Attachment 8 - Koala Habitat Management Plan · MCU13/0251

         Koala Habitat Management Plan – 215–219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach


4 WEED AND PEST SPECIES MANAGEMENT
4.1 Background
No declared plant species as listed under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock
Route Management) Act 2002 are to be introduced to the subject site during
construction. This includes introduction through the use of topsoil or mulch in
landscaping areas.

Weed removal within any areas of retained vegetation is to be conducted by
experienced personnel with training in weed identification and management. Weed
removal activities are to be limited to those that do not pose a threat to native
flora. Suitable methods include manual removal or targeted herbicide application.
Where herbicide use is considered necessary within 50m of riparian areas, only
chemicals that are readily biodegradable and suitable for aquatic environments (ie,
Glyphosate Bioactive or equivalent) are to be applied. Weed control techniques
have been recommended for the various weed growth forms (i.e. grasses, herbs,
shrubs, etc.) which may occur on the site.


4.2 Weed and Pest Management Protocols

This section outlines provisions that shall prevent weed and pest species being
introduced to the site, whilst ensuring existing weed and pest species are managed
appropriately. The weed and pest management protocols to be implemented during
construction, landscaping and rehabilitation works are as follows:

   i.        All nursery stock shall be weed, pest and disease free and certified as
             such by the supplier where feasible. The certificates are to be
             obtained       prior     to    the     commencement         of     any
             regeneration/revegetation works on site and shall be made available
             to Council upon request.

   ii.       All mulch produced on site by mulching cleared vegetation and trees
             shall specifically exclude material from weed species. Vegetation
             mulching will be suitably controlled to avoid contamination. Mulch
             containing weed species material shall be treated separately and not
             used on site for regeneration/ revegetation works.

  iii.       Soil disturbance within vegetation retention areas shall be avoided to
             prevent weed recruitment. Areas to be regenerated (weed control) or
             revegetated shall be completed under strict supervision to avoid
             unnecessary soil disturbance. Areas to be regenerated/ revegetated
             would be identified and demarcated prior the commencement of any
             works in the revegetation areas.

  iv.        Weed control and regeneration/revegetation in the vegetation
             retention areas shall be completed using suitable and appropriate
             strategies as employed elsewhere within the Council area and in
             accordance with this Koala habitat Management Plan.


Q10024/HB/Final             JAMES WARREN AND ASSOCIATES                          10