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strategy, however, should this not have the expected result, then the following two options should be considered. The first option would be to look at the slopes within the existing plantations and assess the possibility for low berms on the existing ground level (such as not to place stress on the trees by excavation) to slow and retain water at least in the places it is feasible to do so in the plantations.  The second option would be a more substantial examination of on-site retention possibly involving re-grading if, for example, there is sufficient space to do so.

           16.5 The NCA will undertake replacement plantings behind the eastern part of the New Zealand Memorial to provide a suitable backdrop for the memorial.

Policy 17 Shrubs
       The Hebe shrubs are important elements within the Parade, and the NCA will maintain them, and replace if dead, dying or in poor health.  If possible, advanced specimens will be used.

       Shrubs within individual memorials will be maintained, or replaced if dead, dying or in poor health.

       Commentary:

       The NCA has reviewed the performance of the current Hebe plantings, determined the cause of their poor performance, and intends to develop a replacement strategy and maintenance manual.  Full replacement of the plantings is required because of the problems identified.

       It would also appear that a more suitable dripper irrigation system is required to properly maintain healthy plants in this difficult environment.

       Higher levels of regular maintenance must be achieved to ensure good performance of the plantings.  Otherwise, it is highly likely that the Hebes will need to be replaced every five years or so.

       Implementation Strategies

           17.1 The NCA should develop and implement a Hebe replacement strategy and maintenance manual consistent with this plan.  This strategy should involve:
                * defining the timeframe, sequence and broad pattern of replanting, giving consideration to the short-term visual impacts as well as long-term objectives;
                * consideration of using plants no smaller than 200 mm pot size;  and
                * preparation of planting beds to maximise healthy growth.

           The strategy should be implemented using expert horticultural advice.

           The strategy should be undertaken only after consultation with the range of stakeholders, including the Canberra community.

           Commentary:  The maintenance manual could be a landscape maintenance plan under Policy 14, or part of such a plan.

           17.2 The NCA should prepare a planting template to ensure consistent planting in all planter beds.

           Commentary:

           It is important that all beds are planted with the same pattern, and that each plant has sufficient soil root space, light, water and fertiliser (good horticultural practice) to thrive.

           The template could be made of a firm but flexible material such as rubber, which can be rolled out on each bed