Theme 3: Natural Environment

Key Objective 1

Given the large number of threatened native species and threats occurring to those species in the Shire, Planning needs to protect and conserve biodiversity, provide habitats for native flora and fauna, and control pest plants and animals.

Key Objective 2

Consideration of environmental values and the facilitation of drainage and sewerage in urban growth areas is particularly important, given their proximity to the Plenty River. Use and development have the potential to affect stormwater quality and adversely affect downstream areas.

Key Objective 3

Discourage development, including vegetation removal that degrades stormwater quality and increases potential risk of soil erosion, expansion and landslip or other hazards.

Key Objective 4

Address threatening processes associated with the loss and degradation of the natural and built environment in order to maintain the landscape values in the Shire.