Local Biodiversity Strategy: - Shire of Kalamunda

Summary of General Comments Officer Comments Reference for
Items Actioned
4.0 Threats to the Shire of Kalamunda’s Biodiversity
Section 4.2 on page 19, The Shire performs fire safety
inspection of properties. The same should apply for invasive
plants.
Table 2 on page 19, The species listed should be added to the
Shire’s Pest Plant By-Laws. Lantana should also be added.
The Shire encourages residents to plant endemic species but sets
a poor example itself (with the rose gardens at the Eastern end
of Haynes Street).
Section 4.3 on page 20, The Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy
states there is further scope to investigate further control of
domestic and feral cats. This subject requires urgent attention:
• Strict cat laws effective in protection of fauna in all
34,000 ha, not just the 2,100 ha (of LNAs) the Shire
has control over; and
Comment noted. Outside the authority of local
government. A component of the Weed Control Strategy
(2002) is to control or eradicate pest plants, where pest
plants are affecting adjoining properties, encroaching onto
public land, road reserves or water courses.
Comment noted. The Shire promotes resident and
community weed control through its brochure: Making
Weed Control a Priority – which acts as a guide to the top
ten priority weeds in the district and supports the Shire of
Kalamunda’s Weed Control Strategy. Section 12
incorporates a proposed revision of the current Weed
Control Strategy (2002) and emerging weeds considered
for action.
Comment noted. The Shire tries to balance different
residents’ perspectives in planning its reserves and
gardens. In the majority of its parks and reserves, the
Shire places considerable emphasis on local endemic
species, however it must also recognise other tastes as
well.
Comment noted. The management of cats remains a
divisive community issue. Domestic and feral cats have a
significant impact on local wildlife. The Shire monitors
new developments in cat management and is open to
further developments in cat management.
See Section 12
Biodiversity
Conservation
Actions
Implementation
pages 90 - 97.
for
Local Biodiversity Strategy Page 111