Vegetation Management – Penrith Wildlife Lake - CAN-P25-8968

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Soil Conservation Service (SCS), on behalf of the Office of Strategic Lands (OSL), are looking to engage a Bush Regeneration specialist to execute the requirements of a Vegetation Management Plan for Lots 1 and 2 DP 1255572 Penrith Wildlife Lake, Castlereagh. Broadley, the works will involve: Weed control with the expectation of up to 5 visits/month (monthly visit for each management zone)Soil preparation where requiredInstallation of control measures and fencing (star pickets/bunting): Exclusion fence along top of bank of Nepean RiverExclusion fence round planting sites to protect against slashing activitiesReactive erosion control measures that may arise during vegetation activities Small scale, staged revegetation (approx. 2,100 units p.a.) with prescribed canopy and mid-storey species to reflect Cumberland Red Gum Riverflat Forest and River-flat eucalypt forest on coastal floodplains of southern New South Wales and eastern VictoriaInstallation of plant protection (cardboard guards/stakes/jute squares) around new plantingsWatering of installed plants with an appropriate watering program to support survival and establishment, with consideration to local weather conditionsWorks reports submitted via field reporting applications every visit.