The Central Coast of Australia located between Sydney and Newcastle is managed through various levels of government and non-government organizations to balance conservation and development. Coastal management develops long-term sustainable use policies to preserve coastal beauty, biodiversity, and economy while addressing pollution, population growth, erosion, and deposition. Stakeholders include coastal users, businesses, researchers, and residents who work with managers to monitor ecosystems and support sustainable practices through initiatives like Coastcare and Clean Up Australia day.
The Central Coast of Australia located between Sydney and Newcastle is managed through various levels of government and non-government organizations to balance conservation and development. Coastal management develops long-term sustainable use policies to preserve coastal beauty, biodiversity, and economy while addressing pollution, population growth, erosion, and deposition. Stakeholders include coastal users, businesses, researchers, and residents who work with managers to monitor ecosystems and support sustainable practices through initiatives like Coastcare and Clean Up Australia day.
The Central Coast of Australia located between Sydney and Newcastle is managed through various levels of government and non-government organizations to balance conservation and development. Coastal management develops long-term sustainable use policies to preserve coastal beauty, biodiversity, and economy while addressing pollution, population growth, erosion, and deposition. Stakeholders include coastal users, businesses, researchers, and residents who work with managers to monitor ecosystems and support sustainable practices through initiatives like Coastcare and Clean Up Australia day.
on the New South Wales coastline between Sydney and Newcastle 33.14.S, 152.15.E. What is Coastal Management? Coastal Management: The development of a strategic, long-term and sustainable land use policy, sometimes called shoreline management Why we need to manage the coast? The preservation of the natural beauty of the coastline fosters the biodiversity of the flora & fauna and protects the coastal landforms. Tourism plays an important part in the local economy with a clean, unpolluted coastline being a big drawcard for domestic and international guests. Why we need to manage the coast? Pollution such as household rubbish, chemicals and other pollutants can destroy wildlife and the visual beauty of the coast. The need for sustainable management of the coastline to meet demands and stresses of population growth ensures everyone can enjoy and use the beach. This is also true for future generations whereby management today ensures the next generations can enjoy the coasts, tomorrow. What geographic processes occur on coasts? Coastal erosion is the wearing away of coastal land caused by severe storms, strong winds and storm waves. Through erosion, the following coastal landforms are formed: Headlands, bays, cliffs, rock platforms, caves, arches, stacks and blowholes What geographic processes occur on coasts? Coastal deposition or sedimentation, is the process whereby material is added to landform. In many cases deposition is a result of eroded material transported from another location. Through deposition, the following landforms are formed: sand bars, fore dunes, tombolas and spits. Who are the stakeholders in Coastal Areas? Coastal/ocean users - eg. fisheries, tourism development and recreation, aquaculture, military, shipping and port operations, mining, subsistence activities, and offshore oil operations Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) with interests in the coast - local and international environmental NGOs like Greenpeace and Coastcare, youth groups etc Who are the stakeholders in Coastal Areas? Businesses situated in or near coastal areas Universities, scientific institutions, and other educational entities for research activities. Users of coastal and upland resources - eg. agriculturists, foresters, loggers, and miners. Landowners and residents who live near the beach. How are coastal areas managed? All levels of government are responsible for the management of the coastal resource. * The local government – Gosford City Council has a coastline management plan which deals with dune and landform management, and hazard flooding of the coastal fringe. *The state government - NSW Government manages the coast through its Coastal Protection Package. This involves $11.7million put towards the protection of the State's beaches, headlands and other coastal features for generations to come. *The federal government –Commonwealth government has developed and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) designed to maintain, restore or improve the quality of coastal zone ecosystems and the societies they support. How are coastal areas managed? Non government organisations (NGO’s) CoastalWatch.org is dedicated to understanding, protecting and preserving the coastal environments through monitoring ecosystems and supporting managed and sustainable coastal development . Coastcare provides an accessible, regional source of technical and specialist advice for issues relating to the coast, estuarine and marine environment for stakeholder outside governmental advice. What can people do to help? Pick up your litter from the beach. Don’t put toxic chemicals like oils, detergents, acids and alkali down sinks or drains. When boating, “don’t be a tosser” and throw rubbish overboard. Participate in Clean up Australia day What can people do to help? Walk down beach path provided– its there regenerate the dune systems for vegetation and wildlife. Respect nature – don’t destroy or harm vegetation or animals Participate in council research projects and/or Coastcare initiatives Use environmentally friendly products
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