Australian Alps Strategic Plan 2008-11

to those changes.

KRA 2. Water and Catchments Objective: Implementation of contemporary approaches to management and restoration of Objective: Implementation of contemporary approaches to management and restoration of catchments in mountain protected areas, through supporting good practice philosophy and principles for sustainable use and minimal catchment impact, to yield sustained supplies of high quality water for uses external to the protected areas such as irrigation and domestic consumption, and flow regimes to sustain ecosystems dependent on the natural water regime both within the Alps and downstream. Outcome: Management and rehabilitation activities are implemented according to best practice guidelines with demonstrated improved water quality and water retention reflecting a natural state.

KRA 3. Invasive Species Management Objective: Implementation of contemporary approaches to management of pest plant and animal Objective: Implementation of contemporary approaches to management of pest plant and animal species in mountain protected areas, through supporting best-practice principles for research, identification and control and, where possible, eradication, of new outbreaks and species, and appropriate responses to pest species problems exacerbated by climate change. Outcome: Support co-operation and collaboration on identifying and managing emerging and known invasive species to reduce their impact on the natural and cultural values of the Alps.

KRA 4. Fire Management Objective: Implementation of contemporary approaches to management of fire compatible with Objective: Implementation of contemporary approaches to management of fire compatible with the conservation of mountain protected areas, through supporting best-practice principles for research, planning and control, and appropriate responses to fire problems exacerbated by climate change. Outcome: Increased co-operation in research, planning and control of fire in the Alps.

KRA 5. Visitor Experiences and Marketing Objective: Presentation of the superlative and unique Australian Alps visitor Objective: Presentation of the superlative and unique Australian Alps visitor experiences identified through the Brand Australia National Landscapes Initiative, and implementation of contemporary approaches to sustainable visitor management in mountain protected areas. Outcome: The National Landscapes Australian Alps Brand is implemented and supported by stakeholders and progress is made towards sustainability of use by visitors.

KRA 6. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Objective: Stakeholders from all relevant groups and interests are aware of, and have access to, Objective: Stakeholders from all relevant groups and interests are aware of, and have access to, information about, the unique mountain landscapes and catchments, and natural and cultural values of the Australian Alps national parks, the actions and behaviour needed to protect these values, and the objectives and achievements of the co-operative management program, and are appropriately involved in achieving the objectives of the program. Outcome: Stakeholders are more actively engaged in, and are aware of, Alps programs and activities.

KRA 7. Indigenous People’s Engagement Objective: Identification and promotion of opportunities for the involvement of Indigenous people Objective: Identification and promotion of opportunities for the involvement of Indigenous people in the management of the Australian Alps national parks. Outcome: The Australian Alps Indigenous Reference Group is established, meets regularly, and contributes effectively to a range of Alps projects and initiatives.

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