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Tyalgum Public Recreation and Preservation of Native Flora and Fauna Reserve4. MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENTThe Reserve contains sensitive environmental values due to its proximity to the Oxley River.With the exception of the riparian zone, the Reserve has been cleared for recreationalpurposes and the remaining vegetation has been invaded by weeds including CamphorLaurel and Privet. The Trust has in the recent past been working in partnership with TweedShire Council and the Tyalgum District Community Association using environmental grants toeradicate weeds and rehabilitate and revegetate sections of the riparian zone with plantingsof endemic species and fencing. The Trust also carries out ongoing weed eradicationworking bees. These works and activities need to be integrated with overall planning for thefuture of the Reserve.Landscape management is an important part of site planning especially for land in the publicdomain. However there is no formal landscape or vegetation management planning for theReserve. Within the context of a PoM, landscape planning can assist in defining spaces andhelp ensure the landscape and built environments are: practical for meeting communityneeds and uses; consistent with matters of sustainability and affordability; and recognise,protect and interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the Reserve and its context. Theimpacts of flooding and site drainage are major constraints and are important landscapeplanning considerations.A Landscape Management and Facilities Plan will form an essential component for theimplementation of this PoM. This will provide the Trust with clear guidelines for the stageddevelopment and rehabilitation of areas identified for the preservation and interpretation ofnative flora and fauna. This will lead to both improving and highlighting the environmentalvalues of the Reserve that are highly prized by the district community and also provide theopportunity for environmental education and interpretation.Environmental Management Actions• Develop a Landscape Management and Facilities Plan for the Reserve.• Develop a Vegetation Management Strategy that includes a list of endemic speciessuitable for the range of applications identified within the Plan.• Construct a pathway from the town weir along the river. This would then havepotential to link with a planned wheelchair accessible walkway from the main street tothe River.• Consider other options for pedestrian access circuits.• Provide opportunity for revegetation and environmental interpretation.• Develop the drainage line running from the Village down to the River as a wetlandarea.• Ensure environmental works are consistent with the development of therecommended primitive camp ground to assist with delineating and creating privacyand a sense of place for the area and softening internal camp sites (refer toInfrastructure below).TYALGUM RESERVE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT: EXHIBITION DRAFT 18
Tyalgum Public Recreation and Preservation of Native Flora and Fauna Reserve4.2 RESERVE MAINTENANCERegular maintenance such as mowing, preparing the grounds for events, minor works andcleaning is currently undertaken by volunteers. Working bees are undertaken from time totime with the assistance of a small dedicated group of volunteers.As the Reserve is developed, demand for maintenance, particularly regularly requiredmaintenance such as cleaning associated with the proposed camping ground, can beexpected to increase considerably. There will reach a point where the amount of time andregularity required may be beyond what should be expected, or is possible for volunteers.Reserve Maintenance Actions• In the short-to-medium terms, foster community volunteer programs to assist withReserve maintenance• In the medium-to-longer terms, investigate the opportunity for part-time casualemployment or contracting for carrying out duties such as cleaning and general sitemaintenance activities.• Formalise partnership with Tweed Shire Council regarding maintenance4.3 RESERVE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIESInfrastructure ManagementThere are significant opportunities to develop new infrastructure for the Reserve and torefurbish some of the existing infrastructure for new uses. The existing infrastructure hasserved the community and visitors well in the past but it no longer meets all the existing andpotential community needs, with its last major refurbishment occurring around 40 years ago.The current ablutions block is old and insufficient for servicing large events and functions andlocated at some distance from other buildings. The original kiosk and dining area has rusticcharacter, however the kitchen area is open and does not meet contemporary basiccommercial requirements for catering.Figure 6: Current buildings; ablution block on left, laundry area on rightThe Reserve would benefit considerably from a new all-weather multi-purposeindoor/outdoor facility that includes a basic commercial kitchen, storage area, toilets andarea suitable for use as a stage. Combined with the high scenic amenity and ambience of theReserve this will provide potential for an increase in the number of events such as privateTYALGUM RESERVE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT: EXHIBITION DRAFT 19
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