Discretionary pastoral activity decision - Soil disturbance for fencing - A7201532

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.

Soil disturbance for fencing

10 years with maintenance rights

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that granting consent to disturb the soil for the fenceline construction activities noted above will make it easier to use the land for farming purposes, and that any adverse effects on inherent values can be minimised through compliance with the conditions specified above.

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

1. Disturbance to vegetation, wetlands, streams and the soil profile is to be kept to the minimum required to establish a secure fenceline.
2. The line of the fence must follow the line on the attached plan but minor variation from this is permitted to avoid:
   • Hard rocks
   • Unstable ground
   • Any wetland areas encountered.
3. Minimum disturbance shall be done to creek crossings to maintain effective fish passage.
4. At any time during construction, in the event of any ‘accidental discovery’ of suspected archaeological material, including human remains, the Accidental Discovery Protocol must be followed and adhered to.
5. Soil disturbance is carried out in a manner that will not cause water to be channelled.
6. Disturbed soil is to be revegetated to match immediate surroundings within 12 months of the fence being constructed.
7. All machinery used is to be thoroughly cleaned and free of weed seeds. 

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