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Caboolture district
Councils in Australia, irrespective of their size or location, have the potential to make a significant contribution to nature conservation. Local governments are a key player in maintaining and enhancing biodiversity, including native vegetation management.
The term environment is an all-encompassing term, however the State planning legislation, the Integrated Planning Act (1997) defines the environment as:
Ecosystems and their constituent parts including people and communities;
All natural and physical resources;
Those qualities and characteristics of locations, places and areas, however large or small, that contribute to their biological diversity and integrity, intrinsic or attributed scientific value or interest, amenity, harmony, and sense of community; and
The social, economic, aesthetic and cultural conditions affecting thematters in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) or affected by those matters."
Pine Rivers district
The Pine Rivers district is renowned for its family lifestyle and natural environment. The shire encompasses 771 sq/km and has a population of 139,228 and growing. Throughout periods of strong growth, Council is committed to protecting and nurturing the natural environment of the area.
Future development and planning for the district is focused on maintaining much-loved lifestyle, environment and standard of living for all residents. As a local resident, there is much you can do to ensure Pine Rivers environmental sustainability.
Some simple, yet highly effective actions to help protect our environment:
- Be aware of the green tips for your home
- Understand how to manage your water consumption
- Help Council conserve our waterways
- Responsible waste disposal & recycling
- Respect & support our unique natural wildlife
- Plant native trees & reduce weeds
- Prepare your property for natural disasters
- Understand the environmental aspects of Pine Rivers Town Plan
The environment of the Pine Rivers district can be explored at Council's eco centre, Osprey House. See our environmental education centres for more information. You can also obtain a copy of the 'Living with the Environment' publication from the Pine Rivers district office.
Redcliffe district
The Redcliffe district recognises the value of the City’s natural environment, with its beaches, parks, bushlands and wetlands being great homes for plants and animals and great places for leisure and recreation.
The City’s unique Moreton Bay location is what makes the area such a popular place to live, visit and do business. Redcliffe district manages approximately 591 hectares of bushland, wetland, marine habitat reserves and parkland across the City.
Under the Council’s Planning Scheme approximately 34% of Redcliffe City is zoned as Natural Values Zone and Open Space and Recreation Zone which is protected from development through town planning mechanisms.
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