Positive effects Towra Point Nature Reserve

looking west air on towra point

humans can maximise area of healthy, functioning intertidal wetlands minimising impacts , developing management strategies protect, , possible rehabilitate these ecosystems @ risk.

the following positive ways of trying protect or rehabilitate intertidal wetlands.

exclusion – responsible management of wetland areas facilitate public access small, designated area while restricting access other areas. provision of defined boardwalks , walkways management strategy used restrict access vulnerable areas, issuing of permits whilst visiting towra point nature reserve.
education – in past, wetlands regarded waste-lands. education campaigns have helped change public perceptions , foster public support wetlands. due location in water catchment area, education programs need teach total catchment management programs. educational programs include guided tours general public, school visits, media liaison, information centres, conference presentations, interpretive signage, publications , facts sheets. staff should include education officers.
action – little known intertidal wetland system reinstate natural conditions. management plans focus on rehabilitation of site , removal of human-induced stresses. example, fox , rabbit baiting, removal of weeds (at weedy pond).
design – design interventions have proved successful in minimising sources of natural stress. @ towra point beach, example, there sandbag wall prevent salt water leaking fresh-water towra lagoon.
legislation – legislation , regulations used protect towra point wetlands. conventions australia has signed in regard towra point wetlands ramsar convention, japan australia migratory bird agreement , china australia migratory bird agreement (camba). legislation australia , new south wales has passed in regard towra point wetlands australian wetlands policy, new south wales wetlands management policy (1996) , state , environmental planning policy 14 on coastal wetlands.