VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN for Bidjigal Reserve - Land

Vegetation Management Plan - Bidjigal ReserveNSW Department of Environment & Climate Change. This is not relevant to Bidjigal at this time asthere are no such communities present. There are however, a number of threatened species in theReserve, so that all care must be taken when considering bush regeneration or associated works.However, it should be noted that research or related studies which potentially impact on athreatened species, population or ecological community or their habitats (TSC Act), or on anyprotected species listed under the National Parks & Wildlife Act (1974) may only be carried out bysuitably qualified workers holding a current Section 132C Scientific Licence from the DECC. Theobtaining of a Scientific Licence is the responsibility of the individual worker.Workers seeking to trap, capture or collect native fauna are also required to obtain an Ethics Licencefrom Department of Primary Industry. This also applies to students wishing to undertake work in theReserve.8.3.2 Implementation and Timing of WorksThe long-term nature of a bush regeneration project is strongly emphasised. Priority actions set outin the VMP have been limited to a five (5) year timeframe, with a recommendation for review (andadjustment) at this time. However, after this period of time the bushland should continue to bemanaged in accordance with the principles and guidelines set out in this VMP.Suggested timing of planning procedures on-ground works have been summarised in Figure 8.1(Gantt chart). This provides an indication of both the sequencing and duration of each task listedwithin the initial five (5) year bushland management program.8.3.3 Site MaintenanceA regular maintenance program will be required for all weeded and/or planted areas after thecompletion of initial work. Actions embedded within the maintenance program are:• Attention to the requirements of the bushfire legislation and any bushfire hazardassessment plan prepared for the Reserve;• Regular weeding to remove horticultural introductions and weeds – with special attention toedge sites, formerly highly disturbed sites and drainage lines;• Care of planted areas (including watering, disease control, application of native plantfertilisers and replacement of lost or failed plants);• Maintenance of plant bags and stakes (remove once plants overtop the bags); and• Rubbish removal and on-going care of edges and buffer zones.Monitoring, evaluation and reporting are integral parts of the site maintenance program (seeSection 8.5 and Appendix 11).UBM Ecological Consultants Pty Ltd 150