Land targets
Land is recognised as a foundational component of ACT landscapes. Its use and management are consistent with its capability, sensitive to catchment health, responsive to climate change, adapting to the carbon economy and contributing to sustainable community development.
6. Urban land health
Best practice urban development and management aims to mimic natural ecological and hydrological processes so that the ecosystem services they provide are minimally disrupted.
This target challenges the ACT to achieve and maintain a leading Australian standard for the health of urban land.
The measurable target
Achieving this target depends on developing better methods of measuring urban land health, measuring current status and identifying priority areas for action, developing options for better urban land development and management, and supporting their uptake.
| OUTCOMES | OUTPUTS | ACTIONS |
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Intermediate Achievement of urban soil health at above the average for large Australian cities and preservation of vegetation cover on buffer land (2015) Long-term Maintenance of urban soil health at above the average for large Australian cities (to 2030) |
Establishment of a verifiable trend toward reduced soil erosion and better hydrological functioning across existing and developing urban lands Related documents Environment Protection Act 1997 Environment Protection Regulation 2005 Water Quality Environment Protection Environment Protection Guidelines for |
Foundation Develop methodology for measuring urban land health On-ground Enhance regulation of the management of soils on development sites Develop programs to encourage healthy soil management by urban residents Ensure better land and vegetation management of public urban land |
