Appendix C_R.A10342.001.00.marine plants

 Marine Plant Assessment Dogs Beach, Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve                                             12
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4.2.1.2 Vegetation and Substrate Disturbance
        Vegetation clearing limits should be detailed in site drawings and pegged out on site prior to
        construction. This should include locations of vegetation protection zones, side-tracks and, if
        required, locations for the stockpiling of site materials. No activities should occur within the
        vegetation protection zones. Techniques for substrate handling and storage should be detailed in a
        Construction Management Plan.

4.2.1.3 Restoration
        Natural recruitment is the preferred and most cost-effective method of revegetating zones. On
        completion of construction, substrate should be reprofiled where feasible to create conditions suitable
        for natural recruitment of the dominant mangrove and saltmarsh species.

4.2.1.4 Signage and Access
        Interpretive signage should be installed at the location of works to inform the public of construction
        and to discourage access during restoration.

4.2.1.5 Maintenance and Monitoring
        Maintenance and monitoring will be required to enhance restoration following construction. Regular
        monitoring should be undertaken to assess the following:

        • Restoration progress, assessment of substrate profile and marine plant recruitment; and

        • Identify site management issues, such as low natural recruitment and weed invasion.

        Site record sheets and permanent photo monitoring points should be used for recording and
        monitoring restoration progress. Depending on the level of site disturbance, the monitoring schedule
        may consist of weekly site visits for the first month, fortnightly visits for months 2-4, and monthly visits
        thereafter.




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