Conservation & Sustainability

Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most serious environmental challenges facing the world. It has the potential to affect our whole society - socially, economically and environmentally.

Energy Conservation

Taking action to reduce your energy use around the home, considering how you design your new house, or how you operate your business can assist, providing financial and environmental benefits.

Living Sustainably

In an effort to reduce our impact on the environment, Council produced the following brochure to promote the benefits of living more sustainably.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity highlights in Burnside, site maps, and Environment & Biodiversity Strategy.

Vegetation Management

The Conservation and Land Management program aims at maintaining, improving and developing the natural environment of Burnside.

Open Space

The City of Burnside is noted for its green, leafy character and diverse range of parks and reserves.

Hazelwood Park Conservation Management Plan

The Hazelwood Park Conservation Management Plan was adopted on Tuesday 23 August 2016. The purpose of this Plan is to develop a long term vision for Hazelwood Park, that reflects user and community aspirations, that enhances the natural ambience and character of this State Heritage Listed Park.

Using Your Wood Heater Properly

Tips on how to help reduce wood smoke in your community and burn better for good, provided by the EPA.

Habitat Restoration Grants

In 2024 Council has established a trial program to assist landholders in the hills face to control woody weeds and replant with indigenous habitat species.

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