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It is acknowledged that the area for planting is relatively small, however the species list is provided as a
guide for rehabilitation and landscape opportunities. It is proposed that predominately canopy species
(e.g. Melaleuca quinquenervia) will be planted with shrubs and ground cover used to ensure potential “future
weed invasion” is kept to a minimum. Local growing and climatic conditions at the time of rehabilitalion may
dictate some modifications to the rehabilitation strategy as directed by a restoration ecologist.

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Species used for revegetation should be setected from Appendix A. Where possible, local seeds should be
collected and germinated for revegetation works to maintain local provenance and to increase the short and
long term viability of seedlings planted in the area. Were seeds are not available, local tube stock should be
used. All efforts should be taken to retain and support regenerating native species.

3.5.1 Planting Stock
All planting stock will need to be:

" Preferably local provenance;

. Healthy and displaying signs of active growth. Plants should be rejected if they display ‘yellowing’, leaf
or stem damage or disease, root curling or restriction related to being ‘pot bound’, or have weed
species in the container;

= Minimum of 20cm tall for tube-stock (larger for potted stock); and

. Sun-hardened.

3.5.2 Planting

The densities proposed to be planted will be determined following detailed ground-truthing for each area that
requires planting and in consultation with the Restoration Ecologist. Also, planting stock is to be randomly
planted (i.e. not in rows) which will also affect the densities to be planted.

Generally when planting, the planting holes should be at least twice the widih and half as deep again as the
pot size. In the case of tube-stock, plants should be placed in a hole deeper than the pot, with the root ball
just below the soil surface afler planting. Immediately before planting, each hole will be filled with water
which is then allowed to drain away. Water-holding crystals will be added to each hole and mixed with the
backfill soil to ensure that roots are not in direct contact wilh any concentrated fertiliser. Plants will be
tapped from their container and any pot-bound or circular roots loosened. The plant will be placed in the
centre of the hole, filled in with loose crumbly soil, and then firmed in will with the hands to create a shallow
watering depression. Firming in the plant is very important for settling the roots in and for minimising
erosion.

3.5.3 Plant Guards

Plant guards shall be installed around seedlings to prevent predation by herbivores such as Hares and
Macropods and provide protaction from Competition during the establishment phase.

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