Natural Reserve Strategy

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Shaping the future of East Gippsland’s natural reserves

Help guide how Council protects, manages and prioritises our bushland, wetlands and natural spaces over the next 10 years.

East Gippsland Shire Council is developing a Natural Reserves Management Strategy to guide how Council-managed natural reserves are cared for over the next decade.

These natural reserves protect important biodiversity, support cultural heritage, and provide places for recreation, connection to nature and community wellbeing.

Your feedback will help us understand what matters most about our natural reserves, how you use them, identify any issues, and explore opportunities for community partnerships in their management.

Community knowledge, experience and values are a vital part of this work. Your input will help ensure the strategy reflects what matters most to the people who use and care about these places.

Project Scope

This project focuses on Council‑managed natural reserves only.

These natural reserves are a protected natural area cared for by a local council to conserve wildlife and allow low-impact public use, such as walking along bush tracks, birdwatching in wetlands, or enjoying picnic areas while native plants and animals are protected from damage.


Non-Negotiables
  • Emphasis on protection and enhancement of biodiversity values (ecological conditional)
  • Legal and regulatory obligations relevant to reserve management

What is outside the scope

Consultation and community engagement

You can get involved by:

  • Completing the online survey
    Share your views on the values, use and future priorities for natural reserves.
  • Attending a drop-in session
  • Provide feedback on the interactive map

We will be hosting four drop-in sessions to provide an opportunity to chat about community priorities for the Natural Reserve Strategy.


Mallacoota Service Centre29 July 20269.30am-12pm
Orbost Service Centre29 July 20262pm-5pm
Bairnsdale Library4 August 202610am-12.30pm
Bairnsdale Library7 August 202610am-12.30pm
Omeo Service Centre3 August 20269.30am-1pm


If you're unable to attend a drop-in session, a Council staff member will be available on the following days to provide assistance and answer any questions.

Mallacoota Service Centre

11 August 2026

All Day

Orbost Service Centre

13 August 2026

All Day

Omeo Service Centre

17 August 2026

All Day


Shaping the future of East Gippsland’s natural reserves

Help guide how Council protects, manages and prioritises our bushland, wetlands and natural spaces over the next 10 years.

East Gippsland Shire Council is developing a Natural Reserves Management Strategy to guide how Council-managed natural reserves are cared for over the next decade.

These natural reserves protect important biodiversity, support cultural heritage, and provide places for recreation, connection to nature and community wellbeing.

Your feedback will help us understand what matters most about our natural reserves, how you use them, identify any issues, and explore opportunities for community partnerships in their management.

Community knowledge, experience and values are a vital part of this work. Your input will help ensure the strategy reflects what matters most to the people who use and care about these places.

Project Scope

This project focuses on Council‑managed natural reserves only.

These natural reserves are a protected natural area cared for by a local council to conserve wildlife and allow low-impact public use, such as walking along bush tracks, birdwatching in wetlands, or enjoying picnic areas while native plants and animals are protected from damage.


Non-Negotiables
  • Emphasis on protection and enhancement of biodiversity values (ecological conditional)
  • Legal and regulatory obligations relevant to reserve management

What is outside the scope

Consultation and community engagement

You can get involved by:

  • Completing the online survey
    Share your views on the values, use and future priorities for natural reserves.
  • Attending a drop-in session
  • Provide feedback on the interactive map

We will be hosting four drop-in sessions to provide an opportunity to chat about community priorities for the Natural Reserve Strategy.


Mallacoota Service Centre29 July 20269.30am-12pm
Orbost Service Centre29 July 20262pm-5pm
Bairnsdale Library4 August 202610am-12.30pm
Bairnsdale Library7 August 202610am-12.30pm
Omeo Service Centre3 August 20269.30am-1pm


If you're unable to attend a drop-in session, a Council staff member will be available on the following days to provide assistance and answer any questions.

Mallacoota Service Centre

11 August 2026

All Day

Orbost Service Centre

13 August 2026

All Day

Omeo Service Centre

17 August 2026

All Day


  • Natural Reserve Strategy Survey

    The survey will be open until 19 August 2026

    Collection Notice – Natural Reserve Strategy

    East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the options for the development of the Natural Reserve Strategy. The information you provide may be used to inform priorities for natural reserves across East Gippsland. This strategy allows you to submit your feedback anonymously however, if you choose to include any personal information, or make reference to where you live, it may be possible to identify you given the specific nature of this strategy. Please note your feedback will be visible to Council staff, including the Project Supervisor and external consultants for the specific purpose of developing the Natural Reserve Strategy. Words provided in your feedback will not be used or repeated in any public communications or reporting. For more information on Council’s Privacy Policy, please visit the EGSC Privacy Policy link at the bottom of this page or email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.
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Page last updated: 19 Jul 2026, 08:14 AM