3 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS assist in minimising existing and potential Park vision conflicts between uses and activities, or between these and the protection of park A future visitor to Cape Liptrap Coastal Park values; will find a park characterised by spectacular and diverse coastal scenery, and the provide a for assessing the suitability opportunity for a wide range of recreational of future activities and development activities. It is a place favoured by many for proposals. holidays by the sea. Two management zones apply to the park; The park remains a to several rare Conservation, and Conservation and species of native plants and animals and has Recreation. significant areas of heathland and coastal In addition, a Special Protection Area − forest. The condition of the range of Cultural Values is designated, with ecosystems is maintained by the careful management requirements additional to those application of prescribed burning, based on of the underlying primary zones. research and monitoring which continues to improve understanding of the management Table 1 specifies the management zones and requirements for long-term conservation of overlay characteristics, and figure 2 shows biodiversity. their location. The park provides excellent opportunities for Management directions activities including swimming, surfing and fishing, as well as walking and Major management directions for the park are sightseeing. It remains a focal point for the outlined below. neighbouring townships and settlements and makes a major contribution to the local Conservation economy. The ecological condition of the existing Visitor numbers have increased but high- diverse and intact forest, heathland and quality day-use facilities have prevented headland communities will be improved by restoring age-class diversity. adverse environmental impacts. Comprehensive information, interpretation and The species diversity, structure and age- education services add to the interest and class diversity of the coastal dune enjoyment of a visit. communities will be restored in the long- Effective community liaison has resulted in term. strong support for park management and the The knowledge of how to conserve the formation of volunteer groups who undertake park’s natural values with minimal projects in the park. disturbance to the environment will be improved. Zoning An ecological fire management plan for A park management zoning scheme has the park will be developed. been developed to: Pest plants, animals and pathogens will be provide a geographic framework with monitored, controlled and where possible which to manage the park; eradicated to protect the parks natural indicate which management directions values. have priority in different parts of the park; Flora and fauna listed under the Flora and indicate the types and levels of use Fauna Guarantee Act will be managed in appropriate throughout the park; accordance with approved Action Statements.
3 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS Park vision A future visitor to Cape Liptrap Coastal Park will find a park characterised by spectacular and diverse coastal scenery, and the opportunity for a wide range of recreational activities. It is a place favoured by many for holidays by the sea. The park remains a to several rare species of native plants and animals and has significant areas of heathland and coastal forest. The condition of the range of ecosystems is maintained by the careful application of prescribed burning, based on research and monitoring which continues to improve understanding of the management requirements for long-term conservation of biodiversity. The park provides excellent opportunities for activities including swimming, surfing and fishing, as well as walking and sightseeing. It remains a focal point for the neighbouring townships and settlements and makes a major contribution to the local economy. Visitor numbers have increased but high- quality day-use facilities have prevented adverse environmental impacts. Comprehensive information, interpretation and education services add to the interest and enjoyment of a visit. Effective community liaison has resulted in strong support for park management and the formation of volunteer groups who undertake projects in the park. Zoning A park management zoning scheme has been developed to: provide a geographic framework with which to manage the park; indicate which management directions have priority in different parts of the park; indicate the types and levels of use appropriate throughout the park; assist in minimising existing and potential conflicts between uses and activities, or between these and the protection of park values; provide a for assessing the suitability of future activities and development proposals. Two management zones apply to the park; Conservation, and Conservation and Recreation. In addition, a Special Protection Area − Cultural Values is designated, with management requirements additional to those of the underlying primary zones. Table 1 specifies the management zones and overlay characteristics, and figure 2 shows their location. Management directions Major management directions for the park are outlined below. Conservation The ecological condition of the existing diverse and intact forest, heathland and headland communities will be improved by restoring age-class diversity. The species diversity, structure and age- class diversity of the coastal dune communities will be restored in the long- term. The knowledge of how to conserve the park’s natural values with minimal disturbance to the environment will be improved. An ecological fire management plan for the park will be developed. Pest plants, animals and pathogens will be monitored, controlled and where possible eradicated to protect the parks natural values. Flora and fauna listed under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act will be managed in accordance with approved Action Statements.
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