2015-07-21 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

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b. | Where appropriate, the best practice design and construction of infrastructure in known
           koala habitat areas is to be considered, including:
          i.     koala-friendly fencing in koala movement corridors;
           ii.   koala exclusion fencing at known car strike hotspots;
           iii. | koala crossing’ warning road signs where koalas regularly cross roads;
           iv,   subject to traffic regulations and standards, potential speed limit reductions at
                 points where koalas regularly cross roads;
           v.    improved street lighting where koalas regularly cross roads to ensure the animals
                 are visible to drivers;
           vi.   where it can be demonstrated that it will be of benefit to koalas, wildlife
                 underpasses and/or land bridges, when constructing roads and bridges;
      CG,  State government authorities (e.g, Department of Transport and Main Roads) are to be
           consulted and encouraged to mitigate threats to koalas on state controlled roads.
      d.   Where possible, vegetation on road reserves is to be retained because it provides
           valuable movement corridors for koalas and other fauna.
6.    Pest Control
      a.   Targeted control of wild dogs in known koala habitat areas is to be undertaken,
           consistent with the Noosa LGA Pest Management Plan and subject to Council pest
           management priorities.
7.    A Cautious Approach to Supporting Koala Translocation.
      a. _ Translocation of koalas within the Shire is only be supported where it adheres to State
           guidelines, considers existing koala populations at the site, and involves identification
           of suitable animals for translocation.
8.    Increased Community Awareness and Participation.
      a,   Community education concerning koala conservation is provided. Such information
           may include habitat requirements, threats and measures to conserve and protect
           koalas. Mechanisms for educating the community and visitors may include:
           i.    engaging with Tourism Noosa and tourism operators to foster koala conservation
                 and educate visitors to the shire;
           ii.   providing koala education at public events such as the Noosa Show, Festival of
                 Water and other events.
      b.   The adequacy of wildlife care in relation to koalas is to be reviewed for:
           i.    Current wildlife rescue contact signage and information that is available to the
                 public.
           il.   The process of the public responding to sick or injured wildlife and referral to care
                 and veterinary services.
      c.   Community involvement in koala monitoring or research projects is encouraged.
      d.   The capacity for Council and the community to protect and manage koala populations
           and habitat is enhanced by partnering with organisations such as local environmental
           groups, local koala advocacy groups, Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, natural
           resource conservation groups, philanthropic organisations etc.

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