The update outlines key achievements in carrying out the CPCP’s commitments and actions as of 17 August 2023.
Conservation lands
- Purchased 9 properties covering 180 hectares of conservation land.
- Purchased credits equivalent to 49 hectares of Cumberland Plain Woodland.
Protecting koalas and securing conservation land
- Transferred 54 hectares of NSW-owned land to establish the Georges River Koala Reserve.
- Constructed safe fauna crossing at Kings Fall Bridge.
Partnering
- 2 grants in partnership with Western Sydney's Aboriginal communities, $1 million to NSW Aboriginal Land Council and $710,000 to YARPA.
- $1,800,000 grant to University of Western Sydney to develop a draft CPCP research strategy.
Ecological restoration
- Delivered 6 hectares of assisted reconstruction to restore koala habitat and improve the condition of Cumberland Plain Woodland.
- Finalised restoration strategy with input from CPCP Restoration Strategy Working Group.
Engaging with communities and stakeholders
- Responded to 376 community queries on CPCP.
- Delivered CPCP spatial mapping and guidance.
- Established 5 working groups (koala, restoration, weed, pest control and council) and participated in the Sydney Weeds Network.
Caring for Country
- Publicly exhibited 2 draft strategies – Caring for Country and Research Strategy.
- Informed over 300 Aboriginal community members, businesses and organisations about the Caring for Country Strategy.
- Engaged with over 150 Aboriginal community members.