FINAL Ecological Management Plan Stage 1_Grasstree Court 5 February 2021

Ecological Management Plan – Grasstree Court – Lot 6



     4. FAUNA MANAGEMENT

     4.1 Pre-clearing
A qualified fauna-spotter (holding an appropriate State-approved rehabilitation permit) is to be appointed
before commencement of clearing. Pre-clearing fauna management measures are to include the following,
as a minimum:

     •    Inspection of habitat on site within areas to be cleared.
     •    Identification of habitat trees (i.e. trees that have the potential to harbour fauna).
     •    Protective fencing installed to identify protected and clearing areas.
     •    Tree protection fencing must provide for the evacuation of fauna to retained habitat. Any gaps
          between fencing panels must not exceed 1m.
     •    Fauna spotter to be cognisant of koalas in the landscape and koala management measures in
          accordance with State guidelines.
     •    Fauna-spotter to attend pre-start meeting.
     •    Signage warning of fauna presence and speed limits (30km/hr) to be installed.

DERM customer service centre is to be notified (phone or email) at least five business days prior to
commencement of any clearing of koala habitat trees on the subject site of the date clearing is to
commence and the koala spotter to be used.


     4.2 Clearing & Construction
The fauna-spotter is to be on site during clearing of all vegetation. Fauna management measures during
clearing are to include the following, as a minimum:

     •    Directional clearing is to occur, i.e. clear from development area towards “conservation” areas (i.e.
          to the north and west for Lot 6) (refer Section 5).
     •    Habitat features to be checked for fauna prior to clearing.
     •    Habitat features such as hollow-bearing branches/logs are to be salvaged and re-located within the
          buffer area.
     •    Ongoing liaison with Civil Contractor and clearing contractors regarding fauna and vegetation
          clearing methods.
     •    Throughout clearing, the fauna-spotter is to capture, and release fauna as required.
     •    In the event of an injury to fauna, the fauna-spotter is to deal with the animal appropriately and/or
          have treated at local veterinary surgery or registered wildlife carer, as necessary (note below
          details).
     •    No domestic pets (including dogs, cats) allowed on the site during construction.

The Eumundi Wildlife Centre is the nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility (1411 Eumundi-Noosa Road,
Eumundi – tel. 5442 8057) and the nearest vet is the Sunshine Beach Vet (46 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach
– tel. 5447 4569).



     4.3 Habitat Creation
While not a condition of approval, following discussions with Council, it is proposed to install a permanent
water feature within the landscaping area/s of the Lot 6 development. This may take the form of
birdbaths/ponds or similar structures that are incorporated into the landscaping features creating a
permanent source of water.



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