Annual Report 2023-24

                               Environment




                                                                                            Our Shire
                               We are committed to protecting and enhancing Noosa’s
                               environmental assets and our Biosphere. Our flora and
                               fauna, oceans and coasts, waterways and wetlands,
                               atmosphere and climate are all highly valued for both
                               their intrinsic worth and the ecosystem services they
                               provide. Noosa’s diverse ecosystems attract people
                               to live, work, invest and play in the Shire. The evolution
                               and advancement of the Noosa Design Principles
                               and The Noosa Planning Scheme helps ensure our
                               built environment responds sensitively to our natural
                               environment, climate, cultural heritage and enhances the
                               liveability of the community.


                               The principles of ecologically sustainable development
                               are integrated into decision making to help secure the
                               continued availability of natural resources for present
                               and future generations. Careful management of growth
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                               maintaining a sustainable population. Our development
                               footprint is limited by the need to protect significant
                               environmental values, avoid natural hazards, provide
                               necessary infrastructure and preserve the desired
                               lifestyle. This approach is intrinsic to our Biosphere and
                               the key to Noosa’s success.




                                                                                            Noosa Council Annual Report 23/24
     Pelicans at Noosa River