Glenorchy City Council works to protect and improve the natural environment through environmental education, monitoring, regulation and land management activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council\u2019s Environmental Management team helps manage environmental risks across the municipality and supports actions that protect waterways, natural areas, biodiversity and public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council\u2019s Environmental Management team undertakes a range of activities across the municipality, including environmental monitoring, compliance, education and natural area management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thirteen waterways drain from the ranges into the Derwent River, playing a vital role in wildlife corridors, water quality, flood protection and aquatic habitat. Council takes regular water samples from the Derwent as part of the Derwent Estuary Program<\/a>, collecting from sites including Windermere and Elwick bays between December and March each year. Results are published in the State of the Derwent annual report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you fish in the Derwent, be aware there are known health considerations around eating wild-caught fish and shellfish \u2014 see the Derwent Estuary Program’s seafood safety information<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Landholders are responsible for controlling declared weeds on their property. There are two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zone A<\/em> \u2014 must be eradicated whenever found. In Glenorchy this includes Pampas Grass, Bridal Creeper, Paterson’s Curse and Chilean Needle Grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zone B<\/em> \u2014 must be contained and controlled. Examples include Blackberry, Boxthorn, Spanish Heath, Gorse and Boneseed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Council prioritises Zone A weeds, then targets Zone B weeds where they threaten nearby bushland, open space or neighbouring properties. For more information, visit the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment<\/a> or NRM South<\/a> for non-declared invasive plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To report a vegetation or weed fire hazard, contact Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are scores of non-declared weeds in Glenorchy that may threaten bushland and natural areas. For further information on these invasive plants, visit the\u00a0NRM South webpage<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The City includes more than 4,000ha of Wellington Park, spanning the slopes and peaks of Mt. Arthur, Mt. Connection, Tom Thumb and Mt. Hull. Council also manages several bushland parks and reserves including N.R. Pierce Reserve, Poimena Reserve, Jim Bacon Reserve and Lutana Woodland Reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Threatened species found in the municipality include the Eastern-barred Bandicoot, Tasmanian Devil and Wedge-tailed Eagle, as well as notable threatened plants such as Pretty Heath (Wellington Park), Grassland Flaxlily (Lutana), Spur Velleia and Blue Devil (both in West Moonah).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many areas also contain significant Aboriginal and European heritage features.<\/p>\n\n\n Glenorchy’s bushland and foreshore reserves are ecologically significant, culturally important and sensitive to human impacts. Council actively manages these areas, with volunteer support in some cases. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n Council investigates reports of environmental harm and activities that may negatively affect public land, waterways or the broader environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may include issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where appropriate, Council may take compliance or enforcement action within its jurisdiction under relevant legislation and local laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Council monitors environmental conditions and infrastructure to help identify issues and improve environmental health across the municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monitoring activities may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Environmental monitoring helps Council respond to issues early and support long-term environmental planning and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Council works with businesses, residents and contractors to encourage environmentally responsible practices and compliance with environmental requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Education and collaboration are important parts of preventing environmental harm and improving environmental outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Council manages vegetation and natural areas on Council-owned land to support biodiversity, bushfire mitigation and environmental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Activities may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Council aims to balance environmental protection with recreation, community use and risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residents can help protect the environment by reporting environmental concerns to Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Issues that should be reported may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Providing details such as the location, time, photographs and a description of the issue can assist Council in investigating reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For serious environmental emergencies or incidents that present an immediate risk to human health or the environment, contact the Environment Protection Authority Tasmania (EPA Tasmania).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 24-hour hotline: 0419 004 699<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeed Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-declared weeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Natural Area Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Environmental investigations and compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Monitoring and environmental protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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