AA1345BFIRE Revision 2

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               5.2.4   Vegetation

               The desktop assessment for vegetation has been generally confirmed by the
               site assessment with the understorey dominated by heath and low grass
               species.

               Vegetated areas are dominated by Lophostemon confertus and Callitris
               columellaris, with heath and grass species dominating the understorey. Areas
               of the site subject to historical clearing are dominated by C. columellaris and
               L. confertus regrowth and heath species. Due to the historical clearing, the site
               does not conform to the SPP mapping of Very High Potential Bushfire
               Intensity as this area is largely dominated by shrubby regrowth.

               Previously cleared areas of adjoining Lot 7 were dominated by weed species
               including Sphagneticola trilobata (Singapore daisy), Pteridium esculentum
               (bracken), Lycopersicon sp. (tomato plants), Lantana Camara (lantana) and
               grass species. Vegetated areas were dominated by C. columellaris and L.
               confertus with Allocasuarina littoralis and Banksia sp.

               Evidence of historical burns was observed on the bark of several mature trees
               within the Council Environmental Park bordering the access track on the
               eastern boundary. The remnants of a small fire, less than 1m 2, were noted at
               the junction of the Pubic Carpark on Resort Drive and the sand track
               bordering the eastern boundary.

        5.3    Additional Information – Nearest Fire Brigade

       The nearest fire station is located at Noosa Heads, approximately 3km to the north of
       the site.


6.0    BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT

        6.1    Bushfire Hazard Rating

        In accordance with Noosa Plan Planning Scheme Policy 1 hazard scores have been
        calculated based on Appendix 3 of the superseded State Planning Policy 1/03
        Guideline: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide
        (SPP1/03). As the site vegetation does not conform to the vegetation communities
        within Table A3.1, Grassy eucalypt and acacia forest, exotic pine plantations, cypress
        pine forest, wallum heath has been selected as the most representative. This also
        correlates with the hazard score assigned within the Noosa Shire Bushland Fire
        Management Plan for R.E. 12.2.5, which surrounds the site to the south and east.

                                             Table 6.1
                                     Hazard Rating Precinct E2

          Hazard Factors                                                   Hazard
                                                                           Score

          Grassy eucalypt, wallum heath                                        6

          Slope – Rolling Hills (>10% to 20%)                                  3

          Aspect – West                                                        2

          Total Hazard Score                                                  11


AA1345BFIRE                                  Rev.2
April 2016
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