Transport Services Division
ENVIRONMENT
Operational Procedures & Forms
Vegetation Management Plan Type A – On Site Works
for
(PROJECT NAME)
Road Name:
Road Number:
VMP Knet File ID:
VMD No:
PATCHS No:
File No:
CONTENTS
1.
PROJECT SUMMARY
2.
PROJECT and SITE DATA
3.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS and OBJECTIVES
4.
PROJECT WORKS SUMMARY
5.
PLANTING (includes plant schedule)
6.
DIRECT SEEDING (includes seed schedule)
7.
BUSHCARE and WEED CONTROL (includes schedule)
8.
RELOCATION OF TREE HOLLOWS
9.
SITE FENCING / SIGNAGE PLAN
10.
MANAGEMENT (establishment and maintenance period)
11.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
12.
APPROVALS REGISTER
Attachment 1:
SKETCH CONCEPT / LOCATION PLAN
Attachment 2:
VMP COST ESTIMATE ( includes Specialist Services Costs)
(DTEI - TSD internal use only - not for external release)
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1.
PROJECT SUMMARY
2.
PROJECT and SITE DATA
Project Name:
Road Name:
Road Number:
VMP Knet File ID:
VMD No:
PATCHS No:
File No:
Vegrem Ref No:
NVC Decision No:
NVC Decision Date:
Vegetation Clearance Area:
NVAct SEB offset debit area :
Remediation - Total Site Area:
SEB Offset Credit Area:
ha
ha (describe - xx ha tubestock revegetation, yy ha bushcare/weed control)
Site Location Description: (describe location and existing conditions)
Site Location Coordinates (Latitude Longitude /WGS 84 Zone 5X / GDA94 MGA Zone 5X. NB: Zone will be
either 52, 53 or 54):
(N-S-E-W) end, (describe):
(N-S-E-W) end, (describe):
E
E
DTEI TSD Region:
N
N
Council:
Other Stakeholders:
Remediation Project Manager:
VMP Approval Requirements:
VMP Author:
Project Manager
Landowner
Native Vegetation Council or delegate
3.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS and OBJECTIVES
3.1
Project Requirements - Summary
Offset remediation to achieve the required SEB credit area of xxxxx ha to compensate for the
removal of (vegetation area, tree numbers, vegetation types and condition)
3.2
Project Objectives
Remediation of (area in ha) at (location) to achieve a significant environmental benefit by
(revegetation with - main species/association…bushcare - protecting………, controlling weed
species……..)
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Performance Benchmark Data:
(see performance benchmarks guideline)
Site Conditions:
Climate Zone:
Tubestock Survival Rate Benchmark : (% Survival)
After 1 year: xx%
After 3 years: xx %
After 5 years: xx %
Direct Seeding Establishment Rates Benchmark: (% Cover)
After 1 year: Some germination and seedling survival
After 3 years: xx % cover
After 5 years: xx % cover
Table of Objectives with percentage component of works (weight )
1.
% component
of works
( weight )
REVEGETATION
1.a. Establish the basic floristic structure of the site association(s) with the main tree
and shrub species, and ground layer to the degree appropriate to the site
conditions
1.b. Establish the pioneer or dominant / main structural species of the site
association(s)
1.c. Establish the structure of site-specific habitat or amenity planting, or buffer
zone to adjacent intact vegetation or Bushcare area, with selected species
1.d. Stabilise disturbed areas, drains, batters, etc with selected species
2.
BUSHCARE
2.a. Eradicate all weeds from Bushcare areas - basic construction and
establishment contract period (12 - 15 months)
2.b. Eradicate targeted weeds from Bushcare areas - basic construction and
establishment contract period (12 - 15 months)
2.c. Eradicate all weeds from Bushcare areas - extended period (2 - 5 years
generally)
2.d. Control / substantially reduce infestation of invasive / targeted weeds from
Bushcare areas
3.
WEED CONTROL
3.a. Eradicate selected proclaimed and environmental weeds on site
3.b. Control / remove woody weeds from the site or selected areas in the vicinity
3.c. Control weed infestations which threaten revegetation or Bushcare works
areas
3.d. Control weed infestations which threaten adjacent intact or high quality
vegetation
4.
OTHER (describe)
4.a. Control rabbits in the vicinity of the Bushcare and revegetation sites in
association with landholders and the APCB
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4.
PROJECT WORKS SUMMARY
(example)
Planting : Planting of xxxxxxxxx plants of selected local species as per the schedule below in tubestock or
large cells, during xxxxxx Plants will be supplied by xxxxx using local seed/ cutting material sources. It is
not intended to water the plants after planting and watering in (if necessary) due to the high rainfall and cool
climate of the area and the generally deep sandy soils / Plants will be watered over the first (and second?)
summers to ensure adequate establishment rates. Regular effective weed control to the plantings will be
carried out to eliminate competition for moisture and nutrients.
Weed Control :
Weed control will be intensive amongst the remaining remnant vegetation in the corridor, but using low
impact bushcare techniques.
Weed control in planting areas will focus on complete control around plants and selective control of invasive
species for the balance of the area. Other common pasture species control will be carried out around plants
and in the remnant bushcare areas but not in the balance of the corridor as this is not considered sustainable
in the context of the surrounding dominance of these species in pasture areas.
TOTAL PROPOSED REMEDIATION AREA : xxxxxx ha
5.
PLANTING
Planting Due:
Arrange Seed Supply By:
Tree Guards:
Seed Sources:
Finalise Plant Orders By:
Stakes: for guards
Mulch Mats:
Plant Schedule (tubestock unless otherwise shown)
Species
Number
TOTAL
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6.
DIRECT SEEDING
(describe area, species, method)
7.
BUSHCARE and WEED CONTROL
(describe area, species, method)
Weed Schedule - observed weeds to be controlled (control of additional species may be required)
Species
Common Name
Control Methods
Control Requirements
Y = yes, N = no
Bushcare /
Remnant
Zone A
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Planting
Zone B
Selective
Weed
Control
Zone C
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8.
RELOCATION OF TREE HOLLOWS
(if required, describe extent, methods and resources required and new locations)
9.
FENCING / SIGNAGE PLAN
(if required, describe extent, type and use - exclude stock, kangaroos, rabbits, humans, vehicles - include
access gates)
10.
MANAGEMENT (establishment and maintenance period)
Following ( planting and initial weed control and bushcare ), the site will be maintained by (describe actions weeds, watering, etc)
Tree guards will be removed………………., depending on species, growth and the threat of grazing by
kangaroos and rabbits.
This threat is expected to be variable in different parts of the corridor. Maintenance will continue until…….
handover to………. Council at the end of June 20xx.
11.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Revegetation / Bushcare Contractor
Fencing Contractor
12.
APPROVALS REGISTER
Approved by: DPTI Project Manager……………………………………………………………….
Signed…………………………………………………………………………………
Date……………………………………………………………………………………
Landowner/Project Partner 1……………………………………………………….
Name/Position ……………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………………..
Landowner/Project Partner 2………………………………………………………
Name/Position……………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………………..
Native Vegetation Council………………………………………………………….
Decision Number Reference……………………………………………………….
Name/Position……………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………………..
Attachment 1: SKETCH CONCEPT / LOCATION PLAN
See attached A3 sheets
Attachment 2:
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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN COST ESTIMATE
(includes Specialist Services Costs)
(TSD internal use only - not for external release)
Project Name:
Road Name:
PATCHS No:
Project Manager:
1.
Road Number: 4760
File No:
Landscape Manager:
Contract Cost Estimate
Financial Years 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09
Item
Qty
Unit
Rate $
Total $
'Year 0' 2005/06 (June 06 only)
Bushcare/weed control in remnant vegetation areas, initial control (Zone A)
Contingency 10%
GST
SUBTOTAL 2005/06
'Year 1' 2006/07
Plant supply (tubestock/cells)
Fencing northern boundary 3.735 km inc approx 4 gates
Selective weed control (Zone C less Zone B = 0.892ha) (2 operations)
Pre-planting weed control (3000 x 2m diameter+selected weeds) (Zone B)
Bushcare/weed control in remnant areas, follow-up (2 operations) (Zone A)
Planting including fit tree guard, supply and fit 600mm sq jute mat and stake ,
water-in
Post planting weed control (3000 x 2m diameter+selected weeds) (3 operations)
Pest and disease control
Remove tree guards
Subtotal
Contingency 10%
GST
SUBTOTAL 2006/07
'Year 2' 2007/08
Selective weed control (Zone C less Zone B = 0.892ha) (2 operations)
Bushcare/weed control in remnant areas, follow-up (2 operations) (Zone A)
Post planting weed control (3000 x 2m diameter) (3 operations)
Pest and disease control
Plant replacement
Subtotal
Contingency 10%
GST
SUBTOTAL 2007/08
'Year 3' 2008/09
Selective weed control (Zone C less Zone B = 0.892ha) (2 operations)
Bushcare/weed control in remnant areas, follow-up (2 operations) (Zone A)
Post planting weed control (3000 x 2m diameter) (2 operations)
Pest and disease control
Plant replacement
Subtotal
Contingency 10%
GST
SUBTOTAL 2008/09
CONTRACT COST ESTIMATE TOTAL
(includes GST and 10% contingency)
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2.
Specialist Services - Design and Management Fees Estimate (by Financial Year)
(example)
Financial Year
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
Services to be Provided
($85/hr)
Hours
Cost $
Planning, internal liaison, design consultation, concept, native veg and council
approval. Plant and seed orders, tender documentation, tendering, meetings and
assessment, construction surveillance and contract administration.
Establishment contract management and admin.
Maintenance operations management, monitoring
Maintenance operations management, monitoring, handover
Specialist Services FEES TOTAL
$
TOTAL VMP COST ESTIMATE (Financial Years2005/06 - 2008/09)
$xxxxxxx
Financial Year Summaries (includes contingencies, GST on contracts and Specialist Services costs)
2005/06
$xxxxx
(GST = $xxx)
2006/07
$xxxxx
(GST = $ xxx)
2007/08
$ xxxxx
(GST = $ xxx)
2008/09
$ xxxxx
(GST = $ xxx)
PROJECT MANAGER / CLIENT ENDORSEMENT
Proposal and cost estimate accepted
...................................................................
Project Manager/Client
Date...............................
(Return endorsed copy to Project Landscape Manager, Specialist Services)
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Attachment 3: SEB CALCULATION
Refer to SEB Guidelines for Calculation Method KNet#2306746
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