2019-02-18 GC Agenda Att 1 to Item 8 - Draft Environment Strategy

Council seeks to promote collaborative action to ensure that, as a community, we support farming
enterprises that preserve the agricultural land resource, conserve our natural assets, improve
water quality and maintain our rural character and scenic amenity. Council has a key role in
building partnerships with industry and community groups to grow local produce for local
consumption, connect local supply chains and build capacity for sustainable agriculture.




 Strategic outcomes – Sustainable Living
 a. Energy and resource consumption is minimised and managed to reduce costs, waste, water and
    energy usage, and avoid to environmental impacts.

 b. Innovative waste management business models and approaches maximise resource recovery and
    reduce waste landfill.

 c. Buildings, structures and landscaping are responsive to the subtropical climate, are resource
    efficient and minimise emissions.

 d. Sustainable living practices and community capacity are enhanced through strong partnerships
    within the community, knowledge sharing, best practice showcases, innovative technologies and
    learning opportunities.

 e. Agricultural and food production areas are protected and effectively managed to ensure adaptive
    and sustainable local production.

 f. Council and the community work together to build capacity and support sustainable agricultural
    production.




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