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Contents
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................... 4
THIS PRICE GUIDE .................................................................................................................................................. 4
PAST SEB PERFORMANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 5
OVERVIEW OF REVEGETATION SERVICES BY NRM REGION ................................................................. 5
PRICE GUIDE METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 6
USING THIS PRICE GUIDE ........................................................................................................................... 6
ASSUMPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
CASE STUDY 1: ADELAIDE HILLS ............................................................................................................... 8
CASE STUDY 2: MURRAY MALLEE ........................................................................................................... 12
CASE STUDY 3: YORKE PENINSULA COASTAL....................................................................................... 16
PROVISION OF SERVICES - LOW AND HIGH COSTS ............................................................................. 21
STATE WIDE AND REGIONAL SUPPLIERS LISTING ............................................................................... 24
DEWNR CONTACTS ................................................................................................................................... 25
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Introduction and Background
The Native Vegetation Management Unit (NMVU) has developed this price guide for landholders and clearance proponents to assist them in understanding the market costs associated with undertaking natural resource management actions across South Australia.
The aims of the guide are to:
1. Aid the facilitation of discussions and agreement between proponents in negotiating the
management costs for managing credit sites under the Native Vegetation Act 1991.
2. Provide a level of price transparency for individuals who may not have a background in
natural resource management on ground works.
It is envisaged that the outcome of the guide and associated information will assist in fair and reasonable agreements being developed between the proponent, government and the land manager/owner.
This Price Guide
The price guide does not provide any legal basis for costing works. This guide is not a comprehensive list of all management actions that might need to be undertaken on a site to realise additional conservation gains.
Approval to clear native vegetation usually comes with conditions. Most commonly the requirement is to provide an ‘offset’ for the parcel of native vegetation to be cleared.
The ‘offset’ needs to provide a Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB), meaning it needs to provide an environmental gain over and above the damage being done to the native vegetation in the clearing activity. This usually involves the protection of a separate area of land for conservation or expanding an area of native vegetation.
During the assessment of a clearance application the applicant will usually be provided with two ‘offset’ options. These are:
1. Establish an on ground SEB area by either:
a) Re-establishing native vegetation close by, or in another location, which may involve revegetation or encouraging natural regeneration on an agreed landscape
b) Managing and enhancing an existing area of native vegetation, which may involve removing and managing threats such as grazing, weeds and pests, or improving the vegetation through supplementary planting
c) Protecting an existing area of native vegetation by placing it under a Heritage Agreement or Management Agreement to protect it from future disturbance
2. Pay into the Native Vegetation Fund. The Native Vegetation Council will administer on-ground offset grants.
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Past SEB Performance
A review of some past SEB ‘offset’ areas in the Mt Lofty Ranges region suggests a range of outcomes
from the very good to the very poor.
Discussions with the landowners of those areas indicate that poor performance of the SEB can be
attributed to:
1. Poor project plan clarity
2. Implementation costs set too low
3. Unrealistic time frames from agreement to implementation
4. An incorrect view that one action will complete the task successfully
5. Poor restoration or revegetation techniques
6. Little or no follow-up
7. No follow-up commitment of money
8. A change in property manager
9. Little understanding of the SEB obligations attached to a property by a new owner or
potential purchaser
10. Difficulties finding assistance or contractors.
It is hoped that this guide can be used to inform better decision making processes.
Overview of Revegetation Services by NRM Region
Our analysis of the revegetation and restoration industry has identified the following:
1. Not all Natural Resources Management (NRM) areas have the same level of quality in
revegetation and vegetation restoration programs.
2. Some service providers only work on projects as demand is required. This means they
provide services other than just revegetation or restoration programs.
3. Some services are not available in all the NRM regions; therefore, state wide service
providers are required, and these mostly come from Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills.
4. At the time of the survey, there only two fulltime seed collectors in the state were identified;
all other seed suppliers also conduct other revegetation or vegetation restoration services
where seed collection is a part of the service.
5. Fencing is very site specific and costs vary greatly. Suppliers have different interpretations of
the type of fence required. Many suppliers prefer to work close to home rather than travel
and many farmers do their own fencing.
6. Farmers have the ability to conduct their own site preparations, however they require
guidance in relation to the timing of activities and technical requirements.
7. Unlike some states there is no industry association or professional body to share and
improve the knowledge of service providers.
8. The industry relies heavily on government funds to maintain a strong business commitment
towards implementation of revegetation and restoration services.
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Price Guide Methodology
This guide was developed by:
1. Reviewing the current listing for revegetation and vegetation restoration services by
developing a data base from:
a. Personal knowledge regarding the revegetation and vegetation restoration industry
b. Searching for past listings on the internet (most out of date)
c. Searching the Yellow Pages
d. Personal communications.
2. Establishing a series of questions to ask business operators regarding a low and high price
for their service based on:
a. Which NRM regions they could provide services to
b. Types of services provided
c. Issues affecting price
d. Low and high price points for various services.
3. Contacting all service providers via phone then emailing a questionnaire to them with a time
frame in which to respond.
4. Offering those who replied a business listing in this document – not all providers that were
contacted responded to the survey.
Using this Price Guide
This guide is designed for:
Those who are considering an SEB
Those who have chosen to undertake an approved SEB
Landholders or organisations who have the ability to establish an SEB area and wish to become an Accredited Third Party Provider.
The information contained in this document is a ‘guide’ only. Please confirm and verify information
as it directly relates to your particular situation.
The case studies in this document are based on real projects that have been delivered successfully
over time.
When considering an SEB, a clear yearly plan for 10 years is essential for a successful outcome. The
quality of the team delivering the project is also very important.
The prices in this guide will vary depending on location, consultant/contractor skills or equipment
and the level of planning and long-term commitment of the proponent.
Please NOTE:
Material and operating costs were correct as of June 30th 2016
Not all contractor and service providers chose to reply to information requests, and
therefore these have not been listed as a provider. You may find other service providers
through your own research.
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Assumptions
We have assumed that materials, such as tree guards and stakes, are purchased from Adelaide
suppliers and therefore no review of these materials has been conducted.
1. Additional costs that are project specific have not been included in this guide. These are: a. All types of travel costs
b. Accommodation costs
c. Chemical costs
d. Specific equipment hire costs (brush cutters, spray units, chainsaws, slashers, etc.)
2. Machine direct seeding pricing is based on 3 km per hectare (ha) 3. Ripping (prior to planting seedlings) pricing is based on 3 km per ha 4. Native seed costs are based on general quantities of provenance seed for 3 km of machine
direct seeding per ha at 400g/km seeding.
The following are general comments on the industry within particular NRM regions:
Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges
Contains the highest number of service providers. Most of the businesses conduct many different services and will work across the state. The number of service providers has begun to diminish as government funded projects are
reduced.
South East
Most service providers are supported by government funded projects. Many providers also have
back-up activities to keep them busy. This area has a good level of activity and mix of providers.
Kangaroo Island
No non-government providers could be easily found. Most services are provided via the local NRM
office.
South Australian Murray-Darling Basin
The provision of services is mostly from Adelaide and Adelaide Hills based suppliers.
Northern and Yorke
This area is covered by one national business, however state wide providers also work in this region.
Eyre Peninsula
This area has limited service providers based at Port Lincoln.
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Case Study 1: Adelaide Hills
Project Site - Southern Mount Lofty Ranges
Rainfall: High 800 – 1000 mm
Vegetation Association: Low Woodland
Eucalyptus obliqua over Xanthorrhoea semiplanassp, Acacia myrtifolia var. myrtifolia, Hibbertia riparia, Hakea rostrata, Platylobiumobtusangulum, Lepidospermasemiteres, Pultenaeainvolucrata
Site Issues:
Introduced invasive plants - Montpellier broom (Genista monspessulana), Scotch broom
(Cytisusscoparius), Gorse (Ulexeuropaeus) & Sweet Pittosporum (Pittosporum undulatum)
No perimeter fence, livestock access.
Area Size: 12 ha
Focus Action:
To improve the quality of the existing vegetation and natural regeneration through the control of threats such as woody weeds.
Photo: Eucalyptus obliqua impacted by Pittosporum undulatum (Sweet pittosporum), Genista
monspessulana (Montpellier broom) and Ulexeuropaeus (Gorse).
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Restoration Check:
Site Planning Fencing Woody Weed Control
Site stabilisation Revegetation Vermin control
Native Herbivores Herbaceous exotic plants Photo Points / Monitoring
Other
Activities:
a. Visit the site, walk the site recording species found, and map areas of woody weed infestation
b. Establish monitoring points
c. Develop a management strategy to suit the commitment to the site and skills
d. Examine site for fencing options and type e.g. stock control with native species movement
e. Have site fenced with an access gate
f. Establish pest animal control – focus: cats and foxes
g. At the right time begin weed control measures
h. Review and monitor annually - pre and post weed management
i. Continue weed control and monitoring measures for 10 years
j. Provide detailed progress report at 5 and 10 years
Estimated per ha costs: $1600 per ha/annum
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Project Costs Justification:
Requirement Units Type Unit Cost $
Totals Notes
Year 1
Site Planning / Mapping (2 people x 1 day) 16 hrs 150 $ 2,400.00
Includes travel costs
Office based Mapping and Plan 16 hrs 120 $ 1,920.00
Includes documentation
Revisit site to check plan 16 hrs 150 $ 2,400.00
Includes establishing monitoring point
Fencing - site review with contractor
8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Fencing of property (12ha) 2500 m 12 $ 30,000.00 Includes recording
Review fence 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Begin woody weed control (4 people x 5 days)
40 hrs 250 $ 10,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 2
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (4 people x 5 days)
40 hrs 250 $ 10,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 3
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (4 people x 5 days)
40 hrs 250 $ 10,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 4
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (4 people x 5 days)
40 hrs 250 $ 10,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 5
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (4 people x 5 days)
40 hrs 250 $ 10,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Progress Report 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Maps, Report, Budget
Year 6
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Requirement Units Type Unit Cost $
Totals Notes
Monitoring review 4 hrs 150 $ 600.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (2 people x 4 days)
32 hrs 125 $ 4,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 7
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (2 people x 4 days)
32 hrs 125 $ 4,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 8
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (2 people x 4 days)
32 hrs 125 $ 4,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 9
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (2 people x 4 days)
32 hrs 125 $ 4,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat
traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Year 10
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
Continue woody weed control (2 people x 4 days) 32 hrs 125 $ 4,000.00
Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Annual vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting & cat traps
Monitoring review 8 hrs 150 $ 1,200.00 Includes travel costs
End project report 16 hrs 150 $ 2,400.00 Final Package
Subtotals $175,420.00 Contingency % 8 $ 14,033.60
TOTAL $189,453.60
Summary Information: Years: 10
Ha: 12
Cost per year: $ 18,945.36
Cost per ha: $ 1,578.78
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Case Study 2: Murray Mallee
Project Site - Murray Mallee
Rainfall: High 300 – 450 mm
Vegetation Association: Open Low Mallee
Eucalyptus incrassata, Leptospermum coriaceum Open low Mallee over Hibbertia riparia, Baeckeabehrii, Callitrisverrucosa, Glischrocaryonbehrii, Melaleuca uncinata and Lomandra ssp.
Site Issues:
Introduced invasive plants - Pinus species, Bridle creeper (Asparagus asparagoides). Introduced rabbits, hares and cats. Middle and over storey species missing. No perimeter fence, livestock access.
Area Size: 20 ha
Focus Action:
To reinstate middle and upper storey species, control plant and animal threats and remove livestock.
Photo: Eucalyptus incrassataover lomandra sp.
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Restoration Check:
Site Planning Fencing Woody Weed Control
Site stabilisation Revegetation Vermin control
Native Herbivores Herbaceous exotic plants Photo Points / Monitoring
Other
Activities: a. Review site with land owner, discuss aspirations, commitment and possible long term assistance
b. Map infestation areas (woody weeds, herbaceous plant spots, rabbit warrens)
c. Record species found at the site
d. Establish monitoring points
e. Develop a management strategy to suit the commitment to the site and skills
f. Examine site for fencing options and type e.g. stock control with native species movement
g. Have site fenced, leaving access gate
h. Begin vermin control with focus on rabbits
i. Minor woody weed control
j. Focus on herbaceous weed control
k. Collect local seeds for plant propagation - an annual requirement
l. Propagate required number of seedlings on an annual basis
m. Plant selected areas with appropriate species
n. Review and monitor annually
o. Continue vermin controls annually, replant where required, monitoring and improve for 10 years
p. Provide detailed progress report at years 5 and 10
Estimated per ha costs: $1500ha per ha/annum
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Project Costs Justification:
Requirement Units Type Unit
Cost $ Totals Notes
Year 1
Site Planning / Mapping (2 people x 1 day)
20 hrs 150 $ 3,000.00 Includes land owner discussions & travel costs
Office Mapping and Plan 16 hrs 120 $ 1,920.00 Includes documentation
Revisit site to check plan 20 hrs 150 $ 3,000.00 Includes establishing monitoring point
Fencing - site review with contractor 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00
Includes travel costs
Fencing actual (12ha) 4500 m 10 $ 45,000.00 Includes recording
Review fence 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Begin rabbit control - warrens 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00
Includes chemicals and equipment
Rabbit control - baits 2 days 2000 $ 4,000.00 Includes tractor ripping
Seed collection 2 Kg 500 $ 1,000.00 Number of species
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 2
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00 Spots and spot weeds
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 5 $ 25,000.00 all costs including seed
Water over summer 10000 plants 1 $ 10,000.00 Twice
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 3
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00 Spots and spot weeds
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 5 $ 25,000.00 all costs including seed
Water over summer 10000 plants 1 $ 10,000.00 Twice
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 4
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00 Spots and spot weeds
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 5 $ 25,000.00 all costs including seed
Water over summer 10000 plants 1 $ 10,000.00 Twice
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 5
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
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Requirement Units Type Unit
Cost $ Totals Notes
Weed control 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00 Spots and spot weeds
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 5 $ 25,000.00 all costs including seed
Water over summer 10000 plants 1 $ 10,000.00 Twice
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Progress Report 8 hrs 120 $ 960.00 Maps, Report, Budget
Year 6
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00 Spots and spot weeds
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 7
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 2 days 450 $ 900.00 Spots and spot weeds
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 8
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 2 days 450 $ 900.00 Spots and spot weeds
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 9
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 1 days 1500 $ 1,500.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 1 days 450 $ 450.00 Spots and spot weeds
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 10
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 1 days 1500 $ 1,500.00 Includes chemicals and hand equipment
Weed control 1 days 450 $ 450.00 Spots and spot weeds
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
End project report 16 hrs 150 $ 2,400.00 Final Package
Subtotals $271,480.00 Contingency % 8 $ 21,718.40
TOTAL $293,198.40
Summary Information: Years 10
Ha 20
Cost per year $ 29,319.84 Cost per ha $ 1,465.99
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Case Study 3: Yorke Peninsula Coastal
Project Site - Costal Yorke Peninsula
High Rainfall: 400 – 550 mm
Vegetation Association: Open Coastal Shrublands
Alyxiabuxifolia, Leucopogonparviflorus, Acacia cupularis, Olearia axillaris, Rhagodiacandolleana ssp. candolleana, Tetragoniaimplexicoma, Carpobrotusrossii and Seneciopinnatifolius
Site Issues:
Introduced invasive plants - African box thorn(Lyciumferocissimum), Bridal creeper (Asparagus asparagoides) and Western coastal wattle (Acacia cyclops)
Introduced rabbits, hares and cats Sand blowout areas
Area Size: 30 ha
Focus Action:
To control woody weeds and rabbits to assist with natural regeneration and revegetation of exposed sands to provide stability to the site.
Photo: Dune systems disturbed by human activity.
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Restoration Check:
Site Planning Fencing Woody Weed Control
Site stabilisation Revegetation Vermin control
Native Herbivores Herbaceous exotic plants Photo Points / Monitoring
Other
Activities: a. Review site to understand complexities
b. Map areas of woody weeds, identify rabbit areas and the size of the bare sand spots
c. Record species found at the site
d. Establish monitoring points
e. Develop a management strategy that also identifies skill set required
f. Begin vermin control (baiting) with a focus on rabbits and cats
g. Assist plant survival by sand movement controls (sand drift fencing)
h. Collect local seeds for plant propagation - an annual requirement
i. Propagate required number of seedlings on an annual basis
j. Plant selected areas (10 ha) with appropriate species
k. Remove woody weeds once revegetation is growing well
l. Hand pull young seedling regrowth
m. Review and monitor annually
n. Continue vermin controls annually, replant where required, monitoring and improve for 10 years
o. Provide detailed progress report at years 5 and 10
Estimated per ha costs: $2,200.00 per ha/annum
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Project Costs Justification:
Requirement Units Type Unit Cost
Totals Notes
Year 1
Site Planning / Mapping (2 people x 1 day)
20 hrs 150 $ 3,000.00 Includes land owner discussions & travel costs
Office Mapping and Plan 16 hrs 120 $ 1,920.00 Includes documentation
Revisit site to check plan 20 hrs 150 $ 3,000.00 Includes establishing monitoring point
Rabbit control - baits 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Includes bait laying
Seed collection 2 Kg 450 $ 900.00 Number of species
Cutting collection 2 days 1000 $ 2,000.00 Numerous
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 2
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 8 $ 40,000.00 Mix of seeds and cuttings
Water over summer 5000 plants 1 $ 5,000.00 Once
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 3
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 8 $ 40,000.00 Mix of seeds and cuttings
Water over summer 5000 plants 1 $ 5,000.00 Once
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 4
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 8 $ 40,000.00 Mix of seeds and cuttings
Water over summer 5000 plants 1 $ 5,000.00 Once
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 5
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Establishment seedlings 5000 plants 8 $ 40,000.00 Mix of seeds and cuttings
Begin hand removal of woody weeds 5 days 2500 $ 12,500.00
Chainsaw and chemical mix (team)
Hand pull seedling weeds & spot spray 3 days 2000 $ 6,000.00 Team
Water over summer 5000 plants 1 $ 5,000.00 Once
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Progress Report 8 hrs 120 $ 960.00 Maps, Report, Budget
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Year 6
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Begin hand removal of woody weeds 3 days 2500 $ 7,500.00
Chainsaw and chemical mix (team)
Hand pull seedling weeds & spot spray 3 days 2000 $ 6,000.00 Team
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 7
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Continue hand removal of woody weeds 3 days 2500 $ 7,500.00
Chainsaw and chemical mix (team)
Hand pull seedling weeds & spot spray 3 days 2000 $ 6,000.00 Team
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 8
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 5 days 1500 $ 7,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Continue hand removal of woody weeds 3 days 2500 $ 7,500.00
Chainsaw and chemical mix (team)
Hand pull seedling weeds & spot spray 3 days 2000 $ 6,000.00 Team
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 9
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 3 days 1500 $ 4,500.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Establishment seedlings 3000 plants 8 $ 24,000.00 Mix of seeds and cuttings
Continue hand removal of woody weeds 2 days 2500 $ 5,000.00
Chainsaw and chemical mix (team)
Hand pull seedling weeds & spot spray 2 days 2000 $ 4,000.00 Team
Water over summer 5000 plants 1 $ 5,000.00 Once
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Year 10
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
Continue vermin control 2 days 1500 $ 3,000.00 Baits & shooting and cat traps
Begin hand removal of woody weeds 1 days 2500 $ 2,500.00
Chainsaw and chemical mix (team)
Hand pull seedling weeds & spot spray 1 days 2000 $ 2,000.00 Team
Monitoring review 10 hrs 150 $ 1,500.00 Includes travel costs
End project report 16 hrs 150 $ 2,400.00 Final Package
Subtotals $391,680.00 Contingency % 8 $ 31,334.40
TOTAL $423,014.40
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Summary Information: Years 10
Ha 20
Cost per year $ 42,301.44 Cost per ha $ 2,115.07
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Provision of Services - Low and High Costs
The following charge rates have been provided by the suppliers contacted. Where only one response was
received this has been noted.
OVERVIEW OF LOW AND HIGH PRICING
Activity Low $ High $
Consulting/Planning $65.00 $150.00
Fencing (per m) $6.00 $12.00
Pest Animal Control Rabbits
Ripping warrens (per hour) $110.00 $120.00
Tablet application (per hour) $60.00 $120.00
Shooting (2 people per hour) $120.00 $150.00
Hares
Ripping warrens (per hour) $110.00 $120.00
Tablet application (per hour) $60.00 $120.00
Shooting (2 people per hour) $120.00 $150.00
Plant Propagation Forestry tube (per plant) $0.75 $3.00
Hiko tube (per plant) $0.65 $3.00
Colmax (per plant) $0.45 $1.00
Other - jumbo forestry, 140 & 200 mm pots (per plant) $4.50 $9.50
Cuttings (per cutting) $4.00 $9.00
Native Seed 1200 gm to 1500 gm native seed mix (per ha) $380.00 $490.00
Bush Care Provision of general bush care (per hour) $40.00 $100.00
Pest Plant Control Site preparation general weeds (per hour) $40.00 $90.00
Site preparation summer active weeds (per hour) $40.00 $90.00
Woody weeds cut and swab (per hour) $40.00 $90.00
Revegetation Activities Ripping (per km) N/A N/A
Ripping (3km per ha) N/A N/A
Plant seedlings – Forestry tubes (per plant) $0.80 $5.00
Plant seedlings – Hiko tubes (per plant) $0.60 $4.00
Hand seeding (per spot) $0.20 $1.20
Hand seeding (per hour) $50.00 $65.00
Machine seeding (3km per ha) $50.00 $150.00
Tree guard carton style build (per each) $0.10 $0.70
Tree guard install (per each) $0.30 $1.00
One additional water $0.10 $2.00
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DETAILED LOW AND HIGH PRICE GUIDE
CONSULTING / PLANNING Low $ High $
Hourly rate $65.00 $150.00
Travel (per km) $0.80 $1.00
Plans (per hour) $65.00 $130.00
FENCING $/m Low $ High $
Fencing - 5 plain wire $6.00 $7.50
Fencing - 5 to 7 line cyclone + barb wire $7.50 $8.50
Fencing - 90cm high rabbit proof + 1 plain wire $9.50 $12.00
Rock drilling (per hour if required) $190.00 $223.00
PEST ANIMAL CONTROL Low $ High $
Rabbits
Ripping warrens (per hour) $110.00 $120.00
Tablet application (per hour) $60.00 $120.00
Shooting (2 people per hour) $120.00 $150.00
Hares
Ripping warrens (per hour) $110.00 $120.00
Tablet application (per hour) $60.00 $120.00
Shooting (2 people per hour) $120.00 $150.00
PLANT PROPAGATION Low $ High $
Forestry tube (per plant) $0.75 $3.00
Hiko tubes (per plant) $0.65 $3.00
Colmax (per plant) $0.45 $1.00
Other - jumbo forestry, 140 & 200 mm pots (per plant) $4.50 $9.50
Cuttings (per cutting) $4.00 $8.00
NATIVE SEED Grams per ha Species Numbers Low $ Grams per ha Species Numbers High $
1200 20 $ 380.00 1500 27 $ 490.00
BUSH CARE Low $ High $
Hourly Rate $40.00 $100.00
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REVEGETATION ACTIVITIES Soil
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Ripping (per km) $32.50 $95.00 $32.50 $95.00 $32.50 $95.00 $32.50 $95.00 $32.50 $95.00 POA POA
Ripping (3 km per ha) $97.00 $285.00 $97.00 $285.00 $97.00 $285.00 $97.00 $285.00 $97.00 $285.00 POA POA
Plant Seedlings - Forestry Tubes (per plant)
$0.80 $4.50 $0.80 $4.50 $0.80 $4.50 $0.80 $4.50 $0.80 $4.50 $0.80 $4.50
Plant Seedlings – Hiko (per plant) $0.70 $4.50 $0.70 $4.50 $0.70 $4.50 $0.70 $4.50 $0.70 $4.50 $0.70 $4.50
Hand seeding (per spot) $0.20 $0.80 $0.20 $0.80 $0.20 $0.80 $0.20 $0.80 $0.20 $1.00 $0.30 $1.20
Hand seeding (per hour) $50.00 $55.00 $50.00 $55.00 $50.00 $55.00 $50.00 $55.00 $50.00 $55.00 $55.00 $65.00
Machine seeding (per hour) $50.00 $150.00 $50.00 $150.00 $50.00 $150.00 $50.00 $150.00 $50.00 $150.00 $50.00 $150.00
Tree Guards carton style build (per each)
$0.10 $0.70 $0.10 $0.70 $0.10 $0.70 $0.10 $0.70 $0.10 $0.70 $0.10 $0.70
Tree Guard install (per each) $0.30 $1.00 $0.30 $1.00 $0.30 $1.00 $0.30 $1.00 $0.30 $1.00 $0.30 $1.00
One additional water (per plant) $0.10 $1.50 $0.10 $1.50 $0.10 $1.50 $0.10 $1.50 $0.10 $1.50 $0.20 $2.00
PEST PLANT CONTROL Soil
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Site preparation general weeds (per hour)
$40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $100.00
Site preparation - summer active weeds (per hour)
$40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $90.00 $40.00 $100.00
Woody weeds - cut and swab (per hour)
$40.00 $80.00 $40.00 $80.00 $40.00 $80.00 $40.00 $80.00 $40.00 $80.00 $40.00 $100.00
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State Wide and Regional Suppliers Listing
Activity Company/Name Contact Phone Email
Consulting/Planning Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Barron Environmental Phil Barron 0435 456 059 [email protected]
Environments by Design Wayne Brown 0408 813 628 [email protected]
Fencing N/A
Pest Animal Control Barron Environmental Phil Barron 0435 456 059 [email protected]
Lakes Flora Mitch Wyatt 0457 597 594 [email protected]
Plant Propagation Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Coromandel Native Nursery Duncan 83882777 mobile 0418 902 855 [email protected]
Creation Care Greg Dalton 08 85363881 [email protected]
Environmental Regeneration Australia Mario Niesingh 0408 813636 [email protected]
Environments by Design Wayne Brown 0408 813 628 [email protected]
Reedy Creek Nursery Mike & Gayle Quarmby 8768 7220 [email protected]
Trees for Life Dennis 0429 142 499 [email protected]
Native Seed Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Blackwood Seeds Phil Druce 0427 588 288 [email protected]
Bush Care Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Barron Environmental Phil Barron 0435 456 059 [email protected]
Pest Plant Control Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Back 2 Bush Stephen Berry 0412 237 303 [email protected]
Environmental Regeneration Australia Mario Niesingh 0408 813636 [email protected]
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Activity Company/Name Contact Phone Email
Lakes Flora Mitch Wyatt 0457 597 594 [email protected]
Revegetation Activities Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Environmental Regeneration Australia Mario Niesingh 0408 813636 [email protected]
Environments by Design Wayne Brown 0408 813 628 [email protected]
Pest Plant Control Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Back 2 Bush Stephen Berry 0412 237 303 [email protected]
Creation Care Greg Dalton 08 85363881 [email protected]
Environmental Regeneration Australia Mario Niesingh 0408 813636 [email protected]
Habitats SA Jeff Whittaker 0417 807 682 [email protected]
Lakes Flora Mitch Wyatt 0457 597 594 [email protected]
Terminix Ashley Carter 0427 006 615 [email protected]
Revegetation Activities Australian Conservation Volunteers Tricia Curtis 8212 0777 [email protected]
Creation Care Greg Dalton 08 85363881 [email protected]
Environmental Regeneration Australia Mario Niesingh 0408 813636 [email protected]
Environments by Design Wayne Brown 0408 813 628 [email protected]
Trees for Life Dennis 0429 142 499 [email protected]
DEWNR Contacts
DEWNR Contacts Position Contact Phone Email
Native Vegetation Management Unit Manager Russell Seaman 8212 0777 [email protected]