2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

      the WildNET data 0.4 excel form. Completed forms should be supplied electronically to DSITIA’s WildNet Team
      ([email protected]).
      (a)   Prior to commencement of any survey, the consultant is required to advise the AEC by email of the dates and locations of
            any survey.
      (b)   The consultant must ensure that all personnel involved are included in the original AEC approval or have been added to the
            approval via an amendment.


SC6.4.4           Relevant Reference Documents

(1)   The following reference documents should be consulted in conjunction with Ecological Assessments within Noosa Shire:
      (a)   The Noosa Plan: The relevant Local Plan Code and associated overlay codes and maps including the Biodiversity,
            Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Maps and Codes.
      (b)   Biodiversity Assessment Report (Feb 2017).
      (c)   Vegetation of Noosa Shire ­Edition 2 (June 2003).
      (d)   Fauna and Its Associated Biodiversity Values in Noosa Shire (Nov 2003).
      (e)   Networks based on Landform, Landscape, Aesthetic and Environmental Values in Noosa Shire (1996).
      (f)   Queensland Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants (2016)
      (g)   Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Survey Guidelines for Queensland v3 (2018)
      (h)   Information sheet Page ­ Species Management Program ­ Requirements for tampering with a protected animal breeding
            place in Queensland (DES 2016).
      (i)   Methodology for Survey and Mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland, Version 3.2,
            Queensland Herbarium. (2012).


SC6.4.5           Requirements for Assessment

(1)   Survey Period:
      (a)   All ecological assessments are to be conducted over 4­5 days and nights unless otherwise specified by Council. For larger
            sites and developments, a greater ecological assessment and timeframe may be required.
      (b)   Requests to undertake a lesser level of assessment than that specified in this document will be a matter for negotiation
            between the applicant and Council’s delegate, based on the potential environmental impact of the particular development
            proposed and the environmental characteristics of the site.
      (c)   The survey dates and weather conditions during the survey period must be recorded.

(2)   Survey Area:
      (a)   The survey area is to include the maximum area likely to be affected by the construction and ongoing operation of the
            proposed development. The area outside the development area on the site is also to be incorporated into the field survey,
            and in some instances it may be necessary to also include areas surrounding or adjoining the property.
      (b)   For a Protected Plants Flora Survey, the extent of an area to be surveyed is the clearing impact area, which includes both the
            ‘area to be cleared’ (to the extent it is within a high risk area) and a ‘buffer zone’. Under certain conditions, an application to
            DES for a reduced buffer can be made using the Request Form – Variation from the Flora Survey Guidelines. The
            requirements for a Protected Plants Flora Survey are listed in s6.2 and s7.2 of Queensland Government, Department of
            Environment and Heritage Protection (2016) Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants.
      (c)   Community Consultation:
            It is recommended that local naturalists and other sources of local knowledge who are likely to be able to provide further
            detailed information about the ecological values of the study area (e.g. members of local environmental or catchment
            groups) are consulted during the preparation of the Ecological Site Assessment.


(3)   Past records and Database searches:
      (a)   Past records, particularly of Endangered, Vulnerable, Near­threatened or Special Least Concern / migratory species, that
            have been recorded in the general vicinity should be referenced and documented in the report. This information will provide
            the basis for specific targeted searches for particular species. Records that may be consulted include research reports and
            databases such as WildNET and Herbrecs, Atlas of Living Australia (www.ala.org.au); Regulated Vegetation Management
            mapping including High­value Regrowth Vegetation mapping and Essential Habitat mapping, WildNET, Queensland


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