RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

OPERATIONAL PHASE                                                                                           5-9

       Strategy:           To protect and maintain retained vegetation in private open space for
                           conservation and waterways protection areas.

       Performance Requirement: All vegetation identified for retention is protected. No damage to
       POSCWP areas and values retained or enhanced. Provisions of the Community Management
       Statements are complied with.

       Monitoring:

       For the Developer:
        1.    Regular inspections of POSCWP areas and identified habitat areas to monitor for damage to
              vegetation, injured animals or weed infestations.
        2.    The vegetation in the POSCWP areas shall be monitored on a quarterly basis by a suitably
              qualified ecologist to determine if the development has caused any detrimental impacts to the
              ecology.

       For Individuals & Bodies Corporate:
        1.    Implement the recommendations of the Ecological Restoration Plan for adoption into
              Community Management Statements (CMS) by bodies corporate for the ongoing monitoring of
              vegetation in private open space areas.
        2.    Areas to be inspected on an annual basis by a qualified ecologist and a report, including remedial
              measures if required, to be made to the body corporate at the annual general meeting, and made
              available for Council inspection.
        3.    Nest boxes are to be maintained and monitored every 12 months by a qualified ecologist. For
              further information, refer to Fauna Management Plan.

       Reporting:

       For the Developer:
        1.    Details of site inspections, including photographic records, maintenance details and ecologist’s
              reports and responses to any recommended actions shall be included in an annual report prepared
              by the Developer demonstrating compliance with Ecological Restoration Plan and made
              available to Council.

       For individuals / Bodies Corporate:
        1.    Details of site inspections, including photographic records and ecologists report shall be included
              in a yearly report to be maintained by the site's Body Corporate. These reports will be made
              available to Council upon request. If adverse effects are evident, approaches that may improve
              the conditions for affected vegetation should be investigated.

       Corrective Action: Remedial measures including tree pruning, removal and/or revegetation as
       recommended, by resolution of bodies corporate and/or approval of Council as applicable.




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