Sustainable Future Blueprint
Moreton Bay Regional Council will enlist a panel of experts to recommend a blueprint for the protection of the region’s endangered plants and animals. Mayor, Allan Sutherland, said experts in the field, councillors and council officers would work together over the next year to build a Local Biodiversity Strategy (LBS) as part of an overarching Local Nature Conservation Strategy.
“The central plank of this strategy will be striking that delicate balance between conservation and the continued economic development of the region,” Mayor Sutherland said.
“Given the impact on flora and fauna, it’s becoming increasingly important to strike the right balance for future generations.”
Mayor Sutherland said he hoped the Local Biodiversity Strategy would also formulate a course of action to maintain and improve the health of sensitive catchment areas and coastlines.
Council’s sustainability spokesperson Rae Frawley (Div 6) said the strategy would be region-wide and build on intelligence already gathered by the area’s three councils prior to amalgamating into Australia’s third largest local council.
“There’s a lot of work to be done, but once we’ve completed an environmental stock take we can look at cost-effective ways to protect and ultimately enhance our region’s natural assets,” she said.
Cr Frawley said the data would help to frame future environmental initiatives and identify areas capable of sustaining responsible development into the future.
“The central plank of this strategy will be striking that delicate balance between conservation and the continued economic development of the region,” Mayor Sutherland said.
“Given the impact on flora and fauna, it’s becoming increasingly important to strike the right balance for future generations.”
Mayor Sutherland said he hoped the Local Biodiversity Strategy would also formulate a course of action to maintain and improve the health of sensitive catchment areas and coastlines.
Council’s sustainability spokesperson Rae Frawley (Div 6) said the strategy would be region-wide and build on intelligence already gathered by the area’s three councils prior to amalgamating into Australia’s third largest local council.
“There’s a lot of work to be done, but once we’ve completed an environmental stock take we can look at cost-effective ways to protect and ultimately enhance our region’s natural assets,” she said.
Cr Frawley said the data would help to frame future environmental initiatives and identify areas capable of sustaining responsible development into the future.
