south, longitude 143º48' east. Moulter Cay means the coral cay at latitude 11º24'30" south, longitude 144º01'11" east. Raine Island means the coral cay at latitude 11º35'34" south, longitude 144º02'12" east.’. 4 Amendment of sch 5 (Nature refuges) (1) Schedule 5, part 66— omit. (2) Schedule 5— insert— ‘Part 183 Danggaja Nature Refuge ‘547 Name ‘Danggaja Nature Refuge.

s4 3 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘548 Description ‘The part of lot 299 on RP808442 situated in the County of Nares, containing an area of about 38ha, shown on plan PA240. ‘549 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) complex notophyll to mesophyll vine forest of high rainfall, cloudy uplands on basalt, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.8.2; and (b) known habitat for the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ); and (c) suitable habitat for the rare Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo ( Dendrolagus lumholtzi ); and (d) the cultural and natural values of a significant part of the Topaz Regional Landscape Linkage between the Wooroonooran National Park sections of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. ‘Part 184 Develin Nature Refuge ‘550 Name ‘Develin Nature Refuge. ‘551 Description ‘The part of lot 5 on crown plan LI328 situated in the County of Liebig, containing an area of about 588ha, shown on plan PA210. ‘552 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports—

s4 4 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (a) the following not of concern regional ecosystems that have a low representation in the protected area estate— (i) Eucalyptus crebra , Corymbia spp., with E. moluccana on lower slopes of Cainozoic sand plains/remnant surfaces, described as regional ecosystem 11.5.2; (ii) Acacia spp. woodland on lateritic duricrust, Scarp retreat zone, described as regional ecosystem 11.7.2; and (b) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Eugene State Forest. ‘Part 185 Doongella Nature Refuge ‘553 Name ‘Doongella Nature Refuge. ‘554 Description ‘The part of lot 9 on RP899759 situated in the County of Hillalong, containing an area of about 14.9ha, shown on plan PA223. ‘555 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) complex notophyll (feather palm) vine forest often with Acmena resa and Syzygium wesa , of wet uplands on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.1; and (b) notophyll to complex notophyll vine forest often with Argyrodendron actinophyllum subsp. diversifolium ± A. polyandrum , on drier uplands and coastal ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the

s4 5 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 not of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.2, that has a low representation in the protected area estate; and (c) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the endangered Eungella torrent frog ( Taudactylus eungellensis ) and northern gastric brooding frog ( Rheobatrachus vitellinus ); and (ii) the vulnerable plant Ozothamnus eriocephalus ; and (iii) the rare Acronychia eungellensis , Alyxia magnifolia, Anomalopus brevicollis , Argophyllum nullumense , Asplenium normale , Elaphoglossum callifolium , Eungella honeyeater ( Lichenostomus hindwoodi ), grey goshawk ( Accipiter novaehollandiae ), Livistona sp. (Eungella A.N.Rodd 3798), Plectranthus graniticola , Sarcotoechia heterophylla and Taudactylus liemi ; and (d) the cultural and natural values of the nearby Eungella National Park. ‘Part 186 Eaglenest Farm Nature Refuge ‘556 Name ‘Eaglenest Farm Nature Refuge. ‘557 Description ‘The part of lot 4 on SP166716 situated in the County of Carlisle, containing an area of about 9.12ha, shown on plan PA206.

s4 6 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘558 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) Eucalyptus drepanophylla ± E. platyphylla ± Corymbia clarksoniana woodland on low to medium hills, on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.6, that has a low representation in the protected area estate; and (b) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the vulnerable rufous owl (southern subspecies) ( Ninox rufa queenslandica ) and coastal sheathtail bat ( Taphozous australis ); and (ii) the rare grey goshawk novaehollandiae ); and ( Accipiter (c) the cultural and natural values of the nearby Pioneer Peaks National Park; and (d) protection of significant regrowth providing viable habitat and adjoining remnant vegetation that links 2 sections of Pioneer Peaks National Park. ‘Part 187 Egerton Nature Refuge ‘559 Name ‘Egerton Nature Refuge. ‘560 Description ‘The parts of lots 1 and 2 on RP211096 situated in the County of March, containing an area of about 30.6ha, shown on plan PA221.

s4 7 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘561 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems that have a low representation in the protected area estate— (i) Eucalyptus saligna or E. grandis tall open forest on Cainozoic igneous rocks, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 12.8.8; (ii) complex notophyll vine forest on Cainozoic igneous rocks at altitude <600m, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 12.8.3; (iii) Eucalyptus siderophloia , E. propinqua , E. acmenoides open forest on near coastal hills on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 12.12.15; and (b) known habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the vulnerable Richmond birdwing butterfly ( Ornithoptera richmondia ); and (ii) the rare Pararistolochia praevenosa ; and (c) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the endangered Graptophyllum reticulatum , Macadamia jansenii , Plectranthus torrenticola , Pouteria eerwah and Triunia robusta ; and (ii) the vulnerable Macadamia integrifolia , macadamia nut ( Macadamia tetraphylla ) and red lilly pilly ( Syzygium hodgkinsoniae ); and (iii) the rare thozetia, rusty vine ( Marsdenia hemiptera ); and (d) vegetation that is part of a bioregional wildlife corridor and strategically located in close proximity to Kondalilla National Park and Maleny Forest Reserve 3 and buffering the immediate catchment area of Baroon Pocket Dam.

s4 8 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘Part 188 Ga’ri djaa ga’wun Nature Refuge ‘562 Name ‘Ga’ri djaa ga’wun Nature Refuge. ‘563 Description ‘The part of lot 2 on RP171423 situated in the County of Canning, containing an area of about 19.1ha, shown on plan PA262. ‘564 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems that have a low representation in protected area estate— (i) Araucarian microphyll to notophyll vine forest on sedimentary rocks, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 12.9-10.16; (ii) Eucalyptus pilularis tall open forest on sedimentary rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 12.9-10.14; (iii) open forest complex often with Eucalyptus acmenoides , E. major , E. siderophloia ± Corymbia citriodora on sedimentary rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 12.9-10.17; and (b) part of a state significant bioregional wildlife corridor; and (c) known habitat for rare and threatened species, including— (i) the vulnerable glossy black-cockatoo ( Calyptorhynchus lathami ), powerful owl ( Ninox strenua ), koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus ), and tusked frog ( Adelotus brevis) ; and

s4 9 s4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (ii) the rare grey goshawk ( Accipiter novaehollandiae ), square-tailed kite ( Lophoictinia isura ), sooty owl ( Tyto tenebricosa ), Eroticoscincus graciloides and Alyxia magnifolia . ‘Part 189 Helios Hills Nature Refuge ‘565 Name ‘Helios Hills Nature Refuge. ‘566 Description ‘Lot 1 on RP615011 situated in the County of Palmerston, containing an area of about 28.4ha, shown on plan PA222. ‘567 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems— (i) notophyll mossy evergreen vine forest on mountain slopes and summits subject to regular mist cover, on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.17; (ii) notophyll rainforest/microphyll rainforest often with Argyrodendron polyandrum and Paraserianthes toona , ± Araucaria cunninghamii , on low to medium ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.3; (iii) Corymbia intermedia , E. portuensis ± Lophostemon spp. ± Syncarpia glomulifera ± Banksia integrifolia , open forest on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.5;

s 4 10 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (iv) Corymbia intermedia and Allocasuarina spp. open to closed forest, or Allocasuarina spp. closed forest to closed shrubland on moist upper slopes and ridges of ranges, on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 8.12.31; and (b) known habitat for the rare grey goshawk ( Accipiter novaehollandiae ), square-tailed kite ( Lophoictinia isura ) and Persoonia amaliea ; and (c) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Byfield State Forest and nearby Byfield National Park. ‘Part 190 Kahana Nature Refuge ‘568 Name ‘Kahana Nature Refuge. ‘569 Description ‘The part of lot 41 on RP835634 situated in the County of Solander, containing an area of about 2.19ha, shown on plan PA235. ‘570 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) simple to complex mesophyll to notophyll vine forest on moderate to poorly drained alluvial plains of moderate fertility, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 7.3.10; and (b) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Wet Tropics World Heritage Area; and (c) known habitat for the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ).

s 4 11 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘Part 191 Kalpowar Nature Refuge ‘571 Name ‘Kalpowar Nature Refuge. ‘572 Description ‘The parts of lot 7 on SP156403 and the part of lot 6 on SP171857 situated in the County of Melville, containing an area of about 49670ha, shown on plan PA255 Sh 1 to 5. ‘573 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) known habitat for rare and threatened species, including— (i) the endangered star finch (eastern subspecies) ( Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda ); and (ii) the vulnerable crimson finch ( Neochmia phaeton ); and (b) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Lakefield and Cape Melville National Parks; and (c) significant indigenous and European cultural heritage values in the areas of Barney’s Lake, Bathurst Head, Jacks Lakes, and the Jack, Normanby and Kennedy Rivers. ‘Part 192 King George Falls Nature Refuge ‘574 Name ‘King George Falls Nature Refuge.

s 4 12 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘575 Description ‘The part of lot 213 on SP188105 situated in the County of Nares, containing an area of about 45ha, shown on plan PA265. ‘576 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) complex notophyll to mesophyll vine forest of high rainfall, cloudy uplands on basalt, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.8.2; and (b) simple notophyll vine forest of moist to very wet metamorphic uplands and highlands, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.12; and (c) known habitat for the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ); and (d) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Wooroonooran National Park and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, and the adjacent Rayner Nature Refuge. ‘Part 193 Liefway Nature Refuge ‘577 Name ‘Liefway Nature Refuge. ‘578 Description ‘Lot 16 on crown plan WU5 situated in the County of Wairuna, containing an area of about 82.2ha, shown on plan PA226.

s 4 13 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘579 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) vegetation communities equivalent to the following regional ecosystems— (i) mixed eucalypt open forest to woodland, dominated by Eucalyptus tereticornis and Corymbia tessellaris ± Melaleuca dealbata , (or vine forest with these species as emergents), on alluvial plains of lowlands, described as the endangered regional ecosystem 7.3.12, that has a low representation in the protected area estate; (ii) Corymbia intermedia and/or Lophostemon suaveolens open forest to woodland ± areas of Allocasuarina littoralis and A. torulosa , of uplands, on granite and rhyolite, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.12.29; and (b) catchment protection along Michael Creek; and (c) the cultural and natural values of the nearby Girringun National Park and Mount Fox State Forest. ‘Part 194 Litoria Springs Nature Refuge ‘580 Name ‘Litoria Springs Nature Refuge. ‘581 Description ‘The part of lot 1 on SP181642 situated in the County of Nares, containing an area of about 12.1ha, shown on plan PA254. ‘582 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports—

s 4 14 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (a) simple to complex mesophyll to notophyll vine forest on moderately to poorly drained metamorphics (excluding amphibolites) of moderate fertility of the moist and wet lowlands, foothills and uplands, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.1; and (b) known habitat for the vulnerable rufous owl (southern subspecies) ( Ninox rufa queenslandica ) and the rare Litoria genimaculata and double-eyed fig parrot (Marshall’s) ( Cyclopsitta diophthalma marshalli ); and (c) suitable habitat for the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ), and endangered frogs Litoria lorica , Litoria rheocola and Nyctimystes dayi ; and (d) the cultural and natural resources of the adjoining Japoon Forest Reserve section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. ‘Part 195 Mooloolah Nature Refuge ‘583 Name ‘Mooloolah River Nature Refuge. ‘584 Description ‘Lot 9 on SP163512 situated in the County of Canning, containing an area of about 12.8ha, shown on plan PA257. ‘585 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems that have a low representation in the protected area estate—

s 4 15 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (i) Gallery rainforest (notophyll vine forest) on alluvial plains, described as the endangered regional ecosystem 12.3.1; (ii) Eucalyptus siderophloia , E. tereticornis , Corymbia intermedia open forest on alluvial plains usually near coast, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 12.3.11; and (b) known habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the vulnerable tusked frog ( Adelotus brevis ) and Richmond birdwing butterfly ( Ornithoptera richmondia ); and (ii) the rare Pararistolochia praevenosa ; and (c) suitable habitat for the endangered giant barred frog ( Mixophyes iteratus ); and (d) the cultural and natural values of the nearby Beerwah State Forest, Beerwah Forest Reserve and Edward Corbould Reserve and Retreat Nature Refuge. ‘Part 196 Mount Jukes Nature Refuge ‘586 Name ‘Mount Jukes Nature Refuge. ‘587 Description ‘The part of lot 5 on SP172408 situated in the County of Carlisle, containing an area of about 14.8ha, shown on plan PA227. ‘588 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports—

s 4 16 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (a) the following not of concern regional ecosystems— (i) notophyll to complex notophyll vine forest often with Argyrodendron actinophyllum subsp. diversifolium ± A. polyandrum , on drier uplands and coastal ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as regional ecosystem 8.12.2, that has a low representation in the protected area estate; (ii) notophyll rainforest/microphyll rainforest often with Argyrodendron polyandrum and Paraserianthes toona , ± Araucaria cunninghamii , on low to medium ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as regional ecosystem 8.12.3; (iii) complex notophyll feather palm vine forest with Argyrodendron actinophyllum subsp. diversifolium and subcanopy of Myristica globosa subsp. muelleri , on moist, low to moderate, coastal and subcoastal ranges on Mesozoic to Proterozoic igneous rocks, described as the regional ecosystem 8.12.19, that has a low representation in the protected area estate; and (b) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the vulnerable rufous owl (southern subspecies) ( Ninox rufa queenslandica ), coastal sheathtail bat ( Taphozous australis ), Graptophyllum ilicifolium and Neisosperma kilneri ; and (ii) the rare Litoria revelata , grey goshawk ( Accipiter novaehollandiae ), Eulamprus amplus , Phyllurus isis , Saproscincus spectabilis , Atalaya rigida , giant ironwood ( Choricarpia subargentea ), Lastreopsis silvestris , Macropteranthes fitzalanii and Rourea brachyandra ; and (c) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Mount Jukes National Park.

s 4 17 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘Part 197 Myola Palm Nature Refuge ‘589 Name ‘Myola Palm Nature Refuge. ‘590 Description ‘The part of lot 207 on crown plan NR5425 situated in the County of Nares, containing an area of about 0.915ha, shown on plan PA253. ‘591 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) known habitat for the endangered Archontophoenix myolensis ; and (b) regrowth equivalent to simple to complex mesophyll to notophyll vine forest on moderately to poorly drained metamorphics (excluding amphibolites) of moderate fertility of the moist and wet lowlands, foothills and uplands, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.1; and (c) the cultural and natural values of nearby Kuranda Forest Reserve. ‘Part 198 Oxtrack Nature Refuge ‘592 Name ‘Oxtrack Nature Refuge.

s 4 18 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘593 Description ‘The part of lot 21 on crown plan DW534 situated in the County of Dawson, containing an area of about 914ha, shown on plan PA211. ‘594 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems that have a low representation in the protected area estate— (i) Dichanthium sericeum and/or Astrebla spp. grassland on alluvial plains, cracking clay soils, described as the endangered regional ecosystem 11.3.21; (ii) Eucalyptus populnea woodland on alluvial plains, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 11.3.2; (iii) Eucalyptus tereticornis and/or Eucalyptus spp. tall woodland on alluvial plains, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 11.3.4; (iv) Eucalyptus crebra woodland on igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 11.12.1; (v) Eucalyptus melanophloia woodland on igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 11.12.2; and (b) catchment protection along Oxtrack Creek. ‘Part 199 Possum Lane Nature Refuge ‘595 Name ‘Possum Lane Nature Refuge.

s 4 19 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘596 Description ‘The part of lot 295 on crown plan BNT654 situated in the County of Bentinck, containing an area of about 3.79ha, shown on plan PA243. ‘597 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) Eucalyptus blakelyi and/or E. caliginosa woodland to open forest on igneous rocks, described as the endangered regional ecosystem 13.12.9, that has a low representation in the protected area estate; and (b) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the endangered Macrozamia viridis ; and (ii) the vulnerable spotted-tailed quoll ( Dasyurus maculatus maculatus ), Acacia ruppii , Eucalyptus magnificata and Grevillia scortechinii ; and (iii) the rare Underwoodisaurus sphyrurus and Pterostylis woollsii . ‘Part 200 Rainforest Rescue Nature Refuge ‘598 Name ‘Rainforest Rescue Nature Refuge. ‘599 Description ‘Lots 7 and 8 on RP738430 situated in the County of Solander, containing an area of about 6.35ha, shown on plan PA239.

s 4 20 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘600 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems— (i) Corymbia intermedia and Syncarpia glomulifera , or C. intermedia and Eucalyptus pellita , or Syncarpia glomulifera and Allocasuarina spp., or E. cloeziana , or C. torelliana open forests (or vine forests with these species as emergents), on alluvial fans at the base of ranges, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 7.3.20; (ii) Eucalyptus pellita ± Corymbia intermedia open forest (or vine forest with E. pellita and C. intermedia emergents), on metamorphics, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.5; (iii) simple notophyll vine forest of moist to very wet metamorphic uplands and highlands, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.12; and (b) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ) and spotted-tailed quoll ( Dasyurus maculatus gracilis ); and (ii) the rare Bennett’s tree-kangaroo ( Dendrolagus bennettianus ); and (c) remnant vegetation that links 2 sections of the Daintree National Park. ‘Part 201 Ramaz Nature Refuge ‘601 Name ‘Ramaz Nature Refuge.

s 4 21 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘602 Description ‘The part of lot 1 on RP207373, situated in the County of Lennox, containing an area of about 6.6ha, shown on plan PA232. ‘603 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) remnant vegetation in good condition and representative of the following regional ecosystems that have a low representation in the protected area estate— (i) Eucalyptus siderophloia , E. tereticornis , Corymbia intermedia open forest on alluvial plains usually near coast, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 12.3.11; (ii) Eucalyptus fibrosa subsp. fibrosa open forest on sedimentary rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 12.9-10.19; and (b) suitable habitat for the rare black-necked stork ( Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus ), black-chinned honeyeater ( Melithreptus gularis ) and square-tailed kite ( Lophoictinia isura ); and (c) vegetation assessed as being significant habitat for the vulnerable Freycinet’s frog ( Litoria freycineti) and wallum froglet ( Crinia tinnula ); and (d) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Denison State Forest. ‘Part 202 Upper Austinville Nature Refuge ‘604 Name ‘Upper Austinville Nature Refuge.

s 4 22 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘605 Description ‘The part of lot 1 on RP102595 situated in the County of Ward, containing an area of about 57.1ha, shown on plan PA230. ‘606 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) Eucalyptus saligna or E. grandis , E. microcorys , E. acmenoides , Lophostemon confertus tall open forest on metamorphics ± interbedded volcanics, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 12.11.2; and (b) suitable habitat for the vulnerable Cyperus semifertilis ; and (c) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Austinville Forest Reserves 1 and 2; and (d) vegetation forming part of a bioregional wildlife corridor linking to Springbrook National Park. ‘Part 203 Wairambar Rainforest Nature Refuge ‘607 Name ‘Wairambar Rainforest Nature Refuge. ‘608 Description ‘The part of lot 284 on crown plan NR2070, situated in the County of Nares, containing an area of about 22.2ha, shown on plan PA225. ‘609 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports—

s 4 23 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (a) the following not of concern regional ecosystems— (i) complex notophyll to mesophyll vine forest of high rainfall, cloudy uplands on basalt, described as regional ecosystem 7.8.2; (ii) complex notophyll vine forest with Agathis robusta emergents, on metamorphics of moist foothills and uplands, described as regional ecosystem 7.11.7; and (b) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ) and torrent tree frog ( Litoria nannotis ); and (ii) the rare Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo ( Dendrolagus lumholtzi ); and (iii) the rare Bubbia queenslandiana , Elaeocarpus johnsonii , Endiandra dicrophylla , Linospadix palmeriana , Mammea touriga and Sarcopteryx acuminata ; and (c) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Wooroonooran National Park and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area; and (d) catchment protection along Wairambar Creek and other smaller creeks in the upper catchment of the Russell River. ‘Part 204 Wait-a-while Nature Refuge ‘610 Name ‘Wait-a-While Nature Refuge.

s 4 24 s 4 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘611 Description ‘Lot 4 on RP726799 situated in the County of Nares, containing an area of about 46.3ha, shown on plan PA237. ‘612 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems— (i) simple to complex mesophyll to notophyll vine forest on moderate to poorly drained alluvial plains of moderate fertility, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 7.3.10; (ii) Corymbia intermedia and/or C. tessellaris ± Eucalyptus tereticornis medium to tall open forest to woodland (or vine forest with these species as emergents), on coastal metamorphic headlands and near-coastal foothills, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.18; (iii) simple to complex mesophyll to notophyll vine forest on moderately to poorly drained metamorphics (excluding amphibolites) of moderate fertility of the moist and wet lowlands, foothills and uplands, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 7.11.1; and (b) known habitat for the rare Polyosma rigidiuscula ; and (c) suitable habitat for rare and threatened species including— (i) the endangered southern cassowary (southern population) ( Casuarius casuarius ); and (ii) the rare Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo ( Dendrolagus lumholtzi ); and (d) the cultural and natural values of the adjoining Mount Chalmynia section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, providing linkage habitat between Wooroonooran and Eubenangee Swamp National Parks; and (e) catchment protection to Russell River.

s 5 25 s 5 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘Part 205 Wylah Nature Refuge ‘613 Name ‘Wylah Nature Refuge. ‘614 Description ‘The parts of lots 2 and 3 on RP196402 situated in the County of Bentinck, containing an area of about 27.3ha, shown on plan PA256. ‘615 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The nature refuge supports— (a) the following regional ecosystems— (i) shrubland on igneous rocks, described as the of concern regional ecosystem 13.12.6; (ii) Eucalyptus andrewsii , E. youmanii woodland on igneous rocks, described as the not of concern regional ecosystem 13.12.2; and (b) known habitat for rare and threatened species, including— (i) the vulnerable spotted-tailed quoll ( Dasyurus maculatus maculatus ); and (ii) the rare superb novaehollandiae ); and lyrebird ( Menura (c) the cultural and natural values of the nearby Girraween National Park.’. 5 Amendment of sch 6 (Koala Bushland Coordinated Conservation Area) (1) Schedule 6, heading and section reference— omit, insert—

s 5 26 s 5 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ‘Schedule 6 Coordinated conservation areas sections 10, 11 and 12 ‘Part 1 Koala Bushland Coordinated Conservation Area’. (2) Schedule 6, after section 5— insert— ‘Part 2 Rindoparr Coordinated Conservation Area ‘6 Name ‘Rindoparr Coordinated Conservation Area. ‘7 Description ‘The part of lot 17 on SP148785 situated in the County of Hann, containing an area of about 951ha, shown on plan CCA2. ‘8 Significant cultural and natural resources and values ‘The coordinated conservation area supports— (a) a distinctive chenier ridge, a significant geological feature; and (b) evergreen notophyll vine forest on beach ridges on the east coast, described as the of concern regional ecosytem 3.2.13; and (c) known habitat for the endangered star finch (eastern subspecies) ( Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda ); and

s 5 27 s 5 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 (d) significant indigenous cultural heritage values and areas of indigenous cultural heritage interest; and (e) the cultural and natural values of the adjacent Lakefield National Park. ‘9 Interim management intent and use ‘(1) The coordinated conservation area consists of the area that is the subject of the conservation agreement for the area. ‘(2) The coordinated conservation area will be managed to— (a) conserve the following in the area— (i) the area’s distinctive chenier ridge; (ii) the area’s evergreen notophyll vine forest; (iii) habitat for the endangered star finch and other rare and threatened species; (iv) significant indigenous cultural heritage values and areas of indigenous cultural heritage interest; and (b) allow for— (i) controlled cattle grazing that is not on a commercial basis; and (ii) domestic living areas and associated infrastructure; and (iii) tourist facilities and activities, including campgrounds and guiding services, that have a low environmental impact. ‘10 Duration ‘The duration of the declaration of the coordinated conservation area is the duration of the conservation agreement for the area.’.

28 Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Amendment No. 116, 2006 Regulation (No. 1) 2006 ENDNOTES 1 Made by the Governor in Council on 1 June 2006. 2 Notified in the gazette on 2 June 2006. 3 Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 4 The administering agency is the Environmental Protection Agency. © State of Queensland 2006