# Ecology 2.1 Enhanced ecological value - Biodiversity Management Plan
# Applies to
All subdivisions
# Objective
To incorporate natural and cultural features in the design of streets and public open space where appropriate.
To protect and enhance native habitat and discourage the planting and spread of noxious weeds.
# Summary
Better practice is awarded where a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) is prepared to demonstrate enhancement of ecological values—including soil health, native flora and fauna—and where the Subdivision Design Response clearly identifies biodiversity areas. Existing vegetation should be prioritised for retention in line with tree retention standards; where absent, enhancement measures should be guided by qualified biodiversity professionals. The plan should also respond to the presence of any Federally or State-listed species and include relevant management strategies. In growth areas, this may include a Kangaroo Management Plan where required by the Precinct Structure Plan.
The Biodiversity Management Plan may also incorporate Biodiversity Improvement Strategies, focusing on biolinks, buffers, species diversity, and species-specific habitat responses tailored to the local context (e.g. improving habitat and connectivity for threatened species). These strategies can inform other plans and guide sensitive design responses around conservation reserves, such as active frontages and lower-density development to minimise ecological impact.