2016-12-12 General Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 9 - NBRF Annual Report

QUARTERLY REPORT TO COUNCIL – Q1 FY 2017



   Government whereby we hope to inform legislation.

   NBRF Commitment -          $59,472
   Other Commitments -        $200,000
   Total Value -              $259,472
   Lead Partner -             USC
   KPI Status -               ˜ Green – meeting expectations


   4.1.4. KEEPING IT IN KIN KIN
   A Noosa catchment priority erosion remediation program.




   The catchment component of the Bring Back the Fish (see 4.1.5 below) project is known as
   ‘Keeping it in Kin Kin”. It recognises that keeping land and waterways productive and
   healthy is necessary for food production, employment, social wellbeing and environmental
   preservation. It also recognises that land practices and management are critical for soil,
   water and vegetation systems, not just in Kin Kin, but also downstream to Noosa.

   This particular project is a good example of our quest for a long term, holistic approach to
   sustainable living. It employs sophisticated survey techniques, using Light Detection and
   Ranging (LiDAR) equipment, to identify areas most in need of better management through
   initiatives such as tree planting, fencing and weed eradication.

   The project was developed in collaboration with NPA and is being run by Noosa and District
   Landcare with peer review of both the technical methodology being employed and the on-
   ground prioritisation and implementation of remedial processes. We are maintaining close
   oversight of these aspects to ensure the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders. With
   LIDAR results currently being evaluated and peer reviewed; Country Noosa and the Kin Kin
   Community Group has run several sessions with Landowners to develop a collaborative

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