Project overview
Council is developing a Waverley Flora Park Reserve Activity Plan 2022-2031, which seeks to build a shared responsibility among the community to support the management of priority cultural, social and natural values of Waverley Flora Park.
The new plan will review and build upon the implementation of the previous reserve activity plan and provide a 10-year management plan for the reserve.
Background
Waverley Flora Park is a 75-hectare council-managed bushland reserve, including Mornington Hill, located in the suburbs of Bellerive and Mornington.
It is renowned for its prolific wildflower displays in spring, remnant grassy woodland ecosystems, cultural heritage sites including the Waverley Quarry, and the more recently established ‘Avenue of Honour’. Prior to European settlement, the reserve would have been utilised and traversed by the Moomairremener band of the Oyster Bay tribe.
The reserve also includes an extensive track network valued by residents and visitors alike for a diverse range of recreational activities with the popular shared-use Charles Darwin Trail traversing the park.
A map highlighting the area of interest is included in the document library.
The broad objectives of the reserve activity planning process are to:
- Ensure the reserve is sustainably managed to preserve and enhance its natural, cultural and social values.
- Identify priority management activities to be undertaken within the reserve by council and/or volunteer groups as resources become available.
- Encourage community engagement through raising awareness of the reserve’s values and encourage participation in activities to minimise threats to these values.
Have your say
In the first stage of this consultation, we are seeking community feedback and ideas to help develop a draft plan. This key stage includes an online survey asking for comment on a range of key management themes on what should be included in the Reserve Activity Plan, as well as a Walk and Talk session.
Community feedback received during this stage, in conjunction with the natural values assessments and other consultant reports, will be used to develop a draft plan. This draft plan will then be put to a second round of community consultation.
You can have your say by completing our survey below.
First stage of consultation closes 5.00pm Monday 11 April 2022.
For more information, contact Project Officer Phil Watson on 03 6217 9713 or email pwatson@ccc.tas.gov.au; or Alister Hazeldine on 03 6217 9727 or email ahazeldine@ccc.tas.gov.au.
Walk and Talk
Interested community members are invited to attend a Walk and Talk session to discuss issues of interest and concerns with council representatives and the consultant in relation to Waverley Flora Park Reserve.
The Walk and Talk Session will be occurring on 3 April 2022 between 10am and 12pm.
Tickets are free; however, registration is essential as spaces are limited. More information on the event and how to book can be found here:
