Cairn Curran Reservoir Public Reserve Masterplan

July 2012 Site Context Signifi cance Overlay with the following statement of signifi cance. Location and land use Strategic context The environmental condition of waterways has degraded as a consequence of Cairn Curran Reservoir is located on the Loddon River approximately 30 The following is summary of key strategic documents that relate to the study stream modifi cation and construction of water storages for irrigation and domestic kilometers east of Maryborough and 30 kilometers west of Castlemaine. It was area. water supply which has altered fl ow levels. constructed between 1947 and 1956 to supply water for irrigation and domestic use for properties situated along the Loddon River. A 2 megawatt hydro-electric Water Act 1989 Waterway management is linked to water quality. Several strategies have been power station generates electricity during large irrigation and fl ood water Goulburn-Murray Water (G-MW)is a statutory Corporation constituted by developed to combat the trend of declining condition of watercourses. releases. Ministerial order under the provisions of the Water Act 1989. G-MW is the Resource Manager for northern Victorian water systems. The following is an extract of section 122ZB which outlines the responsibility of G-MW regarding Existing vegetation characteristics the management of the study area. The existing vegetation within the reserve has established over a period of many An Authority that has the management and control of any environmental or years. The existing landscape character has the following features: recreational area has the following functions- • Areas of mown or grazed grass with scatter trees (a) in accordance with the directions of the Minister, to prepare a management • Ornamental plantings of exotic tree species closer to the dam wall strategy as to recreational uses for the area; • Exposed rocky outcrops along ridgelines (b) to improve the area; • Areas of regeneration of native plant species in areas where pedestrian and (c) to provide and arrange services and facilities in the area; vehicle access has been restricted (d) to control land use in the area. • Scattered trees and woody weeds at Picnic Point

Cairn Curran Land and On-Water Management Plan (currently being developed) The Department of Sustainability and Environment maps the main 1750 pre- The management plan will focus on cultural, recreation, environmental and european vegetation types for Cairn Curran Reservoir as Floodplain Riparian water quality management issues. It will outline key items for implementation for Woodland (EVC 56), Grassy Woodland (EVC 175) and Plains Woodland (EVC the long-term sustainable management and use of Cairn Curran Reservoir. 803)

Mount Alexander Shire Council, Planning Scheme The study area is within an Environmental Signifi cance 2 Zone. It has Environmental Signifi cance Overlay with the following statement of signifi cance.

Lake Cairn Curran is a major water storage for the Loddon River system. It supplies water for irrigation and stock and domestic purposes and is also used as a major recreation facility.

Central Goldfi elds Shire Council, Planning Scheme Part of the study area (Picnic Point) is lies within the Central Goldfi elds Shire Council in an an Environmental Signifi cance 1 Zone. It has Environmental Map created Thu Mar 29 11:49:46 EST 2012

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Biodiversity Interactive Map A3 Landscape (c) The State of Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment 2012 Produced on Thu Mar 29 11:50:18 EST 2012 Weir construction c.1952 (State Library Victoria) Weir construction c.1955 (State Library Victoria) Ofﬁ cial opening 27 April 1956 (State Library Victoria) Page 1 of 1

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 2 Site Issues

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Tower Bay Picnic Point Issues and opportunities Woolshed Bay 1. Opportunity to improve signage at the entrance to the reserve as well as direction signage along the road 2. Restrict access to former vehicle track to prevent the area being used as an informal boat launch Cairn Curran 3. Opportunity for revegetation along the access road to improve the visual Reservoir appearance of the entrance and reduce maintenance requirements 4. Existing degraded shelter. Opportunity for refurbishment or replacement with a new shelter and associated picnic facilities potentially in a different 5 location 5. Retain existing boat launch facilities and associated vehicle parking facilities 6. Opportunity for formalised camping areas. If introduced these would need to 4 be managed by a committee for management 7. Woody weeds dominate vegetation. Opportunity to remove existing weeds and replace with lower maintenance, locally indigenous species. 1 7 6

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Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 3 Main Reserve, Tower Bay and Woolshed Bay Issues and opportunities 8. Existing toilet block requiring decommissioning or refurbishment. If the toilet 8 was to be refurbished there is an opportunity to create a visitor carpark and viewing area below the spillway. This could include a formal pedestrian walking trail to form a connection to the Baringhup township 12 9. Existing toilet block in an isolated location with poor pedestrian access. Opportunity rationalise the existing car parking areas (potentially replacing 9 the road network with a pedestrian trail between the weir and Lower Bay), Main remove surplus buildings and structures, replace aging trees and discourage Reserve fi shing, swimming and picnics so close to the outlet structure. 10. Opportunity to enhance viewing areas at key headlands and potentially 10 include interpretive signage about the site history including construction of the weir, water usage, fi sh species and the local ecology. 11. Rocky outcrops provide a unique recreation experience. Opportunity to Tower enhance the user experience with designated trails, areas for revegetation Bay 13 and clearly demarcated vehicle access points. 13 12. Opportunity to improve signage at the entrance to the reserve. Existing historic signage could be refurbished or repaired and new signage introduced 11 to more clearly defi ne features within the reserve. 13. Opportunity to create dedicated areas for grazing or revegetation to reduce the frequency sections of the reserve require mowing. 14. Opportunity to improve the amenity of the yacht club which might include a review of the area required for club facilities and boat storage as well 13 as potential improvements to the club surrounds such as parking areas, pedestrian circulation and landscaping 15. Retain and upgrade the boating and swimming areas in Woolshed Bay. This 14 15 could include improved furniture, more clearly defi ned parking areas and Woolshed 13 pedestrian paths. Bay 16. Opportunity to create areas for revegetation to reduce the areas of the reserve which require regular slashing. 17. Existing car park is under utilised. Opportunity to restrict vehicle access to the foreshore and encourage use of the car park which would reduce the need to maintain access tracks as well as encouraging revegetation. 18. Existing toilet will require refurbishment at which point review the ability to effi ciently service the building. This may result in replacement or removal of the toilet. 19. Opportunity to improve the boat launch facilities with a more clearly defi ned launch ramp and better separation of boat launch facilities from pedestrian areas by designating paths and using vegetation to discourage pedestrian 16 movements.

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Existing toilet block below the wier requiring refurbishment or replacement Memorial commemorating the opening of the weir. Opportunity to reduce the Former parking area next to the weir to be removed or including improved pedestrian access areas of asphalt and create a more attractive setting for the memorial reinstated as a designated parking area

Maintenance access roads to be separated from public access ways or gates Existing drainage to be upgraded. Existing boom gate to be Opportunity to upgrade exiting entrance including repair or introduced to restrict public access to clearly deﬁ ne public areas from operations removed if no longer required replacement of decorative metalwork and maintenance areas

Replace aging or trees declining as a result of changing irrigation usage. Relocate swimming areas and recreation uses away from Rationalise existing vehicle access ways and create stronger pedestrian links Opportunity to use planting to screen service infrastructure in public areas high risk zones such as the spillway within the reserve. Refurbish or remove aging or redundant structures

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 5 Site Analysis

Inconsistent range of materials used within the reserve. Apply a standard range of materials to improve presentation of the reserve and assist maintenance Create a shared trail within the reserve to improve pedestrian connection. Formalise or remove informal tracks within the reserve efﬁ ciencies Rationalise signage to remove visual clutter

Provide areas of protected rocky outcrops for revegetation and habitat as well Improve the interface between the yacht club and the public areas. This may Formalise or remove informal tracks within the reserve especially highly eroded as having publicly accessible areas for scrambling on rocks and walking trails include an adjustment to the fence boundary to more efﬁ ciently store boats tracks which impact water quality and require a high level of maintenance

Retain separation between boat launch areas and swimming areas. This may include using vegetation to discourage pedestrians from walking across the boat Opportunity to improve facilities in key recreation areas including walking paths, launch yet retaining signage in prominent locations Remove weed species from the reserve especially along the waters edge additional furniture and additional landscaping

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 6 Site Analysis

Revegetate areas around rocky outcrops to reduce maintenance risks and Remove duplications of access ways. Existing tracks could potentially but redeﬁ ned Potential to alter the mowing frequency or increase grazing in low use areas to create habitat as a pedestrian trail reduce maintenance costs

Opportunity to reduce public accessibility to areas of the reserve to enable revegetation and reduce maintenance requirements including the upgrade of Encourage natural regeneration of locally indigenous plant species along existing Designate parking areas for vehicle parking as opposed to unrestricted access access roads. This might include seasonal restrictions to certain areas drainage lines to assist bank stabilisation to the foreshore to reduce track maintenance

Existing toilet block requires refurbishment, replacement or removal. Assess the More clearly deﬁ ne the pedestrian links near the boat launch areas to avoid Undertake regular assessments of established trees to manage risks to the ability to adequately service the toilet prior to any renewal potential conﬂ icts between reversing vehicles and pedestrians public accessing the reserve

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 7 Site Analysis

Restrict access to the existing track near the entrance to Picnic Point to Refurbish or replace the existing shelter. Opportunity to construct a new shelter discourage the track being used as a boat launch Opportunity for landscape improvements along the access road to Picnic Point and picnic area on the waters edge

Explore the potential to establish a committee for management which Retain the existing boat launch and parking facilities. Ensure boating signage is might enable camping with the reserve (with associated camping fees and Remove redundant infrastructure from the reserve to improve presentation of located in a prominent location management such as waste collection and deﬁ nition of camp sites) facilities and assist maintenance

Encourage revegetation of locally indigenous plant species alogn the waters edge Remove weed species and revegetate areas with locally indigenous species to Enforce camping restrictions and discourage lighting of ﬁ res within the reserve to assist bank stability provide habitat and reduce maintenance costs

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 8 Landscape Masterplan The following are recommended modiﬁ cations to the existing reserve or changes to existing maintenance and management practices.

Refer to page 10 for Main Reserve and Tower Bay

Refer to page 11 for Woolshed Bay (north)

Refer to pages 13 and 14 Refer to page 12 for for Picnic Point options Woolshed Bay (south)

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 9 Main Reserve and Tower Bay T 1. Create a viewing area with picnic facilities and a car park near the spillway. This will include refurbishment or replacement of the existing toilet and the 6 construction of pedestrian paths at grades to provide equitable access for people with limited mobility. Existing Main Reserve carpark to be retained until alternative formalised carpark is constructed. R bbq 2. Modify the existing vehicle access ways to provide only operational and 1 P maintenance vehicle access to the weir. Construct a new pedestrian trail S to enhance the recreation opportunities in the reserve as well as retaining S 2 access to existing features such as the memorial. 3. Remove the redundant infrastructure such as retaining walls, shelter, seats, toilet block and surplus road pavement. Continue the pedestrian trail to provide a link between the areas of the reserve. 6 1 4. Retain the existing car park in Tower Bay set back from the proposed pedestrian trail. Upgrade existing picnic facilities and seats. 5. Remove informal vehicle paths to reduce recurring maintenance costs and Main Reserve encourage revegetation. Construct a pedestrian trail around the headland to link Tower Bay and Woolshed Bay. 6. Explore the opportunity for developing a formalised trail network creating a pedestrian connection to the township of Baringhup.

B Legeng d potential native tree existing steps to be removed R existing fence/structure/tree Tower Bay P to be removed/demolished potential defined beach area potential unirrigated short grass potential garden bed 4 potential unirrigated long grass potential new shade structure and picnic setting potential revegetation planting potentialp new or upgraded S scalescscacalalelee potential pedestrian path interpretative signage potential future pedestrian path T existing toilet to be refurbished 0m0m 50550m0mm 100m110000m0m B potential new bench seat Proposed formalised carpark R potential new rubbish bin P potential picnic setting existing bollard/post and rail fence to be retained bbq potential barbecue proposed bollard and rail fence 5 restricted vehicular access point (gate/removable bollard)

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Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 10 Woolshed Bay (north) 7. Provide additional landscaping around the perimeter of the Cairn Curran Sailing Club including the construction of a pedestrian trail. The trail is aligned to direct pedestrians away from the boat launch area to avoid potential pedestrian and vehicle conﬂ icts. bbq 8. Retain the existing boat launch facilities. Provide additional landscaping near T the boat launch to formalise the launch area and assist with the prevention of 7 9 bank erosion. 9. Upgrade the existing facilities to create the primary recreation area in the reserve. This includes formalising car parking areas, replacing the existing R toilet block in a new location, potentially constructing a picnic shelter on Cairn Curran P B the slab of the existing toilet block, weed removal, revegetation, upgrading Sailing Club furniture, improving areas of mown grass (possibly providing areas of irrigated grass), constructing a pedestrian trail and retaining the sandy beach at the waters edge. 10. Modify existing access arrangements to provide seasonal access to sections 8 of the reserve to reduce recurring maintenance and enable revegetation. 11 Pedestrian access to be retained along the trails throughout the year. Existing boat 11. Remove informal access tracks from within the reserve to reduce recurring launch to be maintenance requirements. retained 10

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Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 11 Woolshed Bay (south) Legendg 12. Modify existing access arrangements (fencing and road networks) to provide potential native tree seasonal access to sections of the reserve to reduce recurring maintenance existing fence/structure/tree and enable revegetation. Pedestrian access to be retained along the trails to be removed/demolished throughout the year. potential unirrigated short grass

13. Revegetation along the existing drainage line to assist with bank stablisation potential unirrigated long grass and habitat provision. 14. Remove vehicle access from the foreshore and relocate car parking to the potential revegetation planting existing car parking area. potential pedestrian path 15. Assess the suitability of retaining the existing toilet. If retained extend the existing sealed road to be retained pedestrian trail to the toilet as well as directing pedestrian movements away from the boat launch area. existing sealed road to be retained for 12 16. Create a picnic and viewing area at the termination of the walking trail. This maintenance access only might include interpretive information regarding the Reservoir or the local Potential seasonal vehicle access (October-March) history. Proposed formalised carpark

existing bollard/post and rail fence to be retained restricted vehicular access point (gate/removable bollard) potential new shade structure and picnic setting potentialp new or upgraded S interpretative signage T existing toilet to be refurbished B potential new bench seat R potential new rubbish bin

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Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 12 Picnic Point (camping option) Legendg potential native tree Explore the potential to establish a committee for management to oversee the management of camping at Picnic Point. existing fence/structure/tree B to be removed/demolished 17. Create designated camping areas within the reserve including fencing of vegetation to contain the impacts of camping and car parking to key areas. potential unirrigated short grass 18. Refurbish or replace the existing pavilion including improved furniture, 18 R potential revegetation planting revegetation and formal pedestrian links to surrounding areas. Explore P B the possibility of constructing a toilet block as part of refurbishment or potential sealed road replacement of the existing shelter. P Potential formalised boat park 19. Remove existing weeds and revegetate with locally indigenous plant species R 17 20. Upgrade the entry area to the reserve including improved signage, Potential camp site revegetation and fencing of the existing access track B proposed bollard and rail fence

restricted vehicular access point (gate/removable bollard) S R P potential new shade structure 20 and picnic setting potentialp new or upgraded S interpretative signage 19 B potential new bench seat R potential new rubbish bin P potential picnic setting

Map source: maps.google.com Picnic Point (picnic option) In the event it is not possible to put in place the necessary management B structures to oversee camping, undertake the following modiﬁ cations to Picnic Point. R 19. Remove existing weeds and revegetate with locally indigenous plant species 21 20. Upgrade the entry area to the reserve including improved signage, revegetation and fencing of the existing access track R 21. Remove the existing shelter from within the reserve and construct a new P picnic area closer to the waters edge including a new shelter, furniture, parking area and revegetation. 22. Remove existing informal camping areas and construct a new pedestrian trail to provide access to existing ﬁ shing spots. B

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Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 13 Furniture PICNIC SEATING image: Replas PICNIC Edenbrook Seat or similar approved Materials: black recycled plastic and galvanised steel Materials: black recycled plastic and galvanised steel Dimensions: 1800mm length

image: A.R.C. Fences image: Replas Sturt pool fencing

BOLLARDS image: Furphy Foundry BIKE HOOPS FENCING Materials: Black recycled plastic Materials: Stainless steel Post and pipe fencing Stock fencing Safety fencing (viewing area, etc) Dimensions: 145mm Materials: Black recycled plastic bollards Materials: Galvanised metal droppers, Materials: Black tubular steel (145mm), galvanised steel pipe (90mm dia) concrete or steel strainers Dimensions: minimum 900mm,

SHELTERS image: D.A. Christie Curved roof shelter with steel posts Materials: Aluminium frame powder coated in Aztec Silver. Colourbond steel roof (colour to suit site features or GMW corporate colours. Dimensions: Minimum 3.2x3.9m

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 14 Specimen Trees Softscape Native The Masterplan has been prepared with the following outcomes proposed for soft landscape works: - Create areas of revegetation using locally indigenous plant species (where possible sourced from local nurseries to achieve local provenance) to create a low maintenance landscape, provide opportunities for habitat reconstruction and provide a buffer between pedestrian areas and water bodies - Reduce the requirements for mown in low use areas.

Details of locally indigenous plant species are included in the Environmental Vegetetation Classes (Appendix A).

Eucalyptus melliodora Allocasuarina verticillata Eucalyptus viminalis Acacia implexa

Revegetation Species Trees Shrubs Grasses and groundcovers Acacia implexa Eucalyptus ovata Acacia dealbata Cassinia arcuata Austrodanthonia caespitosa Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Acacia mearnsii Eucalyptus radiata Acacia montana Hymenanthera dentata Dianella revoluta s.l. Enteropogon acicularis Eucalyptus albens Eucalyptus viminalis Acacia pycnantha Pittosporum angustifolium Dichondra repens Themeda triandra Eucalyptus microcarpa Atriplex semicaccata Eleocharis acuta Poa labillardierei

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Allocasuarina luehmannii Acacia acinacea Burasria spinosa Carex appressa Calocephalus citrius

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 15

Implementation and Staging Items Priority Year The following outlines the priorities for implementation of the key 2012-2014 2012-2017 2017+ recommendations contained in the Master Plan. Priorities are noted in the Main Upgrade existing picnic facilities including removal of old and deteriorated furniture and High $15,000 - capital works program. The following table provides the ranking of priorities. Reserve infrastructure such as retaining walls, shelter, seats, toilet block and surplus road pavement. Install $20,000 and new furniture and revegetate surrounding area. Removal/refurbishment/replacement of rubbish Priority Timeframe Tower Bay bins to be coordinated with Council 1. Ongoing Works implemented as part of Construct a new pedestrian trail connecting the Main Reserve with Tower Bay and Woolshed Medium $30,000 - immediate site management Bay to the south. Remove informal vehicle paths to reduce recurring maintenance costs and $50,000 2. As required Budgeted unexpected works such as encourage revegetation. repairs and emergency works Modify the existing vehicle access ways to provide only operational and maintenance vehicle Medium $150,000 - 3. High To be completed in 2 years access to the weir. Rationalise vehicle circulation and consolidate vehicle entry points to the $200,000 4. Medium To be completed in the next 5 years reserve. Create a viewing area with picnic facilities and a car park near the spillway, including 5. Low To be completed in the next plan (5+ refurbishment or replacement of the existing toilet and the construction of pedestrian paths years) or sooner if possible at grades to provide equitable access for people with limited mobility. Existing gravel carpark to be retained until the carpark is constructed. Following this it is to be partially retained for maintenance access only, and revegetated Upgrade the existing carpark in Tower Bay set back from the proposed pedestrian trail Medium $20,000 - $30,000 Woolshed Upgrade existing picnic facilities including removal of old and deteriorated furniture and High $40,000 - Bay infrastructure such as retaining walls, shelter, seats, and surplus road pavement and installation of $50,000 (north) new picnic facilities. Remove existing toilet block, potentially retaining the slab for the installation of a new picnic shelter. Install new toilet block in a new location. Formalise the existing carpark areas Revegetate selected areas along the waters edge such as along the perimeter of the Cairn High $10,000 - Curran Sailing Club and around the existing boat launch. Improve areas of mown grass (possibly $20,000 providing areas of irrigated grass) Construct a new pedestrian trail connecting the Woolshed Bay north with Woolshed Bay south. Medium $50,000 - Modify/remove existing access arrangements (fencing and road networks) to provide seasonal $100,000 access to sections of the reserve to reduce recurring maintenance and enable revegetation Woolshed Upgrade existing picnic facilities including removal of old and deteriorated furniture and High $1,000 - Bay infrastructure and installation of new picnic facilities and interpretation potential interpretation $2,000 (South) signage. Assess the suitability of retaining the existing toilet. Modify/remove existing access arrangements (fencing and road networks) to provide seasonal High $5,000 - access to sections of the reserve to reduce recurring maintenance and enable revegetation $10,000 Construct a new viewing area at the southern end of the walking trail with interpretative signage Low $20,000 - $30,000 Revegetation along the existing drainage line to assist with bank stablisation and habitat provision High $5,000 - $10,000 Picnic Resolve management of Picnic Point to determine usage outcomes High - Point Upgrade the entry area to the reserve including improved signage, revegetation and fencing of High $5,000 - the existing access track $10,000 Refurbish or replace existing picnic shelter in an appropriate location depending on usage Medium $20,000 - outcome $30,000 Deﬁ ne and upgrade existing pedestrian and vehicle access depending on usage outcome Medium $20,000 - $30,000 Revegetate the western and southern parts of the reserve Medium $30,000 - $50,000

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 16 Appendix A: Environmental Vegetation Classes

EVC 56: Floodplain Riparian Woodland - Goldfields bioregion

Recruitment: EVC/Bioregion Benchmark for Vegetation Quality Assessment Episodic/Flood - Desirable period between disturbances is 10 years. Organic Litter: 40 % cover Goldfields bioregion Logs: EVC 56: Floodplain Riparian Woodland 30 m/0.1 ha. Weediness: LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact Description: LH Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle high high An open eucalypt woodland or open forest to 20 m tall over a medium to tall shrub layer with a ground layer consisting of SH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover high low amphibious and aquatic herbs and sedges. Occurs along the banks and floodplains of the larger meandering rivers and major creeks, often in conjunction with one or more floodplain wetland communities. Elevation and rainfall are relatively low and soils are fertile alluviums subject to periodic flooding and inundation.

Large trees: Species DBH(cm) #/ha Eucalyptus spp. 80 cm 15 / ha

Tree Canopy Cover: %cover Character Species Common Name 20% Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red-gum Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box

Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 1 5% T Medium Shrub 2 5% MS Small Shrub 1 1% SS Medium Herb 4 10% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 2 1% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 2 5% LTG Large Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% LNG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 6 40% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 10% MNG Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL Total understorey projective foliage cover 90%

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name T Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle MS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree Violet MH Sida corrugata Variable Sida MH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel MH Persicaria decipiens Slender Knotweed SH Chamaesyce drummondii Flat Spurge SH Azolla filiculoides Pacific Azolla LTG Carex appressa Tall Sedge LNG Phragmites australis Common Reed LNG Eleocharis sphacelata Tall Spike-sedge MTG Poa labillardierei Common Tussock-grass MTG Chloris truncata Windmill Grass MTG Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass MTG Aristida behriana Brush Wire-grass MNG Pseudoraphis spinescens Spiny Mud-grass MNG Eleocharis acuta Common Spike-sedge

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Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 17 EVC 175: Grassy Woodland - Victorian Volcanic Plain bioregion

Recruitment: EVC/Bioregion Benchmark for Vegetation Quality Assessment Continuous

Organic Litter: Victorian Volcanic Plain bioregion 20 % cover

EVC 175: Grassy Woodland Logs: 15 m/0.1 ha.

Description: A variable open eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall or occasionally Sheoak/Acacia woodland to 10 m tall over a diverse ground layer Weediness: of grasses and herbs. The shrub component is usually sparse. It occurs on sites with moderate fertility on gentle slopes or LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact undulating hills on a range of geologies. MS Lycium ferocissimum African Box-thorn high high + eucalypt woodland only components (ignore when assessing non-eucalypt areas) MH Leontodon taraxacoides ssp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit high low MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low Large trees: MH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high low Species DBH(cm) #/ha MTG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low Eucalyptus spp. 70 cm 15 / ha MTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high low Allocasuarina spp. 40 cm MTG Ehrharta erecta var. erecta Panic Veldt-grass high high Acacia spp. 30 cm MTG Ehrharta longiflora Annual Veldt-grass high low MTG Nassella neesiana Chilean Needle-grass high high Tree Canopy Cover: MTG Nassella trichotoma Serrated Tussock high high %cover Character Species Common Name 15% Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum Eucalyptus radiata s.l. Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum Allocasuarina verticillata Drooping Sheoak Acacia implexa Lightwood Acacia mearnsii Black Wattle Understorey: Life form #Spp %Cover LF code Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT + Understorey Tree or Large Shrub 2 10% T Medium Shrub 2 10% MS Small Shrub 2 1% SS Prostrate Shrub 2 5% PS Large Herb 2 5% LH Medium Herb 8 20% MH Small or Prostrate Herb 3 5% SH Large Tufted Graminoid 1 1% LTG Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 8 45% MTG Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 1 5% MNG Scrambler or Climber 1 1% SC Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL

LF Code Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name MS Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria MS Cassinia arcuata Drooping Cassinia MS Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle MS Hymenanthera dentata s.l. Tree Violet SS Pimelea humilis Common Rice-flower PS Atriplex semibaccata Berry Saltbush MH Acaena echinata Sheep's Burr MH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding Saltbush MH Gonocarpus tetragynus Common Raspwort

SH Crassula sieberiana Sieber Crassula Published by the Victorian Government Department of Sustainability and Environment May 2005 SH Dichondra repens Kidney-weed © The State of Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment 2005 MTG Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rush This publication is copyright. Reproduction and the making available of this material for personal, in-house or non-commercial purposes is authorised, on condition that: MTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grass x the copyright owner is acknowledged; MTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grass x no official connection is claimed; MTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lily x the material is made available without charge or at cost; and x the material is not subject to inaccurate, misleading or derogatory treatment. MNG Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass Requests for permission to reproduce or communicate this material in any way not permitted by this licence (or by the fair dealing provisions of the Copyright Act 1968) should be SC Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis directed to the Nominated Officer, Copyright, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002.

Cairn Curran Reservoir Goulburn Murray Water 18 EVC 803: Plains Woodland (syn. Riverina Plains Grassy Woodland) – Northern Inland Slopes bioregion

Recruitment: EVC/Bioregion Benchmark for Vegetation Quality Assessment Continuous Organic Litter: Northern Inland Slopes bioregion 10 % cover Logs: EVC 803: Plains Woodland (syn. Riverina Plains Grassy Woodland) 10 m/0.1 ha. Weediness: Description: LF Code Typical Weed Species Common Name Invasive Impact An open, eucalypt woodland to 15 m tall occurring on a number of geologies and soil types. Occupies fertile clays and clay loam MS Lycium ferocissimum Boxthorn low high soils on flat or gently undulating plains at low elevations in areas with <600 mm annual rainfall. The understorey consists of a LH Brassica tournefortii Mediterranean Turnip high high few sparse shrubs over a species-rich grassy and herbaceous ground layer and chenopods are often present. LH Sonchus oleraceus Common Sow-thistle high low LH Opuntia spp Prickly Pear low high Large trees: MH Gazania linearis Gazania high high Species DBH(cm) #/ha MH Spergularia rubra s.l. Red Sand-spurrey high low MH Silene var. apetala Sand Catchfly high low Eucalyptus spp. 70 cm 15 / ha MH Silene longicaulis Portuguese Catchfly high low Allocasuarina spp. 40 cm MH Hypochoeris radicata Cat's Ear high low Tree Canopy Cover: MH Trifolium angustifolium var. angustifolium Narrow-leaf Clover high low MH Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed high low %cover Species typical of at least part of EVC range Common Name MH Trifolium campestre var. campestre Hop Clover high low 15% Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box MH Trifolium arvense var. arvense Hare's-foot Clover high low Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box MH Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover high low Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum MH Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's-ear high low Eucalyptus albens White Box MH Trifolium dubium Suckling Clover high low Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke SH Trifolium glomeratum Cluster Clover low low SH Medicago minima Little Medic high low Understorey: LTG Phalaris aquatica Toowoomba Canary-grass high high Life form #Spp %Cover LF code MTG Lolium rigidum Wimmera Rye-grass low low Immature Canopy Tree 5% IT MTG Schismus barbatus Arabian Grass high low Medium Shrub 2 1% MS MTG Poa bulbosa Bulbous Meadow-grass high high Small Shrub 1 1% SS MTG Pentaschistis airoides subsp. airoides False Hair-grass high high Large Herb 1 5% LH MTG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high high Medium Herb 11 25% MH MNG Bromus rubens Red Brome high high Small or Prostrate Herb 2 5% SH MNG Vulpia myuros Rat's-tail Fescue high low Large Tufted Graminoid 1 5% LTG MNG Romulea rosea Onion Grass high low Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid 15 45% MTG MNG Briza minor Lesser Quaking-grass high low Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid 2 5% MNG MNG Briza maxima Large Quaking-grass high low Bryophytes/Lichens na 10% BL MNG Vulpia bromoides Squirrel-tail Fescue high low MNG Aira elegantissima Delicate Hair-grass high low LF Code Character Species Common Name MNG Juncus capitatus Capitate Rush high low MS Acacia montana Mallee Wattle SC Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper high high MS Acacia acinacea s.l. Gold-dust Wattle MS Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle MS Pittosporum angustifolium Weeping Pittosporum SS Pimelea curviflora s.l. Curved Rice-flower SS Eutaxia microphylla var. microphylla Common Eutaxia SS Enchylaena tomentosa var. tomentosa Ruby Saltbush LH Ajuga australis Austral Bugle LH Senecio quadridentatus Cotton Fireweed MH Calocephalus citreus Lemon Beauty-heads MH Maireana enchylaenoides Wingless Bluebush MH Einadia hastata Saloop MH Einadia nutans ssp. nutans Nodding Saltbush SH Crassula sieberiana Sieber Crassula SH Actinobole uliginosum Flannel Cudweed SH Oxalis perennans Grassland Wood-sorrel SH Calotis hispidula Hairy Burr-daisy LTG Austrostipa aristiglumis Plump Spear-grass Published by the Victorian Government Department of Sustainability and Environment May 2004 MTG Austrodanthonia caespitosa Common Wallaby-grass © The State of Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment 2004 MTG Dianella revoluta s.l. Black-anther Flax-lily This publication is copyright. Reproduction and the making available of this material for personal, in-house or non-commercial purposes is authorised, on condition that: • the copyright owner is acknowledged; MTG Austrostipa scabra Rough Spear-grass • no official connection is claimed; MTG Enteropogon acicularis Spider Grass • the material is made available without charge or at cost; and • the material is not subject to inaccurate, misleading or derogatory treatment. Requests for permission to reproduce or communicate this material in any way not permitted by this licence (or by the fair dealing provisions of the Copyright Act 1968) should be directed to the Nominated Officer, Copyright, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002.

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