08/0176 - EPA Information Request [As Published] · 132008.176

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Definitions:

“Koala habitat trees” are defined in the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006. They include
Angophora, Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Lophostemon and Melaleuca genera.

“Koala friendly fencing” is defined as a fence that:

a. allows koalas to easily climb through or over the fence by choosing materials such as post and rail and
leaving at least a 30 cm gap between ground level and the first rail or strand; or
b. Provide a means for koalas to get over a fence that cannot be easily climbed by:
i. installing a timber post leaning against the fence at a 45 degree angle on either side;
ii. planting vegetation within close proximity on either side of the fence to provide a natural ladder;
iii. installing planks or panels horizontally along the top of the fence to provide a walkway; and
iv. building the fence around existing trees and vegetation

Advice to-Council:

EPA would like to advise that as the proposed development is within an Urban Koala Area, the EPA
recommends that Sunshine Coast Regional Council carefully review the above information request. The South
East Queensland Regional Plan requires that for particular types of development (outlined in Table 3 of the
Koala Plan) the relevant local government is required to assess the development against the koala conservation
criteria (outlined in Table 12 of the Koala Plan).

EPA encourages you to make contact with the project manager, Hilary MacDonald on (07) 3404 3353, to discuss
the Koala Plan requirements further.

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David Baker Hilary MacDonald
Manager Koala Conservation Unit
Koala Conservation Unit Level 8, 160 Ann Street
Threatened Species CITY EAST QLD 4002
Sustainable Communities Phone: (07) 3404 3353
Environmental Protection Agency , Fax: (07) 3227 6386

Email:[email protected]

11 JUNE 2008