08/1787 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132008.1787

Seahaven Development Pty Ltd- 9-19 Hastings Street Noosa QLD 4567

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Observations

The Site

The site is located on the northern side of Iastings Street Noosa QLD, and is
known as No 9, 11, 13 & 19 Hastings Street Noosa Heads QLD. This report
specifically deals with the five significant existing trees (Tree No’s 4, 28, 30,
31 and 32) specified by council in item 4 of the information request.

The site is highly modified by raised garden beds, retaining walls and services
(eg sewer) for the purpose of tree assessment in respect to construction
impacts. No soil assessment was undertaken to fully assess soil strata,
although it is assumed to be sandy in type although highly disturbed with no
naturally occurring strata or horizons.

The trees have existing structures on the site that have influenced root
development. Tree No 4 has paving over the majority of its root system plus
close proximity to the sewer manhole, and whatever disturbance or damage
that has caused to the roots (see Photo No 1). Tree No 28 is growing in a
raised garden bed with brick retaining walls restricting root distribution (see
Photo No 2). Trees No 30, 31 and 32 are also affected by existing structures
that have restricted root growth and distribution (sce Photo No 3).

   

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Photo No !- showing Tree No 4 (red) in relation to the paving and various
services that may have caused root damage or uneven distribution.

 

Leaf and Limb Horticultural Consultancy©
Prepared by Samuel Cowie 29" of January 2009