Comments sought about management of rare bushland
Central Coast Council is inviting comments about the management of Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland and, in particular, plans to consolidate informal tracks in two reserves until April 14.
Council administrator Mr Rik Hart said the remnant vegetation on the coastal sands of the Peninsula is unique and worthy of protection.
"Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland is a unique group of plants and animals that co-exist together on the coastal sands of the Peninsula, and is listed as an endangered ecological community," he said.
"Council undertakes works including access control, rubbish removal, weed control and bush regeneration, community awareness and education, which are funded through The Protection of the Environment Trust Management Committee.
"A number of informal access tracks have been developed throughout the area at Burrawang Reserve and Umina Oval which are impacting this vulnerable ecological community.
"To help protect, rehabilitate, and manage this area, while still providing the community with access routes, the track network will be consolidated, and some tracks closed.
"We need to strike a balance between access routes for the community and ensuring this ecological community is looked after," Mr Hart said.
"In addition to the works that Council undertakes, local environmental volunteers also dedicate their time to help maintain and preserve the woodland to ensure the unique flora and fauna is around for future generations."
Council is seeking feedback from the community on the proposed plan for consolidating the network of informal tracks and seeking feedback on any other management actions or issues they consider to be impacting the Woodland.
SOURCE:
Website, 17 Mar 2022
YourVoiceOurCoast, Central Coast Council