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Are you considering creating an offset on your property to meet the conditions of your permit to remove native vegetation? Before reading this kit, answer the following questions to see whether this kit is relevant to your circumstances.

Permit to remove native vegetationDo you have, or are you expecting to be granted, a permit to remove native vegetation that includes a condition that you secure a general offset? Yes No

Details of the potential offset siteDo you have a site on your property that contains native vegetation, OR can be revegetated with native vegetation, that you want to use an offset site?

Yes No

Is the potential offset site approximately five times the area of the site where you cleared (or plan to clear) native vegetation? Yes NoIf the potential offset site is to be revegetated, is the site at least 1 hectare in area? Yes No n/a

Eligibility of potential offset site to be protected and managed for conservationIs the site outside of the defendable space area for bushfire management? Yes NoIs the site free from an existing offset? Yes NoIs the site free of current or future threats to the native vegetation? Yes NoAre you willing to enter into a security agreement to permanently protect the offset site? Yes No

Are you willing and able to undertake the following offset management commitments? Retain all dead and living standing trees Yes No

Exclude stock and other threats Yes No Ensure that weed cover does not increase beyond the current level Yes No Monitor for new and emerging weeds and eliminate to less than 1 per cent Yes No Retain all logs, fallen timber and organic litter Yes No Control the threat of rabbits Yes No Revegetate to the minimal standard (only required if it is a revegetation offset site) Yes No n/a Report yearly on the condition of the site Yes No

If you answered ‘No’ to any one of these question then you are not able to create a first party general offset on your property. Refer to Meeting permit conditions – Third party offsets fact sheet on DELWP’s website for information on other ways you can secure offsets or contact your local council for further information.

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Permitted clearing of native vegetation

First party general offset kitVersion 1.1

Under Victoria’s native vegetation permitted clearing regulations an offset must be secured before native vegetation can be removed. Your permit will include a condition specifying the type and amount of offset that is required. If a permit holder requires a general offset they can generate this offset on their own land. This is known as a first party offset. This kit sets out the process permit holders must follow to secure a first party general offset.

By using this kit the permit holder can: assess their property for first party general offset eligibility determine the amount of gain generated from the offset site prepare an offset management plan without the need for assistance of an ecological expert.

Permit holders will not be able to use this kit for the purpose of: securing a third party offset (i.e. an offset not on the permit holders land) securing a first party specific offset securing an offset to meet the permit holder’s offset condition, as well as selling surplus offsets to other permit holders securing an offset using an agreement with Trust for Nature. securing an offset on Crown land

Further information about offsets is found in the Native vegetation gain scoring manual and Chapter 9 of the Permitted clearing of native vegetation – Biodiversity assessment guidelines (Guidelines).

This kit’s appendices include: Appendix A – Security agreement management clauses Appendix B – First party offset management plan – Protection and management of a remnant patch offset Appendix C – First party offset management plan – Protection and management of a revegetation offset Appendix D – Revegetation and supplementary planting standard Appendix E – Navigating the NVIM system Appendix F – Yearly site condition report

Note that a compliant offset must be secured prior to any native vegetation being removed. It is recommended permit applicants wishing to secure a first party general offset use this kit before they lodge their application to remove native vegetation to determine the eligibility of their proposed offset site and understand the management commitments required.

Can a first party offset satisfy your permit offset conditions?To assess whether your proposed offset site meets your permit requirements you will need the following: your planning permit conditions or predicted offset requirements (biodiversity assessment report) the exact location of your proposed offset site access to the NVIM system access to the first party general offset gain calculator (DELWP’s website).

Follow the steps below to determine if your proposed offset site is in accordance with the Guidelines.




Step 1 – Determine offset site characteristics Step 2 – Check the offset site’s eligibility Step 3 – Determine offset size and check offset requirements Step 4 – Estimate management costs Step 5 – Complete the management plan and enter into a security agreement

Step 1 – Determine offset site characteristicsYou must determine if your proposed offset site has the required characteristics of a first party general offset. Please refer to the text below for further explanation of each characteristic.

Creating an offset siteAn offset site can be either: the protection and management of existing remnant patch vegetation, or revegetation of a site that does not contain any native vegetation.

If the vegetation on site meets the definition of a remnant patch (see text box below) you can generate an offset by protecting and managing this existing native vegetation. Assistance in determining whether your site contains native vegetation can be found in the Defining and classifying native vegetation fact sheet on DELWP’s website.

If there is no native vegetation on the site (according to above definition) then the site may be eligible to be a revegetation offset site. Note that a revegetation offset must meet the following minimum size requirements: be at least 1 hectare in size


Remnant patch native vegetation definition A remnant patch of native vegetation is either:

an area of vegetation where at least 25 per cent of the total perennial understorey plant cover is native, or

any area with three or more native canopy trees where the canopy foliage cover is at least 20 per cent of the area.



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have an average width of at least 20 metres have a perimeter to area ration of 1:20. Perimeter to area ratio can be calculated by dividing the area (metres2) by the

perimeter (meters).

Woody vegetation First party general offset sites can only be located within woody vegetation types. Areas with grassland and wetland vegetation types cannot use this kit to create a first party general offset. If you wish to generate an offset in grassland or wetland vegetation you must obtain a habitat hectare site assessment report and create a specific management plan. For more information on this process contact the Native vegetation credit register ([email protected]).

All offset sites using this kit must be located within one of the following woody vegetation types: heathland shrubland scrub thicket

woodland swamp (tree canopy cover is naturally present) forest rainforest.

To obtain the vegetation type present on your site, see Appendix E-Navigating the NVIM System.

If your site does not fall into one of the woody vegetation types listed above then it is not eligible to be used as a first party general offset and you cannot use this kit.

STEP 2 – Check the offset site’s eligibilityFor an area to be eligible to be an offset site it must be able to be managed for conservation purposes into perpetuity without the threat of degrading. Check the eligibility of your proposed offset site against the criteria in Table 1. Refer to the text following the table for further explanation of each eligibility criteria.If the proposed offset site does not meet the eligibility criteria, you must find another offset site or obtain your offset from a third party. A response of ‘No’ to any of the questions below may exclude the site from first party general offset eligibility.




Table 1: First party general offset site eligibility checklist

Eligibility criteriaAnswer

Yes NoIs current and future land use compatible with an offset site?Is the site outside of the defendable space area for bushfire management?Is the site free from an existing offset or agreement?Is the site free of current or future threats to the native vegetation condition?Can site security be implemented?Can minimum management actions be implemented?Is the site eligible as a first party general offset?

Current and future land use compatibilityThere must not be any current or future land use on the site that is incompatible with managing native vegetation for conservation purposes. Incompatible uses may include: activities requiring removal of logs or trimming/clearing of understorey plants or trees horse-riding, cycling or motorised vehicle use off established tracks infrastructure easements cropping earth works ongoing activities that are likely to degrade vegetation condition or restrict improvement in vegetation condition.

If any of these land uses occur, or are planned to occur at the proposed offset site, then it is not eligible to be used and you will need to find an alternative offset site.

Bushfire managementClause 52.47 of the Victoria Planning Provisions require that an offset to compensate for the removal of native vegetation should not increase the bushfire hazard for a dwelling and associated buildings on the subject land and adjoining properties. The impact of an offset and where it is located must be carefully considered to avoid creating further bushfire hazard. For the following locations in Victoria, offsets should be located outside the bushfire management zones. Outside a Bushfire management overlay: A site is not eligible to be an offset if it is within 50 metres of a dwelling. The 50

metres allows for any future modification of vegetation in order to create defendable space around a dwelling. Within a Bushfire management overlay: A site is not eligible to be an offset if it is within 150 metres of a dwelling, unless

confirmation from the Country fire authority or the local government’s Municipal fire prevention officer that the offset site will not increase bushfire risk. 150 metres allows for any future modification of vegetation within the defendable space zone, and avoids increasing the bushfire hazard within the 150 metre assessment area.




Note that you are allowed to carry out fire prevention notices on an existing offset site if one is issued by your council. However, the likelihood of a notice being issued on a proposed offset site should be discussed with council prior to establishment of the offset. If council decides that the fuel load should be reduced, the area would not be suitable for an offset.

Existing offset or agreementAn area of native vegetation can only be eligible as an offset if it has: not already been used to offset the clearance of native vegetation or species habitat required by Victorian and/or

Commonwealth regulations not been subject to a current agreement under an incentive or grant program to undertake actions which are equivalent to

the management commitments for a first party general offset not been designated as an area for native vegetation legislative enforcement purposes.

Current or future threats to the native vegetation conditionAn area of native vegetation is eligible to be an offset site if you are able to control significant threats that would otherwise reduce the condition of the site. Significant threats to the condition of native vegetation impact on a your ability to complete management commitments. The following threats and your ability to control them must be considered: high levels of continued nutrient run off secondary salinity with a high level of the effect increasing continuing significant erosion which is uncontrollable without affecting native vegetation significant invasion from pest animals such as rabbits, deer, goats and pigs extensive die-back or other plant diseases planned disturbance regimes incompatible with native vegetation objectives such as fuel reduction burning, or flooding.

If these threats are present and you are unable to effectively manage them, the site is not eligible to be secured as a first party offset.

Offset site security An area of vegetation is eligible to be a first party general offset if you can enter into a legally binding offset security agreement and commit to the following minimal security agreement standards: contains legally enforceable provisions has no termination date is implemented by DELWP or local government (Trust for nature is a statutory authority able to enter into offset security

agreements, however, not for a first party general offset in accordance with this kit) The following list of statutory agreements can be used as security for a first party general offset for use with this kit: Agreement under Section 69 of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 (CFL Act) executed by the Secretary of

the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The agreement:o is required to be recorded on the property titleo does not require an ecological assessment o uses the attached management plans.




Agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 executed by the relevant local government. The agreement:

o is required to be recorded on the property titleo does not require an ecological assessmento uses the attached management plans

Each statutory authority has its own security agreement which will include a set of standard management obligations that the landowner implements at the offset site. Standard management obligations are listed in Appendix A. You should review the management obligations along with the statutory authority’s agreement to ensure that they are acceptable and achievable.

There are costs involved with entering into a security agreement. These include fees for administration and monitoring, and legal costs of establishing the agreement. There will be an additional cost for surveying and recording your offset site on property title. You should consider all costs prior to entering into an agreement.

If you are unable to commit to the required security agreement, then the site will not be eligible to be used as an offset.

Minimum management commitments An area of native vegetation is eligible to be an offset if you agree to the minimum ongoing management commitments included in a ten year management plan. A management plan must be included in the site’s security agreement as Schedule 3.

The following minimum management commitments are required on all first party general offset sites and form the basis of your site’s offset management plan. retain all standing trees (dead and alive) exclude stock and other threats ensure weed cover does not increase beyond the current level (CaLP Act and non CaLP Act weeds combined) monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to less than one per cent cover retain fallen logs and timber retain organic litter control rabbits revegetation (only if a revegetation offset).

The offset management plan can be developed without the assistance of an ecological consultant. Once a suitable offset site has been identified, you must choose management actions that will achieve the minimum management commitments. A list of


Trust for Nature (TFN) - CovenantsAlthough an offset is able to be secured with a covenant under Section 3A of the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (TFN Covenant), it is not available for offsets secured in accordance with the first party general offset kit. TFN’s processes and procedures to secure offset sites do not align with this kit. Landowners wishing to secure an offset through TFN must contact them directly at [email protected].



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possible actions is given in the standard management plan templates, but if further guidance is required seek assistance from experts in conservation management. Appendix B and Appendix C include ten year management plan templates for remnant patch and revegetation offset sites.

You are required to maintain the condition of the offset site to the level achieved at the conclusion of the ten year management plan in perpetuity. This may require ongoing management actions. If you are unable to implement the required minimum management commitments, then the site is not eligible to be used as an offset.


Additional management commitmentsLandowners may want to implement management actions beyond the minimum commitments required. These are called additional or optional commitments and enable the landowner to generate more gain on the site. Landowners wanting to generate gain from additional commitments are unable to use this kit.



STEP 3 – Calculate offset size and check offset requirements.

Use the table below to confirm if your proposed offset site can meet the offset requirements set out, or expected in the permit conditions. Refer to the text following the table for further explanation. If the proposed offset site does not meet the offset requirements, you must find another offset site or obtain your offset credits via a third party. Refer to Meeting permit conditions – Third party offsets fact sheet on DELWP’s website.

Table 2: Permit condition checklist

Permit conditionResponse

Yes *NoDo you have enough area for an offset?Is a general offset required?Is the proposed offset site located in the same CMA region or Municipal district as the clearing site?Is the proposed offset site’s strategic biodiversity score at least 80% of the clearing site’s strategic biodiversity score?Can the offset site generate the required gain? (general biodiversity equivalence units)Does the proposed offset site meet the offset requirements?* A response of ‘No’ to any of the questions will exclude the proposed site from meeting the offset requirements

A first party general offset site can either be a patch of remnant vegetation, or a patch of revegetation. The size of the area required to satisfy the offset condition will generally differ between a remnant patch and revegetation offset site.

Remnant patch offsetAs a general rule, if the vegetation condition score and the strategic biodiversity score (SBS) of the clearing and offset site are similar, the size of the offset site should be approximately five times the area (hectares) of the clearing extent.

Table 3: Indicative offset size requirements (remnant patches)Clearing site Offset site Offset size (ha) Condition score, SBS = Condition score, SBS ~5 times the clearing site Condition score, SBS > Condition score, SBS > 5 times the clearing site Condition score, SBS < Condition score, SBS < 5 times the clearing site

Revegetation offset




Revegetation offset sites do not have a condition score and generally have a very low SBS. As a result, native vegetation removed from an area with a high condition score and a high SBS will require a large area for a revegetation offset.

Offset sizeThe exact size of the offset site required can be determined using the following tools available on DELWP’s website. NVIM system - http://nvim.delwp.vic.gov.au/Use the NVIM map to mark the proposed offset site (~5 times the clearing area) and calculate the weighted average condition score and strategic biodiversity score of the proposed offset site.

Refer to Appendix E and follow the prompts to navigate the NVIM map and obtain the scores.

First party general offset calculator - http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/environment-and-wildlife/biodiversity/native-vegetation/native-vegetation-permitted-clearing-regulations/native-vegetation-offsets

The calculator will determine the available BEUs based on the size, condition and SBS scores from the offset site you nominated on the NVIM map. Complete steps 1 and 2 on the calculator.

o STEP 1Input the offset amount required in BEUs and the minimum strategic biodiversity score indicated on the planning permit, or biodiversity assessment report.

o STEP 2Input the attributes of the nominated offset site. The offset size (ha), vegetation condition score and strategic biodiversity scores are taken from the NVIM map.

The BEUs available and whether the offset site meets the minimal strategic biodiversity score will be automatically calculated and indicated in STEP 3 of the calculator.


Note:An offset with more than one proposed isolated sites can be used as a first party offset site in accordance with this FPO Kit. Each of the isolated sites must meet the minimum strategic biodiversity score and all the sites must add up to meet the offset amount. All sites are included on the same agreement if they are all on the same property.



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The BEUs available on the offset site must be sufficient to satisfy the BEUs required on the planning permit. If necessary and the on ground conditions allow, the size of the offset site can be slightly decreased or increased to achieve the required BEUs. A significant size change or relocation of the offset site will require the condition and SBS scores to be re-determined. If there is insufficient native vegetation on site to increase the offset, another offset site must be chosen.

The size of the area determined by the calculator is the exact size of the area to be mapped as the offset site on the property site plan. This offset area will be recorded on the property title.

STEP 4 – Estimate management costs

There are a range of costs involved in delivering a first party general offset, such as the costs associated with the security agreement and ongoing management as well as potential lost income from forgoing the use and development of the land. It is important that you accurately estimate these cost implications prior to committing to delivering a first party offset. Before you calculate gain and draft the offset management plan, contact the statutory authority you plan to secure the offset with to determine their current administrative costs. A breakdown of these costs may include:


Why is the offset site larger than the clearing site?An offset site has to compensate for the permanent clearing of native vegetation elsewhere. This happens through protecting and managing native vegetation so that an improvement occurs in the native vegetation that is over and above what would occur if it was not an offset site. This is known as a ‘gain’ in native vegetation. The gain at the offset site is a measure only of the incremental improvement in the native vegetation above its current condition. To achieve enough gain to fully offset the permanent loss of native vegetation cleared elsewhere an offset site must be larger than the cleared site.



legal and administrative costs involved in establishing the security agreement (legal assistance, surveying, registration) initial set up cost associated with managing the offset site which may include erecting fences, intense weed or pest

control and planting native vegetation yearly ongoing management cost at the offset site, which may include repairing damaged fences, regular weed and pest

control, and replanting dead plants meeting monitoring and reporting requirements any lost income from foregoing the use of the land for other purposes by designating the land for conservation.

Once you have an estimate of the total cost of establishing the offset site and implementing the management plan, you may wish to compare this with the cost of purchasing your offset via a third party.

If the cost of establishing and managing the offset site is prohibitive, you will be unable to use the proposed site as a first party general offset.

STEP 5 – Complete the management plan and enter into the security agreement

Ten year management plan templates have been created for first party general offsets, which enable you to develop a schedule of management actions to meet management commitments. A separate management plan is required for: the protection and management of a remnant patch offset, and the protection and management of a revegetation offset.

The templates for the management plans located in Appendix B and Appendix C are found on DELWP’s website and must be completed in full and included with the security agreement as Schedule 2. The offset management plans must contain the following information:

1. Planning permit details2. Permit offset conditions3. Offset site details 4. Offset area5. Security agreement6. Ongoing management commitment and suggested management actions 7. Offset condition (Table 2) and management actions (Table 3)8. Reporting 9. Declaration

If you require assistance with developing the management plan or assessing the current condition of a proposed site, consult the statutory authority you will be entering into the security agreement with.


Offset security agreement is legally bindingIt is important to note that the security agreement, including the management actions you enter into is legally binding. Failure to undertake the required management actions is a breach of the security agreement.




The landowner’s security agreement obligation clauses are included in Appendix A and must be included in the agreement you enter into. The security agreement must also include the following: Schedule 1 – Offset site map and property details Schedule 2 – Gain calculator print out Schedule 3 – Management plan.

Once complete, sign and date the agreement and submit it to the relevant statutory authority for approval. A copy will be returned to you for your records. The 10 year management plan commences from the date the statutory authority signs the agreement.

Enquiries for offset security agreements through DELWP should be directed to the native vegetation credit register at [email protected].

Enquires for offset security agreements through local government should be directed to the relevant planning or environment area of your local council.

You are required to submit a yearly offset condition report to the statutory authority you entered into the agreement with, outlining the actions undertaken for the previous year and the site’s year end condition compared to the pre management plan condition of the site. The yearly condition report template is available on DELWP’s website as an editable document.





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Appendix A – Security agreement management clauses

The following management and reporting clauses will be inserted into the security agreement as obligations the landowner must adhere to. Please ensure the following clauses are acceptable.

Management of the SiteIn relation to the Site, the Landowner agrees:6.1 To complete the Management Actions specified in the Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Statutory Authority,

for the purposes of achieving the management commitments and where the Landowner has completed the Management Actions specified in the Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Statutory Authority, but a management commitment is not achieved for reasons out of the control of the Landowner.

6.2 To allow the Statutory Authority and its officers, employees, agents, contractors, invitees and licensees access to, and entry onto the Site on reasonable notice being given to the Landowner.

6.3 To be responsible for ensuring that the works required to implement the Management Plan comply with the lawful requirements of any Authority, and with all Acts, regulations and other laws which may be applicable to the Management Plan.

6.4 That at all times from the date of Commencement, except in accordance with the Management Plan, it must not:6.4.1 permit any Native Vegetation (dead or alive) on the Site to be removed, destroyed or lopped; 6.4.2 permit any Native Vegetation (including branches or leaf litter) to be removed from the Site or otherwise

interfered with;6.4.3 apply for a permit under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (PE Act) to remove destroy or lop Native

Vegetation from the Site;6.4.4 permit livestock to enter any part of the Site;6.4.5 allow any non-indigenous fauna (including any cat, dog or other domestic animals) to be introduced to the Site,

save for up to two dogs which are to be kept under control at all times; or6.4.6 allow indigenous flora or the habitat or potential habitat of any indigenous fauna to be adversely affected.

6.5 That at all times from the date of Commencement, except with the prior written consent of the Statutory Authority, it must:6.5.1 where internal or external threats to the site are identified, whether stock or human, maintain or construct fences

and gates between such area and the site in good working order and condition at all times;6.5.2 prevent the spread of and, as far as possible, eliminate established pest animals in accordance with section 20

of the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act);6.5.3 eradicate Regionally Prohibited Weeds and prevent the growth and spread of Regionally Controlled Weeds as

required by section 20 of the CaLP Act;6.5.4 prevent the growth and spread of all weeds beyond their coverage at time of execution of this agreement6.5.5 prevent the application of fertilizer to any part of the site.

6.6 Except with the prior written consent of the Statutory Authority, the Landowner must not erect, place nor permit any structure or dwelling to be placed on the Site.

6.7 In relation to the Site the Landowner agrees that except with the prior written consent of the Statutory Authority, at all




times from the date of Commencement it must not:6.7.1 allow (unless required by law) any deterioration in the natural state or in the flow, supply, quantity or quality of

any body of water on to or from the Site;6.7.2 allow (unless required by law) any exploration or mining extraction or production of gas, petroleum, minerals or

other substances on the Site;6.7.3 allow (unless required by law) any transmission lines or other services or works on the Site;6.7.4 permit the removal, introduction or disturbance of any soil, rocks, or other minerals or the construction of dams

other than those already existing on the Site; or6.7.5 permit the operation of any trade, industry or business, the recreational use of trailbikes or four wheel drive

vehicles, the accumulation of rubbish or the storage of any materials or any other activities not consistent with the purposes of this Agreement, except with the written consent of the Statutory Authority.

Reporting6.8 That the Landowner agrees that it must submit a Report to the Statutory Authority within one year after the execution of

this Agreement, and every year thereafter for a period of ten years after the execution of this Agreement, and thereafter at the reasonable request of the Statutory Authority.

6.9 That the Landowner must provide the Statutory Authority with 7 days written notice before removing, destroying, lopping or otherwise damaging any native vegetation in the circumstances referred to in other clauses within this agreement.




Appendix B - First party general offset management plan: Protection and management of a remnant patch offset

[THIS TEMPLATE CAN BE FOUND ON DELWP’S WEBSITE]

This template has been designed for permit holders securing a first party general offset in accordance with their permit conditions. The template must be filled out and attached to Schedule 3 of your security agreement. If you require assistance to complete this offset management plan, please contact the relevant statutory authority. This template must not be used under the following circumstances: if you are entering into a security agreement with Trust for Nature if you are securing a specific offset if you want to generate tradable native vegetation credits.

It is important to note that this template is for the generation of gain via the protection and management of existing remnant patch native vegetation on property in the same ownership as the property where the native vegetation is to be cleared. Please ensure all sections and fields are completed with the appropriate information. (Blue text is example only)

1. Planning permit detailsMunicipal district Mount Alexander ShirePlanning permit number PP/MAS-2014-1Clearing site address 1 Mud Road, GreenvillePermit holder Mr. John LandownerDate permit granted 24/01/2014

2. Permit offset conditionOffset type GeneralCatchment management authority region North Central CMAMunicipal district Mount Alexander ShireMinimum strategic biodiversity score 0.234General biodiversity equivalence units required 0.035

3. Offset site detailsOffset site identifier (completed by authority) CR-FPO-PP/MAS-2014-1Offset property owner Mr. John LandownerPhone contact 0000000000Email contact [email protected] address 1 Tree Road, GreenvilleCatchment management authority region North Central CMAMunicipal district Mount Alexander ShireOffset size 1.450Strategic biodiversity score 0.250General biodiversity equivalence units 0.035

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4. Offset areaA first party general offset condition may be satisfied by securing more than one individual site. If those multiple sites are in the same proximity within the same property, they can be combined in the same management plan. Sites separated by great distances need to use individual management plans, but can be secured on the same security agreement.

Total area(ha) of offset 1.450Number of separate sites on management plan to satisfy permit condition.

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Area(ha) of site 1 1.450Area(ha) of site 2 n/a

5. Security agreementStatutory body Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningAgreement type Section 69 of the Conservation , Forests and Lands Act

6. Ongoing security and management commitment standards The landowner must comply with the security agreement identified in Section 4 and meet all of the following ongoing management commitments to achieve the predicted gain from the offset site. The management commitments are set out in detail below: a) retain all standing trees (dead or alive)b) exclude stock and other threatsc) ensure weed cover (both Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act) and non CaLP Act weeds)

does not increase beyond the current leveld) monitor for any new and emerging weeds (both CaLP Act and non CaLP Act weeds) and eliminate to <1 per

cent covere) retain logs and fallen timberf) retain organic litterg) control rabbits.

The landowner(s), and any future landowner(s), of the site are required to maintain the condition of the offset site to the level achieved at the conclusion of the ten year management plan in perpetuity.

a) Retain all standing trees (dead or alive)The removal of dead and living standing trees is prohibited.

b) Exclude stock and other threatsA map of where fencing is to be erected on the site, as well as and the timing of fencing placement (if required) must be recorded in Table 2. Unless alternative fencing methods have been agreed upon to the satisfaction of DELWP, the commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Fencing, which includes the following: stock are not permitted to enter the site where there is a risk of stock entering the site it must be fenced at that time to the following standard:

o six line ring-lock with one plain wire or five strand plain wire with two electrified strands or seven strand plain wire

o 1.8m high treated pine or steel post with posts no more than 10m apart with two droppers in between

o trainers 2.1m high, 150mm wide treated pine or railway iron/large diameter steel potso stays 3m treated pine

fences do not include barbed wire fences are not electrified on the bottom strand along waterways fences are a minimum of 10m from the top edge of the bank around scattered trees the fence protects an area twice the diameter of the drip line of the tree motorised vehicles, bikes and horses are not permitted to enter the site. Formed tracks or trails through

patches of native vegetation must not be included in the boundaries of sites. The landowner must manage

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the site so that motorised vehicles, bikes and horses do not enter the site from these tracks or trails. This may require construction of barriers along the edge of the track or trail

alternative fencing specifications may be agreed with the security agreement’s statutory authority provided the alternative method achieves the commitment.

c) Ensure weed cover does not increase beyond the current levelThe current overall percentage cover of weeds within the offset site must be recorded in Table 1. The methods and timing used to control the weeds must be recorded within Table Table 2. The commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Control or elimination of weeds, which includes the following: control all weeds to ensure that their overall cover does not increase beyond level specified in the pre-

management site condition table (Table 1) prior to commencement of the plan.

d) Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1 per cent coverThe commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Control or elimination of weeds. eliminate any new and emerging weeds so that their cover is negligible.

e) Retain fallen logs and timberCollecting any fallen logs or timber is prohibited.

f) Retain organic litterAll organic litter must remain within the boundaries of the offset site.

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Suggested management actions erect a new fence around the perimeter of the site. upgrade fencing around the perimeter of the site. maintain fencing around boundary of the site in good condition. if a threat arises, erect a fence around the perimeter of the site.

Suggested management actions felling/ring barking cut and paint with suitable herbicide drill or frill and fill with suitable herbicide spot-praying and wick-wiping slashing and mowing hand weeding spot-burning grazing

Suggested management action same as previous commitment



g) Control rabbitsThe methods and timing of control must be recorded in Table 3. The commitment must be achieved in accordance with the following Native vegetation credit register management standard – Rabbit control, which includes the following: remove surface harbour

o remove all surface harbour. Note that this excludes indigenous plants, fallen logs and rockso remove any surface harbour identified in site inspections by the organisation monitoring compliance

with the security agreement. hand collapsing warrens (with or without fumigation)

o hand collapse warrens so that they are no longer used by rabbitso hand collapse any warrens identified in site inspections by the organisation monitoring compliance

with the security agreement, so that they are no longer used by rabbits. baiting

o create bait trails using handheld equipment. Apply baits at timing specified in Table 2. Dispose of rabbit carcasses after baiting to reduce risk of off target poisoning.

7. Offset site condition and management actions Landowners are required to record the condition of the offset site in Table 1 prior to implementing the management plan. Landowners must record the offset site’s current condition concerning: current percentage of all standing trees (dead and alive) coverage threat of stock invasion current percentage of weed coverage current percentage of logs and fallen timber coverage presence of organic litter current state of rabbit presence.

Landowners are required to complete the management plan in Table 2 by indicating: which management actions will be undertaken for each management commitment the timing for each management action.

8. ReportingThe security agreement requires the landowner to submit a yearly site condition report for each year of the ten year management plan and thereafter at the reasonable request of the statutory authority. Reports are to be submitted prior to the anniversary date of the execution of the agreement..

The yearly site condition report must address progress against each management commitment set out in this agreement.

Landowners must submit photographs which clearly depict management actions undertaken for the previous year.

The following must be included in the yearly site condition report: permit holder planning permit number site identifier reporting year (1-10) date report is submitted who completed the report condition of site against each management commitment actions taken during the year to achieve the management commitment provide photographs.

The yearly site condition report template can be found on DELWP’s website.

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Suggested management actions burrow fumigation and hand collapse rabbit proof fencing removal of harbour baiting


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Pre-management site condition

Table 1: Current offset site condition

Commitment Pre-management plan condition*Current percentage of all standing trees (dead and alive) coverage

Standing trees cover 10 per cent of the site

Exclude stock and other threats The northern and eastern boundaries require fencing. The western and eastern boundary fences need repairs. Trail bike access from tracks

Current percentage of weed coverage

Weed cover is at 15%

Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1 per cent cover

Not applicable

Current percentage of logs and fallen timber coverage

The southern portion does not have any fallen logs or timber. The northern portion has sparse distribution of fallen logs and timber.

Presence of organic litter There is very little organic litter on site.

Current level of rabbit presence 2 warrens exist along the eastern boundary 4 warrens exist in the north east corner

*Blue text is example only

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Table 2: 10 year management actions and implementation schedule

Year(s) Commitment to be achieved Management action to be undertaken Timing of management action

1 Exclude stock and other threats Erect fences along the northern and eastern boundaries Upgrade existing fences along the western and southern boundaries Block access from trail bikes on tracks

Within 1 year of agreement registration

1 Control rabbits Collapse all six burrows by hand following fumigation Removal of surface harbour

Within 1 year of agreement registration

1-10 Ensure weed cover does not increase beyond initial recorded level

Cut and paint Spot spraying Hand weeding

Monitor annually and implement actions when required

1-10 Monitor and report Complete yearly offset condition report 2 months prior to the end of each year of plan

2-10 Exclude stock and other threats Maintain fences to minimal standard Check annually and repair when required

2-10 Control rabbits Baiting Collapse burrows by hand following fumigation

Implement annually when required

2-10 Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1 cover

Observational monitoring Spot spray Hand weeding Cut and paint



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Appendix C - First party general offset management plan: Protection and management of a revegetation offset


This template has been designed for permit holders securing a first party general offset in accordance with their permit conditions. The template must be filled out and attached to Schedule 3 of your security agreement. If you require assistance to complete this offset management plan, please contact the relevant statutory authority securing the offset. This template must not be used under the following circumstances: if you are entering into a security agreement with Trust for Nature if you are securing a specific offset if you want to generate tradable native vegetation credits.

It is important to note that this template is for the generation of gain via the protection and management of revegetation on property in the same ownership as the property where the native vegetation is to be cleared. Please ensure all sections and fields are completed with the appropriate information. (Blue text is example only)

1. Planning permit detailsMunicipal district Mount Alexander ShirePlanning permit number PP/MAS-2014-1Clearing site address 1 Tree Road, GreenvillePermit holder Mr. John LandownerDate permit granted 24.01.2014

2. Permit offset conditionOffset type GeneralCatchment management authority region North Central CMAMunicipal district Mount Alexander ShireMinimum strategic biodiversity score 0.234Biodiversity equivalence units required 0.035

3. Offset site detailsOffset site identifier (completed by authority) CR-FPO-PP/MAS-2014-1Offset property owner Mr. John LandownerPhone contact 0000000000Email contact [email protected] address 1 Tree Road, GreenvilleCatchment management authority region North Central CMAMunicipal district Mount Alexander ShireOffset size 1.450Strategic biodiversity score 0.250General biodiversity equivalence units 0.035

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4. Offset areaA first party general offset condition can be satisfied by securing more than one individual site. If those multiple sites are in the same proximity within the same property, they can be combined in the same management plan. Sites separated by great distances need to use individual management plans, but can be secured on the same security agreement.

Total area(ha) of offset 1.450Number of individual sites on this management plan to satisfy the permit condition.

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Area(ha) of site 1 1.450Area(ha) of site 2 n/a

5. Security agreementStatutory body Department of Environment, Land, Water and PlanningAgreement type Section 69 of the Conservation , Forests and Lands Act

6. Ongoing management commitment standards The landowner must meet all of the following ongoing management commitments to achieve the predicted gain from the offset site and comply with the security agreement identified in Section 4. a) undertake revegetation in accordance with the minimum standard (6 understorey species)b) retain all standing trees (dead or alive)c) exclude stock and other threatsd) ensure weed cover (both Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act) and non CaLP Act weeds)

does not increase beyond the current levele) monitor for any new and emerging weeds (both CaLP Act and non CaLP Act weeds) and eliminate to <1 per

cent coverf) retain logs and fallen timberg) retain organic litterh) control rabbits

The landowner(s), and any future landowner(s), of the site are required to maintain the condition of the offset site to the level achieved at the conclusion of the ten year management plan in perpetuity.

a) Revegetation in accordance with the minimum standardThe species and life forms to be planted, including density and number of plants must be recorded in Table 3, while the timetable for planting must be identified in Table 2. The commitment must be achieved in accordance with the following Native vegetation credit register management standard – Revegetation, which includes the following: determine timetable of actions for site preparation and planting determine survival target milestones undertake planting of species specified in Table 3 in accordance with the guidance provided in the DEPI

Revegetation planting standards. plant outside the drip-line of any existing native trees. avoid disturbing any existing native vegetation, including native ground covers and grasses.

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Suggested management actions site preparation collect or source seed, or collect tube stock (sourced locally) propagate plants plant out site or direct seed replace dead plants

b) Retain all standing treesThe removal of dead and living standing trees is prohibited.

c) Exclude stock and other threatsA map of where fencing is to be erected on the site, as well as and the timing of fencing placement (if required) must be recorded in Table 1. Unless alternative fencing methods have been agreed upon to the satisfaction of DELWP, the commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Fencing, which includes the following: stock are not permitted to enter the site where there is a risk of stock entering the site it must be fenced at that time to the follow standard:

o six line ring-lock with one plain wire or five strand plain wire with two electrified strands or seven strand plain wire

o 1.8m high treated pine or steel post with posts no more than 10m apart with two droppers in between

o strainers 2.1m high, 150mm wide treated pine or railway iron/large diameter steel potso stays 3m treated pine

fences do not include barbed wire fences are not electrified on the bottom strand along waterways fences are a minimum of 10m from the top edge of the bank. around scattered trees the fence protects an area twice the diameter of the drip line of the tree. motorised vehicles, bikes and horses are not permitted to enter the site. Formed tracks or trails through

patches of native vegetation must not be included in the boundaries of sites. The landowner must manage the site so that motorised vehicles, bikes and horses do not enter the site from these tracks or trails. This may require construction of barriers along the edge of the track or trail.

d) Ensure weed cover does not increase beyond the current levelThe current overall percentage cover of weeds within the offset site must be recorded in Table 1. The methods and timing used to control the weeds must be recorded within Table 2. The commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Control or elimination of weeds, which includes the following: control all weeds to ensure that their overall cover does not increase beyond level specified in the pre-

management site condition table (Table 1) prior to commencement of the plan.

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Suggested management actions cone required

Suggested management action erect a new fence around the perimeter of the site. upgrade fencing around the perimeter of the site. maintain fencing around boundary of the site in good condition. if a threat arises, erect a fence around the perimeter of the site.

Suggested management actions felling/ring barking cut and paint with suitable herbicide drill or frill and fill with suitable herbicide spot-praying and wick-wiping slashing and mowing hand weeding spot-burning grazing

e) Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1 per cent coverThe commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Control or elimination of weeds. eliminate any new and emerging weeds so that their cover is negligible.

f) Retain fallen logs and timberCollecting any fallen logs or timber prohibited.

g) Retain organic litterAll organic litter must remain within the boundaries of the offset site.

h) Control rabbitsThe methods and timing of control must be recorded in Table 2. The commitment must be achieved in accordance with the Native vegetation credit register management standard – Rabbit control, which includes the following: remove surface harbour

o remove all surface harbour. Note that this excludes indigenous plants, fallen logs and rockso remove any surface harbour identified in site inspections by the organisation monitoring compliance

with the security agreement. hand collapsing warrens (with or without fumigation)

o hand collapse warrens so that they are no longer used by rabbitso hand collapse any warrens identified in site inspections by the organisation monitoring compliance

with the security agreement, so that they are no longer used by rabbits. baiting

o create bait trails using handheld equipment. Apply baits at timing specified in Table 2. Dispose of rabbit carcasses after baiting to reduce risk of off target poisoning.

7. Offset site condition and management actionsLandowners are required to record the condition of the offset site in Table 1 prior to implementing the management plan. Landowners must record the offset site’s current condition concerning: current percentage of all standing trees (dead and alive) coverage threat of stock invasion current percentage of weed coverage current percentage of logs and fallen timber coverage presence of organic litter current state of rabbit presence.

Landowners are required to complete the management plan in Table 2 by indicating: which management actions will be undertaken for each management commitment the timing for each management action

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Suggested management actions same as previous commitment



Suggested management actions burrow fumigation and hand collapse rabbit proof fencing removal of harbour baiting

8. ReportingThe security agreement requires the landowner to submit a yearly site condition report for each year of the ten year management plan and thereafter at the reasonable request of the statutory authority. Reports are to be submitted prior to the anniversary date of the execution of the agreement..

The yearly site condition report must address progress against each management commitment set out in this agreement.

Landowners must submit photographs which clearly depict management actions undertaken for the previous year.

The following must be included in the yearly site condition report: permit holder planning permit number site identifier reporting year (1-10) date report is submitted who completed the report condition of site against each management commitment actions taken during the year to achieve the management commitment provide photographs.

The yearly site condition report template can be found on DELWP’s website.

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Pre-management site condition

Table 1: Current offset site condition

Commitment Pre-management plan conditionCurrent percentage of all standing trees (dead and alive) coverage

Standing trees cover 10 percent of the site

Exclude stock and other threats The northern and eastern boundaries require fencing. The western and eastern boundary fences need repairs.

Current percentage of weed coverage

Weed cover is at 15 percent

Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1 percent cover

Not applicable

Current percentage of logs and fallen timber coverage

The southern portion does not have any fallen logs or timber. The northern portion has sparse distribution of fallen logs and timber.

Presence of organic litter There is very little organic litter on site.

Current level rabbit presence 2 warrens exist along the eastern boundary 4 warrens exist in the north east corner


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Table 2: 10 year management actions and implementation schedule

Year(s) Commitment to be achieved Management action to be undertakenTiming of management

action

1-10 Monitor and reportComplete Yearly site condition report 2 months prior to the end of

each year of plan

1-10 Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1 cover

Observational monitoring Spot spray Hand weeding Cut and paint


1-3 Exclude stock and other threats Erect fences around sites complete perimeter Upgrade existing fences

Completed before seeds are sown or seedlings planted within the three year site preparation/Establishment period


Cut and paint Spot spraying Hand weeding

Yearly

1-3 Control rabbits Collapse burrows by hand following fumigation Removal of surface harbour

Completed before seeds are sown or seedlings planted within the three year site preparation/Establishment period

1-3 Revegetation (site preparation) Undertake site preparation Source the seed or tube stock to density targets in

accordance with Table 3Years 1-3

3 Revegetation (planting) Undertake revegetation in accordance with the minimal

standard and Table 3 Revegetate a minimum of 50 per cent of the area

Once site is prepared and no later than the end of year 3

4 Revegetation (planting) Undertake revegetation in accordance with the minimal

standard and Table 3 Revegetate 100 per cent of the area

No later than the end of year 4


Cut and paint Spot spraying

Yearly

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Year(s) Commitment to be achieved Management action to be undertakenTiming of management

action

Hand weeding

4-10 Exclude stock and other threats Maintain fences to minimal standard Ongoing - Check annually and repair when required

4-10 Control rabbits Baiting Implement annually when required

5-10 Revegetation

Ensure 100 per cent of the survival target is met as specified in Table 3

Ensure 100 per cent of the survival diversity for understorey life forms is met as specified in Table 3


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RevegetationLandowners must record which pre 1750 ecological vegetation class (EVC) is present on site.

Use the relevant EVC benchmark, and the revegetation and supplementary planting standard in Appendix D of the first party general offset kit for planting survival targets.

The plant species selection will be subject to site characteristics, ease of propagation and likely availability from local suppliers. Offset sites vary considerably, so assistance should be sought from your local catchment management authority or regional native plant nurseries as to the appropriateness, method and availability of plant species.

Record your selected species, their density and total numbers planted into Table 3. The understorey needs to be a combination of six species to meet the minimum revegetation standard. EVC benchmarks can be referenced on DELWP’s website.

Table 3: Revegetation species and targets

EVC # and name (pre 1750)

Heathy Dry Forest (EVC 20)

Offset area (hectares)

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Species to be planted [2] Survival Targets [1]

Life form Common name Scientific name Density/

hectare

Number of plants/offse

tO v e r s t o r e yCanopy species

Red Box Eucalyptus polyanthemos 100 145

Un

de

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tor

ey

Understorey trees and large shrubs(> 5 m tall)

- - - -

Medium shrubs(1-5 m tall)

-Common Heath-Golden Bush-pea-Silver Banksia

-Epacris impressa-Pultenaea gunnii-Banksia marginata

1200 1740

Small shrubs(<1 m tall)

-Common Flat-pea-Common Hovea-Dwarf Bush-pea

-Platylobium obtusangulum-Hovea heterophylla-Pultenaea humilis

2000 2900

Large tufted graminoids (>1 m tall)

- - - -

Total survival targets 3300 4785

[1] The minimum number of plants specified under survival targets for each category are the numbers required to be established by Year 10 of the management plan.

[2] Species outlined in this table are to be used to achieve the minimum survival and diversity targets. If the landowner would prefer to use alternative or additional species to those listed in this table, then approval in writing from the Secretary’s representative must be obtained first.

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http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/environment-and-wildlife/biodiversity/evc-benchmarks

Appendix D – Revegetation and supplementary planting standard

The standard outlines the minimum requirements for revegetation or supplementary planting to qualify to generate site gain. This includes the appropriate 10 year survival target and the minimum diversity relevant to the vegetation type.

The recommended range of species should be chosen with reference to the appropriate EVC benchmark for the site. In order to develop an appropriate revegetation species list for the site, consideration should also be given to the relevant floristic community, local environmental and site conditions, ease of propagation and likely availability from nurseries.

The planting standard does not require the planting of herbs, prostate shrubs or medium or small grasses.The survival targets are the number of plants required to be surviving at the end of 10 years. To ensure they meet the survival target, landowners may need to establish a greater number of plants than the target survival number. Lower than expected germination rates or attrition of planted species within a habitat component category will require landowners to replant the necessary number within that habitat component to ensure that target survival numbers are met.

Standard for survival targets10 year survival targets are based on the appropriate EVC benchmark.Assessors should select the EVC that formerly occupied the site. This should be by reference to the pre-1750 EVC mapping layer unless on ground evidence suggests otherwise.

The target number of overstorey (trees) plants/ha are as follows: 50 plants/ha for woodlands 100 plants/ha for dry forests 150 plants/ha for riverine/lowland/foothill forests 200 plants/ha for damp/wet forests.

The required target number of understorey plants/ha for each habitat component are calculated according to Table 1 below. The benchmark per cent cover for each understorey habitat component is used.

Table 1: 10-year survival target number of plants for understorey habitat componentsUnderstorey habitat component Target no. of plants/ha (for

each 5% cover in EVC benchmark)

Notes

Understorey tree > 5 m tall (T) 50 plants Assume 10 plants / ha where benchmark cover is 1%

Medium shrub 1-5 m tall (MS) 200 plants Assume 40 plants / ha where benchmark cover is 1%

Small shrub < 1 m tall (SS) 500 plants Assume 100 plants / ha where benchmark cover is 1%

Large tufted graminoid (LTG) (grasses and grass-like tussocks > 1 m tall)

500 plants Apply only where benchmark cover for LTG habitat component

Target number of plantsIf the required number of small shrub is not available, increasing the number of plants in other habitat components can then be considered.

Large tufted graminoidsRevegetation standards will generally require the use of woody species only although large, robust tussock-forming grasses/sedges/rushes may also be applicable in certain environments (e.g. streams, riparian areas). Large tufted graminoids planting can be increased in fertile environments to compete with weeds.

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http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/environment-and-wildlife/biodiversity/evc-benchmarks

Minimum standards for target diversitySpecies selection will be subject to site characteristics, ease of propagation and/or likely availability from regional nurseries. If the diversity of small shrub is not available increasing the number of plants in other habitat components should be considered.The target diversity of understorey plants/ha for each habitat component are calculated according to Table 2 below. The benchmark per cent cover for each understorey habitat component is used.

Table 2: 10 year survival target diversity of plants for understorey habitat components

Understorey habitat component Target diversity minimum standard

Target diversity higher standard

Understorey tree >5 m tall (T)

At least 6 species At least 10 speciesMedium shrub 1-5 m tall (MS)Small shrub <1 m tall (SS)Large tufted graminoid (LTG) (grasses and grass-like tussocks > 1 m tall

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Appendix E – Navigating the NVIM System

The NVIM Map within the NVIM system is used to determine the following information required to check offset eligibility and calculate the biodiversity equivalence units for a first party general offset. The NVIM system is located on DELWP’s website at https://nvim.delwp.vic.gov.au/

Determine vegetation type (EVC) Determine modelled condition score Determine strategic biodiversity score

1. Enter the NVIM map tool within the NVIM system

2. Choose the following map

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1. Activate

https://nvim.delwp.vic.gov.au/

3. Type in address or Standard Parcel Identifier (SPI) and search

4. Zoom to offset area and confirm CMA

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1. Activate

2. Activate

3. Activate

1. Type

5. Identify offset area (edit polygon if required)

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3. Zoom

2. Activate

1. Activate

2. Draw

1. Activate

3. Edit

6. Identify the Ecological vegetation class (Pre 1750 EVC)

7. Determine modelled condition and SBS

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3. Click

2. Activate

1. Activate

1. Activate

2. Activate

2. Activate

3. Note

3. Note

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Appendix F – Yearly site condition report


Section 1:Complete the table with the offset site identification details.

Permit holderPlanning permit numberOffset site identifierOffset typeReport year of 10Date report submittedReport completed bySignature

Section 2:Complete the table by listing the management actions undertaken for each of the management commitments. Actions undertaken should be in line with the management actions committed to in the table of management actions within the management plan. Explain the reason for undertaken management actions which deviate from the management plan. Indicate if no actions are required.

Commitment Year 1*

Revegetation (only if part of management plan)

Current condition

Actions taken

Retain all standing trees

Current condition

10 per cent coverage

Actions taken

No action required

Exclude stock and other threats

Current condition

Stock Excluded

Actions taken

Erected fences along the northern and eastern boundaries to credit register standard (photo provided)

Repaired fences along the western and eastern boundaries to credit register standard (photo provided)

Ensure that weed cover does not increase beyond initial level

Current condition

13 per cent coverage

Actions taken

As per management plan

Monitor for any new and emerging weeds and eliminate to <1% cover

Current condition

implemented

Actions taken

Discovered gorse creeping into the northern fence line and spot sprayed all plants (photo provided)

Retain logs and fallen Current Same as previous year

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Commitment Year 1*

timber condition

Actions taken No action required

Retain organic litter Current condition

Constant

Actions taken

No action required

Control rabbits Current condition

4 warrens in the north east corner

Actions taken

All six warrens were collapsed by hand and fumigated. The 2 along the eastern fence have not been reoccupied, but the four in the north east corner have been recolonised.(photos provided)

All surface harbour removed from site.

*Light blue text is for example purposes only, and should be replaced with actual current condition and management actions undertaken

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