RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT                                            4-3

        Strategy:     To identify and protect vegetation that is to be retained and enhanced in an
                      environmentally sensitive manner and protect fauna.
        program for the first year and quarterly for years 2, 3 and 4.
        Nest boxes will be monitored by the Restoration Ecologist during the ERP program for 12 months and
        until such time as it is deemed that the number and positioning of nest boxes installed is suitable and is
        providing sufficient denning and nesting resources within habitats. A logbook is to be maintained.
        Feral animals are to be evicted from boxes if encountered and the nests emptied.

        The monitoring of the control area is to be conducted in accordance with the ERP. Maintenance
        during the 4 year maintenance period by the developer to be as per ERP.

        Reporting: Restoration Ecologist to log any incident or non-conformance in the Register and report
        outcome to Project Manager.
        Corrective Action: Remedial action to be discussed with Restoration Ecologist and Council if
        required with treatment likely to be as advised by specialist.



        Element 3 Weed and Pest Control


        Policy:      To control the introduction and spread of weed and pest species as a result of ERP works.
                     To effectively manage weeds within the ERP area (refer Conditions 12, 40-46, Land
                     Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management)Act 2000, Council Weed Control Policy).


        Strategy:        Prevent introduction of new weed species or proliferation of pests as a result of
                         ERP works and effectively control existing weed infestations.
        Responsibility: Restoration Ecologist and ERP Contractor.
        Management Actions:

        1. The Ecological Restoration Plan provides a summary of weed control strategies..
        2. Prior to commencement of weed management, weed species are to be identified by the
           Restoration Ecologist in concert with the ERP Contractor and agreements then made on the weed
           control program in terms of extent, methods and timing and priority areas and species.
        3. All weeds within the ERP area are to be treated and/or removed from the property.
        4.   Residual herbicides are not to be used unless authorised by Council.
        5. Weed control should desirably be undertaken in conjunction with weed control strategies being
           applied within the RHD and RSL development areas ( refer Element C4 in EMP 1 and EMP 2).
           No soil disturbance, weed or pest control under the direction of the ERP Contractor is to occur
           outside the designated ERP area without the prior approval of Council and the Project Manager.
        6. No weed spraying to be conducted during windy conditions (>10kph) or during periods of actual
           or likely rain (ie within 12 hours of spraying).
        7. 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 plantings on site
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