Transport Services Division
ENVIRONMENT
Operational Procedures & Forms
Vegetation Management Plan Type B Consolidated –
Off Site Works
for
(PROJECT NAME)
Vegetation Remediation Project Name (SEB Offset Credit Site):
Insert remediation project name
Knet File ID: Insert K-net file number and name
PATCHS No: Insert PATCHS number
Associated Road Construction etc, Projects (SEB Offset Debit Sites):
Site 1:
Project Name: Insert primary vegetation removal project name
Road Name:
Road Number:
PATCHS No:
File No:
Site2:
Project Name: Insert additional vegetation removal project name
Road Name:
Road Number:
PATCHS No:
File No:
OR text such as
Future offset debit sites in the area to be determined by construction programme.
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
example
This remediation project has been initiated primarily to provide SEB offset credits (6.085ha) for vegetation
clearance at the current Mount Jagged Overtaking Lane site (3.0825ha offset debit) and the proposed (but
now postponed indefinitely) Mount Compass Overtaking Lane (duplication) project.
The proposed remediation project is situated on an undeveloped road corridor south of and parallel to
Nangkita Road approximately 5 km east of Mount Compass. The road corridor roughly follows the south side
of the main northern tributary and associated swamps of Tookayerta Creek, which originates west of Mount
Compass. A man made drain constructed in the early part of the 1900’s to drain swampy land occupies part
of the eastern end of the road corridor.
The road corridor is in the care and control of Alexandrina Council and the proposed project is supported by
its Natural Resources Management Officer.
The corridor is fenced on its southern side but generally unfenced on its northern side adjoining 19 small
allotments fronting Nangkita and Waterfall Roads. It is approximately 3.7km long by 20 metres wide (30
metres in some sections) and covers an area of approximately 7.5 ha.
The road reserve contains scattered remnants of Eucalyptus baxteri low open woodland (mainly single and
small groups of trees) with some remnant understorey and associated tree species in a widespread ground
stratum dominated by Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) and Ehrharta calycina (Perennial Veldt Grass) with
significant infestations of Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry), Senecio pterophorus (African Daisy), Cytisus
scoparius (English Broom) and Ulex europaeus (Gorse). Some private revegetation (with local species and
provenances) has been carried in the corridor in the last decade.
The proposed remediation project involves eradication of many of the main weed species, followed by
fencing of the northern boundary and revegetation with trees, mid level shrub stratum species and some of
the more robust of the smaller heathy understorey species.
Intensive weed control will be carried out in the better remnant vegetation areas, approximately 2.814 ha.
Selective weed control will be carried out in the proposed revegetation area of 2.352ha and adjoining areas
(such as those with some existing revegetation) of a further 0.626ha, for a total offset works area of 6.058ha,
plus fencing of approximately 3735 linear metres. The proposed project timeframe is from June 2006 (weed
control works commence) to June 2009, with revegetation to be carried out in mid 2007.
The proposed works are expected to have significant general biodiversity value, particularly as a fauna and
avifauna corridor linking existing remnant woodland patches and swamps along the Tookayerta Creek
tributary. This includes specific potential benefit in providing heathy woodland movement corridors for small
threatened populations of Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-Wren which have been recorded occasionally
in swamp remnants along the creek tributary. There is also potential for further future works in adjoining
contiguous undeveloped road reserve in the care and control of Alexandrina Council, which extends west
from Willowburn Drive to link with significant Emu-Wren habitat swamps at Mount Compass.
2.
PROJECT and SITE DATA
Vegetation Remediation Project Name (SEB Offset Credit Site):
Undeveloped Road Corridor at Nangkita (Willowburn Drive to Waterfall Road) - Revegetation, Weed
Control and Bushcare
Knet File ID (VMP): #1669763-v2-Environment_-_Landscape_-_Land_Management_-_VMP_TEMPLATE_type_b_consolidated__offsite_DRAFT.DOC
VMP Date (for approval):
PATCHS No:
LMPD ID No:
NVC Decision Nos:
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Version No.:
Issue Date:
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Vegrem Ref No:
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Site Location Description: Undeveloped Alexandrina Council local road reserve, south of Nangkita Road at
Nangkita, between Willowburn Drive (west end) and Waterfall Road (east end)
Site Location Coordinates (Latitude Longitude /WGS 84 Zone 5X / GDA94 MGA Zone 5X. NB: Zone will be
either 52, 53 or 54)::
Description
:
E
N
Description
E
N
Total Site Area: xxxx ha
SEB Offset Credit Area:
xxxx ha (xxxx ha selective weed control including xxxx ha tubestock
revegetation, + xxxx ha bushcare/ weed control in remnant open forest)
DTEI TSD Region:
Council:
Other Stakeholders: Local landowners (Nangkita Rd, Willowburn Drive, Waterfall Rd), Mount Lofty Ranges
Southern Emu Wren Recovery Program (MLRSEWRP)
Remediation Project Manager:
VMP Author:
VMP APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS:
Project Manager
landowner
Native Vegetation Council or delegate
Associated Road Construction etc, Projects (SEB Offset Debit Sites):
Site 1:
Project Name:
Road Name:
Road Number:
PATCHS No:
File No:
Infrastructure/ Vegetation Removal Project Manager:
Site Location Description: Maintenance Marker, Start 30.25, Finish 30.85, Side of Road West
The proposed northern extension of the Mount Jagged lane is located on an undulating plain of low relief in
the Mount Compass Environmental Association (3.2.10). Soils of the area range from imperfectly drained
yellow duplex to well-drained red duplex soils (Laut et al. 1977).
Vegetation of the area has been extensively cleared, with the Hundred of Goolwa retaining 12.6% and the
Mount Compass Environmental Association retaining 13.3% of remnant vegetation (DEH 2002). Much of the
road reserve contains remnant Eucalyptus baxteri / E.fasciculosa / E. cosmophylla Low Woodland over
Xanthorrhea semiplana and Acacia spp and a Baumea spp. / Ghania sieberiana / Phragmites australis
Closed Sedgeland.
Site Location Coordinates (Latitude Longitude /WGS 84 Zone 5X / GDA94 MGA Zone 5X. NB: Zone will be
either 52, 53 or 54):
Vegetation Removal Areas: xxxx ha
Native Vegetation SEB debit offset area : 3.0825 ha
Native Vegetation SEB credits : xxxx ha, Nangkita undeveloped road corridor (this VMP)
DPTI TSD Region:
Council:
LMPD ID No:
Vegrem Ref No:
NVC Decision No:
Site2:
Future offset debit sites in the area to be determined.
Mount Compass overtaking lane now on hold indefinitely.
Offset credit from these SEB offset works available for future works : xxxx ha credit
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3.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS and OBJECTIVES
3.1
Project Requirements - Summary
SEB remediation required credit area for Mt Jagged overtaking lane vegetation removal : 3.0825 ha
Vegetation types removed: Generally low open woodland formations Eucalyptus baxteri over sclerophyllous
low scrubland & Eucalyptus ovata +/- E. camaldulensis low woodland over Sedgeland. Both of these
vegetation types exist in scattered groups of varying condition along the road reserve.
3.2
Project Objectives
Remediation of the undeveloped road corridor at Nangkita to achieve a significant environmental benefit by
removal of targeted environmental weed species from the corridor, bushcare to patches of remnant
vegetation and revegetation to establish the main tree and shrub species of Eucalyptus baxteri low open
woodland, +/- Eucalyptus cosmophylla, Eucalyptus fasciculosa and Eucalyptus ovata (lower areas).
Main species of the heathy under-stratum to include Hakea spp., Leptospermum spp., Xanthorrhoea
semiplana, Banksia spp.
Performance Benchmark Data:
Site Conditions: Good (Generally good deep sand soil conditions, high weed threat, but ongoing
weed control measures planned)
Climate Zone: High Rainfall
Tubestock Survival Rate Benchmark :
After 1 year: xx%
After 3 years: xx%
After 5 years: xx%
Table of Objectives with percentage component of works ( weight )
Insert the percentage of works value for each applicable objective, based on the resources required
to achieve the objective. Standard descriptions may be modified or objectives added to part 4 'other'
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.
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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. example
Control rabbits in the vicinity of the Bushcare and revegetation sites in
association with landholders and the NRM authorised officer'
4.
PROJECT WORKS SUMMARY
Brief summary of the key features of the actual project works, no more than 1 page generally; objectives,
background etc are discussed elsewhere
Planting :
Seeding:
Weed Control :
Bushcare:
TOTAL PROPOSED REMEDIATION AREA : …… ha total SEB credit area in hectares
5.
PLANTING
Planting Due: month, year
Arrange Seed Supply By: month,year
Tree Guards: e.g. Corrugated flute-board
Mulch Mats: e.g. jute 600mm square
Seed Sources: e.g. local remnant vegetation
Finalise Plant Orders By: month, year
Stakes: e.g. for guards
Plant Schedule (e.g. tubestock unless otherwise shown or add columns to schedule)
Species
(add further columns if required e.g common name, container, size,
form, etc)
Number
TOTAL
6.
DIRECT SEEDING
n/a
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7.
BUSHCARE and WEED CONTROL
Weed control is designated for 3 zones which are distributed throughout the whole site as follows:
ZONE A is the 'Bushcare/Remnant' zone of 2.814 ha, which generally consists of patches of disturbed
remnant vegetation scattered throughout the site, with the most significant area at the western end of the site
near Willowburn Drive. Intensive weed control is required to these areas, using low disturbance bushcare
techniques and avoiding off-target damage. Refer to site plans for locations.
ZONE B is the planting zone of 2.352 ha, which generally consists of more open areas along the corridor,
often dominated by bracken or perennial veldt grass. 3000 plants are to be planted in this zone. Complete
weed control is required to the planting zones, covering the whole area for group plantings and a buffer
around each plant for scattered plantings. Bracken control will be required close to plants. Off-target damage
is to be avoided.
ZONE C is the selective weed control zone of 3.244 ha, which includes the planting zone B and as well as
adjacent areas which may contain scattered remnant vegetation, mainly trees, and existing revegetation
plantations by adjoining landowners. Specific weeds are to be controlled in this zone, including woody weeds
but generally excluding grassy pasture species. The effective size of this zone, excluding zone B, is 0.892
ha.
Weed control in or adjacent to watercourses is restricted to cultural control methods or the use of 'bi-active'
Glyphosate herbicide.
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
Asparagus asparagoides
Chrysanthemoides
monilifera
Cirsium vulgare
Cynodon dactylon
Cytisus scoparius
Bridal Creeper
Boneseed
Ehrharta calycina
Eragrostis curvula
Erica lusitanica
Perennial Veldtgrass
African Lovegrass
Spanish Heath
Freesia sp.
Genista monspessulana
Freesia
Cape Broom
Holcus lanatus
Hypericum perforatum
Hypochaeris spp.
Malva parviflora
Onopordum acanthium
Yokshire Fog
St John's Wort
Cat's Ear
Marshmallow
Scotch Thistle
Pennisetum clandestinum
Phalaris aquatica
Pinus radiata
Piptatherum miliaceum
Pittosporum undulatum
Kikuyu
Phalaris
Monterey Pine
Rice Millet
Sweet Pittosporum
Plantago lanceolata
Polygonum aviculare
Prunus spp.
Lance-leaf Plantain
Wireweed
Plum, etc
Rubus fruticosus
Blackberry
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English Broom
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Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
Pull, spot spray
Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
Spot spray
Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
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Pull seedlings / spot
spray
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Spot spray
Pull seedlings, lop
Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
Spot spray
Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
Spot spray / Cut and
swab
Bushcare /
Remnant
Zone A
Planting
Zone B
Selective
Weed
Control
Zone C
Y
Y
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Rumex acetosella
Rumex crispus
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Senecio pterophorus
Sorrel
Curled Dock
Pincushion
African Daisy
Solanum nigrum
Sonchus oleraceus
Sparaxis bulbifera
Ulex europaeus
Black Nightshade
Common Sow Thistle
Sparaxis
Gorse
Vicia sativa
Vulpia myuros
Watsonia meriana
cv. Bulbillifera
Vetch
Fescue
Watsonia
Spot spray
Spot spray
Spot spray
Pull seedlings, cut and
swab larger plants
Spot spray
Spot spray
Spot spray
Spot spray / Cut and
swab
Spot spray
Spot spray
Spot spray
8.
RELOCATION OF TREE HOLLOWS n/a
9.
FENCING / SIGNAGE PLAN
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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N
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Y
Fencing will be required to most of the northern boundary of the road reserve, to exclude grazing animals.
The southern boundary of the road reserve is continuously fenced. A number of gates may be required in
this southern fence if access through the property to the south is negotiated. Sections of existing fence
crossing the road reserve at the boundaries of adjoining properties should be removed once construction of
the northern boundary fence is completed.
10.
MANAGEMENT (establishment and maintenance period)
Following planting and initial weed control and bushcare, the site will be maintained by intensive control of
weeds around plants, intensive bushcare follow-up to remnant vegetation patches and selective weed
control to the balance of the area as detailed above. No watering is planned for the plantings, but will be
provided in the case of prolonged or extreme drought conditions. Tree guards will be removed from plants
after approximately 12 months, 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 Alexandrina Council at the end of June 2009.
11.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Revegetation / Bushcare Contractor
Fencing Contractor
12.
APPROVALS REGISTER (File Copy)
Approved by: DTEI Project Manager……………………………………………………………….
Refer also to VMP cost estimate approval, attachment 2
Signed…………………………………………………………………………………
Date……………………………………………………………………………………
Landowner/Project Partner 1……………………………………………………….
Name/Position ……………………………………………………………………….
Date……………………………………………………………………………………
Reference (letter of agreement)……………………………………………………
Landowner/Project Partner 2………………………………………………………
Name/Position……………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………………..
Reference (letter of agreement)…………………………………………………...
Native Vegetation Council………………………………………………………….
Decision Number Reference……………………………………………………….
Name/Position……………………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………………………………………………………………..
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Attachment 1: SKETCH CONCEPT / LOCATION PLAN
Insert suitable format file/drawing into word document if applicable, or text such as 'see attached A3 sheets/
see attached…. file' if attaching hard copy or large file size plans.
Ensure file size is manageable and plan shows context and appropriate level of detail to summarise work
areas (requirements to suit project partners and approvals). If GIS file is used, use 'ARC INFO' format.
Attachment 2:
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN COST ESTIMATE
(includes Specialist Services Costs)
(DPTI TSD internal use only)
Project Name:
PATCHS No:
Project Manager: (funding source)
1.
File No:
Landscape Manager: (senior project officer)
Contract Cost Estimate
Financial Years insert financial years (generally minimum 3 financial years from initial works)
Item
'Year 0'
Qty
Unit
Rate $
Total $
2.814
ha
6000
16884
1688
1857
20429
3000
3735
0.892
X 2 ops
3000
2.814
x 2 ops
3000
plant
lin m
ha/op
1.00
5.00
1500
3000
18675
2676
plant
0.50
1500
ha/op
plant
2000
4.50
11256
13500
3000
X 3 ops
3000
3000
plant/
op
plant
plant
0.50
4500
1.00
0.50
3000
1500
59607
5961
6557
72125
0.892
X 2 ops
2.814
x 2 ops
3000
x 3 ops
3000
PC
sum
ha/op
1500
2676
ha/op
plant
1500
0.50
8442
4500
plant
item
1.00
2000
3000
2000
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)
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20618
2062
2268
24948
0.892
X 2 ops
ha/op
1500
2676
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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
2.814
x 2 ops
3000
x 2 ops
3000
PC
sum
ha/op
plant
1500
0.50
8442
3000
plant
1.00
3000
item
1000
1000
Subtotal
Contingency 10%
GST
SUBTOTAL 2008/09
18118
1812
1993
21923
CONTRACT COST ESTIMATE TOTAL
(includes GST and 10% contingency)
2.
$139425
$
Specialist Services - Design and Management Fees Estimate (by Financial Year)
Financial Year
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
Services to be Provided
($85/hr)
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
Hours
Cost $
120
10200
80
40
40
6800
3400
3400
$23800
$
TOTAL VMP COST ESTIMATE (Financial Years2005/06 - 2008/09)
$163225
Financial Year Summaries (includes contingencies, GST on contracts and Specialist Services costs)
2005/06
$ 30629
(GST = $1857)
2006/07
$78925
(GST = $6557)
2007/08
$28348
(GST = $2268)
2008/09
$25323
(GST = $1993)
PROJECT MANAGER / CLIENT ENDORSEMENT
Proposal and 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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