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Flinders University Land Management Plan Flinders University 2004 - 2050 South Australia 4. Risk Identification and Management This section summarises the major issues and risks relevant to the LMP, as identified from the site inspection, florafauna survey, targeted consultation, SWOT Analysis and subsequent stakeholder workshop. Many of the issues have commonalities that will allow the identified management actions to achieve multiple-outcomes. To summarise these risks and the potential mitigative actions, a Risk Management Schedule has been prepared, and is provided as Table 4. Monitoring procedures to manage these risks have also been prescribed. It will be the responsibility of the University to undertake the monitoring, and advise and seek assistance of relevant agencies as necessary. Residual risk is expressed as likelihood and consequence, in accordance with the Australia/New Zealand Risk Management Standard (AS/NZS 4360-1999: Risk Management) as displayed in Tables 2 and 3. The detailed descriptions that are provided in Table 2 have been adapted to suit this particular project in an environmental sense so that the description directly relates to this Land Management Plan. Table 3 provides the qualitative measures of consequence or impact, likelihood, as detailed in the Standard. Table 2 Likelihood and Consequences: definitions and ratings Qualitative measures of consequence or impact Qualitative measures of likelihood Level Descriptor Detailed description Level Descriptor Detailed description 1 Insignificant Very low significance A Almost certain The event is expected to occur in most circumstances 2 Minor Consequences can be readily B Likely The event will probably occur in most absorbed but management effort is circumstances still required to minimise impacts 3 Moderate Significant event that can be C Possible The event might occur at some time managed under normal operating procedures 4 Major Critical event, which with proper D Unlikely The event could occur at some time management, will be endured 5 Catastrophic Disaster, extensive loss of flora fauna, property or human life Table 3 Likelihood Qualitative risk analysis matrix Insignificant 1 Minor 2 Consequences E Rare The event may occur only in exceptional circumstances Moderate 3 Major 4 Catastrophic 5 A (almost certain) H H E E E B (likely) M H H E E C (possible) L M H E E D (unlikely) L L M H E E (rare) L L M H H Risk management issues on the western boundary Stormwater erosion in Precinct 1 has begun to be addressed though riparian revegetation, and the construction of gabion structures to slow water flow along the creekline. Legend E: extreme risk; immediate action required H: high risk; senior management attention needed M: moderate risk; management responsibility must be specified L: low risk; manage by routine procedures ⏐ AUGUST 2004 ⏐ PAGE 6
Flinders University Land Management Plan Flinders University 2004 - 2050 South Australia Table 4 Risk Management Schedule Issue Related Issues Risk Event Environmental consequences Fire Prevention and Control Access; and Pest Plants Wildfire from FUSA affecting Main Campus Wildfire from FUSA spreading to neighbouring property Loss of flora, fauna. Property damage. Human Casualty Loss of flora, fauna. Property damage. Human Casualty Impact / Consequences (see Table E1) Likelihood (see Table E2) Risk Rating Mitigative Actions Preferred Option Residual Risk Monitoring Partnerships# Major (4) Unlikely (D) High a) Maintain vegetation clearance either side of Ring Road Catastrophic (5) Possible (C) Extreme Understorey clearance, and branches to 2m height, within 5m of boundary to create a fuel reduction zone along property boundary a) Major Unlikely Extreme a) Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Vegetation clearance must be initiated prior to summer and maintained during summer Provide residents of neighbouring properties information RE property maintenance for fire prevention MC, MFS and CFS MC, MFS, CFS and neighbouring residents Pest Plants Pest animals Legislative responsibility Fire Prevention and control Further spread of non-indigenous plants Council issuing enforcement notice under A&PC Act - requiring immediate action. Pest Plants increase fuel load Reduction in indigenous plant species and overall site biodiversity Reduction in indigenous plant species and overall site biodiversity Financial - Council may engage contractors and recover costs later Fire can spread more easily, Property damage Moderate (3) Likely (B) High a) Bradley method 3 b) Targeted weed control c) Use of local provenance seed in site revegetation works Moderate (3) Likely (B) High Formal adoption of LMP by FUSA and Mitcham Council, with annual audits to ensure work requirements are being met As stated As stated Moderate Unlikely Moderate Moderate (3) Possible(C) High a) Targeted weed control a) Moderate Unlikely Moderate Minor Rare Low Ongoing maintenance is necessary. FUSA and Ilkari responsible for flora surveys Link with specific committees targeting certain weed species at regional scale FUSA to plan work program to ensure all tasks are completed according to the schedule Council to conduct annual audit of study area to ensure obligations are being met Ilkari Coolatai Control Steering Group Bridal Creeper Group MC Provision of Access Trails for Maintenance and Recreation Fire prevention and Control Pest Plants Public Liability # It is implied that FUSA will be a Partner in all actions Environmental damage through soil erosion and subsequent loss of biodiversity. Fire due to recreational or maintenance related mishap. Weed and fungus invasion Personal injury to site users of tracks The removal of indigenous flora species to create access. Recreation access may create vandalism and/or erosion issues. Loss of flora, fauna. Property damage. Death Loss of indigenous species due to weed or fungus invasion. Introduction of further weed of fungus species to the site eg. Phytophthera Minor (2) Possible (C) Moderate Have proposed route inspected by ecologist to ensure impact on indigenous flora is minimal. Provide well-defined, graded tracks and signage promoting environmental awareness Major (4) Unlikely (D) High Provide signage warning the community of the fire hazard risk Moderate (3) Likely (B) High a) Monitor disturbed areas for weed colonization and control outbreaks along trail edges. b) Install advisory signage, similar to those on DEH land c) Install hygiene stations at strategic locations None Minor (2) Unlikely (D) Low Signage advising users accessing site do so at their own risk, FUSA accepts no responsibility for any injury As stated As stated a) as part of monitoring program b) and c) to follow trail development, in conjunction with adjacent land managers As stated Minor Rare Low Moderate Unlikely Moderate Moderate Unlikely Moderate Minor Unlikely Low Once the tracks are established, track repair and maintenance is necessary only if the track is damaged Only require attention if the signage has been stolen or vandalised General field inspections and as part of annual auditing process None required MFS, CFS Office for Recreation and Sport MFS, CFS Office for Recreation and Sport 3 “Bradley Method” is described in section 4.3 ⏐ AUGUST 2004 ⏐ PAGE 7
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