Biodiversity
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Australian White Ibis (known as a native species) have the potential to displace
populations of other native bird species such as the Little Pied Cormorant.
Additionally, the local residents are concerned about the colony's noise and
smell, and their liking for removing rubbish from the reserve bins to supplement
their food.
An Australian White Ibis Management Plan for Roy Amer Reserve was
developed in 2010. The Plan recommends that Council undertake the following
actions:
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Gain insight into the movement of the Australian White Ibis in and around
site prior to breeding.
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Acquire improved knowledge into how Australian White Ibis share the site
with species such as the Little Pied Cormorant and the Royal Spoonbill (as
they begin to approach the breeding season).
•
Obtain quantitative data on the distribution of the Australian White Ibis on
the main island and within the lake system at the reserve, once Council's
reconstruction of the system is complete.
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Design White Ibis awareness brochures for the community
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"Do not feed the Australian White Ibis" signs are to be designed, produced
and installed around the main walk way at Roy Amer Reserve.
•
Remove particular vegetation identified with highest number of nests of
White Ibis and replace with understorey and groundcover species.
•
Liaise with commercial enterprises regarding the securing of waste
disposed in skip bins in public spaces across the Port Adelaide Enfield.
Council possible design and production of a sticker to remind users to
close lids.
(Source: Environment Biodiversity Services,
Australian White Ibis Management
Plan, Roy Amer Reserve,
2010).
Pressure Indicator:
Restricted land area for terrestrial plant and animal
migrations.
Impacts of Urban Infrastructure Development
In 2011, the former Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure's (DTEI)
South Road Superway project was granted planning permission to remove 13
mature significant trees and 73 non-significant trees on the Regency Park Golf
Course to make way for the construction of the new expressway. DTEI (now
DPTI) have undertaken extensive biodiversity landscaping plantings to
compensate for the loss of the trees, but it will take many years to recover the
