The Bega Valley supports a highly diverse range of species due to the large areas of native forest and range of habitats. Learn more about these species and plans here.
Weed management provides information and assistance on noxious and environmental weeds in the Bega Valley Shire.
The Council recognises that climate change is one the greatest social, economic and environmental challenges of our time. Our impact and strategy are here.
Bega Valley Shire’s Coastal Zone Program is aimed at protecting the Shires most valuable natural assets – coast and estuaries.
Council works with local residents, community groups and other agencies on practical environmental projects and initiatives.
Council has taken the initiative to carry out the flood study to assist with planning for and managing the risk the community faces from flooding.
Pollution incident response management plans for all of Council’s Environmental Planning Authority licensed sites.
Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, feral rabbits are classified as biosecurity matter. This means landowners in New South Wales have a legal responsibility to manage rabbit populations and reduce the risks they pose.
Information about Sustainable Living
Information on general tree management, removals, clearing vegetation, planting on nature strips and the Tree preservation order (TPO).