Local Biodiversity Strategy: - Shire of Kalamunda

Summary of General Comments Officer Comments Reference for
Items Actioned
Section 11.7.1 on page 79, More high-profile education and
induction of the community into the values of environmental
health is required.
The NRPG-initiated environmental page has not been forthcoming
although a Shire instigated ‘Community Matters’ page has with
little or no environmental content. An environmental page could
engage the community on environmental matters, requirements
for development proposals, water conservation, weed control and
climate change etc.
Comment noted. All environmental articles are added
when they are available. The Greenpage is available on
the Shire’s website.
Section 11.8 on page 84, Strongly support increased growth of
the Environmental Services division through increasing officer
numbers.
Section 11.9 on page 85, Weeds and their relationship to fire
regimes needs urgent attention. Enforceable weed policies and
weed control post fire/s would assist in supporting the work of
volunteer groups and the Bush Regeneration Team.
Section 11.9.1 on page 86, Supported. Provides buffer for
reserves, fire intensity risk and mowing / control in the long term.
Section 11.9.2 on page 86, Supported. Same comment as for
Section 11.9.1
Comment noted.
Comment noted. Section 12 incorporates a proposed
revision of the current Weed Control Strategy (2002).
Comment noted.
Comment noted.
See Section 12
Biodiversity
Conservation
Actions for
Implementation
pages 90 - 97.
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