Environment Advisory Committee

The Environment Advisory Committee is established to provide strategic advice and feedback to Ku-ring-gai Council on the preservation, management, enhancement and recreational use of Ku-ring-gai’s natural environment. The Committee’s focus is to guide Council on ensuring ecological sustainability, promoting biodiversity and fostering community engagement in the care of environmental areas. It includes Councillors, National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and community representatives with expertise in environmental management, biodiversity conservation, urban forestry, sustainable recreation, or related fields.

The Committee will:

  • Advise on the planning and management of environmental programs, excluding those related to bushfire and flood risk management.
  • Support the design and planning of recreational facilities within natural areas, ensuring these align with sustainability and community needs.
  • Contribute to the development and review of Council’s biodiversity, urban greening, and environmental plans and policies, ensuring alignment with best practice.
  • Guide the creation, engagement around and implementation of environmental education and sustainable recreation initiatives.
  • Provide input on environmental monitoring and reporting to assess Council’s efforts in protecting and enhancing the environment.

Council committees are guided by the Council Advisory and Reference Committee Guidelines(PDF, 530KB).

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