Attachment 5 - Documents referenced in conditions · OPW25/0012

Fauna Management Plan
3-7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads

Action

roosting ina
tree

Task Responsibility | Timing

2)

It is possible to fell a tree and find bats clearing
exiting a hollow that was not seen prior to activities
clearance. In this event, the bats can be

collected (taking the appropriate

precautions to avoid contracting disease

from the bats) and kept covered in a box for

re-release at dusk or during the night.

 

It is
suspected
that fauna
are still
within a
habitat tree
after
clearance

1)

2)

Inspect felled habitat trees to rescue animals Contractor, During
in accordance with procedures for an animal —_ Fauna Spotter all

is captured for relocation. clearing
Felled trees potentially containing nocturnal activities
fauna can be left overnight prior to removal

to allow fauna to leave the hollow unaided.

 

Flushing out
ground
dwelling
animals

D)

2)

3)

4)

All areas containing dense undergrowth (e.g. Contractor, During
high grass, areas containing a substantial Fauna Spotter all
covering of leaf debris, stockpiles etc.) are to clearing
be thoroughly inspected by the Fauna activities
Spotter prior to the introduction of heavy

machinery.

Removal of undergrowth is to be monitored

by the Fauna Spotter.

Where dens are identified, clearing is to

cease and the Fauna Spotter is clearly mark

the area and attempt to identify what may

be utilising the den.

Clearing is to be guided by the Fauna

Spotter in accordance with best practice

methods which will be dependent on species

identification.

 

A feral / non-
native animal
is captured

1)

2)

3)

4)

Feral animals are to be euthanased in Contractor, During
accordance with the provisions of the Fauna Spotter all
Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. clearing
The euthanasia of feral / non-native animals activities
must be performed only by a suitably

qualified and experienced person.

In the case of domestic species, only if

appropriate investigations have been made

to rule out ownership of the animal(s)

should the animal be euthanized.

In the case of a domestic animal whose

status as feral (rather than owned) is not

clearly determined, then the animal should

be surrendered to the local government

animal control authority.

 

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