RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

     (e.g. conservation/retained vegetation areas) determined in consultation with QPWS
     and/or other relevant authorities. Any person involved in capture/relocation should be
     accredited by the QPWS.
27. If any denning animals are observed within hollow limbs, but cannot be readily removed,
    it is recommended that, where appropriate, the hollow end of the limb be blocked with
    porous material and a chainsaw be used to remove the limb. The limb should be relocated
    to a suitable place, determined in consultation with QPWS, where necessary, followed by
    appropriate fauna release measures.
28. Prior to tree removal, the Wildlife Ecologist should attempt to “flush out” any denning
    animals not observed during the initial hollow inspection.
29. A second inspection following the felling of each tree will recover fauna that are disturbed
    by the clearing process or are remaining within the felled timber. Recovered fauna will be
    relocated to a suitable location determined in consultation with QPWS. All injured animals
    should be immediately removed and taken to an appropriately qualified wildlife veterinary
    surgeon (eg. Noosa Veterinary Surgery, Tewantin).
30. Where possible, the felling of the habitat trees should be conducted in a manner that
    maximizes the chances of survival for any fauna remaining within the tree hollows. This
    may involve pushing rather than cutting and cushioning the tree fall with other felled
    timber and foliage. It is recommended that, where feasible, habitat trees not be drop felled,
    and a more appropriate and sensitive means of clearance for these trees be utilised eg.
    Excavator.
31. Hollow limbs and logs identified prior to clearing by the Wildlife Ecologist as worthy of
    protection are to be salvaged following tree removal.
32. Nest boxes erection considerations are described in the Fauna Management Plan.
33. Following completion of the stage works, capture and release records will be supplied to
    the SEO for dissemination to QPWS, where required.
34. No dogs or cats or other pets shall be permitted on site during construction/clearing
    program.
35. All mulch produced on site by mulching cleared vegetation and trees shall specifically
    exclude propagative material from weed species. Cleared vegetation which contains
    weeds, is to be disposed of at a Council approved facility.
36. All disturbed earthworks areas are to be temporarily stabilised by mulching with material
    produced from native vegetation cleared from the site (refer Landscape Master Plan). Any
    exposed areas are to be stabilized within two weeks of clearing.
37. Mulch stockpiles are not to exceed 2 m high, be located no closer than 10m from habitat
    protection areas.
38. The speed of machinery used for clearing is not to exceed 30kph on site.
39. The site is revegetated as soon as practicable after clearing. All revegetation within the
    RHD construction area shall be carried out in accordance with Landscape Master Plan;