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               5.2.4   Vegetation

               The desktop assessment for vegetation has been generally confirmed by the
               site assessment. However, we consider the understorey in the open forest
               areas is dominated by heath, low grass and weed species, therefore VHC 7 is
               considered more applicable than the mapped VHC 2.

               Previously cleared areas of the site were dominated by weed species
               including Sphagneticola trilobata (Singapore daisy), Pteridium esculentum
               (bracken), Lycopersicon sp. (tomato plants), Lantana Camara (lantana) and
               grass species. Vegetated areas were dominated by Callitris. columellaris and
               Lophostemon. confertus with Allocasuarina littoralis and Banksia sp.

               Evidence of historical burns was observed on the bark of several mature trees
               within the Council Environmental Park bordering the access track on the
               eastern boundary. The remnants of a small fire, less than 1m 2, were noted at
               the junction of the Pubic Carpark on Resort Drive and the sand track
               bordering the eastern boundary.

       5.3     Additional Information – Nearest Fire Brigade

       The nearest fire station is located at Noosa Heads, approximately 3km to the north of
       the site.


6.0    BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT

       6.1     Potential Fireline Intensity (State Planning Policy 2014)

       As the current mapping within the Noosa Plan does not reflect the updated State
       Planning Policy mapping, calculations to determine the Potential Fireline Intensity and
       associated hazard score have been undertaken in accordance with State Planning
       Policy – state interest technical manual, Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience, A “fit
       for purpose” approach in undertaking natural hazard studies and risk assessments.

       This hazard score is calculated as follows:

       Vegetation Hazard Class 4 – Heath communities – PFL = 27 t/ha

       Note that the heath community has been selected as this community adjoins the site to the east
       and has a higher hazard rating than the site vegetation.

       FFDI = 40
       Slope = 8 degrees

       PFI = 0.62 x 272 x 40 x exp(0.069 x 8)
       PFI = 31,398kW/m, High Hazard.

       6.2     Asset Protection Zone

       The Asset Protection Zone (APZ) or setback/safety buffer is land adjacent to the
       hazardous vegetation that provides a firebreak to the development.

       In accordance with the Noosa Plan Part 13 - Overlays, Table 13.9 Bushfire Hazard
       Area, Section 13.34 Siting, design and construction; Probable Solution S7.1 states
       that a setback distance from hazardous vegetation of 1.5 times the predominant
       mature canopy tree height or 10m, whichever is the greater, is required.


AC1345BFIRE                                   Rev. 1
August 2016
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