5.2 Timing A schedule for the implementation of the translocation plan shall be developed once the timeframe for the commencement of vegetation clearing has been confirmed.
The translocation activities will be undertaken in three main phases: • Phase 1 – Collection of seeds and plant material. • Phase 2 – Planting of tube stock
• Phase 3 – Establishment of a seed orchard at another location away from site. Provide seed and material for study, and for interest groups like Native Plants Queensland, Central Queensland University, University of Queensland, University of the Sunshine Coast.
Phase 1 works will be undertaken in stages to align with construction works.
There is no documented advice regarding the most suitable time of the year for transplanting of G. hockingsii seedlings. General advice provided in Commander et al (2018) is that the preferred time for planting is during months of higher rainfall (i.e. November – February) to lessen the chance of plant losses due to water stress. Moist soil also facilitates the process of digging planting holes for transplanting seedlings.
5.3 Translocation methodology The translocation methodology to be followed is detailed in the following subsections. The methodology will be reviewed following appointment of the translocation contractor and confirmation of machinery available/suitable for the task. Pre-clearance survey G. hockingsii plants within the impact area will be assigned a unique identification code and marked with flagging tape when propagation material (seeds and scion) is collected from them. The following information will be recorded. • Salvage site, specimen identification code, GPS location • Maturity • Health • Evidence of insect and/or pathogen attack 5.3.1 Seeds will be collected if ripe at the time of the pre-clearance survey and sent to a nursery for propagation. The opportune collection period for this species is typically between July and January. Plant material will be cut and sent to a nursery for propagation. A mixture of sizes of cuttings will be taken. Material will be wrapped in a damp (not wet) paper towel and
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Mundic Gully TSF Translocation Project - Grevillea hockingsii
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