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Major ecosystem type: (13.1) Noosa is located within two critically endangered and
overlapping Ecoregions (as identified by World Wildlife Fund/National Geographic Priority and
Global 200 Ecoregions) being the Eastern Australian Rivers and Streams , and the Eastern
Australian Temperate Forests (AA0402).
Major habitats & land cover types: (Titles of 12.1 Sand Plain and High Dune Rainforest,
12.2 Ecotonal Forests, 12.3 Eucalypt Forest, 12.4 Melaluca Commuities, 12.5 Heathlands
and Sedgelands, 12.6 Mangrove and Saline Communities, 12.7 Frontal Dune and Foreshore
Communities, 12.8 Exposed High Dune Sand Systems, 12.9 Freshwater and Marine
Ecosystems, 12.10 Regrowth/ Regernating Vegetation Areas (all types), 12.11 Plantations,
12.12 Agricultural Areas, 12.13 Urban and Urban Infrastructure Areas)
Location (latitude & longitude): (6)

"ID"                     "Lat Decimal"   "Long Decimal"      "Lat DMS"          "Long DMS
Most Northerly           -26.1384                            "-26,8,18"
Most Southerly           -26.5008                            "-26,30,3"
Most Easterly                            153.148                                "153,8,53"
Most Westerly                            152.763                                "152,45,46"
Centre Point             -26.3305        152.952             "-26,19,50"        "152,57,6"

Area (ha): (7)
Total: (7) ha) 150,000
Core area(s): (7) Size of terrestrial Core Area(s): 24,870 ha;
Buffer zone(s): (7) Size of terrestrial Buffer Zone(s): 28,050 ha;
Transition area(s) (when given): (7) Approx. size of terrestrial Transition Area(s) (if
applicable):28,820 ha
Different existing zonation: (7.4) Not Applicable
Altitudinal range (metres above sea level): (11.2) 450 Metres (approximately)

Research and monitoring
Brief description: 15.1.3)

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 The proposed Biosphere Reserve has a wide range of existing programs for research, monitoring,
 education and training. A range of research activities are currently underway or planned to uncover new
 knowledge and further the application of existing knowledge about conservation and sustainable
 development. This includes ecological research and monitoring projects in the following areas:
 Current:
        Field investigations into a new species of Lepidoptera known only from Noosa;
        Pest plant control trials on various pest species and including physical, chemical, fire and biological
        control methods;
        Assessment of the impacts of recreational activities on the conservation values of Noosa North
        Shore natural areas;
        Attitudinal surveys of environmental impacts of recreational usage of Noosa North Shore Beaches;
        Assessment of the impacts of vehicular traffic on Noosa North Shore beaches;
        Resident and migratory waders and shore birds utilisation of the lower Noosa river system;
        Assessment of the cause, implications and control of Nuisance Algal Blooms on Noosa Main Beach;
        Seagrass monitoring in the Noosa River System;
        Noosa River ecosystem health monitoring program;
        Use of Biosolids from sewage treatment processes to produce energy;
        Local alternative energy applications such as landfill gas recovery and microhydro energy recovery
        from the reticulated water distribution system;

 Additional Planned Research:
          Assessment of genetic diversity amongst Mary River Cod for use in recovery breeding programs;
 Applicability of emerging solar technology for water heating in a municipal aquatic centre, and in enhancing
 landfill gas to energy programs.