Pillar 4: Land and Nature

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

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

Plan for Long-Term Protection of Coastal Reserves Adopted
Posted 09 July 2024 Plan for Long-Term Protection of Coastal Reserves Adopted

Shire's new Coastal Reserves Management Plan now in place

Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment
Posted 19 June 2024 Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment

Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark

Free Soil Health Workshop Monday 10 June
Posted 06 May 2024 Free Soil Health Workshop Monday 10 June

Event proudly supported by the Shire's Sustainability Environmental Education Program

Weed Strategy Review: Draft Strategy Public Comment
Posted 17 April 2024 Weed Strategy Review: Draft Strategy Public Comment

Submissions on draft Weed Strategy invited before Monday 6 May

Ocean Beach Closure: Long Awaited Project Begins
Posted 22 January 2024 Ocean Beach Closure: Long Awaited Project Begins

Works to begin on 12 February, with contractors to close site until further notice

Coastal Management Draft Out for Public Comment
Posted 07 December 2023 Coastal Management Draft Out for Public Comment

Submissions on draft plan welcomed from 7 December to 31 January

Wilson Inlet Community Planting Day: You're Invited
Posted 29 September 2023 Wilson Inlet Community Planting Day: You're Invited

Come along to a community revegetation day on Saturday 7 October

Ongoing Revegetation Efforts to Heal Illegal Clearing on Inlet
Posted 24 August 2023 Ongoing Revegetation Efforts to Heal Illegal Clearing on Inlet

Local community gets involved in ongoing revegetation program on Wilson Inlet shore

Eastern States Wattle Weed Control Continues in Denmark
Posted 23 August 2023 Eastern States Wattle Weed Control Continues in Denmark

Shire's blitz on weedy wattles from Eastern States continues thanks to community effort

Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities
Posted 02 August 2023 Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities

Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback

Input Sought on Coastal Management Plan Review
Posted 27 April 2023 Input Sought on Coastal Management Plan Review

Survey open for community contributions until 4pm Wednesday 31 May

Wilson Inlet Foreshore Revegetation Efforts Continue
Posted 17 April 2023 Wilson Inlet Foreshore Revegetation Efforts Continue

Collaboration between Shire and WICC continues to plant native seedlings along foreshore

New Local Law for Denmark: Cats Local Law
Posted 18 October 2022 New Local Law for Denmark: Cats Local Law

Details of the new local law available online or via the Shire Administration Building

Connection Through Planting for National Schools Tree Day
Posted 15 August 2022 Connection Through Planting for National Schools Tree Day

Kwoorabup Nature School and Shire of Denmark collaborate to revegetate bushland

Revegetation Efforts to Heal Illegal Clearing on Inlet Foreshore
Posted 20 July 2022 Revegetation Efforts to Heal Illegal Clearing on Inlet Foreshore

Shire collaborates with WICC to restore naturally occurring vegetation

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

Native Plant Propagation How-To Video Series
Posted 03 May 2022 Native Plant Propagation How-To Video Series

Free instructional short films featuring Revegetation Officer Mark Parre

Shire Supports Community Environmental Education
Posted 21 March 2022 Shire Supports Community Environmental Education

Variety of programs receive support to encourage environmental education

Bushland Healer Film Celebrates Dedication
Posted 16 March 2022 Bushland Healer Film Celebrates Dedication

Revegetation Officer Mark Parre recognised for his important work in short film

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