4. Reference Site A reference site will be established in the general vicinity of the recipient site A ( Figure 2 ), prior to translocation operations, to monitor any naturally occurring changes in population dynamics/health over time, if further populations can be located within adjacent areas. Given the specific microhabitat requirements of the species observed this may not be possible.
5. Translocation
5.1 Overview Translocation operations will involve collecting seeds when available, from the approximate 67 G. hockingsii plants within the impact area. These will be sent to an experienced nursery in Spring 2026 for propagation, with an anticipated plant out in the wet season of 2026/27. If insufficient seed is collected, then seed from an off-site seed orchard will be collected during 27/28 with an anticipated planting during 28/29 wet season. Cuttings and scion material will also be taken from select individuals. These will be propagated in the nursery to produce a minimum of 15 different clones via cuttings and grafting. These will then be distributed to botanic gardens in Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, and Brisbane for display, study and off-site seed production. A separate seed orchard comprising of all the clones collected from the impact site will be established to produce seed if required. Excess seed collected from the impact site or seed orchard will be made available to Botanic organisations and institutions for study and research.
Key aspects of translocation operations are outlined in the following sub-sections.
An overview of projected numbers/requirements to achieve ‘no net loss’ is provided in Table 1 . It is acknowledged that the anticipated number of seedlings required will be adjusted following each stage of the translocation program.
Table 1 - Projected numbers of translocated plants and tubestock Description
Number
G. hockingsii recorded in impact area
67
G. hockingsii tubestock planted from nursery Tubestock remaining alive 5 years after planting Total of planted tubestock remaining alive after 5 years
200
140 (assuming 30% loss)
140
Net change in G. hockingsii after 5 years
0 (no net loss)
9
Mundic Gully TSF Translocation Project - Grevillea hockingsii
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