Appendix A - SDAP - State Code 16 - Native vegetation clearing response

 Performance outcomes                           Acceptable outcomes                                     Response
                                               AND

                                               AO153.3 Clearing does not result in debris stacked
                                               or pushed against a mature tree, habitat tree or
                                               tall immature tree.

                                               AND

                                               AO153.4 If clearing immature trees, retain
                                               immature trees in each 50 metre by 50 metre area
                                               to at least the density specified reference table 4 of
                                               this code.

                                               AND

                                               AO153.5 If clearing low shrubs:
                                               1. in regional ecosystems where clearing is
                                                  restricted to low shrubs as specified in
                                                  reference table 4 of this code – clearing retains
                                                  all immature trees;
                                               2. in regional ecosystems where clearing is not
                                                  restricted to low shrubs as specified in
                                                  reference table 4 of this code – clearing retains
                                                  at least the number of immature trees
                                                  specified in reference table 4 of this code; and
                                               3. clearing retains at least 10 per cent of the
                                                  predominate species that have thickened.

                                               AND

                                               AO153.6 Mechanical clearing does not occur
                                               within 5 metres of the trunk of a mature tree,
                                               habitat tree or tall immature tree.

                                               AND

                                               AO153.7 Clearing is not undertaken by:
                                               1. aerial application of any herbicide; and/or



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