23176DA Change a Decision Notice [As Published] · 132003.220653.3

                                                                                    2003/220653

28.   Vegetation and individual trees retained in the development area shall be healthy and vigorous
      with an expected life span of at least 50 years. A risk assessment by a qualified arborist shall
      be undertaken on all individual trees and stands of vegetation to be retained within the
      development area. An arborist’s written report shall be included in the relevant Operational
      Works applications.
29.   Prior to the commencement of any works on site a photographic survey of the existing
      vegetation within the escarpment area (the area of the site zoned Non-Urban) shall be
      undertaken and submitted to Council. Following the completion of all ecological restoration
      works a further photographic survey shall be undertaken annually and submitted to Council as
      evidence of the vegetation that is to be protected on site.
      Koalas and Koala Habitat Protection
30.   Koalas and their habitat require special protection and particular consideration shall be given
      to:
      30.1 The protection and restoration of koala habitat, habitat linkages and corridors on the site
           as shown on Figure 7 by Environmental Science and Services, dated October 2003.
      30.2 The protection and restoration of existing and new vegetation to facilitate Koala
           movement throughout the entire site.
      30.3 The protection of Koalas during the construction and operation phases of the
           development.
      30.4 The planting of additional koala food and habitat tree species as part of the landscaping
           in the development area.
31.   Known Koala habitat trees within development precincts shall be protected unless specific
      approval exists for their removal or lopping, or their removal or lopping would be necessary as
      a result of approved operational or building works.
32.   Rehabilitation/re-establishment of the Koala habitat and habitat links shown in Figure 7 by
      Environment Science & Services dated October 2003 within the site shall be given priority in
      the Ecological Restoration Plan and the landscaping plans for the development area of the
      site.
33.   All swimming pools provided for by any development shall have a rope installed to allow
      Koalas to exit the pool.
      Glossy Black Cockatoos and their protection
34.   Glossy Black Cockatoos and their habitats require special protection and particular
      consideration shall be given to:
      34.1 The protection and restoration of Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat on the site.
      34.2 The protection of Glossy Black Cockatoos during the construction and operation phases
           of the development.
      34.3 The planting of additional Glossy Black Cockatoo food and habitat tree species as part of
           the landscaping in the development precincts.
      34.4 Rehabilitation/re-establishment of Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat within the development
           precincts shall be given priority in the Landscape Master Plan.
      34.5 Nesting boxes for cockatoos shall be installed on trees.
      Weed and Pest Species Control
35.   Weed control shall be undertaken in general accordance with the Vegetation Analysis Report,
      dated December 2002, prepared by Greening Australia.


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