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Creating the UQ Gatton Environmental Park

Creating the UQ Gatton Environmental Park. Greg Baxter School of Natural & Rural Systems Management UQ Gatton Campus, Q 4343. OR. How to turn this. Into this. Many problems of conservation turn out to be, on close examination, not technical problems, but problems of economics and sociology.

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Creating the UQ Gatton Environmental Park

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  1. Creating the UQ Gatton Environmental Park Greg Baxter School of Natural & Rural Systems Management UQ Gatton Campus, Q 4343

  2. OR

  3. How to turn this

  4. Into this

  5. Many problems of conservation turn out to be, on close examination, not technical problems, but problems of economics and sociology. Caughley, 1977

  6. Many problems of conservation turn out to be, on close examination, not technical problems, but problems of economics and sociology. Caughley, 1977

  7. The Problem • Recognise the opportunity • Create a common vision • Gather resources • Implement the plan • Demonstrate the benefits

  8. We had this… Recognising the opportunity

  9. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students

  10. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache

  11. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds

  12. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds • Fire hazard

  13. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds • Fire hazard • Habitat for a few birds

  14. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds • Fire hazard • Habitat for a few birds • Water source for irrigation

  15. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds • Fire hazard • Habitat for a few birds • Water source for irrigation • Waste disposal pond (in the past)

  16. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds • Fire hazard • Habitat for a few birds • Water source for irrigation • Waste disposal pond (in the past) • Exercise space for a few horses

  17. Once was a golf course • Recreational opportunity for a very few students • Management headache • Source of weeds • Fire hazard • Habitat for a few birds • Water source for irrigation • Waste disposal pond (in the past) • Exercise space for a few horses • Excellent doughnut venue

  18. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be?

  19. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be? • Would we include the dams?

  20. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be? • Would we include the dams? • Who would have access?

  21. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be? • Would we include the dams? • Who would have access? • What species would we plant?

  22. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be? • Would we include the dams? • Who would have access? • What species would we plant? • What would it cost?

  23. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be? • Would we include the dams? • Who would have access? • What species would we plant? • What would it cost? • Who would pay?

  24. Creating a shared vision • How big would the area be? • Would we include the dams? • Who would have access? • What species would we plant? • What would it cost? • Who would pay? • Et al

  25. This really boiled down to… Who were the winners and losers?

  26. We eventually got a plan

  27. UQ provided some resources

  28. Went looking for more Greening Lockyer Powerlink

  29. Decided What to Plant RE: 12.9-10.7 Of Concern, Eucalyptus crebra Woodland on sedimentaary rocks. RE: 12.9-10.11 Endangered, Melaleuca irbyana low open forest or thicket. RE: 12.3.8 , Of Concern, Fresh Water Swamps

  30. Decided What Features We Wanted • Enhanced wetlands (not farm dams)

  31. Decided What Features We Wanted • Enhanced wetlands (not farm dams) 2. Opportunities to watch birds

  32. Decided What Features We Wanted • Enhanced wetlands (not farm dams) 2.Opportunities to watch birds 3. Opportunities for walking

  33. Decided What Features We Wanted • Enhanced wetlands (not farm dams) 2.Opportunities to watch birds 3. Opportunities for walking 4. Interesting Architectural Features

  34. Decided What Features We Wanted • Enhanced wetlands (not farm dams) 2.Opportunities to watch birds 3. Opportunities for walking 4. Interesting Architectural Features 5. Enhanced Natural Processes & Conservation Value

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