Local Biodiversity Strategy

We are seeking community feedback on the development of our Local Biodiversity Strategy.

The Strategy will identify and prioritise key environmental assets for protection and will include a Local Biodiversity Action Plan.

The Strategy aims to optimise community engagement, advocacy and partnership opportunities and create a culture of stewardship towards to the natural environment.

The Strategy will:

• Identify and prioritise environmental assets for protection.
• Map natural areas within the Shire identifying key habitat linkages and corridors.
• Integrate biodiversity considerations into all areas of Shire business and decision-making.
• Include actions to support private landholders in protecting natural areas.
• Recognise the importance of the region as part of the International Southwest Biodiversity Hotspot and Busselton to Augusta National Biodiversity Hotspot.
• Incorporate a Local Biodiversity Action Plan to guide our priorities and decision-making over the next 10 years.

How Can I have My Say?

1. Attend a workshop
2. Complete the survey

A targeted mail out will occur over the coming weeks to notify key stakeholder groups.

Upcoming Community Workshops

• Augusta Community and Stakeholder Workshop - Wednesday 21 February, 12.30pm to 3pm, Augusta Council Chambers, 66 Allnutt Terrace, Augusta.
• Margaret River Community Workshop - Wednesday 21 February, 5pm to 7.30pm, Margaret River Council Chambers- 41 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River.
• Margaret River Stakeholder Workshop - Thursday 22 February, 9am to 11:30am, Margaret River Council Chambers, 41 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River.

Please only register for the Margaret River Stakeholder Workshop if your organisation/community group has been identified as a stakeholder. All stakeholders have been notified via email.

Both community members and stakeholders are invited to attend the Augusta Community and Stakeholder Workshop and Margaret River Community Workshop.

RSVPs required, please register via Eventbrite: https://biodiversity-strategy.eventbrite.com.au or email environment@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Complete the Survey

Please share your thoughts and ideas via the survey below.

Hard copies of the survey are available upon request.

Survey closes at 5pm, Monday 4 March.

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 and is to be finalised by November 2024.