Dear To Whom It May Concern

7. Concerns that the protection of Riparian vegetation which preserves river banks and roosting
areas, would not be respected because of the runoff and seepage. The proposed area for this factory
activity is proven to have regular heavy rainfall with winds gusting up to 200km such as the
December 16th 2006 disaster. (RACQ have these records). No amount of attention to detail could
protect the environment from ‘accidents’ caused by storms and heavy rainfall, especially on sloping
land such as this proposed factory site.

8. Concerns for the amphibian populations in the Mary River catchment, particularly the tributary of
Blackfellow Creek. The scientific community is increasingly recognizing the role of chemical
pollutants in amphibian decline. Studies show that frog skin is highly permeable.... Giant Barred Frog
and Cascade Tree Frog are both ‘Endangered Species’ which inhabit Blackfellow Creek.

9. There are concerns for the Endangered Tiger Quoll. Quolls will be attracted to the stench coming
from the sheds and will be at risk of death from the increased heavy B-double semi trailer use in
their environment

10. Additional concerns for the Tiger Quoll relate to wild dogs. Wild dogs will be drawn to the
chicken sheds, lured by chicken odour, attracted to dead animals from the bait stations from the
surrounding chicken factory, as well as the sick and dying chickens, and piles of compost.

11. Concerns also exist for the koala habitat in the Top Forestry area including Cooroy-Belli Creek
Road area. With thousands of semi trailers and large truck movements on these roads as well as the
increased number of wild dogs attracted to the area, Deborah Tabart from the Australian Koala
Foundation is concerned that “Road kill and dog attacks are both key conservation concerns for
koalas”. More localized annihilation of koalas will be inevitable should this proposal proceed.

12. Concerns for the known habitat in and around Top Forestry of the Powerful Owl Ninox Strenua,
Sooty Owl Tyto Tenebricosa, Black Breasted Button Tail Quail Turnix Melanogaster and many other
threatened flora and fauna species. Other similarly cryptic birds utilising the same habitat as the
Black-breasted Button-quail are threatened (e.g. Fig Parrot Cyclopsitta diopthalma, Marbled
Frogmouth Podargus ocellatus, Rufous Scrub-bird Atrichornis rufescens, Eastern Bristlebird, northern
subspecies Dasyornis brachypterus monoides), and most other Australian button-quail are also
threatened or declining. Biological effects from visual disturbance of vehicles and the effect of
disturbance by traffic noise, machinery and bright lights, can effect bird populations in a number of
ways. Non-Agricultural development in any area affects populations of arboreal prey species,
particularly the Greater Glider which reduces food availability for the Powerful Owls. Owls are also
susceptible to temporary blindness by bright lights from broiler farm vehicles and factory buildings in
a known habitat, this will increase the road kill. Additionally, secondary poisoning from the baits and
predation of wild dogs and cats in this sensitive environment will affect many of the species listed
above. Disturbance during the breeding period may also affect the breeding success of most bird
species.

13. Concerns for the amount of B-double semi trailers and large trucks….approximately 2000 truck
movements per year… increasing the risk of road accidents and fatalities. The narrow country roads
have school bus stops, children and families on bikes (both recreational and professional), horse
riders and koalas and other wildlife crossing between Land for Wildlife properties. The excessive
dust will affect domestic rainwater collection and could trigger lung and respiratory conditions of
some residents. With excessive odour and distressed chickens being driven through school zones in
Cooroy and past peaceful residential homes, the effects could be widespread. The ongoing trauma
to, not only the chickens, but to the community associated with thousands of semi trailers driving
through Cooroy (the heart of the Noosa Biosphere), is not acceptable or welcome.