OPW25/0012 - Arborist Report & Vegetation Management Plan

Arborist Report
3 &7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads

1 INTRODUCTION

The following Arborist Report has been prepared by Litoria Consulting on behalf of Calile
Malouf Investments for land described as 3 & 7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads (Lots 10 and
11 on SP195871) (the subject land).

The Arborist Report has been prepared to comply with a current development approval
(Council Ref.: 132008.176.05, approved 17 October 2024). The relevant permit condition is
described as follows:

68. Existing trees on the site within boundary setbacks, open space areas and in the
road reserve must be retained and protected in accordance with an updated
Arborist Report / Vegetation management Plan prepared by a qualified person*
and endorsed through an Operational Works approval. The Arborist Report /
Vegetation management Plan must include:

a. Identify all Koala and Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat trees

b. oversee installation of a hard temporary protection zone prior to commencement
of works with ‘no go’ signage in accordance with AS 4970-2009.

c. supervise any works within the temporary protection zone;

d. undertake hazard reduction and formative pruning as necessary; &

e. provide certification that the trees were protected in accordance with the
Arborist’s recommendations.

The objectives of the Arborist Report are to:

1. Identify significant and/or protected vegetation / trees,

2. Assess vegetation condition / health, habitat features and/or other special
features,

3. Determine tree protection zones (TPZ) and structural root zones (SRZ) for
vegetation in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4970-2009 Protection of
trees on development sites (AS 4970-2009) (Standards Australia 2009),

4. Evaluate opportunities, including alternative engineering designs, for retention (or
removal) based on the Australian Standard AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on
development sites, and,

5. Identify methods to avoid, mitigate and manage aspects of development to
ensure:

a. Retention of significant trees,
b. Compliance with relevant planning requirements.

The management measures outlined in the report are to be implemented by the developer
and their contractors at all times whilst site works are occurring within the curtilage of the

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