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OPW25/0071
NOOSA COUNCIL
25 AUG 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PLAN
1 WEEMILAH COURT, COORAN
Prepared For Manny Livingstone
Novelecological.com | ABN 99 503 881 441 | Cootharaba, Qld, 4565.
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DISCLAIMER
Novel Ecological has taken due care to ensure that the information contained in this report is accurate, reliable and
complete, however Novel Ecological is not liable for any errors or omissions or actions taken as a result of the
information presented.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Document No ERP2024_001
Document Name Environmental Restoration Plan – 1 Weemilah Ct, Cooran
Requested By Manny Livingstone Date 1 October 2024
Prepared By Vanessa Moscato (BSc) Hons Date 1 November 2024
Reviewed By Gail Loader Date 1 December 2024
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi, Jinibarra and Butchulla people, their custodianship, and deep spiritual and cultural
connections to this region.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Objective of the ERP ................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Legislative Requirements ............................................................................................ 4
1.4 Decision Notice Conditions ......................................................................................... 5
1.5 Certification of Suitably Qualified Person ..................................................................... 5
2. Site Description .............................................................................................. 6
2.1 Site Location .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Geology, Soils and Landform ....................................................................................... 6
2.3 Vegetation ................................................................................................................. 7
2.3.1 Field-verified Vegetation ........................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Desktop Analysis of Vegetation Mapping ..................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Weeds ................................................................................................................... 7
3. Environmental Restoration Plan .................................................................. 11
3.1 Management Zones .................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Site Preparation ....................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Weed Management .................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Erosion Management ................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Revegetation ........................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Monitoring and Evaluation ......................................................................................... 12
3.7 Corrective Actions and Adaptive Management ............................................................ 13
REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 19
APPENDICES ...................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX A – Flora List for Rehabilitation Area at 1 Weemilah Court, Cooran ........................... 21
APPENDIX B – Undesirable Plant Species Listed in the Noosa Planning Scheme Policy 3 -
Landscaping ........................................................................................................................ 26
APPENDIX C – Non-scheduled Invasive Species from the Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2020 ............. 28
APPENDIX D – Targeted Weed Management Methods ............................................................. 29
APPENDIX E - Rehabilitation Monitoring Form and Success Criteria ......................................... 33
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Site Plan 24-EL-01A annotated by Noosa Council .............................................................. 6
Figure 2: Mature Camphor laurel trees dominate the canopy on the edge of the Rehabilitation Area.
................................................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 3: Active recruitment of native rainforest species .............................................................. 9
Figure 4: Weed species found in the Rehabilitation Area ............................................................ 10
Figure 5: Weed Management and Planting Plan showing Management Zones ..................................... 18
TABLES
Table 1: Management zones within Rehabilitation Area .................................................................. 11
Table 2: General Weed Management Methods .............................................................................. 14
Table 3: Revegetation Methods .................................................................................................. 16
Table 4: Rehabilitation Schedule................................................................................................. 17
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1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
Novel Ecological has been commissioned to prepare an Ecological Restoration Plan (ERP) for the
rehabilitation area on the eastern edge of Lot 12 SP 129692, at 1 Weemilah Court, Cooran. The
ERP outlines agreed management objectives for the rehabilitation area in accordance with Noosa
Council’s Negotiated Decision Notice DBW24/0041, dated 12th September 2024 (the Decision
Notice). The Rehabilitation Plan will be submitted to Council for endorsement as part of an
Operational Works application.
1.2 Objective of the ERP
The specific management objectives of the ERP are:
i. To outline the minimum standards for weed control, revegetation, maintenance and
monitoring of the Rehabilitation Area as required to achieve compliance with the conditions
of the Decision Notice, including:
▪ Removal of any Prohibited or Restricted invasive plants listed under the Queensland
Biosecurity Act 2014 Schedule 1, part 3 and Schedule 2
▪ Removal of all weed species listed in Noosa Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 3 -
Landscaping (PSP03)
▪ Removal of non-scheduled invasive species listed in the Noosa Council Biosecurity
Plan 2020
ii. To reinstate a vegetation community that contains native canopy and understorey species
typical of the pre-clear regional ecosystem.
iii. To ensure rehabilitation measures comply with relevant legislation and meet the standards
expected by Noosa Council and the community.
1.3 Legislative Requirements
The following Queensland legislation and local planning instruments were reviewed during the
preparation of this ERP:
State Government
• Environmental Protection Act 1999 and Environmental Protection Regulation 2019 (EPA)
• Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA)
• Nature Conservation Act 1994 (NCA)
• Biosecurity Act 2014
Noosa Local Government Area
• Noosa Plan 2020
• Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2020
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1.4 Decision Notice Conditions
Further obligations were imposed on the landholder of Lot 12 SP129692 in the Negotiated
Decision Notice DBW24/0041 as part of an application to Noosa Council for Building Work
Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Shed (Biodiversity), Structure Outside of Building
Envelope. The conditions are reproduced below.
1.5 Certification of Suitably Qualified Person
This ERP was prepared by Vanessa Moscato BSc (Hons). Vanessa has 23 years’ experience in
fauna and flora surveys, ecological restoration and management across southern Queensland
and has completed the Queensland Herbarium’s Regional Ecosystem training.
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2. Site Description
2.1 Site Location
The Rehabilitation Area prescribed by Noosa Council is located on the eastern boundary of Lot 12
SP129692 at 1 Weemilah Court, Cooran. The Rehabilitation Area is approximately 0.24 hectares
(45m wide x 55m long) and encompasses the channel and vegetated gully east of the shed and
gravel driveway. Refer to Figure 1 - Site Plan 24-EL-01A annotated by Noosa Council.
2.2 Geology, Soils and Landform
There is one geological landform mapped as occurring on Lot 12 SP129692: Land zone 11 - Hills
and lowlands on metamorphic rocks (Queensland Government, 2024). Locally, Land zone 11 is
expressed as the Kin Kin Beds, which is the youngest unit of the Gympie Province (approximately
280-235 million years old). These mudstones were crystallised under pressure or
metamorphosed slightly to form phyllites (Wilmott, 2007). Interbedded volcanics may also be
present throughout the meta-sediments.
Soils are mainly shallow, gravelly Rudosols and Tenosols, with Sodosols and Chromosols on
lower slopes and gently undulating areas. Soils are typically of low to moderate fertility.
There may be localised deposits of more fertile alluvial sediments within the stream channel.
Figure 1: Site Plan 24-EL-01A annotated by Noosa Council
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2.3 Vegetation
2.3.1 Field-verified Vegetation
The Rehabilitation Area contains a combination of mature camphor laurels (diameter at breast
height of largest individuals 1.2m) and mature black wattles (diameter at breast height of largest
individuals 1m) with wet sclerophyll and notophyll vine forest elements in the understorey. Refer
to Figures 2 and 3. The canopy is semi-closed, with median canopy height of 10-15m.
Approximately 40% of the canopy cover is camphor laurel. However, the community is relatively
species rich, with a total of 63 native species identified and has excellent regeneration potential.
A comprehensive species list is provided in Appendix A.
2.3.2 Desktop Analysis of Vegetation Mapping
The Rehabilitation Area is mapped as a riparian buffer area in the Noosa Plan Riparian Buffer
Overlay as it lies within 50 metres of the channel of a mapped waterway. It is not mapped as an
area of Biodiversity Significance in the Noosa Plan Biodiversity Overlay. The vegetation
community is not mapped as Regulated Vegetation (remnant or regrowth) by the Queensland
Government. This is because of the level of disturbance (non-native canopy species).
The Queensland Government’s Vegetation Management Pre-clear Regional Ecosystem mapping
(version 13) was consulted to determine the Pre-clearing Regional Ecosystem (RE) that would
have been likely to occur in the Rehabilitation Area prior to human disturbance. Pre-clear
Regional Ecosystems are the vegetation communities that are consistently associated with a
particular combination of geology, landform and soil in a bioregion. The mapped Pre-clear
Regional Ecosystems in the Rehabilitation Area are:
▪ RE 12.11.10 - Notophyll vine forest +/- Araucaria cunninghamii on metamorphics +/- interbedded
volcanics (65%)
▪ RE12.11.3 – Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. propinqua +/- E. microcorys, Lophostemon confertus,
Corymbia intermedia, E. acmenoides open forest on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics
with vine forest in gullies (20%)
▪ RE12.11.16 – Eucalyptus cloeziana open forest on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics
(10%)
▪ RE 12.11.2 – Tall open forest of Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus microcorys, Lophostemon
confertus with vine forest understorey (5%)
2.3.3 Weeds
A total of 31 introduced flora species were identified, including four Restricted Invasive Plants:
i. Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora)
ii. Chinese Celtics (Celtis sinensis)
iii. Dutchman’s pipe (Aristolochia elegans)
iv. Lantana (Lantana camara)
Photos of selected weeds are provided in Figure 4.
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a
b
Figure 2: Mature camphor laurel trees dominate the canopy on the edge of the
Rehabilitation Area (a) and Lantana has formed thickets near the drainage channel (b).
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a
b
Figure 3: Active recruitment of native rainforest species such as native tamarind
(Diploglottis australis) is occurring in the Rehabilitation Area (a). Native grasses and ferns
have colonised the edge of the channel (b).
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Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia
elegans)
This South American vine is ranked
among the top 50 most invasive plants
in South East Queensland due to its
ability to grow rapidly, outcompete
and replace native species. It is toxic
to the larvae of several native
butterflies, including the big greasy
(Cressida cressida); the red-bodied
swallowtail (Pachlopta polydorus) and
the Vulnerable Richmond Birdwing
Umbrella tree Silver-leaf desmodium Dutchman’s pipe butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia).
Dwarf umbrella tree Creeping charlie Stinking passion vine Camphor laurel
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3. Environmental Restoration Plan
3.1 Management Zones
The ecological condition of the Rehabilitation Area is variable and has been divided into three
management zones, each of which has its own management objective. These management
zones are summarised in Table 1.
Table 1: Management zones within Rehabilitation Area
Management Description of Management Management objective Area
Zone Zone (m2)
A Cleared area east of driveway Grass/weed management and high 130
density planting to stabilise batter and
filter stormwater runoff
B Non-native dominated Camphor laurel, lantana and 890
regrowth environmental weed management,
and revegetation to restore diversity
C Native-dominated regrowth Assisted regeneration consisting of 1380
understory weed management and
occasional infill planting
The location of the management zones is shown in Figure 5 – Weed Management and
Planting Plan.
Proposed rehabilitation works will be undertaken in stages over an 18-month period between
January 2025 and June 2026 and will be undertaken in such as a way as to minimise impacts
to fauna from structural changes and habitat disturbance. Removal of large camphor laurels
will not be carried out during drought conditions to reduce the risk of desiccation and
minimise plant stress.
3.2 Site Preparation
The cleared area east of the driveway will be prepared for planting by spot spraying with
herbicide (1% foliar application of Glyphosate 360) to remove existing grass competition three
weeks prior to planting.
3.3 Weed Management
3.3.1 Initial Weed Control
To manage the Restricted Invasive Plants (Biosecurity Act 2014 Schedule 1, Part 3), the
undesirable species (PSP03 – Landscaping); and the non-scheduled invasive plants (Noosa
Council Biosecurity Plan 2020), the methods described in Table 2 – Weed Management
Methods are recommended. Targeted methods for each weed species are listed in Appendix
D.
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Weed trees in the Rehabilitation Area are shown in the Tree Schedule on Figure 5.
Weed control will comply with relevant regulatory requirements, herbicide application safety
protocols and will take into account extreme events and other natural processes such as
erosion. Timing of weed control should coincide with suitable weather conditions for
herbicide application.
3.3.2 Follow Up Weed Control
To ensure that introduced species do not recolonise rehabilitated areas, follow up weed
control will be carried out at quarterly intervals between March 2025 and June 2026 as per
Table 4 – Rehabilitation Schedule.
3.4 Erosion Management
Soil disturbance should be kept to a minimum. Erosion and sediment control measures
should be maintained in a functioning condition until individual areas have been deemed
successfully rehabilitated.
Rocks and boulders or jute matting can be used intermittently on the edge of the driveway to
help stabilise the batter between planted areas.
3.5 Revegetation
The revegetation methods outlined in Table 3 will ensure optimal site capture with minimal
disturbance to existing vegetation. Approximately 100 tube stock will need to be planted to
achieve required plant densities in the cleared area near the driveway, and approximately
400 tube stock will be required in the regrowth (infill) areas. Species suggestions are provided
in the Planting Schedule in Figure 5 – Weed Management Plan and Planting Plan.
Tube stock should be local provenance, sun-hardened and free from Myrtle Rust and other
soil/plant pathogens. Local provenance, sun-hardened plants require minimal watering and
maintenance.
The optimum time for revegetation activities is spring and autumn; however opportunistic
revegetation can be undertaken in summer or winter, if conditions (air temperature and soil
moisture levels) are appropriate.
3.6 Monitoring and Evaluation
Regular monitoring of rehabilitated or revegetated areas will be required during the
establishment period and for the duration of the currency period of the development approval
to demonstrate that the objectives of the ERP have been achieved.
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Monitoring will consist of static photo monitoring conducted at three locations within the
Rehabilitation Area and quantitative assessments of weed density and plant growth to quantify
change over time. A monitoring template with key success criteria is provided in Appendix D –
Rehabilitation Monitoring Form.
Monitoring and ongoing management will be carried out by the landholder in subsequent years
to ensure that a self-sustaining ecosystem is created.
Successful rehabilitation of the site will restore a diversity of shelter, food and nesting
resources and improve the long-term habitat values for native fauna. It will also reduce the
weed management burden on surrounding landholders and contribute to the resilience of the
Six Mile Creek subcatchment.
3.7 Corrective Actions and Adaptive Management
If plant mortality exceeds 5% by June 2026, native tube stock should be replanted under
suitable conditions during or after rain.
If weed cover exceeds 10% by June 2026, weed control and restoration should be continued.
Any new weed outbreaks should be managed based on their potential to rapidly proliferate
and cause habitat change, with adequate consideration given to the role that some non-
habitat changing, non-native species play in the process of natural succession and erosion
mitigation.
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Table 2: Weed Management Methods
General Herbicide ▪ Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets for application rates and follow directions on product label.
Safety and ▪ Restrict the use of herbicides when rainfall is expected to occur.
Environmental ▪ Avoid spraying any natural regeneration that has occurred.
Considerations ▪ Spraying to be undertaken with consideration to wind conditions to ensure spray does not drift onto adjacent native vegetation, etc.
▪ Integrate maintenance of weed management areas with maintenance of revegetation works.
Weed Category Method Herbicide
Application
Rate
i. Herbaceous Hand weeding: Manual weed control should be used in proximity to native plants and within 10 metres of a Not applicable
weeds in low permanent/ephemeral water body to minimise herbicide impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Hand weeding should be carried out in
density or near the early morning or after rain, with adequate soil moisture.
waterway
▪ Loosen stems by pulling backwards and forwards, then pull out gently.
▪ Tap roots to dislodge excess soil.
▪ Relevel soil surface.
▪ Carefully dispose of removed plants. They can be burnt; stored in black plastic bags until completely decayed; buried; or
stockpiled or taken to landfill.
ii. Herbaceous Foliar spray with Glyphosate 1:10 or 100mL
weeds in high Glyphosate 360
density ▪ Spray all foliage to the point of runoff. to 10L of water
▪ Test and adjust nozzle to avoid non-target damage to nearby plants.
▪ Use clean water or tap water for the dilution.
▪ Use frog-friendly formulas (Roundup Biactive, Nufarm Weedmaster Duo, etc) near waterways.
iii. Small to Cut and paint with Glyphosate 1:1 or 1 part
medium woody Glyphosate 360
weeds ▪ Cut the trunk(s) close to the ground using hand saw or chainsaw. to 1 part water
▪ Immediately apply undiluted glyphosate to the exposed surface.
▪ Scrape any exposed roots to expose the sapwood and apply more herbicide.
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Type of weed Method Herbicide
Application
Rate
iv. Very large weed Physical removal by chain saw – if mature tree situated near infrastructure or driveway 1:1 or 1 part
tree (camphor Glyphosate 360
laurels) ▪ Arborist / chainsaw operator to physically remove mature trees, followed by basal stump application of Glyphosate to to 1 part water.
prevent reshooting.
▪ Chip and remove from site if seed present. If no seed present, mulch can be used in moderation.
▪ Consider donating usable timber to the Camphor Laurel Society.
Stem injection - ONLY if mature tree is not situated near infrastructure
▪ Stem injection with Glyphosate and allow tree to die in situ.
▪ Use cordless drill or block hammer and chisel to make holes with centres 10cm apart (use 10mm drill bit; general
purpose bit, Viper bit or auger bit).
▪ Deliver herbicide immediately by filling each hole with undiluted Glyphosate.
▪ To apply Glyphosate, use spray bottle, backpack spray kit or Velpar Spot Gun with a long nozzle.
▪ Use 1ml of undiluted glyphosate for every centimetre of tree diameter or 4mL of Glyphosate per hole.
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Table 3: Revegetation Methods
Task Description
Tube stock ▪ Source tube stocks from nurseries within a 200 kilometre radius of the Rehabilitation Area.
Provenance ▪ Ensure tube stocks of allied Myrtaceae species (i.e. Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Melaleuca, Lophostemon, Angophora and Syzygium sp)
are free from Myrtle Rust and fungal pathogens.
Site Preparation Regrowth areas
▪ Carefully select planting sites to avoid disturbing existing native plants and their root systems.
▪ Prepare planting site by digging 200mm deep holes into moist soil.
Cleared area east of the driveway
▪ Spot spray 1m diameter circles around planting sites with Glyphosate or hand weed to reduce competition from grasses and other
non-native species.
Planting ▪ Pour approximately 1 litre of water into the hole and allow it to soak in.
▪ Place the plant in the hole and backfill carefully.
▪ Create a dish-shaped depression around the stem of the plant to aid in moisture retention.
▪ Pour another litre of water on top of the depression.
▪ Stake each plant with a bamboo stake or tree guard if there is evidence of macropod browsing.
▪ Maintain a 1 metre weed-free diameter around each plant until they reach 1 metre in height.
▪ Mulch from the chipped weed trees may be used to aid establishment and restrict weed growth if it is seed-free.
▪ Time planting to occur during or immediately after rain to maximise survival rates.
Planting Density Cleared area east of the driveway – Dense filter strip planting (130m2)
▪ 0.5-1.0m spacings to stabilise the batter and filter any sediment/nutrient runoff.
▪ Approximately 100 plants required.
Regrowth areas
- Infill planting of non-native dominated regrowth areas (890m2)
▪ 1-2m spacings between tree and shrub species.
▪ 0.5-1.0m spacings between Lomandra, sedge and groundcover species along edge of channel.
▪ Approximately 200 plants required.
- Infill planting of native dominated regrowth areas (1,380m2)
▪ Increase plant diversity in wattle-dominated areas with a diversity of wet sclerophyll and rainforest species.
▪ Approximately 200 plants required
Watering ▪ If conditions are dry, water in after planting. Water regularly for 2 weeks, then water weekly for 6 weeks.
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Table 4: Rehabilitation Schedule
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY DETAIL JAN JUN JAN JUN
2025 2025 2026 2026
SITE PREPARATION ▪ Spot spray planting circles near driveway.
▪ Set up 3 static photo monitoring points using star pickets.
WEED CONTROL ▪ Physically remove camphor laurel biomass with chainsaw and/or stem inject – half of the trees
as outlined on the Weed Management Plan.
▪ Chipped trees can be used as mulch if no seed present. Remove from site if seed present.
▪ Understory weed control – high priority species in Appendix D.
REVEGETATION ▪ Plant at least 2 native tree and 2 native shrub species near each dead camphor laurel.
▪ Replace Lantana thickets with native shrubs / trees planted at 1-2m spacings.
▪ Plant a dense lining of ferns, Lomandras and sedges along banks of the main drainage channel at
0.5-1m spacings.
▪ Plant a dense edge of Lomandras, grasses and sedges at 0.5-1.0m spacings on edge of
driveway.
WATERING ▪ Water each plant after planting; then water twice weekly for 2 weeks and weekly for 6 weeks if
conditions are dry.
FOLLOW UP WEED ▪ Remove / stem inject residual camphor laurel canopy trees.
CONTROL ▪ Understory weed control – high, medium and low priority species in Appendix D.
REVEGETATION ▪ Plant at least 2 native tree and 2 native shrub species near each dead camphor laurel.
▪ Infill planting as required throughout Rehabilitation Area.
MONITORING & ▪ Conduct photo monitoring at 3 static monitoring points.
EVALUATION ▪ Assess Rehabilitation success using Appendix D – Rehabilitation Monitoring Form.
CORRECTIVE ACTION ▪ Conduct follow up weed control if required.
▪ Apply adaptive management of new weed outbreaks as required.
▪ Replant to achieve required density if required.
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WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN PLANTING PLAN TREE SCHEDULE
WEED MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES PLANTING METHOD No Species DBH (cm)
1 Camphor laurel 20,30,40
1. GRASSES & HERBACEOUS WEEDS 1. Site preparation—1% foliar spray of Glyphosate
2 Camphor laurel 100
360 over planting areas
• Slash grass. 3 Camphor laurel 70
2. Plant local provenance native tubestock using
• Hand pull 4 Camphor laurel 15
species suggestions in Plant Schedule.
• Foliar spray of Glyphosate 360. 5 Camphor laurel 15
3. Spacings - 1-2m between tree and shrub species
6 Camphor laurel 40
0.5-1m between fern, sedge and groundcover
7 Brushbox 30, 40
2. WOODY WEEDS species.
8 Camphor laurel 20
• Hand pull if < 1cm dbh. 4. Mulch from chipped weed trees can be used if no 9 Black wattle 100
• Cut and swab with Glyphosate 360 if >1cm dbh. seed present. 10 Camphor laurel 10,10
11 Black wattle 15
3. LARGE CAMPHOR LAURELS
WATERING 12 Camphor laurel 5,10,10
13 Camphor laurel 30,30,30,30
• Chip and remove from site if seed present. 1. Irrigate at time of planting
14 Camphor laurel 15,15
• Mulch if no seed present. 2. Check moisture levels for the first 2 weeks
15 Camphor laurel 20
• Cut stumps to be treated with Glyphosate 360 to 3. Maintain watering if dry
16 Black wattle 30
prevent reshooting. 17 Black wattle 30
18 Black wattle 50
PLANTING SCHEDULE 19 Camphor laurel 15,15,20
WEED CONTROL FREQUENCY GROUND LAYER 20 Camphor laurel 120
Christella dentata Binung fern 21 Camphor laurel 5,10
1. GRASSES & HERBACEOUS WEEDS
Dianella longifolia Pale flax lily 22 Camphor laurel 20
• Quarterly Doodia aspera Rasp fern 23 Camphor laurel 20
2. WOODY WEEDS Gahnia aspera Saw sedge 24 Black wattle 35
• Biannually Lomandra hystrix Mat rush 25 Black wattle 40
Viola hederaceae Native violet 26 Camphor laurel 10,30
3,. MATURE CAMPHOR LAUREL
SHRUB LAYER 27 Camphor laurel 5,5,10,10
• Year 1—remove Tree No 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 21,
Breynia oblongifolia Coffee bush 28 Black wattle 40
31, 27, 43
Cordyline rubra Palm lily 29 Kurrajong 10
• Year 2—remove Tree No 4, 6, 8, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, Homalanthus nutans Native bleeding heart 30 Camphor laurel 10,10,15,30,30
28, 32 Notelaea longifolia Mock olive 31 Camphor laurel 30
• Refer to Tree Schedule Pittosporum multiflorum Orange thorn 32 Black wattle 20
Pittosporum undulatum Sweet pittosporum 33 Black wattle 35
Planchonella chartacea Thin-leaved coondoo 34 Black wattle 40
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Tabernaemontana pandacacqui Banana bush 35 Black wattle 30
Trema tomentosa Poison peach 36 Black wattle 60
• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets for application
rates and follow directions on product label. TREE LAYER 37 Black wattle 30
Alphitonia excelsa Soap ash 38 Black wattle 30
• Employ manual weed control in proximity to native
Commersonia bartramii Brown Kurrajong 39 Grey gum 20
vegetation.
Cryptocarya glaucescens Jackwood 40 Black wattle 20
• Minimise herbicide impacts on aquatic habitats by
Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard quandong 41 Black wattle 100
using frog-friendly formulations and surfactants.
Eucalyptus propinqua Grey gum 42 Camphor laurel 15,30
• Avoid non-target damage by using appropriate
Ficus coronata Sandpaper fig 43 Black wattle 30
spray method.
Flindersia schottiana Bumpy ash 44 Black wattle 100
Guioa semiglauca Wild quince 45 Black wattle 15
Glochidion ferdinandi Cheese tree 46 Black wattle 30
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS Lophostemon confertus Brushbox 47 Black wattle 30, 40
• Monitor weather conditions. Melaleuca salicina White bottlebrush
Neolitsea dealbata White bollygum
• Do not spray if wind or rainfall are expected.
Olea paniculata Native olive Prepared by V. Moscato for Novel Ecological
• Avoid spraying after heavy rain when soil saturation
Polyscias elegans Celerywood Noosa Council Decision Notice DBW24/0041
and risk of translocation is high.
Syzygium floribunda Waterhousea Coordinate system GDA1994 Zone 56
Indicative species suggestions. Species subject to nursery availability. Date 1/12/2024 Printed at A3
[Type here]
Figure 5: Weed Management Plan and Planting Plan showing Management Zones in Rehabilitation Area
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REFERENCES
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Australian Plants QLD
Nelder, V.J., Wilson, B.A, Thompson, E.J., and Dilewaard, H.A. (2012) Methodology for survey and
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A – Flora List for Rehabilitation Area at 1 Weemilah Court, Cooran
MATURE
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY LIFEFORM
CANOPY SPECIES
Acacia melanoxylon black wattle Mimosaceae Tree
Cupaniopsis anacardioides tuckeroo Sapindaceae Tree
Diploglottis australis broad-leaved tamarind Sapindaceae Tree
Elaeocarpus obovatus hard quandong Elaeocarpaceae Tree
Endiandra muelleri ssp muelleri mueller's walnut Lauraceae Tree
Eucalyptus propinqua small-fruited grey gum Myrtaceae Tree
Ficus fraseri sandpaper or watery fig Moraceae Tree
Ficus watkinsiana strangling fig Moraceae Tree
Flindersia schottiana bumpy ash Rutaceae Tree
Glochidion ferdinandi v ferdinandi cheese tree Phyllanthaceae Tree
Guioa semiglauca wild quince Sapindaceae Tree
Hymenosporum flavum native frangipani Pittosporaceae Tree
Jagera pseudorhus v pseudorhus foambark tree Sapindaceae Tree
Macaranga tanarius macaranga Euphorbiaceae Tree
Mallotus philippensis red kamala Euphorbiaceae Tree
Melaleuca salicina pink tips Myrtaceae Tree
Melicope elleryana pink euodia Rutaceae Tree
Neolitsea dealbata white bollygum Lauraceae Tree
Notelaea longifolia long-leaved mock-olive Oleaceae Tree
Pittosporum undulatum sweet pittosporum Pittosporaceae Tree
Polyscias elegans celerywood Araliaceae Tree
Synoum glandulosum ssp glandulosum scentless rosewood Meliaceae Tree
Syzygium floribundum weeping lilly pilly Myrtaceae Tree
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MATURE
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY LIFEFORM
UNDERSTOREY SPECIES
Acacia longissima narrow-leaf wattle Mimosaceae Shrub
Aneilema acuminatum pointed wandering jew Commelinaceae Herb
Breynia oblongifolia coffee bush Phyllanthaceae Shrub
Calochlaena dubia soft bracken Dicksoniaceae Fern
Centella asiatica gotacola Apiaceae Herb
Christella dentata binung fern Thelypteridaceae Fern
Cordyline rubra common red-fruited palm lily Asteliaceae Shrub
Cyperus trinervis slender sedge Cyperaceae Sedge
Dianella longifolia v longifolia pale flax lily Hemerocallidaceae Herb
Eclipta prostrata twin heads Asteraceae Herb
Ficus coronata creek sandpaper fig Moraceae Shrub
Hypolepis muelleri harsh ground fern Dennstaedtiaceae Fern
Imperata cylindrica blady grass Poaceae Grass
Oplismenus aemulus beard grass Poaceae Grass
Ottochloa gracillima slender forest grass Poaceae Grass
Oxalis chnoodes hairy oxalis Oxalidaceae Herb
Persicaria strigosa spotted knotweed Polygonaceae Herb
Pittosporum multiflorum orange thorn Pittosporaceae Shrub
Pittosporum revolutum mock orange Pittosporaceae Shrub
Psychotria loniceroides hairy psychotria Rubiaceae Shrub
Pteridium esculentum common bracken Dennstaedtiaceae Fern
Solanum stelligerum star nightshade Solanaceae Shrub
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui banana bush Apocynaceae Shrub
Trema tomentosa v tomentosa poison peach Ulmaceae Shrub
Zieria minutiflora ssp minutiflora twiggy midge bush Rutaceae Shrub
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MATURE
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY LIFEFORM
VINES & CLIMBERS
Cissus hypoglauca native grape or water vine Vitaceae Vine
Elaeagnus triflora Millaa Millaa vine Elaeagnaceae Vine
Embelia australiana embelia vine Primulaceae Vine
Geitonoplesium cymosum scrambling lily Luzuriagaceae Vine
Gynochthodes jasminoides sweet morinda Rubiaceae Vine
Maclura cochinchinensis cockspur thorn Moraceae Vine
Pandorea floribunda pandorea Bignoniaceae Vine
Pandorea pandorana wonga vine Bignoniaceae Vine
Parsonsia straminea monkey rope Apocynaceae Vine
Smilax australis barbwire vine Ripogonaceae Vine
Solori involuta (prev Derris) native derris Fabaceae Vine
Stephania japonica v japonica snake vine Menispermaceae Vine
Trophis scandens burny vine Moraceae Vine
EPIPHYTES
Cymbidium madidum banded orchid Orchidaceae Orchid
Platycerium bifurcatum elkhorn Polypodiaceae Fern
Total native species = 63
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MATURE
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY LIFEFORM
NON-NATIVE
Ageratum houstonianum billygoat weed Asteraceae Herb
Ardisia crenata coral berry Myrsinaceae Shrub
Aristolochia elegans calico flower Aristolochiaceae Vine
Bidens pilosa cobbler’s pegs Asteraceae Herb
Carica papaya pawpaw Caricaceae Tree
Celtis sinensis chinese celtis Ulmaceae Tree
Cinnamomum camphora camphor laurel Lauraceae Tree
Cuphea carthagenensis colombian waxweed Lythraceae Herb
Cyclospermum leptophyllum slender celery Apiaceae Herb
Desmodium uncinatum silver-leaf desmodium Fabaceae Vine
Eugenia brasiliensis grumichama Myrtaceae Shrub
Hadroanthus chrysantha (prev Tabebuia) Golden trumpet tree Bignoniaceae Tree
Heptapleurum actinophylla (prev Schefflera) umbrella tree Araliaceae Tree
Heptapleurum arboricola (prev Schefflera) dwarf umbrella Araliaceae Tree
Hypochaeris albiflora white flatweed Asteraceae Herb
Hypochaeris radicata flatweed Asteraceae Herb
Lantana camara lantana Verbenaceae
Murraya paniculata orange jasmine Rutaceae Tree
Neonotonia wightii ssp wightii gylcine Fabaceae Vine
Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse plant Ochnaceae Shrub
Oxalis corniculata creeping oxalis Oxalidaceae Creeper
Paspalum mandiocanum broad-leaved paspalum Poaceae Grass
Passiflora edulis common passionfruit Passifloraceae Vine
Passiflora suberosa corky passionflower Passifloraceae Vine
Passiflora subpeltata white passionflower Passifloraceae Vine
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MATURE
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME FAMILY LIFEFORM
Psidium guajava yellow guava Myrtaceae Tree
Rumex crispus curled or sour dock Polygonaceae Herb
Setaria sphacelata south african pigeon grass Poaceae Grass
Solanum mauritianum wild tobacco bush Solanaceae Tree
Solanum torvum devil's fig Solanaceae Tree
Syagrus romanzoffiana cocus palm Arecaceae Tree
Urena lobata Congo jute Malvaceae Shrub
Verbena caracasana verbena Verbenaceae Herb
Total non-native species = 31
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APPENDIX B – Undesirable Plant Species Listed in the Noosa Planning Scheme Policy 3 - Landscaping
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APPENDIX C – Non-scheduled Invasive Species from the Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2020
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APPENDIX D – Targeted Weed Management Methods
RESTRICTED NON-
INVASIVE SCHEDULED
PLANT (RIP) INVASIVE
IN UNDESIRABLE SPECIES IN
BIOSECURITY SPECIES IN BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME LIFEFORM ACT 2014 PSP03 (US) PLAN 2020 PRIORITY CONTROL METHOD RATE
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Ageratum houstonianum billygoat weed forb PSP03-US ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Ardisia crenata coral berry shrub ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Aristolochia elegans Dutchman's pipe vine RIP PSP03-US ✓✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Bidens pilosa cobbler’s pegs forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Carica papaya pawpaw tree ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Cut and swab
Glyphosate 360 or
Physical removal Glyphosate 360
Celtis sinensis Chinese celtis tree RIP PSP03-US ✓✓✓
(Chainsaw) and basal g/L in water, 1 :1.
stump application of
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed, Cut and
swab Glyphosate
360, or Physical
Cinnamomum Glyphosate 360
camphor laurel tree RIP PSP03-US ✓✓✓ (Chainsaw) removal
camphora g/L in water, 1 :1.
and basal stump
application of
Glyphosate 360
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RESTRICTED NON-
INVASIVE SCHEDULED
PLANT (RIP) INVASIVE
IN UNDESIRABLE SPECIES IN
BIOSECURITY SPECIES IN BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME LIFEFORM ACT 2014 PSP03 (US) PLAN 2020 PRIORITY CONTROL METHOD RATE
Glyphosate 360
Colombian Hand weed or Foliar
Cuphea carthagenensis forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
waxweed spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Cyclospermum Hand weed or Foliar
slender celery forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
leptophyllum spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
silver-leaf Hand weed or Foliar
Desmodium uncinatum vine ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
desmodium spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Eugenia brasiliensis grumichama shrub ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hadroanthus chrysantha golden trumpet Hand weed or Foliar
tree ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
(prev Tabebuia) tree spray
dilution
Cut and swab
Heptapleurum Glyphosate 360, or
Glyphosate 360
actinophylla (prev umbrella tree tree PSP03-US ✓✓ Chainsaw and basal
g/L in water, 1 :1.
Schefflera) stump application of
Glyphosate 360
Glyphosate 360
Heptapleurum arboricola Hand weed or Foliar
dwarf umbrella tree ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
(prev Schefflera) spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Hypochaeris albiflora white flatweed forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
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RESTRICTED NON-
INVASIVE SCHEDULED
PLANT (RIP) INVASIVE
IN UNDESIRABLE SPECIES IN
BIOSECURITY SPECIES IN BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME LIFEFORM ACT 2014 PSP03 (US) PLAN 2020 PRIORITY CONTROL METHOD RATE
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Hypochaeris radicata flatweed forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Lantana camara lantana shrub RIP PSP03-US ✓✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Murraya paniculata orange jasmine shrub ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Neonotonia wightii ssp Hand weed or Foliar
gylcine vine X ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
wightii spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Mickey Mouse Hand weed or Foliar
Ochna serrulata shrub PSP03-US X ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
plant spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Oxalis corniculata creeping oxalis forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
broad-leaved Hand weed or Foliar
Paspalum mandiocanum grass ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
paspalum spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
common Hand weed or Foliar
Passiflora edulis vine ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
passionfruit spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
corky Hand weed or Foliar
Passiflora suberosa vine PSP03-US ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
passionflower spray
dilution
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NON-
SCHEDULED
INVASIVE
RESTRICTED UNDESIRABLE SPECIES IN
INVASIVE SPECIES IN BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME LIFEFORM PLANT (RIP) PSP03 (US) PLAN 2020 PRIORITY CONTROL METHOD RATE
Glyphosate 360
white Hand weed or Foliar
Passiflora subpeltata vine PSP03-US ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
passionflower spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Psidium guajava yellow guava tree ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
curled or sour Hand weed or Foliar
Rumex crispus forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
dock spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
South African Hand weed or Foliar
Setaria sphacelata grass X ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
pigeon grass spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Solanum mauritianum wild tobacco bush shrub ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Solanum torvum devil's fig shrub ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Cut
Syagrus romanzoffiana cocus palm tree PSP03-US X ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
stump
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Urena lobata Congo jute shrub ✓✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
Glyphosate 360
Hand weed or Foliar
Verbena bonariensis verbena forb ✓ g/L in water, 1 :10
spray
dilution
KEY
Restricted Invasive Plant - in bold
Management Priority – ✓ - low ✓✓ - medium ✓✓✓ - high
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APPENDIX E - Rehabilitation Monitoring Form and Success Criteria
□ 2025 – Jan - baseline
MONITORING □ 2025 – June – 6 months
SITE NAME: 1 Weemilah Court INTERVAL: □ 2026 - Jan - 12 months
□ 2026 – June – 18 months
ASSESSING OFFICER: DATE:
Criteria Rehabilitation Success Criteria Criteria achieved Notes / Observations
< 5% weeds present
1. Weed cover is minimal < 10% weeds present
Yes☐ No☐
< 25% weeds present
< 50% weeds present
> 95% plant survival at 6 months Yes☐ No☐
2. Plant survival meets
> 90% plant survival at 12 months Yes☐ No☐
minimum expectations
> 85% plant survival at 18 months Yes☐ No☐
3. Species composition
Flora species characteristic of the native vegetation
reflects preclear regional Yes☐ No☐
communities RE 12.11.2, 12.11.3 and 12.11.10
ecosystem
4. Tree growth is occurring Tree height in June 2025 _______ cm
Tree height in June 2026 _______ cm
5. Natural regeneration is
Monitoring indicates native species are recruiting Yes☐ No☐
occurring
No significant erosion is occurring that would
6. Landform is stable constitute a safety hazard, or compromise the site’s Yes☐ No☐
conservation values or downstream water quality
7. No downstream impacts No evidence of runoff or downstream impacts Yes☐ No☐
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