2014-01-28 Planning & Organisation Committee Item 4.4 Attachment 1

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           Noosa Council
Temporary Local Planning Instrument
(Protected Vegetation Overlay) 2014

42
                                      Noosa Council
                             Temporary Local Planning Instrument
                              (Protected Vegetation Overlay) 2014

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   2.2)  Weeds
  While exotic weeds have not seriously impacted the forest system and naiural regeneration to
  date, several weed species do pose a threat of further invasion. Lantana is the most prevalent
   of the exotic species present and is abundant on the lower slopes. Other cnvironmental weeds
   of concern include: Pinus sp. (Slash Pine), Schefflera actinophytia (Umbrella Tree), Melinus
   minutiflora (Molasses Grass), Pennisetum purpurewn (Elephant Grass), Macroptilium
  atropurpurium {Siratro) and other teguminous vines. A more comprehensive weed list and
  relative abundances are attached at the end of the Flora Survey (Appendix 1).
   2.3) Rare and threatened species
   A single scheduled plant (Symplocos harroidii - Hairy Hazelwood) was recorded near the
  southem boundary of Lot 2 while carrying out preliminary flora surveys. It was found
  adjacent to the creek and is protected by the designated conservation zone (GPS — 56 J
   0482386 / 7072877 - UTM). No forestry activities or disturbance will be carried out in the
  40m buffer to the creck.
    Although not scheduled, Diospyros ellipticifolia var. ebenus (Shiny-leaf Ebeny) occurs only
   between the Tweed Vallcy and Gympie areas and is considered rare. The specimen observed
   was in the gully on Lot 2 and has been clearly marked with surveyor’s tape. The landowner is
    aware of its presence and aims to carry out very limited silviculture and only light harvesting
   in this area.
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