Matilda Bay Reserve - Department of Environment and Conservation

23. PRIORITIES, FUNDING AND STAFFThe objective is to maintain and improve Matilda Bay's unique character.Matilda Bay Reserve is managed from existing CALM resources.Many actions are outlined in this management plan. While some are guidelines, others areprescriptions for specific actions. This management plan will be implemented by CALM within theframework of available resources, according to priorities within the plan and CALM regional andstatewide priorities. A budget will be needed during the first two to three years of this plan for majorworks.As mentioned in Section 8, the Reserve is used extensively by private corporations. It also has a highpublic profile generally. Accordingly, it is possible that private corporations may see value inproviding sponsorship to upgrade the Reserve. It is proposed that CALM approaches a range oforganisations for this purpose.ACTIONS1. Prepare a 10 year implementation plan, taking into account the priorities outlined in Table 6.Review the implementation plan annually and prepare an annual progress report.2. Subject to Departmental priorities and funding, provide adequate staff to implement the MatildaBay Reserve Management Plan and to protect and maintain the Reserve.3. Consider seeking corporate sponsorship for Matilda Bay Reserve.49