12. Code Assessment

   buildings, structures driveways            2. protects and retains ecological values
   and other works are contained;                 and ecosystem processes to the
2. locating development in existing               greatest extent possible within and
   cleared areas or areas of low                  adjacent to the site;
   ecological value over other                3. provides measures to allow for safe
   areas to the greatest extent                   movement of fauna through the site; and
   possible; and                              4. provides suitable habitat replacement
3. incorporating siting and design                and replanting in accordance with PSP3
   measures to protect and retain                 Ecological Assessment Guidelines.
   ecological values and             AO3.2                                                Not applicable
   ecosystem processes within or Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting, No habitat trees are proposed to be removed as a
   adjacent to the                   breeding and feeding areas are protected for native  result of the development.
   development site; and             fauna habitat.
4. where adverse impacts have
   been minimised, any residual
   impacts on ecological values are
   compensated for through
   suitable habitat replacement and
   replanting on site in the first
   instance or in a way that results
   in a net gain and enhancement
   of the overall habitat values of
   Noosa Shire.