Development Application Part 2 - Environmental & Stormwater Management Plans · OPW11/0335

                                                                                                                                       Environmental Management Plan
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                                                                                                                                         Peregian Beach Caravan Park



OPERATIONAL PHASE - VEGETATION PROTECTION

                                      uncontrolled access during the maintenance period;
                                  •   Undertake maintenance of rehabilitation areas as outlined in the Ecological Restoration Plan (Appendix B), including weed
                                      control, replacement of mortalities, mulching and watering;
                                  n   Herbicides should only be applied in accordance with the Ecological Restoration Plan. No herbicides are to be applied to
                                      native vegetation;
                                  n   The parkland area will be demarcated and clearly identified as a'Vegetation Protection Area';
                                  n   Remove rubbish which enters the retained vegetation and parkland area;
                                  •   Regular weed control is to be conducted across the site to ensure weeds do not establish to levels that can threaten native
                                      vegetation (refer to Weed and Pest Control Element, Section 4.4);
                                  •   The Site Arborist is to liaise with the landscape contractor so as to minimise any disturbance to retained trees on site during
                                      landscaping works; and
                                  n   Planting of appropriate native and locally significant plant species within landscaping areas.
Monitoring                        •   Monitoring by a suitably qualified restoration ecologist should be undertaken at the completion of revegetation works, then
                                      every three months for the 12 months post rehabilitation. Amendments to the monitoring schedule may be required if
                                      changes to rehabilitation works/progress occurs.
                                  •   Monitoring by a suitably qualified restoration ecologist is to consist of the following:
                                             Weed control (extent and adequacy as well as any secondary weed responses to treatments);
                                             Presence of specific environmental weeds;
                                             Indicators of growth and survival of all plantings;
                                             Adequacy of site preparation, mulching, tree (and plant) protection and maintenance; and
                                             Adequacy of flow of information from ecological and project monitoring back to the Construction Foreman, and
                                             subsequent response and integration of any modifications.
                                  n   The rehabilitation contractor is to carry out monitoring and maintenance in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule
                                      outlined in the Ecological Restoration Plan, including:
                                             Weekly for 2 months following completion of revegetation: monitor seedling health, check for disturbances from
                                             pests (e.g. rabbits, vandals), check erosion and sediment controls are in place and in working order, and water as
                                             necessary;
                                             Monthly for the first 6 months: monitor plant health, check for disturbances from pests, check for



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