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Valuing and Caring for our Natural EnvironmentStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityDevelop a local BiodiversityManagement Plan includingimpacts of climate changeDevelop planning controls toensure biodiversity principles areintegrated into and applied todevelopment and land useDevelop planning controls toensure biodiversity principles areintegrated into and applied todevelopment and land useDevelop planning controls toensure biodiversity principles areintegrated into and applied todevelopment and land useFinalise and implement thePittwater Estuary Plan and theCareel Bay Master PlanFinalise and implement thePittwater Estuary Plan and theCareel Bay Master PlanImplement the Biodiversityinitiatives from CatchmentManagement Plans in WaterManagement StrategyDevelop a Local BiodiversityOperational PlanReview & develop biodiversity controlsand integrate them into Council's DCP& LEP(DCP Project) Incorporate controlsinto LEP & DCP(LEP Project) Incorporate controls intoLEP & DCP(DCP Project) Incorporate controlsinto LEP & DCP(LEP Project) Incorporate controls intoLEP & DCPImplement biodiversity initiatives fromRegional Catchment ManagementPlansActionUpdateProgressingCompletedAction CommentsAction arising from baseline field data plans including complete Threatened SpeciesManagement Plan and Vegetation Management Plan. This plan may be finalisedonce the baseline data is complete.An extensive review of Pittwater 21 DCP natural resources and landscaping controlsin relation to biodiversity has recently been conducted by Council's EnvironmentalAssessment Officer.ResponsibleBusiness UnitNatural Environment& EducationNatural Environment& EducationCompleted General DCP Review completed Planning & AssessmentProgressing LEP Review & Development Project progressing in accordance with project plan. Planning & AssessmentProgressingThe draft Pittwater Estuary Management Plan is currently being reviewed and willbe progressed through the relevant community working group, Council and publiclyexhibited. This process will extend into 09/10.Planning & AssessmentProgressing LEP Review & Development Project progressing in accordance with project plan. Planning & AssessmentCompletedCouncil has been involved in projects which maintain and improve the extent andcondition of native vegetation in all landscapes. In doing so, Council has activelyprotected native vegetation, priority fauna habitat, and wildlife corridors. Councilis undertaking actions to assist in conservation of threatened species, reducenegative impacts of invasive species and improve sustainability of key nativefauna populations. Council is working towards better conservation of aquatic andterrestrial threatened species and Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs)and endangered populations and reduction of the impact of terrestrial and aquaticinvasive species on biodiversity.Natural Environment& Education74
Valuing and Caring for our Natural EnvironmentStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityPartner with Rural Fire Serviceregarding biodiversityconservationReview and update the WildlifeCorridor Plan to improveconnectivity and regeneratestrategic corridors includingroad reservesReview and update the WildlifeCorridor Plan to improveconnectivity and regeneratestrategic corridors includingroad reservesReview and update the WildlifeCorridor Plan to improveconnectivity and regeneratestrategic corridors includingroad reservesUpdate and implement theThreatened SpeciesManagement PlanUpdate and implement theThreatened SpeciesManagement PlanUpdate and implement theThreatened SpeciesManagement PlanOngoing partnership with Rural FireServiceReview and update the WildlifeCorridor Plan(DCP Project) Incorporate controlsinto LEP & DCP(LEP Project) Incorporate controls intoLEP & DCPComplete Threatened SpeciesManagement Plan(DCP Project) Incorporate controlsinto LEP & DCP(LEP Project) Incorporate controls intoLEP & DCPActionUpdateOngoingProgramProgressingProgressingAction CommentsCouncil program of hazard reductions in reserves completed, weed control andsuppression in hazard reduction activities. Bilgola Plateau public educationcampiagn and hazard reduction included a strong biodiversity focus. Review ofenvironmental factors prepared for highest priority hazard reduction in annualhazard reduction program.As a component of the Native Fauna Management Plan, biodiversity officer isliasing with consultants to ensure the wildlife corridor plan is a robust document.Information supplied such as definitions of land categories.General DCP Review completed. Wildlife corridor related controls being separatelyprogressed by relevant Business Unit and will be incorporated in the DCP in 09/10.ResponsibleBusiness UnitCatchment ManagementNatural Environment& EducationPlanning & AssessmentProgressing LEP Review & Development Project progressing in accordance with project plan. Planning & AssessmentProgressingAs a component of the Native Fauna Management Plan, biodiversity and specialprojects officers are developing the Threatened Species Management Plan inconjunction with the Native Fauna Management Plan. Current information anddata is being reviewed by biodiveristy and special projects officers and liaison withconsultants is underway.Natural Environment& EducationCompleted General DCP Review completed Planning & AssessmentProgressing LEP Review & Development Project progressing in accordance with project plan. Planning & Assessment75
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