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» Biodiversity Planning Guide for NSW Local Government
» NRM Local Government Network Group
» NRM Update Local Government Newsletter
» Capacity of NSW Local Government to engage and participate in Natural Resource Management
» Integrating Natural Resource Management into Local Government Operations

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Protecting Sydney's Wetlands - Model DCP & Resource Folder
Contact Agency:Sydney Coastal Councils Group
Classification:NRM/ Biodiversity
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Protecting Sydney's Wetlands

Description:Resource folder containing a model DCP and supporting literature on protecting sydney's wetlands.
Type of Resource:Resource Folder
Availability:Hard copy on request
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2001
Website:

www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au

Last Updated:12 March 2008

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Protecting Wetlands in Sydney Coastal Councils
Contact Agency:Sydney Coastal Councils Group
Classification:NRM/ Biodiversity
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Protecting Wetlands in Sydney Coastal Councils

Description:Background information and literature review on the issues surrounding the protection of wetlands in the Sydney Coastal Councils region.
Type of Resource:Guide
Availability:Hard copy on request
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2000
Website:

www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au

Last Updated:12 March 2008

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The Role of Local Government in the Management of the Natural Resources of NSW
Contact Agency:Local Government and Shires Association of NSW
Classification:NRM/ Biodiversity
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The Role of Local Government in the Sustainable Management of the Natural Resources of NSW

Description:This comprehensive piece of research includes a discussion paper, background paper and survey of councils.
Type of Resource:Research
Availability: Web
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2001
Website:www.lgsa.org.au
Last Updated:11 March 2008

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Biodiversity Planning Guide for NSW Local Government
Contact Agency:Local Government and Shires Association of NSW
Classification:NRM/ Biodiversity
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Download nsw_bio_plann_guide_1512051.doc NSW Biodiversity Planning Guide for NSW Local Government (2.12MB)

Description:The Guide has been designed to provide councils with detailed information on managing and planning for biodiversity in their local area using existing planning frameworks. It provides examples of how councils can conserve biodiversity using existing regulatory and operational functions.
Type of Resource:Guide
Availability:Web
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2001
Website:www.lgsa.org.au
Last Updated:11 March 2008

 

 

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NRM Local Government Network Group
Contact Agency:Local Government and Shires Association of NSW
Classification:NRM/Biodiversity
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 email NRM Network Group

Description:An interactive email network whereby local government officers are able to post messages on NRM issues.
Type of Resource:Email Network Group
Availability:email NRM Network Group
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:September 2002
Website:www.lgsa.org.au
Last Updated:5 March 2008

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NRM Update Local Government Newsletter
Contact Agency:Local Government and Shires Association of NSW
Classification:General Sustainability
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 email Geoff Hudson or Kirsty McIntyre

Description:A monthly e-newsletter that provides local council staff and councillors with up-to-date information on a wide range of NRM issues
Type of Resource:E-Newsletter
Availability:Subscription via email to NRM facilitators.
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2004
Website:

www.lgsa.org.au

Last Updated:11 March 2008

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Capacity of NSW Local Government to engage and participate in Natural Resource Management

Contact Agency:Local Government and Shires Association of NSW
Classification:NRM/ Biodiversity
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Download NRM_Capacity_Buidling_Survey_Report_Final171208.pdf Survey: Capacity of NSW Local Government to engage and participate in Natural Resource Management (1.1MB)

Description:The survey report identifies the varying capacity councils across NSW have to engage and participate in NRM and it highlights areas where councils might need support to strengthen their delivery of NRM.  The survey results will inform the delivery of the NRM skills, knowledge and engagement project the Associations are working on to support councils, with a particular focus on rural NSW. 
Type of Resource:Report on survey results
Availability:Online resource
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2008
Website:

www.lgsa.org.au

Last Updated:17 December 2008

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Integrating Natural Resource Management into Local Governement Operations

Contact Agency:Local Government and Shires Association of NSW
Classification:NRM/ Biodiversity
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Integrating NRM into Local Government Operations

Description:

These Guidelines have been developed by the LGSA, in conjunction with UTS - Centre for Local Government , and take into consideration to the current reforms to the NSW land use planning system and the proposed integrated planning and reporting amendments to the NSW Local Government Act (prepared by the NSW Department of Local Government).

The Guidelines are specifically designed to assist Local Government professionals and elected representatives recognise the challenges facing councils in these changing times, and identify the potential solutions. The Guidelines may also be useful to Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) and other State or Federal Government agencies involved in supporting NRM in Local Government.

Type of Resource:Guidelines
Availability:Online resource
Target Audience:Local Government
Date Published:2009
Website:

www.lgsa.org.au

Last Updated:July 2009

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