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OPW14/0197 Approved Plans Part 1 (7317 & PF)
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Log in to see the plans as drawn1.0 PRE CLEARING
Ref: Management Item Responsibility Timing Reporting
1.1 FAUNA FENCING
Fauna fencing to be installed to perimeter of water course and to the rear of allotments THE PROPONENT Prior to the Inspected by Council
backing Beckmans Road. All works to be in accordance with Public Open Space Management commencement or the Environmental Vegetation Management Specifications
Plan. of construction Site Coordinator
Fencing shall be fauna friendly (SHG)
No clearing, stockpiling, site access, earthworks, storage, etc is to occur beyond the
Strategy RR Implementation Areas Timing Outcome
fencing. Protection & CON Fences shall be erected around As indicated Fence erected prior Fence in accordance with
Only approved weed management, landscape and revegetation works to occur Exclusion areas as specified on each on individual to commencement of details within Public Open
beyond the temporary protection fencing Fencing and individual clearing plan. All traffic plans clearing works and to Space Management Plan
Fencing to be reinstated immediately if damaged or knocked down
Fencing to remain until the completion of all site bulk earthworks and removed just flagging of areas movements, stockpiles and remain.
prior to on-maintenance. to be retained. SUP clearing is to be excluded from
1.2 CONTRACTOR EDUCATION & AWARENESS fence areas. Fence in Fencing to be in No damage to native
All site contractors and subcontractors will be made aware of their responsibilities to protect SITE SUPERVISOR / Prior to the SITE SUPERVISOR accordance with details within place for each vegetation outside of the
native fauna. The Fauna Management notes on this VCMP is provided as a working THE PROPONENT commencement
Public Open Space Management prestart. designated clearing
document to assist on-site management and protection of native animals. This generally will of construction
form part of education and training on a broader work place health and safety but as a and as part of the Plan footprint.
minimum will include: site induction for
Copy of VCMP kept on-site (Site Office). new staff and sub Minimising CON Minimise heavy vehicle traffic near Retained Trees to be inspected Minimised damage to tree
General education and awareness notification of contractors and sub contractors contractors disturbance to existing retained vegetation areas Vegetation by Landscape and roots
involved in activities potentially impacting native animals as part of site induction – tree roots in SUP to ensure no irreversible damage Environmental
contractors must know the location of the VCMP, key phone numbers and who to selectively is caused to canopy trees Coordinator
report to if they breach the VCMP.
ARB Trees to be retained in
A list of relevant contact phone numbers as listed on these drawings is kept in a
cleared areas identified for retention. throughout these areas shall be flagged
visible and accessible location in the site office construction. prior to clearing works and
inspected post works for
structural damage to root
Ref: Management Item Responsibility Timing Reporting systems.
2.0 VEGETATION CLEARING Reuse of cleared CON Where possible all cleared All cleared On-going All mulched vegetation to be
2.1 SPOTTER / RELOCATOR vegetation vegetation should be chipped and areas to be stockpiled in areas to assist
I. Immediately prior to the commencement of clearing of native vegetation a daily visual Qualified and registered Prior to the Council or the used for mulching for revegetation mulched to in the prevention of erosion
inspection of the area must be carried out. (or equivalent selective clearing Environmental Site works ensure soil and to protect significant
experienced) Fauna of site vegetation. Coordinator (SHG)
II. In the event of an animal being located and area of 5m radius should be established Spotter and Relocator stability. environmental features not
around the tree excluding machinery from the area until the animal has relocated as employed by the Continuing during cleared.
(usually over night). Or APPOINTED SITE site clearing SUP
CONTRACTOR operations.
III. If an animal requires relocating this must be undertaken by a suitable qualified fauna Disturbed LAN Seed, turf and/or landscape All cleared Immediately post the Site cover established.
expert recognized by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife. For some fauna a permit (Provision for Spotter / surfaces to be disturbed areas with non-invasive areas clearing of individual
will be required. Relocator form part of mulched and or grasses and local native species. areas
the tender pricing No erosion.
IV. Any native fauna orphaned or injured by the development process must be reported schedule)
seeded ASAP
to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (07 3202 0200).
Ensure Fauna is CON Where native trees are to be All Clearing Prior and during Minimal distress and zero
V. The Site Supervisor is responsible for the safe management of site fauna and protected and removed across the allotment area Areas clearing works or as fatalities of native fauna.
implementation of these specific fauna requirements relocated as specific management guidelines deemed necessary
required during are required to ensure the safe by the registered
SPECIFIC KOALA MANAGEMENT NOTES
A Koala Spotter is a person who holds a tertiary qualification in Biology or Zoology, or who is the removal of and continued survival of native Fauna Spotter.
demonstrably experienced in the identification and location of Koalas in their natural habitat. For native fauna species
example, a koala keeper employed by a licensed Wildlife exhibitor (i.e. a zoo) may be capable of vegetation.
demonstrating competence in locating Koala’s.
SUP
Prior to the commencement and during felling operations, it is the responsibility of the Koala spotter to:
1. be present at the site of felling operations
LAN Fauna Management Tables on On-site sign off by a suitable
2. identify any tree at the site within which a Koala is present, as well as any tree that has a crown this Vegetation Clearing and qualified fauna spotter and
which is intermeshed or overlapping with such a tree; and Management Plan Series for relocator prior to the
3. advise the person who is authorised to conduct the felling operation, or that persons
details commencement of clearing
representative, of the precise location of each such tree
works
Ref: Management Item Responsibility Timing Reporting
2.2 CLEARING PATTERN / FAUNA FLUSHING
Clearing within each individual area is to occur as per the requirements and sequencing listed SITE SUPERVISOR / As part of Site Supervisor /
on each individual clearing plan ensuring native animals are flushed towards the safe haven CLEARING clearing Council /
of larger retained tracts of remnant bushland and away from adjoining roads and areas of CONTRACTOR / SUB operations Environmental
existing housing. Principles of the clearing plan include: CONTRACTOR Coordinator
Clearing occurs once Spotter / Relocator gives sign off the site is clear of significant
native species. Qualified and registered
Clearing commences in areas of least connectivity and significance and flushing (or equivalent
towards retention areas experienced) Fauna
Clearing is sequenced in accordance with plans ensure adequate timing for fauna to Spotter and Relocator
relocate towards retention areas. as employed by the
The staging and direction of clearing as proposed in the Individual Clearing Plans APPOINTED SITE
may alter if specified on-site by Spotter / Relocator. CONTRACTOR
2.3 MONITORING OF CLEARING
All clearing works are to be monitored to ensure on-site success of fauna flushing directions Qualified and registered As part of Site Supervisor /
and for reporting of orphaned, injured, distressed, or killed native animals. (or equivalent clearing Council /
experienced) Fauna operations Environmental
Spotter and Relocator Coordinator
as employed by the
APPOINTED SITE
CONTRACTOR
3.0 NON COMPLIANCE, MONITORING & REPORTING
3.1 NON COMPLIANCE
Despite the provisions in this Fauna Management Table there are likely to be numerous SITE SUPERVISOR On-going Site Supervisor /
necessary and or accidental non compliance breaches. Where a contractor or subcontractor Council /
witnesses or is involved in activities which do not comply with this VCMP the following Environmental
procedure should be followed: Coordinator
If possible prior approval / or communication on the breach should be discussed with
the Environmental Coordinator (SHG). The Environmental Coordinator is
responsible for establishing additional management procedures or determining if Council notification
should be made.
Non compliance activities should be halted immediately and impacts rectified (fencing reinstalled,
stock piling relocated, etc)
Site staff should notify the SITE SUPERVISOR who is responsible for either rectifying actions or
contacting the Environmental Coordinator.
All major breaches which fundamentally do not achieve the overall outcomes of the VCMP and
result in lost habitat or distress of native animals shall be reported to Council.
Ref: Management Item Responsibility Timing
3.2 MONITORING & REPORTING
The site shall be monitored at all times. This should include: SITE SUPERVISOR / On-going
Daily inspections by the Site Supervisor COUNCIL /
Random and periodical inspections by Council ENVIRONMENTAL
Reporting contacts are provided on this VCMP COORDINATOR
3.3 OPHANED OR INJURED FAUNA
All native animal fatalities must be reported to the Environmental Coordinator and reported to Noosa Shire ALL SITE STAFF On-going
Council and or Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services.
Where any site staff (contractors or subcontractors) witness or locates distressed, injured or orphaned
animals they should contact the Environmental Coordinator, Local Council or Queensland Parks and Wildlife
Services immediately. Works within the area of the animal must cease until further instruction is provided by
one of the above authorities.
Reporting contacts are provided on this VCMP
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NOOSA COUNCIL
APPROVED PLANS
OPW14/0197 3 OCT 2014
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