Gouldian Finch Non Breeding Population and Habitat Assessment 2014: Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project - Weaber Plain Development Area

Authors

Sarah R. Pryke, Save The Gouldian Fund
Nina Svedin, Save The Gouldian Fund

Publication Date

3-2014

Publisher

State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries)

City

Perth

Abstract

As part of the requirement for State approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, an assessment and regular monitoring of the endangered Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) is required during the operation of the Ord River Irrigation Area Weaber Plain Development Project in Kimberley, Western Australia. This report details the findings from 1) surveys of non-breeding Gouldian finches and vegetation assessment of their associated feeding habitats during the non breeding season (September 2013 – December 2013), and 2) wet season vegetation surveys of Gouldian finch feeding grasses (November 2013 – March 2014).

Number of Pages

24

Keywords

Ord River, ORIA, irrigated agriculture, environmental compliance reporting, Western Australia, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Gouldian finch

Disciplines

Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring

Recommended Citation

Pryke, S R, and Svedin, N. (2014), Gouldian Finch Non Breeding Population and Habitat Assessment 2014: Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project - Weaber Plain Development Area. State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries), Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/rd_iad/32