Natural Resource Management Strategy (CLOSED)
June 2025 UPDATE
After reviewing the feedback received during our second round of consultation, our NRM Strategy was finalised and tabled at the June Council meeting where it was approved.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the Strategy. Your feedback was valued and appreciated and will help guide the management of land, water, and biodiversity within our community.
Here is a copy of the Consultation Report – Report on community engagement for NRM Strategy
You can find the approved NRM Strategy here – Sorell Council Natural Resource Strategy
MAY 2025 UPDATE – CONSULTATION (CLOSED)
The Draft NRM Strategy is now ready for community consultation. We invite you to come along to one of the following information sessions to give your feedback:
Natural-Resource-Management-Strategy-FINAL-DRAFT-for-consultation-1.pdf
Thursday 15 May 2025 Sorell Memorial Hall Supper Room – 4 pm to 5.30 pm
Friday 16 May 2025 Okines Community House – 540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry 10am to 11.30 am
Saturday 17 May 2025 – Nugent Hall -Nugent Road, Nugent 9.30 am to 11 am
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Copping Hall, Marion Bay Road, Copping 10 am to 12 pm
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Primrose Sands Community Hall, Primrose Sands Road 1 pm to 3 pm
We look forward to seeing you there. If you’re unable to attend please complete our feedback form below.
NRM STRATEGY – SUMMARY OF VISION CONSULTATION (CLOSED)
We are excited to provide an update on our vision for developing a Natural Resource Management (NRM) Strategy for our municipality.
We are inviting community to Have your Say on the Natural Resource Management Strategy – Summary of Vision DRAFT to identify any other specific areas of interest or concerns that will help inform development of the Draft NRM Strategy and associated Action Plan.
Background
For over 2 years, our NRM Facilitator- Dibas Panta, has been actively collaborating with a wide range of local and regional organisations and community groups and integrating specialised NRM expertise into the Council’s strategies and operational activities. In October 2023, an important NRM milestone was reached with the establishment of Sorell Council’s inaugural NRM/Environmental Advisory Group (NRMEAG). The NRMEAG will assist Council through provision of valuable advice and support to develop and facilitate the NRM Strategy and implementation of its associated Action Plan which aims to build community awareness and support for Sorell’s NRM initiatives. Members are: Andrew Stevenson, Peter French, Tina Acuna, Louise Purcell, Andrew North and Councillors Janet Gatehouse and Melinda Reed.
Overview
The Natural Resource Management (NRM) Strategy will be the framework to guide the management of land, water, and biodiversity within the Sorell local government area (LGA). The NRM Strategy (the Strategy) will align to Sorell Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2029 that envisions ‘a proud, thriving, and inclusive South East Community’ built on the values of integrity, unity, respect, and innovation.
Its purpose is to inform future actions and policies of Sorell Council with an emphasis on achieving:
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- Increased understanding of our natural resources and the challenges and opportunities for their effective management.
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- Increased scope and breadth of NRM related activities.
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- Increased levels and effectiveness of stakeholder participation in NRM activities.
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- Efficient allocation and management of the available resources to support organisational priorities and long term sustainability NRM areas.
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- Improved sustainability of other Council operations, including ongoing compliance with environmental and cultural legislation and regulation.
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- Improved sharing of information and communication of the Strategy’s strategic direction.
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- Support to secure external funding for Council or community groups for NRM activities aligned with priority areas.
The Strategy sets out to be collaborative, inclusive and based on the best available science and knowledge. While it will identify priority areas, it must also be adaptable, dynamic and align with the priorities of the Federal an