Arborist Report inc VMP

Arborist Report
14 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads




6.5 COMPLIANCE


Compliance with the VMP will be achieved through self-administered monitoring of the
Plan and any conditions imposed by Council as part of a development permit / decision
notice.

Prior to the commencement of works and throughout the period in which vegetation
clearing or removal occurs, all personnel entering the site must familiarise themselves with
the VMP and acknowledge their responsibility to comply with the Plan’s requirements.

At the completion of clearing works, the Project Arborist shall submit to Council evidence
of compliance with the VMP and any other conditions of approval. The latter can be
conditioned by Council as part of a development permit.



6.6 POST-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT


At the conclusion of works, the Project Arborist will inspect the subject trees and
recommend any pruning and tree surgery works to maintain health and stability of the
tree and reduce potential hazards for future users of the site in accordance with AS 4373 –
Pruning of amenity trees.

Changes in local abiotic and biotic factors can give rise to changes in hazard and risk at
any time. Tree condition and hazard should be reviewed at least annually to ensure that
risk is adequately managed. Additional risk assessment should be carried out immediately
following significant weather events (e.g. storms) as required.

Where hazards are identified, any future pruning works should, inter alia:

    •     Obtain necessary permits to carry out the works,
    •     Be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced arborist (AQF Level 5 of
          equivalent),
    •     Carried out in accordance with Australian Standard 4373-2007 Pruning of amenity
          trees, and,
    •     Be supervised by a licensed Wildlife Spotter Catcher.




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