THE Limestone Coast Landscape Board has released its Regional Landscape Plan. The plan sets a five-year strategic direction for
the board and has been endorsed by Environment and Water Minister David Speirs.
”Our historic Landscape SA reform is putting communities back at the heart of natural resources management and these landscape plans are a key part of
this,” Mr Speirs said.
“I look forward to seeing landscape boards across the state deliver our back-to-back basics approach in partnership with the wider community.”
The landscape plan was developed in consultation with the community and key stakeholders encouraging the region to work together to achieve impactful and sustainable changes to landscape management to benefit the economic growth and productivity of local communities.
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s five priorities are: working collaboratively to manage pest plants and animals, growing sustainable primary production, protecting and balancing our region’s water resources, educating and partnering to sustainably manage our landscapes, and conserving and enhancing our region’s biodiversity.
Board Chair Penny Schulz said the priorities of the regional landscape plan focused the board on critical issues and opportunities for the region and where the board will seek to partner with the community and stakeholders.
“The Limestone Coast Landscape Board looks forward to enacting this landscape plan and empowering the local community to sustainably manage our landscape,” Ms Schulz said.
Limestone Coast Landscape Board general manager Steve Bourne said it is an exciting time for opportunities in land management within the Limestone Coast.
“The team look forward to implementing the board’s priorities and vision through our on-ground works,” he said.
