Permit to Allow Minor Use of a Registered Agvet Chemical

PERMIT TO ALLOW MINOR USE OF A REGISTERED AGVET CHEMICAL

PRODUCT FOR CONTROL OF VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDS IN NATURAL

ECOSYSTEMS USING HELICOPTER AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT VEHICLES (UAVS)

SPOT-SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

PERMIT NUMBER – PER12363

This permit is issued to the Permit Holder in response to an application granted by the APVMA under section 112 of the Agvet Codes of the jurisdictions set out below. This permit allows a person, as stipulated below, to use the product in the manner specified in this permit in the designated jurisdictions. This permit also allows the Permit Holder and any person stipulated below to claim that the product can be used in the manner specified in this permit.

THIS PERMIT IS IN FORCE FROM 1 JANUARY 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2026

Permit Holder: NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 43 Bridge Street HURTSVILLE NSW 2220

Persons who can use the product under this permit: Staff or contractors employed/contracted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service or agencies/organisations represented on NSW Local Land Services Regional Weeds Committees.

PER12363 Version 6 Page 1 of 10 CONDITIONS OF USE Products to be used: ROUNDUP COMPLETE HERBICIDE (APVMA No. 70096) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 360 g/L GLYPHOSATE present as the isopropylamine salt as the only active constituent.

MACSPRED METMAC 600 HERBICIDE (APVMA No. 52735) PLUS OTHER REGISTERED PRODUCTS Containing: 600 g/kg METSULFURON-METHYL as the only active constituent.

RESTRAINT: 600 g/kg metsulfuron-methyl products: DO NOT spray if rainfall is expected within 2 hours of spraying. DO NOT store the prepared spray for more than 2 days.

Directions for Use: Situation Weed Rate Natural Ecosystems Environmental Weeds Aerial spot spray from helicopter or unmanned aircraft (non-agricultural) (Refer Attachment 1) vehicles.

As specified for herbicide/weed combinations detailed in Attachment 1.

Critical Use Comments:  Apply using helicopter or unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) mounted spot-spraying equipment only.  Pilot must hold a current pilot licence in NSW to apply pesticides by air, and comply with the requirements of Pesticide Order AIR-1, and be employed or engaged by the holder of an aircraft (pesticide applicator) licence.  UAV operators must also be licensed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.  Use must be in accordance with Attachment 1.  Re-apply according to rate of weed growth and re-infestation.  Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage.  Minimise contact with native species.  Unless otherwise specified, apply to actively growing weeds.

Best practice guidelines for aerial spraying of bitou bush in NSW (DEC 2006) are available to ensure that aerial spraying is undertaken in a manner that provides effective control with negligible damage to the environment. The guidelines include: 1. A checklist of activities 2. Supporting information to the checklist, and 3. Technical information (i.e. herbicides used, frequently asked questions and answers) and examples of signage and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Safety Work Method Statement (SWMS) and Incident Action Plan (IAP), as well as a list of useful web links. In addition, a list of herbicide sensitive plant species is provided to limit off target damage. The guidelines are available for download from

PER12363 Version 6 Page 2 of 10 https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Research-and-publications/Publications-search/Best- practice-guidelines-for-aerial-spraying-of-bitou-bush-in-New-South-Wales

Jurisdiction: NSW only.

Additional Conditions: This permit allows for the use of a product in a manner specified on the permit. Persons who wish to prepare for use and/or use products for the purposes specified in this permit must read, or have read to them, the details and conditions of this permit. Unless otherwise stated, the use of the product must be in accordance with the product label.

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO) It is an offence to pollute waters under the NSW POEO Act. Pesticide users must ensure that the pesticide does not enter waters either directly or indirectly through spray drift or runoff.

Issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Note: 23/08/2011 – Permit updated updated to include Leucanthemum valgar in Part 2 of Attachment and to vary the current operating name of the Permit Holder. Permit issued as Version 2. 29/10/2012 – Permit updated updated to include Cytisus scoparius (Broom English/Scotch) in Part 1 of Attachment. Leucanthemum valgar amended to Leucanthemum vulgare in Part 2 of Attachment. Permit issued as Version 3. 23/04/2013 – Permit updated to include Hypericum peforatum (St John’s Wort) in Part 2 of Attachment. Permit issued as Version 4. 08/09/2015 – Permit updated to include unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV) and expiry date extended to 31/03/2021. Permit issued as Version 5. 15/03/2021 – Permit updated to update the permit holder details. Permit expiry extended to 31/03/2026. Permit issued as Version 6.

PER12363 Version 6 Page 3 of 10 Attachment 1

Part 1. Rate of application of 360 g/L glyphosate products for individual weed species Weed species Rate of application Critical Comments (Product:Water) Abutilon grandiflorum 1:50 Acetosa sagittata (Turkey Rhubarb) 1:50 Spray re-growth Ageratina adenophora (Crofton Weed) 1:50 Ageratina riparia (Mistflower) 1:50 Ageratum houstonianum (Blue Billygoat 1:100 Weed) Alstroemeria psittacina (NZ Christmas 1:100 Bells) Ambrosia artemisiifolia (Ragweed) 1:100 Andropogon virginicus (Whisky Grass) 1:100 Wait until sufficient green foliage Anagallis arvensis (Pimpernel) 1:100 Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine) 1:50 Spray re-growth Araujia sericiflora (Moth Plant) 1:50 Spray seedlings Ardisia crenata 1:50 Arundinaria spp. (Bamboo) 1:50 Spray re-growth Arundo donax (Elephant Grass) 1:50 Spray re-growth Asclepias curassavica 1:100 Baccharis halimifolia (Groundsel) 1:50 Spray prior to flowering Bambusa spp. (Bamboo) 1:50 Spray re-growth Buddleia madagascariensis (Buddleia) 1:50 Caesalpinia decapetala (Thorny 1:50 Poinciana) Callisia fragrans 1:50 Canna indica (Canna Lily) 1:50 Spray re-growth Cardamine hirsuta (Flickweed) 1:100 Cardiospermum grandiflorum (Balloon 1:50 Vine) Casuarina equisetifolia ssp. incana 1:50 Spray seedlings Celtis sinensis (Hackberry, Chinese Elm) 1:100 Spray re-growth & seedlings Cerastium glomeratum (Mouse Ear 1:100 Chickweed) Cestrum parqui (Green Cestrum) 1:100 Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Lily, 1: 50 Spider Plant) Chrysanthemoides monilifera spp. 0.5 – 1:100 rotundata (Bitou Bush) Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor 1:50 Spray seedlings Laurel) Citrus limonia (Rough Lemon) 1:50 Spray seedlings Coffee arabica (Coffee) 1:50 Spray seedlings Commelina benghalensis 1:50 Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) 1:100 Spray re-growth Crassocephalum crepidioides 1:100 (Thickhead) Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 1:50 Spray between flowering

PER12363 Version 6 Page 4 of 10 Attachment 1 Weed species Rate of application Critical Comments (Product:Water) (Montbretia) and fruiting Crotalaria incana (Woolly Rattlepod) 1:100 Cyanotis sp. 1:50 Cyperus rotundus (Nutgrass) 1:50 Cytisus scoparius (Broom 1:100 – 1.3:100 Spray to wet foliage. English/Scotch) Surfactant approved for aquatic situation ONLY is used with lower rate otherwise use higher rate Delairea odorata (Cape Ivy) 1:50 Desmodium uncinatum 1:50 (Silver Leaf Desmodium) Desmodium intortum 1:50 (Green-leaved Desmodium) Digitaria sanguinalis (Summer Grass) 1:100 Dioscorea bulbifera (Aerial Yam) 1:50 Spray when new shoots are emerging Drymaria cordata spp. diandra 1:100 (Tropical Chickweed) Duchesnea indica (Wild Strawberry) 1:100 Duranta repens (Duranta) 1:100 Eclipta prostrata (White Eclipta) 1:100 Eleusine indica (Crowsfoot Grass) 1:100 Eragrostis curvula (African lovegrass) 1:100 Erechtites valerianifolia (Brazilian 1:100 Fireweed) Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat) 1:100 Spray re-growth Eucalyptus torelliana (Cadaji) 1:50 Eugenia uniflora (Brazilian Cherry) 1:50 Euphorbia cyathophora (Painted Spurge) 1:100 Gloriosa superba (Glory Lily) 1:50 Spray newly-emerging plants Gnaphalium pensylvanicum (Cudweed) 1:100 Hedychium gardnerianum (Kahili 1:50 Ginger) Hylocerus undatus 1:50 Hypericum peforatum (St John’s Wort) 1:100 Apply to actively growing flowering plants Hypoestes phyllostachya (Freckle Face) 1:50 Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie) 1:50 Ipomoea alba, Ipomoea cairica, Ipomoea 1:50 indica, Ipomoea purpurea (Morning Glory) Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda) 1:50 Spray seedlings Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain 1:50 Spray seedlings Tree) Lantana camara 1:50 Leptospermum laevigatum (Coast 1:50 Spray seedlings Teatree) Ligustrum spp. (Privet) 1:50

PER12363 Version 6 Page 5 of 10 Attachment 1 Weed species Rate of application Critical Comments (Product:Water) Lilium formosanum 1:50 Spray between flowering and fruiting Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) 1:50 Spray re-growth Macfadyena unguis-cati (Cats Claw 1:50 Creeper) Macroptilium atropurpureum (Siratro) 1:50 Medicago sp. (Medic) 1:100 Melinus minutiflora (Molasses Grass) 1:100 Modiola caroliniana (Creeping mallow) 1:100 Morus alba (Mulberry) 1:50 Spray seedlings Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine) 1:50 Spray seedlings Nasella neesiana (Chilean needle grass) 1:100 Nasella trichotoma (Serrated tussock) 1:100 Nephrolepis cordifolia (Fishbone Fern) 1:50 Ochna serrulata 1:50 Spray seedling Oenethera spp. (Evening Primrose) 1:100 Olea europaea africana (African Olive) 1:50 Spray seedling Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) 1:100 Paspalum wettsteinii (Broadleaf 1:100 paspalum) Passiflora edulis (Edible Passionfruit) 1:50 Passiflora foetida (Stinking Passionfruit) 1:50 Passiflora mollissimum (Banana 1:50 Passionfruit) Passiflora suberosa (Corky Passionfruit) 1:50 Passiflora subpeltata (White 1:50 Passionfruit) Pennisetum clandestinum (Kikuyu) 1:100 Pennisetum purpureum (Barner Grass) 1:100 Spray re-growth Phyllostachys spp. (Bamboo) 1:50 Spray re-growth Physalis peruviana (Cape Gooseberry) 1:100 Phytolacca octandra (Inkweed) 1:100 Plantago major (Plantago) 1:100 Plectranthus ciliatus 1:100 Protasparagus aethiopicus (Ground 1:50 Asparagus) Protasparagus africanus (Asparagus 1:50 Spray re-growth fern) Protasparagus plumosus (Climbing 1:50 Asparagus) Prunella vulgaris (Self Heal) 1:100 Psidium cattleianum (Cherry Guava) 1:50 Spray re-growth Psidium guajava (Guava) 1:50 Pueraria lobata (Kudzu) 1:50 Pyrostegia venusta 1:50 Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) 1:50 Raphiolepis indica (Indian Hawthorn) 1:50 Ricinus communis (Castor Oil Plant) 1:50 Spray re-growth or seedlings Rivina humulis (Coral Berry) 1:100 PER12363 Version 6 Page 6 of 10 Attachment 1 Weed species Rate of application Critical Comments (Product:Water) Robinia pseudo-acacia (Black Locust) 1:50 Spray re-growth or seedlings Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet briar) 1:50 – 1:100 Apply to actively growing plants from flowering to leaf fall Rubus fruticosus agg. (Blackberry) 1:50 – 1:100 Apply to actively growing plants from flowering to leaf fall Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) 1:50 Salix spp. (Willows) 1:50 Spray seedlings Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree) 1:50 Spray seedlings Schinus terebinthifolia (Broad Leaved 1:50 Spray seedlings Pepper Tree) Senecio macroglossus (Natal Ivy) 1:50 Senecio madagascariensis (Fireweed) 1:100 Senna pendula var. glabrata (Winter 1:50 Spray seedlings Senna) Senna X floribunda (Smooth Senna) 1:50 Spray seedlings Setaria palmifolia (Palm Grass) 1:100 Sigesbeckia orientalis (India Weed) 1:100 Solanum capsicoides (Devil's Apple) 1:100 Solanum hispidium (Devils Fig) 1:50 Spray seedlings Solanum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) 1:50 Spray foliage, seedlings & re-growth Solanum mauritianum (Tobacco Bush) 1:50 Spray seedling Solanum nigrum (Blackberry Nightshade) 1:100 Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem 1:100 Cherry) Solanum seaforthianum (Climbing 1:50 Spray re-growth Nightshade) Spathodea campanulata spp. rotundata 1:50 Spray seedlings (African Tulip) Stachys arvensis (Stagger Weed) 1:100 Syagrus romazoffianum (Cocos Palm) 1:50 Tagetes minuta (Stinking Roger) 1:100 Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 1:100 Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle) 1:50 Tecoma stans (Tecoma) 1:50 Spray seedlings Thunbergia alata (Black-eyed Susan) 1:50 Thunbergia grandiflora (Sky Flower) 1:50 Tithonia diversifolia (Japanese Daisy) 1:100 Tradescantia albiflora (fluminensis) 1:50 Spray, treat in winter or (Wandering Jew) early spring for best result Tradescantia zebrine (Striped Wandering 1:50 Jew) Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium) 1:100 Verbena bonariensis (Purple top) 1:100 Vicia tetrasperma (Slender Vetch) 1:100 Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) 1:100 Ulex eruopaeus (Gorse) 1:100 PER12363 Version 6 Page 7 of 10 Attachment 1 Weed species Rate of application Critical Comments (Product:Water) Watsonia meriana cv. Bulbillifera 1:50 Widelia trilobata (Singapore Daisy) 1:50

Part 2. Rate of application of 600 g/kg metsulfuron-methyl for individual weed species Weed species Rate of application Critical Comments (Product:Water) Acetosa sagittata (Turkey Rhubarb) 1 – 2 g/10 L Ailanthus altissima (Tree of heaven) 1 – 2 g/10 L Agave americana (Century Plant) 1 – 2 g/10 L Ageratina adenophora (Crofton weed) 1 – 2 g/10 L Ageratina riparia (Mistflower) 1 – 2 g/10 L Aloe sp. 1 – 2 g/10 L Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator 1 – 2 g/10 L Apply to terrestrial situations weed) only Araujia sericiflora (Moth Vine) 1 – 2 g/10 L Aristolochia elegans (Dutchman’s 1 – 2 g/10 L Pipe) Asparagus spp. (Bridal creeper and 1 – 2 g/10 L other Asparagus weeds) Bryophyllum delagoense (Mother-of- 1 – 2 g/10 L millions) Bryophyllum diagremontana 1 – 2 g/10 L Bryophyllum pinnatum (Resurrection 1 – 2 g/10 L Plant) Caesalpinia decapetala (Thorny 1 – 2 g/10 L Poinciana) Chrysanthemoides monilifera (Bitou 1 – 2 g/10 L bush and Boneseed) Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 1 – 2 g/10 L (Montbretia) Crotalaria spp. (Rattlepod) 1 – 2 g/10 L Cuscuta campestris (Dodder) 1 – 2 g/10 L Desmodium uncinatum (Silverleaf 1 – 2 g/10 L Desmodium) Desmodium intortum (Greenleaf 1 – 2 g/10 L Desmodium) Epidendrum spp. (Crucifix Orchid) 1 – 2 g/10 L Eriobotryia japonica (Loquat) 1 – 2 g/10 L Erythrina spp. (Coral Tree) 1 – 2 g/10 L Eugenia uniflora (Brazilian Cherry) 1 – 2 g/10 L Furcraea foetida 1 – 2 g/10 L Hypericum peforatum (St John’s 1 – 2 g/10 L Apply to actively growing Wort) plants Hypoestes phyllostachya (Freckle 1 – 2 g/10 L Plant) Ipomoea alba, Ipomoea cairica, 1 – 2 g/10 L Ipomoea indica, Ipomoea purpurea (Morning Glory) Lantana camara (Lantana) 1 – 2 g/10 L Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye 1 – 2 g/10 L Spray actively growing weed

PER12363 Version 6 Page 8 of 10 Attachment 1 Daisy) Ligustrum spp (Privets) 1 – 2 g/10 L Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) 1 – 2 g/10 L Macroptilium atropurpureum (Siratro) 1 – 2 g/10 L Nephrolepis cordifolia (Fishbone 1 – 2 g/10 L Fern) Nephrolepis exaltata (Large Fishbone 1 – 2 g/10 L Fern) Ochna serrulate (Mickey Mouse 1 – 2 g/10 L Bush) Opuntia sp. (Prickly Pear) 1 – 2 g/10 L Pellaea viridis 1 – 2 g/10 L Pityrogramma austroamericana (Gold 1 – 2 g/10 L Fern) Protasparagus aethiopicus (Ground 1 – 2 g/10 L Asparagus) Psidium cattleianum (Cherry Guava) 1 – 2 g/10 L Psidium guajava (Guava) 1 – 2 g/10 L Pueraria lobata (Kudzu) 1 – 2 g/10 L Robinia pseudo-acacia (Black Locust) 1 – 2 g/10 L Rubus fruticosus agg. (Blackberry) 1 – 2 g/10 L Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in- 1 – 2 g/10 L law's Tongue) Senna x floribunda (Smooth Senna) 1 – 2 g/10 L Senna pendula var. glabrata 1 – 2 g/10 L Ulex europaeus (Gorse) 1 – 2 g/10 L Watsonia meriana cv. Bulbillifera 1 – 2 g/10 L (Montbretia) Yucca aloifolia (Spanish Bayonet) 1 – 2 g/10 L

Part 3. Rate of application of 360 g/L glyphosate PLUS 600 g/kg metsulfuron-methyl for individual weed species Weed species Rate of application (Glyphosate product:Water +Metsulfuron-methyl) Acetosa sagittata (Turkey Rhubarb) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Araujia sericiflora (Moth Plant) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Ardisia crenata 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Aristolochia elegans (Dutchman’s Pipe) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Bryophyllum diagremontana 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Bryophyllum pinnatum (Resurrection Plant) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Callisia fragrans 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Canna indica (Canna Lily) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Cardiospermum grandiflorum (Balloon Vine) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Celtis sinensis (Hackberry, Chinese Elm) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Chlorophytum comosum (Ribbon Grass) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Laurel) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Citrus limonia (Rough Lemon) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Coffee arabica (Coffee) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Commelina benghalensis (Hairy Commelina) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L

PER12363 Version 6 Page 9 of 10 Attachment 1 Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Delairea odorata (Cape Ivy) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Desmodium uncinatum (Silver Leaf Desmodium) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Desmodium intortum(Green-leaved Desmodium) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Dioscorea bulbifera (Aerial Yam) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Epidendrum sp. (Crucifix Orchid) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Eriobotryia japonica (Loquat) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Erythrina spp. (Coral Tree) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Eugenia uniflora (Brazilian Cherry) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Gloriosa superba (Glory Lily) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Hedychium gardnerianum (Kahili Ginger) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Hypoestes phyllostachya (Freckle Face) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Ipomoea alba, Ipomoea cairica, Ipomoea indica, Ipomoea 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L purpurea (Morning Glory) Leptospermum laevigatum (Coast Teatree) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Ligustrum spp. (Privet) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Lilium formosanum (Formosan lily) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Macfadyena unguis-cati (Cats Claw Creeper) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Macroptilium atropurpureum (Siratro) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Nephrolepis cordifolia (Fishbone Fern) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Nephrolepis exaltata (Large Fishbone Fern) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Ochna serrulata (Mickey Mouse Bush) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Olea europea (African Olive) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Passiflora edulis (Edible Passionfruit) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Passiflora foetida (Stinking Passionfruit) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Passiflora mollissimum (Banana Passionfruit) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Passiflora suberosa (Corky Passionfruit) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Passiflora subpeltata (White Passionfruit) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Protasparagus aethiopicus (Asparagus fern) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Psidium cattleianum (Red Cherry Guava) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Psidium guajava (Guava) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-laws Tongue) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Senecio macrogloss (Natal Ivy) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Senna pendula var. glabrata (Winter Senna) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Senna x floribunda (Smooth Senna) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Syagrus romazoffianum (Cocos Palm) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Tradescantia albiflora (fluminensis) (Wandering Jew) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Tradescantia zebrina (Striped Wandering Jew) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Watsonia angusta 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Watsonia meriana cv. Bulbillifera 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L Widelia trilobata (Singapore Daisy) 1:50 + 1.5 g/10 L

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