Attachment 6 - Ecological Assessment

                           Ecological Assessment – Attunga Heights




7 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

James Warren and Associates have been engaged by David and Carol Neate to complete
an ecological assessment of land proposed for development at Attunga Heights, Noosa,
Sunshine Coast.

The current certified Regional Ecosystem mapping of the site shows two (2) RE’s
occurring on the subject site, i.e. Of Concern RE12.2.1 and Least Concern RE12.2.5. No
Endangered REs have been mapped over the site. Site surveys revealed the occurrence of
two (2) broad vegetation communities within the Subject site, including:

      Community 1: Tall dry open forest (12.2.5); and
      Community 2: Tall wet open forest (12.2.1).

Parts of these communities do not meet remnant criteria in terms of height and canopy
cover, and have been categorised as regrowth. The remainder is considered to represent
remnant vegetation.

No significant flora species were recorded on the site.

One (1) significant fauna species (Grey headed flying fox) was recorded within the site
during the surveys. One other significant species (Glossy black cockatoo) and several
migratory species were considered possible occurrences based on the presence of
suitable habitat. Impacts on these species resulting from the proposed development are
expected to be minor. The site is relatively isolated from surrounding areas reducing the
site suitability as a movement corridor. Suitable habitat for significant species is to be
retained.

The areas of the subject site proposed for development generally support areas of limited
ecological significance. Vegetation communities are highly disturbed, have a high
proportion of weeds, are low in diversity, small in size and have low connective values.

Local, State and Commonwealth statutory requirements have been considered and it is
not expected that the development will adversely impact on the flora and fauna and
ecological communities within the site. Conservation, rehabilitation and management of
the habitat in which threatened species are known or likely to occur represents an
effective mitigation measure. The proposed development is consistent with the proposed
management intent for Endangered, Vulnerable and Rare wildlife.

It is concluded, based on this assessment and a review of other studies in the locality,
that no ecological values of high significance are present on the site, and that the
proposed development will not adversely affect local biodiversity values.




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