Brighton Council are inviting members of the public to voice their opinion on a draft Natural Resource Management Strategy. Council has been working with the Derwent Catchment Project to develop this strategy, which aims to guide how council, community and other stakeholders can work together to sustainably manage Brighton’s natural resources.

These resources include land, soil, waterways, plants and animals. Natural resource management involves people working together to manage the landscape – the cultural values, productive farmlands, waterways, biodiversity and other natural values– now and into the future.

Brighton has a proud Tasmanian Aboriginal history of effective land management. Traditional practices have influenced and shaped the landscape, and it’s important that these cultural landscapes are recognised and cared for. This includes controlling weeds, improving pasture management, and restoring natural areas and waterways.

To view the draft Natural Resource Strategy and provide feedback, head to www.brighton.tas.gov.au/community/have-your-say. Consultation closes at 9am on Monday 19 June.