Cell Descriptions - South East Natural Resources Management Board

SE8 – Rivoli Bay
Climate change
element/ scenario
Nearshore sea
changes -
temperature;
acidity; wave
climate:
2030: +0.3 0 C to +
0.6 0 C
Impacts and implications Protect and manage Address landscape
(for this cell) habitat threats issues: fire,
connectivity,
refuges, hydrology
of habitats.
(Changes in upwellings
timing and frequency has
been discussed, but not
projected).
.
2070: +1.0 0 C to +
1.50C
Table 6.10. Recommended Actions and Priority for Cell SE8 – Rivoli Bay
Component Issue Proposed Action Priority of Key Players
Action
Beach and
Dunes
Beach
The moderate flora and
habitat values of the
foredunes are under
threat as shown by the
pattern of threat totals,
and by climate change,
as well as human
modification to
sediment transport
processes at both ends
of the bay.
Foredune ridges are an
important record of
changing conditions
over the last 7,000 years.
Informal access tracks
to the beach over the
dunes at Southend
damages vegetation and
destabilises the dunes.
Vehicle use threatens
shorebird activity.
Rationalise and reduce
track access through
the dunes from the
beach and main road.
Define and protect a
representative area of
the ridges from
degradation.
Upgrade vehicle and
pedestrian beach
access tracks and
ramps to protect
against erosion damage
and minimise
environmental impact.
(eg access over dunes
to beach from camping
areas and dwellings in
Southend).
Reduce pressure on
habitat at shorebird
nesting times by a
seasonal vehicle ban.
Fence nests/
community monitoring
Medium
(Cons/
threat)
Low (Cons)
Medium
(Threat)
High
(Cons/
Threat)
High
(Cons/
Threat)
NRM, Council
Council
Council,
community
DENR, NRM,
Council
DENR, NRM
Council,
community
Limestone Coast and Coorong Coastal Action Plan 336