2015-10-13 Planning & Organisation Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Flying Fox Management Plan

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of disease, and others concerned about faecal drop into swimming pools.

The bowls club is significantly impacted by faecal mess from transiting animals, estimating
that one hour per day is required to clean outdoor areas, as well as staining and/or permanent
damage to shade sails that require replacement. Faecal mess on the bowling greens also
raises concern for patrons, with fear of hygiene/disease risk associated with potential transfer
to bowling balls.

There is also potential for the roost to impact on the nearby Noosa Hospital, particularly during
periods of large influxes. Vegetation surrounding the hospital is less favoured by roosting
flying-foxes; however, during large influxes they have been known to spill over into this area.
Most importantly for the hospital is the potential strike risk to emergency helicopters. See
Sections 4.1.6 and 5.


2.4       Previous management activities
Council has developed a flying-fox fact sheet (linked in References and Further Reading) and
has had ongoing discussions with neighbouring residents and businesses.

Council has also selectively removed and trimmed trees at the western edge of the site to
make less attractive habitat to roosting flying-foxes immediately adjacent to residents.
Although this has been helpful, further vegetation management is likely to be required.




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