Approved Plan - OPW230084

           2. METHODS
                2.1.           Desktop Assessment
           Prior to conducting the Site visit a comprehensive desktop analysis was undertaken. Species
           information, including the collation of existing records for the survey area were obtained.

           The Federal Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s ‘Protected Matters
           Search Tool’ (PMST) was used to generate a report that helped to determine whether Matters of
           National Environmental Significance (MNES) or other matters protected by the Environment
           Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) are likely to occur on, or relate to, the
           property.

           The EPBC Act Protected Matters Report was used to identify listed threatened ecological
           communities, and flora and fauna species, as well as their habitat that may occur or is likely to occur
           within the property.

           The Department of Environment and Science (DES) WildNet Database was consulted to identify
           Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES). The WildNet database supports Queensland’s
           biodiversity and protected areas by providing important wildlife information that underpins
           conservation policies, programs, and management responses.

           Additionally, the local Noosa Shite Council Plan 2020 Planning Scheme was consulted to determine
           Matters of Local Environmental Significance (MLES), specifically mapping overlays and development
           codes pertaining to the project.



                2.2.           Site Inspection
           The project area was assessed on the 3rd of July 2023 using a diurnal survey methodology following
           a meander pattern, covering as much as possible of the Site. Arboreal, terrestrial, and aquatic features
           were assessed.

           This involved visually inspecting the project area for nests, hollows, burrows, arboreal termitarium,
           waterbodies, anthropogenic (artificial) habitats, scratches, scats and tracks.

           The ecologist also identified any fauna observed during the inspection. Detailed information about all
           fauna and habitat features identified was recorded, and where possible, marked the habitat feature
           with hi-visibility flagging tape for closer inspection during works.




           FAUNA MANAGEMENT PLAN | Summit Road, Pomona
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Version: 1, Version Date: 05/09/2023