There are a few Management Strategies implemented in the Barrenjoey Headland Area, some of these link to the human impacts on the impact page.

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Criteria for Evaluation of Effectiveness
​In this section, 3 criterion have been used to evaluate the effectiveness of management strategies.
1. Was the strategy cost-effective/economically sound?
2. Was the strategy environmentally sound/eco-friendly
3. Was the strategy efficient is reducing the issue?

Bins​
Waste as mentioned on the Impacts page is an issue in the Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Headland area, due to negligence and population. In order for this issue to be minimalized, or to be overcome, the local council has put bins in areas of heavy use, like the beaches and footpaths to encourage people to place their litter in the bin, rather than tossing it on the ground.  The diagram to the right shows a bin that has been placed near Palm Beach for convenient access. The bin is also located in clear sight, so anyone looking around on the beach would be able to locate it, and use it to dispose of waste thoughtfully. 

Analysis of Effectiveness

• ​The strategy of bins in order to reduce waste was an economically sound choice as it only costs the local government $50-80 per bin, which last 5-15 years, however the constant maintenance required to replace the rubbish bags inside can be quite expensive for the local government
• The strategy was definitely environmentally sound as the bins to not produce any waste on their own, rather collect others waste, and they are not made of toxic or dangerous chemicals or materials that could harm the environment.
• The strategy was efficient in reducing the issue as it is evident that around areas with a bin easily accessible, the amount of visible rubbish is less than that of an area with no bins easily accessible. As seen in the diagram to the right, it is in clear view, and can be conveniently accessed from the beach

 

 

 

 

 

Signage

​In order to alert any people who are in and around the Barrenjoey Headland area of the rules and regulation regarding the protection of native and/or endangered flora and fauna, signage is erected around the areas of concern. An example of such a sign is seen to the right, where a sign has been placed to indicate people in the area that they are in an Aquatic Reserve, and that there are certain laws and regulations that have to be observed whilst in the protected area. A clear statement of protected areas, illegal activities and legal activities can be seen on the sign. The location of the sign to the right can be seen by clicking the See Map button. 



Analysis of Effectiveness

• This management strategy is economically sound as it is very cheap to create and maintain signage. 
• It is environmentally sound as it does not pollute the environment and the signs are not made out of materials that are toxic or harmful to the environment
• It is efficient in reducing the issue of illegal activities in the area, especially accidental illegal activities as it clearly indicates what is legal and what is illegal in the aquatic reserve









Shared Road System

In order to encourage the usage of healthier and more environmentally friendly methods of transport, the shared road system has been implemented so that cyclists as well as drivers can use their vehicles safely on the roads.  The indication of the Shared Road system through the use of the bike symbol indicates to drivers and to cyclists that this road must be shared, which means that drivers must drive carefully and slowly to ensure they do not collide with any cyclists, and that cyclists must be alert for any cars or trucks around, and must ride on the left side of the road. The speed bump also enforces this speed limit physically.  This is a management strategy that deals with many issues in one . It deals with the issue with transportation, allowing more that just one method of transportation, but it also encourages the use of bicycles, which are cleaner, cheaper and use less space. 



Analysis of Effectiveness

• This management strategy is economically sound as it costs very little to enforce the shared road system.
• This system is very environmentally sound as it encourages the use of environmentally friendly methods of transportation, which do not pollute the environment
• This system is quite effective in the reduction of the use of cars as it encourages the use of bicycles and it is also effective in space management, as bikes do not take up as much space in car parks as cars.