2016-06-07 - P&E Agenda - Item 3, Attachment 1 - Noosa Parklands Draft Management Plan

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.




Final draft Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan                                         page | iv