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

                                                                                                                                                Environmental Management Plan
                                                                                                                                                   Peregian Beach Caravan Park




DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION PHASE - VEGETATION PROTECTION

This element to be read in conjunction with the Ecological Restoration Plan (RPS, 2010) (Appendix B) and the Arborist Report (Leaf & Limb, 2010) (Appendix C). Relevant
information has been extracted from these documents for inclusion in this element of the EMP. This element is also related to the Bushfire Management and Fauna Elements,
which also should be read I considered when implementing this Element.
Performance Criteria                          •   To clear and dispose of trees and other vegetation in a manner acceptable to Sunshine Coast Regional Council;
                                              •   Avoid damage to vegetation to be retained on the site as identified in the Arborist Report (Appendix C);
                                              •   Limit tree and vegetation clearing to only those areas required for the particular stage of earthworks being completed;
                                              •   Appropriately rehabilitate and manage those areas identified in the Ecological Restoration Plan (Appendix B);
                                              •   Performance criteria outlined in the Ecological Restoration Plan, including:
                                                              all treatments for rehabilitation zones 1 and 2 completed;
                                                              weed removal on peripheral edges of the parkland area are completed and maintained;
                                                              all rubbish, foreign material, old fencing etc is removed; and
                                                              fauna and sediment fencing in place.
Implementation Strategies                     Tree Retention / Removal
                                              n Vegetation shall not be cleared without the necessary clearing permits by relevant administering authority / Council;
                                              n   Emphasis shall be placed on retaining existing vegetation until its removal is strictly necessary;
                                              n   Trees within the existing entrance turnaround (Tree number 7, 8 & 9) and on the western side of the proposed gabion wall
                                                  are to be retained as identified in the Arborist Report (Appendix C);
                                              n   The Tree Management and Protection Plan outlined in the Arborist Report (Appendix C) is to be implemented and a copy
                                                  to be retained on site:
                                              n   A suitably qualified site Arborist is to supervise all tree protection procedures prior to the commencement of construction
                                                  works as well as any earthwork activities within the site during construction;
                                              •   Prior to the pre-start meeting, all vegetation to be retained is to be clearly marked on construction plans and in the field.
                                                  Large areas of vegetation and individual trees to be retained are to be fenced off using temporary fencing in accordance
                                                  with AS 4970-2009. Fencing is to be installed around the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) as per AS 4970-2009;
                                              •   The TPZ of retained trees are to be mulched and irrigated on a weekly basis;
                                              •   All vegetation retention areas will be fenced and clearly identified as a 'Vegetation Protection Area' prior to the
                                                  commencement of any works. These exclusion fences shall be maintained throughout the construction period. Access to


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