2008/1128 Concurrence and Advice Agency Response DERM · 132008.1128

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                                                        Amended Concurrence Agency Response

 Fencing

 12. The fence to be erected along the western boundary of the conservation buffer zone is to be built with
     the intentions of the proposed design plan (Figure 4. Koala Fence Detail, project BCR09).
 13. The barrier fence to be erected on the eastern boundary (along Ben Lexen Drive) is to be designed as a
     'koala exclusion' fence to prevent eastward movement of fauna.
 14. Any future fencing along the southern and northern boundary is to be endorsed by the DERM and
     Sunshine Coast Regional Council prior to construction.

 Landscaping
 15. Any landscaping to be undertaken on the subject site must consist of at least 70% Australian plants, of
     which, 50% are native to the area including koala habitat trees native to the area.

 Lighting

 16. Artificial lighting on the subject site must be operated to ensure It Is directed away from adjacent native
     vegetation and minimises impacts to koalas and other wildlife inhabiting or moving through the adjacent
     vegetation.


 Definitions

 "Koala friendly fencing" is defined as a fence that:
      a.    allows koalas to easily climb through or over the fence by choosing materials such as post and rail
            and leaving at least a 30cm gap between ground level and the first rail or strand; or
      b.    Provide a means for koalas to get over a fence that cannot be easily climbed by:
               i. installing a timber post leaning against the fence at a 45 degree angle on either side;
                 ii.   planting vegetation within close proximity on either side of the fence to provide a natural
                       ladder;
                iii.   installing planks or panels horizontally along the top of the fence to provide a walkway; and
                iv.    building the fence around existing trees and vegetation.

 "Koala habitat trees" are defined in the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006. They
 include tree species of the Angophora, Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Lophostemon and Melaleuca genera.

 "Subject site" Lot 6 on RP901384 and Lot 1 on SP1 77650 and Lot 7 on RP890947 and Lot 8 RP901384



 Advice to Applicant and Council
 The clearing of koala habitat trees must be undertaken in accordance with sections 15 and 16 of the Nature
 Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006. The applicant shall notify the Department of Environment
 and Resource Management (DERM) Customer Service Centre on phone (07) 3227 8185 or email at
 koala.plan(o)_epa.gld.gov.au at least 2 business days prior to the 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.
 Koalas that are identified on the site during construction are not to be captured and relocated. Translocation
 is prohibited under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Should a koala be found sick or injured the fauna
 spotter must either take it to the nearest treatment facility or contact QPW hotline on 1300 130 372.
 The above DERM concurrence conditions are the full responsibility of the applicant and new landholders.
 The DERM recommends that Sunshine Coast Regional Council place a notation on the proposed allotments
 which alerts potential landowners when conducting a property search to the development conditions on the
 property, in particular, koala sensitive dog ownership.




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