Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW26 0033 (As Published)

               26.    After under scrubbing and clearing on non-habitat trees, an elevated work platform or cherry-
                      picker will be used in conjunction with a chainsaw operator and suitably qualified fauna
                      spotter/catcher to inspect and remove hollows a necessary prior to habitat tree felling. This
                      method involves the fauna spotter/catcher (*) inspecting each of the potential habitat features
                      (usually hollows, dreys and arboreal termite nests) to determine the presence of arboreal
                      fauna. This process is detailed following the step by step basis below:
                      a.      The fauna spotter/catcher (qualified person*), with the Arborist will inspect each visible
                              hollow or potential habitat resource identified in each tree using the cherry-picker. This
                              is usually carried out by simply looking into hollows with the assistance of a small torch,
                              however, burrow and bore-scopes can also be useful for deep hollows.
                      b.      If fauna is located within a hollow, a piece of towel or rag will be firmly placed in the
                              entrance to prevent the wildlife form escaping as in most cases arboreal fauna become
                              aware of the presence of the fauna spotter/catcher and may attempt to flee the
                              nesting/denning hollow due to a perceived threat. If an occupied hollow is
                              encountered, the fauna spotter/catcher should quietly approach (i.e. avoid contacting
                              other branches) in the cherry-picker bucket and physically capture the fauna by placing
                              the entire hollow in a catch bag or only the fauna if it emerges.
                      c.      Once the hollow entrance has been secured the arborist or fauna spotter/catcher will
                              cut the entire hollow limb off below the cavity where the branch remains solid. In
                              circumstances where a hollow continues into the main stem of the tree, a small window
                              will be carefully cut into the hollow, allowing the fauna spotter/catcher to plug the hollow
                              above and below the window, then the hollow limb removed and lowered to the ground
                              in sections.
                      d.      When the fauna has been safely secured within its hollow, the entire limb can then be
                              placed in the cherry-picker bucket or lowered to the ground using ropes depending on
                              the size of the limb.
                      e.      This limb will then be placed in a cool, quiet location until translocation to the recipient
                              habitat site, when at dusk the follow entrance is re-opened to allow the fauna to emerge
                              of its own accord.
                              (*) Refer to Advisory Note
                      Landscape Works
               27.    Landscape works must be supervised, undertaken and certified by qualified persons*. All
                      works must be completed in accordance with this Decision Notice.
                      (*) Refer to Advisory Note
               28.    Public amenity street trees (*) must:
                      a.      Be certified to meet AS2303:2018 Tree stock for landscape use.
                      b.      Be located in accordance with engineering requirements for safe vehicle and
                              pedestrian sight lines.
                      c.      Be located in accordance with the approved Landscape Design & Rehabilitation Plan
                              listed in this Decision Notice or otherwise approved by Council.
                      (*) Refer to Advisory Note
               29.    Turfed areas must be free of pest, diseases and weeds and level with adjoining surfaces.
                      Rehabilitation Works
               30.    Rehabilitation works must be supervised, undertaken and certified by qualified persons (*).
                      All works must be completed in accordance with this Decision Notice.
                      (*) Refer to Advisory Note
               31.    The Rehabilitation supervisor must annually, for a minimum period 12 months:


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