Response to Info Request - Attachment 8 - Arborist Report MCU18-0015 & RAL18-0001 · MCU18/0015

The following tree protection procedures are to be undertaken during the development of the
site to ensure the safety, health and long term retention of retained trees indentified.

 A copy is to be retained on site by the building contractor/civil contractor supervising the
project.



6.5 Pre-Construction


Prior to construction works, a site arborist shall be contracted to supervise all tree protection
procedures detailed in this document. The site arborist is required to have a minimal level 5
AQS qualification in Arboriculture, and a minimum of 5 years experience in tree protection on
building sites. Their details are to be filled in at 6.4

Prior to construction works, a tree contractor shall be contracted to conduct all pruning
operations detailed in this document or instructed to by the site arborist. The tree contractor
must have a minimum level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture, and be able to follow AS4373-
2007. Their details are to be filled in at 6.8

Prior to construction works, the site arborist should consult with the construction/civil company
or builder to outline appropriated tree protection methods during construction, to convey the
importance of tree protection.

The builder or construction company is responsible for all tree protection procedures on the
site as per this document whenever the site arborist is not on site. It is the responsibility of the
builder to advise the site arborist of when their presence is required on site or of any breaches
of the tree protection procedures.

Tree Protection Fencing (TPF) where used or designated, is to consist of 1800mm high chain
mesh fencing or similar approved by the site arborist. TPF is to be installed on the trees to be
retained as shown on the plans attached to this arborist report. The construction workers or
subcontractors working on the site are to be informed of tree protection importance by the
contractor.

The site contractor should ensure a protected tree being it’s SRZ does not become a designate
storage, dumping and wash areas that will not impact on the trees during construction.

Any pruning or removal works required including root pruning, shall be carried out by the tree
contactor to AS4373-2007 ‘Pruning of Amenity Trees’

All trees to be removed will be specified by Noosa Council in their Operational Works approval,
as per this arborist report.

At no point should a designated retained tree be removed unless approved by Sunshine Coast
Regional Council. The site arborist is to document reasons for removal and contact council to
organise a site meeting.




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