26/03/2011. Mt Gravatt Environment Group. Strategic Plan 2010 to 2020

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1 Strategic Plan 2010 to

2 MEG Objectives Restoration and long term security of a unique flora and fauna sanctuary. Community education focused on stewardship of our unique Reserve. Diversity of native flora and fauna in the middle of our urban community. Damage caused by careless I don t own it so I can rubbish it attitudes. Building long-term partnerships with Mountain stakeholders. Environmental Significance Unique flora and fauna diversity from unique geological influences 249 native plant species 10% of species diversity of United Kingdom 32million hectares 39 butterfly species Koala, echidna, King Parrot, Pale Headed Rosella, Eastern Bearded Dragon Quartzite from Neranleigh-Fernvale seabeds million years old Rock pools, ephemeral waterlines, steep gullies and subtle changes in soil type Dry sclerophyll forest (typical) - less dense canopy and sparse shrub/grass understorey Wet eucalypt forest (patches) -taller open forest well developed understorey some rainforest species such as ferns/shrubs Very different to sandstone and associated heath plants of nearby Toohey Forest 2

3 Ownership issues Qld Government BCC in Trust First Contact Road reserves Shire, Mt Gravatt & Mains Rds Brisbane Water Electricity easements Telstra Griffith University Unmanaged bushland GU, Shire Rd reserve & m/way Poultry farm (private) South-western boundary Reserve in Trust Qld Government Land Act 1994 Held in trust by BCC Designated Purpose (Trust) Recreation BCC recognises primary activities Conservation Recreation Sustainable nature-based Tourism 3

4 Threats Weeds/Garden Waste/Dumping Existing weeds Creeping Lantana, Umbrella Tree, Chinese Elm, Singapore Daisy, Fishbone Garden waste dumping spreads garden plants displacing native vegetation Dumping household rubbish old furniture, piano Threats Downhill Mountain Biking, Trail Bikes & unofficial tracks Erosion, disturbing restoration work Safety risk for walkers Public liability risk for BCC 4

5 Feral and Domestic Animals Foxes raiding unsecured compost bins Dogs off leash & waste not picked-up Threats Smell of dog waste and territory marking keeps koalas away. MEG Restoration Gertrude Petty Place 2005 Community volunteers Weekly and monthly working bees Over 2,000 hours contribution to date Rubbish dumping, mountain bikes, dogs Rover Street 2005 GCCC Rangers 2005 Community volunteers 2009 Monthly working bees Garden waste, unofficial tracks 5

6 MEG Restoration Roly Chapman Reserve 2005 Lion s Club & community members Group leader recently retired Rubbish dumping, dogs Fox Gully 2007 Community and corporate volunteers Over 2,300 hours contribution to date Weekly working bees Garden waste, rubbish MEG Supported by: Jaeger-Moran Environmental Griffith University EcoCentre 6

7 Short Term Goals Restoration of key buffer areas property boundaries and picnic areas Natural regeneration removal and monitoring of weeds Severe degradation rubbish removal, weed control and native species planting Wildlife habitat restoration native bee hives at GPP butterfly planting Fox Gully Public education change culture of green waste dumping & poor dog control speaking to individuals at bushcare sites Green waste damages our native bush. trialling Doggy Bag dispenser give away to dog walkers Fox Gully Updates distributed to local households Neighbours report changed behaviour weed removal/not dumping Long Term Goals Network of restored buffer areas providing long term security for Reserve Strong community partnerships share knowledge and combine effort First Contact youth employment programs Mt Gravatt Historical Society history of community relationships with Reserve BCC Habitat Brisbane resources, expertise, co-ordination of stakeholder activity Green corridors allowing wildlife movement to and from mountain Land for Wildlife style small lot agreements protect vital gully wildlife corridors Develop environmental solutions for real household security concerns Klump Road wildlife overpass connect Fox Gully with Mimosa Creek 7

8 Flora & Fauna of Sue Jones and Michael Fox Action learning tool as we photograph and document we learn. Provide reliable input for BCC planning no BCC fauna/flora studies exist Community education MEGOutlook blog Fox Gully Updates what is happening in bush and weeds to remove from gardens Media articles regular articles in Southside Community News Griffith University EcoCentre upload for school education programs Site specific documents for bushcare groups Environmental education events using information specific to Mt Gravatt Future available as electronic book for ipad and Kindle Our unique flora and fauna is worth protecting. Building stewardship of our unique Reserve will create positive change. Strong partnerships create strong communities. Information about MEG 8