Guide to tourism development
Checklist for Planning and Design of Tourism Developments in Natural Environments
The Design Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism Development prepared by the South Australian Tourism Commission are accessible on http://www.tourism.sa.gov.au/tourism/
These Guidelines provide details on all of the natural resource elements and systems to be addressed in the location and design of tourism developments. These are applicable to any site.
Locations in natural environments require even greater attention to detail. Land is made up of a number of elements and systems that interact to form natural landscapes. The checklist below provides examples of a range of issues that need to be addressed, the primary sources of information about that issue and possible responses at the planning, construction and operational stage.
HYDROLOGY – SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER FLOWS AND RAINFALL / STORMWATER FLOWS
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Examples of Issues for Development
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Key Information Source
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Desirable Response
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Increased surface water run-off and risk of erosion
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DWLBC,
KI NRM Board
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Install rainwater tanks or other storage devices
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Interruptions to and decrease in natural flow regimes
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DWLBC,
KI NRM Board
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Avoid / minimise changes in flow regimes or remediate flows downstream of any structures
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Pollution of water sources
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DWLBC, EPA
KI NRM Board
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Avoid or minimise use of chemicals
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SOILS
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Loss of topsoil and essential nutrients
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KI NRM Board
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Limit clearance of vegetation and/or site excavations.
Revegetate with local indigenous species.
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Spread of soil borne disease, eg, phytophora
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KI NRM Board
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Implement effective machinery hygiene practices.
Minimise disturbance by foot and vehicle traffic.
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