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Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873 Level 14, 32 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Locked Bag 331 Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia T +61 7 3173 8000 F +61 7 3173 8001 E brisbane@aurecongroup.com W aurecongroup.com Memorandum To Paul Wybrew From Aurecon C/o Jane Stark Copy Reference 225678 Date 7 February 2012 Subject Pages (including this page) 15 Fairview Ecological Assessment Addendum to Lot 55 FTY1153 Report Mr Wybrew, This memorandum relates to the ground-truthing of the proposed development areas shown in Figures 1-1 to 1-6. This memorandum documents the results of ecological investigations of the following areas: Corridor F282 realignment area Corridor F317 and F383 realignment area Four (4) geotechnical investigation areas These ecological investigations were undertaken from 9-13 January 2012 by two (2) Aurecon ecologists (Leesa Leathbridge and Cassandra Arkinstall). A report specific to additional proposed development areas within Lot 55 on FTY1153 has been previously prepared and submitted to Santos (Ecological Assessment Report Lot 55 FTY1153; Document Reference 221708-001 4-08-11). This memorandum should be treated as an addendum to the report listed above. This memorandum is specific to the ecology of the section of the proposed development areas shown in Figures 1-1 to 1-6. For additional ecological information related to the proposed development that is in addition to that covered by this report, please refer to the appropriate Lot-specific report. Ecological Assessment 1. Corridor F282 realignment area General The corridor F282 realignment is approximately 2 km long and 100 m wide, and extends from geotech site 6399-RM-48 in the east, towards geotech site BH-44 in the west. Most of the area has been extensively cleared and is mapped as non-remnant vegetation. An access road runs along the length of the corridor (refer to Figure 1.1). The eastern portion of the corridor is located within remnant vegetation, and is mapped as no concern at present Regional Ecosystem (RE) 11.10.9. This RE was determined to be correct in the field. A of concern RE (11.3.2/11.3.25) was located approximately 60 m to the south-east of the corridor. The extent of this RE was determined to be inaccurate. The entire corridor realignment area is mapped as a Category C Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA), as the area is located within a State Forest regulated by the Forestry Act 1959. A defined watercourse intersects the corridor in two places and is classed as a stream order 4 by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) mapping. There are also stream order 1 and stream order 2 watercourses which intersect the corridor and flow into the stream order 4 watercourse. Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 1

11.10.9 11.3.2/11.3.25 55_FTY1153 F282 11.3.2/11.3.25 P:\GIS\Projects\215648_Fairview_Eco_Assessment\215648_Fairview_104.mxd 02/02/2012 16:33 11.3.2/11.3.25 11.10.9 11.3.2/11.3.25 Map by: PIC Legend EVNT and Type A Species Corridors - Ground Truth!R Geotech Borehole Cadastre Watercourse Regional Ecosystem (VM Act Status) Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant Least Concern Note: No ESA area or ESA buffers have been included on this figure Source: Cadastre: DERM, 2011. Regional Ecosystems: Version 6, The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management), Nov 2009. 0 A1 scale: 1:4,000 Date: 02/02/2012 Version: 1 Job No: 215648 50 100 200 300 Meters Coordinate system: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_55 Santos Upstream Ecological Assessment Figure 1-1: Location of Proposed Pipeline Corridors Investigated

Floristics The majority of the pipeline realignment corridor has been extensively cleared for agriculture and is dominated by Pennisetum ciliare (Buffel Grass). The eastern portion of the pipeline realignment corridor supports remnant vegetation which is defined by Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine) with Silver-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus melanophloia), Poplar Box (Eucalyptus populnea) and Bull Oak (Allocasuarina luehmannii) also present within the canopy layer. The canopy layer is of moderate cover (approximately 50% of the total area), with a height range of 10 15 m and average height of 12 m. The shrub layer within the area of remnant vegetation is sparse (less than 5% cover of the total area), with a height range of 1-5 m, with an average height of 3 m. The shrub layer was defined by juvenile Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine) with Petalostigma pubescens (Quinee) and Alstonia constricta (Bitter bark) also present. The ground stratum within the area of remnant vegetation and the remainder of the pipeline realignment corridor is relatively dense (70% cover of the total area assessed), with Pennisetum ciliare the dominant species. Other ground cover species recorded included Verbena tenuisecta (Mayne s Curse), Alloteropsis semialata (Cockatoo Grass), Conyza bonariensis (Fleabane) and Bothriochloa bladhii (Forest blue grass). A number of Cymbidium canaliculatum (Black Orchid) were identified within the pipeline realignment corridor. This species is defined as a Type A restricted plant which is protected under the provisions of the NC Act. The location of these species is provided in the Table 1.1 and Figure 1.1. No other flora species of conservation significance or threatened ecological communities as protected under the provisions of the EPBC Act or the NC Act were recorded within the pipeline realignment corridor. A flora species list for the pipeline realignment corridor is provided in Table 1.7. Table 1.1 Type A restricted plant species recorded within the pipeline realignment corridor F282 Species Easting (GDA 94, Zone 55S) Northing (GDA 94, Zone 55S) Comments Cymbidium canaliculatum 694324.879 7145856.622 Approximately 10 plants Cymbidium canaliculatum 694346.7152 7145874.916 Over 50 plants on a stag Cymbidium canaliculatum 694349.4622 7145891.164 - Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 2

Photo 1.1 Floristic structure of the pipeline realignment corridor F282 Habitat value The pipeline realignment corridor contains limited woody vegetation and has been disturbed as a result of previous vegetation clearing for agricultural purposes. Habitat features present within the pipeline realignment corridor include dense groundcover vegetation (ie grassy tussocks) and canopy vegetation within the area of remnant vegetation situated at the eastern portion of the pipeline realignment corridor which may provide shelter and foraging value for avian and arboreal species. The habitat value of pipeline realignment corridor is considered low overall. Accordingly, the species utilising resources in the pipeline realignment corridor are most likely to be limited to common, generalist species that are able to adapt to significant habitat disturbances. Common birds of prey and grassland species are also expected to utilise this site and the surrounding areas for foraging purposes. Incidental fauna species recorded within the corridor during the field investigations are listed in Table 1.2. Squatter Pigeons (Geophaps scripta scripta), a vulnerable species under the NC Act and the EPBC Act, were recorded within the pipeline realignment corridor. No other conservation significant fauna species (ie EVNT species listed under the provisions of the EPBC Act and/or the NC Act) were recorded during the field investigations. Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 3

Table 1.2 Incidental fauna species recorded within Corridor F282 Scientific Name Cacatua galerita Cracticus nigrogularis Cracticus tibicen Corvus orru Centropus phasianinus Dacelo novaeguineae Geopelia striata Geophaps scripta scripta Grallina cyanoleuca Philemon corniculatus Platycercus adscitus Pomatostomus temporalis Rhipidura leucophrys Smicrornis brevirostris Struthidea cinerea Todiramphus sanctus Trichoglossus haematodus Common Name Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Pied Butcherbird Australian Magpie Torresian Crow Pheasant Coucal Laughing Kookaburra Peaceful Dove Squatter Pidgeon Magpie-lark Noisy Friarbird Pale-headed Rosella Grey-crowned Babbler Willie Wagtail Weebill Apostlebird Sacred Kingfisher Rainbow Lorikeet 2. Corridor F317 and F383 realignment area General The F317 and F383 pipeline realignment corridor on Lot 55 FTY1153 is approximately 650 m long and 100 m wide, and is located to the south of Corridor F282 (refer to Figure 1-2). The southern end of the proposed pipeline extends out to the east for a short distance before turning back to the south-west. This portion of the corridor is also known as F383, but has been included in the summary for F317 for simplicity. The corridor has been extensively cleared and as a result, no Regional Ecosystems (REs) as defined by the Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act) are located within the proposed pipeline corridor. There are some scattered trees within a drainage line which transects the corridor midway. There is an of concern RE (11.3.2/11.3.25) located approximately 120 m to the east of the corridor. The entire corridor realignment area is mapped as a Category C ESA, as the area is located within a State Forest regulated by the Forestry Act 1959. There is a mapped watercourse which intersects the corridor about halfway along its length. This watercourse is classed as a stream order 2 by DERM mapping. Floristics The vegetation within the pipeline realignment corridor has been subject to historical clearing and grazing of stock. As a result, the area is dominated by grasses and lacks defined canopy, sub-canopy and shrub stratums. Photo 2 illustrates the vegetative composition and structure of the pipeline realignment corridor. Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 4

Some isolated mature trees recorded within the corridor included Eucalyptus populnea (Poplar Box), Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) and Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong). The shrub layer is almost absent, with approximately 1% canopy cover of juvenile Eucalyptus populnea (Poplar Box), Opuntia tomentosa (Velvety Tree Pear) and Opuntia stricta (Common Prickly Pear). Native and exotic grasses provided a dense groundcover, which includes species such as Chloris virgata (Silky Topped Rhodes Grass), Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass), Alloteropsis semialata (Cockatoo Grass), Panicum effusum (Inquisitive Grass) and Pennisetum ciliare (Buffel Grass). Other groundcover species included Verbena tenuisecta (Mayne s Curse), Conyza bonariensis (Fleabane), Crotolaria dissitiflora (Grey Rattlepod) and Sclerolaena birchii (Galvanised Burr). Five (5) Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong) were identified within the pipeline realignment corridor. This species is defined as a Type A restricted plant which is protected under the provisions of the NC Act. The location of these species is provided in the Table 1.3 and Figure 1.2. No other flora species of conservation significance or threatened ecological communities as protected under the provisions of the EPBC Act or the NC Act were recorded within the pipeline realignment corridor. A flora species list for the pipeline realignment corridor is provided in Table 1.7. Table 1.3 Type A restricted plant species recorded within the pipeline realignment corridor F317 and F383 Species Easting (GDA 94, Zone 55S) Northing (GDA 94, Zone 55S) Brachychiton populneus 693699.7409 7145268.58 Brachychiton populneus 693704.3171 7145272.834 Brachychiton populneus 693731.2409 7145282.522 Brachychiton populneus 693713.9806 7145281.999 Brachychiton populneus 693713.9806 7145281.999 Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 5

11.10.9 F317 55_FTY1153 P:\GIS\Projects\215648_Fairview_Eco_Assessment\215648_Fairview_103.mxd 02/02/2012 16:31 11.10.9 F383 11.3.2/11.3.25 Map by: PIC Legend EVNT and Type A Species Corridors - Ground Truth!R Geotech Borehole Cadastre Watercourse Regional Ecosystem (VM Act Status) Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant Least Concern Note: No ESA area or ESA buffers have been included on this figure Source: Cadastre: DERM, 2011. Regional Ecosystems: Version 6, The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management), Nov 2009. 0 A1 scale: 1:1,750 Date: 02/02/2012 Version: 1 Job No: 215648 25 50 100 150 Meters Coordinate system: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_55 Santos Upstream Ecological Assessment Figure 1-2: Location of Proposed Pipeline Corridors Investigated

Photo 1.2 Floristic structure of the pipeline realignment corridor on F317 and F383 Habitat value Due to the extensive clearing and grazing activities within the pipeline realignment corridor, the habitat value for the area is considered to be low. The absence of a defined canopy, sub-canopy layer means there is limited nesting hollows and foraging and perching opportunities for avian species. The area is very exposed due to the almost absent shrub layer and lack of remnant vegetation, therefore it would not be considered to be favourable habitat for many species. The dense groundcover and presence of woody debris throughout the area would supply some habitat value for smaller species (rodents, lizards etc). Incidental fauna species recorded within the corridor during the field investigations are listed in Table 1.4. No conservation significant fauna species (ie EVNT species listed under the provisions of the EPBC Act and/or the NC Act) were recorded during the field investigations. Table 1.4 Incidental fauna species recorded within Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Cacatua galerita Corvus orru Centropus phasianinus Dacelo novaeguineae Eolophus roseicapillus Common Name Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Torresian Crow Pheasant Coucal Laughing Kookaburra Galah Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 6

Scientific Name Falco cenchroides Geopelia striata Philemon corniculatus Platycercus adscitus Pomatostomus temporalis Rhipidura leucophrys Smicrornis brevirostris Struthidea cinerea Todiramphus sanctus Trichoglossus haematodus Common Name Nankeen Kestral Peaceful Dove Noisy Friarbird Pale-headed Rosella Grey-crowned Babbler Willie Wagtail Weebill Apostlebird Sacred Kingfisher Rainbow Lorikeet 3. Geotechnical Locations General The four geotechnical locations discussed in this document include F112, F232, F205 and 6399-72 (refer to Figures 1.3 to 1.6). The geotechnical locations are situated in a modified environment, a result of land clearing associated with grazing activities, forestry practices and the construction of internal access tracks. F112 is mapped as RE 11.3.2. Field surveys of the area found the RE mapping to be incorrect, with the area consistent with RE 11.10.9 which is mapped directly adjacent to the geotechnical location. The geotechnical locations F232 and F205 are mapped as the least concern RE 11.10.9. Ecological investigations of the areas found the RE mapping to be correct. Geotechnical location 6399-72 is mapped as the least concern RE 11.10.11/11.10.7a in a percentage spilt of 60/40. The RE mapping was consistent with the vegetation communities present within the area. The four geotechnical locations are mapped as a Category C ESA, as the area is located within a State Forest regulated by the Forestry Act 1959. There are no mapped watercourses which intersect the geotechnical locations. Floristics Geotechnical locations F112, F232 and F208 occur within open Eucalypt and Cypress Pine woodland. The vegetation community is defined by Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine) and Eucalyptus chloroclada (Dirty Gum) in the canopy layer at an average height of 10 m and cover of approximately 70 %. The shrub layer is sparse, with a cover of approximately 15% and is dominated by Acacia longispicata (Slender-flowered wattle). The ground layer is comprised of native grasses, forbs and sedges including Perotis rara (Comet Grass), Alloteropsis semialata (Cockatoo Grass) Cymbopogon refractus (Barbwire Grass) and Fimbristylis dichotoma (Common Fringe). The geotechnical location 6399-72 is defined by Eucalyptus populnea (Poplar Box) in the canopy layer at an average height of approximately 12 m and cover of 50%. The shrub layer is sparse, at an average height of 3 m and cover of 10%. Species in the shrub layer include juvenile Callitris glaucophylla (White Cypress Pine), Eremophila mitchellii (False Sandalwood) and Dodonaea viscosa Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 7

(Sticky Hopbush). The ground layer is dense (95% cover of the total area assessed), with Pennisetum ciliare the dominant species. Other ground cover species recorded included Verbena tenuisecta (Mayne s Curse), Alloteropsis semialata (Cockatoo Grass), and Conyza bonariensis (Fleabane). Photos 3 6 illustrate the vegetation communities present within the geotechnical locations. Two (2) Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong) and a Brachychiton rupestris (Narrow-leaved Bottle Tree) were recorded at the geotechnical location F112. Additionally 19 Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (Grasstree) were identified at the geotechnical location F232. These species are defined as Type A restricted plants which are protected under the provisions of the NC Act. The location of these species is provided in the Table 1.5 and Figures 1.3 and 1.4 respectively. No other flora species of conservation significance or threatened ecological communities as protected under the provisions of the EPBC Act or the NC Act were recorded within the geotechnical locations. A flora species list for the geotechnical locations is provided in Table 7. Table 1.5 Type A restricted plant species recorded within the geotechnical locations Geotechnical Location Species Easting (GDA 94, Zone 55S) Northing (GDA 94, Zone 55S) Comments F112 Brachychiton populneus 693848 7142136 - Brachychiton populneus 693787 7142193 - Brachychiton rupestris 693783 7142186 - F232 Xanthorrhoea johnsonii 696952 7147108 - F208 6399-72 Xanthorrhoea johnsonii 696937 7147082 2 plants Xanthorrhoea johnsonii 696943 7147051 - Xanthorrhoea johnsonii 696939 7147055 3 plants Xanthorrhoea johnsonii 696938 7147056 - Xanthorrhoea johnsonii 696938 7147056 11 plants N/A N/A Photo 1.3 F112 Photo 1.4 F208 Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 8

11.10.9 55_FTY1153 F112 11.3.2 Map by: PIC P:\GIS\Projects\215648_Fairview_Eco_Assessment\215648_Fairview_102.mxd 01/02/2012 12:27 Legend EVNT and Type A Species Corridors - Ground Truth!R Geotech Borehole Cadastre Watercourse Regional Ecosystem (VM Act Status) Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant Least Concern Note: No ESA area or ESA buffers have been included on this figure Source: Cadastre: DERM, 2011. Regional Ecosystems: Version 6, The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management), Nov 2009. 0 A1 scale: 1:1,000 Date: 01/02/2012 Version: 1 Job No: 215648 12.5 25 50 75 Meters Coordinate system: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_55 Santos Upstream Ecological Assessment Figure 1-3: Location of Proposed Pipeline Corridors Investigated

11.10.9 55_FTY1153 F232 P:\GIS\Projects\215648_Fairview_Eco_Assessment\215648_Fairview_102.mxd 01/02/2012 12:27 11.10.11 Map by: PIC Legend EVNT and Type A Species Corridors - Ground Truth!R Geotech Borehole Cadastre Watercourse Regional Ecosystem (VM Act Status) Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant Least Concern Note: No ESA area or ESA buffers have been included on this figure Source: Cadastre: DERM, 2011. Regional Ecosystems: Version 6, The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management), Nov 2009. 0 A1 scale: 1:1,000 Date: 01/02/2012 Version: 1 Job No: 215648 12.5 25 50 75 Meters Coordinate system: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_55 Santos Upstream Ecological Assessment Figure 1-4: Location of Proposed Pipeline Corridors Investigated

11.10.9 55_FTY1153 F208 P:\GIS\Projects\215648_Fairview_Eco_Assessment\215648_Fairview_102.mxd 01/02/2012 12:27 11.10.11 Map by: PIC Legend EVNT and Type A Species Corridors - Ground Truth!R Geotech Borehole Cadastre Watercourse Regional Ecosystem (VM Act Status) Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant Least Concern Note: No ESA area or ESA buffers have been included on this figure Source: Cadastre: DERM, 2011. Regional Ecosystems: Version 6, The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management), Nov 2009. 0 A1 scale: 1:1,000 Date: 01/02/2012 Version: 1 Job No: 215648 12.5 25 50 75 Meters Coordinate system: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_55 Santos Upstream Ecological Assessment Figure 1-5: Location of Proposed Pipeline Corridors Investigated

11.10.11/11.10.7a 55_FTY1153 6399-72 P:\GIS\Projects\215648_Fairview_Eco_Assessment\215648_Fairview_102.mxd 01/02/2012 12:27 11.10.9 Map by: PIC Legend EVNT and Type A Species Corridors - Ground Truth!R Geotech Borehole Cadastre Watercourse Regional Ecosystem (VM Act Status) Endangered - Dominant Endangered - Sub-dominant Of Concern - Dominant Of Concern - Sub-dominant Least Concern Note: No ESA area or ESA buffers have been included on this figure Source: Cadastre: DERM, 2011. Regional Ecosystems: Version 6, The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management), Nov 2009. 0 A1 scale: 1:1,000 Date: 01/02/2012 Version: 1 Job No: 215648 12.5 25 50 75 Meters Coordinate system: GDA_1994_MGA_Zone_55 Santos Upstream Ecological Assessment Figure 1-6: Location of Proposed Pipeline Corridors Investigated

Photo 1.5 F232 Photo 1.6 6399-72 Habitat value The geotechnical locations are considered to be of low habitat value due to the lack of structural complexity in the vegetation communities and limited habitat features. Habitat features present within the geotechnical locations include dense groundcover vegetation and woody debris, which would supply habitat value for smaller species such as rodents and lizards, and canopy vegetation which may provide shelter and foraging value for avian and arboreal species. Some hollow bearing trees were present within the geotechnical locations and a number of bandicoot diggings were observed. A number of large flat rocks at F232 would provide suitable basking habitat for reptile species. Incidental fauna species recorded within the geotechnical locations during the field investigations have been detailed in Table 1.6. No conservation significant fauna species (ie EVNT species listed under the provisions of the EPBC Act and/or the NC Act) were recorded during the field investigations. Table 1.6 Incidental fauna species recorded within geotechnical locations Species Location Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F208 6399-72 Cracticus torquatus Grey butcherbird x Manorina melanocephala Noisy minor bird x Platycercus adscitus Pale-headed rosella x x x Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis Grey-crowned babbler Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill x Struthidea cinerea Apostlebird x x Taeniopygia bichenovii Double-barred finch x x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 9

Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 54 005 139 873 Level 14, 32 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Locked Bag 331 Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia T +61 7 3173 8000 F +61 7 3173 8001 E brisbane@aurecongroup.com W aurecongroup.com Memorandum Table 1.7 Flora Species List Family Species Name Geotech Locations Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F205 6399-72 Corridor F282 Adiantaceae Cheilanthes aspera Bristly Cloak Fern x x Adiantaceae Cheilanthes sieberi Mulga Fern x x x Amaranthacea Achyranthes aspera Two-spine Burr x e Amaranthacea Alternanthera pungens Kaki Burr x e Amaranthacea Gomphrena celosioides Gomphrena Weed x x x x x x e Amaranthacea Ptilotus polystachyus Pussy Tails x x x e Apocynaceae Alstonia constricta Bitter Bark x x Apocynaceae Carissa ovata Currant Bush x Asteraceae Calocephalus platycephalus Billy Buttons x x x Asteraceae Calotis cuneifolia Purple Burr Daisy x Asteraceae Calotis lappulacea Yellow Burr Daisy x Asteraceae Cassinia laevis Cough Bush x Asteraceae Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons x x x x x Asteraceae Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle, Black x x x Thistle Asteraceae Conyza bonariensis Fleabane x x x x x x Asteraceae Podolepis jaceoides Showy Copper Wire Daisy x x x x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 10

Family Species Name Geotech Locations Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F205 6399-72 Corridor F282 Asteraceae Pterocaulon sphacelatum Apple Bush x x x Asteraceae Senecio lautus Fire Weed x x Asteraceae Tagetes minuta Stinking Rodger x x Asteraceae Xerochrysum bracteatum Everlasting Daisy x x x x x Asteraceae Xanthium spinosum Bathurst Burr x x Boraginaceae Heliotropium amplexicaule Blue Heliotrope x x Brassicaceae Lepidium sagittulatum Pepper Cress x Cactaceae Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear x x x x x Cactaceae Opuntia tomentosa Velvety Tree Pear x x x x x x Campanulacea Wahlenbergia communis Large Bluebells x x x x x e Caesalpiniacea Senna coronilloides Coffee Senna x x e Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina luehmannii Bull Oak x x x Chenopodiace Maireana microphylla Small-leaf Bluebush x x ae Chenopodiace Sclerolaena birchii Galvanised Burr x x ae Commelinacea Commelina diffusa Wandering Jew x x e Convolvulacea Dichondra repens Kidney Weed x x e Convolvulacea Evolvulus alsinoides Speed Well x x x x e Cupressaceae Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress Pine x x x x x Cyperaceae Cyperus bifax Star Sedge x x x x x Cyperaceae Cyperus difformis Dirty Dora x x Cyperaceae Fimbristylis dichotoma Fimbristylis x x x x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 11

Family Species Name Geotech Locations Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F205 6399-72 Corridor F282 Fabaceae Desmodium sp. Desmodium x Fabaceae Glycine tomentella Hairy Glycine x x x x x Fabaceae Hovea planifolia Hovea x Fabaceae Indigofera spicata Creeping Indigo x x Goodeniaceae Goodenia glabra Smooth Goodenia x x x Hemerocallidac Dianella caerula Blue Flax-lily x x eae Juncaceae Juncus usitatus Juncus x x x x x Lamiaceae Plectranthus parviflorus Native Coelus x x Laxmanniacea Lomandra longifolia Lomandra x e Malvaceae Sida acuta Spiny-headed Sida x Malvaceae Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne x Malvaceae Sida rohlenae Shrub Sida Malvaceae Sida spinosa Spiny Sida x x Malvaceae Sida subspicata Queensland Hemp x x x x x Mimosaceae Acacia leiocalyx Black Wattle x x x Mimosaceae Acacia longispicata Slender-flowered x x x Wattle Myoporaceae Eremophila mitchellii False Sandalwood x Myrtaceae Angophora floribunda Rough-barked x Apple Myrtaceae Angophora leiocarpa Smooth-barked x x Apple Myrtaceae Corymbia citriodora Lemon-scented x Gum, Spotted Gum Myrtaceae Corymbia erythrophloia Variable barked x x Bloodwood Myrtaceae Corymbia tessellaris Moreton Bay Ash x x x Myrtaceae Corymbia trachyphloia Brown Bloodwood x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 12

Family Species Name Geotech Locations Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F205 6399-72 Corridor F282 Myrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum x x Myrtaceae Eucalyptus chloroclada Baradine Red Gum, x x x Dirty Gum Myrtaceae Eucalyptus melanophloia Silver Leaved x x Ironbark Myrtaceae Eucalyptus populnea Poplar Box x x x Orchidaceae Cymbidium canaliculatum Black Orchid x Oxalidaceae Oxalis stricta Yellow Wood Sorrel x x x x Picrodendrace Petalostigma pubescens Quinine x x x x ae Poaceae Alloteropsis semialata Cockatoo Grass x x x x x Poaceae Aristida caput-medusae Curly Head Wire x x x Grass Poaceae Aristida holathera Tall Wire Grass x Poaceae Aristida ingrata Purple Aristida x x x Poaceae Aristida jerichoensis Jericho Wire Grass x x x Poaceae Austrostipa verticillata Slender Bamboo x x x Grass Poaceae Bothriochloa bladhii Forest Blue Grass x x Poaceae Bothriochloa decipiens var. Pitted Blue Grass x x decipiens Poaceae Chloris gayana Rhodes Grass x x x x Poaceae Chloris pectinata Comb Chloris x x x Poaceae Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass x x x x x Poaceae Cynodon dactylon Green Couch x x Poaceae Dichanthium sericeum Queensland Blue x x x x Grass Poaceae Digitaria ammophila Digitaria x x x Poaceae Enteropogon acicularis Curly Windmill Grass x x x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 13

Family Species Name Geotech Locations Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F205 6399-72 Corridor F282 Poaceae Enteropogon ramosus Twirly Windmill x x x Grass Poaceae Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic x x Poaceae Eragrostis brownii Browns Lovegrass x x x Poaceae Eragrostis elongata Clustered x x x x Lovegrass Poaceae Eragrostis fallax Tall Lovegrass x x x x x Poaceae Eriachne ciliata Slender Wanderrie x Poaceae Heteropogon contortus Black Spear Grass x x x Poaceae Melinis repens Red Natal x x x Poaceae Panicum effusum Inquisitive Grass x x Poaceae Panicum similie Two-coloured Panic x Poaceae Pennisetum ciliare Buffel Grass x x x x x x Poaceae Perotis rara Comet Grass x x x x x Poaceae Sporobolus caroli Desert Sporobolus x x x x Poaceae Sporobolus creber Western Rat's Tail x x x x Grass Poaceae Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass x x x x Poaceae Themeda avenacea Wild Oats Grass x x Portulacaceae Portulaca oleracea Pigweed x x x x Portulacaceae Portulaca pilosa Hairy Pigweed x x x Proteaceae Grevillea striata Beefwood x Proteaceae Hakea lorea Bootlace Oak x Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa Red Ash x Rubiaceae Richardia brasiliensis Mexican Clover x x Sapindaceae Dodonaea viscosa Sticky Hopbush x Solanaceae Solanum ellipticum Potato Bush x x Sterculiaceae Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong x x Sterculiaceae Brachychiton rupestris Narrow-leaved x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 14

Family Species Name Geotech Locations Corridor F317 and F383 Scientific Name Common Name F112 F232 F205 6399-72 Corridor F282 Bottle Tree Verbenaceae Verbena litoralis Tall Verbena x Verbenaceae Verbena tenuisecta Mayne s Curse x x x x x x Xanthorrhoeac eae Xanthorrhoea johnsonii Grasstree x Project 225678 Lot 55 FTY1153 Reallignments Final.docx Revision 0 7 February 2012 Page 15