Leadbeater's Possum Detection Report – 480-509-0013 'Desilijic'
Patches of suitable habitat within and adjacent VicForests active logging coupe 480-509-0013 ‘Desilijic’ were actively surveyed to determine presence/absence of the Critically Endangered Leadbeater's Possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri). During a thermal imaging nocturnal survey on the night of April 18th, at least one Leadbeater's Possum (LBP) individual was identified within the active ‘Desilijic’ coupe. This investigation concludes that VicForests have failed to identify a colony of Leadbeater’s Possum, and have commenced clearfelling operations within approximately 100m of this Leadbeater’s Possum detection location. The methodology employed, the results of the investigation and the report’s conclusions and recommendations are detailed below.