Fauna Management Plan v1 - Lake MacDonald Drive, Cooroy

Fauna Management Plan v1                                                                NCES REF: J000662
Lot 101 on SP142407, Lot 140 on MCH978, Lot 3 on RP137375,
Lot 2 on RP852009 and Lot 8 on RP160703 – 27 Wilgee Court, Cooroy


edge and pointed towards the water.
5.6.6     Pest Species
Exotic fish (e.g. Carp, Gambusia, Goldfish, Redfin Perch, Spotted Livebearer) are to be intercepted,
euthanised and disposed of in accordance with the ecologist’s Animal Research Authority (issued
by the Secretary’s Animal Care & Ethic Committee). Exotic Trachemys scripta (Red-eared Slider
Turtle) are to be contained humanely and Biosecurity Queensland immediately notified on 13 25 23.
5.6.7     Post-Dewatering Management
An escape ramp is to be graded to allow trapped fauna to escape overnight. Sediment should be left
up to two nights to allow hidden fauna to emerge, unless the ecologist confirms there are no fauna
remaining (site specific assessment). Earthworks staff should notify the appointed aquatic ecologist
if stranded fish or turtles are observed post-dewatering.

5.7      Injured Fauna
In the instance of fauna injury, the subject animal/s and injuries are to be assessed on site by the
fauna spotter/catcher and where the injury is of a minor nature then the animal is to be released into
suitable habitat adjacent to the site. Alternatively, injured fauna is to be taken to a veterinarian or a
registered wildlife carer as deemed required by the fauna spotter/catcher.
All fauna removed from the site by the fauna spotter/catcher due to injury or requiring care are to be
returned by the fauna spotter/catcher to the relocation habitat in the north of the site in the first
instance, or where not suitable similar habitat (as deemed appropriate by the fauna spotter/catcher)
in proximity to the site.
5.8      Veterinary Contact Details
The following veterinary surgery is located in the local area and should be used in the case of fauna
injury or if euthanasia is required:
Cooroy Veterinary Surgery
47 Myall St, Cooroy QLD 4563
(07) 5441




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