a local level that may vary from the Shire-wide application of this Plan. At a Shire-wide level such species would occasionally be subject to special campaigns. Refer to Appendix 1 for an example of the biosecurity approach applied at a local level. Data management and reporting Council is working towards developing a consistent and shared system for mapping, monitoring and reporting on invasive species. Having a shared system all areas of Council, community groups and agencies make informed and coordinated decisions about invasive species management at the site level and across the landscape. By linking planning at all levels, the system supports application of biosecurity principles to deliver effective and efficient invasive species management. It provides a framework for Council, other government agencies and the community to collectively plan and share results for true landscape-scale management. Invasive species management in Nillumbik Managing invasive species at a Shire level is challenging. To be responsive and effective, all stakeholders need to be working together. This includes; Council staff and contractors who manage local bushland, wetland, open space, parks, gardens and roadside reserves; external agencies including those who manage reserves, waterways and roadsides within the Shire; private landowners of biodiversity land; farmers of agricultural land; and other urban and rural residential landowners. Council land management What are the main challenges? Limited budget to effectively manage large areas of land. Community assessment of Council land as a benchmark for invasive species management. Dependency of the knowledge and skill of contractors to identify, manage and monitor invasive species. A large percentage of intact vegetation within the Shire is managed by private landholders and external agencies. Ensuring Council have adequate invasive species identification skills. The incidence of unplanned events, such as the 2014 Yirrip Reserve bushfire, that requires the input of significant resources. The need for continual data collection and sharing to improve our collective knowledge regarding the priority for control of particular species in particular locations. Bushland and wetlands reserves Nillumbik Council is responsible for the management of 99 environmentally significant bushland and wetland reserves covering an area of 495 hectares. Council’s reserves are located
a local level that may vary from the Shire-wide application of this Plan. At a Shire-wide level such species would occasionally be subject to special campaigns. Refer to Appendix 1 for an example of the biosecurity approach applied at a local level. Data management and reporting Council is working towards developing a consistent and shared system for mapping, monitoring and reporting on invasive species. Having a shared system all areas of Council, community groups and agencies make informed and coordinated decisions about invasive species management at the site level and across the landscape. By linking planning at all levels, the system supports application of biosecurity principles to deliver effective and efficient invasive species management. It provides a framework for Council, other government agencies and the community to collectively plan and share results for true landscape-scale management. Invasive species management in Nillumbik Managing invasive species at a Shire level is challenging. To be responsive and effective, all stakeholders need to be working together. This includes; Council staff and contractors who manage local bushland, wetland, open space, parks, gardens and roadside reserves; external agencies including those who manage reserves, waterways and roadsides within the Shire; private landowners of biodiversity land; farmers of agricultural land; and other urban and rural residential landowners. Council land management What are the main challenges? Limited budget to effectively manage large areas of land. Community assessment of Council land as a benchmark for invasive species management. Dependency of the knowledge and skill of contractors to identify, manage and monitor invasive species. A large percentage of intact vegetation within the Shire is managed by private landholders and external agencies. Ensuring Council have adequate invasive species identification skills. The incidence of unplanned events, such as the 2014 Yirrip Reserve bushfire, that requires the input of significant resources. The need for continual data collection and sharing to improve our collective knowledge regarding the priority for control of particular species in particular locations. Bushland and wetlands reserves Nillumbik Council is responsible for the management of 99 environmentally significant bushland and wetland reserves covering an area of 495 hectares. Council’s reserves are located