FW: COUNCIL RESOLUTION RE AERIAL SPRAYING

 

Re : COUNCIL MEETING 11^TH June, 09

Here is the resolution for yesterday's urgency motion

09-465  Resolved that Council, in response to the need to safely and effectively manage the Bitou bush  infestation in the South Golden Beach/ Ocean Shores/ Nth Brunswick Heads areas under Council's care and control:

1.      Liaise with National Parks and Wildlife Services to consider a plan of maintenance in the designated area.

2.      Liaise with relevant Dune Care and Land Care groups to call for, and organise the annual compilation of a volunteer, Community Action Group team to manage the Bitou bush  infestation with full ecological and environmental consideration in the South Golden Beach/Ocean Shores/Nth Brunswick Heads  areas on an annual basis.

3.      Receive a report regarding weed control in these areas.
 
4.      Investigate possible positive cultural, social and biodiversity outcomes supplementing the above mentioned Community Action Group.

5.      Subject to advice regarding the current cost of the spraying program and withdrawing from it, that Council not undertake aerial spraying over the next 12 months. 

6.      Conduct a workshop to investigate potential for voluntary involvement in eradicating bitou bush weeds.  (Richardson/Staples)

MILA JONES | BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Administration & Customer Services Team Leader
ph: (02) 6626 7127
email: mila.jones@byron.nsw.gov.au
web: www.byron.nsw.gov.au

 

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