Carefully manage new developments in the Douglas area to minimise environmental impacts.
Why it is important?
The Douglas area is renowned for its open spaces and relatively low levels of development. The natural landscapes are what attract many tourists to the area and are the reason many locals live here. It is vital to maintain the natural environment and carefully consider major developments so the values people love about our area are not lost.
Examples of Local Action
- Protect existing habitat from further development and human impacts eg. through conservation buy-back schemes, local government planning.
- Maintain strong provisions in town planning schemes to limit the expansion of the urban footprint and ensure the natural values of the area are not diminished.
- Limit dredging of inshore areas.
Contribution to Regional Priority
R-CV 13: Sustainable Urban Planning and Practices
Conduct community education campaigns to encourage more sustainable design, planning and management in urban areas, leading to changes in approaches and policy on a broader scale.
Local Landscape:
Douglas
Regional Theme:
Biodiversity
Catchment:
Daintree, Mossman