Ecological Assessment Letter Report · MCU26/0104

This Concept Rehabilitation Plan (Plan) has been prepared to provide         To ensure successful establishment, all planting surfaces must be
the requirements for the implementation and management of the                covered in a 100mm layer of high-quality weed-free mulch for a radius
revegetation activities across the proposed Rehabilitation                   of 400mm. A shallow ‘dish’ should be left around the base of the plant
Management Unit (RMU) as shown on FIGURE 1.                                  (i.e. do not apply mulch right up to base of plant). Refer to FIGURE 2.

The design of this Plan has been informed by the following:                  Watering
   Canopy species have been excluded to avoid compromising the                1. Water all plants at time of planting (approximately 5–10L per
   bushfire mitigation measures advised in the Bushfire Hazard                   plant).
   Assessment report prepared by Max Bushfire Protection, version             2. Watering requirements will be influenced by site and climatic
   2.2, dated 10/07/2026).                                                       conditions but follow-up watering can be generally carried out as
   Species selection reflects the mapped pre-clear Regional                      follows:
   Ecosystem, RE 12.3.5 Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest on                     Daily for the first week after planting;
   coastal alluvium.                                                               Every second day or as needed for 2-4 weeks after planting;
   A vegetated buffer surrounding the existing dams is proposed to                 Twice a week or as needed for 5-8 weeks after planting; and
   enhance habitat values and support erosion control:                             As required according to climatic conditions thereafter for the
        RMU 1 will be planted densely with groundcovers and                        duration of the maintenance period.
   –
        interspersed shrubs.                                                  3. Watering schedule may vary according to rainfall. If soil is moist
        RMU 2 will be managed through assisted natural regeneration              watering will not be necessary. Note that Council watering
   –                                                                             restrictions may apply.
        and targeted weed control to support native regrowth.
                                                                             Maintenance Activities

Site Preparation                                                             All replacement plantings are to be maintained for three (3) years.

The following activities are to be undertaken before planting:               Maintenance works are to include mulching, watering, fertilising and
                                                                             protection from weed smother.
 1. Weed management: remove weeds within a one (1) metre
    diameter around the planting location.                                   Any replacement plants found damaged, dying or dead are to be
 2. Soil preparation: spread topsoil to a minimum depth of 50mm. Till        replaced.
    any compacted areas to assist with infitration of organic materials
    into depleted soils.

Planting

Plants are to be sourced from a local native nursery as 50mm
tubestock. Refer to TABLE 1 for the planting palette and density mix
and TABLE 2 for densities in each layer.
 1. Plants are to be planted immediately after delivery to the Site. If
    this is not possible, they should be stored in the shade and
    watered sufficiently each day until plant-out.
 2. Water all plants in pots before planting.
 3. Planting holes should be twice the width of the pot and slightly
    deeper than the pot.
 4. Water base of planting hole and allow water to soak into the soil.
    Alternatively, use water crystals (provided that they don't contain
    additional fertiliser) and place at the bottom of planting holes in
    contact with plant roots.
 5. Add organic fertiliser (according to amount specified on label)
    before planting.
 6. The root ball of the plant should be just below the soil surface after
    planting.