Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan
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Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan 2016 joondalup.wa.gov.au 2 City of Joondalup Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan | 2016 City of Joondalup Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan | 2016 1 Contents Acknowledgements 2 6.0 Appendices 79 Acronyms 3 Appendix 1 – Relevant Local, State and Federal Legislation, Policies, Plans and Executive Summary 4 Strategies 80 1.0 Introduction 5 Appendix 2 – Shepherds Bush Flora 1.1 Background 5 Species List 83 1.2 Natural Area Management Plans 5 Appendix 3 – Shepherds Bush Key Flora Species 104 1.3 Study Area 5 Appendix 4 – Conservation Codes for 1.4 Aim and Objectives 9 Western Australian Flora and Fauna 105 1.5 Purpose 9 Appendix 5 – Keighery Scale Definitions 108 1.6 Strategic Context 9 Appendix 6 - Examples of Priority Weed 1.7 Stakeholder Consultation 9 Species at Shepherds Bush 109 2.0 Description of the Physical Appendix 7 - Shepherds Bush High Priority Environment 10 Weed Species Management 111 2.1 Geology, Soils and Landforms 10 Appendix 8 - Shepherds Bush Fauna 2.2 Hydrology 14 Species List 113 2.3 Climate 18 Appendix 9 – Shepherds Bush Key 2.4 Vegetation 20 Fauna Species 127 Appendix 10 – Shepherds Bush Introduced 3.0 Biodiversity Management 29 Fauna Species 128 3.1 Flora 29 Appendix 11 – Shepherds Bush Fungi 3.2 Fungi 33 Species List - Likely to Occur 130 3.3 Plant Diseases 34 Appendix 12 – Shepherds Bush Fungi 3.4 Fauna 37 Species - Likely to Occur - Photographs 133 3.5 Social and Built Environment 49 3.6 Fire Management 61 3.7 Education and Training 64 4.0 Implementation Plan 67 4.1 Monthly Weed Inspections 67 4.2 Monitoring and Reporting 67 4.3 Scientific Research and Monitoring 68 4.4 Management Plan Review 68 4.5 Summary of Recommended Management Actions 69 5.0 References 73 2 City of Joondalup Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan | 2016 Acknowledgements • Mr Russell Passmore, Data Analyst – Operational Information Systems Branch, Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES); • Mrs Kellie Passeretto, Weeds Program Coordinator, Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW); • Mr Paul Barber, ArborCarbon; and • Eco Logical Australia. Please formally acknowledge the City of Joondalup if you choose to use any of the content contained within the Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan. Suggested citation: City of Joondalup, 2016, Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan, Perth, WA. City of Joondalup Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan | 2016 3 Acronyms Acronym/Abbreviation Definition AHD Australian Height Datum BAM Act Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 BoM Bureau of Meteorology CALM Department of Conservation and Land Management the City City of Joondalup CoJ City of Joondalup CPSM Centre for Phytophthora Science and Management CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation DAFWA Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia DEC Department of Environment and Conservation DEP Department of Environmental Protection DEPI Department of Environment and Primary Industries DFES Department of Fire and Emergency Services DoE Department of Environment DoW Department of Water DPaW Department of Parks and Wildlife DPC Department of Premier and Cabinet DPI Department of Primary Industries DSEWPC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities DWG Dieback Working Group EDOWA Environmental Defender’s Office Western Australia (Inc) ELA/Eco Logical Eco Logical Australia EPA Environmental Protection Authority EPBC Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation EWSWA Environmental Weed Strategy for Western Australia FCT Floristic Community Type FESA Fire and Emergency Services Authority GIS Geographic Information System ha Hectare IOCI Indian Ocean Climate Initiative IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature JAMBA Japan-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement JSCWSC Joint Steering Committee for Water Sensitive Cities km Kilometre mAHD Elevation in metres with respect to the Australian Height Datum NAIA Natural Areas Initial Assessment MRS Metropolitan Region Scheme NWCPAG National Wildlife Corridors Plan Advisory Group PEC Priority Ecological Community PUBF Perth Urban Bushland Fungi Project PMST Protected Matters Search Tool Syrinx Syrinx Environmental PL TDS Total Dissolved Solids WA Western Australia WALGA Western Australian Local Government Association WC Act Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 WONS Weeds of National Signficance WOS Warwick Open Space 4 City of Joondalup Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan | 2016 Executive Summary The Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan outlines two significant species of the Perth Metropolitan Region), a framework for the environmental management of two native mammals, 29 native birds (including two Shepherds Bush Reserve (referred to as Shepherds species of conservation significance), 10 native reptile Bush) for the next five years. species and 34 native invertebrates. Shepherds Bush is located approximately 18km north- Environmental threats have the potential to degrade west from the Perth Central Business District in the natural areas and reduce biodiversity values. suburb of Kingsley. The reserve covers approximately Environmental threats addressed in this Plan include 16.5 hectares (ha) of bushland and is bounded by weeds, plant diseases, fire, non-native fauna species, Newhaven Place to the north, Barridale Drive to the east, human impacts, antisocial behaviour, access and Robertson Road Cycleway to the south and Shepherds infrastructure. A total of 56 weed species, six non-native Bush Drive to the west. mammals (including the domestic dog and domestic/feral cat), five non-native birds and two non-native Shepherds Bush is classified as a Major Conservation invertebrates have been identified at Shepherds Bush. Area and is ranked in the City of Joondalup’s top five bushland natural areas due to the high biodiversity values In order to address the key environmental threats at of the area. Shepherds Bush contains a regionally Shepherds Bush a number of management actions are significant vegetation community comprising of Banksia outlined within the Plan. and Jarrah Open Woodland and is recognised for its Recommended management actions for the next five regional environmental significance by being designated years include regular weed control, feral animal control, as a Bush Forever site (39) by the Western Australian annual fire fuel load assessments, monitoring flora, weed, Planning Commission in 2000. Shepherds Bush is also fungi, fauna, bat and invertebrate species through field listed on the State Heritage Register. surveys, conducting user surveys and implementation of As part of the development of the Shepherds Bush the City’s Pathogen Management Plan. It is also Reserve Management Plan, a flora, fauna and fungi proposed a community Friends Group be developed, with survey was conducted in spring 2015. The results of this support by the City of Joondalup to foster ownership and survey were combined with previous surveys to develop a care of Shepherds Bush. comprehensive species list and ecological assessment of Management actions will be implemented in partnership the site. with key stakeholders and community groups, where The majority of the native vegetation on site is in very relevant. good or good condition and surveys have identified 110 native flora species (including one priority species and Firewood Banksia (Banksia menziesii) City of Joondalup Shepherds Bush Reserve Management Plan | 2016 5 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.3.1 Location The City of Joondalup (‘the City’) is situated along the Shepherds Bush covers an area of approximately Swan Coastal Plain, with the Joondalup City Centre being 16.5 hectares and is bounded by Newhaven Place in the located 30km from the Perth Central Business District. north-eastern boundary, Barridale Drive in the eastern The City covers an area of 96.5km2 which encompasses boundary, Shepherds Bush Drive along the north-western a diverse range of natural areas including 17km of coastal and western boundary and the Robertson Road Cycleway foreshore, a chain of wetlands and a variety of bushland in the southern boundary (as shown in Figure 2). Shepherds ecosystems (as shown in Figure 1). Bush is bordered by residential properties on all sides and Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park is located a kilometre to The City’s southern boundary is located approximately the west. 16km from the Perth Central Business District, and is bounded by the City of Wanneroo to the east and north, 1.3.2 History of the Site the City of Stirling to the south, and the Indian Ocean to Metropolitan Region Scheme the west. The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) was established There are a number of regionally, nationally and in 1962 by the then Metropolitan Regional Planning internationally significant natural areas located within the Authority. The MRS sets out the broad pattern of land use City, including the Yellagonga Regional Park and a for the whole Perth Metropolitan Region. number of Bush Forever sites which contain species of Prior to MRS Amendment 1082/33 – Bush Forever and high conservation value. Significant natural areas adjacent Related Lands in 2010, Shepherds Bush was zoned as to the City include the Marmion Marine Park and the Urban. Following the amendment the zoning of the Neerabup National Park. reserve is ‘Parks and Recreation,’ meaning lands of The City of Joondalup is committed to conserving and regional significance for ecological, recreation or enhancing the City’s natural assets to ensure