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CYCAS MEGACARPA TRANSLOCATION AND

MANAGEMENT PLAN

QCLNG Pipeline Project

QCLNG-BX00-ENV-PLN-000025

Rev 2

August 2016

Issue Date Reason for Issue Responsible Accountable

1 July 2016 Draft issue for review Amanda Delaney T. Winters

2 August Final Amanda Delaney T. Winters

QCLNG Pipeline Project Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plans

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DEFINITIONS

In this document, the following definitions apply:

Term Meaning

Conservation significant species

Species listed as:

Endangered, Vulnerable and Near threatened under the Nature Conservation Act 1992; and/or

Critically endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; and/or

Migratory under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist

For the purposes of this report a suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist is defined as someone approved by the Commonwealth in writing to work with Cycads.

Offset area The offset area is that which is secured and protected in perpetuity and used to achieve the offset requirements of QGC.

Planting area The planting area is the area in which C. megacarpa will be directly transplanted as part of the C. megacarpa translocation programme and will be within the offset area(s).

Recipient site The recipient site is the area in which C. megacarpa will be directly transplanted as part of the C. megacarpa translocation programme and will be within the offset area(s).

Study area Extent of area groundtruthed on Wyalla Station for suitability as a C. megacarpa offset and recipient site. NB. The study area includes the areas now referred to as the offset and recipient site areas.

Viable population Population containing a minimum of 3,500 individuals.


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ACRONYMS / ABBREVIATIONS

In this document, the following acronyms and abbreviations apply:

Acronyms /Abbreviations

Meaning

Australia Pacific LNG Australia Pacific Liquefied Natural Gas

CICSDA Callide Infrastructure Corridor State Development Area

cm Centimetre

CTMP Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plan

DAWR Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

DEHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (formerly DERM)

DNRM Department of Natural Resources and Mines

DOEE Department of Environment and Energy (formerly DOE and SEWPC)

SEWPC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Populations and Communities (now DOEE)

DTMR Department of Transport and Main Roads

EA Environment Authority

EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

EH Essential Habitat

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EVNT Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened

G Ground layer

GLNG Gladstone LNG Pipeline Project

Ha Hectare

HERBRECS Herbarium Records Database

ID Identification

km Kilometre

LNG Liquefied Natural Gas

LP Act Land Protection (Stock and Pest Route Management) Act 2002

M Metre

M2 Square metre

MNES Matters of National Environmental Significance

Mt Mount

NAFI North Australia Fire Information

NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992

NC No Concern and Present

NC Regulation Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006

PMAV Property Map of Assessable Vegetation

QCLNG Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas

QGC QGC Pty Limited

Qld Queensland

RE Regional Ecosystem

REDD Regional Ecosystem Description Database

RoW Right of Way

SEIS Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement

This Plan Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plan

T2 Sub-canopy layer

V Version

VDec Voluntary Declaration

VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999

% Percentage

> Greater than

< Less than


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Table of Contents 1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

2 Approvals and Legislation ............................................................................................................................ 2

2.1 Applicable legislation ................................................................................................................................ 2

2.2 Licences and Permits ............................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Approval Conditions Checklist ................................................................................................................. 2

3 Translocation and Management Team ........................................................................................................ 4

4 Site Locations and Site Description ............................................................................................................. 6

4.0 Right of Way ............................................................................................................................................. 6

4.0.1 Direct Count Surveys ................................................................................................................... 6

4.0.2 Baseline Assessments and tagging (2011) .................................................................................. 6

4.0.3 Extent mapping and population viability ....................................................................................... 7

4.1 Temporary storage site ............................................................................................................................ 9

5 Permanent Offset Area and Recipient Site ................................................................................................ 11

5.0.1 Wyalla (Lot 4 on SP272391) ...................................................................................................... 12

5.0.2 Property and ownership details .................................................................................................. 13

5.1 General management Intent .................................................................................................................. 13

5.1.1 Offset Management objectives ................................................................................................... 13

5.2 Description of Management Area........................................................................................................... 13

5.2.1 Offset location and Size ............................................................................................................. 13

5.2.2 Bioregion .................................................................................................................................... 14

5.2.3 Weeds ........................................................................................................................................ 14

5.2.4 Threatened Flora ........................................................................................................................ 15

5.3 Control Site Suitability ............................................................................................................................ 15

6 Translocation Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 16

6.0 Tagging and In-situ Condition Assessment ........................................................................................... 16

6.1 Temporary Storage Site Preparation ..................................................................................................... 16

6.2 Permanent Recipient Site Preparation ................................................................................................... 17

7 Translocation Plan ..................................................................................................................................... 18

7.0 Translocation from RoW to Temporary Storage Facility ........................................................................ 18

7.1 Translocation from temporary storage to permanent recipient site ....................................................... 19

7.2 Propagation ............................................................................................................................................ 20

7.2.1 Collection and Propagation Methodologies ............................................................................... 20

7.2.2 Seed Collection methodology (all other areas) .......................................................................... 20

7.2.3 Propagation Methodology .......................................................................................................... 20


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7.3 Planting Design/Layout .......................................................................................................................... 21

7.4 Data management tool ........................................................................................................................... 21

8 Right of Way (RoW) Management ............................................................................................................. 22

9 Monitoring and Management ..................................................................................................................... 23

9.0 Temporary Storage Site ......................................................................................................................... 23

9.1 Nursery (propagated individuals) ........................................................................................................... 24

9.2 Nursery (seeds and propagated individuals) ......................................................................................... 25

9.3 Permanent recipient site (translocated and propagated and reference individuals) .............................. 26

10 Offset Area Management and Protection ................................................................................................... 29

10.0 Weeds .................................................................................................................................................... 29

10.1 Vegetation Management ........................................................................................................................ 30

10.2 Land degradation ................................................................................................................................... 31

10.3 Fire ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

10.4 Development .......................................................................................................................................... 33

10.5 Pest Management .................................................................................................................................. 33

10.6 Grazing ................................................................................................................................................... 33

10.7 Restoration/Revegetation ....................................................................................................................... 34

10.8 Disturbance/Damage ............................................................................................................................. 34

10.9 Unauthorised Access or Use .................................................................................................................. 35

11 Measuring Success .................................................................................................................................... 36

12 Reporting .................................................................................................................................................... 38

12.0 Temporary Nursery ................................................................................................................................ 38

12.1 Seeds and Propagated Individuals ........................................................................................................ 38

12.2 Permanent Recipient site ....................................................................................................................... 38

13 Appendix A – Figures 1 to 6 ....................................................................................................................... 39


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1 Purpose

The Cycas megacarpa Translocation and Management Plan (CTMP) has been prepared to satisfy

conditions 24 to 27 of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 approval 2008/4399.

The plan has been prepared in consultation with suitably qualified and experienced ecologists approved by

the Commonwealth Department of the Environment (DOEE), Ecologica Consulting.

This is a revision of the original CTMP approved by a delegate of the relevant Minister on 6 September

2011 to allow for the removal and translocation to a temporary nursery of 359 Cycas megacarpa (C.

megacarpa) individuals. As QGC has now secured the offset and recipient site for the plants, the plan has

been updated to include the information necessary for the successful translocation. This includes the

assessment, management, monitoring and reporting measures to be implemented prior to, during and post

translocation of:

C. megacarpa individuals from the Export Pipeline corridor in the Callide and Calliope Ranges to their permanent recipient site;

Propagated C. megacarpa (seedlings).

The secured offset area, including the recipient site, is at least 18ha and will receive no less than 1104

translocated and/propagated individuals.

This Plan has been developed in accordance with all relevant approval conditions and generally is

accordance with the National Multi-Species Recovery Plan for Cycads (Qld Herbarium, 2007), the

Guidelines for the Translocation of Threatened Plants in Australia (Vallee et al, 2004).

All works undertaken with regard to C. megacarpa species must be executed in accordance with this Plan.

This Plan will be implemented and remain in effect until the performance measures of this plan are met.



2 Approvals and Legislation

2.1 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Key environmental legislation relevant to this Plan includes:

Commonwealth

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)

Queensland

Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act);

Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006; and

Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VM Act).

2.2 LICENCES AND PERMITS

Translocation and management activities will be carried out in accordance with EPBC Act approval

2008/4399 (EPBC Act). QGC will obtain all the necessary permits and licences required to undertake the

works prior to activities such as clearing, seed collection and propagation.

2.3 APPROVAL CONDITIONS CHECKLIST

Table 1 outlines the approval conditions relevant to the C. megacarpa programme and where each

condition is addressed within this Plan.

TABLE1: RELEVANT APPROVAL CONDITIONS UNDER PERMIT NO 2088/4399

Relevant EPBC Act Condition Relevant Section

24 The proponent must prepare a Cycas megacarpa

Management Plan in consultation with an expert

approved by the Department in writing.

This Plan (whole document)

25 The Cycas megacarpa Management Plan must

include:

a. Measures to ensure all C. megacarpa within the RoW are avoided using, for example suitable trenchless technique(s) as necessary or, if avoidance is not possible, individual plants must be removed and kept offsite and replanted in the same location, or alternatively translocated. Where it can be demonstrated that removal and translocation of individuals is unlikely to succeed, translocation may be substituted by establishing propagated individuals;

Refer Sections 4, 6 and 7

b. Measures to propagate and plant C. megacarpa individuals removed or impacted by construction activities to maintain a population of no less than 1,104 individuals within the offset site required by Condition 23(a);

Refer Sections 7, and 9

c. A detailed methodology for translocation, propagation and planting, including a map of the

Refer Sections 7 and 9



location of the offset site;

d. Details of funding required to secure, maintain and enhance the values of the offset site in perpetuity;

This has been provided separately to

DOEE as commercial in confidence.

e. Details of a suitably qualified person to undertake translocation, propagation and planting;

Refer Section 3

f. Details of the erosion and sediment control measures to be implemented in the RoW in the Callide and Calliope Ranges;

Refer Section 8

g. Measures to rehabilitate the RoW in the Callide and Calliope Ranges;

Refer Section 8

h. Measures for the control and management of weeds, fire, feral animals, access and grazing in translocation sites;

Section 10

i. Measures for the management, maintenance and protection of the population of C. megacarpa individuals in the offset site for a period of five (5) years following final planting;

Section 9

j. Details of monitoring practices to assess the success of proposed management regimes in the offset;

Section 9 and 11

k. Performance measures, reporting requirements, trigger levels for corrective actions and identification of those actions to be taken to ensure performance measures are met.

Section 11 and 12

26 The Cycas megacarpa Management Plan must be

submitted for the approval of the Minister.

Commencement in the location covered by the

management plan must not occur without approval.

The approved plan must be implemented.

Revision 1 is approved by the Minister for

implementation and allowed for removal

of C. megacarpa from the ROW and

translocation to a temporary nursery.

Revision 2 provides for a permanent

recipient site and has revised the initial

document to allow for streamlining and

outcomes focussed commitments.

27 To avoid doubt, a single offset management plan can

be submitted to meet all offset management plan

requirements.

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3 Translocation and Management Team

All Cycas megacarpa individuals within the direct disturbance footprint will be translocated, managed and

monitored by a team of suitably qualified/experienced professionals with successful experience in Cycad

translocation. Key members1 of the translocation team are outlined in Table 2.

TABLE 2: PROPOSED TANSLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

Team Member

Details Role

QGC

Representative,

QGC Pty Limted

QGC programme

management and

budget management.

Alicia Wain,

Specialist

Ecologist & Cycad

expert,

Ecologica

Consulting

Technical advice &

offset identification;

Transplant oversight –

to temporary site

(supervision, data

capture & reporting);

Ecological monitoring

& reporting in nursery;

Transplant oversight –

to permanent site.

Alicia has extensive experience with the biology and ecology of

Australian Cycads and has been involved in numerous

threatened species programmes over the years including

several successful Cycad translocation and management

programmes.

She is approved and classified as a Cycad expert by both State and Commonwealth environment agencies and has managed and been the ecological lead for Cycad translocation programmes for the following projects:

QCLNG Pipeline Project (~2100 Cycads);

APLNG Pipeline Project (~1800 Cycads);

GLNG Pipeline Project (~7600 Cycads);

TMR Calliope Range Deviation Project (~550 Cycads);

TMR Princhester Overtaking Lanes Project (~100 Cycads). In addition to identifying offsets for all of these programmes,

she is currently undertaking the monitoring of threatened

species transplanted as part of the LNG pipeline projects and

the TMR threatened species programmes; and has been an

integral member in the development, co-ordination and/or

implementation of large scale threatened species programmes

for APLNG, QGC, GLNG and TMR.

Brian Perry

Cycad transplant

specialist,

Australian Natives

Cycad salvage &

transplant to temporary

site;

Horticultural

maintenance

monitoring in nursery.

Brian is a specialist transplant contractor with considerable

experience on Cycad translocation programmes. He has worked

extensively throughout Central Queensland and has been

involved in several translocation projects for the Department of

Main Roads, Ergon Energy, Rockhampton City Council, QGC

and Abigroup.

Brian is classified as a suitably qualified and experienced person for translocation works and horticultural management by both State and Commonwealth environment agencies. Brian has provided technical inputs or been the principal transplant and maintenance specialist for the following Cycad programmes:

1 A tendering process is currently underway for all the requirements of the C. megacarpa translocation and management programme. Should any

changes be made to the current team, this Plan will be updated accordingly.



Team Member

Details Role

QCLNG Pipeline Project;

APLNG Pipeline Project;

GLNG Pipeline Project;

TMR Calliope Range Deviation Project;

TMR Mt Morgan Range emergency works;

TMR Princhester Overtaking Lanes Project.

Trevor Mylrea,

Lead maintenance

contractor

(horticulture),

Mylrea Plant Care

Horticultural

maintenance &

management in

nursery;

Water, pest & weed

management in

nursery.

Trevor is a horticultural technician who has specialised in Cycad

management for the last 10 years.

He is classified as a suitably qualified and experienced person

for horticultural management by both State and Commonwealth

environment agencies.

Trevor has provided specialist horticultural expertise and been

an integral member of the horticultural team for the following

Cycad programmes:

QCLNG Pipeline Project;

APLNG Pipeline Project;

GLNG Pipeline Project;

TMR Calliope Range Deviation Project; and

Gladstone Regional Council (various).

Paul Forster

Principal Botanist

& Cycad expert,

Queensland

Herbarium

State and

Commonwealth

Government specialist

(Cycad) advisor;

Technical advisor;

Document &

compliance reviewer.

Paul is a taxonomist and recognised Cycad expert with the

Queensland Herbarium and provides specialist technical advice

on behalf of the Commonwealth and State Governments.

As well as being the editor of the Herbarium journal

Austrobaileya since 2005, he has authored multiple publications

on the taxonomy and biology of Australian Cycads and co-

authored the National Species Recovery Plan for the Cycads,

Cycas Megacarpa, Cycas Ophiolitica, Macrozamia cranei,

Macrozamia lomandroides, Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi and

Macrozamia platyrachis.

TBC

Seed collection;

Propagate and

maintain Cycad seed

for planting into

recipient site.

Maintenance and

monitoring at

permanent recipient

site



4 Site Locations and Site Description

4.0 RIGHT OF WAY

4.0.1 DIRECT COUNT SURVEYS

Initial direct count surveys for Cycas megacarpa within the QCLNG Export Pipelines’ disturbance footprint

were undertaken by a qualified Ecologist from Unidel between May and August 2010. As shown in

Appendix B, Figures 1 to 42, C. megacarpa were observed in three locations throughout the Callide and

Calliope Ranges and based on a 40m wide Right of Way (RoW), there were approximately 184 individuals

within the direct disturbance footprint.

This total comprised approximately 55 individuals in the Calliope Range section (cluster 1 (Lot 3 SP217657

between KP267.6-268)), 23 individuals within Callide Range section 1 (cluster 2 (Lot 4 RN903 between

KP261.8- 262)) and 106 individuals within the Callide Range section 2 (cluster 3 (Lot18 RN1457 between

KP253 -254)).

Based on observations made within the Pre-Clearing Ecological Survey Report for the QCLNG Export

Pipeline and Gas Collection Header (QGC020-ENV-RPT- 0007) (Unidel 2011), fruiting bodies were present

on 11 individuals only (approx. 6% of those to be translocated). As shown in Figure 1, at least 85% of the

individuals to be translocated are less than 1m in height. However, levels of recruitment3 are variable and

range from 45% in cluster 1 (Calliope Range) to 13% and 15% in clusters 2 and 3 respectively (Callide

Range)4.

4.0.2 BASELINE ASSESSMENTS AND TAGGING (2011)

Prior to the commencement of salvage activities, pre-translocation condition assessments and tagging

activities for C. megacarpa within the QCLNG Export Pipelines’ disturbance footprint were undertaken by a

suitably qualified and DOEE approved Ecologist from Ecologica in August 2011.

These activities were undertaken in accordance with the methodology outlined in Section 6.0 of this Plan.

The following key observations have been extracted from relevant reporting:

A total of 359 individuals were located within the direct disturbance footprint and assessed and tagged accordingly5;

Sub-adults would be the dominant age category to be salvaged from the RoW (~43%);

Approximately 90% were observed with positive frond growth;

Approximately 2% of the sample were dormant;

Approximately 29% of individuals to be salvaged were considered to have achieved reproductive capacity;

Varying stages of reproductive material was observed on 34 individuals;

15 individuals were confirmed as female and 19 individuals were confirmed as male;

18 males were observed with new pollen cones;

2 Figures 1 to 4 have been extracted from the QCLNG Pre-Clearing Ecological Survey Report (Unidel, 2011). 3 For the purposes of this Plan, the level of recruitment refers to the percentage of seedlings present within a population or cluster. 4 It is important to note that these Figures represent only those individuals to be translocated and do not therefore reflect the true indication of

attrition within the populations to which they are being salvaged from. 5 Whilst the total number of tagged individuals is substantially more than those previously identified, the high proportion of smaller individuals,

coupled with the high levels of dense grass in the understory, which can make positive identification problematic, are likely reasons for this discrepancy.



12 females were fruiting with seven (7) bearing ripe fruit;

A total of 261 seeds were recorded both on and around the base of fruiting females with varying degrees of ripeness;

Eight (8) females had confirmed recruitment around their base.

Graph 1 summarises the incremental height classes recorded during August 2011 for C. megacarpa within the

QCLNG RoW.

GRAPH1: INCREMENTAL HEIGHT CLASS DATA WITHIN THE ROW

4.0.3 EXTENT MAPPING AND POPULATION VIABILITY

There are currently eight (8) known populations considered to be significant and viable for this species

(containing a minimum of 3,500 individuals). Of these, three populations occur within approximately 15km

of the QCLNG Export Pipeline. They are as follows:

Populations 7/8/9, officially recorded as Population 8 in Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) - Don River State Forest extending onto freehold and leasehold land;

Population 11/12, officially recorded as Population 11 in Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) - Calliope Range on freehold, leasehold, state forest and road reserve; and

Population 14/15, officially recorded as Population 14 in Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) - Callide Range on freehold, timber reserve and road reserve.

Refer Appendix B, Figure 6 for the locations of these populations within the Callide and Calliope Ranges.

C. megacarpa directly impacted as a consequence of the QCLNG Export Pipeline project form part of

Populations 11/12 and 14/15. A discussion on potential impacts and benefits to the populations is provided

below.

Calliope Range population (Location 1)

Approximately 49% of those salvaged as part of the QCLNG Export Pipeline project were from Lot 3 on

SP127657 in the Calliope Range.

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This section of the Calliope Range contains C. megacarpa Population 11/126 which extends throughout

sections of the Calliope Range on freehold, leasehold, road reserve and state forest tenures.

During 2008, targeted surveys for C. megacarpa were undertaken in the Calliope Range to determine the

approximate size of the population to be impacted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads

(DTMR) Calliope Range Deviation Project (refer Appendix B, Figure 57). During this survey, approximately

2,250 C. megacarpa were located across 176ha8 of mapped Essential Habitat for the species (Connell

Wagner, 2008). Based on the findings, the total mapped Essential Habitat area is predicted to contain

approximately 4,368 individuals with an average of 13 C. megacarpa per hectare (Connell Wagner, 2008).

Of the 2,250 C. megacarpa surveyed approximately 73% of individuals were less than 50cm tall (majority

less than 25cm tall) and 27% considered to be at reproductive age (observed 51cm to 700cm).

The size of a significant and viable population for C. megacarpa in the long term is considered to be a

minimum of 3,500-4,500 individuals containing a variety of height classes, in particular >30% of individuals

<25cm (Forster and Holland 2007). It is therefore considered that the population surveyed with the mapped

Essential Habitat is considered to be significant and viable.

Callide Range population (Location 2)

Approximately 10% of those salvaged as part of the QCLNG Export Pipeline Project were from Lot 4 on

RN903.

C. megacarpa within the general vicinity of this area are likely to be disjunct clusters that form part of C.

megacarpa Population 11/12. As noted for Location 1, Population 11/12 is considered to be a significant

and viable population; is predicted to contain >4,300 individuals; and extends throughout sections of the

Calliope Range on freehold, leasehold, road reserve and state forest tenures.

In terms of permanent impacts, the permanent removal of these individuals from Location 2 has the

potential to affect the long term viability of nearby isolated clusters which are restricted to rocky terrain not

suitable for grazing and occasional individuals growing in pastures.

Callide Range population (Location 3)

Approximately 41% of those salvaged as part of the QCLNG Export Pipeline Project were from Lot 18 on

RN1457.

C. megacarpa within the general vicinity of this area are likely to form part of C. megacarpa Population 14/

15.

As noted in the Cycad Recovery Plan (Qld Herbarium, 2007) Population 14 is considered to be a significant

and viable population; is predicted to contain >14,000 individuals; and extends throughout sections of the

Callide Range on freehold, leasehold and road reserve tenures.

Published data for Population 15 (HERBRECS, 2012) suggests that C. megacarpa is locally common near

the power line easement that intersects the adjacent property (Lot 8 on RN1580) at an average density of

approximately 9 individuals per hectare.

Previous survey efforts in the local region by Ecologica between 2010 and 2015 (unpublished) indicate that

Populations 14 and 15 form part of the same population. This is based on current data indicating a distance

of approximately 630m between the mapped clusters on either side of the Dawson Highway and then less 6 Populations 11 and 12 are present within the Calliope Range mapped Essential Habitat area for this species. However, based on the findings of

the 2008 survey for DTMR, these populations are considered to be one (1) population. 7 This Figure has been extracted from the DTMR Calliope Range Deviation Project EPBC Act Referral (Connell Wagner, 2008). 8 The total mapped Essential Habitat area equals 366ha.



than 300m between the mapped clusters travelling southwards towards the power line easement that

intersects Lot 8 on RN1580 (refer Appendix B, Figure 6. Combined, Population 14/15 is estimated to

contain >20,000 individuals.

In terms of permanent impacts the project may have to the population, the permanent removal of these

individuals accounts for <1% of the predicted in-situ population.

4.1 TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE

A temporary storage facility was required to store and maintain the salvaged C. megacarpa that were

transplanted out of the QCLNG Export Pipeline. The C. megacarpa were transplanted to this facility in

September and October 2011 and continue to be cared for under strict horticultural and phytosanitory

conditions.

Translocation into the permanent recipient site will commence during the next identified optimal period

following all necessary approvals being granted.

As shown in Image 1, the temporary site is located approximately 12km north east of the Calliope Range

and is on private property Lot 2 CTN1749. The property is owned by Mr Trevor Mylrea who was a

horticultural specialist at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens and has been involved with the C. megacarpa

translocation and management for DTMR’s Calliope Range Deviation Project; as well as the Cycas

megacarpa programmes for both the Australia Pacific LNG and GLNG pipeline projects.

A site visit was conducted on 1st August, 2011 which determined that the environmental values of the

temporary site values are consistent with the following criteria for storage:

The temporary site is large enough to adequately store a minimum of 359 individuals until the permanent recipient site is ready for receiving them;

The current land use will not negatively impact on the health of C. megacarpa in storage (i.e. aerial spraying does not occur onsite and cattle can be excluded from the area);

There is nil or minimal presence of weed species within the proposed storage area. Where weeds exist they are easily managed so as to not negatively impact on the stored C. megacarpa for the duration of the holding;

There is no evidence of pigs within the general area;

The site has an acceptable level of natural shade from the tree canopy. This is particularly important during the hotter months of the year;

There is minimal risk of flooding events that could wash the C. megacarpa away from the storage site;

The soils within the storage site are not sodic or erosion prone in a way that could destabilise C. megacarpa being stored;

The site is secure and therefore far enough away from a road that the risk of poaching is greatly reduced or removed;

The site contains a reliable source of usable water;

A firebreak can be established around the C. megacarpa to reduce the risk of wildfire impacting them whilst in storage;

C. megacarpa are present or nearby thereby increasing the likelihood that local pollinators are present9.

9 This is a desirable criterion only and it is not considered essential for the temporary storage site.



IMAGE2: TEMPORARY STORAGE LOCATION

As shown in Image 2, the temporary site is generally consistent with the criteria outlined above. Refer to

Section 6.1 regarding temporary site preparation.

IMAGE 2: TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE PRIOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCUTRE



5 Permanent Offset Area and Recipient Site

In accordance with DOEE approval conditions, QGC is required to secure a recipient site and offset area(s)

at least 18ha in size for receiving no less than 1,104 Cycas megacarpa individuals.

As a consequence of the project, QGC maintained a disturbance limit of 3ha and salvaged a total of 359 C.

megacarpa from the pipeline RoW. Therefore, the recipient site and offset area needs to be suitable for

receiving no less than 2,154 C. megacarpa individuals.

In accordance with the recovery plan actions for this species, the translocation of C. megacarpa impacted

as a result of project works will occur into a suitable recipient site as close to the existing population(s) as

possible.

In order to determine whether a location will be a suitable recipient site to support the translocated

individuals in the long term, the following criteria have been developed by Vallee et al (2004) for guidance:

Determine whether the biological and ecological requirements of the taxon are able to be met on the recipient site(s). For example, an analysis of the soil and geological features, topography, vegetative habitat (incl. condition) and proximity to other populations of the C. megacarpa will need to be undertaken during this assessment process;

Determine whether the habitat area is large enough to support a self-sustaining population (and any planned experiments);

Undertake analysis of the historical land uses and the current degree of disturbance at the site(s) (e.g. whether the site has been used for cropping or grazing and presence of weeds or erosion);

Determine the ecosystem’s current functional status and the ability of the ecosystem to regenerate without intervention once pressure is removed;

Determine the successional stage of the vegetation community present at the site (e.g. is the rate or stage of succession appropriate for the taxon? Does the successional stage need to be modified, or is the site(s) unsuitable due to the potential impacts of the natural succession of the community?);

Determine the presence of any current or future threats to the site(s). If threats are present, can they controlled or eliminated;

Determine the potential risk from threats that may not currently be evident (these threats may be at landscape-level such as salinity and water table changes or diseases such as root rot etc.);

Determine the security of the land tenure (the long-term security of the site(s) is essential to ensure the translocated plants are protected);

Determine if the current and future management of the site(s) will be compatible with the management of the translocated species;

Determine if any land uses within and/or adjacent the recipient site(s) will negatively impact on the translocated species.

Other relevant criteria that require consideration include:

Ongoing vehicular access both to and from the site and across the site as required for management of the general area (e.g. maintenance trucks; water trucks; machinery and equipment for translocation activities);

Availability of onsite water or ability for necessary water infrastructure to be established and maintained for the life of the programme;

The availability of suitable land for C. megacarpa specific offsets and the willingness of landholders to enter into conservation agreements or sell their land;

Budgetary / financial considerations.

Key recovery action objectives also requiring consideration when determining site suitability include:



Secure and protect a significant known population not currently protected in a reserve (on a freehold or leasehold property);

The proximity of the recipient site to the population(s) impacted as a result of project works.

A permanent offset area and recipient site was secured by QGC in October 2015 over a portion of Wyalla (Lot

4 on SP272391), in the Calliope Range. A summary of the key findings is provided below in Section 5.0.1.

5.0.1 WYALLA (LOT 4 ON SP272391)

The key objective of the assessment was to determine whether the proposed offset area is likely to meet the

biological and ecological requirements of the taxon in addition to how well the proposed offset area meets the

set criteria. Set criteria were derived from Vallee et al (2004). A scoring system was used to rank the

proposed offset area, in particular the planting area against the set criteria.

The field survey was undertaken over four days between the 26th and 29th October, 2015. The field

programme was led by Alicia Wain who is a suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist approved by the

Commonwealth in writing.

Key findings within the report are as follows:

The offset area meets all of the criteria derived from Vallee et al (2004) to a high standard (has been scored against the set criteria and has received 75 out of 78);

The offset area is adjacent to the Location 3 salvage area in which ~50% of the salvaged C. megacarpa were transplanted from;

The carrying capacity of the proposed offset area is considered acceptable for receiving the required number of C. megacarpa without detrimentally affecting the in-situ population or their associated habitat (is large enough to receive both salvaged and propagated individuals);

A suitable planting area has been identified within the offset area (minimum of 18ha);

The offset area forms part of and connects to a known viable population (Population 11/12) in which 50% of salvaged individuals came from;

The 2015 survey confirmed the presence of at least 550 C. megacarpa across two (2) clusters10 within and adjacent the proposed offset area;

The tenure for the offset area is freehold;

The offset area is within an area mapped by DEHP as a priority 1 (high value) strategic offset corridor, and both a hub and a corridor within a strategic offset hub;

Topography within the proposed planting areas are likely to aid natural dispersal and mechanical equipment needed for transplanting activities should be able to access them;

The offset area is within the Calliope River Catchment;

The soils and geology are suitable for C. megacarpa establishment;

The vegetation communities present are remnant and are known habitat for C. megacarpa;

The offset area is likely to contain values for other Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) species with other significant species known or likely to inhabit the area;

The risk of pathogen introduction is considered to be low;

The current and future land uses are considered to be compatible with the objectives of the translocation and offset programme.

10 It is considered highly likely that these clusters connect via individuals present along the range face. However due to its steep topography and

health and safety considerations, this area was not traversed during the survey period.



5.0.2 PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP DETAILS

The Offset Area is located on the Wyalla property (Lot 4 on SP272391). Property and ownership details are

provided in Table 3.

TABLE 3: PROPERTY AND OWNERSHIP DETAILS

Property Details

Property name: Wyalla

Real property description (Lot on Plan/s): Lot 4 on SP272391

Primary Local Government Area: Gladstone Regional

Council

Tenure: Freehold

Planning Scheme Zone: Gladstone Regional Council’s

Calliope Shire Planning Scheme (2007)

Offset Area: 18 ha

Landholder Details

Registered Owner/s on Title: Dennis Edward Quinn

5.1 GENERAL MANAGEMENT INTENT

The Offset Area will be protected through a Voluntary Declaration under the VM Act which will be registered

on the property’s title and is binding on current and future landholders.

The purpose of the voluntary declaration is to offset clearing associated with a development approval.

5.1.1 OFFSET MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

Section 11 outlines the management actions required to achieve the following objectives in accordance with

the Project’s conditions of approval, management plans and relevant guidelines and policies.

Key objectives of the offset area management include:

Compliance with approvals conditions issued under the EPBC Act;

Establish a minimum of 2,154 salvaged and propagated C. megacarpa individuals within the Offset Area and protect, maintain and monitor until all the compliance requirements have been achieved, as outlined in Table 7 of this document.

All works undertaken within the Offset Area must be executed in accordance with this Plan.

This Plan will remain in effect until the requirements of the EPBC Act approval are achieved.

5.2 DESCRIPTION OF MANAGEMENT AREA

5.2.1 OFFSET LOCATION AND SIZE

Image 3 below shows the location of the offset area.



IMAGE 3: LOCATION OF OFFSET AREA

5.2.2 BIOREGION

The offset area is located in the Brigalow Belt Bioregion within an ecological corridor of state significance

linking to the Don River State Forest to the north and Mount Rainbow to the west.

5.2.3 WEEDS

A number of weeds declared under the Land Protection (Stock and Pest Route Management Act 2002 (LP

Act)) are known from the local area, including Class 2 weeds such as Opuntia spp. Sporobolus spp. and

Cryptostegia grandiflora (Ecologica, 2015).

A survey undertaken in October 2015 identified four (4) declared species within and adjacent to the proposed

offset area:

Lantana camara (lantana);

Lantana montevidensis (creeping lantana);

Opuntia tomentosa (velvet tree pear);

Cryptostegia grandiflora (rubber vine).

All are recognised as Weeds of National Environmental Significance (Thorp and Lynch 2012) and if not

appropriately managed, have the potential to impact on the C. megacarpa translocation programme. With the

exception of Lantana montevidensis which is common across the entire site (and therefore not mapped), the

approximate locations of declared weeds observed during the October 2015 survey period has been recorded

for future monitoring and management purposes.



5.2.4 THREATENED FLORA

The most recent survey was completed in October 2015 and confirmed the presence of at least 550 Cycas

megacarpa across two (2) clusters11 within and adjacent the proposed offset area.

It should be noted that at least 700 individuals are also present within the road reserve which abuts the

western boundary of the proposed offset area. This includes a number of salvaged individuals transplanted as

part of the Calliope Range Deviation Project by DTMR in 2009.

Based on a sample size of ~550 individuals, the following was observed during the survey period:

Sub-adults were the most dominant age category within the offset area (~67%) refer Graph 1;

Approximately 94% were observed with positive frond growth;

Approximately 3% of the sample were dormant;

Approximately 6% were considered to have poor trunk condition. This was likely due to damaged sustained as a result of previous wildfires and Tropical Cyclone Marcia;

Approximately 33% were considered to have achieved reproductive capacity;

Varying stages of reproductive material was observed on 40 individuals;

20 individuals were confirmed as female and 20 individuals were confirmed as male;

Nine (9) females were fruiting with four (4) bearing ripe fruit;

16 males were observed with new pollen cones;

Eight (8) female plants had seedlings around their base;

Small birds were utilising the crowns of three (3) Cycads for nests.

5.3 CONTROL SITE SUITABILITY

In order to measure the success of the translocation programme, the establishment of a control site within the

offset area will be required so that the temporal variation between the recipient and control site specimens can

be analysed and compared.

The control site will be a representative sample of the naturally occurring population(s) adjacent the recipient

site area and will comprise of similar height classes and aspect to those translocated as part of the project

works.

11 It is considered highly likely that these clusters connect via individuals present along the range face. However due to its steep topography and

health and safety considerations, this area was not traversed during the survey period.



6 Translocation Preparation

6.0 TAGGING AND IN-SITU CONDITION ASSESSMENT

All C. megacarpa within the disturbance footprint (40m wide RoW) were tagged with a unique identification

code (fire proof/resistant aluminium tag); marked with high visibility paint (non-toxic); and had the following

information recorded against their new ID:

Co-ordinates;

Height;

Sex including number of fruit present/presence of pollen cone;

Presence of insects/insect attack;

Presence of new growth;

Overall condition and other relevant observations;

Current height and crown condition photographed.

The unique identification code was comprised of the entity name, the date they were first tagged and

assessed and their number in sequence (e.g. QGC 0811 0001, QGC 0811 0002, etc.).

Seedlings with fronds received their own unique ID. However, where applicable, the ID of their parent was

noted against them in the database. Details regarding seedlings without fronds (i.e. very young seedlings)

were noted with their locations recorded.

To accommodate any potential margin of error in satellite accuracy (when recording each C. megacarpa

position) and any additional alignment adjustments, all C. megacarpa within 5m either side of the disturbance

footprint were accounted for and had the following information recorded:

Co-ordinates;

Height;

Sex including number of fruit present/presence of pollen cone.

A field team led by a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist from Ecologica Consulting undertook the

tagging and in-situ condition assessments for the QCLNG project between August 15th and August 27th

2011. The ecologist ensured that the data collection was consistent with the outlined methodology, was

adequately captured and was able to be utilised for comparative analysis during future monitoring activities in

the recipient site(s).

The data collected was input into an appropriate, project specific database that allows for the monitoring team

to track the health of the translocated C. megacarpa and report on the findings as per approval conditions.

6.1 TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE PREPARATION

Whilst the site is suitable as a temporary storage location, a number of actions were undertaken prior to the

translocation of the C. megacarpa. These actions included but were not limited to the following:

any weeds and pest animals were removed from the immediate vicinity;

a stable surface area, firebreak and watering system were established; and

a cattle proof enclosure was constructed around the temporary storage site to minimise the risk of both poisoning of cattle and damage to the plants.



6.2 PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE PREPARATION

Vallee et al (2004) outlines a number of actions recommended that should be undertaken prior to the

translocation of the C. megacarpa into the recipient site(s) with the key action being the removal of any threats

from the recipient site(s). This may include the removal of weeds and pest animals (including stock) and

hazardous materials (including contamination).

Overarching management principles and site specific preparation measures have been outlined in Section 10

and Section 11 of this Plan.



7 Translocation Plan

The translocation methodologies outlined below are based upon steps developed by Dr Paul Forster of the

Queensland Herbarium. This methodology12 has since been refined for consistency with Vallee et al (2004)

and as a result of successful C. megacarpa translocations that occurred for both TMR and LNG projects

between 2009 and 2015.

NB. A refined methodology may be required once the transplant contractor has been engaged; and machinery

and equipment availability is confirmed.

7.0 TRANSLOCATION FROM ROW TO TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITY

1. Using marker paint or fluorescent dye mark the north side of each plant to be translocated. This will ensure that the plants are replanted with a similar north-south orientation, and may discourage poaching;

2. Clear the area surrounding the individual plants by hand or with machinery (bobcat); 3. Trim all fronds back to where the rachis is attached to the stems; 4. Spray trunks and around the crown area (not the crown itself) with an anti-transpirant (e.g. Envy®) to

prevent the plants drying out; 5. Using a trench pattern, loosen soil around each plant (either by hand or preferably with an excavator,

backhoe or chain digger); 6. Carefully remove each individual from the ground and carefully preserve the rootball(s) of soil for each

plant (ideally this should be done by hand (small plants) or with an excavator or backhoe bucket). Try to retain as much soil around the rootball(s) as possible in order to avoid damaging the root system;

7. Once the plant is out of the ground trim any damaged roots with clean/sterile secateurs and apply fungicide powder (e.g. Banrot®, Formula 20®) to prevent infection. Vitamin B or seaweed may also be applied to encourage root growth;

8. Using dry hessian sacking, wrap the rootball(s) to protect the structure of it. The hessian should be sewn or taped if necessary;

9. In order to avoid bruising the trunks/stems of the C. megacarpa, care should be taken whilst transporting the plants to the recipient site(s). Any large or heavy plants should be loaded using a soft sling that is slung on a backhoe or excavator bucket and packed using rolls of hessian sacking or similar;

10. Upon excavation the plants will be immediately transported to the pre-prepared temporary storage location for potting up and storage until further notice. If there is a delay in the actual potting, the hessian sacking in which the plants are wrapped will be sprayed with water so that the rootball(s) remain moist;

11. The hessian sacking should be removed from each plant as they are placed into their pots. Any roots which have sustained any further damage during transit should be trimmed and sprayed with the fungicide powder;

12. The plants should be positioned with the marked side facing north; 13. The rootball of each plant shall be packed with washed river sand or sandy loam in order to provide a

suitable substrate for new roots to grow. **This soil must be free of weed seeds**. Backfill around the plant using the appropriate topsoil;

14. Where necessary, the plants will be staked with multiple stakes for stability. Rocks or other suitable materials may be placed around the base of the pots to assist in insulating the pots from hot weather conditions, provide protection from fire and to aid in stability;

15. Spray the trunks of the plants again with an anti-transpirant (e.g. Envy®) to prevent them from losing too much moisture;

16. The crown and any remaining foliage on each plant will be sprayed with an insecticide (Confidor® at an application rate of 10ml/9L water or Crown® at an application rate of 5ml/9L water);

17. Using ordinary water, thoroughly water around each translocated plant and then water (5-9litres) around each rootball with a systemic fungicide (Banrot® at the recommended rate).

12 The methodology has been developed by Ecologica Consulting in consultation with the Queensland Herbarium, the Tondoon Botanic Gardens

and Australian Natives (transplant specialist).



7.1 TRANSLOCATION FROM TEMPORARY STORAGE TO PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE

Temporary Storage Site

1. Ensure all pre-translocation data has been captured prior to the removal of plants form the temporary storage site;

2. If the marker has faded or is no longer visible, use marker paint or fluorescent dye to mark the north side of each plant to be translocated. This will ensure that the plants are replanted with a similar north-south orientation, and may discourage poaching from the recipient site(s);

3. Spray trunks and around the crown area (not the crown itself) with an anti-transpirant (e.g. Envy®) to prevent the plants drying out;

4. In order to avoid bruising the trunks/stems of the C. megacarpa, care should be taken whilst transporting the plants to the recipient site(s).

The time the plant spends out of the ground in the permanent recipient site will be limited as far as practical.

Recipient Site

5. Holes at the recipient site will be dug by hand or with an excavator or backhoe and will not be much deeper than the rootball of the plants being transplanted. Each hole should be at least 1.5 times the size;

6. The bags / hessian sacking / pots should be removed from each plant as they are placed into the ground. Any roots which have sustained further damage during transit should be trimmed and sprayed with the fungicide powder;

7. Plants will be positioned in new holes to ensure that the north-south orientation from the old locality is maintained;

8. Washed river sand or sandy loam will be packed around the roots and rootball. This introduced soil will be free from weed seed;

9. Backfilling will use the original topsoil removed from the recipient site hole. Where necessary, plants will be staked to assist with stabilisation (with multiple timber stakes or surrounding trees where needed). Rocks will be placed around the base of the trunk to aid in stability, to provide protection from fires and to insulate roots from hot weather conditions.

10. If required, the trunks may be sprayed a second time with an anti-transpirant to prevent them losing too much moisture;

11. The crown of each plant will be sprayed with an insecticide (either Confidor® at a rate of application of 10 mL per 9 L of water or application of Crown® at a rate of application of 5 mL per 9 L of water) after transplant;

12. A systemic fungicide such as Banrot® should be applied at the recommended rate around each rootball area;

13. Each plant will be watered thoroughly (in addition to that received through systemic treatments) at a frequency dependant on local weather conditions,;

14. If required, Vitamin B or seaweed may also be applied to encourage root growth; 15. Without damaging the roots, a star picket will be driven into the north side of the ground beside each

plant so that its’ unique identification tag can be attached with high tensile wire. This will reduce the risk associated with losing the tags over time as well as reduce its likelihood of fire damage;

16. Any damage incurred to the plant through the transplant process will be recorded and photo-logged for input into the database. This will assist in identifying any future horticultural requirements and inform monitoring analysis when tracking the progress of a plant (particularly if transplant failure occurs);

17. Once transplant is complete, each plant will be photo-logged and height measured. The new co-ordinates for each transplanted individual will also be recorded at this time. All data will be input into the database for future monitoring and tracking purposes.



7.2 PROPAGATION

To address the offset requirement associated with translocating C. megacarpa from the disturbance footprint,

a minimum of 2,154 individuals will need to be planted and maintained within the recipient site (transplanted

and propagated individuals combined). This achieves an offset ratio of 1:6.

As outlined in this section, the collection of seed will need to be carried out in accordance with valid

Queensland permits and/or licences.

To address these requirements, an appropriate seed collection methodology has been developed for this

project. To encourage genetic variation within the recipient site, the agreed methodology ensures that any

seed collection will not be restricted to those being directly impacted by the pipeline project.

Key factors affecting the number of seed to be collected include: overall seed viability; collection locations;

nursery survival (est. 70%); and survival rate per transplant event (salvaged and propagated) (est. 70%).

Based on this it is estimated that approximately 5,437 seeds will need to be collected and propagated to

comply with approval conditions. The following sections outline the methodologies to be used.

7.2.1 COLLECTION AND PROPAGATION METHODOLOGIES

To address the offset requirement associated with translocating the C. megacarpa, seeds will be collected and

propagated using appropriate horticultural techniques.

To encourage genetic variation within the recipient site(s), the methodologies outlined below ensure that any

seed collection will not be restricted to those being directly impacted by the project works.

It should be noted that due to the occurrence of wildfires in the weeks leading up to 2011 salvage activities,

any seed that was present and ripe was burnt and rendered unviable. Therefore, no seeds were collected

from individuals that were being salvaged from the RoW.

7.2.2 SEED COLLECTION METHODOLOGY (ALL OTHER AREAS)

In accordance with DEHP requirements, collection of seed must only be carried out under a valid ‘Protected

Plants Harvesting Licence.

In addition, seeds will be harvested in accordance the methodology outlined below and the ‘Code of Practice –

For the harvest and use of protected plants’ (DEHP, 2015).

Seeds from multiple plants will not be mixed into the one (1) bag.

Seeds picked from adult plants and seeds found on the ground will not be placed into the same bag if

the origin of those on the ground is not certain.

This information will be input into an appropriate data management tool. This tool will also support inputs that

allow seed viability and fitness for each maternal plant to be tracked over time.

7.2.3 PROPAGATION METHODOLOGY

In accordance with DEHP requirements, propagation of seed must only be carried out under a valid ‘Protected

Plants Growing Licence and in accordance with the ‘Code of Practice – For the harvest and use of protected

plants’ (DEHP, 2015).



Specific methods for C. megacarpa propagation will be developed by the propagation contractor.

7.3 PLANTING DESIGN/LAYOUT

A planting design/layout will be designed based on the following aspects:

Permanent recipient site assessment

Distance between each plant;

Survival rate in the permanent recipient site once planted; and

Topography and existing vegetation.

The specific planting layout will be marked out by a suitably qualified and experienced Ecologist who has

relevant experience in such design. This is likely to occur in the days prior to each round of translocation so

that local conditions and equipment requirements can be accommodated as needed.

7.4 DATA MANAGEMENT TOOL

QGC will develop a data management tool to identify the origin of each seed. This includes developing a

database or equivalent record system that allows for each seed to be numbered and/or tagged and/or marked

in order to track the progress of propagated individuals from their maternal parent plant through to their

survival in the nursery and on to their survival in their permanent recipient site.



8 Right of Way (RoW) Management

No further disturbance works are planned within the ROW.



9 Monitoring and Management

The duration of the management and maintenance requirements are based on both the guidelines outlined by

Vallee et al (2004); the relevant approval conditions; and other project experiences from several C.

megacarpa Translocation Programmes that have run between 2009 and 2015. The methodologies outlined

below have been broken down according to the C. megacarpa locations.

9.0 TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE

Management

Depending on weather conditions (i.e. rainfall, summer heat, etc.) each plant may be given approximately 5-

10 litres of water as appropriate (higher frequency may be required during summer).

Plants will be checked for insect attack regularly and treated for insect attack accordingly.

If plants begin to show signs of growth, they should be watered and sprayed thoroughly with a systemic

insecticide (e.g. Crown or Confidor) to reduce insect attack. These systemic insecticides should be applied at

a high concentration (e.g. 5ml Crown per 9 litres of water; 10ml Confidor per 9 litres of water).

The maintenance and management team is comprised of Trevor Mylrea (ongoing maintenance and

management) Alicia Wain (ecological monitoring) and the Brian Perry (maintenance oversight/monitoring).

Monitoring

To monitor the health of the transplanted C. megacarpa whilst in temporary storage, the potted / bagged C.

megacarpa will be inspected in accordance with the schedule outlined in Table 4. This will be conducted by a

suitably qualified Ecologist(s) with relevant C. megacarpa experience from Ecologica Consulting and the

transplant contractor. The first inspection will take place upon immediate completion of the transplant

programme and continue until C. megacarpa are transplanted to their permanent recipient site.

As a minimum, each inspection will involve the following tasks:

Visually inspect each transplanted C. megacarpa (approximately 359 individuals);

Observation data for each individual will be recorded against its unique identification code on a spreadsheet pro-forma13. As a minimum, the following data will be collected during the monthly inspections:

o Frond growth against the photo log14 (e.g. ENG, etc.);

o The development of new megasporophylls (females) or pollen cones (males);

o Any male specimens shedding pollen;

o The development of any seeds on the megasporophylls and the number of seeds present;

o Any seeds dropped from the parent plants;

o Presence / absence of insects against a photo log15;

o Presence / absence of insect attack;

o Presence / absence of putative pollinators against a photo log16;

13 By matching the species to the sequentially listed pro-forma, the margin for error can be reduced and all species can be accounted for and located

straight away (the absence of data against a code on the spreadsheet will identify the need to locate it before the end of the monitoring period) 14 Photo log will include the different stages of frond growth on C. megacarpa from Spikes (sp) to dead advanced growth (DADG). 15 Photo log will include commonly observed invertebrates on C. megacarpa. 16 Photo log will include known pollinators for C. megacarpa.



o If a plant appears to have died, a photograph of the individual will be taken during the field inspection;

o Monthly rainfall data from the onsite rain gauge (where applicable).

Input of collected survey data into the data management tool for analysis.

In addition to the data collected, all individuals will be photo-logged during the final inspection prior to their

permanent translocation. Each potted / bagged individual should be photographed alongside a measuring

staff from the same reference position (north). Once back in the office, these photographs will be stored within

the project data management tool.

QGC will maintain regular contact with the appointed ecologist(s) and the applicable landholder throughout the

monitoring period. Contact will also be maintained with the lead maintenance contractor on a regular basis

whilst in temporary storage. Contact will include:

Notifying the landholder of scheduled site visits a prior to the monitoring event;

Contacting QGC during monitoring or within 48 hours of the inspection if severe stress/death is noticed, including the presence of significant numbers of insects and/or insect attack on any of the translocated specimens. This will allow relevant parties to organise the necessary maintenance and management requirements to address the issue.

Monitoring Schedule

Table 4 provides the monitoring frequency for C. megacarpa held in temporary storage.

TABLE 4: MONITORING SCHEDULE – NURSERY/TEMPORARY STORAGE (2011-2016)

Period Frequency

0-29 months Monthly basis

30-47 months Bi-monthly basis

48+ months

Bi-annual basis; and

A final assessment in preparation for transplant into permanent

recipient site (carried out just prior to transplant).

9.1 NURSERY (PROPAGATED INDIVIDUALS)

Specific methods for the management and maintenance of seeds and propagated individuals will be

developed in consultation with the propagation contractor however as a minimum, the following methodology

should be adopted:

All seeds and propagated individuals will be watered as necessary to ensure the best survival rates. The watering system will be regularly inspected to ensure the plants receive adequate water for the climatic conditions;

A regular inspection of the seeds and propagated individuals will be undertaken to check for signs of pests and/or diseases. Any necessary weed management will also be undertaken during this time;

Where required, pest and disease control will be via the use of an appropriate spray(s) and will be undertaken as necessary;

An appropriate slow release fertilizer will be applied to all plants on a bi-annual basis;



Cleaning of the nursery and surrounds to ensure maximised plant hygiene and healthy will be undertaken in accordance with the Plant Health Australia Standard; and the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia Standard.

Horticultural records outlining the treatment type; application rate (where applicable); and frequency will be

recorded for propagated individuals. This information will be input in the data management tool and be made

available to QGC and the appointed Ecologist as required.

9.2 NURSERY (SEEDS AND PROPAGATED INDIVIDUALS)

Monitoring

Specific methods for monitoring and reporting of seeds and propagated individuals will be developed in

consultation with the propagation contractor however as a minimum, the following methodology should be

adopted for each event:

Visually inspect each seed and propagated individual;

Observation data for individual will be recorded against its unique identification code on a spreadsheet pro-forma. As a minimum, the following data will be collected during each monitoring event:

o Approximate strike date (germination date when roots develop and then when fronds emerge);

o Frond growth & no. of fronds (e.g. ENG, etc.);

o Presence / absence of insects;


o Presence / absence of disease and/or fungal issue (incl. rot);

o If a plant appears to have died, a photograph of the individual may be taken during the inspection;

o Monthly rainfall data from the onsite rain gauge;

Input of captured data into the data management tool for analysis.

Each propagated (germinated) individual will be photo-logged on an annual basis. This may include being

photographed alongside a measuring staff or similar from the same reference position (north). These

photographs will be stored within the project data management tool.

QGC will maintain regular contact with the propagation contractor and the appointed Ecologist.

Monitoring Schedule

Table 5 provides the monitoring frequency for C. megacarpa propagated and managed under nursery

conditions.

TABLE 5: MONITORING SCHEDULE – NURSERY (PROPOGATED INDIVIDUALS)

Period Frequency

Duration of nursery management period

Bi-monthly basis; and

A final assessment of those being prepared for transplant into the

permanent recipient site (carried out just prior to transplant).



9.3 PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE (TRANSLOCATED AND PROPAGATED AND REFERENCE INDIVIDUALS)

Specific methods for the management and maintenance of translocated individuals will be developed in

consultation with the contractor however as a minimum, the following methodology should be adopted:

Depending on translocation timing and rainfall, each plant may be given approximately 10-20 litres of water, approximately monthly for the first 12 months into the post translocation programme or as appropriate (higher frequency may be required in drought or summer periods);

Plants will be checked for insect attack regularly for the first six months of the post translocation programme and then as required. If pest attack is observed, plants will be managed accordingly;

Plants will be checked within a reasonable timeframe following a high rainfall event to mitigate against severe insect attack (particularly around the C. megacarpa base);

When plants begin to show signs of growth, they should be watered and sprayed thoroughly with a systemic insecticide (e.g. Crown or Confidor) to reduce insect attack. These systemic insecticides should be applied at a high concentration (e.g. 5ml Crown per 9 litres of water; 10ml Confidor per 9 litres of water).

The maintenance and management team will be appropriately experienced professionals within the

horticultural industry (with relevant experience). If this is not possible, appropriate training regarding the

management of C. megacarpa should be given prior to the commencement of maintenance/management

works by the translocation team.

Management

In accordance with the EPBC Act approval condition 25(i), the translocated C. megacarpa will be monitored by

a suitably qualified person(s) for a minimum period of 5 years following their planting into the permanent

recipient site.

A nearby control site will also be established within the offset area and monitored for the duration of the C.

megacarpa programme.

It is anticipated that the findings at the end of the monitoring period will enable a determination of success to

be made.

Monitoring

As a minimum, each survey will involve the following tasks:

Visually inspect each transplanted C. megacarpa;

Visually inspect each individual within the reference site individual;

Observation data for each translocated specimen and control site specimen will be recorded against its unique identification code on a spreadsheet pro-forma. As a minimum, the following data will be collected during each monitoring event:

o Frond growth against the photo log17

o The development of new megasporophylls (females) or pollen cones (males);

o Any male specimens shedding pollen;

o The development of any seeds on the megasporophylls and the number of seeds present;

17 Photo log will include the different stages of frond growth on C. megacarpa from Spikes (sp) to dead advanced growth (DADG).



o Any seeds dropped from the parent plants within the recipient sites;

o Presence / absence of insects against a photo log;


o Presence / absence of putative pollinators against a photo log;

o Presence / absence of disease and/or fungal issue (incl. rot);

o If a plant appears to have died, a photograph of the individual may be taken during the field inspection;

o Monthly rainfall data from the onsite rain gauge;

Input of collected survey data into the data management tool for analysis.

Each translocated and reference site individual will be photo-logged on an annual basis. This may include

being photographed alongside a measuring staff from the same reference position (north).These photographs

will be stored within the project data management tool.

Monitoring Schedule for translocated C. megacarpa (2016-2)

A tentative monitoring schedule is outlined in Table 6 below. This schedule will be finalised once the

contractor has been selected and may be subject to changes due to lessons learnt throughout the program.

QGC will only notify DOEE in the event of a significant change.

It is expected that all salvaged individuals will be transplanted into the permanent recipient site in 2016. To

minimise risks associated with the programme it is anticipated that propagated individuals grown in the

nursery will be planted out in three (3) rounds. Subject to collection success in 2016, the first round is

anticipated to be planted into the recipient site in June 2019.

In order to measure success (as outlined in Section 11), a nearby reference site will also be established and

monitored during this period.

TABLE 6: PROPOSED MONITORING SCHEDULE (PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE)

Date Monitoring

Schedule Date

Monitoring

Schedule Date

Monitoring

Schedule

Salvaged Individuals R1^ propagated individuals R2^ propagated individuals

Plant out date – August 2016 Plant out date June 2019 Plant out date June 2020

Jun-16

Jul-16 Jul-19 Jul-21

Aug-16 Aug-19

Aug-21

Sep-16 Sep-19 Sep-21

Oct-16 Oct-19 Oct-21

Nov-16 Nov-19 Nov-21

Dec-16 Dec-19 Dec-21

Jan-17 - Jan-20 - Jan-22 -



Feb-17 Feb-20 Feb-22

Mar-17 - Mar-20 - Mar-22 -

Apr-17 Apr-20 Apr-22

May-17 - May-20 - May-22 -

Jun-17 Jun-20 Jun-22

Jul-17 to

Sept 18

Every 3

months

Jul-20 to

Sep-21

Every 3

months Jul-22 to

Sep-23

Every 3

months

Oct-18 to

Sept 19

Every 6

months

Oct-21 to

Sep-22

Every 6

months Oct-23 to

Sept-24

Every 6

months

Oct-19 to

Sept 21

Every 12

months

Oct-22 to

Sept-24

Every 12

months Oct-24 to

Sep-26

Every 12

months

Table notes:

R1 and R2 refer to which round of propagated individuals that will be planted into the permanent recipient site.

QGC will maintain regular contact with the appointed Ecologist(s) and the applicable landholder throughout

the monitoring period. Contact will also be maintained with the lead maintenance contractor on a regular basis

for the first two years post permanent translocation and then as needed for the remainder of the monitoring

period.



10 Offset Area Management and Protection

The primary management goal of the offset site shall be to secure a population of at least 2,154 C. megacarpa

individuals. Risks that will require management include

Weeds

Vegetation Management

Land degradation

Fire

Development

Pest management

Grazing

Restoration/Revegetation

Disturbance/Damage; and

Unauthorised Access and Use

Actions, timing and responsibilities to manage these risks are outline in Tables 6 to Table 15 below.

10.0 WEEDS

Table 6: Actions to Manage Weed Risks

Risks

Timing Undertaken by

QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Weeds Introduction

and/or spread

of weeds that

prevents

natural

regeneration

of native

plants.

Throughout

project

All approved site

entries to the Offset

Area

Weed Prevention/Hygiene and Control

The potential for the introduction or spread of weeds will be minimised by restricting vehicle and livestock access to the Offset Area and implementation of weed hygiene control measures in accordance QGC Environmental Procedure – Weed Hygiene for Vehicles and Machinery (QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-00003 Rev 3):

Prior to any works being undertaken, a survey will be undertaken to identify declared weeds present on the property.

Prior to entering and leaving the Wyalla property and Offset Area, personnel must ensure that their clothing and equipment (e.g. bags) are free from seeds or other live material of weed species which could result in the introduction of weeds to the Wyalla property.

For high risk activities the vehicles, machinery and plant equipment are to be cleaned and inspected for weed hygiene requirements at a minimum of a fortnightly cycle. For medium risk activities the vehicles are to weed hygiene cleaned and inspected at a minimum of a quarterly interval (3 months). For low risk vehicles an interval of 6-12 months between hygiene inspections would suffice.

Only personnel who have completed the nationally accredited training in vehicle and machinery inspection and cleaning are authorised to complete the relevant documentation.



An inspection report will be retained once the vehicle is confirmed to have been cleaned and inspected.

Weed hygiene declarations are required where fill or other relevant construction materials are being brought to the Wyalla property.

Prior to planting 3 monthly for

first year then

annually

(as required)

Contractor Weed Control

Where applicable, a combination of weed

control methods consistent with DAWR’s

Pest Fact Sheets will be used to manage

declared weeds and encourage

regeneration of native understorey species.

The use of herbicides or mechanical control

measures will consider and avoid potential

adverse impacts to C. megacarpa and

where applicable cattle.

10.1 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Table 7: Actions to Manage Vegetation Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Vegetation Clearing

vegetation

for essential

infrastructure

Prior to

planting.

Maintenance as

required.

Contractor Minimise clearing of woody vegetation and only for proposed essential infrastructure (for example access tracks, fence lines, water tanks).

Where required for ongoing management, woody vegetation along access tracks, fence lines and firebreaks will be managed using a cut stump method (cut to base) with herbicide application or residual herbicide ground application in accordance with QGC Vegetation Management Procedure (QCOPS-OPS-ENV-PCE-000040);

Biomass/fuel loads will primarily be managed through a combination of light grazing across the offset area and where necessary, slashing and or brush cutting around the Cycads.



10.2 LAND DEGRADATION

Table 8: Actions to Manage Land Degradation Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Land

degradation

Erosion and

sediment

issues caused

by

construction

activities

Prior to and

during

planting

Maintenance

as required

Contractor Sediment and Erosion Control

Access along tracks will be restricted to approved personnel only (reducing use);

Where possible, slashing rather than re-grading will be undertaken;

Access along tracks will be avoided or where necessary, restricted during wet weather to prevent erosion and degradation;

Tracks will be regularly inspected, particularly after heavy rain or flooding, with necessary upgrades undertaken where required;

Implement appropriate remedial actions for the type of erosion – e.g. bank stabilisation by revegetation;

Track maintenance to be undertaken as necessary in response to seasonal rainfall events causing damage; and

Track establishment, track rehabilitation and track maintenance shall occur post the wet season where practicable.



10.3 FIRE

Table 9: Actions to Manage Fire Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Fire Uncontrolled

fires

TBC Contractor Firebreak

The location of any required firebreaks will be via mutual agreement with between the landholder and QGC.

Fuel Load Management

Fuel loads will be closely monitored by field personnel who will work with local fire authorities to determine if fuel load and climatic conditions have the potential to cause a fire that could be detrimental to the offset and the conservation of the planted population. Where the potential for detrimental fires exists further actions will be implemented to reduce fuel loads to an acceptable level.

Biomass/fuel loads will primarily be managed through a combination of light grazing across the offset area and where necessary, slashing (hand held equipment) around the Cycas megacarpa. Grazing will only be undertaken once Cycas megacarpa are sufficiently established as determined by a suitably qualified Ecologist based on the results of regular monitoring.

Controlled burns

Prescribed burns will be co-ordinated with the landholder and undertaken in accordance with relevant permits;

Where applicable, very cool (trickle burns) fuel reduction burns in a rotational mosaic pattern may be conducted to reduce the hazard of hot fires. Cool burns will be conducted only if required.



10.4 DEVELOPMENT

Table 10: Actions to Manage Development Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Development Potential

change to the

zoning or

reconfiguration

of the lot

Throughout

project

QGC / Contractor

/ Landholder

Agreement with the landholder does not allow for any of these occurrences without agreed consent from QGC

10.5 PEST MANAGEMENT

Table 11: Actions to Manage Pest Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Pest animals Disturbing

vegetation and

soil, spreading

weeds and

plant disease.

Throughout

project

Contractor Pest Animal Management

Record incidental observations of pest animal impacts on the translocated and naturally regenerating populations. If impacts are considered to be a significant risk specific control measures will be implemented.

Controls may include shooting, trapping and/or baiting. Notice of access and proposed pest control methods and/or chemical usage (including material safety data sheets) must be provided to the landholder two weeks prior to any events occurring.

10.6 GRAZING

Table 12: Actions to Manage Grazing Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Grazing Livestock

damage to

young plants

Throughout

project

QGC /

Landholder

Fencing

Livestock will be excluded from the Offset Area. If additional fencing is required, this will be in agreement with the Landowner.

Livestock Access / Grazing Regimes

Pulse grazing for fuel control



Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

may be permitted once C. megacarpa plantings are sufficiently established as determined by a suitably qualified Ecologist. At intervals during and at the conclusion of the pulse grazing period a suitably qualified Ecologist will monitor for potential impacts of livestock on the translocated plants and condition of the Offset Area.

10.7 RESTORATION/REVEGETATION

Table 13: Actions to Manage Restoration/Revegetation Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Restoration /

Revegetation

Failure of

natural

regeneration

due to

disturbance

(e.g. drought

or flooding).

Throughout

project

QGC /

Landholder

Weed management actions will be undertaken to support natural regeneration of native species across the offset area.

Support the establishment of native vegetation, both regenerating and existing mature vegetation.

10.8 DISTURBANCE/DAMAGE

Table 14: Actions to Manage Disturbance/Damage Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Disturbance/damage Land

degradation

and/or loss of

vegetation

due to pest

animals, etc.

Throughout

project

QGC /

Landowner

Undertake a collaborative and adaptive approach to the area with immediate neighbours and other catchment stakeholders.

Consultant and cooperate with neighbours to implement fire regimes, fencing and the management of feral animals.

Reduce and eradicate pest plants and animals where possible, and ensure the control methods have no or minimal adverse impacts.



10.9 UNAUTHORISED ACCESS OR USE

Table 15: Actions to Manage Unauthorised Access Risks

Risks


QGC/Contractor/

Visitors

Actions

Unauthorised

access

Damage

caused by

unauthorised

entry or used

of the

management

area

Throughout

project

QGC /

Landowner

Restricted Access

Access to the offset area will be restricted to approved QGC personnel; approved contractors and guests (e.g. EHP and DOEE) and the landholder;

Access to the offset area will be via the dedicated access track agreed with the landholders. If alternative access is required, this will require prior approval with the landholder.

All access points will be secure and padlocked to restrict entry to authorised personnel.



11 Measuring Success

This section outlines the criteria for measuring the success of management activities within the offset area.

Once the management outcomes are achieved in Section 11 of this Plan, these activities will cease to have

effect. When the management plan ends, it is intended that the PMAV made for the declaration remains in

place until such time as the area is mapped as Category A on the regional ecosystem mapping, and therefore

protected from clearing under the VM Act and relevant regional vegetation management codes.

TABLE 16: OFFSET AREA MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Management

Activity

Measurable Criteria for Success Corrective Action

Establish a

minimum of 2,154

C. megacarpa

individuals

Population size

A minimum of 2154 C. megacarpa individuals from propagated and translocated stock are established in the Offset Area prior to the end of the management period. The overall health of the directly translocated specimens must be equal to those within the reference site, based on the following criteria:

crown health;

trunk condition;

degree of pest attack; and

reproductive capacity.

Assess natural/control population data

and/or historic records of population size

to determine if results are due to

seasonal fluctuation.

Consider changing management

actions, increasing monitoring frequency

and/or undertaking supplementary

revegetation if appropriate.

The Offset Area

supports a self-

sustaining

population of C.

megacarpa.

The existing population within the offset area remains static or increases in size;

N/A

Fire management

Fuel loads within the offset area are managed to reduce the risk of a high intensity burn occurring around transplanted Cycads until the declaration ceases.

Where grazing is used as a fuel load

reduction tool, a review of the grazing

schedule will be undertaken in

consultation with the landholder on a

biannual basis. Where required, cattle

numbers will either increase or decrease

within the approved grazing areas.

Weed management

No evidence of relevant weed species impacting on the success of transplanted C. megacarpa;

Establish a baseline weed status and maintain a declared weed population density within the offset area of <5% to the baseline;

Weed management practices and their

effectiveness will be reviewed on an

annual basis. Relevant adjustments may

be made to the management strategy as

required (egg. investigate alternative

weed management regimes or

techniques).



No new weed species have been introduced to the offset area and its associated infrastructure (tracks).

Pest animal

management.

No significant and obvious impacts from vertebrate fauna on the C. megacarpa within the offset area;

Pest fauna have not established long term residency within or adjacent the offset area.

Pest management practices and their

effectiveness will be reviewed annually.

If required, appropriate adjustments will

be made to pest management

strategies.

Erosion and

sediment control

Tracks are maintained on an annual basis for the duration of the programme;

No visible major erosion associated with access tracks.

Erosion and sediment control measures

will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Updates will be made if required.



12 Reporting

12.0 TEMPORARY NURSERY

Analysis and reporting of the C. megacarpa data will be completed by a suitably qualified person. A twelve

monthly progress report will be prepared and include the following information: the findings over the past 12-

month period; a comparative analysis of the overall health of the translocated C. megacarpa to date (salvage;

propagated and reference) and; the raw data for the past 12-month period.

12.1 SEEDS AND PROPAGATED INDIVIDUALS

Data and records captured during each monitoring period will be provided to QGC in an agreed format. This

information will then be analysed and input into the monitoring summaries and progress reporting for the C.

megacarpa programme.

12.2 PERMANENT RECIPIENT SITE

Analysis and reporting of all C. megacarpa data will be completed by a suitably qualified person. Reporting will

be provided to QGC in the following format:

A twelve monthly progress report. As a minimum, this report will discuss and provide the following information: the findings over the past 12-month period; a comparative analysis of the overall health of the translocated C. megacarpa to date (salvage; propagated and reference) and; the raw data for the past 12-month period;

A detailed report at five (5) year intervals. As a minimum this report will discuss and provide the following information: analysis of the monitoring data between 2011 and the current date; a discussion on the outcomes of methodologies used; and current survival outcomes.

Following the conclusion of the monitoring programme, a final report discussing the findings and outcomes of

the monitoring will be prepared for submission to DOEE to demonstrate compliance with the approval

conditions.



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Source: Running Creek Catchment Boundary and Grid, Department of Main Roads, November 2008, Transect Grid, Connell Wagner and Department of Main Roads, 2008.

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National park, state forest or timber reserve

Essential habitat

LNG InfrastructureQCLNG Main Pipeline

Kilometre Points

Other gas pipelineAustralia Pacific LNG main pipeline

Jemena Queensland gas pipeline

GLNG gas pipeline

Known Cycad Offset/Recipient SitesAPLNG Inverness Offset/Recipient Site

GLNG Cycad Offset/Recipient Site

DTMR Cycad Recipient Site

QGC Cycad programmeLot 4 on SP272391 (Wyalla)

QGC Wyalla Offset/Recipient Site

In-situ locations

Cycas megacarpaCycas megacarpa habitat

Cycad population (approx. area only)- Ecologica Consulting, 2010-2012

Known cycad populations

Atas of Living Australia Records

Queensalnd Herbarium Records

Ecologica Consulting Records

Source:Ecologica Consulting Cycad locations and potential offset areasDNRM, 2012.Natural resource infrastructure, mining lease and exploration permitsState of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) 2015 Road and rail networkState of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) 2015 Major watercourse lines - QueenslandState of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) 2015Rural properties - QueenslandState of Qld (Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing) 2015. Protected areas of Queensland - boundariesState of Qld (2015) State Development Area boundary - Callide Infrastructure Corridor SDAUpdated data available at http://qldspatial.information.qld.gov.au/Imagery: ESRI World Imagery, 2012.

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QGC Cycad Programme

Cycas megacarpa translocation management plan

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