Byron Flora and Fauna Study 1999 - Byron Shire Council

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BYRON FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY, 1999 Mayor’s foreword The Byron Flora and Fauna Study was initiated in response to a strong community desire to preserve flora and fauna through the promotion of ecologically sustainable land use planning and decision making. The Study provides detailed ecological information, including the occurrence and distribution of the Shire’s vegetation associations and flora and fauna species (with particular regard to Threatened and significant species). The Study relied on the involvement of the community, environmental consultants and government agencies. Landowners were particularly helpful in providing access to their properties for the collection and verification of field and mapping data. I am grateful to everyone who was involved in its preparation. The Study shows that much of the Shire’s vegetation has been heavily impacted by rural and urban development over the past 100 years. This has resulted in a matrix of fragmented patches of remnant vegetation and the establishment of large areas of regrowth forests, many of which are dominated by environmental weeds, particularly the exotic tree Camphor Laurel. Despite this the Shire remains an area of extremely high biodiversity, with amongst the highest number of Threatened flora and fauna species in NSW. The sort of knowledge gained through this Study places a great obligation on the Council, landholders and the community to protect remaining habitats outside of conservation reserves and develop appropriate strategies and priorities for the restoration and enhancement of degraded lands and species habitats. If the ‘green image’ of the Shire is to survive actions are needed to incorporate specific ecological requirements for species, populations and ecological communities into land management and development processes. The challenge ahead is to protect, restore and manage our biodiversity in a manner that enhances the social, economic and ecological attributes of our community and the lifestyles it supports. The Study provides a benchmark by which future generations can measure how well today’s generation met this challenge. Tom Wilson, Mayor February 2000 11
A GREENPRINT FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Director’s comments The Byron Flora and Fauna Study provides the foundation for preparing the Byron Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, the Wildlife Corridor and Environmental Repair and Enhancement Local Environmental Plan Amendment, a Shire-wide Vegetation Plan and a Shire-wide Koala Management Plan. I also hope this Study will prove useful for landholders, community groups, private consultants, students, government agencies and Council staff in assessing the conservation significance of areas and in the implementation of restoration actions throughout the Shire. The Flora and Fauna Study is your Study so please use it to help the community develop its pathway to an ecologically sustainable future. David Kanaley, Director Environmental Planning Services 12
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