Dryandra Woodland - Department of Environment and Conservation ...

STRATEGY
1. Ensure all buildings, erections, improvements, fixtures or fittings erected or installed during the
term of the lease are in harmony with the historical style and character of the Dryandra
Settlement (see Section 6. Landscape).
2. Ensure, where appropriate, new buildings or constructions are in accordance with Australian
standards for access for the disabled.
3. Promote the theme that 'biodiversity is essential to sustain each individual's quality of life' by
encouraging Lions Dryandra to practice conservation principles through their daily
management.
4. Encourage the development of alternative accommodation options on private property.
13. RECREATION ACTIVITIES
13.1 NATURE STUDY AND APPRECIATION
BACKGROUND
The human desire to explore, experience and study nature first hand is fundamental to the notion of
setting aside relatively undisturbed areas in parks and reserves. Dryandra, as a remnant of the
wheatbelt landscape, affords many opportunities for a range of nature study and appreciation
activities such as bird watching, photography, wildflower viewing and spotlighting nocturnal animals.
In particular, Dryandra is a focal point for the study and observation of threatened mammals, such as
the Numbat and Woylie.
Visitor survey results (CALM 1992c) show that of the people interviewed, the most popular activities
were scenery appreciation (75%), enjoying the peaceful atmosphere (71%) and wildlife appreciation
(71%) 1 However, 40% of respondents also believed their experience in Dryandra could have been
improved with the provision of additional ecological and cultural information.
ISSUES
• The study of nature is compatible with the recreation goal for Dryandra as it allows for the
appreciation of the Woodland in a peaceful, relatively non-impacting manner.
• Many visitors do not realise the value or significance of Dryandra's environment. There are
opportunities to show visitors these aspects of Dryandra.
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