Give feedback on our Local Biodiversity Strategy

The Shire delivers a range of critical services to the community, from infrastructure (roads, parks, waste management), planning and development to community services.  
 

We’ve been working collaboratively with our community, stakeholders and staff to develop the Local Biodiversity Strategy which will help guide how the Shire works to protect biodiversity, support ecological health, cultural values and climate resilience while delivering these services. 
 

Biodiversity is the diversity of life on earth and is critical to our region as it drives the ecosystems services that support our quality of life.  
 

The strategy will help improve how biodiversity is considered in Shire operations and decision-making processes and supporting community, landholder and partnership initiatives over the next 10 years. 

We’re now finalising the strategy and would love to hear your thoughts to ensure that we are on the right track. 
 

It’s important to note that the strategy is not a formal policy or legal instrument and does not affect or change any existing policies, plans or laws. If your property falls within an area mapped in the strategy as an ecological linkage or priority local natural area, please be assured that there will be no changes to how you can use your land.

Your property is an amazing biodiversity asset, and we want to help you keep it that way. You may be contacted in the future by the Shire regarding voluntary landowner opportunities for grants, incentives or partnership projects. 
 

Thank you to everyone who has been involved so far – your time, feedback and ideas are greatly appreciated.  

For further enquiries, please contact the Shire’s Environment Team – [email protected] or call 9780 5221.