SILVERDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ONE PLAN - District of Mission

terrestrial wildlife. Human access into this area is intended to be verylimited.8.2.1.1 The area identified on the Natural Features Plan as“Wildlife Reserve” is an Environmentally-Sensitive Area(ESA) with a very high conservation value and is intendedfor the preservation of biological diversity and wildlifehabitat.8.2.1.2 No buildings of any type are allowed.8.2.1.3 The Wildlife Reserve must have a means of restrictinghuman and pet access.8.2.1.4 Management plans should be developed for this area thataddress: Restricted public access and control of undesirableactivities Invasive species control Pet impact control Public safety (danger tree, steep slopes etc) Public education Enhancement for wildlife conservation purposes.8.2.2 ConservationThe prime purpose of conservation areas is for the protection ofimportant aquatic and terrestrial wildlife and in some cases to enhanceecological understanding through education and interpretation. Humanaccess into these areas is intended to be somewhat limited.8.2.2.1 The areas identified on the Natural Features Plan as“Conservation” are ESAs to be used primarily for theconservation of biodiversity and are to be left in apredominantly natural state8.2.2.2 Trails may be permitted if approved by the District’sEnvironmental Services Manager. Well designed, lowimpact trails shall be allowed where other convenientroutes are not practical. However, human access is intendedto be limited and should not compromise the primary use.8.2.2.3 Utilities, road crossings and rainwater managementfacilities may be permitted in carefully selected locations.8.2.2.4 Conservation Areas must have a means of restricting accessand be signed, identifying the limit of the environmentallysensitive area and should include interpretive signage foreducation and way-finding to manage access and trail use.Silverdale Neighbourhood One Plan | DRAFT July 15, 2008 | 64