NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS MASTERPLAN · Attachment 1. Noosa Botanical Gardens Masterplan_683_SD_LR002_E - Final Plan

Summary of What We Heard

Across all engagement activities in Phase 2, the community expressed strong
support for the Draft Master Plan and confirmed that it reflects what people value
most about the Noosa Botanic Gardens: their tranquillity, natural beauty and
botanical identity. Respondents consistently demonstrated a deep sense of care
and protectiveness for the Gardens and emphasised that improvements must
enhance these qualities rather than erode them.

Most feedback focused on strengthening or clarifying aspects already included in
the draft, rather than proposing major changes.

Key themes included:

   •    Protecting and enhancing the botanical collections          , supported by stronger
        long -term stewardship, clearer curation and improved plant labelling.
   •    Preserving the peaceful character of the Gardens          , with cautious support for
        only low -impact, nature -aligned activation.
   •    Improving accessibility , including clearer wayfinding, better paths,
        appropriate gradients and shaded resting points.
   •    Enhancing community amenities         , such as shelters, picnic areas, toilets and
        drinking water.
   •    Clarifying operational matters     , including dog access, lake use and the plan’s
        25 -year time horizon.
   •    Strengthening partnerships       , particularly the valued role of the Friends of
        Noosa Botanic Gardens.

Overall, the feedback shows a community that is highly supportive of the proposed
direction while strongly committed to ensuring the Gardens remain a peaceful,
botanically significant and well   -cared -for place for generations to come.




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