Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy 2020-2030

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The City of Kalamunda has released a Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy 2020-2030 for public comment.

This strategy will underpin how the City will manage biodiversity in the City for the next ten years.

Our Vision: 
The City of Kalamunda and its community will protect, manage and value the local biodiversity to ensure lasting legacy for future generations. 

Background

A rigorous, State Government Endorsed process drove the development of the Strategy, including;

  • Review of Local Biodiversity Strategy 2008 indicating strengths and weaknesses in delivering the actions stated.
  • Identification and Mapping of vegetation complexes within the City.
  • Prioritisation, and mapping of City Local Natural Areas based on Ecological criteria.
  • Identification of significant flora and fauna that occurs, or may occur within the City.
  • Identification and mapping of significant linkages within the City to provide corridors for the movement of flora and fauna.

The Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy 2020-2030 is presented in two parts:

PART 1: Summary and Actions.

This section provides a summary of key elements of the strategy. Key aspects of the summary include:

  • Why it is important to conserve biodiversity.
  • What is the status of Biodiversity in the City of Kalamunda.
  • What we can do to improve Biodiversity conservation in the City.

PART 2: Technical Report and appendices

This section provides documentation of the data and methodologies used to inform the Strategy. Key elements of this section include:

  • Biodiversity Assets of the City
  • Threats to Biodiversity
  • Methods used to identify high biodiversity value areas and corridors
  • Biodiversity Conservation Priorities
  • Methods available to conserve biodiversity within the City
  • Strategy Action Plan
  • Comprehensive mapping biodiversity features within the City including access to a web based GIS platform in which to actively view the mapping.
    (See FAQs and Strategy for access instructions).

Have we got it right?

Have your say and complete the Survey via the tab below.

Please share your thoughts by completing the survey below, or alternatively, written submissions can be submitted to the City via:

By Post: PO Box 42, Kalamunda, WA 6926.

In Person: 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076

By Email: enquiries@Kalamunda.wa.gov.au

Note: It is important that you download and read the Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy so you are able to respond to this survey,

The Strategy is available in two parts from the Document Library tab and by clicking on the following links.

1. Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy - Summary

2. Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy - Technical Report & Appendices

Feedback closed on Tuesday 13 April 2021.

Update

Click to view the Community Engagement Report. (or see the Document Library tab).

We are now looking at your feedback and refining our Strategy.



The City of Kalamunda has released a Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy 2020-2030 for public comment.

This strategy will underpin how the City will manage biodiversity in the City for the next ten years.

Our Vision: 
The City of Kalamunda and its community will protect, manage and value the local biodiversity to ensure lasting legacy for future generations. 

Background

A rigorous, State Government Endorsed process drove the development of the Strategy, including;

  • Review of Local Biodiversity Strategy 2008 indicating strengths and weaknesses in delivering the actions stated.
  • Identification and Mapping of vegetation complexes within the City.
  • Prioritisation, and mapping of City Local Natural Areas based on Ecological criteria.
  • Identification of significant flora and fauna that occurs, or may occur within the City.
  • Identification and mapping of significant linkages within the City to provide corridors for the movement of flora and fauna.

The Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy 2020-2030 is presented in two parts:

PART 1: Summary and Actions.

This section provides a summary of key elements of the strategy. Key aspects of the summary include:

  • Why it is important to conserve biodiversity.
  • What is the status of Biodiversity in the City of Kalamunda.
  • What we can do to improve Biodiversity conservation in the City.

PART 2: Technical Report and appendices

This section provides documentation of the data and methodologies used to inform the Strategy. Key elements of this section include:

  • Biodiversity Assets of the City
  • Threats to Biodiversity
  • Methods used to identify high biodiversity value areas and corridors
  • Biodiversity Conservation Priorities
  • Methods available to conserve biodiversity within the City
  • Strategy Action Plan
  • Comprehensive mapping biodiversity features within the City including access to a web based GIS platform in which to actively view the mapping.
    (See FAQs and Strategy for access instructions).

Have we got it right?

Have your say and complete the Survey via the tab below.

Please share your thoughts by completing the survey below, or alternatively, written submissions can be submitted to the City via:

By Post: PO Box 42, Kalamunda, WA 6926.

In Person: 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076

By Email: enquiries@Kalamunda.wa.gov.au

Note: It is important that you download and read the Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy so you are able to respond to this survey,

The Strategy is available in two parts from the Document Library tab and by clicking on the following links.

1. Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy - Summary

2. Draft Local Biodiversity Strategy - Technical Report & Appendices

Feedback closed on Tuesday 13 April 2021.

Update

Click to view the Community Engagement Report. (or see the Document Library tab).

We are now looking at your feedback and refining our Strategy.