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Working Together Achievements 2013–2014 Contents Working together Achievements 2013–2014 Contents Foreword 4 Natural Resources Kangaroo Island 5 Measuring performance 7 Managing water 9 Managing land condition 11 Managing island parks 13 Managing coasts and seas 15 Managing biodiversity 17 Managing fire 19 Managing threatened plants 21 2014© Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Managing glossy black-cockatoos 23 ISBNs Printed: 978-1-921595-17-2 On-line: 978-1-921595-18-9 Managing feral animals 25 This document may be reproduced in whole or part for the purpose of study or training, subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgment of the source and to its not being used for commercial purposes or sale. Managing koalas 27 Reproduction for purposes other than those given above requires the prior written permission of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board. Managing weeds 29 All images within this document are credited to Natural Resources Kangaroo Island unless stated otherwise. Working with the community 31 Front cover image: Angus Smith and his Mum Judy Borgett explore the Natural Resources Kangaroo Island tent at the Working with landholders 33 Kangaroo Island Agricultural Field Day with Rangers Deb Davis and Caroline Paterson. Back cover image: Emerging grape vine leaves. Work outlined in this document is funded by: 1 2 2 Foreword Kangaroo Island is considered by many as the have on our economy, society and environment. jewel of South Australia with unique landscapes The board has listened to issues you have and some of the best produce the state can identified and has led the way with developing provide. While only a short distance from the a Climate Change Position Statement jointly mainland, it remains one of the few areas not with the Kangaroo Island Council. The new plan over-cleared, infested with weeds or invaded will help identify how we can work together by rabbits and foxes. Its natural systems have to reduce the risk of losing the very things we remained healthy and strong. The very essence most value. of survival here is about appropriate and sustainable management of natural resources. This fifth Achievements Report is the second to reflect the partnership between the board In 2013–2014 the Kangaroo Island Natural and the Department of Environment, Water Resources Management Board (the board) and Natural Resources (DEWNR) in managing began a review of the 2009 Regional Natural our natural resources. It celebrates the Resources Management (NRM) Plan with a achievements of the entire community, working focus on ensuring we are ready to respond to across the whole landscape, in ensuring our climate change. island remains healthy and resilient with diverse natural environments and productive The updated plan will build upon decades of farmlands. knowledge and previous work by the board and community. Recent community workshops Through the many and varied programs reaffirmed that Kangaroo Islanders have a clear detailed in this report we reaffirm our sense of place, with shared values and visions. commitment to the goals of the NRM Plan and to partnering with the community to The journey the board began with its review of deliver sound and sustainable natural resources the Regional NRM Plan will not be completed management. until 2015. The region has been challenged to think about impacts a changing climate may As presiding member of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management (KI NRM) Board I am pleased to release this snapshot of the achievements in natural resources management in the Kangaroo Island Region for 2013–2014. Richard Trethewey Presiding Member, Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board Left: Minister Hunter and Richard Trethewey at the opening of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail 3 4 4 Natural Resources Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Kangaroo Island (KI) is A broad range of environment and natural Parks Native plants responsible for delivering a range of programs resource services are available at the natural » information on Kangaroo Island parks and » advice on Heritage Agreements and native and projects on behalf of the Kangaroo resources centre including: tours vegetation clearance Island NRM Board and DEWNR. Working » land and water management advice » purchase of parks passes and booking » information about obtaining native plants together with our partners, volunteers and » national parks information camping sites and heritage accommodation for revegetation the broader Kangaroo Island community, » wildlife and environment services » information on protecting, restoring and our business includes managing public lands, Pest plants and animals monitoring habitat for threatened species encouraging sustainable production practices, Land » advice and support for managing pest and conserving and managing the island’s » information about sustainable land plants and animals Getting involved environment. management practices for the improvement » hire of control devices » information on a wide range of volunteer of soils, salinity, land capacity and pastures activities such as planting seedlings to Natural resources centre » information on property planning and Coast and marine restore habitat, controlling weeds, counting In July 2012 the natural resources centre at mapping » information on coast and marine issues wildlife and clearing marine rubbish including seagrass health, marine pests, 35 Dauncey Street, Kingscote, was opened Water » information about joining Friends of Parks as a one-stop-shop for the community for all biodiversity and marine parks groups » information on surface and ground water matters relating to management of our natural » information about nominating for regional resources Native animals resources across the whole region. committees or the NRM Board. » advice and permits for water affecting » information on protecting and monitoring activities threatened species and important habitats » advice and permits for management of Kangaroo Island NRM Board The members of the Kangaroo Island NRM over-abundant wildlife Board are locals – islanders with different backgrounds and perspectives, appointed by the Governor of South Australia to represent their community. They are deeply connected to and widely involved in the Kangaroo Island community in which they live and work. The board meets regularly (usually once a month) with details appearing in The Islander before each meeting. Meeting agendas are available on the website www.naturalresources. sa.gov.au/kangarooisland, from the natural resources centre or the public library. 5 6 6 406 1 9 9 65 Planning our future people involved ‘What will our focus group ‘In Your one-to-one in planning future be like?’ workshops Backyard’ interviews Development of a new regional Resources KI website has information about the process to date NRM Gathering workshops NRM Plan for Kangaroo Island is planning process and climate change. being funded by the Australian Stakeholder engagement began in late April Government. The plan will address with the NRM Gathering at Kingscote Yacht ways we can mitigate and adapt Club. Visiting experts gave presentations to climate change. Comprehensive about climate change and different planning tools and approaches. A ‘Values and Vision’ community consultation is identifying workshop allowed participants to express the main issues to be addressed and how they wish to experience the future on priorities for action. Kangaroo Island. CASE STUDY: Developing Industry-specific focus group workshops in May were facilitated by Paul Ryan, an expert in a new plan for Kangaroo applying the ‘resilience’ approach to planning. Island These were well attended and provided invaluable insights into the challenges islanders Natural Resources KI is leading the face and the level of development of a new NRM Plan for the change that might Kangaroo Island Region. The plan will take 5 be required to YEAR into account new knowledge that has been overcome them. OUTCOME gathered in recent years, in particular relating to the impacts of climate change on our ‘What’s going on Information and agriculture, environment, economy and society. data available to in your backyard?’ The geographic information systems (GIS) support initiatives workshops were and decisions on mapping database has been updated and held around the NRM Images facing page: Young people’s artwork depicting how they would like to see KI in the future improved with new data layers, and the Natural (J McGowan, Z Neighbour and I Kent). Above left: Planning Manager Phillipa Holden delivers an ‘In Your island and in Backyard’ workshop. Top right: Participants at a Paul Ryan workshop. Bottom right: The NRM Gathering. Adelaide providing residents and landholders » appropriate level of development the opportunity to share some of their values, » vibrant economy, thriving community vision, observations and priorities. A follow-up » funding and finance survey gave those who missed the workshops a chance to have their say. » local knowledge and governance. The ‘big issues’ identified during the extensive A series of discussion papers capturing the community consultation are: essence of the new NRM Plan will be released » climate change for public comment and a draft plan will be available for discussion early in 2015. » biodiversity » wise and productive use of water Funding partner » management of native vegetation Australian Government » over-abundant native species » biosecurity » coastal waters and estuaries » pine and gum plantations 7 Natural Resources Kangaroo Island Achievement
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