C5 All M Ongoing Ensure environmental education information on website and other Council’s communication channels is kept up-to-date and regularly reviewed. EP M 2013 C6 Continue to support sustainable gardening practices within Nillumbik through Sustainable Gardening Australia and the North Eastern Ranges Permaculture Group. C7 Develop a new landowner information EP/Comms M 2014 package on sustainable living targeted at small property owners (2.5ha plus) On-ground The On-ground (OG) actions are those relating to direct activities, events, Council’s programs and resources that assist hands-on action at the grassroots level. Adaptive management requires that Council learns and improves management techniques by reviewing and monitoring the outcome of actions then adapting them. Changing environmental factors and new knowledge in the field of sustainability means that any ongoing programs and resources must be reviewed to ensure they are not only effective but represent the best possible approach. Action Responsibility Priority Timeframe OG1 EP H Annually Continue organising and hosting Council’s annual Practically Green Festival. The festival theme and delivery of educational information is to align with this Strategy. OG2 EP H Annually Annually review Practically Green Council’s Festival including participation numbers, successful activities and participant satisfaction. OG3 E H 2012 Continue to develop Edendale’s sustainability incursion sessions for schools to encourage them to participate in an
C5 Ensure environmental education information on Council’s website and other communication channels is kept up-to-date and regularly reviewed. All M Ongoing C6 Continue to support sustainable gardening practices within Nillumbik through Sustainable Gardening Australia and the North Eastern Ranges Permaculture Group. EP M 2013 C7 Develop a new landowner information package on sustainable living targeted at small property owners (2.5ha plus) EP/Comms M 2014 On-ground The On-ground (OG) actions are those relating to Council’s direct activities, events, programs and resources that assist hands-on action at the grassroots level. Adaptive management requires that Council learns and improves management techniques by reviewing and monitoring the outcome of actions then adapting them. Changing environmental factors and new knowledge in the field of sustainability means that any ongoing programs and resources must be reviewed to ensure they are not only effective but represent the best possible approach. Action Responsibility Priority Timeframe OG1 Continue organising and hosting Council’s annual Practically Green Festival. The festival theme and delivery of educational information is to align with this Strategy. EP H Annually OG2 Annually review Council’s Practically Green Festival including participation numbers, successful activities and participant satisfaction. EP H Annually OG3 Continue to develop Edendale’s sustainability incursion sessions for schools to encourage them to participate in an E H 2012
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