Intertidal Wetlands - Traditional and Contemporary Management Strategies
Traditional management strategies
The traditional objectives for the management of wetland areas were built around the use of wetland resources for food, shelter and tools. Grey Mangrove wood, for example, was used to make shields, shells were made into fishing hooks; and marine animals were used for food.
In the case of Towra Point wetlands, many aspects of traditional Aboriginal management have been lost. There is little/no documentation of sites sacred to the local Aboriginal people such as the Darug. As such traditional management strategies for this case study are limited.
Towra Team connects with country.
The traditional objectives for the management of wetland areas were built around the use of wetland resources for food, shelter and tools. Grey Mangrove wood, for example, was used to make shields, shells were made into fishing hooks; and marine animals were used for food.
In the case of Towra Point wetlands, many aspects of traditional Aboriginal management have been lost. There is little/no documentation of sites sacred to the local Aboriginal people such as the Darug. As such traditional management strategies for this case study are limited.
Towra Team connects with country.
Contemporary management strategies
- focus on the preservation and sustainable use of sites for recreation, conservation and education purposes.
- exclusion zones but many areas are open to recreational and educational activities.
- identify management areas/units
- realistic and flexible management plans
- focus on the preservation and sustainable use of sites for recreation, conservation and education purposes.
- exclusion zones but many areas are open to recreational and educational activities.
- identify management areas/units
- realistic and flexible management plans
Websites, articles and resources
Ramsar convention - Wetland management plans. Read more...
Towra Beach Nature Reserve - SavingTowra Beach. Read more…
Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy 2001-2005. Read more...
Habitat replacement keeps visitor posted. Read more…
Best practice guidelines for coastal salt marsh.
Consider: What actions are appropriate for managing Intertidal Wetlands sustainably?
Towra Beach Nature Reserve - SavingTowra Beach. Read more…
Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy 2001-2005. Read more...
Habitat replacement keeps visitor posted. Read more…
Best practice guidelines for coastal salt marsh.
Consider: What actions are appropriate for managing Intertidal Wetlands sustainably?
