Publications
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, June 2001
ISBN 0 7313 6283 7
Map Sheet 8931-3-N Cullen Bullen
AMGE 236000
AMGN 6308000
1000
Kingston et al. 1979 (trapped)
State Forest
shrub swamp
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8931-3-N Cullen Bullen
AMGE 241000
AMGN 6305000
1060
Kingston et al. 1979 (trapped)
State Forest
Very dry, steep sloping
Forest encroaching into swamp
Low shrubland
Drying out
Risk of high intensity burn if dry
Encroachment of forest if remains dry
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8931-3-S Lithgow
AMGE 240200
AMGN 6302200
1080
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.25
State Forest
Low shrubland
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8931-3-S Lithgow
AMGE 241100
AMGN 6302600
1070
1994 M. LeBreton (observed)
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.08
State Forest
Low shrubland
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8931-3-S Lithgow
AMGE 242000
AMGN 6302900
1050
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.24
State Forest
Pine plantation in catchment
Low shrubland
Encroachment of pine
Altered hydrology
Runoff from roads
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8931-3-S Lithgow
AMGE 242900
AMGN 6302600
1060
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.07
State Forest
Built up road intersects swamp
Bordered right to edge of swamp in eastern, northern and western sides by pine plantation
Pines sprouting in swamp
Low shrubland
Altered hydrology- road cuts off a headwater tributary, pine plantation
Encroachment of pine
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8931-3-S Lithgow
AMGE 241000
AMGN 6300000
1100
Kingston et al. 1979 (trapped)
State Forest
Bordered by pine plantation on western side
Small pines sprouting in swamp
Adjacent to maze of roads
Steep sided into swamp
Encroachment of pine
Altered hydrology
Low-medium shrubland
Coal mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8930-1-N Mount Wilson
AMGE 252100
AMGN 6278600
910
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.17
National Park
Wet
Steep sided
Low vegetation
Map Sheet 8930-1-N Mount Wilson
AMGE 252300
AMGN 6278000
960
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.57
National Park
Very wet with north easterly and south westerly aspect
Adjacent to road
Low vegetation
Erosion from road drains
Altered hydrology from road
Map Sheet 8930-1-N Mount Wilson
AMGE 252200
AMGN 6277500
950
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.5
National Park/private
Large
Low grassy vegetation
Localised sedimentation on edges
Good condition
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 250400
AMGN 6275100
980
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.28
National Park/private
High shrubs and sedges
Underscrubbed in private property with exotic gardens abutting and in swamp at western (upper) end
Intersected by powerline
Houses and road to edge of swamp, one residence actually in western end of swamp
Blackberry in swamp
Sediment erosion into swamp
Weeds are a serious problem
Weed invasion
Pollution
Stormwater runoff
Further clearing to build houses
Sedimentation
Residential development in habitat and adjacent areas
Predation by cats
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 250600
AMGN 6274500
970
1994 M. LeBreton (trapped)
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.75
National Park
Fairly small swamp extending parallel and intersected by powerline corridor
High shrubs and sedges
Sediment impacts associated with easement
Burnt in 1994 (backburn). Localised sedimentation on edges
Some rubbish dumping along powerline corridor
Pollution from septic tanks
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Access related disturbances, signs of frequent use
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 251300
AMGN 6273800
950
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.25
National Park/private (small part)
Intersected by powerline and degraded road at south west end
High shrubs and sedges
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 249200
AMGN 6272600
980
1994 M. LeBreton (trapped- 13 individuals)
Sydney Catchment Authority Special Area
Button Grass (Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus) is the dominant plant and has formed a dense cover in the swamp. Lepidosperma limicola and Leptospermum juniperinum, Baeckea linifolia and Grevillea acanthifolia occur as well and usually grow from amongst the Button Grass. The margin of the swamp grades to open forest with Eucalyptus piperata and E. sieberi the dominant species. Exotic pine trees (Pinus radiata) have been planted extensively nearby and in some places these plantations abut the swamp. Pine trees have colonised parts of the open forest and the occasional individual is growing in the swamp.
Surrounded by forest, some large shrubs in amongst sedges (invading swamp)
Very high tussocks
Intersected by powerline corridor
Access
Runoff from roads
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Invasion of heath
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 258000
AMGN 6273200
800
1995 M. LeBreton
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.25
National Park
Large swamp
Surrounded by Melaleuca forest
High sedges, wet
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 258600
AMGN 6274200
760
1995 M. LeBreton
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.27
National Park
Very large swamp
Intersected by forest in many areas
Heath also in parts of swamp
High sedges in part of swamp
Surrounded by Melaleuca forest
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 253900
AMGN 6271200
910
1995 M. LeBreton
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.21
National Park
Good condition, not overgrown with weeds or heath
Quite wet, surrounded by forest. Low sedges and shrubs
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 249250
AMGN 6269050
980
1994 M. LeBreton (trapped- 3 individuals)
Sydney Catchment Authority Special Area
Intersected by powerline, cleared under powerline- but overgrown
Overgrown with high impenetrable heath
Access and disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Invasion by heath
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 252000
AMGN 6266000
920
1991/1992/1994 M. LeBreton (Observed/trapped 1-5/17 individuals)
Crown Recreation Reserve managed by Blue Mountains City Council/edges private
Long unburnt
Permanent creek running north drains S. Katoomba industrial area.
Not very much heathy vegetation along creek edges
Subject to heavy runoff after rain, rather than slow seepage
Patches of sedge vegetation in places along creek edges
Overgrown with exotics/weeds especially along creekline and behind houses (incl. Blackberry, Broome, Privet, Honeysuckle, deciduous trees, Ivy, Montbretia, Cherry Laurel)
Degraded
Major earthworks and alterations to drainage e.g. dirt fill has been dumped in swamp
Intersected by main road
Surrounded by houses
Encroached on all sides by urbanisation
Criss-crossed by unofficial tracks used by local residents
Intersected by underground sewerage pipeline- sewer main, old pipes, joints failing, full of tree roots
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Access related disturbances, informal walking track formation
Stormwater runoff from residential and industrial lands into catchment upslope.
Erosion and sedimentation
Rubbish dumping
Pollution- rubbish dumping, urban run-off, leaking sewer pipes
Weed invasion, especially along watercourse and around former sewerage line
Changed hydrology
Predation by cats
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Prescribed burning and perimeter slashing for bushfire risk management
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 255600
AMGN 6267000
980
1985 Shea and Peterson (observed)
1989 M. LeBreton (observed)
Crown Recreation Reserve managed by Blue Mountains City Council/edges private
Long unburnt, except part of swamp near Bass Road burned in early 90s (hazard reduction burn)
Adjacent to picnic area and formal walking tracks, as well as unofficial tracks used by local residents/fishermen
Overgrown with high impenetrable heath
Powerline corridor at western edge of lake has been slashed at tree zone
Intersected by above ground sewerage pipeline
Some infestation of weeds (incl. Willow, Broome, Honeysuckle, Blackberry, Erica, Buttercups, Montbretia) especially along drainage line from Waratah Rd urban area and at stormwater discharge points (esp. Banksia Rd, Sinclair Cres.).
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Erosion and sedimentation
Weed invasion, especially along drainage lines off surrounding developed area.
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Stormwater runoff
Rubbish dumping
Pollution
Access related disturbances
Predation by cats
Arson fires
Informal track formation, breaking down of lake banks
Invasion by high heath
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 263000
AMGN 6268000
660
1994 M. Vaarwerk (observed)
National Park
Large swamp
Quite large sedgy grasses- less shrubby
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Access related disturbances
Map Sheet 8930-11-N Jamison
AMGE 257400
AMGN 6260900
780
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.42
National Park/private
Some infestation by blackberry and pampas grass along edge of road.
Invaded in part by high impenetrable heath
High sedges and shrubs
Residential development in adjacent or nearby areas
Weed invasion
Invasion by heath
Map Sheet 8930-11-N Jamison
AMGE 259400
AMGN 6260800
710
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.64
National Park
Quite patchy heathy vegetation, interspersed with Button Grass
Map Sheet 8930-11-N Jamison
AMGE 260900
AMGN 6260800
680
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.6
National Park
Swamp interspersed with high heath
High shrubs and sedges in places
Surrounded by forest
Invasion by heath
Map Sheet 8930-11-N Jamison
AMGE 261900
AMGN 6260600
630
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.88
National Park
Surrounded by forest
Heath overtaking swamp in parts
Invasion by heath
Map Sheet 8930 Jamison
AMGE 264600
AMGN 6259900
560
1996 M. LeBreton (trapped), relative abundance 0.05
National Park
High heath interspersed with, and surrounded by open forest
Invasion by heath
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 256700
AMGN 6268050
2 adult and 2 juvenile skinks observed 2/2/00 (Ashworth)
National Park/private/ Crown Recreation Reserve managed by Blue Mountains City Council
EP/National park
Reserve number 42185
Large swamp intersected by powerline
Residential development around swamp
Pollution
Weed invasion
Stormwater runoff and sedimentation
Predation by cats
Disturbances associated with maintenance of service corridors/easements
Altered hydrology in stream (spring water bottling)
Map Sheet 8930-1-S Katoomba
AMGE 256600
AMGN 6266400
850
2001, Turton and Johnson, 1 skink observed
Crown Land
Observed sunning on bridge over swamp vegetation
Surrounded by forest and urban development
Residential development around swamp
Pollution
Weed invasion
Stormwater runoff and sedimentation
Predation by cats
Map Sheet 8931-3-S Lithgow
AMGE 239150
AMGN 6302750
1080
2001, Tuckey, 1 skink observed
State Forest
Swamp interspersed with high heath, surrounded by forest
High shrubs and sedges in places
Mining subsidence
Map Sheet 8930-11-N Jamison
AMGE 260900
AMGN 6260800
680
Feb 2001, Tuckey, 1 skink observed, Sept 2001 Tuckey, 1 skink observed
National Park
Swamp interspersed with high heath
High shrubs and sedges in places
Surrounded by forest
Burnt September 2001