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Habitat Restoration Plan Torakina Brunswick Heads Habitat Restoration Plan Torakina Brunswick Heads May 2013 Habitat Restoration Plan Torakina 1 Cover Page Left Cypress pine forest adjacent to track Right Cypress pine forest with Macaranga and Forest Red Gum Plan prepared by Po Box 5198 South Murwillumbah NSW 2484 5/11 Buchanan Street Murwillumbah NSW 2484 Phone 0266 72 2220 Mob 0409 244294 Email: [email protected] Habitat Restoration Plan Torakina 2 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4 2. Aims and Objectives ....................................................................................................... 4 3 Site Description ................................................................................................................ 5 3.1 Location ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.2 Topography ................................................................................................................ 5 4 Vegetation ........................................................................................................................ 6 4.1 Native vegetation ....................................................................................................... 6 4.2 Conservation Status .................................................................................................. 7 4.2.1 Landscape Context and Connectivity ................................................................ 7 4.2.2 Threatened plants ............................................................................................... 8 4.3 Weeds ......................................................................................................................... 9 5 Fauna .............................................................................................................................. 10 5.1 Habitat features ....................................................................................................... 10 6 Management Considerations ........................................................................................ 11 7 Restoration Approach and Recommendations ............................................................ 14 7.1 Restoration Approach ............................................................................................. 14 7.2 Work Zones .............................................................................................................. 15 8 General Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 18 8.1 Personnel ................................................................................................................. 18 8.2 Threatened Species ................................................................................................. 18 8.3 WH&S ....................................................................................................................... 19 8.4 Chemical use ........................................................................................................... 19 8.6 Cultural Heritage ...................................................................................................... 19 9 Monitoring and Reporting ............................................................................................. 20 9.1 Monitoring ................................................................................................................ 20 9.1.1 Photopoints ....................................................................................................... 20 9.1.2 Restoration and revegetation ........................................................................... 20 9.1.3 Fauna monitoring .............................................................................................. 20 9.1.4 Biodiversity score ............................................................................................. 20 9.2 Reporting ................................................................................................................. 21 9.3 Adaptive Management ............................................................................................. 21 References ........................................................................................................................ 23 Appendix 1 Native Species ............................................................................................... 24 Appendix 2 Weed Species ................................................................................................ 26 Appendix 3 Weed Control Techniques ............................................................................ 27 Appendix 4 SpecificTreatment Methods for Common Weeds ....................................... 30 Appendix 5 Daily Record Sheet ....................................................................................... 32 Appendix 6 Checklist For Bush Regeneration Activities In The Habitat Of Threatened Species, Endangered Populations And Endangered Ecological Communities ........... 33 Appendix 7 Risk Assessment Form and Matrix .............................................................. 37 Appendix 8 Monitoring & Evaluation Pro Forma ............................................................ 39 Habitat Restoration Plan Torakina 3 1 Introduction Bushland Restoration Services Pty Ltd (BRS) was contracted by Madhima Gulgan Community Group to prepare a restoration plan for the area known as Torakina Park adjacent to the Brunswick River at Brunswick Heads. The Northern Rivers Catchment Authority (NRCMA) has provided funds to Madhima Gulgan Community Group through the 2012 Incentives program for preparation of this Plan. Torakina Park is crown land. The management of the property identified for this Plan has been recently transferred from the Department of Lands to the North Coast Accommodation Trust (NCAT). The NCAT contract Byron Shire Council to maintain the parkland area of Torokina. Brunswick Heads Dunecare undertakes weed control and plantings along the beachfront at the east of the reserve. A Plan of Management for the whole of the area is to be commenced by NCAT in May 2013 with proposed exhibition for public comment in July 2013. Prior to the exhibition the NCAT will undertake extensive consultation with stakeholder groups and the community. The Plan of Management will include a concept plan for the site including facilities such as shelter shed, barbeques, walkways and parking. This Plan will be used by the land manager to direct on-ground works and to guide the allocation of program funds. The Plan will also be used by bush regeneration contractors to implement on ground works and the recovery of the associated plant communities at Torakina. Restoration works are detailed in the Plan. The areas identified for restoration within Torakina Park and subject to this plan are hereafter referred to as “the site”. 2. Aims and Objectives The overarching aim of an ecological restoration project is; To restore to the extent possible the structure, function, dynamics and integrity of the pre- existing vegetation and the habitat it supports (SERI). Best practice objectives to achieve the aim are. Enhance and expand the existing native vegetation and habitats within the site by implementing best practice ecological restoration practices; Increase the regeneration capacity and condition of the native vegetation within the site; Protect and expand the populations of threatened flora and fauna and endangered ecological communities by reducing impacts and threats and improving habitat; Revegetate highly degraded areas to increase habitat for native plants and animals including threatened species; Reduce maintenance over time to a minimum level to ensure that weeds do not reinvade the area and impact on the native flora and fauna; Increase community awareness by providing information on the ecological value of native flora and fauna, environmental weed species and restoration techniques and approach. The aims and objectives will guide the project to improve the condition and biodiversity values, increase the regeneration capacity of the native vegetation, improve connectivity for flora and fauna, reduce restoration maintenance time to a minimum and increase community capacity to restore bushland remnants. Habitat Restoration Plan Torakina 4 Community involvement Torakina Park includes a walking track around the perimeter, mown areas of grassland with basic facilities such as shelter shed and barbeques, sandy beach and remnant bushland. The area is used for walking, fishing, picnicking and Dunecare activities. There is community interest in the management of the area and the proposed restoration detailed in this Plan will need to fit with these interests. Interested parties include NCAT, Madhima Gulgan Community Group, Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council, Marine Parks, Marine Rescue Brunswick, Brunswick Heads Community Dunecare, Brunswick Valley Landcare, Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce and Brunswick Heads Surf Club. The NCAT plan preparation will include community consultation through the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce. The focus of their Plan will include improvements in the reserve such as amenity buildings and facilities, public safety and security, formalisation of the perimeter walking track, unauthorised uses such as camping, campfires and rubbish and
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