RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

EMP – CONSTRUCTION PHASE                                                                                     4-9

       Strategy:       To identify and protect vegetation that is to be retained and manage clearing of
                       other areas in an environmentally sensitive manner.
              considerations).
        9.    Are healthy and vigorous with an expected life span of at least 50 years. An arborist’s report
              shall be included in the relevant operational works applications in this regard. Consideration is to
              be given to risk to public safety and property from limb shedding and future obligations to carry
              out pruning.
        10. Are of aesthetic value (including providing screening capabilities, form and shade).
        11. Retention considerations are to take into account RHD condition 32 and RSL condition 32.
        12. Are critical for the retention of slope stability.
        13. Exhibit suitable form and health.
        14. Provide fire retardant properties that will be of benefit to the project
        15. Do not present a fire hazard to adjacent properties (taking into account risks associated with
            overhead branches).
        16. Are suitable for relocation, noteably Xanthorrhoea species (refer Landscape Master Plan).
        17. Any other factor that, in the opinion of the investigation team, warrants protection of the trees.

        Performance Requirement: Clearing of approved areas undertaken in an environmentally sensitive
        manner. No clearing of vegetation designated for protection. Reuse of cleared flora resource is
        maximised and damage to vegetation minimised.

        Monitoring: Site inspection of vegetation clearance, and impact by Principal Contractor or SEO to
        be conducted on a daily basis during clearing program and on a weekly basis during construction.

       Reporting: Site Environmental Officer to log any incident or non-conformance in the Register and
       report outcome to Project Manager.

       Corrective Action: Remedial action to be discussed with Council with treatment likely to be as
       advised by specialist nominated by Council. Where natural bushland has been inadvertently disturbed,
       complete reinstatement is a likely requirement.




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