RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

                                                                                Ecological Assessment Report




                             Figure 1: Site location (Source: Queensland Globe)




1.2       Proposed Development

The proposed development on the site is for a development application for a Material Change of Use –
construction of a new residential dwelling for a dwelling house and associated bushfire asset protection
zone. Access to the development shall be provided via a driveway to Davis Road. The proposed layout
for the development is provided in Figure 2.

1.3       Scope of Works

The scope of works for this report includes:

      •    A detailed desktop assessment, including review of relevant background, database and
           mapping information to identify applicable Local, State and Commonwealth government
           overlays/mapping triggers and potential constraints and development opportunities for the site.

      •    A site assessment to determine the extent and structural integrity of vegetation communities
           (including the presence of weed species) and fauna habitat values, and to identify and assess
           ecologically significant areas and features.

      •    Assessment of the site’s conservation values with respect to its position within the local and
           broader landscape, including corridor linkages and riparian areas.

      •    A description of the ecological values (field survey results) of the site and confirmation of the




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