Monument Hill Reserve Management Plan 2024-2034

Consultation has concluded. For more information on this project, please contact Council on 5734 6200.

Hume and Hovell Monument Tower on top of Monument Hill Reserve, Kilmore

The Monument Hill Reserve Management Plan 2024-2034 was adopted at the June 2024 Council meeting.

Council wishes to thank and recognise the input and engagement from the local community and agencies in the development of this plan.  

Monument Hill Reserve is one of Mitchell Shire's significant bushland reserves. The Reserve holds environmental, social and cultural values for the Shire as a conservation reserve and passive recreational area and is recognised for its high conservation and landscape values.

The Reserve is a 76-hectare parcel of natural bushland located east of the Kilmore town centre and is home to several rare and threatened species.

The Monument Hill Reserve is crown land and the Taungurung Land Use Activity Agreement applies. As such, Mitchell Shire Council is collaborating with the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action and the Taungurung Land and Waters Council during the review and update of this plan.

Get Involved

Come along to our National Tree Day planting activity 

https://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/discovermitchell/awards-ceremonies-and-events/events/national-tree-day-3 

Sunday 28th July 2024

10.00am - 12 noon 

  • meet at the first car park off Andersons Road 
  • We will be revegetating a once weedy area near the first car park, with indigenous plants to enhance biodiversity. The planting is an action of the Monument Hill Management Plan.
  • BYO gardening gloves, small hand trowel, water bottle.
  • Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for the planting activity.
  • Planting may take place on sloping or undulating land and attendees should consider this when registering.

More information

For more information about this project, please contact Council's Environment Team on 5734 6200 or environment@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au 

Flora and fauna photos Copyright Alison Pouliot.

The Monument Hill Reserve Management Plan 2024-2034 was adopted at the June 2024 Council meeting.

Council wishes to thank and recognise the input and engagement from the local community and agencies in the development of this plan.  

Monument Hill Reserve is one of Mitchell Shire's significant bushland reserves. The Reserve holds environmental, social and cultural values for the Shire as a conservation reserve and passive recreational area and is recognised for its high conservation and landscape values.

The Reserve is a 76-hectare parcel of natural bushland located east of the Kilmore town centre and is home to several rare and threatened species.

The Monument Hill Reserve is crown land and the Taungurung Land Use Activity Agreement applies. As such, Mitchell Shire Council is collaborating with the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action and the Taungurung Land and Waters Council during the review and update of this plan.

Get Involved

Come along to our National Tree Day planting activity 

https://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/discovermitchell/awards-ceremonies-and-events/events/national-tree-day-3 

Sunday 28th July 2024

10.00am - 12 noon 

  • meet at the first car park off Andersons Road 
  • We will be revegetating a once weedy area near the first car park, with indigenous plants to enhance biodiversity. The planting is an action of the Monument Hill Management Plan.
  • BYO gardening gloves, small hand trowel, water bottle.
  • Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for the planting activity.
  • Planting may take place on sloping or undulating land and attendees should consider this when registering.

More information

For more information about this project, please contact Council's Environment Team on 5734 6200 or environment@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au 

Flora and fauna photos Copyright Alison Pouliot.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded. For more information please contact Council on 5734 6200.

    Submissions

    Following community engagement, Mitchell Shire Council has released the Draft Management Plan and is encouraging community members to provide feedback.

    The best way to give us your feedback is by written submission. This feedback form has been provided to assist in preparing a written submission. 

    A number of questions are included to prompt your thoughts and opinions, but you are encouraged to comment on any aspect of the Draft Management Plan . 

    All submissions will be considered prior to finalising the Monument Hill Reserve Management Plan . 

    Please use additional pages if required. 

    For assistance with your submission, please contact Council on 5734 6200.

    Submissions close 22 March 2024.

    Consultation has concluded. For more information on this project, please contact Council on 5734 6200.
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Register for updates

    If you want to find out when we release the draft Monument Hill Management Plan for input, please complete this form

    Consultation has concluded. For more information on this project, please contact Council on 5734 6200.
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Take survey (2023)

    We are reviewing the management plan for the Monument Hill Reserve, Kilmore and would like to hear what you value about the Reserve, how you use the Reserve and any ideas you have for its future management.   

    Survey length: 2-3 minutes 

    Consultation has concluded. For more information on this project, please contact Council on 5734 6200.