Coastcare Resources
The aim of this webpage it to create a resources library for Coastcare groups operating within the NAR. The materials found on this page are intended to provide support for best-practice planning and delivery of on-ground projects, and to streamline these activities.
Reference documents about coastal planning can be found here, along with coastal management plans and strategies relevant to the NAR. These documents are valuable for planning purposes and as references for supporting funding applications.
Regional Plans
City of Greater Geraldton
- Geraldton-Greenough Coastal Strategy and Foreshore Management Plan 2005
- South Greenough to Cape Burney Coastal Planning Strategy 2013
- The Houtman Abrolhos Islands Management Plan 2012
- Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Planning page
Shire of Chapman Valley
Shire of Coorow
- Local Planning Strategy 2015
- Leeman to Green Head Coastal Strategy 2018
- Three Bays Walkway Green Head Management Plan 2010
- Carnamah Coorow Coastal Management Strategy 2008
Shire of Dandaragan
Shire of Gingin
- Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Planning page
- Strategic Community Plan 2019 – 2029
Shire of Irwin
- Coastal Development Strategy 2000
- Irwin River Estuary Management Plan 2014
- Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaption Plan 2016
- Dongara to Cape Burney Coastal Study 2011 page
Shire of Northampton
- Coastal Planning Strategy 2006
- Horrocks Beach Coastal Management Strategy 2015
- Kalbarri Coastal Management Strategy 2015
CoastSWaP Coastal Management Case Studies
#3 Off Road Vehicle Management
#8 Status of Coastcare in the South West Region (Binningup – Walpole)
#9 Status of Coastcare in the Peel Harvey Region
Seed collection
- Florabank Guidelines and Code Of Practice: Visit the Florabankwebsite for Australian best practice guidelines for seed collection and use.
- Seed Notes: Provide information on seed identification, collection, biology and germination for a wide range of Western Australian native seed species.
- Indigenous Seed Collection and Cleaning Videos for ‘Friends of’ groups, Landcare groups and Gardeners, presented by Judy Allen. Follow these links to the 4 part YouTube series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.
- Seed Collection Workshop Notes by Jenna Brooker
Plant Propagation
NACC’s Coastal Plant Pocket Guide has been updated and is now available as a mobile App. The new App provides revised and additional information about native coastal species identification, distribution, propagation, and traditional Aboriginal uses, along with commonly encountered weed species and how to control them. The App is available to download for free on iTunes and Google Play.
- WA Coastal Planning and Management Manual (2003): A community information guide to inform the development and implementation of coastal management projects aimed at protecting and conserving the Western Australian coast.
- Revegetation Site Management Plan – PART A Pre-planting Site Assessment: This template was developed by NACC for use by local community groups and land managers to assist them in site selection, planning and preparation for their revegetation project.
- Revegetation Site Management Plan – PART B Plan template: This template has been designed to help guide your organisation in planning a well organised coastal revegetation project in the Northern Agricultural Region. Each project site is unique and you should factor in local variances in soil type, pH, and depth, exposure, species, pest plants and animals.
- Revegetation Site Management Plan – PART C Post-planting Progress Reports & Supporting Documents: This template has been designed to provide guidance in regards to reporting and post-planting requirements.
- Getting it right: Planning the perfect coastal planting day: A guide to help you plan your community revegetation events. The Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) Coastal and Marine team has developed this video for anyone undertaking community revegetation in coastal areas.
CoastSWaP Coastal Management Case Studies
#1 Improving Coastal Dune Revegetation
#2 Brushing and Dune Stabilisation
#4 Coastal Condition Assessment
Pyp Grass Management Plans
Guilderton Pyp Grass Management Plan
Cervantes Pyp Grass Management Plan
Jurien Bay Pyp Grass Management Plan
- WA State Planning Policy 2.6
- WA Dept of Planning CHRMAP Guidelines
- WA Dept of Transport Coastal erosion and stability
- NNCARF Coastadapt
- Coastal Hazard Assessment of Islands in the Northern Agricultural Region March 2018
CoastSWaP Coastal Management Case Studies
#5 Coastal Stakeholder Forums
#6 Coastal Adaptation Planning
#10 Coastal Pedestrian Access on Sandy Coasts
Many groups are unaware of the variety of grants potentially available to them. Funding bodies range from all levels of government, to philanthropic foundations and large corporations (in Australia, government funding supports the majority of grants that are on offer).
Available Grants
- NACC Coastal Community Grants
- Coastwest
- More grants can be viewed on the NARvis Available Grants Calendar
The NARvis website also includes tips for writing applications.
View a list of upcoming NRM events on the NACC Events Calendar. If you would like your group’s event listed on the calendar, please contact
- Ben Croxford: Growing coastal species – tricks of the trade
- David Merritt: Coastal seeds – dormancy and beyond
- Mike Bamford: Birdlife of the coast
- Don Bradshaw: Insights from research on coastal reptiles
- Andrew Burbidge: Terrestrial biodiversity of WA islands
- John Huisman: Seaweeds of the west coast: marvels of the deep and not so deep
- John Statton: Marine restoration on the west coast
- Sophie Cross: Ants in the coastal system
- Hamish Longbottom: Coastal work of the NACC
- Ashley Robb: Development control and vulnerable coastal lands
- Craig Wilson: Joining the dots in coastal community development and on-ground work
- Kingsley Dixon: What next in coastal restoration?