Appendix C_R.A10342.001.00.marine plants

 Marine Plant Assessment Dogs Beach, Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve                         i
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Contents
1     Introduction                                                                         1
2     Methodology                                                                          3
      2.1    Data Review                                                                    3
      2.2    Field Survey                                                                   4
3     Results                                                                              5
      3.1    Overview                                                                       5
      3.2    Habitats                                                                       5
             3.2.1      Dune Woodland                                                       7
             3.2.2      Foredune                                                            8
             3.2.3      Mangroves and Saltmarsh                                             8
4     Discussion                                                                           10
      4.2    Potential Impacts                                                             10
             4.2.1      Assessable Development                                             11
             4.2.1.1    Significant Residual Impact Assessment                             11
             4.2.1.2    Vegetation and Substrate Disturbance                               12
             4.2.1.3    Restoration                                                        12
             4.2.1.4    Signage and Access                                                 12
             4.2.1.5    Maintenance and Monitoring                                         12
5     Conclusion                                                                           13

List of Figures
Figure 1-1       Noosa Spit Beach Nourishment Project                                       2
Figure 3-1       Vegetation Communities and Habitat Features of the Study Site              6
Figure 3-2       Dune Woodlands and Eroding Foreshore Along Dogs Beach                      7
Figure 3-3       Seawall and Beach Replenishment at Western End of Dog Beach                8
Figure 3-4       Mangroves and Saltmarsh at Eastern End of Dog Beach Adjacent to Eastern
                 Dispersive Sand Plug                                                       9
Figure 3-5       Extensive Estuarine Wetlands Within Southern Zone of Noosa Spit            9




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