Attachment 6 - Ecological Assessment

                           Ecological Assessment – Attunga Heights



6.4.2.6 Vegetation Clearing to Maintain Connectivity
Existing approved development surrounds the subject site on all sides. As such, the
vegetation communities identified on the site do not have high connective values.
Movements of fauna on and off the site are restricted as a result of this.

The proposed development layout provides for the conservation of areas of both
vegetation communities present on the subject site. The removal of weeds and planting
of additional locally native plant species where feasible, will ensure that the value of this
site as a wildlife corridor will not be compromised as a result of the proposed
development.



6.5 South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning
    Regulatory Provisions (2010)
6.5.1 Background
The South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions
(2010) (Koala SPRP) came into effect in May 2010. The regulatory provisions apply to
assessable development within the South East Queensland Koala Protection Area
(SEQKPA) where koalas are identified as most at risk – i.e. the Koala Coast and Pine Rivers
areas. The Koala SPRP outlines requirements for development within the SEQKPA in order
to minimize the impacts of development on koala populations.


6.5.2 Applicability to the Subject Site
The subject site is outside SPRP Koala Assessable Development Areas. The South East
Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions does not apply to
this site.



6.6 State Planning Policy 2/10: Koala Conservation in South East
    Queensland
6.6.1 Background
The State Planning Policy 2/10: Koala Conservation in South East Queensland (Koala SPP)
came into effect on the 31st May 2010. The Koala SPP complements the South East
Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (2010) and provides
direction to local governments when making or amending their planning schemes, as well
as for other land allocation processes such as master planning/structure planning
processes, and community infrastructure designations. The Koala SPP significantly
expands the area within South East Queensland that must incorporate koala conservation
and habitat protection outcomes into planning decisions. The Koala SPP applies to the
seven eastern local government areas of South East Queensland: Sunshine Coast Regional
Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Brisbane City Council, Redland City Council,
Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council and Gold Coast City Council.




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