Peachey Belt Landscape Precinct Plan (12367 kb) - City of Playford

2.0 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY2.5 RESERVE CONCEPTSThe following section provides design concepts of thevarious open space types as they relate to the PeacheyBelt.DAVISON CRESCENT RESERVE2.6 RESERVE PLANT SELECTIONNative vegetation will form the basic structural plantingtheme for the majority of reserves in Playford North.Key principles for plant selection are as follows:— Local indigenous plant species are to be consideredin the fi rst instance. Non-local or exotic plantingmay be considered where particular outcomes arerequired.— Species selection and planting patterns should followlocal growing conditions and relate to the scale andproportion of the built form— Select species to provide desired functionalrequirements eg shade, screen, habitat— Match species growing requirements to siteconditions— Select drought tolerant species— Group planting according to their water requirements— Limit the use of lawns to areas of high profi le publicuse such as sportsfi elds and playspaces— Limit exotic plant selections to small focal areas16 city of playford august 2008