Land Management Plan 2004 - 2050 Flinders University South ...

Flinders University Land Management Plan Flinders University
2004 - 2050 South Australia
6.1.3 Precinct Three – Potential Development
The Potential Development Precinct extends from the student accommodation in the north to the Aleppo and
Native Flora Precinct in the south and the site boundary to the east. Land within the precinct is the only
remaining parcel within the study area, with a gradient potentially suitable for building development. Given that
this area may be developed in the future, there are only minor management actions recommended, with a
focus on maintaining the existing conditions.
There are no priority issues in regard to weed management or native vegetation management within this
precinct. The precinct is largely clear of trees, with a mixture of native and introduced grasses being the
predominant vegetation. There are several Olive plants and some Aleppo Pine seedlings, which should be
removed, but there are no other woody weed species of particular concern within this area. The pockets of
native grasses could be promoted by mowing in late winter or early spring. This would allow the native
grasses to seed successfully and also reduce the volume of seed in exotic species. If a second mowing was
required, it could be undertaken in mid-late summer when the native grasses have seeded.
Time Management Actions Timing Indicative Partners
Cost
2004/05 Remove isolated pest plants Spring $570 MC
2005
onward
Follow-up control work on isolated pest plants Spring $570 MC
The action plan includes an indicative ‘Building Envelope’ for the potential expansion of the student
accommodation or other buildings as the University may require. It is recommended that future building
development incorporate Ecologically Sustainable Design techniques, to showcase the University’s
commitment to the principles of environmental stewardship. Where possible, buildings should avoid remnants
of native grass, and attempt to incorporate them into the landscaping.
Objectives
• To maintain the existing grassy woodland and open grassland whilst controlling pest plants and weeds
where they are found,
• To identify areas suitable for future development, and
• To minimise the erosion of access tracks.
Proclaimed pest plants and environmental weeds
Woody weeds – Olives, Aleppo Pines, Golden Wreath Wattle
Herbaceous weeds – None of concern
The open grassland on the slopes of Precinct Three contain pockets of
native grasses. A key management action for the LMP is to modify
mowing regimes where native grass species occur to allow seed set to
occur, thus improving the biodiversity of the study area.
The upper flanks of this Precinct contain the last available land within the
University grounds that is suitable for future development.
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