Appendix C - Ecological Assessment Report

 replanting on site in the first instance or in a
 way that results in a net gain and
 enhancement of the overall habitat values of
 Noosa Shire.
 PO4                                                AO4.1                                                          AO4.1
 Development provides for effective                 Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage from        Sufficient existing open space is provided around
 measures during construction and operation         construction and operation activities by:                      the location of the proposed cabins to ensure that
 to protect ecological values including:               a) clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging       the measures detailed in AO4.1 can be complied
 a) avoiding disturbance to or clearing of                  tape;                                                  with during construction works.
 vegetation in and within the vicinity of the          b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of
 site;                                                      the vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in
 b) managing habitat disturbance and                        these fenced areas;
 physical harm to fauna from noise, vibration,         c) ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking
 dust, light, dewatering or excavating; and                 occurs outside the identified vegetation areas; and
 c) avoiding clearing in areas where erosion           d) using low impact construction techniques around
 or slippage could occur.                                   vegetation.

                                                    AO4.2
                                                    Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to a    AO4.2
                                                    buffer between different land uses or a buffer against         N/A. All existing vegetation is to be retained.
                                                    pollution, light spillage or noise is retained.

                                                    AO4.3
                                                    Lighting associated with development:                          AO4.3
                                                        a) does not contribute an unacceptable level of            Lighting associated with the development can
                                                            illuminance (greater than 1 lux) for light sensitive   comply with AO4.3 a) and can be conditioned with
                                                            species within or at the boundary of an ecologically   an approval.
                                                            important area; and
                                                        b) does not contribute to an unacceptable level of         b) N/A
                                                            illuminance on landward horizons along coastal
                                                            areas and known marine turtle nesting beaches.

                                                    AO4.4
                                                    Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that may      AO4.4
                                                    cause or contribute to hillslope erosion, bank erosion, or     N/A – No clearing is proposed.
                                                    slippage.


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