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NORTHERN AND YORKE
REGIONAL NRM PLAN
DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN
2018-2021
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21
DRAFT Business Plan • 2018-2021
September 2017
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Natural Resources Management Act 2004
Natural Resources Management Plan
for the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources
Management region
I,..................................................................., Minister for Sustainability,
Environment and Conservation, after taking into account and in accordance with
the requirements of section 81 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004,
hereby adopt the 2018-2021 Business Plan for the Northern and Yorke Natural
Resources Management Plan.
Hon. Ian Hunter
MINISTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Date: / /
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21
Foreword
Message from the Presiding Member
On behalf of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board (the
Board), I present the 2018-2021 Business Plan.
Natural resource management is about how Our draft Business Plan outlines our investments, pest threats is critical for reducing impacts to
all of us work together to ensure resources are balancing what is desirable with what is actually agricultural productivity, biodiversity and human
used sustainably and natural systems like creeks possible in terms of financial and human health.
and native vegetation are cared for and remain resources. Many of the programs described build The Board has resolved to continue to identify
healthy. on existing work to best maximise return on cost savings, build on programs and investments
The Northern and Yorke NRM region has investment. already in place to maximise the return on
bountiful natural resources and much of its Our draft Business Plan covers a three year investment, and use existing unspent funds to
economy and lifestyle are built on those assets. period but it is a rolling document, updated cover the costs of some future investments
Our region is renowned for its important every year in accordance with the requirements There is also a focus on collaborative community
coastal and marine resources, high conservation of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 action as no individual, business or organisation,
value reserves, remnant native ecosystems and to ensure relevancy and our responsiveness to including ourselves, is able to achieve the stated
rugged landscapes, and the productive soils and change. goals in isolation.
cropping districts. The NRM Levy is a vital contributor to a healthy The provision of a single, regional face for natural
With approximately 80% of our region used for and productive region. It is an investment in the resources management, a shift to a landscape
cropping, grazing, food and wine production, sustainable, environmentally friendly economic scale approach across public and private land
the social and economic stability of our region growth and prosperity of our region. and an increased emphasis on collaboration
is closely linked to economically sustainable This update of the Business Plan is being done as will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
agricultural industries. part of a comprehensive review of the NRM Plan environment and natural resources management
There are many challenges in achieving natural which includes a new draft Regional Strategic services in South Australia.
resource management goals for the region. Plan detailing the strategies and activities I commend this draft Business Plan to you
Our ecosystems are in a declining condition, required to meet the regional vision. and I urge you to join us in contributing to its
under stress from pest plants and animals, water The Board proposes increases in both the Land successful implementation.
resources are scarce, and extreme weather Levy and the Water Levy. Over the past ten years,
events, including fire, flood, drought and we have developed a better understanding at
storm surges on the coast, are becoming more Eric Sommerville
a regional level of what needs to be done. This
frequent. With these challenges, the wise and Presiding Member Northern and Yorke NRM
investment will enable the Board to undertake
sustainable use of our natural resources is critical Board
activities identified by the community as
to ensure our region remains prosperous into the priorities, including a greater focus on control
future. of pests and weeds. Controlling existing pest
species while minimising the risk of new
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Narungga, Nukunu, Kaurna, Ngadjuri, Barngala and Adnyamathanha people
are the Traditional custodians of the Northern and Yorke region and have been
for thousands of years. The Board acknowledges and respects the Traditional
Owners of Northern and Yorke. We acknowledge elders past and present, and
we respect the relationship Aboriginal people have to country.
Aboriginal South Australians are the first peoples The Board is committed to supporting Traditional
of our State and have occupied, enjoyed and Owners, Aboriginal people and Aboriginal
managed these lands and waters since the organisations’ involvement in the management
creation. For South Australia’s First Peoples, of lands, seas and waters. This includes
creation ancestors laid down the laws of the recognising the relationship between Aboriginal
Country and bestowed a range of customary culture and natural resources and incorporating
rights and obligations to the many Aboriginal Aboriginal knowledge of natural resources into
Nations across our state. decision making.
Aboriginal peoples’ oral histories and creation
stories traverse the length and breadth of
Australia’s lands and waters. These stories
interconnect lands and waters with complex
meaning and values and hold great cultural
significance. We recognise and respect
Aboriginal people’s ownership of their stories
and that they hold rights and obligations to care
for Country.
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Contents
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Acknowledgement of Country . . . . . 5
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About the NRM Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Regional Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Our Levy at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Income 2018-2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Expenditure 2018-2021 . . . . . . . . . . 14
Regional NRM Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Social Impact Assessment . . . . . . . . 17
Pest plant and animal control . . . . . 18
Water Affecting Activities . . . . . . . . 19
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Acronyms
Acronyms Units
AAR Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation cm centimetre
ALT Aboriginal Lands Trust km kilometre
AMLR Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges m metre
BCM Bush Condition Monitoring ML Mega Litre
BMAP Bushfire Management Action Plan mm/year millimetre per year
CAP Community Action Planning MW Mega Watt
CEM Coastal, Estuarine and Marine pH potential of Hydrogen (numerical scale of acidity)
CWMS Community Wastewater Management System ppm parts per million
DEWNR Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
DPTI Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure
EPA Environment Protection Authority
EPI Erosion Protection Index
ESD Ecologically Sustainable Development
GIS Geographic Information Systems
GVP Gross Value Production
IBA Indigenous Business Australia
ILC Indigenous Land Corporation
LGA Local Government Association
MAT Management Action Target
MNH Mid North Horizons
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
N/A Not applicable
NGOs Non-governmental organisations
NRM Natural Resource Management
NY Northern and Yorke
PIRSA Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia
PWRA Prescribed Water Resources Area
RCT Resource Condition Target
RDA Regional Development Australia
RDAYMN Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North
SA South Australia
SANTS South Australian Native Title Services
SFR Southern Flinders Ranges
SYP Southern Yorke Peninsula
TBD To be determined
WAA Water Affecting Activities
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Summary of Strategic Plan
REGIONAL VISION
This Plan guides the Board, related State Government agencies and other These goals have been developed together
W orking together
stakeholders in their efforts to maintain and enhance the region’s natural
with the community based on a thorough for a healthy
resources. The regional vision highlights the need to progress all three high level
understanding of the region’s asset condition
and values, pressures and a broader regional and productive
goals, Working Together, Healthy Environments and Sustainable Use collectively,
context. They provide the structure for identifying environment
priority areas for management, and scope of
now and for the long-term. projects and partnerships required to achieve the
regional vision.
1
GOAL 1A Better Ways Continual improvement of strategic natural resource management planning and delivery
GOAL GOAL 1B Aboriginal NRM Aboriginal people continue to care for country and share their natural resource knowledge
GOAL 1C Collaboration and Partnerships Communities and organisations collaborating with a common agenda and achieving sustained natural resource outcomes
WORKING
TOGETHER
GOAL 1D Monitor and Adapt Manage our natural resources for future viability and optimise outcomes through an adaptive management approach
GOAL
2
HEALTHY
ENVIRONMENTS
GOAL 2A Healthy Ranges
GOAL 2B Healthy Plains
GOAL 2C Healthy Coasts
GOAL 2D Healthy Gulfs
Improve existing levels of ecosystem function in the Southern Flinders Ranges and maintain existing levels of ecosystem function in the Mid North Ranges
Reinstate and maintain ecosystem function and services within the Southern Yorke Peninsula to support ecological and community values
Adaptive management of the physical coastal landscape to support ecological and community values
Maintain and improve ecosystem function of Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent
GOAL
3
SUSTAINABLE
USE
GOAL 3A Agricultural Systems
GOAL 3B Grazing Systems
GOAL 3C Water
GOAL 3D Urban and Industry
Agricultural systems are productive and operate within the needs and constraints of natural ecosystems
Grazing systems are productive and operate within the needs and constraints of natural ecosystems
Water resources are managed within the constraints and needs of natural ecosystems and the community
Urban and industrial development is sustainable and operates within the needs and constraints of natural systems
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About the NRM Plan
Purpose of the NRM Plan
Natural resource management is about how all of us – individuals, communities,
industry and government – work together to ensure that resources are used
sustainably and natural systems, like creeks, estuaries and native vegetation, are
cared for and remain healthy. How we collectively do this in the long term, and in
turn support regional prosperity, is guided by the regional NRM Plan.
The Board has responsibility, under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, to facilitate a NRM Plan
for the region. The Plan is to guide the Board, related State Government agencies and other stakeholders
in their efforts to maintain and enhance the region’s natural resources.
The plan consists of the following components.
NRM PLAN COMPONENT PURPOSE WHERE DO I FIND IT?
Strategic Direction • Sets out the vision and goals for • Northern and Yorke NRM
NRM in the Northern and Yorke Strategic Plan
egion
• Objectives for the next 10 years with
suggested strategies and possible
actions to progress
State of the region • Assessment of the condition of • Northern and Yorke NRM
natural resources in the region and Strategic Plan – Appendix A
the pressures influencing asset health
Board’s Investment • Board’s programs, expenditure and • Northern and Yorke NRM Board
income over the 3 year period and Business Plan (this document)
the basis for the NRM levy
Water Affecting Activities • Sets out policies for Water Affecting • Northern and Yorke NRM Board
Activities (WAA) Business Plan (this document)
Water Allocation • Sets out arrangements for water • Clare Valley Prescribed Water
Planning (WAP) sharing between the environment Resource Area Water Allocation
and water licensees Plan
There is a range of legislation, policy and regional strategies that set out roles and responsibilities, the
NRM Plan aligns with these.
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The Northern and Yorke region supports
a diverse array of species, ecological
Regional Snapshot
communities and ecosystems. Many of
these are threatened or endangered
Natural resources underpin a range of industries.
species. Biodiversity and the associated
Approximately 80% of the region is under agricultural
ecological processes underpin the
cropping and grazing production contributing a quarter of the
health of our environment and its
South Australia’s agricultural earnings. The region embraces
ability to support community needs.
The Northern and Yorke NRM region extends This includes basic requirements such
the major Clare Valley wine growing area, and supports
significant mining and mineral processing activities, fishing,
as the production of oxygen, creation of
for 34,500 square kilometres of land area, or soil, pollination and pest management,
aquaculture, forestry, horticulture and tourism.
more than three million hectares. It is a varied cycling and purification of water, and
breakdown of wastes. It regulates our
and productive portion of South Australia climate, underpins the production of our
Significant geological assets include evidence of food and provides the basis for many
and includes 1,350 kilometres of coastline Ediacaran and Cambrian life in the Flinders Ranges, popular recreational pursuits. The region includes traditional Aboriginal lands
of the Narungga, Nukunu, Kaurna, Ngadjuri,
and an additional 15,500 square kilometres and ancient fossils of soft-bodied biota from
Barngala and Adnyamathanha people. Many
Precambrian time. Near Burra, fossil megafauna have
landscapes and features are of cultural
of adjacent marine areas. been discovered and there are numerous geological
significance to Aboriginal people.
assets, such as glacial erratics, at Port Vincent.
The region encompasses the Yorke Peninsula, Northern
Mount Lofty Ranges, Southern Flinders Ranges and
significant areas of Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent. The
The region supports a population of Water is a critical asset for the
landscapes of the region include plains, hills and rugged approximately 95,000 people who people and natural biodiversity
ranges, undisturbed bushland and native grasslands, reside in agricultural, coastal and urban of the Northern and Yorke region.
coastal vistas and cliffs, and mangrove forests, wetlands, communities. The major urban centres Both surface and underground
seagrass beds and reefs. are the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta, water resources sustain the
Clare, Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. region’s economic production
The Northern and Yorke region has a climate of mild It welcomes a large number of visitors and the environment. The quality
winters and hot summers. Rain falls predominantly in the each year to destinations that include of water in many areas is saline
winter months, but conditions vary over the region, with Innes National Park, the Clare Valley and enough to limit its suitability for
the Southern Flinders Ranges. many economic uses and therefore
differences in latitude and altitude. The Clare Valley, central
limits the degree of extraction.
Yorke Peninsula and the Southern Flinders Ranges receive Most watercourses in the region
the most rain within the region (average 500-600mm), are intermittent in flow, but
while the north of the region has lower rainfall (down to many have permanent pools and
Local government areas: Flinders springs (where underground water
average 250mm). Ranges Council, Port Augusta City resurfaces).
Over recent years, extreme weather events including Council, District Council of Mount
heatwaves, coastal storm surges and king tide events, Remarkable, District Council of
Orroroo Carrieton, District Council
flooding and bushfires, have made a significant mark on the
of Peterborough, Northern Areas
natural resources and communities of the region. Projections Council, Regional Council of
of increased extreme weather events in the future, along Goyder, Port Pirie Regional Council,
with an overall shift of drier and hotter climate will be an District Council of Barunga West, The Northern and Yorke region’s soil is a critical
important factor in natural resource management. Wakefield Regional Council, Clare asset to agricultural productivity and natural
& Gilbert Valleys Council, Copper biodiversity. The characteristics of soil are one of
A number of drivers influence the region at a local and Coast Council, Yorke Peninsula the key factors that determine where different
broader scale. International markets driving agriculture Council. crops may be grown and the natural distribution
production, declining ecosystem services, technological of native plant species. Additionally, the soil
Coasts comprise a variety of environments including high energy provides habitat for a range of flora and fauna:
advances, changing demographics, decline of some rural cliffed coasts with pocket beaches, low energy gulf shorelines of low burrowing mammals, marsupials and reptiles,
towns and services, and trends in community health and cliffs, narrow beaches and extensive saltmarsh and mangrove supra- invertebrates and microbial organisms.
wellbeing are all interrelated. The combination of such tidal plains. Across the Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent, significant
habitats include seabeds, algal dominated reefs and sponge gardens.
factors indicates an increasingly uncertain future.
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Our Levy at Work
The NRM Levy makes an important Some of our region’s NRM – controlling grassy weeds in no-till • The management of 52 populations
production, of nationally threatened plant species,
contribution towards ensuring the achievements – enhancing the health of farm to preserve our environment for future
Northern and Yorke region is working Resulting from its partnership in the Community ecosystems to improve sustainability generations.
Action Planning process, the Board was able to and productivity. • The engagement of 2,700 children in the
together for a healthy and productive implement significant programs in 2016-2017, • Community driven fox control programs region’s NRM education program.
environment. all of which contributed towards our vision of a across 207,826 hectares of land on Southern • Using the Community Action Planning (CAP)
prosperous, sustainable and passionate region. Yorke Peninsula and the Southern Flinders systems, to engage communities for input
The Board encourages the community to These include: Ranges, to protect the unique biodiversity of to guide the review and development of the
consider the levy not only as a means to preserve • The provision of $145,500 in community the region and deliver production outcomes. 2018-2028 Northern and Yorke Strategic
the environment, but also as an investment grants across the region to various councils, Anecdotal evidence suggests lambing Natural Resources Management Plan. Through
in the sustainable, environmentally friendly, Landcare and community groups, for percentages have increased on the Southern the CAP process, primary producers, business,
economic growth and prosperity of the region. activities that align with our NRM Plan, Yorke Peninsula, since the baiting program industry, councils, NGOs and community
The NRM Levy contributes significantly towards including; District Council of Barunga began. groups are now actively involved in setting
the sustainable use of our natural resources by West, District Council of the Copper Coast, • The reduction of total grazing pressure in the our priorities for sustainable, environmentally
improving agricultural productivity, increasing Northern Sustainable Soils, SA No Till Southern Flinders Ranges through feral goat responsible economic growth in the region.
crop yields and stimulating regional economic Farmers Association, Hart Field site Group, control across 127,642 hectares.
growth. This is achieved by boosting farm Yacka Moorundie Landcare Group, Quorn
• The targeted control of Weeds of National
productivity through weed management and Community Landcare Group, YP Alkaline Soils
Significance and environmental weeds across
control programs, advances in soil conditioning Group, Wilmington Primary School, Trees for
17,840 hectares including African Rue, Wheel
and no tillage farming techniques, and many Life, Port Julia Progress Association, Friends of
Cactus, Boxthorn, Bridal Creeper and Bridal
other initiatives that are supported and Spring Gully and many others.
Veil to reduce the negative effect they have
sponsored by the Board. • Support for research and extension activities on agricultural yields, native habitats and our
The NRM Levy supports the management and that assist with the development of regional prosperity.
control of pest animals such as foxes, and sustainable agriculture, including;
• The use of a helicopter for the efficient aerial
programs focusing on improving productivity – integrated pest and weed treatment of African Boxthorn across eighty-
in the sheep industry by substantially reducing management in stubble retention eight properties on southern Yorke Peninsula.
losses to predatory animals. systems,
• Assistance with weed management across
Another critical function of the levy is to – improving summer grazing practices Aboriginal Lands on Wardang Island.
ensure the provision of human resources and for increased soil cover,
• Partnering with PIRSA and Biosecurity SA to
infrastructure that is required to attract Federal – improving pasture sustainability and trial the release of the RHDV1-K5 virus on
Government funding for the National Landcare production, through production Southern Yorke Peninsula.
Program (NLP) and other major NRM programs. zoning,
• Revegetation across 234 hectares of land in
The region’s Community Action Planning – the application of Biochar to cropping
the Mid North, Yorke Peninsula and Southern
process provides a systematic, community driven systems,
Flinders Ranges, to help preserve the regions
approach to managing natural resources and – improving soil cover on erodible soils, woodland birds and biodiversity.
helps us determine where we should focus – managing soil acidity, • Active management along 108 kilometres of
our attention, what we need to do, how we – improving management practices to water course, to improve water quality and
should do it and, after we’ve taken action, how reduce the effects of snail damage to deliver water conservation outcomes.
successful our efforts have been. crops,
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Delivery
Strategic investment Monitoring, evaluation and Partnerships
This 3-year Business Plan sets out how the Board The Board uses the following principles to reporting South Australia’s NRM Boards deliver their
will work towards the regional vision, goals and support their investment decision making: priorities, policies and programs via a partnership
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the
objectives and delivery of the NRM Act 2004 • Deliver on our Region’s long term strategic with the Department of Environment, Water
achievement of Plan goals and outcomes
through investment over the 2018-2021 period. priorities/goals and Natural Resources (DEWNR). For the Board,
is essential to guide the improvements and
It identifies priorities for investment in the period • Community at the centre this means DEWNR, through ‘Natural Resources
changes in the on-going management of natural
and the expected sources of income. It is a • Evidence based decision making balanced Northern & Yorke’, with central corporate and
resources.
balance between what is desirable and what is against need to act policy support, delivers the Board’s annual
A component of each program expenditure business plan (including the Board’s statutory
physically possible with the available financial • Realistic and achievable budget is allocated to performance monitoring, responsibilities under the NRM Act 2004) as well
and human resources. The focus for prioritisation
• Embrace cultural diversity evaluation and reporting.
of investment is for the best strategic value as high-level program and project management
• Leverage/extend what we do The Board is responsible for monitoring and for all regional activities.
outcomes, that deliver the goals of Working
• Responsible, accountable and effective use of reporting on the implementation of the regional
Together, Healthy Environments and Sustainable The Regional Director for Natural Resources
resources NRM Plan, the achievement of the resource
Use. Northern & Yorke is responsible for the
• Comply with legislative requirements targets and the condition of the natural development of an Annual Implementation Plan
The Board worked with various stakeholders,
• Make a positive difference to natural resources. This is integral to the review of the between DEWNR and the Board. The Regional
including government agencies and community,
resources in our region Business Plan to inform the future decisions Director will be accountable for delivering the
to ensure a participatory approach.
about the management of natural resources. endorsed Annual Implementation Plan, while
The programs outlined involve resource
working with the Board to oversee delivery
assessment, planning, on ground works and
capacity building. Importantly, the programs will
Board Governance through the regional workforce that delivers
both Board and DEWNR programs.
build on existing achievements in NRM and are The Board has a role in providing efficient
intended to be undertaken in collaboration or and effective leadership and management of DEWNR staff are funded by the Board for the
in a manner that adds value to the activities of a the Board Business. Sound governance and 2018-19 financial year. These staff provide a
range of other NRM stakeholders. administration is critical to the sustainable facilitation role across the region and partner
operation of the Board and the development of with Local Government, non-government
its capacity to deliver effective NRM programs in organisations, volunteer groups, industry groups,
the region. land managers and other government agencies
to delivery on ground outcomes.
The Board has adopted the principles of good
governance to ensure it operates with integrity
and in an ethical manner.
The guiding principles include leadership,
strategic planning, community relationships,
openness and transparency in decision making,
accountability, responsible risk management,
development of human resources, efficient
allocation of Board resources, financial
management and timely performance reporting.
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Income 2018-2021
This Business Plan outlines the
BUSINESS PLAN 2018-2021
expected sources of the funds
SOURCES OF FUNDING 2017/18 (APPROVED) 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
the Northern and Yorke NRM
Board requires to implement the NRM Land Levy 3,843,052 4,195,075 4,579,344 5,000,000
investments in NRM. This is for the NRM Water Levy 176,610 192,858 210,600 229,975
Total Levy income 4,019,662 4,387,933 4,789,944 5,229,975
financial periods, 2018-19, 2019-20
Water Licence income 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
and 2020-2021.
Interest 22,500 20,000 21,000 22,000
The regional NRM Plan has been developed with
consideration of the future and alignment to Sales of other goods / services 38,590 41,000 42,000 43,000
National and State funding programs. Total other income 62,090 62,000 64,000 66,000
The Board is anticipating an announcement in
Retained earnings 0 400,000 0 0
the near future from the Australian Government
regarding funding for the National Landcare External funding 1,253,680 0 0 0
program. Future updates of the Business Plan will Total 5,335,432 4,849,933 4,853,944 5,295,975
reflect funding secured through this program.
The Board also aims to secure funding from State
and Australian Government contestable grant
programs as opportunities arise. Other income
sources include fees and charges, contributions,
investment interest and re-imbursements.
The Board also continues to seek additional
funding from industry and community where
the opportunity for complementary activity
arises.
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Expenditure 2018-2021
Funds which the board collects through NRM levies The priority statements indicate the focus of activities within the The programs will be delivered with adaptive, landscape and
programs. collaborative approaches. In doing so other strategies and actions
are invested in strategies and actions in six key across the Strategic Plan will be integrated into delivery of the
The key linkages outline main Strategic Plan goals and elements of
programs. the NRM Act 2004 that the programs will contribute to. Linkages also programs where opportunities present.
exist between the programs themselves.
BUSINESS PLAN PROGRAM PRIORITY STATEMENT KEY LINKAGES 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
$ AMOUNT $ AMOUNT $ AMOUNT
Healthy Environments • Increasing resilience of our priority high biodiversity refuge areas – Mid Goal 2 Healthy Environments 627,800 627,800 685,305
North and Southern Flinders ranges and Southern Yorke Peninsula • Goal 2A Healthy Ranges
• Goal 2B Healthy Plains
Sustainable Use • Working closely with regional partners to support good policy Goal 3 Sustainable Use 808,065 810,075 884,275
development and decision making particularly in relation to our coasts • Goal 3C Water
and gulfs
• Goal 3D Urban and Industry
• Statutory requirements under the Natural Resources Management Act in
relation to land and water management NRM Act 2004
• Chapter 7 Part 2 (Control of activities affecting water)
• Chapter 7 Part 3 (Licensing and associated rights and
entitlements)
• Chapter 6 Management and protection of land
Pest plant and animal control • Statutory requirements under the Natural Resources Management NRM Act 2004 1,420,050 1,420,050 1,545,545
Act, with particular focus on an applied risk management, landscape • Chapter 8 Control of animals and plants
approach and individual accountability for control of declared plants and
animals
Collaboration, partnerships and • Leverage partnerships and external funds to achieve natural resource Goal 1 Working Together 544,110 546,110 598,130
Aboriginal engagement outcomes and supporting Traditional Owners and Aboriginal • Goal 1B Aboriginal NRM
communities to care for country
• Goal 1C Collaboration and Partnerships
Awareness and capacity building • Support school based environmental leadership and facilitate Goal 1 Working Together 834,995 834,995 911,480
collaborative community action to achieve natural resource outcomes • Goal 1B Aboriginal NRM
through CAP and support for other community activities
• Goal 1C Collaboration and Partnerships
Leadership and strategy • Support school based environmental leadership and facilitate NRM Act 2004 614,913 614,914 671,240
collaborative community action to achieve natural resource outcomes • Chapter 2 Objects of Act and general statutory duties
through CAP and support for other community activities Part 3 (NRM regions and boards)
• Chapter 4 NRM plans Part 2 (Regional plans)
Total 4,849,933 4,853,944 5,295,975
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Regional NRM Levy
To enable the Northern and Yorke NRM Land Levy While the user (or beneficiary) pays principle is The role of the Board is to assess the balance
Section 92(2) of the NRM Act 2004 specifies the an important guiding principle in choosing a between essential NRM activities, capacity to
Natural Resources Management basis for determining the Regional NRM Levy, undertake the tasks, and ability to raise funds.
basis or method of determining the Regional
Board to undertake its functions, the NRM Land Levy. there is no practical way to accurately assess Everyone who lives in the region has an impact
the benefits that individual landholders across on the region’s natural resources and benefits
NRM Act 2004 enables the Board The total Division 1 Regional NRM Land Levy will
the region would derive from the activities and from their maintenance and restoration. Essential
provide $4,195,075 which is approximately 75%
to specify the amount of levy to be of the total income for 2018-19.
services of the Board. The Board’s objective is to activities include the development of the
manage, protect and restore the region’s natural Regional NRM Plan, pest, land, water resources
collected from the community. The following options are provided in the Act as resources, and its activities and services will and catchment management and community
a basis for determining the regional NRM levy: benefit everyone who lives in the region. education.
This Business Plan includes a description of the
basis for the levy collection and an assessment Option 1
of its social impact. The amount of the levy is The value of rateable land
calculated to ensure the Board has sufficient Option 2
funds to meet the costs of delivering the Business A fixed charge of the same amount on all Table: Estimated NRM Land Levy contribution and estimated
Plan in the region. rateable land Levy collection cost by each constituent council for 2018-19
Section 92 of the Act relates to the Regional Option 3
NAME OF CONSTITUENT COUNCIL CONTRIBUTIONS ($) ESTIMATES OF LEVY
NRM land levy (Division 1). The Regional NRM A fixed charge of an amount that depends on
COLLECTION COSTS ($)
land levy is collected by Local Government the purpose for which the rateable land is used
District Council of Barunga West 213,417 3,084
constituent councils. Option 4
Section 101 of the Act enables the Minister to The area of rateable land Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council 481,291 4,097
declare a NRM water levy (Division 2) payable Option 5 Copper Coast Council 672,035 5,221
by water licensees in prescribed water resources The purpose for which the rateable land is used
areas. The Flinders Ranges Council 47,432 2,897
and the area of the land
Option 6 Goyder Regional Council 84,407 2,669
The location of the rateable land. District Council of Mount Remarkable 124,557 3,241
Based on the decision making process followed Northern Areas Council 278,123 3,481
by the Board and investigations undertaken, the
Board will continue to use Option 1, the value District Council of Orroroo Carrieton 36,636 2,786
of rateable land as the basis for determining the District Council of Peterborough 36,143 2,844
Regional NRM Levy, as the Board believes this is
Port Augusta City Council 327,531 4,307
the most equitable option.
Port Pirie Regional Council 435,588 4,970
Wakefield Regional Council 371,367 3,770
Yorke Peninsula Council 1,086,548 5,879
Total 4,195,075 49,246
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Regional NRM Levy continued
NRM Water Levy Option 1 Based on research undertaken. the NRM water As allocations are tradeable, they also have a
The Board raises an NRM Water Levy from A fixed charge levy charge methodology will not change capital value that is partly determined by current
licensed irrigators in prescribed areas. This applies Option 2 in 2018-19 from the new model, being a use, but can also be influenced by other factors
to water licensees in the Clare Valley Prescribed The quantity of water allocated combination of a fixed charge plus a rate per (e.g. the relative scarcity of water elsewhere).
Water Resources Area as a contribution to kilolitre of water allocated (Options 1 & 2). Water for stock and domestic use is exempt from
Option 3
the activities to manage the water resources The user (or beneficiary) pays is an important the levy under the Act.
The quantity of water received or taken
in the area. The NRM Water Levy will raise principle in determining the basis for the levy. Considerable research has been undertaken
Option 4
approximately $192,858 for 2018-19. Because water that is taken and used will to ascertain the most equitable method to
The quantity of water passing through any works
The amount of the levy is calculated to ensure produce a crop that is sold, a dollar value can implement the water levy in the region.
Option 5 be attributed to the water used and there is
the Board has sufficient funds to meet the costs The new levy calculation is shown in the
The size, type or capacity of works potential benefit from holding an allocation even
of delivering Water Planning and Management following table (Table 9).
services in the region. . Option 6 if it is not used.
The quantity of water used
The NRM Act 2004 provides options as a basis
for determining the NRM Water Levy. Only Option 7
certain options are relevant in the Northern The share of the water that makes up the
and Yorke Region. Section 101(6) specifies the relevant water resource
Table 9: NRM Water Levy in a Prescribed Water Resources Area for 2018-19
basis or method for determining the water levy. Option 8
The levy may be based on one or more of the The area of land where the water may be used,
CLARE VALLEY PRESCRIBED WATER RESOURCES AREA TOTAL ($)
following: or the area of land where the water is used
Option 9 1. A fixed amount of $100 per water licence (309 licences) 30,900
The effect that the taking or using of the water
2. Rate per kilolitre allocated – 3.622 cents per kilolitre (4,471 ML) 161,958
has, or may have, on the environment, or some
other effect or impact that, in the opinion of the Total Water Levy 192,858
Minister, is relevant and that is capable of being
determined, measured or applied.
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Social Impact Assessment
As part of the development of The assessment principles are: Governance NRM Water Levy
the Regional NRM Plan, the Board Accountability - the natural resource managers The majority of agricultural land in the Northern
Fairness financed by the levy (i.e. the Board) should be and Yorke NRM Region is not irrigated. However,
undertook investigations and
User pays - implies that the people who are the publicly accountable for their use of funds. within the prescribed areas of the Clare Valley
consultation to determine the basis beneficiaries of natural resources management in Transparency- the process for calculating the there are approximately 5,216 ha of grapevines.
of the levy and assess its social and the region should pay accordingly. levy and the amount paid by users should be The quantity of water currently allocated is 4,471
readily observable, subject to individual user ML of surface, watercourse and underground
Reasonable basis - costs incurred in managing
economic impact on the region. confidentiality constraints. water, to approximately 310 licence holders.
the natural resources of the region should be
The Northern and Yorke region is one of South contained at an economic level. In June 2017, the Board conducted an
assessment of the likely impact of the NRM
Australia’s most important agricultural areas as Equity - entities should pay in proportion to Regional NRM Levy
it contributes approximately one quarter of the water levy using a representative financial model
their `use’ or their ‘benefit’, so no single person,
The basis of the Regional NRM Levy in 2018-19 approach. The NRM water levy is assessed as
State’s total value of agricultural production (ABS organisation or group of organisations is
will be the value of rateable land. The residential comprising a small proportion of variable and
2006) from cropping, livestock and livestock systematically treated more or less favourably
average NRM land levy amount payable for total costs of operation. The proposed 2018-19
products. than others.
ratepayers will be approximately $45.93 in 2018- Division 2 Water Levy in the N&Y region amounts
The social and economic stability of the region is Shared responsibility - the responsibility to 19. However the levy will be a greater or lesser to an average of 0.3% of the total annual
dependent, to a large extent, on its economically achieve ecologically sustainable development is a amount for rateable properties with higher or operating costs of these types of businesses.
sustainable agricultural industries. Most of shared responsibility between the public sector, lower value, respectively.
these industries either have an effect on natural For moderate profit and/or low water using
the private sector and the community.
The NRM land levy equates to 0.08% of average industries, the levy has minimal impact on farm
resources or are affected by the way in which
after tax personal income in the region. profitability. For marginal operations the impact
those resources are managed.
Efficiency In the Northern and Yorke region the total capital of farm profitability could be more significant.
It is important to recognise that all of the
Certainty - the levy arrangement should deliver value of residential properties is $9.6 billion Analysis has shown that the lower profit margin
community of the Northern and Yorke region
a certain outcome for both the managers of the (average $220,100) and the total capital value of and higher water using industries such as pasture
derives benefit from the condition of the natural
natural resources of the region and the ‘users’ of primary production properties is $8.781 billion and livestock are where the NRM Water Levy
resources and also have an impact on the state
the natural resources, so that they can plan and (average $531,600) (SAILIS Data August 2015). could potentially have a more noticeable impact
of natural resources. However, it is difficult to
budget accordingly. Additionally, primary producers expend an on profitability.
practically assess individual benefits derived from
the activities of the Board across the region. Flexibility - the levy arrangements should average of $26,817 per property each year (ABS
accommodate any unusual volatility in the 2006) on natural resources management.
In assessing the merits or otherwise of the
alternative methods on which to base the resource manager’s funding requirements in a
levies, the Board has attempted to consistently controlled manner.
employ the basis of fairness, efficiency and good Resource use efficiency - the basis for
governance. determining the levy should encourage efficient
and sustainable use and the protection and
enhancement of the region’s natural resources.
Administrative efficiency - the levy collection
and management procedures should operate at
minimum cost.
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Pest Plant and Animal Control
Controlling existing pest species while minimising the risk of new pest threats
are critical for reducing impacts to agricultural productivity, biodiversity and
human health.
The Northern and Yorke Natural Resources will be determined at a regional level and also
Management Board and individuals have at locality specific levels, and will be guided by
responsibilities for pest animal and plant control the risk assessment process. This process will
under the NRM Act 2004. Chapter 8 of the be informed by a number of factors, including
NRM Act 2004 sets out the requirements for national and state policy frameworks and the
the control of pest animals and plants in South region’s CAP forums.
Australia, including the declaration of animals There is potential that the relative pest risk and/
and plants that require specific control. It is the or feasibility of control will change over time
individual’s responsibility to comply with the and consequently the recommended level of
statutory requirements as they apply to declared pest control may be escalated or downgraded.
pest species. The latest information on declared The latest information for required level of pest
pest animals and plants and which statutory control within the region is available on the
requirements that apply for the Region is Natural Resources Northern and Yorke website.
available at the Biosecurity SA website (www.pir.
sa.gov.au/biosecurity).
A focus for the region will be on containing
the distribution of established pests through
strategic control and eradication programs.
Priority will be given to preventing the incursion
and establishment of new pest species through
strategic monitoring and rapid response where
new pests are identified. This approach is
consistent with national weed and vertebrate
pest strategies.
Reducing the impact of pest plants and animals
in the region requires a strategic approach for
the containment, control and/or eradication of
existing infestations. Risk assessment of pest
plants and animals consider a number of factors,
including invasiveness, potential impacts and
the feasibility of control. Risk assessments will
inform the approach and location of on-ground
works.
Any actions to control pest plants and animals
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Water Affecting Activities
Under Section 75(3) (k) of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (the Act) the Northern and 7. All permit applications for water affecting In addition to the aforementioned principles, the
Yorke Natural Resources Management Plan is required to set out the matters that should be taken into activities will be assessed against the general Act has provisions under section 135 that relate
account when the relevant authority is exercising its power to grant or refuse water affecting activity objectives and principles that follow and the to permits. Relevant provisions include:
permits. specific principles defined for each specific • A relevant authority may request an
water affecting activity. applicant to provide additional information
1. ADMINISTRATIVE PRINCIPLES 8. A permit is valid for a period of time as to assess the permit application as per
1. A permit is required to undertake any of the 5. A permit is not required in the following determined by the relevant authority and section 135(2) of NRM Act 2004.
water affecting activities listed in Table 1. circumstances: stated on the permit.
• A permit and any specified condition, are
2. The general objectives and principles and the a. Section 129 of the Act specifies a permit 9. The relevant authority may extend the expiry binding to the applicant, and the owner and
specific principles for each water affecting exemption for that activity; date of a granted permit if the applicant occupier of the land to which it relates, and
activity apply to all of the Northern and b. The proponent of the activity is the requests in writing for an extension to the all subsequent owners and occupiers of the
Yorke NRM region, with the exception of relevant authority for issuing a permit for expiry date. land as per section 135(8) of the NRM Act
prescribed water resources to the extent that that activity, as per section 127(7) of the 10. Public notification is not required for a permit 2004.
the relevant water allocation plan sets out Act; application.
• A condition can be specified in a permit by
the matters that the relevant authority will c. A permit exemption has been specified for 11. A granted permit cannot be transferred to a the relevant authority as per section 135(9)
consider when exercising its powers to grant that activity in table 1 and in the specific different allotment to the one specified in the of the NRM Act 2004.
or refuse water affecting activity permits. It is principles for that water affecting activity. permit.
• A condition in a permit may remain valid
recommended that notification of all water 6. For the purpose of table 1, the general and enforceable after the authorised activity
affecting activities be made to the Board and objectives and principles as well as the has been completed, as per section 135(10)
clarification sought on permit requirements specific principles for each water affecting of the NRM Act 2004.
and applicable specific principles. activity, priority water resources are defined
• A permit may be varied, suspended or
3. Permits are granted by the relevant authority. as follows:
revoked by the relevant authority where the
4. For the purposes of this plan the relevant a. Priority underground water areas – holder of a permit or a person acting on
authority is: Carribie basin, Willochra basin, Walloway behalf of the holder of a permit has failed
a. In the case of an activity referred to in basin, Para-Wurlie basin, Balaklava, to comply with a condition specified on the
Sections 127(3)(a), (b), or (c), or Sections Baroota, Bundaleer, Booborowie and permit as per section 135(12) of the NRM
127(5)(i) of the Act – the Minister; or Upper Rocky are defined in Map 1; Act 2004.
b. In the case of an activity referred to in b. Priority surface-water catchments –
A person has the right to appeal at the
Section 127(3)(d) or Sections127(5)(a), (b), Willochra, Wakefield and Broughton
Environment, Resources and Development Court
(c), (d), (f), (g), and (h) of the Act – the catchments, the eight identified
against a decision to refuse a permit application
Board. catchments of the Mambray coast,
or a condition imposed within a granted permit
including the Baroota catchment, and the
as per section 202(1)(b)(ii) of the NRM Act 2004.
catchment of the Light River, excluding
the sub-catchments of the Mid and Lower
Light River are defined in Map 2;
c. Priority Watercourses are defined in Map
3; and
d. Baroota underground water management
area - defined in Map 4.
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2. BEST PRACTICE OPERATING PROCEDURE 2. The applicant provides to the Board sufficient 3. OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES i. risk of compromising the productive
(BPOP) PERMITS details about: capacity of the land including causing
a. the nature and type of each proposed Objectives waterlogging, dryland salinity or rising
water affecting activity; water tables;
The Board has determined a process for granting 1. To ensure water resources are developed
a single water affecting activity permit that b. the specifications of each water affecting and utilised in a sustainable and equitable j. risk of exposing or mobilising acid
allows a person to undertake a range of specified activity; manner to optimise productive use, sulphate soils;
water affecting activities at multiple locations c. the location of each water affecting while providing for the needs of natural k. risk of impacting the migration of native
where each water affecting activity is included activity, including maps. ecosystems. fish or aquatic biota;
in a Best Practice Operating Procedure (BPOP). 3. The Board will advise an applicant whether 2. Apply a risk based approach to regulate l. risk of interfering with surface water and
This process streamlines the assessment and each of the water affecting activities water affecting activities via a permitting underground water interactions;
administrative processes for a specified range of described in the BPOP may be undertaken system for the purpose of avoiding m. compromise the integrity of authorised
water affecting activities. Permits granted under under a BPOP permit or whether a separate unacceptable impacts to water resources, scientific monitoring or research.
this section are referred to as “BPOP permits”. water affecting activity permit will be water users and water dependent 2. Activities shall be designed and located to
All activities under section 127 may be included required for each water affecting activity. ecosystems. account for the geomorphic (landscape)
in a BPOP permit with the exception of activities 4. Water affecting activities permitted by characteristics of a watercourse or lake.
where the Minister is the relevant authority and a BPOP permit must be undertaken in Principles 3. Activities shall not:
127(3)(d) Management of dams, walls or other accordance with the BPOP. 1. A permit for a water affecting activity will a. Be located in ecologically sensitive areas;
structures. only be granted if the applicant satisfactorily b. Detrimentally affect ecological diversity
A BPOP permit may not be granted unless: assesses and provides a plan to control any and habitats;
1. The applicant provides a BPOP in relation to potential risk, including but not limited to: c. Excessively alter the frequency, duration or
the proposed water affecting activities to the a. risk of impacting the quantity, quality or magnitude of important flow bands; or
Board that contains the following: condition of water resource; d. Alter the direction, magnitude or
a. An assessment as to whether the b. risk of impacting a person’s lawful take of seasonality of surface and underground
proposed water affecting activity may be water; water interactions.
authorised by a BPOP permit; c. risk of impacting a water dependent
b. The procedure or procedures that will be ecosystem or the environmental water
followed when undertaking each water requirements of a water dependent
affecting activity specified in the BPOP. ecosystem;
d. risk of disturbing a site of Aboriginal
cultural significance or impacting cultural
activities of traditional owners;
e. risk of damaging property or
infrastructure;
f. risk of causing scouring and/or erosion of
soils and watercourses;
g. risk of impacting native vegetation;
h. risk of causing flooding;
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Water Affecting Activities continued
Figure 1: Water Affecting Activity permit assessment process
Is the activity within the realm of Section 127 of the NRM Act? No A permit is not required
NRM Act considerations
Yes
Is there a permit exemption under Section 129 of the NRM Act? Yes A permit is not required,
however a referral may be
required under schedule
No 8 of the Development
Regulations 2008
Is the activity identified in a NRM plan as requiring a permit? No A permit is not required
Assess application against WAA policy
Yes
Does an exemption exist for the activity identified in a plan? Yes A permit may be not
required, provided the
activity is in accordance
with the exemption
No
principles. Otherwise, a
permit is required.
Does permit application address and satisfy the relevant principles of the WAA policy?
Yes, grant permit (with or without conditions) No, refuse application and provide reasons for refusal
Applicant can appeal at the ERD Court against a refusal of a permit or a permit condition as per Section 202 of NRM Act
Natural Resources Northern and Yorke • DRAFT Business Plan 2018-21Water Affecting Activities continued
Table 1: Water Affecting Activities permit requirements
NRM ACT WAA WATER AFFECTING ACTIVITIES EXAMPLES ACTIVITIES NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT RELEVANT
REFERENCE REFERENCE AUTHORITY
127(3)(a) 4 Drilling plugging backfilling or sealing a well. • Well drilling or closure • None Minister
127(3)(b) 4 Repairing replacing or altering the casing, lining screening of a well. • Well maintenance • None Minister
127(3)(c) 5 Draining or discharging water directly or indirectly into a well. • Aquifer storage • None Minister
127(5)(i) 12 Using water in the course of carrying on a business in an NRM region at a • All activities that use water brought into the region by means of a Minister
volume that exceeds 1 megalitre of water that has been brought into the pipe or other channel, except where the water is used on land for
region by means of a pipe or other channel. irrigation purposes (principle 1).
127(3)(d) 6 The erection, construction, modification, enlargement or removal of • Dam, wall or other structure • Desilting of dams in accordance with principle 14 Board
a dam, wall or other structure that will collect or divert, or collects or • Piping a watercourse • Activity to be undertaken in areas that are not priority surface
diverts: water areas as shown on Map 2
• Water flowing in a prescribed watercourse; • Sheeted catchment
• Channelling a watercourse • Turkey nest dams
• Water flowing in a watercourse in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed
that is not prescribed; or
• Surface water flowing over land in a surface water prescribed area or in
the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed.
127(5)(a) 6 The erection, construction, modification, enlargement or removal of a dam, • Dam, wall or other structure • Desilting of dams in accordance with principle 14. Board
wall or other structure that will collect or divert, or collects or diverts, water • Sheeted catchment • Activity to be undertaken in areas that are not priority surface
flowing in a watercourse that is not in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed water areas as shown on Map 2
and that is not prescribed or flowing over any other land that is not in a • Piping a watercourse
surface water prescribed area or in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed. • Channelling a watercourse • Turkey nest dams
127(5)(b) 7 The erection, construction or placement of any building or structure in a • Buildings or structures • Activity that is proposed to be undertaken at a distance of 40 Board
watercourse or lake or on the floodplain of a watercourse. • Pump house metres or more from the banks of the nearest watercourse and
that does not involve any structure associated with the extraction
• Culvert of water (principle 9).
• Crossing point • Activity that is proposed to be undertaken on any watercourse or
• Fencing drainage line not delineated on Map 3 (principle 8).
• Emergency repairs to a culvert, causeway, floodways or crossings
(principle 10).
127(5)(c) 8 Draining or discharging water directly or indirectly into a watercourse or • Stormwater from buildings • Activity that is proposed to be undertaken on any watercourse or Board
lake. • Pipes drainage line not delineated on Map 3 ( principle 9).
• Culverts • Draining or discharging rainwater collected from a structure or
building provided:
• Side entry pits
• rainwater was transported via closed pipe system, and
is equipped with a mechanism to divert the first flush of
rainwater away from the watercourse or lake; and
• point of drainage into a watercourse or lake has measures to
prevent erosion (principle 10).
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