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Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Plan 2021 - 2026 | Consultation Draft
The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape
Board is delighted to present this First Nations for this
Yarta / Ruwi (Country)
draft plan to guide the landscape
stewardship and restoration of
our Hills and Fleurieu region.
Long before there was a Hills and Fleurieu region, this Country was
It is our hope that the 5 year Landscape
Plan will enable stronger partnerships the traditional lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Ngarrindjeri First
between landholders, volunteers, Nations. We have much to learn from First Nations in their connection
First Nations, industries, government,
not-for-profit organisations and the
and custodianship of Country. The board respects their unique
wider community, and coordinate understanding of the region, acknowledges their leadership and
our efforts to restore and protect generosity, and is committed to working with First Nations to manage
this precious region.
our landscapes.
We have worked hard to integrate the aspirations and
priorities of our community. A heartfelt thanks to those who
have already contributed their ideas. We look forward to
hearing your feedback on this draft.
PERAMANGK NGARRINDJERI KAURNA
We welcome any feedback on this draft Landscape Plan We, the Peramangk Ngani ngangkur Ngadlu miyurna
via Your SAy or email hfplan@sa.gov.au by 15 April 2021. people, belong to this land meli-ndjeri ruwangk yartanangku
and water. We are the first people We are the people of the
This country is our culture belonging to the land land
and our spirit. Namawi pakanar muthanar Ngadlu Kaurna miyurna
It is our duty to pass ngopur alyenik ruwe We are Kaurna
on and protect this land and kalalal-ungai
David Greenhough Ngadluku yitpi
water for the next
Chair of the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board Our Grandfathers and yartangka, karrangka
generation and beyond Grandmothers walked this land
in the long ago Our spirit within and
beyond
Namawi pangarar lewun
ruwungai Ngadluku pukiana
miyurna tidna-arra
Our spirits dwell within the land
To follow in our ancestors’
Ngani Ngarrindjeri Meli. footsteps
We are Ngarrindjeri
people
Contents
First Nations for this Yarta / Ruwi (Country) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The need for action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Challenges facing our region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Let’s walk together in caring for Yarta / Ruwi
Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Five priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The board’s role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Working together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect with us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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The need for action
We are at a critical juncture. What we do over the life of this plan may
well define how our landscapes will survive the challenges to come.
Our region is a beautiful place, but many of our natural systems are in decline. Climate change will amplify
existing challenges, and throw new challenges at us too. To reverse the decline, respond to climate change and
build regional prosperity, we need to be courageous and creative, and most importantly, work together.
People achieve incredible things by working together, accepting a shared responsibility and developing shared
goals. Landholders, volunteers, First Nations, industries, government and non-government organisations, and
community – we all have a part to play.
The time is now
The United Nations has identified 2021-2030 as
a Decade for Restoration because this window
will likely count the most in the fight against
climate change. The extinction of millions of
species and the collapse of food systems are on
the line globally. Our region is highly exposed to
these risks.
Landscape recovery is critical for building
the resilience of our communities, industries
A special region and ecosystems – ensuring they can survive,
adapt and thrive, no matter what happens.
• One of Australia’s 15 biodiversity hotspots,
with half of South Australia’s native plant This plan is needed now because the resilience of
species and three quarters of its native bird the region depends on all of us working together,
species. smarter and more collaboratively. We can do this by
drawing on First Nations’ understanding of Country,
• Diverse soils and agriculture, including about on scientific knowledge, and on the restoration and
half of the region used for grazing and one of agricultural experience of landholders and volunteers.
the best wine industries in the world. By learning and taking action together, we can turn
• Groundwater and surface water underpin our around the declines in our landscapes, and better
agricultural productivity, ecosystem health, prepare the region for the challenging years to come.
and public water supply for the region and Building better partnerships to care for our region will
Adelaide. develop resilience in other ways too. There are growing
• Our beautiful beaches and natural places are global markets for products and services that are
enjoyed by locals and tourists. sustainable, clean and carbon neutral, tell meaningful
local stories and support a positive long-term future.
• We have internationally significant Ramsar- Many local businesses are already involved, and linking to
listed wetland, healthy marine life and rich these global trends may bring many opportunities.
fisheries.
The overwhelming message we hear from our community
• A mosaic of small and large properties and is the need for urgent and ambitious action in tackling the
towns nestled among agriculture and nature big, complex issues that will shape our region’s future.
– a setting for an enviable lifestyle.
• Strong, connected communities that are
passionate about the region.
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Challenges Indicator
Soil
Condition
Poor
Trend in health
Declining
facing our region
acidity
Pest animals Poor Variable
Weeds Poor Variable/Declining
Our region faces many challenges. Some are legacy issues from
damage done to our landscapes decades ago. Others are more Groundwater Fair Stable/Declining
recent issues or relate to how we prepare for future changes,
stresses and opportunities. Surface water Fair Stable
Key challenges By 2050
Native vegetation Variable Stable/Declining
• Nearly half our agricultural lands suffer from acidity, and close to 15% are at
high risk of acidity by 2030 if not managed.
Terrestrial ecosystems Variable Declining
• The populations of many woodland birds and freshwater fish are in decline, Spring Rainfall
and other species and ecosystems are threatened or critically endangered. 8% Freshwater fish &
• Our industries and ecosystems are heavily impacted by a long list of weed Fair/Poor Declining
macro-invertebrates
species. Just controlling weeds at their current levels brings significant costs
to landholders, industries and ratepayers. Additional days
over 350C Coastal & marine
• Legacy pests like rabbits, deer, goats, foxes and cats are a constant threat.
Good Variable
ecosystems
Native species, including kangaroos and little corellas, are now causing 3.5 to 10
significant local problems for primary producers, native habitats and towns.
Carbon emissions Poor Unknown
• Securing water for nature and primary industries will become more challenging, Sea level rise
with rainfall significantly declining in spring and becoming more erratic.
24 cm
• Catastrophic bushfires are a growing risk. Managing these without sacrificing Conservation
Unknown Increasing
our remaining habitats, and their many benefits, will require careful changes volunteering
in land management. CCIA projections based on High
emissions [RCP8.5] scenario and Land manager
• Global markets are changing, with increasing demand for resources and Fair/Good Stable
significant market opportunities for sustainable and carbon neutral food and relative to 1986-2005 average engagement
fibre products. Risks of tariffs and reputational impacts for producers that
can’t demonstrate ethical provenance are likely to increase. (see State Report Cards)
(see State Report Cards)
4 5
Five priorities
First Nations have long talked of caring for Land, Water and
Community as three crucial elements. The board has built on this
foundation by adding Nature and Climate to reflect our community’s
clear view that tackling biodiversity loss and climate
change must be a critical part of our work.
These five priorities are deeply connected. Long-term gains in each
priority will require action in others. For example, managing
weeds, pests and soils are essential parts of the Land
priority, but also critical for the integrity of nature.
Vision
The prominence given to Community in the diagram
reflects the importance of our culture and actions
for the health of land, water, nature and climate.
Climate
A region inspired
to protect its uniquely Water Nature
biodiverse and productive
landscapes into the future. Land
In achieving this vision, we hope that the region Community
will be an international exemplar – recognised
for its productive, resilient and beautiful
landscapes, and cared for through
whole-of-community
stewardship.
How to read the plan
The five Priorities set out the high level ambitions for the Hills and Fleurieu region. The Focus
Areas under each Priority set out what must be done to achieve these ambitions. Under each
Focus Area, there are a range of Strategies that spell out in more detail what is to be done in
the next five years.
Each element of the Plan has been carefully selected based on our research and
conversations with regional stakeholders. They reflect the key needs and values of the
region, and address our collective challenges.
This is a plan that will guide and coordinate effort across the region by many contributors.
The board will partner widely and hold a stake in all of the strategies set out here. However,
some strategies will be led by other organisations. Strategies led by the board will be set out
in its annual business plan.
A selection of projects is also identified under each Priority, to provide a sense of the work
to be done. Some are ongoing, tried and tested programs, and others are more innovative
ideas yet to be developed. We encourage you to see your ideas and projects alongside
those shown. More will develop over the life of the plan.
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The board’s role
The board is a regional facilitator, catalyst and partnership builder.
This means we support and align the great work being done,
foster and grow local capacity, and help share knowledge between
stakeholders. This approach is articulated in the following principles,
which will guide what we do and how we do it over the next five years.
Principles of board
leadership Your levy at work
The board invests resources from landscape
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1. Listening and facilitating dialogues and water levies and other funding sources
The board will bring stakeholders together into landscape management activities in our
to find solutions to complex regional issues. region.
Dialogue is needed on challenges like Our annual business plans will set out which
managing pests and impact-causing native Focus Areas and Strategies will be invested in
species, minimising bushfire risk, and restoring over the coming year.
biodiversity.
We will report our achievements against the
2. Partnering, innovating and expanding Focus Areas and Strategies. We will also
2 review how implementation of the Landscape
investment
Plan has contributed to maintaining and
Restoring our landscapes requires investment. improving the state of our landscapes.
The board will work with existing partners
and build more partnerships to attract new
investment and ideas to multiply our collective
impact.
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3. Harnessing and building capacity Environment
Volunteers Councils & agricultural
So much capacity already exists in our region.
groups
The board will better harness this capacity
by linking landholders and community with
information and best-practice, and by building
awareness and knowledge where needed.
First Landscape Industry
4. Connecting to nature and shifting Nations
4 culture towards restoration
Board Bodies
Our communities love our landscapes. The
board will support this connection and build
people’s active involvement in managing and
restoring healthy landscapes. Agencies Landholders
5. Bringing the ambition, courage and New
5 creativity needed to succeed partners
We have a limited window to reverse declining
landscape health, respond to climate change
and build regional prosperity. Now is the
time for ambition, courage and creativity in
identifying and tackling our biggest challenges.
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Focus Areas Strategies 2021-26
L1. Reduce the impact and a. Support landholders to adopt best practice management of declared and
spread of weeds emerging weeds.
b. Develop a Hills and Fleurieu Pest Management Strategy to prioritise
management and compliance efforts.
c. Locally eradicate priority weed species and prevent establishment of
emerging weeds through coordinated control.
d. Coordination of roadside weed and vegetation management.
Land
L2. Reduce the impact a. Support landholders to adopt best practice management of rabbits, foxes,
of pest animals and cats and emerging pests.
impact-causing native b. Reduce the grazing impacts of goats, deer and kangaroos through
animals coordinated control across public and private lands.
c. Collaborate to manage impact-causing native species, including kangaroos
and little corellas.
Regenerating biodiverse and highly productive L3. Support the uptake of a. Build capacity in regenerative land management to increase benefits for
landscapes regenerative agriculture
and land management
productivity and biodiversity.
b. Increase understanding of localised soil issues and how to improve soil
Our region produces world-class food and fibre, and the way we manage land underpins our productivity and health.
ecosystem health. We want our region’s agricultural industries to continue to support local and global food
demand, and for all landholders to play a role in actively managing land and pests. c. Support landholders to understand and undertake their land management
responsibilities.
We’ll know we’ve succeeded when:
• Productive landscapes are being managed holistically, with soil health maintained, water used wisely and L4. Future-proof our a. Ensure agricultural interests are represented in land-use planning
native vegetation retained and restored, and providing multiple ecological and productivity benefits. agriculture decisions.
• Production and land use practices reflect underlying land capability. b. Explore and support carbon reduction initiatives, including uptake of
carbon farming (see C1).
• Priority pest species are locally eradicated and impact-causing native species are effectively managed.
c. Build systems and consumer demand that support local provenance foods
• Industries are adapting to climate change, have transitioned to low carbon farming methods, and are and regenerative, climate-ready land management practices (see C3).
benefiting from carbon sequestration opportunities.
Achieved
through
projects like:
Wildlife for Wine Paddock to plate Managing total Embracing regenerative Strategic roadside
Enhancing biodiversity in vineyards market development grazing pressure agriculture weed control
by implementing Biodiversity Action Building consumer demand and Coordinating strategic control of Supporting landholders to integrate Collaborating and information sharing
Plans on individual properties. systems that support producers who feral goats and deer, and reducing regenerative agriculture principles to clarify responsibilities and improve
Partners: McLaren Vale Grape, undertake good land management populations of kangaroos across by developing networks, sharing control of priority weed species on
Wine and Tourism Association, and environmental stewardship the region. learnings and applying them locally. roadsides.
Adelaide Hills Wine, Langhorne practices.
Partners: H&F Landscape Board, Partners: H&F and Murraylands Partners: Councils, H&F Landscape
Creek Grape and Wine, Parks & Wildlife Service, Forestry & Riverland Landscape Boards, SA Board, Parks & Wildlife Service,
Biodiversity McLaren Vale, Hills Partners: Industry bodies, National
Farmers Federation, Farmers SA, SA Water, PIRSA, Councils, Regenerative Farmers, landholders, Forestry SA, DIT, Crown Lands,
Biodiversity, grape growers, landholders industry consultants rail authorities, landholders
University of Adelaide, H&F and Markets, farming systems groups,
Northern & Yorke Landscape Open Food Network, Landscape
Boards boards
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Focus Areas Strategies 2021-26
W1. Deliver water resource a. Ensure Water Allocation Plans are evidence-based, effective and climate-
planning to meet ready.
ecological, economic, b. Support industries to undertake water security planning where there are
cultural and social concerns about future availability (see C3).
needs
c. Build community trust and involvement in the science and policies
underpinning water resource planning.
W2. Improve on-ground a. Promote efficient water use across the region, with a focus on optimising
Water
management of our productive use.
water resources b. Encourage reuse of stormwater and wastewater in urban centres and
towns.
c. Support landholders to restore flows that help sustain water-dependent
ecosystems (see N1).
d. Improve management of activities that cause erosion, sedimentation and
Managing water resources sustainably pollution, and impact on water resource health.
Water is vital to our communities, industries and nature. With future declines in rainfall and seasonal reliability
W3. Build understanding of a. Undertake monitoring and improve scientific knowledge of water
expected, balancing our competing water needs will become harder.
our water resources resources.
We want to be world leaders in how we manage and provide water resources for all water users. This includes being b. Increase community understanding of water resources as a vital, shared
innovative in how we retain water in the landscape, optimise water efficiency and productivity from commercial use, and limited resource.
and diversify water sources such as reusing storm and wastewater.
We’ll know we’ve succeeded when:
• Industries and communities have equitable access to water and use it efficiently.
• First Nations’ cultural values relating to water are recognised and accommodated.
• Native fish and water-dependent ecosystems are thriving.
• Freshwater outflows are supporting, not impacting, marine health.
Achieved
through
projects like:
McLaren Vale Water Monitoring our water Mt Barker wastewater Water Allocation Plan First Nations’ values
Security Planning resources and stormwater reviews for water
Planning for how native and Understanding our water resources management Reviewing the three water Including Aboriginal people’s
alternative water sources can through agency research and Exploring how wastewater and allocation plans for the region interests in water in water policies
support industries in the face of monitoring of groundwater and stormwater can be reused in the by 2023 to ensure that water and delivery of water projects.
projected climate change impacts. surface water, and citizen science region and striving to be water self- resources are meeting eco- logical,
Partners Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk
projects. sufficient. economic, cultural and social
Partners Vignerons, McLaren and Kaurna Nations, H&F and
needs.
Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Partners SA Water, EPA, DEW, Partners Mount Barker and Murraylands and Riverland
Association, Willunga Basin Water H&F Landscape Board, Green Alexandrina Councils, Regional Partners DEW, industry groups, Landscape Board,
Company, SA Water, DEW, PIRSA, Adelaide, landholders, Bioblitz Development Australia, Angas First Nations, SA Water, water Green Adelaide, DEWs
Regional Development Australia, citizen scientists, Goolwa to Bremer Water Management users, community
H&F Landscape Board Wellington LAP, Angas Bremer Committee, DEW
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Water Management Committee 13
Focus Areas Strategies 2021-26
N1. Protect and restore our a. Support landholders to protect and restore native vegetation and
native vegetation and freshwater ecosystems through weed control, fencing and reducing
freshwater ecosystems grazing impacts.
b. Expand high-value habitat through targeted revegetation of grassy,
healthy, swampy and riparian ecosystems.
c. Support landholders to restore flows to sustain water-dependent
ecosystems (see W2).
Nature
N2. Conserve and a. Revegetate and control weeds and pests in coastal areas and offshore
rehabilitate our islands.
coastal, estuarine and b. Restore seagrass and reefs to support fish nurseries and marine
marine ecosystems biodiversity.
c. Support the long-term health of the Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and
Albert Ramsar wetland of international significance.
Conserving natural places, ecosystems and wildlife
N3. Recover our a. Implement recovery interventions and monitoring for threatened flora,
People have done incredible restoration work in our landscapes, and we have significant knowledge threatened species fauna, and ecological communities.
and expertise in restoring habitats. and ecological b. Undertake controlled burns to improve the health of fire-dependent
There is a global call for 30% of land and 30% of seas to be conserved for nature. In line with this goal, communities ecosystems.
we want to see a massive, collective effort to restore and conserve biodiversity in this region and to
build ecosystem resilience to climate change.
We’ll know we’ve succeeded when:
• Remnant vegetation is valued, retained and restored, and widely recognised as important for agricultural productivity.
• Large-scale revegetation has supported the recovery of threatened ecosystems and species.
• Surface water flows and watercourse restoration support healthy water-dependent ecosystems and species
• Coastal and marine ecosystems are healthy and no longer negatively impacted by land-based activities.
• People are connected to nature and caring for it is part of our culture.
Achieved
through
projects like:
Bandicoot Superhighway Revitalising Private Back from the Brink Seeds for Snapper Project Coorong
Helping reduce the extinction risk of Conservation in SA Reducing immediate extinction Restoring seagrass meadows to Taking action to restore the health,
the nationally endangered Southern Supporting landholders to expand risks and improving the long-term support fish nurseries and the vitality and visitor experience of the
Brown Bandicoot through targeted the extent and quality of native viability of threatened species and future of fishing through volunteers Coorong through environmental
recovery actions in the Mount Lofty vegetation in Heritage Agreements. ecological communities in the Mount collecting, processing, and projects and initiatives to boost eco-
Ranges. Lofty Ranges. dispersing seagrass seeds. tourism.
Partners: Nature Foundation,
Partners: Sturt Upper Reaches Conservation SA, Livestock SA, Partners: Australian Government, Partners: OzFish, Green Adelaide, Partners: Australian Government,
Landcare Group, landholders, Nature Conservation Society of H&F Landscape Board, Green H&F Landscape Board DEW, Goyder Institute for Water
Foundation for National Parks & South Australia, Trees For Adelaide, DEW, landholders, Research, First Nations, Councils,
Wildlife, H&F Landscape Board, Life, DEW, landscape boards, local government, South Australian community
National Parks & Wildlife Service landholders, NGO organisations Seed Conservation Centre
and community groups
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Focus Areas Strategies 2021-26
C1. Transition to net zero a. Understand where the region’s land-related carbon footprint is greatest.
carbon emissions b. Explore and support carbon reduction activities, including uptake of
carbon farming (see L4).
c. Transition Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board operations to net zero
carbon emissions.
C2. Build climate resilience a. Support targeted action to build the resilience of vulnerable species and
of our nature ecosystems.
Climate
b. Ensure water resource planning is climate-ready (see W1).
C3. Build climate resilience a. Support primary producers to understand regional climate impacts and
of our communities and adaptation options.
agriculture b. Encourage primary producers and consumers to adopt circular economy
practices.
Becoming a carbon neutral and climate c. Build systems and consumer demand that support local provenance foods
resilient region
and regenerative, climate-ready land management practices (see L4).
d. Support the community to prepare landscapes for, and recover from, fire
and extreme weather events.
Our climate is getting hotter and drier with substantial decline in spring rainfall and more extreme
events, such as storms, heatwaves and fires. Our challenge is to build the resilience of our ecosystems,
communities and businesses to survive and adapt to future climate changes. It is also to reduce carbon
emissions so that the climate does not become even more extreme here, and around the world.
Meeting these challenges will require ways of living and producing that simultaneously restore natural
systems, mitigate emissions and build long-term resilience.
We’ll know we’ve succeeded when:
• The region is producing net zero emissions.
• Our ecosystems, communities and industries are resilient in a changing climate.
• Our communities have prepared for and navigate climate impacts well.
Achieved
through
projects like:
Resilient Hills & Coasts Developing a circular Biodiversity fire Carbon Farming Woodland Bird
Partnering on a range of knowledge- economy planning tool Roadmap Resilience
sharing and on-ground projects Supporting new businesses that aim to
identified as priorities in the Regional Developing a Biodiversity Fire Providing pathways for uptake of Delivering targeted planting of
minimise and retain materials to
Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Planning Tool to support the emissions reduction and carbon paddock trees in the Cudlee Creek
regenerate natural systems, including large-
the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula strategic use of fire to maintain sequestration opportunities in soils, fire scar, to build the resilience of
scale composting of food waste and using
and Kangaroo Island. biodiversity, while reducing fuel vegetation, forestry and livestock declining woodland bird species.
woody weeds for biochar.
loads and the risk of bushfires to life management.
Partners: Adelaide Hills, Alexandrina, Partners: Trees For Life, H&F
Partners: Waste and resource recovery and property.
Kangaroo Island, Mount Barker, Partners: DEW, PIRSA, GISA, SA Landscape Board, Australian
Victor Harbor and Yankalilla Councils,
industry, councils, agriculture and food Partners: DEW, Landscape Boards Water, landscape boards, industry Government, DEW, landholders
Southern & Hills LGA, RDA Adelaide
industries, DEW, PIRSA, GISA, universities, and Country Fire Service, First bodies, landholders
Hills Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island, H&F
and regional management groups Nations
and Kangaroo Island Landscape
(including the Regional Development
16 Boards, South Australian Government
Australia (SA) network). 17Focus Areas Strategies 2021-26
P1. Foster a regional a. Inspire and support young people to care for land, water and nature.
culture of landscape b. Improve people’s connection to nature.
stewardship
c. Foster a shared responsibility for the health of our landscapes and align
local restoration efforts with landscape-scale priorities.
d. Promote caring for landscapes and sustainability as central to our region’s
identity.
P2. Walk alongside First a. Strengthen collaboration with First Nations to embed their knowledge and
Community
Nations in looking after approaches in looking after Country.
Yarta / Ruwi (Country) b. Protect and raise awareness of First Nations cultural and heritage assets.
c. Support the interests of Aboriginal people in accessing and caring for
Country.
d. Involve Aboriginal businesses and organisations in landscape restoration.
Everyone caring for our landscapes P3. Strengthen shared a. Facilitate regional dialogues on contentious landscape management
understanding of issues to develop agreed solutions.
The health of our land, water, nature and climate all depend on people’s actions. We need everyone
landscape management b. Build community trust in the science and policies underpinning landscape
in the region to be landscape stewards – through their close connection to nature and active
challenges management.
involvement in restoration.
We are on a shared journey. This will involve being brave about exploring contentious regional issues
and trusting we can develop solutions together. P4. Increase community a. Support volunteers and land managers to protect and restore land, water
capacity to manage our and nature.
We’ll know we’ve succeeded when: landscapes b. Increase investment and partnership opportunities to restore our
• People value the land, water and nature of our region, and are active in caring for them together. landscapes.
c. Support peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing in managing
• First Nations play an integral role in managing landscapes, and their knowledge is valued and shared.
landscapes.
• There is greater investment in restoring and managing our landscapes by businesses, government
and community.
Achieved
through
projects like:
Harnessing and Volunteering to Regional dialogue on fire Yarluwar-Ruwe: land and Nature education
building capacity restore nature and native vegetation water assessment Creating opportunities for every
Supporting people to manage land, Volunteering by community groups, Facilitating regional discussions Assessing the health of culturally student to be engaged in nature
water and nature by linking them landholders and individuals to about how we restore and manage significant plants and animals to education through resources and the
with networks and best-practice restore bushland and coastal areas. native vegetation while preparing enable co-design of landscape curriculum.
information, training and advice, our landscapes for more frequent management. Partners: Green Adelaide, landscape
and by building awareness and Partners: Landcare groups, bushfires. boards, Department for Education,
Friends of Parks, environmental Partners: Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal
knowledge where needed. environmental and Nature Play
NGOs, Councils, environment Partners: H&F Landscape Board, Corporation, H&F Landscape Board,
Partners: Landscape boards, DEW, environment and agricultural Australian Government, DEW, organisations
centres, DEW, landscape boards,
PIRSA, Australian Government, community groups, Resilient Hills & Coasts, landholders
agriculture and environment Councils, community
groups, Volunteering SA, DEW
18 19Working together
Landholders have
Explore strategic
a critical role
partnerships
Connect to information about managing
If you are an organisation with aligned
Whether you are an industry or volunteer group, landholder pests, soils, water and habitats:
interests and keen to develop new shared
or community member, business or organisation, there are • Pest animals
projects (with the Hills and Fleurieu
• Weed control handbook
many ways you can contribute. Landscape Board or other regional
• Water permits and licences stakeholders) – please
• Soils and pastures reach out to us.
• Heritage agreements
• Restoring watercourses
Volunteer &
Read up connect to nature
• Help on-ground restoration of habitats (Friends
• Nature directions (Nature of SA,
of Parks, Bush for Life, Hills Biodiversity
Nature Conservation Directions Statement 2020,
Group, McLaren Vale Biodiversity Project)
United Nations Decade on Restoration)
• Grow seedlings for revegetation
• Climate information (Hills & Coasts Climate
(Trees For Life)
Adaptation Plan, South Australian Government
Climate Action Plan 2021-25, climate projections) • Raise awareness and support environmental
action (Conservation SA, environment centres:
• Sustainable agriculture (National Soil Strategy)
Willunga, Normanville, Adelaide Hills,
• Council strategic plans (Adelaide Hills, Strathalbyn), South Coast Environment
Alexandrina, Mount Barker, Onkaparinga, Centre
Victor Harbor, Yankalilla)
• Join a primary producer network
(Primary Producers SA, Livestock SA)
• Explore our National Parks
• Support nature research and contribute to
citizen science (Nature Conservation Society
of SA, Goolwa to Wellington LAP Association)
Donate
Restoring habitats is resource intensive.
We invite you to consider where you could play Your financial investment in conservation
a role in caring for our region’s landscapes. will make a big difference to our region.
These groups work locally:
• Bio-R
• Is there a Focus Area or Strategy where • We hope you will work with us to
• Trees For Life
you could support or partner with us, implement this plan, or build on
• Nature Foundation SA
or take the lead? it to help achieve the priorities for
the region. • Nature Conservation Society of SA
• Can you pursue a related issue • Hills Biodiversity Group
we haven’t addressed?
• McLaren Vale Biodiversity Project
20 21Connect with us Hills & Fleurieu Landscape Board www.landscape.sa.gov.au/hf www.facebook.com/HFLandscapeSA hf.landscapeboard@sa.gov.au Mt Barker Upper level, Corner Mann & Walker Street, Mount Barker, SA, 5251 Ph: 08 8391 7500 Willunga 5 Aldinga Road, Willunga, SA, 5172 Ph: 08 8550 3400 Cover Image: Hailey Lane and Rohan Cleeves at Little Forest Farm, Middleton. Winners of the 2020 Willunga Farmers Market Scholarship. Supported by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board. Artwork on page 1 and 13: ‘Spiritual Healing Waters’ by Peramangk elder Ivy Campbell. Published by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, March 2021. The content of this document is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licence. All other rights are reserved. For more information, including details of the strategies and projects that will be led by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, go to www.landscape.sa.gov.au/hf
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