Reference Document - RAL26/0015 - Basic Ecological Site Assessmen (As Published)t

                     3.0 Vegetation Assessment
                     3.1 Methodology
                     Given existing site conditions/history, the following methodology was implemented to determine
                     vegetation values of the subject property generally in accordance with Council’s ‘SC6.4, PSP3
                     – Ecological Assessment Guidelines’:

                         Desktop Review:

                              Relevant legislation/policies (and associated triggers) in accordance with SECTION 1.2
                               of this document.
                              Aerial Image (refer APPENDIX 2) and Survey Plan (refer APPENDIX 3).

                         Field Survey:

                              Vegetation community boundaries and dominant species within each stratum.
                              Median height and estimated FPC (foliage projective cover) of trees within the identified
                               ecologically dominant stratum.
                              Structural integrity, floristic diversity and extent of weed disturbance within each
                               vegetation stratum.
                              Incidence of any significant flora species/vegetation communities within/adjacent to
                               proposed areas of development impact.
                              Integrity of proximate/contiguous vegetation.

                     3.2 Results
                     Field inspections undertaken during March 2026 have determined that the site is predominantly
                     subject to disturbance/edge effects as a result of the historical landuse and ongoing property
                     maintenance activity (refer PLATES 1 & 2 following). A number of established trees remain,
                     however structural variation/integrity and native abundance/diversity typically associated with
                     intact bushland is currently limited to a minor distribution adjacent to the central northern
                     boundary. This area is contiguous with proximate vegetation remnants to the north, however
                     connective/corridor value is otherwise considered to be limited across the majority of the site.

                     Canopy trees noted include Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis), Swamp Mahogany
                     (Eucalyptus robusta), Pink Bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia), White Mahogany (Eucalyptus
                     acmenoides), Swamp Box (Lophostemon suaveolens) and Rusty Gum (Angophora leiocarpa).




                                                    PLATES 1 & 2: Disturbance Matrix


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Version: 1, Version Date: 25/05/2026