Flora and Fauna

Fire Mitigation in the Shire of Denmark
Posted 07 January 2025 Fire Mitigation in the Shire of Denmark

A Message from the Shire President Kingsley Gibson

Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve
Posted 03 January 2025 Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve

A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson

Survey Released for Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review
Posted 20 November 2024 Survey Released for Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review

Have your say online or via hardcopy before Friday 17 January

Temporary Fencing Installed at Bird Sanctuary as Migratory Birds Arrive
Posted 18 November 2024 Temporary Fencing Installed at Bird Sanctuary as Migratory Birds Arrive

Fencing installed earlier this month, due to stay in place until April

Community Forum: Roadside Vegetation Mapping Report
Posted 15 November 2024 Community Forum: Roadside Vegetation Mapping Report

Community members invited to attend forum to find out more about this project

Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review Set to Begin
Posted 31 October 2024 Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review Set to Begin

Council endorsed project scope, community engagement plan and preferred independent consultant

Wilson Inlet Foreshore Revegetation Planting Continues
Posted 22 October 2024 Wilson Inlet Foreshore Revegetation Planting Continues

Successful partnership with Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee continues to grow

Birdwatching Kits Available at the Denmark Public Library
Posted 21 October 2024 Birdwatching Kits Available at the Denmark Public Library

Three kits now available to borrow to facilitate a new generation of birdwatchers

Updated Weed Strategy Adopted to Guide Actions to Protect Reserves
Posted 08 August 2024 Updated Weed Strategy Adopted to Guide Actions to Protect Reserves

Shire committed to ongoing protection of native bushland in our reserves from invasive weeds

Connection Through Planting for National Trees Day
Posted 26 July 2024 Connection Through Planting for National Trees Day

Shire collaborates with local school to revegetate bushland areas with native species

Road Verge Spraying Program to Start Soon: Accepting No Spray Applications
Posted 22 July 2024 Road Verge Spraying Program to Start Soon: Accepting No Spray Applications

Sign up to the No-Spray Register before 4pm 31 August to opt out of spraying program

Roadside Vegetation Mapping Project Launched
Posted 18 July 2024 Roadside Vegetation Mapping Project Launched

Data will assist efforts to protect native vegetation on our roadsides into the future

Threatened Snake-Necked Turtle Discovered in Little River Survey
Posted 18 July 2024 Threatened Snake-Necked Turtle Discovered in Little River Survey

Hopeful signs of persisting local population of threatened species despite challenges

WOW Factor Coastline Trail Expansion Complete
Posted 28 September 2023 WOW Factor Coastline Trail Expansion Complete

Stage 2 of Denmark's popular WOW Trail completed, joining Ocean and Lights Beaches

Bird Sanctuary In Effect From Today, Thursday 14 July
Posted 14 July 2022 Bird Sanctuary In Effect From Today, Thursday 14 July

Map, media release and Council Meeting minutes available online

Cultural Burn Trial Completed in Denmark
Posted 11 May 2022 Cultural Burn Trial Completed in Denmark

Important precedent set for incorporating cultural practice into mitigation work

Owl Friendly Denmark Display Installed at Shire
Posted 10 June 2021 Owl Friendly Denmark Display Installed at Shire

Community members encouraged to visit info booth at Shire Offices

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