24647 Seaview Tce Enviro Mgmt Plan

                                                                                                                                    EWSM- 4 VEGETATION AND WEED MANAGEMENT
                                                                                                                                                                    Version 1


Hierarchy of Control (HOC): 1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer 5. Admin 6. PPE


                                                                                                                                                              Responsible Person/s for
    Environmental Aspects                       Impacts                  HOC                             Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                                 Monitor & Review

                                                                                     Tree/s that make a significant contribution to the integrity of an
                                                                                     ecological community, including its role as a seed source or
                                                                                     specialised habitat;
                                                                                     A remnant specimen now reduced in range or abundance, which
                                                                                     indicates the former extent of the species, particularly range limits;
                                                                                     or
                                                                                     Tree/s which is a significant habitat element for rare, threatened,
                                                                                     priority or locally uncommon or common native species.
                                                                                     4. Historical, Commemorative, Cultural or Social Significance
                                                                                     Tree/s that are associated with public significance or important
                                                                                     historical event;
                                                                                     Tree/s highly valued by the community or cultural group for reasons
                                                                                     of strong religious, spiritual, cultural or other social associations,
                                                                                     including trees associated with aboriginal heritage and culture;
                                                                                     Tree/s associated with a heritage listed place and representative of
                                                                                     that same historic era; or d) Tree/s that have local significance, are
                                                                                     important to the local community and/or are recognised features of
                                                                                     the immediate landscape
                                                                                 TAS:
                                                                                   - Councils have a wide variety of approaches to significant trees refer
                                                                                      to local regulatory body for guidance
                                                                                 QLD:
                                                                                   - See Significant Landscape Trees in Brisbane City Council for more
                                                                                      details
Setting up Tree Protection Zones   Tree(s) that are not protected         5       When protected tree is identified, establish Tree Protection Zones         Site Manager
                                   effectively can be damaged and                  around retained vegetation.
                                   died off                                       Such zones are determined as a minimum of 10 times the trunk
                                                                                   diameter of the tree measured at an elevation of 1m from the ground,
                                                                                   or the width of the tree canopy at its widest point, whichever is the
                                                                                   greater distance.
                                   Tree affected by root damaged and      5       Maintain fencing, barriers, or other warning signs around Tree             Site Manager
                                   die gradually                                   Protection Zones, Buffer Zones, protected vegetation, and designated
                                                                                   non-disturbance areas
                                                                                  Ensure construction/building activities do not disturb or damage the
                                                                                   root systems of retained vegetation
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