Environment

Moyne Shire is renowned for its natural environment. The municipality has areas of significant coastline, remnant vegetation and historical settlements . Council has a role in maintaining these significant and valued areas for the community and encouraging the community to experience these places. This occurs through Council directly managing its own land, influencing private land management

You can read Moyne Shire's Environmental Sustainability Strategy here(PDF, 628KB)

Community Carbon Offset Program

The CCCOP encourages the community to plant enough trees each year to fully compensate the carbon dioxide (or greenhouse gas equivalent) emissions from Council’s fleet vehicles.

Port Fairy Coastal Hazard Assessment

A detailed assesment of sea level rise and coastal hazards around Port Fairy

Indigenous Plants of Moyne Shire

The Indigenous Plants of Moyne aims to give the community information as to what the Shire's vegetation looked like prior to European settlement.

Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan

Council has to produce an approved Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan

Griffiths Island - Port Fairy

Griffiths Island is a sanctuary for plants, birds and animals.

Defend Port Fairy

Moyne Shire Council recognises the importance of preparing for hazards identified in the “Port Fairy Local Coastal Hazard Assessment” released in 2013.

Trust for Nature Covenanted Properties

Moyne Shire Council provides a rate rebate for land with a Trust for Nature conservation covenant.

Native Vegetation Clearing Quick Guide

When it comes to Native Vegetation clearing, there are a lot of guidelines and regulations in place. We understand it can often be confusing and complicated when trying to interpret how the regulations pertain to your specific circumstance.

Port Fairy Beaches Water Quality

Nature-Reserves-of-Warrnambool-and-District(PDF, 4MB)

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