Keeping native Butterflies in the area, reporting on Koala’s and their pathways are some of the ways locals work to keep the natural environment alive and well in the Redlands.
This year, the numerous projects undertaken via a co-operative effort between locals and council has seen their shared desire for long term environmental sustainability and conservation within the city recognised .
The recognition has resulted in the Council Program receiving the prestigious 2024 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Award for Excellence in the Collaboration category.
The long-standing partnership between the Council, private property owners, and various stakeholders has been in operation for more than 25 years. Mayor Jos Mitchell noted that their collective efforts have led to substantial positive impacts on local ecosystems.
“Through our collaborative approach, we have not only supported threatened species but also restored degraded lands and created essential habitats and movement corridors for our local wildlife,” she said.
This recognition underscores the effectiveness of community-based conservation initiatives and the vital role of local government in fostering environmental stewardship.
“Working together, these groups have supported threatened species, restored degraded lands and assisted in providing habitat and movement corridors for our local wildlife,” she said.
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Redland City Council is among 13 participating south-east Qld councils.
