Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132007.2399

5. The site is identified as an Urban Koala Area and is identified as containing koala
food and habitat trees as indicated by the submitted flora report (located within
Vegetation Community 2: Open Forest, Figure 4.2 – Groundtruthed Vegetation Map of
the Subject area). Accordingly, please provide a response to the assessment criteria
contained in the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management
Program 2006 – 2016 for assessable development within an Urban Koala Area.
Appendix 4 comprises a schedule prepared by Biodiversity Assessment and Management
Pty Ltd, which provides a response to the assessment criteria contained in the Nature
Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management Program 2006-2016.


                                                               The layout of the proposed development is
                                                               located within an area predominately clear of
                                                               vegetation.
                                                               Within a broader context, it is a relatively
                                                               small area of land surrounded by open
                                                               spaces of the Noosa Springs golf course.
                                                               The golf course provides a considerable
                                                               amount of native vegetation including
                                                               species favoured by koalas.
                                                               The landscaping of the buffer areas between
                                                               the residences and golf course, around the
                                                               perimeter of the development, will
                                                               strengthen koala habitat and linkages.
                                                               The drawing (left) illustrates the potential
                                                               koala movements through and around the
                                                               proposed development.


Vegetation clearing will be undertaken in accordance with Policy 6: Vegetation Clearing
Practises. The entrance road, internal access roads, development perimeter and golf
course will be planted extensively and will include koala tree species favoured by koalas
where practicable.
In order to minimise the dog-related koala mortality, it is proposed to include by-laws that:
     •     prohibit dogs being allowed to roam within the estate; and
     •     if a dog is kept by an occupant of a residence, require the proprietor to erect dog
           exclusion fence over at least a part of the lot to ensure the dogs are contained
           and ensure koalas are prevented from entering that area.
Low traffic volumes are expected on the entrance road and internal access driveways as
they only serve the needs of the proposed development. The roads and driveways are
designed to limit the speed of vehicles as follows:


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