MCU 14/0106 Appendix F - Ecological Assessment

Specific Outcomes                                     Probable Solutions                                       Code Response
13.10 Vegetation management
Replanting and rehabilitation                         S16.1 Landscaping complements and                        Complies with S16.1
O16 Vegetation is enhanced through the                supports important habitats by—                          Landscaping will be dominated by local native
following measures:                                   a) utilising native plants of local origin;              plants and avoid the use of undesirable species as
a) siting landscaped areas to complement and          b) utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP3   identified in Planning Scheme Policy 3.
enhance existing vegetation;                          – Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
b) removal of all species likely to displace native   c) replicating adjacent remnant habitats, including      Complies with S16.2
flora species or degrade fauna habitat;               understorey vegetation;                                  Vegetation that is removed will be compensated
c) replanting and rehabilitating15 degraded           d) creating or enhancing linkages between existing       for as part of the provision of an offset under the
habitat; and                                          habitats;                                                Environmental Offset Policy 2014.
d) replacing any vegetation removed with suitable     e) avoiding the use of Undesirable Plant Species
replacement vegetation of local origin.               listed in Table 9.1 of PSP3 Landscaping Plants
                                                      and Guidelines; and
                                                      f) planting riparian zones to filter stormwater run-
                                                      off and provide for wildlife habitat;
                                                      AND
                                                      S16.2 Vegetation removed is replaced with—
                                                      a) the equivalent number of trees or plants of local
                                                      origin; or
                                                      b) twice the number of trees or plants of local
                                                      origin.
Fire management                                       No solution provided.                                    Complies with O17
O17 Fire management measures are adopted                                                                       A fire management plan has been prepared that
based on ecological principles, which—                                                                         utilises ecological principles as a basis for
a) maintain and enhance biodiversity;                                                                          maintaining biodiversity within areas of retained
b) minimise threat of fire to the natural                                                                      vegetation.
environment, life and property; and
c) provide for effective use and maintenance of
buildings and structures.