Approved Plan - OPW230084

                                       •   The FSC will:
                                           o inspect each of the potential habitat features (usually hollows, dreys and
                                                arboreal termite nests) to determine the presence of arboreal fauna. This is
                                                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.
                                           o If fauna is located within a hollow, a towel or rag will be firmly lodged into the
                                                entrance to prevent wildlife from experiencing additional distress or
                                                attempting to escape due to a perceived threat.
                                           o If an occupied Ringtail possum drey is encountered, the FSC should quietly
                                                approach (i.e., avoid contacting other branches) the drey in the EWP bucket
                                                and physically capture the possum by placing the entire drey in a catch bag
                                                or only the possum if it emerges from the drey.
                                           o Once the hollow entrance has been secured the arborist or FSC 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 FSC to plug
                                                the hollow above and below the window.
                                           o When the fauna has been safely secured within its hollow, the entire limb
                                                can then be placed in the EWP bucket or lowered to the ground using ropes.
                                           o This limb will then be placed in a cool, quiet location until translocation to the
                                                recipient habitat Site, when at dusk the hollow entrance is re-opened to
                                                allow the fauna to emerge of its own accord.
                                       •   If there is more than one work zone undertaking clearing or earthworks, there is
                                           the requirement for at least one FSC per work front.
                                       •   Undertake sequential clearing - the direction of sequential clearing should be
                                           away from road infrastructure and threatening environments, and towards
                                           habitat links to ensure fauna are not moving through disturbed areas (Figure 7).
                                       •   Trees to be cleared along the boundary of the VPZ are to be felled inwards to
                                           avoid damaging surrounding retained vegetation.
                                       •   All trees to be removed will be rechecked by a FSC prior to and after felling, to
                                           ensure there is no fauna present.
                                       •   All trees that are to be stockpiled overnight must be re-checked by the FSC prior
                                           to mulching to ensure no fauna have relocated into the pile.
                                   After works:
                                       •   Fauna should not be left in an isolated ‘island’ of habitat unless there is no other
                                           option suitable.
                                       •   Cleared vegetation should be piled thoughtfully; kept away from waterways and
                                           without causing damage to the surrounding habitat.
                                       •   Cleared vegetation must be piled in a way that will not disturb fauna movement.
                                       •   Large rocks and logs must be removed and placed in nearby vegetation to
                                           provide shelter for fauna.
                                       •   Ongoing erosion controls must be in place to reduce erosion and sedimentation
                                           into the watercourse.

            Performance                1. Zero disturbance must occur outside the permitted clearing area.
            indicators                 2. Mortality and disturbance of fauna should be prevented.

            Personnel              Base Architecture is held accountable for:
            responsible
                                       •   Ensuring all contractors have read and are able to comply with this
                                           management plan.
                                       •   Ensuring a suitably qualified FSC undertakes a Pre-Clearance survey to identify
                                           habitat features and reduce fauna load within two [2] weeks of clearing works.
                                       •   Ensuring a suitably qualified FSC is present for all vegetation clearing.


           FAUNA MANAGEMENT PLAN | Summit Road, Pomona
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Document Set ID: 22570982
Version: 1, Version Date: 05/09/2023