06/1168 - Change a Development Approval [As Published] · 132006.1168.02

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4. Vegetation Protection

41 General

An Ecological Assessment Report comprising a flora and habitat survey of the proposed extension area
was undertaken by North Coast Environmental Services (April 2009) to ascertain the existing ecological
values of select areas within Lot 1 on SP177650, located adjacent the southern edge of Eenie Creek
Road. From this investigation, no flora species of conservation significance were observed or are
expected to occur at the site. Although nearby wetland heath is potential habitat for a number of
protected species, access to these areas should not be required as a result of the proposed site works.
In this regard, access to adjoining areas of habitat value outside of the extent of works should be
restricted.

The construction area contains vegetation that will require removal. The NCA requires that a clearing
permit be obtained from the DERM pursuant to Section 89 of the Act for protected species (including
those in Schedule 6 of the Act as being of least concem conservation significance) that require removal
from land other than freehold title owned by SCRC (i.e. for clearing in the road reserve along Eenie
Creek Road). A copy of the clearing permit and conditions must be attached to this document once
obtained (as Appendix B).

Approval under the VMA will be required if clearing of native woody vegetation is undertaken in the
mapped ‘least concern’ RE to the east and south of the site. Clearing in the regulated regrowth
vegetation must be done in accordance with the DERM's Regrowth Vegetaiotn Code. The REs are
shown on Figure 1 and the regrowth vegetation is shown in Figure 2.

4.2 Objectives
» No disturbance of vegetated areas adjacent to the area of works.

» Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to minimise impacts to surrounding areas during
clearing activities.

4.3 Requirements

» Native vegetation in the Eenie Creek Road reserve is to be cleared in accordance with a clearing
permit issued by DERM under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.

» Native woody vegetation to be cleared in the mapped RE or regrowth areas must be done under a
Development Approval issued by DERM or in accordance with the Regrowth Vegetation Code,
respectively.

» Any tree to be retained within the construction area will be clearly marked prior to the commencement
of clearing works and no topsoil is to be removed from within the drip line of trees to be retained
unless otherwise specified by the Superintendent.

» Any adjacent areas to be protected are to be clearly identified on-site using fencing or flagging and
signed as exclusion zones prior to commencement of works.

» Vegetation clearing is to be staged progressively and in accordance with fauna management
requirements.

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