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® Trees with koalas will not be removed until the koala has dispersed from the tree. The
tree should be left overnight to enable the koala to move away. The tree is only to be
removed following an inspection by the wildlife ecologist;

° The wildlife ecologist should inspect tree limbs to determine the presence/existence of
tree hollows. In the event that denning fauna is observed in these limbs, a wildlife
ecologist should remove the animal and re-locate it to a suitable release site
(determined in consultation with QPWS) at an appropriate time of day;

® It is recommended that, where feasible, habitat trees not be drop felled, and a more
appropriate and sensitive means of clearance for these trees be utilised eg. excavator;

e Following tree felling, a second inspection of the target tree should be conducted to
relocate any fauna disturbed by the clearing process or remaining within the felled
timber; and

e All injured animals should be immediately removed and taken to an appropriately
qualified wildlife veterinary surgeon (eg. Noosa Veterinary Surgery, Tewantin).

3.5 PROVISION OF NEST-BOXES

Suitable habitat for nesting (and the installation of nestboxes) for glossy black cockatoos is
not extensive over the site. Generally, suitable areas for the installation of nestboxes are
restricted to the High Density Residential, RF Thompson Environmental Park and public
esplanade. As indicated by Council no nestboxes are to be installed in public areas,
therefore the private open space for conservation and waterways protection associated with
the High Density Residential area is the most suitable area. Nevertheless, a minimum of
four boxes will be installed ie. 1-2 nestboxes (suitable for use by glossy black-cockatoos),
1-2 parrot (rosella, lorikeet), 1-2 arboreal mammal (glider, possum) and 1-2 micro-
chiropteran bat boxes. The boxes will be fitted with suitable pest-deterrent options, where
available. A reputable firm (eg. Australian Nestbox Company) will be contracted to provide
the boxes and the location and installation will be determined in consultation with the
wildlife ecologist (condition RHD 38, 52 & RSD 39, 53). The Australian Nestbox Company
provides nestboxes at recognised standard dimensions for target fauna.

Some hollow logs, hollow limbs and other felled timber will be relocated to suitable areas
within the private open space for conservation and waterways protection. The location and
number will be determined by the wildlife ecologist in consultation with Council.

3.6 FENCING
3.6.1 Residential Single Dwelling

All fauna friendly fencing and the acoustic barrier designs are provided in the Landscape
Master Plan.

An acoustic fence along the rear boundary of lots 24-33 will be a solid structure (in
accordance with noise remediation guidelines) with a minimum of five pairs of round treated

 

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