PR18082_Fmp · OPW18/0155

                                                                                    Fauna Management Plan
                                                                               1 Serenity Close Noosa Heads

              o      Machinery blades can be utilised to shake the tree in an attempt to disturb fauna out of
                     hollows or fissures to determine the presence of species.
              o      If a Koala is present, the tree is to be left standing overnight to allow the Koala time to
                     leave via its own volition.

Note that no koalas or evidence of koalas were sighted during the field investigations.

To ensure that the above are met, the following techniques will be employed at the clearance site to
ascertain presence/absence status:
   • Use of binoculars to inspect the crown, forks and trunk of trees;
      •   ‘Drip zone’ searches at the base of known food trees for the presence of scats to a radius equal
          to that of the crown of individual trees; and,
      •   Inspection of trunks for scratchings indicative of use by Koalas.


3.1.4      Communications On Site During Clearance
The fauna spotter will be equipped with a hand held radio to make communications with machinery
operators where relevant. Communications by radio and positive hand signals will be utilised to indicate
intentions to machinery operators.

3.2        Non-conformance and Corrective Actions
The fauna spotter must undertake immediate actions to address the movement, which may include but
is not limited to:
      1. Capture and release of the fauna;
      2. Ceasing or modifying the clearing operations; and
      3. Installation of temporary barriers.

3.3        Fauna Spotter Qualification
The fauna spotter must have the necessary qualifications and experience. As minimum the fauna spotter
will hold a Department of Environmental and Sciences (DES) Wildlife Spotter Catcher Rehabilitation
Permit. The fauna spotter must also have undertaken training on the identification, location and reporting
of conservation-significant and injured fauna species.

3.4        Responsible Persons
Table 1 outlines the roles and responsibilities for the actions to be undertaken within the site.

                                      Table 1: Roles and Responsibilities

  POSITIONS             RESPONSABILITIES                                  ACTIVITIES
Site Supervisor/        Overseeing               • Project manage the civil contractor including clearing
Superintendent          construction works         work;
                                                 • Ensure processes are in place to include the necessary
                                                   provisions of the FMP into works/projects;
                                                 • Ensure workers are trained in the procedures of the
                                                   FMP;
                                                 • Ensure that the appropriate arrangements and
                                                   agreements are in place for the management of flora
                                                   and fauna. This includes liaison with the Noosa Council




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