ACT Natural Resource Management Council

A partnership between ACT communities and the ACT and Australian Governments

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Land Targets

Vision: Land is recognised as the foundation of ACT landscapes and is used and managed in a way that is consistent with its capability, sensitive to catchment health, responsive to climate change, adaptable to the carbon economy and contributing to sustainable community development

6. Urban land health

Intermediate

Achievement of urban soil health at above the average for large Australian cities and preservation of vegetation cover on buffer land (2015)

Long-term

Maintenance of urban soil health at above the average for large Australian cities (to 2030)

7. Rural land health

Intermediate

80% of rural land meets the top standard for land health in relation to land capability (2015)

Long-term

95% of rural land consistently meets the top standard for land health in relation to land capability (2030)

Target timelines

Both intermediate and long-term targets are proposed in this plan. Intermediate targets are intended to be achieved by the year 2015; long-term targets by 2030. Targets and progress towards them will be reviewed at regular intervals.

Community engagement in natural resources.

Photo Sarah Ryan

Road upgrade disturbing soil
Land

Photo Colin Chandler

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Council Communiqué

After each meeting the Council reports to the ACT community on its activities and deliberations.

Council last met on 3 August 2010 and some of the issues discussed included:

a presentation by Greening Australia Capital Region on their achievements with regional funding and the future challenges they perceive for their organisation

a presentation on the vegetation monitoring manual step-by-step guide prepared by Greening Australia (Capital Region) and the ACT Department of Territory and Municipal Services

planning for the preparation of the Caring for our Country Regional Investment for 2011-12 and 2012-13

proposed strategic assessment of turbidity in the Upper Murrumbidgee catchment

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Upcoming events

ACT NRM Council Meeting

5 Oct 2010 - 9:00am
Monitoring and Evaluation to Improve NRM Outcomes

9 Nov 2010 - 8:30am
The Upper Murrumbidee - Making it Work

29 Oct 2010 - 8:30am

Molonglo Catchment Group

The Molonglo Catchment Group works largely in NSW and covers the catchments of the Molonglo and Queanbeyan Rivers, Jerrabomberra Creek and the urban areas of inner Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Ginninderra Catchment Group

The Ginninderra Catchment Group works in the urban areas of Belconnen, West Belconnen, Hall, Gunghalin, and the rural areas and nature reserves of the Ginninderra Creek catchment.

Southern ACT Catchment Group

The Southern ACT Catchment Group operates in the southern areas of the ACT covering Woden, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, Tharwa, Tidbinbilla and Namadgi national parks, and the rural leases.

Theme by Dr. Radut.