We the undersigned hereby petition Bayside City Council to partner with the community to create a reserve at Wangara Road with nature at the heart of the site.

To this end it:

• Undertakes an indigenous flora, fauna and habitat survey and plan (the Plan) to underpin further development of the Masterplan and management of the site.  
• The Plan will identify target fauna species that are locally and or regionally threatened, have capacity to occur onsite and act as umbrella species. One key example would be the Bronzewing Pigeon.  
• The Plan would also develop actions to actively counter limiting environmental factors for those species, e.g. design features and plant selection that limited Noisy Miner activity on the site.
• Is predominantly made up of habitat and garden beds and any lawn areas are small or modest in size and planted out with indigenous grass species
• Includes damp zones and ephemeral water bodies where possible
• Has facilities for environmental education
• Seeks to maximise people’s connection with nature, including an immersive nature play garden for children and people of all ages (similar to the Ian Potter Children’s Garden in the RBG).
  Allows for an environmental volunteer base with essential amenities (e.g. a workshed with a toilet, kitchenette, storage etc).
• Has any dog related activities near the car park and well away and clearly separated from habitat related areas.

https://yoursay.bayside.vic.gov.au/future-use-wangara-road-site

Photo by Mark Dennis inaturalist