A draft strategy to help protect and restore the areas biodiversity for future generations in Brimbank is out for public consultation.
Brimbank council has developed a draft Biodiversity Strategy, which has five goals to guide the council’s actions surrounding biodiversity.
These include safeguarding Brimbank’s most ecologically valuable places and species, and supporting the recovery of degraded landscapes through active management.
The strategy also aims to create a more connected ecological network, empower and engage the community to care for the environment and act, and finally make ground decisions in knowledge, collaboration and culture.
Brimbank is home to more than 500 indigenous plants and 196 different kinds of native animals, such as the striped legless lizard and growling grass frog.
Increasing environmental pressures such as urban growth, climate change and fragmented habitats are threatening these plants and animal’s sustainability.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang said the draft outlines the council’s key areas of focus to enable Brimbank’s native plants and animals to thrive.
“Council’s vision for Brimbank is that it is beautiful, thriving, healthy, and connected,” she said. “Protecting our plants, animals and grasslands is essential to achieving this.
“It’s crucial we get this right.”
Feedback is open until Monday, August 11.
The consultation will also involve workshops for key stakeholders such as, the Wurundjeri, Woi Wurrung, Bunurong, First Nations peoples, local environment groups, government organisations, Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water.
Details: https://news.brimbank.vic.gov.au/have-your-say-draft-brimbank-biodiversity-strategy-2025-2035/
