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DATE PLOTTED: 13 November 2017 3:43 PM BY : JOHN DELANEY
g) If removal of the fig tree is required to achieve acceptable sight lines, the tree is to be translocated to the existing
CONSTRUCTION PHASE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Site access way. Details confirming translocation requirements and methods, provided by an appropriately
qualified and experienced arborist, are to be contained within the detailed Operational Works plans and are to be
Key Definitions
submitted to Council for approval.
Environmental Weed means a plant species listed in the following standards and legislation or current updates:
h) Following completion of the UXO clearance inspections within the Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone a
- Declared Restricted plants under the Biosecurity Act 2014. program of supplementary planting works is to be completed. Species selection and planting densities are to be
- Weeds of National Significance (WoNS). designed to reflect the structure and species composition of RE12.2.14 and RE12.2.5.
- Sunshine Coast Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2012-2016 sections 6.2.2, 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2 and 6.6.2, as
updated from time to time, a copy of which can be obtained from Council Offices. i) All mulch and plant stock used in the weed control and supplementary planting program is to be certified as weed
free.
Indigenous Vegetation means native vegetation which historically has naturally occurred in the local area.
j) Initial weed control and supplementary planting works are to be maintained by the developer for a period of 12
Native Fauna means native animals which historically have naturally occurred in the local area. months and thereafter are to be maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Operational Phase
VMP (WE17035-OVMP-001 to 002).
Vegetation means: any tree, shrub, bush, vine, grass or other living or dead plant material on the Covenant Area other than existing
structures such as fences and poles existing at the Home when this Covenant comes into force and timber imported into the Temporary Vegetation Clearance and Restoration Zone
Covenant Area to be used for maintenance of such existing structures.
a) The alignment of the sewer connection located within the Temporary Vegetation Clearance and Restoration Zone is to
UXO means unexploded ordinance. be adjusted as required to minimise the loss of established trees.
Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone
b) Where excavation / trenching works impact on the root systems of vegetation identified for retention then the following
work practices will be implemented:
A detailed Vegetation and Habitat Protection and Enhancement Plan is to be prepared for all land located within the Vegetation and
Habitat Protection Zone and the Temporary Clearance and Restoration Zone and is to be submitted in support of Operational
- Tree roots in excess of 50mm diameter should not be cut.
Works Applications. That Plan is to be prepared in accordance with the SEQ Restoration Framework (Chenoweth EPLA & Bushland
Restoration Systems, 2012). - Damaged tree roots should be saw cut back to a clean cut, and all cuts, nicks etc. are to be cleaned and trimmed to
green wood.
- Hand digging and tunneling should be used whenever possible to avoid cutting roots, especially under the canopy of
At a minimum the Plan will include provision for the following management measures.
trees.
- Trenches dug under the canopy of trees are to remain open for as short a time as possible.
a) Prior to the commencement of any vegetation clearance and earthworks the boundaries of the Vegetation and Habitat
- Trenches should be carefully backfilled, consolidated and watered in around roots to eliminate voids and exposed
Protection Zone shall be surveyed and clearly defined.
roots are to be kept moist and covered with Hessian for the duration of the exposure.
b) A 1.8m high temporary vegetation protection and access restriction fencing shall be established around the boundaries of m) Following completion of necessary vegetation clearance, earthworks, building demolition and civil engineering
the Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone and along the alignment of the Permanent Beach and Riparian Buffer works - the Temporary Vegetation Clearance and Restoration Zone is to be revegetated in accordance with the
Access Restriction Fencing as indicated on Drawing Ref: WE17035-CVMP-001 prior to the commencement of broadscale specifications of the Council approved Vegetation and Habitat Protection and Enhancement Plan.
vegetation clearance, earthworks and building demolition works. This fencing is to be maintained for the duration of the
construction phase of development. Vegetation Clearance and Construction Zone and Proposed Access Sight-line Clearance Vegetation Regrowth
Management Zone
c) No storage of materials or equipment is to be permitted within the Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone.
a) An accredited (holder of a current Rehabilitation Permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency under Section
275(d) of the Nature Conservation Regulation 1994) wildlife spotter-catcher will be appointed to supervise and direct,
d) Access to the Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone is prohibited except for authorized management and UXO if required to avoid injury or harm to fauna, the vegetation clearing operations.
clearance purposes.
b) Vegetation clearance works are to be carried out under the direction of the UXO clearance contractor.
e) An initial program of weed control works is to be completed within the Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone to
remove existing infestations of Environmental Weeds and non-indigenous vegetation prior to the conduct of UXO c) Where felling of a tree may damage vegetation identified for retention, directional felling must be undertaken to direct
clearance inspections. All weed material is to be taken off-site for lawful disposal. tree fall away from the retained vegetation.
f) No additional vegetation clearance works are to be carried out within the Vegetation and Habitat Protection Zone for d) Cleared vegetation is to be removed from the Site for lawful disposal due to the high level of non-indigenous species
content and associated potential for spread of weeds if the material.
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the purpose of completing the UXO clearance inspections, UNLESS specifically authorised by Council.
Permanent Beach and Riparian Buffer Access Restriction Fencing
g) If removal of the fig tree required to achieve acceptable sight lines, the tree is to be translocated to the existing Site
access way. Details confirming translocation requirements and methods, provided by an appropriately qualified and
XREF's: X-790400-EWK-Depth-OPT2; 116052 Lots; X-790400-LOTS
e) At the completion of all civil works a 1.5m high, black, pool-style, gate free fence is to be established along the coastal
experienced arborist, are to be contained within the detailed Operational Works plans and are to be submitted to Council
and riparian buffer boundaries, as shown in Drawing Ref: WE17035-CVMP-001.
for approval.
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