Act Now To Save Point Cartwright Reserve

Point Cartwright Reserve is a unique place that we all love. 

We the petitioners, respectively request that the future of Point Cartwright Reserve’s natural environment and cultural heritage be protected by making the reserve a conservation park.

We respectfully request the Sunshine Coast Council and other state and federal agencies recognise the following significant intrinsic values of the reserve and declare the site a conservation park to protect and preserve these attributes.

We respectfully request all administering authorities guarantee the reserve’s future and prevent further decline by keeping it natural and free from development. Point Cartwright Reserve should be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

The Sunshine Coast Council is developing a Master Plan for Point Cartwright Reserve and conducting a review of the Town Plan. As part of this process, we the undersigned request that our concerns and aspirations for the site are considered.

Point Cartwright Reserve needs to be rezoned to the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone to safeguard and celebrate the following wonderful attributes.

1.    International Migrating & Resident Shorebirds – Protected species of shorebirds rely on the rocky shores at Point Cartwright for their survival.

2.    Critically Endangered Littoral Rainforests – The forests of Point Cartwright Reserve are nationally significant and classified as Critically Endangered.

3.    Sensitive Rocky Shore Ecological Habitats – The rocky shores of Point Cartwright are highly diverse and essential marine habitat for many high order organisms.

4.    Indigenous Cultural Heritage – Point Cartwright was formerly the site of a large Indigenous village. The area was home, food and medicine for Kabi Kabi daily life. The headland holds cultural and spiritual significance to the Kabi Kabi people.

5.    European History – Point Cartwright has a rich European history from the earliest explorers to early settlers, it held a special significance & was declared a reserve in 1933.

6.    Endangered Loggerhead Turtles – The beaches around Point Cartwright have the highest hatching rates on the Sunshine Coast of the endangered Loggerhead turtle.

7.    Dynamic Riverine Habitats – The estuarine habitats of the Mooloolah River adjacent to Point Cartwright Reserve contain a rich diversity of marine organisms (e.g. Nudibranchs).

8.    Ancient Fossilised Landscapes – The sandstone cliffs of the headland contain a rich patchwork of fossilised landscapes from the Jurassic Period some 200 Million years ago.

9.    Wonderful Marine and Terrestrial Wildlife – Point Cartwright is home to many birds, reptiles, mammals and marsupials, including 115 species of birds such as the Osprey, a fish eating raptor, and the nocturnal Frogmouth.

10.    ‘Dark Sky’ Character – Point Cartwright should be classified as a Dark Sky Site to protect the nocturnal animals and the turtle nesting.

11. Surfing Heritage - Point Cartwright has a rich surfing heritage dating back generations. It is a popular spot for surfers from far and wide and is one of the few protected surf breaks on the Sunshine Coast.

The rezoning to Environmental Management and Conservation will ensure restoration and conservation strategies are implemented at the Reserve that complement low-impact tourism.

Please sign the Petition to Save Point Cartwright Reserve and ensure it is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Website: www.savepointcartwright.org

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