MCU21-0110 - Representations to conditions of approval.pdf

Condition 67 continued:                    There are compelling horticultural, environmental, and        Delete the requirement of a tree pot size by removing
                                           practical reasons why smaller native trees outperform         the words “of a minimum pot size of 100L” so the
(l) Native trees or by minimum pot size    larger 100L trees in the medium to long term.                 condition states:
of 100 L to replace existing trees to be
removed from the site, at the rate of 1    •   The smaller trees establish root systems faster after     (l) Native trees to replace existing trees to be removed
replacement tree for every tree removed        transplanting as they suffer less root disturbance,       from the site, at the rate of 1 replacement tree for every
that has a diameter greater than 200           adapt more quickly to site conditions, and begin new      tree removed that has a diameter greater than 200
millimetres measured at 1.2 metres             root growth almost immediately. A 100L pot size tree      millimetres measured at 1.2 metres from ground
from ground surface level.                     experience transplant shock and studies show it can       surface level.
                                               take 2-3 years for that size tree to match the health
                                               and vigour of smaller stock.
                                           •   Smaller trees have much lower mortality and
                                               maintenance requirements.
                                           •   The smaller stock also has a better root-to-shoot ratio
                                               i.e. the larger tree tends to have an overdeveloped
                                               canopy relative to root mass leading to instability,
                                               windthrow risk, and poor long-term form.
                                           •   Native trees at 100L size may be difficult to source
                                               and the selected species and health of the tree may
                                               be compromised.
                                           •   The 100L trees are significantly more expensive and
                                               costly to transport.

                                           Accordingly, the requirement of 100L trees imposes an
                                           unnecessary cost and risk and smaller native trees
                                           enhances growth performance, improves survival and
                                           adaption, and delivers a better long-term landscape
                                           outcome.

                                           The landscaping and tree planning undertaken for the
                                           existing development demonstrates the level of
                                           commitment by the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort to
                                           this issue , which has been established for over 20 years.




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Condition 67 continued:

(l) Native trees or by minimum pot size
of 100 L to replace existing trees to be
removed from the site, at the rate of 1
replacement tree for every tree removed
that has a diameter greater than 200
millimetres measured at 1.2 metres
from ground surface level.

There are compelling horticultural, environmental, and
practical reasons why smaller native trees outperform
larger 100L trees in the medium to long term.

e The smaller trees establish root systems faster after
transplanting as they suffer less root disturbance,
adapt more quickly to site conditions, and begin new
root growth almost immediately. A 100L pot size tree
experience transplant shock and studies show it can
take 2-3 years for that size tree to match the health
and vigour of smaller stock.

e Smaller trees have much lower mortality and
maintenance requirements.

e The smaller stock also has a better root-to-shoot ratio
i.e. the larger tree tends to have an overdeveloped
canopy relative to root mass leading to instability,
windthrow risk, and poor long-term form.

e Native trees at 100L size may be difficult to source
and the selected species and health of the tree may
be compromised.

e The 100L trees are significantly more expensive and
costly to transport.

Accordingly, the requirement of 100L trees imposes an
unnecessary cost and risk and smaller native trees
enhances growth performance, improves survival and
adaption, and delivers a better long-term landscape
outcome.

The landscaping and tree planning undertaken for the
existing development demonstrates the level of
commitment by the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort to
this issue , which has been established for over 20 years.

Delete the requirement of a tree pot size by removing
the words “of a minimum pot size of 100L” so the
condition states:

(l) Native trees to replace existing trees to be removed
from the site, at the rate of 1 replacement tree for every
tree removed that has a diameter greater than 200
millimetres measured at 1.2 metres from ground
surface level.