PROJECT CODE Site No.

Project No.

Peel-Harvey Community Environment Grants

2020-21 Application for Funding

Project title

HILLTOP FARM RESTORATION – STAGE 2 (Prev. Lot 306, Boddington. Shire re numbered and now 111 Forrest Street, Boddington)

Project budget (exc. $15,526.39 Grant amount requested $5,413.44 GST): (exc. GST):

Project start date: 1/11/2020 Project completion date: 15/09/2021

Please submit your Application to:

By mail or in person By email Community Environment Grants [email protected] Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Subject: Community Environment Grants 58 Sutton Street MANDURAH WA 6210

Check the Guidelines for closing date for applications

OFFICE USE ONLY Date submitted: 31/8/20 Pre-eligibility done by: Date: ML 1/9/20 Amount applied for: $ 6815.72 App. Contribution: $ 9332.95 EOI. No.: 13 Notification: Potential PHCC Project Black Cockatoos & Greening Farms

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 1 of 18 1 Project description

Provide a description of the project (approximately, 500 words maximum) including: What are the activities you will be undertaking? (e.g. activities of your project including length and/or area protected, number of seedlings to be planted)

1. Green farm for fauna – improve on farm native vegetation in remnant forest sections already fenced off (Stage 1 PHCC Funding) preserving these areas for wildlife habitat and native species. Stage 1 some 4,500 native species seedlings were purchased as owner’s contribution to this first project and planted in the 3 main areas depicted on the map. Only some areas have seen successful growth due to several factors – kangaroo damage and possibly some rabbit damage, weed invasion, poor soil nutrition and/or moisture retention during summer months impacting on seedlings developing to the desired level.

2. Black Cockatoo Project – retaining old remnant forest to ensure ongoing food resources, existing nesting hollows and water sources close to where Black Cockatoo’s are regularly seen. Will include establishing further future food source, along with improving earlier plantings carried out at Stage 1. (Stage 1 established water sources across property now actively used by Black Cockatoos).

3. Land for wild life assessment through an assessment report, which would provide invaluable source of information and advice on how to protect and restore wildlife habitat on property so future work is carried out that is sustainable and will provide greater benefits to the local area over time.

Why is the project important? (e.g. increase habitat for Threatened species, protection of on-farm vegetation) Previous PHCC Grant focused on:

 Part A – Bushland Linkage and  Part B Wetland Restoration

Stage 2 Project importance is aimed at:

- Developing a forest understorey in Part A (1) & (2) together with further infill planting of the Corridor connecting these areas will build upon Stage 1 work and aimed at encouraging return of fauna as these areas have been cattle free for past 3 years. Part A has not generated any understorey of native and further effort required by revegetation using direct seeding, seedlings/tube stock of local native species to establish a diverse understorey. The success of the revegetation project will require establishing healthy ground involving some ripping where stock grazing has compacted topsoil, use of nutrients and mulching with the aim of retaining moisture. Planting of local native species will provide a future food source for Black Cockatoos and enhance habitat for native fauna.

Stage 1 (carried out in 2018) attempts to create a wildlife corridor linkage between (1) and (2) has not been successful with poor take up of seedlings planted in 2018, those plants that have managed to grow are showing signs of damage by kangaroos and/or overgrown by Cape Weed which has become established in furrows which we ripped previously to assist with moisture for the seedlings. Other seedlings have died or are continuing to struggle to develop, those still surviving may benefit from improving the soil biology, retention of moisture and the use of guards possibly allowing them to establish further. It is important to protect those plants currently growing by installing tree guards, spraying of Cape Weed around existing natives and spot spraying throughout the corridor for future infill planting of native seedlings. Improving soil nutrition and moisture by mulching around existing plants and future seedlings will greatly benefit

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 2 of 18 the previous attempt and having learnt from our previous attempt will ensure we focus on these during future plantings, with work already started with ongoing spraying of Cape Tulip, Juncus acutus and other weed control a well as mulching existing plantings and application of Bactivate (at owners costs).

- The 4.3 Hectares in Part B where 4,000 seedlings were planted (self-funded) in 2018 has had some success however extensive damage has occurred by kangaroos, with these areas needing infill native plants and some damaged plants protected from further kangaroo damage by using tree guards. While previously electric fencing has been used, this had no benefit and the use of environmental (hard cardboard) tree guards on new seedlings will provide better protection. Some existing native plants damaged but still surviving will also benefit from tree guards which will commence ahead of the grant these will be self-funded. Due to water erosion in the area, further planting of native species will assist in stabilising banks and ongoing eradication of weeds including Juncus Acutus will benefit this area.

What the project will achieve against the 2020-21 CEG priorities and related objectives (see page 4 of the Application Guidelines)

- Managing remnant forest retaining existing trees with hollows for Black Cockatoos and other birdlife, control of environmental weed which threaten growth of native seedlings and threats to habitat - Revegetation to establish habitat and planting seedlings and native seeds with local native species to create understorey for wildlife and future food source for both fauna and Black Cockatoos. - Connectivity between sections of existing bushland, as well as re-establishing bushland on sections of property previously farmed. - Developing future food source for Black Cockatoos and other wildlife close to existing water sources. - Preserving nesting hollows in remnant forest, including further planting of Eucalypt and other native species specific to plants eaten by Black Cockatoos (Ref. Birdlife WA)

2 Site location 111 Forrest Street, Boddington, 6390 (Prev. application recorded as Project location Lot 306 Forrest St, Boddington) (street address, lot numbers) Which local government area/s Hotham Williams Council (councils) is your property located?

GPS coordinates (if available) E451418 / N6369356 x E452820 / N6369535

E451549 / N6368822 x E492822 / N6368827 Please attach a map showing your project site location, including anticipated project activities and any works already undertaken in the area. If work is being undertaken at multiple sites please include a map of each site and an overarching map showing the sites in relation to each other (the PHCC project officer can assist with the mapping).

Map attached from Stage 1 PHCC Grant – refer 2a

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 3 of 18 2a) Project site map

111 Forrest Street, BODDINGTON

Refer Attachments at end of this document

Annexure 1 – Map depicts Stage 1 (2017 grant) completed 2018 showing fenced off areas for Part A (1) and (2) with Stage 2 proposed area for native seed for understorey and further Seedlings infil planting of corridor and Part B revegetation planting. Total area preserved for wildlife approx 24.3 hectares.

Annexure 2 – GPS points and Google Earth Lot 306 now 111 Forrest Street, Boddington

Photos

Part A(1) Photo of areas for proposed direct seeding for understorey

Part B Photo 2017 showing proposed revegetation area and water erosion looking South, and 2020 comparison photo showing established trees along water erosion areas, and native trees and which have survived kangaroo and environment damage.

Annexure 3 – Quotes from Supplies covered in Grant Proposal

- Chemicals - Boddinton Hardware (Notes on Chemical Use) - Seedlings Native Species listing - Hamel Nursery - Seeds Native Species and specific treatment – SeedShed - Treeguards and Nutrient – Growise (With fact Sheets)

Annexure 4 – Insurance Policy

Annexure 5 – Self Funded (Continued developing of property native flora and proposed Contributions)

- Invoice Growise purchase of 100 Tree Guards to use now to preserve native plants in Part B and new native species already planted 2018 to 2020 Part A (1) and (2) by owner. - Quote for Bobcat and Truck to collect mulch from Shire and deliver to property - Note – List of native species planted ongoing since 2018 to present by owner is available if PHCC wish to sight

Annexure 6 – Reference Material used by Owner for ongoing revegetation and Cockatoo food sources

- Revegetating Your Farm (Believe sourced previously from PHCC mailout?) - Birdlife WA – Choose for Black Cockatoos

* Please ensure you have all the required permits to undertake this project (See Section 8 of the Guidelines for more information).

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5 Insurances (Please provide copies with this Application) Insurance details Name of Policy Policy No. Expiry Date

Public liability insurance M C Olsson and J Hill 11 RPL 3614598 27 January details (Refer to Section 5 of 2021 the Guidelines)

Workers compensation NA insurance (Please indicate N/A if not applicable)

Personal accident insurance NA for volunteers (Please indicate N/A if not applicable)

6 Work, health and safety Successful applicants must be aware of, and comply, with relevant work, health and safety legislation.

7 Partnerships Is this a partnership project? Yes No ☒ ☐ If yes, please provide details of people/organisations partnering with this project.

8 Consultation and approvals What approvals are required to undertake the project activities?

Aboriginal Heritage Sites Dial before you dig Owners/vesting authority approval, (if ☐ ☐ ☐ pubic land) Interference with bed and Clearing regulations (these apply to both public and private land) ☐ ☐ banks If undertaking feral animal control, do you or person Yes No ☒ ☐ undertaking work have the required permit? (i.e. 1080 (Please attach a copy of permit/s) accreditation) Other, please specify: (Eg. Are any proposed actions within your project a requirement of an existing ☐ Approval?)

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 6 of 18 If approvals are required, what actions have you taken to date?

9 Aboriginal consultation & engagement Does your project require Aboriginal consultation and engagement? Yes ☐ No ☒

If yes, please explain the actions have you taken to date including the names of the people and/or organisations you consulted, the outcomes and any future consultation that is required or planned. For further information contact https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/information-and-services/aboriginal- heritage/aboriginal-heritage-search

Will local Noongar people be involved in the project? Yes No ☒ ☐

If yes please detail the people/groups and explain how they will be involved

10 Other persons or organisations consulted (if applicable) Organisation/Group Contact person Process/Purpose/Outcome of consultation What did you do/find out/agree/decide? Provide copies of permission(s) obtained.

11 Other funding Has a Funding Application for this project, or elements of the project, been submitted for a different grant, for example State NRM Community Action Grants? Yes No ☒ If yes, please provide details below. ☐ Name of Grant: Details

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 7 of 18 12 Alignment with other plans Yes No ☒ Is the proposal in accordance with a Farm Plan, Catchment Management ☐ Plan, Land for Wildlife Site Assessment Report and/or any other NRM plan? If no, will a Management Plan be prepared to support this project? Yes ☒ No ☐

If yes, please name the Plan(s) and provide a brief reference to the recommendations/strategies of the Plan that this project will address. (For further information contact your PHCC NRM Officer). We are hoping to have Land for Wildlife Site Assessment Report currently this has not been undertaken and has been discussed with PHCC representative.

We have an informal farm plan which includes plans for revegetation and establishing understorey in fenced bushland areas we have specifically set aside to protect remnant forest and preserve for wildlife.

13 Risk management In the table below, please define the major risks associated with this project and what management actions you will put in place to minimise or avoid these risks. i.e. What risks to successful project delivery have been identified? What is in place to address each risk?

Risk/Threat Description: Describe the Is the Risk High or Low Describe what you will do to mitigate threat/risk, its sources and impacts the threat/risks e.g. Inability to complete the project e.g. Low e.g. Planning is in place to ensure time is allocated to complete the fencing within the timeframe and schedule in with current farm plans. 1. Excessive number of kangaroos High Use environmental tree guards on new eating seedlings, breaking young seedlings. Work is currently being plants/trees impacting the ability to undertaken to install environmental establish habitat, damaging fences tree guards on surviving seedlings primarily in Part B (4.3 ha) and planted Stage 1 to protect from potential damage will occur in Corridor further kangaroo damage. plantings joining Part A (1) & (2). 2. (a) Weeds such as Cape Tulip in High (a) Write to Agriculture Dept to remanent forest, continual risk as see if control of Cape Tulip by adjoining neighbour does no spraying neighbour is an option. and yearly spread occurs. Meanwhile annually spraying to control spread of Cape Tulip throughout property. (b) Cape Weed overgrowing previous High (b) Cape weed spraying in spot ripped plantings, choking native areas of previously ripped seedlings. areas before infield planting, pus ongoing control of these areas.

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 8 of 18 (c) Juncus acutus in Part B Low (c) Continue with spraying of remaining Juncus acutus until permanently eradicated.

3. Soil Nutrition and moisture High Plan to prepare areas for direct retention, top soil is compacted from seeding by ripping the site 9 months years of stock grazing. Previous ripping ahead in 2020 with aim of direct in some areas for Stage 1 resulted in seeding Autumn/Winter 2021. (Trial very poor seedling take up rate area approx. 1 Ha) indicating more work is required for greater success. Prior to seeding weed spraying. In these areas apply Bactivate Granules to improve soil biology, and mulch area after seeding to assist with weed control and moisture retention.

For seedling infill planting of existing areas, carry out spot spraying weed control (various chemicals & Red Dye), utilise Bactivate and in some areas where previous plantings failed, spread mulch to assist moisture retention. (Area estimated to be Part A (1) & (2) corridor infill 2.5 Ha, and Part B infill 3 Ha)

14 How will the project be managed into the future (inc. PHCC minimum standards)? Please provide information on whether the project will require external funding or will you (the landholder) be able to maintain the project into the future? Please also include any proposed exceptions to the PHCC Minimum Standards for consideration.

Stage 1 has continued to be managed by landowner, with further native plants purchased and planted in various areas with aim of developing habitat and future food for both Black Cockatoos and wildlife. Native trees and shrubs where practical have installed wire tree guards and installed plastic/bamboo sticks plant guards. Some watering during summer undertaken to allow native trees to establish.

Weed control has been ongoing with 95% of Juncus Acutus erradicated since 2018 in water ways and ongoing spraying of Cape Tulip across the property, with specific focus in Part A (1) adjoining neighbouring property with severe growth annually of Cape Tulip spreading onto our property.

This Project – Stage 2 if grant is successful will be managed and maintained with all preparation and planting carried out by landowner, with ongoing maintenance covering spraying of weeds, protection of young plants with aim of better take up rate using mulch, plant guards, nutrients and if necessary some temporary watering of seedlings during summer months.

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 9 of 18 15 Project activities In the table below please describe the project activities to be undertaken to address the 2020-21 CEG priorities.

Project Activity Project Outcome (Describe as Target Measures (Insert how much you will do, activities relevant to your Activity) using the appropriate measure) (please tick)

Fencing e.g. Actions to protect and • Type of fencing – please circle ☐ conserve existing areas of (cyclone, post and rail, post and wire, post and riparian and bushland wire electrified, ringlock, ringlock and vegetation to maintain electrified, solid sheet, vermin proof, other) • resilience in the landscape. Length of fence (km)______• Area protected (ha)______

☒ Weed Control Spray Cape Tulip, burn and • Species Cape Tulip, Cape Weed, Juncus acutus spray Juncus acutus, spot and other weeds/grasses spraying areas of Cape Weed • Type of control – please circle where revegetation is to occur. (biological, cut and paint, fire, foliar spray, hand, (Note total hectare of property mechanical, solarisation, stem injection, other) • Status included however the whole (active infestation, new infestation, not known, property is not affected with under control, under monitoring, other) weeds. • Area protected (ha) 80.93 (Refer Note)

☒ Revegetation Continue to develop • Area of revegetation works with understorey in existing - direct seed Part A (1) trial area approx. remnant forest to create 1(ha) wildlife habitat and food - Seedlings Part A (1) & (2) and Part B approx. 5.5 (ha) total sources. Continue with riparian revegetation, extending vegetation to neighbouring forest, and create corridor connecting bushland previously fenced off and preserved for wildlife habitat.

☒ Black Improve future food source for • Protection of Nesting Hollows Cockatoo Black Cockatoos and • Revegetation by planting species known to Habitat protect/improve nesting provide Black Cockatoo with food source. (Stage hollows close to water source 1 and Stage 2 cover 24.3 (ha) area preserved remnant forest) • Maintain existing food source and roosting already occurring across property in existing Red Gum, Wandoo and Jarrah over entire property (ha) 80.93.

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 10 of 18 Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 11 of 18 16 Project workplan and budget The table below is designed to help you work out a budget for your project (refer to Appendix 1 for “Minimum Standards”). Alternatively you can use the excel template provided by a PHCC Officer.

Activities & Actions Resources Funding Source Item/Activity Start Finish Materials, equipment, Cost No. Total cost Co-contributions PHCC grant MM/YY MM/YY resources (include unit per unit required $ (ex GST) (including cash and in- amount measures, e.g. km) $ (ex GST) and unit kind from yourself, requested others and other grants) $ (ex GST) Fencing materials

Fence erection

Weed control - Herbicide Oct 20 ongoing 5 L Fusilade Syng Forte 328.50 1 328.50 PHCC 734.90

5 L Roundup Biactive 40.01 1 40.01 Nufarm

1 Kg Apparent 104.00 1 104.00 Chlorsulfuron/Sword

1 L Vegi Dye Red 42.00 1 42.00

5 L Apparent Wetter 46.09 1 46.09 1000

5 L Apparent Clorpyralid 106.59 1 106.59

Herbicide spraying Continu Ongoing NA es from Stage 1 Feral animal Mgt - baits

Feral animal Mgt – laying baits

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 12 of 18 Activities & Actions Resources Funding Source Item/Activity Start Finish Materials, equipment, Cost No. Total cost Co-contributions PHCC grant MM/YY MM/YY resources (include unit per unit required $ (ex GST) (including cash and in- amount measures, e.g. km) $ (ex GST) and unit kind from yourself, requested others and other grants) $ (ex GST) 1080 Use Accreditation

Plants (no.) / Seed (kg) Jun Native seedling species Refer 1383 1217.00 PHCC 1217.00 2021 1 Sep 21 species listing

Apr May 21 Native Seeds Refer 725 gms 978.75 1076.64 2021 species listing Pretreat – Aerial 97.89 Smoke/Acid/Water Scarify by SeedShed Site prep (ripping/mounding) Oct 20 Jun Tractor, plough for Owned 3000.00 Self-funded 2021 ripping, spray pack, Quad bike with spray tank and vehicle Install plants Apr Aug People, pottiputki hire Owned 4 people 6000.00 Self-funded 2021 2021 or borrow ($250 per – over 6 person per days day) Tree guards and stakes Nov Aug Biodegradable Tree $1.70 1400 2380.00 PHCC 2599.90 2020 2021 Guard (Bundles of 50) (Bundles of 50) Eco Stake 750mm 0.53 1400 742.00 Hardwood (Bundles of (Bundles 50) of 50)

Tree guard installation Jun Aug People Incl. above Self-funded 2021 2021 Dieback control

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 13 of 18 Activities & Actions Resources Funding Source Item/Activity Start Finish Materials, equipment, Cost No. Total cost Co-contributions PHCC grant MM/YY MM/YY resources (include unit per unit required $ (ex GST) (including cash and in- amount measures, e.g. km) $ (ex GST) and unit kind from yourself, requested others and other grants) $ (ex GST) Administrative costs (10%) can be requested from the PHCC that may be used to cover administration costs, including measurement & maintenance of results (refer to guidelines) Other (i.e. labour hire, monitoring) Spreading mulch and Incl. above Self funded monitoring of seedlings at Install and seeds, improving plants soil biology, temporary water supply for native seedlings if necessary, in some areas Soil improvements Sept ongoing 25 KG bag Bactivate 109.95 2 219.90 PHCC 219.90 2020 (Refer Factsheet)

Application Hilltop Farm Restoration Stage 2.docx Initials: ______(Applicant) / ______(PHCC Officer) Page 14 of 18 Activities & Actions Resources Funding Source Item/Activity Start Finish Materials, equipment, Cost No. Total cost Co-contributions PHCC grant MM/YY MM/YY resources (include unit per unit required $ (ex GST) (including cash and in- amount measures, e.g. km) $ (ex GST) and unit kind from yourself, requested others and other grants) $ (ex GST) Soil improvement and Tree Guard Sep Oct Bactivate 109.95 1 109.95 Self funded 0.00 2020 2020 Biodegradable Tree 1.70 ea 100 170.00 Self funded Guard (Bundles of 50) (Bundles of 50)

Eco Stake 750mm 0.53 ea 100 53.00 Self funded Hardwood (Bundles of (Bundles 50) of 50)

Mulch sourced free 0 from Shire

Mulch collection – 150.00 2 x Truck 300.00 300.00 Bobcat & Truck Load

Native Plants by Owner todate 2019 ongoing Native seedlings and 780.00 Self Funded plants in Part A (1) & (2) ongoing improvement of Stage 1 $ Total (ex GST) 10,112.95 5413.44

$ Total (GST inc.) $10,214.24 $5,954.74

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17 Funding requested 17a) If you are unable to identify in-kind contributions that at least match the grant requested, please provide justification why this is not possible or appropriate (refer to guidelines).

17b) Outline how you plan to monitor project activity effectiveness. e.g. Photo monitoring and site visit project area.

1. Regular site inspections for monitoring of project.

2. Photo monitoring at different stages. Refer to attached photo prior to Stage 1 in Part B before grant and most recent 2020 showing results of initial Project. (Future photos of same area will occur at regular intervals)

3. Trail camera (remote camera) insitu to record any activity of feral pests and native wildlife in areas Stage 2 will focus on. (previous recording of foxes, kangaroos, birds and what appears to be a Phascogale in Part A have been recorded between Nov 2019 to Aug 2020)

17c) How will you promote the work being done in this project? E.g. Social media, local newsletters, word of mouth, through your neighbours.

We continue to show our friends and visitors to the property and encourage them to take walks and appreciate what nature provides.

We are involved with the Great Cocky Count and will continue to monitor and provide feedback where ever possible on the sighting of birds, and any known activity with nesting or roostings.

Now we believe we have sighted a Phascogale we will inquire about installing some nesting boxes in the area at our own costs and monitor these ongoing.

We discuss with locals in the area when the situation arises to let them know we are involved in these activities and are proud to be able to give back something to the greater Boddington area by preserving and enhancing our natural bushland.

Once we have succeeded in establishing noticeable understorey and revegetation of Parts A and B set aside for this project, we would welcome inviting anyone interested from around the area to visit and enjoy.

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Where the applicant is not the Landowner or authorised vesting agency, a representative must sign this document.

Signature of Landowner or authorised vesting agency representative Print Name

Date

Note: Before submitting your Application, please make a copy for your records.

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22 Application checklist Complete all questions and attach requested information to the Application form.

Note: An Application could be deemed ineligible if all boxes are not marked, or a comment provided as to why the criteria cannot be complied with.

Yes No N/A ☒ ☐ ☐ Have you read the project funding Guidelines?

☒ ☐ ☐ Have you checked your eligibility to apply (e.g.; refer to project funding Guidelines)?

☒ ☐ ☐ The project site is located within the Peel-Harvey Catchment and/or the specific location requirements.

☒ ☐ ☐ Have you identified the main contact person for the project?

☐ ☐ ☒ Have you identified your sponsor (if required) and attached a letter from that organisation confirming that they are willing to fulfil this role on your behalf?

☐ ☐ ☒ Have you identified all of your project partners (where applicable) and provided a contact person and a letter confirming the contributions they will make?

☐ ☐ ☒ Have you undertaken the required Aboriginal consultation (if applicable)?

☒ ☐ ☐ Have you attached copies of your insurance policies (Public liability, Workers compensation and/or Personal accident insurance for volunteers insurance)?

☐ ☐ ☒ Have you obtained relevant approvals or made enquiries (if applicable)?

☐ ☐ ☒ Copies of any permits/accredition/licences where required (i.e. 1080 accreditation) are included with the Application.

☒ ☐ ☐ Have you used the information provided in the guidelines to estimate your co- contributions or provided information on why this is not possible or appropriate?

☒ ☐ ☐ I understand I must provide a written quote from a supplier for material aspects of this project and I have provided the quote with this Application.

☒ ☐ ☐ A project site map showing proposed project activities has been included?

☒ ☐ ☐ Are the Project activities consistent with the Minimum Standards for on ground works (Appendix 1; “Minimum Standards for on-ground Projects within the Peel- Harvey Catchment”)

☒ ☐ ☐ If seeding or planting, ensure the species list has been included.

☒ ☐ ☐ I understand all activities must be acquitted via a Completion and Acquittal Form and a final inspection conducted by a PHCC Officer before final payment can be made.

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Annex. 1

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2020 Seed planting

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2020 Seedling infill

Part A(1)- SEED for understorey; Corridor and Part B - Infill Seedling Planting with Tree guards, Annex. 2

E452820 N6369535 E451418 N6369356 x (1) & (2) Corridor x

Part A(1) Part A(2)

111 Forrest Street Boddington Part B x x E451549 E492822 N6368822 N6368827

GPS Points 111 Forrest Street, Boddington (25/08/2020)

Annex. 3 [email protected]

Subject: FW: Chemical quote Attachments: BRN3C2AF4534492_012115.pdf

Notes from discussing chemicals in quote with Boddington Hardware

‐ Fusilade used for general grasses (Part A(1) sections under remnant forest where native seeds will be trialed to develop underlayer for native fauna and future food supply for native birds including Black Cockatoo)

‐ Roundup Biactive (Part B continue to eradicate Juncus Acutus around waterway)

‐ Apparent Chlorsulfuron

From: Neil Batterbee Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2020 10:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: FW: Chemical quote

Hi Jackie,

I have confirmed with our chemical supplier that Fusilade is for grasses rather than Capeweed. Also confirmed that you could use Chlorsulfuron however you would need to be very carefully not to have any overspray or runoff as this could be taken up by the roots and you do have a residual risk using this.

A safer alternative as mentioned would be Clorpyralid. You will still have to be careful about overspray onto foliage but will not have to worry about any take by the roots or residual risk. I have added this to your quote and have left the Fuslade on there at the moment.

Please let me know if you want anything added or removed from the quote when you have decided on your chemical of choice.

Regards,

Neil Batterbee

Manager

Boddington Hardware & Newsagency Pty Ltd ph: 08 9883 8006 fax 08 9883 9226

1 HAMEL NURSERY QUOTE 20 AUGUST 2020 Plants Total Laneway Laneway Corridor Planting per tray Price per tray Corridor planting Species Common Name 665 Total Acacia celestrifolia Glowing wattle 64 $40 64 Viminaria juncea Swishbush 64 $ 40.00 64 Allocasuarina huegelliana Rock sheoak 72 $ 45.00 72 grandis Bull banksia 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 subsp. Nivea Honey Pot Dryandra 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Candlestick Banksia 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Round fruit banksia 64 $ 88.20 32 plants balance Dam Area 32 Bossiaea eriocarpa Common brown pea N/A Callistemon phoniceus Fiery bottlebrush 72 $ 45.00 36 plants balance Dam Area 36 Calothamnus quadrifidus Common netbush/one sided bottlebrush 72 $ 45.00 36 plants balance Dam Area 36 Jarrah 64 $ 40.00 32 plants balance Dam Area 32 Eucalyputs wandoo Wandoo 64 $ 40.00 32 plants balance Dam Area 32 bipinnatifida Fuchsia grevillea N/A incrassata Marble hakea 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Honey bush 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Harsh hakea 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Two leafed hakea 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Wavy-leafed hakea 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 Variable leaf hakea 63 $ 88.20 33 plants balance Dam Area 33 1103 Where the same species as below, only use half a tray. Use remaining tray around the dam area. $1,177 Total Dam Area - South East End - Dam Area 718 Bull banksia Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Banksia nivea subsp. Nivea Honey Pot Dryandra Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Banksia attenuata Candlestick Banksia Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30

Banksia sphaerocarpa Round fruit banksia Will use half tray from above x 32 plants 32 Callistemon phoniceus Fiery bottlebrush Will use half tray from above x 36 plants 36 Calothamnus quadrifidus Common netbush/one sided bottlebrush Will use half tray from above x 36 plants 36 Casuarina obesa Swamp sheaok 72 $ 45.00 72 Eucalytpus patens Blackbutt 64 $ 40.00 64 Eucalyptus marginata Jarrah Will use half tray from above x 32 plants 32 Eucalyputs wandoo Wandoo Will use half tray from above x 32 plants 32 Marble hakea Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Hakea lissocarpha Honey bush Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Hakea prostrata Harsh hakea Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Hakea trifurcata Two leafed hakea Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Hakea undulata Wavy-leafed hakea Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Hakea varia Variable leaf hakea Will use half tray from above x 30 plants 30 Melelueca lateriflora Small Melaleuca N/A Melaleuca rhaphiophylla Swamp paperpark tree 72 $ 45.00 72 Melaleuca viminea Small Melaleuca 72 $ 45.00 72 280 $ 175.00 QUOTE

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# Code Product Description Comment Unit Qty Price Disc % Amount 1 Acaclate Acacia lateriticola gram 50. 0.60 0.% 30.00

2 Bosserio Bossiaea eriocarpa gram 25. 2.95 0.% 73.75

3 Bosspulc Bossiaea pulchella gram 50. 1.20 0.% 60.00

4 Caloquad Calothamnus quadrifidus gram 25. 0.45 0.% 11.25

5 Calosang Calothamnus sanguineus gram 25. 2.00 0.% 50.00

6 Corycalo Corymbia calophylla gram 50. 0.62 0.% 31.00

7 Grevmont Grevillea monticola gram 25. 1.80 0.% 45.00

8 Hypoangu Hypocalymma angustifolium gram 10. 3.80 0.% 38.00

9 Kenncocc Kennedia coccinea gram 25. 1.00 0.% 25.00

10 KennprosJF Kennedia prostrata gram 65. 1.20 0.% 78.00

11 Lechbilo Lechenaultia biloba gram 10. 6.00 0.% 60.00

12 Leucprop Leucopogon propinquus gram 25. 0.50 0.% 12.50

13 Petrhete heterophylla gram 75. 0.85 0.% 63.75

14 Phylcalyjf Phyllanthus calycinus JF gram 25. 1.20 0.% 30.00

15 Ranucolo Ranunculus colonorum gram 5. 8.00 0.% 40.00

16 Sphamedi Sphaerolobium medium gram 5. 5.00 0.% 25.00

17 Stacmono Stackhousia monogyna gram 15. 3.20 0.% 48.00

18 Stylaffi Stylidium affine gram 15. 4.00 0.% 60.00

19 Thryaust Thryptomene australis gram 25. 1.10 0.% 27.50

20 Trymledi Trymalium ledifolium gram 25. 1.00 0.% 25.00

21 Trymodor Trymalium odoratissimum gram 25. 1.00 0.% 25.00

22 Vertdens Verticordia densiflora gram 50. 0.80 0.% 40.00

23 Xantgrac Xanthorrhoea gracilis gram 25. 2.00 0.% 50.00

24 Xantprei Xanthorrhoea preissii gram 50. 0.60 0.% 30.00

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Printed: 26/08/2020 1 Additional Charges # Description Qty Amount Discount Total 1 Pretreat - Aerial Smoke 11. 10.00 0.% 110.00

2 Pretreat - Giberrellic Acid 1. 10.00 0.% 10.00

3 Pretreat - Hot Water 7. 10.00 0.% 70.00

4 Seed Pretreatment Scarify 1. 10.00 0.% 10.00

Quote Lines Additional Cost Total Quote Before Tax 978.75 Before Tax 200.00 Before Tax 1,178.75 Tax 97.89 Tax 20.00 Tax 117.89 Total 1,076.64 Total 220.00 Total 1,296.64

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Revegetating your farm Kit 4 About this kit This kit is designed to help you plan your revegetation projects, such as shelterbelt establishment, in order to maximise the benefits for nature conservation as well as meeting your agricultural production needs. This kit covers the following topics: • Revegetation • Planning revegetation projects • Direct seeding • Direct planting of seedlings and tubestock • Monitoring.

Service sheets on revegetating and rehabilitating degraded bush are being developed by Bushcare Support, which is a Natural Heritage Trust program hosted in Tasmania by Greening Australia. The sheets will be available in 1999. They will include information on seed collection and germination, propagation and planting techniques, fencing options and costs, and site preparation. They will help you with the practical aspects of revegetation projects.

Revegetation In the past two decades there have been many revegetation projects in Australia. Many of them have been undertaken through programs such as Landcare, One Billion Trees, and the Corridors of Green. Most of the projects have involved establishing shelterbelts, particularly on degraded land. Only a tiny proportion were planned specifically for the conservation of native bush and wildlife. However, many landowners said that although conservation was not the primary purpose of their planting it was a significant benefit. The challenge is to improve the wildlife habitat conservation aspects of these revegetation projects. A good revegetation project is one that integrates the native bush into the whole farm enterprise. It may rehabilitate degraded land, use native vegetation productively, or improve wildlife habitat. Revegetation is undertaken for a number of reasons, including: • to establish wildlife habitat; • to establish buffers to protect native bush; • to link patches of remnant bush; • to establish shelterbelts for stock or crop protection; • to establish windbreaks for erosion control; • to control run-off; • to manage problems such as salinity and waterlogging; • to establish commercial tree plantations or farm forestry. It is much better to conserve your existing remnant bush and manage it well than try to re- establish it after it has been cleared. It cannot be emphasised enough that natural regeneration is the cheapest and most effective method of re-establishing or rehabilitating the bush on your property. Do not start thinking about any revegetation projects until you are sure that natural regeneration is not an option. Information on ways of maximising natural regeneration can be found in Kit 2 Managing Your Bush.

KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM 1 Revegetating to benefit wildlife There are a number of ways that revegetation can be undertaken so that it maximises its value for wildlife.

Plant local native species The best approach to revegetation is to plant local native species. Local native plants are those that occur naturally in your region. Plants native to other parts of Australia are not local native plants. For example, there are over twenty local species of wattle in Tasmania and these would be a better choice for revegetation than Ovens wattle or Cootamundra wattle which are not native to Tasmania. Similarly, Midlands wattle (Acacia axillaris) which is native to parts of the Midlands is being used across the state for revegetation projects but it should only be used in the St Paul, Elizabeth and Lake River catchments. Local species are more likely to provide the appropriate food, shelter and nesting materials for the insects, birds and animals of your area.

Revegetate to suit local conditions Match your revegetation efforts to the local landscape. Choose species that suit the soil type and topography of your land. If you are revegetating a ridgeline, a north-facing slope or a riparian strip choose species that would naturally occur in that situation. This will also influence where you collect seed. For example, if you have collected blackwood seed from a swampy site it would not be advisable to use that seed or seedlings propagated from the seed on a nearby site if the soils were light and sandy or the site was drought-prone. This applies even if the site is only a few hundred metres away – it is important to match your plantings with the local environmental conditions.

Plant a diverse understorey It is vital that revegetation is more than just planting trees – you need to establish a diverse understorey as well. The understorey is the layer of small trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, mosses, fungi, lichens and creepers that occur naturally under trees. Look for a nearby patch of healthy bush that can serve as a template for what you are trying to re- establish on your farm. Determine how many layers there are in the bush and which species make up the different layers. Identify the dominant tree species. A mix of eucalypt species may be present, including smooth-barked species such as white gum, cabbage gum and black gum, and rough or stringy-barked species, such as peppermints and ashes. It is important to assess the structure of the layer. There may be a need for tall shrubs and shorter shrubs in the species mix. There needs to be at least 20% shrub cover to provide habitat for birds. The ground layer is often overlooked in revegetation projects even though it is often the most important layer for wildlife. Try to include ground-hugging shrubs, grasses, sedges and wildflowers.

Establish a healthy ground layer The ground layer plays a key role in the success of revegetation projects by helping to prevent soil erosion and retain moisture. This is particularly important where deep-ripping is required and where stock grazing has led to bare compacted topsoil. The ground layer provides habitat for small animals and invertebrates that contribute to the breakdown of litter and nutrients, and are a food source for bigger animals and birds. Healthy soils have a fine layer of cryptogams (mosses and lichens) that provide an important environment for seeds to germinate. Mosses and lichens are being added to seed mixes in some parts of Australia to improve the success of direct seeding projects.

2 KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM Provide habitat Habitat for wildlife can be provided by placing logs and branches on the ground. Leaf and grass litter, and small fallen twigs and branches are an important part of healthy bush. It is vital that you establish a ground cover similar to that which would have occurred naturally at the site. Include seed or seedlings of native grasses, herbs, ferns or small shrubs – whatever is appropriate – in your planting. Many birds need a diverse and healthy understorey. Once the understorey is degraded aggressive birds such as noisy miners move in and displace the bush birds. It is also important to leave any older and dead trees as habitat for wildlife. Large old trees are used by many birds for nesting and foraging, and they provide a vantage spot or perching tree for some species. Tree hollows are also important for some species.

Bigger is better The size of a patch of natural or revegetated bush is most important for wildlife: bigger is better. Wildlife conservation is improved by planting a single large block rather than several smaller ones or by revegetating around an existing small bush remnant to increase its size. Adding a buffer zone around an existing patch of bush creates more habitat and allows birds and animals to establish more easily. Smaller patches of bush support fewer animal and bird species and those that do establish tend to be generalist species such as possums and noisy miners. Studies have shown that 10 ha is the minimum size for bush to provide habitat for most birds. Try and plant around small blocks so they are 10 ha or bigger. However, bush blocks smaller than 10 ha are still valuable for many species. The rule that bigger is better also applies to the width of a natural or revegetated patch of bush. Try and make your revegetated patches as wide as possible. A compact shape is much better than a long thin strip. Most shelterbelts, even those planted as wildlife corridors, are long thin strips. Patches of natural or revegetated bush that have a high ratio of edge to area tend to be less viable. They are subject to ‘edge effects’ because they have a greater exposure to wind and sunlight, and a greater risk of weed invasion and damage by stock. Try to establish bush that has an interior and is not all edges. Stepping stones or small patches of bush may be better for conservation than a wildlife corridor.

Create a network of linked habitats Try to plan your revegetation projects so that you create a set of bush networks or linkages. Small patches can be linked to larger patches. These links do not necessarily have to be connected – stepping stones that act as islands of habitat will allow some species to move from one area to the other. These patches should be no more than 1 km apart. Even isolated paddock trees surrounded by pasture may act as stepping stones for some species.

KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM 3 Planning revegetation projects The key to successful revegetation is good planning. Your first step should be to decide on the aim or purpose of your project. Revegetation projects may have a number of aims and these will determine the plant species selected and the revegetation methods used. Revegetation projects may need up to two years of planning before planting. If you wish to grow plants from the seed or cuttings of local plants you will need to collect the seed or plant material, propagate it, and grow the plants until they are ready for planting. In addition, site preparation will have to be done.

Select suitable plants Before you start collecting seed it is important to work out a list of species that will suit your area and achieve your aims. Go to some nearby bush that is on a similar situation and soil type and see what is there. There are lots of books around to help you identify native plants so use these or ask your local Bushcare officer for help. Each site will have a different set of criteria governing the plants selected for it. If you have a plant list from the bush in your area use it. Remember that some plant species are localised in their distribution so choose plants that grow in your area. For example, fringe myrtle (Calytrix tetragona) would be a suitable species for a coastal rehabilitation site on the Tasman Peninsula. Seed is the most important ingredient for any revegetation project. Below are a number of rules that will help you improve the quality of the seed you collect: • Use local native seed. Collect seed from as many plants as you can to increase genetic diversity. • Collect seed from as close as possible to your site, or from sites with a similar geology, soil type, aspect and position on slope. • Avoid collecting seed from isolated trees that are unlikely to have been cross-fertilised. • Clean the seed by removing any leaves, twigs, flowers, etc. • Store the seed in a plastic bag in the fridge, but make sure it is dry. Adding mothballs will kill any insects. • Label the seed, write down the details of where it came from (aspect, slope, drainage, geology, etc.), and record the date of collection. • Do not collect too much seed from one area or you may eventually cause extinction of some local species. You are not allowed to collect seed from any threatened plant species that are listed on the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 without a permit from the Threatened Species Unit of the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment. If you do not want to collect your own seed you can order it from various seed merchants in Tasmania. It is important to obtain provenanced seed because you need to know where the seed came from in order to understand what conditions will suit it. Involve your local nursery as they can be a valuable resource. Some plant growers are offering a service where they will come and collect seed from your local area, propagate it, and then plant it back on your property.

Prepare site Site preparation increases the success of direct seeding and planting projects. It prepares a favorable niche for sowing and provides an environment that promotes root growth. When considering site preparation a number of factors need to be considered, including soil type, climate, topography, weeds and fencing.

4 KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM Weed control is one of the most critical aspects of site preparation. Competition from weeds reduces the survival and growth of native species. Weed control is usually achieved through the application of herbicides, mulching of the site, or through mechanical or manual removal. Deep ripping of sites may be beneficial to improve drainage. Find out from someone in your area or from Greening Australia what methods of ripping have been successful on your soil type. For example, deep or shallow, what spacing between the rip lines, what type of machinery to use, etc? Sandy soils derived from sandstone and windblown sands do not require deep ripping as they are well drained.

Fencing One of the most important aspects of site preparation is fencing off the area to manage stock and native animal grazing. Fencing needs to be effective to make the financial investment worthwhile. The type of fencing will be determined by the situation and the type of animals to be excluded. Hills require different fencing to rivers, and cattle need different fencing to sheep. You will probably be in the best position to know what type of fencing best suits your property. If you need advice on fencing contact your local Landcare or Bushcare officer, Greening Australia, commercial fencing companies, or ask your neighbours. Electric fencing may be a cheaper alternative in areas where you do not require a permanent fence or rabbit proofing. However, they do involve regular maintenance. You can use electric fencing while regenerating a patch of bush or around paddock trees and remove it when the seedlings and saplings are old enough to survive stock grazing.

When to direct seed or plant The key to successfully establishing plants is to plant or sow when conditions are suitable. The key factor is adequate soil moisture, and this is more critical than sowing time. As a rule of thumb, August to September is the optimal time. However, use any window of opportunity. If you have heavy rain and you think the soil moisture will remain high for a while and you have plants ready then plant while conditions are good. Short-term weather forecasting has become quite accurate. Ring the Bureau of Meteorology and check if conditions will be suitable – many farmers currently do this to select the most suitable time to sow a crop. Revegetating land is expensive and time consuming so this information will optimise your efforts. Long-term climatic information can also be helpful. For example, if an El Niño year is predicted it may be better to delay your revegetation until conditions are more suitable.

Follow-up Follow-up watering should not be necessary if ground preparation and soil moisture at planting were right. Remember watering often promotes weed growth and may not be necessary for native plants – use your judgement. Follow-up weed control is often required. A shielded sprayer or hand chipping can be used. This requires care and sometimes can be avoided if good weed control was achieved before planting. If the weeds are not causing any threat it is best to leave them alone as your efforts are likely to result in other weeds colonising the area. After seeding or planting keep a record of the date and type of any maintenance, such as weeding, rabbit control or watering of seedlings. In subsequent years replace your losses and continue to control weeds and feral animals. Record any replacement plantings. Some direct seeded projects may need thinning to reduce competition.

KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM 5 Direct seeding Direct seeding is an efficient and economic option for revegetation projects, but there are many situations where it cannot be used. Direct seeding involves sowing the seeds of trees and shrubs directly into the soil. Large areas can be revegetated using direct seeding and it often allows a greater variety of species to be planted. The plants that establish are likely to be more hardy and will not have the added stress of having interrupted root growth while potted, and root hair damage during planting. In addition, there is little risk of introducing new weeds and harmful soil pathogens from the potting mix as can happen when direct planting is used. For direct seeding to be successful you will need a plentiful seed supply and a moist, weed- free seedbed. Weed growth is a major factor in unsuccessful direct seeding, along with poor seedbed preparation, grazing by stock and native animals, and poor weather conditions.

Preparing your seedbed The best preparation method depends on the soil type and the site conditions. The site should be weed free for about nine months after sowing to allow the seedlings to establish. A good seedbed can be prepared in a number of ways, including: • grading plus scarifying or ripping; • mouldboard ploughing; • a combination of knockdown and residual herbicides; • scalping one metre diameter spots with a mattock or rake-hoe; • deep ripping 6-9 months before sowing, depending on the soil type and the past land use; • burning to create an ashbed.

Sowing techniques Some species will require pre-germination treatment before sowing to break dormancy or achieve higher germination rates. Direct seeding techniques include: • Sow by hand and bulk seed with dry sawdust, vermiculite or sand. Cover seed lightly to a depth of about five times the diameter of the seed by dragging a weighted hessian bag or other means. • Sow with a tree seeding machine (e.g. Chatfield, Eco, GreenTech, Shelterbelter, Redden or Hamilton Tree Seeders). Make sure that seeds are pressed into the ground and lightly covered. The Eco Tree Seeder and Chatfield Seeder require seeds to be bulked with chicken crumbles. Sand and sawdust are also used to bulk out seeds. • Sow most seeds at a rate of 300-1,000 grams per kilometre. It is best to test the germination rate of each batch of seeds, although this can be costly, about $35 per species. • Don’t be confined to direct seeding in rows. Some farmers have direct seeded in gentle waving lines around the contour of a hill which achieves a more natural effect in the long term. • Bitumen emulsion or Curasol sprayed over the seedings helps retain soil moisture and aids seedling establishment, especially of eucalypt seeds.

6 KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM Direct planting of seedlings and tubestock There are many situations where direct seeding is not an appropriate revegetation technique and it will be necessary to plant seedlings or tubestock. For example, the site may be too steep or rocky, the soils may be poor or difficult to work with, or access may be too difficult.

Getting your plants ready A lot of leaves on the plant is not necessarily a good thing. Ideally, the plant should have an equal ratio of root to shoot. If your pot is 125 mm high the plant should be between 125 mm and 200 mm high. If your plants are too tall trim them to less than 150 mm but make sure that there are enough leaves left for them to survive. If too many leaves remain on the plant it causes movement of the root system due to wind. This means the new delicate roots will be constantly broken off and a good root system will not develop. This will result in a high plant mortality over the dry period. Guard against rabbits and hares, and rabbit proof the entire area if possible. While this may seem like an expensive option initially, the costs of revegetating add up and may be less effective without it. Fencing your plantings allows more flexibility. For example, you may choose not to plant in rows.

When to plant Plant when the soil is moist. Tubestock can be planted at any time of year as long as the soil is moist. Plants tend to grow roots in winter and leaves in summer so winter plantings are more beneficial and there is generally more moisture around. However, in frost-prone areas it may be more practical to plant between October and November. Bare-rooted seedlings should be planted in late winter.

Planting Plant along the rip lines using a tree planting machine or a hand implement, such as a Hamilton Tree Planter, Potti Putki, or Hike Planter. Be sure to press the soil around the plant with a mallet or your foot to remove any air pockets. Watering also helps to reduce air pockets. Water in plants if necessary. Mulch to reduce weeds and retain moisture, for example, with a 20 litre bucket of hardwood sawdust.

KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM 7 Monitoring Monitoring your plantings helps you to improve on your early results and avoid repeating the same mistakes. If you have time you should record the following for each revegetation project: • type and timing of ground preparation • weed control methods • climatic conditions leading up to and just after planting • date of seeding or planting • planting methods • type of seeder • type of tree guard • type and quantity of mulch • type of fertiliser, if used • were the plants watered in and were there any subsequent waterings • details of who supplied the seeds or plants • size and quality of seedlings • source of the seed (the supplier should be able to provide these details) • number of individuals of each species planted • survival of each species • the height of the best performing species can be checked in the first six months after planting and should be measured at 2-3 years after planting.

8 KIT 4 REVEGETATING YOUR FARM Forest Contact us For more informa t io n o n Black-Cocka toos Black-Cockatoos Birdl ife W estern A ustr alia T (08) 9383 774 9 Forest Red-tailed (Ca/yptorhynchus banksii naso) E carnabys @b irdlife.org.au and Baudin's (Calyptorynchus baudinii) Black­ W http://bit.do/choosefo rblackcocka toos Bird baths Cockatoos are grouped as Forest Black-Cockatoos Faceboo k https://www .facebook.co m/birdlifewa because their traditional habitat is forested areas. Black-Cockatoos need daily access to water, especially Both species are thought to be on the decline, in summer and autumn . Birds are more likely to visit with Baudin's classified as endangered and Forest your garden if you have a well built and maintained Red-tailed as vulnerable. In recent years Forest bird bath. Black-Cockatoos are large birds and need Red-taileds have been increasing their visits to the large bird baths. A diam eter of at least 40cm is Swan Coastal Plain. This is thought to be a seasonal ~ approp riate with a depth of at least 10cm. (mainly summer and autumn) redistribution of birds from forested areas to take advantage of Position the bird bath on a stable surface at least half birdlife food such as the fruits of Cape Lilac. AUST RALIA a metre above ground. This enables b irds to fly in and out w ith ease and safely. Birds are more likely to use All three Southwest species of Black-Cockatoos feed the bath if there are perches nearby for 'sentries' to on Marri nuts; if you see eaten Marri nuts it is possible keep an eye out for danger. to tell which species has fed on them. Baudin's long, natural resource management program slender beak leaves very litt le damage on the fruits GOVER~MENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA {, It's important to keep the bird bath topped-up, so that whereas Forest Red-tailed broad, powerfu l beak rips it's a constant source of water. Automatic topping up into the uit t the seed. • the top of fr to ge is ideal, especially if you may be away for some t ime. This project is supported by funding from the Western Aust ralian Government's State NRM Program . Drain and refill t he water once a month to keep it The main t hreats to Forest Black-Cockatoos are habitat clean and free of contam ination. clearance and degradat ion and illegal shooting (mainly Table information reference: Western Australian Herbarium (1998-2013). for Baudin's which somet imes feed in orchards). Flora Base -the Western Austra lian Flora. Depar tment of Biodivers ity , Conservat ion and Attractions. http ://f lorabase.dpaw .wa.gov.au/ Acknowledgements: Plant selection advice from Teagan Johnston and Tony Kirkby

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Phytophthora Dieback is a common and devastating disease of native plant communit ies in t he south west of WA. For more informat ion about the p lants listed, go to our Gardening with products from NIASA accredited website http:/ / bit.do/ chooseforb lackcockatoos For a sources helps to ensure that you are not bringing larger list of species you can use in your garde n, take Phytophthora Dieback into your garden. a look at t he DBCA website and use the search tool fi suitable plants soil ion. Visit http://dwg.org.au for more information about the to nd for your type and locat disease and its treatment. Activities & Actions Resources Funding Source $ Co-contributions PHCC grant Start Finish Materials, equipment, resources Cost per unit $ No. required Total cost $ (including cash and in-kind amount Item/Activity MM/YY MM/YY (include unit measures, e.g. km) (ex GST) and unit (ex GST) from yourself, others and requested $ other grants) (ex GST) Fencing materials $ -

Fence erection $ -

Weed control - Herbicide 10/20 ongoing quoted chemicals + wetter $ 668.09 1.00 $ 668.09 $ 668.09

Herbicide spraying $ -

Feral animal Mgt - baits $ -

Feral animal Mgt – laying baits $ -

1080 Use Accreditation $ -

Plants (no.) / Seed (kg) 06/20 09/21 1383 native seedlings $ 1,229.09 1.00 $ 1,229.09 $ 1,229.09

04/21 05/21 Native seed $ 1,178.75 1.00 $ 1,178.75 $ 1,076.64

Seed treatment $ 200.00 1.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00

Site prep (ripping/mounding) 10/20 06/20 Tractor, plough, spray equipment $ 3,000.00 1.00 $ 3,000.00 3000

Install plants 4/21 08/21 $ 250.00 24.00 $ 6,000.00 6000

Tree guards and stakes 11/20 08/21 Green guard $ 1.70 1400.00 $ 2,380.00 $ 2,380.00

11/20 08/21 Eco-stake $ 0.53 1400.00 $ 742.00 $ 742.00

Tree guard installation 06/21 08/21 Labour (included above install plants) $ -

Dieback control $ -

Administrative costs (10%) can be requested from the PHCC that may be used to cover $ - administration costs, including measurement & maintenance of results (refer to guidelines)

Other (i.e. labour hire, monitoring) $ -

Soil improvements 9/20 ongoing 25kg bag bactivate $ 109.95 2.00 $ 219.90 $ 219.90

Mulch for existing plants 9/20 10/20 Mulch collection with truck/bobcat (no quote) $ 150.00 2.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00

Soil improvements/tree guards 9/20 10/20 $ 332.95 1.00 $ 332.95 332.95

$ Total (ex GST) $ 16,250.78 9332.95 $ 6,815.72 $ GST $ 1,625.08 933.295 $ 681.57 $ Total (inc GST) $ 17,875.86 10266.245 $ 7,497.29