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Consultation has concluded
The draft Flying-fox Camp Management Plan for Machattie Park and Kings Parade is now on public exhibition for community feedback.
The Flying-fox camp that established within Machattie Park consisted of Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poleocephalus) and Little red flying-fox (Pteropus scapulatus). The Grey-headed Flying-fox is in decline across its range and has been listed as a vulnerable species under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Council therefore commissioned specialist consultants to develop a management plan for the potential return of the Flying-fox camp to Machattie Park. The ecologists conducted an onsite assessment of the camp, alternative habitat within Bathurst, and carried out a “drop in” engagement session within the park. Community consultation was also completed to gain an understanding of the history of the camp, flying-fox activity in the region and to understand community values and concerns.
This information was used to develop a framework for the management of the Flying-fox camp and their habitat. The plan has been developed using the NSW Office of the Environment and Heritage template and under guidance of the NSW Flying-Fox Camp Management policy.
Submissions are invited on the draft plan during the public exhibition period, closing 4pm 20 August 2018. Hardcopies of the Flying-fox Camp Management Plan will also be available at the Council Civic Centre at 158 Russell Street, and the Bathurst Library.
Photo: DJM Photography
The draft Flying-fox Camp Management Plan for Machattie Park and Kings Parade is now on public exhibition for community feedback.
The Flying-fox camp that established within Machattie Park consisted of Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poleocephalus) and Little red flying-fox (Pteropus scapulatus). The Grey-headed Flying-fox is in decline across its range and has been listed as a vulnerable species under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Council therefore commissioned specialist consultants to develop a management plan for the potential return of the Flying-fox camp to Machattie Park. The ecologists conducted an onsite assessment of the camp, alternative habitat within Bathurst, and carried out a “drop in” engagement session within the park. Community consultation was also completed to gain an understanding of the history of the camp, flying-fox activity in the region and to understand community values and concerns.
This information was used to develop a framework for the management of the Flying-fox camp and their habitat. The plan has been developed using the NSW Office of the Environment and Heritage template and under guidance of the NSW Flying-Fox Camp Management policy.
Submissions are invited on the draft plan during the public exhibition period, closing 4pm 20 August 2018. Hardcopies of the Flying-fox Camp Management Plan will also be available at the Council Civic Centre at 158 Russell Street, and the Bathurst Library.
Council is seeking feedback from the community to provide input in the development of a Flying-fox management plan. Your answers will assist this process.
Consultation has concluded
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