MCU14/0056 Information Response Cover Letter

    g)   How the proposal protects riparian zones by removing undesirable plant species and replacing them with
         vegetation of a local origin.

A list of observed weed species was noted within Section 4.3 the EAR including declared pests and locally listed
environmental weeds. The proposal intends to retain and rehabilitate the waterway corridor. Detailed Weed
Management and Rehabilitation Plans will be prepared as part of operational works.

Weed management be undertaken throughout the site with particular focus on removal of competitive species
within the corridor area and will provide a basis of aiding natural regeneration within the riparian corridor. Where
significant disturbance occurs, infill tubestock planting will be utilised to aid stabilisation and native vegetation
succession. Weed removal will be managed to ensure bank stability and hydrological function are not impacted. Post
weed-removal, revegetation of the riparian corridor will be undertaken to varying degrees, depending on the level of
disturbance. This will involve the cultivation and planting of native species and erosion and sediment control
management. The Revegetation and Weed Management Plan will provide details on the types of plant species which
will be used to rehabilitate the riparian corridor (refer to Landscape and Design Plans further detail on revegetation
and weed management measures proposed).




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