Consultation Closed
Project Background
The City of Melton has some amazing natural areas, like our grasslands, woodlands and waterways. As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia, in the face of climate change and other threats, it is more important than ever to protect and enhance our remaining native vegetation and natural spaces for future generations.
Council supports the natural environment in a number of ways, including managing our bushland reserves, supporting landowners, working to minimise environmental damage from developments, and working with external partners.
Consultation Summary
Thank you for sharing your thoughts to further guide Council’s actions to support our natural environment in the City of Melton. We heard from 198 participants through this page and online survey, community pop-ups and workshops. Below is a summary of the consultation:
- How important is nature to you?
- What are your biggest concerns and priorities for Council about nature in Melton?
- How can Council help you to support nature?
- What is your vision for nature in Melton in 2035?
- 95% of our participants consider nature to be important or very important.
- The respondents’ biggest concerns were the impacts of new housing developments, loss of plants and animals, and weeds and pest animals.
- The top 3 priorities for Council were protecting remaining natural areas, planting more trees in urban areas, and making sure new developments protect the environment.
- The participants would like Council to provide community planting events, native plant giveaways and better access to green spaces.
- Overall, the participants showed a clear vision for a future Melton that protects and regenerates its natural assets, while making them accessible, valued and part of daily life.
- Council will consider the feedback we’ve heard in future action planning on nature and biodiversity, in line with the priorities and strategic direction set out in the Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029.
