We have now finalised our Local Biodiversity Strategy. The Strategy identifies and prioritises key environmental assets for protection and includes a Local Biodiversity Action Plan. It was developed to strengthen community engagement, advocacy and partnership opportunities, and to foster a culture of stewardship towards the natural environment
To view the finalised strategy please click here
Biodiversity, the diversity of life on earth, is critical to our region as it drives the ecosystem services that support our quality of life.
Protecting local biodiversity in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is recognised as crucial due to its unique ecological and cultural significance.
The Shire delivers a range of essential services to the community, from infrastructure (roads, parks, waste management) and planning and development to community services.
This Strategy guides how the Shire worked to protect biodiversity, support ecological health, cultural values and climate resilience while delivering these services.
To help manage key threats to biodiversity – both current and emerging – the Strategy outlined an action plan for Shire staff and set out how we continued to work collaboratively with our community and partners.
The Strategy:
- Identified and prioritised environmental assets for protection
- Mapped natural areas within the Shire, including key habitat linkages and corridors
- Integrated biodiversity considerations into all areas of Shire business and decision‑making
- Strengthened collaboration with stakeholders and the community
- Included actions to support private landholders in protecting natural areas
- Recognised the importance of the region as part of the International Southwest Biodiversity Hotspot and the Busselton to Augusta National Biodiversity Hotspot
- Incorporated a Local Biodiversity Action Plan to guide priorities and decision‑making over a 10‑year period
The Strategy was drafted and the community was invited to review it and provide feedback.
A series of frequently asked questions was also provided to support community understanding before completing the survey.
How Could I Have My Say?
Community members were able to:
- Attend Workshop 1 on Tuesday 1 July or Workshop 2 Tuesday 22 July
- Complete the survey
The survey closing date was extended to Friday, 15 August.
For further enquiries, please contact the Shire’s Environment Team - environment@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5221.
The development of the Local Biodiversity Strategy is supported by a grant from WALGA.
Have Your Say
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Share feedback on the draft Local Biodiversity Strategy
We are conducting this survey to ensure the views and voices of as many people as possible are heard and considered in drafting our Local Biodiversity Strategy.
You can review the draft Strategy by downloading it from the documents section on the right hand side of the YourSay page. There is also more information, including answers to some frequently asked questions, on the page.
For more information about this survey, please contact Georgina Ferreira, Community Engagement Officer, on 08 9780 5680
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Expressions of interest to join the workshop
The Local Biodiversity Strategy will help guide how the Shire works to protect biodiversity, support ecological health, cultural values and climate resilience.
The purpose of the workshop is to ensure that the views and voices of as many people as possible are heard and considered in drafting our Local Biodiversity Strategy.
Date: Tuesday 1 July and Tuesday 23 July
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Location: Augusta Council Chambers, 66 Allnutt Terrace, Augusta
CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
