2021-01-18 GC - Item 1 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation 2019 20 Annual Report

                                                   NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION – 2019/20




Noosa Trail Master Plan: A detailed action and implementation plan for a network of
eight hinterland trails.
This project has delivered a Master Plan for the          requirements, economics and sustainable jobs,
Noosa Trail Network – a network of eight                  erosions, revegetation and weeds, water, risk
hinterland trails passing through diverse areas           management plan, marking and education
within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve including              information.
national park, state forest, private property,
council parks and road reserves.                          Status
                                                          This project was completed in June 2020.
The project aimed to eliminate and prevent
misuse of this important environmental asset              Report
while supporting and managing the sustainable             Noosa Trail Masterplan 2020 (compressed)
use of the network and its surrounding areas. The
project was led by Tourism Noosa who have                 Proponent
partnered with Noosa and District Landcare and            Tourism Noosa
the Noosa Council’s Economic Development
Department. Stakeholder engagement was                    Project Partners
undertaken with bike clubs, commercial                    Noosa & District Landcare Group, Noosa Shire
operators, QPWS, community groups and Noosa               Council
Council.
                                                          Media Coverage
Outcomes                                                  Masterplan to highlight region’s hinterland
A key outcome of the plan was the delivery of a           9 News Sunshine Coast
detailed action and implementation plan that              7 News Sunshine Coast
addresses trail enhancement, case studies,                On track upgrades in store for Noosa trail network
funding models/costs, infrastructure


                                                PROJECT VALUE
       NBRF FUNDING              CASH & IN-KIND            PROJECT VALUE                 LEVERAGE
          $19,500                     $30,700                   $50,200                    2.5:1




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