Threatened species & ecological communities

The Recovery Plan for Leionema lachnaeoides 2001-2006

Leionema lachnaeoides formerly known as Phebalium lachnaeoides
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, July 2001
ISBN 0 7313 62845

Contents

Appendix 1: Detailed objectives of land-use zones

Detailed objectives of land use zones in which P. lachnaeoides occurs (City of Blue Mountains Council 1991) are outlined below.

Recreation- Environmental Protection (R-EP):

  1. Ensure protection of environmentally sensitive land and areas of high scenic value in the city.
  2. Provide a buffer around areas of natural ecological significance.
  3. To restrict development on land that is inappropriate by reason of physical characteristics or high bushfire hazard.
  4. To encourage the restoration of disturbed bushland areas.
  5. To provide for passive recreational activities that are compatible with the land's environmental characteristics.

Environmental Protection (EP)

  1. Protect environmentally sensitive land areas of high scenic value in the city from development.
  2. Provide a buffer around areas of natural ecological significance.
  3. To restrict development on land that is appropriate by reason of physical characteristics or high bushfire hazard.
  4. To encourage the restoration of disturbed bushland areas.

Regional Open Space (R)

  1. Enhance and protect the unique natural and scenic environment of the Blue Mountains.
  2. Provide greater opportunities for passive recreation in the Blue Mountains.
  3. Provide for acquisition of this land.

Escarpment Area (5c)

  1. To preserve and enhance the natural environmental and visual significance of the escarpment system of the Blue Mountains.
  2. To limit the presence of buildings and works in the escarpment area and limit the impact of buildings on the perception of the escarpment as a significant natural feature.
  3. To limit the proportion of hard surfaces in the escarpment area and to provide for the restoration of all degraded areas and their return to a natural habitat.

Residential Bushland Conservation (RES-BC)

  1. To allow a range of residential types in the City subject to appropriate levels of servicing.
  2. To ensure that residential development and subdivision is environmentally sensitive and site responsive.
  3. To ensure that the form and siting of buildings, colours, landscaping and building materials are appropriate for and harmonise with the bushland character of the area.
  4. To ensure that bushfire protection measures are contained within a perimeter road or property boundaries (and do not cause an adverse environmental impact on Water Supply Catchment Areas or an environmentally sensitive vegetation unit).
  5. To encourage the re-establishment of bushland in areas of high visual significance, including escarpment areas. (to encourage landscaping and regeneration of natural bushland in residential areas characterised by sparse tree or canopy cover).
  6. To ensure that non-residential land uses are compatible with the residential character of the area.