VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN for Bidjigal Reserve - Land

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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
Vegetation Management Plan - Bidjigal Reserve8.4 Labour and Resources8.4.1 ContractorsTrained bush regenerators should be engaged to work in environmentally sensitive areas wherethreatened species or remnant native vegetation could be harmed. A trained bush regenerator isone who has successfully completed the accredited Bushland Weed Control Certificate courseoffered by NSW TAFE (or interstate equivalent), and who has completed at least 350 hours in thefield. Membership of any special interest group or non-professional association does not necessarilyguarantee that members are either appropriately trained and/or experienced in bush regenerationmethods and techniques.Long-term bush regeneration programs are usually carried out on a yearly contract basis. There areseveral dozen professional contractors operating in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. It is anticipatedthat sections of this VMP will be used as source material to prepare tenders to implement therecommendation of the Plan.8.4.2 Bushcare VolunteersCommunity volunteers are playing an increasingly important role in bushland management, andmany councils and government agencies successfully use a combined contractor/volunteer approachto bush regeneration. The joint effort undertaken by these groups have frequently achieveddramatic results within a relatively short time. Assistance in training and supervision werepreviously available free of charge through BHSC’s Bushcare Unit, but since the Council has resignedfrom the Trust Board, this responsibility will necessarily devolve onto the Board.If new Bushcare groups are recruited in the future, using a professional bush regeneration supervisorto train and co-ordinate the work of volunteers improves the quality of work, and allows the job tomove forward far more quickly than would be the case if only untrained or unskilled workers areused.8.4.3 On-Site Supervision/Project ManagementFor all bush regeneration programs undertaken in the Reserve, the appointment of a supervisingProject Manager with experience in rehabilitating native landscapes is strongly recommended. TheProject Manager will be the first point of contact for the matters relating to bushland issues.The Project Manager will be responsible to the Trust (and if required to Lands) for implementation ofeach element of the VMP for the review and assessment of methods and techniques employed, andwill be responsible for ‘sign off’ at each stage (milestone) of the program.UBM Ecological Consultants Pty Ltd 151
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