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Jerrabomberra Wetland Management Plan?

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Subject: Jerrabomberra Wetland Management Plan?
From: "Jenny Bounds" <>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:09:59 +1100
For those who may be interested, the Draft Management Plan is on the link below. Hard copies may be available from Environment ACT, thru Canberra Connect 13 22 81 Closing date for submissions is 2 April 2007.

I will be drafting a response from COG, and have only had a quick read of it, but overall I cant see major issues. COG was represented in a working group some time ago when the revised Plan was discussed - Julie McGuiness and I attended this. The issue of enhancing waterbird habitat is certainly discussed in the Plan in various places. The Plan also addresses the impacts from urban development, and the need for an improved cycle path separate from the walking path. I would be happy to have any input/comments from members who are interested in looking at the Draft, particularly from the habitat improvement angle. As the ACT Government is cash strapped and under stringent budgetary regimes, what monies might be available for significant on-ground improvements is uncertain..

Mark is right in saying that airport proximity considerations are an issue in terms of attracting/encouraging more birds, particularly the larger ones, and this is mentioned in the Plan.

cheers
Jenny

http://www.environment.act.gov.au/bushparksandreserves/strategiesandplans/jerrabomberra_wetlands_draft_management_plan




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