Attachment 2 - Advice from Ecoteam Environmental · 132006.1395.05

(a)   Extensive growth of vines through the trunk and canopy of
      numerous E. robusta (and other species) are acting to reduce the
      available leaf and impede movement in and between these trees;

(b)   Introduced plant species at the Site are likely to impede movement
      by koalas between the trees (on the ground) on the site. The
      proximity of the site to the existing resort and its location adjacent
      to a busy road detract from the site's general quality by introducing
      noise, light and potential wildlife – vehicle interactions.

The development of this site provides opportunities to rehabilitate
existing koala habitat in the undisturbed areas of the site (removal of
weeds, removal of vines from canopy). There are also areas that could
be subject of planting of additional koala trees to replace or achieve a net
gain in relation to koala trees lost as a result of redevelopment. I have
marked up the change plan to show indicative areas where koala habitat
could be replanted.

Change Plan

The change plan can be favourably compared to the existing approval in
the following respects:

(a)   There is roughly in the order of 50 E. robusta recorded on the site.
      Under the existing approval 38 E. robusta trees removed (which
      accounts for 75% of the E. robusta on the Site). The change plan
      requires only 18 E. robusta trees to be removed- less than half
      than are impacted by the existing approval. This has been
      achieved by adjusting the footprint of the proposed roads and
      buildings.

(b)   A decrease in the number of E. robusta trees removed would
      result in further available movement options and food resources
      for koalas, in comparison to the existing approved plan;