Council Programs
A guide to weeds of significance
The Gympie region has a diversity of natural environments supporting a wide variety of flora and fauna amongst the various settlement types and land tenures. There are over 80 different regional ecosystems in the Gympie region.
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The Great Sandy Biosphere
In 2009 the Great Sandy region was designated a Man and the Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
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Environment strategy
The first Environment Strategy for Gympie Regional Council was adopted in December 2011, it includes six themes namely: biodiversity, climate, education, planning, waste and water.
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A package of Waterwise resources has been developed for Queensland Councils to support community awareness and education about water conservation and water efficiency.
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ClimateSmart Business Program
‘The ClimateSmart Business Cluster Program (an ecoBiz initiative) teams Queensland businesses with a Cluster Leader to reduce business costs by improving eco-efficiency.
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Cooloola Coastal Reserves
Council currently has a draft format of the Cooloola Coastal Reserves and Foreshore Management Plan.
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