Comment on Point Grey proposal – have your say by Graeme Christie

Graeme Christie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:08:05 +0000

After reading the article on the Point Grey development in this weeks’ issue of Mandurah Mail, I thought I would do a bit of research by first consulting the FAUNA RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY by RPS. They state in section 6.2.4 Invertebrate Fauna “No invertebrate fauna of conservation significance, including the Graceful Sun Moth, were recorded”. When they refer to “conservation significance” they probably mean species listed in IUCN “Red List of Threatened Species”. How about undescribed species, endemic to Western Australia? By definition, an undescribed species cannot appear in the Red List ! I am referring to a rare, undescribed species of wingless mole cricket (Gryllotalpa sp.) that has only been found on the northern tip of Point Grey, in Len Howard Reserve at Erskine and Lakelands. Only a single specimen has been found at each of the Point Grey and Erskine habitats. More specimens were encountered in the Lakelands habitat but this has been cleared for housing and I have not been able to find any specimens around that area since. Being wingless, and normally living under ground, these mole crickets have limited means of dispersal (walking only). Their wider distribution in WA is unknown, to my knowledge they have only been discovered in the Peel Region. A candidate for conservation? I most certainly hope so!

Comment on Lotterywest by john taylor

john taylor — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:12:01 +0000

I support the Group in its call to at least postpone the dredging to Point Grey.
Is a depth of 3.5 meters really necessary for recreational boaters?

Comment on Point Grey proposal – have your say by Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:44:29 +0000

PPG is very concerned about the effect of this proposed development and are holding an information session -
The venue is Pt Bouvard Recreation Centre (30 Estuary Rd)
Date is Monday 11th April
Time 4.30 pm for 5pm start.
Several eminent scientists will speak at this session.

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