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                                                                                                  Consult Arborist

                 3.1 WILDLIFE CONSIDERATIONS
                 The DEHP (Department of Environment and Heritage Protection) should be consulted in
                 regard to regulations concerning tree removal. The Nature Conservation Act 1992 provides
                 statutory protection for most species of native animals and any tree work which affects them
                 may constitute an offence. In addition, the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation (Koala
                 Protection) Amendment Regulation amended the Environmental Offsets Regulation 2014,
                 Planning Regulation 2017, Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 and
                 Vegetation Management Regulation 2012 to provide increased protection to koala habitat
                 areas in South East Queensland. A qualified Fauna Spotter-Catcher should be consulted prior
                 to tree works being carried out where wildlife may be active.

                 3.2 PROTECTED TREES
                 Prior to carrying out any tree work, it is recommended to check with the local authority to
                 ensure there is no protection order placed on the trees. Should any tree be deemed to be
                 legally protected, it will be necessary to consult the local Council before removal can be carried
                 out.

                 3.3 CONTRACTORS NOTES
                 Recommended arboricultural works are to be carried out by an arborist holding a minimum of
                 a Level 3 AQF qualification in Arboriculture with good working experience. It is expected that
                 the Arborist may encounter anomalies within the tree as they climb/work and as such may use
                 their discretion to remove any further branches or limbs which they may deem could pose an
                 immediate risk. Additional removals outside the recommendations or defects noted whilst in
                 the tree are to be recorded and reported to the author and/or discussed with a Level 5 Arborist
                 on site prior to undertaking the appropriate action.

                    All pruning to be in accordance with, or guided by AS 4373 – “Pruning of Amenity Trees”

                 3.4 HABITAT TREES
                 When undertaking remedial tree works on habitat trees, please be aware of the fauna and
                 their habitat. The creation of future habitat whilst undertaking remedial works is to be
                 considered. When mitigating hazardous deadwood, hollow sections and large branches,
                 minimal pruning or reduction of weight is required rather than total removal. Hollow sections
                 take many years to be created and are a highly valuable habitat. Coronet cuts should be
                 facilitated where appropriate to mimic natural branch failure on suitable trees in a natural
                 setting.




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Version: 1, Version Date: 28/11/2022