Draft management plan covers Lion Island
A management plan for Lion Island has been drafted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and is open for comment.
The plan also covers Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Long Island Nature Reserve at Brooklyn, and Spectacle Island Nature Reserve at Mooney Mooney.
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said the draft plan gave local residents the opportunity to make their voices heard in future planning for these areas "as visitor numbers swell and putting pressure on the significant natural and cultural heritage values".
"The Central Coast is home to some of the most spectacular natural and cultural sites within all of NSW.
"I have spent plenty of time in these areas and understand that we must effectively plan so that we can support locals, visitors, and nature alike.
"Central Coast residents are incredibly blessed to be surrounded by all this natural beauty, and the Service's draft plan will hopefully help in allowing many future generations to continue to enjoy these protected sites."
She said key issues addressed in the draft plan included the management of threatened species and ecosystems, engaging with traditional owner representatives, committing to future precinct planning to improve visitor experiences, and upgrading existing trails and tracks in context of growing visitor numbers.
"The public is invited to make written submissions now.
"The draft plan of management is available at: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/have-your-say.
Submissions can be made until November 22.
SOURCE:
Media release, 28 Oct 2022
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford