Ecological Assessment Letter Report · MCU26/0104

Indirect impacts
The soil disturbance is likely to promote the establishment of weedy species with the potential for edge
effects on the flora and vegetation communities on-Site.
Mitigations
Rehabilitation is incorporated into the proposed development. A concept Rehabilitation Plan has been
provided at APPENDIX F which focuses on rehabilitation of the dam edges adjacent to the cleared area.
Regular ongoing weed management will be required.
To prevent potential impacts on trees to be retained the following vegetation management measures are
to be implemented (as and where required):
▪     The Australian Standard AS 4970-2025 Protection of Trees on Development Sites is adhered to during
      the clearing and construction phases of development.
▪     Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) exclusion fencing is to be installed before any clearing or bulk earthworks
      are undertaken and maintained during the construction phase.
▪     Mulch stockpiles are to be placed in existing cleared areas outside of the Notional Root Zone (NRZ) of
      trees to be retained.
▪     A qualified Arborist (minimum AQF Level 5) must supervise any intrusion works (greater than 10%)
      within the NRZ of any trees to be retained.
7.2      Fauna and Habitat
The proposed development will be situated within a cleared area of low quality habitat. The disturbance
created by the proposed development will not have a significant impact on local fauna species.
None of the threatened species that might fly over or utilise the Site will be impacted directly or indirectly
by the proposed development as the impact area does not support any habitat critical for those species.
Mitigations
If subsequent amendments to design or siting necessitate the removal of additional native vegetation, the
following mitigations are required to prevent potential impacts on fauna during vegetation clearing:
▪     A fauna spotter-catcher WILL be required to conduct a pre-clear survey and be present during
      clearing works; and
▪     Sequential clearing with the presence of a koala spotter WILL be required for the clearing of NJKHTs
      in accordance with Division 3, Part 3 of the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 .
It is also recommended that:
▪     Fauna friendly fencing in accordance with the Koala-sensitive Design Guideline (DES, 2022)5 be used if
      perimeter fencing is to be replaced or erected; and
▪     Pet exclusion fencing be installed around the perimeter of the dwelling to prevent dog attacks on
      native fauna (as required).
7.3      Soil and Water Quality
Given the Site’s low-gradient slope, soil disturbance associated with the construction of the dwelling
house and ancillary structures is expected to be minimal. Localised erosion during a storm event may
result in sediment deposition downslope.




5 Available at https://environment.qld.gov.au/wildlife/animals/living-with/koalas/mapping/legislation-policy (accessed

06/10/2026).


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