Ecological Assessment Technical Memorandum

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Development is designed and operated to maintain and enhance         Development is designed and operated to maintain ecological         It is acknowledged that the establishment of the new boundary results in
connectivity between and across ecologically important areas and     linkages and maximise opportunity for connectivity and the          approximately 189m² of mapped biodiversity significance area falling within the
connecting habitat and support unimpeded and safe movement of        movement of fauna by:                                               consequential clearing envelope. Notwithstanding, there is no plan or intent to
terrestrial and aquatic fauna.                                            a) ensuring protection of wildlife refuges;                    directly impact vegetation within these areas as part of this application. Should
                                                                          b) maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest           any future exempt or accepted operational works occur within this envelope, it is
                                                                                possible size and within the smallest possible edge-     considered that the potential clearing of this area would cause minimal effects to
                                                                                to-area ratio;                                           biodiversity value and ecosystem processes given the limited extent of potential
                                                                          c) enhancing connectivity through planting and                 consequential clearing and retention of the sites broader biodiversity significance.
                                                                                rehabilitation works, including across property
                                                                                boundaries, to areas of national park, state forest or
                                                                                reserve;
                                                                          d) avoiding the creation of physical barriers and safety
                                                                                hazards (such as roads, pedestrian access and
                                                                                instream structures) along and within the ecological
                                                                                linkage;
                                                                          e) providing mitigation measures such as wildlife
                                                                                movement infrastructure, fauna exclusion and
                                                                                directional fencing, underpasses/overpasses and
                                                                                traffic calming devices, signage and lighting; and
                                                                          f)    where offsets are necessary, delivering offsets that
                                                                                support and enhance ecological linkages.




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