Reserve Management Plan Adopted

Environment
Teesdale

At its July Meeting, Council adopted the Bakers Lane Reserve Management Plan 2020-2030.

This followed community feedback on the Draft Management Plan that was undertaken from 18 May to 30 June, 2020. Council thanks the four residents who took the opportunity to have their say on the Draft Plan.

The 3.68 hectare Bakers Lane Reserve in Teesdale was created as part of the Bakers Lane subdivision of Council land in 2010. It was created to protect the remnant elements of endangered Plans Grassy Woodland and form part of Council’s open space for passive recreation. The Reserve contains remnant native vegetation with large old River Red Gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) providing significant habitat for native mammals and birds, as well as areas of rare native grassland.

The Management Plan will guide decisions on the future management of the Reserve. The Plan aims to protect and enhance the natural assets of the area, while recognising and facilitating suitable public use that is in line with conserving this important ecosystem.

The Management Plan sets out four management objectives:

  • Maintain and where possible, improve the extent and quality of the remnant Plans Grassy Woodland;
  • Provide for low impact public passive recreation, which is not detrimental to the conservation of the Reserve;
  • Control and/or eradicate pest flora and fauna within and adjacent to the Reserve; and
  • Minimise fire hazards in line with the conservation of the Reserve.

The Bakers Lane Reserve Management Plan 2020-2030, along with other reserve management plans, is now available here.

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