Amended Compiled Approved Plans for OPW20-0145 04 · OPW20/0145.04

                     4.2. Fauna Management

                          4.2.1. Prior to Work Commencing

                          A quick inspection of the site prior to any construction activities commencing every morning.
                          The purpose of this inspection is to check for any fauna (in particular Koalas) are present
                          within the next area to be cleared, if any habitat features or nesting sites are located within
                          the site and that their clearly marked out and that their planned mitigation measures have
                          been discussed with the clearing crew.


                          4.2.2. During Disturbance Works

                          During clearing works a spotter/catcher is to be present to manage the risk to native fauna
                          within the site. The spotter/catcher will ensure that significant habitat features, and breeding
                          sites are cleared in a manner that best mitigates the risk to fauna potentially in-habiting them.
                          The spotter-catcher will also manage the direction of clearing to ensure that fauna is directed
                          into a suitable location.


                          4.2.3. Fauna Capture

                          One of the roles of the fauna spotter/catcher on site is to remove any fauna within the
                          disturbance site. Where practical animals are to be moved out of an area proposed for
                          disturbance before clearing/stripping works commence.
                          Where there is a risk to native fauna a spotter/catcher is to be present during clearing works
                          and watch out for any fauna, fauna signs and significant habitat features. When an animal is
                          sighted, and it is deemed safe to approach the animal the capture procedure listed below will
                          be adhered to.


                          4.2.4. Fauna Identification

                          It is important that correct identification (Fauna/Flora) is made for record keeping purposes.
                          If a sighted or captured/collected flora or fauna specimen can’t be identified on site an
                          ecologist is to be contacted who will direct the Spotter/Catcher on site on the types of images
                          they require to correctly identify the specimen.


                          4.2.5. Fauna Handling Equipment

                          Various methods can be used to safely capture native wildlife in the field, capturing native
                          wildlife does not only pose a risk to the handler’s personal safety but could also cause
                          unnecessary stress and or injury to the animal involved. Before capturing any wildlife plan
                          your capture, handle the animal as per training and have the correct equipment available.




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