SUPERSEDED Compiled Plans OPW20/0145.02

4.8. Native Beehive Relocation

     All native bee hives of the genera Tetragonula (syn Trigona) and/or Austroplebelia are to be
     recovered during vegetation clearing associated with “bulk earthworks/civil works” for
     relocation into the Vegetation Protection Covenants and/or recovered and “boxed up” (if
     damaged) for later installation.

      If a native beehive is located on site, its entrance is to be blocked off prior to sunrise. The
     extent of the beehive within the hollow is to be established using a fibre optic camera. The
     beehive is then to be cut out and both ends of the hive sealed off using treated wood. The
     beehive is then to be relocated to a suitable location and left-over night. The next morning at
     sunrise the entrance is to be opened.




     Figure 5- Relocated Native Beehive



4.9. Nest Boxes

     The aim of nest boxes is to compensate for the loss of habitat features by developing the site
     (See Figure 1). In order to identify whether habitat replacement will be required and the
     quantity that may be required a pre-disturbance survey was conducted on site to identify all
     significant habitat features.
     The amount of arboreal fauna captured during the disturbance activity will also influence the
     quantity of habitat replacement features that will be required. Suitable nest boxes will be
     provided if possums, gliders or hollow dependent birds are found to be utilising hollows within
     the proposed disturbance site.
     The compensation ratio to be applied where hollows are identified as being utilised by
     possums, gliders or hollow dependant bird species will be a 1:1 ratio. In the case where
     hollows are identified but occupancy is not confirmed a 3:1 compensation ratio will be utilised
     (Smith, 1999).
     Nest boxes will be fixed to trees using a method designed to ensure no damage is done to the
     tree as the tree matures. Possum and glider boxes will be placed in the foliage to protect them
     from hot afternoon sun and can be positioned facing any direction except for west. The nest
     boxes should be placed in an area that gives protection from direct sunlight and the entrance
     should face away from prevailing winds and rain. Nest boxes for possums should be attached
     approximately 2-4m off the ground and 3- 6m high for glider and bird boxes (Franks, 2006).



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