Pre-Request Response application 132008.176.02

Offset Planting

Primary habitat trees (primary feed trees) for the koala within the development zone have been identified
as Eucalyptus tereticornis, of which there are 11 non-juvenile specimens. One of these trees on Lot 11 is
to be retained as a condition of approval. Secondary habitat trees (secondary feed trees) include
Corymbia intermedia of which there are 29 non-juvenile specimens, and Lophostemon confertus of which
there are 9 non-juvenile specimens.

As 48 koala habitat trees will be removed, 240 will be required for offset planting. The species selected
should reflect those currently present on site, comprising of Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia,
Lophostemon confertus and Eucalyptus robusta.

It is understood that Council supports this offset planting occurring within Lots 602, 605 & 606, where
opportunities exist to:

(i) Increase connectivity between primary habitat areas within each development precinct by
creating an elevated linkage across land that is presently too moist for eucalypt species;
and

(i) Enhance and expand existing primary habitat areas

These opportunities are supported from an ecological perspective and compliment the objectives of the
FMP and ERSP. It should be noted that the first opportunity above relies on substantial earthworks to
elevate and stabilise suitable areas, requiring careful environmental and hydrological assessment.

Offset Planting Strategy

The attached. Concept Plan (Attachment 1) suggest areas where offset planting could be of the most
ecological benefit.

Concept A suggests the creation of a primary habitat link across Lot 606, providing a direct continuation
of existing habitat areas and the most direct route for koalas traversing the site between the southern
boundary to Noosa Sanctuary and the escarpment fronting Noosa Sound.

This concept is considered to be the most worthy in light of the FMP and ERSP objectives, but also
potentially the most problematic in terms of environmental impact and managing stormwater inflows to Lot
600.

Concept B suggests the enhancement of existing primary habitat corridors where the terrain is likely to
presently support the appropriate tree species. This concept does not provide a direct link, but reflects
known koala movements and is more readily achievable.

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