DOCSLIB.ORG

Kyogle Crown Reserves Strategic Plan Has Been Initiated by Kyogle Council to Support Its Key Role in the Management of the System in the Kyogle Local Government Area

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Kyogle Crown Reserves Strategic Plan Has Been Initiated by Kyogle Council to Support Its Key Role in the Management of the System in the Kyogle Local Government Area Kyogle Council Crown Reserves Strategic Plan 2009 - 2013 Kyogle Council working to meet the Challenge of Our Unique and Diverse Region Kyogle Council Acknowledgements This Strategic Plan was initially prepared by Jennifer Roberts and then updated and expanded by Samantha Muller of R&S Muller Enterprise, with written contributions supplied by Peter Baumann from the Land & Property Management Authority (LPMA) – Grafton Office. Assistance was also provided by other LPMA officers from the Grafton Office and Kyogle Council. The planning process leading to the development of this plan has involved the collection and use of a large amount of information, which for reasons of document size, has not been included in this plan. Disclaimer Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this publication is made in good faith but on the basis that Kyogle Council, R& S Muller Enterprise, their agents and employees are not liable (whether by reason of negligence, lack of care or otherwise) to any person for any damage or loss whatsoever which has or may occur in relation to that person taking or not taking (as the case may be) action in respect of any representation, Statement or advice and referred to above. Copyright of Kyogle Council No part of this document may be reproduced without prior permission in writing of the General Manager. December 2009 Crown Reserves Strategic Plan – Page 2 of 132 Kyogle Council EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Kyogle area is one of the most picturesque parts of NSW. It has a diverse rural landscape with great natural beauty in which Crown land plays a vital part. There are 550+ Crown reserves and commons in the Kyogle Local Government Area (LGA) under various management arrangements. The Kyogle Crown Reserves Strategic Plan has been initiated by Kyogle Council to support its key role in the management of the system in the Kyogle Local Government Area. Council’s roles and responsibilities in the Crown reserve system are significant and include; • The occupant/operator of various Crown reserves that contain vital local public infrastructure • Strategic planning and support function for public open space, tourism, community and recreational facilities in Kyogle LGA • To support the well-being of the Kyogle community by facilitating the activities and contributions of local community groups including Crown reserve Trusts • As a key advocate on behalf of the community in relation to the strategic management of the public estate in the Kyogle LGA • Regulatory and compliance role for various activities on public land • As a Reserve Trust manager of local Crown reserves that provide important recreation and community facilities The Strategic Plan is based on Council’s vision “to protect and enhance the unique values of the Kyogle Crown reserves system to provide a wide range of opportunities for the recreational, social, environmental and economic well being of the community”. This vision is one that can be shared with reserve custodians across the State including the Land & Property Management Authority (LPMA), community-based reserve Trusts and the wider community. At present community-based Trust Boards manage many of the key Crown reserves and commons in Kyogle LGA with varying degrees of success – some provide effective management and have been able to source funding for capital improvements with active community support for day-to-day operations. However, in the main, most are struggling to meet basic responsibilities and fulfil community expectations. They have limited resources to capitalise on the strategic opportunities of their reserve, are unable to meet all regulatory requirements and consequently are operating on a crisis management basis. By improving Council’s ability to fulfil its various roles in respect to the Crown reserve system; this Plan will assist Council to provide practical support to the community-based Trusts in the LGA. It also provides a more holistic management framework to enable Council to work effectively with other key reserve custodians to protect and enhance the unique values of the Kyogle Crown reserves system. An inventory of all 550+ Crown reserves in the Kyogle LGA has enabled each reserve and class of reserve to be placed in context with the whole system. A rating system provides a strategic basis to determine those reserves where Council is considered best placed to be the appointed manager. The Strategic Plan is based on contemporary best practices in Crown land management consistent with the Principles of Crown Land Management. It prescribes a practical management regime for those Crown reserves to be managed by Kyogle Council through a single Crown Reserve Trust (CRT) and incorporates a range of strategies and mechanisms to support the other community-based Reserve Trusts in the LGA. To ensure an optimum level of community input into its reserve management outcomes, the CRT management model includes a Community Based Advisory Committee (CBAC). The CBAC will be established to inform and guide Council as Reserve Trust manager and will be involved in Council’s reserve funding process. The Strategic Plan identifies a number of important roles for Kyogle Council: 1. Corporate Trust Manager of a single integrated trust to manage targeted Crown reserves. 2. Provide financial support towards Crown reserve management. 3. Support community-based Trust Boards through advice, guidance and training and assistance with financial management. For the future management of the Kyogle Crown reserve system, the overriding role for Kyogle Council is one of leadership. This Strategy will position Council to lead by example in Crown reserve management by supporting its key role as Corporate Trust Manager and strengthening active partnerships with community Reserve Trusts as well as the LPMA and other Government Agencies. December 2009 Crown Reserves Strategic Plan – Page 3 of 132 Kyogle Council TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 - BASIS FOR A STRATEGIC PLAN 1. BACKGROUND...........................................................................................................8 1.1. About Kyogle LGA................................................................................................8 1.2. Recent History of Crown Land in Kyogle LGA......................................................9 1.3. Purpose of the Strategic Plan.............................................................................10 2. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................10 2.1. Aim .....................................................................................................................10 2.2. Structure of the Document .................................................................................10 2.3. Planning Process ...............................................................................................11 2.4. Methodology.......................................................................................................11 3. PUBLIC LAND IN KYOGLE LGA...............................................................................12 3.1. The Crown Reserve System...............................................................................13 3.2. Crown Reserve Trusts........................................................................................13 3.3. Crown Land Legislation and Policy ....................................................................14 4. VALUES OF CROWN RESERVES...........................................................................19 4.1. Environmental ....................................................................................................19 4.2. Cultural...............................................................................................................21 4.3. Economic............................................................................................................22 4.4. Recreation..........................................................................................................22 4.5. Social .................................................................................................................22 5. MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES .........................................................23 6. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS ...........................................................................................31 PART 2 - STRATEGIC PLAN 7. AIM AND VISION ......................................................................................................33 8. MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES ..................................................................................33 Integrity of the System ..................................................................................................33 Excellence in Custodianship .........................................................................................33 Community & Interagency Co-operation .......................................................................33 Strategic Reserve Management....................................................................................33 8.1. Management Strategies for Crown Reserves in Kyogle LGA.............................35 9. THE MODEL ............................................................................................................41 9.1. Trust Management ............................................................................................41 9.2. Community Based Advisory Committee (CBAC)................................................42
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Rainforest Way Vegetation Management Plan 2004
    Rainforest Way Vegetation Management Plan Vegetation Management Plan Rainforest Way Ballina Shire Council image, 2003 June, 2004 Rainforest Way Vegetation Management Plan Environmental Training and Employment Inc. (EnviTE NSW) First Floor, 56 Carrington Street Lismore PO Box 1124 Lismore Ph. 02 66 219588 FAX 02 66 222518 Email [email protected] Web site www.envite.org.au Map and Report Preparation Andy Erskine Technical and General Editing Julie Reid Photography Andy Erskine Rainforest Way Vegetation Management Plan ACKNOWLEDGMENTS EnviTE would like to acknowledge the contribution of James Brideson(Natural Resource Extension Officer) of Ballina Shire Council All photographs in this report, unless otherwise credited, were taken by Andy Erskine . Rainforest Way Vegetation Management Plan SUMMARY The Rainforest Way Vegetation Management Plan has been compiled for the newly formed Rainforest Way Landcare group. The group applied for and succeeded in acquiring an Envirofund grant from the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT). A plan of management was required by council for management and insurance purposes. The study area of approximately 2.5 hectares is found on the south western slopes of the Pacific Pines Estate branching off North Creek Rd., Lennox Head. It is considered that this area could be enhanced to conform to the designated purpose of providing public amenity. This vision could be achieved by carrying out systematic weed control and vegetation restoration of the endemic vegetation type ie Littoral Rainforest (LRF). The original vegetation has undergone major disturbance with the pre-existing LRF being cleared. LRF regrowth appears on the road reserve and a few isolated copses of trees exist within the study site.
    [Show full text]
  • Lamington National Park Management Plan 2011
    South East Queensland Bioregion Prepared by: Planning Services Unit Department of Environment and Resource Management © State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2011 Copyright protects this publication. Except for purposes permitted by the Copyright Act 1968, reproduction by whatever means is prohibited without the prior written permission of the Department of Environment and Resource Management. Enquiries should be addressed to Department of Environment and Resource Management, GPO Box 2454, Brisbane Qld 4001. Disclaimer This document has been prepared with all due diligence and care, based on the best available information at the time of publication. The department holds no responsibility for any errors or omissions within this document. Any decisions made by other parties based on this document are solely the responsibility of those parties. Information contained in this document is from a number of sources and, as such, does not necessarily represent government or departmental policy. This management plan has been prepared in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act 1992. This management plan does not intend to affect, diminish or extinguish native title or associated rights. Note that implementing some management strategies might need to be phased in according to resource availability. For information on protected area management plans, visit <www.derm.qld.gov.au>. If you need to access this document in a language other than English, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to telephone Library Services on +61 7 3224 8412. This publication can be made available in alternative formats (including large print and audiotape) on request for people with a vision impairment.
    [Show full text]
  • Village Journal
    Priceless Est. 1987 The Village Journal Number 313 December 2015 Circulation 1500 Serving communities in Bundjalung Country, Northern Rivers… Byron Bay, Rosebank, Dunoon, Clunes, Bexhill, Mullumbimby, Federal, Eltham, Whian Whian, Eureka, Dorroughby, Corndale, Goonengerry, Upper Coopers Creek, Numulgi, Nimbin, Goolmangar Storm on Coolamon - Simon Jardine What’s in this month’s VJ? • Forum • Review - Lisa King Light • V.E.P ON Malcolm Turnbull • Seeking Gray Family • Leanne Hamilton • This Psychological Life • WIRES • Locabiber • The Rainforest Way Project • Friends of the Koalas • Mullum Herbals • Nestles Profit from theft of • A Bee B&B • Menopause water • Recipe - Banana Oat Cookies • Women in Business • R is for Recognise a con job • Eternity by Joshua • Deep Southern Skies • And more... villagejournal.org.au phone 0478 182 770 [email protected] PO Box 760, Lismore 2480 VJ Editorial Another year almost over….where does time go? And why does it feel like everything is speeding up? Time - like a lot of ‘realities’ is more of an illusion based on our own focus and perspective. Like most of you I’m sure, I hold childhood memories of school holidays that went on forever, I’ve certainly lost myself and any concept of time in a kiss and even had time stand still for what felt like an eternity when I was reeling in shock at the death of a loved one. Obviously these are big things but even just the everyday moments of waiting for buses or waiting to hear if you got the job or if they love you back, waiting for results – time seems to take forever.
    [Show full text]
  • North Coast Bioregion
    171 CHAPTER 14 The North Coast Bioregion 1. Location 2. Climate The North Coast Bioregion runs up the east coast of NSW from just north of The general trend in this bioregion from east to west is from a sub-tropical Newcastle to just inside the Qld border. The total area of the bioregion is climate on the coast with hot summers, through sub-humid climate on the 5,924,130 ha (IBRA 5.1) and the NSW portion is 5,692,351.6 ha or 96.1% of the slopes to a temperate climate in the uplands in the western part of the bioregion. The NSW portion of North Coast Bioregion occupies 7.11% of the bioregion, characterised by warm summers and no dry season. A montane state. climate occurs in a small area in the southwest of the bioregion at higher elevations. The Sydney Basin Bioregion bounds the North Coast Bioregion in the south and the Nandewar and New England Tablelands bioregions lie against its western boundary. The North Coast Bioregion has proven to be a popular 3. Topography place to live, with hundreds of “holiday towns” lining the coast and eastern inland, including Port Macquarie, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Tweed The North Coast Bioregion covers northern NSW from the shoreline to the Heads, Lismore, Alstonville, Dorrigo, Forster and Taree. Great Escarpment. Typically, there is a sequence from coastal sand barrier, through low foothills and ranges, to the steep slopes and gorges of the The Tweed, Richmond, Clarence, Coffs Harbour, Bellinger, Nambucca, Macleay, Escarpment itself, with rainfall increasing inland along this transect.
    [Show full text]
  • We Tend to Think of Tamborine Mountain Itself As Timeless And
    NATURE NOTES With Tamborine Mountain Natural History Association www.naturalhistory.org.au We tend to think of Tamborine Mountain itself as timeless and unchanging, in fact the landform we know today has been created and modified by millions of years of geological processes such as erosion, weathering, subduction and volcanic activity. The Mountain’s geological history includes being 1000m underwater, thrust up from the seabed, smothered in lava and eroded Three to four hundred million years ago, the eastern edge of Australia was west of its present position. In our region the coastline was west of Toowoomba, shallow seas and a continental shelf extended eastward. Our area was in deep ocean probably over 1000 metres in depth. Around this time (give or take a few million years), west of Toowoomba the oceanic crustal plate was forced under the continental plate (subduction) forming a chain of volcanoes. Over millions of years basalt lava flows and large volumes of eroded sediments from the mountain chain flowed or were deposited eastward. The sea became shallower as evidenced by the shallow sea fossils found on the foothills of Mt Barney. Three to two hundred million years ago, geological activity on the deep seabed thrust up a high mountain range called the Neranleigh-Fernvale beds. This high terrain was reduced by erosion, and is now seen as the eastern foothills of the Tamborine Plateau, Cedar Creek Falls and outcrops on the north of the Plateau. Two hundred and fifty million years ago, the eastern edge of the continent began to stabilise, but then about two hundred and twenty five million years ago there were widespread violent volcanic eruptions west of the Neranleigh-Fernvale beds.
    [Show full text]
  • The Scenic Rim of Southeastern Queensland, Australia: a History of Mid Cenozoic Intraplate Volcanism
    103 by Benjamin E. Cohen The scenic rim of southeastern Queensland, Australia: A history of mid Cenozoic intraplate volcanism School of Earth Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia. E-Mail: [email protected] Intraplate volcanism was widespread in southeastern volcanism extending over 4,000 km, covering a present-day area of 2 Queensland during the mid Cenozoic, leaving a legacy 1.6 million km (Figure 1a) (Johnson, 1989). Eruptions occurred throughout the Cenozoic (Wellman and McDougall, 1974; of variably eroded volcanoes and rugged topography Vasconcelos et al., 2008), with the most recent activity as little as known locally as “The Scenic Rim”. These plume-derived 4.3 kya (Blackburn et al., 1982; Robertson et al., 1996). volcanoes provide a detailed record of northward The products of intraplate volcanism were particularly abundant Australian plate velocity, and indicate a major slowdown in SE Queensland during the mid Cenozoic, extending over the state commencing at 26 Ma and persisting until 23 Ma, border into New South Wales (Figures 1 and 2). The largest Cenozoic volcanoes on the continent are located in this region; the Main Range correlated with initial collision of the massive Ontong volcano is over 80 km N-S, and Tweed has a diameter of c. 100 km Java plateau with the northern subduction margin of the (Figure 1b). This region also hosts some of the greatest diversity of Australian plate. Despite traversing over 36 km of magma types found in eastern Australia, and an unusually large volume continental crust, trace element and isotopic signatures of highly fractionated rhyolites (Ewart et al., 1985; Ewart and Grenfell, 1985; Ewart et al., 1988).
    [Show full text]
  • 'Geo-Log' 2009
    ‘Geo-Log’ 2009 Journal of the Amateur Geological Society of the Hunter Valley ‘Geo-Log’ 2009 Journal of the Amateur Geological Society of the Hunter Valley Inc. Contents: President’s Introduction 2 Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk 3 Geological Tour of the Central Coast 4 Ash Island History and Walk 6 Rix’s Creek Coke Ovens 7 Catherine Hill Bay to Caves Beach 9 Kurri Kurri Murals 11 Murrurundi Weekend 12 Soup and Slides 16 Plattsburg Historical Walk 17 Newcastle Botanical Gardens 19 Geological Seminar - Rocks and Minerals 19 Sculptures by the Sea 21 Lorne Basin Excursion 22 Christmas Social Evening 27 North Coast of NSW - Geological Safari 2009 28 1 Geo-Log 2009 President’s Introduction. Hi members and friends, It has been yet another very successful year and thanks go to all those members who contributed in whichever way they could. Most of our outings continue to attract a lot of interest and even after 30 years we still manage a variety of interesting activities without repeating too much from previous years. Society outings again reflected our wide range of interests, from Bob Bagnall’s fascinating tour of old Plattsburg to a superbly organised weekend of pure geology looking at the structure and stratigraphy of the Lorne Basin near Taree with new member Winston Pratt. The safari to the North Coast of New South Wales was moderately successful and venturing off the more frequented tracks revealed some astonishing scenery and more than a few interesting rocks. A few people even climbed Mount Warn- ing. It was very surprising to see such a large turnout at the geological seminar at Ron’s place in Octo- ber, where Brian and Ron struggled successfully to get through a packed program of mineral and rock identification, with Barry following up with an excellent account of map reading.
    [Show full text]
  • PAPERS Department of Geology
    PAPERS Department of Geology University of Queensland Volume 11 Number 4 PAPERS Department of Geology »University of Queensland VOLUME 11 NUMBER 4 The Tweed and Focal Peak Shield Volcanoes, Southeast Queensland and Northeast New South Wales . A. EWART, N.C. STEVENS and J.A. ROSS P. 1 - 82 1 THE TWEED AND FOCAL PEAK SHIELD VOLCANOES, SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND AND NORTHEAST NEW SOUTH WALES by A. Ewart, N.C. Stevens and J.A, Ross ABSTRACT •Two overlapping shield volcanoes of Late Oligocène — Early Miocene age form mountainous country in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales. The basaltic-rhyolitic volcanic formations and the putonic rocks (gabbros, syenites, monzonites) of the central complexes are described with regard to field relations, mineralogy, geochem­ istry and petrogenesis. The Tweed Shield Volcano, centred on the plutonic complex of Mount Warning, comprises the Beechmont and Hobwee Basalts, their equivalents on the southern side (the Lismore and Blue Knob Basalts), and more localized rhyolite formations, the Binna Burra and Nimbin Rhyolites. The earlier Focal Peak Shield Volcano is preserved mainly on its eastern flanks, where the Albert Basalt and Mount Gillies Volcanics underlie the Beechmont Basalt. A widespread conglomerate formation separates formations of the two shield volcanoes. Mount Warning plutonic complex comprises various gabbros, syenite and monzonite with a syenite-trachyte-basalt ring-dyke, intrusive trachyandesite and comen­ dite dykes. The fine-grained granite of Mount Nullum and the basaltic sills of Mount Terragon are included with the complex. Each phase was fed by magma pulses from deeper chambers. Some degree of in situ crystal fractionation is shown by the gabbros, but the syenitic phase was already fractionated prior to emplacement.
    [Show full text]
  • Rainforest Way
    Rainforest Way Rainforest Way OPEN IN MOBILE Nightcap National Park Details Open leg route 269.3KM / 167.4MI (Est. travel time 5 hours) Discover enchanting rainforest, tumbling waterfalls, superb lookouts and idyllic country towns on this romantic road trip. Travel at your own pace as you journey through the lush Byron Bay hinterland and an ancient volcanic caldera, to the spectacular national parks near Lismore. What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 1 of 19 Rainforest Way What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 2 of 19 Rainforest Way 1 Byron Bay Byron Bay, New South Wales OPEN IN MOBILE Begin your road trip in the iconic coastal town of Byron Bay, famous for its surf breaks, food scene and bohemian culture. Make your way into the Byron Bay hinterland, replacing the golden sand and coastline with green rolling hills and farmland. When you reach the village of Federal, 30min from Byron Bay, stop to refuel at Federal Doma Cafe. Woman surfing at The Pass, Byron Bay Heading north, detour to Minyon Falls lookout and you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of a waterfall plunging 100 metres into a palm- canopied gorge below. Stop for a quick photo opp or stay for a picnic lunch and bushwalk through the rainforest to the base of the falls. Discover the spirituality escapism Byron Bay is known for at Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens, home to the world’s largest amethyst cave and natural crystals.
    [Show full text]
  • Tweed Shire Rural Land Use Strategy Resource Inventory and Land Capability Assessment 20131220 FINAL
    Authors Mike Ruzzene [Planner, Urban Economist] Urban Enterprise Darrel Brewin [Agriculture and Environment Consultant] EnPlan Partners Alan Thatcher [Planner, Natural Resource Management] EnPlan Partners Graeme A David [Planning and Environment Consultant] EnPlan Partners Shashi Karunanethy [Economist] Urban Enterprise Jojo Chen [Planner, GIS officer] Urban Enterprise Document Information Filename Tweed Shire Rural Land Use Strategy Resource Inventory and Land Capability Assessment 20131112 FINAL.docx Last Saved 20 December 2013 10:53 AM Last Printed 20 December 2013 11:21 AM File Size 7,832 kb Disclaimer Neither Urban Enterprise Pty. Ltd. nor any member or employee of Urban Enterprise Pty. Ltd. takes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person or organisation (other than that for which this report has been prepared) in respect of the information set out in this report, including any errors or omissions therein. In the course of our preparation of this report, projections have been prepared on the basis of assumptions and methodology which have been described in the report. It is possible that some of the assumptions underlying the projections may change. Nevertheless, the professional judgement of the members and employees of Urban Enterprise Pty. Ltd. have been applied in making these assumptions, such that they constitute an understandable basis for estimates and projections. Beyond this, to the extent that the assumptions do not materialise, the estimates and projections of achievable results may vary. The above disclaimer also applies to EnPlan Australia Pty Ltd. RURAL LAND STRATEGY TWEED SHIRE RESOURCE INVENTORY AND LAND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT 5.8. LOCATION OF SOCIAL AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN RURAL PART C: LAND USE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL CONTENTS TWEED SHIRE 42 PLANNING 111 5.9.
    [Show full text]
  • Read Full Article Here
    DISCOVER THE SCENIC RIM ESCAPE TO THE LUSH VALLEYS AND WORLD HeRITAGE-LISTED NATIONAL PARKS OF QUeeNSLAND’S GOLD COAST HINTERLAND… WORDS: Karen Bleakley hen can we go digging for thundereggs?” eight-year- old Lincoln asks eagerly as we pull into the car park at Thunderbird Park at Tamborine Mountain. “Do you know there was a volcano near here a long time ago? Do you think it could erupt again?” Thunderbird Park’s picturesque bushland setting is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Located 66 kilometres “Wfrom Brisbane, the 112-hectare activity park set beside Cedar Creek in the Gold Coast Hinterland offers a range of outdoor attractions for all ages, from mini golf to tree top high ropes and horse riding to laser skirmish, not to mention the thunderegg mine, which is the perfect place for geology-mad kids to indulge in their love of volcanos. TRAIL RIDING Mount Tamborine is set in the third oldest National Park in the world, and its volcanic history is Main image: Sunset views from fascinating for adults and kids alike. O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat mage: mage: I 30 Australia & NZ | December 2018 www.getmedownunder.com www.getmedownunder.com Australia & NZ | December 2018 31 DISCOVER THE SCENIC RIM Millions of years ago, the earth was a single Hinterland. We arrive at the paddock to find a row of We meet Eva and Matt in the café just as the landmass – the supercontinent known as Pangaea. ponies saddled and ready to go. lorikeet feeding is underway. The kids take handfuls Around 200 million years ago, the land broke apart “Do you want to go on a big horse or a little pony of bird food and hold out their arms so swarms of 5 FUN FAMILY and the country we know as Australia split off and for your lead rein ride?” the riding instructor asks colourful birds land on them.
    [Show full text]
  • Biodiversity Strategy a Ten Year Strategy for the Conservation of Biodiversity in the Scenic Rim
    BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY A TEN YEAR STRATEGY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE SCENIC RIM 2015 - 2025 Page 2 | Biodiversity Strategy | Scenic Rim Regional Council CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR ..................................................................4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................6 ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................8 THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY ...........................................................9 What is Biodiversity? ...................................................................................................... 9 MEETING LEGISLATIVE OBLIGATIONS .......................................................11 THE STORY OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE SCENIC RIM ..................................12 Plants ............................................................................................................................ 13 Vertebrate Animals ....................................................................................................... 14 Invertebrate Animals ..................................................................................................... 16 Diversity of Vegetation .................................................................................................. 16 Poorly Conserved Ecosystems .................................................................................... 16 Core Bushland, Critical Corridors and Stepping Stones .............................................
    [Show full text]