Yea Flora Fossil Site - Heritage Management Plan - 2026-2027

Overview Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking to develop a Heritage Management Plan for the Yea Baragwanathia Flora Fossil Site, aimed at protecting, conserving and managing the site's significant geological and palaeobotanical heritage values. Purpose The plan will identify key heritage values, potential risks and threats, and recommend appropriate management actions to ensure the long-term preservation of this nationally significant fossil site. Scope The scope includes: Site inspection and assessment of existing information relating to geological, cultural, and environmental values Risk assessment covering natural and human causes Engagement with traditional owners, road management authorities, neighbours, relevant academic institutions and other interested parties Suggestions for enhancement of public information at the Yea Wetlands, noting there is currently no public information at Barclays cutting Development of management recommendations for site works to manage access and physical degradation, such as erosion Development of management recommendations for conservation measures Development of management recommendations for monitoring methods Development of management recommendations for emergency response, including vandalism, erosion, and accidental damage Development of management recommendations for future scientific study Delivery of a final Heritage Management Plan including values, risk assessment, priorities and staged actions