Reserves

There are 121 Shire reserves located within and vested with the Shire of Denmark. In addition, the State Government manages many other reserves and National Parks through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

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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

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

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

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Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review

It’s time to review the management plan for the Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell Reserve, a precious place at the heart of our community. Independent consultant Aurora Environmental is conducting a comprehensive review to identify the best path forward for the management of the reserve. A Community Survey is open from Wednesday 20th November 2024 – Friday 17th January 2025.

For information about the project, and to Have Your Say please visit: https://www.yourdenmark.wa.gov.au/mount-hallowell-management-plan-review

What We Look After

Coastline Reserves

Our Shire boasts a coastline that covers 84 kilometres, much of which is managed by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

We look after four coastal reserves:

  • Ocean Beach
  • Parry Beach
  • Boat Harbour
  • Peaceful Bay

Coastal hazard risk management and adaptation planning is one of the integral aspects of decision-making for sustainable land use in and around coastal reserves.

In June 2024, Council adopted a new Coastal Reserves Management Plan following an extensive review and consultation process.
Documents for Management Plan
Documents
Coastal Reserves Management Plan (2024)

Bushland and Foreshore Reserves

Of the 121 Shire-managed reserves located within our Shire, 41 are for community oriented services such as drainage, emergency services sites and communications.

The remaining 80 reserves have some degree of natural resource management input required in order to maintain biodiversity and environmental values.

The purposes of these 80 reserves range from conservation, public recreation, parkland management and resource extraction (gravel and sand). Of these,12 are classed as A-Class Reserves which secures a higher level of protection of the natural and/or community values.

We regularly undertake weed management, revegetation, fire mitigation and other activities in our reserves as part of our management programs.

Documents for Weed Strategy
Documents
Bushland Reserves Weeds Strategy 2024-2034

Friends of Reserves Groups

In recognition of keen community members and organisations who undertake bush care activities in Shire reserves, the Shire promotes the creation and membership of Friends of Reserves Groups.

The Shire has developed a Friends of Reserves Strategy to assist these groups, ensuring they undertake their efforts safely and in keeping with the Shire's biodiversity (and biosecurity) objectives.

Please contact our Sustainability Officer for more information.

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Consultations

  • Our guiding strategy for our management of these reserves is up for review. Details are published on our Protecting Our Coastline project page at Your Denmark.
  • A major redevelopment project at Ocean Beach is underway. Details are available on our Ocean to Channel Recreation Precinct project page.
  • A Parry Beach Master Planning process was commenced in 2021. Details are available on our A Master Plan for Parry Beach project page.
  • We are also working on a Weeds Strategy Review, a Roadside Vegetation Mapping Review and working towards a review of the Mt Hallowell Master Plan.

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Related Documents

Coastal

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Bushland and Foreshore

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Friends of Reserves

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Useful Links

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Contact

Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.

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