The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate has released a draft strategy to protect native species and provide Canberrans with opportunities to interact with nature at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary.
Minister for Planning and Land Management, Mick Gentleman said the Flourishing Nature Flourishing Culture – Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Draft Strategy 2020 – 2045 set the direction for the Sanctuary for the next 25 years.
Minister for the Environment, Rebecca Vassarotti said the Draft Strategy would provide more ways for Canberrans to learn about the Sanctuary and its history.
Ms Vassarotti said the Draft Strategy would also deliver critical biodiversity conservation actions and support important conservation research on the site.
“We’re excited about the input from the Dhawura Ngunnawal Caring for Country Committee into the Strategy and the ongoing success of the Sanctuary, including finding ways to showcase and support the practice of Ngunnawal culture within the Sanctuary,” Ms Vassarotti said.
“The Draft Strategy represents the valuable partnership the ACT Government has with the Ngunnawal Traditional Custodians, the Woodlands and Wetlands Trust (the Trust) and The Australian National University (ANU),” she said.
“The Sanctuary is special to many Canberrans because it allows people to learn about and experience the region’s unique ecosystem right in their backyard.”
Ms Vassarotti said a lot of ground-breaking conservation research had been conducted at Mulligans Flat Sanctuary and it was recognised internationally for its operational model.
“The Strategy sets the path for the Ngunnawal Traditional Custodians, Government, the Trust and ANU to continue working together to be a leader in conservation research and management in the region,” the Minister said.
The Directorate’s 17-page Draft Strategy, including information on how to have a say can be accessed at this PS News link.
