Meeting papers

Scenic and landscape amenity
Noosa’s natural scenic amenity and natural landscapes are a key contributor to Noosa’s
liveabilityamenity. Coastal landscapes, and bushland are an essential part of the local ‘look and
feel’ and character. Many of Noosa’s iconic views are from, through, of, or over, our naturally
vegetated foreshores and most of our seaside residents and communities live alongside them, with
many people visiting Noosa’s iconic beaches walking through the EBFRs.

Objectives

   1. Contribute to Noosa’s liveability and scenic amenity by managing the coastal landscapes
      native vegetation and public access in the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves.

OutcomeAims
   • The scenic and landscape amenity of the EBFRs is improved.


Noosa’s natural scenic amenity and natural landscapes are a key contributor to Noosa’s liveability.
Coastal landscapes and bushland are an essential part of the local ‘look and feel’ and character.
Many of Noosa’s iconic views are from, through, of, or over, our naturally vegetated foreshores and
most of our seaside residents and communities live alongside them, with many people visiting
Noosa’s iconic beaches walking through the EBFRs.


Liveability
The natural elements of the EBFRs and nearby bushland are a significantplay a significant part in
part of Noosa’s liveability and act as a backdrop to Noosa’s casual coastal ‘look and feel’. The
value of natural areas is well recognised by Noosa’s community, with ‘elements of the natural
environment (natural features, views, vegetation, topography, water, wildlife etc.)’ identified as
Noosa’s #1 Care Factor in the recent Noosa Liveability Ssurvey 2021. Protecting and managing
natural ecosystems and elements was ranked second.

The ability to see and interact with natural landscapes as part of our day-to-day routines
contributes to physiological and physical wellbeing. Even small patches of bush visually break the
pattern of residential developments and improve visual diversity, which also has psychological
benefits. Natural vegetation provides cooling breezes in summer and reduces urban heat by
shading and evapotranspiration.18


Economy & visitor experience
Our natural areas are the backbone of Noosa’s tourism industry and visual amenity is a significant
consideration when people are choosing where they go for their holidays. Scenic values and
access to beaches and bushland also influences where people want to live, which in turn
influences investment attraction and the local economy.


Viewpoints
Viewpoints are existing scenic viewing areas that provide a focal point for the public to enjoy the
surrounding landscape. Viewpoint types in Noosa’s Eastern Beaches include:



18 Mahamane S, Wan N, Porter A, Hancock AS, Campbell J, Lyon TE, & Jordan KE. (2020) Natural

Categorization: Electrophysiological Responses to Viewing Natural Versus Built Environments. Frontiers of
Psychology, 11:990.
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