Arborist Report inc VMP

Arborist Report
14 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads




2 APPROVED DEVELOPMENT
The approved development is a Resort Development comprising Multiple Dwelling (109
Dwelling Units) and Accommodation Building (90 Accommodation Units) and Ancillary
Facilities (Council Application Ref.: 132008.176.03, dated 9 February 2017).

The Noosa Council decision notice included the following conditions relating to vegetation
management:

Vegetation

1.    Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained except where
      required to be removed due to building operations, requirements of the approved
      Settler’s Cove Management Plans or the conduct of the approved use.

2.    The Koala and Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat trees identified for retention on plan L-
      SD-1.01 (Rev. A) dated August 2009 by DBI Design Pty Ltd shall be retained.

3.    The existing Koala and Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat trees and any other trees
      within setback and open space areas to be retained must be protected. As building
      works are likely to impact the trees’ root zones, a qualified Arborist (having a
      minimum Diploma of Arboriculture or ISA certification and a minimum of three years’
      field experience) must be contracted to prepare a Tree Management and Protection
      plan and shall:

      a.    oversee installation of a hard temporary protection zone prior to
            commencement of works with ‘no go’ signage in accordance with AS 4970-
            2009. All site workers must be inducted in relation to the tree protection;

      b.    supervise any works within the temporary protection zone;

      c.    undertake hazard reduction and formative pruning as necessary; &

      d.    provide certification that the trees were protected in accordance with the
            Arborist’s recommendations.

      The Tree Management and Protection Plan Shall be presented prior to or at the pre-
      start meeting for the site.

      The Arborist shall monitor the health and structural integrity of the trees to be
      retained at least monthly during the construction period and quarterly for 12 months
      after construction is completed. The developer shall rectify any decline in the health
      or structural integrity of the trees, in accordance with the Arborist’s
      recommendations.

4.    Cleared vegetation is to be suitably processed by one of the following methods and
      removed from the site:-

      a.    Re-use for building materials.



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