Local Biodiversity Strategy: - Shire of Kalamunda

Summary of General Comments Officer Comments Reference for
Items Actioned
past criteria; small, peri-urban locations will be rated as a
lower priority than larger intact areas. However, any
funding opportunities that are available will be explored.
A number of options for funding or facilitating
conservation ownership and protection are identified in the
Local Biodiversity Strategy and integrated into the
Biodiversity Conservation Actions for Implementation.
Implementation
pages 90 - 97.
Section 11.2.2 on page 70, Risk associated with on-selling
covenanted land is the purchaser may not be qualified or capable
of maintaining the area against weeds and other damage, with
consequent degradation and loss of diversity.
Section 11.2.2 on page 70, The proposal to develop a revolving
fund to purchase land with biodiversity values worth conserving is
highly commended.
An “offsets program” could be investigated. Important to
consider if opportunities exist in the Shire to offset land with
significant biodiversity assets by another area with similar if not
identical attributes.
Section 11.4 on page 72, Ensure both Planning personnel and
Building Approvals divisions are familiar with Local Planning
Policies .
Comment noted. Conservation covenants associated with
revolving funds must meet Federal Guidelines for best
practice conservation covenanting. These include positive
commitments to implement a management plan and ongoing
stewardship support provided by the covenanting
body. The covenants also include provision for dealing
with non-compliance with covenant conditions.
Comment noted.
Comment noted. DEC is developing an Environmental
Offsets policy and guidance notes. The Shire may
participate in a DEC facilitated program but does not have
the resources to develop such a program itself.
Comment noted. Not relevant to Building Staff. Planning
staff are responsible for implementing Local Planning
Policies and have the appropriate level of professional
knowledge to undertake the work involved.
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