SUNSET COVE WALKING TRACK PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION

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SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION This section is narrow in places, with an uneven track passing through the shoreline bush.

In addition, for much of the track there is no evident separation of private property from the public land the track passes through.

FIGURE 7 - TYPICAL SECTION 2 TRACK There are two boat sheds (one either end of this section as shown in figures 8 and 9) that prohibit passage of

1 SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION This section is narrow in places, with an uneven track passing through the shoreline bush. Exposed tree roots are evident, which present a safety hazard for users of the track and potential long term damage to the trees from ongoing root damage. In addition, for much of the track there is no evident separation of private property from the public land the track passes through. This section has a level of weed growth that will cause loss of native vegetation and more severe problems in the future if not dealt with soon. FIGURE 7 - TYPICAL SECTION 2 TRACK There are two boat sheds (one either end of this section as shown in figures 8 and 9) that prohibit passage of wheelchairs, strollers, disability scooters, etc. These sheds also hinder machinery access to improve and maintain the track. FIGURE 8 - "A" FRAME BOAT SHED FIGURE 9 - BOAT SHED AT WESTERN END OF TRACK 10 v4.5

FIGURE 1 - TYPICAL CLEARING BY ADJOINING LANDOWNERS As shown in figure 2, three of the seven zones have been cleared of native vegetation over time by successive landowners, and are now maintained by

2 FIGURE 1 - TYPICAL CLEARING BY ADJOINING LANDOWNERS As shown in figure 2, three of the seven zones have been cleared of native vegetation over time by successive landowners, and are now maintained by current adjacent landowners as mowed lawn. Figure 10 shows a typical scene of clearing by adjoining landowners. These zones should be permitted to revert to their native state by allowing regrowth of cleared paperbark and other native species; however this could only be achieved with adjoining landowner s cooperation. This project will seek adjoining landowner support for clump planting which will not reduce the visual amenity currently available. 11 v4.5

3 ACTION PLAN Appendix A outlines a provisional project plan for implementation of this project, while Appendix B details the plan to restore and plant the fauna along the track, together with diagrams of specific planting sites. Appendix D details the principles under which this project will be undertaken. The following works have been identified and assigned to various stages of this Management Plan. PROJECT COORDINATION Produce Management Plan. PLCG $ 0 15 $ 450 Project Coordination. PLCG $ 0 20 $ 600 Consult with East Gippsland Shire Council (EGSC) Arborist. PLCG / EGSC $ 0 10 $ 300 Total $ 0 45 $ 1,350 STAGE 1 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION PROVISION Identify boundaries between private and crown land so the project does not infringe on any private property. PLCG / Land Registrar $ 0 5 $ 150 Prepare publications. PLCG $ $ 300 Install Signage and Interpretative Information (assume 5 signs). PLCG $ 1, $ 600 Total $ 1, $ 1,050 STAGE 2 - IMPROVE ACCESS AROUND BOAT SHEDS Improve access behind boat sheds and install retaining wall to hold remaining bank. Re-level track leading up to boat sheds to reduce gradient. EGSC $ 0 0 $ 0 EGSC $ 0 0 $ 0 Total $ 0 0 $ 0 12 v4.5

4 STAGE 3 - IMPROVE THE ECOLOGICAL VALUES SECTION 1 - SUNSET COVE TO A FRAME Clear dead flora (where it represents a safety issue for track users) and control weeds, including dodder where it is killing the host tree. PLCG $ $ 900 Repair trackside erosion. EGSC $ 0 0 $ 0 Plant tube stock for whole of Section (200 mixed species, guards & stakes). Landcare Network / PLCG $ $ 600 Total $ $ 1,500 SECTION 2 - A FRAME TO PUMPING STATION As stated earlier, this section has been broken down into 7 zones (see Figure 2) which are grouped as Cleared zones and Native zones. The following tasks have been identified for each group. Cleared Zones: Work with adjacent landowners to identify areas for reduced mowing of crown land that would allow for regrowth, and Selective planting of tube stock (500 mixed species, guards & stakes). Native Zones: Plant tube stock for whole of Section (200 mixed species, guards & stakes). PLCG Landcare Network / PLCG Landcare Network / PLCG $ 0 $ 1, $ 300 $ 1,500 $ $ 600 Total $ 1, $ 2, v4.5

5 STAGE 4 - UPGRADE TRACK Clear, widen and form track where appropriate to permit volunteers and contractors to gain access for equipment, etc required to perform revegetation work. This track should allow two persons to walk abreast of each other and will remain as a permanent track for all users. EGSC $ 0 0 $ 0 Total $ 0 0 $ 0 STAGE 5 - IMPROVE AMENITIES 1. IMPROVE SUNSET COVE PLAYGROUND SURROUNDS Clear dead flora (where it represents a safety issue for track users) and control weeds. Tube stock for whole area (200 mixed species, guards & stakes). PLCG $ $ 450 Landcare Network / PLCG $ $ 600 Clear Kikuyu grass from beach area. PLCG $ 50 5 $ 150 Total $ $ 1, INSTALL BENCH SEATS Identify locations and obtain EGSC approval. PLCG $ 0 10 $ 300 Seek funding. PLCG $ 0 10 $ 300 Engage sub-contractor to build seats. PLCG / TBA $ 0 10 $ 300 Install seats (assume 4 seats). PLCG $ $ 480 Total $ $ 1, v4.5

6 APPENDIX A PROVISIONAL PROJECT PLAN 15 v4.5

7 APPENDIX B DETAILED PLANT PLAN INDIGENOUS PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Trees Eucalyptus camaldulensis Red Gum Eucalyptus pryoriana Coastal Manna Gum Eucalyptus bosistoana (TBC) Coast Grey Gum Eucalyptus baueriana (TBC) Blue Box Eucalyptus Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Acacia implexa Lightwood Acacia mearnsii Black Wattle Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia Banksia marginata Silver Banksia Eucalyptus botryoides Mahogany Gum (Bangalay) Shrubs Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp Paperbark Myoporum insulare Boobialla Exocarpos cupressiformis Cherry Ballart Pomaderris aspera Hazel Pomaderris Allocasuarina littoralis (TBC) Black Sheoak Indigofera australis Austral Indigo Acacia genistifolia Spreading Wattle Kunzea ericoides Burgan Ground Cover / Climbers Rhagodia candolleana Seaberry Saltbush Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat-rush Lomandra longifolia Spiny Headed Mat-rush Clematis aristata Australian Clematis Clematis microphylla Small-leaved Clematis Viola hederacea Native Violet Tetratheca thymifolia (TBC) Black-eyed Susan Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral-pea Gahnia sieberiana (radula?) Red-fruit Saw Sedge Lepidosperma laterale Variable Saw Sedge Poa labillardierei Tussock Grass Pandorea pandorana Wonga Vine Pteridium aquilinum Bracken Fern Carpobrotus sp Pigface Phragmites australis Common Reed Cuscuta sp Dodder 16 v4.5

8 INTRODUCED PLANT LIST WITH CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRIORITY TREATMENT METHOD NATIVE Sollya heterophylla Bluebell Creeper High Cut stem and poison. Remove plant Acacia longifolia ** Coastal Wattle Grevillea sp. (constance) Grevillea Brachycome multifida Cut-leaf Daisy Polygala myrtifolia Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Low Control spread. Remove new seedlings where seen. Eucalyptus maculata Spotted Gum N/A Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush N/A Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle Medium One plant, 2m. Remove within 3years. Native Plants of special interest (Local species) Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum High Remove plants under 2m high (poison stem). Target mature female plants(drill/frill and poison, leave standing) Cuscuta sp Dodder High Hand pull from canopy of Melaleuca. Control new infestations NON NATIVE Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn High Remove whole plants, poison stumps. Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant Low Dig out and remove from site Delairea odorata Cape Ivy High Cut stems and poison Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper High Follow recommended control methods Dipogon lignosus Dolichos Pea High Cut stems and poison Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu Grass Medium Remove from Melaleuca ericifolia clumps by spraying with Fusilade. Remove from planting sites prior to planting using Roundup(bi active or similar) Agapanthus praecox Agapanthus High / Medium Remove individual plants in native vegetation. Long term goal to remove dense clumps of and replant with native species. Rubus fruticosus Blackberry High Control by spraying Nov Feb. Small plants can be hand removed and poison stems Bouteloua dactyloides Buffalo Grass High / Low Remove from Melaleuca ericifolia clumps by spraying with Fusilade. Remove from planting sites prior to planting using Roundup(bi active or similar) Cotoneaster pannosus Silver Leaf Cotoneaster High Remove whole plants, poison stems Coprosma repens Mirror Bush Medium Remove whole plants, poison stems Agave sp Medium Remove by hand 17 v4.5

9 BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRIORITY TREATMENT METHOD Vinca minor Periwinkle High Treat with herbicide or remove by hand Albizzia lopanthra False Acacia Low Cut and remove (with residents approval) Gazania sp Gazania Medium Remove by hand Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily Low Remove by hand Cortaderia selloana Pampas Grass High Remove whole plant with residents approval. Flower heads can be removed prior to forming seed Pinus radiata Monterey Pine Low Remove seedlings when seen. Large Ficus sp Fig Low trees to remain Hedera sp. Ivy High Remove from trees by cutting of stem and poison Conyza bonariensis Flaxleaf Fleabane High Hand remove prior to setting seed when seen Exotic Grasses High Treat prior to planting with herbicide. Hand remove where competing with native grasses NOTES ON USE OF HERBICIDES 1. GLYPHOSATE BIACTIVE (or similar) (360 g/l) For control of a broad range of weeds and other plants. Care must be taken to ensure no spray drift onto non target species. Glyphosate is a non selective herbicide. Use only Monsanto Roundup Biactive or similar for use in aquatic environments ie Amgrow Erase Biaquatic. Application rate of 10ml/litre water unless using concentrate for direst application onto cut surfaces. Apply concentrate (or partially diluted) by brush or sponge applicator 2. FUSILADE (Fluazifop -p - butyl) For control of most grasses. Note native grasses are effected as well exotic grasses The use of Fusilade in assisting in weed removal as part of the Sunset Cove Walking Track vegetation rehabilitation works is recommended for use in controlling specifically Kikuyu and Buffalo Grass in the clumps of remnant Melaleuca ericifolia. Spraying must always be undertaken facing away from the lake water with no spray material to enter the waterway. Spraying should be undertaken on still days preferably early in the morning. Melaleuca sucker regrowth can be over sprayed to ensure full coverage of Kikuyu runners. Full results can be expected in 3-5 weeks from spraying. 18 v4.5

PLANTING SITE PLANS As shown in Figure 2 Sunset Cove Walking Track Sections on Page 8, the track has been divided into 2 Sections and broken down further into a number of zones.

10 PLANTING SITE PLANS As shown in Figure 2 Sunset Cove Walking Track Sections on Page 8, the track has been divided into 2 Sections and broken down further into a number of zones. The following plans provide detail of the issues and proposed Planting Sites (PS) within each zone to provide details of work required. LEGEND SECTION 1 - SUNSET COVE TO THE "A" FRAME Remnant medium quality Control Bridal creeper, Agapanthus, and other weeds. Selective removal of Pittosporum Control Kikuyu and Pittosporum in existing Melaleuca PS5. Agapanthus and Pampas grass removal PP8 sect 2 zone1 PS5 "A" frame structure as pathway constriction Widen/lower pathway to improve access Construct retaining wall Change mowing practices to protect melaleuca regeneration Remove Agave Protect remnant vegetation and encourage regeneration PS4 Remnant medium quality Many weeds to control including selective removal of Pittosporum, Cotoneaster, Bridal creeper and Agapanthus PP7 "A" FRAME sect.1b THE POINT PP6 PP5 PP4 PS4 PS3 Discuss stability controls of embankment with Council Some form of retaining wall required. Retain Buffalo grass on the slope for erosion control Improve quality of remnant Lomandra filiformus present Control Buffalo grass PS1 sect.1a PS3 Close off track and replant/encourage regeneration in grassed loop section at The Point PP3 PS2 PS2. Melaleuca ericifolia along foreshore Control Kikuyu and Buffalo grass SUNSET COVE Remove Boxthorn around Gum PS1. Control/manage Kikuyu spreading into Sunset cove beach PP2 PP1 19 v4.5

SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION (ZONES 1-5) zone5 Dodder Vine is causing significant damage to existing trees Consider manual measures to control Remnant medium quality Control Bridal

Selective removal of Pittosporum PS5 PS5. Agapanthus and Pampas grass removal PP8 sect 2 zone1 Remnant medium quality Control Bridal creeper, Agapanthus, and other weeds.

1b Restrict mowing under mature Melaleuca ericifolia to assist regeneration along foreshore edge SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION (ZONES 5-7) Heavily modified remnant vegetation control ivy

11 SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION (ZONES 1-5) zone5 Dodder Vine is causing significant damage to existing trees Consider manual measures to control Remnant medium quality Control Bridal creeper, Agapanthus, and other weeds. Selective removal of pittosporum PP10 zone4 PP9 zone3 zone2 Remnant medium quality Control Bridal creeper, Agapanthus, and other weeds. Selective removal of Pittosporum PS5 PS5. Agapanthus and Pampas grass removal PP8 sect 2 zone1 Remnant medium quality Control Bridal creeper, Agapanthus, and other weeds. Selective removal of Pittosporum sect.1b Restrict mowing under mature Melaleuca ericifolia to assist regeneration along foreshore edge SECTION 2 - A" FRAME TO PUMPING STATION (ZONES 5-7) Heavily modified remnant vegetation control ivy and target other invasive species Low priority Remnant medium quality vegetation Remove Agapanthus, Pittosporums and replant with appropriate species Remnant medium quality Control Bridal creeper, Agapanthus, and other weeds. Selective removal of Pittosporum PP13 PP12 PS6 PP11 Restricted access behind existing Boathouse Widen and regrade pathway to gain access from Backwater Court end of track zone 7 Pathway close to water foreshore Pigface, Agapanthus and Pittosporum present amongst remnant vegetation of gums and Melaleuca Revegetate cleared understory area High quality vegetation Melaleuca with Poa zone 6 Dodder Vine is causing significant damage to existing trees Consider manual measures to control zone5 20 v4.5

12 PLANTING SITE DESCRIPTIONS Site No. Description. PS 1 Within Melaleuca ericifolia remnants PS 2 Adjacent to access to 75&77 Newlands Drive PS 3 PS 4 PS 5 PS 6 PS 7 PS 8 At The Point and adjacent to Melaleuca, Banksia, Myoporum & Exocarpos Cleared area with Bracken & small amount of native plant regeneration. Area of Agapanthus adjacent to residential access Disturbed area where resident has removed Agapanthus from reserve In remnant vegetation, land side of walking track. (Locations not specified) In remnant vegetation lake side of walking track. (Locations not identified) Recommended works All weeds (specifically Kikuya & Buffalo Grass to be controlled prior to planting. Monitor sucker regeneration Melaleuca ericifolia present. Some regeneration. Debris and heavy Kikuyu to control Close tracks, change mowing practices, monitor Melaleuca regeneration. Plant out bare areas Control Kikuyu and other grasses. Plant out taking into account views from residential property may be affected? Adjacent land owner support required. Remove Agapanthus and Pampas Grass and replant with mixed natives. Retain access Resident supportive of revegetating with low growing, bird attracting native species. General infill planting as required following weed removal. General infill planting as required following weed removal or to support and expand existing remnants. 21 v4.5

13 SUGGESTED PLANTING LIST This table identifies potential planting schemes, by Planting Site (PS). Botanical Name PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Acacia melanoxylon Acacia implexa Acacia mearnsii Indigofera australis Allocasuarina littoralis Melaleuca ericifolia Banksia marginata Banksia integrifolia Bursaria spinosa Lomandra longifolia Lomandra filiformis Clematis aristata Poa labillardierei Myoporum insulare Rhagodia candolleana Gahnia radula Phragmites australis Correa reflexa Eucalyptus pryoriana Goodenia ovata Pomaderris aspera Lepidosperma laterale Dianella tasmanica Poa sieberiana Olearia lirata Hardenbergia violacea Clematis microphylla 22 v4.5

14 PHOTO POINTS PHOTO POINT 1 - KIKUYU ENCROACHMENT INTO THE SAND OF SUNSET COVE BEACH 23 v4.5

15 PHOTO POINT 2 A) KIKUYU INVASION OF SWAMP PAPERBARK AND SMOTHERING OF SUCKERS B) SWAMP PAPERBARK WITH POA UNDERSTOREY 24 v4.5

SUNSET COVE WALKING TRACK PROJECT

SUNSET COVE WALKING TRACK PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2013 2015 Prepared by: Paynesville Landcare/Coastcare Group Prepared for: East Gippsland Shire Council (Committee of Management of Crown Land) East Gippsland