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Council ATTACHMENT 1
P&E Agenda
7 June 2016
Item 3, Page 36
Noosa Parklands Park Management
Plan – Final Draft
May 2016
NOOSA COUNCIL
Noosa Parklands Park incorporates:
• Heritage Park • Palm Grove Park
• Heritage Park Bushland Reserve • Palm Grove Park Bushland Reserve
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Section 2
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Report compiled by Ecosure Pty Ltd on behalf of Noosa Council.
Authors – Jess Baglin (Senior Environmental Scientist) and Beth Kramer (Senior Environmental Scientist)
Ecosure internal review – Beth Kramer (Senior Environmental Scientist), Chris Pietsch (Senior Aquatic Ecologist)
and Jen Ford (Principal Restoration Ecologist)
Acknowledgements
The Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan has been prepared by Ecosure Pty Ltd.
Stakeholders, including Council employees and local residents, have been invaluable to this
plan’s development through the contribution of their knowledge and data.
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Section 3
Executive summary
The purpose of this plan is to identify appropriate uses and guide management actions for
Noosa Parklands Park (hereafter referred to as the ‘park’). It was developed with
consideration of the park’s values, the views of key stakeholders and other management
considerations. It aligns with Noosa Council’s overarching approach to managing
recreational parks and bushland reserves.
Noosa Council identified that an updated management plan for Noosa Parklands Park was
required to maintain and enhance the natural and cultural values, manage pest plants and
animals, and provide for and manage recreational uses.
The planning process to develop this plan included:
• a desktop review - to collate relevant literature and identify key values of the park
• stakeholder consultation – to ensure that key stakeholders were informed of the
process and given the opportunity to provide feedback
• development of the management plan – based on the park’s values identified
throughout the consultation and literature review stages.
The area known as Noosa Parklands Park (the park) is made up of a cluster of Council
owned recreational parks and bushland reserves including:
• Heritage Park
• Heritage Park Bushland Reserve
• Harlow Bushland Reserve
• Satinay Bushland Reserve
• Palm Grove Park
• Palm Grove Park Bushland Reserve
• Lomandra Park
• Lomandra Bushland Reserve.
These parcels were dedicated as public open space in the 1980s as part of the Noosa
Parklands housing estate development. The development was promoted as having an
'undisturbed natural environment' and 'parkland and playground for families'. The park is
zoned for open space conservation under the Noosa Council Plan.
The management vision for the park is to: “protect and enhance the natural, cultural and
social values of bushland reserves and recreational parks in Noosa Parklands, while
providing local residents and visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities.”
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The park contains a number of key environmental, cultural and recreational values that are
important to protect for both local residents and visitors. These include:
• Landscape connectivity – the park’s vegetated landscape assists in linking habitat
between Tewantin National Park, and more broadly, Noosa and the Great Sandy
National Park.
• Waterbodies – the park is within the lower Noosa River Catchment and contains the
main branch of Wooroi Creek along with three minor tributaries, a small lagoon and
an artificial dam. The integrity of the park’s waterbodies (including natural vegetation)
also assists with maintaining water quality in Noosa River.
• Flora and fauna – there are more than 300 native flora, and 294 native fauna species
which have been observed in the park. Of these, ten are considered to be
threatened. An active bushland care group undertakes regular environmental works
in the bushland reserve areas.
• Indigenous and European cultural heritage – known European historical uses within
the park include farming and timber collection. Council will continue to consult with
Traditional Owners on park management matters.
• Recreation and social – the site is an important and valued recreational areas for
many local residents who enjoy walking, bike riding, exercising their dog and playing
on grassed areas and on playground facilities. Key management considerations for
the park include management of pest plants and animals, natural hazards (e.g. fire
and flood), community engagement and monitoring opportunities.
An objective (Section 2.2) and management actions (Section 5) have been identified for
each natural, cultural and recreational value, along with associated implementation
timeframes, responsibilities and required resources.
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Section 5
Contents
Executive summary...............................................................................................................iii
List of maps ..........................................................................................................................vi
List of tables..........................................................................................................................vi
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Site description ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Background............................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Plan development, implementation and review ....................................................... 8
2 Management context ................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Vision .................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Management objectives ........................................................................................ 10
2.3 Allowable uses ...................................................................................................... 11
3 Park values .................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Landscape connectivity ......................................................................................... 12
3.2 Waterbodies.......................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Native plants and animals ..................................................................................... 14
3.4 Indigenous and European cultural heritage ........................................................... 16
3.5 Recreation opportunities ....................................................................................... 18
4 Key management considerations ................................................................................. 20
4.1 Pest plants and animals ........................................................................................ 20
4.2 Natural hazards..................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Community engagement, education and interpretation ......................................... 23
4.4 Research and monitoring ...................................................................................... 24
5 Management actions.................................................................................................... 25
References ......................................................................................................................... 29
Appendix 1 Acronyms ......................................................................................................... 30
Appendix 2 Relevant legislative and planning instruments .................................................. 31
Appendix 3 Land tenure details of the park ......................................................................... 36
Appendix 4 Key stakeholders .............................................................................................. 37
Appendix 5 Relevant contacts ............................................................................................. 38
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Appendix 6 Flora list for the park......................................................................................... 39 Appendix 7 Fauna list for the park ....................................................................................... 50 Appendix 8 Council’s works and maintenance schedule ..................................................... 60 List of maps Figure 1 Overview map of the park (including recreational park and bushland areas) ........... 9 Figure 2 Landscape connectivity - bioregional wildlife corridors .......................................... 13 Figure 3 Regional ecosystems mapped within the park....................................................... 17 Figure 4 Infrastructure present within the park, along with proposed infrastructure ............. 19 List of tables Table 1 Management objectives for the key values represented within the park ................. 10 Table 2 Allowable uses within the park................................................................................ 11 Table 3 Regional ecosystems of the park............................................................................ 15 Table 4 Priority pest species that have been recorded within the park (Noosa 2015a) ........ 20 Table 5 Key commonwealth, state and local legislative and planning instruments relevant to management of the park ..................................................................................................... 31 Table 6 Land tenure details for the park .............................................................................. 36 Table 7 Relevant contacts................................................................................................... 38 Table 8 Noosa Parklands Park works and maintenance schedule ...................................... 60 Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | vi
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1 Introduction The purpose of this plan is to identify appropriate management objectives and actions for Noosa Parklands Park (hereafter referred to as the ‘park’). This plan aligns with Noosa Council’s overarching approach to managing recreation parks and bushland reserves (see Appendix 2) and was developed with consideration of park values and views of stakeholders. 1.1 Site description The park is situated 10 km from Noosa Heads (Figure 1), within the locality of Tewantin. It is surrounded by Tewantin National Park, Harry Spring Conservation Park, Noosa Golf Course and Noosa Parklands residential estate. It can be accessed from Griffith Avenue and Carramar Street, as well as via numerous pedestrian pathways from surrounding streets. The park is made up of a cluster of eight Council managed recreational parks and bushland reserves (Appendix 3), which together occupy approximately 32.75 ha. It is within the Noosa local government area (LGA) and under the Noosa Plan 2013 (Noosa Council 2013) is zoned as open space conservation. It is located within the lower Noosa River catchment and is characterised by both intact bushland and grassed recreation areas. The bushland area is made up of melaleuca wetlands and eucalyptus forests, which is part of a regional wildlife corridor that provides habitat for wildlife movement. The main branch of Wooroi Creek runs through the centre of the park along with three minor tributaries, a small lagoon and an artificial dam. The park provides opportunity for outdoor recreational activities and is popular for day use by local residents. 1.2 Background The park was dedicated as public open space in the 1980s as part of the Noosa Parklands housing estate development. The development sales brochure states 'an undisturbed natural waterway sprouting a lush growth of coastal riverine vegetation; a select variety of native species including palms, ferns, and melaleucas; and featuring a lagoon abloom with water lillies to attract the indigenous birdlife'. The brochure also promotes the park as a place for growing families with open space, for play and ball games, and tracks for walking and bike riding. Historical uses of the site are outlined in Section 4.4. Today, the park has natural and semi-natural settings and offers the local community informal recreational activities such as walking, nature observations and recreational cycling. The basic recreational facilities provided are consistent with other reserves and parks within Noosa Shire that have the same setting. There is a passionate and invested group of local residents and bushcare volunteers who use the park and care about its future management. A management plan for Heritage Park Bushland Reserve was written in 2006 (in draft, Noosa Council 2006), and included baseline information about the values of the park. Council identified that a management plan for the park (i.e. the cluster of eight recreational Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 7
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parks and bushland reserves) was required to: protect and enhance the natural and cultural
heritage values; provide for and manage recreational uses; collate all known information and
data; identify and prioritise management actions; and, ensure consultation with key
stakeholders, including the local community.
1.3 Plan development, implementation and review
Planning process
Relevant reports and data available for Noosa Council and Noosa Parklands Park have
been reviewed (see references). This information assisted in identifying the key values of the
park and developing the objectives and management actions outlined in this management
plan.
To align with the priority of “community engagement and communication” identified in
Council’s Corporate Plan 2014-2019 (Noosa Council 2014; Appendix 2), key stakeholders
(Appendix 4) were consulted during the development of this management plan. This
included:
1. An internal stakeholder meeting with Council held at Tewantin in December 2015.
2. A site visit on the 16th December 2015 with representative local residents and
members of the Heritage Park Bushland Care Group to discuss the key values of the
park.
3. Key stakeholder feedback was sought on the first draft management plan.
4. Community feedback (will be) was sought on the draft management plan via ‘have
your say’ on the Noosa Council website.
5. All feedback (will be) was considered for the final management plan, which (will be)
was communicated to all key stakeholders.
Implementation of the plan
The management actions outlined in this plan (Section 5) specify responsibilities and
timeframes for each management action. This plan will remain current for five (5) years.
Unless otherwise stated, Council’s Parks and Natural Areas team is responsible for
implementing this plan.
Monitoring and evaluation
Council will review the Plan on an annual basis to inform their operational budget.
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Figure 1: Overview of the park The Park Bushland reserve
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2 Management context
Noosa Shire has a resident population of more than 53,000 people, which significantly
increases during peak holiday periods. With a total land area of 871 km2, the Noosa Shire
encompasses a number of national parks, state forests, bushland reserves and recreation
parks. This includes 159 bushland reserves covering an area of 2,633 ha (managed by
Council’s Parks and Natural Areas team).
This plan aligns with Noosa Council’s overarching approach to managing bushland reserves
and recreation parks. There are key state and local agreements, strategies, plans and
policies (Appendix 2) that provide the basis for the development and implementation of this
management plan.
2.1 Vision
The vision for management of the park is to: “protect and enhance the natural, cultural and
social values of bushland reserves and recreational parks in Noosa Parklands, while
providing local residents and visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities.”
2.2 Management objectives
The park is managed for conservation and recreation (Figure 1).
The management objectives for each of the key values found within the park are listed below
(Table 2).
Table 1 Management objectives for the key values represented within the park
Symbol Value Objective
Natural Protect and enhance Woori Creek, native vegetation and fauna habitat within
the park, while also maximising connections between the park and
surrounding areas.
Cultural Identify and protect Indigenous and European cultural heritage sites within
heritage the park.
Recreation Provide opportunities for outdoor recreational activities that are compatible
and complementary with the park’s natural and cultural heritage values.
Safe Manage trees, bushfire, flooding and mosquitos in a manner consistent with
environment Council’s shire-wide policy, plans and risk management program.
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2.3 Allowable uses
The allowable uses (Table 2) are compatible with the park’s vision, objectives, management
framework and stakeholder expectations.
Table 2 Allowable uses within the park
Allowed within
Use Details
the park
Bushwalking, trail Low impact nature-based activities that are in keeping with the YES
running and nature natural setting and ambience of the park are encouraged.
observation
Picnics Currently there is a designated picnic area and related infrastructure YES
(e.g. covered picnic table).
Play area There are two children’s play areas and a basketball court with YES
associated infrastructure.
Dog walking Dog walking (on leash) is permitted within the park. Dog walking (off YES
leash) is permitted within designated areas only.
Recreational Recreational cycling along designated trails is permitted within the YES
cycling park.
Group activities Low impact group activities (e.g. orienteering, fitness classes, walking YES
(including tours) are allowed within the park (subject to assessment and
commercial) approval by Council; these may require a permit).
Bushland care Restoring and maintaining vegetation and habitat by volunteers as YES
activities guided by Council
Research projects Relevant research projects (e.g. by universities) that will increase YES
knowledge of the area’s values or relevant management approaches
are allowed (subject to assessment and approval by Council).
Horse riding No horse riding is permitted within the park due to the trails, bridges NO
etc. not being suitable for this use.
Motorised Due to the impact motorised vehicles can have on the values of the NO
recreational area, motorised vehicles are not permitted within the park.
activities (e.g. trail
bike riding)
Camping No camping or open fires are permitted within the park. NO
Other recreational Due to the impact these activities can have on the values of the park NO
activities including these activities are not permitted.
fishing
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3 Park values The key natural, cultural heritage and recreational values identified for the park are outlined below. This is based on a review of the available literature for the park, as well as through stakeholder consultation. Corresponding management actions for each value are included in Section 5. 3.1 Landscape connectivity Noosa Shire is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Biosphere (Appendix 2). The park cluster is an important link in the vegetation network that connects surrounding National Park and Conservation Park. Strategically, the park is part of a broader bioregional wildlife corridor connecting with Noosa National Park, Great Sandy National Park and the Bushland Reserve network (EHP 2015; Figure 2). From a local perspective, the park provides an important linkage within local vegetation networks. For example, the adjoining Noosa Golf Club is part of Council's Land for Wildlife program and visitors can see koalas and kangaroos using this area, and Tewantin National Park next door provides habitat for many native species. However, there are a number of existing barriers that limit the safe movement of wildlife from the park to these surrounding conservation areas (e.g. Cooroy-Noosa Road). Climate change is predicted to place added pressure on native species. Therefore, protecting and enhancing key landscape connections, such as the park, is essential for native fauna and flora movement and survival. The actions identified in this plan will assist in managing the implications of climate change by: identifying and protecting key values; promoting genetic diversity and resilience of native species; and maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems. Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 12
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Figure 2: Landscape connectivity - wildlife corridors Protected area BPA Corridor
The Park Regionally significant
Noosa Council corridor (EHP, 2015)
Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan State significant
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3.2 Waterbodies The park is within the lower Noosa River Catchment and the Wooroi Creek sub-catchment which is a tributary of the lower Noosa River. The headwaters of Wooroi Creek begin approximately 2 km south-west, draining sections of the Tewantin National Park prior to entering the park on its southern and western borders. Within the park, the main branch of Wooroi Creek runs from west to east, with three minor tributaries adjoining from the south. Wooroi Creek and its tributaries only flow and hold water for a limited period following rainfall, with some natural ponding of water occurring throughout the year. There are two semi-permanent instream water bodies: (i) a small lagoon situated at the southern end of Parkview Court, and (ii) a dam situated north of Lomandra Place. Both waterbodies are likely to provide habitat for various common native (and exotic) small bodied fish species, and utilised by amphibians, small reptiles and avifauna (Section 3.3). Additionally, they are known to contain salvinia (Salvinia molesta), a declared class two aquatic pest plant (Section 4.1). Vegetation along the creek banks and instream is critical to help absorb the force of the water and therefore reduce its capacity to erode the banks. This vegetation (especially native grasses and other groundcover plants within the instream section) also helps to maintain good water quality by filtering sediments, nutrients and pollutants from run-off before it enters the park’s waterbodies and flows downstream to Noosa River. Conversely, vegetation also limits the amount of debris and sediment which flows into grassed recreational areas during heavy rainfall events. Bank vegetation and submerged logs provide food and habitat for fish and other aquatic life (Department of Natural Resources and Water [DNRM] 2006; Section 3.3 below). 3.3 Native plants and animals The majority of the park supports remnant vegetation and is dominated by vegetated swamp and open forest. Within the park, 301 native plant species and 294 native animal species (including nine mammals, 18 reptiles, 13 frogs, 99 birds, 23 spiders, 131 insects, two snails and six fish and crustaceans) have been recorded (Appendix 6 and 7). This includes ten threatened species of State and/or Commonwealth significance, including migratory species such as the rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus). The park supports essential habitat for a number of legislatively significant fauna including koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), Richmond birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia), wallum froglet (Crinia tinnula), wallum rocket frog (Litoria freycineti) and wallum sedge frog (Litoria olongburensis) (DNRM 2015). Over the last two years, there have been koala sightings along the pathway towards Billabong Way. The wallum froglet has been recorded in a known frog breeding area, which is a low and mostly waterlogged area along the walkway from Palmer Crescent. Richmond birdwing butterflies have been sighted at a number of locations within the park, including near Honeywell Court entrance, behind Cedarleigh Drive and behind Palmer Crescent. The park is mapped as low to medium value bushland under the State Planning Policy Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 14
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(SPP) (EHP 2010) and local mapping undertaken by Noosa Council identifies the park as a
known koala habitat area. Current regional ecosystem (RE) mapping (DNRM 2015) indicates
that the northern sections of the park (i.e. Satinay Park and Harlow Park) and one small area
at the southern side of Heritage Park are mapped as containing endangered remnant
vegetation communities (under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 [VM Act]) (Table 3;
Figure 3). The remaining areas of the park are mapped as least concern.
Th e Melaleuca quinquenervia community within the park (i.e. RE 12.3.5) play an important
role in buffering the waterbodies from sedimentation and nutrient inputs (Section 3.2). It is
habitat for rare and threatened flora and fauna species such as wallum frogs and the large
hollow bearing trees provide nesting opportunities for a range of fauna species including
birds and arboreal mammals. Run-off from the adjacent urban areas can impact this
vegetation community through pest plant dispersal, chemical contaminants and elevated
nutrient levels. Other threats include wildfire and invasion by pest plant species, particularly
at the interface with residential and park areas. Myrtle rust has been recorded within the
park, and infected Myrtaceae species are still being found.
The eucalyptus open forest areas of the park (i.e. RE12.5.3/12.5.6) are less disturbed, with
no cleared areas or infrastructure for recreation purposes. The large hollow bearing trees
provide nesting opportunities for a range of fauna species. Wildfire, vegetation clearing and
pest plant invasion, particularly at the interface with residential areas as a result of dumping
of garden waste, are the biggest threats to this vegetation community within the park.
On a local context, these remnant vegetation communities have been mapped on the
Biodiversity Overlay Map (OM) 9.1 as an environmental protection area, with the vegetation
along Wooroi Creek and its tributaries being further protected as riparian buffer areas
(Noosa Council 2013).
Table 3 Regional ecosystems of the park
Regional VM Act Biodiversity Location within
Vegetation description
ecosystem status status Park
Heritage Park, Palm
Least Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest
12.3.5 Of concern Grove Park and
concern on coastal alluvium
Lomandra Park
Eucalyptus racemosa subsp. racemosa
12.5.3 Endangered Endangered Satinay Park, Harlow
woodland on remnant Tertiary surfaces
Park and a small
Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. propinqua, section of the
E. microcorys and/or E. pilularis open southern end or
12.5.6 Endangered Endangered
forest on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Heritage Park
Usually deep red soils
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3.4 Indigenous and European cultural heritage Although there are no recorded Indigenous cultural heritage sites within the park, there are a number of known sites within Tewantin including scar trees, middens, canoe trees and corroboree places (Noosa Council et al. 2004). Noosa Council will continue to follow legislation, policy and best practice in the conservation and protection of Indigenous cultural heritage sites and values, and where required, consult with Traditional Owners on park management matters. Known European historical uses within the park include farming and timber collection, which has had an impact on the natural condition of the park. The area was heavily harvested for native hardwood species in the late twentieth century and evidence of this can be found in the park, including a large tree stump with springboard wedges cut into it left by the timber workers. Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 16
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3.5 Recreation opportunities
The park’s proximity to the centre of Tewantin and surrounding residential area provides
significant opportunity for outdoor recreational opportunities and community engagement,
especially for local residents. Protection of the park’s natural and cultural heritage values
(Section 3.1 to 3.4) can provide benefits to the community by preserving ecosystem
services, scenic amenity and enhancing catchment and cultural values. The park also links
residents with surrounding recreation areas, including Tewantin National Park.
The park has multiple recreational user types including bushwalkers, trail runners, nature
observers, recreational cyclists and dog owners. It is also used more broadly for social
gatherers (Section 2.2). The park is designated as having a natural to semi-natural setting
and therefore the following basic recreational facilities are provided to support these uses,
and for other service requirements (Figure 4):
• picnic table and shelter
• off dog leash area
• playgrounds and basketball court
• recreation trails and bridges
• regulatory and directional signage
• service tracks and fire trails
• gates to prevent access from unauthorised vehicles.
The majority of this infrastructure, along with the mown open grassed areas, is located
within the park’s recreational areas (Figure 4). To delineate between the recreational park
and bushland reserve areas within the park, wooden bollards have been installed and native
plants including matrush (Lomandra longifolia) have been planted along much of this
interface. Matrush is a common native species used for edge planting in landscaped areas
to demarcate zones, stabilise areas, limit access and therefore reduce the impact on natural
waterbodies and regenerated areas. Council’s Park’s and Natural Areas team have an
inspection and maintenance regime for the park’s infrastructure, including the playgrounds,
basketball court and pathways (Appendix 8).
In comparison with other parks in Noosa Shire, the park has relatively low visitation levels
and current facilities are adequate for demand. However this plan proposes the development
of a linking pathway at the southern end of Heritage Park, the provision of a bench seat at
two of the playgrounds (one playground already has picnic tables), the provision of a netball
hoop at the basketball court and installation of additional interpretative and directional
signage at the main entry points to the park (see proposed pathway/pathway renewal,
proposed seat and proposed signs illustrated on Figure 4). The remaining areas of the park
are undeveloped and densely vegetated, and there is no new infrastructure planned for
these areas.
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4 Key management considerations 4.1 Pest plants and animals Pest plants and animals can be a threat to the conservation values of native ecosystem, as they can out-compete native species. Conversely, some non-native plants can actually perform a positive environmental role by minimising erosion and providing refuge areas for native wildlife. This role should be acknowledged and managed when replacing pest plants with natives, for example through staged removal and revegetation along waterways. Previous land uses (e.g. timber harvesting; Section 3.4) have disturbed parts of the park, encouraging pest plant growth. Impacts from surrounding residential properties, including garden waste dumping, clearing of native vegetation and exotic garden escapees, have also impacted on the park’s native vegetation communities. Within the park, 124 pest plants and four pest animals have been recorded (Appendix 6 and 7). The Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (LP Act) identifies pest plants and animal species and sets criteria for their management. A number of pests described as Class 2 and Class 3 under the LP Act occur within the park (Table 4). According to the LP Act, landowners (i.e. Noosa Council) must take reasonable steps to control Class 2 pests (and Class 3 pests when in or adjacent to environmentally significant area). Council currently manages pest plants and animals within the park in line with the Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019 (Noosa Council 2015a; Appendix 2). Noosa Council (2015a) also identifies priority pest species and their operational objectives (Table 4). The intent of the Pest Management Plan is to focus on priority species where it is likely the pests can be practically contained or eradicated. The Bush Regeneration Plan for Heritage Park Bushland Reserve (Ecological Natural Area Management 2007) and Heritage Park Network Bushland Operational Assessment (BOA; Noosa Council 2010) outlines management zones, priorities and methods for regeneration works within this section of the park. This bush regeneration plan will need to be updated to reflect the actions in this plan and to review current and future priorities. To protect fauna populations within the park, domestic animals are prohibited within the park except for dogs on-leash (and off-leash in the one designated area; Figure 4). Any incidents of unauthorised domestic animals present within the park are handled under Council’s relevant local laws (e.g. Noosa Shire Council Local Law Number 2 Animal Management). Table 4 Priority pest species that have been recorded within the park (Noosa 2015a) Scientific name Common name Classification Asparagus aethiopicus asparagus fern Class 3, Weeds of National Significance (WONS) Baccharis halimifolia groundsel Class 2 Cinnamomum camphora camphor laurel Class 3 Felis catus feral cat Class 2 Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 20
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Scientific name Common name Classification Ipomoea indica morning glory Environmental Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore daisy Class 3 Sporobolus africanus Parramatta grass Class 2 Lantana camara lantana Class 3; WONS Ligustrum lucidum large-leaved privet Class 3 Ligustrum sinense small-leaved privet Class 3 Rhinella marina cane toad Non-declared invasive Salvinia molesta salvinia Class 2; WONS Schinus terebinthifolius broad-leaved pepper tree Class 3 Vulpes vulpes red fox Class 2 Noosa Council’s Parks and Natural Areas team, along with qualified contractors and the Heritage Park Bushland group, currently treat the priority pest plant species (Table 4) throughout a number of zones identified in the park’s BOA. Other weed species that can easily be eradicated, such as paragrass (Urochloa mutica) in the lagoon, are also recommended for control. No regeneration works occur or will occur within the recreational areas (Section 3.5; Figure 4). Salvinia (a Class 2 pest plant), occurs in one of the park’s lagoons. It is possible the infestation resulted from emptying an aquarium in the waterway. A range of options are available for ongoing management of salvinia, including (i) manual removal, (ii) biological control using weevils and (iii) frog friendly herbicides. However no method provides complete elimination of salvinia from a water body, and ongoing treatment is required. In the past, Noosa Council has manually removed salvinia from the park’s lagoon using nets, which cost Council $4,620. To keep the lagoon clear of salvina, this practice would need to be repeated annually (i.e. at a cost of $4000 to $6000 per year). There is also a risk of spreading salvinia offsite from equipment and disposal sites. More recently Council has trialled biological control (weevil) of salvinia within the lagoon, but due to non-optimal conditions (i.e. shaded waterbody) this wasn’t successful. The salvinia is contained within the lagoon and there is no evidence of downstream dispersal. As there is currently no guaranteed method of control, it is a recommendation of this management plan that the salvinia continue to be monitored by Council and await the development of a suitable biological control agent. Resources can be directed to manage pest plants where control efforts would be more successful. The Heritage Park Bushland Care Group was formed in 2003 and is made up of community members who play an active role in managing remnant bushland within the park. The group has completed numerous projects within the bushland areas of the park (Figure 4) including focussed management on the priority pest plants (Table 4) and other invasive pest plant species such as setaria and para grass. The group has received a number of State and Federal grants to assist with regeneration works, including most recently the Heritage Park Healthy Habitat Project, funded by the Queensland Government Everyone's Environment grants program. This project will involve controlling pest plants and planting 600 native trees Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 21
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along Wooroi Creek. The project aims to improve the water quality of the creek and re- establish native plants for the wildlife listed as vulnerable under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) including koalas, the Richmond birdwing butterfly and the glossy black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami). The group also participates in working bees once a month and have facilitated tree planting activities within the park by Girl Guides and local schools. 4.2 Natural hazards The Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2015-16 (Noosa Council 2015b) identifies fire and flood as being the highest risks for the Noosa Shire. The majority of the park is mapped as medium bushfire hazard on the Natural Hazard Bushfire OM 9.4 (Noosa 2013), with one small section of high bushfire hazard in the north east section of the park. Noosa Council manages the park’s fire hazards according to the guidelines and actions within the Noosa Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan 2015 (Noosa Council 2015c). As per this fire management plan there is a focus on developing the fire trail network (Figure 4). The width of the fire trail; depends on topography and requirements for a safe separation between fire crews and vegetation. Council has a maintenance regime for maintaining these fire trails as per the Noosa Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan 2015 (Noosa Council 2015c; Appendix 8). This plan proposes further developing the bushland reserve fire trail network and widening in select areas (Figure 4). A 1 m clearance beside boardwalks is also recommended as a measure to protect timber from a potential bushfire. Council has engaged experts to assess bushfire fuel hazard for the park. Once completed, Council will be able to determine the planned burn frequency for the park. There are no landslide or flood hazard areas mapped within the park on OM 9.3 (Noosa 2013), but there has been localised flooding recorded within the park, in proximity to property boundaries and minor road flooding (pers. comm. with resident) (see also Section 3.2). Wooroi Creek, which meanders through the park, naturally floods during severe rain events (e.g. 2008, 2013 and 2015), similar to other creeks and rivers in the Noosa Shire and SEQ. The level of flooding is directly related to the amount and intensity of rainfall in the catchment, not the amount of vegetation or debris in a naturally meandering creek. A flood investigation completed by a specialist hydraulic consultancy (Hydrology & Water Management Consulting 2015) determined that removing natural debris 1 from the entire Noosa Parklands floodplain and creek would provide minor or relatively short term reduction in major event flood peaks, unless where debris is located near a hydraulic structure (e.g. culverts) that is at risk of becoming blocked. Generally, clearing of all natural debris from Noosa Shire natural creek systems is not considered best practice for flood mitigation (Hydrology & Water Management Consulting 2015). It is a recommendation of this Plan that there is no removal of natural debris from Wooroi Creek and Council resources are best served on more effective maintenance, such as routine stormwater and culvert works. 1 ‘Debris’ includes naturally occurring loose ‘woody’ material found on the floodplain and within creek banks, such as palm fronds, sticks, branches and fallen logs. Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 22
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Hydrology and Water Management Consulting also examined the potential effect of
Lomandra plantings on flooding. Lomandras are planted along the edge of mown areas to
define and protect adjacent bushland reserves. The consultants concluded that it is unlikely
that Lomandra will have a significant impact during large flood events as the waters simply
overflow the plants. During minor/moderate flood events, the Lomandras may impact on
minor localised flooding only, and have recommended that any new plantings be well spaced
to allow for drainage.
Council maintenance of trees within the park complies with the Tree Management on Public
Land Policy (Noosa 2015d), including removing fallen and/or damaged trees. Council’s
Parks and Natural Areas team also completes regular pathway and fire trail inspections
throughout the year to check for fallen and damaged trees. It is recommended that any
hazardous trees that have to be felled and cut are chipped onsite or removed. This plan
supports the case for additional arborist resources to undertake pro-active risk/benefit
assessments within recreation areas. . Any incidents of unauthorised interference with
native vegetation on the park will be dealt with under relevant Council local laws (e.g. Noosa
Shire Council Local Law Number 4 Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities,
Infrastructure and Roads).
Council’s Pest and Vector Control Officer (Environmental Services) completes regular
surveys of the mosquito species present within the park. The main ‘biting’ mosquito that
breeds within the park is Aedes procax, which lay their eggs in temporary ground pools or in
shaded vegetation (rather than in stagnant water like other species). This species has rarely
been recorded in parts of the creek and are normally within the bushland areas. Other
mosquitoes recorded within the park are likely to travel from surrounding bushland areas
such as Tewantin National Park. Therefore, it is unlikely that any vector controls within the
park’s creeks will significantly impact on mosquito populations.
4.3 Community engagement, education and interpretation
A number of local residents have expressed a great interest in the conservation and
recreation management of the park. Further community engagement will be undertaken
through the management plan public consultation process. This provides an opportunity to
promote the park and encourage ownership and understanding of the parks unique values to
the local community. In the past the Heritage Park Bushland Care Group has held open
days, inviting residents to be part of the program and exchange ideas on how to best
manage the park. Other locals have taken the initiative by consulting with the local residents
on park management matters. Volunteers continue to play an important role in helping to
protect the park and educating the community on the parks natural and recreation values.
One approach to foster education and appreciation of the values of the park is to upgrade
and develop interpretive and direction signage in key areas (e.g. at entry points; Figure 4).
There is an opportunity to further develop the park’s interpretive material, by:
• installing interpretive signage highlighting key conservation values and management
programs within the picnic area and along walking trails
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• installing a notice board with interpretative information (and upcoming events within
the park; including restoration activities)
• creating a self-guided interpretive recreational trails
• updating information on the Noosa Council website
• publishing informative articles within the free local paper.
This will assist in orientating visitors with the natural values around them, which can greatly
enhance their visit. Consequently it can raise understanding and appreciation of the park’s
values, encourages appropriate behaviour, reduces potential management issues and
contributes to a broader understanding of the park’s management objectives and the natural
environment in general.
4.4 Research and monitoring
There have been a number of previous informal studies into the park’s values, including flora
and fauna surveys. Further research and monitoring of the park’s values will be undertaken
on an as needs basis, or when specific projects arise (e.g. university research). The
outcomes of research projects and monitoring programs can provide information to feed
back into this management plan during subsequent reviews.
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5 Management actions
The majority of management actions highlighted below are part of existing programs and projects and through the very active community
volunteer work. However, to enhance current programs and activities further funding by Council is proposed, subject to budget deliberations.
These actions are in addition to those already outlined in other Noosa Council documents, such as the Noosa Plan Noosa Council 2013, Noosa
Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019 (Noosa Council 2015a), Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2015-16 (Noosa
Council 2015b) and Noosa Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan 2015 (Noosa Council 2015c).
Relevant objective Action Responsibility Timing Required resources
Review/upgrade/install signs within the park’s recreational areas and along Noosa Council's
pathways including the following (ensure all signs align with Noosa’s Environmental
Design Principles; Noosa Council 2015d): Services team (in
consultation with
1. Complete a review of current signage within the park and either Parks and Natural 2017/2018 (subject to Council officer time (and
remove or upgrade all signs as required. Areas, local budget deliberations) TBC for any signage
residents, Heritage upgrades)
Park Bushland Care
2. Investigate the need for new internal trail and/or interpretative Group and 2016/2017 Council officer time (and
signs and/or notice board. Traditional Owner TBC for any new signs)
groups where
relevant)
3. Develop and install new interpretative signs at main access points 2017/2018 (subject to New initiative ($200 per
(as per Figure 4) that includes a map of the park showing budget deliberations) sign)
infrastructure, dog off leash area etc. along with regulatory
information and the natural/cultural/recreational values that is
consistent with this plan.
Ecological restoration within the park’s bushland reserve areas (i.e.
excluding the park’s recreational areas) including the following:
1. Continue to support the Heritage Park Bushland Care Group’s Noosa Council’s Ongoing (as per the Part of Council’s current
environmental works which enhance the park’s bushland areas. Parks and Natural maintenance schedule pest management
2. Continue to complete scheduled regeneration works as per the Areas team in Appendix 8) program and in kind (i.e.
Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015- Bushland Care Group)
2019 and Heritage Park Network BOA (this should be updated
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Relevant objective Action Responsibility Timing Required resources
once the ecological restoration plan is completed and
implemented – see action below).
3. Define a whole of site ecological restoration plan that aligns with Noosa Council's June 2017 Council officer time
Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015- Environmental
2019 (Noosa Council 2015) and updates the existing Heritage Services team (in
Park BOA to: consultation with
o clearly prioritise actions (i.e. based on priority zones Parks and Natural
then priority species including declared and Areas and Heritage
environmental pest plants) Park Bushland Care
Group)
o divide the site into sub-zones which can be managed in
a systematic and structured way
o outline control methods and techniques for each priority
pest plant species that are appropriate for the site (e.g.
ensuring the waterbodies are not impacted by
inappropriate spraying)
o incorporate training (e.g. for relevant community groups)
o write the plan for the target audience working in that
zone (e.g. Heritage Park Bushland Care group working
in particular zones).
Engage qualified contractor to assist the Heritage Park Bushland Care Noosa Council’s Ongoing Part of Council’s current
group with sensitive pest plant control techniques within the park’s Parks and Natural operational program
bushland areas. Areas team
Investigate options to enhance the road crossings and/or retrofit Noosa Council’s Ongoing This will occur during the
underpasses to improve wildlife fauna movement to surrounding areas Environment implementation of
including the Tewantin National Park NP (e.g. during the Cooroy-Noosa Services section Council’s Koala
Road upgrade). Conservation Policy
Report any plants within the park suspected of being infected disease (i.e. Noosa Council, Ongoing Part of Council’s current
myrtle rust) to Biosecurity Queensland and send sealed samples for Heritage Park pest management
identification. Bushland Care program and in kind (i.e.
group, local residents Bushland Care Group
and local residents)
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Relevant objective Action Responsibility Timing Required resources
Continue to monitor the presence of salvinia in the park’s lagoon and keep Noosa Council’s Ongoing Part of Council’s current
a watching brief on new control methods to inform Council’s pest control Parks and Natural pest management
program. Areas team program
To minimise the risk of spreading weeds, review and update contract Noosa Council’s Ongoing (as per the Part of Council’s current
conditions for mowing contractors to mow grassed areas within the park Parks and Natural maintenance schedule operational program
only, and wash down mowers onsite after use. Areas team in Appendix 8)
Communicate with local residents regarding the negative impacts Noosa Council's Ongoing Part of Council’s current
associated with dumping garden waste or allowing garden weeds to Environmental operational program
spread into Bushland Reserves (via media releases, education material Services team (in
and workshops). consultation with
Parks and Natural
Areas, local
residents, Heritage
Park Bushland Care
Group and Noosa
Landcare)
Develop a linking pathway at the southern end of Heritage Park (including Noosa Council’s 2017/2018 (subject to New initiative
boardwalk) and install a bench seat at two of the playgrounds (Figure 4). Parks and Natural budget deliberations) $55,000 for new pathway
This should include reviewing boardwalk design to allow for free flowing of Areas team
water born debris (e.g. arched design). $20,000 for new
boardwalk
Install a netball hoop at the basketball court
$1000 for bench seats
$300 for netball hoop
Funding subject to
approval through the
Priority Infrastructure
Program (PIP)
Continue to monitor and maintain the park’s recreational areas and Noosa Council’s Ongoing (as per the Part of Council’s current
associated infrastructure (e.g. signs, pathways, boardwalks, tables, Parks and Natural maintenance schedule operational program
playgrounds, basketball court, mowing and bindi spraying). Areas team in Appendix 8)
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Relevant objective Action Responsibility Timing Required resources
Engage experts to assess bushfire fuel hazard for the park and based on Noosa Council’s 2017/2018 (subject to New initiative ($1,000 for
the results of this assessment, Council will determine the planned burn Parks and Natural budget deliberations) expert to assess bushfire
frequency for the park. Areas team fuel hazard)
Council officer time to
determine burn
frequency
Expand the fire trail network to all Noosa Parklands Park bushland Noosa Council’s 2015/2016 funded Estimate additional costs
reserves (Figure 4). Maintain as part of Council’s operational maintenance Parks and Natural through current fire trail to maintain clearances
schedule (see action below) Areas team budget along boardwalks and
Include 1 m clearances along boardwalks to protect timber from bushfire include in 17/18
operational budget
Continue to slash the park’s fire trails and inspect trees along the park’s Noosa Council’s Ongoing (as per the Part of Council’s current
pathways and boundary fire trails. Parks and Natural maintenance schedule maintenance schedule
Areas team in Appendix 8) program
Engage a qualified arborist to complete a pro-active risk/benefit Arborist Ongoing (as per the New initiative for
assessment of trees within the park’s recreational areas and along maintenance schedule 2017/2018 for additional
boundary fire trails. in Appendix 8) arborist resources
Ensure that hazardous trees that have to be felled are removed from the (subject to Budget
site or chipped. Review deliberations)
Continue the mosquito surveys within the park to inform Council’s vector Noosa Council’s Ongoing (as per the Part of Council’s current
control program. Vector Control team maintenance schedule maintenance schedule
in Appendix 8) program
Continue to maintain road culverts at creek crossings on Griffith Avenue, Noosa Council’s Civil Ongoing (as per the Part of Council’s current
Carramar Street, and Golf Course Drive. Works team maintenance schedule maintenance schedule
in Appendix 8) program
Continue to investigate and enforce unauthorised actions within the park Noosa Council’s As required Part of Council’s current
under relevant Noosa Council local laws (e.g. illegal dumping activities). Regulatory Services regulatory services
program
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References Department of Natural Resources and Water 2006, Stream bank vegetation is valuable, viewed January 2016 http://www.qld.gov.au/dsiti/assets/soil/stream-bank-vegetation-is- valuable.pdf Department of Natural Resources and Mines 2015, Vegetation Management Supporting Map. Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Queensland Government. Ecological Natural Area Management 2007, Bush regeneration plan for Heritage Park Bushland Conservation Reserve Tewantin, Prepared for Heritage Park Bushland Care Group EHP 2010, State Planning Policy (2/10): Koala Conservation in South East Queensland, SEQ Koala Protection Area Koala Habitat Values, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. EHP 2015, Southeast Queensland Bioregion Biodiversity Planning Assessment, viewed January 2016 https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/biodiversity/southeast-qld/# Noosa Council 2003, Vegetation of Noosa Shire Edition 2, Noosa Council, Noosa. Noosa Council, Leddy Sergiacomi & Associates & Dr Eve Fesl 2004, Indigenous Cultural Heritage Study of Noosa Shire, Noosa Council, Noosa Noosa Council 2006, Draft Heritage Park Bushland Reserve Bushland Management Plan, Noosa Council, Noosa. Noosa Council 2010, Heritage Park Network Bushland Operational Assessment, Noosa Council, Noosa. Noosa Council 2013, Noosa Plan 2013, viewed January 2016 http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/view-the-noosa-plan Noosa Council 2015a, Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019, viewed January 2016 http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/pest-management-plan Noosa Council 2015b, Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2015-16, viewed January 2016 http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/disaster-management-plan Noosa Council 2015c, Noosa Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan 2015, Noosa Council, Noosa. Noosa Council 2015d, Noosa’s Design Principles, viewed January http://issuu.com/noosacouncil/docs/noosadesignprinciples Noosa Council 2015e, Tree Management on Public Land, viewed January 2016 http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/documents/40217326/40227860/Tree%20Management%20on %20Public%20Land%20Policy.pdf Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 29
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Appendix 1 Acronyms BOA Bushland Operational Assessment DNRM Department of Natural Resources and Mines EHP Department of Environment and Heritage Protection EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 LGA local government area LP Act Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 MAB Man and the Biosphere Program NC Act Nature Conservation Act 1992 OM Overlay Map PIP Priority Infrastructure Program RE regional ecosystem SEQ South East Queensland SPP State Planning Policy UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation VM Act Vegetation Management Act 1999 Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 30
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Appendix 2
Relevant legislative and planning instruments
Table 5 Key commonwealth, state and local legislative and planning instruments relevant to management of the
park
Legislative/planning Administering Description
instrument authority
Commonwealth
Environment Protection Department of the Aims to protect the environment, in particular, Matters of
and Biodiversity Environment National Environmental Significance (MNES).
Conservation Act 1999
(EPBC Act)
State - Queensland
Aboriginal Cultural Department of The main purpose of this Act is to provide effective
Heritage Act 2003 Aboriginal and recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal
Torres Strait cultural heritage.
Islander
Partnerships
Coastal Protection and Department of Provides a comprehensive framework for protecting and
Management Act 1995 Environment and managing the coastal resources and values in the coastal
Heritage zone.
Protection (EHP)
Fire and Rescue Service Queensland Fire Provides for the prevention and control of fires and certain
Act 1990 and Emergency other incidents endangering persons, properties or the
Services environment
Fisheries Act 1994 Department of Regulates fisheries, coastal areas important for fish
Agriculture and habitat, and marine plants.
Fisheries (DAF)
Land Act 1994 EHP Provides for the management of non-freehold land by
promoting the allocation of land for the purpose of
sustainability, development, community and environmental
protection.
Land Protection (Pest DAF Regulates the use of Queensland’s stock route network
and Stock Route which incorporates road and infrastructure corridors. Also
Management) Act 2002 provides a framework for the management of pest plant
and pest animals.
Nature Conservation Act EHP Based on principles to conserve biological diversity,
1992 ecologically sustainable use of wildlife and ecologically
(NCA) sustainable development.
Places requirements on any person taking, using or
interfering with protected wildlife.
South East Queensland EHP Outlines requirements for the assessment of development
Koala Conservation State applications to ensure the impact of new development on
Planning Regulatory koalas is minimised. Logan City contains some priority
Provision (SPRP) koala assessable development areas.
South East Queensland South East The SEQ NRM outlines measurable targets (aligned to
Natural Resource Queensland DRO and policies in the SEQ Regional Plan) regarding the
Management Plan 2009– Catchments condition and extent of environment and natural resources
2031 (SEQ NRM) (SEQC)
The South East Queensland Natural Assets status report
And South East evaluated 12 targets as part of the 2014 Update of the
Queensland Natural SEQ NRM Plan. Case studies used in this report gave a
Assets Status Report snapshot of that community, industry and government
2015 efforts to meet these targets. Despite this effort, the results
showed a declining state of the natural asset being
measured. To maintain and enhance the productivity of
critical natural assets further work needs to be done to
improve water, air and coastal condition, habitat for key
species (such as koalas) and open space for recreation.
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Legislative/planning Administering Description
instrument authority
South East Queensland Department of Informs state and local planning policies and priorities to
Regional Plan 2009–2031 Infrastructure, manage regional growth sustainably. The aim of the SEQ
(SEQ Regional Plan) Local Government Regional Plan is to protect the region from inappropriate
and Planning development whilst managing future growth areas. It
(DILGP) includes desired regional outcomes (DRO) relevant to
Logan City conservation areas.
State Planning Policy DILGP Outlines the State’s interests for ensuring that the natural
1/03 Mitigating the hazards of flood, bushfire, and landslide are adequately
Adverse considered when making decisions about development.
Impacts of Flood,
Bushfire
and Landslide
State Planning Policy DILGP Outlines the State’s interests for development that involves
2/02 Planning and acid sulfate soils in low-lying coastal areas.
Managing Development
Involving Acid Sulfate
Soils
State Planning Policy EHP Outlines the State’s interests whilst providing direction for
2/10: Koala Conservation local government planning schemes and other land
in South East allocation processes. Logan City is located within south-
Queensland east Queensland koala protection areas.
Sustainable Planning Act DILGP Seeks to achieve sustainable planning outcomes through:
2009 (SPA) managing the process by which development takes place;
managing the effects of development on the environment;
and continuing the coordination and integration of local,
regional and state planning.
Vegetation Management EHP Regulates the clearing of native vegetation on freehold
Act 1999 and leasehold land. Operational work that includes
(VMA) clearing native vegetation requires assessment against the
provisions of the VMA.
Water Act 2000 EHP Provides the framework to deliver sustainable water
planning, allocation, management and supply processes
and to ensure improved security for water resources.
Local
Noosa Biosphere Noosa Biosphere In September 2007 the United Nations Educational,
Reserve LTD Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Man and
the Biosphere Program (MAB) designated the Noosa shire
as a biosphere reserve. It was a first for Queensland and
recognised the region's outstanding biodiversity values
and community commitment to best practice approaches
to sustainability. The Noosa Biosphere Reserve
encompasses a total of 150,000 hectares of land and
numerous waterways and extends approximately 3km
seawards.
“It provides a focus for the Noosa community’s aspirations
to continue to strive for a sustainable future, to work
together to build economies, communities, and knowledge
and to ensure our natural ecosystems and biodiversity is
valued, cared for, improved and conserved.”
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Noosa Council Corporate Noosa Council Sets the overarching strategic goals and key priorities for
Plan 2014-2019 Council over a five year period from 2014 to 2019.
The Corporate Plan is supported by an annual operational
plan, which outlines specific projects that Council will
adopt each year as part of its budget process.
There are seven key priorities outlined in the Corporate
Plan, with the two most relevant to management of
reserves and parks being:
Community engagement and communication – Council will
involve the community in decision making on key issues
affecting the future of Noosa.
Custodianship of Noosa’s environment – Council will
continue to apply best practice to its custodianship to
Noosa’s natural environment aiming to enhance local
biodiversity for the benefit of future generations.
Noosa Plan 2013 Noosa Council Is the planning scheme for the Noosa Council and sets
down the planning framework to guide its future. The
Noosa Plan (Noosa Council 2013):
• outlines the desired environmental outcomes
sought for Noosa as a whole and for its localities
• allocates land for different uses
• coordinates and integrates infrastructure and land
use planning
• identifies areas or places that constrain the use of
land due to their environmental value, resource
value or their adverse effects on development
• identifies the kind of development that requires
approval (assessable development) or that can
be carried out without approval if certain
requirements are met (self-assessable
development)
• specifies the development standards or criteria
for assessing the suitability of a development
proposal.
• regulates vegetation clearing through the
provisions of the Biodiversity Overlay.
Noosa Local Disaster Noosa Council Is based upon the principles contained in the Queensland
Management Plan 2015- Disaster Management Act 2003. It takes an all hazards
16 approach to disaster events, and details Council’s
commitment to building resilient communities by
developing and implementing specific strategies to
prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a
disaster. This includes threat specific plans for high risk
areas such as wildfire and flood.
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The Noosa Bushland Noosa Council Is based on the requirements of the Fire and Rescue
Reserve Fire Service Act 1990. It is a three year plan to initiate fire
Management Plan 2015 management actions including:
• a program of fire hazard risk assessments across
the bushland reserve network
• the prioritisation of reserves for fire management
actions
• the establishment and improvement of fire trail
networks and fuel reduction zones
• planning for ecological burning
• systems and processes for managing bushfire on
bushland reserves
• the initiation of bushland reserve neighbour
bushfire education campaigns in conjunction with
QFES
• capacity building with Federal and State fire
management agencies and other large
landholders to manage bushfire and assist with
planned burns
• improving Council’s fire management capacity
through staff training and the purchase of fire
equipment
• communication processes with key stakeholders
such as Bushland Care Groups.
Noosa Local Government Noosa Council Establishes local priorities, strategies and actions to
Area Pest Management address the impacts of pest plants and pest animals. It
Plan 2015-2019 targets pest species that are declared pests under the
Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act
2002 as well as non-declared locally significant pests. The
Plan applies to all land and waterways within the
boundaries of the Noosa LGA, including land owned or
controlled by the State, Council and individuals
The plan does not consider endemic native species
protected under the NC Act that can be a problem species
to some people (e.g. snakes) or domestic or public health
pests (e.g. mosquitoes). Council supports Biosecurity
Queensland in managing public health pests and
pathogens (e.g. myrtle rust).
There are a number of federally and State declared pest
and locally significant pests that have been recorded within
the park (Section 4.1).
According to the plan, the park is designated as a Council
Controlled Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) under
the LP Act, which provides an added protection against
pest plants and pest animals.
The Noosa River Sunshine Coast States that the ecological qualities and economic values of
Catchment and Estuary Council the river system are highly sensitive to change. Current
Management Plan 2012- pressures include population and tourism growth,
15 increased boating numbers and human activities in, and
adjacent to, the river. The plan outlines desired
environmental outcomes of preserving riparian vegetation
and the need to preserve lands held in conservation
tenure.
Vegetation management within the urban sub-catchments
of Wooroi Creek is a management focus within the plan
(Section 3.2).
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The Vegetation of Noosa Noosa Council This study recognise that all remnant native vegetation in
Shire: Edition 2 the Noosa LGA is of significance and value and therefore
is worthy of protection.
Council Policies Noosa Council Noosa Council has a number of policies to support
council's vision for the region to assist with good
decision making processes. The policies are
reviewed regularly, ensuring they are current and relevant.
Relevant policies for the park include the Koala
Conservation Policy and Tree Management on Public
Land Policy.
Local Government By- Noosa Council In 2015, Noosa Shire Council adopted a new suite of local
Laws laws, which help to regulate a range of activities to ensure
the good governance, health and safety of Noosa
residents and visitors. The local laws address a number of
issues relevant to management of the park, including:
approvals for activities, neighbourhood nuisances (e.g.
noise, illegal dumping and graffiti) and dog off-leash areas.
Council issues infringements according to local laws and
state laws.
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Appendix 3
Land tenure details of the park
Table 6 Land tenure details for the park
Site name Details
Heritage Park Lot and plans: 101RP855995, 237MCH4283, 271MCH4647, 993RP885233
Total area: 2.78 ha
Property address: Griffith Avenue
Category: Recreation Park
Heritage Park Bushland Lot and plans: 101RP855995, 271MCH4647, 994RP860583, 989RP897864,
Reserve 986RP897884, 985RP903403, 991RP886723, 993RP885233,
237MCH4283
Total area: 17.39 ha
Property address: Carramar St and Griffith Avenue
Category: Environmental Reserve
Harlow Bushland Reserve Lot and plan: 247MCH4387
Total area: 4 ha
Property address: Harlow Crescent
Category: Environmental Reserve
Satinay Bushland Reserve Lot and plan: 269MCH4563
Total area: 3.63 ha
Property address: Satinay Drive
Category: Environmental Reserve
Palm Grove Park Lot and plan: 246MCH4385
Total area: 0.13 ha
Property address: Griffith Avenue
Category: Recreation Park
Palm Grove Park Bushland Lot and plan: 246MCH4385
Reserve Total area: 2.54 ha
Property address: Griffith Avenue
Category: Environmental Reserve
Lomandra Park Lot and plans: 997 RP860582
Total area: 0.8 ha
Property address: Lomandra Place
Category: Recreation Park
Lomandra Bushland Reserve Lot and plans: 270 MCH4647
Total area: 1.48 ha
Property address: Carramar St
Category: Environmental Reserve
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Appendix 4 Key stakeholders Name Role Cr Joe Jurisevic Councillor Cr Sandy Bolton Councillor Peter Milne Principal Environment Officer, Environment Services Sara Cooke Coordinator Parks and Natural Areas Michael Lyons Natural Areas Project Officer, Parks and Natural Areas William Phillips Private resident John Horn Private resident Rob Middenway Private resident Gus Hatter Private resident Tim Howe Private resident Joan Heavey Private resident, Bushcare volunteer Michelle Newell Private resident, Bushcare volunteer Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 37
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Appendix 5
Relevant contacts
The relevant contacts are listed below (Table 6). If the contact you are looking for is not
here, try the Noosa Council website.
Table 7 Relevant contacts
Value Reason Department Phone Email/website
Flora Biosecurity threats Biosecurity 13 25 23 www.daf.qld.gov.au/biosec
(e.g. suspected Queensland urity
myrtle rust)
Fallen trees Noosa Council (07) 5329 6500 www.noosa.qld.gov.au/tree
-vegetation-clearing
Fauna Sick or injured Wildcare Australia (07) 5527 2444 www.wildcare.org.au
wildlife
General inquiry National Parks 1300 130 372
and Wildlife
Fire Inquiry about burn- Queensland Fire 1300 650 028
off on private land and Emergency
Services
Rural Fire Service 3294 4944
Recreation Inappropriate Noosa Council (07) 5329 6500 www.noosa.qld.gov.au/con
recreational use of tact-council
the park (as listed in
Section 2.3)
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Appendix 6 Flora list for the park Source – Joan Heavey (Heritage Park Bushland Care Group) *Denotes exotic species Native plants Scientific name Common name Acacia disparrima var. disparrima Hickory wattle, ironbark wattle Acacia fimbriata Brisbane wattle Acacia hubbardiana Prickly moses Acacia leiocalyx Lamb's tail wattle, black wattle Acacia longissima Narrow-leaved wattle Acacia maidenii Maiden's wattle Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Acacia oshanesii Irish wattle Acacia penninervis Mountain hickory Acmena smithii Narrow-leaved lilly pilly Acmena smithii Broad leaf form Acronychia laevis Glossy acronychia, hard aspen Acronychia wilcoxiana Silver aspen Allocasuarina littoralis Black she-oak, coastal she-oak Allocasuarina torulosa Forest oak Alphitonia excelsa Red ash, soap tree Alpinia caerulea Native ginger Alternanthera denticulata Lesser joyweed Amyema congener Variable mistletoe Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop pine Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Piccabeen, bangalow palm Argyrodendron trifoliolatum White booyong, brown tulip oak Artanema fimbriatum Koala bells Arytera divaricata Coogera Asplenium australasicum Bird's nest fern, crow's nest fern Austromyrtus dulcis Midyim, midgem berry Austromyrtus glabra Midyim Backhousia citriodora Lemon scented myrtle, lemon myrtle Backhousia myrtifolia Carrol, grey myrtle, cinnamon myrtle Bacopa monnieri Bacopa Baloskion tetraphyllum Swamp foxtails Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 39
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Scientific name Common name Beilschmiedia obtusifolia Hard bolly gum, blush walnut Billardiera scandens Apple berry Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle fern Blechnum indicum Bungwall, swampwater fern Brachychiton acerifolius Flame tree Breynia oblongifolia Breynia, native coffee Calamus muelleri Lawyer vine, wait-a-while Callerya megasperma Native wisteria Callistemon pachyphyllus Wallum bottlebrush Callistemon salignus Willow bottlebrush Calochlaena dubia Soft bracken Carex maculata Castanospermum australe Black bean, Moreton bay chestnut Caustis blakei Koala fern Centella asiatica Pennywort, centella, Indian pennywort Centipeda minima Spreading sneezeweed Christella dentata Binung Cissus antarctica Water vine, kangaroo vine Cissus hypoglauca Giant water vine, five-leaf water vine Clerodendrum floribundum Lolly bush, lottery tree Commelina diffusa Wandering sailor, wandering Jew Commersonia bartramia Brown kurrajong, bush Christmas tree Cordyline rubra Red-fruited palm lily Corymbia intermedia Pink bloodwood Cryptocarya glaucescens Jackwood Cryptocarya laevigata Red-fruited laurel, glossy laurel Cryptocarya microneura Murrogun Cryptocarya triplinervis var. triplinervis Thick-leaved laurel Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo, cupan tree Cyanthillium cinereum Purple fleabane Cyathea cooperi Straw tree fern Cyclophyllum coprosmoides Coast canthium Cymbidium madidum Banded cymbidium Cyperus difformis Dirty dora Cyperus exaltatus Tall flat sedge, giant sedge Cyperus gracilis Cyperus haspan Cyperus haspan subsp. juncoides Cyperus iria Cyperus laevis Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 40
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Scientific name Common name Cyperus trinervis Cyperus pilosus Fuzzy sedge Cyperus polystachyos Leafy twig rush, bunchy sedge Dendrobium aemulum Ironbark orchid Denhamia celastroides Denhamia, orange box thorn Dianella caerulea Common flax lily Dianella longifolia Pale flax lily Dioscorea transversa Native yam Diploglottis australis Native tamarind Dipodium variegatum Hyacinth orchid Dodonaea triquetra Hop bush Eclipta prostrata White eclipta Elaeocarpus grandis Blue quandong, silver quandong Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard quandong Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry ash, fairy petticoats Eleocharis minuta Embelia australiana Embelia Endiandra discolor Rose walnut, domatia tree Endiandra sieberi Hard corkwood, pink walnut Entolasia stricta Wiry panic Enydra fluctuans Enydra Eragrostis spartinoides Eucalyptus grandis Flooded gum, rose gum Eucalyptus microcorys Tallowwood Eucalyptus pilularis Blackbutt Eucalyptus resinifera Red mahogany, red stringybark Eucalyptus robusta Swamp mahogany, swamp messmate Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest red gum, blue gum Eupomatia laurina Bolwarra, native guava, scented laurel Euroschinus falcatus Ribbonwood Eustrephus latifolius Wombat berry, orange vine Ficus coronata Creek sandpaper fig Ficus virens White fig, banyan Ficus watkinsiana Strangling fig, nipple fig Fimbristylis dichotoma Common finger rush Fimbristylis pauciflora Flagellaria indica Supplejack Flindersia schottiana Bumpy ash, silver ash, cudgerie Gahnia aspera Cut sedge, saw sedge Gahnia clarkei Tall saw sedge Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 41
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Scientific name Common name Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling lily Glochidion ferdinandi Cheese tree, raintree Glochidion sumatranum Umbrella cheese tree, buttonwood Glycine clandestina Twining glycine Glycine microphylla Gmelina leichhardtii White beech Gonocarpus chinensis subsp. verrucosus Gonocarpus humilis Guioa acutifolia Northern guioa Gymnostachys anceps Settlers flax Halfordia kendack Saffron-heart, kerosene wood Harpullia pendula Tulipwood Hibbertia scandens Twining guinea flower Hibiscus diversifolius Swamp hibiscus Hibiscus heterophyllus Wild rosella Hibiscus splendens Splendid hibiscus, hollyhock tree Homalanthus nutans Native bleeding heart Hovea acutifolia Hovea Hybanthus stellarioides Spade flower Hydrocotyle acutiloba Pennywort Hydrocotyle tripartita Small-leaved pennywort Hymenosporum flavum Native frangipani Hypericum gramineum Small St. John’s wort Hypolepis muelleri Harsh ground fern, swamp bracken Hypserpa decumbens Southern hypserpa Imperata cylindrica Blady grass Isolepis inundata Swamp club rush Jagera pseudorhus Foambark Juncus prismatocarpus Branching rush Juncus usitatus Common rush, tussock rush Leersia hexandra Swamp rice grass Lepironia articulata Grey rush Lindernia crustacea Lindernia Litsea australis Southern brown bolly gum Litsea leefeana Brown bolly gum Litsea reticulata Bolly gum Livistona australis Cabbage palm Lobelia membranacea Lawn lobelia Lobelia purpurascens Whiteroot Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 42
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Scientific name Common name
Lomandra confertifolia subsp. pallida
Lomandra hystrix Creek mat-rush
Lomandra laxa Mat-rush
Lomandra longifolia
Lophostemon confertus Brush box
Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp box, swamp mahogany
Ludwigia octovalvis Willow primrose
Ludwigia peploides subsp.
montevidensis Water primrose
Lygodium microphyllum Climbing maidenhair
Macaranga tanarius Bullocks heart
Marsdenia fraseri Small-leaved milk vine
Melaleuca quinquenervia Paperbark tea tree, broad-leaved paperbark
Melastoma malabathricum subsp.
malabathricum Blue tongue, nunyi-um
Melia azedarach White cedar
Melicope elleryana Euodia, pink doughwood
Melodinus australis subsp. australis Southern melodinus
Microlaena stipoides Rice meadow grass, weeping grass
Morinda jasminoides Morinda
Murdannia graminea Lawn lily, slug herb
Myrsine variabilis Muttonwood
Neolitsea dealbata White bolly gum
Notelaea longifolia Long-leaved mock olive
Ophioglossum reticulatum
Creeping shade grass, Australian basket
Oplismenus aemulus
grass
Oplismenus imbecillis
Ottochloa gracillima Graceful grass
Ottochloa nodosa
Oxylobium robustum Golden shaggy pea
Pandorea jasminoides Bower of beauty
Pararistolochia praevenosa Birdwing butterfly vine
Parsonsia straminea Monkey vine
Paspalum scrobiculatum Ditch millet
Persicaria attenuata Smartweed
Persicaria decipiens Slender knotweed
Persicaria strigosa Prickly smartweed
Persicaria subsessilis Hairy knotweed
Petalostigma triloculare Quinine berry, quinine bush
Phebalium woombye Phebalium
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Scientific name Common name
Philydrum lanuginosum Woolly frogmouth
Phragmites australis Swamp sedge, common reed
Pilidiostigma rhytispermum Small-leaved plum myrtle
Piper hederaceum Giant pepper vine
Pittosporum ferrugineum Rusty pittosporum
Pittosporum revolutum Forest pittosporum, Brisbane laurel
Pittosporum undulatum Sweet pittosporum
Planchonella chartacea Thin-leaved coondoo
Platycerium superbum Staghorn fern
Platylobium formosum Handsome flat pea
Podocarpus elatus Plum pine, brown pine, Illawarra plum
Polyscias elegans Celerywood
Pomax umbellata Pomax
Pseuderanthemum variabile Love flower
Psilotum nudum Skeleton fork fern
Psychotria loniceroides Hairy psychotria
Pteridium esculentum Common bracken fern
Hairy bush pea, kerosene bush, bronze bush
Pultenaea villosa
pea
Rhodamnia argentea Malletwood
Rhodomyrtus psidioides Native guava
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema Deep yellowwood
Rhynchospora corymbosa
Rubus moluccanus var. moluccanus Molucca raspberry
Sacciolepis indica Indian cupscale grass
Sannantha bidwillii Baeckea
Sarcopetalum harveyanum Pearl vine
Schizomeria ovata Crabapple, white cherry, white birch
Schoenus apogon Common bogrush, fluke bogrush
Sloanea australis Maiden’s blush
Sloanea woollsii Yellow carabeen
Smilax australis Barbed-wire vine
Smilax glyciphylla Sweet sarsaparilla
Spiranthes australis Ladies tresses
Sporobolus laxus Lax sporobolus
Stephania japonica Stephania, tape vine, snake vine
Symplocos stawellii White hazelwood
Syncarpia glomulifera Turpentine
Synoum glandulosum Scentless rosewood
Syzygium australe Brush cherry, scrub cherry, creek lilly pilly
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Scientific name Common name Syzygium luehmannii Riberry, small-leaved lilly pilly Syzygium oleosum Blue lilly pilly Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Banana bush Tecomanthe hillii Fraser island creeper Themeda triandra Kangaroo grass Toona ciliata Red cedar Tricoryne anceps subsp. pterocaulon Tricoryne Trochocarpa laurina Tree heath Vigna vexillata Cow pea, wild cowpea Viola betonicifolia subsp. betonicifolia Arrow-leaved violet Viola hederacea Native violet Waterhousea floribunda Weeping lilly pilly Wikstroemia indica Bootlace bush, tie bush Wilkiea huegeliana Veiny wilkiea Xanthorrhoea macronema Bottle brush grasstree, forest grasstree Xyris complanata Hat pins feathered yellow-eye Youngia japonica Zeuxine oblonga Zeuxine orchid Zieria minutiflora subsp. minutiflora Zieria smithii Sandfly bush Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 45
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Pest plants Scientific name Common name *Acalypha australis Asian copperleaf *Ageratum conyzoides Billy goat weed *Ageratum houstonianum Blue billy goat weed, blue top *Alpinia zerumbet Shell ginger *Archontophoenix alexandrae Alexandra palm *Ardisia crenata Coral berry *Ardisia elliptica Large ardisia *Asparagus aethiopicus Basket asparagus *Asparagus virgatus Tiki fern *Aster subulatus Wild aster *Axonopus compressus Broad-leaved carpet grass, mat grass *Axonopus fissifolius Axonopus affinis *Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel *Bidens pilosa Cobblers pegs *Callisia fragrans Purple succulent *Callisia repens Creeping Inch plant, basket plant *Calyptocarpus vialis Creeping Cinderella weed *Cardamine flexuosa Flick weed *Celtis sinensis Chinese elm *Chamaesyce hirta Asthma plant *Chamaesyce ophthalmica Caustic weed, rock spurge *Cinnamomum camphora Camphor laurel *Citrus limon Bush lemon *Conyza bonariensis Fleabane *Corymbia torelliana Cadaghi *Crassocephalum crepidioides Thickhead *Crotalaria lanceolata subsp. lanceolata Lance-leaved rattlepod *Cuphea carthagenensis Colombian waxweed *Cyclospermum leptophyllum Slender celery, wild carrot *Cyperus brevifolius Mullumbimby couch *Cyperus eragrostis Drain sedge, umbrella sedge *Cyperus involucratus Umbrella sedge *Cyperus sesquiflorus Kyllinga weed *Cyperus sphacelatus Roadside flatsedge *Desmodium incanum Creeping beggar weed, Spanish clover *Desmodium uncinatum Silver-leaved desmodium *Dichorisandra thyrsiflora Blue ginger *Digitaria ciliaris Summer grass Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 46
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Scientific name Common name *Digitaria didactyla Queensland blue couch *Dioscorea bulbifera var. bulbifera Air potato, aerial yam *Diospyros kaki Persimmon *Drymaria cordata subsp. diandra Sticky weed, tropical chick weed *Echinochloa colona Awnless barnyard grass *Eleusine indica Crowsfoot grass *Eragrostis bahiensis Bahia lovegrass *Emilia sonchifolia var. sonchifolia Emilies *Erythrina x sykesii Common coral tree *Erechtites valerianifolius Brazilian fireweed *Eugenia uniflora Brazilian cherry *Fraxinus griffithii Himalayan ash, evergreen ash *Gamochaeta pensylvanica Cudweed *Gamochaeta americana Spiked cudweed *Gloriosa superba Gloriosa lily, glory lily *Gomphocarpus physocarpus Balloon cotton bush *Grevillea baileyana White oak *Heliconia psittacorum Parrot’s beak heliconia *Hypochaeris microcephala var. albiflora White flatweed, cat’s ear *Hypochaeris radicata Flatweed, cat’s ear *Hypoestes phyllostachya Polka-dot plant *Indigofera spicata Creeping indigo *Kummerowia striata Japanese clover *Impatiens sp. Busy lizzie, balsam *Ipomoea indica Morning glory *Juncus cognatus *Ligustrum lucidum Large-leaved privet *Ligustrum sinense Small-leaved privet *Lantana camara Lantana *Lotononis bainesii Lotononis *Macroptilium atropurpureum Siratro *Macrotyloma axillare Archer axillaries, perennial horse gram *Malvaviscus penduliflorus Sleeping hibiscus *Mecardonia procumbens Bacopa, Mecardonia *Megathyrsus maximum var. pubiglumis Guinea grass, green panic *Melinis minutiflora Molasses grass *Monstera deliciosa Fruit salad plant *Murraya paniculata Mock orange, Murraya *Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone fern Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 47
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Scientific name Common name *Nymphaea caerulea subsp zanzibarensis Waterlily *Ochna Serratula Mickey mouse plant *Odontonema tubaeforme Red Justicia, fire spike *Oxalis corniculata Yellow wood-sorrel *Oxalis debilis Pink shamrock *Paspalum conjugatum Sour grass, water grass, Johnson river grass *Paspalum mandiocanum Board-leaved paspalum, crown grass *Paspalum paniculatum Russell river grass *Paspalum plicatulum Brown-seed paspalum *Paspalum urvillei Vasey grass, giant paspalum *Passiflora edulis Common passionfruit *Passiflora suberosa Corky passion vine *Philodendron bipinnatifidum Tree philodendron *Philodendron hederaceum Heart-leaf philodendron *Pinus elliottii Slash pine, exotic pine *Polygala paniculata *Randia fitzalanii Native gardenia *Rhaphiolepis indica Indian hawthorn *Richardia brasiliensis White eye, mexican clover *Ruellia squarrosa Creeping ruellia *Salvinia molesta Salvinia *Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella tree *Schefflera arboricola Dwarf umbrella tree *Schinus terebinthifolius Broadleaf pepper tree *Scoparia dulcis Scoparia, sweet broom *Senna pendula var. glabrata Easter cassia *Setaria sphacelata Setaria, south African pigeon grass *Sida rhombifolia Paddy's Lucerne, Sida retusa *Sisyrinchium rosulatum Scour weed *Solanum americanum Glossy nightshade *Solanum mauritianum Wild tobacco *Solanum seaforthianum Brazilian nightshade *Soliva anthemifolia Hairy Jo-Jo weed *Soliva sessilis Bindy eye *Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore daisy *Sporobolus africanus Parramatta grass *Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos palm, queen palm *Synedrella nodiflora Synedrella, Cinderella weed *Syngonium podophyllum Syngonium, white butterfly Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 48
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Scientific name Common name *Thunbergia alata Black-eyed susan *Thunbergia grandiflora Blue trumpet vine *Tradescantia fluminensis Trad, wandering jew *Urochloa decumbens Signal grass *Urochloa mutica Para grass *Verbena littoralis Coastal verbena *Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet viburnum Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 49
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Appendix 7 Fauna list for the park Source – Joan Heavey (Heritage Park Bushland Care Group) *Denotes exotic species Mammals Species name Common name Legislative status Antechinus flavipes Yellow-footed antechinus Hydromys chrysogaster Water rat Isoodon macrourus Northern brown bandicoot Melomys burtoni Grassland melomys Petaurus breviceps Sugar glider Phascolarctos cinereus Koala Vulnerable (EPBC) Pseudocheirus peregrinus Common ringtail possum Pteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed flying fox Vulnerable (EPBC) Tachyglossus aculeatus Short-beaked echidna Trichosurus vulpecula Common brushtail possum Birds Species name Common name Legislative status Acanthiza pusilla Brown thornbill Accipiter cirrocephalus Collared sparrowhawk Accipiter fasciatus Brown goshawk Ailuroedus crassirostris Green catbird Alcedo azurea Azure kingfisher Alectura lathami Australian brush turkey Alisterus scapularis Australian king parrot Amaurornis olivacea Bush hen Anas superciliosa Pacific black duck Anthochaera chrysoptera Little wattlebird Ardea intermedia Intermediate egret Ardea novaehollandiae White-faced heron Aviceda subcristata Pacific baza Cacatua galerita Sulphur crested cockatoo Cacatua sanguinea Little corella Cacomantis flabelliformis Fan-tailed cuckoo Calyptorhynchus funereus Yellow tailed black-cockatoo Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 50
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Species name Common name Legislative status
Calyptorhynchus lathami Glossy black-cockatoo Vulnerable (NC Act)
Calyptorhynchus banksii Red-tailed black-cockatoo
Centropus phasianinus Pheasant coucal
Chalcophaps indica Emerald dove
Chenonetta jubata Australian wood duck
Chrysococcyx lucidus Shining bronze-cuckoo
Colluricincla harmonica Grey shrike-thrush
Colluricincla megarhyncha Little shrike-thrush
Columba leucomela White headed pigeon
Coracina novaehollandiae Black faced cuckoo shrike
Coracina tenuirostris Cicadabird
Corvus coronoides Australian raven
Corvus orru Torresian crow
Cracticus nigrogularis Pied butcherbird
Cracticus tibicen Australian magpie
Cracticus torquatus Grey butcherbird
Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing kookaburra
Dicrurus bracteatus Spangled drongo
Egretta novaehollandiae White faced heron
Neochmia temporalis Red-browed finch
Entomyzon cyanotis Blue faced honeyeater
Eopsaltria australis
Eastern yellow robin
Eolophus roseicapillus Galah
Eudynamys orientalis Eastern koel
Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird
Falco berigora Brown falcon
Gallinula olivacea Bush hen
Gallinula tenebrosa Dusky moorhen
Gallirallus philippensis Buff-banded rail
Gerygone olivacea White throated gerygone
Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered dove
Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie lark
Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated needle tail (swift) Migratory (EPBC)
Hirundo neoxena Welcome swallow
Ixobrychus flavicollis Black bittern
Leucosarcia melanoleuca Wonga pigeon
Lichmera indistincta Brown honeyeater
Lichenostomus chrysops Yellow-faced honeyeater
Lopholaimus antarcticus Top-knot pigeon
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Species name Common name Legislative status Macropygia amboinensis Brown cuckoo dove Manorina melanocephala Noisy miner Malurus lamberti Variegated fairy-wren Malurus melanocephalus Red backed fairy-wren Meliphaga lewinii Lewin’s honeyeater Melithreptus albogularis White-throated honeyeater Merops ornatus Rainbow bee-eater Migratory (EPBC) Myiagra rubecula Leaden flycatcher Myzomela sanguinolenta Scarlet honeyeater Neochmia temporalis Red browed finch Ninox novaeseelandiae Southern boobook Ninox strenua Powerful owl Vulnerable (NC Act) Nycticorax caledonicus Nankeen (rufus) night heron Ocyphaps lophotes Crested pigeon Pachycephala pectoralis Golden whistler Pardalotus punctatus Spotted pardalote Pardalotus striatus Striated pardalote Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian pelican Petroica rosea Rose robin Phalacrocorax melanoleucos Little pied cormorant Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little black cormorant Philemon corniculatus Noisy friarbird Platycercus adscitus Pale headed rosella Porzana tabuensis Spotless crake Psophodes olivaceus Eastern whipbird Podargus strigoides Tawny frogmouth Ptilinopus regina Rose-crowned pigeon (fruit-dove) Rhipidura albiscapa Grey fantail Rhipidura leucophrys Willy wagtail Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous fantail Migratory (EPBC) Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel billed cuckoo Sericornis frontalis White-browed scrubwren Sericulus chrysocephalus Regent bowerbird Sphecotheres viridis Figbird Strepera graculina Pied currawong *Streptopelia chinensis Spotted turtle dove Symposiarchus trivirgatus Spectacled monarch Threskiornis molucca Australian white ibis Threskiornis spinicollis Straw neck ibis Todiramphus macleayii Forest kingfisher Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 52
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Species name Common name Legislative status
Todiramphus sanctus Sacred kingfisher
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus Scaly-breasted lorikeet
Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow lorikeet
Vanellus miles Masked lapwing
Zosterops lateralis Silvereye
Frogs
Scientific name Common name Legislative status
Adelotus brevis Tusked frog Vulnerable (NC Act)
Crinia tinnula Wallum froglet Vulnerable (NC Act)
Limnodynastes peronii Striped marsh frog
Litoria brevipalmata Green thighed frog Vulnerable (NC Act)
Litoria caerulea Green tree frog
Litoria chloris Red-eyed tree frog
Litoria fallax Dwarf tree frog
Litoria gracilenta Dainty tree frog
Litoria latopalmata Broad-palmed frog
Litoria wilcoxii (formerly lesueuri) Stony-creek frog
Litoria peronii Emerald-spotted tree frog
Litoria rubella Little red tree frog
Mixophyes fasciolatus Great-barred frog
Rhinella marina ( formerly Bufo
Cane toad
marinus)
Reptiles
Scientific name Common name Legislative status
Anomalopus verreauxii Verreauxii’s skink
Cacophis krefftii Dwarf crowned snake
Concinnia tenuis Bar-sided forest skink
Ctenotus robustus Eastern striped skink
Dendrelaphis punctulatus Green tree snake
Egernia major Land mullet
Egernia frerei Major skink
Elseya latisternum Saw-shelled turtle
Eulamprus quoyii Eastern water Skink
Lampropholis delicata Delicate Skink
Morelia spilota Carpet python
Physignathus lesueurii Eastern water dragon
Pseudechis porphyriacus Red-bellied black snake
Pseudonaja textilis Common brown snake, eastern brown
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Scientific name Common name Legislative status
Ramphotyphlops nigrescens Blackish blind snake
Common blue-tongue, eastern blue-
Tiliqua scincoides
tongue
Tropidonophis mairii Keelback, freshwater snake
Varanus varius Lace monitor
Spiders
Scientific name Common name Legislative status
Araneus sp. Wheel-weaving spider
Argiope keyserlinga St Andrew’s cross spider
Arkys furcatus Mascord’s pretty Aachemorus
Astilodes mariae
Arkys lancearius Triangular sider
Araneus eburnus Bush orb weaver
Cryptophora hirta Tent web spider
Cyclosa insulana Brown lobed spider
Cyrtophora exanthematica Pan-web spider
Deinopis ravida Common net-casting spider
Deinopis subrufa Net-casting spider
Eriophora transmarina Garden orb-weaver
Gasteracanatha quadrispinosa Four spined jewel spider
Heteripoda jugulans Brown huntsman spider
Latrodectus hasselti Redback spider
Leucauge granulata Silver orb spider
Mopsus mormon Green jumping spider
Nephila sp. Golden orb-weaver
Ordgarius magnificus Magnificent spider
Oxyopes sp. Lynx spider
Phonognatha graeffei Leaf curling spider
Sidymella trapezia Trapezia Crab Spider
Thomisus spectabilis Flower spider
Typostola barbata Giant green huntsman
Zenodorus orbiculatus Salticid ant eater
Aquatic animals
Scientific name Common name Legislative status
Anguilla sp. Eel
*Carassius auratus Goldfish
Cherax sp. Crayfish
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Scientific name Common name Legislative status Gobiomorphus australis Striped gudgeon Hypseleotris compressa Empire gudgeon Hypseleotris galii Firetail gudgeon Rhadinocentrus ornatus Ornate rainbow *Xiphophorus maculatus Platy Molluscs Scientific name Common name Legislative status Sphaerospira fraseri Fraser’s banded snail Triboniophorus graeffei Red-triangle slug Butterflies Scientific name Common name Legislative status Appias paulina Yellow albatross Belenois java Caper white Candalides absimilis Common pencil blue Candalides hyacinthine Varied dusky blue Catopsilia pomona Lemon migrant Catopsilia pyranthe White migrant Cephrenes augiades Orange palm dart Cressida cressida Clearwing swallowtail Cupha prosope Bordered rustic Danaus plexippus Monarch Delias argenthona Scarlet jezebel Delias nigrina Black jezebel Erysichton lineata Hairy line-blue Euchrysops cnejus Spotted pea-blue Euploea core Common crow Euploea tulliolus Purple crow Eurema hecabe Large grass-yellow Eurema smilax Small grass-yellow Euschemon rafflesia Regent skipper butterfly Graphium eurypylus Pale triangle Graphium macleayanus Macleay’s swallowtail Graphium sarpedon Blue triangle Hypocysta metirius Brown ringlet Hypolimnas bolina Varied eggfly Junonia villida Meadow argus Melanitis leda Evening brown Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 55
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Scientific name Common name Legislative status Mynes geoffroyi Jezebel nymph Nacaduba berenice Large purple line-blue Nacaduba kurava White-banded line-blue Ocybadistes flavovittata Narrow-brand grass-dart Ornithoptera richmondia Richmond birdwing Papilio aegeus Orchard swallowtail Papilio anactus Dainty swallowtail Papilio demoleus Chequered swallowtail Pelopidas lyelli Lyell’s swift Philiris innotatus Purple moonbeam Pieris rapae Cabbage white Phaedyma shepherdi White banded plane Polyura sempronius Tailed emperor Psychonotis caelius Small green-banded blue Suniana sunias Wide-brand grass-dart Tirumala hamata Blue tiger Tisiphone abeona Varied sword-grass brown Toxidia peron Dingy grass-skipper Trapezites iacchus Brown ochre Trapezites symmomus Splendid ochre Ypthima arctous Dusky knight Zizula hylax Dainty grass-blue Zizina labradus Common grass-blue Moths Scientific name Common name Legislative status Agape chloropyga Yellow tiger moth Ceryx sp. Orange spotted tiger moth Donuca rubropicta White banded noctuid moth Endoxyla cinereas Giant wood moth Epicoma sp. Black spot moth Erebus terminitincta Erebus moth Eudocima salaminia Fruit piercing moth Gastrophora henricaria Beautiful leaf moth Hippotion scrofa Coprosma hawk moth Hyalarcta huebneri Leaf case moth Metura elongata Saunder’s case moth Nyctemera secundiana Magpie moth Panacela sp. Bag shelter moth Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 56
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Scientific name Common name Legislative status Speiredonia spectrans Granny’s cloak moth Theretra latreillii Pale brown hawk moth Trigonodes hyppasia Semi-looper moth Mantids Scientific name Common name Legislative status Archimantis latistyla Stick mantis Ditaxis biseriata Mantid lacewing Tenodera australasiae Purple-winged mantis Stick insects Scientific name Common name Legislative status Acrophylla titan Titan stick insect Ctenomorpha chronus Stick leaf insect Eurycnema goliath Goliath stick insect Extatosoma tiaratum Spiny leaf insect Podacanthus Typhon Pink winged phasma Grasshoppers, crickets and cockroaches Scientific name Common name Legislative status Acrida conica Longheaded grasshopper Atractomorpha similis Northern grass pyrgimorph Ellipsidion sp. Australian cockroach Maclystria sp. Green-legs wingless grasshopper Nunkeria sp. Spider face leaf-rolling cricket Teleogryllus commodus Field cricket Valanga irregularis Hedge grasshopper Damselflies Scientific name Common name Legislative status Agriocnemis rubricauda Red-rumped wisp Austroagiolestes icteromelas Common flatwing Austrolestes leda Wandering ringtail Ceriagrion aeruginosum Redtail Ischnura heterostica Common bluetail Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 57
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Dragonflies Scientific name Common name Legislative status Adversaeschna brevistyla Blue-spotted hawker Agrionoptera insignis allogenes Red swamp dragon Hemicordulia australiae Australian emerald Orthetrum caledonicum Blue skimmer Orthetrum villosovittatum Fiery skimmer Rhyothemis graphiptera Graphic flutterer Rhyothemis Phyllis Yellow-striped flutterer Zyxamma elgneri Short-tailed duskdarter Cicadas Scientific name Common name Legislative status Cystosoma saundersii Bladder cicada Chlorocysta vitripennis Small bottle cicada Tamasa tristigma Brown bunyip cicada Bugs and beetles Scientific name Common name Legislative status Amorbus obscuricornis Eucalyptus tip bug Anoplognathus pallidicollis Christmas beetle Coccinella transversalis Transverse ladybird Eupoecila australasiae Fiddler beetle Harmonia testudinaria Tortoise-shelled ladybird Lilioceris bakewellii Red narrow-necked leaf beetle Mictis profana Crusader bug Paropsis maculata Gum leaf beetle Pristhesancus plagipennis Bee killer assassin bug Poecilometis ellipticus Gum tree shield bug Xylotrupes ulysses Rhinoceros beetle Flies Scientific name Common name Legislative status Asilidae sp. Robber fly Dichaetomyia sp. Bush fly Episyrphus viridaureus Hoverfly Nephrotoma australasiae Cranefly Rutilia sp. Bristle fly Sarcophagidae Flesh fly Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 58
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Scientific name Common name Legislative status Tabanidae family March fly Wasps Scientific name Common name Legislative status Lissopimpla excelsa Orchid wasp Ropalidia romandi Native paper wasp Ropalidia revolutionalis Native paper wasp Sceliphron laetum Mud-dauber wasp Bees Scientific name Common name Legislative status Amegilla cingulata Blue-banded bee Megachile mystaceana Fire-tailed resin bee Trigona carbonaria Carbonaria stingless bee Xylocopa aruana or X. leiftincki Black & yellow carpenter bee Ants Scientific name Common name Legislative status Polyrhachis ammon Golden-tailed spiny ant Polyrhachis australis Dome-backed spiny ant Rhytidoponera metallica Green-head ant Mosquitoes Scientific name Common name Legislative status Aedes notoscriptus Aedes procax Aedes vigilax Coquillettidia linealis Coquillettidia xanthogathser Culex annulirostris Common banded mosquito Culex quinquefasiatus Toxorhynchites speciosis Giant mosquito Chilopoda sp Centipede Diplopoda sp Millipede Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan page | 59
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Appendix 8
Council’s works and maintenance schedule
Table 8 Noosa Parklands Park works and maintenance schedule
Noosa Council team Item Frequency Recommendation
Natural Areas Inspection of fire trails and 6 times per year No change
boundary trees
Slashing of fire trails 4 times per year Include 1 m clearance
beside boardwalks as
part of fire trail
maintenance
Maintenance of creek debris 2 times per year The removal of debris
around boardwalks and does not reduce flood
bridges levels in a flood event
and it is recommended
that this practice does
not continue
Bushland Care group Once per month No change
removal of pest plants and
planting of native species
Contract pest plant control As per contract No change
Parks and Gardens Inspection of playground 6 times per year No change
and basketball court
Inspection of pathways and 2 times per year No change
other infrastructure (e.g.
signs, boardwalks, tables)
Mowing of grassed areas 18-22 cuts per year No change
Bindi spraying of dog off- May/June and follow up as No change
leash area and playgrounds required
Vector Control Mosquito surveys to inform Between September to No change
vector control program April, once per week
Arborist Inspection of trees along Currently undertaken by Additional detailed
pathways and boundary fire Parks and Natural Areas inspection required by
trails team or as needed qualified arborist once
per year
Civil Works Cleaning out of road culverts Once per year No change
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