Conservation Plan Hughes Creek Landscape Zone - Strathbogie ...

6B) Photographic Example Riparian Systems:
Example of a Riparian System BAP Site in Good Condition Hughes Creek Zone
The site (792314-8) pictured below runs along the Hughes Creek. The site has a diverse and largely
intact understorey. Some areas have weed infestations but they are generally located at picnic areas or
locations that have been grazed. There are large hollow bearing trees and fallen timber. Hughes
Creek also forms an important link to other large remnants.
Photo: Riparian Systems A Key Biodiversity Asset Hughes Creek Landscape
Zone. Photo Bronwyn Merritt
6C) Actions Riparian Systems:
Size/Extent:
In consultation with GBCMA and adjacent landholders buffer creeks and rivers, revegetating or
allowing regeneration, using waterway/environmental incentives or covenanting.
Encourage direct seeding to increase cost efficiency and time of creating linkages between
private remnants and waterways.
Condition:
Education/Extension
Consult with licensees of waterways, to fence the creeklines, through waterway incentives and
encourage the removal of stock, especially during set times to allow regeneration.
Further promote the benefits of protecting and enhancing native vegetation in the in-stream
and riparian environments and linking to private remnants, in extension and voluntary programs,
such as Environmental Incentives.
Encourage the planting of alternative timber supplies, to reduce firewood collection impact on
roadsides, remnants and waterways.
In consultation with Goulburn Broken CMA, develop habitat management plans for streamside
on freehold, with particular emphasis upon protecting and expanding habitat nodes (eg
creekline/roadside intersections).
On-ground Works
Establish off stream watering points for all affected sites on waterways, where required.
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