Tender for the Programme - South West Catchments Council

DRAFT
South West Regional NRM Strategy – Ancillary Document
Will proposed action make real difference: xx
Likely private intervention if required: xx
Likely public intervention if required: xx
Identified threats: Dieback and other pathogens; lack of funds for management; climate change (in
longer term); water extraction; weeds; feral animals (pigs, deer); land management practises; fire;
plantations (weedy species & clearing); human use (linked to dieback); logging and mining.
Comments: The chief value lies in the rarity (uniqueness) of the northern Jarrah Forest ecosystem; also
social and recreational values.
5.6.1.18 Remnant vegetation managed by DEC
Asset value: Exceptional
Asset identifiable: Yes, but dispersed
Will proposed action make real difference: xx
Likely private intervention if required: xx
Likely public intervention if required: xx
Threat score: High
SMART goal for actions: xx
Identified threats: Dieback and other pathogens; waste (dumping); climate change (decreasing rainfall);
introduced species; clearing; weeds; feral animals (rabbits, increasing numbers of kangaroos); urban
development (increasing pressures of human use); degradation of vegetation; land management
practises; bushfires; human use (motorbikes, 4WDs); lack of knowledge/awareness (“who cares”); limited
funds.
Comments: Very few are truly “managed” by DEC due to lack of funds (so not priorities); shire reserves
generally better managed (in Serpentine and Waroona, less so in Harvey); biodiversity values as little left
on coastal plain; tap into what people care for (orchids and warm & fuzzies).
5.6.1.19 Remnant vegetation in well-managed shire reserves
Asset value: Exceptional
Asset identifiable: Yes, but dispersed
Will proposed action make real difference: xx
Likely private intervention if required: xx
Likely public intervention if required: xx
Threat score: Moderate
SMART goal for actions: xx
Identified threats: Dieback and other pathogens; pollution (rubbish – illegal dumping); climate change;
introduced species; clearing; weeds; feral animals; urban development; clearing; degradation of
vegetation; land management practises; fire management practises; bushfires; human use; lack of funds
for environmental officers in some shires.
Comments: Shires include Mandurah City, and Serpentine-Jarrahdale; environmental officers have a very
focussed role; S-J is divesting itself of “lower” value reserves, only keeping those with DRF etc. (significant
reserves are known, mapped) – S-J has decided to only keep “good” ones and get rid of everything else;
other shire threats are magnified as little or no management; S-J has strong community groups (active as
lobbyists); values include biodiversity.
5.6.1.20 Remnant vegetation in not-so-well managed shire reserves
Asset value: Exceptional
Asset identifiable: Yes, but dispersed
Will proposed action make real difference: xx
Likely private intervention if required: xx
Likely public intervention if required: xx
Threat score: High
SMART goal for actions: xx
Identified threats: Dieback and other pathogens; pollution (rubbish – illegal dumping); climate change;
introduced species; clearing; weeds; feral animals; urban development; clearing; degradation of
vegetation; land management practises; fire management practises; bushfires; human use; lack of funds
for environmental officers in some shires.
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