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Urban BiodiversityStrategyImplementation Plan 2017 - 2020Responsible Directorate: Environment and InfrastructureAuthorised By: Chief Executive OfficerDate of Authorisation: 11 August 2017Review Date: Three years1
Table of contents1. Purpose . 31.1.1.2.PurposeScope and structure332. Background. 32.1.2.2.Biodiversity in BoroondaraUBS Vision and Objectives343. Progress highlights from 2013 — 2017 . 4Objective 1: To protect and enhance biodiversity on public landObjective 2: To reduce land use and development impacts onbiodiversityObjective 3: To increase community support for biodiversityprotection and enhancementObjective 4: To ensure policy decision making and actions arebased on sound knowledge and up-to-date evidence.46694. Priority actions plan for 2017 to 2020 . 105. Ongoing and continuous improvement activities . 206. Evaluation and Monitoring . 217. References . 218. Contact information . 21Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara (2013-2023)2Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
1. Purpose1.1. PurposeThe purpose of this document is to present the second implementation plan for the UrbanBiodiversity Strategy for Boroondara (2013-2023).The Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara (UBS) was adopted by Council in June 2013to set the strategic direction for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity inBoroondara.An initial implementation plan (authorised by the Chief Executive in December 2013)included over 22 actions as well as complementary/ongoing actions. This secondimplementation plan concludes at the end 2020.1.2. Scope and structureThis document highlights progress from the first UBS Implementation Plan (2013-2017)(Section 3), a new action plan for delivery between 2017-2020 (Section 4), a list of ongoingand continuous improvement activities (Section 5) and Appendix 1 which outlines a series ofprogress indicators for monitoring the UBS implementation.The structure of the new action plan shows a description and context for the priority actionsdelegated to a responsible department with timeframe and resourcing implications.This draft UBS Implementation Plan 2017-2020 is to be read in conjunction with the UBS(available to download from www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/biodiversity).2. Background2.1. Biodiversity in BoroondaraGiven that Boroondara is highly urbanised, the City has a remarkable diversity of indigenousflora and fauna and a number of sites with remnant vegetation, especially along the YarraRiver. These sites provide critical habitat for many fauna species including reptiles, nativebirds, bats, sugar gliders, possums and kangaroos.Council's Inventory and Assessment of Indigenous Flora and Fauna in Boroondara,published in 2006, documents the native and exotic plant and animal species recordedlocally and details 58 significant biodiversity sites. The Yarra River and the creeks runningthrough the municipality function to varying degrees as wildlife corridors allowing fauna tomove across the suburbs and out to the Yarra Ranges beyond the City.Photo right: Surveys conductedin 2017 found Sugar Glidersfeeding and living in manylocations along the Yarra(Birrarung) River. Although notrare in Victoria, they areuncommon in urban areas andwere last recorded inBoroondara in 1986 in YarraBend Park.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara3Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
2.2. UBS Vision and ObjectivesThe Urban Biodiversity Strategy’s Vision for 2023 proposes that '.As a result of Council'sstrategic investment. the total area managed for biodiversity in Boroondara has increasedfrom 36 hectares in 2013 to 45 hectares in 2023.' and that '.In Melbourne, Boroondaraprovides a dynamic example of integrating biodiversity and habitat into a highly urbanisedenvironment.'The UBS includes a set of eight guiding principles that inform its objectives andimplementation:1.2.3.4.5.6.The community protects what it loves.Biodiversity is worth protecting for its intrinsic value aloneHealthy ecosystems are critical to the health of the communityBiodiversity is a community asset that should be protected for future generationsProjects can be designed to deliver multiple benefits rather than single outcomesBiodiversity protection can be integrated with other uses of our open spacenetwork7. Prioritise action according to impact8. Leadership by Council with the community.The UBS sets four overarching objectives that provide a framework for action to 2023:Objective one: To protect and enhance biodiversity on public landObjective two: To reduce land use and development impacts on biodiversityObjective three: To increase community support for biodiversity protection andenhancementObjective four: To ensure policy decision making and actions are based on soundknowledge and up-to-date evidence.The UBS includes a range of interrelated action strategies that have potential to achievethese objectives.3. Progress highlights from 2013 — 2017Objective 1: To protect and enhance biodiversity on public landBiodiversity site renewal and extensionWhen the UBS was adopted in 2013, Council’s Biodiversity and Revegetation Team wasmanaging approximately 36 hectares (ha) of public land for biodiversity outcomes, spreadacross 45 designated biodiversity sites. Since 2013 Council has: Planted 107,189 indigenous tubes at biodiversity sites as part of its renewal activities toreplace weeds or dead plants.Revegetated open space to create new biodiversity zones at Chandler Park, MarkhamReserve, Freeway Golf Course, Hays Paddock, Boroondara Tennis Centre, KoonungCreek, South Surrey park, Welfare Parade, Willsmere Park, Yarra Flats, Outer CircleLinear Park - D Asquith Street.Received grant funding of 104 804 between 2013/14 and 2016/17 from MelbourneWater's Corridors of Green funding program towards revegetation activities alongwaterway corridors.As of 30 June 2017, Council's Biodiversity Sites and Revegetation Team is maintaining 40.6ha of land for biodiversity values.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara4Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Photo: A biodiversity extension zone created in 2015 along GardinersCreek at Markham ReserveHabitat trees on public and private land now listed as significantOver three hundred large old indigenous and native trees across Boroondara were assessedfor significance. Fifty three trees and stands of trees on private land were recommended forinclusion on the Significant Tree List and a formal update of the Significant Tree Study/Listwas completed in 2015. Listed trees on private land are afforded extra protection underCouncil's Tree Protection Local Law 2016.There are now 183 citations for significant trees on public land, which cover 746 individualstreet and park trees. Approximately 84% of the listed trees on public land are large orremnant native trees. These trees are mostly managed by Council and have been includedin a separate list on Council's website.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara5Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Photo: One of the many large old River Red Gums along the Yarra(Birrarung) River CorridorObjective 2: To reduce land use and development impacts onbiodiversityFurther protection of the Yarra River's environmental and aesthetic valuesThe Yarra River provides valuable habitat and a functioning corridor for wildlife to movebetween the city and the Yarra Ranges. Protection of the Yarra River corridor from urbandevelopment has recently been strengthened through the introduction of new interimplanning controls — a Significant Landscape Overlay SLO1 and Design and DevelopmentOverlay DDO31, and the Victorian Government’s publication of a Yarra River Action Plan.Officers from City of Boroondara's Environment and Sustainable Living and StrategicPlanning departments played an active role in this process.Update to the Municipal Strategic StatementThe Boroondara Planning Scheme was reviewed and updated in 2015. This processprovided an opportunity to incorporate key issues for the natural environment, relevantobjectives and strategies from the UBS into the relevant clause (21-03) of the MunicipalStrategic Statement, as well as key reference documents and strategies for further work.Objective 3: To increase community support for biodiversityprotection and enhancementEnhancing visitor experiences at our biodiversity sitesA suite of new interpretive signs using complementary designs and sizes have been installedat Willsmere Billabong, Koonung Creek, Freeway Golf Course, Burke Road South Wetlands,Hays Paddock, Nettleton Park, Markham Reserve, South Surrey Park and Back Creek(Cornell Road section). The signs feature natural history stories, information on the localenvironment, messages highlighting key management objectives and photos of local floraand fauna.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara6Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Photo: One of the new interpretive signs at Hays Paddock capturesnatural history stories and key management messagesBackyard Biodiversity project fostering local learning and actionThe Backyard Biodiversity project builds skills and knowledge of habitat gardening. It helpsresidents to create a small wildlife-friendly garden using locally indigenous plants, providingaccess to experts and organised activities with local 'Friends of' groups. Over the past fouryears, the project has been delivered to specific residential areas near the Yarra River (Kewand Kew East) and Back Creek (Canterbury, Surrey Hills and Balwyn). Two projects havealso been open to interested residents from across the whole municipality.Outcomes from the project include: 330 participating households since 2011. Over 10,000 indigenous plants planted in home gardens and on public land. Establishment of a new 'Friends of' group (Friends of Ashburton Forest).In 2014, Backyard Biodiversity won the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA)World Environment Day Award (Local Government Category).Photo: Backyard Biodiversity participants on a group visit to GreenlinkNursery, Box HillUrban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara7Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Building capacity of local 'Friends of' groupsCouncil supports five Friends groups who help to manage biodiversity sites and corridors.These groups include: Friends of South Surrey Park, Friends of Ashburton Forest, Friends ofGardiners Creek Valley, Friends of Kergunyah Wetlands (Balwyn Community Centre) andFriends of Greythorn Park.Council is also represented on the Burke Road Billabong Committee of Management. BurkeRoad Billabong is an important 10ha biodiversity sites on DELWP land located along theYarra River between Burke Road Flats and Kew Golf Course.As well as providing support for group working bees (plants, tools, supervision as required),Council assists and encourages groups to promote their activities and build theirmembership, for example, by participating in the Boroondara Volunteer Expo and creatingand distributing a 'Friends of' promotional postcard.Photo: The 'Friends of' group promotional postcardConnecting schools and kindergartens with local biodiversityCouncil provides indigenous plant vouchers and mulch to Boroondara schools andkindergartens, many of which are located near biodiversity sites and corridors.Increasing interest in connecting children with nature means more kinders and early learningcentres are seeking support to create 'bush kinder' setting within their grounds. Eligiblegroups have also sought and received funds through Boroondara's Annual CommunityStrengthening Grants program for biodiversity projects.Professional development sessions on biodiversity topics have been presented toBoroondara's Teacher Environment Network (TEN). Boroondara schools and kindergartenswith exemplary biodiversity initiatives have also been recognised in Council's SustainabilityAwards for Schools.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara8Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Objective 4: To ensure policy decision making and actions arebased on sound knowledge and up-to-date evidence.Leading the development of a biodiversity monitoring framework for the EasternAlliance for Greenhouse ActionCouncil led a project with the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) councils todevelop a regional biodiversity monitoring framework Biodiversity Monitoring inMelbourne's East.The framework includes tools for gathering data on the following four indicators ofbiodiversity health in the context of a changing climate:1.2.3.4.Vegetation condition / change.Area of land under management for biodiversity.Bird species diversity and abundance.Phenology (timing of plant and animal seasonal events - nesting, migration, floweringetc.)Scientists from the University of Melbourne and the Australian Research Centre for UrbanEcology (ARCUE) were engaged to develop and trial the framework with Boroondara andother EAGA Councils. Project partners include BirdLife Australia andEarthWatch/ClimateWatch.The project was awarded a 2016 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Award (governmentcategory) and a 2016 United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) Award (localgovernment category).The project's resources and reports can be found onthe Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA)website.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara9Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
4. Priority actions plan for 2017 to 2020Note: Completion of actions and the achievement of performance indicators will be dependent on Council funding.Acronyms: P&I (Parks and Infrastructure), E&SL (Environment and Sustainable Living), Comms (Communications and Engagement Department), BAMP(Biodiversity Asset Management Plan)Objective 1: To protect and enhance biodiversity on public landAction#1.1Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costContinue maintenance andrenewal of all establishedhabitat zones at significantbiodiversity sites on Councilmanaged land.Maintenance activities includeintensive weed managementand other standard'maintenance tasks' (e.gmulching and brush cutting), toprotect the existing conditionand function of the habitat.Ongoing - as perBAMPmaintenance andrenewalschedulesP&I operating budget, plusadditional allocations from2017/18 for maintenance ofextension areas (referAction1.2).In addition to regularmaintenance, most biodiversitysites require periodic renewal,with works including: replacingplants that have died; and infillplanting where weeds havebeen removed. Renewal worksaim to improve the overall vigourand condition of vegetation.Additional revegetated /regenerated zones (see Action1.2) will be added to themaintenance and renewalschedule once established.Responsibledepartment(s)P&I (Biodiversity Sitesand Reveg. Team)2017/18 - 969K2018/19 - 990K2019/20 - 1,026KNote: These figuresinclude all costs (staff,plant, equipment, etc)associated with theBiodiversity Sites andRevegetation Teamoperations.Renewal budget forexisting biodiversity zones(within P&I operatingbudget )2017/18 - 126K2018/19 - 124K2019/20 - 124KUrban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara10Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#1.2Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costContinue revegetation/regeneration of additionalzones at significant biodiversitysites to increase habitat - andthereby improve connectivityalong designated biodiversitycorridors.The UBS has set a target ofincreasing land activelymanaged for biodiversityoutcomes from 36 ha (2013) to45 ha by 2023. Council'sBiodiversity Asset ManagementPlan (BAMP) identifiesextension zones at eachbiodiversity site and proposes aschedule for revegetation worksconsistent with the 2023 target.Ongoing - as perBAMPnew/upgradeschedule(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Vegetation Implementation)2017/18 - 181,4842018/19 - 169,9682019/20 - 176, 248Note annual grantapplications for 'Corridorsof Green' funding (approx. 30K per anum) will besubmitted to MelbourneWater to supplementCouncil's contribution.From 2017/18 creation ofextension zones will continue at:Koonung Creek, Chandler Park,Estella St, Markham Reserve,Nettleton Park, Patterson Res,Pridmore Reserve, StradbrokePark, Welfare Parade, WillsmerePark & Yarra Flats Reserve.This work will take the area ofland managed for biodiversity toapproximately 43.7 ha by2019/201.3Undertake the design andimplementation of a habitatenhancement program forSugar Gliders on Councilmanaged land along the YarraRiver.Surveys in 2017 along the YarraRiver have confirmed thepresence of Sugar Gliders onpublic land and private golfcourses.Responsibledepartment(s)P&I (Biodiversity Sitesand Reveg. Team)2017/182018/19(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation)P&I in collaboration withE&SL 5K per annum (approx.)Recommendations to supportpersistence of Sugar Glidersinclude planting of local Acaciasto increase food (pollen, insectsand gum), augmenting existinghabitat with additional carvedUrban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara11Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costResponsibledepartment(s)hollows or alternatives and acommunity engagementcampaign for residents livingclose to the Yarra River (seeaction 3.2).1. 4Explore opportunities toincorporate actions in theDomestic Animal ManagementPlan (2017-2021) to betterprotect native fauna.A new Domestic AnimalManagement Plan (DAMP) isbeing developed in 2017.Potential strategies/actions forinclusion in the revised DAMPcould include the review andupdate of responsible petownership materials andmessaging to increaseawareness of the impacts pets(especially unconfined cats) canhave on native fauna.2017/18Officer timeLocal Laws incollaboration with E&SL.1.5Construct the Chandler ParkWetlands in Kew, creating newwetland habitat within theYarra River biodiversitycorridor.Construction of a 4,000m2wetlands, with associatedlandscaping, will removepollutants from stormwaterbefore it flows to the adjacentYarra River. Project benefitsinclude: New biodiversity habitat forbush/water birds, frogs,lizards, bats etc. Healthier Yarra River andBay. Improved park amenity. educational opportunities.2017/18 2018/19(Capital Works - ChandlerPark Wetlands)E&SL (Design)P&S (Construction)P&I (Maintenance)Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara12 1.2 - 1.3MNote: Council has securedco-funding 300,000 grant fromMelbourne Water LivingRivers program, 200,000from the Port Phillip BayFund (VictorianGovernment) and a further 100,000 from theMelbourne Water'sLiveability program.Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#1.6Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costWork with stakeholders toundertake a billabong wateringprogram for WillsmereBillabong to maintainecological function duringperiods of drought.Willsmere and Burke Roadbillabongs along the Yarra Riversupport a diversity of indigenousplant species and vital habitatfor native birds, reptiles,mammals and insects.2017/18 2018/19Officer time2017/18Officer timeResponsibledepartment(s)E&SL in collaborationwith P&IBecause of historically alteredriver flows and changed weatherpatterns, the billabongs are notreliably being inundated eachyear. This reduces ecosystemfunction, enables weedinfestations and reducesamenity.Council will collaborate withMelbourne Water and otherstakeholders (such as BurkeRoad Billabong's Committee ofManagement) to pursueenvironmental wateringsolutions at these billabongs.1.7Incorporate objectives andstrategies for biodiversityprotection and enhancement inBoroondara's Tree Strategy(2018-2028) and associatedoperational guidelinesUrban Biodiversity Strategy for BoroondaraCouncil's Tree Strategy will befinalised in December 2017.Thedraft Strategy recognises theimportant contribution thatindigenous and native trees inBoroondara make tobiodiversity. The draft alsosupports planting of native andindigenous trees whereappropriate, and tree works tosupport habitat for native fauna.13P&I in collaboration withES&LImplementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Objective 2: To reduce land use and development impacts on biodiversityAction#2.1Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costApply the interim Yarra(Birrarung) River Corridorcontrols (SLO1 and DDO31)to achieve the followingobjectives :The Victorian Government hascommitted to increasing protection ofthe Yarra River by introducinglegislation, stronger planning controlsand a Yarra River Trust.OngoingOfficer time To protect, rehabilitateand expand a continuouscorridor of riparian andindigenous vegetationusing indigenousspecies. To protect and enhanceboth terrestrial andaquatic habitat to allowthe movement of wildlifealong the Yarra Rivercorridor.The planning controls are interim to2021 and include a SignificantLandscape Overlay (SLO1) andDesign and Development Overlay(DDO31) applied to newdevelopments along the Yarra River.The new controls specify mandatoryset-backs from the river bank,mandatory building heights,vegetation removal, weed anderosion control etc.2018/19(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation) 2.2To ensure development onvisible hill slopes, crests,skylines and ridgelines issubordinate to existinglocal vegetation andnatural landscapecharacter setting.Consider opportunities toencourage the retention oftrees and vegetation on privateproperties where renovationsor developments areproposed.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for BoroondaraResponsibledepartment(s)Strategic Planning,Statutory Planning andES&L.The Boroondara Planning Schemecurrently includes the recentlycreated interim planning controls.Council officers will also contributeto the development andimplementation of permanentcontrols, as well as, a strategic planfor the Yarra Corridor parklands.The Boroondara community isconcerned about the loss ofestablished trees and vegetation onprivate land across the municipality.This pilot project will considereducational opportunities to14E&SL in collaborationwith Statutory Planning 5K (approx.)Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costResponsibledepartment(s)encourage homeowners to prioritisetree vegetation retention in theirbuilding and renovation projects.Objective 3: To increase community support for biodiversity protection and enhancementAction#3.13.2Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costUndertake a 'wildlife notweeds' campaign targetingresidents, schools andkindergartens alongbiodiversity corridors andnear biodiversity sites toremove recognisedenvironmental weeds fromgardens and grounds andreplace with indigenousplants in gardens and onnaturestrips.Environmental weeds pose the mostserious threat to biodiversity inBoroondara.2017/182018/192019/20(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation)Continue to deliver theBackyard Biodiversitycommunity project, evolvingthe format to engage newaudiences. For example: Focus habitat gardeningand public landrevegetation effortstowards creating habitatSince 2010, the Backyard Biodiversityproject has engaged 330 households,helping residents build knowledge oflocal flora and fauna as well as gainskills and inspiration for habitatgardening.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for BoroondaraThis campaign will use existingcollateral (Boroondara weedsbrochure, naturestrip guidelines andBackyard Biodiversity booklet) toencourage residents to remove weedsfrom their gardens.Responsibledepartment(s)E&SL2017/18 - 10K2018/19 - 5K2019/20 - 2.5KResidents will also be offeredindigenous plant vouchers toencourage replacement of weeds withlocally native plants.2017/182018/192019/20(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation)E&SL with P&I support 14,000 per anum(approx.)The project will continue to be rolledout, trialling new approaches toengage wider audiences and building15Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#Implementation actionfor small native birds(e.g. Eastern Spinebilland Superb Fairy Wrens)and other iconic species(such as Sugar Gliders).3.33.4Deliver nature-basedactivities to engage newresidents in learning aboutlocal flora and fauna and thevalue of biodiversityRoll-out interpretive signsand trails and alternative'interpretive tools' such as'soundboards' at biodiversitysites across the municipalityDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated y Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation)E&SL with P&I supportpartnerships with BirdLife Australia,Melbourne Water and adjacentcouncils.Boroondara has a surprising diversityof indigenous flora and fauna, and highvalue biodiversity sites to explore.This project will introduce newresidents to local biodiversity sites andopportunities to contribute tobiodiversity protection at home and inthe community - as part of a FriendsGroups or by engaging in some of thecitizen science projects underway inthe community.Interpretive signs – to enhance visitorexperiences and understanding of thelocal environment and managementissues – will continue to be installed atsignificant biodiversity sites.Interactive 'soundboards' that featureanimal (bird, & frog) sounds will bepiloted at regional or other largeplaygrounds near biodiversity sites andcorridors (for example, Hays Paddock,Willsmere Reserve, Koonung Creekand Beckett Park). 4,000 per anum(approx.)2017/182018/182019/20(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation)E&SL in collaborationwith P&I 12,000 per anum(approx.)A ClimateWatch trail and audio trailalong the Yarra River may bedeveloped pending furtherUrban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara16Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costResponsibledepartment(s)2017/18Within Family ServicesbudgetFamily Services incollaboration with E&SL2017/182018/182019/20Within P&I and E&SLoperating budgetsE&SL and P&Iconsideration.Consider piloting a Significant TreeTrail to communicate the values oflarge old indigenous trees across themunicipality. Roll-out to further sites ifsuccessful.3.53.6Support families, playgroupsand others involved in thecare of preschool children toengage in local ‘nature play’activities, fostering children’sconnection with and love forthe natural world.Continue to delivercommunity educationinitiatives to educate andengage residents andschools in biodiversityprotectionConnecting children with nature iscritical for children's wellbeing anddevelopment.There are a number of biodiversitysites within Boroondara that aresuitable for nature play activities.Resources will be prepared to helpEarly Years Educators and other caregivers to access appropriate sites,learn about the flora and fauna foundthere and enjoy nature play activities.Council will continue to delivercommunity engagement initiatives thatinform residents about the naturalenvironment and engage them inactions including citizen science toenhance local biodiversity:- Coordinating the Australian nationalBotanic Gardens Open Day event andother public events at MaranoaGardens.- Habitat gardening workshops throughthe Living for our Future (LfoF)program.- Teacher Environment Network (TEN)Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara17Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Action#Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costResponsibledepartment(s)- Support for and promotion of BirdLifeAustralia's Aussie Bird CountBoroondara's website, Bulletin andlocal media provide opportunities tohighlight engagement activities andkey messages.Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara18Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
Objective 4: To ensure policy decision making is based on sound evidence and up-to-date evidenceAction#4.14.2Implementation actionDescription/contextTimeframeEstimated costContinue to implement theBiodiversity Monitoring inMelbourne East framework.Undertake further vegetationassessments and analysedata for bird species andvegetation change indicatorsin 2019/20.Biodiversity Monitoring inMelbourne's East was developed forthe Eastern Alliance for GreenhouseAction (EAGA) to provide aframework for councils to gather dataon biodiversity health in the contextof a changing climate. Theframework focuses on four indicatorsof biodiversity health: vegetationextent, vegetation change, birdspecies abundance and phenology.2019/20(Priority Project - UrbanBiodiversity Strategy Implementation)Provide support as requiredto the Victorian IndigenousNurseries Cooperative toestablish local populations ofrare and threatened plantsacross the municipality.The Victorian Indigenous NurseriesCooperative (VINC) received a Cityof Boroondara TriennialStrengthening Grant to work withCouncil staff and Friends Group tocreate 'seed orchards' of rare andthreatened plants acrossBoroondara.Once established, the sites willprovide healthy genetic material forpropagation ensuring the viability ofthe focus species into the future.The project's communityengagement activities will enablecommunity members to assist withpropagation and monitoring.2017/182018/182019/20Urban Biodiversity Strategy for Boroondara19Responsibledepartment(s)E&SL 10k (approx.)Officer timeP&I (Biodiversity Sites andRevegetation Team)Implementation Plan 2017 - 2020
5. Ongoing and continuous improvement activitiesIn addition to the priority actions listed in Section 4, a range of additional activities are undertaken by theParks and Infrastructure and the Environment and Sustainable Living Departments on an ongoing basis.Biodiversity site management Development of vegetation management plans to guide contractors and staff working on biodiversitysites. Continual improvement of management processes including capture and storage of field data, reportsand photos from contractors and
and distributing a 'Friends of' promotional postcard. Photo: The 'Friends of' group promotional postcard . Connecting schools and kindergartens with local biodiversity . Council provides indigenous plant vouchers and mulch to Boroondara schools and kindergartens, many of
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