SUPERSEDED Compiled Plans OPW20/0145.02

4.2. Fauna Management

   4.2.1. Prior to Work Commencing

   A quick inspection of the site prior to any construction activities commencing every morning.
   The purpose of this inspection is to check for any fauna (in particular Koalas) are present
   within the next area to be cleared, if any habitat features or nesting sites are located within
   the site and that their clearly marked out and that their planned mitigation measures have
   been discussed with the clearing crew.


   4.2.2. During Disturbance Works

   During clearing works a spotter/catcher is to be present to manage the risk to native fauna
   within the site. The spotter/catcher will ensure that significant habitat features, and breeding
   sites are cleared in a manner that best mitigates the risk to fauna potentially in-habiting them.
   The spotter-catcher will also manage the direction of clearing to ensure that fauna is directed
   into a suitable location.


   4.2.3. Fauna Capture

   One of the roles of the fauna spotter/catcher on site is to remove any fauna within the
   disturbance site. Where practical animals are to be moved out of an area proposed for
   disturbance before clearing/stripping works commence.
   Where there is a risk to native fauna a spotter/catcher is to be present during clearing works
   and watch out for any fauna, fauna signs and significant habitat features. When an animal is
   sighted, and it is deemed safe to approach the animal the capture procedure listed below will
   be adhered to.


   4.2.4. Fauna Identification

   It is important that correct identification (Fauna/Flora) is made for record keeping purposes.
   If a sighted or captured/collected flora or fauna specimen can’t be identified on site an
   ecologist is to be contacted who will direct the Spotter/Catcher on site on the types of images
   they require to correctly identify the specimen.


   4.2.5. Fauna Handling Equipment

   Various methods can be used to safely capture native wildlife in the field, capturing native
   wildlife does not only pose a risk to the handler’s personal safety but could also cause
   unnecessary stress and or injury to the animal involved. Before capturing any wildlife plan
   your capture, handle the animal as per training and have the correct equipment available.




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