Habitat Fauna Study

Project overview

The Kedron Brook Fauna Habitat Study was commissioned by the Wildlife Queensland to assess the current status of wildlife habitat along Kedron Brook. Dr. Seonaid Melville carried out the study and assisted with relevant summaries of this work for insertion on this web site.

This report describes the potential and existing fauna habitat along Kedron Brook.  Information is based on site inspections and discussion with Bushcare site coordinators. Fauna habitat is described in terms of the components of a particular ecosystem that are used by fauna.

“Fauna Groups” are identified in this report as species that have similar lifestyle or habitat requirements. The components of the ecosystems used by different fauna groups are described.

The abundance and quality of habitat for fauna occurring in the study area was reported. Some limiting factors were identified; these are of a general nature, as systematic observation over several seasons is required to determine the patterns of use of habitat by wildlife.

Significant fauna habitat in terms of its rarity, threats or potential is identified. Threats to fauna are described with a brief discussion of mechanisms to mitigate or avoid threats.

An overview of methods for carrying out fauna observations and habitat assessment are provided. These are aimed at providing Bushcare groups with some general guidelines with which to undertake consistent site assessment.

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To view the  Kedron Brook Fauna Habitat Study online, click on this hotlink.