Madeline Gorham

MadelineGorhamgraduate landscape architect/environmental scientist

There are things I do know,There are things that I do not know.It is the challenge to learn the things I do not know, which encourages me to do better.

The beauty of this: I will never know everything.

PICTURE CREDIT: Jörn Kaspuhl

Relevant Skills

Photoshop InDesign Sketchup Illustrator AutoCad SPSS

Excel Microsoft Word ArcMap

ADEQUATE//GOOD//EXCELLENT

Background

{2006}

{2007}

{2008}

{2009}

{2010} {2012}

Year 12 Certificate:Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes, N.S.W

{2011} Life

University of Guelph, Canada.

Final year exhibition.

Final project selected to exhibit at the Gallery of Australian Design

Nominee of the HASSELL Travelling Scholarship 2010: Robin Edmond Award (Canberra)

Graduated with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture/Environmental ScienceUniversity

of Canberra

commenced

Recipient of Carole Lomas Award for design development.

Contents

SHRUB PLANTING 1:4062TREE PLANTING 1:206

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GROUNDCOVER PLANTING 1:4063

Temporary topsoil saucer

Min. 50MM layer tanbark or otherapproved equal hardwood mulch

Ground level

Undisturbed rootball - finishedlevel even with surroundingground level

500MM

Temporary topsoil saucerMin 50MM layer tanbark orother approved equal hardwoodmulch

Hypothetical sloping grade

Scarify sides & base of plantingpit

Undisturbed rootball - finishedlevel even with surroundingground level.

Fill planting pit with type C soilmixed with 10% forest littercompost or approved equal

Undisturbed subgrade orcompacted fill

Dig planting pit 34 of the mature

width &50MM deeper thanfinished sitting height.

FillCut

Ground level

2M


Encase non-corrodable wirein reinforced rubber gardenhose at points of contact withtree.

Keep soil 50mm away fromtrunk flare

Remove dead or damagedbranches by pruningaccording to recognisedhorticultural practices do notcut leader.

100mm layer tanbark or otherapproved equal hardwoodmulch.

Ground Level

Stakes to be min. 1.5mn @50x50mm pressure treatedtimber, driven min 500mm intoundisturbed native soil outsideof rootball; placeperpendicular to prevailingwind; cut to uniform height; nointerference with branches .

Scarify sides and base ofplanting pit.


Fill planting pit with type C soilmixed with 10% forest littercompost or approved equal.


Dig planting pit twice thevolume of rootball.

Landscape TechnologyDocumentation Project

Planting detail


width &50MM deeper thanfinished sitting height.Fill planting pit with type C soilmixed with 10% forest littercompost or approved equal



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A biophysical characterization of the upper Billabong Creek The Upper Billabong Creek catchment is situated in Southern N.S.W, ap-proximately 60 kilometres north of Albury. The catchment itself encompasses 300,000 ha. between the Murrumbidgee and Murray River and is predominantly cleared for agricultural purposes. This study assessed the contributions of past and present actions to determine factors that influence regolith, vegetation and hydrolo-gy to deduce on the overall quality of the catch-ment. Regolith differed at each site with vary-ing results of highly alkaline and acidic soils. These extremes in alkalinity and acidity are unusual and can be attributed to the poor plant growth in the riparian zone of the catchment. pH, EC, turbidity and dissolved oxygen were recorded at each site and found that each had a negative downstream effect on water quality. It can be concluded that the biophysical char-acter of the catchment has been detrimentally altered as a result of clearing for agricultural practices and the increasing threat of salinity. Characterisation of unregulated tributary impacts on the physical, chemical and biolog-ical components in the upper Murrumbidg-ee River, New South Wales, Australia.1.0 A b s t r a c t The abrupt meeting of two channels each hav-ing independent flow and sediment discharge regimes creates a change in physical, chemical and biological elements, directly downstream of tributaries (Miller, 1958, Best 1986). A study conducted on the upper Murrumbidgee River, New South Wales, Australia, looked directly at testing this theory by examining the physical, chemical and biological elements upstream and downstream of Yaouk Creek and Goorudee Riv-ulet, along with the unregulated reference site on the Goodradigbee River. The study aimed to establish any changes between sites and wheth-er these changes had the potential to improve the river condition of the upper Murrumbidgee River. It was concluded that the scaling rela-tionship between the main stem rivers, Mur-rumbidgee River and Goodradigbee River, and the tributaries, Yaouk Creek, Goorudee Rivu-let and Cooleman Creek, displayed low to no variance in physical, biological and chemical attributes between upstream and downstream sites. It is therefore likely that abiotic impacts and biotic responses are complex, such that individual or composite habitat changes occur at different confluences and at individual con-fluences at different times (Benda et al. 2004). A biophysical characterization of the upper Billabong Creek The Upper Billabong Creek catchment is situated in Southern N.S.W, ap-proximately 60 kilometres north of Albury. The catchment itself encompasses 300,000 ha. between the Murrumbidgee and Murray River and is predominantly cleared for ag-ricultural purposes. This study assessed the contributions of past and present actions to determine factors that influence regolith, veg-

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65 Shumack Street

Client:Alicia and Pete Dankiw

Weetangera, ACT 2602

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Title:Landscape Plan

Scale Date Dwn1:100 Nov 10 MG

GROUNDCOVERS

NO.10132318

NO.2929

CODEEjmCaPmRo

POT SIZE140mm140mm140mm140mm

CODEGpGs

POT SIZE140mm140mm

SPECIESEuonymus japonicus micrphyllusCorrea albaPhilotheca myoporoides Rhaphiolepis Oriental Pearl

SPECIESGrevillea poorinda ‘royal mantle’Gelsemium sempervirens

SHRUBS

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SPECIESZelkova serrata ‘vase’Pyrus calleryanaAcer palmatum

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SIZEmin 1.5mmin 1.5mmin 1.5m

SPECIESWestringia fruticosaPrunus lusitanica

SPECIESliriope gigantea ‘russian giant’Dianella revoluta

NO.4448

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CODEWfPl

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POT SIZE200mm200mm

POT SIZE200mm200mm200mm

SHRUBS: (HEDGE)PLANT SCHEDULE: WEETANGERA RESIDENCE

GRASSES & FLAX

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existing paved entrance

bus stop

existing tree

existing maple

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residence

drive-way

lawn

crushed red granite

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14 x Gs

6 xGs

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{Project I }The Belconnen town centre is an example of a space which possesses all the necessary facilities to encourage dwelling but does not meet its social potential. The design looks at the existing services which act as social conductors, the nature of pedestrian circulation and overall how these two work together to create a social overlap.

By identifying areas of social overlap and understanding existing circulation patterns, the design proposes spaces suitable for dwelling, while following guidelines for crime prevention.

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{Project II}The aim of the project was to provide a level of outdoor spaces for winter/summer entertaining, natural spaces and overall an element of privacy.

While the garden was design to mimics a garden style Australian bush land, the structure and shape of the design takes full advantage of the prevailing views of the surrounding hills, mountains and grasslands.

main residence

studio

pool carportlawn

lawn

(water tank)

retention pond

parking

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gate a blended garden

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park raised hedgeobjectives

birch grove lawn

lawn

paved area houseobjectives

sloped retaining wall

fire pit

fence

section Dd: winter entertaining

{Project III}The Namadgi National Park is under utilised and in most cases unknown as an area for recreation. By connecting the three tourist areas; the tracking station, the campground and the picnic area, with a walking trail, these three entities unite to provide a more enjoyable recreational experience. It was the purpose of this project to not only connect all the sites together, but create a level of interaction, ranging from intimate (or secluded) to a communal experience within the camping ground and the picnic area. These areas were connected through necessary services, such as toilet blocks and bbq areas.

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{Project IV}Guelph is a small town in Ontario, Canada.Being unfamiliar with the area, a time lapse video was recorded over a 48 period of time to demonstrate how the sqaure was utilised and illustrate the main pedestrian circulation patterns. The video indicated that the downtown square acts as a bus drop off area and has fluctuations of activity at a 30 minute interval.

The re-design of the square relies upon the relocation of the vehicular movement to ultimately improve the economic, social and functional elements within the site. This was coupled with the incorporation of pedestrian friendly dwelling spaces to encourage people to remain within the site throughout the seasons.

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Technical Drawing

568.60

GENERAL NOTES1. All services shall be located onsite prior to works commencing with the appropriate servicesauthority. Make all arrangements and pay costs or charges.2. Set-out of all elements shall be approved by the Landscape Architect.3.Existing contours and conditions shall be checked and verified by the Contractor before proceeding with work.4. Levels shown are a guide only and shall be checked and approved by the contractor and theLandscape Architect.5. All works are to be in accordance with the Standard Specification for Urban Infrastructure Works Edition 1, Revision 0/September 2002

Issues Revision Description DrawnCheck DateFor ApprovalA

Project Consultant Drawing Files

Client NameTitle


University of Canberra

Madeline GorhamDrawing # Drawn by

Date checked

Scale

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Custom timber bench seatsee detail

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Landscape Plan

D602 MEG

1:250

Proposed treesee detail 1

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sandstone pathsee detail 2

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Custom timber planter boxsee detail 1

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Crushed granite

400SQ Bink conc.sandstone paversee detail

Concrete

proposed turfsee note & plan D603

Native grasssee note & plan D603

Proposed treesee plan D603

Proposed treesee plan D603

water feature to be commissioned

COR10 seating wall

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Concrete dividersee detail

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2Proposed plantingsee detail

568.700

569.50569.80570.10569.10

568.60568.75

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568.60568.75

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568.845

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CodeBotanical Name

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Eucalyptusgregsoniena

Pyruscalleryana

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install & maintain tocompanyspecification

300 mm

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Planting notes

1. Trees being retained shall be protected.2. No site shed, storage sheds, site amenitiesor billboards to be erected within thedripline of any trees3. No carparking or equipmentparking aloowed within the dripline of trees.4. All services shall be located onsite prior to works commencing with theappropriate service authority5. Setout of planting positions shall be approved by the superintendent prior toexcavation of planting holes6.Refer Planting Details7.All works are to be in accordance with the standard specification for UrbanInfrastructure Works Edition 1, revision 0/september 2002

Irrigated canturfCanberrablend w/clover:

Planting Plan

D605 MEG

1:250

N/AturfCtPl x 63

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Pl x 4

Pl x 23

Ct: as specified

Pc x 4

Pc x 4

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INTERNAL CROSS- SECTION:LONG SIDE OFPLANTER BOX TIMBER REMOVED - 1:20

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INTERNAL CROSS-SECTION: SHORT SIDE OFPLANTER BOX TIMBER REMOVED - 1:20

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INTERNAL CROSS-SECTION: LONG SIDE OFPLANTER BOX - TIMBER RETAINED 1:20

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FRAMEWORK PLAN:TIMBER REMOVED - 1:20

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TIMBER FRAMEWORKPLAN - 1:20

Planterbox section

D609 MEG

Binding beams 14/8/295.6cm,joined together using L-steel50/50mm

Recycled iron-barkmoldings 5.4/3.4cm,screwed using stainlesssteel screws, jointwidth 0.5cm,cornerjoining to lateralcladding using mitercut

Ballast beamsas for 2 laidon ballast bed

Ballast bed: 4 cmhard stone, chippings 2 / 5,25cm ballast basecourse/angular grain



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CROSS- SECTION: TIMBER BENCH SEAT 1: 20

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ELEVATION: TIMBER BENCH SEAT 1: 20

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TIMBER FRAMEWORK PLAN 1: 20

Recycled Iron-Bark 21/21/408cm,rounded edges 3mm

Round pipe spacer, d= 30 mm, l = 48mm

U-molding 90/40/616mm, neoprene strip asseperating layer between the moldings

M18 threaded rods, with washerd= 50 mm and domed nut V2A,domed nut flush with wood molding

Rectangular molding 90/40/400 mm,in strip foundation C25/30 reinforced

Exposed aggregate path: ground level

Coarse (Max 20mm) 95% MMDDcompacted aggregateCompacted sub-grade

Concrete footing (min 300mm deep)

Timber bench seat detail

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Client NameTitle




Date checked

Scale

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CROSS- SECTION: TIMBER BENCH SEAT 1: 20

25

ELEVATION: TIMBER BENCH SEAT 1: 20

35

TIMBER FRAMEWORK PLAN 1: 20

Recycled Iron-Bark 21/21/408cm,rounded edges 3mm

Round pipe spacer, d= 30 mm, l = 48mm

U-molding 90/40/616mm, neoprene strip asseperating layer between the moldings

M18 threaded rods, with washerd= 50 mm and domed nut V2A,domed nut flush with wood molding

Rectangular molding 90/40/400 mm,in strip foundation C25/30 reinforced

Exposed aggregate path: ground level

Coarse (Max 20mm) 95% MMDDcompacted aggregateCompacted sub-grade

Concrete footing (min 300mm deep)

Timber bench seat detail

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Client NameTitle




Date checked

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CROSS SECTION: CONCRETE DIVIDER 1:10

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CROSS-SECTION: SANDSTONE PATH 1:20

Concrete slab

C/12 /15 Concete

Building ground as subsoil or substructure

0 /32 frost protectioncourse

Crushed sand base and filler, 3cm

Hard surface material detail

D608 MEG

Concrete slab to meetflush with lawn2% drainage

In case of catileveredentry - fill with conc. andexpansion joint as per4/7 detail

400SQX50MMsandstone pavers

Turf Area

Min 50MM conc.haunch

5MM gaps securedwith pavelock orapproved equal.

0 /32 ballast base course, 15cm0/ 45 frost protection course

building ground as subsoil or substrate

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PAVING TURF JUNCTION 1:5

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PAVING/ CONCRETE JUNCTION 1:5Sandstone landingthe meet flush withconcrete path edge

SHRUB PLANTING 1:4062TREE PLANTING 1:206

1

GROUNDCOVER PLANTING 1:4063


Min. 50MM layer tanbark or otherapproved equal hardwood mulch

Ground level


500MM

Temporary topsoil saucerMin 50MM layer tanbark orother approved equal hardwoodmulch

Hypothetical sloping grade


Undisturbed rootball - finishedlevel even with surroundingground level.

Fill planting pit with type C soilmixed with 10% forest littercompost or approved equal



width &50MM deeper thanfinished sitting height.

FillCut

Ground level

2M


Encase non-corrodable wirein reinforced rubber gardenhose at points of contact withtree.

Keep soil 50mm away fromtrunk flare

Remove dead or damagedbranches by pruningaccording to recognisedhorticultural practices do notcut leader.

100mm layer tanbark or otherapproved equal hardwoodmulch.

Ground Level

Stakes to be min. 1.5mn @50x50mm pressure treatedtimber, driven min 500mm intoundisturbed native soil outsideof rootball; placeperpendicular to prevailingwind; cut to uniform height; nointerference with branches .

Scarify sides and base ofplanting pit.


Fill planting pit with type C soilmixed with 10% forest littercompost or approved equal.


Dig planting pit twice thevolume of rootball.


Planting detail


width &50MM deeper thanfinished sitting height.Fill planting pit with type C soilmixed with 10% forest littercompost or approved equal



D607 MEG

Environmental Science

Managing Conflict: Coal Seam Gas Extraction in Pilliga: A case study. Executive SummaryWhile the industry of CSG extraction in Pilliga is seen as having significant economic potential, and is considered to be capable of providing a cost-effective energy supply with lower greenhouse gas emissions than coal, there are concerns that the extraction of this resource will impact adversely on the nationally significant habitats within the Pilliga forest and will threaten some of the State’s prime agricultural land. This has caused a divide in opinion and viewpoints of stakeholders that are directly and indirectly affected by the proposed development. This has subsequently caused environmental conflict and litigation has occured. In order to achieve a desired outcome, conflict should be approached in a procedural way. This will require a shift in power and the effective involvement of all stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Characterisation of unregulated tributary impacts on the physical, chemical and biological components in the upper Murrumbidgee River, New South Wales, Australia.1.0 Abstract The abrupt meeting of two channels each having independent flow and sediment discharge regimes creates a change in physical, chemi-cal and biological elements, directly downstream of tributaries (Miller, 1958, Best 1986). A study conducted on the upper Murrumbidgee River, New South Wales, Australia, looked directly at testing this theory by examining the physical, chemical and biological elements upstream and downstream of Yaouk Creek and Goorudee Rivulet, along with the unregulated reference site on the Goodradigbee River. The study aimed to establish any changes between sites and whether these changes had the potential to improve the river condition of the upper Murrumbidgee River. It was concluded that the scaling relationship between the main stem rivers, Murrumbidgee River and Goodradigbee River, and the trib-utaries, Yaouk Creek, Goorudee Rivulet and Cooleman Creek, displayed low to no variance in physical, biological and chemical attributes be-tween upstream and downstream sites. It is therefore likely that abiotic impacts and biotic responses are complex, such that individual or com-posite habitat changes occur at different confluences and at individual confluences at different times (Benda et al. 2004).

Landscape Ethics: (abstract from a reflection essay)

{Robison from the Rochester Institute of Technology, emphasises the importance of recognising an ethical problem and the issues associated with each given response; “where the world fails to match up, we respond with whatever seems appropriate to the seriousness of the failure”. (Robinson, W. 2008)

Aristotle reiterates this and states “we must do the right thing, at the right time, toward the right objects, toward the right people, for the right reason, and in the right manner.” (Robinson, W. 2008) However the capacity of an individual to deem what is right, in any given situation has become dependant on their capacity to recognise ethical situations, as we can hardly begin to respond ethically if we are blind to the ethical issue itself.

He deduced this ability to form recognition down to five individual factors. These are summarised as follows; 1. Character: We take into account the person’s character in assessing what the person did. We give ethical credit for someone with a good character and judge the very act of a person with a bad character; 2. Knowledge: Even if we have the best of moral characters, we must know what is right if ethical criticism is to be minimised; 3. Intention: We must also intend to do what is right. Intentions are important enough for ethical judgments that we even use our not having had an intent to cause harm as an excuse when we do cause harm; 4. Doing what is right: We must not only intend to do what is right, but do it; 5. Consequences: Anything we do has consequences, where our actions become a cause that will have its effects, whatever they may be. We may fail to consider that any complex course of action that involves others is likely to be changed by the actions or moral criticisms of others.}

Inclusion of regional policy to develop targeted salinity management in the Boorowa Region.

Executive SummaryWhile the Basin Salinity Management Strategy 2001-2015 has been tackling salinity problems for decades with a significant and measurable drop in River Murray salinity, salt problems in the Boorowa River continue to be identified as having nutrient concentrations frequently higher than those recommended for the protection of modified aquatic systems (Thurtell, 2003). Incorporating and building on the NSW Salinity Strategy (2000) and the Catchment Authority Plans 2003, this strategy adopts the existing framework to implement targeted salinity management actions for the Boorowa region. It is recommended that localized targets are set and met through three crucial steps; 1. The Boorowa CMA sets new targets, 2. implementation of management targets and 3. monitoring and evaluation of targets.

A biophysical characterization of the upper Billabong Creek Area, N.S.W

1.0 AbstractThe Upper Billabong Creek catchment is situated in Southern N.S.W, approximately 60 kilometres north of Albury. The catchment itself encompasses 300,000 ha. between the Murrumbidgee and Murray River and is predominantly cleared for agricultural purposes. This study assessed the contributions of past and present actions to determine factors that influence regolith, vegetation and hydrology to deduce on the overall quality of the catchment. Regolith differed at each site with varying results of highly alkaline and acidic soils. These extremes in alkalinity and acidity are unusual and can be attributed to the poor plant growth in the riparian zone of the catchment. pH, EC, turbidity and dissolved oxygen were recorded at each site and found that each had a negative downstream effect on water quality. It can be concluded that the biophysical character of the catchment has been detrimentally altered as a result of clearing for agricultural practices and the increasing threat of salinity.

The biodiversity value of Travelling Stock Reserves in Monaro Tableland native grasslands, NSW.

1.0 Abstract Proposed land use changes in eastern Australia’s Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs) would allow private ownership and unregulated use as permanent stock rotations, resulting in species richness decline as refuge habitat and wildlife corridors are lost. The aim of this study is to determine the biodiversity value of TSRs in the Monaro native, temperate grasslands through an analysis of reptile diversity, patch size and quality and landscape connectivity. Moreover, to judge the worth of their contingence and whether they function as intended nature reserves. Finally, the study seeks to recommend future management strategies based on these findings to ensure conservation of biodiversity both in this region and other fragmented habitats of agricultural Australia. Results show that 8 different reptile species occupy the region, including the threatened species Suta flagellum (Little Whip Snake) and critically endangered species, Tympanocryptis pinguicolla (Grassland Earless Dragon). The most abundant species was the common skink. 8 Mile TSR recorded the highest species richness. Connectivity of the sites showed a 75% rating at 8 Mile TSR, with all other sites measured at less than 50%, except 9 Mile with 0% connectivity. There was significant difference between TSRs in terms of vegetation cover (P = 0.010), vegetation height (P=0.000), bare ground (P=0.000), rock cover (P = 0.003) and number of rocks (P = 0.000). Recommendations were established to ensure conservation of biodiversity within the grasslands. A further understanding of species diversity across the Monaro region and the dispersal ability of the reptiles would contribute to effective management decisions. Threatening processes such as habitat fragmentation, disturbance, invasive species, movement barriers and further edge effects need to be actively managed to ensure high levels of biodiversity are maintained.

Lake Ginninderra, Belconnen - Canberra

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Meters

Ü Created by:Madeline GorhamGIS Assignment 1

30/09/2011

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Bowning

Bookham

Kangiara

Gundaroo

Binalong

Wee Jasper

Burrinjuck

Suitable Bunyip Habitat - Yass, N.S.W

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Burrinjuck Nature Reserve

Brindabella National Park

Wee Jasper Nature Reserve

Outside NPWS Estate

Wee Jasper

Burrinjuck

LegendGrevillia iaspicula

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Roads

Rivers

Rail

National Parks

Yass, N.S.W

Bunyip Habitathsi

0.13027

0.13028 - 2.19492

2.19493 - 2.26921

2.26922 - 2.56128

2.56129 - 2.86810

0 25,0006,250 12,500 18,750 Meters

¯Madeline Gorham: GIS: Assignment 2: 28 - 10 - 2011

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Yass

Bunyip Habitat

{Arcmap Projections}

Other Works

Block 2, Section 562 Patterson Street

Client:Margaret Grant

Ainslie ACT 2602

M: P:


Scale Date Dwn1:100 Oct 10 MG

GROUNDCOVERS

NO.241824

NO.843

CODERiEjmBm


CODEBmdOjN

POT SIZE140mm140mm

SPECIESRhaphiolepis indica ‘Oriental PearlEuonymus japonicus microphyllusBuxis microphylla

SPECIESBuxus x Microphylla - Dwarf BuxusOphiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus’

SHRUBS

TREES

SPECIESBetula pendula ‘fastigata’Prunus cerasifera Prunus yedoensisAcer palmatum ‘Dissectum’

NO.11416

CODEBpfPcPyApD


SPECIESPittosporum tenuifolium -Euonymus japonica

SPECIESCitrus × limonPyrus ‘Kieffer’

NO.827

NO.48

CODEPtEj

CODEClPK

POT SIZE200mm200mm

POT SIZE200mm200mm

SHRUBS: (HEDGE)PLANT SCHEDULE: SIBREE RESIDENCE

residence

carp

ort

lawn

OjN x 23

OjN x 20

Bmd x 8

Ri x 12

Bm x 9

Ri x 12

Ejm x 12

Bm x 9

Ejm x 12

concrete path

Pt x 4

Ej x 7

Ej x 10

Ej x 5

Ej x 5

raised planter bedsclothes line

crushed granite path

vege-patch

scented planter box

raised decking

built in timber seating

entertaining area

wire fence

arbour/main entrance gate

drive

way

Bpf x 7

Bpf x 4

Py x1

red brick path

ApD x3

Pc x 2

ApD x3

Pc x2

Cl x 4 - espalier

ESPALIER

PK x 8 - espalier espalier design - Citrus x limon

espalier design - Pear ‘Kieffer’

dog area

DETAILS

A

A

pool gate 1pool fence

pool cover box / seating

retaining wall

rendered retaining wall

existing hedge

24 Wongoola CloseO’Connor ACT 2602

Client:Sibree Residence

Banks, A.C.T

M: 0412 822 212P: 02 6257 0488


Scale Date Dwn1:200 Mar 10 MG

GROUNDCOVERS

NO.251633

NO.1611

CODEDtLgLc


CODEGgcMp

POT SIZE140mm140mm

SPECIESDianella tasmanica ‘tas red’Liriope gigantae ‘Evergreen Giant’Lomandra confertifolia ‘little pal’

SPECIESGrevillea gaudi chaudiiMyoporum parvifolium

GRASSES & FERNS

TREES

SPECIESZelkova serrata ‘vase’Pyrus calleryanaRobinia ‘Mop Top’

NO.5114

CODEZsvPcRm


SPECIESLoropetalum burgundyRaphiolepis springtimeWestringia Wynyabbie GemAbilias grandiflora nadaRosmarinus officinalis ‘blue lagoon’Nandina domestica ‘moonbay’Pittosporum tobira miss muffet

NO.9511631612

CODELbRsWwgAgnRoNdPt

POT SIZE200mm200mm200mm200mm200mm200mm200mm

SHRUBSPLANT SCHEDULE: SIBREE RESIDENCE

residence

pool

shade sail

proposed pool shed

paved entertaining area

proposed breakfast bar

seating

trampoline

compost

proposed vegetable patch x4

clothes linescented planter box

lawn

entrance gate

pool gate 2

Ro x 3

Nd x10

Dt x16

Lc x 10

Wwg x1

Rs x5Lb x2

Zsv x5

Lb x3

Lg x5

Ggc x8

Lg x3

Wwg x1

Pt x 5

Lb x4

gravel path

Mp x11

Lg x3

Lc x7

Pc x 11

Pt x 8

Nd x2

Nd x2

Nd x5

Lg x5

Lc x16

Dt x9

Agn x 1

Agn x 5

Wwg x3

Ggc x 8

Rm x1Rm x1

Rm x1

Rm x1

65 Shumack Street

Client:Alicia and Pete Dankiw

Weetangera, ACT 2602

M: P:


Scale Date Dwn1:100 Nov 10 MG

GROUNDCOVERS

NO.10132318

NO.2929

CODEEjmCaPmRo

POT SIZE140mm140mm140mm140mm

CODEGpGs

POT SIZE140mm140mm

SPECIESEuonymus japonicus micrphyllusCorrea albaPhilotheca myoporoides Rhaphiolepis Oriental Pearl

SPECIESGrevillea poorinda ‘royal mantle’Gelsemium sempervirens

SHRUBS

TREES

SPECIESZelkova serrata ‘vase’Pyrus calleryanaAcer palmatum

NO.311

CODEZsvPcAp


SPECIESWestringia fruticosaPrunus lusitanica

SPECIESliriope gigantea ‘russian giant’Dianella revoluta

NO.4448

NO.272717

CODEWfPl

CODELgDr

POT SIZE200mm200mm


SHRUBS: (HEDGE)PLANT SCHEDULE: WEETANGERA RESIDENCE

GRASSES & FLAX

12 x Pm

8 x Wf

40 x Pl

existing paved entrance

bus stop

existing tree

existing maple

existing bush

residence

drive-way

lawn

crushed red granite

existing gate

19 xGp 9 xGs

14 x Gs

6 xGs

12 x Pm

3 X Wf

11 xLg

1 x Ejm

5x Ejm8x Dr

9 x Ca

10 x Lg

4 x Ca

4 xEjm

9 x Pm

5 x Dr

8 x Pl

6 x Dr

20 x Gp

6 x Lg8 x Dr

3 x Wf

3 xRo

3 xPm

3 X Wf

6 x Pm

2 x Wf

1 x Zsv

1 x Zsv

1 x Pc

1 x Zsv

1 x Ap

15 Ro

25 x Wf

Madeline Gorham p: 0415 062 949e: [email protected]

Madeline Gorham

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