Incorporate erosion management standards into works contracts. As part of works that will result in soil disturbance, only use approved grass seed for soil stabilization purposes. seed appropriate for soil stabilization should either be a sterile exotic species (e.g. sterile rye-grass and various other sterile seed mixes), or an approved native grass species or mix from a Council endorsed supplier. Adopt EPA best practice erosion management standards (e.g. EPA 1991 & 1996). Actions No. Description Responsibility Priority Develop a register of high impact erosion sites on or 25 SP (lead) M near to roadsides, and identify and document the GIS (support) extent of erosion risk areas in Council’s GIS. 26 Develop an erosion management program with a SP L view to protecting high risk locations on roadsides and adjacent land. 27 Develop guidelines and procedures for soil erosion SP S control measures for both construction sites and problem erosion areas that meet EPA standards and specify appropriate treatment measures, and integrate these with tender contracts and standard works briefs. 28 Develop and distribute extension materials on soil SP L erosion issues and treatments in high risk areas. Significant biodiversity conservation sites Key objectives: Protect, conserve, maintain and enhance significant roadside flora & fauna sites Improve understanding of significant flora and fauna sites Educate the community on the value of significant flora & fauna sites
Incorporate erosion management standards into works contracts. As part of works that will result in soil disturbance, only use approved grass seed for soil stabilization purposes. seed appropriate for soil stabilization should either be a sterile exotic species (e.g. sterile rye-grass and various other sterile seed mixes), or an approved native grass species or mix from a Council endorsed supplier. Adopt EPA best practice erosion management standards (e.g. EPA 1991 & 1996). Actions No. Description Responsibility Priority 25 Develop a register of high impact erosion sites on or near to roadsides, and identify and document the extent of erosion risk areas in Council’s GIS. SP (lead) GIS (support) M 26 Develop an erosion management program with a view to protecting high risk locations on roadsides and adjacent land. SP L 27 Develop guidelines and procedures for soil erosion control measures for both construction sites and problem erosion areas that meet EPA standards and specify appropriate treatment measures, and integrate these with tender contracts and standard works briefs. SP S 28 Develop and distribute extension materials on soil erosion issues and treatments in high risk areas. SP L Significant biodiversity conservation sites Key objectives: Protect, conserve, maintain and enhance significant roadside flora & fauna sites Improve understanding of significant flora and fauna sites Educate the community on the value of significant flora & fauna sites
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