Grant Specifications 1. Grant title Richmond Management 2. Grant amount (ex $80,000 (Catchment Action NSW, National Landcare Program and GST) OEH CZMP Implementation) The project will implement key management actions identified in the Richmond River Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for the Richmond River Estuary and where landholder and partner organisation commitment can be secured. Project works will focus on riparian zone 3. Short Grant management, erosion control, vegetation management and floodplain description infrastructure management (such as modification of floodgates and placement of drainage structures to improved soil hydrology). These works will achieve sustainable and productive agriculture, improved water quality, and enhance native pastures and riparian and wetland systems. This project will implement actions related to a number of priority strategies identified in the Richmond River CZMP. The project follows as the 3rd year of the 2 year running (2015-17) NCLLS Floodplain Management Richmond River Estuary projects. The Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for the Richmond River Estuary is the lead plan that identifies a number of key priority strategies and actions. The CZMP identifies floodplain infrastructure management, farm management and riparian zone management as key management issues. The Richmond Ecohealth Project (2014) - Assessment of River and Estuarine Condition, gave the Richmond River a D+ overall and also identified key management priorities of riparian revegetation, reducing stock access to the river and habitat restoration. Drainage Management Plans and site plans at the property scale which address change and effect of hydrological works, fencing, weed control and native vegetation restoration have been completed for key sites 4. Grant background under previous NCLLS 2013-17 projects. and context Project outputs are to be achieved on private or council managed land at new sites or expand outcomes at sites under previous NCLLS investment. There will be at least 4 project sites, one situated in Ballina, Richmond Valley and Lismore local government areas, as determined by negotiation with the relevant council. The project will improve sustainable agricultural practices, engagement of landholders and industry groups and protect riparian and wetland systems and habitat for threatened species.
Grant Specifications 1. Grant title Richmond Management 2. Grant amount (ex GST) $80,000 (Catchment Action NSW, National Landcare Program and OEH CZMP Implementation) 3. Short Grant description The project will implement key management actions identified in the Richmond River Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for the Richmond River Estuary and where landholder and partner organisation commitment can be secured. Project works will focus on riparian zone management, erosion control, vegetation management and floodplain infrastructure management (such as modification of floodgates and placement of drainage structures to improved soil hydrology). These works will achieve sustainable and productive agriculture, improved water quality, and enhance native pastures and riparian and wetland systems. 4. Grant background and context This project will implement actions related to a number of priority strategies identified in the Richmond River CZMP. The project follows as the 3rd year of the 2 year running (2015-17) NCLLS Floodplain Management Richmond River Estuary projects. The Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for the Richmond River Estuary is the lead plan that identifies a number of key priority strategies and actions. The CZMP identifies floodplain infrastructure management, farm management and riparian zone management as key management issues. The Richmond Ecohealth Project (2014) - Assessment of River and Estuarine Condition, gave the Richmond River a D+ overall and also identified key management priorities of riparian revegetation, reducing stock access to the river and habitat restoration. Drainage Management Plans and site plans at the property scale which address change and effect of hydrological works, fencing, weed control and native vegetation restoration have been completed for key sites under previous NCLLS 2013-17 projects. Project outputs are to be achieved on private or council managed land at new sites or expand outcomes at sites under previous NCLLS investment. There will be at least 4 project sites, one situated in Ballina, Richmond Valley and Lismore local government areas, as determined by negotiation with the relevant council. The project will improve sustainable agricultural practices, engagement of landholders and industry groups and protect riparian and wetland systems and habitat for threatened species.
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