5.1.3 Translocation contractor A contractor experienced with translocation of native plants (preferably from the order Proteales ) shall be engaged by the proponent and will be responsible for: • Collection of seed. • Collection of material for propagation via cuttings and grafting. • Planting of propagated G. hockingsii plants. • Compliance with any regulatory approval conditions relevant to the translocation plan. • Maintaining biosecurity hygiene practices (Section 5.9). 5.1.4 Maintenance Contractor A contractor experienced in horticulture and native restoration projects shall be engaged by the proponent and will be responsible for: • Undertaking site preparation activities, including weeding and establishment of recipient site exclusion fencing and signage (where applicable). • Watering of propagated G. hockingsii seedlings. • Weeding activities during the 2 year maintenance period. • Horticultural treatments. 5.1.5 Nursery Contractor A nursey with experience in native plants (preferably from the order Proteales ) shall be engaged by the proponent and will be responsible for: • Storing G. hockingsii seed. • Propagating tubestock required within scheduled timeframes to suitable standard (healthy and free of pathogens, pests and weeds). • Propagating cuttings and grafted plants from the material provided to produce a minimum of 15 clones to suitable standard (healthy and free of pathogens, pests and weeds). • Tracking and reporting on progress, including germination rates, survival rates, growth stages, health, watering/fertiliser regimes, representative photos.
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Mundic Gully TSF Translocation Project - Grevillea hockingsii
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