Appendix B - Terrestrial Ecology Assessment

PO4                                                     AO4.1
Development provides for effective measures during      Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage from
construction and operation to protect ecological values construction and operation activities by:
including:
                                                                     1.   clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging
      1.   avoiding disturbance to or clearing of                         tape;
           vegetation in and within the vicinity of the              2.   installing protective fencing around the dripline of the
           site;                                                          vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in these
      2.   managing habitat disturbance and physical                      fenced areas;
           harm to fauna from noise, vibration, dust,                3.   ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking
           light, dewatering or excavating; and                           occurs outside the identified vegetation areas; and
      3.   avoiding clearing in areas where erosion or               4.   using low impact construction techniques around
           slippage could occur.                                          vegetation.

                                                                AO4.2
                                                                Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to a
                                                                buffer between different land uses or a buffer against pollution,
                                                                light spillage or noise is retained.

                                                                AO4.3
                                                                Lighting associated with development:

                                                                     1.   does not contribute an unacceptable level of
                                                                          illuminance (greater than 1 lux) for light sensitive
                                                                          species within or at the boundary of an ecologically
                                                                          important area; and
                                                                     2.   does not contribute to an unacceptable level of
                                                                          illuminance on landward horizons along coastal areas
                                                                          and known marine turtle nesting beaches.

                                                                AO4.4
                                                                Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that may cause
                                                                or contribute to hillslope erosion, bank erosion, or slippage.
Project Outcome:

Trees to be retained will be marked for retention and the area identified as a “no-go” zone.

 A VMP would be an expected condition of approval.

An arborist could be engaged to manage works near trees for retention.

The bushland patch to be retained would serve as a buffer to the consolidated bushland north and east of
the road.

Lighting to be directed away from the bushland could be a condition of approval (note current tennis court
lights turn down onto court).

The subject land is not on steep land and, if necessary, erosion control measures would assist with any
erosion issues.




Terrestrial Ecology Assessment – Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel                                                                   38