Land for Wildlife - Habitat Restoration Incentives
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This year’s incentives aim to assist
landholders in habitat restoration on their
properties. They are:
Planting of seedlings that are
not locally native, such as
Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia pruriens),
Small–leaved Tamarind (Diploglottis
campbellii), Rose Apple (Syzygium
jambos) and Candle Nut (Aleurites
moluccana)
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Planting of seedlings for landscaping
purposes
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Native plant seedlings for
revegetation
You can choose from a variety of community
nurseries including:
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Wildlife nest boxes
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Barung Landcare
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Herbicides and / or weed control
tools
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Florabunda Bushcare
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Noosa Landcare
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Mooloolah Landcare
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Coolum Community Nursery
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GMAN (Glasshouse Mountains
Advancement Network) Community
Nursery
Sunshine Coast Council is offering all
Land for Wildlife participants across the
region assistance in restoring native
vegetation and habitat on their
properties.
What incentives are on offer this year?
Owners of existing registered Land for
Wildlife properties, and those who are
working towards registration, can only apply
for ONE type of incentive each year (i.e.
properties with multiple allotments and/or
multiple owners but under one LFW
registration can only apply for ONE incentive
each year).
You can choose a maximum of 2 nurseries.
Native plant seedlings for
revegetation
Applicants require a well thought out plan for
habitat restoration on their properties and
should first assess whether it is necessary to
plant, keeping in mind that planting should
only be undertaken on sites where natural
regeneration is not an option.
Projects could include, but are not restricted
to:
Only apply for the amount of plants that you
have the capacity to plant and maintain
within the year – you do not need to apply for
the full 300 if you can only feasibly look after
a smaller amount.
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Restoring or enhancing wildlife corridors
or connecting significant remnants
Plan for your project:
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Stream bank restoration
1.
Choose your site or sites.
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Restoration of known habitat areas for
rare and threatened species
2.
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Consolidation and fortification of land
slip areas
Research the type of plants appropriate
for your site – look at what plants are
present near your site and prepare a list
of plants you consider suitable. Your
Land for Wildlife property report and
other references such as the Regional
Ineligible activities include:
Fact Sheet Land for Wildlife – Habitat Restoration Incentives
Ecosystem (RE) species list can help
guide you. If you do not have a current
RE list or require assistance please
contact your Conservation Partnerships
Officer. Your preferred community
nursery should also be able to provide
advice on suitable species for your area.
3.
Contact community nurseries prior to
completing your restoration plan to
ensure desired seedling species are
available when required.
4. Consider the logistics of getting the work
completed, especially timeframes. You
will need to prepare your site and gather
all the materials/equipment required to
plant your seedlings. Site preparation
prior to planting could involve weed
control, sourcing mulch, securing a water
supply etc. You will need to care for the
young plants and control weed regrowth
for 2-4 years depending on the site and
weather conditions.
Those who attend will receive free
fertiliser tablets and bamboo stakes.
Wildlife box installation
This incentive is only available to
landholders who have not already received
ten nest boxes through previous Habitat
Restoration Incentive programs.
Wildlife (nest) box installation provides
habitat enhancement for properties lacking
mature trees with a range of natural hollows.
Up to five boxes will be provided and
include: small parrot, possum, glider, bat,
pardalote or owlet nightjar boxes. For those
properties working towards registration in
Land for Wildlife you will need to have at
least five trees over ten years old to install
five nest boxes.
5. Avoid selecting species that are highly
susceptible to myrtle rust including
Midyim Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis), Silky
Myrtle (Decaspermum humile), Scrub
Ironwood (Gossia acmenoides),
Thready-barked myrtle (Gossia
inophloia), Rhodamnia spp. and Native
Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides). For
more information about myrtle rust or
species susceptibility, contact your
Conservation Partnerships Officer.
5. If your application is approved, council
will send a Habitat Restoration Voucher
to you. Take the voucher to your
nominated community nurseries;
investigate the availability of your desired
species and arrange a suitable pick-up
time.
All seedlings must be picked up before 27
May 2016.
It is highly recommended that you attend
the Planting and Revegetation Workshop
on Saturday, 3 October 2015 at Flaxton.
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Wildlife boxes will be installed by council’s
preferred contractor. If your project is
successful you will be contacted to arrange a
suitable time to install the nest boxes. Your
name and contact details will be provided to
the contractor.
A nestbox monitoring workshop will be
offered early 2016, so keep an eye out in
the LFW Newsletter Updates.
Fact Sheet Land for Wildlife – Habitat Restoration Incentives
Herbicide and / or weed control tools
and training
please contact your Conservation
Partnerships Officer.
Applicants must complete a Weed Control
and Herbicide Use Workshop in order to be
eligible to receive herbicides and / or tools as
an incentive. Currently two workshops are
available for applicants including:
Upon completion of one of the Weed Control
and Herbicide Use Workshops, a
Conservation Partnerships Officer will
discuss your project with you to determine
the most suitable and appropriate herbicides,
tools and application techniques. Upon
signing a risk acknowledgement form, you
will be provided with the agreed herbicides
and/or tools up to the value of $500.
Saturday, 17 October 2015 at Maleny
Showgrounds from 9am – 3.00pm
OR
Sunday, 1 November 2015 at Palmwoods
Memorial Hall from 9am – 3.00pm
Applicants who completed one of the LFW
Weed Control and Herbicide Use Workshops
last year are not required to attend a
workshop this year, however you are more
than welcome to attend again if you feel like
you need a refresher course. A Conservation
Partnerships Officer will contact those that
do not need to attend to arrange a suitable
time to pick up herbicides and tools.
Please indicate on your application form
which workshop you would prefer to attend
and a Conservation Partnerships Officer will
contact you to confirm the booking and
provide address details.
Herbicides and / or weed control tools will
ONLY be provided at these events, upon
completion of the workshop. If you cannot
attend either of these dates, you will not be
eligible for this incentive.
If you do not like using herbicides on your
property, but would still like the weed control
tools, you can apply for tools only. The
workshops will cover manual weed control
techniques, tool safety and maintenance.
Plan for your project by prioritising weeds for
control and selecting site/s for control works.
Consider and plan for the ongoing
maintenance involved in regenerating your
site once you have controlled the weeds
including natural regeneration, mulching,
planting and erosion control. For advice
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You will only receive the amount (quantity) of
herbicide that you are likely to use within one
year.
Chemicals which may be provided
(depending on appropriateness), include:
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Weedmaster Duo 360g/L (aquatic
registered glyphosate)
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SureFire 600g/kg (metsulfuron-methyl)
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Starane Advanced 333g/L (fluroxypyr)
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Vigilant Gel 43g/kg (picloram)
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Searles Spreadmax (surfactant)
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EnviroDye (liquid marking dye)
Herbicides work in different ways, so the
type of weeds you are dealing with will
determine what chemical/s and techniques
are most appropriate. This will all be
discussed in detail in the workshops. (In the
application form you can indicate what
herbicides you have a preference for or you
can nominate that you would prefer to wait
until the workshop to discuss this with a
Conservation Partnership Officer).
Weed control tools which may be provided
(depending on appropriateness), include:
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Tool belt including narrow trowel,
secateurs, pruning saw and herbicide
applicator bottle
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Backpack sprayer
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Tree Popper (on loan)
Any chemicals provided, must only be used
in accordance with the product label,
Fact Sheet Land for Wildlife – Habitat Restoration Incentives
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), relevant
off-label permits and advice provided during
the Weed Control and Herbicide Use
Workshop. Chemicals supplied can only be
used for weed control in habitat areas and
not in pastures or gardens.
Email to: LFW@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
It is your responsibility to obtain appropriate
personal protective clothing and equipment
and always wear them when using
chemicals and weed control tools.
5. Your application will be evaluated on its
environmental merits. Each application
will be ranked against set criteria with the
highest ranking projects being approved.
How does the RESTORATION
INCENTIVE process work?
6. If your application is approved you will
receive a letter with further details of your
habitat restoration incentive. If your
application is unsuccessful you will be
advised in writing of this outcome.
Or mail to:
Sunshine Coast Council
Conservation Partnerships (DN00)
Locked Bag 72
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre QLD 4560
1. Do your background research. If required,
discuss your habitat restoration plans with
your local Conservation Partnerships
Officer.
7. Habitat restoration works undertaken
(seedlings planted, Weed Control and
Herbicide Use workshop completed, weed
control works undertaken or wildlife boxes
installed).
2. To fill in your application, either access an
electronic copy of the application form at
http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/site
Page.cfm?code=land-for-wlife or contact
your Conservation Partnerships Officer for
a hard copy.
8. Council will send out an acquittal form in
mid-2016 for you to complete and return.
3. For the seedlings and herbicide
incentives, a detailed map on your project
is essential to your application’s success.
Applications have been rejected in the
past due to not having a map. An aerial
photograph as a base map is preferred,
these can be generated through council’s
My Maps webpage or your Conservation
Partnerships Officer can provide you with
an electronic image or hard copy.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants in Land for
Wildlife Groups may apply for only one
incentive per Group.
4. Submit your Application Form by 5pm
Friday, 21 August 2015.
For more information or if you need further
advice please contact your local
Conservation Partnerships Officer.
Community Conservation Groups working on
land registered as Land for Wildlife are NOT
eligible to apply for incentives this round.
Please discuss any plans and resources you
would like with your local Community Nature
Conservation Officer.
Nambour office (based at Nambour Depot)
Danielle Crawford T 07 5475 7339
M 0408 665 826
Stephanie Reif (Mon, Tues & Fri) T 07 5475 7395 M 0427 569 990
E Danielle.Crawford@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
E Stephanie.Reif@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Marc Russell (Mon, Tues & Wed)T 07 5475 7345 M 0407 747
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Dave Burrows (Thurs & Fri) T 07 5475 7345
E Marc.Russell@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
E Dave.Burrows2@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
M 0418 398 904
Caloundra office (based at Coachhouse, Ewen Maddock Dam)
Kenneth McClymont T 5439 6433
M 0409 761 283
E Kenneth.McClymont@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Alan Wynn T 5439 6477
M 0417 774 278
E Alan.Wynn@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Fact Sheet Land for Wildlife – Habitat Restoration Incentives