Discretionary pastoral activity decision - Forming tracks - A6506121

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.
   

Forming tracks

10 years with rights of maintenance

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that the benefits to farming from allowing the lessee to form tracks outweigh any effects on inherent values identified.  Being able to carry out this activity will make it easier and more efficient to use the land for farming purposes and provide conservation benefits through more effective weed and pest control. The conditions recommended will promote good management practice and mitigate effects on inherent values.

1. The consent is limited to forming tracks up to 5m in width (including batters and spillover) on or near the red lines on the attached plans.  
2. The track labelled “Cow Creek Track” is to be constructed on either route “A” or route “B”.  
3. Clearance or disturbance of rock outcrops is to be avoided or kept to the absolute minimum required (if safe and practicable to do so).
4. Unstable and erosion-prone areas are to be avoided.
5. No additional material should be deposited into streams other than rocks.  
6. Any stream works involving culverts should be carried out and maintained in a way that protects fish passage, refer to the attached information on Culverts and Fish Passage.  
7. Uphill batters are to be sloped off or struck back to minimise slumping and allow vegetation to re-establish.
8. Tracks are to be sloped at approximately 3-4cm per metre (2 degrees) in towards the bank and a water table constructed to provide free drainage of water to safe disposal via culverts and/or frequent cut-offs.
9. Any culverts and cut-offs to be constructed with adequate protection at inlet and outlet to prevent erosion.  Run-off transfer should be to an area where any sediment can settle or be filtered by vegetation before it reaches a waterway.
10. Tracks must be maintained and kept clear of debris that could impede drainage.
11. Any contractor machinery and vehicles are to be cleaned prior to entry to the property 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.
12. The lessee is responsible for ensuring any contractor operates under the conditions of this consent.

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