Info Request Response Traffic Management Plan 25-9-25 - JN1006_2-Bennett-3FergusonSt-AIA092025

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     9.      ANNEXURE B: STARS (IACA, 2010)

     The system for objectively rating trees is based on the IACA Significance of a Tree, Assessment
     Rating System (STARS) (IACA, 2010). The system determines landscape significance using the
     flow chart and then a matrix to determine the retention value.
     Landscape Significance Flow Chart



1.        Mature specimen and remnant, planted locally indigenous
          specimen or is considered rare/uncommon in the local area or;
                                                                                                         High
2.        Listed as a Heritage item, Threatened Species, part of an
                                                                                         Yes             Landscape
          endangered ecological community, on a Significant Tree
                                                                                                         Significance
          Register or;
3.        Visually prominent and visible from a considerable distance and
          makes a positive contribution to the local amenity or;
4.        Substantial age or;
5.        Supports social and cultural sentiments or spiritual associations
          reflected by the broader population group or has                               No
          commemorative value.




                                                       9. Good health and good structure or;
  Moderate                                             10. Future growth is largely unrestricted by above and
  Landscape                       Yes                      below ground infrastructure, supporting its ability to
  Significance                                             reach its mature dimensions or;
                                                       11. Valued by a smaller community or individual or;
                                                       12. Provides fair contribution to the local amenity.
                                  No




Weed sp. or                             Hazardous or                           6.   Not visible outside of the site or;
environmental                           irreversible decline and               7.   Requires an unreasonable amount
                            or                                        or
nuisance                                considered potentially                      of maintenance or;
                                        dangerous                              8.   Unsuitable to site conditions.




                                                        Low Landscape Significance



     Tree Management Plan (TMP)                                                                         Ref: JN0823