Download Mountain Ranges, Forests and Waterways

 Mountain
Ranges, Forests
and Waterways
The Strategic
framework outlines the 20-year vision for growth
and development in the Moreton Bay region. It divides the region
into 13 place types. These place types explain the level of
growth and form of development that is expected in different
neighbourhoods and communities throughout the Moreton Bay
Region.
Mountain Ranges, Forests and Waterways is one of
these 13 place types.
The Mountain
Ranges, Forests and Waterways place type
consists of protected areas, private lands (more than 80 per cent
forested),
ridge lines and steep slopes, council and state
managed natural reserves, as well as flood plains associated
with waterways.
can I find the Mountain Range, Forests or
Where
Waterways
place types?
The majority of areas are located along the western edge of the
Moreton Bay Region. This includes:

Steep forested slopes of the D’Aguilar, Blackall and
Conondale Ranges
 The waterways of the Stanley River, North Pine River and
South Pine River
 Natural and conservation reserves
 State and national parks
Other important locations include Bribie Island, Lake Samsonvale
and Lake Kurwongbah.
Why is the Mountain Ranges, Forests and Waterways
place type important?
These areas provide protection for the region’s natural
environment and drinking water supply catchments. As a result, it
is important the integrity, condition and function of the biodiversity
and ecological processes within these areas are protected into
the future.
Mountain ranges,
forests and waterways
at a glance

Natural environment
dominates

Low density, dispersed
dwellings and farm buildings

Protects environment, unique
biodiversity and drinking
water supply

Provides essential
ecosystem services to
community wellbeing

Regionally significant scenic
amenity values

Low key employment
opportunities based around
tourism and agriculture

Development maintains and
enhances natural character
and identity

Diverse range of active and
passive recreational
opportunities

Cultural heritage is protected

Network of open space
connected with wildlife
corridors

Protection of waterways and
natural and artificial water
bodies