2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

             installed. (Note: Plumbing approval is required for a system that connects to any reticulated water service including non­
             potable water supplies).


(22)   Watering Plants
       (a)   Thoroughly water immediately after planting with minimum 5 litres per plant to remove air, settle soil around roots and to
             activate water crystals. Deep watering encourages strong deep root growth and is preferred to more regular shallow
             watering.
       (b)   Watering should be carried out on a daily basis for three days after planting followed by twice weekly for two weeks and then
             as required according to rainfall, weather conditions and nature of the soil.


(23)   Staking of Trees
       (a)   Staking is necessary only if plants are exposed to strong winds or subject to damage from adjacent works. Staking can
             cause plants to rely on support other than their own stems, resulting in a weaker plant.
       (b)   The preferred method is to place three stakes around the plant beyond the root ball and secure loosely with plastic ring­lock
             or hessian ties so that the plants move freely within the enclosure.
       (c)   Large transplanted trees require guying and staking until the roots are well established in the natural ground. It is
             suggested that a specialist carry out the staking in these instances


Figure SC6.3.5 Preferred method of staking trees




(24)   Establishment
       (a)   Following completion of landscape works, on­going maintenance is required to ensure successful establishment of
             planting. The following points should be complied with:
             (i)     Any inferior or damaged plant material should be replaced;
             (ii)    All necessary weeding, watering and pruning should be undertaken to ensure healthy growth. Continue pruning as
                     necessary for maintenance of sight lines and shaping of plants;
             (iii)   Mulch should be kept in place and be replenished as necessary;
             (iv)    Irrigation systems should be maintained in operational order; and
             (v)     All debris should be disposed of in a thoughtful manner.


SC6.3.8              Landscaping Guidelines for Council works and works on public land

(1)    The development and maintenance of public spaces in accordance with this policy is important due to their extensive areas, high
       visibility and contribution to local character values.
(2)    This policy is to provide consistent direction and guidance when undertaking landscaping works within parks, road reserves and
       other public places to offer some direction to private development and to ensure integration of such works with the natural
       environment and private development sites.
(3)    Should a development approval require the removal of any landscaping on public land, replacement landscaping must be
       provided to the satisfaction and standard of council.



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