Mitchell Shire Biodiversity Strategy
Mitchell Shire Council is committed to the protection and enhancement of our biodiversity, as part of this commitment, Council will be developing our inaugural Biodiversity Strategy
Stage 1 - Biodiversity Asset Report
The key components for stage 1 are:
- Identify Key Biodiversity Assets
- Identify flagship species (flora and fauna) for Mitchell Shire
- Assess Landscape Connectivity within the municipality and within the broader landscape
- Identify strategic corridors linking high biodiversity value public land assets.
The project covers all areas of Mitchell Shire including urban, rural and growth areas.
The purpose of this Biodiversity Asset Report is to clearly identify the Shire's key biodiversity assets and strategic corridors to link high biodiversity value public land assets
The data from stage 1 will inform Stage 2 - development of a Biodiversity Strategy which will commence in July 2025. The desired outcome of the strategy is a data driven approach to maintaining or restoring Mitchell’s biodiversity assets, and connectivity between habitat patches.
How to get involved
Community Information session
A community webinar was held on the 19 June 2025 to inform the community about the Biodiversity Asset report process so far, hear about the findings from the consultants working on the project.
The slides from this session are available for download here
Focal species survey
12 focal species have been chosen to cover a diversity of vegetation types and habitat needs. These species also provide an opportunity to engage with the community about biodiversity. Find out more in the fact sheet . Tell us what you think about the species selection, have we missed anything significant? Complete the survey to let us know.
Upload a photo
Upload your photos of Mitchell Shire’s natural environment. They may feature in the Strategy or in other Mitchell Shire environmental material.
Survey closes 6 July 2025.
More information
For more information about this project please contact Council's Environment Team on 5734 6200 or email environment@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
