Leadbeater’s Possum Zone 1A Habitat Detection Report – 289-502-0001, 289-502-0002, 288-506-0002 & 288-505-0001
Field surveys were undertaken within and adjacent VicForests logging coupes 289-502-0001, 289-502-0002, 288-506-0002 and 288-505-0001 in the Rubicon State Forest across multiple survey dates, to determine if Leadbeater’s Possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) Zone 1A habitat was present.
116 Zone 1a trees were documented during this investigation. GIS mapping and spatial analysis was undertaken to determine if the density of live hollow-bearing ash trees met the Zone 1a prescription.
We conclude that this investigation found the presence of Leadbeater’s Possum Zone 1A habitat within and adjacent VicForests logging coupes 289-502-0001, 289-502-0002, 288- 506-0002 and 288-505-0001, and therefore a Special Protection Zone must be immediately established to protect this critical Leadbeater’s Possum habitat from logging operations.