MCU14/0106 Appendix G - Covenant Interface Management Plan

Covenant Interface Management Plan
Noosa Civic Expansion




3                 Covenant J Interface Management Measures
3.1               Element 1 – Weed Establishment
    Target                                       Weed species detrimental to the health of existing vegetation do not
                                                  establish in the Covenant J area.

    Actions / Tasks                              No litter dumping within Covenant J; and
                                                 only local native species are used in landscapes in covenant interface
                                                  areas.

    Performance Indicators                       Covenant J is free from declared Class 1 and Class 2 weed species under
                                                  the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and
                                                  those listed as ‘Broad control’ under the Sunshine Coast Pest
                                                  Management Plan 2012-2016.

    Monitoring and Review                        Annual inspection or assessed on an as needs basis.

    Corrective Actions                       If monitoring indicates the presence of weed infestations and litter dumping the
                                             following corrective actions will be triggered:
                                                 undertake weed removal within 6 weeks of the corrective action being
                                                  triggered.

    Responsibilities                         QIC Noosa Civic Pty Ltd will be responsible for the implementation of this
                                             element.


3.2               Element 2 – Native Vegetation Retention
    Target                                       Native vegetation is retained and protected within Covenant J as stated
                                                  in the Covenant conditions or as approved by negotiation with Council.
    Actions / Tasks                              Conditions of covenant are adhered to.
    Performance Indicators                       The overall integrity of vegetation within the covenant is maintained; and
                                                 there is no net loss of native vegetation in the covenant.
    Monitoring and Review                        Annual inspection or assessed on an as needs basis.
    Corrective Actions                       If monitoring indicates the removal of native vegetation the following corrective
                                             actions will be triggered:
                                                 replacement planting with like for like species within 6 weeks of damage.
    Responsibilities                         QIC Noosa Civic Pty Ltd will be responsible for the implementation of this
                                             element.


3.3               Element 3 – Bushfire
    Target                                       No fires in the Covenant J area.
    Actions / Tasks                              Exclude fire from Covenant J to facilitate transition to lower risk rainforest
                                                  vegetation.
    Performance Indicators                       Operation is to be consistent with Bushfire Management Plan.
    Monitoring and Review                        Prompted by unplanned fire events.
    Corrective Actions                           Facilitate and monitor growth of vegetation following unplanned fires.
    Responsibilities                         QIC Noosa Civic Pty Ltd will be responsible for the implementation of this
                                             element.




QIC Noosa Civic Pty Ltd                                   Version 1                                             9 December 2014
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