ARB_Arborist Final Report_McAnally Dr · OPW22/0106

7. Conclusion:
In conclusion to the inspection results, the vegetation situated along the property frontage on both
sides of the existing driveway has a low landscape value other than providing a privacy screen
from the McAnally Drive. As the majority of the vegetation is undersized, non-native or
insignificant the need for tree protection zones would prove to be impractical.

Construction works for the alteration of the proposed alignment of the new driveway would impact
the existing vegetation on both sides of the existing driveway with a moderate encroachment on
the northern side.

The proposed alignment sways away from the existing vegetation on the southern side, creating
more planting opportunities. This area can be densely planted to compensate for vegetation loss
on the northern side.

It is my opinion that if supplementary plantings of coastal native species are densely planted on
the southern side this will increase the depth of the canopy edge, create a denser buffer zone and
further protect the vegetation mass on the northern side from prevailing winds to the south.

In regard to the larger tree species on the northern side of the wall within the neighbouring
property. At this stage it is unclear whether the wall will be demolished or retained and
incorporated into the proposed build. Development encroachments for the trees beyond the
property boundary would need to be considered if this wall is to be modified or reconstructed. The
trees will need to be retained with minimal disturbances to their root zones if works are to proceed
beyond the existing property alignment.

8. Recommendations:
    •   Utilise sensitive earthworks methods to avoid damage to vegetation whilst removing the
        existing concrete driveway.

    •   Employ a qualified arborist team AQF 3 or equivalent to carry out the removal of the
        vegetation on the northern side of the existing driveway.

    •   Provide Supplementary plantings to compensate for vegetation loss.

    •   Consider all design implementations in favour of tree retention.

    •   Refer to the development guidelines AS 4970 Protection of trees on development sites.

    •   Refer to the guidelines of Noosa Shire Councils tree management principles.

    •   Employ a consulting arborist to oversee future excavation works around all trees
        assessed.

    •   Consider selecting species which are native and salt tolerant.




Arborist report – TSA: 31 McAnally Drive, Sunshine Beach.
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