Matilda Bay Reserve - Department of Environment and Conservation

The Nature Reserve and Marine ParkThe Pelican Point Nature Reserve and part of the Swan Estuary Marine Park, which adjoins the southend of the Reserve (Map 1), are not addressed in detail in this management plan. The Swan EstuaryMarine Park also encompasses mudflats adjacent to the Alfred Cove Nature Reserve and MilyuNature Reserve in South Perth. The Marine Park, including the adjacent nature reserves, will be thesubject of a separate management plan.Abrahams ParkAbrahams Park is adjacent to the Pelican Point windsurfers' ramp and is managed by the City ofSubiaco. Abrahams Park is managed in a similar way to Matilda Bay with minimum commercialconcessions (City of Subiaco, pers. comm., 1991). The Park is used mainly for group picnics and asa take off point by windsurfers.Nedlands Foreshore ReserveThe Nedlands Foreshore Reserve runs along the River just past Abrahams Park to the JettyRestaurant, and incorporates the Nedlands Yacht Club and the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club.This foreshore area is very popular with cyclists, picnickers, and kite flyers.ACTIONS1. Integrate management of the Reserve with management of adjoining lands and waters.2. Ensure that modifications to existing developments are in harmony with the character of theReserve and the surrounding settings.3. Where appropriate, combine the public comment periods required by CALM and the Swan RiverTrust.5. POLICIES AND GOALSNPNCA AND CALM MANAGEMENT POLICIESThis plan is based on current NPNCA and CALM policies (May, 1992). These policies derive fromlegislation, principally the CALM Act (1984) and the Wildlife Conservation Act (1950), andassociated regulations. Policies are published and distributed throughout CALM as policy statements.They are available to the public on request. These policies, as they relate to this Reserve, cover aspectsof the promotion of recreation, conservation and education.10