THE City of Greater Geelong Council has implemented a project that aims to better protect the unique landscape character within well-established areas of Ocean Grove.<\/p>\n
At a meeting last week, the Council adopted Amendment C349, which implements the Ocean Grove Significant Tree Project (OGSTP).<\/p>\n
In 2015, the OGSTP identified the number of significant trees on public and private land in two areas of old Ocean Grove.<\/p>\n
More than 3,000 significant trees were noted, including the Bellarine Yellow-gum, which is a threatened species in Victoria.<\/p>\n
Along with the vegetation surveys, a detailed Background Report was prepared to inform the draft planning controls.<\/p>\n
Public consultation took place in 2016 with a number of changes made in response to submissions.<\/p>\n
At a Panel Hearing in October 2017, council officers responded that Amendment C349 was strategically justified and recommendations from the OGSTP were appropriate given the number of significant trees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE City of Greater Geelong Council has implemented a project that aims to better protect the unique landscape character within well-established areas of Ocean Grove. At a meeting last week, the Council adopted Amendment C349, which implements the Ocean Grove Significant Tree Project (OGSTP). In 2015, the OGSTP identified the number of significant trees on […]<\/p>\n