Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

Waverley Council
State of the Environment Activities 2005/2006
Land/Biodiversity
Sustainability Indicator 2006 Targets
Remnant bushland. Maintain 6 hectares.
Land that is open space 112 hectares.
Trees planted by Council. 1000 street trees per year.
Planned Activities Page No
Works arising from Bronte Park Plan of Management
29
• Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements
adopted.
• Annual program of works determined.
Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements complete.
Annual program of works completed.
Waverley Tree Management Plan adopted. 33
The Draft Waverley Tree Management Plan has been edited and late submissions considered.
Amendments are being undertaken and the document is planned to be put to Council in September
2006 for adoption
Number of trees in streets and reserves planted by Council
33
each year.
During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006, 355 trees were planted in Council’s streets and
reserves.
Survival rate of trees planted by Council each year 33
During the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006, 355 trees were planted in Council’s streets and
reserves, of which 65 died, giving a survival rate of 82%.
Actively recruit bushcare volunteers. 33
In the twelve months from July 2005 to July 2006 the number of volunteers increased by 15%.
Number of native plants planted by Council each year. 33
A total of 440 plants were planted by volunteers
Improve community awareness of noxious/ environmental
34
weeds.
There were two community forums highlighting weed issues – Seniors Information Day and World
Environment Day.
Develop and implement weed eradication program. 34
Two successful grant applications for Alligator Weed and Bitou Bush, targeting these weed
problems were made. Weed assessments are being undertaken as part of Vegetation
Management Plans for Rodney, Eastern and Diamond Bay Reserves. All available information will
be collated in 2006.
Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan. 141, 148, 160, 167
The Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan was formulated in October 2005. Council adopted the
Greenlinks Report, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June 2006.
Improved consideration of sustainability in the development
140, 176
assessment process.
An ESD checklist is currently in draft form. This will enable the evaluation of development
applications for compliance with Council’s ESD policies.
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