Establishment of Annie Hehir Environment Reserve complete
A 63-hectare purchase through the Environment Levy.
A 63-hectare purchase through the Environment Levy.
Annie Hehir Environment Reserve is an exceptional conservation area. It contains high biodiversity values and pristine waterways. These include:
The Reserve was created when two properties in Peachester were purchased using Environment Levy funds in 2011 and 2017.
A range management actions have been undertaken to establish the Reserve. This includes the removal of weed species and planting of native trees and shrubs. To protect the native animals living in the Reserve, pest animals have also been removed. Many school groups and local residents have attended environmental events on the Reserve. They took part in environmental education and conservation activities including tree planting.
Read the full story in the 2019/20 Environment Levy Annual Report[14114KB]. Learn more about the Environment Levy Land Acquisition Program.
The Sunshine Coast is a place of natural beauty. As such, council and residents work together to protect our green spaces.
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Biodiversity is the variety of all life plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms.
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