SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

SETTLERS COVE NOOSA
Landscape Master Plan

 

Appendix 2b. — Further Council Conditions for Residential High Density Lots Landscape
Master Plan:
NSC Ref: 23118 DA.

Material Change of Use

Land Use

3. Any fencing provided in conjunction with the development is to be contained within the
‘Selective Clearing’ area nominated on the Vegetation Clearing Plan dated 23 July 2004
clear of any Retained & Enhanced Vegetation areas.

4. Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained except where
required to be removed due to building operations, requirements of the Bushfire
Management Plan & the Ecological Restoration Plan or the conduct of the approved use.

Private Open Space for Conservation & Waterways Protection

shail be:

19.3 Separated from adjacent development by a 1.2 m high fence. The fence shall be
‘fauna-friendly’ but shali deter unauthorized people from entering the area (except for the
pathway/boardwalk proposed within Lot 6). Suitably located lockable gates shall be
provided to allow appropriate access by authorised personnel subject to approval by
Manager — Land Use.

19.4 Have signs placed on the fence to inform people that the ‘Private Open Space for
Conservation & Waterways Protection’ area is for conservation and waterways protection
purposes and access is prohibited.

Vegetation Removal, Disposai and Protection in Development Precincts

25. Vegetation removal, tree felling and lopping shall be undertaken in an environmentally
sensitive manner to avoid damaging surrounding vegetation, trees and habitat.
26. Prior to felling or lopping all trees are to be checked for wildlife (eg. koalas, cockatoos,

possums). If wildlife species are present, the tree shall not be felled or lopped until the
wildlife has left the tree.

27. All cleared vegetation shall be suitably processed or removed from the site by a method
approved by Council.
28. Environmental weed species cleared from the site shall not be mulched. Vegetation

material from environmental weed species shall be removed from the site and disposed
of in a Council approved refuse tip.

30. During construction, the boundaries of areas of retained and protected vegetation shall
be clearly marked for the purpose of preventing access into these areas thereby
protecting the vegetation and habitat values.

32. Vegetation and individual trees retained in development precincts shall be healthy and
vigorous with an expected life span of at least 50 years. A risk assessment by a qualified
arborist shall be undertaken on all individual trees and stands of vegetation to be retained
within development precincts. An arborist’s written report shall be included in the
relevant Operational Works applications.

Koalas and Koala Habitat Protection

33. Koalas and their habitat require special protection and particular consideration shall be
given to:

33.2 The protection and restoration of existing and new vegetation to facilitate Koala
movement throughout the entire site.

33.4 The planting of additional koala food and habitat tree species as part of the
landscaping in the development precincts.

 

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