SUPERSEDED - Reference Documents - MCU25 0079

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 identified.

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



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

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 AS 4373-2007.

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 Shire Council in their Operational Works approval, as
per this arborist report.

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




Arborist Report Impact Assessment – TSA: 5635.1 4 Ventura Street Sunrise Beach.
Treesafe Australia Pty Ltd. June 2025© *Refer to explanatory Notes.

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