CYCAS MEGACARPA TRANSLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
QCLNG Pipeline Project QCLNG-BX00-ENV-PLN-000025
Rev 2
August 2016
Issue Date Reason for Issue Responsible Accountable
1 July 2016 Draft issue for review Amanda Delaney T. Winters
2 August Final Amanda Delaney T. Winters
QCLNG Pipeline Project Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plans
DEFINITIONS
In this document, the following definitions apply:
Term Meaning Conservation significant Species listed as: species Endangered, Vulnerable and Near threatened under the Nature Conservation Act 1992; and/or Critically endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; and/or Migratory under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Suitably qualified and For the purposes of this report a suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist is experienced Ecologist defined as someone approved by the Commonwealth in writing to work with Cycads.
Offset area The offset area is that which is secured and protected in perpetuity and used to achieve the offset requirements of QGC.
Planting area The planting area is the area in which C. megacarpa will be directly transplanted as part of the C. megacarpa translocation programme and will be within the offset area(s).
Recipient site The recipient site is the area in which C. megacarpa will be directly transplanted as part of the C. megacarpa translocation programme and will be within the offset area(s).
Study area Extent of area groundtruthed on Wyalla Station for suitability as a C. megacarpa offset and recipient site. NB. The study area includes the areas now referred to as the offset and recipient site areas.
Viable population Population containing a minimum of 3,500 individuals.
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ACRONYMS / ABBREVIATIONS
In this document, the following acronyms and abbreviations apply:
Acronyms Meaning /Abbreviations Australia Pacific LNG Australia Pacific Liquefied Natural Gas CICSDA Callide Infrastructure Corridor State Development Area cm Centimetre CTMP Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plan DAWR Department of Agriculture and Water Resources DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (formerly DERM) DNRM Department of Natural Resources and Mines DOEE Department of Environment and Energy (formerly DOE and SEWPC) SEWPC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Populations and Communities (now DOEE) DTMR Department of Transport and Main Roads EA Environment Authority EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 EH Essential Habitat EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMP Environmental Management Plan EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened G Ground layer GLNG Gladstone LNG Pipeline Project Ha Hectare HERBRECS Herbarium Records Database ID Identification km Kilometre LNG Liquefied Natural Gas LP Act Land Protection (Stock and Pest Route Management) Act 2002 M Metre M2 Square metre MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance Mt Mount NAFI North Australia Fire Information NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 NC No Concern and Present NC Regulation Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006 PMAV Property Map of Assessable Vegetation QCLNG Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas QGC QGC Pty Limited Qld Queensland RE Regional Ecosystem REDD Regional Ecosystem Description Database RoW Right of Way SEIS Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement This Plan Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plan T2 Sub-canopy layer V Version VDec Voluntary Declaration VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999 % Percentage > Greater than < Less than
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Table of Contents 1 Purpose ...... 1 2 Approvals and Legislation ...... 2 2.1 Applicable legislation ...... 2 2.2 Licences and Permits ...... 2 2.3 Approval Conditions Checklist ...... 2 3 Translocation and Management Team ...... 4 4 Site Locations and Site Description ...... 6 4.0 Right of Way ...... 6 4.0.1 Direct Count Surveys ...... 6 4.0.2 Baseline Assessments and tagging (2011) ...... 6 4.0.3 Extent mapping and population viability ...... 7 4.1 Temporary storage site ...... 9 5 Permanent Offset Area and Recipient Site ...... 11 5.0.1 Wyalla (Lot 4 on SP272391) ...... 12 5.0.2 Property and ownership details ...... 13 5.1 General management Intent ...... 13 5.1.1 Offset Management objectives ...... 13 5.2 Description of Management Area...... 13 5.2.1 Offset location and Size ...... 13 5.2.2 Bioregion ...... 14 5.2.3 Weeds ...... 14 5.2.4 Threatened Flora ...... 15 5.3 Control Site Suitability ...... 15 6 Translocation Preparation ...... 16 6.0 Tagging and In-situ Condition Assessment ...... 16 6.1 Temporary Storage Site Preparation ...... 16 6.2 Permanent Recipient Site Preparation ...... 17 7 Translocation Plan ...... 18 7.0 Translocation from RoW to Temporary Storage Facility ...... 18 7.1 Translocation from temporary storage to permanent recipient site ...... 19 7.2 Propagation ...... 20 7.2.1 Collection and Propagation Methodologies ...... 20 7.2.2 Seed Collection methodology (all other areas) ...... 20 7.2.3 Propagation Methodology ...... 20
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7.3 Planting Design/Layout ...... 21 7.4 Data management tool ...... 21 8 Right of Way (RoW) Management ...... 22 9 Monitoring and Management ...... 23 9.0 Temporary Storage Site ...... 23 9.1 Nursery (propagated individuals) ...... 24 9.2 Nursery (seeds and propagated individuals) ...... 25 9.3 Permanent recipient site (translocated and propagated and reference individuals) ...... 26 10 Offset Area Management and Protection ...... 29 10.0 Weeds ...... 29 10.1 Vegetation Management ...... 30 10.2 Land degradation ...... 31 10.3 Fire ...... 32 10.4 Development ...... 33 10.5 Pest Management ...... 33 10.6 Grazing ...... 33 10.7 Restoration/Revegetation ...... 34 10.8 Disturbance/Damage ...... 34 10.9 Unauthorised Access or Use ...... 35 11 Measuring Success ...... 36 12 Reporting ...... 38 12.0 Temporary Nursery ...... 38 12.1 Seeds and Propagated Individuals ...... 38 12.2 Permanent Recipient site ...... 38 13 Appendix A – Figures 1 to 6 ...... 39
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1 Purpose
The Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plan (CTMP) has been prepared to satisfy conditions 24 to 27 of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 approval 2008/4399. The plan has been prepared in consultation with suitably qualified and experienced ecologists approved by the Commonwealth Department of the Environment (DOEE), Ecologica Consulting.
This is a revision of the original CTMP approved by a delegate of the relevant Minister on 6 September 2011 to allow for the removal and translocation to a temporary nursery of 359 Cycas megacarpa (C. megacarpa) individuals. As QGC has now secured the offset and recipient site for the plants, the plan has been updated to include the information necessary for the successful translocation. This includes the assessment, management, monitoring and reporting measures to be implemented prior to, during and post translocation of:
C. megacarpa individuals from the Export Pipeline corridor in the Callide and Calliope Ranges to their permanent recipient site; Propagated C. megacarpa (seedlings).
The secured offset area, including the recipient site, is at least 18ha and will receive no less than 1104 translocated and/propagated individuals.
This Plan has been developed in accordance with all relevant approval conditions and generally is accordance with the National Multi-Species Recovery Plan for Cycads (Qld Herbarium, 2007), the Guidelines for the Translocation of Threatened Plants in Australia (Vallee et al, 2004).
All works undertaken with regard to C. megacarpa species must be executed in accordance with this Plan.
This Plan will be implemented and remain in effect until the performance measures of this plan are met.
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2 Approvals and Legislation
2.1 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
Key environmental legislation relevant to this Plan includes:
Commonwealth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
Queensland
Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act);
Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006; and
Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act).
2.2 LICENCES AND PERMITS
Translocation and management activities will be carried out in accordance with EPBC Act approval 2008/4399 (EPBC Act). QGC will obtain all the necessary permits and licences required to undertake the works prior to activities such as clearing, seed collection and propagation.
2.3 APPROVAL CONDITIONS CHECKLIST
Table 1 outlines the approval conditions relevant to the C. megacarpa programme and where each condition is addressed within this Plan.
TABLE1: RELEVANT APPROVAL CONDITIONS UNDER PERMIT NO 2088/4399
Relevant EPBC Act Condition Relevant Section 24 The proponent must prepare a Cycas megacarpa This Plan (whole document) Management Plan in consultation with an expert approved by the Department in writing. 25 The Cycas megacarpa Management Plan must include:
a. Measures to ensure all C. megacarpa within the Refer Sections 4, 6 and 7 RoW are avoided using, for example suitable trenchless technique(s) as necessary or, if avoidance is not possible, individual plants must be removed and kept offsite and replanted in the same location, or alternatively translocated. Where it can be demonstrated that removal and translocation of individuals is unlikely to succeed, translocation may be substituted by establishing propagated individuals; b. Measures to propagate and plant C. megacarpa Refer Sections 7, and 9 individuals removed or impacted by construction activities to maintain a population of no less than 1,104 individuals within the offset site required by Condition 23(a); c. A detailed methodology for translocation, Refer Sections 7 and 9 propagation and planting, including a map of the
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location of the offset site; d. Details of funding required to secure, maintain and This has been provided separately to enhance the values of the offset site in perpetuity; DOEE as commercial in confidence.
e. Details of a suitably qualified person to undertake Refer Section 3 translocation, propagation and planting; f. Details of the erosion and sediment control Refer Section 8 measures to be implemented in the RoW in the Callide and Calliope Ranges;
g. Measures to rehabilitate the RoW in the Callide Refer Section 8 and Calliope Ranges; h. Measures for the control and management of Section 10 weeds, fire, feral animals, access and grazing in translocation sites; i. Measures for the management, maintenance and Section 9 protection of the population of C. megacarpa individuals in the offset site for a period of five (5) years following final planting; j. Details of monitoring practices to assess the Section 9 and 11 success of proposed management regimes in the offset; k. Performance measures, reporting requirements, Section 11 and 12 trigger levels for corrective actions and identification of those actions to be taken to ensure performance measures are met. 26 The Cycas megacarpa Management Plan must be Revision 1 is approved by the Minister for submitted for the approval of the Minister. implementation and allowed for removal Commencement in the location covered by the of C. megacarpa from the ROW and management plan must not occur without approval. translocation to a temporary nursery. The approved plan must be implemented. Revision 2 provides for a permanent recipient site and has revised the initial document to allow for streamlining and outcomes focussed commitments.
27 To avoid doubt, a single offset management plan can - be submitted to meet all offset management plan requirements.
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3 Translocation and Management Team
All Cycas megacarpa individuals within the direct disturbance footprint will be translocated, managed and monitored by a team of suitably qualified/experienced professionals with successful experience in Cycad translocation. Key members1 of the translocation team are outlined in Table 2.
TABLE 2: PROPOSED TANSLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
Team Member Role Details QGC QGC programme Representative, management and budget management. QGC Pty Limted
Alicia Wain, Technical advice & Alicia has extensive experience with the biology and ecology of offset identification; Australian Cycads and has been involved in numerous Specialist Transplant oversight – threatened species programmes over the years including Ecologist & Cycad to temporary site several successful Cycad translocation and management expert, (supervision, data programmes. capture & reporting); Ecologica Ecological monitoring She is approved and classified as a Cycad expert by both State Consulting and Commonwealth environment agencies and has managed & reporting in nursery; and been the ecological lead for Cycad translocation Transplant oversight – programmes for the following projects: to permanent site. QCLNG Pipeline Project (~2100 Cycads); APLNG Pipeline Project (~1800 Cycads); GLNG Pipeline Project (~7600 Cycads); TMR Calliope Range Deviation Project (~550 Cycads); TMR Princhester Overtaking Lanes Project (~100 Cycads). In addition to identifying offsets for all of these programmes, she is currently undertaking the monitoring of threatened species transplanted as part of the LNG pipeline projects and the TMR threatened species programmes; and has been an integral member in the development, co-ordination and/or implementation of large scale threatened species programmes for APLNG, QGC, GLNG and TMR.
Brian Perry Cycad salvage & Brian is a specialist transplant contractor with considerable transplant to temporary experience on Cycad translocation programmes. He has worked Cycad transplant site; extensively throughout Central Queensland and has been specialist, Horticultural involved in several translocation projects for the Department of maintenance Main Roads, Ergon Energy, Rockhampton City Council, QGC Australian Natives monitoring in nursery. and Abigroup.
Brian is classified as a suitably qualified and experienced person for translocation works and horticultural management by both State and Commonwealth environment agencies. Brian has provided technical inputs or been the principal transplant and maintenance specialist for the following Cycad programmes:
1 A tendering process is currently underway for all the requirements of the C. megacarpa translocation and management programme. Should any changes be made to the current team, this Plan will be updated accordingly.
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Team Member Role Details QCLNG Pipeline Project; APLNG Pipeline Project; GLNG Pipeline Project; TMR Calliope Range Deviation Project; TMR Mt Morgan Range emergency works; TMR Princhester Overtaking Lanes Project. Trevor Mylrea, Horticultural Trevor is a horticultural technician who has specialised in Cycad maintenance & management for the last 10 years. Lead maintenance management in contractor nursery; He is classified as a suitably qualified and experienced person (horticulture), Water, pest & weed for horticultural management by both State and Commonwealth management in environment agencies. Mylrea Plant Care nursery. Trevor has provided specialist horticultural expertise and been
an integral member of the horticultural team for the following Cycad programmes:
QCLNG Pipeline Project; APLNG Pipeline Project; GLNG Pipeline Project; TMR Calliope Range Deviation Project; and Gladstone Regional Council (various). Paul Forster State and Paul is a taxonomist and recognised Cycad expert with the Commonwealth Queensland Herbarium and provides specialist technical advice Principal Botanist Government specialist on behalf of the Commonwealth and State Governments. & Cycad expert, (Cycad) advisor; Technical advisor; As well as being the editor of the Herbarium journal Queensland Document & Austrobaileya since 2005, he has authored multiple publications Herbarium compliance reviewer. on the taxonomy and biology of Australian Cycads and co- authored the National Species Recovery Plan for the Cycads, Cycas Megacarpa, Cycas Ophiolitica, Macrozamia cranei, Macrozamia lomandroides, Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi and Macrozamia platyrachis.
TBC Seed collection; Propagate and maintain Cycad seed for planting into recipient site. Maintenance and monitoring at permanent recipient site
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4 Site Locations and Site Description
4.0 RIGHT OF WAY
4.0.1 DIRECT COUNT SURVEYS
Initial direct count surveys for Cycas megacarpa within the QCLNG Export Pipelines’ disturbance footprint were undertaken by a qualified Ecologist from Unidel between May and August 2010. As shown in Appendix B, Figures 1 to 42, C. megacarpa were observed in three locations throughout the Callide and Calliope Ranges and based on a 40m wide Right of Way (RoW), there were approximately 184 individuals within the direct disturbance footprint.
This total comprised approximately 55 individuals in the Calliope Range section (cluster 1 (Lot 3 SP217657 between KP267.6-268)), 23 individuals within Callide Range section 1 (cluster 2 (Lot 4 RN903 between KP261.8- 262)) and 106 individuals within the Callide Range section 2 (cluster 3 (Lot18 RN1457 between KP253 -254)).
Based on observations made within the Pre-Clearing Ecological Survey Report for the QCLNG Export Pipeline and Gas Collection Header (QGC020-ENV-RPT- 0007) (Unidel 2011), fruiting bodies were present on 11 individuals only (approx. 6% of those to be translocated). As shown in Figure 1, at least 85% of the individuals to be translocated are less than 1m in height. However, levels of recruitment3 are variable and range from 45% in cluster 1 (Calliope Range) to 13% and 15% in clusters 2 and 3 respectively (Callide Range)4.
4.0.2 BASELINE ASSESSMENTS AND TAGGING (2011)
Prior to the commencement of salvage activities, pre-translocation condition assessments and tagging activities for C. megacarpa within the QCLNG Export Pipelines’ disturbance footprint were undertaken by a suitably qualified and DOEE approved Ecologist from Ecologica in August 2011.
These activities were undertaken in accordance with the methodology outlined in Section 6.0 of this Plan.
The following key observations have been extracted from relevant reporting:
A total of 359 individuals were located within the direct disturbance footprint and assessed and tagged accordingly5; Sub-adults would be the dominant age category to be salvaged from the RoW (~43%); Approximately 90% were observed with positive frond growth; Approximately 2% of the sample were dormant; Approximately 29% of individuals to be salvaged were considered to have achieved reproductive capacity; Varying stages of reproductive material was observed on 34 individuals; 15 individuals were confirmed as female and 19 individuals were confirmed as male; 18 males were observed with new pollen cones;
2 Figures 1 to 4 have been extracted from the QCLNG Pre-Clearing Ecological Survey Report (Unidel, 2011). 3 For the purposes of this Plan, the level of recruitment refers to the percentage of seedlings present within a population or cluster. 4 It is important to note that these Figures represent only those individuals to be translocated and do not therefore reflect the true indication of attrition within the populations to which they are being salvaged from. 5 Whilst the total number of tagged individuals is substantially more than those previously identified, the high proportion of smaller individuals, coupled with the high levels of dense grass in the understory, which can make positive identification problematic, are likely reasons for this discrepancy.
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12 females were fruiting with seven (7) bearing ripe fruit; A total of 261 seeds were recorded both on and around the base of fruiting females with varying degrees of ripeness; Eight (8) females had confirmed recruitment around their base. Graph 1 summarises the incremental height classes recorded during August 2011 for C. megacarpa within the QCLNG RoW.
GRAPH1: INCREMENTAL HEIGHT CLASS DATA WITHIN THE ROW
Cycas megacarpa salvage data 80 70
60 50 40 30
No.of individuals 20 10 0
Location 1 (Lot 3 SP217657) Location 2 (Lot 4 RN903) Location 3 (Lot 18 RN1457)
4.0.3 EXTENT MAPPING AND POPULATION VIABILITY
There are currently eight (8) known populations considered to be significant and viable for this species (containing a minimum of 3,500 individuals). Of these, three populations occur within approximately 15km of the QCLNG Export Pipeline. They are as follows:
Populations 7/8/9, officially recorded as Population 8 in Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) - Don River State Forest extending onto freehold and leasehold land; Population 11/12, officially recorded as Population 11 in Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) - Calliope Range on freehold, leasehold, state forest and road reserve; and Population 14/15, officially recorded as Population 14 in Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) - Callide Range on freehold, timber reserve and road reserve. Refer Appendix B, Figure 6 for the locations of these populations within the Callide and Calliope Ranges. C. megacarpa directly impacted as a consequence of the QCLNG Export Pipeline project form part of Populations 11/12 and 14/15. A discussion on potential impacts and benefits to the populations is provided below.
Calliope Range population (Location 1)
Approximately 49% of those salvaged as part of the QCLNG Export Pipeline project were from Lot 3 on SP127657 in the Calliope Range.
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This section of the Calliope Range contains C. megacarpa Population 11/126 which extends throughout sections of the Calliope Range on freehold, leasehold, road reserve and state forest tenures.
During 2008, targeted surveys for C. megacarpa were undertaken in the Calliope Range to determine the approximate size of the population to be impacted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) Calliope Range Deviation Project (refer Appendix B, Figure 57). During this survey, approximately 2,250 C. megacarpa were located across 176ha8 of mapped Essential Habitat for the species (Connell Wagner, 2008). Based on the findings, the total mapped Essential Habitat area is predicted to contain approximately 4,368 individuals with an average of 13 C. megacarpa per hectare (Connell Wagner, 2008).
Of the 2,250 C. megacarpa surveyed approximately 73% of individuals were less than 50cm tall (majority less than 25cm tall) and 27% considered to be at reproductive age (observed 51cm to 700cm).
The size of a significant and viable population for C. megacarpa in the long term is considered to be a minimum of 3,500-4,500 individuals containing a variety of height classes, in particular >30% of individuals <25cm (Forster and Holland 2007). It is therefore considered that the population surveyed with the mapped Essential Habitat is considered to be significant and viable.
Callide Range population (Location 2)
Approximately 10% of those salvaged as part of the QCLNG Export Pipeline Project were from Lot 4 on RN903.
C. megacarpa within the general vicinity of this area are likely to be disjunct clusters that form part of C. megacarpa Population 11/12. As noted for Location 1, Population 11/12 is considered to be a significant and viable population; is predicted to contain >4,300 individuals; and extends throughout sections of the Calliope Range on freehold, leasehold, road reserve and state forest tenures.
In terms of permanent impacts, the permanent removal of these individuals from Location 2 has the potential to affect the long term viability of nearby isolated clusters which are restricted to rocky terrain not suitable for grazing and occasional individuals growing in pastures.
Callide Range population (Location 3)
Approximately 41% of those salvaged as part of the QCLNG Export Pipeline Project were from Lot 18 on RN1457.
C. megacarpa within the general vicinity of this area are likely to form part of C. megacarpa Population 14/ 15.
As noted in the Cycad Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) Population 14 is considered to be a significant and viable population; is predicted to contain >14,000 individuals; and extends throughout sections of the Callide Range on freehold, leasehold and road reserve tenures.
Published data for Population 15 (HERBRECS, 2012) suggests that C. megacarpa is locally common near the power line easement that intersects the adjacent property (Lot 8 on RN1580) at an average density of approximately 9 individuals per hectare.
Previous survey efforts in the local region by Ecologica between 2010 and 2015 (unpublished) indicate that Populations 14 and 15 form part of the same population. This is based on current data indicating a distance of approximately 630m between the mapped clusters on either side of the Dawson Highway and then less
6 Populations 11 and 12 are present within the Calliope Range mapped Essential Habitat area for this species. However, based on the findings of the 2008 survey for DTMR, these populations are considered to be one (1) population. 7 This Figure has been extracted from the DTMR Calliope Range Deviation Project EPBC Act Referral (Connell Wagner, 2008). 8 The total mapped Essential Habitat area equals 366ha.
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than 300m between the mapped clusters travelling southwards towards the power line easement that intersects Lot 8 on RN1580 (refer Appendix B, Figure 6. Combined, Population 14/15 is estimated to contain >20,000 individuals.
In terms of permanent impacts the project may have to the population, the permanent removal of these individuals accounts for <1% of the predicted in-situ population.
4.1 TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE
A temporary storage facility was required to store and maintain the salvaged C. megacarpa that were transplanted out of the QCLNG Export Pipeline. The C. megacarpa were transplanted to this facility in September and October 2011 and continue to be cared for under strict horticultural and phytosanitory conditions.
Translocation into the permanent recipient site will commence during the next identified optimal period following all necessary approvals being granted.
As shown in Image 1, the temporary site is located approximately 12km north east of the Calliope Range and is on private property Lot 2 CTN1749. The property is owned by Mr Trevor Mylrea who was a horticultural specialist at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens and has been involved with the C. megacarpa translocation and management for DTMR’s Calliope Range Deviation Project; as well as the Cycas megacarpa programmes for both the Australia Pacific LNG and GLNG pipeline projects.
A site visit was conducted on 1st August, 2011 which determined that the environmental values of the temporary site values are consistent with the following criteria for storage:
The temporary site is large enough to adequately store a minimum of 359 individuals until the permanent recipient site is ready for receiving them; The current land use will not negatively impact on the health of C. megacarpa in storage (i.e. aerial spraying does not occur onsite and cattle can be excluded from the area); There is nil or minimal presence of weed species within the proposed storage area. Where weeds exist they are easily managed so as to not negatively impact on the stored C. megacarpa for the duration of the holding; There is no evidence of pigs within the general area; The site has an acceptable level of natural shade from the tree canopy. This is particularly important during the hotter months of the year; There is minimal risk of flooding events that could wash the C. megacarpa away from the storage site; The soils within the storage site are not sodic or erosion prone in a way that could destabilise C. megacarpa being stored; The site is secure and therefore far enough away from a road that the risk of poaching is greatly reduced or removed; The site contains a reliable source of usable water; A firebreak can be established around the C. megacarpa to reduce the risk of wildfire impacting them whilst in storage; C. megacarpa are present or nearby thereby increasing the likelihood that local pollinators are present9.
9 This is a desirable criterion only and it is not considered essential for the temporary storage site.
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IMAGE2: TEMPORARY STORAGE LOCATION
As shown in Image 2, the temporary site is generally consistent with the criteria outlined above. Refer to Section 6.1 regarding temporary site preparation.
IMAGE 2: TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE PRIOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCUTRE
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5 Permanent Offset Area and Recipient Site
In accordance with DOEE approval conditions, QGC is required to secure a recipient site and offset area(s) at least 18ha in size for receiving no less than 1,104 Cycas megacarpa individuals.
As a consequence of the project, QGC maintained a disturbance limit of 3ha and salvaged a total of 359 C. megacarpa from the pipeline RoW. Therefore, the recipient site and offset area needs to be suitable for receiving no less than 2,154 C. megacarpa individuals.
In accordance with the recovery plan actions for this species, the translocation of C. megacarpa impacted as a result of project works will occur into a suitable recipient site as close to the existing population(s) as possible.
In order to determine whether a location will be a suitable recipient site to support the translocated individuals in the long term, the following criteria have been developed by Vallee et al (2004) for guidance:
Determine whether the biological and ecological requirements of the taxon are able to be met on the recipient site(s). For example, an analysis of the soil and geological features, topography, vegetative habitat (incl. condition) and proximity to other populations of the C. megacarpa will need to be undertaken during this assessment process; Determine whether the habitat area is large enough to support a self-sustaining population (and any planned experiments); Undertake analysis of the historical land uses and the current degree of disturbance at the site(s) (e.g. whether the site has been used for cropping or grazing and presence of weeds or erosion); Determine the ecosystem’s current functional status and the ability of the ecosystem to regenerate without intervention once pressure is removed; Determine the successional stage of the vegetation community present at the site (e.g. is the rate or stage of succession appropriate for the taxon? Does the successional stage need to be modified, or is the site(s) unsuitable due to the potential impacts of the natural succession of the community?); Determine the presence of any current or future threats to the site(s). If threats are present, can they controlled or eliminated; Determine the potential risk from threats that may not currently be evident (these threats may be at landscape-level such as salinity and water table changes or diseases such as root rot etc.); Determine the security of the land tenure (the long-term security of the site(s) is essential to ensure the translocated plants are protected); Determine if the current and future management of the site(s) will be compatible with the management of the translocated species; Determine if any land uses within and/or adjacent the recipient site(s) will negatively impact on the translocated species. Other relevant criteria that require consideration include: Ongoing vehicular access both to and from the site and across the site as required for management of the general area (e.g. maintenance trucks; water trucks; machinery and equipment for translocation activities); Availability of onsite water or ability for necessary water infrastructure to be established and maintained for the life of the programme; The availability of suitable land for C. megacarpa specific offsets and the willingness of landholders to enter into conservation agreements or sell their land; Budgetary / financial considerations. Key recovery action objectives also requiring consideration when determining site suitability include:
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Secure and protect a significant known population not currently protected in a reserve (on a freehold or leasehold property); The proximity of the recipient site to the population(s) impacted as a result of project works. A permanent offset area and recipient site was secured by QGC in October 2015 over a portion of Wyalla (Lot 4 on SP272391), in the Calliope Range. A summary of the key findings is provided below in Section 5.0.1.
5.0.1 WYALLA (LOT 4 ON SP272391)
The key objective of the assessment was to determine whether the proposed offset area is likely to meet the biological and ecological requirements of the taxon in addition to how well the proposed offset area meets the set criteria. Set criteria were derived from Vallee et al (2004). A scoring system was used to rank the proposed offset area, in particular the planting area against the set criteria.
The field survey was undertaken over four days between the 26th and 29th October, 2015. The field programme was led by Alicia Wain who is a suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist approved by the Commonwealth in writing.
Key findings within the report are as follows:
The offset area meets all of the criteria derived from Vallee et al (2004) to a high standard (has been scored against the set criteria and has received 75 out of 78); The offset area is adjacent to the Location 3 salvage area in which ~50% of the salvaged C. megacarpa were transplanted from; The carrying capacity of the proposed offset area is considered acceptable for receiving the required number of C. megacarpa without detrimentally affecting the in-situ population or their associated habitat (is large enough to receive both salvaged and propagated individuals); A suitable planting area has been identified within the offset area (minimum of 18ha); The offset area forms part of and connects to a known viable population (Population 11/12) in which 50% of salvaged individuals came from; The 2015 survey confirmed the presence of at least 550 C. megacarpa across two (2) clusters10 within and adjacent the proposed offset area; The tenure for the offset area is freehold; The offset area is within an area mapped by DEHP as a priority 1 (high value) strategic offset corridor, and both a hub and a corridor within a strategic offset hub; Topography within the proposed planting areas are likely to aid natural dispersal and mechanical equipment needed for transplanting activities should be able to access them; The offset area is within the Calliope River Catchment; The soils and geology are suitable for C. megacarpa establishment; The vegetation communities present are remnant and are known habitat for C. megacarpa; The offset area is likely to contain values for other Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) species with other significant species known or likely to inhabit the area; The risk of pathogen introduction is considered to be low; The current and future land uses are considered to be compatible with the objectives of the translocation and offset programme.
10 It is considered highly likely that these clusters connect via individuals present along the range face. However due to its steep topography and health and safety considerations, this area was not traversed during the survey period.
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5.0.2 PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP DETAILS
The Offset Area is located on the Wyalla property (Lot 4 on SP272391). Property and ownership details are provided in Table 3.
TABLE 3: PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP DETAILS
Property Details Property name: Wyalla Real property description (Lot on Plan/s): Lot 4 on SP272391 Primary Local Government Area: Gladstone Regional Tenure: Freehold Council Planning Scheme Zone: Gladstone Regional Council’s Offset Area: 18 ha Calliope Shire Planning Scheme (2007) Landholder Details
Registered Owner/s on Title: Dennis Edward Quinn
5.1 GENERAL MANAGEMENT INTENT
The Offset Area will be protected through a Voluntary Declaration under the VM Act which will be registered on the property’s title and is binding on current and future landholders.
The purpose of the voluntary declaration is to offset clearing associated with a development approval.
5.1.1 OFFSET MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
Section 11 outlines the management actions required to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the Project’s conditions of approval, management plans and relevant guidelines and policies.
Key objectives of the offset area management include:
Compliance with approvals conditions issued under the EPBC Act; Establish a minimum of 2,154 salvaged and propagated C. megacarpa individuals within the Offset Area and protect, maintain and monitor until all the compliance requirements have been achieved, as outlined in Table 7 of this document. All works undertaken within the Offset Area must be executed in accordance with this Plan.
This Plan will remain in effect until the requirements of the EPBC Act approval are achieved.
5.2 DESCRIPTION OF MANAGEMENT AREA
5.2.1 OFFSET LOCATION AND SIZE
Image 3 below shows the location of the offset area.
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IMAGE 3: LOCATION OF OFFSET AREA
5.2.2 BIOREGION
The offset area is located in the Brigalow Belt Bioregion within an ecological corridor of state significance linking to the Don River State Forest to the north and Mount Rainbow to the west.
5.2.3 WEEDS
A number of weeds declared under the Land Protection (Stock and Pest Route Management Act 2002 (LP Act)) are known from the local area, including Class 2 weeds such as Opuntia spp. Sporobolus spp. and Cryptostegia grandiflora (Ecologica, 2015).
A survey undertaken in October 2015 identified four (4) declared species within and adjacent to the proposed offset area:
Lantana camara (lantana); Lantana montevidensis (creeping lantana); Opuntia tomentosa (velvet tree pear); Cryptostegia grandiflora (rubber vine).
All are recognised as Weeds of National Environmental Significance (Thorp and Lynch 2012) and if not appropriately managed, have the potential to impact on the C. megacarpa translocation programme. With the exception of Lantana montevidensis which is common across the entire site (and therefore not mapped), the approximate locations of declared weeds observed during the October 2015 survey period has been recorded for future monitoring and management purposes.
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5.2.4 THREATENED FLORA
The most recent survey was completed in October 2015 and confirmed the presence of at least 550 Cycas megacarpa across two (2) clusters11 within and adjacent the proposed offset area.
It should be noted that at least 700 individuals are also present within the road reserve which abuts the western boundary of the proposed offset area. This includes a number of salvaged individuals transplanted as part of the Calliope Range Deviation Project by DTMR in 2009.
Based on a sample size of ~550 individuals, the following was observed during the survey period:
Sub-adults were the most dominant age category within the offset area (~67%) refer Graph 1; Approximately 94% were observed with positive frond growth; Approximately 3% of the sample were dormant; Approximately 6% were considered to have poor trunk condition. This was likely due to damaged sustained as a result of previous wildfires and Tropical Cyclone Marcia; Approximately 33% were considered to have achieved reproductive capacity; Varying stages of reproductive material was observed on 40 individuals; 20 individuals were confirmed as female and 20 individuals were confirmed as male; Nine (9) females were fruiting with four (4) bearing ripe fruit; 16 males were observed with new pollen cones; Eight (8) female plants had seedlings around their base; Small birds were utilising the crowns of three (3) Cycads for nests.
5.3 CONTROL SITE SUITABILITY
In order to measure the success of the translocation programme, the establishment of a control site within the offset area will be required so that the temporal variation between the recipient and control site specimens can be analysed and compared.
The control site will be a representative sample of the naturally occurring population(s) adjacent the recipient site area and will comprise of similar height classes and aspect to those translocated as part of the project works.
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6 Translocation Preparation
6.0 TAGGING AND IN-SITU CONDITION ASSESSMENT
All C. megacarpa within the disturbance footprint (40m wide RoW) were tagged with a unique identification code (fire proof/resistant aluminium tag); marked with high visibility paint (non-toxic); and had the following information recorded against their new ID:
Co-ordinates; Height; Sex including number of fruit present/presence of pollen cone; Presence of insects/insect attack; Presence of new growth; Overall condition and other relevant observations; Current height and crown condition photographed.
The unique identification code was comprised of the entity name, the date they were first tagged and assessed and their number in sequence (e.g. QGC 0811 0001, QGC 0811 0002, etc.).
Seedlings with fronds received their own unique ID. However, where applicable, the ID of their parent was noted against them in the database. Details regarding seedlings without fronds (i.e. very young seedlings) were noted with their locations recorded.
To accommodate any potential margin of error in satellite accuracy (when recording each C. megacarpa position) and any additional alignment adjustments, all C. megacarpa within 5m either side of the disturbance footprint were accounted for and had the following information recorded:
Co-ordinates; Height; Sex including number of fruit present/presence of pollen cone.
A field team led by a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist from Ecologica Consulting undertook the tagging and in-situ condition assessments for the QCLNG project between August 15th and August 27th 2011. The ecologist ensured that the data collection was consistent with the outlined methodology, was adequately captured and was able to be utilised for comparative analysis during future monitoring activities in the recipient site(s).
The data collected was input into an appropriate, project specific database that allows for the monitoring team to track the health of the translocated C. megacarpa and report on the findings as per approval conditions.
6.1 TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE PREPARATION
Whilst the site is suitable as a temporary storage location, a number of actions were undertaken prior to the translocation of the C. megacarpa. These actions included but were not limited to the following:
any weeds and pest animals were removed from the immediate vicinity; a stable surface area, firebreak and watering system were established; and a cattle proof enclosure was constructed around the temporary storage site to minimise the risk of both poisoning of cattle and damage to the plants.
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6.2 PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE PREPARATION
Vallee et al (2004) outlines a number of actions recommended that should be undertaken prior to the translocation of the C. megacarpa into the recipient site(s) with the key action being the removal of any threats from the recipient site(s). This may include the removal of weeds and pest animals (including stock) and hazardous materials (including contamination).
Overarching management principles and site specific preparation measures have been outlined in Section 10 and Section 11 of this Plan.
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7 Translocation Plan
The translocation methodologies outlined below are based upon steps developed by Dr Paul Forster of the Queensland Herbarium. This methodology12 has since been refined for consistency with Vallee et al (2004) and as a result of successful C. megacarpa translocations that occurred for both TMR and LNG projects between 2009 and 2015.
NB. A refined methodology may be required once the transplant contractor has been engaged; and machinery and equipment availability is confirmed.
7.0 TRANSLOCATION FROM ROW TO TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITY
1. Using marker paint or fluorescent dye mark the north side of each plant to be translocated. This will ensure that the plants are replanted with a similar north-south orientation, and may discourage poaching; 2. Clear the area surrounding the individual plants by hand or with machinery (bobcat); 3. Trim all fronds back to where the rachis is attached to the stems; 4. Spray trunks and around the crown area (not the crown itself) with an anti-transpirant (e.g. Envy®) to prevent the plants drying out; 5. Using a trench pattern, loosen soil around each plant (either by hand or preferably with an excavator, backhoe or chain digger); 6. Carefully remove each individual from the ground and carefully preserve the rootball(s) of soil for each plant (ideally this should be done by hand (small plants) or with an excavator or backhoe bucket). Try to retain as much soil around the rootball(s) as possible in order to avoid damaging the root system; 7. Once the plant is out of the ground trim any damaged roots with clean/sterile secateurs and apply fungicide powder (e.g. Banrot®, Formula 20®) to prevent infection. Vitamin B or seaweed may also be applied to encourage root growth; 8. Using dry hessian sacking, wrap the rootball(s) to protect the structure of it. The hessian should be sewn or taped if necessary; 9. In order to avoid bruising the trunks/stems of the C. megacarpa, care should be taken whilst transporting the plants to the recipient site(s). Any large or heavy plants should be loaded using a soft sling that is slung on a backhoe or excavator bucket and packed using rolls of hessian sacking or similar; 10. Upon excavation the plants will be immediately transported to the pre-prepared temporary storage location for potting up and storage until further notice. If there is a delay in the actual potting, the hessian sacking in which the plants are wrapped will be sprayed with water so that the rootball(s) remain moist; 11. The hessian sacking should be removed from each plant as they are placed into their pots. Any roots which have sustained any further damage during transit should be trimmed and sprayed with the fungicide powder; 12. The plants should be positioned with the marked side facing north; 13. The rootball of each plant shall be packed with washed river sand or sandy loam in order to provide a suitable substrate for new roots to grow. **This soil must be free of weed seeds**. Backfill around the plant using the appropriate topsoil; 14. Where necessary, the plants will be staked with multiple stakes for stability. Rocks or other suitable materials may be placed around the base of the pots to assist in insulating the pots from hot weather conditions, provide protection from fire and to aid in stability; 15. Spray the trunks of the plants again with an anti-transpirant (e.g. Envy®) to prevent them from losing too much moisture; 16. The crown and any remaining foliage on each plant will be sprayed with an insecticide (Confidor® at an application rate of 10ml/9L water or Crown® at an application rate of 5ml/9L water); 17. Using ordinary water, thoroughly water around each translocated plant and then water (5-9litres) around each rootball with a systemic fungicide (Banrot® at the recommended rate).
12 The methodology has been developed by Ecologica Consulting in consultation with the Queensland Herbarium, the Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Australian Natives (transplant specialist).
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7.1 TRANSLOCATION FROM TEMPORARY STORAGE TO PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE
Temporary Storage Site
1. Ensure all pre-translocation data has been captured prior to the removal of plants form the temporary storage site; 2. If the marker has faded or is no longer visible, use marker paint or fluorescent dye to mark the north side of each plant to be translocated. This will ensure that the plants are replanted with a similar north- south orientation, and may discourage poaching from the recipient site(s); 3. Spray trunks and around the crown area (not the crown itself) with an anti-transpirant (e.g. Envy®) to prevent the plants drying out; 4. In order to avoid bruising the trunks/stems of the C. megacarpa, care should be taken whilst transporting the plants to the recipient site(s).
The time the plant spends out of the ground in the permanent recipient site will be limited as far as practical.
Recipient Site
5. Holes at the recipient site will be dug by hand or with an excavator or backhoe and will not be much deeper than the rootball of the plants being transplanted. Each hole should be at least 1.5 times the size; 6. The bags / hessian sacking / pots should be removed from each plant as they are placed into the ground. Any roots which have sustained further damage during transit should be trimmed and sprayed with the fungicide powder; 7. Plants will be positioned in new holes to ensure that the north-south orientation from the old locality is maintained; 8. Washed river sand or sandy loam will be packed around the roots and rootball. This introduced soil will be free from weed seed; 9. Backfilling will use the original topsoil removed from the recipient site hole. Where necessary, plants will be staked to assist with stabilisation (with multiple timber stakes or surrounding trees where needed). Rocks will be placed around the base of the trunk to aid in stability, to provide protection from fires and to insulate roots from hot weather conditions. 10. If required, the trunks may be sprayed a second time with an anti-transpirant to prevent them losing too much moisture; 11. The crown of each plant will be sprayed with an insecticide (either Confidor® at a rate of application of 10 mL per 9 L of water or application of Crown® at a rate of application of 5 mL per 9 L of water) after transplant; 12. A systemic fungicide such as Banrot® should be applied at the recommended rate around each rootball area; 13. Each plant will be watered thoroughly (in addition to that received through systemic treatments) at a frequency dependant on local weather conditions,; 14. If required, Vitamin B or seaweed may also be applied to encourage root growth; 15. Without damaging the roots, a star picket will be driven into the north side of the ground beside each plant so that its’ unique identification tag can be attached with high tensile wire. This will reduce the risk associated with losing the tags over time as well as reduce its likelihood of fire damage; 16. Any damage incurred to the plant through the transplant process will be recorded and photo-logged for input into the database. This will assist in identifying any future horticultural requirements and inform monitoring analysis when tracking the progress of a plant (particularly if transplant failure occurs); 17. Once transplant is complete, each plant will be photo-logged and height measured. The new co- ordinates for each transplanted individual will also be recorded at this time. All data will be input into the database for future monitoring and tracking purposes.
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7.2 PROPAGATION
To address the offset requirement associated with translocating C. megacarpa from the disturbance footprint, a minimum of 2,154 individuals will need to be planted and maintained within the recipient site (transplanted and propagated individuals combined). This achieves an offset ratio of 1:6.
As outlined in this section, the collection of seed will need to be carried out in accordance with valid Queensland permits and/or licences.
To address these requirements, an appropriate seed collection methodology has been developed for this project. To encourage genetic variation within the recipient site, the agreed methodology ensures that any seed collection will not be restricted to those being directly impacted by the pipeline project.
Key factors affecting the number of seed to be collected include: overall seed viability; collection locations; nursery survival (est. 70%); and survival rate per transplant event (salvaged and propagated) (est. 70%). Based on this it is estimated that approximately 5,437 seeds will need to be collected and propagated to comply with approval conditions. The following sections outline the methodologies to be used.
7.2.1 COLLECTION AND PROPAGATION METHODOLOGIES
To address the offset requirement associated with translocating the C. megacarpa, seeds will be collected and propagated using appropriate horticultural techniques.
To encourage genetic variation within the recipient site(s), the methodologies outlined below ensure that any seed collection will not be restricted to those being directly impacted by the project works.
It should be noted that due to the occurrence of wildfires in the weeks leading up to 2011 salvage activities, any seed that was present and ripe was burnt and rendered unviable. Therefore, no seeds were collected from individuals that were being salvaged from the RoW.
7.2.2 SEED COLLECTION METHODOLOGY (ALL OTHER AREAS)
In accordance with DEHP requirements, collection of seed must only be carried out under a valid ‘Protected Plants Harvesting Licence.
In addition, seeds will be harvested in accordance the methodology outlined below and the ‘Code of Practice – For the harvest and use of protected plants’ (DEHP, 2015).
Seeds from multiple plants will not be mixed into the one (1) bag.
Seeds picked from adult plants and seeds found on the ground will not be placed into the same bag if the origin of those on the ground is not certain.
This information will be input into an appropriate data management tool. This tool will also support inputs that allow seed viability and fitness for each maternal plant to be tracked over time.
7.2.3 PROPAGATION METHODOLOGY
In accordance with DEHP requirements, propagation of seed must only be carried out under a valid ‘Protected Plants Growing Licence and in accordance with the ‘Code of Practice – For the harvest and use of protected plants’ (DEHP, 2015).
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Specific methods for C. megacarpa propagation will be developed by the propagation contractor.
7.3 PLANTING DESIGN/LAYOUT
A planting design/layout will be designed based on the following aspects:
Permanent recipient site assessment Distance between each plant; Survival rate in the permanent recipient site once planted; and Topography and existing vegetation.
The specific planting layout will be marked out by a suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist who has relevant experience in such design. This is likely to occur in the days prior to each round of translocation so that local conditions and equipment requirements can be accommodated as needed.
7.4 DATA MANAGEMENT TOOL
QGC will develop a data management tool to identify the origin of each seed. This includes developing a database or equivalent record system that allows for each seed to be numbered and/or tagged and/or marked in order to track the progress of propagated individuals from their maternal parent plant through to their survival in the nursery and on to their survival in their permanent recipient site.
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8 Right of Way (RoW) Management
No further disturbance works are planned within the ROW.
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9 Monitoring and Management
The duration of the management and maintenance requirements are based on both the guidelines outlined by Vallee et al (2004); the relevant approval conditions; and other project experiences from several C. megacarpa Translocation Programmes that have run between 2009 and 2015. The methodologies outlined below have been broken down according to the C. megacarpa locations.
9.0 TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE
Management
Depending on weather conditions (i.e. rainfall, summer heat, etc.) each plant may be given approximately 5- 10 litres of water as appropriate (higher frequency may be required during summer).
Plants will be checked for insect attack regularly and treated for insect attack accordingly.
If plants begin to show signs of growth, they should be watered and sprayed thoroughly with a systemic insecticide (e.g. Crown or Confidor) to reduce insect attack. These systemic insecticides should be applied at a high concentration (e.g. 5ml Crown per 9 litres of water; 10ml Confidor per 9 litres of water).
The maintenance and management team is comprised of Trevor Mylrea (ongoing maintenance and management) Alicia Wain (ecological monitoring) and the Brian Perry (maintenance oversight/monitoring).
Monitoring
To monitor the health of the transplanted C. megacarpa whilst in temporary storage, the potted / bagged C. megacarpa will be inspected in accordance with the schedule outlined in Table 4. This will be conducted by a suitably qualified Ecologist(s) with relevant C. megacarpa experience from Ecologica Consulting and the transplant contractor. The first inspection will take place upon immediate completion of the transplant programme and continue until C. megacarpa are transplanted to their permanent recipient site.
As a minimum, each inspection will involve the following tasks:
Visually inspect each transplanted C. megacarpa (approximately 359 individuals); Observation data for each individual will be recorded against its unique identification code on a spreadsheet pro-forma13. As a minimum, the following data will be collected during the monthly inspections: o Frond growth against the photo log14 (e.g. ENG, etc.); o The development of new megasporophylls (females) or pollen cones (males); o Any male specimens shedding pollen; o The development of any seeds on the megasporophylls and the number of seeds present; o Any seeds dropped from the parent plants; o Presence / absence of insects against a photo log15; o Presence / absence of insect attack; o Presence / absence of putative pollinators against a photo log16;
13 By matching the species to the sequentially listed pro-forma, the margin for error can be reduced and all species can be accounted for and located straight away (the absence of data against a code on the spreadsheet will identify the need to locate it before the end of the monitoring period) 14 Photo log will include the different stages of frond growth on C. megacarpa from Spikes (sp) to dead advanced growth (DADG). 15 Photo log will include commonly observed invertebrates on C. megacarpa. 16 Photo log will include known pollinators for C. megacarpa.
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o If a plant appears to have died, a photograph of the individual will be taken during the field inspection; o Monthly rainfall data from the onsite rain gauge (where applicable). Input of collected survey data into the data management tool for analysis. In addition to the data collected, all individuals will be photo-logged during the final inspection prior to their permanent translocation. Each potted / bagged individual should be photographed alongside a measuring staff from the same reference position (north). Once back in the office, these photographs will be stored within the project data management tool.
QGC will maintain regular contact with the appointed ecologist(s) and the applicable landholder throughout the monitoring period. Contact will also be maintained with the lead maintenance contractor on a regular basis whilst in temporary storage. Contact will include:
Notifying the landholder of scheduled site visits a prior to the monitoring event; Contacting QGC during monitoring or within 48 hours of the inspection if severe stress/death is noticed, including the presence of significant numbers of insects and/or insect attack on any of the translocated specimens. This will allow relevant parties to organise the necessary maintenance and management requirements to address the issue.
Monitoring Schedule
Table 4 provides the monitoring frequency for C. megacarpa held in temporary storage.
TABLE 4: MONITORING SCHEDULE – NURSERY/TEMPORARY STORAGE (2011-2016)
Period Frequency 0-29 months Monthly basis
30-47 months Bi-monthly basis
Bi-annual basis; and 48+ months A final assessment in preparation for transplant into permanent recipient site (carried out just prior to transplant).
9.1 NURSERY (PROPAGATED INDIVIDUALS)
Specific methods for the management and maintenance of seeds and propagated individuals will be developed in consultation with the propagation contractor however as a minimum, the following methodology should be adopted:
All seeds and propagated individuals will be watered as necessary to ensure the best survival rates. The watering system will be regularly inspected to ensure the plants receive adequate water for the climatic conditions; A regular inspection of the seeds and propagated individuals will be undertaken to check for signs of pests and/or diseases. Any necessary weed management will also be undertaken during this time; Where required, pest and disease control will be via the use of an appropriate spray(s) and will be undertaken as necessary; An appropriate slow release fertilizer will be applied to all plants on a bi-annual basis;
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Cleaning of the nursery and surrounds to ensure maximised plant hygiene and healthy will be undertaken in accordance with the Plant Health Australia Standard; and the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia Standard. Horticultural records outlining the treatment type; application rate (where applicable); and frequency will be recorded for propagated individuals. This information will be input in the data management tool and be made available to QGC and the appointed Ecologist as required.
9.2 NURSERY (SEEDS AND PROPAGATED INDIVIDUALS)
Monitoring
Specific methods for monitoring and reporting of seeds and propagated individuals will be developed in consultation with the propagation contractor however as a minimum, the following methodology should be adopted for each event:
Visually inspect each seed and propagated individual; Observation data for individual will be recorded against its unique identification code on a spreadsheet pro-forma. As a minimum, the following data will be collected during each monitoring event: o Approximate strike date (germination date when roots develop and then when fronds emerge); o Frond growth & no. of fronds (e.g. ENG, etc.); o Presence / absence of insects; o Presence / absence of insect attack; o Presence / absence of disease and/or fungal issue (incl. rot); o If a plant appears to have died, a photograph of the individual may be taken during the inspection; o Monthly rainfall data from the onsite rain gauge; Input of captured data into the data management tool for analysis.
Each propagated (germinated) individual will be photo-logged on an annual basis. This may include being photographed alongside a measuring staff or similar from the same reference position (north). These photographs will be stored within the project data management tool.
QGC will maintain regular contact with the propagation contractor and the appointed Ecologist.
Monitoring Schedule
Table 5 provides the monitoring frequency for C. megacarpa propagated and managed under nursery conditions.
TABLE 5: MONITORING SCHEDULE – NURSERY (PROPOGATED INDIVIDUALS)
Period Frequency Bi-monthly basis; and Duration of nursery management period A final assessment of those being prepared for transplant into the permanent recipient site (carried out just prior to transplant).
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9.3 PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE (TRANSLOCATED AND PROPAGATED AND REFERENCE INDIVIDUALS)
Specific methods for the management and maintenance of translocated individuals will be developed in consultation with the contractor however as a minimum, the following methodology should be adopted:
Depending on translocation timing and rainfall, each plant may be given approximately 10-20 litres of water, approximately monthly for the first 12 months into the post translocation programme or as appropriate (higher frequency may be required in drought or summer periods); Plants will be checked for insect attack regularly for the first six months of the post translocation programme and then as required. If pest attack is observed, plants will be managed accordingly; Plants will be checked within a reasonable timeframe following a high rainfall event to mitigate against severe insect attack (particularly around the C. megacarpa base); When plants begin to show signs of growth, they should be watered and sprayed thoroughly with a systemic insecticide (e.g. Crown or Confidor) to reduce insect attack. These systemic insecticides should be applied at a high concentration (e.g. 5ml Crown per 9 litres of water; 10ml Confidor per 9 litres of water).
The maintenance and management team will be appropriately experienced professionals within the horticultural industry (with relevant experience). If this is not possible, appropriate training regarding the management of C. megacarpa should be given prior to the commencement of maintenance/management works by the translocation team.
Management
In accordance with the EPBC Act approval condition 25(i), the translocated C. megacarpa will be monitored by a suitably qualified person(s) for a minimum period of 5 years following their planting into the permanent recipient site.
A nearby control site will also be established within the offset area and monitored for the duration of the C. megacarpa programme.
It is anticipated that the findings at the end of the monitoring period will enable a determination of success to be made.
Monitoring
As a minimum, each survey will involve the following tasks:
Visually inspect each transplanted C. megacarpa; Visually inspect each individual within the reference site individual; Observation data for each translocated specimen and control site specimen will be recorded against its unique identification code on a spreadsheet pro-forma. As a minimum, the following data will be collected during each monitoring event: o Frond growth against the photo log17 o The development of new megasporophylls (females) or pollen cones (males); o Any male specimens shedding pollen; o The development of any seeds on the megasporophylls and the number of seeds present;
17 Photo log will include the different stages of frond growth on C. megacarpa from Spikes (sp) to dead advanced growth (DADG).
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o Any seeds dropped from the parent plants within the recipient sites; o Presence / absence of insects against a photo log; o Presence / absence of insect attack; o Presence / absence of putative pollinators against a photo log; o Presence / absence of disease and/or fungal issue (incl. rot); o If a plant appears to have died, a photograph of the individual may be taken during the field inspection; o Monthly rainfall data from the onsite rain gauge; Input of collected survey data into the data management tool for analysis.
Each translocated and reference site individual will be photo-logged on an annual basis. This may include being photographed alongside a measuring staff from the same reference position (north).These photographs will be stored within the project data management tool.
Monitoring Schedule for translocated C. megacarpa (2016-2)
A tentative monitoring schedule is outlined in Table 6 below. This schedule will be finalised once the contractor has been selected and may be subject to changes due to lessons learnt throughout the program. QGC will only notify DOEE in the event of a significant change.
It is expected that all salvaged individuals will be transplanted into the permanent recipient site in 2016. To minimise risks associated with the programme it is anticipated that propagated individuals grown in the nursery will be planted out in three (3) rounds. Subject to collection success in 2016, the first round is anticipated to be planted into the recipient site in June 2019.
In order to measure success (as outlined in Section 11), a nearby reference site will also be established and monitored during this period.
TABLE 6: PROPOSED MONITORING SCHEDULE (PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE)
Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Date Date Date Schedule Schedule Schedule
Salvaged Individuals R1^ propagated individuals R2^ propagated individuals
Plant out date – August 2016 Plant out date June 2019 Plant out date June 2020 Jun-16
Jul-16 Jul-19 Jul-21
Aug-16 Aug-19 Aug-21
Sep-16 Sep-19 Sep-21
Oct-16 Oct-19 Oct-21
Nov-16 Nov-19 Nov-21
Dec-16 Dec-19 Dec-21
Jan-17 - Jan-20 - Jan-22 -
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Mar-17 - Mar-20 - Mar-22 -
Apr-17 Apr-20 Apr-22
May-17 - May-20 - May-22 -
Jun-17 Jun-20 Jun-22
Jul-17 to Every 3 Jul-20 to Every 3 Jul-22 to Every 3 Sept 18 months Sep-21 months Sep-23 months
Oct-18 to Every 6 Oct-21 to Every 6 Oct-23 to Every 6 Sept 19 months Sep-22 months Sept-24 months
Oct-19 to Every 12 Oct-22 to Every 12 Oct-24 to Every 12 Sept 21 months Sept-24 months Sep-26 months
Table notes:
R1 and R2 refer to which round of propagated individuals that will be planted into the permanent recipient site.
QGC will maintain regular contact with the appointed Ecologist(s) and the applicable landholder throughout the monitoring period. Contact will also be maintained with the lead maintenance contractor on a regular basis for the first two years post permanent translocation and then as needed for the remainder of the monitoring period.
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10 Offset Area Management and Protection
The primary management goal of the offset site shall be to secure a population of at least 2,154 C. megacarpa individuals. Risks that will require management include
Weeds Pest management Vegetation Management Grazing Land degradation Restoration/Revegetation Fire Disturbance/Damage; and Development Unauthorised Access and Use Actions, timing and responsibilities to manage these risks are outline in Tables 6 to Table 15 below.
10.0 WEEDS
Table 6: Actions to Manage Weed Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Weeds Introduction Throughout All approved site Weed Prevention/Hygiene and Control and/or spread project entries to the Offset The potential for the introduction or spread of weeds that Area of weeds will be minimised by restricting vehicle and livestock access to the Offset prevents Area and implementation of weed hygiene natural control measures in accordance QGC regeneration Environmental Procedure – Weed Hygiene of native for Vehicles and Machinery (QCOPS-OPS- plants. ENV-PCE-00003 Rev 3):
Prior to any works being undertaken, a survey will be undertaken to identify declared weeds present on the property. Prior to entering and leaving the Wyalla property and Offset Area, personnel must ensure that their clothing and equipment (e.g. bags) are free from seeds or other live material of weed species which could result in the introduction of weeds to the Wyalla property. For high risk activities the vehicles, machinery and plant equipment are to be cleaned and inspected for weed hygiene requirements at a minimum of a fortnightly cycle. For medium risk activities the vehicles are to weed hygiene cleaned and inspected at a minimum of a quarterly interval (3 months). For low risk vehicles an interval of 6-12 months between hygiene inspections would suffice. Only personnel who have completed the nationally accredited training in vehicle and machinery inspection and cleaning are authorised to complete the relevant documentation.
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An inspection report will be retained once the vehicle is confirmed to have been cleaned and inspected. Weed hygiene declarations are required where fill or other relevant construction materials are being brought to the Wyalla property.
Prior to Contractor Weed Control planting Where applicable, a combination of weed 3 monthly for control methods consistent with DAWR’s first year then Pest Fact Sheets will be used to manage annually declared weeds and encourage (as required) regeneration of native understorey species. The use of herbicides or mechanical control measures will consider and avoid potential adverse impacts to C. megacarpa and where applicable cattle.
10.1 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
Table 7: Actions to Manage Vegetation Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors
Vegetation Clearing Prior to Contractor Minimise clearing of woody vegetation planting. vegetation and only for proposed for essential essential infrastructure (for example infrastructure Maintenance as access tracks, fence lines, water tanks). required. Where required for ongoing management, woody vegetation along access tracks, fence lines and firebreaks will be managed using a cut stump method (cut to base) with herbicide application or residual herbicide ground application in accordance with QGC Vegetation Management Procedure (QCOPS- OPS-ENV-PCE-000040);
Biomass/fuel loads will primarily be managed through a combination of light grazing across the offset area and where necessary, slashing and or brush cutting around the Cycads.
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10.2 LAND DEGRADATION
Table 8: Actions to Manage Land Degradation Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Land Erosion and Prior to and Contractor Sediment and Erosion Control degradation sediment during Access along tracks will be issues caused planting restricted to approved personnel by Maintenance only (reducing use); construction as required Where possible, slashing rather activities than re-grading will be undertaken; Access along tracks will be avoided or where necessary, restricted during wet weather to prevent erosion and degradation; Tracks will be regularly inspected, particularly after heavy rain or flooding, with necessary upgrades undertaken where required; Implement appropriate remedial actions for the type of erosion – e.g. bank stabilisation by revegetation; Track maintenance to be undertaken as necessary in response to seasonal rainfall events causing damage; and Track establishment, track rehabilitation and track maintenance shall occur post the wet season where practicable.
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10.3 FIRE
Table 9: Actions to Manage Fire Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Fire Uncontrolled TBC Contractor Firebreak fires The location of any required firebreaks will be via mutual agreement with between the landholder and QGC. Fuel Load Management Fuel loads will be closely monitored by field personnel who will work with local fire authorities to determine if fuel load and climatic conditions have the potential to cause a fire that could be detrimental to the offset and the conservation of the planted population. Where the potential for detrimental fires exists further actions will be implemented to reduce fuel loads to an acceptable level. Biomass/fuel loads will primarily be managed through a combination of light grazing across the offset area and where necessary, slashing (hand held equipment) around the Cycas megacarpa. Grazing will only be undertaken once Cycas megacarpa are sufficiently established as determined by a suitably qualified Ecologist based on the results of regular monitoring. Controlled burns Prescribed burns will be co- ordinated with the landholder and undertaken in accordance with relevant permits; Where applicable, very cool (trickle burns) fuel reduction burns in a rotational mosaic pattern may be conducted to reduce the hazard of hot fires. Cool burns will be conducted only if required.
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10.4 DEVELOPMENT
Table 10: Actions to Manage Development Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Development Potential Throughout QGC / Contractor Agreement with the landholder change to the project / Landholder does not allow for any of these zoning or occurrences without agreed reconfiguration consent from QGC of the lot
10.5 PEST MANAGEMENT
Table 11: Actions to Manage Pest Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Pest animals Disturbing Throughout Contractor Pest Animal Management vegetation and project Record incidental observations soil, spreading of pest animal impacts on the weeds and translocated and naturally plant disease. regenerating populations. If impacts are considered to be a significant risk specific control measures will be implemented. Controls may include shooting, trapping and/or baiting. Notice of access and proposed pest control methods and/or chemical usage (including material safety data sheets) must be provided to the landholder two weeks prior to any events occurring.
10.6 GRAZING
Table 12: Actions to Manage Grazing Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Grazing Livestock Throughout QGC / Fencing damage to project Landholder Livestock will be excluded from young plants the Offset Area. If additional fencing is required, this will be in agreement with the Landowner.
Livestock Access / Grazing Regimes Pulse grazing for fuel control
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Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors may be permitted once C. megacarpa plantings are sufficiently established as determined by a suitably qualified Ecologist. At intervals during and at the conclusion of the pulse grazing period a suitably qualified Ecologist will monitor for potential impacts of livestock on the translocated plants and condition of the Offset Area.
10.7 RESTORATION/REVEGETATION
Table 13: Actions to Manage Restoration/Revegetation Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Restoration / Failure of Throughout QGC / Weed management actions will Revegetation natural project Landholder be undertaken to support regeneration natural regeneration of native due to species across the offset area. Support the establishment of disturbance native vegetation, both (e.g. drought regenerating and existing or flooding). mature vegetation.
10.8 DISTURBANCE/DAMAGE
Table 14: Actions to Manage Disturbance/Damage Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Disturbance/damage Land Throughout QGC / Undertake a collaborative degradation project Landowner and adaptive approach to and/or loss of the area with immediate vegetation neighbours and other catchment stakeholders. due to pest Consultant and cooperate animals, etc. with neighbours to implement fire regimes, fencing and the management of feral animals. Reduce and eradicate pest plants and animals where possible, and ensure the control methods have no or minimal adverse impacts.
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10.9 UNAUTHORISED ACCESS OR USE
Table 15: Actions to Manage Unauthorised Access Risks
Timing Undertaken by Actions Risks QGC/Contractor/ Visitors Unauthorised Damage Throughout QGC / Restricted Access access caused by project Landowner Access to the offset area unauthorised will be restricted to entry or used approved QGC personnel; of the approved contractors and guests (e.g. EHP and management DOEE) and the area landholder; Access to the offset area will be via the dedicated access track agreed with the landholders. If alternative access is required, this will require prior approval with the landholder. All access points will be secure and padlocked to restrict entry to authorised personnel.
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11 Measuring Success
This section outlines the criteria for measuring the success of management activities within the offset area. Once the management outcomes are achieved in Section 11 of this Plan, these activities will cease to have effect. When the management plan ends, it is intended that the PMAV made for the declaration remains in place until such time as the area is mapped as Category A on the regional ecosystem mapping, and therefore protected from clearing under the VM Act and relevant regional vegetation management codes.
TABLE 16: OFFSET AREA MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Management Measurable Criteria for Success Corrective Action Activity Establish a Population size Assess natural/control population data minimum of 2,154 and/or historic records of population size C. megacarpa A minimum of 2154 C. megacarpa to determine if results are due to individuals individuals from propagated and seasonal fluctuation. translocated stock are established in the Offset Area prior to the end of the management period. The overall health Consider changing management of the directly translocated specimens actions, increasing monitoring frequency must be equal to those within the and/or undertaking supplementary reference site, based on the following revegetation if appropriate. criteria:
crown health; trunk condition; degree of pest attack; and reproductive capacity. The Offset Area supports a self- sustaining The existing population within the N/A offset area remains static or population of C. increases in size; megacarpa.
Where grazing is used as a fuel load reduction tool, a review of the grazing Fuel loads within the offset area schedule will be undertaken in Fire management are managed to reduce the risk of consultation with the landholder on a a high intensity burn occurring biannual basis. Where required, cattle around transplanted Cycads until the declaration ceases. numbers will either increase or decrease within the approved grazing areas.
No evidence of relevant weed Weed management practices and their species impacting on the success effectiveness will be reviewed on an of transplanted C. megacarpa; annual basis. Relevant adjustments may Weed management Establish a baseline weed status be made to the management strategy as and maintain a declared weed required (egg. investigate alternative population density within the weed management regimes or offset area of <5% to the techniques). baseline;
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No new weed species have been introduced to the offset area and its associated infrastructure (tracks). Pest management practices and their No significant and obvious effectiveness will be reviewed annually. impacts from vertebrate fauna on If required, appropriate adjustments will Pest animal the C. megacarpa within the be made to pest management management. offset area; strategies. Pest fauna have not established long term residency within or
adjacent the offset area.
Erosion and sediment control measures Tracks are maintained on an will be reviewed on an annual basis. Erosion and annual basis for the duration of Updates will be made if required. sediment control the programme; No visible major erosion associated with access tracks.
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12 Reporting
12.0 TEMPORARY NURSERY
Analysis and reporting of the C. megacarpa data will be completed by a suitably qualified person. A twelve monthly progress report will be prepared and include the following information: the findings over the past 12- month period; a comparative analysis of the overall health of the translocated C. megacarpa to date (salvage; propagated and reference) and; the raw data for the past 12-month period.
12.1 SEEDS AND PROPAGATED INDIVIDUALS
Data and records captured during each monitoring period will be provided to QGC in an agreed format. This information will then be analysed and input into the monitoring summaries and progress reporting for the C. megacarpa programme.
12.2 PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE
Analysis and reporting of all C. megacarpa data will be completed by a suitably qualified person. Reporting will be provided to QGC in the following format:
A twelve monthly progress report. As a minimum, this report will discuss and provide the following information: the findings over the past 12-month period; a comparative analysis of the overall health of the translocated C. megacarpa to date (salvage; propagated and reference) and; the raw data for the past 12-month period; A detailed report at five (5) year intervals. As a minimum this report will discuss and provide the following information: analysis of the monitoring data between 2011 and the current date; a discussion on the outcomes of methodologies used; and current survival outcomes. Following the conclusion of the monitoring programme, a final report discussing the findings and outcomes of the monitoring will be prepared for submission to DOEE to demonstrate compliance with the approval conditions.
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13 Appendix A – Figures 1 to 6
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GLNG Cycad Offset/Recipient Site Population 12 Population 11 DTMR Cycad Recipient Site ek Location 1 re C QGC Cycad programme B Ba ck Calliope el Lot 4 on SP272391 (Wyalla) l C Range State r e ek Forest QGC Wyalla Offset/Recipient Site
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Location 2 Cycad population (approx. area only) - Ecologica Consulting, 2010-2012
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Atas of Living Australia Records
Dawson Highway Queensalnd Herbarium Records
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Maxwelton Disclaimer: Population 14 Population 15 Ecologica does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of information displayed State in this map and any person using it does so at their own risk. Ecologica shall bear no Calliope Range Forest responsibility or liability for any errors, faults, defects, or omissions in the information. Based on or contains data provided by the State of QLD [2015]. In consideration of the State permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State gives no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability, complete- ness, currency or suitability) and accepts no liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including conse- quential damage) relating to any use of the data. Location 3 Data must not be used for marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws. Kroombit Tops Source: Callide Callide Range National Park Ecologica Consulting Cycad locations and potential offset areas DNRM, 2012.Natural resource infrastructure, mining lease and exploration permits Timber State of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) 2015 Reserve Road and rail network State of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) 2015 Major watercourse lines - Queensland State of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) 2015 Rural properties - Queensland State of Qld (Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing) 2015. k Protected areas of Queensland - boundaries e Cre State of Qld (2015) State Development Area boundary - y k Callide Infrastructure Corridor SDA a ysCreek O nn Updated data available at http://qldspatial.information.qld.gov.au/ Fa Imagery: ESRI World Imagery, 2012. Kroombit Tops National Park Path: C:\Users\Rohan Etherington\Documents\GIS\GIS_Rohan\QGC\Vdec\Figure 6 CTMP.mxd 6 Etherington\Documents\GIS\GIS_Rohan\QGC\Vdec\Figure C:\Users\Rohan Path:
Created by: Michael Price Date: 24/03/2016 0510Kilometers Version: a Scale 1:75,000 Coordinate System: WGS 1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere Figure 6: Known cycad populations