Bushland management - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

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Information on protecting our local bushland areas including local conservation areas and the bushfire hazard reduction program.

Bushland reserves

Council supports, promotes and undertakes protection and restoration of bushland reserves and encourages residents to assist local wildlife by using locally indigenous plants when gardening.
Bushland regeneration and management

Council's Bush Regneration team undertakes on-ground management of invasive weeds and bushland restoration works within the Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area.
Biodiversity Certification - Port Macquarie Airport and surrounding lands

Biodiversity Certification or 'Biocertification' is a process where approval for land to be developed is granted with strict conservation measures enforced to maintain the biodiversity of that land.
Bushfire hazard reduction

Find out about Council's bush hazard reduction programs to minimise bushfire risk to properties and our natural assets.
Backyard burning

Burning dead and dry vegetation from routine property maintenance is allowed in certain areas. Find out what permits and notifications are necessary for burning on private property.
Feral Pest Management on Port Macquarie Airport conservation land

Information on feral pest management on the land surrounding the Port Macquarie Airport to maintain and conserve the biodiversity of the land.
Landcare

Council's Bushland Management Team works closely with Landcare, giving expert guidance and co-ordinating the work done by both.