Local Biodiversity Strategy: - Shire of Kalamunda

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6 Vision Statement This vision statement is a broad aspirational statement that defines the condition of biodiversity for future generations. The vision statement for the Shire of Kalamunda with regards to biodiversity conservation was developed by the Kalamunda Local Biodiversity Planning Project Steering Group. This Steering Group included representatives from Council and the local community. The vision statement represents the long-term Council direction with regards to biodiversity conservation and captures the opinion of the local community. The Shire of Kalamunda’s vision statement with regard to biodiversity conservation is: The Shire of Kalamunda will protect, manage and promote the social, economic and environmental values of biodiversity to ensure a lasting legacy for future generations. 7 An Introduction to Targets A number of high level targets have been developed in recognition of the importance of protecting biodiversity prior to degradation of the natural environment, due to development, occurs. It is proposed that these targets will guide the development and implementation of the LBS and ensure common understanding amongst stakeholders. Targets are useful in establishing priorities for protection. Local Biodiversity Strategy Page 30
Two types of targets have been developed: i. Biodiversity feature targets; and ii. Representational targets. Specific biodiversity feature targets focus on protecting significant LNAs that contain the following biodiversity features or functions: • Rare species and ecological communities; • Wetlands, waterways and associated riparian vegetation; and • Ecological linkages - maintaining ecological processes or natural systems. Biodiversity feature targets are discussed in detail in Section 8. Representational targets focus on retaining and protecting a proportion of each of the characteristic ecological communities found within the Shire. These targets are expressed as an area in hectares or as a percentage of the original vegetation extent. Representational targets are discussed in detail in Section 9. In order to be classified as being high priority for protection, a LNA will usually meet a representational target and at least one specific biodiversity feature target. View from Lesmurdie Falls at sunset. Photo by Karen Britza 7.1 How were the targets developed? The targets were drafted by staff from the Shire’s Environmental Services division using the standard ecological criteria for identifying locally significant natural areas detailed in the Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines for the Perth Metropolitan Region (Western Australian Local Government Association and Perth Biodiversity Project, 2004). In developing the targets consideration was given to the opportunities and constraints to achieving each target and current legislative requirements. Input into the targets was provided by a Technical Working Group made up of Planning and Development Services, Engineering and Community Services officers with draft targets then being taken to the Steering Group. The final drafts of the proposed targets are presented below. Further comment on these targets was sought during the public review period. Local Biodiversity Strategy Page 31
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Page 3 and 4: Executive Summary The Shire of Kala
Page 5 and 6: Table of Contents Message from the
Page 7 and 8: 9.5 Forrestfield Vegetation Complex
Page 9 and 10: 1 Introduction In 1998, the Federal
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Page 15 and 16: 2 What is Biodiversity? Biodiversit
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Page 19 and 20: 4.3 Feral Animals Feral animals are
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