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3.1    WILDLIFE CONSIDERATIONS
Information from the DESI (Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation) should be
consulted regarding regulations concerning tree removal. The Nature Conservation Act 1992
provides statutory protection for most species of native animals and any tree work which
affects them may constitute an offence. In addition, the Nature Conservation and Other
Legislation (Koala Protection) Amendment Regulation amended the Environmental Offsets
Regulation 2014, Planning Regulation 2017, Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan
2017 and Vegetation Management Regulation 2023 to provide increased protection to koala
habitat areas in South East Queensland. A qualified Fauna Spotter-Catcher should be
consulted prior to tree works being carried out where wildlife may be active.

3.2    CONTRACTORS NOTES
Recommended arboricultural works are to be carried out by an arborist holding a minimum of
a Level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture with good working experience. It is expected that
the Arborist may encounter anomalies within the tree as they climb/work and as such may use
their discretion to remove any further branches or limbs which they may deem could pose an
immediate risk. Additional removals outside the recommendations or defects noted whilst in
the tree are to be recorded and reported to the author and/or discussed with a Level 5 Arborist
on site prior to undertaking the appropriate action.

 All pruning is to be in accordance with, or guided by AS 4373 – “Pruning of Amenity Trees”

3.3    HABITAT TREES
When undertaking remedial tree works on habitat trees, please be aware of the fauna and
their habitat. The creation of future habitats whilst undertaking remedial works is to be
considered. When mitigating hazardous deadwood, hollow sections and large branches,
minimal pruning or reduction of weight is required rather than total removal. Hollow sections
take many years to be created and are a highly valuable habitat. Coronet cuts should be
facilitated where appropriate to mimic natural branch failure on suitable trees in a natural
setting.

Please note that all site activities are to be agreed upon and implemented in accordance with
all Health & Safety and Cultural Heritage best practices, with the approval provided by the
appropriate project entities.




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