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Valuing and Caring for our Natural EnvironmentStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionActionUpdateAction CommentsResponsibleBusiness UnitVegetationContinue and increase targetednoxious weed removalImplement noxious weed removalprogramCompletedNoxious weed removal is an ongoing program to systematically control / removeweeds from natural bushland areas. This program is supported by grants .Reserves, Recreation& Building ServicesVegetationDetermine criteria forappropriate landscapeDetermine criteria for appropriatelandscapeProgressingBasic criteria prepared. Naturally occurring indigenous species are the preferredoption in natural bushland areas, reserves and gardens adjacent to naturalbushland areas. Street trees to be planted in urban areas must meet criteria ofminimal root spread / damage , height, habit and invasive qualities.Reserves, Recreation& Building ServicesVegetationDevelop an Electronic TreePreservation Order SystemDevelop and implement an ElectronicTree Preservation Order SystemProgressingNew software program for tree management has been purchased. System currentlybeing installed.Reserves, Recreation& Building ServicesVegetationVegetationVegetationVegetationDevelop and implement aprogram with the communityand maximise tree plantings,tree retention and enhancementof bushcareDevelop and implementmanagement plans for theremoval of bushfire fuel loadswithin Council's reservesReview, update and implementdevelopment controls andconditions regarding landscapevegetation and bushlandmanagementReview, update and implementdevelopment controlsand conditions regardinglandscape vegetation, bushlandmanagement, riparian areas andvegetations role in the water cycleConsider a community Tree Plantingand Retention Plan including aneducation component and incentivesImplement bushfire management forCouncil's reserves in high priorityareasDevelop a local Vegetation Mappingand Management Plan(DCP Project) Review developmentcontrols and conditions regardinglandscape vegetation and bushlandmanagementProgressingOngoingProgramProgressingActivities include the Careel Creek Community Planting Day and the Careel CreekStreet Fair, May 3, at which 300 plants were given out. Over 10,000 native treesand shrubs have been given out. A tree planting and retention plan which will beconsidered as part of the Vegetation Mapping and Management Plan.Program completed for the year with the assistance of the RFS.The Plan is currently being developed with the assistance of specialist consultantsand will be completed in 2009 - 2010.Natural Environment& EducationReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesNatural Environment& EducationCompleted General DCP Review completed Planning & Assessment78
Valuing and Caring for our Natural EnvironmentStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionVegetationWasteManagement& PollutionControlWasteManagement& PollutionControlWasteManagement& PollutionControlWasteManagement& PollutionControlWasteManagement& PollutionControlWasteManagement& PollutionControlReview, update and implementdevelopment controlsand conditions regardinglandscape vegetation, bushlandmanagement, riparian areas andvegetations role in the water cycleAnnual audit to establish theeffectiveness of Council’s internalwaste management processes(LEP Project) Review developmentcontrols and conditions regardinglandscape vegetation and bushlandmanagementDevelop audit process to establishthe effectiveness of Council’s internalwaste management processesBuild waste reduction initiatives Review Council's procurement policiesinto Council’s Waste Reduction & and processes to incorporate wasteProcurement Policy and processes reduction initiativesEffective management of wasteservices contractEnsure access to an ongoingwaste disposal and resourcerecovery siteEnsure that appropriatedevelopment controls andconditions are in placeEnsure that appropriatedevelopment controls andconditions are in placeEffective management of wasteservices contractEnsure access to an ongoing wastedisposal and resource recovery site(LEP Project) Incorporate into LEP /DCP review(DCP Project) Incorporate into LEP /DCP reviewActionUpdateAction CommentsResponsibleBusiness UnitProgressing LEP Review & Development Project progressing in accordance with project plan. Planning & AssessmentCompletedCompletedCompletedInternal recycling collection commenced in all Council buildings.Policy document reviewed.Service performance reviewed monthly through complaints record system.Completed Kimbriki agreements signed 26 June 2009.EnvironmentalComplianceEnvironmentalComplianceEnvironmentalComplianceEnvironmentalComplianceProgressing LEP Review & Development Project progressing in accordance with project plan. Planning & AssessmentCompleted General DCP Review completed Planning & Assessment79
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