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

ATTUNGA HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY EMP

    
  

     

 

 

    
   

Performance Indicators

Design Review, Construction and
Operation Phase EMP

Target
2.1.3.3
Ptan for retention and improvement of
significant ecological features and
habitat

Implementation Strategy

Identify and retain where possible significant ecological and habitat features, Plan to increase the number
and integrity of ecological features and habitat areas.
Include

¢ Incorporate planting of Allocasuarina littoralis (for Glossy Black Cockatoos) in the
Rehabilitation Plan,

* Minimise disturbance to the canopy, maintain moist understorey with leaf litter, loose soil and
increase the number of hollow logs to improve the habitat values for the Short-limbed Snake-
skink (Omphioscincus truncates).

© Remove all fallen timber, with a diameter greater than 50mm, from construction areas before
clearing and relocate to areas not being disturbed. This is to be carried out in a manner that
incurs minimal impact on the existing habitat.

¢ Install nesting boxes of a range of sizes suitable for birds and mammals expected to be found in

the area. Full details regarding the quantities and sizes of nesting boxes are still to be
determined.

   
  
     
    
   

 

 

  
  
 

 

    
  
   
 

   
  
   
  

Significant areas retained and
improved over time within public
open space and around the buildings.

  

 
 
 
 

    
 

Population of Short-limbed Snake-
skink (Omphioscincus truncates)
continue to occupy the site.

   
  

  

   

 
 
  

    
 

Animals continue to use the site for
nesting, feeding and traversing.

   
   
  
 
    
 

   

    
   
    
  
   
   

  
   
 

2.1.3.4
Avoid fauna deaths associated with
vegetation clearing.

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).

Construction and Operational
Phase EMP
Minimal harm to resident fauna

   
  

  

Clear vegetation as per the DNRMW Clearing approval and the Ministerial Conditions. Retention of fauna refuges/smalt

vegetation patches

    
   

install root protection fencing around trees to be retained which may be affected by earthworks,
infrastructure and avoid car parking under them.

Management Procedures Clearing of vegetation shall be preceded by inspection to locate any native fauna, nests etc to be relocated to an appropriate location
decided in consultation with the EPA.
Carry out regular inspections, monitoring and recording of nest box use.
Vehicular and pedestrian access should be limited to the construction site footprint.

Particular Responsibilities Principal — Appoint Fauna Spotter (licensed Wildlife Removal Contractor). Appoint suitably qualified person to carry out regular
inspection of nest boxes and control unwanted species.
Contractor — Notify Environmental Auditor of commencement of land clearing; record any native animal or bird deaths attributable
to site development as Environmental Incident Reports.
Environmental Auditor —Liaise with EPA and Fauna Spotter regarding relocation of native fauna.

Corrective Action Relocate any native fauna displaced by site construction activities to a site selected in consultation with EPA.

     
 

Issue: 1

Revision: 0 12/12/2007

  

inary EMP: Attunga Heights
Chenoweth EPLA