2016-12-12 General Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 6 - Biodiversity Assessment Report

                                                    Noosa Biodiversity Plan – Biodiversity Assessment Report




      Major linear                                                                           Impacted key
                                Location                 Fragmented habitat area
          feature                                                                               corridor

                                                                                           Kin Kin Creek &
                                                                                           Kin Kin,
 Pomona Kin Kin         Western – Pomona to Kin                                            Cootharaba to
                                                   Vegetation east and west of the road
 Drive                  Kin                                                                Pomona vegetated
                                                                                           corridor, Six Mile
                                                                                           Creek


4.8       Hum an- w il dl if e conf li ct
Increases in both local resident and visitor numbers to Noosa Shire has increased the incidence and risk
of conflict between humans and wildlife. As populations expand and humans encroach into wildlife habitat,
both direct and indirect risks are known to occur. Key example of such risks and negative interactions
that are relevant in the Noosa context include:

      •     Vehicle and boat strike
      •     Habitat disturbance from development and activities in close proximity to wildlife habitat
      •     Recreational activities such as four wheel driving, trail biking and fishing
      •     Illegal or uncontrolled activities such as arson and off-trail access to national parks
      •     Attacks on wildlife by domesticated pets (cats and dogs)

Within Noosa Shire, both Flying-Foxes and Koalas are currently experiencing challenges associated with
human-wildlife conflicts. Several Flying-Fox camps occur within the Noosa region and conflicts with
Noosa residents can arise due to high amplitude of noise, smell, droppings and perceived health risks
resulting from large colonies and dispersal and foraging nature of the species. Currently, the Wallace
Park Flying-fox roost is considered a high conflict camp and Council is actively managing the situation
under the guidance of a management options report. Koalas are also particularly vulnerable to negative
impacts from humans and dogs. Mortality from infectious diseases, car strike and dog attacks are
considered primary threats to this iconic species (refer to Section 1).




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