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Paths, especially in quieter areas, allow introduced predators to freely move across more of the
dune and beaches. This appears to particularly apply to foxes accessing the quieter, darker parts
of the beach that turtles are likely to use for nesting.




EBFRMP Management actions
The following actions are identified for implementation:
Prioritisation:
• Immediate: < 1 year
• Medium:1 year – 3 years
• Long: 3 years – 5 years
• Continuing: Commenced and ongoing.

 Action                                                 Responsibility            Priority
 16.1. Contribute to the implementation of a            Environmental             Immediate
 shirewide encroachment policy for Council              Services                  (Policy complete,
 managed land, including:                               Infrastructure Services   implementation
     • targeted educative compliance as a first         Local Laws                activities are
        measure to address and remove historic                                    ongoing)
        and new encroachments
     • timely enforcement approach to any new
        encroachments
     • a clear direction and framework for the
        recovery and restoration of illegally
        disturbed bushland areas
     • clear guidance about climate mitigation
        measures for private property
     • fire risk mitigation measures incorporated
        into the recovery and ecological
        restoration of disturbed areas.
     • Natural Areas encroachment recovery
        program resourced with staff that have
        natural area encroachment, education,
        recovery and compliance skills.

 16.2. Implement a broader awareness campaign           Environmental             Immediate
 and community education materials to encourage         Services
 good custodianship of council managed land,
 including information and signage.

 16.3. Incorporate fire risk mitigation measures into   Environmental             Immediate
 Natural Areas encroachment recovery                    Services                  Continuing




Measures
 Measure                                                              Responsibility Timeframe
 Area affected by encroachments using the BOA mapping is              Environmental Every 5
 reduced                                                              Services       years



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