Outcomes and commitments for MNES Summary of conservation actions targeting MNES The proposed conservation outcomes relevant to each MNES are summarised in Table 4. Table 4: Conservation outcomes and actions for MNES Conservation outcome Action Responsibility Timing Previously unidentified MNES Protection of Matters of National Environmental Significance that are identified in pre-construction surveys for permitted construction work in the WBCC 1 Prior to development of WBCC infrastructure, site surveys of threatened flora and fauna species will be conducted and populations of threatened flora and fauna species will be avoided or impacts managed in accord with the RMP and EPBC Act. Riverview Group Environmental Management Trust Ongoing The survey of PTWL and NTG will occur within 12 months of Ministerial endorsement of the Program, and will be made public. Golden Sun Moth Protection and enhancement of habitat whilst allowing for the intrusion of the Ginninderra drive alignment. (refer to 2 Vary the Territory Plan to establish conservation reserves at the Jarramlee and West Macgregor offset areas, with provision for Ginninderra Drive Riverview Group Prior to commencement of construction of Ginninderra Drive extension Mitigation of the impact of Ginninderra Drive extension on GSM habitat in Jarramlee and West Macgregor offset areas 3 ACT Government to Purchase Lot 2 Wallaroo Road (86.8 Ha) from the Commonwealth catering for the following components: 1.8 Ha as replacement of impacted areas of occupied GSM habitat, 11.9 Ha of occupied GSM habitat, Economic Development Directorate Land purchase to commencement of construction of infrastructure to service the residential estate, habitat restoration prior to commencement of construction of Ginninderra Drive extension
Ongoing monitoring of impacts on habitat 10 Adopt field data recorded by Rowell as baseline data and ensure that monitoring methods are consistent with those used to measure GSM population and habitat quality and extent across the ACT. Environmental Management Trust Monitoring to be so that it is consistent with GSM monitoring across the ACT. Every two years from date of endorsement. Monitoring period to be reviewed if impacts have stabilised. Establishment of a process of independent third party review of RMP 11 Prepare an annual report addressing MNES outcomes achieved in the previous year; lessons learned; include a financial audit; report to be made publicly available. Report to be submitted to the ACT Conservator of Flora and Fauna. Environmental Management Within 2 months of the end of each financial year Box Gum Woodland A conservation area that includes 100% of identified box gum woodland (68.2 Ha) in conservation area. 12 Vary the Territory Plan, amend the National Capital Plan for all proposed land use changes Riverview Group to obtain relevant rezoning and related approvals Zoning to be in place prior to commencement of construction in ACT. Preservation and enhancement of woodland habitats. Actual hectares will be used in area measurements. 13 Manage activities in the WBCC in accordance with a Reserve Management Plan. A Reserve Management Plan is a statutory document under the provisions of the Nature Conservation Act. It will need to be determined whether to do a RMP over that area of land not already covered by the Murrumbidgee River Corridor Plan of Management, or whether one plan will be produced for the entire corridor. Riverview Group to prepare first draft RMP. Environmental Management Trust to seek approval and implement the plan. Plan to be approved by the ACT Conservator and Minister for the Environment (ACT component) and endorsed by the ACT Conservator (NSW component) in consultation with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Plan to be finalised within 2 years of Ministerial endorsement of MNES plan, reviewed at intervals of no more than five years thereafter.
Establishment of a land management governance regime. 14 Establish a West Belconnen Environmental Management Trust (EMT) Riverview Group Within 2 years of Ministerial endorsement of the MNES plan and prior to commencement of construction. Maintenance and enhancement of connectivity between box gum woodland habitat areas. No appreciable long term net reduction in total box gum woodland habitat areas. 15 All that may affect box gum woodland to be informed by relevant scientific expert advice and:- Roads and tracks to follow existing alignments where feasible and incorporate appropriate design techniques such as raised grating Vehicle tracks max 6m wide other tracks/trails max 2.5m wide Unused existing tracks to be rehabilitated Picnic and other facilities involving buildings and car parking to avoid known high value habitat areas Environmental Management Ongoing Protect habitat from domestic predators 16 Impose a cat containment policy for the entire West Belconnen development area and prohibit off-leash dogs in the Conservation corridor TAMS Environmental Management Trust Cat Containment mandated by changes to the relevant instrument the provisions of the Domestic Animals Act prior to commencement of any works in the ACT Cat containment in NSW to be implemented if suitable legislation comes in to force. In the absence of specific