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10 Threat Abatement Plan - Invasion of native plant communities by Chrysanthemoides monilifera Where recovery plans are prepared and implemented for species, populations and ecological communities listed under the TSC Act they must identify any relevant threatening processes and how they are to be ameliorated. As such some recovery plans may require the control or management of bitou bush. For example, the Zieria prostrata recovery plan requires the control of bitou bush at several locations (NPWS 1998). This interaction between recovery plan and TAP objectives and actions needs to be considered when developing any recovery plan or TAP. Any action that is likely to harm or damage threatened species, populations or ecological communities listed under the TSC Act requires one of the following: < a Section 91 licence under the TSC Act, or for lands managed by the DEC a Section 171 authority issued under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 < a certificate of exemption under Section 95 of the TSC Act < a licence under Section 132C of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The control of bitou bush in some areas may require such a licence or certificate to be issued by the DEC. Recent Amendments to the TSC Act TSC Amendment Act 2002 In 2002 several amendments were made to the TSC Act. One such amendment with direct relevance to the Bitou TAP is the requirement for consultation with indigenous people during the development of TAPs. The preparation of a threat abatement plan under the TSC Act ‘must consider any special knowledge or interests that indigenous people may have in the species, population or ecological community concerned, along with appropriate measures to address them’. Actions have been established to address this requirement, and these are outlined in Chapter 9 along with requirements included in the development of site-specific management plans for each of the sites in the TAP. TSC Amendment Act 2004 In 2004 several additional amendments were made to the TSC Act. The amendments relevant to this TAP are: i) as outlined above, the preparation of a TAP is no longer mandatory; ii) the addition of critically endangered species and critically endangered ecological communities; and iii) the development of a Priorities Action Statement (PAS: see below). The draft PAS outlines recovery and threat abatement actions for the biodiversity listed under the TSC Act (see DEC 2006a). The actions contained in this TAP for each of the TSC listed entities identified in this plan as being at risk from bitou bush and boneseed invasion are included in the draft PAS, in addition to a specific action for preparing this TAP. 2.2.3 NSW Pesticides Act The Pesticides Act 1999 regulates the use of all pesticides in NSW, after the point of sale. This includes pesticides used in agriculture, on public lands and on domestic and commercial premises. Under the provisions of the Pesticides Act all pesticide users in NSW are required to ensure that they:
Threat Abatement Plan - Invasion of native plant communities by Chrysanthemoides monilifera < use only pesticides registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) which are approved for the intended situation of use < read the pesticide registration label on pesticide containers (or have them read to them) and strictly follow the label directions < not risk injury to persons, property and non-target plants and animals through the use of a pesticide < obtain an APVMA permit if they wish to vary the label directions or use pattern < follow the instructions on any Pesticide Control Order relevant to the pesticide being used < make a record of all pesticide applications < become trained or licensed where required under the Pesticides Act and the Pesticides Regulation 1995, and < in some circumstances provide notice of their pesticide use. Pesticides Regulations The Pesticides Regulations establish the legislative requirements for the licensing of aerial pesticide applicator companies and the prescribed qualifications that pilots must hold before an aerial agricultural licence will be issued to them. The Regulations also outline the requirements for the control of prohibited residues and restricted pesticides. Additional amendments have been included under the Pesticides Regulation 1995 to include: Pesticide Record Keeping: Records must be kept by all people who use pesticides for commercial or occupational purposes such as on a farm, on produce, or as part of their occupation or business. Pesticide Training: People who use pesticides in their business or as part of their occupation must be trained in how to use those pesticides. Any person employed or engaged to use pesticides must also be trained. Pesticide Notification: From 1 February 2007, new notification requirements apply to pesticides applications by public authorities in outdoor public places and to pesticide applications by licensed pest management technicians in common areas of multioccupancy residential complexes. 2.2.4 Protection of the Environment Operations Act Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act), the DEC regulates general pollution and waste matters in New South Wales. This control also applies to pesticides. The selection and use of herbicides should be undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations to prevent the pollution of water. 2.2.5 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act) established the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), now part of DEC. The Parks and Wildlife Division of DEC is responsible for the care, control and management of all national parks, historic sites, nature reserves, Aboriginal areas, state conservation areas, karst conservation reserves, marine parks and regional parks within New South Wales in accordance with the NPW Act. DEC is also responsible under the Act for the protection of native fauna and flora and Aboriginal relics. DEC is responsible for the administration of the TSC Act and the Wilderness Act 1987. 11
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