RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

2008/176

 

ecoaccess
eracronmental Boonces and pens
Notice
ee Concurrence Agency Response
Definitions

“Koala exclusion fencing” means a fence that Is made of materials that a koala cannot easily grip,
including, for example tin panels and has a gap of less than 10cm between the ground and appropriate
fencing material. Nearby trees and shrubs should be at least 3m away from the exclusion fencing.

“Koala friendly fencing” is defined as a fence that:
a. allows koalas to easily climb through or over the fence by choosing materials such as post and rail and
leaving at least a 30cm gap between ground level and the first rail or strand; or
b. Provide a means for koalas to get over a fence that cannot be easily climbed by:
i. installing a timber post leaning against the fence at a 45 degree angle on either side;
i. planting vegetation within close proximity on either side of the fence to provide a natural ladder,
li, installing planks or panels horizontally along the top of the fence to provide a walkway; and
iv. _ building the fence around existing trees and vegetation,

“Subject site” refers to Lot 603 on SP188270

Advice to Applicant and Council

The clearing of koala habitat trees must be undertaken in accordance with sections 15 and 16 of the Nature
Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management Plan 2006-2016, The applicant shall notify
the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) Customer Service Centre on phone
1300 368 326 or email at koala. [email protected] at least 5 business days prior to the commencement
of any clearing of koala habitet trees on the subject site of the date clearing is to commence and the koala
Spotter to be used,

Koalas that are identified on the site during construction are not to be captured and relocated. Translocation
is prohibited under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Should a koala be found sick of injured the fauna
spotter must either take it to the nearest treatment facility or contact the DERM hotline on 1300 130 372.

The above DERM concurrence conditions are the full responsibility of the applicant and new landholders,
The DERM recommends that Sunshine Coast Regional Council place a notation on the proposed allotments
which alerts potential landowners when conducting a property search to the development conditions on the
property, in particular, koala sensitive dog ownership.

Assessment Manager Responsibilities

Please note that it is a requirement under Sections 3.5.15 and 3.5.17 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997
that a copy of the final Decision Notice (which includes the DERM's concurrence response) for this
application issued by Sunshine Coast Regional Council, be forwarded to each referral agency. Therefore
could you please send a signed hardcopy to the DERM's Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit, PO Box 16166
CITY EAST 4002 and an electronic copy to eco, accessiderm. gid.gov. au.

 

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