Appendix E - Ecological Assessment Report

Ecological Assessment Report v1                                                           NCES Ref: J000669
Lot 2 on RP131369 – 108 Black Mountain Range Road, Black Mountain



5.2       Fauna

5.2.1      Impacts
The proposed development will necessitate a very small amount of impact to fauna habitat in the
context of the site and the habitat available in the local landscape. Individual tree species potentially
impacted by the upgrade of the access driveway have limited habitat potential for fauna species
hence the impacts to fauna species are expected to be low.
The impacts to fauna species primarily relate to the following:
      ·    Removal of individual tree species occurring within proximity to the proposed access
           driveway;
      ·    Potential injury or death of individual fauna species during vegetation clearing; and
      ·    Site intensification which has the potential to increase long term impacts to fauna associated
           with introduction of domestic pets, reduced nocturnal habitat/foraging suitability via
           introduction of artificial lighting of external buildings environs.

5.2.2      Mitigation Measures
The impact of the proposed clearing to fauna is proposed to be mitigated/minimised by:
      ·    The presence of a suitably licensed and experienced fauna spotter catcher on site during any
           individual tree clearing.




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