Approved Plan - OPW230084

                 3.2.2. Species Density

           Species density is to be achieved through revegetation planting, natural recruitment, and retention of
           native species.

                     • Grasses & ground covers – 0.5-1m centres

                     • Small trees – 2-3m centres

                     • Medium tree – 4-5m centres

           Planting arrangement is to be consistent with plant abundance, spacing and groupings to mimic
           natural conditions. Pioneer and fast-growing species are to be distributed throughout the planting to
           produce a rapid canopy coverage to assist in the exclusion of weed species.
           As outlined in section 3.2.1 Planting Areas above, a total of approximately 486 tube stock will be
           required for the revegetation area. This includes 380 ground covers and grasses, 66 small trees, and
           40 medium trees.


                 3.2.3. Revegetation Procedure

           After initial weed control works are completed, Site preparation prior to revegetation will include
           mulching the rehabilitation area with 100mm forest mulch or similar, taking care not to cover any
           naturally recruiting natives.
           Revegetation works should be undertaken as follows:

                •    Identify endemic species – clearly ID endemic plants and clear weeds away and where
                     required, mark individual plants or areas for easy recognition to minimise potential for off target
                     damage.
                •    Prepare the area for revegetation - Treat all existing weeds i.e., spot spray / wood weed
                     removal.
                •    Install tube stock
                •    Soak tube stock in NTS Nutri-Tech Black Gold (or similar product) prior to planting
                •    Using a mattock or similar tool dig a hole 20 – 30 mm greater than the height of the plant
                     container and twice as wide at the recommended densities
                •    Fertilise and hydrated water crystal each hole as per manufactures recommended rates
                •    Plant tube stock ensuring top of the planting medium is just below ground level
                •    Replace soil and firmly compacte around the tube stock
                •    Mound all excess soil around the individual to form a dam around the plant on the downhill
                     side
                •    Apply forest mulch (or similar) to aid in water retention
                •    Water thoroughly after planting- approximately 10 to 20L depending on site conditions
                •    Use an anti-transpirant product such as ‘Floraguard’ after watering


           After all tube stock is planted, cardboard tree guards are to be installed around all tree species to
           reduce the risk of plants being disturbed while establishing. Grasses and some ground covers do not
           require tree guards. Tree guards are to be retrieved when plants reach waist height.




           REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT PLAN | 43 – 45 Summit Rd, Pomona                                                13


Document Set ID: 22570983
Version: 1, Version Date: 05/09/2023