Cell Descriptions - South East Natural Resources Management Board

SE7 – Canunda NP
Table 6.9. Recommended Actions and Priority for Cell SE7 – Canunda NP
Component Issue Proposed Action Priority of Key Players
Action
Beaches and
dunes
Clifftops
ORV activity remains
high, with threats to
vegetation, dune stability
shorebird nesting and
heritage sites. This
activity is incompatible
with the objects of
Canunda NP.
High conservation value
habitat for the
endangered Orangebellied
Parrot focal
species.
Aggressive weeds
recorded at isolated
locations in the dunes
along the length of the
cell.
Informal access is adding
to cliff instability.
Review access policy
and trails; consider
seasonal beach driving
ban/ zoning to
protect shorebirds.
Protection of existing
habitat and efforts to
reduce disturbances.
Eradication should be
considered for those
with limited
distribution at present.
Regular monitoring
for alert weeds, listed
in Section 4.9.
Access to be clearly
defined with signage,
markers and access
control fencing.
High
(Cons/
threat)
High
(Cons/
threat
Medium
(Cons/
threat
Medium
(cell)
DENR; NRM
DENR; NRM
DENR; NRM
DENR, NRM,
Community
Groups
Canunda NP
within 500m of
Southend,
(includes
Cape Buffon)
Proximity of the park to
Southend places
pressure on a part of the
park with high total
conservation values.
Undertake pest plant
and weed control in
this area.
Maintain vehicle and
walking tracks that
enter the park from
the township and
discourage
inappropriate access.
High
(Cons/
threat)
High
(Cons/
threat)
Council, NRM,
Community,
DENR
Council, NRM,
Community,
DENR
Potential for increased
weed invasion from the
township.
Ongoing weed
management and
regular monitoring for
alert weeds listed in
Section 4.9.
Education initiative
targeting residences re:
common garden
species which become
‘weeds’ and
alternatives for
planting.
Medium
(Cons/
Threat)
Council, NRM,
Community,
DENR
Limestone Coast and Coorong Coastal Action Plan 318