Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00408:front:0:p344
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00408
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 1041001–1043953

memorials;
     * tree management including occasional replacement plantings, and ensuring screening of the memorials from developments adjacent to the Parade (see below);
     * addressing the poor condition of the Hebe species in the planter beds along Anzac Parade (see below);
     * visitor safety issues;
     * environmental sustainability of the landscape, including water use and weed management;
     * access for visitors, including by public and private transport, by car and bus;
     * pathway access to the memorials from Anzac Park East and West;
     * parking for visitors;
     * facilities for visitors (eg. toilets, water points and rest places);
     * the use of temporary tent structures on the Parade related to commemorative activities;
     * signage, including traffic, tourism and interpretive signs;
     * outdoor ceremonial functions;  and
     * construction-phase impacts.

In the case of individual memorials, specialist materials conservators are used as needed.  Potential issues relate to the performance of glass panels at the Nurses' memorial, and the arrangements with the pump equipment at the Navy memorial.

It should be noted that there are no proposals for any divestment of land within the study area, no special security issues or requirements, and no confidential information beyond normal commercial and government activities.

Tree management

In the past, it was thought that the plantations would need to be replaced because of the poor health of the trees.  However, in 2014 the NCA took a pragmatic approach which lay in basic sustainable horticultural practices, in the hope that this would improve the condition of the trees.  A program was undertaken consisting of:
     * selective tree removal and replacement;
     * removal of wildlings;
     * coring and composting the soil;  and
     * deep mulching of the plantation.

This has resulted in the remaining trees bouncing back to reasonably good health, with only one tree requiring removal in 2019.  It is noted that the majority of trees, even in the middle of a drought, are in fair to good condition.

Selective removal and replacement will continue as required, although extensive replacement is not anticipated.  This includes the removal of trees in poor condition over the longer term to re-establish the original planting pattern.  However, the depth of the mulch layer is diminishing and will require further replenishment soon.

The trees will require more management and maintenance in coming years as they age, and a landscape management plan (detailed below) should be prepared to guide this.  At present there are no guidelines for tree management and maintenance, although the health of the plantation is assessed annually.

The NCA is also currently developing a tree management policy which will be a higher level policy document related to the management of all trees within the NCA's estate.  This should also provide a