07/2555 - Operational Works - Drainage Stormwater Vegetation [As Published] · 142007.2555

ATTUNGA HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY EMP

2.1.3 Fauna Habitat Management Plan

The site is known to support the ‘Rare’ Short-limbed Snake-skink (Omphioscincus truncatus) and contains feeding and roosting habitat for Glossy
Issues Black Cockatoos. It is designated as a State Wildlife Corridor and important to other species including Koalas, possums, frogs, reptiles and birds.
Construction activities can displace and harm native fauna using the site.
To minimise disturbance to resident fauna and surrounding populations during construction and operational activities.
Objectives To ensure habitat size and integrity onsite is maintained and improved.
To avoid killing native fauna by removing /relocating nests and animals before clearing vegetation.
To allow fauna to move through the site during and after construction.

     
  
  
   
   
  
 
   
   
    
     

    
  
 

 

 
    
   
  
  
 
 

Implementation Strategy

Minimal disturbance to resident fauna and surrounding populations will be achieved by
« Ensuring all construction activity including vehicle and pedestrian access to be limited to within
the construction area footprint.
© — Construction of pathway network that discourages pedestrians from leaving the path.
© Education and awareness information for residents regarding obligation for protecting existing
habitat.
© — During the clearing a fauna spotter catcher to identify fauna at risk from clearing / earthworks,
then to capture and relocate fauna (in consultation with the EPA) immediately prior to clearing.
If Koalas are present, the tree(s) is not to be removed until after the animal has moved on
usually overnight).
The State Wildlife Corridor will be maintained and improved by;
¢ All development shall be setback a minimum of 30m from the western boundary with exception
of the proposed mid cabin pods, which shall be set back a minimum of 24m.
© [nstall only fauna friendly fencing with a 50cm gap between the ground and bottom rail.
Fencing is only to be along the boundary with Edgar Bennett Avenue.
« — Carry out weed control and habitat rehabilitation of site. Refer to Weed Control Management
Plan and Rehabilitation Plan.

Performance Indicators
Construction and Operation Phase
EMP

Persistent population of resident
fauna and continual use by
surrounding populations.

   
   
  
 

2.1.3.1
Minimise disturbance to resident fauna
and surrounding populations during
construction and operational phases

    
  
  

  
   
  
 

  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

   

2.1.3.2
Maintain active State Wildlife Corridor
across the site

Construction and Operation Phase
EMP

  

   
 

  
   
 
  
 

Construction and Operation phases
do not encroach on State Wildlife
Corridor.

Fauna continue to actively use
corridor.

  

 
 
     
  

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Chenoweth EPLA Revision: 0 12/12/2007