Sealed Judgement

                                                                                              Native Foresters



      4.2 Timeframe
Activity                        Timeframe                  Labour days                Inclusions

Initial treatment of all        6 months                   60                         All herbicide use
woody weeds and vines
                                                                                      PPE

                                                                                      Tools & Equipment
Mechanical removal and          2-3 days machine time      2-3 days for chainsaw
chipping of woody weeds                                    operator
                                                                                      Fully trained and qualified
– using 2.5 tonne
                                                                                      natural area technicians
excavator with articulated
                                                                                      and ecologist
grab
                                                                                      Chainsaw operator
Deployment of chipper           1 day machine time         1 day chipper operator
                                                           in conjunction with        2.5 tonne excavator with
                                                           excavator                  articulated grab

Initial treatment of all        2 months                   20                         Mechanical chipper
woody weeds and vines



Initial treatment of all        2 months                   10
woody weeds and vines



Maintenance                     2 years 2 months           60

                                (Approximately 2 labour
                                days per month)



Annual report                   Yearly for every project
                                year

      *3-year project time frame, anticipated works program is subject to effectiveness of treatment and
      access to the site.

      4.3 Benefits of Weed Management

      Non-native plants such as Frangipani vine can outcompete and suffocate native vegetation,
      leading to the death of trees. This threatens natural ecosystems by disrupting ecological
      processes and reducing biodiversity.

      All Queenslanders have a General Biosecurity Obligation under the Biosecurity Act 2014 to
      manage weeds and pests. Weed management will have multiple benefits at the RACV Resort
      including:

           i.      Creating an environment in which the natural balance of species can be restored;
           ii.     Improving the allocation of resources, including available nutrients, water, space
                   and sunlight and habitat value for native plants;
           iii.    Improving the habitat value and availability of shelter, food and nesting resources
                   for native animals;
           iv.     Reducing the future weed management burden on RACV resort;
           v.      Reducing the potential spread of invasive species to surrounding high
                   conservation-value areas and koala movement corridors; and
           vi.     Improving the long term resilience of the Noosa Biosphere and Noosa River
                   catchment.




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