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).

Committee nominations

Council is currently seeking nominations from interested Ku-ring-gai community members to serve on the Environment Advisory Committee. We will appoint up to eight community representatives selected based on their expertise in environmental management, biodiversity conservation, urban forestry, sustainable recreation, or related fields. Community representatives are to be appointed by resolution of Council with recommendations based on candidate merit and ensuring diverse representation across the relevant disciplines.

If you feel you can contribute to the Environment Advisory Committee and would like to nominate yourself, please apply by completing and submitting the form below by close of business Friday 28 February 2025. The form will ask you to provide your reasons for nominating and to list your relevant experience, qualifications and knowledge.

Please read the Terms of Reference(PDF, 103KB) before nominating to be part of the Environment Advisory Committee.

 

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