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Programs will complement related themes to be developed in CALM's Katanning and Merredin Districts. STRATEGIES Information 1. Provide basic information on the Woodland to visitors, including pre-visit and recreational information, by way of a general brochure. 2. Upgrade visitor orientation to Dryandra by upgrading signposting and installing an information shelter at Old Mill Dam. Ensure all signs, including those erected by the Lions Club, meet the standards of the CALM Signs Manual. Interpretation and Education 3. Design and implement educational programs and activities that promote the theme that 'biodiversity is essential to sustain each individual's quality of life' by: - providing teaching kits and resource information that can be used for environmental education programs; - upgrading the Irabina Field Study Centre; - providing instructional courses on recreational activities and ecology; and - developing an interpretive drive trail Components of this theme include: nature conservation; sustainable timber production (including agroforestry), recreation; agriculture; and Aboriginal culture. 4. Focus interpretation and education programs at Dryandra Settlement, the Old Mill Dam and the Irabina Study Centre. 5. Liaise with the relevant groups, eg. tour operators, when preparing audience-specific programs. 6. Develop 'user-pays' systems for: - seasonal interpretative activities programs; and - the Irabina Study Centre ecology courses. 7. Allocate additional District staff time to education programs at Dryandra Settlement. Investigate stationing staff with an educational role at Dryandra. 8. Train staff and, where appropriate, volunteers in the principles and procedures of public communication, and the planning and effective presentation of nature interpretation programs. Funding 9. Seek funds and resources for educational programs and activities from the following sources: - government (Federal and State); - the corporate community, eg: sponsorship; and - the private non-profit sector, eg. volunteers. General 89
10. Develop communication plans for major management issues. Plans should identify objectives, target audiences and channels of communication. 26. COMMUNITY LIAISON AND INVOLVEMENT BACKGROUND Dryandra Woodland is a bushland island within the wheatbelt. Therefore, Dryandra is a recreation focus for local towns such as Cuballing, Highbury, Narrogin, Wandering and Williams. The Woodland also provides tourism opportunities that may economically benefit local communities. Dryandra's Neighbours Dryandra has a high boundary-to-area ratio. With many adjacent neighbours there is greater potential for impacts from weeds, uncontrolled fire, and feral animals. However, there are also benefits such as the increased role of the community in the detection and suppression of fires. Changes in land use on adjoining properties, particularly proposed sub-divisions, need to be carefully considered regarding potential impacts on Dryandra's values. Dryandra is within the boundaries of the Cuballing, Williams, and Narrogin Land Conservation Districts. Government Agency Liaison Several government agencies have responsibilities which have the potential to impinge upon the management of Dryandra. These include the Bush Fires Board, Environment Protection Authority, the Australian Heritage Commission, Main Roads Department, the Department of Aboriginal Sites, Water Authority of WA, Western Power, Department of Planning and Urban Development (rural sub-divisions), Agriculture Department (total catchment management), State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Sport and Recreation (outdoor recreation). The shires of Cuballing, Narrogin, Wandering and Williams, in conjunction with CALM, are involved in fire management and the provision of recreational resources to the local community. On-going liaison with the Bush Fires Board, local Bush Fire Control Officers and volunteer brigades regarding fire protection of areas adjacent to Dryandra is also essential. Volunteers CALM has traditionally enjoyed support from volunteers. Not only does the Department benefit from these activities, but the volunteers also gain meaningful and enjoyable experiences in an area of 90
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DRYANDRA WOODLAND MANAGEMENT PLAN 1
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The planning team
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Map 1 Locality iv
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Mallet (a source of tannins) was a
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A range of access will continue to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE _________
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PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTIONS 1.
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Map 2. Remnant Vegetation outside D
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Changes in Use and Management Since
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natural bush north of Narrogin sati
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4. GEOLOGY, LANDFORMS AND SOILS BAC
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3. The supply of domestic quality w
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• the exotic plant species along
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south coast national parks of Fitzg
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- Ensure that a record of the locat
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Twenty-four species of native mamma
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• The movement of biota between i
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CULTURAL RESOURCES 9. ABORIGINAL HE
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STRATEGIES - Identify Noongar peopl
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After 1959, the amount of mallet ba
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- Dryandra will be managed to attra
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10. Retain all vehicle access to pr
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1. Redesign, modify and manage recr
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Page 92 and 93: 20. WEEDS BACKGROUND A weed is defi
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Page 106 and 107: Inventory, research and monitoring
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Page 112 and 113: REFERENCES Australia ICOMOS (1988)
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