Significant impact guidelines for the vulnerable growling grass frog (Litoria raniformis)

About this policy statement

The growling grass frog (Litoria raniformis) is listed vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This policy statement is intended to provide guidance for stakeholders in determining whether a proposed action is likely to have a significant impact on the species.

This policy statement should be read in conjunction with Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 - Matters of National Environmental Significance. There may be other EPBC Act Policy Statements available which provide further guidance.

The key elements of this policy statement were developed during an expert workshop in 2008 with scientific experts, State and Territory threatened species officers and environmental consultants. The policy statement has been available for public comment and where appropriate changes have been made. The documents will be reviewed and updated as new information becomes available.

If you have any new information on this species please forward it to speciespolicy@environment.gov.au.

See also

• Litoria raniformis - Growling Grass Frog, Southern Bell Frog, Green and Golden Frog, Warty Swamp Frog - SPRAT Profile