Theme 1: Increase biodiversity
Goals
1. Increase terrestrial biodiversity
2. Increase marine, freshwater and riparian biodiversity
3. Establish base line and bridge knowledge gaps
At its's meeting on 3 September Council endorsed the public exhibition of the draft Biodiversity Strategy.
What is this strategy about?
The Inner West Biodiversity Strategy 2036 aims to provide the Inner West Community with an achievable plan to improve indigenous biodiversity within our local government area, capitalising and building partnerships with the community and identifying new opportunities for the delivery of programs which enhance our stewardship and care for the environment.
How was the Strategy developed?
The Strategy has been written by a Technical Advisory Group comprised of staff from teams across Council which are involved in the development and delivery of programs to manage and enhance biodiversity.
It was developed in consultation with the community and the community volunteers which support Council’s ongoing efforts to improve and care for the environment.
What is included in the Strategy?
The strategy is divided into two parts:
- The Biodiversity Strategy that provides strategic approach to protecting and enhancing biodiversity
- Action Plan which sets out measurable actions to achieve strategic priorities
Overview of the Action Plan
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Theme 2: Unite community
Goals
1. Increase opportunities for people to connect with, and care for biodiversity
2. Strengthen the representation and integration of Aboriginal ecological knowledge in the protection of biodiversity.
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Theme 3: Lead by example
Goals
1. Council is a leader in supporting urban biodiversity
2. Strengthen partnerships to improve biodiversity outcomes
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Priorities
1. Enhance the protection of biodiversity by improving the quantity and quality of habitat for local fauna and flora.
2. Improve quality of waters flowing through Inner West.
3. Expand, enhance, and protect natural riparian habitat.
4. Enhance the monitoring of local species, ecosystem health, and evaluation of biodiversity management actions.
5. Develop better understanding of current state of environment and knowledge gaps.
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Priorities
1. Citizen science and community stewardship
2. Education, transparency and promotion of biodiversity achievements
3. Care for Country
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Priorities
1. Embed ecological principles as a core responsibility of Council
2. Redefine good decision making with an orientation around strategic risk management
3. Establish cooperative processes for biodiversity within Council
4. Establish connections with external
agencies and pool resources
Read the draft Strategy
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Prefer to browse through a hard copy?
You can view hard copies between Monday and Friday, 8.30am and 5pm, at the following sites:
- Ashfield Service Centre 260 Liverpool Road
- Petersham Service Centre 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham
- Leichhardt Service Centre 7-15 Wetherill Street Leichhardt
- Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street, Balmain
- Dulwich Hill Library, Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, 362-372 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill
- Haberfield Library, 78 Dalhousie St, Haberfield
- Leichhardt Library, 23 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
- Marrickville Library, Patyegarang Place, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
- Stanmore Library, Douglas St, Stanmore NSW 2048
- St Peters Library, St Peters Town Hall, Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham
How to have your say
You can provide feedback by:
- Completing the survey below
- Emailing your feedback or submissions to ryan.jones@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- Posting your feedback or submissions c/o Ryan Jones, Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2029
- Calling us on 02 9392 5886
Other ways to provide feedback:
- Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5886
- Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
- Voice relay call 1300 555 727
- TTY call 133 677
- SMS relay call 0423 677 767
Last day to provide feedback is 31 October 2024.
What happens next?
Your feedback will be reviewed by the Project Team and where relevant incorporated into the Strategy. A report including your feedback will be brought back to Council. All those who provided feedback will be notified when the report will be considered by Council.
