SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

SETTLERS COVE NOOSA
Landscape Master Plan

 

8. SPECIES PALETTES AND SCHEDULES

As the overall landscape philosophy for the Settlers Cove development is to promote
and improve on the sites existing ecological attributes, the selection of plant species is
considered a key component in the landscape design. To achieve the desired outcome
species of local provenance known to naturally inhabit pleistocene sand dunes will
dominate the High Density Residential Landscaping to be consistent with Council
conditions of approval. A range of plant sizes are to be used at the planting stage with
more advanced specimens to be incorporated in the landscaped areas between
proposed buildings and the lots boundaries to Road Reserves. Refer below to Planting
Out Procedures and Horticultural Requirements.

In selecting the particular types of indigenous species for a given situation within the
Settlers Cove development the following points require consideration:

¢ Priority shall be given to Koala and Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat species
where practical.

* Wildlife supporting plants that provide feed and habitat values for other local
fauna. ‘
Fire retardant characteristics.

Growth habit and form in respect to plants function in the landscape
ie. shading, screening etc.
Location with respect to built form and services.

e Position in landscape in respect to prime habitat and incidental habitat areas,
(refer to Fauna Management Plan).

e Appropriate sizes and densities.

Turf areas are not encouraged throughout the development and shall be limited to
utilising native couch grass to open areas, mainly of the landscaped road reserve areas.

Comprehensive plant schedules will be prepared for operational works applications
and shall be derived from and limited to species listed below. In the event of
supplementary species beirig requested for use for construction they must be in
compliance with the Noosa Landscape Guidelines — Planning Scheme Policy 1 and
approved in writing by Council.

 

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