Arboricultural Report from STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads · OPW24/0118

10 H ARD S URFACE / A SPHALT R EMOVAL
The Project will require the removal of the existing path/hard surface adjacent to the retained
subject trees. They will require careful removal overseen by the onsite Project Arborist working
alongside the contractors.

Sections of the old surface can be removed with the use of an excavator whilst positioned and
working away from the tree. Machinery is not to be used on unprotected or bare ground within
the TPZ or Exclusion Zone.

The excavation of any ground within or adjacent to retained trees should be cut
perpendicularly to the tree to reduce the likelihood of roots being split or damaged
longitudinally and is to be overseen by the Project Arborist.

If roots are uncovered and determined to be cut, sharp handsaw or secateurs are to be used
to ensure a clean cut at a right angle to minimise the cut surface area. On completion of the
demolition works any exposed roots are to be covered with either damp hessian or sandy loam
to protect the roots from drying out before the construction of the new surface.




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