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Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property Vegetation Management Plan
Disclaimer:
This report was preparedin answer to a request from the Noosa Springs Community Body Corporate for Noosa
& District Landcare group to undertake a survey of the Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property with a
view to establishment of a viable fire trail and future weed control in this area. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in the report is current at this date; however, participating organisations and
persons associated with the preparation of the report do not assume any liability whatsoever resulting from the
use and or reliance upon its content. The views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the
participating organisations. Changes to available information, legislation and schedules are made on an
ongoing basis and readers should obtain up to date information.
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Item Detail
Project Name Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property
Vegetation Management Plan
Project ID 12603
Project Team Steve Husband (NDLG)
Reviewed By Phil Moran
Approved By Phil Moran
Status & Date 3/11/2021
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Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property Vegetation Management Plan
Disclaimer:
This report was preparedin answer to a request from the Noosa Springs Community Body Corporate for Noosa
& District Landcare group to undertake a survey of the Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property with a
view to establishment of a viable fire trail and future weed control in this area. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in the report is current at this date; however, participating organisations and
persons associated with the preparation of the report do not assume any liability whatsoever resulting from the
use and or reliance upon its content. The views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the
participating organisations. Changes to available information, legislation and schedules are made on an
ongoing basis and readers should obtain up to date information.
Document Tracking
Item Detail
Project Name __Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property
Vegetation Management Plan
Project ID 12603
Project Team Steve Husband (NDLG)
Reviewed By Phil Moran
Approved By — Phil Moran
Status & Date 3/11/2021
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Project Description
This Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) has been prepared in answer to a request from the Noosa
Springs Community Body Corporate for Noosa & District Landcare group to undertake a survey of
the Lake Weyba shorefront portion of the estate with a view to establishment of a viable fire trail
and future weed control in this area. This is described in correspondence between Noosa Springs
Community Body Corporate and Noosa Council as The Palms Precinct Common Property: GTP No
107028: “The Palms escarpment comprises a non-residential corridor of approximately 50 m width
positioned on a moderate to steep sloping escarpment between the Lake Weyba foreshore to the
west and south and residential dwellings to the north and east. The vegetation corridor is continuous
along the lake foreshore to the north and south abutting land on the foreshore under Council control.
That Crown land of varying width is located between the common property boundary and the waters
edge of Lake Weyba.”
This area is referred to as the ‘Plan area’ in this Plan. The Map at Appendix 1 shows the Plan area.
1.2 Legislative Requirements
To be advised by Council.
1.3 Objectives
This VMP aims to:
Survey the site to identify a viable fire trail route.
Survey the site to identify weed infestations that may be controlled in future.
Provide a weed species list along with recommendations for control including control
priorities and methods.
Meet with Noosa Springs Community Body Corporate and Noosa Council representatives on
site to discuss future actions arising from this plan.
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Project Description
This Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) has been prepared in answer to a request from the Noosa
Springs Community Body Corporate for Noosa & District Landcare group to undertake a survey of
the Lake Weyba shorefront portion of the estate with a view to establishment of a viable fire trail
and future weed control in this area. This is described in correspondence between Noosa Springs
Community Body Corporate and Noosa Council as The Palms Precinct Common Property: GTP No
107028: “The Palms escarpment comprises a non-residential corridor of approximately 50 m width
positioned on a moderate to steep sloping escarpment between the Lake Weyba foreshore to the
west and south and residential dwellings to the north and east. The vegetation corridor is continuous
along the lake foreshore to the north and south abutting land on the foreshore under Council control.
That Crown land of varying width is located between the common property boundary and the waters
edge of Lake Weyba.”
This area is referred to as the ‘Plan area’ in this Plan. The Map at Appendix 1 shows the Plan area.
1.2 Legislative Requirements
To be advised by Council.
1.3 Objectives
This VMP aims to:
e Survey the site to identify a viable fire trail route.
e Survey the site to identify weed infestations that may be controlled in future.
e Provide a weed species list along with recommendations for control including control
priorities and methods.
e Meet with Noosa Springs Community Body Corporate and Noosa Council representatives on
site to discuss future actions arising from this plan.
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2.0 Project site detail
Lot Plan 0GTP107028, 6MCP107029,
BSP129054, 6MCP107029
Property address Noosa Springs Palms Precinct
Common Property
2.1 Topography
The Plan area is approximately 2.27 hectares in area, varies up to a width of 50 metres between
residential boundary and Lake Weyba and is approximately 450 metres long. The topographical
profile from residential boundary to lake consists of a narrow flat area along the boundary, a steep
and mostly vegetated slope, and a relatively flat level shoreline portion.
2.2 Vegetation
The vegetation within the Plan area is mapped as Regional Ecosystem 12.2.5 ‘Corymbia intermedia
+/- Lophostemon confertus +/- Banksia spp. +/- Callitris columellaris open forest on beach ridges’ and
12.2.7 ‘Melaleuca quinquenervia or rarely M. dealbata open forest on sand plains’ Vegetation
Management Act (1999) class for RE 12.2.5 is ‘least concern’ and biodiversity status ‘of concern’ and
for 12.2.7 VMA (1999) ‘least concern’ and biodiversity Status ‘no concern at present’. Full 12.12.16
and 12.12.2 description details are provided in Appendix 2.
Site survey identified several rainforest species among the vegetation, mostly in the southern half of
the Plan area.
Flat shoreline beside Lake Weyba
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2.0 Project site detail
Lot Plan OGTP107028, 6MCP107029,
BSP129054, 6MCP107029
Property address _—_ Noosa Springs Palms Precinct
Common Property
2.1 Topography
The Plan area is approximately 2.27 hectares in area, varies up to a width of 50 metres between
residential boundary and Lake Weyba and is approximately 450 metres long. The topographical
profile from residential boundary to lake consists of a narrow flat area along the boundary, a steep
and mostly vegetated slope, and a relatively flat level shoreline portion.
2.2 Vegetation
The vegetation within the Plan area is mapped as Regional Ecosystem 12.2.5 ‘Corymbia intermedia
+/- Lophostemon confertus +/- Banksia spp. +/- Callitris columellaris open forest on beach ridges’ and
12.2.7 ‘Melaleuca quinquenervia or rarely M. dealbata open forest on sand plains’ Vegetation
Management Act (1999) class for RE 12.2.5 is ‘least concern’ and biodiversity status ‘of concern’ and
for 12.2.7 VMA (1999) ‘least concern’ and biodiversity Status ‘no concern at present’. Full 12.12.16
and 12.12.2 description details are provided in Appendix 2.
Site survey identified several rainforest species among the vegetation, mostly in the southern half of
the Plan area.
Oct PERO RcaP (3
Flat shoreline beside Lake Weyba
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A Table 1 – Native species B Scientific Name Common name Vegetation type Cymbidium madidum Giant Boat-lip Orchid Epiphyte Gahnia aspera Saw Sedge Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Mat-rush Groundcover Toona ciliata Red Cedar Tree Melia azedarach White Cedar Tree Eucalyptus tereticornis Blue Gum Tree Corymbia intermedia Pink Bloodwood Tree Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard Quandong Tree Jagera pseudorhus Foambark Tree Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak Tree Excoaecaria agallocha Milky Mangrove Tree/Shrub Melaleuca quinquinervia Ti Tree Tree Ficus species Strangler Fig Tree Parsonsia straminea Silk Pod Vine Vine Alyxia ruscifolia Prickly Alyxia Shrub Cupaniopsis anarcardioides Tuckeroo Tree Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak Tree Alphitonia excelsa Soapwood Tree Acacia disparrima Hickory Wattle Tree Dianella caerulea Blue Flax Lily Groundcover Pittosporum revolutum Hairy Pittosporum Shrub Mallotus philippensis Red Kamala Tree Myrsine variabilis Muttonwood Tree Smilax australis Barbed Wire Vine Vine Denhamia celastroides Denhamia Tree Polyscias elegans Celery Wood Tree Syzygium smithii Lillipilli Tree 4|Vegetation Management Plan –Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property [OCR of page images] A Table 1 — Native species B Scientific Name Ceol aeem iri NF-L AY 3 Cymbidium madidum Giant Boat-lip Orchid Epiphyte Gahnia aspera Saw Sedge Groundcover Lomandra longifolia Mat-rush Groundcover Toona ciliata Red Cedar Tree Melia azedarach White Cedar Tree Eucalyptus tereticornis Blue Gum Tree Corymbia intermedia Pink Bloodwood Tree Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard Quandong Tree Jagera pseudorhus Foambark Tree Casuarina glauca Swamp Oak Tree Excoaecaria agallocha Milky Mangrove Tree/Shrub Melaleuca quinquinervia Ti Tree Tree Ficus species Strangler Fig Tree Parsonsia straminea Silk Pod Vine Vine Alyxia ruscifolia Prickly Alyxia Shrub Cupaniopsis anarcardioides Tuckeroo Tree Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak Tree Alphitonia excelsa Soapwood Tree Acacia disparrima Hickory Wattle Tree Dianella caerulea Blue Flax Lily Groundcover Pittosporum revolutum Hairy Pittosporum Shrub Mallotus philippensis Red Kamala Tree Myrsine variabilis Muttonwood Tree Smilax australis Barbed Wire Vine Vine Denhamia celastroides Denhamia Tree Polyscias elegans Celery Wood Tree Syzygium smithii Lillipilli Tree 4|vegetation Management Plan —-Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property
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Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily Vine Trophis scandens Burny Vine Vine Psychotria loniceroides Hairy Psychotria Shrub Cordyline rubra Red-fruited Palm Lily Shrub Flagellaria indica Yurol Vine Vine Pandanus tectorius Screw Pine Tree Hibiscus tiliaceus Cotton Tree Tree Macaranga tanarius Macaranga Tree Melodinus australis Southern Melodinus Vine Acronychia laevis Common Acronychia Tree Notelaea longifolia Large Mock Olive Tree Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box Tree Sarcopetalum harveyanum Pearl Vine Vine Caesalpinia scortechinii Large Prickle Vine Vine Endiandra sieberi Corkwood Tree Trema tomentosa Poison peach Shrub Derris involuta Derris Vine Guioa semiglauca Guioa Tree Hibiscus diversifolius Swamp Hibiscus Shrub Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine Vine Commersonia bartramia Brown Kurrajong Tree Blechnum indicum Bungwall fern Fern Symplocos thwaitesii Hazelwood Tree Alpinia caerulea Native ginger Herb Hedraianthera porphyropetala Hedraianthera Tree Clerodendrum floribundum Lolly Bush Tree Stephania japonica Snake Vine Vine Lophostemon confertus Brush Box Tree Acacia melanoxylon Black Wattle Tree 5|Vegetation Management Plan –Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property [OCR of page images] Property Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily Vine Trophis scandens Burny Vine Vine Psychotria loniceroides Hairy Psychotria Shrub Cordyline rubra Red-fruited Palm Lily Shrub Flagellaria indica Yurol Vine Vine Pandanus tectorius Screw Pine Tree Hibiscus tiliaceus Cotton Tree Tree Macaranga tanarius Macaranga Tree Melodinus australis Southern Melodinus Vine Acronychia laevis Common Acronychia Tree Notelaea longifolia Large Mock Olive Tree Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box Tree Sarcopetalum harveyanum Pearl Vine Vine Caesalpinia scortechinii Large Prickle Vine Vine Endiandra sieberi Corkwood Tree Trema tomentosa Poison peach Shrub Derris involuta Derris Vine Guioa semiglauca Guioa Tree Hibiscus diversifolius Swamp Hibiscus Shrub Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine Vine Commersonia bartramia Brown Kurrajong Tree Blechnum indicum Bungwall fern Fern Symplocos thwaitesii Hazelwood Tree Alpinia caerulea Native ginger Herb Hedraianthera porphyropetala Hedraianthera Tree Clerodendrum floribundum Lolly Bush Tree Stephania japonica Snake Vine Vine Lophostemon confertus Brush Box Tree Acacia melanoxylon Black Wattle Tree S| vegetation Management Plan -Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common
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Table 1 Exotic flora species.
Scientific Name Common name Vegetation Noosa Biosecurity Site density and Weed removal method*
type Biocontrol Plan Act 2014 distribution
2020
Asparagus aethiopicus Ground Asparagus Groundcover Management C3, WONS Sparse across area Manually removal (‘crowning’),
Fern Priority 3 bagging and disposal from site.
Asparagus africanus Climbing Asparagus Vine Management C3, WONS Sparse across area Manually removal (‘crowning’),
Priority 3 bagging and disposal from site.
Lantana camara Lantana Shrub Management WONS Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Priority 3
Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore Daisy Groundcover Management C3 Dense infestations, Herbicide foliar spray/manual
Priority 3 sparse distribution removal, bagging and disposal
from site
Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern Groundcover Dense infestations, Herbicide foliar spray and
sparse distribution manually removal, bagging and
disposal from site.
Sida rhombifolia Paddy’s Lucerne Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Solanum seaforthianum Climbing Vine Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Nightshade
Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree Tree Sparse across area Cut and swab/hand removal
Psidium cattleianum Cherry Guava Tree Sparse across area Cut stump/frill
var. cattleianum
Solanum capsicoides Devil’s Apple Shrub Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Murraya paniculata Mock Orange Shrub Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Dypsis lutescens Golden Cane Palm Palm Sparse across area Cutting the crown off below the
lowest frond
Rivina humilis Coral Berry Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Ageratum Blue Billygoat Herb Sparse across area Manually remove
houstonianum Weed
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Table 1 Exotic flora species.
Scientific Name
Asparagus aethiopicus
Common name
Ground Asparagus
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Groundcover
Noosa
Biocontrol Plan
2020
Management
Biosecurity
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C3, WONS
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distribution
Spa rse across area
Weed removal method*
Manually removal (‘crowning’),
Fern Priority 3 bagging and disposal from site.
Asparagus africanus Climbing Asparagus Vine Management C3, WONS __ Sparse across area Manually removal (‘crowning’),
Priority 3 bagging and disposal from site.
Lantana camara Lantana Shrub Management WONS Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Priority 3
Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore Daisy Groundcover Management C3 Dense infestations, Herbicide foliar spray/manual
Priority 3 sparse distribution removal, bagging and disposal
from site
Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern Groundcover Dense infestations, Herbicide foliar spray and
sparse distribution manually removal, bagging and
disposal from site.
Sida rhombifolia Paddy’s Lucerne Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Solanum seaforthianum — Climbing Vine Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Nightshade
Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree Tree Sparse across area Cut and swab/hand removal
Psidium cattleianum Cherry Guava Tree Sparse across area Cut stump/frill
var. cattleianum
Solanum capsicoides Devil’s Apple Shrub Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Murraya paniculata Mock Orange Shrub Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Dypsis lutescens Golden Cane Palm Palm Sparse across area Cutting the crown off below the
lowest frond
Rivina humilis Coral Berry Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Ageratum Blue Billygoat Herb Sparse across area Manually remove
houstonianum Weed
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Scheffleria Broadleaved Tree Management C3 Sparse across area Manually remove/cut stump
terebinthifolia Pepper Tree Priority 3
Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm Palm Sparse across area Cutting the crown off below the
lowest frond
Barleria repens Coral Creeper Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Passiflora suberosa Corky Passion Vine Vine Sparse across area Cut and swab/hand removal
Senna pendula var. Easter Cassia Shrub Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
glabrata stump
Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Bush Shrub Management C3 Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Priority 3
Ipomoea cairica Mile-A-Minute Vine Sparse across area Cut stump/stem scrape/foliar
spray
Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Shrub Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Plant
Macrotyloma axillare Perennial Horse Vine Sparse across area Cut stump/stem scrape/foliar
var. axillare Gram spray
Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear Cactus Management C3 Sparse across area Basal bark
Priority 3
Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray
Atractacarpus fitzalanii Native Gardenia Shrub Sparse across area Cut stump/frill
C3- Category 3 restricted invasive species, WONS - Weed of National Significance.
*Removal method only for restricted flora under the Biosecurity Act 2014
Read the Herbicide labels carefully before use and always use the herbicide in accordance with the directions on the label. Some weed species have no herbicide currently
registered for their control in Queensland and an off-label use permit is required. This allows the use of various herbicides for the control of environmental weeds in non-
agricultural areas, bushland and forests.
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Scheffleria Broadleaved Tree Management C3 Sparse across area Manually remove/cut stump
terebinthifolia Pepper Tree Priority 3
Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm Palm Sparse across area Cutting the crown off below the
lowest frond
Barleria repens Coral Creeper Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
stump
Passiflora suberosa Corky Passion Vine Vine Sparse across area Cut and swab/hand removal
Senna pendula var. Easter Cassia Shrub Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray/cut
glabrata stump
Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Bush Shrub Management C3 Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Priority 3
Ipomoea cairica Mile-A-Minute Vine Sparse across area Cut stump/stem scrape/foliar
spray
Ochna serrulata Mickey Mouse Shrub Sparse across area Cut stump/foliar spray
Plant
Macrotyloma axillare Perennial Horse Vine Sparse across area Cut stump/stem scrape/foliar
var. axillare Gram spray
Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear Cactus Management C3 Sparse across area Basal bark
Priority 3
Bidens pilosa Cobblers Pegs Herb Sparse across area Manually remove/foliar spray
Atractacarpus fitzalanii Native Gardenia Shrub Sparse across area Cut stump/frill
C3- Category 3 restricted invasive species, WONS - Weed of National Significance.
*Removal method only for restricted flora under the Biosecurity Act 2014
Read the Herbicide labels carefully before use and always use the herbicide in accordance with the directions on the label. Some weed species have no herbicide currently
registered for their control in Queensland and an off-label use permit is required. This allows the use of various herbicides for the control of environmental weeds in non-
agricultural areas, bushland and forests.
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2.3 Habitat Values
The Plan area is classified as Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) under the State Planning Act 2017 and Environmental Offset Regulation
2014. Queensland Government recognise these areas to be ‘valued and protected, and the health and resilience of biodiversity maintained or enhanced to
support ecological integrity’ (State Planning Policy 2017). The following MSES categories apply for the project site. Map of MSES area provided in Appendix
3:
MSES declared high ecological value waters [wetland]
MSES wildlife habitat wildlife habitat [SEQ koala habitat - locally refined]; and bordering
MSES high ecological significance wetlands
Locally, the vegetation of the Plan area provides a significant habitat corridor for local wildlife. The shoreline and lakefront vegetation connects to remnant
and regrowth vegetation in National Park to the south-east.
The site holds a diversity of fruiting and flowering plant species. These plants provide forage for frugivorous and nectivorous birds and arboreal/ flying
mammals.
The Plan area also triggers a protected plants trigger map but clearing for fire breaks is an exempt activity (see
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/protected-plants/clearing#clearing_without_permit). However should the recommended fire
trail go in, care should be taken to identify any locally-occurring threatened plant species within the fire trail corridor and take appropriate action to protect
them.
(Appendix 3 map refers.)
3.0 Rehabilitation
The following sections identify recommendations for the Plan area.
3.1 Fire Trail Establishment
The map at Appendix 1 shows the recommended location for a fire trail through the Plan area. This fire trail is designed to allow access to emergency light
vehicles in the event of a fire. Fire trail width would be 3 to 4 metres, with no mineral soil disturbance or drainage required. In some places the
recommended fire trail route is on Noosa Council lakefront reserve land. At other places it follows an existing walking path.
Establishment of the fire trail would be occur in two steps:
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2.3 Habitat Values
The Plan area is classified as Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) under the State Planning Act 2017 and Environmental Offset Regulation
2014. Queensland Government recognise these areas to be ‘valued and protected, and the health and resilience of biodiversity maintained or enhanced to
support ecological integrity’ (State Planning Policy 2017). The following MSES categories apply for the project site. Map of MSES area provided in Appendix
3:
e MISSES declared high ecological value waters [wetland]
e MSES wildlife habitat wildlife habitat [SEQ koala habitat - locally refined]; and bordering
e MISSES high ecological significance wetlands
Locally, the vegetation of the Plan area provides a significant habitat corridor for local wildlife. The shoreline and lakefront vegetation connects to remnant
and regrowth vegetation in National Park to the south-east.
The site holds a diversity of fruiting and flowering plant species. These plants provide forage for frugivorous and nectivorous birds and arboreal/ flying
mammals.
The Plan area also triggers a protected plants trigger map but clearing for fire breaks is an exempt activity (see
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/protected-plants/clearing#clearing without_permit). However should the recommended fire
trail go in, care should be taken to identify any locally-occurring threatened plant species within the fire trail corridor and take appropriate action to protect
them.
(Appendix 3 map refers.)
3.0 Rehabilitation
The following sections identify recommendations for the Plan area.
3.1 Fire Trail Establishment
The map at Appendix 1 shows the recommended location for a fire trail through the Plan area. This fire trail is designed to allow access to emergency light
vehicles in the event of a fire. Fire trail width would be 3 to 4 metres, with no mineral soil disturbance or drainage required. In some places the
recommended fire trail route is on Noosa Council lakefront reserve land. At other places it follows an existing walking path.
Establishment of the fire trail would be occur in two steps:
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Chainsaw removal of sections of fallen trees and branches along the fire trail route. Fallen timber would be cut into small sections and moved out of
the proposed track to be retained nearby as large woody debris in situ.
Posi-track mulching of standing vegetation down to grass level to the width of 3 to 4 metres, retaining standing trees wherever possible. Trees to be
removed would be clearly marked by flagging tape prior to works commencing, with the involvement of Council staff and Body Corporate
representatives.
Maintenance for any established fire trail would be by annual or biannual slashing.
Fire trail establishment and fire trail location must be approved by Noosa Council prior to any works commencing.
3.2 Weed Control
Weed control is recommended for Plan Area.
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e Chainsaw removal of sections of fallen trees and branches along the fire trail route. Fallen timber would be cut into small sections and moved out of
the proposed track to be retained nearby as large woody debris in situ.
e = Posi-track mulching of standing vegetation down to grass level to the width of 3 to 4 metres, retaining standing trees wherever possible. Trees to be
removed would be clearly marked by flagging tape prior to works commencing, with the involvement of Council staff and Body Corporate
representatives.
Maintenance for any established fire trail would be by annual or biannual slashing.
Fire trail establishment and fire trail location must be approved by Noosa Council prior to any works commencing.
3.2 Weed Control
Weed control is recommended for Plan Area.
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The targeted weed species within the land area defined by the vegetation covenant follows the weed species listed in the following standards and
legislation:
Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002,
Sub-ordinate Regulation 2003, and
All weed control methods outlined in this section follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to manage weed impacts. Some weed species have
no herbicide currently registered for their control in Queensland and an off-label use permit (PER11463) is required. This allows the use of various
herbicides for the control of environmental weeds in non-agricultural areas, bushland and forests.
Weed control is required in the Plan area. Regular re-treatment is recommended as a seed bank of the weed species would exist and regeneration of weed
species may occur after initial weed treatment.
Weeds apart from priority species listed below should all be addressed in weed control works.
Table 32 Priority weed species and control methods.
Weed species Method Comments and considerations
Asparagus Manually removal
aethiopicus & (‘crowning’),
africanus bagging and
disposal from site
Baccharis Cut and swab
halimifolia
Sphagneticola Foliar spray or Removal of Sphagneticola trilobata is recommended to reduce
trilobata manually removal. the risk of infestation within the Plan area. Any manually
removed debris to be bagged and removed off site to be
disposed of appropriately.
Opuntia stricta Basal bark
treatment
Lantana camara Cut & swab or hand
removal
Scheffleria Manually
terebinthifolia remove/cut stump
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The targeted weed species within the land area defined by the vegetation covenant follows the weed species listed in the following standards and
legislation:
e Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002,
e Sub-ordinate Regulation 2003, and
All weed control methods outlined in this section follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to manage weed impacts. Some weed species have
no herbicide currently registered for their control in Queensland and an off-label use permit (PER11463) is required. This allows the use of various
herbicides for the control of environmental weeds in non-agricultural areas, bushland and forests.
Weed control is required in the Plan area. Regular re-treatment is recommended as a seed bank of the weed species would exist and regeneration of weed
species may occur after initial weed treatment.
Weeds apart from priority species listed below should all be addressed in weed control works.
Table 32 Priority weed species and control methods.
Weed species Method Comments and considerations
Asparagus Manually removal
aethiopicus & (‘crowning’),
africanus bagging and
disposal from site
Baccharis Cut and swab
halimifolia
Sphagneticola Foliar spray or Removal of Sphagneticola trilobata is recommended to reduce
trilobata manually removal. the risk of infestation within the Plan area. Any manually
removed debris to be bagged and removed off site to be
disposed of appropriately.
Opuntia stricta Basal bark
treatment
Lantana camara Cut & swab or hand
removal
Scheffleria Manually
terebinthifolia remove/cut stump
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4.0 Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and evaluation protocols should be established in undertaking the weed control activities recommended in this Plan. If Noosa & District Landcare Group is engaged to carry out weed control works under this Plan field supervisors should complete Contractor Site / Log Reports and Herbicide Reports after each work day is completed on site. This documentation should be reviewed by both Project Manager and WH&S Officer prior to their submission to clients within the client’s specified time of completion of works and for each work site. An internal evaluation of each project should occur between Field Crews and Project Manager and where necessary the Senior Management team. Direct verbal and/or email communication should occur by the Project Manager to the relevant client to inform them of the site works being completed, Log Reports are submitted and to discuss any issues raised in our internal evaluation – e.g. – successful methods used that deserve comment. These processes provide several opportunities for any potential work delivery related issue to be rectified before, during or immediately after it could occur. Progress reporting to be undertaken by the Project Manager at the agreed timeframe of the client to provide the client an update on the projects progress. This report should identify and provide detail on the accomplished activities, what resources have been expended, what problems have been encountered, and whether the project is expected to be completed on time and within budget. 12 | V e g e t a t i o n Management Plan –Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property [OCR of page images] 4.0 Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and evaluation protocols should be established in undertaking the weed control activities recommended in this Plan. If Noosa & District Landcare Group is engaged to carry out weed control works under this Plan field supervisors should complete Contractor Site / Log Reports and Herbicide Reports after each work day is completed on site. This documentation should be reviewed by both Project Manager and WH&S Officer prior to their submission to clients within the client’s specified time of completion of works and for each work site. An internal evaluation of each project should occur between Field Crews and Project Manager and where necessary the Senior Management team. Direct verbal and/or email communication should occur by the Project Manager to the relevant client to inform them of the site works being completed, Log Reports are submitted and to discuss any issues raised in our internal evaluation — e.g. — successful methods used that deserve comment. These processes provide several opportunities for any potential work delivery related issue to be rectified before, during or immediately after it could occur. Progress reporting to be undertaken by the Project Manager at the agreed timeframe of the client to provide the client an update on the projects progress. This report should identify and provide detail on the accomplished activities, what resources have been expended, what problems have been encountered, and whether the project is expected to be completed on time and within budget. 12 | vegetation Management Plan -Noosa Springs Palms Precinct Common Property