RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

 

e Incidental planting of feed trees in the Residential High Density and Residential Single
Dwelling lots;

e Restriction of domestic pets during construction (condition RHD 55 & RSD 56);

e Pet cats or dogs are to be kept in purpose-built cat or dog runs (large caged or fenced
areas) following construction (operational stage) (condition RHD 55 & RSD 56);

e Dogs need to be kept on a lead at all times when being exercised;

e Avoid clearing/construction activities in areas where birds are feeding; and

e Nest boxes suitable for glossy black-cockatoos will be installed within the private open
space for conservation and waterways protection areas (Section 3.5) (condition RHD 38
& RSD 39).

3.3.3 Wallum Froglet

e Retention of suitable habitat areas (condition RHD 39 & RSD 40);

e Enhance suitable habitat (eg. implement weed control) (condition RHD 39 & RSD 40);

e Stormwater management objective to maintain the hydrological regime in low-lying
areas and ensure no significant reduction in water quality (condition RHD 39 & RSD 40);

e Retain or aim to attain low nutrient (ie. total nitrogen 0.34 mg/L and total phosphorous
0.035 mg/L) and low pH (ie. 4-5) status (condition RHD 39 & RSD 40);

e Ensure sediment fencing, where necessary, is in place before clearing and other
earthworks commence;

e Restriction of access to important habitat areas to limit the introduction of soil
pathogens, toxins or other materials;

e Limited use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers in rehabilitation/restoration works;

e No standing water to remain on site to minimise habitat for cane toads;

e Management of untreated stormwater originating offsite; and

e Management (construction of a storm water management facility), by Council, of the
disturbed “wetland” adjacent to Banksia Avenue.

3.4 PROTECTION OF FAUNA DURING SITE CLEARING & TREE REMOVAL
3.4.1 Identification of Habitat Trees

Prior to the commencement of any clearing, a wildlife ecologist?/plant ecologist* will identify
habitat trees that occur within the area to be cleared (development areas referred to as
building envelopes in Figure 5). Habitat trees are considered to be trees that provide or
potentially provide a number of resources and may include:

* Wildlife Ecologist qualifications & experience:
i) tertiary qualifications in wildlife ecology or equivalent; and ii) at least 5 years relevant experience or experience considered acceptable to
Council; and iii) holding an appropriate DP! animal ethics permit; and iv) holding the appropriate EPA rehabilitation permit.

* Plant Ecologist qualifications & experience:
i) tertiary qualifications in plant ecology or equivalent; and ii) at least 5 years relevant experience or experience considered acceptable to
Council.

 

FAUNA MANAGEMENT PLANSETTLER’S COVE DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD
MAY 2005
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