Appendix 7. Flora Assessment [As Published] · 132007.2399

Flora Assessment
Noosa Springs Development Precinct J
for StarCo Developments Pty Ltd


5.0   DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS/
      RECOMENDATIONS

5.1   FLORA

Vegetation occurring on the subject site is
highly disturbed and no areas are or should be
mapped as REs despite some analogies in
terms of species assemblages. As such,
constraints imposed by the VMA do not apply.

In addition, no areas of vegetation on the
subject land have been mapped as remaining
bushland areas by Noosa Shire Council.

None of the species present are listed under
the NCA or EPBC Act, therefore there is no
requirement for specific conservation actions
to be undertaken to protect individual species.

By law, all landholders must take reasonable
steps to keep their lands free of Class 1 and 2
pests. In addition, Landholders can be
required to control Class 3 pests if they are
located next to an environmentally significant
area such as a national park or reserve, but
only if the reserve is still free of the pest. It is
recommended that all Class 2 weeds identified
within the study area be controlled. As Class 3
weeds are widespread within the local area,
control of these species is not as urgent.

A drainage line is present within the south-
west portion of the site. As developmental
setbacks from the waterway will be required by
Noosa Shire Council, it is recommended that
as many trees as possible within community 1
(as shown on Figure 4.2) are retained
following the 18th tee realignment and that
rehabilitation of the remaining understorey
occurs to improve habitat values within this
area.




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