Landscape design must meet the following objectives for habitat and ecosystem maintenance/protection/benefits, as relevant to project location: Ensure continuity of existing and new vegetation to provide and enhance habitat Concept design Protect natural areas, notable trees, habitat and biodiversity within the Habitat and built environment, along roadsides and in open space [reserves] ecosystem Indigenous plants to be selected, unless other species are more maintenance/ appropriate for a changing climate and for cooling. Please refer to the protection Maroondah Tree Planting Guidelines Where weeds are an issue, select strongly competitive native species including groundcovers, grasses and dense shrubs to crowd out weeds Increase ecological value and achieve a minimum 1 point in the Green Star Design and As Built Ecological Value Calculator Minimise air-conditioning use and related energy consumption in buildings through shading of buildings and use of vegetation to reduce air temperature and harness cool winds, while not overshadowing solar PV installations (when part of design) Concept design Reduce the urban heat island effect by complying with the Green Star Design and As Built credit. This includes, but is not limited to, providing shading to Cooling paths, play spaces, seating areas and car parks, maximising site vegetation cover and appropriate solar reflectance index for roofing, paths and car park materials Identify demonstration sites for green walls, roofs or facades, particularly in areas exposed to high temperatures and where tree canopy is limited Revegetation plans must be developed, where needed, and especially where adjacent to green space, including open space. The plan must specify: The area to be revegetated, or other vegetation options Detailed design A species list Habitat and Plant density ecosystem Future maintenance requirements maintenance/ The procedure for reinstatement works must be agreed before the design is protection approved When required, the project’s environmental management plan must include measures to prevent runoff to watercourses, protect existing vegetation, including the root area of significant canopy trees Ensure staff, suppliers, consultants, developers, customers and operating in open space are aware of and accountable to council’s Construction environmental management practices and principles as outlined in the Maroondah Tree Protection Guidelines If pesticides are required, follow the Maroondah Pesticide Application Procedures Vegetation survey and site assessment (including biodiversity and habitat assessment as/if required) Vegetation management plan (including tree and vegetation protection) Documentation required Revegetation Plan/Landscape Plan Planning permit (if required) Access to Council Land Permit (if required)
Concept design Habitat and ecosystem maintenance/ protection Landscape design must meet the following objectives for habitat and ecosystem maintenance/protection/benefits, as relevant to project location: Ensure continuity of existing and new vegetation to provide and enhance habitat Protect natural areas, notable trees, habitat and biodiversity within the built environment, along roadsides and in open space [reserves] Indigenous plants to be selected, unless other species are more appropriate for a changing climate and for cooling. Please refer to the Maroondah Tree Planting Guidelines Where weeds are an issue, select strongly competitive native species including groundcovers, grasses and dense shrubs to crowd out weeds Increase ecological value and achieve a minimum 1 point in the Green Star Design and As Built Ecological Value Calculator Concept design Cooling Minimise air-conditioning use and related energy consumption in buildings through shading of buildings and use of vegetation to reduce air temperature and harness cool winds, while not overshadowing solar PV installations (when part of design) Reduce the urban heat island effect by complying with the Green Star Design and As Built credit. This includes, but is not limited to, providing shading to paths, play spaces, seating areas and car parks, maximising site vegetation cover and appropriate solar reflectance index for roofing, paths and car park materials Identify demonstration sites for green walls, roofs or facades, particularly in areas exposed to high temperatures and where tree canopy is limited Detailed design Habitat and ecosystem maintenance/ protection Revegetation plans must be developed, where needed, and especially where adjacent to green space, including open space. The plan must specify: The area to be revegetated, or other vegetation options A species list Plant density Future maintenance requirements The procedure for reinstatement works must be agreed before the design is approved When required, the project’s environmental management plan must include measures to prevent runoff to watercourses, protect existing vegetation, including the root area of significant canopy trees Construction Ensure staff, suppliers, consultants, developers, customers and operating in open space are aware of and accountable to council’s environmental management practices and principles as outlined in the Maroondah Tree Protection Guidelines If pesticides are required, follow the Maroondah Pesticide Application Procedures Documentation required Vegetation survey and site assessment (including biodiversity and habitat assessment as/if required) Vegetation management plan (including tree and vegetation protection) Revegetation Plan/Landscape Plan Planning permit (if required) Access to Council Land Permit (if required)
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