OPW25/0012 - Fauna Management Plan

Fauna Management Plan
3-7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads




 Action         Task                                                Responsibility   Timing
                    b) The animal is protected from accidental
                       trauma by other animals, equipment,
                       machinery and the like;
                    c) The animal is protected from adverse
                       sensory stimuli such as loud noises;
                    d) The bag or container provides sufficient
                       airflow to allow normal air exchange and
                       radiation/dispersal of heat;
                    e) The container, receptacle or bag is
                       protected from direct sunlight, rain,
                       wind or other environmental conditions
                       likely to cause suffering or harm to the
                       animal;
                    f)   The animal is able to hide, or be
                         protected from threatening stimuli (such
                         as providing a hide box, or covering a
                         wire transport cage with a towel or
                         blanket);
                    g) The animal is checked regularly during
                       its period of confinement; and,
                    h) The container, bag or receptacle is
                       clean, hygienic and safe for the animal.
               7) All mammals and birds held in short term
                  containment for more than four (4) hours,
                  must be given access to water.
               8) Mammals and birds held in bags of calico or
                  other material for longer than two (2) hours
                  must be transferred to appropriate transport
                  or holding boxes or enclosures containing
                  hide spaces or boxes when appropriate for
                  the species.
               9) All neonatal or juvenile animals other than
                  completely independent juveniles must be
                  fed and contained in a manner appropriate
                  for their age and species. Supplemental
                  warmth must be provided to any nestling or
                  juvenile unable to adequately
                  thermoregulate.
               10) All dependent young unable to be returned
                   to parental care within a reasonable
                   timeframe or unlikely to be accepted back
                   by their parents must be immediately
                   transferred to a licensed wildlife carer or
                   approved wildlife rehabilitation facility.
 A tree hollow 1)   Fauna Spotter must not authorise the felling    Contractor,      During
 is observed /      of a tree known to contain, or likely to        Fauna Spotter    all



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