Nandroya Planning Report

leddy sergiacomi &
associates pty. ltd.

LSA Ref: 45-021

 

2.5.5

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2.6.1

NCWR 1994
All flora species identified and recorded as a result of site investigations were cross-referenced

with schedules of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994 (NCWR 1994) for
occurrence of rare, threatened or otherwise noteworthy species. No flora species or vegetation
communities recorded during the site investigation are listed under the NCWR 1994 as being
rare, threatened, vulnerable or endangered. However, a number of species were listed as being of
‘common significance’ under the NCWR 1994, although such a classification has no

implications on the current development proposal.

Local Government Requirements

Reference to Map OM3.1 — Biodiversity Overlay of the Draft Noosa Planning Scheme indicates
that the small area of remnant native vegetation encroaching onto the central southern boundary
of the development site has been mapped for Environment Protection. As the proposed
development will not involve any interference with vegetation on the area of land mapped for
Environment Protection the proposed development would not trigger assessment against the
Biodiversity Overlay Code of the Draft Noosa Planning Scheme pursuant to Table 13.1 —
Assessment Categories and Relevant Assessment Criteria for the Biodiversity Overlay — All

Development.
FAUNA

General Description

In order to assess individual fauna species and faunal assemblages inhabiting or accessing the

development site and to predict potential impacts on resident fauna populations, the following

research methods were employed:

> a desk-top literature review of available information and database sources which describe
fauna species previously noted on the development site or in the general vicinity; and

> a field assessment at the development site, which included opportunistic sightings, survey

for tracks, scats and other traces of fauna at specific locations.

The conservation significance of the fauna identified at the development site was ascertained by

cross-referencing survey data with the following:

 

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