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Seaview Terrace Rehabilitation Plan 4

2.2 REHABILITATION STRATEGY

Prior to identifying appropriate rehabilitation methods it is important to understand
existing site conditions and opportunities.

The vegetation on site was broadly consistent with the heterogeneous Regional
Ecosystems 12.2.5 and 12.2.15. Vegetation on site was generally low trees and shrubs
including Pink Bloodwood (Corymbia intermedia), Coastal She-oak (Allocasuarina
littoralis), Beach Acronychia (Acronychia imperforata), Coastal Banksia (Banksia :
integrifolia var. integrifolia), Hickory Wattle (Acacia disparrima), Maidens Wattle
(Acacia maidenii) and Midyim (Austromyrtus dulcis) (See Site Form. F — Appendix
B). This vegetation assemblage is consistent with RE 12.2.5. Towards the eastern
corner of the site and on the edges of the creek, vegetation was dominated by sedges,
ferns and heath. This area is associated with a creek and is consistent with RE 12.2.15.

The north western portion of the site which is currently clear currently dominated by
exotic species including Siratro (Macroptilium atropurpureum) and Glory Lily
(Gloriosa superba).The south eastern portion of the site supported relatively low
weed coverage. The most commonly encountered weed on site was Creeping
Asparagus (Asparagus aethiopicus). The weed species identified on site are listed in
Table 4 of the Ecological Report Section 4.1.2 along with the listing under the Land
Protection (and Stock Route Management) Act 2002. A land owner must take
reasonable steps to keep their land free of Class 2 pests. Landholders with land
adjacent to environmentally significant areas are required to control Class 3 pests
(DPI, 2008). The weed status under the Noosa Council Pest Management Plan (2002-
2004) is also listed along with the control priority ranking. ,

2.3 REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES

Plant species, densities and quantities for the area have been broadly based on
recommendations in Noosa Planning Scheme Policy 03 for the Coastal Beachfront
Areas.

Recommendations regarding the size of planting stock, mulch specifications and any
other necessary treatments, such as weed control, are detailed in~ Table 2
‘Rehabilitation Methodology’. Specific weed control strategies and methods are
outlined in Section 2.6: Weed Management.

A recommended planting schedule (showing maximum numbers of plants required) is
given in Table 3.

 

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