1. Practical Approaches to Coastal Conservation

2. Building Partnerships - Community Approach
26 volunteer community groups working in partnership with council along our coast line;
Contributions 10/11 over 17,000 hours and $160,000 in external funding.

3. Marcoola Dune Restoration
April 2012
December 2011

4. Brush Accretion Fencing
April 2012
February 2012

5. Shade Cloth Accretion Fencing
March 2012
February 2012

6. Beach Fencing
Adaptation of Bribie frontal dune fencing

7. Soil Saver Matting

8. Planting Simplistic planting palette Deep stem planting
95% success rate

9. What else is being done?
Undertaking condition mapping of dunal systems across the coast to prioritise and guide on-ground activities.
Trialling dunal fencing options based on the Bribie model
Establishment of best practice for the management of coastal weed species.
Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba)
Asparagus Fern (Asparagus aethiopicus)

10. How do we determine Condition?
Quick means to assess, monitor, measure and compare outcomes across different sites and different approaches to restoration.
Monitor progress to assist in planning or demonstrating to council, government and wider community project outcomes
Establishment of baseline data to assist in the development on ground action plans
Raising awareness in the local community and local council about the condition of the local environment

11. Dunal Fencing Trial
December 2010
February 2012

12. Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba)
One of the most highly significant pest species threatening coastal vegetation communities on the sunshine coast;
Field monitoring recommended low doses of 2 4-D and Brush-off;
Evaluate the application timing to ensure that the use frequency is effective but not excessive; and
Determine whether there are any effects on non-target species.

13. Asparagus Fern (Asparagus aethiopicus)
Locally Ground Asparagus Fern has been identified in the SCC Draft Pest Management Plan as a highly significant pest plant for the region (Group 1B - Highly Significant Class 3 Pest Plant).
Trials have been established to determine:
The required application frequency for foliar treatment with low doses of Brush Off as stated in the Asparagus Weeds Best Practice Management
Manual, and
If there are any effects on non-target species in particular Flax Lilies, Coastal She Oaks and Coastal Banksias.

14. Questions