RFI response - Land Design Rehab Management Plan Pottery St

Rehabilitation                                                                                                                                                           Plant Procurement
This will be undertaken within vegetated areas that contain existing established native vegetation with a low to medium level of exotic weed invasion.                   Local provenance tube stock is to be utilised for all restoration works involving planting where possible. Plants are to be ordered at issuing of contract
Rehabilitation applies:                                                                                                                                                  to enable sufficient time for growing on of plant stock. At a minimum, all tubestock plants must be:
•    To natural areas where the native plant community is largely healthy and functioning;                                                                               •    Healthy, sun hardened and weed free.
•    When native plant seed is still stored in the soil or will be able to reach the site from nearby natural areas, by birds or other animals, wind or water;           •    Have a well-established root system;
•    Where the natural regeneration processes (seedling germination, root suckering, etc.) are being inhibited by external factors, such as weed                         •    Show no signs of yellowing, leaf or stem damage, disease, root curling/girdling, or pot-bound roots.
     invasion, soil compaction, cattle grazing, mechanical slashing, etc.
•    When limited human intervention, such as weed control, minor amelioration of soil conditions, erection of fencing, cessation of slashing, etc. will                 If the listed species are unavailable during the planting phase then similar native species may be used if they are locally indigenous to Regional Ecosystem
     be enough to trigger the recovery processes through natural regeneration; and                                                                                       12.11.3. Any species substitutions should be made in consultation with a specialist native plant nursery, such as Landcare and are subject to approval
•    When the main management issue is weed infestation and/or current land use practices.                                                                               by Noosa Council.

The re-establishing plant community will be substantially similar in structure, composition and diversity to the original vegetation type (based on the                  The prescribed plant quantities are approximate and should be used as a guide only, it is the contractor’s responsibility to complete an onsite measure
Regional Ecosystem (Pre-Clearing) mapping). It is expected the general management techniques are to follow the principles of:                                            up to determine the final quantities required at the specified planting densities for each Treatment Area.
1. Identifying nodes of resilience;
2. Working to strengthen identified nodes and protect and encourage all existing and naturally regenerating species through assisted natural                             Fencing
     regeneration processes; and
                                                                                                                                                                         A permanent fence is be constructed along the eastern boundary of the conservation covenant area. The fence is be constructed in accordance with
3. Working outwards from nodes of resilience to increase the size of nodes and gradually connect to other nodes of resilience.
                                                                                                                                                                         an Operational Works approval and is be to the following specification:
                                                                                                                                                                                  a. 1.2 metres high;
Lomandra Edge Buffer Planting                                                                                                                                                     b. 3 strand plain wire (no barbed);
A Lomandra buffer is to be achieved by the planting of Lomandra longifolia along the eastern boundary of the covenant area. Refer to page LD-07 for                               c. Bottom strand no less than 300mm off the ground;
details.                                                                                                                                                                          d. Include a pedestrian access gate; and
                                                                                                                                                                                  e. Include A5 sized signage with the wording “Vegetation Protection Area – No domestic animals” every 15m, durable, weather resistant
Mulch                                                                                                                                                                             and visually complementary to the natural environment.
Mulch is to be installed, to a depth of 100mm unless otherwise specified. Ensure mulch is produced by chipper or tub grinder, is aged, comprised of
leaf and limb material of varying sizes, free of foreign matter including rock, soil/sediment contamination and is applied to all planting areas as per                  Maintenance
requirements. Spread mulch to an even surface, flush with the surrounding finished levels. Avoid placement against green plant stems and keep below
                                                                                                                                                                         The whole of the rehabilitation area will be maintained for 1 year from the date the Local Authority approves the works as being "On Maintenance".
tree trunk flares. Mulch to comply with requirements set out in AS4454:2012-Composts, Soil Conditioners and Mulches. Forest blend mulch is the
                                                                                                                                                                         Maintenance and continued bush regeneration following the initial primary and secondary weeding of noxious weeds and revegetation works is to
preferred mulch for all areas. Tip mulch is not appropriate as it may contain diseases (e.g. Phellinus), fungus or pathogens, (e.g. Phytophtora). It may
                                                                                                                                                                         include the following activities:
also introduce weed seeds or contain metals and other rubbish.
                                                                                                                                                                         •    On-going weed treatment to be carried out every 3 months.
                                                                                                                                                                         •    Watering of tube stock in drought conditions If insufficient rainfall;
Plant Installation                                                                                                                                                       •    Annual fertilser of revegetation plants (until canopy closure achieved);
Individual planting holes are to be excavated at the densities outlined in this Plan. Take care to consider surrounding infrastructure, as well as overhead              •    Supplementary planting; to be assessed 6 months post initial planting.
and underground services, when installing plants. Large trees may pose future maintenance issues if planted too close to fence lines, roadways,                          •    Removal of rubbish and building debris;
footpaths, overhead powerlines, or above underground services.                                                                                                           •    Erosion control; and
•    Excavate planting area to a depth suitable for the installation with an auger or speed spade suitable to the size of the plant being installed;                     •    Monitoring and reporting.
•    Pre-water if soil is dry to reduce the amount of root stress on the newly installed plant;
•    Incorporate into the planting substrate the appropriate quantity of prepared water crystals or other applicable soil additive;                                      Key Performance Criteria
•    Place plant into hole and backfill ensure the plant is upright and the stem is not heavily covered; and
                                                                                                                                                                         Outlined below are several indicators that will be monitored and assessed annually as to the success of the rehabilitation. Certification is to be issued
•    Plants are to be watered immediately following installation.
                                                                                                                                                                         to Council at the completion of works to demonstrate that the rehabilitation works have meet the Performance Criteria.


                                                                                                                                                                                  KPI Category                                                       Target / Measure                                                  Timeframe
                                                                                                                                                                            Survival &
                                                                                                                                                                                                       ≥ 90% survival of planted species.                                                                                 Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Establishment
                                                                                                                                                                            Vegetation Cover           No areas greater than 2m2 void of native vegetation.                                                               Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Species Diversity          Planted species established; representation across canopy, mid-storey and groundcover layers.                      Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                       ≤ 5% weed cover; no declared weeds present under the Biosecurity Act 2014. No evidence of woody weeds
                                                                                                                                                                            Weed Management                                                                                                                               Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                       reshooting from stumps, poisoned trees or the regrowth of cut stumps.
                                                                                                                                                                            Natural Regeneration       Evidence of natural regeneration by Year 1                                                                         Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Vegetation Structure       Clearly defined canopy, mid-storey and groundcover layers established.                                             Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Growth Rates               Canopy species: 1m/year; Mid-storey: 0.5 m/year (species and conditions dependent).                                Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Growth Targets             Upper Canopy species: 1m ave. height; Mid-storey: 0.5m; Groundcover: full coverage and spread sitewide.            Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Erosion & Stability        No active erosion; vegetation providing effective soil stabilisation.                                              Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                            Mulch                      Maintained nominal depth of 100mm.                                                                                 Year 1
 Figure 1. Typical Tubestock Planting Layout                                       Figure 2. Typical Tubestock Planting Layout                                              Maintenance                4 visits/year including weed control and plant replacement.                                                        Year 1

                                                                                                                                                                             Table 3. KPI’s


                                                                                                         PROJECT        30 POTTERY ST, POMONA                                                           ISSUE       DATE       DESCRIPTION

                                                                         294 COLES CREEK RD,
                                                                           COORAN QLD 4569
                                                                                                         CLIENT         BRIAN NAISMITH DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT                                             A     03/07/26       For Approval

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                                                                                                         DOC TITLE      LD-RMP POTTERY ST
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                                                                                                         DATE           03/07/2026                               DRAWN       JF     ISSUE        A