The natural character of the Sounds. its outstanding features and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• The natural character of the Sounds. its outstanding features and landscapes and the community appreciation of these. • The importance of the defence of the community plan by the Council and the effective disenfranchisement of the community if the prohibited zone is compromised. • Sustainability concerns

Natural Character and Importance to the Community  We need to retain some undeveloped spaces.  The Marlborough Sounds are not just for the wealthy.  The Marlborough Sounds are unique

Defending the Prohibited Zone in the Plan  Economic growth needs environmental resources to underpin it.  The prohibited zone is wise planning.  Two wrongs don’t make a right.  Punching holes in the prohibited zone will compromise the integrity of the plan.

Sustainability Concerns.  Fin fish farming is different from mussel farming.  Salmon farming compromises natural ecosystems and their ability to balance themselves.  Salmon farm rotations are damage control measures not sustainable management measures  Scientific models have too many uncontrolled variables.

We are the experts  In the kaitiakitanga and mauri of the Sounds.  In the sense of place and the historic heritage.  In living here.