Yamba Bypass Species Impact Statement

Purpose

AWC prepared a Species Impact Statement (SIS) for Section 1 of the proposed Yamba Bypass. The SIS was completed to satisfy Director Generals Requirements (DGRs) and required detailed targeted survey for the Squirrel Glider and Grey-crowned Babbler. Following a full weeks survey for both species using call playback, arboreal trapping and spotlighting methods a detailed SIS including detailed habitat mapping was prepared examining the impacts of the Bypass on these species and detailing a number of mitigation measures.

Objectives

• Document available habitat and local populations of the Squirrel Glider and Grey-crowned Babbler
• Fulfill Director Generals Requirements
• Examine a range of mitigation options based on survey findings

Partners & Stakeholders

• Clarence Valley Council

Outcomes

• Submission of the SIS to the Department of Environment & Heritage (OEH); decision pending
• Identification of a population of Squirrel Gliders within a fragmented peri-urban landscape

Project Facts

Project Value: $25, 000

Challenges: Extensive reporting, fieldwork and data collation