RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

2.   The boundaries of the Habitat Protection Areas1 are to be marked out by a surveyor and
     then checked by the Wildlife Ecologist2 , Project Manager, Superintendent, Council
     representative and Principal Contractor/SEO. Boundary markers in the form of coloured
     star pickets are to be clearly visible to enable them to be used as on-going reference points.
3.   A 1.2m high orange hazard construction barrier shall then be erected by the Principal
     Contractor around all habitat protection areas. Star picket posts are to be used to support
     this fencing and prevent inadvertent movement of the barriers. Place signs (min. 300mm x
     200mm) every 50m on the fence advising of the prohibition of access to the ‘protected’
     areas with the sign to state “No Entry- Habitat Protection Area”.
4.   A joint inspection of the construction site area shall then be carried out by an experienced
     and qualified arborist, Wildlife Ecologist, Council representative, Project Manager,
     Superintendent/ Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, Principal Contractor and SEO in
     order to identify individual trees and areas of vegetation to be retained within the
     development areas.
5.   The determination of individual trees and areas of vegetation to be retained and therefore
     requiring protection will be identified generally in accordance with the selection criteria
     described in the Criteria section of this strategy (see below).
6.   Specific approval is required for the clearing of known koala habitat trees (see Fauna
     Management Plan).
7.   Stands of Allocasuarina species that are likely to provide important food resources for
     Glossy Black Cockatoos will be identified and be retained where possible (to be marked
     by the Wildlife Ecologist with protection tape).
8.   Xanthorrhoea species on site suitable for relocation are to be identified by the Landscape
     Architect in accordance with the Landscape Master Plan.
9.   Individual trees and areas of vegetation to be retained shall be delineated using star
     pickets, 1.2m high orange hazard construction barrier and signage as per other habitat
     protection areas.
10. The location of the ecological restoration launch area (see Ecological Restoration plan)
    plus locations for stockpiles, waste disposal areas, etc in relation to the separation
    distances to retained bushland areas are to be determined in accordance with guidelines
    presented in the respective EMP.
11. The Wildlife Ecologist, Clearing Contractor, SEO and Landscape Architect will then
    check that protection measures (including exclusion fencing) are appropriately located as
    part of the Pre start meeting. The Clearing Contractor is then to be fully briefed on
    clearing requirements by these personnel and the Principal Contractor.




1
   Habitat Protection Areas refer to the Private Open Space for Conservation and Waterways
Protection (POSCWP) areas, the RF Thompson Environmental Park, Public Esplanade, Road
Reserve Bushland and Park as identified on Ken Hicks and Associates Master Plan 1128
Master.
2
  The Ecological Restoration Plan defines the required qualifications and experience for the
Wildlife Ecologist, arborist and spotter-catcher