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Kangaroo Island Council ROADSIDE

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

2007

Printed: 30 November, 2006

Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 5 2.0 AIM AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................ 6

2.1 AIM ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 2.2 OBJECTIVES......................................................................................................................................... 6

3.0 BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 PLAN ADOPTION AND REVIEW ...................................................................................................... 7 3.2 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK............................................................................................................ 7

3.2.1 Local Government Act .................................................................................................................... 8 3.2.2 Native Vegetation Act ..................................................................................................................... 8 3.2.3 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act............................................. 8 3.2.4 Other legislation ........................................................................................................................... 10

3.2 KANGAROO ISLAND ROADSIDE VEGETATION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE................. 10 3.4 TOWNSHIPS ....................................................................................................................................... 10 3.5 ROAD RESERVE CATEGORIES....................................................................................................... 11

4.0 KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT .............................. 12 4.1 ROAD SAFETY................................................................................................................................... 12 4.2 PHYTOPHTHORA .............................................................................................................................. 12 4.3 THREATENED SPECIES ................................................................................................................... 13 4.4 ONE CHAIN ROAD RESERVES ....................................................................................................... 13 4.5 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE.................................................................................................... 16 4.6 RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICLES (RAV’S) .................................................................................. 17

5.0 ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN ...................................................................... 18 5.1 ROAD MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 19 5.2 ROAD VERGE MANAGEMENT....................................................................................................... 20 5.3 ROAD ENVELOPE MANAGEMENT................................................................................................ 21 5.4 ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 24 5.5 BORROW PITS ................................................................................................................................... 25 5.6 MITRE DRAIN MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 26 5.7 PROPERTY ACCESS.......................................................................................................................... 27 5.8 FENCING............................................................................................................................................. 28 5.9 WATER PIPE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND OTHER CLEARANCE ................................. 29 5.10 NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL COLLECTION .................................................................................. 30 5.11 FIRE WOOD COLLECTION .............................................................................................................. 31 5.12 WEED MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................... 32 5.13 AGRICULTUAL ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................... 33 5.14 FIRE MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................ 34 5.15 AIR STRIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 35 5.16 RESEARCH ......................................................................................................................................... 36 5.17 UN-MADE AND UNDEVELOPED ROAD RESERVES................................................................... 37 5.18 UTILITIES ........................................................................................................................................... 38 5.19 SUBDIVISION PLANNING ............................................................................................................... 39 5.20 REVEGETATION................................................................................................................................ 40 5.21 RECREATION..................................................................................................................................... 41 5.22 EROSION AND SALINITY MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. 42 5.23 EDUCATION AND TRAINING ......................................................................................................... 43 5.24 FEEDBACK AND REPORTING ........................................................................................................ 44

6.0 RISK ANALYSIS OF THREATS TO NATIVE VEGETATION ON ROADSIDES....................... 45 7.0 SUMMARY OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS .................................................................................... 47 8.0 REFERENCE MATERIAL................................................................................................................... 48



LIST OF APPENDICIES

Appendix 1- Phytophthora.................................................................................................................................... 49 Appendix 2- Covering all Bases ........................................................................................................................... 54 Appendix 3- Road Numbering System................................................................................................................. 56 Appendix 4- Roadside Vegetation Management Program ................................................................................... 60 Appendix 5- Road Categories and Width ............................................................................................................. 70 Appendix 6- Council Application Forms.............................................................................................................. 77 Appendix 7- Standard Drawings for Clearance for Property Access Points......................................................... 82 Appendix 8- Conditions for the Collection of Native Plant Material ................................................................... 86 Appendix 9- Native Vegetation Council Fact Sheets ........................................................................................... 87 Appendix 10- Caring for Kangaroo Island Narrow Leafed Mallee Fact Sheet................................................... 100 Appendix 11- Standard Native Vegetation Council Annual Report ................................................................... 102 Appendix 12- Kangaroo Island Native Vegetation Assessment Authorised Persons ......................................... 103 Appendix 13- Summary of Comments from Public Release .............................................................................. 104



LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1- Critical habitat for Threatened Plant Species........................................................................................ 14 Figure 2- Statewide and locally threatened plant species ..................................................................................... 15 Figure 3- Cross section of a Road Reserve........................................................................................................... 18 Figure 4- Sealed Road verge management ........................................................................................................... 22 Figure 5- Unsealed Road Verge Clearance (except Category A) ......................................................................... 22 Figure 6- Unsealed Road Verge Clearance Category A ....................................................................................... 23 Figure 7- Revegetation Sign ................................................................................................................................. 40



1.0 INTRODUCTION The first Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan was adopted in 1997. This plan was the result of considerable consultation with the Kangaroo Island Community and has served Kangaroo Island well in changing the way roadside vegetation is managed. The Native Vegetation Council recommends that a Roadside Vegetation Management Plan should be reviewed 3 years after its adoption and every 5 years there after. The original plan has been reviewed twice since its adoption however no formal recognition of this review process can be obtained. The Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 1997 did not deal with all the current issues associated with roadside vegetation management, changes to the Native Vegetation Act and new management techniques available. This plan only dealt with three areas of roadside vegetation management- road verge, fence lines and property access. Many of these determinations were also open to interpretation. The Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007 is very prescriptive setting down formal process and specific criteria to be met by people (including Council employees) undertaking works on road reserves. The plan also covers almost every use of roadside vegetation and how to limit its impact on the native vegetation. The plan is designed to provide every person with all the information, prescriptions and application forms for the management of roadside vegetation. For example a person who wishes to construct a Property Access can obtain a copy of the information related to this activity and the application form required from this document. This plan also has a formal review process that is undertaken annually that ensures the plan meets current roadside vegetation management practice. The Native Vegetation Council has endorsed the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007 for a period of five (5) years from 1 January 2007.



2.0 AIM AND OBJECTIVES The plan provides a basis for Council to be given delegated approval under the Native Vegetation Act and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to undertake and approve works affecting native vegetation on road reserves. The plan also provides direction for Kangaroo Island Council to take in relation to the management of roadside vegetation. Any action that is outside of the guidelines in this plan requires approval from the following prior to undertaking the works- Native Vegetation Council (for Native Vegetation Act)

Environment Australia (for Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act)

Kangaroo Island Council The common theme and resulting objective of this plan is to set clear boundaries between Kangaroo Island Council’s delegated responsibility and where approval is required from the Natiev Vegetation Council. This reduces time taken for clearance approvals, reduced administration cost of both agencies and ensures the needs of the community are met. 2.1 AIM The Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan is a working document that provides guidelines to all stakeholders on responsible management of the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation 2.2 OBJECTIVES 2.2.1 Form Kangaroo Island Council policy in relation to Roadside Vegetation

Management on Kangaroo Island. 2.2.2 Ensure safe function of the road and protect the road formation 2.2.3 Provide stakeholders with a document that can be referred to, to ensure their

management is compliant with management objectives 2.2.4 Protect and enhance Kangaroo Island’s native vegetation, including nationally,

statewide and locally threatened plant species 2.2.5 Protect and enhance regionally threatened plant communities 2.2.6 Protect and enhance existing roadside vegetation 2.2.7 Meet legal requirements for both the provision and maintenance of a safe road

network and the protection of roadside vegetation The Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan does not include how roads will be managed- eg graded, resheeted, sealed etc. Only how the roadside vegetation will be managed.



3.0 BACKGROUND 3.1 PLAN ADOPTION AND REVIEW The plan will undertake the following process for adoption by the appropriate authorities to ensure the plan complies with all relevant legislation and policies. Completed-

May 2003- Limited distribution to DEH and Council Infrastructure Services Coordinator

August 2003- Submitted to the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Consultative Committee for comment and review

October 2003- Copies to all Elected Members, Senior Managers, Roadside Vegetation Management Consultative Committee and Animal and Plant Control Board for comment

October 2003- Discussed at Mayors Forum January 2004- Internally Reviewed February 2004 Submitted to Council to be released to the Public for comment March 2004 Release for Public Comment Involved both a targeted release to stakeholders as well as a

general public release May 2004- Endorsed in principle by Kangaroo Island Council June 2004- Submitted to South Australian Native Vegetation Council July 2006- Received comments from Native Vegetation Council July 2006 NVC Comments Considered by Kangaroo Island Council July 2006 Kangaroo Island Council submitted Comments to NVC September 2006 Comments considered by NVC November 2006 Received comments from NVC December 2006 Comments considered by Kangaroo Island Council

Still to occur-

• Submitted to Environment Australia for determination under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act

• Implemented This plan is an extension of the current Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 1997. The 1997 plan will remain current until this plan has final endorsement by the Native Vegetation Council. 3.2 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK There are three major Acts of parliament that affect the way Roadside Vegetation is managed in South Australia, these are the Local Government Act, Native Vegetation Act and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth legislation).



3.2.1 Local Government Act Under the Local Government Act any works on road reserves requires the permission of the local council except for roads that fall under the jurisdiction of DEH via the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The roadside vegetation of all roads on Kangaroo Island is under the care and control of Kangaroo Island Council. Transport SA manages their roads to the white post (or water table) and Kangaroo Island Council manages from there to the road reserve edge (boundary fence). Any works or activities on, over or under a road reserve requires permission from Kangaroo Island Council. The responsibility of the Kangaroo Island Council for roadside vegetation management also extends to dead vegetation, standing or fallen. The collection of dead limbs for firewood, for example, requires Council permission. 3.2.2 Native Vegetation Act Under the Native Vegetation Act removal or disturbance of native vegetation requires permission from the Native Vegetation Council unless a specific exemption applies through the regulations of the Act. The Native Vegetation Act includes exemptions for the clearance of roadside vegetation as follows (in short)-

A/ Where the clearance complies with a management plan prepared by the local council and approved by the Native Vegetation Council

B/ Where the clearance complies with guidelines issued by the Native Vegetation Council

This plan aims to fulfil the requirements of part A/ above. The previous Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 1997 fulfils part A/ until this document is endorsed. 3.2.3 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act The EPBC Act protects matters of national environmental significance and Commonwealth land. There are six matters of national environmental significance that are triggers for Commonwealth assessment and approval. These are-

A/ World Heritage properties B/ Wetlands which are listed as Ramsar wetlands of international importance C/ Nationally threatened species and communities which are listed under the

EPBC Act D/ Migratory species that are listed under the EPBC Act E/ Nuclear actions including uranium mining, and F/ The Commonwealth marine environment

Part C/ above is the major component of the EPBC Act that this plan focuses on. Under the EPBC Act a person must not take an action that has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact on any of these matters.



The EPBC Act Administrative Guidelines on Significance July 2000 outline what is meant by significant. The following is a summary of how these guidelines determine what is significant-

A/ Repairing and maintaining existing distribution infrastructure for utilities for power, water and sewage is not likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance.

B/ Building a house on land in an existing subdivision in the vicinity of a Ramsar wetland, a World Heritage property or a listed threatened species or community would not be expected to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance.

C/ Proposed urban development for a housing subdivision or an industrial estate on an area which contains a nationally listed threatened community or nationally listed threatened species is likely to be significant under the Act and should be referred to the Commonwealth Environment Minister.

D/ Maintaining existing facilities such as visitor centres and roadside facilities would not be expected to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance.

E/ Routine vegetation management to maintain existing roads in or adjacent to a World Heritage property, a Ramsar wetland or a listed threatened species or community is not likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance.

F/ A proposed new road through a World Heritage area or Ramsar site or a road that would require clearing of native vegetation that contains nationally listed threatened species or communities is likely to be significant under the Act and should be referred to the Commonwealth Environment Minister.

G/ Where road verge maintenance is carried out regularly (say every one or two years) it is not likely to have a significant impact on a critically endangered or endangered plant species.

H On the other hand, if a population of a critically endangered or endangered plant species becomes established on a road verge (because the verge has not been graded or weeded for a number of years), then clearing that road verge is likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance.

I/ Widening an existing road is not likely to be significant under the Act where the road verge has previously been cleared or the vegetation beside the road has been heavily modified. However, if road widening would require removal of native vegetation that contains critically endangered or endangered plant species or communities, it is likely to have a significant impact and should be referred to the Commonwealth Environment Minister.

Based on the above information it is unlikely that this plan will trigger the EPBC Act. Kangaroo Island Council will submit this plan for approval under the EPBC Act prior to being fully implemented. The plan takes into account nationally threatened species with all its actions and as a result these actions will not have a significant impact on these species. Submitting the Roadside Vegetation Management Plan to the Commonwealth for accreditation under the EPBC Act will be undertaken by Kangaroo Island Council and is not a requirement of the Native Vegetation Council.



3.2.4 Other legislation Numerous other Acts of parliament regulate works on roadsides these may include, but not limited to- National Parks and Wildlife Act Natural Resource Management Act Fences Act Telecommunications Act Electricity Corporations Act Development Act Country Fires Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Road Traffic Act 3.3 KANGAROO ISLAND ROADSIDE VEGETATION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Consultative Committee was established to administer the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan adopted in 1997. This committee is a Section 41 Committee under the Local Government Act and as a result focuses on the strategic issues associated with the Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan such as reviewing the plan. The day to day management of the plan is the responsibility of Council staff as this is operational. As endorsed by Kangaroo Island Council the following are representatives of the Roadside Vegetation Management Consultative Committee- Elected Members- x 4 KI Flora and Fauna Club Natural Resource Management Board Tourism Kangaroo Island KI Eco Action Mrs B Overton (Botanist) DEH The Council Works Manager and Bushfire Protection Officer provide advise to the Committee. The Community Facilities Manager convenes the meetings. Kangaroo Island Council employees will coordinate the meetings with discussion items provided by members on behalf of their organisation. Following the implementation of this plan strategic Terms of Reference will be set for the group to ensure implementation of this plan is undertaken strategically. 3.4 TOWNSHIPS The primary focus of this plan is the management of roadside vegetation in rural areas on Kangaroo Island. Road reserves within townships need to be considered slightly differently however it is important to remember that any person wishing to undertake works on a road reserve, including in townships, is required to obtain permission from Council prior to undertaking the works. The management of roadside vegetation on roads within townships (ie not listed in Appendix 4 or 5) will be undertaken as near as practical to the criteria in this plan however discretion may be required in many circumstances to ensure safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians and other users. Council officers will make a determination on application.



3.5 ROAD RESERVE CATEGORIES In terms of roadside vegetation management it is useful to categorise road reserves according to the following road types- 1/ One Chain Roads 2/ Unmade Road Reserves 3/ Other Roads Appendix 3 has a map of all road reserves on Kangaroo Island including unmade road reserves. Appendix 5 lists all the made roads, except those within townships, and if they are one chain roads. For the purposes of this plan unmade road reserves are all road reserves not listed in Appendix 4 or 5 (except roads within townships). Some unmade road reserves are indistinguishable on the ground. They may comprise unfenced reserves through the middle of farming paddocks or completely vegetated and unmarked reserves within large vegetation patches. Each road, including unmade roads, will be divided into the following categories- Category A- Threatened Species known to exist Category B- Native Vegetation Category C- Native Vegetation invaded by invasive weed species Category D- No Native Vegetation evident Invasive weed species are species which significantly reduce the biodiversity of the road reserve, these include- Bridal Creeper Bridal Veil Fennel Phalaris Perennial Veldt Grass Aftrican Boxthorn

Other species as determined by various natural resource organisations may be included in the future

Appendix 5 identifies made road categories based on an initial “drive by” survey with no vegetation samples taken. Category A roads are located where threatened species are known to occur on Figures 1 and 2 in this management plan. Funding has been received to undertake a more detailed survey of road reserves in conjunction with DEH Staff on Kangaroo Island which will include un made road reserves. The road categories identified may need to be reviewed in the future as more information is available. Weed species may be eradicated, weed species may expand in area and further native species may become threatened, all these factors, and many others, may change the road category. A revised map will be presented to the Native Vegetation Council for approval as part of the annual reporting process.



4.0 KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 4.1 ROAD SAFETY The primary function of road reserves is to provide a safe carriageway for vehicles to travel. Council needs to balance this primary function with the conservation values of these road reserves taking into account the dense and vigorous vegetation growth along roadsides that encroaches on the roads after a few years. This plan identifies strategies for ensuring a safe carriageway is provided in conjunction with road verge maintenance. It is imperative that these guidelines are followed strictly to ensure impacts on roadside vegetation are minimised. Adequate road verge maintenance is the key to ensuring the roads remain trafficable. New techniques have been established to ensure the management of road verges is more sustainable and more works can be undertaken on an annual basis. 4.2 PHYTOPHTHORA Phytophthora is a root fungus that prevents many endemic plants from absorbing nutrients and water. As a result this can kill many plant species. A total of five Phytophthora spp have been identified in soil samples on Kangaroo Island. The most widespread of these is Phytophthora cinnamomi. This species has been found to cause dieback in a wide range of plant species. Phytophthora is transported from location to location in moist soil and plant material. As people travel the longest distance it is easily transported long distances on earth moving machinery, cars, footware and other means. It has been previously thought that Phytophthora was mainly confined to areas of >600mm rainfall and roadside management of this fungus was restricted to these areas. Recent studies have shown that the fungus may occur over the whole of Kangaroo Island. This requires a change in management by Council of Phytophthora over Kangaroo Island. In conjunction with the Department for Environment and Heritage, “Phytophthora Protection Zones” will be developed where Council will implement strict Phytophthora hygiene practices. These zones will be primarily designed to protect the threatened plant species when undertaking Council operations, eg patrol grading and road upgrades. Phytophthora hygiene practices are incorporated into all management actions identified in the Roadside Vegetation Management Plan. These practices are designed to protect threatened species and restrict the movement of the fungus into priority areas that are not already infected. Phytophthora can be moved from place to place with the transportation of rubble and water. Rubble pits known to have Phytophthora will not be used in road works. Water is also used for “wetting down” roads during construction. This is an opportunity for Phytophthora to be introduced to an area. Dams in Phytophthora infested areas will not be used for roadworks. Appendix 1 provides general Phytophthora information and accepted hygiene practices.



4.3 THREATENED SPECIES The EPBC Act identifies 15 Nationally Threatened Plant Species occurring on Kangaroo Island. Figure 1 shows the locations of these Threatened Species adapted from the “Draft Recovery Plan for 15 Nationally Threatened Plant Species Kangaroo Island South Australia” Taylor, David 2003. The report “Threatened Plant Species on Roadside: Kangaroo Island South Australia” Davies 1996 identifies plant species that are threatened in South Australia and on Kangaroo Island as well as the nationally threatened species. Figure 2 provides a copy of the mapping that is associated with this report. It is clear both of these documents that the majority of high risk nationally threatened plant species (including two critically endangered and three endangered plant species) occur within central and eastern Kangaroo Island (Hundreds of Haines, Menzies and MacGillivray). Further survey is required to confirm the distribution of the threatened plant species over Kangaroo Island. 4.4 ONE CHAIN ROAD RESERVES Many of the roads on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island are one chain (20m) in width. These roads also coincide with many of the threatened plant species distributions. Combining the need for safe vehicle traffic and the need for conservation of these species is a major challenge for Council. One Chain Road reserves have specific restrictions in regards to clearance of native vegetation to ensure their biodiversity value is maintained. There will also be recommendations for alternative clearance measures (eg fire and pollarding) to be implemented on these reserves to both provide a safe trafficable road reserve and enhance the biodiversity value.



Figure 1- Critical habitat for Threatened Plant Species



Figure 2- Statewide and locally threatened plant species



4.5 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE Road reserves on Kangaroo Island are managed by Kangaroo Island Council, except those dedicated under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972, and as a result any person or organisation undertaking work on the reserves are required to have permission from Council to undertake the work and be covered by Public Liability Insurance. The Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme (LGAMLS) and Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme have produced a document titled- “Covering all Bases- A Guide to Best Practice Management of Volunteers in Local Government”. In March 1991 the LGAMLS recognised the efforts that volunteers of Council provide to the Local Government industry and provided the following resolution:

“Cover will only extend to volunteers of Council identified by Council as members of specific groups or individuals assisting Council in clearly defined activities that are approved and controlled by the Council”

For the purposes of this plan activities that assist Council in the management of road reserves, organisations and individuals that do not have >$10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance, Council will register as “volunteers” for that activity. Activities that assist individuals and organisations, and not Council, will be required to exempt Council of any Public Liability Insurance liability. Activities that can be classed as assisting Council in the management of road reserves include- Weed Management Revegetation Recreation Erosion and Salinity Management Education and Training All other activities located within this plan will require individuals and organisations to be covered by Public Liability Insurance prior to commencing work on the road reserve. Appendix 2 provides more information in relation to the LGAMLS and volunteers.



4.6 RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICLES (RAV’S) Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV’s) include a range of vehicles and vehicle combinations that exceed dimension and/or mass limits. Permission is required to take an RAV along any road. Permission from Transport SA is required for their roads and permission from Council to take an RAV along Council roads is required. Kangaroo Island Council will respond to demand, within budget constraints, to attempt to meet the needs of RAV’s. The road verge maintenance program attempts to maintain the road verges once initial works have been undertaken. RAV’s, by definition, are vehicles or combinations of vehicles that alone, or together with any load, exceed-

A/ the gross mass limits as indicated in Road Traffic (Mass and Loading Requirements) Regulations 1999 and

B/ one or more of the following statutory dimension limits as specified in the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules:

• A width of 2.5 metres • A height of 4.3 metres • A length of 12.5 metres for a rigid truck or bus and 19 metres for

an articulated vehicle Some examples of RAV’s include- Transporting a house Other items exceeding the above dimensions The movement of Agricultural vehicles on roads is managed by the “Code of Practice for Oversize or Overmass Agricultural Vehicles”. Generally the conditions in relation to these vehicles are as follows-

• Weight restrictions based on number and width of axles • Must not exceed 4.9m in height • Must not travel between sunset and sunrise and during periods of low visibility • Appropriate warning devises installed

Council will not increase the “road envelope” size or upgrade the roads to specifically cater for limited oversize vehicle usage. Management of roadside vegetation will be undertaken in accordance with the plan outlined in Appendix 4 of this plan. The management program will be reviewed annually.



5.0 ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN This section of the plan provides information for stakeholders (including contractors) and Kangaroo Island Council employees on how roadside vegetation is to be managed on Kangaroo Island. This section of the plan can be provided to any person undertaking works on a road reserve to ensure they follow/adhere to Councils Roadside Vegetation Management Policy as outlined in this plan. This plan refers to a number of terms in relation to road reserves. Figures 3 illustrates the terms listed below- Carriageway- Area of road vehicles drive on. May include the road shoulder. Within

this plan it is the area between the watertables. Watertable- Area where the runoff from the road collects. For the purpose of this

plan it is the line between the Carriageway and the Road Verge Road Verge- Area along side the road managed for safety reasons. For the purpose

of this plan it is the area between the watertable and the vertical height Vertical Clearance- This is the height that the road is cleared to enable safe passage. For

the purpose of this plan the vertical clearance is taken from the edge of the road verge

Boundary Fence- Surveyed boundary of the property adjoining the road reserve Road Width- Distance between the boundary fence eg One Chain Road Road Envelope The distance between the edge of the road verge (ie where the vertical

height is determined by Vertical height Mitre Drains The “Road Drains” referred to in this document are the drains taking

water away from the carriageway not following the watertable Figure 3- Cross section of a Road Reserve



5.1 ROAD MANAGEMENT Over the past few years the patrol grading activities have been modified to reduce the impacts of patrol grading on the roadside vegetation. The successful management of roadside vegetation relies on minimal disturbance of the native vegetation. The use of heavy machinery, such as graders and bulldozers, is known to result in the transfer of significant quantities of soil from an area of roadside vegetation to another. This action increases the risk of spreading introduced plant pathogens such as Phytophthora and pest plant species. It is therefore important that Council implements practices that reduce the chances of spreading Phytophthora across Kangaroo Island in particular where threatened plant species occur. Objective- Minimise the impact of patrol grading on roadside vegetation Actions • Grading will not occur on the vegetation side of the watertable on un sealed roads except

for clearing Mitre Drains (Section 5.5) • Sealed roads will be graded from the road seal to 500mm on the vegetation side of the

white post or 1000mm from the seal whichever is the greatest. • Places for turning around the grader will be located at road intersections or landholder

driveways or within the road envelope- native vegetation is not to be cleared for turning around sites

• To assist in the prevention of the spread of Phytophthora areas identified protection zones will require Phytophthora hygiene practices undertaken when starting a new section of road- as section of road is between intersections.

• Every effort should be made to have a crown on the carriage way to ensure water runs off to the side of the road and not along the road

• Council has upgraded its Phytophthora washdown capacity in partnership with DEH, TSA and CFS. The washdown units will be maintained by Council but will be available for use by other organisations when they require them.

• Council is working with DEH to develop Phytophthora Protection Zones



5.2 ROAD VERGE MANAGEMENT Road Verge Management must provide for safe passage of the vehicles along road carriage way and the conservation of native vegetation along the road reserve. Maintenance of roadside vegetation needs to become cost effective and sustainable over a long period of time to ensure road safety is maintained. For this reason a strategic approach has been formulated to ensure safe passage of the majority of the vehicles. Road verge maintenance requirements are based on the following criteria- School Bus Routes Number of Residents Tourist Bus Routes Recommendations from Patrol Grader Operators Garbage Collection Routes Resident Suggestions Council will undertake road verge maintenance, where applicable, using one of the following methods- Contractor with appropriate equipment to meet the objectives of the plan Cross Rib Roller with a dozer with blade up Slasher for grassed areas Manual trimming Grader on corners and sightlines Methods which do NOT maintain a “living verge” will not be used. Appendix 4 outlines the road management program being undertaken by Council. Figures 4, 5, and 6 along with section 5.3 illustrate the road verge and envelope management practice. Objective: Maintain the Road verge vegetation ensuring the conservation values of the

road reserve are maintained Actions: • Implement the road verge management program as outlined in Appendix 4 • All contractors and employees to ensure limbs are “cut” cleanly and as near as practical to

the tree trunk • All contractors and employees undertake Phytophthora hygiene practices • The Road Verge will be maintained as living



5.3 ROAD ENVELOPE MANAGEMENT The “road envelope” is the area between the vegetation, both horizontal and vertical. It includes the carriageway, watertable and the road verge. This plan makes major changes to the way the road envelope will be managed in the future to ensure safe passage of vehicles and protection of the native vegetation. Sight triangles at intersections to be managed in accordance with Austroad standards. Standards for adequate sight distance for different situations can be found in “Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice” Published by Austroads. Further information is also available by contacting Noel O’Callaghan at the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure on 8343 2439. Site triangles will be cleared using graders if required. Objective: To develop a road envelope across all road reserves that ensures the safe

passage of vehicles and the protection of native vegetation Actions: • Roads defined as un made will not be managed in accordance with this envelope practice • On sealed roads the road envelope will have a vertical height of 5m. The width will be

500mm on the vegetation side of the white post (or watertable) or 1000mm from the seal, whichever is greatest, to the same on the opposite side of the road (see figure 4)

• All unsealed roads (except Category A) will have an envelope of 2 m wider than the carriageway on either side by 5m high (see figure 5).

• Unsealed Category A roads will have an envelope of 1m wider than the carriageway on either side and 5m high (see figure 6).

• If an unsealed road carriageway (between watertables) is less than 6m it can be widened to 6m, only following road verge management as outlined in section 5.2 and an assessment of the native vegetation to be cleared. The native vegetation assessment must be undertaken by a person with expertise in native vegetation. The Executive Officer, Native Vegetation Council must be consulted as to whether a particular person is appropriately qualified. See Appendix 12 for Authorized Persons The assessment must be in written form and details of the assessment are to be included in the annual reporting (see 5.23). The assessment will address whether there are practicable alternatives that involve the clearance of less vegetation or vegetation of lower habitat value.

• If the road is greater than 6m wide, native vegetation may only be cleared for widening following consultation with the Native Vegetation Council Secretariat (for minor clearance) or formal clearance consent from the Native Vegetation Council (for significant clearance).

• The area between the watertable and the native vegetation must be left as living road verge.

• Sight triangles at intersections to be managed in accordance with Austroad standards. Standards for adequate sight distance for different situations can be found in “Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice” Published by Austroads.



Figure 4- Sealed Road verge management

Figure 5- Unsealed Road Verge Clearance (except Category A)



Figure 6- Unsealed Road Verge Clearance Category A



5.4 ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE Road construction must ensure the road meets appropriate standards to ensure safe passage of vehicles along the carriageway. Standards stipulate the width of carriageways for both sealed and unsealed roads. When upgrading these roads it is important that the roads meet these standards. In meeting these standards it is possible to construct the roads in a manner that minimises the impact of widening the carriageway on native vegetation by aligning the new carriageway in an area that minimises vegetation loss. Road construction activities and movement of plant should be limited ensuring the plant does not clear native vegetation while undertaking the upgrade of the carriageway. This includes turn around areas, road reserve access points and movement of plant on the road verge Phytophthora can be brought into an area when undertaking road construction activities. Rubble Pits that are known to have Phytophthora will not be used in road construction activities. Dams in Phytophthora infested areas will not be used for wetting down roads. All machinery will undertake Phytophthora hygiene practices before commencing work. Objective: Minimise the impact of road construction and maintenance but ensure the roads are

upgraded to the required standard Actions: Sealed Roads • Roads are to be graded between the shoulder and 500mm on the vegetation side of the white post

or 1m from seal whichever is the greatest (see Figure 4) • Pavement shall be located to minimise vegetation clearance during construction Un sealed Roads • Roads that are upgraded are to have a minimum 6 m carriageway within an envelope of 2 m wider

than the carriageway on either side by 5m (maximum) high or on Category A road reserves an envelope of 1 m wider than the carriageway on either side by 5m (maximum) high.

• Roads are to only be widened following acceptable road verge management practices as identified in section 5.2 and an assessment of the native vegetation to be cleared. The native vegetation assessment must be undertaken by a person with expertise in native vegetation. The Executive Officer, Native Vegetation Council must be consulted as to whether a particular person is appropriately qualified. See Appendix 12 for Authorised Persons The assessment must be in written form and details of the assessment are to be included in the annual reporting (see 5.23). The assessment will address whether there are practicable alternatives that involve the clearance of less vegetation or vegetation of lower habitat value.

• If the road is greater than 6m wide, native vegetation may only be cleared for widening following consultation with the Native Vegetation Council Secretariat (for minor clearance) or formal clearance consent from the Native Vegetation Council (for significant clearance).

• The road is to be formed with a crown to assist water runoff • Road to be located in a location with least vegetation removal General • Rubble for road construction is not to be stored on the road reserve, it will be taken direct from

the pit to the site except where this is not practical, eg bitumen rubble, when existing hard stand areas will be used

• Rubble pits will not be located on road reserves and native vegetation will not be cleared in their construction or use

• Rubble Pits which are known to have Phytophthora are not to be used for road construction • Dams will not be used in areas that are known to be infested with Phytophthora • All machinery is to undertake Phytophthora hygiene practices prior to commencing work • Vehicles are to use road intersections or private driveways to turn around or within the road

envelope. • Vegetation will not be cleared outside the carriageway (between watertable)



5.5 BORROW PITS Wherever possible material for road works should be sourced from land already clear of native vegetation. Where that is not possible, site selection should take account of the biodiversity value of the native vegetation and seek to minimise the impact of borrow pits. Clearance of native vegetation for borrow pits requires a formal application to Native Vegetation Council. The Native Vegetation Act requires that where consent is granted a significant environmental benefit must be established to offset the biodiversity loss. Planning of works should allow sufficient time for native vegetation assessment and approval and should take into consideration costs involved in establishing and managing the required significant environmental benefit. The Native Vegetation Council encourages the development of a re-sheeting plan over a number of years to enable native vegetation assessments to be undertaken well in advance of construction dates. Objective: Ensure biodiversity loss is minimized while ensuring the roads are managed

cost effectively and to the communities expectations, as near as possible. Actions: Native Vegetation Clearance Applications to Native Vegetation Council will include

• Proposed, subject to budget, 5 year resheeting program • Locations of all the proposed borrow pits, including borrow pits on pasture land • Native Vegetation Assessment undertaken by a person with expertise in native

vegetation from Kangaroo Island as identified in Appendix 12. The Native Vegetation Council will assess the application based on the above information.



5.6 MITRE DRAIN MAINTENANCE Mitre Drains from the watertable into roadside vegetation are necessary in a high rainfall areas such as Kangaroo Island. Standing water on the carriageway represents a significant hazard to road users as well as causing substantial damage to the road surface. These drains ensure that stormwater runoff generated by carriageways is moved away from the road surface and in many cases provides an effective means to control the movement of this silt laden stormwater through the native vegetation to be dispersed into adjoining landholders property. The frequency of Mitre Drains is completely dependent on the gradient of the carriageway and its elevation in relation to the surrounding natural ground level. Mitre Drains suffer silting which lessons their efficiency and eventually drains cease to perform their function and the stormwater runs down the watertable for considerable distance resulting in severe erosion. This results in Phytophthora management issues. Mitre Drains are also colonized by roadside vegetation quickly resulting in a decrease in efficiency. Mitre Drains have been developed on Kangaroo Island over the past many years and there is little need to create new drains in the future. Objective: Maintain the integrity of Mitre Drains while minimizing further impact on

roadside vegetation Actions: • Maintenance of Mitre Drains to be undertaken prior to winter rains to reduce the risk of

Phytophthora spread • Mitre Drains to be managed annually to prevent vegetation growth • Existing Mitre Drains to be extended, where possible, to the property boundary to prevent

water accumulating in the roadside vegetation • New Mitre Drains to only be established on the approval of the Technical Services

Manager of delegate • Unused Mitre Drains left to revegetate • All machinery is to undertake Phytophthora hygiene practices prior to commencing work



5.7 PROPERTY ACCESS Property owners are required to obtain permission under the Local Government Act to construct a property access from a road carriageway to their property boundary, over a road reserve, from Council. In most cases on Kangaroo Island native vegetation removal will be required to construct the property access. These access points can result in large amounts of native vegetation being cleared to provide property access to numerous paddocks. This plan limits the number of new property access points permissible to two (2). Any further access points will require compensatory revegetation to be undertaken. When making assessments this will be based on the whole property not individual land sections. This maybe modified if there is a legitimate reason for extra access points. An example of this maybe that there is a river flowing through the centre of the property and the best way to access each side of the property is via the road. Council officers will have discretion to determine this following a site inspection. Construction of property access points is possibly the largest impact on native vegetation due to fragmentation of native vegetation resulting in opportunities for weed invasion and other impacts. Appendix 6 provides a copy of the application form for the construction of a property access point. Appendix 7 outlines the standard drawings for the construction of property access points. Objective: To minimise the loss of native vegetation through the construction of property access points Actions: • Property access points limited to 2 per property • Where additional property access points are approved, that involve native vegetation clearance, equal

amounts of revegetation will be required (Note in some cases there maybe sections of road reserve devoid of native vegetation that can be revegetated).

• Property access points (including clearance for safe sight distances) to be located in cleared areas or areas of degraded native vegetation where possible so as to minimise the impact on native vegetation.

• When considering a location for an additional access point, both the clearance for the access track itself and the safe sight distances clearance must be taken into account in order to minimise the impact on native vegetation.

• Additional access points will not be permitted on Category A road reserves. • Council officers may approve extra access points for a legitimate reason • For access for wider farm vehicles onto primary production land KI Council officers may approve clearance

up ten metres wide plus minimum clearance along the road reserve needed to provide adequate sight distance. The restrictions and conditions on additional access points still apply.

• Both KI Council and Native Vegetation Council approval is required for access points requiring clearance wider than:

o 10 m for agricultural machinery onto primary production land o 5m for normal vehicles

• Clearance is permitted to provide adequate sight distance provided that the appropriate standard for sight distance is followed. Standards for adequate sight distance for different situations can be found in “Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice” Part 5: Intersections at Grade, Published by Austroads. Further information is also available by contacting Noel O’Callaghan at the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure on 8343 2439.

• Where Council constructs a property access point to access rubble pits on private property, upon completion of works the access is to be closed and rehabilitated

• Vegetation and soil removed are not to be placed on the road reserve • Top soil can be used for revegetation as it contains native vegetation seed source. However in some cases it

may also contain weed species such as Bridal Creeper and soil pathogens such as Phytophthora. • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken during construction • Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from the construction of the

access, and any damage to services from any causes whatsoever. • Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to construct a property access point. If

approval has not been received the matter will be referred to a Native Vegetation Act Authorised Officer. The Council General Inspector will take the appropriate action under the Local Government Act.



5.8 FENCING Landholders wishing to clear roadside vegetation for the construction and replacement of boundary fencing are required to obtain permission from Council to undertake this activity if clearance is to occur on the roadside of the property boundary. The removal of vegetation for the construction of a boundary fence can have a major impact on the biodiversity values of a road reserve. One hectare is equal to 1m by 10km or 2m by 5km or 3m by 3.5km, there is therefore a large amount of fencing required to loose one hectare of land. If the fenceline is moved inside the property boundary the property will remain under the ownership of the landholder. KINRB currently provides a range of financial incentives for moving fence lines upto 30 meters inside the property boundary. Landholders can apply for funding to offset the cost of construction of the fence. Appendix 6 provides the application form required for permission to clear roadside vegetation along a fence line. Appendix 9 provides the Native Vegetation Council Fact sheet “Clearance of Native Vegetation along Fencelines” Objective: Ensure biodiversity of roadside vegetation is not decreased by the

construction of boundary fencing Actions: • Permission to clear 1m on the roadside of surveyed boundary fence will be provided • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Vegetation must be pushed onto the property owners land. Large mounds of soil and

vegetation are not to be left in the roadside vegetation • Ploughing and grading of the roadside vegetation will not be permitted • Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from the

construction of the fence, and any damage to services from any causes whatsoever. • Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to clear native vegetation

for the construction of a boundary fence. If approval has not been received the matter will be referred to a Native Vegetation Act Authorised Officer.



5.9 WATER PIPE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND OTHER CLEARANCE A property owner wishing to connect a water pipe and electrical cable to their property over or under a road reserve require permission from Council. Clearance for these types of connections will be kept to a minimum and should be crossing the road reserve using the shortest possible distance, 90 degrees to the road reserve. If possible they should be aligned along existing property access roads or other cleared areas to avoid native vegetation clearance. Property owners wishing to install a water pipe or electrical cable are required to apply to Council in writing for this connection to occur. Objective: Minimise clearance for the connection of services by private landholders Actions: • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Vegetation must be pushed onto the property owners land. Large mounds of soil and

vegetation are not to be left in the roadside vegetation • Alignment of the pipe or electrical cable should be along existing cleared areas as much

as practical eg existing property access points. • Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from the

installation, and any damage to services from any causes whatsoever. • Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to clear native

vegetation for installation of a water pipe or electrical connection. If approval has not been received the matter will be referred to a Native Vegetation Act Authorised Officer or the General Inspector.



5.10 NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL COLLECTION Definition For the purpose of this section of the plan, “native plant material” refers to whole plants, cuttings, flowers, fruit, root divisions and seed- generally from “live” plants. The collection of native plant material from native vegetation requires permission under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. Collectors wishing to undertake native plant material collection from road reserves also require permission from Council to undertake this activity. Council will only provide permission if a National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit has been obtained. People wishing to collect native plant material from road reserves are to forward the following to Council-

1. Council Application Form 2. Copy of the National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit 3. Copy of the application for a National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit including the

maps supplied Appendix 6 provides the application form for applying to Council to undertake the collection of native plant material. Council will monitor the collection activities and ensure it is undertaken in accordance with the “Conditions” as outlined in Appendix 8 Objective: Ensure native plant material collection is undertaken in accordance with the

“Conditions for Collection of Native Plant Material” on road reserves Actions • Permit holders are required to provide Council with a copy of the National Parks and

Wildlife Act permit or present the permit in person. • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from the

collection of native plant material, from any causes whatsoever. • All collectors must be aware of and use appropriate traffic management techniques

• Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to collect native plant material from Council reserves. If approval has not been received the matter will be referred to a National Parks and Wildlife Act Authorised Officer.

• The Council Officers will ensure collectors adhere to the “Conditions for the Collection of Native Plant Material”.

• Collectors must provide Council with a copy of the National Parks and Wildlife Act Report otherwise continual permission may be refused.



5.11 FIRE WOOD COLLECTION Numerous Kangaroo Island residents are collecting firewood from road reserves without permission from Council. This is undertaken without consideration for any public liability issues and against current Council policy and the Native Vegetation Act. Standing and fallen timber forms valuable habitat, as well as a food source, in native vegetation for numerous native plants and animals. The removal of firewood from road reserves can have a negative impact on the biodiversity of the road reserve. Kangaroo Island Council does not have the resources to actively enforce a prohibition on the collection of firewood from roadside reserves. The Kangaroo Island Council does have the legal authority to control activities on roadsides. Appendix 9 provides the Native Vegetation Council Fact sheet “Dead Trees include as Native Vegetation under the Native Vegetation Act 1991” Objective: Firewood collection on Kangaroo Island road reserves managed by Kangaroo

Island Council be prohibited Actions: • If Council Officers observe firewood collection on Road Reserve the matter will be

referred to a Native Vegetation Act Authorised Officer. The Council General Inspector will take the appropriate action under the Local Government Act.



5.12 WEED MANAGEMENT Management of weed species on Kangaroo Island Road Reserves is undertaken by numerous organisations and individuals. There is currently no requirement for Council to be aware of what is being undertaken on road reserves. This plan sets out to change this process. The control of proclaimed plants, under the Natural Resources Management Act, on road reserves is the responsibility of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Management Board, the Board can request property owners control these weed species. The Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Management Board has an agreement with Council where landholders controlling proclaimed plants do not need to obtain permission from Council prior to undertaking the work. Landholders require permission from Council if controlling plants that are NOT proclaimed. From the adoption of this plan organisations and individuals will be required to obtain permission from Council to undertake weed management on road reserves, other than for proclaimed plants. Weed management focus for road reserves will be the protection of Category A roads from weed invasion. Council supports the strategy of the development of a weed buffer being established around Prospect Hill to prevent weed species moving from Dudley Peninsula to the western portion of Kangaroo Island. Council machinery and Council contractors moving past Prospect Hill will undertake Phytophthora hygiene practices prior to moving through. This will also clean weed species from the equipment. Soil, rubble and water will also not be translocated past Prospect Hill. In some cases this is not possible, for example bitumen rubble, however it will be prevented in all possible cases. Appendix 6 provides the application form for undertaking weed management. Appendix 9 provides the Native Vegetation Council Fact sheet “Clearance of Native Vegetation Associated with the Control of Plant and Animal Pests” Objective: Manage weed management activities to ensure Council interests are maintained Actions:

• Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Public liability insurance of $10M is required or become a registered volunteer with Council • All operators must be aware of and use appropriate traffic management techniques • Council must be aware of the species targeted and the control method used. This also includes

the assurance that best practice chemical mixing ratios according to the containers are used. • The operator must ensure the impact on non-target species is minimal. Council has the power

to stop works occurring if this continues • Crash “grazing” may be an appropriate weed control method on Category C and D roads and

will be supported by Council in some circumstances. Permits will be only issued for up to 1 week at a time (or longer if part of a wider plan). Appropriate signage will be supplied by the person undertaking the grazing.

• Council will ensure all Council and Council contractor machinery travelling past Prospect Hill undertakes Phytphthora washdown prior to travelling through

• Council, and Council contractors, will not transport soil, rubble or water past Prospect Hill.



5.13 AGRICULTUAL ACTIVITIES The use of road reserves for agricultural purposes (primarily grazing and cropping) has impacts on the biodiversity of the road reserve and has liability issues for Council. The opportunities for grazing and cropping on road reserves is limited on Kangaroo Island on made road reserves. Council will not permit agricultural activities, eg grazing, cropping, hay making, of road reserves. The movement of stock along a road reserve is often the quickest and easiest way to get stock from one part of the property to another. If the owner, or caretaker, of the stock is not in attendance of and moving their stock while on a road reserve it will be determined that the stock are grazing the road reserve. Other agricultural activities will also not be permitted on made road reserves. These activities include (but not limited to)- Long-term storage of plant and equipment Storage of hay and other related feed Others as deemed inappropriate by Council Officers Many property owners use unmade road reserves for agricultural purposes. It is envisaged that in the long term agricultural activities will not be permitted on Category A and B unmade road reserves. Council will undertake an inspection of these road reserves to determine appropriate actions. Objective: Agricultural use of road reserves will not be permitted and will be phased out

on unmade road reserves Actions:

• Council Officers will ensure no agricultural activities are undertaken on road reserves. If this occurs the matter will be forwarded to the Council General Inspector.

• When droving, stock are to be kept moving at all times. • Droving of stock is permitted along road reserves as long as appropriate traffic

signage is installed and the owner or caretaker is in attendance moving the stock along the road reserve. This is to be undertaken in accordance with the Transport SA “Code of Practice”.

• Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from the movement of stock along road reserves from any causes whatsoever.



5.14 FIRE MANAGEMENT Fire in the Australian environment is considered critical for the long term survival for the biodiversity of roadside vegetation. As aboriginal occupation did not occur on Kangaroo Island when European settlement occurred, the fire regimes of Kangaroo Island are different to mainland Australia. Many Kangaroo Island threatened plants however seem to respond to disturbance. Council will provide permission to organisations undertaking fire management studies on road reserves, subject to approval from the Native Vegetation Council and where applicable approval under the EPBC Act has been obtained. Burning practices on road reserves should assist in road verge management on Category A roads. Generally wild fires do not start easily in native vegetation and the incidence of arson on Kangaroo Island is fairly low at present. Wild fires in road reserves should be managed to prevent them entering Category A roads or spreading long distances on Category A roads to ensure protection of threatened species. Firebreaks are to be installed at 90º to the road boundary, preference is to use property access points unless protecting Category A roads. Following a wildfire event, Council will use this as an opportunity to implement road verge management in the long term within the envelope as described in section 5.2. This may include pollarding of burnt stems and there will be a particular focus on post-fire weed control. District Bushfire Protection Plans generally require Native Vegetation Council approval and determine appropriate bushfire protection works on a landscape level. Kangaroo Island Council also supports the use of fire on road reserves as a management tool if part of District Bushfire Protection Plans. This plan does not restrict the scope of these District Bushfire Protection Plans however approval from the Native Vegetation Council, and possibly Environment Australia, is required prior to implementation. Appendix 9 provides the Native Vegetation Council Fact sheet “Native Vegetation Clearance for Bushfire Prevention Purposes” Objective: To manage roadside vegetation to minimise fire threat to life and property and

for the conservation of flora and fauna Actions: • Short term road closures will be considered by Council for fire management practices • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times including when

controlling wild fire • Dozer breaks should be constructed with the “blade up” at 90 degrees to the road carriage

way otherwise they need to be constructed on cleared land parallel to the road reserve. • Pollarding following fire will require an application to the Native Vegetation Council • Where road verge has been burnt by fire, Council will use this as an opportunity to

maintain the road verge as outlined in section 5.2 • Approval for undertaking fire management on road reserves requires approval from

the Native Vegetation Council. • Refer to Appendix 9 guidelines for “Native Vegetation Clearance for Bushfire

Prevention on Roadsides” • Council will encourage the post-fire management of weeds on road reserves.



5.15 AIR STRIPS There are many private airstrips located across Kangaroo Island. In most cases these are located close to roads as this provides vehicle access, particularly for emergency vehicles. The Country Fire Service has identified a number of these to be upgraded for fire protection purposes. The road reserve vegetation can make aircraft navigation onto airstrips hazardous. It is therefore appropriate that the native vegetation at the end of the airstrips be cleared to ensure aircraft can land and take off safely. Council will only provide permission for clearance if the airstrip usage is continual and/or for emergency operations. Objective: Minimise the impact on roadside vegetation from airstrips while ensuring safe

passage of aircraft Actions: • People wishing to clear roadside vegetation for the purpose of aircraft safety are required

to apply in writing to Council • Council will permit clearance of vegetation on road reserves, to the same width of the

airstrip, on both sides of the road reserve. • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times when clearing • Clearance must leave a living verge. • Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from works on

road reserves, from any causes whatsoever. • All people undertaking works on road reserves must be aware of and use appropriate

traffic management techniques and appropriate signage installed • Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to undertake

clearance for airstrips on road reserves. If approval has not been received then the matter will be forwarded to a Native Vegetation Act Authorised Officer where appropriate



5.16 RESEARCH In many cases road reserves on Kangaroo Island are the only un grazed areas where plant and animal species can be found. Road reserves are therefore important areas to undertake research in native vegetation. Hog Bay Road is one of the most important roads in South Australia for significant threatened plant species. To undertake research on native species, that requires the collection or capture of plants or animals, a permit is required under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. Council will permit research to be undertaken on road reserves subject to all the conditions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit. Native plant and animal research programs, that do not require the collection or capture of plants or animals, do not require a permit under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. Researchers on road reserves are however operating on Council property and therefore need to obtain permission. Objective: Encourage research on road reserves ensuring Council is not disadvantaged

by this work Actions: • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Council shall not accept responsibility for any damages or claims resulting from research

on road reserves, from any causes whatsoever. • All people undertaking research on road reserves must be aware of and use appropriate

traffic management techniques and appropriate signage installed • A copy of the National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit or presented in person must be

provided to Council prior to a Council permit being issued. • Signs, flagging and other objects must be removed from the site if not used for greater

than 2 week intervals • A copy of the report must be presented to Council at the completion of the research

• Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to undertake research on road reserves. If approval has not been received then the matter will be forwarded to a National Parks and Wildlife Act Authorised Officer where appropriate



5.17 UN-MADE AND UNDEVELOPED ROAD RESERVES Unmade road reserves on Kangaroo Island are primarily located on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. This is the area where the majority of known threatened species occur and it is therefore likely that threatened species occur on these reserves. Some road reserves only have a small two wheel track along them that is providing local access. If these two wheel tracks are on one chain roads the remaining vegetation on this road is more significant than a one chain road with a road to standard width. Upgrading such a track to a full road will have negative impacts on the biodiversity of the road reserve. Objective: Protect the biodiversity of unmade and undeveloped road reserves Actions: • Inspect the unmade and undeveloped road reserves and categorise them according to the

category system used for developed road reserves • Council will encourage landholders who are undertaking traditional farming practices,

particularly grazing, on Category A and B unmade road reserves to cease this practice and have the reserves fenced on both sides. Council will investigate incentives such as Heritage Agreements to assist this to occur.

• Consideration of unmade and undeveloped road reserves next to sub divisions is to occur see section 5.18.

• Recreation opportunities of unmade road reserves should be considered see section 5.20.



5.18 UTILITIES Generally the installation of power, water and telecommunications are installed along road reserves on Kangaroo Island. In most cases the organisations stipulate exactly, primarily for safety reasons, where the installations are to occur. Given the large amount of native vegetation located on road reserves on Kangaroo Island this situation has a detrimental effect on the biodiversity of the road reserve. Often the installation is next to a cleared paddock or fire break located on private property that is running parallel to the boundary fence. Consideration to the use of a “utility easement” on cleared land adjoining the road reserve should be considered favorably as this will decrease the installation costs and protect the natural integrity of the road reserve. This is also discussed in section 5.18. Generally the following consultation arrangements have been developed between the Native Vegetation Council and the service providers- • New or replacement services are to be established on cleared land where possible • Where services occur on roadsides the clearance of native vegetation must be kept to a

minimum • Existing clearance standards can be maintained without consultation with the Native

Vegetation Council • The disturbance of understorey vegetation and soil must be kept to a minimum In many cases the installation of service is not keeping to these agreements on Kangaroo Island. Section 3.2.3 of this plan refers to requirements under the EPBC Act. Point A of the guidelines states “Repairing and maintaining existing distribution infrastructure for utilities for power, water and sewage is not likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance”. This infers that new infrastructure will have a significant impact. Objective: Service installations are not to compromise the biodiversity values of the road

reserve and the objectives of this plan Actions: • Consultation with Council is required before all new installations are installed. Council

will provide prompt responces in accordance with this plan • Council will raise an objection to the installation if native vegetation is to be cleared for

the installation unless the following are considered in detail by the company and a copy of the proposal will be forwarded to the Native Vegetation Council.

• Where cleared land adjoins a road reserve installations are to create a “utility easement” adjoining the road reserve boundary

• Installations along a road reserve are to occur within the road verge. Soil is not to be disturbed except where the “cable” is laid.

• When crossing a road reserve the use of driveways and access points is to be used where possible. Even if there is a driveway further along the road leading to the property where the connection is to occur

• Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Installations occurring on Category A roads will require permission under the EPBC Act



5.19 SUBDIVISION PLANNING Planning for subdivisions adjoining road reserves, of significance, needs to consider the biodiversity and conservation values of road reserve leading to the subdivision. If the road reserve is of Category A or B and the carriageway, of the road, does not conform to minimum standards (8m carriage way within a 12m by 5m envelope), or an unmade road reserve then consideration for the establishment of an easement, parallel to the road reserve (within the subdivision), for a standard road and utilities needs to occur. Consideration of the EPBC Act and in particular Guideline C which reads “Proposed urban development for a housing subdivision or an industrial estate on an area which contains a nationally listed threatened community or nationally listed threatened species is likely to be significant under the Act and should be referred to the Commonwealth Environment Minister” is required. The planning component is not a significant impact as it is not an “action” under the EPBC Act however undertaking the works is an “action” under the Act. This section of the plan will not over ride the Development Act however with inadequate planning for road access the implications for Council under the Native Vegetation Act and the EPBC Act are substantial. Objective: Biodiversity and Conservation values of road reserves will not be reduced as a

result of subdivisions Actions: • As part of the Section 30 Review of the Kangaroo Island Council Planning Assessment

Review consideration for the establishment of easements parallel to road reserves of high conservation significance should be considered.



5.20 REVEGETATION Council will provide permission to plant locally indigenous species on road reserves upon written application. Particular attention will be given to the planting of threatened species and planting following weed management programs (see section 5.11). On Category A and B roads native vegetation should normally be maintained or enhanced through the process of natural regeneration however revegetation will be supported if the DEH Threatened Plant Species Project Officer is consulted. Council officers will provide permission to undertake revegetation planting on road reserves for a period at their discretion but will generally be for the duration of the planting period. Appendix 6 provides a copy of the application form to undertake revegetation on road reserves. Objective: Revegetation on road reserves to complement the biodiversity of the road

reserves with the intent to mimic pre European vegetation communities previously present in the area

Actions: • Only local indigenous species to be planted on road reserves • Applicants must identify where the species seed was collected from and provide copies of

the appropriate permissions to obtain this material • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times • Public liability insurance of $10M is required or become a registered volunteer with

Council • All people undertaking revegetation on road reserves must be aware of and use

appropriate traffic management techniques and appropriate signage installed • Areas where revegetation occurs are to be signed at each end and at 500m intervals with

the standard sign as per Figure 7. Height to be 600mm and the size 450mm x 450mm available from D’Neefe Signs.

• Council Officers will ensure permission is sought from Council to undertake revegetation on road reserves.

• All seed or plants used for replanting the revegetation land should be from seed collected from naturally occurring areas of native vegetation from areas of similar soil type, slope and aspect as close as practicable to the revegetation land ie preferably within 10km from the revegetation land

Figure 7- Revegetation Sign

LOGO of Organisation

Revegetation Area Please Keep Out

Keep Livestock Out Planted- DATE

600mm above ground



5.21 RECREATION Road reserves provide an opportunity for walking and bicycle activities to be undertaken. These activities are critically important for encouraging people to stay longer on Kangaroo Island and provide recreational opportunities for residents, and importantly youth residents. There is a growing requirement for Council to assist community groups in developing walking and bicycle trails along road reserves, both made and un made. Council encourages the establishment of walking and bicycle trails along all road reserves on Kangaroo Island. A detailed plan indicating the location, purpose and intended use of the trail should be included when applying for a trail to be located on a road reserve. Preference will be given to trails on roads wider than one chain and on Category B, C and D roads. Trails on Category A roads will require EPBC Act approval Objective: Recreation trails be developed to provide links between major attractions and

provide recreational opportunities Actions: • Clearance consent from the Native Vegetation Council must be btained before any work

commences



5.22 EROSION AND SALINITY MANAGEMENT The incidence of erosion and salinity on road reserves on Kangaroo Island is relatively low. These degradation processes are also linked to neighbouring landholder works and operations. Erosion management is being undertaken on a number of road reserves without the knowledge or approval of Council. This results in both the individual and Council liable for any accidents that may occur. Individuals or organisations undertaking erosion works on road reserves must obtain written approval from Council prior to undertaking any works. Council will also support landholders efforts to control erosion and salinity on their property by being part of an integrated approach to controlling the degradation. Objective: Integrate the degradation of road reserves, from salinity and erosion, with the

control methods undertaken by landholders Actions: • Council will assist landholders with erosion and salinity control by undertaking

rehabilitation methods as part of an integrated control method on road reserves • Written approval must be obtained from Council prior to undertaking any works on road

reserves • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times when undertaking erosion

and salinity control methods • Public liability insurance of $10M is required or become a registered volunteer with

Council • All people undertaking works on road reserves must be aware of and use appropriate

traffic management techniques and appropriate signage installed



5.23 EDUCATION AND TRAINING Phytophthora management on road reserves is critical to the long term biodiversity values of the road reserves. It is therefore imperative that every person working on a road reserve be trained in appropriate Phytophthora management techniques on a regular basis. From this plan Council will develop factsheets for people undertaking works on road reserves. These will include- The relevant section of this plan Application Form(s) if required Any other relevant information eg Guidelines A requirement for most works on road reserves is the use and knowledge of appropriate traffic management techniques. In conjunction with TAFE Council will develop a simple factsheet for individuals to familiarise themselves with these requirements. This will then be added to the plan. This plan details road reserve management techniques that are critical to the long term viability of road reserve native vegetation. Every person must be aware of the appropriate sections of the plan prior to undertaking any works. Objective: Staff, contractors, organisations and individuals to be trained in all aspects of

roadside vegetation management prior to undertaking works Actions: • In conjunction with DEH all Council staff working on road reserves are to be trained in

Phytophthora hygiene practices on an annual basis • Individuals, contractors and organisations are to have Phytophthora hygiene practice

training by DEH prior to undertaking any work on road reserves • Council will formulate factsheets on the sections of this plan • DEH with provide Phytophthora hygiene practices factsheets • Council and TAFE will develop a simple Workzone Traffic Management Factsheet • Staff, contractors, organisations and individuals are to be provided with a copy of the

relevant factsheets prior to undertaking any works at the application stage. • Any person not trained in accordance with this plan will not be able to undertake works

on a road reserve • In conjunction with KINRB and TOMM develop an information pack for appropriate

Phytophthora protection on road reserves for the tourism industry.



5.24 FEEDBACK AND REPORTING The Native vegetation Council requires the reporting of the application of this management plan on a regular basis. Kangaroo Island Council will report to the Native Vegetation Council on an annual basis for the period ending 30 June every year following the adoption of this plan. A standard template for the report (Appendix 11) includes- Updated Appendix 4 of the plan Road Widening undertaken to achieve minimum 6m carriageway Summary details of assessment and clearance Property Access Approvals and Offsets Boundary Fencing approvals Modifications to the plan for approval The above reporting process will fulfill the update requirements of this plan as each report will be provided to the Native Vegetation Council. This negates the requirement to review the plan 3 years after adoption and 5 years thereafter as it will be reviewed annually. These reports will form the basis for a long term database relating to the activities of the Roadside Vegetation Management Consultative Committee.



6.0 RISK ANALYSIS OF THREATS TO NATIVE VEGETATION ON ROADSIDES Activity/Issue Risk to Native

Vegetation Frequency occurring By Whom Control Measure Management Plan

Reference Phytophthora

High High All Hygiene Practices Education Materials

Training

4.2 and all other

RAV’s

High

Seasonal

Community

Not permitted on roads where the envelope is

not developed

4.6

Road Management Medium High KIC Keep to Carriage way 5.1 Road Verge Management

Medium

Medium

KIC

Strategic management approach

5.2

Road Envelope Management

Medium

Medium

KIC


5.3

Road Construction

Medium

Medium

KIC


5.4

Property Access High High Community Limiting numbers 5.5 Fencing Medium High Community Limiting clearence 5.6 Water Pipe Connection Low Low Community Using existing tracks 5.7 Native Seed and Fruit Collection

Low Low Community Require NPW Act Permit

5.8

Firewood Collection Medium Medium Community Limit areas 5.9 Weed Management Low Medium Community/APBC Regulate 5.10 Cropping/Grazing Low Medium Community Regulate 5.11 Pollarding Medium Low Community Trial and regulate 5.12 Undesirable Fire Medium Low All Suppression 5.13 Fire Management Medium Low All Trial and Regulate 5.13 Airstrips Medium Low CFS Targetted 5.14 Research Low Low All Regulate 5.15



Utilities Medium Medium Telstra, ETSA, SA

Water Easements 5.17

Subdivision Medium Low KIC Easement 5.18 Revegetation Low Low All Signage and regulate 5.19 Recreation Low Low Community/KIC Regulate 5.20 Erosion and Salinity Low Medium Community Joint Management 5.21 School Bus Low Low School Training 5.22



7.0 SUMMARY OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS Management Action Category A Road Category B Road Category C Road Category D Road Road Management Road Verge Management Road Envelope Management 6m x 5m 10m x 5m 10m x 5m 10m x 5m Road Construction Property Access Only to homestead Only to main building Only to main building Only to main building Fencing No clearance 1m clearance on One Chain

2m clearance on other 1m clearance on One Chain

2m clearance on other 1m clearance on One Chain

2m clearance on other Water Pipe/Electrical Connection

On existing tracks On existing tracks On existing tracks On existing tracks

Native Seed Collection On NPW Act Permit Only On NPW Act Permit Only On NPW Act Permit Only On NPW Act Permit Only Firewood Collection Not Permitted Regulated Regulated Regulated Weed Management Regulated Regulated Regulated Regulated Cropping/Grazing Not Permitted Not Permitted Regulated Regulated Fire Management Regulated Regulated Regulated Regulated Research * On NPW Act Permit Only On NPW Act Permit Only On NPW Act Permit Only On NPW Act Permit Only Utilities EPBC Act 1999 Permission Consider Easement Consider Easement Consider Easement Subdivision Consider Easement Consider Easement Consider Easement Consider Easement Revegetation Not Permitted Not Permitted After Weed Management Regulated Recreation EPBC Act 1999 Permission Regulated Regulated Regulated * NPW Act Permit only required if “taking” a plant or animal, observation (for example) will only require a Council permit.



8.0 REFERENCE MATERIAL Davies, R (1996) Threatened Plant Species on Roadsides on Kangaroo Island South

Australia Davies, R and Overton, B (1998) The management of “KI Narrow-Leafed Mallee- Kingscote

Mallee” Plant Communities on Kangaroo Island South Australia Dieback Working Group (2000) Managing Phytophthora Dieback- Guidelines for Local

Government Kangaroo Island Council (1997) Roadside Vegetation Management Plan Local Government Association of SA (1994) Managing Unsealed Roads in South Australia Local Government Association of SA (2001) Trees: Legislation and Risk Management

Guidelines for Local Government Native Vegetation Council (2004) Preparing Roadside Vegetation Management Plans-

Guidelines for Local Government. Road Construction Authority (1985) Road Design Manual Taylor, D (2003) Draft Recovery Plan for 15 Nationally Threatened Plant Species on

Kangaroo Island South Australia Taylor, D., Mussared, B. and Flanagan, G. (2002) A road survey to determine distribution of

Bridal Veil (Myrsiphyllum declinatum) on Kangaroo Island South Australia, Unpublished



Appendix 1- Phytophthora



Clean down procedure for vehicles, plant and equipment and footwear. Derived from the DEH Phytophthora Fire Response Team Handbook Use facilities specifically designed for cleaning vehicles, plant and equipment or footwear if available, or select a hard well-drained site (such as a road or compacted rubble) preferably away from native vegetation and inside the Phytophthora infestation so that Phytophthora is not introduced to uninfested areas. The clean down procedure consists of two steps: 1. Dry Brushing

Clods of soil should be removed firstly with a hard brush or tool

2. Disinfection with Fungicide A. Disinfect footwear, small equipment and tools using a hygiene kit B. Disinfect heavy equipment and vehicles (wheels, mudflaps and undercarriage in particular)

using a high-pressure unit containing a fungicide • Fungicides such as Coolacide and Phytoclean are preferred above sodium hypochlorite as they are

more effective disinfectants, biodegradable and non-corrosive. • Visual inspections should confirm that vehicles, plant, equipment and footwear, are free of clods

of soil, slurry (water and soil mixture) and plant material. Dust and grime need not be removed. Personnel Washdown Procedures (If you wish to separate vehicle and personnel washdown procedures): All personnel are to clean their boots:

• Remove clods of soil with a hard brush or tool. • Walk through a footbath • If footbaths are not available, footwear, small equipment and tools may be disinfected

using a hygiene kit. • If boots are very muddy, the high-pressure spray unit may be used to wash down boots. • Water and chemical mix in footbaths should be changed when solution becomes

excessively contaminated with mud and other organic material. Disinfectant Mixing Rates (Vehicles and Footbaths) Coolacide ®.

0.2ml Coolacide/Litre (200ml Coolacide per 1000 Litres) Phytoclean ®.

20ml Phytoclean/Litre (20 Litres Phytoclean per 1000 Litres) Sodium hypochlorite (pool chlorine).

Add 1 part of pool chlorine to 1500 parts of water (12.5%). Methylated Spirits 100% Methylated Spirits Safety Equipment When decanting the concentrate, be sure to use the following protective equipment:

• Gloves - Rubber or Neoprene • Respirator • Goggles • Overalls • Safe Footwear

Notes: • Use vehicles that are easy to clean such as machines with rubber tyres rather than tracks • Do not allow mud and washdown effluent to drain into the bushland • Do not drive through washdown effluent



Appendix 2- Covering all Bases



Appendix 3- Road Numbering System

1 1A

2

3 4

6

8

13

3A



5

7

9

10

11

12

14

15 16

17 18

19

20

21

22

23

24 25

26 27

28 29

30 31 32

33

34 35

36 37

38

39 40 43

43A 44

45

46

48

49 50

51

52

53

55

58 59

65

70

71 71A

103 101

109

110 111

113

41 56

15A

17A

17B

27A

50A



60

104

61 62

63 64 66

66A

54

67

68

69

72

73

53 74

75

77

78 79

80

90

92

105 106 107

108 112

115

116

117 118

119

120 121

122

123 124

125

126

127

128 129

130

131

132

133

135

136

137

138

139 140

141 142 145

146

147

150 151 152 153

155 154

156

157 158

159 161 162

163

164 144

160 160A

165

134

89 95

96

100

91

99 97

66B

62A

90A

68A

92A

99A 128A

145A

144A

117A

133A

124A

125A 125B

126A



143 148 166 168

170

171

172

173 174 175

177

179 180

181 182

183

184

185 187

188

189

190

191

192

198 197

178 193

169 176

199

201 168A

200

169A



Appendix 4- Roadside Vegetation Management Program Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

Unsealed Roads 1 Borda Road 14 E

1A Borda Road 12 E 2 Jump Off Road 7 E E 3 Snug Cove Road 8 E E

3A Snug Cove Road 3 E E E E 4 Colemans Road 6 E E E 5 Berrymans Road 7 E E E 6 Church Road 11 E 7 Church Road 6 E 8 Baxters Road 11 E 9 Gosse Richie Road 12 E E 10 Gosse Richie Road 11 E E 11 McWhinnies Road 3 E 12 Walshes Track 3 E E 13 South West River Road 5 M E 14 North Coast Road 12 E E E 15 Western River West Road 4 E

15A Western River Road 8 16 Western River East Road 3 E 17 North Coast Road 6 E E

17A North Coast Road 6 E M 17B North Coast Road 3 E E E 18 Barkers Road 2 E 19 Coopers Road 9 E E E 20 Johncock Road 9 E E 21 Tin Hut Road 13 E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

2003 2004

20042005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

22 Ahwans Road 6 E E 23 Turkey Lane 8 E E 24 Mays Road 6 E E E 25 Range Road 12 E E E 26 Morgans Road 3 E 27 Pratts Road 5 E E E E

27A Pratts Road 2 E E E 28 King Georges Road 2 E 29 North Coast Road 12 E E E E 30 Mt Taylor Road 12 E E 31 Mt Taylor Road 11 E E 32 Mt Stockdale Road 12 E E 33 East West Hwy 1 8 E E 34 East West Hwy 1 8 E E E 35 East West Hwy 1 5 E E E 36 East West Hwy 2 8 E E 37 East West Hwy 2 5 E E 38 East West Hwy 2 6 E E 39 Harriet Road 10 E E 40 Harriet Road 10 E E E 41 Jetty Road 5 E 43 Crabbs Road 8 E E E E

43A Crabbs Road 5 E E E E 44 McHughs Road 7 E E E E 45 Wedgewood Road 4 E E E E 46 Hickmans Road 11 E E E E 48 Stokes Bay Road 7 E E E 49 Stokes Bay Road 16 E E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

50 Pioneer Bend Road 2 E E 50A Pioneer Bend Road 5 E Manual 51 McBrides Road 7 E/2 E/2 E E 52 Bark Hut Road 6 E E E E E 53 Bark Hut Road 13 E E E E E 54 Millers Road 10 E E E 55 North Coast Road 9 E E E 56 Rowsells Road 2 E E 58 Grahams Road 2 59 North Coast Road 3 E E 60 North Coast Road 10 E E 61 North Coast Road 7 E E E 62 North Coast Road 6 E E

62A North Coast Road 3 E E 63 Cockatoo Creek Road 4 E E E 64 Rose Cottage Road 6 E E E 65 Hummocky Road 3 66 Springs Road 7 E E

66A Springs Road 3 E E E 66B Springs Road 6 E E E 67 Possum Park Road 10 68 Springs Road 4 E E E

68A Springs Road 5 E E 69 Cassini Road 4 E 70 Weatheralls Road 5 E 71 Welshes Road 4 E

71A Yacca Jack Road 4 E E E 72 Branch Creek Road 5 E E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

73 Gum Creek Road 13 E E 74 Ropers Road 4 E E 75 Kookaburra Road 5 E 77 Ten Tree Road 3 E E 78 North Cape Road 7 E 79 Stevens Road 7 E 80 Rhynne Road 3 E 89 Bullock Track 4 W E E 90 Gap Road 4 E E E

90A Gap Road 6 E/2 E E E 91 Camel Back 3 Manual 92 Boxer Road 4 E E

92A Boxer Road 3 E E 95 Bellmore Road 6 Manual 96 Birchmore Lagoon 4 97 Dairy Road 4 E 99 Shell Track 4 E

99A 2 100 Dover Farm/Pristine Waters 8 101 Airport Road 3 E E E 103 Roland Hill Hwy 8 E/2 E/2 E E 104 Roland Hill Hwy 7 E E 105 Roland Hill Hwy 4 E E 106 Timber Creek Road 5 E E 107 Timber Creek Road 6 E E 108 Timber Creek Road 10 E E 109 East West Hwy 2 9 E/2 E 110 East West Hwy 1 4 E E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

111 East West Hwy 1 7 E/2 E 112 East West Hwy 1 5 E 113 Gregors Road 7 E E E 115 Margries Road 8 E E E 116 Bomb Ally 8 E E E 117 Seagers Road 5 E E E

117A Seager Road 2 E E E 118 Seagers Road 4 E E 119 Seagers Road 8 E E 120 Hawkes Nest Road 3 E E E 121 Woods Road 6 E E E 122 Stirlings Road 3 E E E E 123 Wests Road 2 E E E E 124 Wests Road 3 E E E E

124A 1 125 Wheatons Road 4 E E E

125A Wheatons Road 3 E E 125B Wheatons Road 2 E E 126 Wattle Grove Road 4 E E

126A Wattle Grove Road 2 E E E 127 Veitches Road 2 E E 128 Starrs Road 6 E E E

128A Starrs Road 1 E Manual 129 Willsons Road 7 E E E 130 South Coast Road 2 E E E 131 South Coast Road 7 E E E 132 South Coast Road 4 E E E 133 South Coast Road 4 E E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

133A South Coast Road 4 E E 134 Elsegood Road 2 E E E 135 Elsegood Road 8 E/2 E 136 Elsegood Road 4 E E E 137 Elsegood Road 3 E E 138 Angle Pole Road 4 E 139 Western Cove Road 5 Manual 140 Minoil Road 9 E E E E 141 Minoil Road 4 E E 142 Wallers Road 4 E 143 Point Morrisons Road 4 144 Redbanks Road 3 E

144A Redbanks Road 1 E 145 Redbanks Road 4 Manual

145A 3 146 Redbanks Road 7 E E E 147 Boundary Road 7 E 148 Ballast Head Road 5 Manual 150 Moores Road 6 E E E 151 Moores Road 5 E E E 152 Halls Road 4 E E E 153 Halls Road 5 E E 154 Barrats Road 4 E E 155 Barrats Road 4 E E 156 Milkys Road 8 E E E 157 Three Chain Road 7 E E E 158 Three Chain Road 9 E E E 159 Three Chain Road 7 E E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

160 Loverings Road 2 E Shag Rock Road 1

161 Flour Cask Bay Road 6 E E E 162 Florances Road 3 E E E 163 D’Estree Bay Road 7 E E E E 164 Muston Road 5 E E 165 Pennington Road 2 166 Island Beach Roads 5 E E E

Mitchell Drive 5 E E E 168 East West Road 8 E

168A East West Road 1 E 169 Willson River Road 2 E

169A Willson River Road 2 E 170 Willson River Road 5 E 171 Willson River Road 13 E E 172 Rifle Range Road 2 E E 173 Blue Gums Road 5 E/2 E/2 E 174 Frank Road 3 E E 175 Doug Road 5 E E 176 Jews Hwy 3 E E 177 Kangaroo Head Road 2 178 Charing Cross 2 M E E 179 Moffats Road 5 E E 180 Moffats Road 3 E E 181 Paul Road 3 E E 182 Ian Road 4 E 183 Shorty Road 2 184 Mouth Flat Road 4 Manual



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

185 Hungerford Road 5 E E 187 Willoughby Road 3 E E 188 Willoughby Road 5 E E 189 Willoughby Road 3 E E 190 Willoughby Road 7 E E 191 Queens Hwy 3 E E 192 Cape Hart Road 10 E 193 Binnys Track 4 E E 194 Penneshaw Streets 6 195 Chapman River West 2 E E 196 Chapman River East 2 197 Black Point Road 5 E 198 Jeffs Road 2 199 Sandhurst Road 6 200 Cape St Aubans Road 2 Manual 201 2 E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

Sealed Roads North Coast Road Playford Hwy to Ten Tree Road 2 E E Ten Tree Road to Boxer Road 7 E E Boxer Road to Gap Road 3 E E Birchmore Road Playford Hwy to Starrs Road 8 E E Starrs Road to Wests Road 3 E E Wests Road to East West 1 8 E E East West 1 to South Coast Rd 3 E E South Coast Road Birchmore Rd to Timber Creek Rd 3 E E E Timber Creek Rd to Seal Bay Rd 7 E E Seal Bay Rd to Crabbs Road 8 E E Crabbs Road to Vivonne Bay 6 E E Vivonne Bay to Mt Stockdale Rd 5 E E Mt Stockdale to Gosse Richie Rd 10 E E Gosse Richie to Church Road 6 E E Church Rd to West End Hwy 13 E West End Hwy Playford Hwy to Church Rd 14 E Church Rd to South Coast Rd 9 E Playford Hwy West End Hwy to Gosse 8 E E Gosse to Harriet Rd 11 E E E Harriet Rd to Parndana 17 E E E



Road

Name

KM

Pre 2001

20012002

20022003

20032004

2004 2005

20052006

20062007

20072008

20082009

20092010

20102011

2011 2012

2012 2013

Cape Willoughby Rd Hog Bay Rd to Willson River Rd 4 E E Willson River Rd to Ian Rd 5 E E Stokes Bay Rd Playford Hwy to Morganse Rd 2 M E Other Emu Bay Road 4 E E Seal Bay Road 9 E E E Wedgewood Rd 3 E E E Aranmore Road 4 E E E Elsegood Road 5 E E E

Updated Annually to reflect actual works and then submitted to Native Vegetation Council as part of the Annual Report Clearance of native vegetation to maintain an already established envelope does not require approval. However widening or upgrading of roads requires approval. Refer to sections 5.3 and 5.4 for details. E/ Mechanical Envelop Management W/ Widening following Assessment M/ Manual Envelop Management



Appendix 5- Road Categories and Width Road Name KM Category Width

Unsealed Roads 1 Borda Road 14 B

1A Borda Road 12 B 2 Jump Off Road 7 B 3 Snug Cove Road 8 B *

3A Snug Cove Road 3 B * 4 Colemans Road 6 B * 5 Berrymans Road 7 B 6 Church Road 11 B 7 Church Road 6 B 8 Baxters Road 11 B 9 Gosse Richie Road 12 B 10 Gosse Richie Road 11 B 11 McWhinnies Road 3 B * 12 Walshes Track 3 B * 13 South West River Road 5 B 14 North Coast Road 12 B 15 Western River West Road 4 B *

15A Western River Road 8 D * 16 Western River East Road 3 B * 17 North Coast Road 6 B

17A North Coast Road 6 D * 17B North Coast Road 3 B 18 Barkers Road 2 B * 19 Coopers Road 9 B 20 Johncock Road 9 B 21 Tin Hut Road 13 B 22 Ahwans Road 6 B 23 Turkey Lane 8 B 24 Mays Road 6 B 25 Range Road 12 B * 26 Morgans Road 3 B 27 Pratts Road 5 B *

27A Pratts Road 2 D * 28 King Georges Road 2 B * 29 North Coast Road 12 A 30 Mt Taylor Road 12 B 31 Mt Taylor Road 11 B 32 Mt Stockdale Road 12 B 33 East West Hwy 1 8 B 34 East West Hwy 1 8 B 35 East West Hwy 1 5 B 36 East West Hwy 2 8 B 37 East West Hwy 2 5 B 38 East West Hwy 2 6 B 39 Harriet Road 10 B



Road Name KM Category Width

40 Harriet Road 10 B 41 Jetty Road 5 B 43 Crabbs Road 8 B

43A Crabbs Road 5 B 44 McHughs Road 7 B 45 Wedgewood Road 4 B 46 Hickmans Road 11 B 48 Stokes Bay Road 7 B * 49 Stokes Bay Road 16 B * 50 Pioneer Bend Road 2 B *

50A Pioneer Bend Road 5 D * 51 McBrides Road 7 B * 52 Bark Hut Road 6 B 53 Bark Hut Road 13 B 54 Millers Road 10 B * 55 North Coast Road 9 B 56 Rowsells Road 2 B * 58 Grahams Road 2 B * 59 North Coast Road 3 B 60 North Coast Road 10 B 61 North Coast Road 7 B 62 North Coast Road 6 D

62A North Coast Road 3 D * 63 Cockatoo Creek Road 4 B * 64 Rose Cottage Road 6 B * 65 Hummocky Road 3 B * 66 Springs Road 4 C *

66A Springs Road 9 B * 66B Springs Road 6 B * 67 Possum Park Road 10 B 68 Springs Road 4 B

68A Springs Road 5 A 69 Cassini Road 4 B * 70 Weatheralls Road 5 B 71 Welshes Road 4 B *

71A Yacca Jack Road 4 B * 72 Branch Creek Road 5 B * 73 Gum Creek Road 13 B * 74 Ropers Road 4 B * 75 Kookaburra Road 5 A * 77 Ten Tree Road 3 B * 78 North Cape Road 7 A 79 Stevens Road 7 C * 80 Rhynne Road 3 C * 89 Bullock Track 4 A * 90 Gap Road 4 A *

90A Gap Road 6 B *




91 Camel Back 3 D * 92 Boxer Road 4 C *

92A Boxer Road 3 A * 95 Bellmore Road 6 D * 96 Birchmore Lagoon 4 B * 97 Dairy Road 4 B * 99 Shell Track 4 B *

99A 2 B * 100 Dover Farm/Pristine Waters 8 C * 101 Airport Road 3 B 103 Roland Hill Hwy 8 B 104 Roland Hill Hwy 7 B 105 Roland Hill Hwy 4 B 106 Timber Creek Road 5 B 107 Timber Creek Road 6 B 108 Timber Creek Road 10 B 109 East West Hwy 2 9 B 110 East West Hwy 1 4 B 111 East West Hwy 1 7 B 112 East West Hwy 1 5 B 113 Gregors Road 7 B 115 Margries Road 8 B * 116 Bomb Ally 8 B * 117 Seagers Road 5 B *

117A Seagers Road 2 B * 118 Seagers Road 4 B * 119 Seagers Road 8 B * 120 Hawkes Nest Road 3 B * 121 Woods Road 6 B 122 Stirlings Road 3 B * 123 Wests Road 2 B * 124 Wests Road 3 B *

124A 1 B * 125 Wheatons Road 4 B *

125A Wheatons Road 3 D * 125B Wheatons Road 2 C * 126 Wattle Grove Road 4 D *

126A Wattle Grove Road 2 B * 127 Veitches Road 2 C * 128 Starrs Road 6 B *

128A Starrs Road 1 C * 129 Willsons Road 7 A * 130 South Coast Road 2 B 131 South Coast Road 7 B 132 South Coast Road 4 B 133 South Coast Road 4 B

133A South Coast Road 4 B




134 Elsegood Road 2 A * 135 Elsegood Road 8 A * 136 Elsegood Road 4 B * 137 Elsegood Road 3 B * 138 Angle Pole Road 4 B * 139 Western Cove Road 5 A * 140 Minoil Road 9 A * 141 Minoil Road 4 A * 142 Wallers Road 4 A * 143 Point Morrisons Road 4 B * 144 Redbanks Road 3 B *

144A Redbanks Road 1 C * 145 Redbanks Road 4 C *

145A 3 B * 146 Redbanks Road 7 A * 147 Boundary Road 7 A * 148 Ballast Head Road 5 C * 149 American River Streets 6 150 Moores Road 6 A * 151 Moores Road 5 A * 152 Halls Road 4 B * 153 Halls Road 5 A * 154 Barrats Road 4 B * 155 Barrats Road 4 A * 156 Milkys Road 8 B * 157 Three Chain Road 7 B 158 Three Chain Road 9 B 159 Three Chain Road 7 A 160 Loverings Road 2 B *

Shag Rock Road 1 B * 161 Flour Cask Bay Road 6 B * 162 Florances Road 3 B * 163 D’Estree Bay Road 7 B * 164 Muston Road 5 B * 165 Pennington Road 2 C * 166 Island Beach Roads 5 B *

Mitchell Drive 5 B * 168 East West Road 8 B

168A East West Road 1 C * 169 Willson River Road 2 B

169A Willson River Road 2 B 170 Willson River Road 5 C 171 Willson River Road 13 B 172 Rifle Range Road 2 C * 173 Blue Gums Road 5 B * 174 Frank Road 3 C * 175 Doug Road 5 C *




176 Jews Hwy 3 B * 177 Kangaroo Head Road 2 D * 178 Charing Cross 2 C * 179 Moffats Road 5 B * 180 Moffats Road 3 B * 181 Paul Road 3 B * 182 Ian Road 4 B * 183 Shorty Road 2 B * 184 Mouth Flat Road 4 B * 185 Hungerford Road 5 B * 187 Willoughby Road 3 C * 188 Willoughby Road 5 B * 189 Willoughby Road 3 B 190 Willoughby Road 7 B 191 Queens Hwy 3 B * 192 Cape Hart Road 10 B * 193 Binnys Track 4 B * 195 Chapman River West 2 B * 196 Chapman River East 2 D * 197 Black Point Road 5 B * 198 Jeffs Road 2 B * 199 Sandhurst Road 6 B * 200 Cape St Aubans Road 2 B * 201 2 D *




Sealed Roads North Coast Road Playford Hwy to Ten Tree Road 2 C Ten Tree to Boxer Road 7 B Boxer to Gap Road 3 C Birchmore Road Playford Hwy to Starrs Road 8 A Starrs Road to Wests Road 3 B Wests Rd to East West 1 Hwy 8 A East West 1 to South Coast Rd 3 B South Coast Road Birchmore to Timber Creek Rd 3 B Timber Creek Rd to Seal Bay Rd 7 A Seal Bay Rd to Crabbs Rd 8 A Crabbs Rd to Vivonne Bay 6 B Vivonne Bay to Mt Stockdale Rd 5 B Mt Stockdale to Gosse Richie 10 B Gosse Richie to Church Rd 6 B Church Rd to West End Hwy 13 B West End Hwy Playford Hwy to Church Rd 14 B Church Rd to South Coast Rd 9 B Playford Hwy West End Hwy to Gosse 8 B Gosse to Harriet Rd 11 B Harriet Rd to Parndana 17 B Cape Willoughby Rd Hog Bay Rd to Willson River Rd 4 B * Willson River Rd to Ian Rd 5 C * Other Emu Bay Road 4 B * Seal Bay Road 9 B Wedgewood Rd 3 B Aranmore Road 4 B * Elsegood Road 5 A *




Transport SA Roads American River Road 10 A Hog Bay Road Penneshaw to Charing Cross 2 D Charing Cross to Franks Road 2 B Franks to American River Road 25 B American River to Minoil Road 11 B Minoil to Elsegood Road 5 B * Elsegood Rd to Playford Hwy 6 C Playford Highway Kingscote to Hog Bay Road 8 C * Hog Bay to Gum Creek Road 5 C Gum Creek to Bark Hut Road 10 A Bark Hut Rd to Parndana 14 B

Information detailed in this Appendix was obtained using a “Drive By” survey technique where no actual vegetation surveys were undertaken. A comprehensive survey is required to refine this information. Category A- Threatened Species known to exist Category B- Native Vegetation Category C- Native Vegetation invaded by invasive weed species Category D- No Native Vegetation evident * represents One Chain Road



Appendix 6- Council Application Forms

KANGAROO ISLAND COUNCIL

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT PROPERTY ACCESS Under the Local Government Act landholders are required to obtain permission from Council to construct a Property Access. The Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007 details conditions for removal of native vegetation on road sides when constructing a Property Access. The relevant section of the plan is attached for your information. Applicant: Name: ……….………………………………………………………………………… Telephone: …………………………… Fax: …………………………………… Postal Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Property location: House No: ……………….. Lot No: …………… Section No: ………………… Hundred of: ……………………………. Road:……………………………….. Township: …………………….…….. Attach a sketch of your entire property showing the following- Location of new Property Access All other property access points on your entire property Does the construction of the Property Access require the removal of Native Vegetation Yes No If yes, and the property access point is a third or subsequent access please indicate where you intend to undertake revegetation works of the similar area to the property access point and/or why an extra is required. Signature of Applicant: ………………………………….. Date: …………….. Return Form to: Kangaroo Island Council PO Box 121 Kingscote SA 5223 Fax- 8553 0251 Date received: ………………………………. Recommendation: ……………………………………………………………………… ...……………………………………………………………………………………………… Officer: ……………………………………….




APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO INSTALL A FENCE ADJOINING A ROAD RESERVE

The Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007 details conditions for removal of native vegetation on road sides when constructing a boundary fence. The relevant section of the plan is attached for your information. Does the construction of the fence require the removal of Native Vegetation Yes No If no permission is not required if the new fence follows the surveyed boundary or inside the property. Applicant: Name: ……….………………………………………………………………………… Telephone: …………………………… Fax: …………………………………… Postal Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Property location: House No: ……………….. Lot No: …………… Section No: ………………… Hundred of: ……………………………. Road:……………………………….. Township: …………………….…….. Attach a sketch of your entire property showing the following- Location of the new fence Do you plan to move the fence inside you’re your property boundary, please note the information attached? Yes No If so how far? 0m 1m 2m 3m >3m Signature of Applicant: ………………………………….. Date: …………….. Return Form to: Kangaroo Island Council PO Box 121 Kingscote SA 5223 Fax- 8553 0251 Date received: ………………………………. Recommendation: ……………………………………………………………………… ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Officer: ……………………………………….




APPLICATION TO COLLECT NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL FROM COUNCIL PROPERTY

The Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007 details conditions for collection of native plant material from road reserves. The relevant section of the plan and the conditions of collecting native plant material are attached for your information. Applicant: Name: ……….………………………………………………………………………… Telephone: …………………………… Fax: …………………………………… Postal Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Collection location: Road Name: ……………………………………………………………………………. Location on the Road: …………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. The purpose of the collection is for- Sale of Product Private Use KI Seedbank Native Orchid Other (specify)

Do you $10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance? Yes No

Have you undertaken all the training requirements outlined in the attached conditions? Yes No

You will comply with all aspects of the attached conditions? Yes No

Attach- 1. Copy of the National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit. 2. Application for the National Parks and Wildlife Act Permit including the maps Signature of Applicant: ………………………………….. Date: …………….. Return Form to: Kangaroo Island Council PO Box 121 Kingscote SA 5223 Fax- 8553 0251 Date received: ………………………………. Recommendation: ……………………………………………………………………… ...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Officer: ……………………………………….




APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO UNDERTAKE WEED MANAGEMENT Under the Local Government Act landholders are required to obtain permission from Council to undertake weed management on Road Reserves. The relevant section of the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2007 is attached for your information. Is the plant a Proclaimed Pest Plant Yes No If yes contact the Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Management Board Applicant: Name: ……….………………………………………………………………………… Telephone: …………………………… Fax: …………………………………… Postal Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Property location: House No: ……………….. Lot No: …………… Section No: ………………… Hundred of: ……………………………. Road:……………………………….. Township: …………………….…….. Please indicate below the plant to be controlled and the method to be used.

Weed Species Method Chemical

Attach a sketch of the location of where weed management is to occur. Have you consulted the DEH Threatened Plants Project Officer Yes No Do you $10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance? Yes No If not Council will register you as a “volunteer” to undertake this activity only Signature of Applicant: ………………………………….. Date: …………….. Return Form to: Kangaroo Island Council PO Box 121 Kingscote SA 5223 Fax- 8553 0251 Date received: ………………………………. Recommendation: ……………………………………………………………………… ...……………………………………………………………………………………………… Officer: ……………………………………….




APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO UNDERTAKE REVEGETATION ON A ROAD RESERVE

The Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2005 details conditions for revegetation of road reserves The relevant section of the plan is attached for your information. Applicant: Name: ……….………………………………………………………………………… Telephone: …………………………… Fax: …………………………………… Postal Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Revegetation location: Road Name: ……………………………………………………………………………. Location (attach a sketch if required): …………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. List the species to be planted and the location the seed was collected (attached further list if required)- Species Location Collected Naturally Occurring For what period do you wish to undertake the revegetation works? Start Date: ……/……./……. End Date: ……/……./……. Do you $10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance? Yes No If not Council will register you as a “volunteer” to undertake this activity only Signature of Applicant: ………………………………….. Date: …………….. Return Form to: Kangaroo Island Council PO Box 121 Kingscote SA 5223 Fax- 8553 0251 Date received: ………………………………. Recommendation: ……………………………………………………………………… ...……………………………………………………………………………………………… Officer: ……………………………………….



Appendix 7- Standard Drawings for Clearance for Property Access Points

Note- Width maybe increased to 10m for wide equipment



Appendix 8- Conditions for the Collection of Native Plant Material CONDITIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF PLANT MATERIALS FROM

COUNCIL PROPERTY Definition For the purpose of this document plant material refers to whole plants, cuttings, flowers, fruit, root divisions and seed collected for the purpose of propogation.

Conditions • Collectors must obtain a permit under the National Parks and Wildlife Act • Collectors must obtain a permit from Council prior to collecting. Council will not provide a

permit unless a National Parks and Wildlife Act permit is sited • Phytophthora hygiene practices must be undertaken at all times

Information to be recorded and supplied • Submit the “Reporting Form” to DEH and Council prior to the expiry of the permit • If this is not submitted a new permit may not be issued

Occupational Heath Safety and Welfare Requirements • Collectors shall conform to the requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act • Council accepts no liability or responsibility for any loss, damage or accident incurred by

collectors • Collectors shall have a $10,000,000 public liability insurance or be a “volunteer” of Council or

KINRB “volunteer” • Collection on Total Fire Ban days is prohibited • Collecting alone is not recommended

Training to be completed • “Work Zone Traffic Management” course • “Sensitive collection techniques” undertaken by the KINRB Seed Bank Coordinator • Phytophthora hygiene practices • “Plant species identification” techniques

While Collecting • At least one experienced collector must be on site with a group of collectors • Permits (National Parks and Wildlife Act and Council) must be carried at all times • Collection is only to be undertaken if the plant species is positively identified • Only approved species are to be collected • Avoid disturbing all other plants near the plant collections • Vehicles must remain on track and not be driven off roads • Nesting sites, tree hollows and other habitats are to be left undisturbed • Undertake Phytophthora hygiene practices when moving between sites • Cultural values of the sites are to be treated with respect

Collection Techniques • Ensure the fruits are mature and pods are ripe when collecting • Collection of plants should be in clumps of at least 10 plants of the same species and all plants

within a 100m area. • Do not collect more than 20% of the plant material from any site or population each year • Collection from all sections of the plant ie not just the low branches • No more than 20% of the seed or fruit from an individual plant or 1% of the above ground

biomass is to be removed • Avoid removing limbs greater than 10mm in size for small trees and 20mm for large trees • Disperse unwanted material on the collection site.



Appendix 9- Native Vegetation Council Fact Sheets



Appendix 10- Caring for Kangaroo Island Narrow Leafed Mallee Fact Sheet



Appendix 11- Standard Native Vegetation Council Annual Report Kangaroo Island Council letterhead Native Vegetation Secretariat GPO Box 2834 Adelaide SA 5001

Kangaroo Island Council Roadside Vegetation Management Plan Annual Report

From 1 January 20XX to 30 December 20XX Attached is the updated version of Appendix 4 of the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan. This shows the Council works undertaken on roadside vegetation during the above period. Proposed works for the following years are also included. Where road widening has been undertaken attached is a copy of the assessment. Kangaroo Island Council approved the following actions during the above period-

Property Access (within Townships) Property Access (Rural) Property Access Offsets Fence lines KM

Kangaroo Island Council makes modifications to the Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Management Plan-

• If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 8553 4500. Yours Sincerely Daniel Rowley Community Facilities Manager



Appendix 12- Kangaroo Island Native Vegetation Assessment Authorised Persons



Appendix 13- Summary of Comments from Public Release The draft plan was released for public comment for 8 weeks until 23 April 2004. The following comments were received- 1.0 Introduction Public Comment Discussion • The 1997 plan has been reviewed twice • There is no evidence of this in the Roadside Vegetation

Management Consultative Committee Minutes • Reviews do not seem to have been presented to the Native

Vegetation Council Recommendation-

Modify to state the 1997 plan has been reviewed twice 2.1 Aim Public Comment Discussion • Needs to focus on road safety rather than conservation • The objectives of the plan attempt to balance road safety and

conservation ensuring the road safety is maintained Recommendation- No change 2.2 Objectives Public Comment Discussion • Include an objective- Protect and enhance existing roadside

vegetation • Objectives 2.2.4 and 2.2.5 talk about populations of

threatened plant species and communities • The primary objectives of the plan are for road safety and

protection of threatened plants • Objectives should include a statement about the plan’s aim to

conserve and protect all native vegetation •



• The focus of the plan is the protection of native vegetation not

road safety therefore the objectives are listed in the wrong order

• Incorrect- The plan tries to balance road management with native vegetation conservation with road management the key to this balancing

Recommendation- Add objective- 2.2.6- Protect and enhance existing roadside vegetation

3.2.3 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act Public Comment Discussion • It is likely the EPBC Act will be triggered by the draft plan • Once approved by the Native Vegetation Council the plan will

be provided to Environment Australia for a determination under the EPBC Act

Recommendation- No Change 3.3 Kangaroo Island Roadside Vegetation Consultative Committee Public Comment Discussion • Greater liaison with organisations/companies whose

operations are impacted on roadside vegetation maintenance plans

• The reviewed committee structure will provide this

• DEH representative on this Committee be changed to the Threatened Species Project Officer

• See recommendation

• Support the changed composition of the committee as the focus is changed to more road users that environmental.

•

• Suggest AGKI, Heavy Transport and Bus Operators, Private Forestry and one elected member be a farmer be on the Committee

• Forestry operators need to be added to the list

• Private Forestry KI seeks to be on the Committee •



• Council’s engineering and works department along with

Transport SA should have input into the plan • They do and did and implement

Recommendation- 1. The current committee be dissolved and the groups listed in the plan be requested to provide a member 2. Forestry Representative be added to the Committee list

3.4 Townships Public Comment Discussion • Consideration of the township character should be undertaken

when making decisions on roadside vegetation management in townships

•

• The plan states that the plan will be adhered to as near as practical in townships however the requirements for sealed streets, property access and others are very different

• Township roads should be managed the same as rural roads • Difficult due to the nature of the roads however in most cases they will be

Recommendation- No Change 3.5 Road Reserve Categories Public Comment Discussion • Add Perennial Veldt Grass and African Boxthorn to invasive

species • These species maybe invasive however they are not-

generally- affecting the Road Reserve Category • Three Chain Roads not included in road reserve categories • These categories are designed to highlight the issues with

narrow and unmade roads, three chain fall into Other • Cape Tulip and South African Daisy are invasive proclaimed

plants • Managed by Animal and Plant Control Board

Recommendation- No Change



4.1 Road Safety Public Comment Discussion • Focus of the document too heavy on preserving the

conservation values of the road reserve • Recommended changes address this issue

• Many roads are already too narrow for two vehicles to pass • Recommendation- No Change 4.2 Phytophthora Public Comment Discussion • Phytophthora may occur over the whole of Kangaroo Island • The plan recognises this • DEH will assist Council in developing Phytophthora

management practices including the provision of zone maps • The plan recognises this

• Prevention of the cartage of water from known Phytophthora areas will create logistical problems for Council if whole of Kangaroo Island is regarded as having Phytophthora

• There are currently no known dams with Phytophthora and Council will not be testing to determine presence or otherwise

• Road material from paddocks was previously deemed Phytophthora free. Will this be different under the new plan

• Only areas tested to have Phytophthora will be prevented from use

• The Phytophthora management should be focussed on priority areas rather than the whole island

• This is the intent, with consultation with DEH the “daily” Phytophthora management will change to focus on protection priority areas rather than just “washdown” in infested areas

• There are significant resource implications in establishing borrow pits and building and operating a washdown station

• Agree and Council does not propose these • The actions are only clarifying current practice and only

borrow pits identified to have Phytophthora will not be used • Council does not plan to build a washdown station. A new

trailer mounted unit has been purchased with funding from DEH, Transport SA, CFS and Council




4.4 One Chain Road Reserves Public Comment Discussion • Landholders need to be able to maintain their boundary fences • Agree Recommendation- No Change 4.6 Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV’s) Public Comment Discussion • Council needs to determine which roads are used by RAV’s

and this be considered in conjunction with this plan • Agree • Once this is determined, if there is a requirement for road

envelope and carriageway changes then a report can be presented to Native Vegetation Council for these modifications

• The recommended changes to the envelope and carriageway widths will cater for this

• Lang term plan needs to be developed for increasing envelope size and upgrading roads for RAV’s

• The draft plan does this in Appendix 4

• Transport SA assessment of Island Roads should be included • Agree see above Recommendation- No Change 5.1 Road Management Public Comment Discussion • Successful management of roadside vegetation relies on

minimal disturbance of native vegetation •

• Reference to the EPBC Act should occur in this section • The different requirements in the various categories of road address this issue

• All roads should be 3 chain wide • Will require Council to purchase land



• Should allow 1m minimum beyond the water table alignment

as control of this zone is critical to free flow in the water table • The 1997 plan states a “living verge” will be maintained

preventing grading off the carriageway • Drain clearing occurs off the carriage way • See Mitre Drain recommendation • Turn around areas are too restrictive and not practical on

many roads • See recommendation below

• Turn around areas should use a formula eg 2% of work area etc

• Difficult to determine on site • See recommendation below

• Grading should not exceed 500mm on the vegetation side of the white post

•

• \On the western end of Kangaroo Island, intersections and driveways are long distances apart resulting in the use of these only in practical for road works


• Modify the turn around areas to within the road verge as trampling and crushing has little impact on the native vegetation

• See recommendations

• Grading be allowed on the vegetation side of the watertable on unsealed roads if vegetation in the road verge is encroaching on the carriageway

• See above • Changed carriageway widths and Appendix 4 address this

Recommendation- Preference is for equipment to turn around at intersections and property access points however where this is not possible it will occur within the road envelope



5.2 Road Verge Management Public Comment Discussion • Concerns about the use of bulldozer with cross rib roller being

impact of dozer tracks and transport of Phytophthora • This method is an economic method of maintaining roadside

vegetation • The dozer tracks have less impact on the soil etc than a rubber

tyre vehicle as the weight is transferred evenly over a large area. There is no evidence of dozer tracks after the roller has been over the soil

• Phytophthora hygiene practices occur • Include other methods that could be used eg emergent

technologies (not developed yet) and slasher on grassed roads • As part of the reporting process, Native Vegetation Council

will be advised of other techniques trialed or used for their approval

• Slasher is primarily used in township situations • Develop a strategy for using management tools such as

pollarding and planned burning on all roads • The plan permits pollarding • Council does not have the resources to undertake planned

burning practices however the plan permits this to occur by other organisations and individuals ensuring all approvals are obtained

• Chemical control should be permitted in special cases to restrict rapid growing species. There are financial advantages

• This will not maintain a “living verge”

• Verges should be graded following verge maintenance to bring material on the road

• The plan caters for a wider carriageway enabling material not to be stored on the verge

• Modify the opening statement to reflect that verge management is primarily for safe management of vehicles and conservation is secondary

• Currently does reflect this however the wording could be modified

• The changes to agricultural vehicles, ie cropping etc, needs to be considered

• The 5m height clearance addresses this • The recommended envelop and carriageway changes also

address this



• Agricultural vehicles and machinery be used as a criteria for

verge maintenance • Difficult to use however could be added to the criteria

• The cross rib roller with dozer blade up does not provide adequate long term clearance as the plants regrow quickly

• This is not cost effective

• Cross rib roller has not been fully trialed as on been used for two year

• If successful, as detailed in the plan, this is the most cost effective way of managing roadside vegetation following the hydroaxe

• Chemical control, dozer with blade down and grader with blade down should be used to clear road verges limited to corners crests and intersections

• This is the primary reason the original court case occurred

• AgKI, PFKI and heavy vehicle operators should be consulted before Council establishes verge management requirements

• These are now part of the Consultative Committee • All works are advertised in the Islander Newspaper

Recommendation- Add slasher as a verge maintenance method on grassed verges

5.3 Road Envelope Management Public Comment Discussion • Sight envelope on minor roads (50m) is excessive as the Road

Design Manual 1985 states only 20m. • Sight envelope for major roads (50m) is acceptable

• The sight envelopes chosen, in relation to corners, were determined to ensure easy implementation

• Seems unsealed roads can be widened to 6m without consideration to threatened species

• Incorrect- Category A Roads have threatened species and as a result have different criteria

• Ample side and overhead clearances for high vehicles needs to be included

• The 1997 plan states the over head clearance to be 4.6 meters where as the draft plan states 5 m

• The envelope size is determined to attempt to ensure this occurs



• The verge maintenance frequency and management is not

effective • The plan attempts to put in place a management program

where previous works are maintained, using a less costly method, prior to commencing new works- see Appendix 4

• More vigorous and more frequent trimming of roadside vegetation is required

• This is a budget requirement for Council, the plan is written assuming the existing budget is maintained

• The roadside vegetation is encroaching on the roads at a rate greater than Council can maintain with the current budget

• All roads should be wide enough for two vehicles to pass • Correct • Large trees should not be next to the road as they do not allow

the road to dry out and cause traffic hazards • Envelop sizes allow this to be managed

• All road carriageways should be 1 chain wide • Too wide but a modification to envelop size is recommended • Using the Design Manual formula, assuming travel speed of

80Km/h there is a need for a clearance of 100m at intersections or corners

•

• In most cases 50m sight distances is ample on corners and intersections however in some cases this may need to be extended due to swampy areas and inaccessible areas

• This is a case of using common sense

• 50m site triangle is excessive as TSA roads have a 3m clearance inside the white post

• This is not actually correct

• Can the verge be graded? • See above • Need to widen water tables to 7-8meters • See recommendation • The distance between watertables needs to be increased to

allow trucks and buses to meet • See recommendation

• Clearance on sealed roads should be 1m beyond the seal irrespective of the location of the white post




• 6m carriage way should be extended to cater for high and

wide vehicle • See recommendation • The 1997 plan allows for a 4.6m height, the draft plan allows

for 5m • 6m clearance on Category A Roads not adequate • See recommendation • Trucks and School buses travel on many of these roads

(Category A) • See recommendation

• Clearance around stormwater culverts is required • Part of Mitre Drain Maintenance- see 5.4 recommendations • Corner and intersection sight lines should be increased to 80m

on all roads •

• Council erect signs on Category A roads where vegetation is overgrown to warn public of unsafe road

• With the recommended management plan actions, envelope and carriageway widths and vegetation management, this should not be required

• The vegetation is encroaching fast at present and signs may need to be erected until the program has undertaken on rotation

• Figure 4 requires a distance between the carriageway and the white post

• The recommendations address this issue • This distance is dependant on road standards

• Await the Transport SA report before implementing the 50m site triangle

• See above for issues with site triangle and a response from the Transport SA report

Recommendation- 1. Increase the carriageway width and envelope width by 2m in all cases 2. Sealed roads are to be graded to the white post or 1m whichever is the greater

5.4 Road Construction and Maintenance Public Comment Discussion • Roads should be aligned to either side of a road during

upgrade • The plan states this



• Phytophthora hygiene should be undertaken prior to

commencing works • In conjunction with DEH processes are being developed

• Survey pegging, batter construction and turn around points require vegetation clearance

• These actions occur in road envelope

• Clearance of vegetation on private property may be required to obtain rubble

• This is outside the plan but Native Vegetation Approval is required for the removal of any native vegetation

• Phytophthora infested rubble pits should be able to be used if undertaking works in Phytophthora infected roads

• Advise from DEH required before undertaking works

• Roads to be located in location of least vegetation removal after taking into account safety, cost and alignment

• Agree however rather than widen the road evenly on both sides, just widen on one side resulting in more vegetation on one side than the other. This is no extra cost, safety is same and alignment is same

• Mitre Drains require the clearance outside the road carriageway


• The plan does not detail requirements for the construction of sealed roads

• Sealed roads are constructed according to Australian Standards and they have a specific category

• The plan stipulates that construction will conform to these standards

• Mitre Drains and their management are not included in the plan and as they include driving off the carriageway there should be an exception for these

• Add a new section of the plan to include the management of Mitre Drains as per recommendation

• Last dot point “Vegetation will not be cleared outside the carriageway” is of concern

• The recommended changed suggest that the turn around areas will be within the envelope

• The verge is to be left as a “living verge” • Universal application of Phytophthora management be

reconsidered • The plan does not include this. In conjunction with DEH

protection areas etc will be established



Recommendation- 1. Preference is for equipment to turn around at intersections or property access points however where this is not possible it

will occur within the road envelope 2. Obtain advise from DEH prior to using Phytophthora infected rubble 3. Mitre Drain and culvert management be included with the following actions-

• Maintenance of Mitre Drains to occur prior to winter rains as a Phytophthora management practice

• Drains should be managed annually to prevent vegetation growth • Mitre Drains to traverse, where possible, to the property fence to prevent Phytophthora

spores in the native vegetation • Phytophthora hygiene practices to be used • Additional mitre drains to be created at the discretion of the Technical Services Manager or

delegate • Unused drains be left to revegetate

5.5 Property Access Public Comment Discussion • Support limiting two access points per property, others if

unavoidable or compensatory revegetation •

• The Native Vegetation Council only permits a 5m clearance • The plan suggests a slightly larger clearance • Property Access points fragment roadside vegetation and the

numbers should be limited •

• Removed topsoil could be used for rehabilitation of disturbed sites

• Agree

• Two property access points are unacceptable as gateways need to be relocated

• The plan does not restrict the number of property access points or make people close any existing access point

• Extra access points can be made if revegetation occurs • Native Vegetation Council will not approve this unless

included



• “Standard Gate Set Back” is am imposition to landholders for

moving equipment and stock • This version is used rarely and is primarily used for major

truck users on narrow roads so the truck can be taken off the road to open the gate

• “Standard Rubble Entranceway” is am imposition to landholders for moving equipment and stock

• This is used at present

• Need more than two entrance ways • See above • Gateways do not interfere with biodiversity • Incorrect. Fragmentation of roadside vegetation is a major

issue for the biodiversity • Access to rubble pits often requires Council to construct

property access points • See recommendation

• Following subdivision are extra access points permitted • Yes • Extra access points will assist CFS is cases of entry to

property • CFS can make access point if required at a fire • Generally CFS access properties through existing property

access points • If a farm abuts an intersection can the landowner be allowed

to access from both roads • As per guidelines in document

• Access points can be turn around points for road construction • This is preferred • Roadside Vegetation Management Consultative Committee

should be required to approve extra access points • Quick response is required in most cases with these

applications- Council Officers can make these decisions • Two access points may not be optimum for best practice land

management • See above

• Property access points are important for road safety, fire safety, expansion in the cropping industry, industry diversification and sub division

• Agree

• In many cases more that two access points are required. Size of property, farming enterprises etc are not considered

• See above



• “Set back” access points are not appropriate for stock and

machinery • See above

• Dot points 1 and 2 be removed • The Native Vegetation Council will require these qualifications in fact the guidelines state that all property access points require compensatory revegetation

• Point 3 should be changed to “All other options be exhausted before Council will approve additional access points to be permitted on Category A roads”

• This is correct

• Number of access points should not be limited • See above • The purpose of new access points should not be limited to

cater for purely forestry or cropping properties • Make this change to two per property

• 50m sight lines should be on all property access points • • The 1997 plan has better dimensions than the revised plan • Recommendation-

1. Where Council constructs a property access point to access rubble pits on private property, upon completion of works the access is to be closed and rehabilitated

2. Add a requirement on the Application Form for the justification of extra access points without revegetation 3. Topsoil can be used for rehabilitation of degraded sites 4. Property Access points be limited to 2 per property without limiting to homestead etc

5.6 Fencing Public Comment Discussion • If 1m clearance is adequate for fencing then this should be for

all roads as the width of the vegetation varies on all roads • The 1997 Plan permits 1m clearance on one chain roads and

2m clearance on >one chain roads • Add comment- The formal property boundary as identified on

the title remains the surveyed property boundary regardless of the position of the fence line

• This is one reason why the original fence line should be marked as stated in the draft plan



• Replace- Landholders can apply for funding to offset the loss

of property as a result of moving the fence line with Landholders are encouraged to contact KINRB to apply for financial assistance to step out fence lines adjoining roadside vegetation. Financial incentives are provided on a sliding scale dependent on the distance the fence is set back, a minimum distance of 10m applies

• KINRB provides incentives for 30m

• Consider management of vegetation adjoining road reserves • This is a worthy consideration however outside of the scope of Council. This is included in relation to bushfire prevention plans

• Council cannot compel farmers to move their fence inside the boundary

• Correct- the plan does not make this as a condition of approval, however if the fence is moved inside the boundary concessions are made.

• Considerable amount of land will be lost to production if fences are moved inside the boundary

• About 3-5meters of land adjoining native vegetation is generally not arable

• If a fence is moved 3meters inside the boundary 3km of fencing is required before 1 hectare of land is fenced out

• Trees growing over the fence should be able to be cleared with a chainsaw

• They can be cleared up to the property boundary without approval from Council ensuring the excemptions under the Native Vegetation Act are complied

• There is no compensation for moving fence inside the property

• KINRB provide compensation

• Landholders should not be penalised for clearing tree from fencelines

• Landholders can clear trees from fences • This section of the plan primarily refers to replacement of

boundary fences • If the fence is moved inside the property the farmer should

have the rates reduced • Council decision • See above



• Many farmers have planted trees and therefore it is not

practical to remove trees for the replacement of fences • In these cases and where the fence adjoins native vegetation

on both sides the fence location will be considered separately • Trees cleared from fences make safer roads because stock

cannot stray on the roads • Clearance for maintenance of a fence is permitted

• If 1m clearance is adequate why is it different for other roads • See above with same comment • Fences are required to be 10-12 meters from Native

Vegetation to prevent falling on fence •

• Sliding scale of vegetation clearance is not supported • • Clearance of vegetation is not supported • • Trees near the fence should be maintained at a low level to

prevent trees falling on the fence • The plan states that if the fence is moved inside the boundary

the property owner can manage 3m adjoining the fence for vehicle access

• KINRB provide fencing incentives for moving the fence 30m and only assist with labour and materials not loss of property

• Modify plan to reflect

• Standardise the clearance to 1m along all roads • • KINRB do not provide incentives for land lost from fencing • See recommendation • Clearance of 1m should be permitted on Category A one chain

roads • The draft plan has the same criteria as the 1997 plan

• Property owners adjoining one and two chain roads should be able to clear 2m

• See above

• The area between the new fence and the roadside vegetation should be able to be managed with a grader blade or chemical control

• The area can be maintained for vehicle traffic

• 2m clearance should be on all roads except Category A roads where its is reduced to 1m

•

• Grading and spraying should be permitted for fenceline maintenance

•



Recommendation- Modify the plan to reflect KINRB incentives 5.7 Water Pipe, Electrical Connection and Other Clearance Public Comment Discussion • Native Vegetation Council exemptions occur for electrical

entities • This is addressed in section 5.17. This section is for private

individuals Recommendation- No Change 5.9 Firewood Collection Public Comment Discussion • Firewood collection from road reserves should be prohibited

dead timber provides valuable habitat and will be difficult to manage.

• The plan tries to find a “middle ground” between total prevention and “free for all”

• Introduce a sunset clause at which time firewood collection will be prohibited

• Current Council Policy prevents firewood collection on road reserves

• Firewood provides valuable habitat and should not be collected from road reserves

• See above

• Policing the firewood collection conditions will be difficult particularly 1 ute load per road section

• Agree • Council would rely on honesty in this matter and other

firewood collectors • Firewood collection is a long established practice and as a

result a sunset clause would be appropriate •

• 1 ute load per road section needs to be more flexible as some are 10-15 km long

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• Policing the conditions on this will be difficult • See above • Firewood collection should be prohibited •



• Ash from the fires should be returned to the firewood

collection site •

• Fallen timber is a food source as well as habitat • • This is difficult to administer, a sunset clause where firewood

collection is prohibited would be more appropriate •

• The Application Form should state that firewood collection is only permitted on road reserves and NOT private property even where the fence has been moved inside the property boundary as this causes liability issues

• Agree • Change has been made

• If Council is serious about biodiversity management firewood collection would be prohibited

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Recommendation- Prohibit firewood collection from road reserves from the adoption of the plan OR Allow firewood collection on a permit (not restricted to 1 ute load or area) but only fallen timber 5.10 Weed Management Public Comment Discussion • Buffer Zone at Prospect Hill supported • • DEH Threatened Species Project Officer should be contacted

before undertaking weed management on Category A Roads • Council does not generally undertake weed management on

road reserves • KI Animal and Plant Control Board coordinates Proclaimed

Plant Control • Weed management on Road reserves goes well beyond

proclaimed plants and bridle creeper • Community groups and individuals should be encouraged to

undertake weed management and not be tied up with red tape

• Agree • The plan provides a simple opportunity for this to occur while

ensuring Council’s liability issues are addressed



• Council does not have the resources to police the transport of

material past Prospect Hill • Not Councils role to police all • Council will control its works and Councils contractors only

• A washdown bay would need to be installed to prevent movement of weed and Phytophthora through Prospect Hill

• This is not Council’s role, other organisations will need to address this

• Why target only Council plant and contractors • This is all Council can control, other agencies are dealing with the rest

• Grazing animals transport weed seeds, this form of weed management should not be included

• Trials are being undertaken in relation to Bridal Creeper and Bridal Veil.

• Will only be approved in special cases • Communication plan be developed to advise farmers about the

need to notify Council when undertaking weed control on road reserves

• This is included • The Animal and Plant Control Board is also undertaking this

education program • Council reinvestigate the cost benefit and practical feasibility

of a washdown station at Prospect Hill • Council is not proposing to establish such a facility

Recommendation- Council ensures the DEH Threatened Plant Species Project Officer is contacted prior to weed management occurring and add this condition to the Application form in Appendix 6

5.11 Agricultural Activities Public Comment Discussion • A sunset clause should be provided to stop agricultural use of

road reserves • The adoption of the plan will be the date for this to occur

• Agricultural activities should not occur on Category A roads, unmade or undeveloped roads

• The plan provides for this

• If grazing is stopped on unmade road reserves and then the road naturally revegetates will this prevent a road being constructed

• Depends on the requirements at the time

• Need sunset clause on this section • See above



• Some invasive weed species such as Pine Trees, Lucern

Trees, Australia Blue Bells and Cape Leuwin Wattle should be removed from roadsides followed by revegetation

• Council does not plan to undertake this work unless external funding is received

• Council supports revegetation and removal of weeds by community groups

• Agricultural activities be allowed to continue where they have historically occurred particularly for community fund raising ventures

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• Council to work closely with property owners currently managing Category A and B unmade road reserves to determine cost sharing with fencing and long term management

• No action will be taken in relation to these roads unless Council receives external funding and the cooperation of property owners

• Agricultural activities should be phased out • • Roadside vegetation could be placed under Heritage

Agreement •

Recommendation- No Change 5.12 Pollarding Public Comment Discussion • Council should develop a 10 year Disturbance Management

Plan that includes pollarding and planned burning • Appendix 4 outlines a pollarding management plan • Planned burning is outside Council resources

• Tender process be undertaken for woodcutters • Plan includes an Expression of Interest process • Pollarding wood could be made available for firewood • The intention • DEH to provide updated information in relation to pollarding • This will occur due to close liaison • Approved agencies can undertake disturbance management

works on roadside • As with now if there is a clear plan and approval from Council

this can occur



• Many farmers have a good understanding of pollarding

techniques but are not certified woodcutters • Council may need to facilitate a training day

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Recommendation- No Change 5.13 Fire Management Public Comment Discussion • Council should develop a 10 year Disturbance Management

Plan that includes planned burning • This is outside Council resources, is developed in conjunction

with Bushfire Prevention Plans • Burning will assist verge maintenance on all roads • • Only property access points be used to manage fire on road

reserves ie fire breaks are not to be constructed. Fire breaks only fragment native vegetation

• DEH and CFS are in constant discussion over this point.

• Fire should be managed for biodiversity outcomes and appropriate regimes

• This is outside Council resources and responsibilities. DEH will provide advise

• Phytophthora hygiene practices should be undertaken whenever possible during a fire

• CFS will manage this and in most cases they are compliant

• Development of a fire map of kangaroo Island should be encouraged with determinations on how to manage fire on road reserves

• Council supports the development of this map however does not have the expertise to develop

• If Council is undertaking planned burning of road reserves property owners must be contacted and the loss of fencelines compensated if burnt

• Council does not have the resources to undertake planned burning

• Council will rely on other organisations to undertake such burns

• Mineral earth breaks should be used except in Phytophthora priority areas

• The CFS are moving away from this form of break in natural areas

• New fire breaks should not be constructed on road reserves •



Recommendation- No Change 5.15 Research Public Comment Discussion • Research is required to determine the sustainable width of

road reserves • Council would support this research

• Research may find endangered species and as a result limit works

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• Copy of the DEH research permit should not be provided as this can be copied by competitors and is a personally signed document

• Advise from DEH is that Council can request a copy of the permit as the permit holder must produce the permit whenever undertaking research on Council land

• Council cannot give permission to undertake research unless physically seen the permit

• Results of research undertaken outside of Council property is not Council’s business

• A report on research is required to be presented to DEH on the completion of the research. Rather than do numerous reports, providing Council with a copy will provide Council with management directions

Recommendation- Copy of permit must be provided except when the copy is presented in person 5.16 Un-made and Undeveloped Road Reserves Public Comment Discussion • Consider management status of unmade and undeveloped

road reserves. • A study of all road reserves is being undertaken, funded by

Native Vegetation Council, which will include these recommendations

• Category A and B unmade roads should be fenced both sides • Will be considered if external Council funding becomes available and neighbour cooperation obtained

• Consider Heritage Agreements for unmade road reserves • As per above



• Council should work with landholders to encourage them to

fence no force it to occur • Agree

Recommendation- No Change 5.17 Utilities Public Comment Discussion • Utility services to remain on road reserves as they restrict

agricultural activity on farming land and may impact on more vegetation

• Each case is assessed individually to determine impacts

• Utility realignment should only be parallel to an existing road reserve not through a paddock

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Recommendation- No Change 5.18 Subdivision Planning Public Comment Discussion • Support the establishment of utility easements. • • The EPBC Act only refers to urban or industrial subdivisions • Incorrect- any action that will impact on endangered species

• The planning does not impact but the on ground works may Recommendation- No Change 5.19 Revegetation Public Comment Discussion • Expand revegetation opportunities to Category A and B roads

where required ensuring DEH liaison occurs •

• Signage seems excessive • The concept is to promote revegetation success and failures



• Only seed collected within 2km of the planting site should be

used •

• Council should use the same principles • Generally Council does on road reserves Recommendation-

Include Category A and B roads under strict conditions 5.20 Recreation Public Comment Discussion • Establishment of walking and bicycle trails on one chain

roads will decrease the amount of vegetation further. Position on road verge.

• Each case will be determined on its merits • It is unlikely that a network of trails on all roads will occur

• Category A roads should not have recreation trails • The plan states preference to B, c and D • Unmade road reserves should not be used for recreational

trails • Many unmade road reserves lead to significant areas and

provide safe passage of people • Trails should be located where minimal vegetation removal is

required • In the plan

• Trails should be placed on road verges particularly on low traffic one chain roads

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• The tracks should be accessible by small vehicles to ensure safety

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• Walking and cycling tracks should be placed on the hydro-axe line on one chain roads

• See above

• The plan is restrictive on vegetation clearance for property access, fence maintenance and road safety however is prepared to sacrifice native vegetation for walkways and bicycle tracks

• The plan is very restrictive on walkways and bicycle tracks

• Trails should be located within the road envelop • This can create conflict between vehicles and recreation



Recommendation- No Change 5.22 School Bus Public Comment Discussion • Harden sites be developed as part of scheduled road

maintenance program in Phytophthora areas •

• Presentation to School Bus Committees on Phytophthora issues

• DEH are the authority on Phytophthora not Council. These needs to be undertaken by DEH

• Council cannot enforce the wash down of buses and education of drivers

• Correct and it is not Councils role- see above

• School children safety is more important that biodiversity • • School buses should be able to pull completely off the road • Recommendation-

Remove section from the plan 5.23 Education and Training Public Comment Discussion • Individuals, contractors and organisations to receive

Phytophthora Hygiene Fact Sheets prior to undertaking works on road reserves

• DEH to provide rather than train each individual

• Phytophthora training to be provided to service providers • DEH are the authority on Phytophthora not Council. These needs to be undertaken by DEH

• Include TOMM in the development of information packs • Recommendation-

Include the provision of Phytophthora Factsheets developed by DEH



5.23Feedback and Reporting Public Comment Discussion • Council has kept poor records in the past in relation to

roadside vegetation management works and as a result has difficulty justifying different approaches to vegetation management. These records need to be maintained including pictorial information

• The feedback and reporting requirements of this plan will provide this information

Recommendation- No Change 6.0 Risk Analysis of Threats to Native Vegetation on Roadsides Public Comment Discussion • RAV’s should be listed as seasonal • Done • Risk to human life should be considered when roads are

managed for biodiversity outcomes • The plan addresses this

• Forestry will increase the heavy vehicle usuage of the roads • Recommendation- No Change Appendix 1- Phytophthora Public Comment Discussion • Include the removal of dirt clods with stiff brush when

washing boots in Personal Hygiene Practices • The procedures included are the ones used by DEH




Appendix 4- Roadside Vegetation Management Program Public Comment Discussion • Must remain flexible to address immediate needs • Prior to commencing each years program the proposed roads

will be inspected along with additional requests • Works must be able to be bought forward if budget permits • Program developed assuming the current budget is

maintained. If more money available and/or works go under budget some will be bought forward. Likewise if less money available the works will be reduced

• Clearly the current roadside vegetation management budget is not keeping up with requirements for clearance

• Hydroaxe clearance should be encouraged to take advantage of the cost savings achievable with the cross rib roller

• The program has the roller 5 years after the hydroaxe and every 3 years there after. This is factored in before commencing any new works

• Approximately 7-8years following the hydroaxe, followup works are required

• The introduction of the cross rib roller has ensured the areas can be maintained cost effectively

Recommendation- No Change Appendix 5- Road Categories and Width Public Comment Discussion • Reasonable clearance for safe passage of vehicles is required

irrespective of category and width • See recommendation with 5.3




Appendix 7- Standard Drawings for Clearance for Property Access Points Public Comment Discussion • Drawings difficult to follow and will require detailed surveys

to install • Difficult to follow as the draft plan was reduced in size • No surveys are required to install

Recommendation- No Change Appendix 11- Local Community Feedback and Reporting Forms Public Comment Discussion • Creates liability issues • If Council requests information they are obliged to fix and if it

is not done can be liable Recommendation- Remove this appendix and all reference to it Other comments that do not fit in with the plan in detail • Council does not have the resources to police the plan • The intention of the plan is not to be policeman on the road all

the time with this plan • Council has staff driving around all the time, they then report

(as now) any issues to the appropriate authorsied officer and this is then acted on

• Under the Local Government Act Council must act on these issues

• The draft document has lost the clear concise action of the present plan

• While the document is larger than the original plan it covers all the issues associated with Roadside Vegetation Management with each issue limited to one page in size to easily provide simple factsheets

• The document is concise • The document also complied with the requirements of the

Native Vegetation Council while balancing the road safety issues



• The plan is a good working document for setting out the rights

and responsibilities of users, workers and volunteers. It is simple and straight forward in its language and is to be highly commended in that

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• The plan does not recognise that one chain roads are not ecologically stable and require direct management (widening) to ensure this

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• An “Adopt a Road” scheme does not exist on Kangaroo Island like in Victoria. These are community groups which manage sections of road

• This could be established however the community is stretched by the number of community groups

• The plan does not address the most significant issue in preservation of roadside vegetation- the accelerated and uneven growth resulting from extra water, nutrients and sunlight

• A systematic program of impacting vegetation from roadside to boundary fence on a rotational basis using fire and mechanical means needs to be introduced

• Council does not have the funds to undertake such a systematic program

• The role for the development of such a management plan falls outside Council responsibility

• The focus of the document is on environmental grounds not road safety ensuring roads provide access to all types of vehicles for economic growth and development are secondary

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• The plan requires a better balance between road safety, economic development and conservation objectives

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• Key industry groups were not consulted • This is the objective of the public consultation process and also the revamped committee

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