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Seahaven Development Pty Ltd- 9-19 Hastings Street Noosa QLD 4567
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Photo No 5- showing the trunk base of Tree No 48 and its even root
distribution

Tree No 57- Ficus obliqua (c.n. Small-leaved Fig)

The tree is considered a semi-mature specimen (5-20% of expected lifespan)
based on its exposed position and size. Trunk DBH was measured at 610mm
at 900mm above ground level, due to the trunk formation of root buttresses
and branch interference. Health and condition are considered average for the
species growing in the site conditions. No significant structural defects were
noted in the trees main trunk or branches. Major woody root distribution was
considered even based on buttressing at the trunk base.

Tree No 70- Banksia integrifolia (c.n. Coastal Honeysuckle)

This species is an endemic tree to the area (Haslam, page 18 & 224), although
no specific identification was undertaken to distinguish between subspecies.
This species may form a medium sized tree, but in the situation on the Noosa
Beach reserve, sandy soils and an exposed site will limit growth and eventual
size. This tree is considered to have existed prior to previous construction on
the site although to have been much smaller when impacted by the stairwell
construction.

The tree is considered a mature specimen (20-80% of expected lifespan) based
on its exposed position and size. Trunk DBH was measured at 390mm.
Health and condition are considered average to above average for the species
growing in the site conditions. No significant structural defects were noted in
the trees main trunk or branches, apart from a minor trunk wound (south-
eastern side). cause unknown.

 

 

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