Discretionary pastoral activity decision for Mt Hutt - Fencing - A5606717

For this decision summary:

• LINZ received the application before 17 November 2022
• accordingly, the decision was made under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 excluding the amendments taking effect on 17 November 2022.

Fencing

10 years

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that inherent values present are minimal and on balance it is considered that making it easier to use the land concerned for farming purposes and protecting inherent values can be achieved by implementing good management practises during construction. The proposed fencing will exclude stock from the establishment of shelters belts and areas being planted for stabilisation. The subdivision of paddocks will allow better stock management. Conditions imposed on the consent will mitigate the identified risks associated with the activities.

Consent is granted to disturb soil for fencing, subject to the following conditions:

1. Fence line benching up to a maximum of 3m wide including any spill/batters is permitted.
2. Soil disturbance within waterways is to be kept to the absolute minimum to reduce sediment and contaminants entering the water, and if possible be undertaken when the waterway is dry.
3. Fence line benching between points “A-B” on the relevant map must be kept to a light intermittent skim to reduce visibility in the landscape. Generally, all fence line benching is to be kept to a skim and be intermittent wherever possible.
4. Disturbed soil is to be re-seeded with a certified weed and impurities-free permanent pasture mix as soon as possible after completion of the activity, with the exception of works undertaken within 5m of a waterway which should be left to revegetate naturally.
5. Any contractor machinery and vehicles are to be steam cleaned prior to entry to the lease to minimise the possibility of weed infestation. Any fuel and oil storage facilities are to be sited to eliminate the possibility of a leak or spill into any water ways.

The Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 provides that permission to undertake the activity may still be needed under other enactments.