20517 App M.pdf [As Published] · 132007.1259

PART 1 - PRELIMINARY

Short title
1. This local law may be cited as Local Law No.10 - Vegetation Management 2003.

Repeal of local law
2, This local law repeals Local Law No. 20 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation.
Objects
3. The objects of this local law are to—
(a) _ conserve the shire’s natural resources, including—
(i) land which is of scenic, cultural, historic, educational, recreational, scientific,
environmental, economic, sociological or aesthetic value; and
(ii) soil or landforms such as natural drainage lines, watercourses and foreshores;
and
iii) the quality of the water, land and other natural resources; and
(iv) the extent and condition of bushland, wetlands and all other areas of remnant
vegetation and areas containing vegetation of local origin; and
(b) maintain the biological diversity of fauna and flora, including—
(i) plants and animals and their habitats; and
(ii) wildlife corridors and vegetation links; and
(c) manage activities that may impact upon vegetation so as to minimise the impact on
the shire's natural resources, including—
@) _ the ecological values of water catchment areas; and.
(ii) that part of the environment that may be harmed by vermin, pests, noxious
, plants or hazards: such as fire, development and inappropriate land
management; and
(iii) vistas and the visual identity of the landscape; and
(e) provide the necessary powers to enforce the provisions of this local law; and
(f) provide the necessary powers to require appropriate action to reinstate vegetation
interfered with in contravention of this local law; and

(g) inthe case of urban areas to preserve urban amenity and quality of life.