Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015 – 2020. Management Zone Recommendations GREAT OCEAN ROAD COAST COMMITTEE
April 2015
1 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Beacon Ecological would like to acknowledge the following for their contribution to the project:
• Alex Sedger, Georgie Beale and Evan Francis (Great Ocean Road Coast Committee) for background information and assistance with the project.
• Environmental community group volunteers for discussing experience with the 2009 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan, issues and priorities in their local areas:
o Glenda Shomaly, Karen Weiner (Torquay Coast Action).
o Ian Edwards, Roma Edwards, Graeme Stockton (Jan Juc Coast Action).
o Helen Tutt, Carl Rayner, Neil Tucker, Bill McKeller (ANGAIR, Friends of the Anglesea Coast)
o Dennis Leavesley (Friends of Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve).
o John Dangerfield, Marg MacDonald (Friends of Moggs Creek).
o Alain Purnell (LorneCare).
o John Wilson, Wendy Wilson (Friends of Queens Park).
• Stacy Warmuth (Nillumbik Shire Council) for providing advice and sharing the Nillumbik Environmental Works Toolkit (Nillumbik 2014). Assessment and prioritisation methodologies from the Nillumbik model were used in this plan.
Report Version: FINAL V1 April 27 2015 Photography: Luke Hynes Field assessment: Luke Hynes Mapping: Zed Senbergs Report: Luke Hynes Review: Jane Currie
Cover Photo: Coastal dune vegetation at Moggs Creek.
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DISCLAIMER
The author advises that the information presented in this report, including any management advice, has been prepared with all due diligence and care, and based on the best available knowledge and research.
However the author takes no responsibility for any loss, injury or financial damage resulting from the reliance and/or application of management advice provided in the report.
2 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 3 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 5 1.1 MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 5 2 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA A (TORQUAY) ...... 6 A1.1 POINT IMPOSSIBLE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 7 A1.2 WHITES BEACH MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 10 A2.2 ZEALLY BAY MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 13 A2.3 YELLOW BLUFF MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 15 A2.4 TORQUAY FORESHORE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 17 A2.5 SPRING CREEK MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 20 A2.6 ROCKY POINT MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 22 A2.7 JAN JUC DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 24 A3 TAYLOR PARK MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 26 A5.1 JAN JUC CLIFFTOPS MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 28 A5.2 JAN JUC HEATH MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 31 3 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA B (ANGLESEA) ...... 34 B1.1 ANGLESEA COASTAL HEATH MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 35 B1.2 ANGLESEA CARAVAN PARK CLIFFTOPS MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 38 B1.3 ANGLESEA CARAVAN PARK DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 41 B1.4 ANGLESEA SALTMARSH MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 43 B3.1 FOUR KINGS DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 45 B3.2 ANGLESEA S.L.S.C. HEATH MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 47 B3.3 ANGLESEA WOODLAND MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 49 B3.4 SOAPY ROCKS MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 51 B3.5 POINT ROADKNIGHT MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 54 B3.6 MELBA PARADE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 56 4 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA C (AIREYS INLET) ...... 59 C1.1 BOUNDARY ROAD CLIFFTOPS MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 60 C1.2 EAGLE ROCK PARADE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 63 C1.3 SPLIT POINT EAST MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 66 C2.1 SPLIT POINT WEST MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 68 C2.2 PAINKALAC DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 70 C2.3 PAINKALAC ESTUARY MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 73 C2.4 FAIRHAVEN MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 75 C2.5 MOGGS CREEK MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 78 C2.6 EASTERNVIEW MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 81
3 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA D (LORNE) ...... 84 D1.1 STONY CREEK TO FAT LADIES CARPARK MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 85 D1.2 TWO FAT LADIES CARPARK MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 87 D2.1 LORNE FORESHORE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 89 D2.2 LORNE POINT MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 91 D2.3 LORNE BACKBEACHES MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 94 D3 ERSKINE ESTUARY MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 96 D4.1 QUEENS PARK TOWNSIDE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 98 D4.2 QUEENS PARK ST GEORGE SIDE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 101 D4.3 QUEENS PARK OCEANSIDE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 104 D5 CUMBERLAND RIVER MANAGEMENT ZONE MANAGEMENT ZONE ...... 106 REFERENCES ...... 108 APPENDIX ...... 109 APPENDIX 1. COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF MAPPED WEED SPECIES ...... 110
4 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. 1 INTRODUCTION
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) manages 37 kilometres of coastline between Torquay and Lorne. This area supports significant native vegetation with high social, biodiversity and economic value. GORCC has committed to protecting these values in the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee Coastal Management Plan (GORCC 2013).
The GORCC Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015 – 2020 (Beacon Ecological 2015) guides on- ground management to protect and enhance ecological values over the next five years. This plan reviews and builds on the first GORCC Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan prepared in 2009 (Coomes 2009).
The GORCC Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015 – 2020 (Beacon Ecological 2015) is presented as two volumes, the plan is the overview document and this technical document related to management zone recommendations. 1.1 MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The GORCC managed coastline is divided into four management areas. These areas have been divided up into 41 smaller management zones to assist with identifying management issues and objectives. The following is detailed for each management zone:
• A description of management zone including ecological vegetation classes and main management issues.
• Review of significant management issues taken from the GORCC 2009 Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan (Coomes 2009). Note that issues which appear to have improved are in green bold text, issues which appear to have remained stable or difficult to determine change are in orange bold text and issues that appear to have deteriorated are in red bold text.
• A management table detailing:
o Level of service.
o Ecological Vegetation Classes
o Level of environmental community group activity.
o Vegetation quality.
o Any significant ecological values.
o Five year objectives for weed threats and other management issues.
The proposed objectives have been incorporated into the 2015 annual works plan. This has provided an estimation of which objectives can be classed as Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) and which objectives which will not be achieved: Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) with the current available resources. Common names of mapped weed species have been used. For a list of common and scientific names of maped species see Appendix 1.
5 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. 2 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA A (TORQUAY)
Management Area A is the largest of the four management areas. It extends along 11 km of coast and is 230 hectares in size adjacent to the townships of Torquay and Jan Juc. It begins in the north east at Point Impossible and finishes in the south west at Bones Road, adjacent to the eastern end of Bells Beach Surfing Reserve.
The landscape changes from sandy dune systems in the east to rocky clifftops in the west. The native vegetation is of very high value in the eastern and western sections and is fragmented by modified vegetation and intensive recreational use at Torquay, Whites Beach and Jan Juc main beaches. All of Area A is located within the Otway Plain bioregion.
The 12 sections in Management Area A are:
• Point Impossible A1.1 • Rocky Point A2.6 • Whites Beach A1.2 • Jan Juc Dunes A2.7 • Zeally Bay A2.2 • Taylor Park A3 • Yellow Bluff A2.3 • Torquay Caravan Park* A4 • Torquay Foreshore A2.4 • Jan Juc Clifftops A5.1 • Spring Creek A2.5 • Jan Juc Heath A5.2
*Note that the Torquay Caravan Park was not assessed as part of this plan.
Figure 1. Management Zones within the Torquay area.
6 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. A1.1 POINT IMPOSSIBLE MANAGEMENT ZONE
Point Impossible is the largest management zone within the Torquay Management Area A. The dune system contains extensive areas of intact Coastal Dune Scrub, and Coastal Alkaline Scrub dominated by stands of Moonah Melaleuca lanceolata in the rear dunes. The state significant Coast Wirilda Acacia uncifolia is present as a large, healthy population along the rear dunes as well as several smaller populations amongst the middle dunes. Numerous national and state significant bird species have been noted in the adjacent Thompson Creek estuary and beach by local bird watchers from the Torquay Coast Action Group.
Weed cover is generally low, apart from large infestations of Coast Tea-tree. Management objectives reflect this with the majority of infestations aiming to have control all woody weed mature plants and all non-woody weed infestations controlled annually. Coast Tea-tree is proposed to be reduced to a core infestation area with outlying infestations controlled.
Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009):
• Boneseed: In 2009 mapped as widespread as small, localised populations. 2014 mapping indicates very few records, suggesting a significant decrease in cover.
• African Boxthorn: Noted as being largely under control in 2009. Only isolated specimens recorded in 2014.
• Bridal creeper: Despite annual control over the past five years this species is persisting in with a limited distribution of small populations.
• Thistles and Mustard Weed: These species were not noted in 2009 however are now present as light infestations in the rear dunes in the north of the zone.
• Rabbits: Rabbit numbers were noted as being low in 2009 due to fumigating and baiting by GORCC. Fumigation is continuing on a biannual basis, integrated with adjacent landholders, the Surf Coast Shire and Sands Golf Course. Evidence of significant rabbit populations was noted during the 2014 assessment.
• Foxes: While note noted in 2014 den fumigation is occurring annually.
• Coast Tea-tree: This species appears to have increased in cover from sporadic populations in 2009 to now dominating some areas.
• Serrated Tussock: Was noted in one location in 2009. This infestation has persisted as well as a second being recorded.
Relatively severe rabbit infestations are present within the zone. The area also has some informal tracks through native vegetation used by the public to access the beach. Illegal camps were also noted within this zone.
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Table A1.1 Point Impossible Values and Objectives
Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Environmental Community Group Activity Occasional weed control working bees by Torquay Coast Action. Vegetation Quality Excellent. Large areas of relatively intact native vegetation, amongst major weed infestations of Coast Tea-tree. Significant Ecological Values Hooded Plover (EPBC Act vulnerable, FFG listed, VROT vulnerable) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Wirilda Acacia uncifolia (VROT rare) Coast Bitter-bush Adriana quadripartita (VROT vulnerable) Numerous national and state significant bird species have been noted in the adjacent Thompson Creek estuary and beach Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea Tree (50% cover) Eliminate all outlying mature plants and prevent increase of core infestation. Woody weeds: Boxthorn, Italian Eliminate all mature plants annually. Buckthorn, Myrtleleaf Milkwort, Mirror Bush, Sallow Wattle Bridal creeper, Angled Onion, Carpet Control all infestations annually. Reduce number of Weed, Agapanthus, Dolichos Pea, False infestations by 50%. Capers Mustard Weed, Spear Thistle, Scotch Contain to existing infestations. Thistle, Twiggy Mullein Serrated Tussock Control annually. Reduce number of infestations by 50%. Weedy grasses: Kikuyu, Buffalo Grass Contain to existing infestations. Revegetation Revegetate sites along gravel road with indigenous species Rabbits Fumigation of all rabbit warrens twice annually. Foxes Den fumigation annually. Informal Access Tracks formalised with inappropriate access reduced. Illegal Camping Contact local laws to move on illegal campers when located. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Coast Tea Tree Removal of all mature Coast Tea Tree from Zone. Mustard Weed, Spear Thistle Control all infestations annually. Reduce infestations. Domestic dogs impacting coastal and Alter dog restrictions to ensure that this area is dog free at all estuarine migratory birds in adjacent times. Thompsons Creek
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The Whites Beach management zone is a continuation of the Point Impossible dune system. The management zone covers the foredunes and is dominated by Coastal Dune Scrub vegetation. The area immediately north of the zone supports walking tracks through a mix of mown grass recreational areas, artificial wetlands and revegetation areas managed by the Surf Coast Shire. This zone receives high public visitation to access Whites Beach.
Weed Cover across the zone is variable with only scattered woody weeds remaining apart from Coast Tea-tree which provides dense infestations in some areas. Non woody weed cover is also variable with infestations generally located along the north of the zone adjacent to modified recreation areas and particularly the northeast corner with infestations of grassy weeds such as Kikuyu and Buffalo grass as well as annual herbs such as Petty Spurge, Mustard Weed and Twiggy Mullein. Bridal Creeper is also present as scattered infestations across the zone.
The foredune of the Whites Beach management zone is in good condition with an absence of Marram Grass, Sea Spurge and Sea Wheat Grass. This area should be monitored for these species and controlled if noted.
Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009):
• The mouth of Deep Creek: In 2009, Dense Coast Tea-tree and other weeds including These include Red-eyed Wattle, Coast Banksia, Sea Spurge, Dolichos Pea, and Cotoneaster were identified as a serious threat, particularly to vegetation north along Deep Creek. These weeds have all been removed with only a low cover (1-10%) of Coast Tea-tree persisting.
• Italian Buckthorn: in 2009 noted as Invading from the west with 13 infestations noted and should be controlled. Only three small infestations noted in 2014.
• Bridal creeper: Despite annual control over the past five years this species is persisting in with a limited distribution of small populations.
• Serrated Tussock: Was not noted within this zone in 2009. In 2014 this species was noted in 4 locations along the walking track which borders the north of the zone and must be controlled immediately.
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Table A1.2 Whites Beach Values and Objectives
Level of Service Conserve and Enhance
EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted)
Environmental Community Group Activity Occasional weed control working bees by Torquay Coast Action.
Vegetation Quality Vegetation structure altered with moderate to severe infestations particularly of Coast Tea-tree.
Significant Ecological Values Hooded Plover (EPBC Act vulnerable, FFG listed, VROT vulnerable) Habitat for Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed)
Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives
Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve
Coast Tea Tree Eliminate all outlying mature plants and prevent spread of core infestation.
Woody weeds: Myrtleleaf Milkwort, Eliminate all mature plants annually. Sallow Wattle,
Non-woody weeds: Mustard weed, False Control all infestations annually. Reduce number of Capers, Agapanthus, Twiggy Mullein infestations by 50%.
Bridal creeper Control annually. Reduce number of infestations by 50%.
Mustard Weed, Contain to existing infestations.
Serrated Tussock Control annually. Reduce number of infestations by 50%.
Weedy grasses: Kikuyu, Buffalo Grass Contain to existing infestations. Reduce population sizes in stages to creating revegetation sites.
Foredune weeds: Marram Grass, Sea Monitor for new incursions of these species. Spurge, Sea Wheat Grass
Revegetation Revegetate sites along gravel track with indigenous species
Illegal camping and fires Contact police to move on illegal campers when located.
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Coast Tea Tree Removal of all mature Coast Tea Tree from Zone.
Rabbits Rabbit proof fencing of zone and eradication of rabbits.
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The Zeally Bay management zone supports Coastal Dune Scrub vegetation of varying condition. Over the last few years Coast Tea-tree infestations have been removed from in front of the Anglers Club in the west of the zone and planted out with native species.
This zone supports high public visitation with the Anglers Club, boat ramp, Sailing Clubrooms and beach access points. Weed cover is restricted to some small but dense infestations of Coast Tea-tree with other scattered woody weeds including Italian Buckthorn and Mirror Bush. Non-woody weeds within dune areas are restricted to small infestations of Carpet Weed and Angled Onion.
Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009):
• Boneseed: In 2009 noted in two locations. Not recorded within management zone in 2014.
• Myrtle-leaf Milkwort: In 2009 this species was noted in the east of the site. Not recorded within management zone in 2014
• Italian Buckthorn: In 2009 noted as two infestations in the east. Two juvenile infestations noted in the centre of the zone in 2014.
Table A2.2 Zeally Bay Values and Objectives
Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Vegetation structure altered with moderate to severe infestations particularly of Coast Tea-tree. Significant Ecological Values Nil Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Coast Tea Tree Eliminate all mature Coast Tea-tree Woody weeds: Italian Buckthorn, Mirror Eliminate all mature plants annually. Bush. Non-woody Weeds: Carpet Weed, Control all infestations annually. Angled Onion Revegetation Complete revegetation of primary dune system in zone. Additional Resources Required Grassy Weeds Annual control of grassy weeds to eliminate from native vegetation within zone.
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The Yellow Bluff management zone comprises areas of native vegetation and recreation areas including mown lawn areas with non-native trees and the Elephant Snail playground. Ecological values are contained to vegetation with affinities to Coastal Headland Scrub along the coastal cliffs. The recreational areas receive high visitation while areas of native vegetation are fenced and too steep for pedestrian access.
Condition of native vegetation is moderate with areas of good quality vegetation interspersed with infestations of woody weeds.
Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009):
• Woody Weeds: The GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009) does not specifically map or address management issues within the Yellow Bluff Management zone. Significant control of woody weed species has been undertaken within this zone over the past five years with ecological values returning in some locations.
Table A2.3 Yellow Bluff Values and Objectives
Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity There has been significant activity by Torquay Coast Action in this zone with successful grants for revegetation and woody weed removal. Contractors used abseiling equipment in steep locations. Vegetation Quality Mix of areas of vegetation in good condition interspersed with dense infestations of woody weeds. Significant Ecological Values Nil Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea Tree, African Eliminate all mature plants Boxthorn, Mirror Bush, Italian Buckthorn, Sweet Pittosporum Non-woody weeds: Angled Onion, Control all infestations annually. Reduce number of Carpet Weed, Climbing Groundsel infestations by 50%. Foredune weeds: Marram Grass, Sea Monitor for new incursions of these species. Spurge, Sea Wheat Grass Revegetation Revegetate sites along gravel track with indigenous species Illegal camping and fires Contact police to move on illegal campers when located. Additional Resources Required Weedy grasses: Kikuyu Contain to existing infestations. Reduce population sizes in stages to creating revegetation sites.
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The Torquay Foreshore management zone comprises a mix of ecological and recreation areas at Cosy Corner, as well as Point Danger and Torquay Beach. Ecological values include remnant Moonahs at the southern end of Cosy Corner and areas of relatively intact Coastal Headland Scrub at Torquay Beach. Point Danger supports some ecological values however is fairly degraded.
Woody weed infestations include significant stands of Coast Tea-tree and scattered African Boxthorn, Italian Buckthorn, Mirror Bush and Hollyhock. Some areas of Coast Tea-tree are providing amenity value and should be removed using a staged approach over the long term. Non-woody weeds include Angled Onion and Blue Periwinkle. Grassy weeds invading from adjacent recreation areas are also an issue.
Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009):
• African Boxthorn: Several infestations recorded across the zone in 2009. This species was absent from the Torquay Foreshore area in 2014 but present at Point Danger and Cosy Corner.
• Blue Periwinkle: In 2009 noted in two infestations. In 2014 noted in only one infestation.
• Italian Buckthorn: Similar levels of infestation noted between 2009 and 2014.
• Angled Onion: Four infestations noted in 2009. Similar levels of infestation noted in 2014.
• Mirror Bush: In 2009 noted in three locations on Torquay Foreshore. Additional infestations noted in 2014. Some of these infestations are in amenity areas.
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Table A2.4 Torquay Foreshore Values and Objectives
Level of Service Maintain and Monitor
EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered)
Environmental Community Group Activity Nil.
Vegetation Quality Mix of areas of vegetation in good condition interspersed with dense infestations of woody weeds.
Significant Ecological Values Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed)
Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives
Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve
Coastal Tea-tree Eliminate mature plants on Torquay foreshore.
Woody Weeds: African Boxthorn, Italian Eliminate all mature plants along Torquay foreshore and Point Buckthorn, Mirror Bush, Hollyhock Danger cliffs.
Non-woody weeds: Angled Onion, Blue Control all infestations annually. Reduce number of Periwinkle infestations by 50%.
Grassy Weeds: Kikuyu Maintain buffer of Kikuyu control along edge of native vegetation.
Revegetation Revegetate woody weed removal areas with indigenous species.
Additional Resources Required
Coast Tea-tree and other woody weeds Staged removal of large amenity plantings and replacement with locally indigenous species.
Weedy grasses: Panic Veldt-grass Reduce population sizes with annual control.
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This area supports relatively intact native vegetation dominated by Moonahs with very little woody weed infestation. The understorey supports moderate levels of introduced grasses such as Panic Veldt-grass, Prairie Grass and Cocksfoot. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Agapanthus: In 2009 noted in several locations within native vegetation at Spring Creek. This species was not noted in 2014. Table A2.5 Spring Creek Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Alkaline Scrub (Endangered) Environmental Community Group Activity Nil Vegetation Quality Excellent. Relatively intact native vegetation with some grassy weed in the understorey. Significant Ecological Values Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Willow Myrtle Eliminate all mature plants. Grassy Weeds: Panic Veldt-grass, Prairie Control all infestations annually. Reduce number of infestations by 50%. 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Management Zone Recommendations. A2.6 ROCKY POINT MANAGEMENT ZONE Rocky Point is a small rocky headland dominated by vegetation with affinities to Coastal Headland Scrub. This zone is unique as it is small isolated area where weed cover has been kept to a minimum and supports excellent quality native vegetation despite high recreation use in the area. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • African Boxthorn: In 2009 noted as small infestations. While several small infestations were noted in 2014 evidence of controlled plants was noted. • Italian Buckthorn: In 2009 noted as small infestations. This species was not noted in 2014. • Green Honey-myrtle: In 2009 this species was not noted. This species was noted as seedlings only in 2014 with evidence of control of mature plants over the last 5 years. • Coast Tea-tree: This species was not noted in 2009. 2014 mapping noted seedlings only with evidence that mature plants had been controlled over the last five years. Table A2.6 Rocky Point Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Historically there has been a Rocky Point Coast Action Group however this group has not been active for several years. Vegetation Quality Excellent. Relatively intact native vegetation with scattered woody weeds. Significant Ecological Values Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, African Eliminate all mature plants. Boxthorn, Green Honey-myrtle Grassy Weeds: Panic Veldt-grass, Prairie Control all infestations annually. Reduce number of infestations by 50%. Grass and Cocksfoot. Non-woody weeds Monitor for new incursions and control as appropriate. 22 ") GF !( XW $+ #* ") #* ") $+ ") $+ $+GF $+ ") $+ $+ ") !< GF #* $+ ") !< $+GF ") ") $+ !( A2.6: Rocky Point ") ") ") ") $+") GF $+") !( $+ GF ") GF ") ")#* $+ ") ") GF !( ") ") !( !( !( GF ^_ Woody weeds Age class !( African Boxthorn Mature !( Bushy Yate Juvenile ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling ") Eucalyptus spp. Infestation density #* Green Honey-myrtle >50% $+ Italian Buckthorn 11-50% GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort 1-10% <1% 0 25 50 m ¯ Mgt. boundary #* A2.6: Rocky Point kj 0 25 50 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. A2.7 JAN JUC DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE The Jan Juc dunes are a large area of sand dunes supporting affinities to Coastal Dune Scrub vegetation. While some ecological values are present, overall the vegetation condition is poor with large areas dominated by woody weeds. This zone is subject to illegal camping and fires with campsites noted during the field assessment. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Italian Buckthorn, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Boneseed, African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum): In 2009 noted that this zone is dominated by numerous woody weeds. The 2014 mapping notes that this is still the case with reduced levels of Boneseed and Italian Buckthorn through control by GORCC staff and funding for contractors. • Gazania: In 2009 two infestations were noted in sand dunes adjacent to the Jan Juc Creek Rivermouth. The 2014 mapping identified that these infestations are still present. Table A2.7 Jan Juc Dunes Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No Vegetation Quality Degraded. While the site supports some ecological values, woody weeds such as Coast Tea-tree, Sallow Wattle and Italian Buckthorn dominate the overstorey. Significant Ecological Values Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, Sallow Contain to zone. Wattle Woody Weeds: Italian Buckthorn, African Eliminate all mature plants. Boxthorn, Boneseed, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Additional Resources Required Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, Sallow Control core infestations and revegetate as required. Wattle, Monterey Cypress. 24 XW ") ") $+ $+ $+ $+$+ $+") $+ $+ ")$+ ")$+ r $+ D $+ A2.7: Jan Juc Dunes h ")$+ c $+ a $+ e ") ") B !( f Hoylake Av r u ")GF S !( XW #*$+ ")#*")$+ $+")$+GF $+ ") $+ $+ ") #*!< $+GF ") !< $+GF ") ") $+ !( ") Woody weeds Age class ") !( African Boxthorn Mature ") !( Boneseed Juvenile ") !( Bushy$+") YateGF Seedling $+") ") Cape Wattle$+ !( Infestation density Carnarvon Av ") GF Coast Banksia ") >50% $+ ")$+ GF ")#* ") kj ") $+ ") Coastal Tea-tree ") 11-50% kj ") ")kj$+GF GF ") ")") ") $+$+$+ ") $+ ") !( ") XW ")$+ ") ") Eucalyptus spp. ")1-10%!( C lub kj $+ !( $+ h ous !( e R GF GF #* Flax-leaf Broom <1% $+ d ") $+") #* !($+ $+ $+") Golden-wreath Wattle Mgt. boundary kj !< $+ !( kj #* Green Honey-myrtle !< ")!< kj $+ kj $+ Italian Buckthorn ") kj $+Unnamed !<$+ $+ Karo kj $+ !< kjGF!< ") !(!( $+ Mirror Bush kj kjGFGFkj GF kjGF GF !< $+ !< GF Monterey Cypress !< ") !< GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort ")!<") !( GF #*kj Radiata Pine !( !< Sallow Wattle ") kj ") !( Sweet Pittosporum !( kj Tuart XW Willow Myrtle 0 50 100 m !( !( ¯ XW Wormwood $+ r D GF A2.7: Jan Juc Dunes h c a e B f Hoylake Av r u S ^_ #* Carnarvon Av kj ") Clubh ouse Rd GF GF GF GF GF !( !( Unnamed GF Non-woody weeds Age class ") Bridal Creeper Mature #* Dolichos Pea Infestation density GF Gazania >50% ^_ Pampas Grass 11-50% kj Purple Groundsel 1-10% <1% 0 50 100 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. A3 TAYLOR PARK MANAGEMENT ZONE Taylor Park supports an overstorey of large, planted, non-locally indigenous trees dominated by Sugar Gum Eucalyptus cladocalyx. Native vegetation is of low quality with some small areas supporting native understory species representative of Grassy Woodland (EVC 175). Weed cover across the site is high with only species that pose a risk to the adjacent native vegetation at Zeally Bay mapped during the current mapping, particularly Serrated Tussock, Sallow Wattle Coast Tea- tree and Italian Buckthorn. The ELMP (Ecology Australia et al 2006) identifies the planted Yellow Gums Eucalyptus leucoxylon posing a genetic pollution threat to nearby state significant Bellarine Yellow Gums Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. bellarinensis. I Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Bridal Creeper: While not mapped in 2009, removal of Bridal Creeper is identified as a high priority action. This species was not recorded at Taylors Park in 2014. • Boneseed: While not mapped in 2009, removal of Boneseed is identified as a high priority action. This species was not recorded at Taylors Park in 2014. • Crassula and Blanket Weed: While not mapped in 2009 staged removal of these two species is a medium priority action. 2014 cover of these species suggests that staged removal has not occurred. • Italian Buckthorn: While not mapped in 2009, removal of Buckthorn is identified as a high priority action. One infestation was noted in 2014. Table A3 Taylor Park Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Grassy Woodland (EVC 175 endangered) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Degraded. While the site supports some ecological values, mostly understorey species with affinities to Grassy Woodland, weeds dominate Taylors Park. Significant Ecological Values Potential Swift Parrot habitat (EPBC listed – endangered, VROT endangered, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, Sallow Eliminate all mature plants. Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Italian Buckthorn Grassy Weeds: Serrated Tussock and Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Chilean Needle Grass Additional Resources Required Various weeds Control all weed species along boundary with foreshore and revegetate with locally indigenous species. 26 ")") ") ") $+ ") ") ") $+ ") ") ") A3: Taylor Park Beach Rd ") Felix Cr ") ") !< !< !< Puebla St Unnamed !< !< !< ") !< ") GF !< ")!< !< kj kj !< Fischer St !< Spring St !< kj ") $+ ") The Esplanade ") $+ GF !< Woody weeds Age class !( $+ !( African Boxthorn Mature ") ") Coastal Tea-tree Juvenile $+ GF!( GF Italian Buckthorn Seedling GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort Infestation density ") !< !< GF Pincushion Hakea >50% Zeally Bay Rd ") #* !< !< Sallow Wattle!(GF 11-50% kj Sweet Pittosporum$+ 1-10% !( <1% 0 40 80 m Cliff St Walker St ¯ Mgt. boundary !( $+GF A3: Taylor Park Beach Rd Felix Cr $+ ") !( $+ $+ GF GF kj") $+kj") kj")!( $+ kj#*!($+ $+ $+ ") $+ $+kj Puebla St ") ") !( ") kj <= ")kj Unnamed $+ ") GF ") GF Fischer St GF Spring St ") ") The Esplanade <= Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature ") Bridal Creeper Juvenile #* Carpet Weed Infestation density #* #* Climbing Groundsel >50% Zeally Bay Rd GF #* !(GF GF Fairy Crassula 11-50% GF Gazania 1-10% $+ Miniature Pine Tree <1% 0 40 80 m Cliff St <= Walker St ¯ Serrated Tussock Mgt. boundary ") #* ") !( !( Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. A5.1 JAN JUC CLIFFTOPS MANAGEMENT ZONE The Jan Juc Clifftops are bordered to the north by the Jan Juc township. Vegetation condition is generally excellent supporting remnant native vegetation and revegetation with affinities to Coastal Headland Scrub. Remnant grassland vegetation dominated by Kangaroo grass is also present in the centre of the zone. Given the close proximity to residential areas and high visitation rates the majority of tracks have been fenced to prevent inappropriate access. Woody weeds are restricted to scattered seedlings. Non-woody weeds include several pasture grasses, particularly Toowoomba Canary-grass, Cocksfoot, Yorkshire Fog, Vulpia and Rats-tail Fescue. Gazania is present through the centre of the zone despite several years of continuous control. Several illegal campsites were noted within Moonah stands at the western end of the zone. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Italian Buckthorn, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Boneseed, African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum): In 2009 noted that this zone is supports numerous small infestations and seedlings of various woody weeds. The 2014 mapping notes that all mature plants eliminated and only seedlings present. • Non-woody Weeds (Diosma and Crassula): these species were noted west of the Bird Rock lookout in 2009. Both these species were not recorded within the management zone in 2014. • Gazania: 2009 mapping indicates that Gazania is a conspicuous weed that should be removed over 3-5 years. Despite consistent control of this species by volunteers, GORCC staff and contractors Gazania is still present however likely to be reduced in cover. • Inappropriate access: The 2009 report noted that inappropriate access was occurring in some areas of native vegetation, particularly grassland vegetation. The majority of native vegetation within the Jan Juc Clifftops is now fenced with post and wire fencing. • Adjacent landholders: Given the proximity of residential gardens and risk of garden escapees the 2009 report identified engagement of the local community as an important action. Efforts have been made to raise awareness of Gazania, however, other invasive species have not been targeted. 28 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table A5.1 Jan Juc Clifftops Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Jan Juc Coast Action Group undertakes monthly working bees in this zone targeting woody weed seedlings, Gazania and grassy weeds. Vegetation Quality Excellent. Zone supports several significant ecological values . Significant Ecological Values Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Swamp Diuris (VROT rare) Mornington Daisy-bush (VROT poorly known) Bellarine Yellow Gum (VROT rare, FFG listed) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, Italian Eliminate all mature plants. Buckthorn, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Boneseed, African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum Non-woody weeds: Toowoomba Contain to existing infestations. Canary-grass, Cocksfoot, Rats-tail Fescue, Panic Veldt-grass Gazania Contain to existing infestations. Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Serrated Tussock Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Revegetation Revegetate small areas as required. Additional Resources Required Non-woody weeds: Toowoomba Control core infestations. Canary-grass, Cocksfoot, Rats-tail Fescue, Panic Veldt-grass Garden escapees Education program targeting adjacent landowners of the risk of invasive species in gardens. 29 A5.1: Jan Juc Clifftops von Av Windarra Gr Carnar S a n d w Kristy Ct Barnett Pl ic $+ $+ Troon Av h kj") ") $+ Duffields Rd kj$+ ") ") ")kj$+GF GF A ")")")") $+XW$+ ")$+") $+ ") v $+") $+ kj GF GF $+ ") !(")$+!< $+ $+") a Torquay Bvde kj $+ Tathr Ct East View Tce !( kj Carn v !< ")!< kj $+ oustie A ")kj kj $+!< Domain Rd !<$+ !< kjkj kj kj!< ") !( $+ ") ")") !< kjkjGFGFkj GF GFGFkj GF!( v kj !< $+ !< A $+ !< ") keith !< !< D D un !< !< !( elvie ") $+ ")") w Dr $+ !< #*kj !( !< !< !< ") !< !( ") !( t !( C Regent St !< ky !< S !( !( kj kj ")kj!<") Alexandra Av Princes Tce Empire Av Woody weeds Age class ")$+kj $+ Stuart Av kj Margaret St !< !( kj !( African Boxthorn Mature !<$+ Wattle Ct !<$+ Sunset Strp !< !( Boneseed Juvenile !< Unnamed ") Cape Wattle Seedling ") Coast Banksia Infestation density Riviera Dr Regal Rd ") Coastal Tea-tree >50% #* Giant Honey-myrtle 11-50% Cantala Dr $+ Italian Buckthorn 1-10% !( $+ Karo <1% r C !( $+ st Mirror Bush Mgt. boundary hur and !( S GF Monterey Cypress C Ocean!( GF Bvd Watersun Rd kj a p GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort r i kj C !< !< Sallow Wattle t GF kj Sweet Pittosporum !< !(!( d kj kj R !< GF Tree Mallow h !( c GF kj Tuart a ! !< kj !< !( kj !< !< !( !< !< A5.1: Jan Juckj!< Clifftops ")") n Av !< arnarvo !< !< Windarra!<") Gr C ! Kristy Ct Barnett Pl ic Troon Av h Duffields Rd ") A C l v ubho GF use Rd GFGF ra C Torquay Bvde Tath t East View Tce GFGF Ca v rnoustie A !( Unnamed Domain Rd GF GF GF v A GF th GF nkei De Du GF GF lview Dr GF ^_ GF t GF C Regent St ky GF S GFGFGF GF kjGF GF GFGF<= Alexandra Av GF GF GF GF GF GF Princes Tce <= Empire Av GF GF GF GF Stuart Av GFGF Margaret St GF Wattle Ct GF GF Sunset Strp GF GF GF GF GF Riviera Dr Regal Rd GF GFGF XY Non-woody weeds Age class Cantala Dr GF GF !( Agapanthus Mature GFGFGF GF !( Aloe spp Juvenile r C ") st Bridal Creeper Seedling hur a nd S GF Gazania Infestation density C OceanGF Bvd Watersun Rd a p $+ Miniature Pine Tree >50% r i C ^_ Paspalum 11-50% t GF kj Rats Tail Fescue 1-10% d $+ R !( <= Seaside Daisy <1% h c <= a Serrated Tussock Mgt. boundary e b d XY Toowoomba Canary Grass a 0 100 200 m o r B ¯ Containment area XY $+ <=") <=") XY ") <=<=<= Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. A5.2 JAN JUC HEATH MANAGEMENT ZONE The Jan Juc Heath is a large area dominated by high quality native vegetation with affinities to Coastal Headland Scrub and Clay Heathland. This zone supports a single walking track along the northern edge with a car park and beach access to the surf breaks Steps and Boobs at the eastern end. Low density residential areas abut the zone to the north and the Bells Beach Recreation Reserve managed by the Surf Coast Shire to the west. Weeds are restricted to isolated occurrences of woody weed seedlings and juviniles such as Boneseed, Sallow Wattle and Coast Tea-tree across the zone and Myrtle-leaf Milkwort at the eastern end. Eucalypts at the western end of the zone were recently identified as non-locally indigenous Large-fruited Yellow Gum Eucalyptus megalocarpa and were removed. Non-woody weeds include various pasture grasses scattered mostly along the walking track edge and one area with small infestations of Serrated Tussock and Bridal creeper. Several illegal campsites were noted within Moonah stands at the eastern end of the zone. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Boneseed: In 2009 noted as numerous infestations, particularly around beach access track in east of zone. In 2014 greatly reduced number of infestations with most records juvenile plants. • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Mirror Bush): In 2009 noted that this zone is supports numerous small infestations and seedlings of various woody weeds. The 2014 mapping notes all mature plants eliminated and only seedlings present. • Black Kennedia: In 2009 recorded as one infestation on the north border of the zone. This species was not recorded in 2014 and is considered absent from the zone. • Serrated Tussock: In 2009 this species was recorded as two infestations. 2014 mapping indicates that these infestations persist and may have increased. • Bridal Creeper: In 2009 this species was recorded as one infestation. 2014 mapping recorded three small infestations. 31 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table A5.2 Jan Juc Heath Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Clay Heathland (EVC 7 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity While within the Jan Juc Coast Action Group area, this group undertakes little activity in this zone. Vegetation Quality Excellent. Zone supports relatively intact native vegetation and significant ecological values. Significant Ecological Values Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Bellarine Yellow Gum (VROT rare, FFG listed) Paper Flower (VROT rare) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree (and Eliminate all mature plants. hybrids), Italian Buckthorn, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Boneseed, African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduction of infestations by 50%. Serrated Tussock Control annually. Reduction of infestations by 50%. Non-woody weeds: Toowoomba Control annually to prevent spread along tracks. Canary-grass, Cocksfoot, Panic Veldt- grass, Sweet Vernal-grass Illegal camping and fires Contact police to move on illegal campers when located. Additional Resources Required Non-woody weeds: Toowoomba Control core infestations. Canary-grass, Cocksfoot, Rats-tail Fescue, Panic Veldt-grass Garden escapees Education program targeting adjacent landowners of the risk of invasive species in gardens. 32 !( !( !( d !(GF R kj A5.2: Jan Juc Heath C n a u p rs r i te kj a C !< W t GF !< !( kj!( Ocean !< Castaway Cr B GF vd !( GF ! !< !< W oo dbank Rise !< kj !< !( Bro adbeach Rd !< !( kj !< !< !< !< kj ")") !< !< !< ") !<") ! !< ") ") !< !< !< ") !< ")!50% !< GF Sallow Wattle GF 11-50% kj Sweet Pittosporum 1-10% GF GF <1% Bells Beach Rd 0 80 160 m GF ¯ XY GF Mgt. boundary GF GF GFGF GF d R GF A5.2: Jan Juc Heath C n a u p rs r i te a C W t GF $+ Ocean !( Castaway Cr B vd W oo XY dbank Rise $+ Bro ") adbeach Rd <= <=") XY ") <=<=<= <=!( Bones Rd Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature !( Aloe spp Juvenile ") Bridal Creeper Seedling GF Gazania Infestation density $+ Miniature Pine Tree >50% <= Serrated Tussock 11-50% XY Tall Wheat-grass 1-10% XY Bells Beach Rd Toowoomba Canary Grass <1% 0 80 160 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. 3 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA B (ANGLESEA) Management Area B covers approximately five kilometres of coast and is 99 Hectares in size. It begins at the Anglesea Coastal Heath in the north east at Inverlochy St and finishes in the south west at the intersection of O’Donohue Road and Melba Parade. All of Area B is located within the Otway Plains bioregion. The landscape is variable with coastal cliffs in the east and sand dune and saltmarsh systems bordering the Anglesea River mouth. Coastal cliffs dominate the centre of the area with dune systems at the western end. The Anglesea township borders the majority of the management area. The community environmental group ANGAIR and subgroup Friends of Anglesea Coast are active across the majority of this area. The 11 sections in Management Area B are: • Anglesea Coastal Heath B1.1 • Anglesea S.L.S.C Heath B3.2 • Anglesea Caravan Park Clifftops B1.2 • Anglesea Woodland B3.3 • Anglesea Caravan Park Dunes B1.3 • Soapy Rocks B3.4 • Anglesea Saltmarsh B1.4 • Point Roadknight B3.5 • Anglesea Caravan Park* B2 • Melba Parade B3.2 • Four Kings Dunes B3.1 *Note that the Anglesea Caravan Park was not assessed as part of this plan. Figure 2. Management Zones within the Anglesea area. 34 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B1.1 ANGLESEA COASTAL HEATH MANAGEMENT ZONE The Anglesea Coastal Heath is a large area supporting significant ecological values, dominated by high quality native vegetation with affinities to Clay Heathland and Heathy Woodland. Anglesea Coastal Heath is part of an area which has been listed on the Register of the National Estate by the Australian Heritage Commission recognising the high habitat and biodiversity value (ELMP 2006). This zone supports a walking track along the southern edge with a car park and access track at the eastern end. Residential areas abut the zone in the east, Barwon Water sewerage works to the north and The Great Otway National Park to the west. Woody weeds are restricted to isolated, scattered infestations mostly of seedlings and juveniles. Non- woody weeds also occur as isolated infestations. The native species Prickly Tea-tree may be increasing in cover across the heathland area adversely impacting ecological values and biodiversity of the site. The cover of this species should be monitored and action such as a prescribed burn or manual removal of shrubs implemented if required. While the walking tracks are not fenced, this area does not appear to receive high levels of visitation and access appears restricted to existing paths. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Radiata Pine, Green Honey-myrtle): In 2009 noted that this zone is supports numerous small infestations and seedlings of various woody weeds. The 2014 mapping notes virtually all mature plants eliminated and only seedlings or juveniles present. • Spanish Heath: One infestation noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Boneseed: In 2009 noted as numerous infestations. In 2014 greatly reduced number of infestations with most records juvenile plants. • Gravel Pit rehabilitation: In 2009 it was noted that the old gravel pit required ongoing rehabilitation and revegetation. The 2014 site assessment and comparison of historical aerial photos noted that this area has improved in condition. • Watsonia: One infestation of the species was mapped in 2009 adjacent to the Barwon Water sewerage works. Two Watsonia infestations were mapped along residential areas in the east in 2014. • Freesia: This species was not recorded in 2009. 2014 mapping identified several infestations in the northeast. • Bluebell Creeper: This species was not recorded in 2009. Several small infestations were mapped in 2014. • Bridal Creeper: This species was not recorded in 2009. One infestation was mapped in the east in 2014. 35 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table B1.1 Anglesea Coastal Heath Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Heathy Woodland (EVC 48 least concern) Clay Heathland (EVC 7 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity ANGAIR runs annual working bees in this area controlling woody weeds. Vegetation Quality Near pristine. Zone supports relatively intact native vegetation and significant ecological values. Significant Ecological Values Spiral Sun orchid (EPBC listed vulnerable, VROT vulnerable, FFG listed) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Swamp Antechinus (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, African Eliminate all mature plants. Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Radiata Pine, Green Honey- myrtle, Boneseed, Non-woody weeds: Bridal Creeper, Control annually. Reduction of infestations by 50%. Watsonia, Bluebell Creeper, Freesia Additional Resources Required Garden escapees Education program targeting adjacent landowners of the risk of invasive species in gardens. Prickly Tea-tree becoming too dominant Monitor Prickly Tea -tree distribution and take appropriate action if deemed to be adversely impacting ecological values and reducing biodiversity. 36 B1.1: Anglesea Coastal Heath t Unnamed C s n o m m i S !< !< !< !< !< !< !< #*GF #* ") Scott St ") !< ") ") ") !< ") ") Purnell St ") ") GF ")!< #* ! Little St ") Woody weeds Age class !( Boneseed Mature ") ") !< Coastal Tea-tree Juvenile ") ") !< #* Giant Honey-myrtle Seedling !< kj ")!< !< #* Green Honey-myrtle Infestation density Evans St #* !< !< !<") #* ") kj kj ") Hillock Bush >50% #* ") !( GF !< ") Myrtleleaf Milkwort 11-50% ") !< ! ")") ") ") ") !( t Unnamed ") C ") GF s n o ") m m i S Scott St Purnell St GF GF GF ") ") Ramsay St ") ") Hedley St ]\ Little St ]\ ") ") Non-woody weeds Age class !( Asparagus Fern Mature \ Evans St ] ") Bluebell Creeper Juvenile ") Bridal Creeper Infestation density !( GF Freesia 1-10% <= Spanish Bluebell <1% ") <= ]\ Tree Pelargonium Mgt. boundary !( 0 50 100 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia ") GF GF ") ") ")")!( ") ") Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B1.2 ANGLESEA CARAVAN PARK CLIFFTOPS MANAGEMENT ZONE The Anglesea Caravan Park Clifftops is a thin strip of native vegetation with affinities to Costal Headland Scrub along the clifftops and an area of Moonah dominated Coastal Alkaline Scrub at the west end of the zone. The zone is adjacent to the Anglesea Caravan Park. Fencing exists for the Coastal Headland Scrub vegetation but not for the Coastal Alkaline Scrub. Two walking tracks are present in the east which merge to form a single track along between the caravan park and native vegetation. This zone appears to have a reduction in woody weeds with various woody weeds in the east although mostly as seedlings and juveniles with scattered mature Coast Tea-tree present along the clifftops. Non woody cover is low except for Bridal Creeper which becomes more apparent in the western end of the zone closer to the sand dunes at the Anglesea Rivermouth which support a large infestation. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (African Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Sweet Hakea, Boneseed, Mirror Bush): In 2009 noted that this zone is supports numerous infestations of various woody weeds, particularly in the east. The 2014 mapping notes many of the mature plants eliminated and only seedlings or juveniles present. • Coast Tea-tree: Recorded across the zone in 2009. Numerous infestations were mapped in 2014 but a great proportion of these are seedlings. Several mature plants are present on the cliff edge where removal may be unsafe for occupational health and safety or erosion. • Inappropriate access: The 2009 plan identifies that inappropriate access through native vegetation is occurring in in this zone. The 2014 assessment noted that many paths have been rationalised and gravelled, reducing inappropriate access. • Freesia: One Freesia infestation was noted in 2009. One Freesia infestation was noted in 2009. • Asparagus Fern: This species was not recorded in 2009. One infestation recorded in the north east of the zone. This species is highly invasive and must be targeted for control. • Bridal Creeper: One infestation noted at the west end in 2009. Numerous infestations noted in 2014. Bridal Creeper appears to be expanding in cover and moving east. This species is a high priority for control. 38 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table B1.2 Anglesea Caravan Park Clifftops and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Areas of relatively intact native vegetation interspersed with woody and non-woody weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Coast Tea-tree Staged removal of all mature plants over five years. Woody Weeds: Coast Tea-tree, African Eliminate all mature plants. Boxthorn, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Boneseed, Non-woody weeds: Fairy Crassula, Control annually. Agapanthus, Freesia Asparagus Fern Control annually. Eliminate infestation. Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Focus on the east end of the infestation. Additional Resources Required Garden escapees Education program targeting adjacent landowners of the risk of invasive species in gardens. 39 !< !< !< !< !< GF !< !< #* #* ") ") !< ") ") ") !<") ") !< #* ") ") GF!< ") ") !<#* #*#* ") !< !<#* ") ")!( !< !< ") ") !< kj !< ") ") #* !< ") #*") #* #*#* B1.2: Anglesea Caravan Park Clifftops ")!< Little St ") Hedley St C ") Evans St a !< m ") ") e r !< o ! 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Management Zone Recommendations. B1.3 ANGLESEA CARAVAN PARK DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE The Anglesea Caravan Park Dunes is on the east side of the Anglesea river mouth and supports modified Coastal Dune Scrub. These dunes are fenced on the caravan park border only. A shrub layer of native coastal scrub is present over a highly modified understory with severe infestations of Bridal Creeper and introduced grasses. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Sea Spurge: Two infestations were noted in 2009. This species was not noted in 2014 mapping. • Bridal Creeper: This species is noted in the 2009 mapping but no indication of size or severity. 2014 mapping indicates that while cover is low in the dunes it is relatively consistent across the site. Table B1.1 Anglesea Caravan Park Dunes Values and Objectives Level of Service Monitor and Maintain EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Degraded. Native remnant shrub species are present over a highly modified understorey. Significant Ecological Values Nil. Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve Coast Tea-tree Eliminate mature plants. Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation risk outside zone. Purple Groundsel Control annually. Contain to zone. Dolichos Pea Control annually. Introduced grasses (Hare’s Tail-grass, Control annually. Contain to zone. Prairie Grass, Panic Veldt-grass Additional Resources Required Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50% Introduced grasses Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50% 41 kj kj !< !< ") ") !<#* !<") ") !< ! ") ") GF GF ") ") ") ") ") ") !( ") ") GF !< B1.3: Anglesea Caravan Park Dunes ") !< ") !( $+ Unnamed $+ $+ ") G re a t O c e a n R ") d ") ") ") ") <= ") $+ !( ") ") $+ ") GF Woody weeds Age class !( African Boxthorn Mature ") ") Coastal Tea-tree Juvenile $+ ") $+ Mirror Bush Seedling GF Monterey Cypress Infestation density ") GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort >50% ") GF GF GF ") !< Sallow Wattle 11-50% GF GF 1-10% ") <1% GF GF ")") 0 30 60 m !( ¯ Mgt. boundary ") ") !( GF ") ")") !( ") ") B1.3: Anglesea") Caravan Park Dunes ") ") ") ") XY XY ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") Unnamed G re a t O c e a n kj R kj ") d $+ $+") $+ kj#* kj kj kj #* ") ") ") kj kj #* Non-woody weeds Age class ") Bridal Creeper Mature ") #* Dolichos Pea Juvenile ") ") #*") #* $+ Introduced Grasses Infestation density ") ") ") ") $+ Kikuyu >50% kj Purple Groundsel <1% 0 30 60 m #* ¯ XY Spiny Rush Mgt. boundary #*#* ") #* ") ") ") ") ")#* #* kj !( ") ") ") ") #*") ") kj Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B1.4 ANGLESEA SALTMARSH MANAGEMENT ZONE The Anglesea Saltmarsh supports a mix of Coastal Saltmarsh and Coastal Alkaline Scrub vegetation. Coastal Saltmarsh vegetation meets the condition thresholds for the EPBC listed Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh community. This zone is bordered by the walking tracks on all sides with the Anglesea River to the west, Surf Coast Shire managed Fairylands to the north and Anglesea Caravan Park to the southeast. A stormwater outflow pipe from the caravan park enters the Coastal Saltmarsh in the north of the zone. This may be may be altering local conditions and reducing biodiversity. The increase in Common Reed cover is consistent with reported negative impacts of stormwater on Saltmarsh systems (Victorian Saltmarsh Study 2011, TSSC 2013). It is recommended to relocate the outflow pipe away from areas of saltmarsh vegetation. For more detail see Vegetation Assessment to investigate impacts of the Anglesea Caravan Park Stormwater Outflow, Anglesea, Victoria (Beacon Ecological 2014). Weed infestations are negligible within this zone excepting a few isolated woody weeds and Bridal Creeper infestation in the west. This area was not assessed as part of the GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009). Table B1.4 Anglesea Saltmarsh Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Saltmarsh (EVC 9 endangered) Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Pristine. Native vegetation within this area is relatively intact with very little weed cover. Significant Ecological Values Subtropical and Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh (EPBC listed, vulnerable) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Salt Lawrencia (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Boneseed, Myrtle-leaf Eliminate mature plants. Milkwort, Mirror bush) Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Spiny Rush Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Stormwater Outflow Relocate outflow away from areas of Coastal Saltmarsh 43 B1.4: Anglesea Saltmarsh #* le St Nob ") kj !< $+ !< !< !< ") !< ! s ") ") r e GF g GF g !< i D !( ") ") GF GF ") Melaleuca Lane ") ") ") ") ") !( ") ") GF Unnamed G !< r Mcmillan St e a ") t O c e a n !< R d Woody weeds Age class ") !( Boneseed Mature $+ Mirror Bush Juvenile !( GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort Seedling !< Sallow Wattle Infestation density Minifie Av >50% 11-50% 1-10% <1% 0 40 $+ 80 m ¯ Mgt. boundary $+ $+ ") B1.4: Anglesea Saltmarsh ") Noble St ") ") ") ") $+ ") ") $+ !( ") ") ") ") ") <= $+ ") !( ") ") GF e d P GF s r e g g i D ") ") GF GF Melaleuca Lane ")") ") ") GF ") ")") !( Unnamed G ") r Mcmillan St e ") a ") ") t ") ") O c e a ") n R d XY XY ") Non-woody weeds Age class ") ") ") Bluebell Creeper Mature Minifie Av ") ") Bridal Creeper Infestation density GF Gladiolus >50% XY Spiny Rush 1-10% ") ") <1% 0 40 80 m ¯ Mgt. boundary ") ") ") kj kj ") $+ $+") $+ #* kj kj kj kj #* ") ") ") kj kj #* ") ") Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B3.1 FOUR KINGS DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE The Four Kings Dunes is immediately west of the Anglesea river mouth and supports Coastal Dune Scrub vegetation. This zone is adjacent to a large car parking area and receives high visitation as a main access point to Anglesea Beach. Significant weed control and revegetation by has been undertaken by ANGAIR in conjunction with GORCC over the last five years. Infestations are now mostly scattered woody and non-woody weeds with Coast Tea-tree dominant on the foredune. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Mirror Bush, Boneseed, Coast Tea-tree): The 2009 mapping and vegetation description indicates that this area supported dense infestations of woody weeds. 2014 mapping indicates a significant reduction woody weed levels. Coast Tea-tree infestations are still present on the foredunes. • Bridal Creeper: This species is noted as several infestations in the 2009 mapping. 2014 mapping indicates that this species is persisting but possibly at lower cover. • Dolichos Pea: This species is noted as several infestations in the 2009 mapping. 2014 mapping indicates that infestations are at a similar level. Table B3.1 Four Kings Dunes Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity Significant weed control and revegetation by ANGAIR. Vegetation Quality Very good. Significant resources over the last five years have enhanced vegetation quality of this zone. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate all mature plants. Woody Weeds (African Boxthorn, Mirror Eliminate mature plants. Bush, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort) Bridal Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Dolichos Pea Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Non-woody weeds (Purple Groundsel, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Agapanthus, Blue Periwinkle, Bluebell Creeper) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Monterey Cypress Remove mature trees. 45 !< ") !( $+ $+ $+ ") ") B3.1: Four Kings Dunes ") ") ") ") Tonge St $+ Bon Av Air ") $+ $+ ") ") Goodenia Lane GF GF ") GF GF GF ") !( ") Rd Murray St n $+ ")!( c ea !( t O ea Gr ") ! #* !< kj ") #* ") ") !( ") ") ") #* ") ") #* ") ") ") #* Rd #*#* ") #* Murray St n ") ") c ea #* ") ") t O ") #* kj rea !( G ") ") ") ") #*") ") y St rve Ha kj !( Non-woody weeds Age class Unnamed !( Agapanthus Mature ") ") ") #* Blue Periwinkle Juvenile ") Bluebell Creeper Infestation density !( ") Bridal Creeper >50% ") #* Dolichos Pea 11-50% ]\ ^_ GF Gazania 1-10% ") ^_ GF ^_ Pampas Grass <1% kj Purple Groundsel Mgt. boundary ") ]\ 0 30 60 m ]\ ]\ ¯ Watsonia ") ") ]\ ]\ ]\ ") ") ") ") ") ") ") Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B3.2 ANGLESEA S.L.S.C. HEATH MANAGEMENT ZONE Anglesea S.L.S.C Heath is between the Anglesea S.L.S.C and the Great Ocean Road lookout. The Coastal Headland Scrub is exposed to ocean influences supporting a diversity of low heath species. Native vegetation is fenced with a walking path along the northern boundary. Significant weed control and ongoing follow up has been undertaken by ANGAIR in conjunction with GORCC over the last five years. Infestations are now mostly scattered woody and non-woody weeds. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Green Honey-myrtle, Sweet Pittosporum, Sallow Wattle, Monterey Cypress, Boneseed): The 2009 mapping and vegetation description indicates that this area had recently been cleared of the majority of woody weeds. 2014 mapping indicates a significant follow up weed control is being implemented with only woody weed seedlings and juvenile plants present. • Watsonia: This species is noted as a single infestation in the 2009 mapping. 2014 mapping indicates that this species is persisting and a second infestation was noted. • Bluebell Creeper: This species was not noted in the 2009 mapping. 2014 mapping indicates that several infestations are present in the centre of the zone. Table B3.2 Anglesea S.L.S.C. Heath Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Significant weed control by ANGAIR. Vegetation Quality Pristine. Significant woody weed control over the last five years have enhanced vegetation quality of this zone. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Paper Flower (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Eliminate all mature plants. Watsonia Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Bluebell Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. 47 $+ ") GF GF ") GF GF B3.2:Parker St Anglesea SLSC Heath GF ") Wallis St Gardiner Av Murray St ") !( ") $+ !( !( ! !< ") Forrest Ct GF$+") $+ Unnamed GF!(!< Harvey St !< ")kj!< kj") $+ kj GF kj") kj $+ $+ ") !< ") ") ") ") ") #* ") !<#* !<") Woody weeds Age class kj !( African Boxthorn Mature ") ") !( ") Blackberry Juvenile !< kj !( Boneseed Seedling kj ") Cape Wattle Infestation density ! Unnamed ") ") #* Harvey St !( ") ]\ ^_ ") GF ^_ ") ]\ ]\ ") ") ]\ ]\ ]\ ") ") ") ") ") ") Great Ocean Rd Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature ") ") Blue Periwinkle Juvenile ") Bluebell Creeper Seedling ") Bridal Creeper Infestation density #* Dolichos Pea >50% GF Gazania 11-50% ")") ^_ Pampas Grass 1-10% kj Purple Groundsel <1% 0 30 60 m ") ¯ ]\ Watsonia Mgt. boundary !(")GF ") !( ") ") !( !(") <= !( ") ") ") !( ") ") ") ")!( !( !( Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B3.3 ANGLESEA WOODLAND MANAGEMENT ZONE Management of the Anglesea Woodland has been handed GORCC within the last five years. This area supports vegetation with affinity to Coastal Headland Scrub in areas exposed to the ocean and Heathy Woodland moving away from the coast. An unfenced walking track is present along the south of the zone. The dense nature of the native vegetation is preventing inappropriate access off the trackz. A detailed description of vegetation present within this zone is provided Soapy Rocks. Ecological Management Plan (Beacon Ecological 2013). Since starting management of the site GORCC has undertaken significant woody weed control within areas of heathy woodland and also targeted Bridal Creeper. Woody species such as Sweet Pittosporum, Boneseed and Sallow Wattle are still present across the zone with Coast Tea-tree present within areas of Coast Headland Scrub. Several Asparagus Fern and Watsonia infestations are present which must be controlled immediately. This area was not assessed as part of the GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009). Table B3.3 Anglesea Woodland. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Heathy Woodland (EVC 48 least concern) Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No Vegetation Quality Excellent. While this zone supports a variety of woody and non-woody weeds, cover of these species is generally low. Significant Ecological Values Paper Flower (VROT rare) Otway Grey Gum (VROT vulnerable) Habitat for Southern Brown Bandicoot (EPBC listed endangered, VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Habitat for Eastern Pygmy Possum (VROT near threatened) Habitat for White Footed Dunnart (VROT near threatened, FFG listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Eliminate all mature plants where access is possible. Asparagus Fern, Bridal Creeper, Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Watsonia, English Ivy Agapanthus, Seaside Daisy 49 GF GF ") !( $+!(") !( !< !< GF GF !< ") GF$+") $+ GF!(!< !< ")kj!< kj") $+ GF kjkj") kj $+ ") !< $+ ") ") ") ") ") #* ") !<#* !<") kj ") ") ") B3.3:Harvey St Anglesea Woodland !< kj kj ! #* Second Av !< #* ")!< ")!( d !< #* R !( !< ") !(< n !50% ") ")kj !< !< #* Flax-leaf Broom 11-50% !< ")kj kj")!<( #* ") kj Giant Honey-myrtle 1-10% ") #* #*")#* #* ") #* #*")") ") #* kj ") !( Green Honey-myrtle <1% !( ") ") ") Third Av ") ") #* Hillock Bush Mgt. boundary ") ") #*") ") $+ ") !< ") Italian Buckthorn kj ") kj")!<(kj GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort !( Seventh Av #* kj !< kj#* GF Pincushion Hakea !<") ") !< Sallow Wattle !<") kj Melba Pde Sweet Hakea ") !(#* ") #* kj Sweet Pittosporum 0 50 100 m !( !( ")\ ^_ kj!(") ¯ Containment area] GF ") kj ") GF ^_ ")kj !( kj")!<( ") ]\ !<$+") ]\ kj ") ") ]\ $+!( kj")!<( ]\ !< ]\ ") ") ") $+kj ")") !<") ") ") Harvey St GF") B3.3: Anglesea Woodland !< ") $+kj !< GF GF") First Av !< ") $+ !(kj ") ") ") ")!< $+kj ") kjkj GFkj GF kj GF Second Av GF ")") kj kj $+ ") kj ") d GF R !(")GF ") !( n ") ") !(!(") a e c O <= !( ") t a e ") r G ") !( Fifth Av ") ") ") ")!( !( ")!( ]\ \]\ ") ]!( ]\ ") eb PdeMelba ]\ ")]\ ") Non-woody weeds Age class \ ] !( Agapanthus Mature ")]\ !( Asparagus Fern Juvenile ") Blue Periwinkle Seedling Third Av ") ") Bluebell Creeper Infestation density GF ")GF ") Bridal Creeper >50% ") GF Seventh Av ") English Ivy 11-50% GF GF GF GF Fairy Crassula 1-10% ") GF Freesia <1% <= Mgt. boundary !( ") Seaside Daisy ]\ Watsonia !( GF 0 50 100 m ¯ Containment area !(\!( !(")]]\ $+ ")") ") ^_ ") GF^_") !( GF GF <= ^_ GF!( ") ") ") ") ") ") $+ ") ") !( Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B3.4 SOAPY ROCKS MANAGEMENT ZONE Soapy Rocks supports areas of relatively intact native vegetation and areas dominated by introduced woody weeds. Heathy Woodland is present on the clifftop and Coastal Headland Scrub on the exposed coastal cliffs. A large portion of the zone was subject to a landslip during the 1970’s and was then planted back out with non-locally indigenous trees and shrubs. IN association with school groups, GORCC and ANGAIR have removed some large woody weed infestations over the last five years and implementing minor amounts of supplementary planting as required. A detailed description of vegetation present within this zone is provided Soapy Rocks. Ecological Management Plan (Beacon Ecological 2013). Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Green Honey-myrtle, Sweet Pittosporum, Sallow Wattle, Boneseed and many more): The 2009 mapping indicates that Soapy Rocks supports infestations of numerous woody weeds. 2014 mapping indicates that woody weed removal of the clifftops and an area within the landslip has occurred. Follow up weed control is being implemented with only woody weed seedlings and juvenile plants present. • Agapanthus: This species is noted as a single infestation in the 2009 mapping. 2014 mapping indicates that this species is persisting. • Freesia: This species was not noted in the 2009 mapping. Several infestations of this species were noted in the 2041 mapping. • Pampas Grass: This species is not noted in the 2009 mapping. 2014 mapping identified several infestations. These are likely to be removed as staged woody weed control is implemented. 51 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table B3.4 Soapy Rocks Heath Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Heathy Woodland (EVC 48 least concern) Coastal headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Significant woody weed control by ANGAIR. Vegetation Quality Degraded. While this site supports some areas of relatively intact native vegetation. Large areas dominated by woody weeds persist. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Eliminate all mature plants outside containment area. Assist community groups with core infestation control. Non-woody weeds (Agapanthus, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Freesia, Bluebell Creeper, Watsonia Introduced grasses (Kikuyu, Panic Veldt- Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. grass) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Staged removal of all woody weeds. Introduced grasses Control of introduced grasses along walking tracks 52 kj !(!< !( kj #* ") kj !< ") kj kj ") !( !( !( !( !< !( ") ") kj ") kj GF kj ") kj kj !( ") !< !( ") kjGF ") kj !( GF ") kjkj!(")< ") GF kj ") !( #* !( kj ") ") !< ") kj !< ") kj kj")!<( !< ") kj ") !( ") ") ") ") ") !< ") kj!(") !< ") !(#* ") !( kj GF!(") kj ") ]\ kj Eighth Av ") !( kj")!<( ]\ ") ]\ $+ ") !( !< kj ]\ !( Melba Pde$+ kj")!<( !< ") $+ kj !<") ]\ ") Woody weeds Age class ]\ ") GF") ") ") !( Boneseed Mature !< kj !( Bushy Yate Juvenile $+ !< GF ") Cape Wattle Seedling \ GF ") ] ") Coastal Tea-tree Infestation density ") !< Cotoneaster >50% ") #* Flax-leaf Broom 11-50% ")]\ #* $+ Giant Honey-myrtle 1-10% !(kj $+ Mirror Bush <1% ") GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort Mgt. boundary ") !< ") !< Sallow Wattle Sixth Av $+ kj $+kj ") Sweet Hakea kj Sweet Pittosporum kj") 0 20 40 m kjkj GF ¯ Containment area ")GF GF kj GF GF ") ") kj ") B3.4: Soapy Rocks $+ GF kj GF kj GF Seventh Av GF ") GF !(GF kj ") ") ") GF !( GF !( !( !( ]\ ") ]\ !< ") GF Eighth Av ") $+ ") GF GF ") ^_ ") Melba Pde ^_ GF ") !( GF GF <= ^_ GF!( Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature ") !( Asparagus Fern Juvenile ") Bluebell Creeper Seedling ") GF Fairy Crassula Infestation density GF Freesia >50% ") $+ Kikuyu 11-50% ^_ Pampas Grass 1-10% Sixth Av ") ") <= South African-daisy <1% ]\ Watsonia Mgt. boundary 0 20 40 m ") ¯ Containment area $+ ") ") !( ")!( GF Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B3.5 POINT ROADKNIGHT MANAGEMENT ZONE Point Roadknight supports relatively intact native vegetation with affinities to Coastal Alkaline Scrub dominated by an overstorey of Moonah. ANGAIR have removed woody weed infestations, particularly Myrtle Leaf-milkwort with follow up control over many years. This zone also includes a native botanic garden walk in the north of the zone planted out and interpretive signage erected by ANGAIR. Weed cover at Point Roadknight is generally low with mapped woody weeds noted as seedlings or juvenile plants only. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Myrtle-leaf Milkwort: In 2009 recorded as numerous infestations. IN 2014 mapped as scattered juveniles and seedlings only. • Boneseed: Several infestations noted in the north in 2009. This species not mapped in 2014. • Pampas Grass, Mirror Bush, Cape Ivy: Single infestations of each of these species were noted in 2009. These species were not recorded in 2014. • Bluebell Creeper: Several infestation were noted in the north of this zone in 2009. 2014 mapping indicates that these infestations appear to be persisting at similar levels. • Italian Buckthorn: One infestation noted in the sailing club car park in 2009. Three infestations noted in 2014 mapping. • Coast Tea-tree: This species was not noted in 2009. Three isolated infestations of mature plants were recorded in 2014. • Fairy Crassula, Freesia, Purple Groundsel, Agapanthus: These species were not recorded in 2009. One or two infestations of each species were recorded in 2014. Table B3.5 Point Roadknight Heath Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Coastal headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Significant weed control by ANGAIR over several years. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Vegetation generally dominated by native species with isolated weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG listed) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Eliminate all mature plants outside containment area. Assist community groups with core infestation control. Non-woody weeds (Agapanthus, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Freesia, Bluebell Creeper, Watsonia) Introduced grasses (Kikuyu, Panic Veldt- Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. grass) 54 ") kj!(") GF M e GF l GF Ninth Av b kj a ")") P GF d e !< GF") GF GF GFkj GF kj !( nth Av GF Te GF GF ihh AvEighth $+ $+!( $+ Woody weeds Age class !( Boneseed Mature Eleventh Av ") Unnamed Cape Wattle Juvenile ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling ") ") Cotoneaster Infestation density $+ Italian Buckthorn >50% GF ") $+ Mirror Bush 11-50% ") ") GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort 1-10% GF !< GF GF !< Sallow Wattle <1% ") kj GF GF Sweet Hakea Mgt. boundary $+ !( GF ") GF ") GF ") ")kj$+$+ ") $+ kj Sweet Pittosporum ") ") GF ")GF !< $+GF GF ") 0 50 100 m GF") ") !( ")GF$+GF GF!( $+ ")GF ") ") GF $+ GF GF !(GF") GF ") !( GF ") $+¯ Containment area !( GF ") ") ") ") GF ") GF GF GF GF ") ") ") ") ]!(\!( ")!(GF !( GF!( ") GF GF !(")]\ ") ") ") GF ") $+ ") ") ") ") ") ") ^_ ") ") ") ") GF^_") ") B3.5: Point Roadknight !( GF GF <= ^_ GF!( ") ") Sixth Av ") ") ") ") $+ ") Melba Pde ") !( ")!( Ninth Av GF GF ") nth Av Te GF ihh AvEighth Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature !( Asparagus Fern Juvenile Eleventh Av ") Unnamed Bluebell Creeper Seedling ") Bridal Creeper Infestation density GF Fairy Crassula >50% GF Freesia 11-50% $+ Kikuyu 1-10% $+kj ^_ Pampas Grass <1% $+ kj Purple Groundsel Mgt. boundary ")$+ GF!( <=") <= South African-daisy ") <= <= Spanish Bluebell ") ") 0 50 100 m ¯ kj Containment area kj kj ^_ kj kj kj ^_ kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. B3.6 MELBA PARADE MANAGEMENT ZONE Melba Parade comprises large dune systems supporting Coastal Dune Scrub in exposed areas and Moonah dominated Coastal Alkaline Scrub in the rear dunes. ANGAIR in conjunction with local schools have removed woody weed infestations particularly Coast Tea-tree and Myrtle-leaf Milkwort in the read dunes. Supplementary planting has been implemented in some areas to assist with rehabilitation. Panic Veldt Grass is present in some locations beneath the Moonah trees. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Myrtle-leaf Milkwort: Numerous infestations noted in the rear dunes in 2009. Virtually all mature plants removed in 2014 with mapped infestations generally seedlings and juveniles. • Mirror Bush: Several infestations noted across the zone in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. • Boneseed: Numerous infestations noted across the zone in 2009. Greatly reduced numbers of infestations noted in 2014. Infestations noted as juveniles and seedlings only. • Coast Tea-tree: This species is mapped as infestations across the zone in 2009 although difficult to determine how widespread this species was. 2014 mapping identifies varied levels of infestation on top and foredunes scattered mature trees in east. Seedlings only in rear dunes where substantial removal and follow up work has occurred. • Italian Buckthorn: A few infestations of this species noted in the east in 2009. Similar levels of infestation noted in 2014 mapping. • Purple groundsel: This species was noted as relatively small infestations in the centre and east of the zone. Despite annual control 2014 mapping indicates this species is spread along the entire foredune system. • Bridal Creeper: This species was not recorded in 2009. Two infestations were mapped in 2014. This species is of high importance to control given that it is new and emerging in this zone. • Agapanthus and Spanish Bluebell: These species were not recorded in 2009. 2014 mapping identifies a few scattered infestations of these species in the east. 56 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table B3.6 Melba Parade. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity Significant weed control by ANGAIR and local schools in rear dunes over several years. Vegetation Quality Good. Some areas of relatively intact native vegetation however some dune areas are dominated by Coast Tea-tree. Rehabilitation areas are in early stages . Significant Ecological Values Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG listed) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coast Twin-leaf (VROT rare) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate mature plants from outside containment area. Staged removal of larger infestations on top of dunes. Woody Weeds (Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Eliminate all mature plants Boneseed, Sallow Wattle, Italian Buckthorn) Non-woody weeds (Bridal Creeper, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Aim to eradicate Bridal Creeper Agapanthus, Spanish Bluebell) Purple Groundsel Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Introduced grasses (Kikuyu, Panic Veldt- Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. grass) Revegetation Implement supplementary revegetation as required Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Staged removal of all woody weeds. Introduced grasses Control of introduced grasses along walking tracks 57 ")kj !( kj")!<( !<$+") kj$+!( ! Unnamed Eleventh Av wlt Av Twelfth ") GF ") !< Odonohue Rd GF GF ") GF$+ ")GF ") Melba Pde ") GF") GF ")GF !< $+ kj$+$+ GF") $+ !< GF") GF ") !( ")GF$+GFGF!($+")GF ")GF ") ") ") ") GF ") !< ") $+!( GF ") !(GF") GF ") ") ")$+ ") ")! Woody weeds Age class !( Boneseed Mature ") Cape Wattle Juvenile ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling $+ Italian Buckthorn Infestation density ")") $+ $+ Mirror Bush >50% ^_ ") ") GF GF^_") Myrtleleaf Milkwort 11-50% !( GF !< Sallow Wattle 1-10% GF <= ^_ GF!( kj Sweet Pittosporum <1% 0 ") 80 160 m ¯ ") Mgt. boundary ") ") ") $+") ") ") !( ")!( Ninth Av B3.6: Melba Parade GF GF ") Tenth Av GF Seventh Av ihh AvEighth Great Ocean Rd Unnamed Eleventh Av wlt Av Twelfth kj Odonohue Rd $+ $+ ")$+ ") GF!( <=") Melba Pde ") ") <= kj ")^_^_ ^_ ") ") kj kj ^_ kj kj^_ kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kjkj kj kj kj kj kj Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature ") Bluebell Creeper Juvenile ") Bridal Creeper Seedling GF Fairy Crassula Infestation density GF Freesia >50% $+ Kikuyu 11-50% ^_ Panic Veldt-grass 1-10% kj Purple Groundsel <1% 0 80 160 m ¯ <= Spanish Bluebell Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. 4 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA C (AIREYS INLET) Management Area C covers approximately 12 kilometres of coast and is 96 hectares. The eastern end begins at Boundary Road in Aireys Inlet finishing at Eastern View in the west. Aireys Inlet east of Mogg’s Creek is located within the Otway Plain bioregion, while the area west of Mogg’s Creek is located within in the Otway Ranges bioregion. The landscape varies from coastal cliffs at Aireys Inlet to estuarine systems at the mouth of the Painkalac Creek and dune systems from Fairhaven to Eastern View. The Aireys Inlet township supports residential areas adjacent to the management zone. Fairhaven to Eastern view supports low-density residential areas separated from the management zone by the Great Ocean Road. The Friends of Aireys Inlet Coast Reserve have been very active over the last 15 years, gradually removing woody weed infestations on the clifftops. The 8 sections in Management Area C are: • Boundary Road Clifftops C1.1 • Painkalac Dunes C2.2 • Eagle Rock Parade C1.2 • Fairhaven C2.3 • Split Point East C1.3 • Moggs Creek C2.4 • Split Point West C2.1 • Easternview C2.5 Figure 3. Management Zones within the Aireys Inlet area. 59 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C1.1 BOUNDARY ROAD CLIFFTOPS MANAGEMENT ZONE The Boundary Road Clifftops at Aireys Inlet support Coastal Headland Scrub vegetation dominated by Moonah in the north and other native coastal scrub species in the south. Native vegetation is relatively intact with only scattered weeds present. The zone is bordered by Eagle Rock Parade to the west with a walking track along the clifftops with occasional access tracks through native vegetation to the street. Parks Victoria managed land and access to Sunnymede beach is present to the north. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Boneseed: Numerous infestations mapped throughout zone in 2009. While still present there is a significant reduction in the number of infestations mapped in 2014. • Coast Tea-tree: Numerous infestations mapped throughout zone in 2009. Significantly less infestations mapped with most present in the south. • Sugar Gums: Two infestations of mature trees mapped in 2009. 2014 mapping indicates that Infestations persist. • Bluebell Creeper: In 2009 several scattered infestations were mapped. 2014 mapping indicates that infestation levels appear similar. • Hottentot Fig: 2009 mapping indicates one infestation on the roadside. 2014 mapping indicates that this infestation is still present. • Introduced melaleucas: Various introduced species were mapped in 2009. These species persist as isolated infestations. • Myrtleleaf Milkwort: One infestation noted in the north in 2009. This infestation persist in 2014. 60 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table C1.1 Boundary Road. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Control of woody weeds has been implemented by the Friends of Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve Vegetation Quality Good. Relatively intact native vegetation with scattered weeds present. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Myrtle- Eliminate all mature plants. leaf Milkwort, Sweet Pittosporum, Boneseed, Pin-cushion Hakea, Giant Honey-myrtle, Flax-leaf Broom) Bluebell Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Non-woody weeds (Hottentot Fig, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Agapanthus) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Sugar Gums Eliminate mature Sugar Gums 61 C1.1: BoundaryBoundary Rd Road Clifftops Unnamed kj !( Great Ocean Rd kj e d GFP k c o !( R e !( l g a !( Hopkins St E kj kj kj !( #* #* Amaroo Cr Beatles Ct #* #* kj #*")!<#* #* #*#* !( #* #* #*!(") Woody weeds Age class !( !( !< kjGF!( Boneseed Mature ") Cape Wattle Juvenile !<") ") kj!< ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling Erica Ct #* Flax-leaf Broom Infestation density ") !< GF!( #* Giant Honey-myrtle >50% ! e d P ") k c o ") R Great Ocean Rd ") e l g a ")E ") Hopkins St Amaroo Cr Beatles Ct ") ") ")") ") ") ") Erica Ct $+ ") $+ ") ") ") ") Non-woody weeds Age class ") !( Agapanthus Mature !( ") !( ") Bluebell Creeper Juvenile ") ") Bridal Creeper Seedling ") $+ Hottentot Fig Infestation density ") ") ") ") >50% ") ") ") 1-10% <1% ") 0 75 150 m ") ") ") ¯ Mgt. boundary ") ") $+ ") ") #* ") !(GF")!( !( !( ") !( !( ") ") ") ") ") Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C1.2 EAGLE ROCK PARADE MANAGEMENT ZONE Eagle Rock Parade supports Coastal Headland Scrub vegetation dominated by native coastal scrub and introduced woody weeds in some locations. Over many years the Friends of Aireys Inlet Coast Reserve have removed large woody weed infestations in stages to retain habitat for the Rufous Bristlebird (DEPI 2007). The majority of mature woody weeds have been removed with some patches in the south remaining as well as inaccessible areas on the coastal cliffs. The zone is bordered by Eagle Rock Parade to the east and supports a walking track along the cliff edge. Beach access is at the south and north of the zone. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009). Note that the 2009 mapping appears to have only mapped the clifftops edges and not the entire zone: • Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Boneseed, Cape Wattle, Sweet Hakea, Sweet Pittosporum, Giant Honey-myrtle, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Sallow Wattle): While much of the management zone appears to have been left out of the 209 mapping presence of cut stumps and woody weed seedlings suggests that the infestation level of woody weeds has decreased. Some significant infestations still remain in the south of the zone which are proposed for removal in the next five years by the Friends of Aireys Inlet Coast Reserve. • Bluebell Creeper: 2009 mapping identifies several infestations in the north with one infestation in the centre. 2014 mapping indicates that this species may have similar infestations levels. • Sweet Violet: One infestation note din 2009 in the centre of the zone. While this infestation has been treated several times, 2014 mapping notes it still persisting. • Dolichos pea: This species was not recorded in 2009. One infestation was noted on to the east of the centre car park. • Bridal Creeper: Not noted in 2009. One infestation in south in 2014. 63 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table C1.2 Eagle Rock Parade. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity Control of woody weeds has been implemented by the Friends of Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve Vegetation Quality Good. Relatively intact native vegetation amongst woody weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Myrtle- Eliminate all mature plants where accessible. leaf Milkwort, Sweet Pittosporum, Boneseed, Pin-cushion Hakea, Giant Honey-myrtle, Flax-leaf Broom) Bluebell Creeper Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Non-woody weeds (Dolichos Pea, Sweet Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Violet, Agapanthus) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Introduced grasses Control significant infestations and revegetate. 64 kj kj #*kj !( #* #* kj #* #*")!< #*#* !( #* #* ")!( !( #* !< kjGF!( ") kj! ") !< GF!( ! a Albert Av r #*kj") ") b Brent Av m ") ") a ") !< B kj #*kj #* d R !< !< #*") n ") a e !< c #* O !<")!( t a e r !( G ")!< !<") Woody weeds Age class ") !< !( Blackberry Mature Kerrie Ct #* !<")!< !<#* #* !<#*")!< kj !( Boneseed Juvenile #*kj") #*") ") !< !( Bushy Yate Seedling #*") ")!50% kj") #* Flax-leaf Broom 11-50% ") !< kj") !< #* Giant Honey-myrtle 1-10% ") !< ") GF ")")") ") kj #* Golden-wreath Wattle <1% Barton Ct ") ")kj #* Green Honey-myrtle Mgt. boundary !< GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort ") !< GF Radiata Pine r Lighthouse Rd kj")!< C #*#* !< t ")") Sallow Wattle le kj!<#* n !< ")#* I kj")kj") kj !< Showy Honey-myrtle #* !< Lohan Rise ")Southern Blue gum ") GF kj Sweet Hakea 0 90 180") m GF!< ")") GF !( ¯ kj Sweet Pittosporum ")!(") !( ") #* ") ") ") $+ ") !< !( !( ") ") ")!< kj") $+ ") !<")GF! d !( R !( ") a Albert Av r !( !( b Brent Av m ") ") a ")") B ") d R n a e c O XYXYXY") t a e r G !( Kerrie Ct !( ") ") Non-woody weeds Age class ") !( Agapanthus Mature !( Arum Lily Juvenile Barton Ct ") Bluebell Creeper Seedling ") Bridal Creeper Infestation density ") Buffalo Grass >50% r Lighthouse Rd C #* t Dolichos Pea 11-50% le n I GF Fairy Crassula 1-10% !( Lohan Rise UnnamedGF!(") GF Gladiolus <1% $+ Kikuyu Mgt. boundary !(!( 0 90 180 m !( ¯ XY Sweet Violet !( #*$+ $+ $+!(#* ^_") ^_ #*#*!( ^_ $+kj <= ") !( ") ") !(") ") !( Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C1.3 SPLIT POINT EAST MANAGEMENT ZONE Split Point East is a small management zone from the Split Point Lighthouse car park to the Split Point Lighthouse. Steep coastal cliffs support Coastal Headland Scrub vegetation dominated by native coastal species with scattered weeds. The zone is bordered by private properties to the east, several of which have weed species in their gardens. Access through the zone is difficult with no walking tracks. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009). Note that the 2009 mapping appears to have only mapped the clifftops edges and not the entire zone: • Woody Weeds: Scattered Cape Wattle, Coast Tea-tree, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Boneseed and Sweet Hakea mapped in 2009. Similar levels of infestation mapped in 2014. • Hottentot Fig: One infestation recorded in 2009. One infestation recorded in 2014. • Dolichos pea: This species not recorded in 2009. Three infestations mapped in 2014. • Agapanthus: Two infestations noted in 2009. Numerous infestations noted in 2014. Table C1.3 Split Point East. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Good. Relatively intact native vegetation amongst scattered woody weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Cape Wattle, Coast Tea- Eliminate all mature plants where accessible. tree, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Boneseed and Sweet Hakea) Non-woody weeds (Dolichos Pea, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Agapanthus, Hottentot Fig) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Garden escapees Implement education plan with adjacent neighbours. Weeds replaced with locally indigenous species. 66 ") GF ") ") kj ") !< ") !< kj")!< #* #* ") ") kj !< #* ") #* !< ") kj kj ") kj C1.3: Split Point East Lighthouse Rd #* Unnamed ") GF Lohan Rise GF !< GF !( ") !( !( ") #* ") ") Federal St !< !( !( ") ") kj Woody weeds Age class !< ") !( African Boxthorn Mature !< GF kj kj") !< ") !( ") ") GF Boneseed Juvenile !( Bushy Yate Seedling ") ") ") ") ") Cape Wattle Infestation density ") Coastal Tea-tree >50% !< ") $+!( ") GF !( #* kj !< Eucalyptus spp. 11-50% kj kj #* Giant Honey-myrtle 1-10% kj !< #* Golden-wreath Wattle <1% ") GF $+ Mirror Bush Mgt. boundary GF ") !( ") kj GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort ") !< Sallow Wattle kj Sweet Hakea ") 0 25 50 m ¯ kj Sweet Pittosporum ") !( ") ") ") C1.3: Split Point East Lighthouse Rd !( Unnamed GF!( ") !( Lohan Rise !( !( !( !( Federal St #*$+ !( #* $+ $+ ^_ ") ^_ !(#* #* <= Non-woody weeds Age class ^_ !( Agapanthus Mature $+kj!( ") Bluebell Creeper Juvenile ") ") #* Creeping Groundsel Seedling ") !( #* ") ") Dolichos Pea Infestation density !( GF Fairy Crassula >50% ") $+ Hottentot Fig 11-50% $+ Kikuyu 1-10% <= Spanish Bluebell <1% 0 25 50 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C2.1 SPLIT POINT WEST MANAGEMENT ZONE Split Point West is bordered by the Split Point Lighthouse in the east and Painkalac Creek in the west. Walking tracks and lookouts at the bas of the lighthouse receive high tourist visitation. Coastal Headland Scrub vegetation dominates the zone, in good condition in the east with higher weed cover in the west. Common woody weeds are present including Coastal Tea-tree, Sallow Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Boneseed, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort and Sweet Hakea. Non-woody weeds of note include several Bridal Creeper and Agapanthus infestations that should be controlled immediately. Introduced grasses are prevalent in the west of the zone, particularly Panic Veldt-grass and Kikuyu. This area was not mapped in the 2009 GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009). Table C2.1 Split Point West. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 161 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Good. Relatively intact native vegetation in the east, becoming more weedy in the west. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Swamp Antechinus (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coastal Tea-tree, Sallow Eliminate all mature plants. Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum, Boneseed, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort and Sweet Hakea) Non-woody weeds (Bridal Creeper, Control annually. Reduce infestation by 50%. Agapanthus) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Introduced grasses Eliminate grasses and revegetate. 68 ") GF ") kj ") ") !< ") !< kj")!< #* #* ") ") kj!<#* ") #* kj !<") kj kj") #* Inlet Ct C2.1: Split Point West Lohan Rise ") GF GF GF!< !( Inlet Cr ") !( !( ") #* ") ") Federal St !< !( !( ") ") kj Reserve Rd !< ") !< GF ") kj kj") ") ")!< GF !< ") ") ") ") GF !< $+!( GF !( ") #* kj !< kj kj kj !< ") ") GF GF ") ") ")!( kj ") ") Woody weeds Age class ") !( African Boxthorn Mature !( ") !( Blackberry Juvenile ") !( Boneseed Seedling ") !( Bushy Yate Infestation density ") Cape Wattle >50% ") Coastal Tea-tree 11-50% ") Eucalyptus spp. 1-10% #* Giant Honey-myrtle <1% #* Golden-wreath Wattle Mgt. boundary $+ Mirror Bush GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort !< Sallow Wattle kj Sweet Hakea 0 30 60 m ¯ kj Sweet Pittosporum !( Inlet Ct GF!( C2.1: Split Point West ") Lohan Rise !( !(!( Inlet Cr !( !( Federal St #*$+ !( #* $+ $+ ^_ ") Reserve Rd ^_ !(#* #* <= ^_ $+!(kj ") ") ") !(") ") !( ") kj kj kj kj Non-woody weeds Age class !( Agapanthus Mature ") Bluebell Creeper Juvenile ") Bridal Creeper Seedling #* Creeping Groundsel Infestation density #* Dolichos Pea >50% GF Fairy Crassula 11-50% $+ Hottentot Fig 1-10% $+ Kikuyu <1% ^_ Panic Veldt-grass Mgt. boundary kj Red Hot Pokers 0 30 60 m ¯ <= Spanish Bluebell Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C2.2 PAINKALAC DUNES MANAGEMENT ZONE Painkalac Dunes is a dune system on a large sandy spit bordering the Painkalac Creek estuary system. Coastal Dune Scrub dominates the zone with areas of Coastal Alkaline Scrub bordering the estuary system to the north. There is no public access to vegetation within this zone. Weed cover is generally low, apart from large infestations of Coast Tea-tree. Scattered infestations of other woody weed species are present, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort in particular which after removal of mature plants is present as dense regrowth of seedlings and juveniles. Fox dens have been annually fumigated in this zone for several years. Five year management objectives aim for control of most species with Sallow Wattle and Coast Tea-tree to be contained to core infestations. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Myrtle-leaf Milkwort: 2009 mapping indicates significant infestations noted in the west with scattered infestations noted throughout remainder of zone. 2014 mapping indicates that infestation level remains similar although the majority of mature plants have been controlled with juvenile and seedlings present. • Boneseed: Numerous infestations noted across the zone in 2009. Significant reduction with only one infestation noted in 2014. • Sea Spurge: Three infestations noted in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Coast Tea-tree: This species appears not to have been mapped in 2009 despite significant stands of mature plants present in 2014. • Purple Groundsel: Not mapped in 2009. Numerous infestations noted in 2014. 70 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table C2.2 Painkalac Dunes. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Supports a mix of high quality vegetation as well as areas dominated by woody weeds. Significant Ecological Values Hooded Plover (EPBC Act vulnerable, FFG listed, VROT vulnerable) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Swamp Antechinus (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate outlying infestations. Contain to core infestation. Sallow Wattle Eliminate outlying infestations. Contain to core infestation. Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Eliminate all mature plants. Purple Groundsel Control all plants annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree and Sallow Wattle Eliminate all mature plants within core infestation. Foxes All active dens fumigated annually 71 C2.2: Painkalac Dunes at Ocean Dr Gre Rd na ellen Wyb I l a t r C o o c a R !< l kj a d k in !( a !( P eta Rd Liale !( kj") !< !< GF ") !< !<#*") #*!(!<#* !(#*!( F kj!< Inlet Cr l a x ") !( !( ") L i l y ") L #* a GF n !< e GF!( !( ") ") ") GF !< kj") GF") !< !< GF ")!( ") ")! Woody weeds Age class !( African Boxthorn Mature !( Blackberry Juvenile !( Boneseed Seedling ") Cape Wattle Infestation density ") Coastal Tea-tree >50% #* Giant Honey-myrtle 11-50% #* Green Honey-myrtle 1-10% GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort <1% !< Sallow Wattle Mgt. boundary kj Sweet Hakea kj Sweet Pittosporum 0 50 100 m ¯ Containment area C2.2: Painkalac Dunes at Ocean Dr Gre Rd na ellen Wyb I l a t r C o o c <= a R l a d k in ") a P eta Rd ") Liale ") ")") ") ") ") ") ") ") F ") Inlet Cr l a $+ x L i l y L ") a n e ") ") $+ ^_") ^_ #* ^_ $+!(kj ")") ") !( ") ") !( ") <= kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj #* <= Non-woody weeds Age class ") Bluebell Creeper Mature #* Dolichos Pea Juvenile $+ Montbretia Infestation density kj Purple Groundsel >50% <= Sea Spurge 11-50% <= Silver Arctosis 1-10% Containment area <1% 0 50 100 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C2.3 PAINKALAC ESTUARY MANAGEMENT ZONE Painkalac Estuary supports vegetation with affinities to Coastal Alkaline Scrub and has recently been transferred from Surf Coast Shire to GORCC management. The zone is bordered by Painkalac Creek to the east and a walking path to the west. Dominant weed species include common woody weeds, Bluebell Creeper and Blackberry. Five year management objectives aim for elimination of all mature woody weeds and control of all non- woody weeds. The site was not mapped in detail for the 2009 GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009) Table C2.3 Painkalac Estuary. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Alkaline Scrub (EVC 858 endangered) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Supports a mix of high quality vegetation with scattered weeds. Many infestations were seedling and juvenile regrowth. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Giant Eliminate all mature plants. Honey-myrtle, Sweet Hakea, Sallow Wattle) Bluebell Creeper Control all plants annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Blackberry Control all plants annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Non-woody weeds (Silver Arctotis Control all plants annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Montbretia) 73 C2.3: Painkalac EstuaryDr nn a belle Wy Rd an ce lro RdIlaroo O t ea Gr !< kj !( !( Li aleeta Rd !( ") kj !< !< !< #* #* GF !( !< ") !< #* ") !(#*!( kj !< Woody weeds Age class !( Blackberry Mature !(!( !( Boneseed Juvenile ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling #* Giant Honey-myrtle Infestation density #* Green Honey-myrtle >50% #* GF GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort 11-50% !< Sallow Wattle 1-10% kj Sweet Hakea <1% GF!( kj Sweet Pittosporum Mgt. boundary 0 20 40 m ") ¯ Containment area GF GF ") !< !( ") GF !< ") ") C2.3: Painkalac EstuaryDr ") nn a !< !( belle GF Wy Rd an ce lro RdIlaroo O t ea ") Gr <= ") GF ") ") GF ") Li aleeta Rd ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") $+ Non-woody weeds Age class ") Bluebell Creeper Mature $+ Montbretia Juvenile <= Silver Arctosis Infestation density ") Containment area >50% 11-50% 1-10% <1% ") ") 0 20 40 m ¯ Mgt. boundary #* <= kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj <= Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C2.4 FAIRHAVEN MANAGEMENT ZONE Fairhaven supports a long thin stretch of Coastal Dune Scrub bordered by Moggs Creek to the west. Vegetation condition varies with heavy infestations of Coast Tea-tree in the east and west. Area free of woody weeds in the centre of the zone supports Moonah trees often with an understorey dominated by Panic Veldt-grass. This zone supports many beach access points and pedestrian traffic. Five year management objectives aim for elimination of all mature woody weeds and control of all non- woody weeds except for Coast Tea-tree which is to be controlled outside of containment areas. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Sea Spurge: Numerous infestations noted in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Boneseed: Numerous infestations noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Myrtle-leaf Milkwort: 2009 mapping indicates several infestations west of the Fairhaven S.L.S.C. 2014 mapping indicates that infestation level remains similar. • Coast Tea-tree: 2009 mapping indicates that this species is present. 2014 mapping identified significant infestations of Coast Tea-tree. • Dolichos Pea: Infestation noted to the west of Fairhaven S.L.S.C in 2009. Same infestations noted in 2014. • Blue Periwinkle: One infestation noted on roadside in 2009. Same infestation noted in 2014. • Purple Groundsel: Noted as one infestation in 2009. Infestation appears to have increased in size due to sand dune disturbance for the construction for the new Fairhaven S.L.S.C. This infestation should be controlled immediately. • Giant Honey-myrtle: Not recorded in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. 75 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table C2.4 Fairhaven. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Supports a mix of high quality vegetation amongst significant weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Hooded Plover (EPBC Act vulnerable, FFG listed, VROT vulnerable) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Hooded Plover Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate outlying infestations. Contain to core infestations. Woody Weeds (Giant Honey-myrtle, Eliminate all mature plants. Mirror Bush, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort) Non-woody Weeds (Dolichos Pea, Blue Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Periwinkle, Purple Groundsel) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate all mature plants within core infestation. Grassy Weeds Control all grassy weeds and revegetate. 76 C2.4: Fairhaven Forest Dr rhd GOrchid r R v Kalbaru Dr i A d r g C e k r ak W a O b he e R n S r d o Wybellenna Dr o r I !< n !(kj a Y a !( R r Lialeeta Rd ri !( d n ") Y g ! ")")") Woody weeds Age class !( African Boxthorn Mature !( Blackberry Juvenile !( Boneseed Seedling ") Coastal Tea-tree Infestation density #* Giant Honey-myrtle >50% #* Green Honey-myrtle 11-50% #* Hillock Bush 1-10% $+ Mirror Bush <1% GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort Mgt. boundary !< Sallow Wattle kj Sweet Pittosporum 0 130 260 m ¯ Containment area C2.4: Fairhaven Forest Dr rhd GOrchid r R v Kalbaru Dr i A d r g C e k r ak W a O b he e R n S r d o Wybellenna Dr o r <= n I a Y ") a ")") R r Lialeeta Rd ri ")") d n Y g ") ")") ") an a ") ") da ") na R C $+") h d o R w d a n ") O ") ") l A d v Ba #* N no e o u l d k R <= R kj kjkjkj kj d GF kj #* <= ") Great Ocean Rd ")<= #*\kjkjkj kj ") <= <= ] #* #* <= Non-woody weeds Age class ") Blue Periwinkle Mature ") Bluebell Creeper Juvenile ") Bridal Creeper Seedling ") Buffalo Grass Infestation density #* Dolichos Pea >50% GF Gazania 11-50% $+ Montbretia 1-10% kj Purple Groundsel <1% <= Sea Spurge Mgt. boundary <= South African-daisy ]\ Tree Pelargonium 0 130 260 m ¯ Containment area Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C2.5 MOGGS CREEK MANAGEMENT ZONE Moggs Creek supports a long thin stretch of Coastal Dune Scrub bordered by Moggs Creek to the east and Coalmine Creek to the west. Vegetation condition is generally good with scattered infestations across the zone. Infestations of mature Coast Tea-tree are present in the west. Significant woody weed control has occurred in the rear of the dunes in the west of the zone. Tennis courts were historically present within the centre of this zone and are potential sources of infestations of introduced grasses Buffalo Grass and Kikuyu. These grasses This zone supports several beach access points and pedestrian traffic. The nationally significant Hooded Plover often nests within this zone. Five year management objectives aim for elimination of all mature woody weeds and control of all non- woody weeds. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Coast Tea-tree: While only mapped as one infestation in 2009, the 2014 mapping indicates that considerable control has occurred over the last several years with mostly seedlings and juveniles recorded. • Boneseed: 2009 mapping indicates one infestation in the east of the zone. Not recorded in 2014. • Agapanthus: 2009 mapping indicates one infestation in the east of the zone. Not recorded in 2014. • Gazania: 2009 mapping indicates one infestation in the centre of the zone. Not recorded in 2014. • Giant Honey-myrtle: 2009 mapping indicates one infestation in the west of the zone. Not recorded in 2014. • Dolichos Pea: 2009 mapping indicates three infestations in the east and one in the west of the zone. 2014 mapping indicates five infestations across a similar area. • Sea Spurge: 2009 mapping indicates one infestation. 2014 mapping noted three infestations. • Flax leaf Broom: 2009 mapping indicates two infestations in the west of the zone. 2014 mapping indicates infestations remain at same levels. • Cape Wattle: 2009 mapping indicates two infestations in the west of the zone. 2014 mapping indicates four infestations in the west of the zone. • Tree Pelargonium: Not recorded in 2009. Several infestations noted in 2014. • Blackberry: Not recorded in 2009. Numerous infestations noted within zone in 2014, mostly along roadside. • Bluebell Creeper: Not recorded in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. 78 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table C2.5 Moggs Creek. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity Friends of Moggs Creek have been active in this zone targeting woody weeds, Dolichos Pea and Sea Spurge. This group is also active in protecting any Hooded Plovers that nest on the beach. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Supports a mix of high quality vegetation amongst scattered weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Hooded Plover (EPBC Act vulnerable, FFG listed, VROT vulnerable) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Coastal Moonah Woodland (FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Flax-leaf Eliminate all mature plants. Broom, Cape Wattle, Blackberry) Non-woody Weeds (Dolichos Pea, Tree Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Pelargonium, Bluebell Creeper) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Introduced grasses (Buffalo Grass, Hares- Control all grassy weeds and rehabilitate. tail Grass) Hooded Plover Staff time to assist Friends of Moggs Creek with education of beach users regarding threats to Hooded Plovers. 79 C2.5: Moggs Creek Old Neuk Rd t C dt Wen ") ") !( ") ") ") ")") ") ")") ") ") ") ") ") ") ")!( ")") ") ") ") ") ") ") !( ") ") ")") !( ") ")") ") ") !(")")") !50% #* Green Honey-myrtle 11-50% !< Sallow Wattle 1-10% kj Sweet Pittosporum <1% 0 100 200 m ¯ Mgt. boundary C2.5: Moggs Creek Old Neuk Rd t C dt Wen #* #* #* <= #* Great Ocean Rd d R #* ")]\ w ]\ \ ") ie ") ]") V ]")\ ") ") ") ") $+")<=")<= ") ]\ ") ") <= Non-woody weeds Age class ") Bluebell Creeper Mature ") Buffalo Grass Juvenile #* Dolichos Pea Infestation density $+ Kikuyu >50% <= Sea Spurge 11-50% ]\ Tree Pelargonium 1-10% ]\ Watsonia <1% 0 100 200 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. C2.6 EASTERNVIEW MANAGEMENT ZONE Easternview supports a thin stretch of Coastal Dune Scrub bordered by Coalmine Creek to the west and rocky outcrops to the west. The zone supports some ecological values however dense infestations of woody weeds and Blackberry are also present. Infestations of mature Coast Tea-tree are present across the zone. This zone supports several beach access points including the tourist the Great Ocean Road sign tourist icon which receives high public visitation. Five year management objectives aim for elimination of all mature woody weeds and control of all non- woody weeds. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Sea Spurge: 2009 mapping indicated numerous infestations across the zone. 2014 mapping indicates two infestations only. • Boneseed: Numerous infestations noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Dolichos Pea: One infestation noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Climbing Groundsel: One infestation noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Mirror Bush: One infestation noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Coast Tea-tree: Not noted in 2009. Moderate to dense infestations noted in 2014. • Blue Periwinkle: Not noted in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Cape Wattle: 2009 mapping indicates 2 infestations. 2014 mapping indicates four infestations across the zone. • Flax-leaf Broom: Not recorded in 2009. Two infestations recorded in 2014. • Blackberry: One infestation recorded in 2009. Numerous infestations noted within zone in 2014, mostly along roadside. 81 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table C2.6 Easternview. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Good. Supports a mix of moderate quality vegetation amongst scattered weed infestations. Significant Ecological Values Hooded Plover (EPBC Act vulnerable, FFG listed, VROT vulnerable) Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate mature plants outside containment areas. Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Flax-leaf Eliminate all mature plants. Broom, Cape Wattle, Blackberry) Non-woody Weeds (Dolichos Pea, Tree Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Pelargonium) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Remove all mature plants from core infestations. Introduced grasses (Buffalo Grass, Hares- Control all grassy weeds and rehabilitate. tail Grass, Kikuyu) 82 C2.6: Easternview !( #* !( ") ") !( #*!( kj #* ") ") !( !( Unnamed") ") ") ") ") ") ") XW !( ") ") ") !( ")") kj !( d R an ce O !( t ea Gr ") ") !( Woody weeds Age class !( !( Blackberry Mature !( ") Cape Wattle Juvenile ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling #* Flax-leaf Broom Infestation density !(!( kj Sweet Pittosporum >50% XW Wormwood 11-50% 1-10% <1% 0 70 140 m ¯ Mgt. boundary C2.6: Easternview ") $+ ]\ ") ") Unnamed <= ") <= $+ d R an ce O t ea Gr kj ]\ ")")kj Non-woody weeds Age class ") Blue Periwinkle Mature ") Bluebell Creeper Infestation density ") Buffalo Grass >50% $+ Montbretia 11-50% kj Purple Groundsel 1-10% <= Sea Spurge Mgt. boundary 0 70 140 m ¯ ]\ Tree Pelargonium Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS MANAGEMENT AREA D (LORNE) Management Area D is 113 hectares, covering approximately eight kilometres of coast as well as Queens Park and the Cumberland River Caravan Park Reserve. The eastern end begins at Stony Creek and finishes at St George River in the west with the addition of the Cumberland River Caravan Park Reserve. All of Management Area D is located within the Otway Ranges bioregion. The landscape varies from primary dunes along the Lorne Foreshore to steep forest vegetation within Queens Park. Residential and highly modified recreation areas border the majority of the Lorne foreshore which generally supports highly modified weedy vegetation with some areas of ecological value. Queens Park and the Cumberland River Caravan Park border the Great Otway National Park. Community environment group LorneCare is active in this area, particularly around eth two Fat Ladies car park, Lorne Point and Queens Park. The Friends of Queens Park are also active in Queens Park. The 11 sections in Management Area D are: • Stony Creek to Fat Ladies Carpark D1.1 • Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park D3 • Fat Ladies Carpark D1.2 • Queens Park Townside D4.1 • Erskine Estuary D1.3 • Queens Park St George Side D4.2 • Lorne Foreshore D2.1 • Queens Park Oceanside D4.3 • Lorne Point D2.2 • Slaughterhouse D4.4 • Point Grey D2.3 • Cumberland River D5 • Lorne Backbeaches D2.4 Figure 4. Management Zones within the Lorne area. 84 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D1.1 STONY CREEK TO TWO FAT LADIES CARPARK MANAGEMENT ZONE Stony Creek to the Fat Ladies Carpark supports a thin stretch of highly modified Coastal Dune Scrub. The zone supports some ecological values however the majority of the area comprises dense infestations of weed cover. Five year management objectives aim for control of woody weeds to protect scattered state significant Otway Grey Gums and for a revegetation site at Stony Creek. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • All weed species: The 2009 mapping indicated numerous infestations of various species. As this is a low priority site, little control has been implemented and the site condition is unlikely to have altered. Table D1.1 Stony Creek to Two Fat Ladies Carpark. Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Highly degraded. Vegetation generally dominated by introduced species. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Otway Grey Gum (VROT vulnerable) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Various) Remove mature woody weeds around Otway Grey Gums Woody Weeds (Various) Remove mature woody weeds around Stony Creek Rivermouth restoration site. Revegetation Implement revegetation at Stony Creek Rivermouth. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Various Remove all mature plants and revegetate with locally indigenous species. Non-woody weeds and introduced Control all non-woody weeds and introduced grasses annually and revegetate. grasses Weed invasion from neighbouring Undertake community education program to educate about the threat of weeds in gardens. properties 85 D1.1: Stony Creek to Two Fat Ladies Carpark S k y l in e C #*#*")!( kj t !(kj kj#*#* !(!( !(kj #* kj kj #* U !(#*kj!( $+ n !( !( #*#* na kj#* $+ m #*!(#* #* e kj #* d kj #*$+$+ !(#*") !( kj#*")#* t !( #* S #*$+!( kj l !(kj !( kj e kj z $+kjGF $+ a kjkj$+ H !( kj!(!( kj $+!($+") kjkj!(!( !(!(! t m #* S r ") Cotoneaster 11-50% S t o ! e #* Flax-leaf Broom 1-10% d a GF e #* Giant Honey-myrtle <1% N t S ") D s !( #* Green Honey-myrtle Mgt. boundary e r a e !( n th s i kj #* m ")!( Hillock Bush S ")$+ #*GF#* $+ M ! a e !(!( S kj m !<$+!( GF r e n !( New Zealand Cabbage o c t kj$+kj!( T a $+GF$+ N kj!(")kj!( L $+!<$+kj re kj!<$+!<($+ !< e $+kj!( Rose ed y v b l t !( !< Sallow Wattle Be ce a !( T h !<$+kj!(") C !< !( gh #* kj Spanish Heath ei ! !( !(kj ") !<")$+kj!( GFkj!( !<$+GF!< GFGF$+ !(GF d D1.1: Stony Creek tokj Two Fat Ladies Carpark R kj S n k a y e l c in e O C t t ") a re ") G ") U ") n !(")#*kj na kj m ]\ #* e ") \#*") d GF")GF^_^_^_#*]") ")!(") ^_")#* !(") !( t ^_ ^_GF S #* ^_ l e z Non-woody weeds Age class !( a ]\ ") H !( GF ]\ Agapanthus Mature !( <=]\kj<= <=!( !( Angled Onion Juvenile #*") ") De #* <= a !( !( Arum Lily Seedling n s GF M #* \ !( ar ]#*#* Asparagus Fern Infestation density sh #*!( - GF ") !(!(!( Banana Passionfruit >50% L o r ") n Blue Periwinkle 11-50% e ^_ ") Bluebell Creeper 1-10% R <=!(!( d ^_ ]\ !( ") Bridal Creeper <1% !( t #* Cape Ivy Mgt. boundary S!(^_ \ ll ^_] a #* Carpet Weed H ^_ #*!( #* Climbing Groundsel ]\#* #* t \ Dolichos Pea ]\!( A S ]]!(\ l GF le n English Ivy n a t m S r GF Fairy Crassula S t o !(!( D e !( GF Freesia d a e GF Gazania N t S D s $+ Japanese Honeysuckle e r a e n th !( s i m ^_ Nasturtium S ^_ M $+ Pampas Grass a !(GFGF Er rs GF h $+ kj Petty Spurge s S GF k R tir $+GF in H d lin kj o g Red Hot Pokers e !(\!( ce w S ]\GFGF!( T S a t !(!(GF!(!( kj y t rd !( Red Valerian nb ]\ a e \ m S ]!( <= r e n !( Silver Arctosis o c t !( ^_ T a N XYGF\ e L ")] er <= South African-daisy ed y v b \ l t ]\] XY Travellers Joy Be e a ]\!( Tc h GF!(!( C \ gh !( ] Tree Pelargonium ei ]\ 0 140 280 m nl kj er ^_ ¯ ]\ Watsonia F kj ^_kj GF kjkj GFkjkj !( GF!( ") kj^_!(GF !(GF!( !(") $+ $+ Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D1.2 TWO FAT LADIES CARPARK MANAGEMENT ZONE The Two Fat Ladies Carpark supports a thin stretch of Coastal Dune Scrub that has been worked on by LorneCare volunteers to remove weeds and implement revegetation with locally indigenous species. The zone supports car parking, toilets and beach access and receives moderate amounts of public visitation. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Coast Tea-tree: Two infestations noted in 2009. Not recorded in 2014. • Mirror Bush: Several infestations noted in 2009. While several infestations were noted in 2014, infestations appear to have been reduced. • Agapanthus: Several infestations noted in 2009. Several infestations noted in 2014. • Angled Onion: One infestation noted in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. • Red Hot Pokers: Several infestations noted in 2009. Despite control several infestations persist in 2014. • English Ivy: One infestation noted in 2009 in north. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Spanish Heath: One infestation noted in 2009 in north. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Blackberry: One infestation recorded in 2009. Numerous infestations noted within zone in 2014. Table D1.2 Two Fat Ladies Carpark. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity LorneCare has been active in this zone, removing weeds and implanting revegetation. Vegetation Quality Very Good. Ongoing weed control has reduced infestation levels and allowed regeneration of native species. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Mirror Eliminate all mature plants. Bush, Spanish Heath) Non-woody Weeds (Blackberry, English Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. 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Management Zone Recommendations. D2.1 LORNE FORESHORE MANAGEMENT ZONE Lorne Foreshore supports a thin strip of highly modified Coastal Dune Scrub between the Erskine Rivermouth and Lorne S.L.S.C. The zone supports some ecological values however the majority of the area comprises dense infestations of weed cover. Given the high cover of Coast Tea-tree five year management objectives aim for prevention of the spread of this species, control of other woody weeds and some control of non-woody weeds. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • All weed species: The 2009 mapping indicated numerous infestations of various species. As this is a low priority site, little control has been implemented and the site condition is unlikely to have altered significantly. Table D2.1 Lorne Foreshore. Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Highly degraded. Vegetation generally dominated by introduced species. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Prevent spread outside current distribution. Woody Weeds (Coast Banksia, Eliminate mature all mature plants. Blackberry, Myrtle-leaf Milkwort, Sweet Pittosporum, Cotoneaster) Non-woody Weeds (Montbretia, Blue Control annually. Reduce infestations by 20%. Periwinkle, Asparagus Fern, Sweet Violet) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Remove all mature plants and revegetate with locally indigenous species. Non-woody weeds and introduced Control all non-woody weeds and introduced grasses annually and revegetate. grasses 89 !( kj !( ") !( ! W !( D2.1: Lorne Foreshore a d v e R r h !( le rs y a M A v ns ea GF D Er s k in e Av d R n a e GF c !( O ") $+") ")kj GF Cl kj isso ld St GF $+")!< e d ") P d U R n d n a n S h m a m t r r it e h d a GF G w S l t o P M o u n t j o y P !( t d S e $+GF Grove y Rd a Woody weeds Age class w t O !( Blackberry Mature ") Coast Banksia Juvenile ") Coastal Tea-tree Seedling ") Cotoneaster Infestation density $+ $+ kj Loquat >50% ") ^_kj $+ Mirror Bush 11-50% GF Monterey Cypress 1-10% ") ") GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort <1% GF GF kj New Zealand Cabbage Mgt. boundary St kj William !< Sallow Wattle GFkj0kj 75 150 m ¯ kj Sweet Pittosporum !( GF!( ") !(GF kj^_ ") !(GF!( W D2.1: Lorne Foreshore a d v e Rkj! Av !( d !( R !( n a !( !( e XY c XY O $+ !(XY!( ^_ !( GF !( ]\ GF Cl isso ld St GF GF $+ $+ e d P d U $+ R n d n a n S h m a m t r i r th e $+ a d G w S l t o P M o ")$+ u n t j $+ o y !( P t d S e Non-woody weeds Age class Grove y Rd a !( Agapanthus Mature w $+ t O !( Arum Lily Seedling !( Asparagus Fern Infestation density ") Blue Periwinkle >50% ") Bridal Creeper 11-50% $+ GF $+ English Ivy 1-10% GF Fairy Crassula <1% $+ Montbretia Mgt. boundary ^_ Nasturtium kj Red Valerian t illiam S XY Sweet Violet W 0 75 150 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia #* ^_ ") !(^_#* ") ]\$+ ") ]\ !(]\ ]\ Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D2.2 LORNE POINT MANAGEMENT ZONE Lorne Point supports a thin strip of Coastal Dune Scrub and Herb-rich Foothill Forest along the Doug Stirling Track from the Lorne S.L.S.C halfway to the Point Grey pier. Weed control and revegetation implemented by GORCC and LorneCare have reduced weed cover and protected ecological values, particularly swards of Kangaroo Grass Themeda triandra and Moonahs. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Coast Tea-tree: Several infestations noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Sweet Pittosporum: Two infestations noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Boneseed: One infestations noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Cape Broom: Numerous infestations noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Agapanthus: Several infestations noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Arum Lily: Two infestations noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Watsonia: Numerous infestations noted in 2009. Despite ongoing control numerous infestations were mapped in 2014. • Blue Periwinkle: One infestation mapped in the west in 2009. Numerous infestations mapped across zone in 2014. • Cape Ivy: Not noted in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. • Myrtle-leaf Milkwort: Not noted in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Blackberry: One infestation recorded in 2009. Several infestations noted in 2014. • Cotoneaster: Not noted in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. 91 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table D2.2 Lorne Point. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Rehabilitate EVCs Present Coastal Dune Scrub (EVC 160 depleted) Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity LorneCare has implemented weed control and revegetation in this zone for several years. Vegetation Quality Very good. Weed control and revegetation has protected swards of Kangaroo Grass and Moonah Trees. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Blackberry, Myrtle-leaf Eliminate mature all mature plants. Milkwort, Cotoneaster) Non-woody Weeds (Watsonia, Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Montbretia, Blue Periwinkle, Montbretia, Morning Glory) Revegetation Revegetate with locally indigenous species as required. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Introduced grasses Control introduced grasses and revegetate with shrub and groundcover species, particularly beneath Blue Gums in Herb- rich Foothill Vegetation 92 $+ ") ") ") D2.2: Lorne Point ") t S y Ba kj!< GF$+ kj !< kj ") !( !( GF GF Unnamed M ou nt !( joy !( GF P de #* !( t !( S !( l a Be Woody weeds Age class !( Apple Mature e n a !( Blackberry Juvenile $+ L ") s !( Cape Broom Seedling e $+ d ") a ") Cape Wattle ")Infestation density sc Smith a ") Coastal Tea-tree >50% C St !< ") C ") ha Cotoneaster 11-50% rle s #* S Giant Hon#*ey-myrtle!( !( 1-10% t #* Hillock bush <1% t ") t S S t $+ Mirror Bush Mgt. boundary n r ") h e o lb GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort J A ") GF Prunus ") ") !< Rose Ja m $+ e kj Sweet Hakea s 0 30 60 m S t ¯ kj Sweet Pittosporum ") D2.2: Lorne Point kj #* t S y Ba ^_ ")#* !(^_ ") $+ ]\ ") ]\ !(]\ Unnamed M \ ou ] nt joy P de #* ]\ ]\ ]\ t S ]\ ") \ l ] a ") Be #*!( ]\ !( e ") n ]\ kj a Non-woody weeds Age class L !( !( \ s ] !( Agapanthus Mature e d a !( Angled Onion Juvenile sc $+ Smith a !( Arum Lily Infestation density St C C ") kj ha Banana Passionfruit >50% rle s ") Blue Periw]i\nkle ") 11-50% S ^_ \ t ]\ ] #* Cape Ivy kj ]\ 1-10% t t S S t #* Climbing Groundsel <1% n r h e o lb #* ") ") J A Dolichos Pea Mgt. boundary $+ !( Montbretia !( ^_ Nasturtium Ja m e kj Red Valerian s 0 30 60 m S t ¯ ]\ Watsonia !( !( !( ^_ ^_ ") ") !( #* !( ]\") !( #* #*") ") ^_ ") !( !( Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D2.3 LORNE BACKBEACHES MANAGEMENT ZONE Lorne Backbeaches supports a thin strip of highly modified Coastal Headland Scrub. The zone supports areas dominated by weed species amongst mown grass at the northern end and a mix of native species and woody weeds at the southern end. Given the high weed cover five year management objectives aim for containing weedy species and controlling outlying infestations only. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • All weed species: The 2009 mapping indicated numerous infestations of various species. As this is a low priority site, little control has been implemented and the site condition is unlikely to have altered significantly. Table D2.3 Lorne Backbeaches. Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 160 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Degraded. Vegetation generally dominated by introduced species or in association with native species. Significant Ecological Values Rufous Bristlebird (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Coast Tea-tree, Sweet Remove all mature plants in south of zone. Pittosporum, Blackberry, Cape Wattle, Boneseed, Mirror Bush) Watsonia and Nasturtium Control outlying infestations. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Woody Weeds Staged elimination of all mature plants with follow up revegetation. Non-woody weeds and introduced Control all non-woody weeds and introduced grasses annually with follow up revegetation. grasses 94 ") kjGF$+! #* ^_#*") ^_!( ") \$+ ")]\ ] !(]\ M o M o oun r tjoy h Pd \ D2.3: Lorne Bao ckbeaches t e ] d u #* S \ s t ] \ \ R ] e S ] \ l ]\ ")") ] y a va le S a #*!( ]\!( lle n t B ")]\ !( kj A Be ]!(\ $+ Lo kj rn \ \\") e ^_]]]kj]\ A v t ")") S !(!( t t H S r a e !( rv n lb !( e h A !( y o C ^_ S J h t a ^_ rl ") es ")!( A !(#*\ F ls S !(]#*") le o t #*")") tch p ")^_!( G S !( e e t r o S rg ^_ t e ^_ S t t S ^_ St s e i c !( c n GF la a !( \ l r ]]\ t a F \ \ \ $+ S W ")")]!(\ ] ] ]\ ") ] ")\ ] e Non-woody weeds Age class \ ") g ") ]\ \ ") ] ] a ") ")\ t !( Agapanthus Mature ]\!( ] y #* \ m ") \\ !(\ ]\ !( ]] ] ]\ !( !( Angled Onion Juvenile ") ] Ar ") ]\ ]")\ !( ") ") ]\ ]\ ^_ !( ") \ !( Arum Lily Seedling ") ") ] d e !( !( ")\ m ] !( Asparagus Fern Infestation density a GF n ]\ n ") Banana Passionfruit >50% !(") U ") Hird St $+ ") Blue Periwinkle 11-50% ^_ ]\ ") !( ]\ !( Bluebell Creeper 1-10% ") !(]\ <= !( ") ]\ Bridal creeper <1% ]\ #* Cape Ivy Mgt. boundary \ ] #* Cocksfoot !( !($+ #* ^_ #* Dolichos Pea ") \ ") ]]\ #*#* GF ]\ Drain-flat Sedge GF ]\ Gazania ^_ $+ Kikuyu !(!( $+ Montbretia ") !(!( Rd ean ^_ Morning Glory Oc ^_ Great ^_ Nasturtium ^_ Pampas Grass kj Red Valerian ") <= Seaside Daisy ]\ Tree Pelargonium 0 130 260 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D3 ERSKINE ESTUARY MANAGEMENT ZONE Erskine Estuary includes a thin strip of riparian vegetation along the Erskine River as well as the Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park. The overstorey is generally dominated by introduced Cypress and Coast Tea- tree with remnant Blue Gums in the west. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Sweet Pittosporum: Three infestations noted in 2009. Noted in park area only which was not assesse in 2009. • Cape Broom: One infestation noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Agapanthus: Two infestations noted in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. • Coast Tea-tree: One infestation noted in 2009. Infestations still present in 2014. • Fairy Crassula: Not recorded in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. • English Ivy: Not recorded in 2009. Two infestations noted in 2014. • Asparagus Fern: Not noted in 2009. Several infestations noted in 2014. • Sweet Violet: Not noted in 2009. Several infestations noted in 2014. Table D3 Erskine Estuary. Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Shrubby Foothill Forest (EVC 45 least concern) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Degraded. Large areas dominated by overstorey of introduced species. Some areas of remnant vegetation in west of zone. Significant Ecological Values Nil. Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Coast Tea-tree Eliminate all mature plants outside containment area. Woody Weeds (Cotoneaster, Sweet Eliminate all mature plants. Pittosporum, Blackberry) Non-woody Weeds (Japanese Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Honeysuckle , Watsonia, Fairy Crassula, Montbretia, Agapanthus, Asparagus Fern, Sweet Violet) Revegetation Implement revegetation as required. Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Cypress trees Eliminate large Cypress on Erskine River and revegetate. 96 #* !( ! !(kj !( !( kj !( ") !( ") kj ! !( d R d R n ea h c rs O a !( M s an e D GF Er s k in e Av GF !( ") ") $+ ") kj GF Woody weeds Age class kj !( Blackberry Mature kj ") Coastal Tea-tree Juvenile ") kj Cotoneaster Seedling ^_ $+ Mirror Bush Infestation density GF C GF Monterey Cypress >50% lis so t ld S M U GF Myrtleleaf Milkwort 11-50% S o n t y u n a n a t m GF w j e $+")!< Radiata Pine 1-10% t o d y O GF P !< Rose <1% d e !< Sallow Wattle Mgt. boundary 0 30 60 m kj kj ¯ kj Sweet Pittosporum kj GFkj ") D3: Erskine Estuary !( M in a p r !( e GF GF S t G w ") y GF n !( n ^_ W e a kj v v e r A le y Av !(GF !( d R ") d !( h R rs a an !( M ce s O an e $+ $+ D GF $+ Er s k in e Av !( !( XY XY XY $+^_ !( !( !( Non-woody weeds Age class GF !( !( Agapanthus Mature ]\ !( Angled Onion Seedling GF !( Arum Lily Infestation density !( Asparagus Fern >50% ") Blue Periwinkle 11-50% GF GF English Ivy 1-10% GF C Fairy Crassula <1% lis so t ld S M GF U $+ Montbretia Mgt. boundary S o n t y u n a n a t m ^_ w j e Nasturtium t o d y O $+ P kj Red Valerian d e XY Sweet Violet 0 30 60 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia $+ $+ $+ ") $+ $+ !( Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D4.1 QUEENS PARK TOWNSIDE MANAGEMENT ZONE Queens Park Townside management zone is bordered by George Road to the west, the fire track to the southeast and Lorne residential areas to the northeast. Native vegetation communities include Lowland Forest on the ridge line and Herb-rich Foothill Forest on slopes. Vegetation is generally intact with scattered Boneseed and Sweet Pittosporum as well as infestations of Cape Broom. Slashed asset protection zones are present along Francis Street and Charles Street. See Queens Park, Lorne. Weed Management Plan (Beacon Ecological 2012b) for detailed vegetation descriptions and management actions. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Sweet Pittosporum: Scattered infestations noted in 2009. Scattered juvenile plants noted in 2014. • English Ivy: One infestation noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Boneseed: Two infestations noted in 2009. 2014 mapping identified scattered juvenile plants across the zone. • Cape Broom: Several infestations noted in 2009. 2014 mapping shows these infestations are persisting and possible expanding. • Blackberry: Two infestations noted in 2009. Four infestations noted in 2014. 2009 infestations appear to have been controlled. 2014 infestations noted along fire track. • Agapanthus: One infestation noted in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. • Bridal Creeper: Not noted in 2009. Group of small infestations noted in 2014. Control immediately. • Bluebell Creeper: Not noted in 2009. Numerous infestations noted in 2014. Control immediately. • Watsonia: Two infestations noted in 2009. Numerous infestations noted in 2014. 98 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table D4.1 Queens Park Townside. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Lowland Forest (EVC 16 depleted) Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity Friends of Queens Park and LorneCare have been active working on woody weeds with a focus on Boneseed, Sweet Pittosporum and Cape Broom. Vegetation Quality Near Pristine. Large areas dominated by native species with scattered Boneseed and Sweet Pittosporum. Some infestations of Cape Broom. Significant Ecological Values Potential Swift Parrot habitat (EPBC listed endangered, VROT endangered, FFG Listed) Swamp Antechinus (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Grey Goshawk (VROT vulnerable, FFG Listed) Long Nosed Potoroo (EPBC listed vulnerable, VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Cape Broom Eliminate mature plants in outlying infestations. Reduce core infestation. Woody Weeds (Boneseed, Sweet Eliminate all mature plants. Pittosporum, Sally Wattle, Blackberry) Non-woody Weeds (Bridal Creeper, Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Agapanthus, Watsonia) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Cape Broom Eliminate all mature plants. Introduced grasses Control understorey of introduced grasses along Francis and Charles street and revegetate as required. 99 ") ") ") ") $+ ") kj !( $+ $+ $+ ") ") Al so p D4.1: Queens Park TownSside t t Sm $+ S i t th r C S !( e h t lb ar $+GF") A St le kj s ") e GF c S ")$+ a t ll GF a !( W t !( S #* $+") !( is kj c h n t a u r !( !( o F !( kj !( S !( kj d G !( !( Topp St R !( eo $+ rg n !( e a e S !( t c !( $+O GF !( !( !( kj kj kj !< !( !( !( $+kj!( kj !( kj !( !( d kj#* !( e m kj a !( n n kj kj U kj!( !( !( !( Woody weeds Age class kj !( ") !( Hird St !( Blackberry!50% !(kj !( !( ! ") \ O ]\ ]\ !( ] !( ]\ ]\ !( ]\ ") ") !( ]\ ]")\ \ ^_ ]\ ] ") ") ") !( ]\ ") ") !( d ") e ]\ m a n GF n U ]\ Non-woody weeds Age class ") !( !( Agapanthus Mature ") Hird St !( Arum Lil$+y Juvenile !( Asparagus Fern Seedling ^_ ]\ ") Banana Passionfruit Infestation density !( ]\ !( ") Blue Periwinkle >50% ") ]\ !( <= ") Bluebell Creeper 11-50% !( ") \ Bridal creeper 1-10% ] d R #* Cocksfoot <1% n a #* Mgt. boundary ]\ e Dolichos Pea c O GF Drain-flat Sedge t \ a GF ] e Gazania r G $+ Kikuyu !( !($+ ^_ Morning Glory #* ^_ ^_ Nasturtium ") ") <= Seaside Daisy ]\ #* #* ]\ ]\ Tree Pelargonium ]\ 0 50 100 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia ]\ ^_ !( !( ") !(!( ^_ Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D4.2 QUEENS PARK ST GEORGE SIDE MANAGEMENT ZONE Queens Park St George Side management zone is bordered by the fire break track to the west, Lorne Caravan Park to the north, and the Great Ocean Road to the east. Native vegetation communities include Lowland Forest on the ridge line and Herb-rich Foothill Forest on higher slopes and Coastal Headland Scrub on lower slopes. Vegetation is highly modified with dense infestations of Boneseed and Sweet Pittosporum generally. See Queens Park, Lorne. Weed Management Plan (Beacon Ecological 2012b) for detailed vegetation descriptions and management actions. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Sweet Pittosporum: Scattered infestations noted in 2009. Scattered juvenile plants noted in 2014. Dense infestations noted within gullies and on the slope down to St George River. • Boneseed: Scattered infestations noted in 2009. Scattered juvenile plants noted in 2014. More dense infestations noted on the slope down to St George River. • Pampas Grass: One infestation noted in 2009. Not noted in 2014. • Spanish Heath: One infestation noted in 2009. While this infestation appears to have been controlled two new infestations were noted within the asset protection zone. • Bluebell Creeper: two infestation noted in 2009. Three infestations noted in 2014. Control immediately. • Cape Broom: Infestations noted in the north in 2009. 2014 mapping shows these infestations are persisting and possible expanding as well as new infestations mapped in gullies. • Blackberry: One infestation noted in the north in 2009. While this infestation appears to have been controlled, numerous infestations were noted along St George River in 2014. • Asparagus Fern: Not noted in 2009. Three infestations noted in 2014. Control immediately. • Dolichos Pea: Not noted in 2009. One infestation noted in 2014. Control immediately. • Watsonia: Not note in 2009. Several infestations noted along walking tack in 2014. 101 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Table D4.2 Queens Park St George side. Values and Objectives Level of Service Conserve and Enhance EVCs Present Lowland Forest (EVC 16 depleted) Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23 depleted) Environmental Community Group Activity Friends of Queens Park and LorneCare have been active working on woody weeds with a focus on Boneseed, Sweet Pittosporum and Cape Broom. Vegetation Quality Near Pristine. Large areas dominated by native species with scattered Boneseed and Sweet Pittosporum. Some infestations of Cape Broom. Significant Ecological Values Potential Swift Parrot habitat (EPBC listed endangered, VROT endangered, FFG Listed) Swamp Antechinus (VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Grey Goshawk (VROT vulnerable, FFG Listed) Long Nosed Potoroo (EPBC listed vulnerable, VROT near threatened, FFG Listed) Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Cape Broom Eliminate mature plants in outlying infestations. Reduce core infestation. Woody Weeds (Boneseed, Sweet Eliminate all mature plants. Pittosporum, Blackberry), Spanish Heath) Non-woody Weeds (Bluebell Creeper, Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Dolichos Pea, Agapanthus, Watsonia, ) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Cape Broom Eliminate all mature plants. 102 ") kj !( $+$+ $+ ") ") $+ !( kj$+GF") t ")$+GF D4.2: Queens Park St George Side S t S GF t !( r e e c b !( C l la t h $+") A l #* a S !( a kj rl W e is s c !( !( S n !( !( t kj ra F !( kj G !( !( eo !( r $+ ge !( !( S !( t $+ GF !( !( !( kj kj kj !< !( !( !( $+!( kj !( kj kj !( !( d kj#* !( e kj m !( a kj kj n kj!( n !( !( U !( kj !( ") !( !50% !( #* !( !( !( Giant Honey-myrtle 1$+!(1-50% !( !( !( !( $+ Mirror Bush ") 1-10% !( $+ kj !( $+!< !( !( !( !(kj Rose <1%!( !( !( !( kj $+ !( !< !( !< Sallow Wattle Mgt. bo^_undary !( !( $+ !( !( !( !( !(!< $+ ^_ kj !( Sally Wattle !( !( kj!(!( ")") !(kj !( kj Spanish Heath !( !( !(!(!( !( !(#* !( !(]\") kj Sweet Hakea #*#*") !( !( ") ^_ kj Sweet Pittosporum ") !(!( 0 70 140 m ¯ XW Tutsan !( ") !(kj ^_ kj ^_ ^_ !( kj !( !( GF ") kj t D4.2: Queens Park St George Side S t S !( ]\ \ t ] r e e c \ \ C b \ ] $+ ] h l la t ") ]!( a A l ") \ r a S ] ") le s W \ is ] ") \ S c ] t n ") a ]\ r ") \ F ") \ ] G ] e ") ") o \ r \ !( ] ge ] S #* t ") ]\ \ !( ]\ !( ] ]\ ]\ !( ") ]\ ") \ ") !( ] ^_]\ ]\ ]\ ") ") ") !( ]\ ") ") !( !( ") d \ e ] m a GF n n ]\ U ") !( ") $+ ^_ \ ] !( !( ]\ !( ") ]\ !( <= !( ]\ ]\ ]\ !( !($+ #* Non-woody weeds Age class ^_ ") ") !( Agapanthus Mature ]\ #* ]\ #* !( Asparagus Fern Juvenile ]\ ") Banana Passionfruit Seedling ") Bluebell Creeper Infestation density ]\ ^_ ") Bridal creeper >50% #* Cocksfoot 11-50% !(!( #* Dolichos Pea 1-10% GF Drain-flat Sedge <1% ") !(!( $+ Kikuyu Mgt. boundary ^_ d Nasturtium an R t Oce ^_ Grea ^_ Pampas Grass 0 70 140 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia ") Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D4.3 QUEENS PARK OCEANSIDE MANAGEMENT ZONE Queens Park St George Side management zone is bordered by George Road to the east, St George River and the Great Ocean Road to the south and Parks Victoria managed land to the west. Native vegetation communities include Lowland Forest on the ridge line and Herb-rich Foothill Forest on slopes. Vegetation is generally intact with scattered Boneseed and Sweet Pittosporum as well as infestations of Cape Broom. Dense infestations of Cape Broom and Sweet Pittosporum are resent in some difficult to access gullies. Slashed asset protection zones are present along George Road opposite residential areas. See Queens Park, Lorne. Weed Management Plan (Beacon Ecological 2012b) for detailed vegetation descriptions and management actions. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • All weed species: The 2009 mapping does not map specific species in this zone. Boneseed, and Sweet Pittosporum are described a dominant with patches of Cape Broom and this appears to have remained the same. Additional weed species were mapped in 2014, particularly along the tramway path around the bottom of the slope. Table D4.3 Queens Park Oceanside. Values and Objectives Level of Service Monitor and Maintain EVCs Present Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23 depleted) Coastal Headland Scrub (EVC 160 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Degraded. The majority of vegetation is dominated by Boneseed and Sweet Pittosporum. Significant Ecological Values Nil. Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Isolated Woody Weeds (Spanish Heath, Eliminate all mature plants. Cape Broom, Mirror Bush, Blackberry, ) Non-woody Weeds (Asparagus Fern, Control annually. Reduce infestations by 50%. Agapanthus) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Dominant Woody Weeds (Boneseed, Staged removal of infestations, moving away from areas of intact vegetation along fire track, with supplementary Sweet Pittosporum) revegetation as required. 104 ") ")$+ GF !( GF !( #* $+") kj!( !( !( kj !( !( !( kj !( !( !( $+ !( !( !( $+ GF !( !( !( kj kj kj !< !( !( kj !( kj$+!( !( kj !( !( kj#* !( kj !( kj kj kj!( !( D4.3: Queens Park Oceanside !( !( d !( e kj ") !( m a Hird St !< !( n !( !( !< n !( !( !( U kj !( !( !( !( kj kj !( kj !( kj !( !( !( !( !( $+ !( kjXW $+kj !(!( kj !( !( !( !( ! e kj !< g !( !( !( r o !( e G !( kj !( !( !( !( !( GF !( !( kj kj !( !( !( !( !( !( $+ !( kj$+!( !( !( !( !( kj !( !( Woody weeds Age class !< kj !( !( Blackberry Mature !( !( !( $+!( Boneseed Juvenile !( !( !( !( !( !( Cape Broom Seedling ") $+ kj !( ") Cape Wattle Infestation density !( !( $+ ") !( kj Coastal Tea-tree >50% !( ]\ !( !( !( kj ]\ $+ Mirror Bush 11-50% !< $+ ") ") !( GF Radiata Pine 1-10% !( ]\ !( $+ \ !( !( $+ ] !< !( !( !( !( !( #* Rose <1% kj !( !< !( ") \ Sally Wattle Mgt. boundary !( kj!( ]\ ]\ !( ] kj!( !( !( ]\ ]\ !( !( !( Rd ]\ !< Showy Honey-myrtle !( !(!( !( n ") !( ea ") !( c ]\ ")\ t O kj Spanish Heath ] rea ^_ G ]\ !( !( ]\ kj Sweet Hakea ") ") ") !( kj Sweet Pittosporum ]\ 0 40 80 m ") ") ¯ XW Tutsan ") !( !( ") ]\ !(kj kj GF ]\ !( D4.3: Queens Park Oceanside ") kj d !( e m $+ !( ") a Hird St n n ") kj U ^_ ]\ !( ]\ !( ") ]\ !( <= !( ]\ t S e g \ r ] o e G ]\ !( !($+ #* ^_ ") ") ]\ #* #* ]\ ]\ ]\ Non-woody weeds Age class ^_ !( Agapanthus Mature !( Asparagus Fern Infestation density !( !( ") Banana Passionfruit >50% ") Bluebell Creeper 11-50% Rd Ocean Great ") Bridal creeper 1-10% ") #* Cocksfoot <1% !(!( #* Dolichos Pea Mgt. boundary $+ Kikuyu ^_ ^_ Nasturtium <= Seaside Daisy 0 40 80 m ¯ ]\ Watsonia ") Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. D5 CUMBERLAND RIVER MANAGEMENT ZONE MANAGEMENT ZONE Cumberland River includes the Cumberland River Foreshore Caravan Park and small areas of native vegetation along the western border. The Caravan Park supports numerous environmental weeds as part of the park landscaping that should be gradually removed and replaced with locally indigenous species. Native vegetation with affinities to Damp-sands Herb-rich Woodland is present in the west of the park where it abuts the Great Otway National Park. Sweet Pittosporum is present within the area of native vegetation and should be controlled to prevent spread into the nearby national park. Review of significant management issues noted in GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009): • Woody Weeds: The GORCC NVWAP (Coomes 2009) does not specifically map or address management issues within the Yellow Bluff Management zone. Table D5 Cumberland River. Values and Objectives Level of Service Maintain and Monitor EVCs Present Damp-sands Herb-rich Woodland (EVC 3 vulnerable) Environmental Community Group Activity No. Vegetation Quality Degraded. The majority of the park supports introduced species with some areas of native vegetation along the western boundary. Significant Ecological Values Nil. Weed Threat/Management Action 5 Year Objectives Currently Sufficient Resources to Achieve (High Priority Actions) Woody Weeds (Sweet Pittosporum, Eliminate all mature plants. Boneseed, Blackberry) Additional Resources Required (Lower Priority Actions) Environmental weeds Staged removal of infestations, within park, replacing with locally indigenous species. 106 D5: Cumberland River $+ !( !( kj $+ kj kj $+ kj $+ !( !( !( !( !( kj !( kj !( kj $+ kj ") GF !( Woody weeds Age class !( Blackberry Mature !( Boneseed Seedling ") G Cape Wattle Infestation density re a $+ t Mirror Bush >50% O c ea GF Monterey Cypress 11-50% n R d kj Sweet Pittosporum 1-10% <1% 0 50 100 m ¯ Mgt. boundary D5: Cumberland River ]\ ]\ G re a t Non-woody weeds Age class O c \ ea ] Watsonia Mature n R d Infestation density <1% 0 50 100 m ¯ Mgt. boundary Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. REFERENCES Beacon Ecological 2012 Queens Park, Lorne. Weed Management Plan. Unpublished report by Beacon Ecological for GORCC Beacon Ecological 2014. Vegetation Assessment to investigate impacts of the Anglesea Caravan Park Stormwater Outflow, Anglesea, Victoria. Unpublished letter report for GORCC. Beacon Ecological 2015 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015 - 2020. Unpublished report for GORCC. Coomes 2009. Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan. Unpublished report by Coomes Consulting in association with Mark Trengove Ecological Services. Ecology Australia, Robin Crocker and Associates and Context 2006. Environment and Land Management Plan for Coastal Crown land Reserves Between Torquay and Lorne. Unpublished report for Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. GORCC 2006 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee Environment and Land Management Plan. Unpublished Report by Ecology Australia. GORCC 2013. Great Ocean Road Coast Committee Coastal Management Plan. Published by the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. Nillumbik Shire Council 2013. Environmental Works Bushland and Wetland Reserves Prioritisation and Planning Guidelines. Report published by the Nillumbik Shire Council 108 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. APPENDIX 109 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. APPENDIX 1. COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF MAPPED WEED SPECIES Common Name Scientific Name Chrysanthemoides monilifera African Boneseed subsp. monilifera African Boxthorn Lycium ferocissimum African Daisy Osteospermum spp. Agapanthus Agapanthus praecox Aloe spp Aloe spp. Angled Onion Allium triquetrum Apple Malus spp. Arum Lily Zantedeschia aethiopica Asparagus Fern Asparagus scandens Banana Passionfruit Passiflora mollissima Blackberry Rubus fruticosus spp. agg. Blue Periwinkle Vinca major Bluebell Creeper Billardiera heterophylla Bridal Creeper Asparagus asparagoides Buffalo Grass Stenotaphrum secundatum Bushy Yate Eucalyptus lehmannii Cape Ivy Delairea odorata Cape Wattle Paraserianthes lophantha Carpet Weed Galenia pubescens Climbing Groundsel Senecio angulatus Coast Banksia Banksia integrifolia Coast Tea-tree Leptospermum laevigatum Cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata 110 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Common Name Scientific Name Cotoneaster Cotoneaster spp. Desert Ash Fraxinus angustifolia Dolichos Pea Dipogon lignosus Drain-flat Sedge Cyperus eragrostis English Ivy Hedera helix Eucalyptus spp. Eucalyptus spp. Fairy Crassula Crassula multicava Flax-leaf Broom Genista linifolia Freesia Freesia spp. Gazania Gazania linearis Giant-honey Myrtle Melaleuca armillaris Gladiolus Gladiolus spp. Golden-wreath Wattle Acacia saligna Green Honey-myrtle Melaleuca diosmifolia Hillock Bush Melaleuca hypericifolia Hollyhock Alcea spp. Hottentot Fig Carpobrotus edulis Italian Buckthorn Rhamnus alaternus Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Karo Pittosporum crassifolium Kikuyu Pennisetum clandestinum Loquat Eriobotrya japonica Paperbark Melaleuca spp. Mirror Bush Coprosma repens 111 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Common Name Scientific Name Montbretia Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa Montpellier Broom Genista monspessulana Morning Glory Ipomoea purpurea Mustard Weed Brassicaceae spp. Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Polygala myrtifolia Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus New Zealand Cabbage Cordyline australis Pampas Grass Cortaderia selloana Panic Veldt-grass Ehrharta erecta Paspalum Paspalum dilatatum Petty Spurge Euphorbia peplus Pincushion Hakea Hakea laurina Prunus Prunus spp. Purple Groundsel Senecio elegans Radiata Pine Pinus radiata Rats Tail Fescue Sporobolus africanus Red Hot Pokers Kniphofia uvaria Red Valerian Centranthus ruber Rose Rosa spp. Sallow Wattle Acacia longifolia subsp. sophorae Sally Wattle Acacia floribunda Sea Rocket Cakile maritima Sea Spurge Euphorbia paralias 112 Great Ocean Road Coast Committee – Native Vegetation and Weed Action Plan 2015-2020. Management Zone Recommendations. Common Name Scientific Name Seaside Daisy Erigeron glaucus Serrated Tussock Nassella trichotoma Showy Honey-myrtle Melaleuca nesophila Silver Arctosis Arctotis stoechadifolia Spanish Bluebell Hyacinthoides hispanica Spanish Heath Erica lusitanica Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare Spiny Rush Juncus acutus Sugar Gum Eucalyptus cladocalyx Sweet Hakea Hakea drupacea Sweet Pittosporum Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Violet Viola odorata Tall Wheat-grass Thinopyrum ponticum Toowoomba Canary Grass Phalaris aquatica Travellers Joy Clematis vitalba Tree Pelargonium Pelargonium cucullatum Tuart Eucalyptus gomphocephala Tutsan Hypericum androsaemum Twiggy Mullein Verbascum virgatum Watsonia Watsonia meriana Willow Myrtle Agonis flexuosa Wormwood Artemisia absinthium 113