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Koala Habitat Management Plan - 215-219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

3 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

3.1 Background

In order to protect the ecological values of the site, vegetation management
practices will be of the highest importance during the clearing and construction
phases of the development. The methods proposed to ensure the protection of
native vegetation are discussed below.

3.2 Extent of Vegetation Disturbance

The construction of access roads, services and stormwater treatment devices will
require bulk earthwork activities. During this time, any existing trees identified for
retention will be protected from nearby vegetation disturbance activities. Detailed
information regarding vegetation retention and protection will be provided in both
the Arborist’s report and the Ecologist’s revegetation plan for the dedicated
western balance lot.

This area will be clearly identified and access to the area will be restricted prior to
the commencement of any earthworks.

3.3 Vegetation Protection Measures

This section outlines the following recommended measures to minimise potential
impacts on existing trees and areas of vegetation to be retained:

e Instructions to Vegetation Site preparation Contractors/Site Managers;

e Installation of vegetation protection measures e.g. temporary exclusion
fencing during site preparation operation;

e Vegetation management prior to, during and following site preparation
operations; and

e Long-term management and protection of vegetation retention areas.

All vegetation to be retained shall be protected from the following possible on site
disturbances:

a Earthworks;

. Construction of pathways;

. Machinery storage;

. Site waste dumping;

: Stockpiling of mulch/chipped material or soil;
. Erosion;

" Unauthorised vegetation removal;

" Herbicide application; and

. Introduction of declared weed species.

 

Q10024/HB/Final JAMES WARREN AND ASSOCIATES 7