Approved Documents · OPW11/0335

 

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

 

3.4 Vegetation Removal and Disposal Methods

Clearing outside vegetation retention areas shall occur in the sequence of cutting,
shearing of felled vegetation and tub grinding. Upon completion, grubbing
operations shall ensure the site is left free draining with no ponding of stormwater.

Any cleared native vegetation is to be chipped and utilised as mulch on site where
possible. Mulch stockpiles are to be less than 1000 cubic metre, less than 2.5
metres high and a minimum of 10 metres between edges of heaps. Declared and/or
environmental weeds shall be disposed of at an appropriate Council green waste
facility.

3.5 Long-term Management and Protection of Retained
Vegetation

This section outlines provisions that shall ensure the long-term management and
protection of retained vegetation. The management protocols that will be required
following the completion of the development are as follows:

i No native vegetation shall be removed from the Balance lot
conservation area.

ii. Herbicides should only be applied in accordance with the weed
management practices provided within this document or an approved
Rehabilitation Plan for the site. No herbicides are to be applied to
native vegetation.

iti. All vegetation retention areas will be fenced and clearly identified as
a ‘Vegetation Protection Area’.

iv. The Applicant shall ensure that pathways are not constructed within
vegetation retention areas.

v. The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that all areas of
retained vegetation are monitored for edge-effects, erosion,
environmental weeds and undertake appropriate remedial actions
when required.

vi. The Applicant is also responsible for ensuring the ecological integrity
of vegetation retention areas by removing weeds on a regular basis.
Weeds shall not be allowed to become established to levels that
threaten native vegetation.

vii. The Applicant is responsible for ensuring that no rubbish is introduced
into an area of retained vegetation. In the event that rubbish comes to
be within the boundaries of a vegetation retention area, the Applicant
will be responsible for the removal of such rubbish as well as any
associated costs.

 

Q10024/HB/Final JAMES WARREN AND ASSOCIATES. 9