Approved Plan - OPW230084

                                          •   Each day, the Site is to be thoroughly inspected by a suitably qualified FSC
                                              to capture and relocate any fauna that has moved back into the impact area
                                              overnight.
                                          •   All newly identified habitat features, and breeding Sites are to be marked with
                                              flagging tape, and their planned mitigation measures are to be discussed with
                                              the clearing crew.
                                          •   During this discussion, hazards to fauna dispersing away from the impact
                                              Site should be discussed, such as predators, machinery, roads/traffic and
                                              clearing operations.
                                          •   The FSC and clearing crew are to work collectively to determine the manner
                                              and direction of clearing that best allowed fauna to safely self-relocate to
                                              nearby suitable habitat.
                                       During works:
                                          •   The FSC is to inspect habitat features and/or breeding places in cleared
                                              vegetation for any fauna present.
                                          •   The FSC is to assess all fauna for injury, capture photographs if possible and
                                              identify fauna to species level.
                                          •   Uninjured captured diurnal fauna are to be released into the closest suitable
                                              habitat as soon as practicable. Suitable release locations are shown below in
                                              Figure 7. Note: Aquatic fauna is not expected to occur, but frogs may be
                                              present.
                                          •   Nocturnal fauna species are to be stored in a thermally suitable, quiet and
                                              dark location and released at dusk into suitable habitat.
                                          •   The following environmental and ecological factors must be considered when
                                              determining the timing and location of release:
                                              o Habitat contains an adequate food supply and shelter.
                                              o Weather, season, and time of day is appropriate for the species.
                                              o Under circumstances which will not cause additional stress, such as
                                                   extreme weather conditions, the wrong time of day (i.e., nocturnal
                                                   species).
                                              o In the appropriate social group. Some animals fare better if released into
                                                   social groups.
                                              o Within 1km of the Site as per DES guidelines.
                                          •   Injured and orphaned fauna are to be secured in a thermally suitable, quiet
                                              and dark location while assessments are made over the severity of injury.
                                          •   Viable fauna are to be transported swiftly to the closest vet or wildlife carer,
                                              identified in Section 4.4 Animal welfare.
                                          •   Fauna suffering non-viable injuries are to be promptly euthanized, following
                                              procedures outlined in the Code of Practice - Care of Sick, Injured or
                                              Orphaned Protected Animals in Queensland (1992), or alternatively taken
                                              immediately to a veterinary clinic for euthanasia.
                                          •   Hives of native bees (genus Tetragonula (syn Trigona) and/or Austroplebelia)
                                              are to be salvaged during vegetation clearing works for relocation into the
                                              retained vegetation.
                                       After works:
                                          •   The FSC is to inspect habitat features and/or breeding places in cleared
                                              vegetation for any fauna present.

            Performance                   1. Zero disturbance must occur outside the permitted clearing area.
            indicators                    2. Mortality and unnecessary disturbance of fauna should be prevented.
                                          3. Suitable habitat within retained vegetation remain functional and stable
                                             ecosystems, with safe passage for fauna.




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Version: 1, Version Date: 05/09/2023