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MONITORING & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTES FIRE ANT MOVEMENT CONTROLS REHABILITATION TIMEFRAMES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA TABLE
TIMING TASK REMEDIAL ACTION RESPONSIBILITY
Pre-planting • At least 1 round of weed pre-treatment; • Ensure initial weed treatment rounds Project Ecologist and ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND RECONSTRUCTION GOALS To prevent the spread of fire ants, the Queensland Government has implemented controls PHASE ACTION TIMEFRAME APPLICABLE ZONES
• Confirm that appropriate pest plant are completed ; Rehabilitation Contractor that apply to individuals and commercial operators, to restrict the movement of materials
control has been completed as guided • Evaluate success of initial weed The Primary Objectives and Performance Criteria is to: that could carry fire ants including soil, turf, potted plants, mulch, baled hay or straw, animal Establishment
by the State and Council Restricted treatment;
Invasive Pest Plant Table. • Instigate an additional round of
a) Create a natural and sustainable environment amongst the eco-cabins and enhance manures mining or quarry products. 1 Initial inspection of the Rehabilitation Area Prior or during OPW. All Rehabilitation Zones
surrounding ecological values. by the rehabilitation contractor (pre-start).
ANDREW GOLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
treatment if success rate is low.
b) Enhance ecological values and retain/protect where values exist. All rehabilitation contractors engaged to work on this project must have a relevant Detail the extent of weeding works
required, areas requiring planting and PO BOX 5220
• Apply mulch as specified • Reapply mulch where required. c) Remove/control the invasive Frangipani vine (and other invasive species) {refer Approved Risk Management Plan (ARMP). Note: all vegetation or soil moved off-site must
areas supporting existing native MT GRAVATT EAST
Native Foresters 2024 - Weed Management Plan}. be conducted under an ARMP. It is the contractor’s responsibility to conduct all activities in vegetation. This is to be reflected in the QLD 4122
• Acquire fertilizer and sun-hardened • Delay planting until all materials are
seedlings. available.
d) Retain native canopy species that have retention (i.e. good condition and health) and accord with their ARMP as penalties apply for non-compliance with the movement controls. costing and planting levels based on the
ecological (e.g. koala and bird habitat) value. The engaged contractors are unsure of their obligations they should contact Biosecurity temporal period of survey. T 07 3420 0006
• Install exclusion signing and/or fencing • Delay planting until all materials are e) Establish a native ground and midstorey (noting this is currently non-existent). Queensland. M 0405 389 243
to prevent disturbance from vehicles, available. 2 Rehabilitation Zones area pegging Prior or during OPW. E [email protected]
f) Plant-out the various rehabilitation zones with suitable native species. established around the perimeter to flag
livestock and/or otherwise.
g) Embellish a buffer/screen to the road with the use of suitable native species. WEEDS the extent of works.
During Planting • Any necessary follow-up weed control. • Ensure all works are completed Project Ecologist and h) Create habitat and resources that currently do not exist (including installation of nest
Prominent and problematic weeds are noted on the Weed Management Plan by Native 3 Initial Weed Treatment and Planting as On-maintenance inspection with Council All Rehabilitation Zones
Rehabilitation Contractor boxes and salvaging of any hollow logs).
• Initial planting and watering and • Ensure all works are completed appropriate for the identified management Ecologist is to occur at practical
i) Facilitate fauna movement through the site with spaces between cabins, a raised Foresters, specifically Frangipani vines, Umbrella trees, Cocos palm, Mother of millions and units. completion of works.
installation of tree guards. Creeping inch plant. The Rehabilitation Contractor is required to inspect the site and inform
construction and dense native plantings. Active weed management following plant
j) Enhance and facilitate safe koala passage through and surrounding the site themselves of the extent of any types of weeds present on the site prior to tendering. establishment and encouragement of
3 Month • At the minimum, water newly installed • Replace damaged seedlings and stake Rehabilitation Contractor
(including the State-approved road signage, clearing of the vine) native regeneration (preferably over
Establishment seedlings three times a week for the weak or leaning plants
WEEDS AND HERBICIDE USE growing seasons being spring, summer
Period remainder of the first month after k) Contribute to the conservation and protection of the open space land to the west
and autumn). Weed densities are
planting. (and broader locality) through on site weed management and rehabilitation with not to exceed 25% coverage at the time of
native species. Within the proposed rehabilitation area, weeds of concern; declared weeds and weeds of on-maintenance inspection unless agreed
• Water newly installed seedlings TWICE • Additional watering may be required
l) Routinely monitor and maintain (with onsite resources) the applicable rehabilitation concern and other environmental weeds must be treated in accordance with the control to in writing by Council-appointed
EACH WEEK during Month 2 after during dry periods
zones to identify and rectify where necessary: methods provided in: Weed Management Plan by Native Foresters unless it can be Ecologist.
planting or as required.
• Litter and/or rubbish dumping demonstrated that there is an overriding need to utilise another method which deviates from On-Maintenance
• Check exclusion signage is still in place • Reinstate or upgrade exclusion signage • Plant replacement the below methods. It is noted that not all weeds are or will be present during works;
and performing its role. if required. Assessments to be undertaken in line with 6-monthly progress reports to be submitted All Rehabilitation Zones
• Fauna impacts however, may occur over time. The engaged restoration contractor must undertake detailed
success criteria for the abundance of to Council Ecologist during the
• Erosion site inspections prior to works commencing to identify target weed species, their location weeds, and regeneration review of all implementation and 24 month maintenance
• Check for disturbances from pests (e.g., • Replace damaged seedlings if browsing
hares, foxes, etc.) or vandals. is observed • Overgrowth and the extent of treatment. Target weeds identified on-site and their control method are rehabilitation weeding. period must include:
outlined in Weed Management Plan techniques and herbicide application rates. All plantings that don’t strike, are killed or • Progress on implementation and any
• Check for signs of soil erosion and • Implement erosion and sediment control Appropriately qualified/supervised persons must apply herbicides in accordance with the damaged must be replaced during this changes to the schedule;
PROCESS
instability. i.e., jute matting and sediment fencing in period. • Photomonitoring (photos facing north,
Agricultural Chemicals and Distribution Control Act 1966 at rates identified on registered south, east and west at each
areas suffering erosion.
Proposed Site Works (to be confirmed/finalised immediately following approval) product labels, or on an Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) photo-point);
• Assess maintenance of understory in • Mow or slash where required issued off-label permit where applicable. Refer to the South-East Queensland Ecological • Notes on success of plantings, including
relevant zones, which must be kept in a 1. Identify the overall site boundaries / periphery and clearly demarcate with suitable Restoration Framework for additional guidance. indicators of growth, health and survival
low fuel state. of all plantings;
notices/flagging and install site-safe fencing where appropriate.
• Notes on weeds including presence of
2. Identification of individual trees for removal vs retention. SPECIFICATION NOTES FOR PLANTING weeds and success of weed control
Month 1 -6 • Monitor rehabilitation progress and • Replace damaged seedlings and stake Rehabilitation Contractor
(On Maintenance) seedling health. weak or leaning plants. Water as
3. Initial weed control (refer WMP 2024) as soon as approval (2 months) – entire site. measures;
required. 4. Fauna spotter work and reporting (simultaneously with weed control). 1. It is the responsibility of the engaged contractor to determine the final location of • Evidence of erosion and success of
At least Monthly 5. Follow-up inspection (arborist) of tree health post initial vine control exercise. each planting. This location should take into account the position of any existing erosion control measures (e.g.
(or as conditions • Check for disturbances from pests (e.g., • Replace dead seedlings. vegetation retained within the Site and the necessary maintenance of the jutematting) that have been
6. Individual tree removal (with fauna spotter).
dictate) rabbits, foxes, etc.) or vandals. implemented;
7. Tree remediation under the direction of the arborist – retained trees’ canopy Rehabilitation Zones. • Progress of ongoing site management
modification and pruning to promote tree health/survival. 2. Ensure all water crystals are thoroughly wetted before application and fertiliser is issues (e,g. works implemented
• Check for signs of soil erosion and • Implement additional erosion and
instability. sediment control i.e., jute matting and 8. Determination of ‘construction corridors’ – work access zones. applied at the nominated rate. as a result of prior corrective actions);
sediment fencing in areas suffering 9. Install the balance of the vegetation protection regime, including fencing to 3. Planting Treatments: remove all weeds and install planting as noted. Provide a and
erosion. bamboo marker at each tube stock location that extends 300mm above the ground • Any recommendations regarding the
demarcate work areas/exclusion zones and individual tree protection (e.g.
ongoing management of the site
walkways/workways and around cabin footprints). and has the top 100mm painted white or pink – Per Tubestock Planting detail 3.
• Monitor restricted invasive plants and • Treat invasive species to prevent their
10. Continue weed management throughout rehabilitation zones and initiate planting 4. Ensure all water crystals are thoroughly wetted before application and fertiliser is Off-Maintenance
weeds. spread.
progressively as areas become available for planting. applied at the nominated rate.
The following success criteria must be met Minimum 24 months after On Maintenance All Rehabilitation Zones
Month 6 – 11 • Check for erosion and sediment run-off. • Implement additional erosion and Rehabilitation Contractor 5. Install aged forest mulch circles around each plant to a depth of 100 mm to achieve offmaintenance: is achieved.
sedimentation control i.e., jute matting, (weed monitoring & control) NOTE: All initial site work (e.g. fencing, tree identification, clearing, management) to be throughout the areas indicated to be planted in the Rehabilitation Zones in • WoNS, weed species listed under the
At least Monthly or jute netting and mulch. accordance with Detail 1.
(or as conditions
completed in the presence of the Project Arborist and the Project Ecologist. Biosecurity Act 2014 are not to be
dictate)
6. Install tree guards (bags or core flute) on all planted trees. present in Rehabilitation Zones;
• Monitor restricted invasive plants and • Treat restricted invasive pest plant • Evidence of significant reductions in the
weeds. species and spray/remove to prevent CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS presence of other exotic species. It is
their spread. noted that the removal of all individual
The appointed Rehabilitation Contractor is responsible for ensuring the implementation and The rehabilitation and weed management strategy, planting species and densities may exotic species is likely to be
• Monitor and record rehabilitation • Additional watering when rainfall is low; need to be amended over time in response to the impact associated with the
compliance with this Rehabilitation Plan. The appointed contractor must be suitably unachievable and not practical. Further,
progress and seedling health. and
qualified in bushland rehabilitation and be able to demonstrate bushland regeneration Frangipani Vine. the timing of this RMP may not reflect
• Replace damaged or dead seedlings the abundance or density of weed
and replenish mulch where required. experience. All rehabilitation personnel must hold a minimum Certification III in
species at the commencement of works.
Conservation Land Management, Certificate III in Horticulture, Certificate III in MULCH
The engaged contractor must establish
• Assess maintenance of understory in • Mow or slash where required. Rehabilitation Construction or equivalent experience in bush regeneration and a starting density and abundance of
relevant zones, which must be kept in a Used Aged Forest Mulch to a depth of 100mm
low fuel state.
rehabilitation. Further, the supervising officer for the engaged rehabilitation contracting weeds at the time of initial inspection
team must hold a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or similar. Further, and no more than 10% coverage is
ON MAINTENANCE required by time of off-maintenance
Month 12 • Check for erosion and sediment run-off. • Implement additional erosion and Rehabilitation Contractor all chemical weed treatment works must be undertaken under a current Ground Distribution inspection.
sedimentation control i.e., jute matting, (weed monitoring & control) Contractors Licence and Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC).
or jute netting and mulch. LANDSCAPE AND PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE • Rehabilitation Zones planted out 2 years. All Rehabilitation Zones
SITE PREPARATION according to species and densities
• Monitor for restricted invasive pest plant • Treat restricted invasive pest plant The minimum following maintenance measures are required to be undertaken by the specified in the Planting Schedule as
species and other weeds, record species and spray/remove to prevent appropriate for the identified
progress and ongoing issues their spread. The Contractor shall be responsible for the identification and removal of all deleterious engaged Rehabilitation Contractor:
management unit; and
material, redundant structure etc. that is inconsistent with the objectives for natural area • Planting areas are to be regularly watered for a period of 12 weeks or as deemed • All plantings must have been
• Monitor and record rehabilitation • Additional watering when rainfall is low; management. The Rehabilitation Contractor will be responsible for making themselves necessary by the contractor to ensure the establishment is successful or until sufficient established and likely to persist without
progress and seedling health and rainfall is received or plants have been established sufficiently. assistance going forward.
aware of the location and removal of such materials.
• Replace damaged or dead seedlings • Recurrent listed WoNS or Biosecurity Act 2014 weeds within regeneration areas are to
and replenish mulch where required.
SERVICES be removed
• Hollow-bearing limbs and suitable hollow logs removed during operational works should CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
• Review the first 12 months of the • Report rehabilitation progress results to
monitoring schedule and assess landowner The contractor shall make themselves aware of all underground and overhead services be salvaged and relocated into the areas to be rehabilitated to enhance the microhabitats
effectiveness of Rehabilitation Plan. available within the overall Rehabilitation Zones. The following corrective actions are to be implemented in instances of non-compliance with
prior to the commencement of works. The contractor shall also be responsible for the Goals and Success Criteria:
• Assess maintenance of understory in • Mow or slash where required. determining the locations of built and to-be-constructed services during the course of the
relevant zones which must be kept in a works. Services have been identified on the plans. The rehabilitation areas will require a minimum of 6 monitoring point to be established. It is I 27/05/25 RESUBMISSION TO COURT
important to monitor the restoration progress by collecting a range of data to illustrate the • If retained trees show signs of ill health (i.e. dead or poor health), an arborist (minimum H 22/05/25 AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED
low fuel state.
achievement of the success criteria. qualification AQF Level 5) is to be engaged to identify the likely causes and to G 09/09/24 SUBMISSION TO COURT
REHABILITATION ZONE RESTRICTIONS recommend mitigation measures to improve regeneration conditions. F 06/09/24 AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED
• First year report to be submitted to Council Project Ecologist
• Where weed re-establishment occurs, additional treatment and removal works are to be E 05/09/24 AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED
Month 13-23 • Check for erosion and sediment run-off. • Implement additional erosion and Rehabilitation Contractor The following restrictions on the Rehabilitation Zones (Zones 1-5) area shall be Monitoring must be undertaken at 3-month intervals and be documented. Upon the D 04/09/24 AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED
completion of the works program (2 years), the monitoring efforts are to be compiled and instigated; if evidence of excessive spraying exists or if off-target damage is evident,
sedimentation control i.e., jute matting, (weed monitoring & control) implemented: C 02/09/24 AMENDMENTS AS REQUIRED
At least every submitted to Council. It is the responsibility of the Rehabilitation Contractor to actively further restoration will be required to the satisfaction of the assessment manager. B 02/09/24 FOR REVIEW
or jute netting and mulch.
second month (or undertake monitoring and achieve the monthly records. Data that should be collected • Where planted specimens within the establishment and monitoring period fail to strike, A 29/08/24 DRAFT FOR REVIEW
• No parking or movement of construction machinery and vehicles. supplementary planting is to be undertaken.
as conditions • Monitor for restricted invasive pest • Treat restricted invasive pest plant includes:
dictate) plants and other weeds, record progress species and spray/remove to prevent • No placement of site offices, storage sheds, portaloos, and other permanent or
ISSUE DATE REASON
and ongoing issues; their spread. temporary structures.
• No storage of topsoil, building materials, fuels and other chemicals. • The average height of RMP planted plants within the Management Unit (height in meters
• Monitor and record rehabilitation • Additional watering when rainfall is low; • No dumping of excess materials and / or wastes. for tree, shrub and groundcover species); THIS DRAWING HAS BEEN PREPARED WITH ALL CARE FROM BASE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
AT THE TIME OF PREPARATION. ALL EXISTING AND RETAINED ELEMENTS ARE SHOWN
progress and seedling health. and
• No storage of dangerous goods or hazardous materials, washing off vehicles and • Dominant species (qualitative description of the dominant species in each strata) INDICATIVELY ONLY. THE LOCATION OF THESE ELEMENTS ARE BASED FROM SURVEY
• Replace damaged or dead seedlings • Assessment of the health of vegetation within the restoration area INFORMATION. ALL PLANS AND DETAILS ARE TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL
and replenish mulch where required. construction machinery or disposal of cleaning products is to occur within the RELEVANT CONSULTANT'S DOCUMENTATION PACKAGES, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
construction zone. • Percentage of weed cover within the restoration area ARCHITECTURAL, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING AND SIGNAGE
• Assess maintenance of understory in • Mow or slash where required. • No general foot access of construction staff unless specifically related to • Survival percentage of planted specimens DOCUMENTATION. ALL ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND SERVICE LOCATIONS ARE SHOWN
INDICATIVELY. REFER TO THE RELEVANT ENGINEERS DRAWINGS AS REQUIRED. ALL
relevant zones, which must be kept in a restoration/rehabilitation of areas to be protected and rehabilitated • Notation of natural death or illegal removal of any native plants DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE VERIFIED ON SITE.
low fuel state. • Abundance of natural recruitment including native and exotic species.
Month 24 • Check for erosion and sediment run-off. • Implement additional erosion and Rehabilitation Contractor EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS
sedimentation control i.e., jute matting, (weed monitoring & control) Photographs shall be taken in cardinal directions at each monitoring site which is to consist
or jute netting and mulch. Earthworks undertaken as part of the civil works of the proposed development will involve of a 10 x 10m plot. The plot should be marked with star pickets or flagging tape to allow for
the establishment of erosion and sediment fencing. However, it is recommended that the ease of identification in the field. All works and chemicals used should be logged and
• Monitor for restricted invasive pest plant • Treat restricted invasive pest plant documented as part of the Monitoring Program. The restoration contractor should develop a
species and other weeds, record species and spray/remove to prevent contractors consider the establishment of their own erosion and sediment fencing if
progress and ongoing issues their spread. required. pro forma for the collection of relevant monitoring information during all events to ensure
consistency and comparability between surveys.
• Monitor and record rehabilitation • Additional watering when rainfall is low; SITE CLEAN-UP & WASTE MANAGEMENT Where actions are required to address instances of non-compliance or plant failure, PROPOSED RACV NOOSA RESORT
progress and seedling health and
• Replace damaged or dead seedlings
corrective actions are to be implemented by the rehabilitation contractor. Any major
non-compliance with this approved plan must be agreed to by Council Ecologist. Refer to
142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
and replenish mulch where required. Hazards and wastes are removed from the development site; this includes:
the Corrective Actions detailed in the Landscape and Planting Specifications below:
• Review months 12-24 of the monitoring
schedule and assess effectiveness of
• Report rehabilitation progress results to
landowner
• Any wastes as defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
• Machinery, fencing or equipment left over from past uses and practices.
REHABILITATION NOTES
Rehabilitation Plan.
• Items of rubbish and litter.
• Assess maintenance of understory in • Mow or slash where required.
relevant zones, which must be kept in a It is noted that site surveys did not identify any significant waste material. JOB No. DWG No. ISSUE DRAWN BY CHECKED BY
low fuel state.
• First year report to be submitted to Council
24.160 001 I CP / HF AG
Project Ecologist
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