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

                                                  Noosa Biodiversity Plan – Biodiversity Assessment Report




7        Future Conservation Priorities
The existing conservation initiatives at a local level demonstrate that there is good momentum across
Noosa Shire for undertaking positive environmental programs and activities. Going forward, there is a
need for a clear direction and integrated strategy that builds on the information available and the on-going
programs of both Council and the community.

Drawing from the overall results of this study, and in particular the relevant conservation issues for council,
the key conservation priorities that are emerging for biodiversity in Noosa are:

     •   Protecting local and regional values. Noosa has a large and significant suite of biodiversity values
         that are important both locally and beyond. Many of these contribute to regional biodiversity
         values across SEQ. All require and deserve protection.
     •   Building resilient ecosystems. Our climate is changing and the key way to mitigate risk and build
         adaptive capacity is through having strongly resilient ecosystems.
     •   Maintaining and enhancing connectivity. Land clearing has resulted in fragmented landscapes
         that are vulnerable to a suite of threats. Rebuilding connectivity will facilitate movement both at
         a genetic level to the ecosystem level within and beyond Noosa Shire.
     •   Working together. Biodiversity conservation is everyone’s responsibility and together, we can
         achieve great outcomes.

Utilising these key conservation priorities to develop conservation actions will ensure an effective and
targeted approach to future conservation management across the Noosa Shire.




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