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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA | MARCH 2019 | When Rubbish Is Gone - Nature Can Carry On

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mareli121Mon, 18/03/2019 - 1:33pm

Many thanks to those 25 souls who came along to the 2019 North Arm Cove Clean Up Australia event on the weekend of the 2nd  and 3rd of March.  We all are also grateful to those that pick up through the year, even though they can’t make it on the day. It was a fine day and a fine turn out.

Jennie and I left it to the last weekend to meander around the area thinking that this year was going to be easier with not so much obvious rubbish around.......WRONG!

Autumn is a good time to plant trees

mpicklesWed, 27/02/2019 - 3:48pm

Are you looking for plants for nature strips?

Now that the weather is cooler it is a good time to plan for Autumn Planting. We have noticed more and more weeds used on nature strips such as Bromeliads, Hebbes, Senna Plants and a whole lot more. If you are not sure of weeds listed in this area you can access a weed list on the MCC website Weed Management .

Mid Coast Council has 2 nurseries open by appointment to residents who would like to plant natives for shade and for food...

Changes to Tree Preservation Orders - an alternative

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mpicklesFri, 08/02/2019 - 3:28pm

Changes to Tree Preservation Orders Update

Mid Coast Environmental Group have put together a document which outlines key factors Council should consider in developing an environmental policy particularly in reference to the rescinding of Tree Preservation Orders.At the meeting of MidCoast Council on 6th February 2019, and has presended a petition asking Council to commit to undertaking genuine community consultation regarding tree and native vegetation protection, before amending the current Development Control Plan (DCP).

UPDATE on new logging laws proposed for North Coast

mpicklesFri, 01/02/2019 - 7:41am

The recent letter I received from the DPI did not address all the concerns regarding the changes to Logging Laws.

Logging law changes in NSW will lead to increased harvesting including old growth trees, and bigger areas of clearing. The DPI proposes to use residue timber for fuelling power stations including one at Buladelah.

The ABC investigation provides a thorough unpacking of the impact of the new laws.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-20/why-burning-trees-for-electricity-may-not-be-good-choice/10488230

There is still time for us to lodge objections to local members and the Minister for Primary Industries.

Proposal to List Port Stephens as a World Heritage Area

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mpicklesTue, 29/01/2019 - 9:11am

Support for the listing of Port Stephens area as a World Heritage Site is receiving interesting feedback.

Meetings are to be scheduled by the Marine Parks Association for Tea Gardens, Karuah and Foster soon.

Should NAC host a meeting as well? The Marine Parks Association are looking for members. This association can help us provide education and information programs for residents about our marine environment.

What is so special about this area?
If this bid is successful, it will be the only designated
World Heritage estuary and...

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