Enclosure 6 - ESP Letter

                                                               Ecological Service Professionals
                                                                                   Sustainable Science Solutions

seagrass (which is present in close proximity or at sites 2, 3, 6, 7 & 12). As such, additional
management controls may be required including independent pre-installation investigations
to verify the absence of seagrass and other marine plants and a buffer of at least 10 m from
the edge of the restoration area. This should be included as a fisheries condition of
approval.
We trust that this will provide satisfactory additional information in support of Council’s
application; however, if Council or Fisheries require video and additional information
collected in the field, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0428 118 496 of by email
[email protected],




Simon Walker | BSc (Hons I) | PhD
Principal Ecologist | Ecological Service Professionals Pty Ltd



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