Meeting papers

                     3. HINTERLAND REGENERATION
                                 Regenerative Agriculture Program

Purpose            Grow our vibrant agricultural landscapes and natural areas to increase our food
                   and produce offerings, offset impacts and enhance our tourism experiences.



Overview           A series of projects and economic development incentives to regenerate Noosa’s
                   primary production ecosystems and landscapes that draw down carbon,
                   increase our biodiversity and improve our water quality. To enhance and promote
                   local food production, regenerative experiences leveraging our artisan, cultural
                   and creative communities


Relevant           2.2.3                 3.3.2
Actions            3.1.2                 4.1.2
                   3.2.3
                   3.3.1

          EXISTING COUNCIL STRATEGIES & COMMITMENTS
Corporate Plan, 2023

•   Action 3.3
    Work with agricultural organisations and agencies to support and educate landholders on
    regenerative agriculture methods and promote local and sustainable food production.

•   Action 3.4
    Investigate a rural/hinterland innovation hub to support our hinterland communities and grow our
    rural, artisan and creative industries.

Environment Strategy, 2019

•   By 2030, half of all land in Noosa Shire is managed for its environmental values.
•   By 2030, there is no net loss of ecosystem values across Noosa Shire, and the condition of
    Council’s priority bushlands is enhanced.
    -Ecosystem health of wetlands is improved
•   By 2030, 80% of all grazing land achieves best practice management for agriculture.
    -Agriculture and food production achieve best practice management for agriculture
    -Agriculture and food production areas are protected and effectively managed to ensure
    adaptive and sustainable local production

Climate Change Response Plan, 2021

Action 5.1
• Increase revegetation, ecosystems restoration and urban greening to increase carbon
    drawdown, reduce urban heating and support eco system and species resilience.
• By 2030, 50% of mapped riparian buffers along waterways have vegetation coverage.


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