Approved Document OPW24-0047 Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort Turf & Vegetation Management Plan 2024-25

3.1    WILDLIFE CONSIDERATIONS
The DESI (Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation) 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. In addition, the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Koala
Protection) Amendment Regulation amended the Environmental Offsets Regulation 2014,
Planning Regulation 2017, Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 and
Vegetation Management Regulation 2023 to provide increased protection to koala habitat
areas in South East Queensland. A qualified Fauna Spotter-Catcher should be consulted prior
to tree works being carried out where wildlife may be active.

3.2    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 be deemed to be
legally protected, it will be necessary to consult the local Council before removal can be carried
out.

3.3    CONTRACTORS NOTES
Recommended arboricultural works are to be carried out by an arborist holding a minimum of
a Level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture with good working experience. 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 and/or discussed with a Level 5 Arborist
on site prior to undertaking the appropriate action.

 All pruning is to be in accordance with, or guided by AS 4373 – “Pruning of Amenity Trees”

3.4    HABITAT TREES
When undertaking remedial tree works on habitat trees, please be aware of the fauna and
their habitat. The creation of future habitats 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.




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