Appendix F_Bushfire Hazard Assessment

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                5.2.4   Vegetation

                The desktop assessment for vegetation has been generally confirmed by the
                site assessment with the understorey dominated by heath and low grass
                species.

                Vegetated areas are dominated by Lophostemon confertus and Callitris
                columellaris, with heath and grass species dominating the understorey. Areas
                of the site subject to historical clearing are dominated by C. columellaris and
                L. confertus regrowth and heath species. Due to the historical clearing, the site
                does not conform to the SPP mapping of Very High Potential Bushfire
                Intensity as this area is largely dominated by shrubby regrowth.

                Previously cleared areas of adjoining Lot 7 were dominated by weed species
                including Sphagneticola trilobata (Singapore daisy), Pteridium esculentum
                (bracken), Lycopersicon sp. (tomato plants), Lantana Camara (lantana) and
                grass species. Vegetated areas were dominated by C. columellaris and L.
                confertus with Allocasuarina littoralis and Banksia sp.

                Evidence of historical burns was observed on the bark of several mature trees
                within the Council Environmental Park bordering the access track on the
                eastern boundary. The remnants of a small fire, less than 1m 2, were noted at
                the junction of the Pubic Carpark on Resort Drive and the sand track
                bordering the eastern boundary.

        5.3     Additional Information – Nearest Fire Brigade

        The nearest fire station is located at Noosa Heads, approximately 3km to the north of
        the site.


6.0     BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT

        6.1     Bushfire Hazard Rating

        In accordance with Noosa Plan Planning Scheme Policy 1 hazard scores have been
        calculated based on Appendix 3 of the superseded State Planning Policy 1/03
        Guideline: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide
        (SPP1/03). As the site vegetation does not conform to the vegetation communities
        within Table A3.1, Grassy eucalypt and acacia forest, exotic pine plantations, cypress
        pine forest, wallum heath has been selected as the most representative. This also
        correlates with the hazard score assigned within the Noosa Shire Bushland Fire
        Management Plan for R.E. 12.2.5, which surrounds the site to the south and east.

                                              Table 6.1
                                      Hazard Rating Precinct E2

           Hazard Factors                                                   Hazard
                                                                            Score

           Grassy eucalypt, wallum heath                                       6

           Slope – Rolling Hills (>10% to 20%)                                 3

           Aspect – West                                                       2

           Total Hazard Score                                                  11


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