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WELCOME TO THE PEEL-HARVEY CATCHMENT COUNCIL

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An Engaged and Active Community

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A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood

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Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management


BINDJAREB BOODJA LANDSCAPES

We are pleased to present our second edition of “Bindjareb Boodja Landscapes: A
Strategy for Natural Resource Management in the Peel-Harvey Region, Western
Australia”.

This edition of Bindjareb Boodja Landscapes incorporates contemporary community
aspirations, identifies how we can collectively respond to regional issues and
how the PHCC will address Australia Government requirements to plan for and
deliver on our 5 year Outcomes and Investment Priorities of our Regional
Landcare Agreements (RLP) for our Peel-Harvey Region.


LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS


HOTHAM-WILLIAMS RIVER PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES

The Hotham-Williams River catchment and the community will be the beneficiaries
of a continued partnership between the Peel-Harvey Catchment Council (PHCC) and
Newmont Australia.  PHCC and...

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WEEDS & WATER

PHCC staff, Kristy and Victoria were joined by Newmont volunteers, Jordan and
Paul at Williams River which is one of eight River Action Plan (RAP) sites in
the Hotham-Williams sub catchment. The...

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BOOSTING FARM WATERWAYS

Community members, farmers and landholders came together recently to learn about
how they can increase biodiversity on their land and waterways. Summer is here
and temperatures have already soared,...

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our respects to all Elders past and present

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KNOWLEDGE (KAADADJAN)

‘Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management’
Science, sound research and the sharing of information are key components of NRM
in the Peel-Harvey Region. There is a wealth of scientific research and
technical study that has occurred across the Region and it is essential that
this is used by decision makers and natural resource managers to achieve a
‘Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’. There are also
considerable knowledge gaps that need to be filled to support effective and
cost-efficient NRM activities. The three goals under Objective 3 reflect the
primary purposes of science and knowledge in NRM.
 

K4 IDENTIFY AND CAPITALISE ON MARKET OPPORTUNITIES The Peel-Harvey has
competitive advantages that should enable market opportunities to be capitalized
on, including its close proximity to an international airport, emerging support
facilities, comparatively affordable land as metropolitan areas become more
urbanized, and its natural capital including a very productive area of the
Wheatbelt. Capitalising on these opportunities will assist in employment and the
social issues being experienced as a result of high unemployment. The
Peel-Harvey is well placed to capitalize on market opportunities and land
managers need support to identify and match production to markets, promoting the
Region’s clean, green production by implementing sustainable practices that
protect and restore the Region’s natural capital. K4.1 Undertake Analysis of
competitive markets for sustainable production K4.1.1 Support grower groups and
similar to identify competitive advantages and provide support to match land
managers to markets K4.1.2 Prepare and communicate an analysis of strengths,
assets and potential new markets K4.1.3 Identify and facilitate network
opportunities to improve local knowledge and opportunities K4.1.4 Identify
constraints and areas for development and advocate to remove identified barriers
K4.2 Provide community access to, and awareness of new technologies and
information K4.2.1 Share new technologies and information, including local
successes and peer to peer learning K4.2.2 Support next generation farming,
including education and career development

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KNOWLEDGE (KAADADJAN)

‘Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management’

Science, sound research and the sharing of information are key components of NRM
in the Peel-Harvey Region. There is a wealth of scientific research and
technical study that has occurred across the Region and it is essential that
this is used by decision makers and natural resource managers to achieve a
‘Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’. There are also
considerable knowledge gaps that need to be filled to support effective and
cost-efficient NRM activities. The three goals under Objective 3 reflect the
primary purposes of science and knowledge in NRM.

 

K3 LAND MANAGERS TO USE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY Land managers use a wealth
of knowledge and experience to inform the way they manage their paddock, patch
or park. They may need support to access new information that has become
available through research and field trials. Strategies to achieve this goal aim
at information sharing between landholders, through field days, extension
support, and field-based research trials. K3.1 Relevant information/knowledge is
provided to land managers K3.1.1 Develop targeted land management extension
programs responding to community needs K3.1.2 Support and assist land managers
to access relevant and contemporary information K3.1.3 Develop, promote and
support implementation of best practice management for NRM K3.2 Use science to
inform land manager programs K3.2.1 Implement targeted extension programs to
support NRM for productive environments K3.2.2 Support relevant research trials
and promote findings to land managers K3.2.3 Demonstrate economics benefits of
productivity improvements, to influence greater uptake

×


KNOWLEDGE (KAADADJAN)

‘Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management’

Science, sound research and the sharing of information are key components of NRM
in the Peel-Harvey Region. There is a wealth of scientific research and
technical study that has occurred across the Region and it is essential that
this is used by decision makers and natural resource managers to achieve a
‘Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’. There are also
considerable knowledge gaps that need to be filled to support effective and
cost-efficient NRM activities. The three goals under Objective 3 reflect the
primary purposes of science and knowledge in NRM.

 

K2 INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NRM practices must
continue to evolve and adapt to the best available information. To enable this
adaptive management and continuous improvement to occur, information must be
collected for monitoring and evaluation purposes, science should be used to
address knowledge gaps and innovation must be encouraged. The strategies to
address this goal cover each of these aspects as well as incorporating the
knowledge of Aboriginal people to improve the effectiveness of NRM activities.
K2.1 Maintain effective information collection, storage and analysis processes
K2.1.1 Establish and maintain an effective information collection and storage
process K2.2 Use scientific methods to develop, inform and improve natural
resource management programs K2.2.1 Assist in the planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of NRM activities K2.2.2 Help educate and support land
holders to improve decision making K2.3 Incorporate Aboriginal knowledge to
improve natural resource management K2.3.1 Collaboratively document and use
Aboriginal knowledge/practice in NRM programs K2.4 Encourage Innovation in
natural resource management programs K2.4.1 Identify, assess and facilitate
sharing of new techniques, particularly for agriculture and restoration K2.4.2
Communicate and support innovation in NRM and agricultural programs and
Practices

×


KNOWLEDGE (KAADADJAN)

‘Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management’

Science, sound research and the sharing of information are key components of NRM
in the Peel-Harvey Region. There is a wealth of scientific research and
technical study that has occurred across the Region and it is essential that
this is used by decision makers and natural resource managers to achieve a
‘Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’. There are also
considerable knowledge gaps that need to be filled to support effective and
cost-efficient NRM activities. The three goals under Objective 3 reflect the
primary purposes of science and knowledge in NRM.

 

K1 INFLUENCE DECISION MAKING FOR BETTER NRM Decision makers in government and
the private sector need access to the best available research findings and
information to ensure that land is managed wisely. New development and land uses
should not create new NRM challenges for the future but provide for new
opportunities for good stewards of the environment. A number of landmark
strategies and activities will achieve this goal including the preparation of
regular State of the Region reports, implementation of the Science Strategy for
the Estuary (and pending Strategy for the Catchment) and establishing the first
stages of a Peel Waterways Institute. K1.1 Science is undertaken to address
current and emerging environmental, economic and production issues K1.1.1
Establish and implement a Science Program for the Peel-Harvey K1.1.2 Prepare and
implement contemporary Science Strategy’s for the Peel-Harvey K1.1.3 Collaborate
with stakeholders to target and enable priority research K1.2 Communicate State
of the Catchment and relevant science to decision makers/community K1.2.1
Prepare and communicate a State of the Catchment Report Card/s (every 2 years)
K1.2.2 Communicate science and knowledge relevant to health of the catchment
K1.3 Establish a Peel Waterways Institute / Waterways Centre of Excellence
K1.3.1 Establish first stages of a Peel Waterways Institute to support
collaborative research K1.3.2 Advocate for a National Centre for Waterways
Excellence in the Peel-Harvey

×


KNOWLEDGE (KAADADJAN)

‘Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management’

Science, sound research and the sharing of information are key components of NRM
in the Peel-Harvey Region. There is a wealth of scientific research and
technical study that has occurred across the Region and it is essential that
this is used by decision makers and natural resource managers to achieve a
‘Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’. There are also
considerable knowledge gaps that need to be filled to support effective and
cost-efficient NRM activities. The three goals under Objective 3 reflect the
primary purposes of science and knowledge in NRM.

 

K1 INFLUENCE DECISION MAKING FOR BETTER NRM Decision makers in government and
the private sector need access to the best available research findings and
information to ensure that land is managed wisely. New development and land uses
should not create new NRM challenges for the future but provide for new
opportunities for good stewards of the environment. A number of landmark
strategies and activities will achieve this goal including the preparation of
regular State of the Region reports, implementation of the Science Strategy for
the Estuary (and pending Strategy for the Catchment) and establishing the first
stages of a Peel Waterways Institute. K1.1 Science is undertaken to address
current and emerging environmental, economic and production issues K1.1.1
Establish and implement a Science Program for the Peel-Harvey K1.1.2 Prepare and
implement contemporary Science Strategy’s for the Peel-Harvey K1.1.3 Collaborate
with stakeholders to target and enable priority research K1.2 Communicate State
of the Catchment and relevant science to decision makers/community K1.2.1
Prepare and communicate a State of the Catchment Report Card/s (every 2 years)
K1.2.2 Communicate science and knowledge relevant to health of the catchment
K1.3 Establish a Peel Waterways Institute / Waterways Centre of Excellence
K1.3.1 Establish first stages of a Peel Waterways Institute to support
collaborative research K1.3.2 Advocate for a National Centre for Waterways
Excellence in the Peel-Harvey K2 INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT NRM practices must continue to evolve and adapt to the best available
information. To enable this adaptive management and continuous improvement to
occur, information must be collected for monitoring and evaluation purposes,
science should be used to address knowledge gaps and innovation must be
encouraged. The strategies to address this goal cover each of these aspects as
well as incorporating the knowledge of Aboriginal people to improve the
effectiveness of NRM activities. K2.1 Maintain effective information collection,
storage and analysis processes K2.1.1 Establish and maintain an effective
information collection and storage process K2.2 Use scientific methods to
develop, inform and improve natural resource management programs K2.2.1 Assist
in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NRM activities
K2.2.2 Help educate and support land holders to improve decision making K2.3
Incorporate Aboriginal knowledge to improve natural resource management K2.3.1
Collaboratively document and use Aboriginal knowledge/practice in NRM programs
K2.4 Encourage Innovation in natural resource management programs K2.4.1
Identify, assess and facilitate sharing of new techniques, particularly for
agriculture and restoration K2.4.2 Communicate and support innovation in NRM and
agricultural programs and Practices K3 LAND MANAGERS TO USE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND
TECHNOLOGY Land managers use a wealth of knowledge and experience to inform the
way they manage their paddock, patch or park. They may need support to access
new information that has become available through research and field trials.
Strategies to achieve this goal aim at information sharing between landholders,
through field days, extension support, and field-based research trials. K3.1
Relevant information/knowledge is provided to land managers K3.1.1 Develop
targeted land management extension programs responding to community needs K3.1.2
Support and assist land managers to access relevant and contemporary information
K3.1.3 Develop, promote and support implementation of best practice management
for NRM K3.2 Use science to inform land manager programs K3.2.1 Implement
targeted extension programs to support NRM for productive environments K3.2.2
Support relevant research trials and promote findings to land managers K3.2.3
Demonstrate economics benefits of productivity improvements, to influence
greater uptake K4 IDENTIFY AND CAPITALISE ON MARKET OPPORTUNITIES The
Peel-Harvey has competitive advantages that should enable market opportunities
to be capitalized on, including its close proximity to an international airport,
emerging support facilities, comparatively affordable land as metropolitan areas
become more urbanized, and its natural capital including a very productive area
of the Wheatbelt. Capitalising on these opportunities will assist in employment
and the social issues being experienced as a result of high unemployment. The
Peel-Harvey is well placed to capitalize on market opportunities and land
managers need support to identify and match production to markets, promoting the
Region’s clean, green production by implementing sustainable practices that
protect and restore the Region’s natural capital. K4.1 Undertake Analysis of
competitive markets for sustainable production K4.1.1 Support grower groups and
similar to identify competitive advantages and provide support to match land
managers to markets K4.1.2 Prepare and communicate an analysis of strengths,
assets and potential new markets K4.1.3 Identify and facilitate network
opportunities to improve local knowledge and opportunities K4.1.4 Identify
constraints and areas for development and advocate to remove identified barriers
K4.2 Provide community access to, and awareness of new technologies and
information K4.2.1 Share new technologies and information, including local
successes and peer to peer learning K4.2.2 Support next generation farming,
including education and career development

×


BIOPHYSICAL (BOODJA)

‘A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’ is the core aim of
natural resource management in the Peel-Harvey Region. All goals directly
related to the condition of the Region’s natural resources are included under
Objective 2
 

B5 WATER RESOURCES ARE MANAGED AND USED WISELY Water resources are essential to
life. They shape our wetlands, waterways and biodiversity and influence the type
and location of agricultural production. Water resources include both surface
waters and groundwater, and the aquifer systems that link them both. Most of the
forested areas of the Forest and Scarp Subsystem are proclaimed water supply
catchments (Land Assessment, 2005).
Water resources are managed under a regime which recognises both public and
private use values as well as environmental water requirements. The strategies
to achieve this goal support water allocation planning and other activities to
ensure the wise use of resources for protection of ecosystems in the long term.
These strategies complement the Department of Water’s role in water allocation
planning. B5.1 Support water allocation planning and management for wise use
B5.1.1 Undertake a water audit across the catchment to assist in water
management in the long term B5.1.2 Encourage adequate environment water
allocations in and for all priority systems B5.1.3 Support measuring and
assessment of water supply systems, for environment and agriculture B5.1.4
Support the development of water storage facilities for fire management B5.2
Support land managers to manage water resources—for multiple benefits B5.2.1
Support resource and land managers to assess and implement water capture,
harvesting and  storage facilities B5.2.2 Support resource users to implement
water efficiencies B5.2.3 Support adaptive management systems to respond to
reduced rainfall

×


BIOPHYSICAL (BOODJA)

‘A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’ is the core aim of
natural resource management in the Peel-Harvey Region. All goals directly
related to the condition of the Region’s natural resources are included under
Objective 2
 

B4 BIODIVERSITY IS CONSERVED Biodiversity is the term used to describe the
natural diversity of life. This diversity exists at the ecosystem, species and
genetic levels. The Region is recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot
because of its mega-diverse and unique biodiversity and the level of threat this
biodiversity is under. Biodiversity is most effectively and efficiently
conserved by protecting natural areas, these being areas of bushland, forest,
woodland, waterway, wetland, dune, rock outcrop, foreshore and any other area in
a near-nature state. The Region is home to many globally significant natural
areas, notable examples being Dryandra Woodland, our Northern Jarrah forest, and
the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar System. The strategies to achieve this goal are focused
on protecting priority natural areas, managing and reducing threats to
biodiversity assets, and restoring ecological linkages between significant
natural areas. Assisting local governments to implement local biodiversity
strategies will be one of a number of ways of achieving this goal. B4.1 Protect
priority terrestrial and aquatic natural areas B4.1.1 Influence land-use
planning to afford protection to priority natural areas B4.1.2 Undertake
assessments of biodiversity status B4.1.3 Assist land managers to protect
priority terrestrial natural areas B4.1.4 Assist land managers to protect
priority aquatic natural areas B4.1.5 Assist land managers to improve
biodiversity through regenerative agricultural practices B4.1.6 Incorporate
knowledge of impacts of changing weather patterns into biodiversity programs
B4.2 Manage and reduce threats B4.2.1 Identify, monitor and communicate threats
and threatening processes B4.2.2 Implement and support threat reduction
activities in priority areas, including managing feral animals, weeds and
disease, fire, extreme events and drought B4.2.3 Implement and support
management and response planning for extreme natural events B4.3 Restore
ecological linkages B4.3.1 Facilitate and/or support collaborative  landscape
scale restoration for multiple benefits B4.3.2 Encourage restoration processes
being identified and embedded into the land-use planning system

×


BIOPHYSICAL (BOODJA)

‘A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’ is the core aim of
natural resource management in the Peel-Harvey Region. All goals directly
related to the condition of the Region’s natural resources are included under
Objective 2
 

B3 COASTAL AND NEARSHORE AREAS AND PROCESSES ARE RESILIENT AND VALUED Coastal
foreshores, beaches and near-shore areas have significant social, ecological and
economic values. They support commercial and recreational fisheries, protect
coastal residential areas and provide a diversity of habitat for flora and
fauna. A key aspect of coastal management in the Region is the network of
community groups, local governments and state agencies that manage coastal
foreshores and maintain public access to beaches and nearshore waterways.
Strategies to achieve this goal are aimed at supporting the groups and
organisations who are undertaking coastal area and near-shore management. B3.1
Protect foreshores for their ecological and recreational values B3.1.1
Encourage/support foreshore management that enables natural process and
resilience to a changing climate B3.1.2 Support the community to value and
manage coastal areas B3.1.3 Support recreational uses consistent with
environmental protection B3.2 Protect near-shore habitats for productivity and
biodiversity B3.2.1 Support actions/activities to protect near-shore habitats
for ecological, recreational and commercial productivity

×


BIOPHYSICAL (BOODJA)

‘A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’ is the core aim of
natural resource management in the Peel-Harvey Region. All goals directly
related to the condition of the Region’s natural resources are included under
Objective 2
 

B2 SOILS ARE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE Soils and landforms are the fundamental
resources which shape wetlands and waterways, biodiversity and land use,
especially agriculture. Agricultural production in the Catchment is worth
$469.974 million per annum (source 2021 REMPLAN) and relies directly on the
health and conservation of soil resources. Soils should be managed as a living
resource with consideration to soil acidity, dryland salinity, prevention of
erosion and discharge of sediment.
Biosecurity is an issue of significant concern to the community and is included
under this goal given its impact on soils, productivity and biodiversity. Issues
such as water repellence and compaction of soils may also be having an impact on
farm productivity levels, although the impact on productivity is not clearly
understood. Healthy soils will reduce the loss of topsoil to waterways and the
impact of sediment on rivers and the Estuary.
Strategies under this goal aim to assist farmers and land managers to better
understand their local soils, make informed decisions on soil management
practices, and support biosecurity programs. Farmers own and manage over 50% of
the Region, making their increased participation in NRM essential. B2.1
Understand soil characteristics and risks B2.1.1 Support land managers to
undertake and understand risk/soil mapping at a local level B2.1.2 Support and
share research and information that improves our collective understanding of
soil characteristics and their productive potential B2.1.3 Support land managers
to understand the consequences over use of fertilisers, herbicides and
pesticides B2.2 Support land managers to match land uses and management
practices to soil type and land capability B2.2.1 Support adaptive  land
management practices in vulnerable areas B2.2.2 Maintain priority areas for
agricultural production (while protecting valuable environmental assets) B2.3
Support land managers to implement sound soil management practices and use
suitable land productively B2.3.1 Encourage and support farming methods to
enhance soil and soil resilience B2.3.2 Encourage use of soil amendments for
multiple benefits B2.3.3 Support ‘whole of farm’ planning to better meet social,
economic and environmental objectives B2.4 Support biosecurity practices B2.4.1
Support, preparation and implementation of biosecurity program/s for multiple
benefits B2.4.2 Raise awareness and educate community on local, priority
biosecurity issues and provide support for management B2.5 Influence legislation
and policy B2.1.1 Influence and support decision makers in developing policy and
legislation for the protection of priority agricultural land B2.1.2 Influence
and support decision makers in developing policy and legislation for the
protection of priority environmental assets B2.1.3 Advocate for and support
streamlining of planning regulation and licensing for sustainable agricultural
practices

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BIOPHYSICAL (BOODJA)

‘A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’ is the core aim of
natural resource management in the Peel-Harvey Region. All goals directly
related to the condition of the Region’s natural resources are included under
Objective 2
 

B1 WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS ARE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE Wetlands and waterways have
a special place, with all major townsites and communities living in proximity to
a local waterway or wetland. Major waterway assets include the Hotham, Williams,
Murray, Serpentine, North and South Dandalup and Harvey rivers. Major wetland
assets include the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System and the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar
System. Key threats include poorly planned development, changing hydroperiods,
reduced flow, eutrophication, ASS and MBO. Strategies to achieve this goal are
designed to support coordinated management of the Estuary and Ramsar System,
implement management actions to improve waterway and wetland condition, and
protect groundwater quality and flows into wetlands and waterways. B1.1 Support
the establishment and operations of coordinated governance frameworks for the
Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar System B1.1.1 Work with key stakeholders to establish and
operate a coordinated framework for the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System B1.1.2
Continue to work with key stakeholders to operate a coordinated framework for
the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar System, including but not limited to the Ramsar and
subsidiary TAG’s B1.2 Improve the condition of wetlands and watercourses B1.2.1
Prepare and implement action plans to restore the natural function of wetlands
and watercourses B1.2.2 Prepare and implement action plans to manage drains for
multiple benefits, including water availability to assist with impacts of
reduced rainfall and drying climate B1.2.3 Manage issues such as erosion,
sediment, nutrients and monosulphidic black ooze to improve/protect condition of
wetlands and watercourses B1.3 Protect wetlands and watercourses B1.3.1
Influence land-use planning to afford protection to wetland and watercourse
values B1.3.2 Encourage implementation of management plans and ongoing
maintenance in accordance with planning conditions and/or best management
practice B1.4 Protect groundwater quality and quantity as hydrological inputs to
wetlands and watercourses B1.4.1 Ensure environmental water provisions are
adequate for maintenance or improvement of ecosystem health B1.4.2 Ensure
groundwater monitoring is sufficient to measure and assess environmental water
provision adequacy and to influence regulatory change, where required

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BIOPHYSICAL (BOODJA)

‘A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood’ is the core aim of
natural resource management in the Peel-Harvey Region. All goals directly
related to the condition of the Region’s natural resources are included under
Objective 2
 

B1 WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS ARE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE Wetlands and waterways have
a special place, with all major townsites and communities living in proximity to
a local waterway or wetland. Major waterway assets include the Hotham, Williams,
Murray, Serpentine, North and South Dandalup and Harvey rivers. Major wetland
assets include the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System and the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar
System. Key threats include poorly planned development, changing hydroperiods,
reduced flow, eutrophication, ASS and MBO. Strategies to achieve this goal are
designed to support coordinated management of the Estuary and Ramsar System,
implement management actions to improve waterway and wetland condition, and
protect groundwater quality and flows into wetlands and waterways. B1.1 Support
the establishment and operations of coordinated governance frameworks for the
Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar System B1.1.1 Work with key stakeholders to establish and
operate a coordinated framework for the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System B1.1.2
Continue to work with key stakeholders to operate a coordinated framework for
the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar System, including but not limited to the Ramsar and
subsidiary TAG’s B1.2 Improve the condition of wetlands and watercourses B1.2.1
Prepare and implement action plans to restore the natural function of wetlands
and watercourses B1.2.2 Prepare and implement action plans to manage drains for
multiple benefits, including water availability to assist with impacts of
reduced rainfall and drying climate B1.2.3 Manage issues such as erosion,
sediment, nutrients and monosulphidic black ooze to improve/protect condition of
wetlands and watercourses B1.3 Protect wetlands and watercourses B1.3.1
Influence land-use planning to afford protection to wetland and watercourse
values B1.3.2 Encourage implementation of management plans and ongoing
maintenance in accordance with planning conditions and/or best management
practice B1.4 Protect groundwater quality and quantity as hydrological inputs to
wetlands and watercourses B1.4.1 Ensure environmental water provisions are
adequate for maintenance or improvement of ecosystem health B1.4.2 Ensure
groundwater monitoring is sufficient to measure and assess environmental water
provision adequacy and to influence regulatory change, where required B2 SOILS
ARE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE Soils and landforms are the fundamental resources
which shape wetlands and waterways, biodiversity and land use, especially
agriculture. Agricultural production in the Catchment is worth $469.974 million
per annum (source 2021 REMPLAN) and relies directly on the health and
conservation of soil resources. Soils should be managed as a living resource
with consideration to soil acidity, dryland salinity, prevention of erosion and
discharge of sediment.
Biosecurity is an issue of significant concern to the community and is included
under this goal given its impact on soils, productivity and biodiversity. Issues
such as water repellence and compaction of soils may also be having an impact on
farm productivity levels, although the impact on productivity is not clearly
understood. Healthy soils will reduce the loss of topsoil to waterways and the
impact of sediment on rivers and the Estuary.
Strategies under this goal aim to assist farmers and land managers to better
understand their local soils, make informed decisions on soil management
practices, and support biosecurity programs. Farmers own and manage over 50% of
the Region, making their increased participation in NRM essential. B2.1
Understand soil characteristics and risks B2.1.1 Support land managers to
undertake and understand risk/soil mapping at a local level B2.1.2 Support and
share research and information that improves our collective understanding of
soil characteristics and their productive potential B2.1.3 Support land managers
to understand the consequences over use of fertilisers, herbicides and
pesticides B2.2 Support land managers to match land uses and management
practices to soil type and land capability B2.2.1 Support adaptive  land
management practices in vulnerable areas B2.2.2 Maintain priority areas for
agricultural production (while protecting valuable environmental assets) B2.3
Support land managers to implement sound soil management practices and use
suitable land productively B2.3.1 Encourage and support farming methods to
enhance soil and soil resilience B2.3.2 Encourage use of soil amendments for
multiple benefits B2.3.3 Support ‘whole of farm’ planning to better meet social,
economic and environmental objectives B2.4 Support biosecurity practices B2.4.1
Support, preparation and implementation of biosecurity program/s for multiple
benefits B2.4.2 Raise awareness and educate community on local, priority
biosecurity issues and provide support for management B2.5 Influence legislation
and policy B2.1.1 Influence and support decision makers in developing policy and
legislation for the protection of priority agricultural land B2.1.2 Influence
and support decision makers in developing policy and legislation for the
protection of priority environmental assets B2.1.3 Advocate for and support
streamlining of planning regulation and licensing for sustainable agricultural
practices B3 COASTAL AND NEARSHORE AREAS AND PROCESSES ARE RESILIENT AND VALUED
Coastal foreshores, beaches and near-shore areas have significant social,
ecological and economic values. They support commercial and recreational
fisheries, protect coastal residential areas and provide a diversity of habitat
for flora and fauna. A key aspect of coastal management in the Region is the
network of community groups, local governments and state agencies that manage
coastal foreshores and maintain public access to beaches and nearshore
waterways. Strategies to achieve this goal are aimed at supporting the groups
and organisations who are undertaking coastal area and near-shore management.
B3.1 Protect foreshores for their ecological and recreational values B3.1.1
Encourage/support foreshore management that enables natural process and
resilience to a changing climate B3.1.2 Support the community to value and
manage coastal areas B3.1.3 Support recreational uses consistent with
environmental protection B3.2 Protect near-shore habitats for productivity and
biodiversity B3.2.1 Support actions/activities to protect near-shore habitats
for ecological, recreational and commercial productivity B4 BIODIVERSITY IS
CONSERVED Biodiversity is the term used to describe the natural diversity of
life. This diversity exists at the ecosystem, species and genetic levels. The
Region is recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot because of its
mega-diverse and unique biodiversity and the level of threat this biodiversity
is under. Biodiversity is most effectively and efficiently conserved by
protecting natural areas, these being areas of bushland, forest, woodland,
waterway, wetland, dune, rock outcrop, foreshore and any other area in a
near-nature state. The Region is home to many globally significant natural
areas, notable examples being Dryandra Woodland, our Northern Jarrah forest, and
the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar System. The strategies to achieve this goal are focused
on protecting priority natural areas, managing and reducing threats to
biodiversity assets, and restoring ecological linkages between significant
natural areas. Assisting local governments to implement local biodiversity
strategies will be one of a number of ways of achieving this goal. B4.1 Protect
priority terrestrial and aquatic natural areas B4.1.1 Influence land-use
planning to afford protection to priority natural areas B4.1.2 Undertake
assessments of biodiversity status B4.1.3 Assist land managers to protect
priority terrestrial natural areas B4.1.4 Assist land managers to protect
priority aquatic natural areas B4.1.5 Assist land managers to improve
biodiversity through regenerative agricultural practices B4.1.6 Incorporate
knowledge of impacts of changing weather patterns into biodiversity programs
B4.2 Manage and reduce threats B4.2.1 Identify, monitor and communicate threats
and threatening processes B4.2.2 Implement and support threat reduction
activities in priority areas, including managing feral animals, weeds and
disease, fire, extreme events and drought B4.2.3 Implement and support
management and response planning for extreme natural events B4.3 Restore
ecological linkages B4.3.1 Facilitate and/or support collaborative  landscape
scale restoration for multiple benefits B4.3.2 Encourage restoration processes
being identified and embedded into the land-use planning system B5 WATER
RESOURCES ARE MANAGED AND USED WISELY Water resources are essential to life.
They shape our wetlands, waterways and biodiversity and influence the type and
location of agricultural production. Water resources include both surface waters
and groundwater, and the aquifer systems that link them both. Most of the
forested areas of the Forest and Scarp Subsystem are proclaimed water supply
catchments (Land Assessment, 2005).
Water resources are managed under a regime which recognises both public and
private use values as well as environmental water requirements. The strategies
to achieve this goal support water allocation planning and other activities to
ensure the wise use of resources for protection of ecosystems in the long term.
These strategies complement the Department of Water’s role in water allocation
planning. B5.1 Support water allocation planning and management for wise use
B5.1.1 Undertake a water audit across the catchment to assist in water
management in the long term B5.1.2 Encourage adequate environment water
allocations in and for all priority systems B5.1.3 Support measuring and
assessment of water supply systems, for environment and agriculture B5.1.4
Support the development of water storage facilities for fire management B5.2
Support land managers to manage water resources—for multiple benefits B5.2.1
Support resource and land managers to assess and implement water capture,
harvesting and  storage facilities B5.2.2 Support resource users to implement
water efficiencies B5.2.3 Support adaptive management systems to respond to
reduced rainfall

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PEOPLE (BAALAP)

‘An Engaged and Active Community’

Successful NRM is as much about working with people as it is about natural
resources. This includes providing direct and practical support to groups and
individuals such as local government, community groups, Aboriginal people and
farmers. Objective 1 is based on the experience that people who are engaged and
involved in NRM have a benefit and impact far beyond their local patch. These
benefits are not only environmental, but also social and economic.

 

P1 EFFECTIVE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This goal encompasses the full spectrum
of strategies to achieve effective NRM in the Region. This includes operating an
effective regional NRM organisation, maintaining and implementing an NRM
Strategy, coordinating activities between organisations and across the
Catchment, and monitoring and evaluating the condition of natural resources.
P1.1 Operate an effective regional body P1.1.1 Establish a responsive business
model that builds resilience for a sustainable future P1.1.2 Develop and
implement workforce plan/s to address the objectives of the NRM Strategy P1.1.3
Ensure on-going skills development of the Board and staff P1.1.4 Prepare,
maintain and review an NRM Strategy for the Peel-Harvey P1.1.5 Facilitate
prioritisation, investment and capacity to implement the NRM Strategy for the
Peel-Harvey P1.1.6 Share knowledge with and between key stakeholders P1.2
Communicate, educate, raise awareness and encourage participation in NRM P1.2.1
Develop and implement  communication, engagement and participation plans,
embracing new technologies and responding to the diversity of community and
sectors across the catchment P1.2.2 Promote, celebrate and encourage
participation in NRM P2 RESOURCE MANAGERS ARE SUPPORTED TO IMPROVE NATURAL
ASSETS AND PRODUCTIVITY Direct and practical support is required by land
managers to effectively implement sound land management practices. Experience
has shown this is most effectively delivered through landcare centres and
professional NRM staff, with collaborative support across all sectors. P2.1
Establish appropriate support structures across the Region P2.1.1 Support and
extend existing NRM groups, providers, stakeholders and educators P2.1.2 Support
and facilitate establishment of additional community support structures (e.g.
grower and community groups) P2.1.3 Support land managers through targeted
skills and training programs P2.1.4 Support NRM education facilities and school
development programs P2.2 Provide mechanisms for adaptive management P2.2.1
Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NRM
activities P2.2.2 Help educate and support land holders to improve decision
making P2.2.3 Support sustainable and productive business development P2.2.4
Facilitate resource sharing across networks P2.2.5 Promote and educate new
technology and processes P3 CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUES ARE EMBEDDED ACROSS NRM
ACTIVITIES Protection of our Aboriginal and European Heritage sites is crucial.
Aboriginal people have both a cultural and intellectual connection to places
which enhance NRM and enrich our community. Most major rivers and wetlands in
the Region are of cultural significance to Aboriginal people, and are often also
of social and recreational significance to the wider community. Various
strategies to increase communication with, and involvement of, Aboriginal people
in NRM are included under this goal. P3.1 Foster communication and leadership
with and between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal resource managers P3.1.1
Implement protocols for communicating with Aboriginal groups and communities
P3.1.2 Promote information on traditional ecological values and land management
practices P3.1.3 Support partnerships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
communities and groups to plan and actively participate in NRM P3.2 Develop
joint management opportunities for Aboriginal involvement P3.2.1 Continue to
work with Aboriginal people to determine their ongoing aspirations for
involvement in NRM P3.2.2 Explore and facilitate collaborative opportunities for
training, employment and procurement across NRM activities P3.3 Recognise and
acknowledge European heritage and social links to natural resources P3.3.1
Cultivate ties to sense of place P4 OUR COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDS, VALUES AND
RESPECTS THE REGION’S NATURAL RESOURCES The natural environment maintains a
sense of place for people and there is a strong desire to strengthen the
connection between people and their local environment. Strategies under this
goal aim to increase people’s connection with the natural environment, support
sustainable recreational use of natural areas and support a skilled landcare and
volunteer base. P4.1 Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of natural
assets P4.1.1 Support local, national and international communities to design
and implement communication, participation and marketing plans highlighting the
Regions natural assets P4.1.2 Develop, implement and support education and
participation programs P4.2 Engage community in activities that raise the
awareness of a connection with natural assets and values P4.2.1 Promote
volunteer opportunities P4.3 Sustainable recreational use of natural resources
P4.3.1 Promote awareness of nature based recreational opportunities provided by
a healthy environment P4.3.3 Raise appreciation of need to protect the natural
environment to enable recreational activities P4.4 Foster a philanthropic
culture in support on the natural environment P4.4.1 Support mechanisms to
attract philanthropic contributions towards NRM

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PEOPLE (BAALAP)

‘An Engaged and Active Community’

Successful NRM is as much about working with people as it is about natural
resources. This includes providing direct and practical support to groups and
individuals such as local government, community groups, Aboriginal people and
farmers. Objective 1 is based on the experience that people who are engaged and
involved in NRM have a benefit and impact far beyond their local patch. These
benefits are not only environmental, but also social and economic.
 

P4 OUR COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDS, VALUES AND RESPECTS THE REGION’S NATURAL RESOURCES
The natural environment maintains a sense of place for people and there is a
strong desire to strengthen the connection between people and their local
environment. Strategies under this goal aim to increase people’s connection with
the natural environment, support sustainable recreational use of natural areas
and support a skilled landcare and volunteer base. P4.1 Increase awareness,
knowledge and understanding of natural assets P4.1.1 Support local, national and
international communities to design and implement communication, participation
and marketing plans highlighting the Regions natural assets P4.1.2 Develop,
implement and support education and participation programs P4.2 Engage community
in activities that raise the awareness of a connection with natural assets and
values P4.2.1 Promote volunteer opportunities P4.3 Sustainable recreational use
of natural resources P4.3.1 Promote awareness of nature based recreational
opportunities provided by a healthy environment P4.3.3 Raise appreciation of
need to protect the natural environment to enable recreational activities P4.4
Foster a philanthropic culture in support on the natural environment P4.4.1
Support mechanisms to attract philanthropic contributions towards NRM

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PEOPLE (BAALAP)

‘An Engaged and Active Community’

Successful NRM is as much about working with people as it is about natural
resources. This includes providing direct and practical support to groups and
individuals such as local government, community groups, Aboriginal people and
farmers. Objective 1 is based on the experience that people who are engaged and
involved in NRM have a benefit and impact far beyond their local patch. These
benefits are not only environmental, but also social and economic.
 

P3 CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUES ARE EMBEDDED ACROSS NRM ACTIVITIES Protection of our
Aboriginal and European Heritage sites is crucial. Aboriginal people have both a
cultural and intellectual connection to places which enhance NRM and enrich our
community. Most major rivers and wetlands in the Region are of cultural
significance to Aboriginal people, and are often also of social and recreational
significance to the wider community. Various strategies to increase
communication with, and involvement of, Aboriginal people in NRM are included
under this goal. P3.1 Foster communication and leadership with and between
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal resource managers P3.1.1 Implement protocols for
communicating with Aboriginal groups and communities P3.1.2 Promote information
on traditional ecological values and land management practices P3.1.3 Support
partnerships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and groups to plan
and actively participate in NRM P3.2 Develop joint management opportunities for
Aboriginal involvement P3.2.1 Continue to work with Aboriginal people to
determine their ongoing aspirations for involvement in NRM P3.2.2 Explore and
facilitate collaborative opportunities for training, employment and procurement
across NRM activities P3.3 Recognise and acknowledge European heritage and
social links to natural resources P3.3.1 Cultivate ties to sense of place

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PEOPLE (BAALAP)

‘An Engaged and Active Community’

Successful NRM is as much about working with people as it is about natural
resources. This includes providing direct and practical support to groups and
individuals such as local government, community groups, Aboriginal people and
farmers. Objective 1 is based on the experience that people who are engaged and
involved in NRM have a benefit and impact far beyond their local patch. These
benefits are not only environmental, but also social and economic.
 

P2 RESOURCE MANAGERS ARE SUPPORTED TO IMPROVE NATURAL ASSETS AND PRODUCTIVITY
Direct and practical support is required by land managers to effectively
implement sound land management practices. Experience has shown this is most
effectively delivered through landcare centres and professional NRM staff, with
collaborative support across all sectors. P2.1 Establish appropriate support
structures across the Region P2.1.1 Support and extend existing NRM groups,
providers, stakeholders and educators P2.1.2 Support and facilitate
establishment of additional community support structures (e.g. grower and
community groups) P2.1.3 Support land managers through targeted skills and
training programs P2.1.4 Support NRM education facilities and school development
programs P2.2 Provide mechanisms for adaptive management P2.2.1 Assist in the
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NRM activities P2.2.2
Help educate and support land holders to improve decision making P2.2.3 Support
sustainable and productive business development P2.2.4 Facilitate resource
sharing across networks P2.2.5 Promote and educate new technology and processes

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PEOPLE (BAALAP)

‘An Engaged and Active Community’

Successful NRM is as much about working with people as it is about natural
resources. This includes providing direct and practical support to groups and
individuals such as local government, community groups, Aboriginal people and
farmers. Objective 1 is based on the experience that people who are engaged and
involved in NRM have a benefit and impact far beyond their local patch. These
benefits are not only environmental, but also social and economic.

 

P1 EFFECTIVE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This goal encompasses the full spectrum
of strategies to achieve effective NRM in the Region. This includes operating an
effective regional NRM organisation, maintaining and implementing an NRM
Strategy, coordinating activities between organisations and across the
Catchment, and monitoring and evaluating the condition of natural resources.
P1.1 Operate an effective regional body P1.1.1 Establish a responsive business
model that builds resilience for a sustainable future P1.1.2 Develop and
implement workforce plan/s to address the objectives of the NRM Strategy P1.1.3
Ensure on-going skills development of the Board and staff P1.1.4 Prepare,
maintain and review an NRM Strategy for the Peel-Harvey P1.1.5 Facilitate
prioritisation, investment and capacity to implement the NRM Strategy for the
Peel-Harvey P1.1.6 Share knowledge with and between key stakeholders P1.2
Communicate, educate, raise awareness and encourage participation in NRM P1.2.1
Develop and implement  communication, engagement and participation plans,
embracing new technologies and responding to the diversity of community and
sectors across the catchment P1.2.2 Promote, celebrate and encourage
participation in NRM

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