contain the of established weeds and prevent their dispersal into environmentally significant areas control established strategically to protect the biodiversity values of the corridor. Issues Adaptive management requires that Council learn and improve management techniques by reviewing and monitoring the outcome of actions then adapting them. Changing environmental factors and new knowledge in the field of biodiversity studies mean that any ongoing programs must be reviewed to ensure they are not only effective but represent the best possible approach. Benchmarking of important remnant vegetation and fauna habitat and a system to measure change in biodiversity values over time are keys to adaptive management. By periodically measuring biodiversity values in core habitat areas the effectiveness of management practices can be accurately assessed. This knowledge then needs to be adapted and used to inform the implementation of best management practice on-ground programs which protect significant species and communities. These on-ground works programs need to be supported financially and within the broader community. Weeds, pests and diseases are blind’ and have significant impacts on both public ‘tenure and private land. There needs to be a greater focus on the adoption of the biosecurity approach to managing weeds and pests across property boundaries and early detection mechanisms for new and emerging threats. is also a limited understanding of ecosystem processes and the dynamics within these ecosystems. Options for enhancing existing habitat at any particular location or time must be informed by the dynamic relationship between species and the relationship with their surrounding environment. Action Responsibility Timeframe EM1 Identify the significant fauna and vegetation EP 2011 communities of Nillumbik. EM2 Continue to support the conservation of endangered EW Ongoing species such as the Eltham Copper Butterfly, Clover Glycine and Rosella Spider Orchid in Council’s environmentally significant reserves.
contain the of established weeds and prevent their dispersal into environmentally significant areas control established strategically to protect the biodiversity values of the corridor. Issues Adaptive management requires that Council learn and improve management techniques by reviewing and monitoring the outcome of actions then adapting them. Changing environmental factors and new knowledge in the field of biodiversity studies mean that any ongoing programs must be reviewed to ensure they are not only effective but represent the best possible approach. Benchmarking of important remnant vegetation and fauna habitat and a system to measure change in biodiversity values over time are keys to adaptive management. By periodically measuring biodiversity values in core habitat areas the effectiveness of management practices can be accurately assessed. This knowledge then needs to be adapted and used to inform the implementation of best management practice on-ground programs which protect significant species and communities. These on-ground works programs need to be supported financially and within the broader community. Weeds, pests and diseases are ‘tenure blind’ and have significant impacts on both public and private land. There needs to be a greater focus on the adoption of the biosecurity approach to managing weeds and pests across property boundaries and early detection mechanisms for new and emerging threats. is also a limited understanding of ecosystem processes and the dynamics within these ecosystems. Options for enhancing existing habitat at any particular location or time must be informed by the dynamic relationship between species and the relationship with their surrounding environment. Action Responsibility Timeframe EM1 Identify the significant fauna and vegetation communities of Nillumbik. EP 2011 EM2 Continue to support the conservation of endangered species such as the Eltham Copper Butterfly, Clover Glycine and Rosella Spider Orchid in Council’s environmentally significant reserves. EW Ongoing
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