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MEMORANDUM  BBC/INT/048-0725

Date: 12 July 2025   |   Issued By: Field Operations Desk   |   Distribution: Internal – Level IV and above

Subject: Darwin Urban Vegetation Survey — Summary Findings

BUREAU OF
BOTANICAL
COMPLIANCE

Sector: Darwin Central Zones (Coord. 12.4634°S / 130.8456°E)
Duration: 12 July 2025   06:10 – 13:05 ACST
Teams Deployed: AU-3A, AU-3C   |  Thermal Printer ID: PR-11D

Plants Observed: 188    |   Plants Inspected: 134    |   Infractions Cited: 42

Violation Code Description Count
C.2.1Overgrowth Blocking Pedestrian Pathways13
B.4.5Root System Disruption Near Utilities7
D.1.9Unregulated Wall Climber Expansion6
Z.0.0Suspected Intent to Propagate (unconfirmed)10
A.3.6Foliage Interference with Signage6

Symbolic Responses:
Verbal Warnings (Form V-7) – 10
Written Citations (Form C-12) – 27
Eviction Notices (Form E-3) – 5

Observational Notes

Advisories for Botanical Adjustment

  1. Encourage creepers to remain within designated vertical boundaries and avoid infrastructure contact.
  2. Remind root-active species to coordinate spread with registered subterranean utilities map.
  3. Advise ephemeral herbaceous plants to prioritize visibility zones during monsoon lead-in months.
  4. Discourage further proliferation of banyan units beyond low-risk density thresholds.