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and habitats.

° Water quality will be regularly monitored using best practice testing methods to ensure optimal
water quality standards are achieved throughout the site and for discharge to Emily Bay.

. In line with both good heritage management practices and safe water quality practices, water levels
and flows will be managed so as to not impact on cultural and natural heritage values, especially
historic structures and features, or the cultural landscape as a whole.

. In line with both good heritage management practices and safe water quality practices, aquatic
weeds and excessive water-borne nutrient and sediment loads within or from the site will be
controlled and reduced.

. An appropriate grazing and watering regime for cattle will be determined and implemented to
protect water quality and significant site features, and ensure public health and safety.

8.1.3 Biodiversity

° Biodiversity within the KAVHA site will be identified, managed and conserved in conjunction with the
recognised cultural heritage values of the site.

° A comprehensive survey of biodiversity will be undertaken to understand the species and ecological
attributes present on the site, the associated natural heritage values, and to benchmark the current
state of conservation.

. Measures will be implemented to reduce impacts on and loss of biodiversity, including significant
species or ecosystems.
° The KAVHA staff will continue to develop skills and capacity to manage environmental values,

working with the community in the implementation of environmental improvement programs.
8.1.4 Climate Change

° Natural and cultural values at greatest risk from climate change will be identified and data collected
so that patterns of environmental change may be better understood in line with current data, and
should be reported on yearly.

° Potential mitigative and adaptive management strategies designed to reduce potential adverse
impacts from climate change will be developed, communicated widely and implemented.

° Risk preparedness and disaster planning for the KAVHA site will be improved.

8.1.5 Waste Management

Waste will be managed so as to not impact on the natural and cultural values of the KAVHA site.

Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area—Heritage Management Plan, April 2016
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Waste generated on the KAVHA site will be reduced, reused and recycled wherever possible.

Sewage and other liquid waste will be managed to prevent pollution of groundwater or surface water.
8.1.6 Weed Control

. A strategy for weed management and control will be developed across the whole KAVHA site,
including waterways.

° Woody weed infestations will be actively managed and progressively eradicated from both public
and private lands within the KAVHA site.

. Landholders will be involved in developing and implementing community programs to manage weeds.
8.1.7 Introduced Species Management

. Cattle and wild domestic species (geese and