Aims
Actions
To revegetate Herring Island with species representative of the pre-settlement vegetation of the Lower Yarra as a means of conserving this gene pool, rehabilitating degraded areas, and to provide habitat for native fauna.
To maintain diversity within indigenous plant communities.
To control and where possible, eradicate exotic species.
To undertake appropriate research and surveys for effective vegetation management, and develop a strategy for revegetating highly saline areas.
High / Ongoing FL-1 Monitor remnant species, particularly the more vulnerable orchid and grassland species in Conservation Zones, and take appropriate action for their conservation. This will include hand weeding and replacement with appropriate species (see Appendix 4).
High FL-2 Identify existing seed sources and propagate species for revegetation plantings.
High FL-3 Fence the Conservation Zone to prevent access and possible damage of vulnerable indigenous vegetation.
High/ Ongoing FL-4 Control and where possible eradicate Pl pest plants (Appendix 1). Techniques used should minimise disturbance and other environmental damage. Suitable measures include mulching (with inert materials or organic mulches free of weed propagules), spot herbicide treatment, ringbarking and cut-stump techniques
Low/ Ongoing FL-5 Remove P2 exotic species as revegetation plantings mature and fulfil habitat and screening functions (Appendix 1). Some dead trees should be retained for their habitat value where safe to do so.
High FL-6 Develop a strategy for revegetation of the highly saline areas.
Ongoing FL-7 Prepare prescriptions for the protection of vegetation and for rehabilitation or regeneration works, prior to the commencement of development or management programs.
Ongoing FL-8 Promote the use of natural regeneration of native species in rehabilitation programs, supplemented as necessary by planting. Use seed and cuttings collected locally, or from the genetic stock occurring naturally on Herring Island.
Ongoing FL-9 Attempt to remove weeds/weed propagules from the site before planting or regeneration works to minimise the spread of pest plant species.
Ongoing FL-10 Chemical methods of weed control should only be undertaken by persons trained in the use of herbicides.