Response to Info Request - Attachment 6a - Ecological Assessment Part 1 MCU18-0015 & RAL18-0015 · MCU18/0015

                           Ecological Assessment – Attunga Heights



on the site will be completed within the proposed dedicated open space area along the
unnamed creek line and within areas covered by APZs.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Bushfire Management Plan, rehabilitation
and landscaping works with the APZ should be comprise of locally endemic flora species
that are fire resistant and/or of low combustibility.


6.3.2 Amelioration Measures for Impacts on Threatened Fauna
Some loss of habitat for the Grey-headed flying fox and several other threatened and
migratory species potentially occurring on the site will occur. In order to minimise direct
impacts on these species as a result of the development, clearing should be undertaken in
accordance with measures outlined in an approved Fauna Management Plan.

Rehabilitation works should comprise locally endemic flora               species,   including
flowering/fruiting species suitable as Grey-headed flying fox forage.


6.3.3 Amelioration Measures for Impacts on Waterways and Wetlands
The watercourse occurring on site will incur some loss of riparian vegetation. Rehabilitation
and Stormwater Management Plans will be prepared prior to commencement of works.
Rehabilitation and landscaping works should incorporate plant species typical of RE
12.2.1/12.2.5 where appropriate.


6.3.4 Amelioration Measures for Impacts on Corridor Values
Some vegetation contributing to fauna movement corridors will be removed from the site.
Rehabilitation works will be undertaken in accordance with an approved Site Rehabilitation
Plan, in order to enhance and maintain habitat links to be retained within the site.


6.3.5 Amelioration Measures for Potential Indirect Impacts
The following amelioration measures are recommended to avoid and/or reduce the severity
of potential indirect impacts as a result of the proposed development:
   •   Any landscape plantings should utilise locally endemic native plant species.
   •   Weeds should be controlled during construction through vehicle, tool and plant
       hygiene measures.
   •   Weeds should be controlled in landscaped areas and known environmental weeds
       (e.g. Umbrella tree) should be avoided in landscape plantings.
   •   The use of appropriate fencing to allow fauna movement between vegetated areas
       and exclude fauna from hazardous areas should be incorporated into the detailed
       design.
   •   Landowners should control dogs and cats. All dogs should reside within fenced
       enclosures and be on a leash when outside of the enclosure.



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