Attachment 8 - Koala Habitat Management Plan · MCU13/0251

        Koala Habitat Management Plan – 215–219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach


6 FAUNA MANAGEMENT
6.1 Operational Works
Construction phase fauna management should include the installation of temporary
exclusion fencing.

6.2 Fauna Movement
6.2.1 Background
As previously mentioned, the western boundary of the subject site adjoins to Noosa
National Park. It is intended that the interface between the development area and
the retained habitats will remain permeable to Koalas and other native fauna. The
retention of vegetation in the dedicated western lot will provide fauna habitat
allowing Koalas and other fauna species to move safely between the subject site
and Noosa National Park.

6.2.2 Fauna Friendly Fencing
The interface between the vegetation retention area and the development area
will be completed by use of a 1m high gabion basket fence in accordance with the
ROL application and approved Stormwater Management Plan. Alternative styles of
fauna friendly fence such as post and rail with a minimum gap of 300mm between
rails should be used in the event that the remaining boundaries of the subject site
are to be fenced. These fauna friendly fences have been designed to ensure that
fauna movements between the subject site and adjoining lands shall continue
following the completion of development.


6.2.3 Barrier Mitigation
David Low Way occurs as a major barrier to the east of the subject site. Minor
roads will also be constructed within the development site. In order to minimise
the impact of these roads on fauna movements, low traffic speeds will be
implemented across the development area. Street tree plantings will incorporate
the use of preferred Koala habitat trees as outlined in Section 5.


6.2.4 Koala Friendly Pool Design
The proposed pool will be designed with a shallow lagoon-style entry where the
pool water is level with part of the surrounding pavement. The proposed pool
design is considered to comply with the Queensland Government’s Koala Safety
Fencing and Measures Guideline (December 2009) (KSFM Guideline).


6.3 Non-native Fauna Management
A range of exotic fauna are likely to occur in the study area and impact on native
fauna communities, including the cat, dog and Cane toad. The most significant
impact associated with development is the introduction of exotic predators to
remnant bushland and, particularly increased numbers of cats.




Q10024/HB/Final            JAMES WARREN AND ASSOCIATES                          13