Draft Plan of Management for Tyalgum Public Recreation and ... - Land
Draft Plan of Management for Tyalgum Public Recreation and ... - Land
Draft Plan of Management for Tyalgum Public Recreation and ... - Land
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<strong>Tyalgum</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>and</strong> Preservation <strong>of</strong> Native Flora <strong>and</strong> Fauna Reserve5. STRATEGIC ANALYSISA SWOT analysis identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities <strong>and</strong> threats <strong>and</strong> is aneffective tool to assist l<strong>and</strong> managers analyse <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> the context, constraints <strong>and</strong>opportunities <strong>of</strong> a particular area when preparing plans <strong>for</strong> the future use <strong>and</strong> management <strong>of</strong>the area.Strengths are the unique qualities that are observable <strong>and</strong> which people value about theReserveWeaknesses are any constraints <strong>and</strong> issues that may prevent the Reserve from achievingits identified potential; some may not be changeable <strong>and</strong> others represent opportunities <strong>for</strong>change.Opportunities are possibilities to build on <strong>and</strong> enhance Reserve values into the future.Threats are factors that may impact negatively on the Reserve <strong>and</strong> its values into the future.The following summary <strong>for</strong> the Reserve is drawn from site inspections <strong>and</strong> the analysis <strong>of</strong>management issues <strong>and</strong> challenges that incorporates community consultation <strong>and</strong> feedback.Strengths• Location adjacent to Village mainstreet – good access possible• Expansive area <strong>of</strong> public domain• In an area <strong>of</strong> high visual amenity <strong>and</strong>environmental significance• Adequate power, water <strong>and</strong>sewerage available to site• Some infrastructure in place• Existing events <strong>and</strong> ad hoc campingproviding income• Village has infrastructure to supportevents• Committed Trustees• Positive bank balance <strong>and</strong> cash flowOpportunities• To create a sustainable multipurposefacility with stunning outlook• To enhance <strong>and</strong> build theenvironmental values <strong>of</strong> the Reserve• To rationalise community sport <strong>and</strong>active recreation space• To seek approval <strong>for</strong> <strong>and</strong> develop acamping ground• Ecotourism <strong>and</strong> environmentaleducation potential• To develop the l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>of</strong> theReserve <strong>and</strong> improve infrastructure• Options to foster improvedcommunity underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong>Reserve management issues <strong>and</strong>increase community support• Sourcing grant fundingWeaknesses• Lack <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape development <strong>and</strong>associated infrastructure• Limited day use facilities• Lack <strong>of</strong> environmental interpretationopportunities• Ageing infrastructure• Limited facilities to exp<strong>and</strong>opportunities <strong>for</strong> events <strong>and</strong>functions• Insufficient income to finance newmajor infrastructure development• Lack <strong>of</strong> some community membersunderst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> theTrust <strong>and</strong> public reserves• No primitive campground approvalThreats• Limited current budget due to lowincome-generating potential• Reliance on outside funding <strong>for</strong>major infrastructure development• Ongoing indecision by relevant l<strong>and</strong>managers regarding contamination<strong>and</strong> future <strong>of</strong> adjoining Crownreserves (R95565 <strong>and</strong> R95559)• <strong>Plan</strong> implementation will take time –community pressure/impatience maylead to ad hoc/temporary measuresthat will be counterproductive tosustainable, holistic <strong>and</strong>economically beneficial long termoutcomes.TYALGUM RESERVE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT: EXHIBITION DRAFT 27
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