Local Biodiversity Strategy: - Shire of Kalamunda

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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. Local Biodiversity Strategy Page 124
Summary of General Comments Officer Comments Reference for Items Actioned Section 11.4.2 on page 73, The proposal is supported. Any land smaller than 1 ha should be addressed in a Local Planning Policy by decreasing the size of the area and making it a condition of clearing that a survey be conducted. Comment noted. Any clearing operation should display clearing permit number to assist community in monitoring illegal clearing. The Tree Preservation Policy (ENV 9) allowance of up to 5 trees per year is excessive on small blocks such as ¼ acre. The clearing of any endemic trees and understorey should not be permitted without Shire approval and a clearing permit displayed. Precedents in Ku-Ring-Gai (NSW) and Ojai (California). Box 17 on page 75, Cluster developments are strongly supported. Including double storey developments in more dense townships. Increase potential for preservation of Greenways, Wildlife Corridors and Waterways as well as more greenspace around dwellings. Section 11.7 on page 78, Recommendation: Shire liaises with WWF regarding latest updates on options to private landowners wishing to conserve endemic vegetation and its inherent biodiversity values. Comment noted. Considered in the development of the Local Biodiversity Strategy. Comment noted. Section 12 incorporates a proposed revision of the current Tree Preservation Policy (ENV 9). Comment noted. Comment noted. Considered in the development of the Local Biodiversity Strategy. Future opportunities to conserve endemic vegetation upon private landholdings can be explored with organisation including WWF, who have already been involved in private land conservation initiatives in the region. See Section 12 Biodiversity Conservation Actions for Implementation pages 90 - 97. Local Biodiversity Strategy Page 125
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Local Biodiversity Strategy: Natura
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Executive Summary The Shire of Kala
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Table of Contents Message from the
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9.5 Forrestfield Vegetation Complex
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1 Introduction In 1998, the Federal
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Government Authorities can exercise
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The preparation of this document re
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2 What is Biodiversity? Biodiversit
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The economic values of protecting t
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4.3 Feral Animals Feral animals are
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5.1 Current Protection for Biodiver
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Currently there are no set criteria
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Bush Forever is the primary mechani
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Part Part B: The B: Biodiversity Th
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Two types of targets have been deve
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8.2.2 Waterways Waterways are natur
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