8. Ecological Assessment Report v1- NOOSA NORTHSHORE RETREAT_Optimized · MCU19/0117

Ecological Assessment Report v1                                                           NCES REF: J000436
Lot 500 on SP215779 – 90 Beach Road, Noosa North Shore



             o    Reduced nocturnal habitat/foraging suitability via introduction of artificial lighting of
                  external buildings environs; and
             o    Increased noise impacts and incidence of vehicle strike once the facility is operational.

5.3.2    Mitigation Measures
The impact of the proposed clearing is proposed to be mitigated/minimised by:
    •    Engagement of a suitably qualified and experienced fauna spotter/catcher during vegetation
         clearing to manage fauna impacts;
    •    Preparation and implementation of a Fauna Management Plan to provide a clear set of
         vegetation clearing and fauna management protocols for the operational works phase of the




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         project;
    •    All hollows required to be removed shall be salvaged by suitable experienced persons and
         appropriately relocated into the surrounding bushland within the site either attached to trees
         or as terrestrial ground-storey habitat.
    •    All landscaping is proposed to utilise native species found in the surrounding bushland
         environs thereby re-instating native habitat opportunities for resident fauna;
    •    A weed control program will be enacted during and after the works for a period of 6 months
         to prevent the spread of weed taxa hence habitat degradation throughout the site and
         adjoining lands.




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