2021-06-17 OM Agenda - Item 2 - Attachment 1 - Draft Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Management Plan 2021-2026

It is intended that the Plan will provide an over-arching plan for all Council owned and managed
Bushland Reserves, and establish clear and consistent management objectives for all issues that
relate to or impact upon Noosa’s bushland reserve values for the next five years.



2. Vision & Objectives
2.1    Council’s Vision for Noosa Bushland Reserves Network
The Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Management Plan is the operational mechanism for the
implementation of several targets identified within the Noosa Environment Strategy. The Noosa
Environment Strategy sets the ‘big picture’ for our environment and sustainability across all plans
and subsequent implementation documents. The Noosa Bushland Reserve Network will deliver
outcomes across all of the 4 themes of the Noosa Environment Strategy being Biodiversity;
Waterways, Wetlands and Coasts; Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience; and Sustainable
living.

The following vision statement provides an overarching framework for driving the management of
Noosa Council’s bushland reserves network:

“Council’s Bushland Reserve Network is protected, enhanced and valued by the Noosa
community for its natural, cultural and social values.”



2.2    Noosa Bushland Reserve Network’s Objectives
The principal objectives listed below contribute towards achieving the Noosa bushland reserves
network vision.

1. Protect and improve biodiversity values within the bushland reserve network using best
   practice management.

2. Contribute towards improvement of water quality within the Noosa River, Mary River and
   coastal creek catchments.

3. Identify and protect Indigenous and European cultural heritage sites within the bushland
   reserve network.

4. Develop and foster partnerships with the community.

5. Manage hazardous vegetation, bushfire, flooding and pest species within the bushland reserve
   network according to Council’s policies, plans, risk appetite and legislative requirements.

6. Provide opportunities for outdoor recreational activities that are compatible and complementary
   with natural and cultural heritage values within the bushland reserve network.

7. Work with bushland reserve neighbours to achieve mutually beneficial biodiversity and
   community safety outcomes.

8. Identify and implement carbon sequestration and preservation activities within the bushland
   reserve network.




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