RFI response - Land Design Rehab Management Plan Pottery St

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Weed Control Methods
                   VEGETATION COVENANT AREA – REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT PLAN                                                                                                  Manual Methods
                                                                                                                                                                              Hand Removal          Hand pulling aims to remove the entire plant, including its roots, from the soil. This method is useful for small-scale
The designated Vegetation Covenant Area encompasses an area of 7,675m² and is situated at the western end on Lot 8 of the proposed development                                                      infestations. It is best to hand-pull weeds after rain, when the soil is moist. It is not appropriate for all weed species,
site.                                                                                                                                                                                               such as those with underground bulbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              Slashing              Slashing is effective for managing annual and perennial weed grasses and shrubs. When applying this method, it is
The site is characterised by Open Eucalypt Forest, overall demonstrating a low level of weed infestation and a high in-situ ecological resilience requiring                                         important to minimize harm to native plants. Slashing can be done with a tractor, mower, or brush cutter.
minimal weed treatment with no supplementary revegetation planting.
                                                                                                                                                                              Grubbing / Chipping   This method involves using a mattock or chip hoe to dig out weeds. Depending on the plant type, it may be
                                                                                                                                                                                                    necessary to expose the root system and remove the crown. In some instances, the mattock or chip hoe is used to
The area is mapped as containing the pre-clear Regional Ecosystems of RE 12.11.3 which is described as: Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. propinqua +/- E.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    cut the plant stem below ground level.
microcorys, Lophostemon confertus, Corymbia intermedia, E. acmenoides open forest on metamorphics +/- interbedded volcanics’.
                                                                                                                                                                              Crowning              This weed control method is applicable to weeds which have their growing points below the surface of the ground
The objective is to maintain and protect the floristic diversity and structural integrity of the nominated Vegetation Covenant Area. This will be achieved                                          (corms, bulbs, rhizomes, clumped or fibrous root systems, etc. e.g. asparagus, Chlorophytum comosum and
through the targeted management and control of exotic weed species, together with the installation of a Lomandra edge buffer along the Eastern                                                      grasses).
boundary of the Covenant Area.                                                                                                                                                                      •    Grasp the leaves or stems and hold them tightly so that the base of the plant is visible.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    •    Insert the knife close to the base of the plant at a slight angle, with the tip well under the root system.
Refer to Figure 3 on Sheet LD-07 for the Mapped Treatment Areas within the Covenant Area and detailed information on each treatment area.                                                           •    Cut through the roots close to the base. Depending on the size of the plant, two or more cuts may be needed to
                                                                                                                                                                                                         sever all the roots.
All final area calculations and plant quantities are to be determined on site. This plan must be printed in colour to accurately differentiate between                                              •    Remove the plant and make sure that the base of the plant where the roots begin is completely removed.
the mapped treatment areas shown in Figure 3. Treatment Area Mapping on Sheet LD-07 of this Rehabilitation Management Plan.                                                   Chemical Methods
                                                                                                                                                                              Foliar spray          This weed control method is typically performed using a 12-litre backpack sprayer and is effective for herbaceous
Project Scope of Works                                                                                                                                                                              weeds, grasses and some legumes. It is recommended to use a marker dye to indicate treated areas. Ensure that
The basic program of treatment will be as follows;                                                                                                                                                  the correct herbicide is selected for the target species and that dilution rates follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
          1. Weed treatment across the entire Covenant Area.                                                                                                                                        Any deviations require a permit from the National Registration Authority. Only herbicides specifically registered for
          2. Planting of Lomandra Buffer Edge and Establishment.                                                                                                                                    aquatic use, as indicated in the manufacturer’s specifications, should be applied in or near water bodies. Herbicide
          3. Maintenance period (1 Year)                                                                                                                                                            sprays should be used only in calm conditions to prevent overspray to native species, and they should not be
                                                                                                                                                                                                    applied on days when rain is forecast.
Initial Works – Weed Treatment                                                                                                                                                Cut and Paint         This weed control method applies to all woody shrubs, trees and some vines when a weed is too large or the soil is too
                                                                                                                                                                                                    dry for hand removal:
The Covenant Area will require a primary weed treatment to remove weeds from the area. refer to Table 1 on Sheet LD-05 for the Invasive Weed
Species on site. Typically, weed removal works are to be undertaken as per the South-East Queensland Restoration Framework: Manual. However,                                                        •    Cut the plant low to the ground using a chainsaw, handsaw, axe, brush cutter or machete.
weed control techniques as outlined in Table 2 on Sheet LD-05 must be followed and are considered necessary due to prescribed maintenance periods.                                                  •    Immediately apply Glyphosate at the rate of 50:50 mix to water ratio by either spraying or painting on. If it is left
                                                                                                                                                                                                         too long the plant can seal itself off preventing the herbicide from working.
All weed treatments to comply with specific product labels, Minor Use Permits PER11463-v4 and PER82307 (or other applicable permits), Chemical                                Stem Injection        Stem injection is used for removing unwanted trees with a diameter of more than 10cm or that maybe too large to
Usage (Agricultural and veterinary) Control Act 1988, MSDS, Agricultural Chemical Distribution and Control Act 1966 and the Work Health and Safety                                                  cut and paint:
Act 2011 (including all applicable Regulations).                                                                                                                                                    •    Using a drill, small axe, chisel and hammer or machete drill/cut downward at an angle of 45 degrees through the
                                                                                                                                                                                                         bark to the sap wood.
All weed management activities should be carried out by qualified and experienced personnel skilled in identifying both native and weed species. The                                                •    Immediately apply Glyphosate at the rate of 50:50 mix to water ratio to fill the holes or cuts. If it is left too long the
treatment method chosen for weeds on the site will depend on the developmental stage of each weed specimen and the specific characteristics of                                                           plant can seal itself off preventing the herbicide from working.
each species.                                                                                                                                                                                       •    Treat each stem of the plant with holes or cuts every 7.5cm around the trunk's entire circumference.

Weed management is to include the control of all weeds from within the rehab area during the initial site preparation and the maintenance period,                                                   This method is unsuitable for large trees located near infrastructure or public spaces, where the risk of the tree
including species listed in the following:                                                                                                                                                          collapsing as it decomposes could lead to damage or injury.
•    Invasive Plants listed under the Biosecurity Act 2014.                                                                                                                   Scrape and Paint      Stem scraping is suitable for treating unwanted small shrubs and vines with thin and relatively soft bark tissue,
•    Weeds of National Significance (WONS) under the Commonwealth Government Weeds strategy.                                                                                                        which are actively growing and not stressed.
•    Invasive Naturalised Plants in South East Queensland, 2002, Queensland Herbarium.                                                                                                              •    Using a knife or chisel, scrape away 10cm of the bark on one side of the vine to expose the sap wood. Be careful
•    Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019.                                                                                                                                         not to cut through the vine.
•    Undesirable Species as listed in Planning Scheme Policy 3 Landscaping Plants                                                                                                                   •    Immediately apply the herbicide mixture with a paint brush to the scraped surface on the stem. If it is left too long
•    and Guidelines.                                                                                                                                                                                     the plant can seal itself off preventing the herbicide from working.
•    Any other exotic plants known to exhibit weed characteristics (i.e. Invasive, competitive characteristics)                                                                                     •    For large shrubs and vines several scrapes may be required. Scrapes should be placed approximately 7.5cm apart
                                                                                                                                                                                                         completely circling around the stem.
                                                           Invasive Weed Species
                                                                                                                                                                                Table 2. Weed Control Methods
          Botanical Name                          Common Name                            Recommended Control Measures
 Lantana camara                         Lantana                           Hand Removal, Cut & Paint or Foliar Spray.
 Ochna serrulata                        Mickey Mouse Bush                 Hand Removal, Cut & Paint or Scrape & Paint.
                                                                                                                                                     Table 1. Invasive
 Passiflora suberosa                    Corky Passion Vine                Hand Removal, Cut & Paint or Foliar Spray.
 Ravenala madagascariensis              Travellers Palm                   Grubbing / Chipping or Cut & Paint.
                                                                                                                                                     Weed Species
 Senna pendula var. glabrata            Easter Cassia                     Hand Removal, Cut & Paint or Foliar Spray.                                 on Site.
 Syagrus romanzoffiana                  Cocos Palm                        Cut & Paint or Stem Injection.



                                                                                                        PROJECT       30 POTTERY ST, POMONA                                                         ISSUE      DATE        DESCRIPTION

                                                                        294 COLES CREEK RD,
                                                                          COORAN QLD 4569
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                                                                                                        DATE          03/07/2026                              DRAWN      JF      ISSUE         A