Development Application Part 2 - Environmental & Stormwater Management Plans · OPW11/0335

Matrix Projects (QLD)- Essence of Peregian, David Low Way Peregian Beach QLD 4573       Page 5



         Tree No 6, 7, 8, and 9- Melaleuca quinquenervia (c.n. Broad Leaved
         Papcrhark). These trees are all regarded as mature.

         All 4 Melaleuca quinquenervia were identified as having multiple infections
         of the decay fungus Phellinus robusta (see Photos No 5 to 7). Fruiting bodies
         were seen to infect all parts of the trees, particularly the main branches and
         canopy structures, probably one the greatest examples of the fungus in one
         spot (personal observation).

         Tree No 6 has lost a major first order branch from its southern side (see Photo
         No 8), therefore opening up the heartwood of the trunk to decay or further
         decay depending on the prevalence and spread of Phellinus within the tree.
         Overall retention value is regarded as very poor due to this major structural
         problem, particularly given the high target frequency that the area will
         become.

         The remaining trees 7, 8 and 9 also represent very poor retention values due to
         their cm-rent age and the prevalence of Phellinus robusta throughout their
         brans It structures.




         Photo ;`'u I - showing a Melaleuca in the park with a major lean and decay at
         the trunk base.




Leaf and Limb I lorticultural Consultancy(©
Prepared by Samuel Cowie                                                     11ib of June 2009