2018-08-07 P&E Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Noosa Biosphere Reserve 10 Year Periodic Review

                                                                Noosa Biosphere Reserve - Periodic Review 2018




Australian Lungfish [Neoceratodus forsteri], and migratory shore birds.



Major ecosystem type: wetlands, rivers, coastal lowland coastal rainforest, eucalypt forest, heath,
freshwater and marine.

Major habitats & land cover types: Sandplains and high dune rainforest; Eucalypt forest; Melaleuca;
Heathlands and sedgelands; Mangrove and saline communities; and Frontal dunes and foreshore
communities.

Bioclimatic zone:                Overlap of Temperate and Tropical zones
Location (latitude & longitude): -26.3305 S & 152.952 E
Total Area (ha):                 86,978 ha (total of 110,728 ha with additional 23,750 ha marine area)
Core area(s):                    42,282 ha
Buffer zone(s):                  17,717 ha
Transition area(s):              26,979 ha
Different existing zonation:
Altitudinal range (metres above sea level):
Zonation map(s):                 see p.19

Main objectives of the BR:
Brief description:

1.    Achieving legally protected biodiversity conservation corridords that span the Noosa Biosphere
      Reserve.
2.    Achieving sustainable resident and visitor actions across the Noosa Biosphere Reserve -
      progressing towards a Zero Emissions Noosa.
3.    Establishment of a university supported research centre or institute.
4.    Develop and promote Noosa Biosphere Reserve to be globally recognised as outstanding – KPI
      progress towards global recognition as World Heritage listing of Noosa and Cooloola.

Research: Brief description

In 2017-18, the major funded research areas of the NBRF are:
 (1) Bring Back the Fish – cleaner waters, restored productivity and safer, sustainable use of vibrant
      fish stocks and wildlife.
 (2) Restore Koala Populations and Habitats – securing innovative conservation financing to protect
      a network of habitat corridors.
 (3) Celebrate ‘Made in Noosa’ Food – develop practices, standards and branding to protect Noosa’s
      environment and make ‘Made in Noosa’ food well-recognised by 2028.
 (4) Protect the Noosa Experience – research into tourism that supports the transition from a
      destination marketing to a destination management approach, and protecting the most popular
      sites from “too much love”.

Monitoring:Brief description

 Monitoring of the health of the various ecosystems and biodiversity richness within the NBR (including
 land, rivers, coastal areas, hinterland areas) is performed by a mix of Commonwealth, State and
 Local Government authorities, as well as regional networks, environmental and community groups,
 citizen scientists and individuals.
 Specifically the Healthy Land & Water (HLW) ecosystem health monitoring program is an important
 indicator of the water quality and sustainable use of the Noosa River system. In addition, State
 Government Environmental Protection Act water quality objectives are regulated and monitored.
 The NSC has a wide range of strategies and policies that protect the environment, and manage the
 natural resources within the NBR (see Suppporting Documents).




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