Arborist Report inc VMP

Arborist Report
14 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads



   ● Retaining walls are to be constructed with bored piers to avoid impacts to any roots
      which may be present at the edge of the TPZ. No strip footing is permitted within or
      directly adjacent the TPZ without prior approval of the Project Arborist.
   ● Service connections are to be vacuum excavated or hand dug to avoid impacts on
      large roots.
   ● TPZ fencing is to be established in accordance with the approved drawings and
      Australian Standard AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites
      (Standards Australia 2009) including:
      ­   Signage in accordance with AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational
          environment, and,
      ­   Fencing in accordance with AS 4687-2007 Temporary fencing and hoardings.
   ● If canopy pruning is required, licensed Wildlife Spotter Catcher is to inspect trees to
      be pruned and identify hollows for retention or salvage.
   ● Project Arborist to monitor all works which occur within the TPZ of retained tree.
   ● Where roots are exposed by excavation, temporary root protection is installed to
      prevent dehydration and root moisture is maintained.
   ● Where exposed roots require pruning, pruning shall be carried out in accordance
      with procedures set out in:
      ­   AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites, and,
      ­   AS 4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees.
   ● Where recommended by the Project Arborist, carry out remedial works to trees as
      follows:
      ­   Decompaction or aeration of the TPZ e.g., via vertical mulching or air spade.
      ­   Any mechanical aeration of the topsoil layer should be undertaken by a suitability
          qualified professional and supervised by the Project Arborist.
      ­   Where required, application of a suitable fertiliser.
      ­   Where required, additional topsoil is to be provided in accordance with AS
          4419:2018 Soils for landscaping and garden use to maintain existing ground levels.
      ­   Apply 100mm native forest mulch within fenced TPZ area to 100m settled depth.
   ● If scaffolding is required within TPZ of retained tree, branch removal and ground
      protection to be established in accordance with procedures set out in:
      ­   AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites, and,
      ­   AS 4373-2007 Pruning of amenity trees.
   ● Project Arborist to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with tree
      protection measures outlined in the VMP.
   ● Project Arborist to monitor and assess condition of trees and physical environment
      throughout construction phase.
   ● Project Arborist to issue notice of non-compliance to project manager for non-
      conforming works and any remedial works to ensure compliance.

The measures are to be implemented by the developer and their contractors at all times
whilst site works are occurring within the curtilage of the retained trees. Compliance with
the requirements is to be administered by a Project Arborist (AQF Level 5) with
experience in construction supervision.




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