RFI - Attachment 3 - Arborcultural Impact Assessment Report · 132003.221108.3

10 General Acknowledgments & Legislation.
First Nations People & Custodians of the Land
The Aboriginal and Cultural Heritage Act 2003 should be considered if an activity is likely to impact on Cultural Heritage. A person who carries out
work has a duty of care to undertake reasonable and practical measures to ensure an activity to does not harm Cultural Heritage.

Wildlife Considerations
The DEHP (Department of Environment and Heritage Protection) should be consulted regarding regulations concerning tree removal. The Nature
Conservation Act 1992 provides statutory protection for most species of native animals and any tree work which affects them may constitute an
offence. A qualified Fauna Spotter-Catcher should be consulted prior to treeworks being carried out where wildlife may be active.

Protected Trees
Prior to carrying out any tree work, it is recommended to check with the local authority to ensure there is no protection order placed on the trees.
Should any tree deemed to be legallyprotected, it will be necessary to consult the local Council before removal can be carried out. Please see the
additional mapping for more information.

Habitat Trees
When undertaking remedial tree works on habitat trees, please be aware of the fauna and their habitat. Creation of future habitat whilst undertaking
remedial works is to be considered. When mitigating hazardous deadwood, hollow sections and large branches, minimal pruning or reduction of weight
is required rather than total removal. Hollow sections take many years to be created and are a highly valuable habitat. Coronet cuts should be facilitated
where appropriate to mimic natural branch failure on suitable trees in a natural setting.

Contractor Notes
Recommended arboriculture works are to be carried out by an arborist holding a minimum of a Level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture. It is
expected that the Arborist may encounter anomalies within the tree as they climb/work and as such may use their discretion to remove any further
branches or limbs which they may deem could pose an immediate risk. Additional removals outside the recommendations or defects noted whilst in the
tree are to be recorded and reported to the author.




                              Tree Report: (AIA-27 Bayview NH-120226)                           Report Number:     (001)
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