IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW It is important that this Strategy aligns with the Community Strategic Plan which provides a mechanism for monitoring and reporting on the Strategy. The actions and supporting projects provided under each principle will inform Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan, in keeping with the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework. Being the first version of the Strategy, a review will be undertaken within five years, to update the principles based on the data collected. With increased data and learnings from trial projects and investigations, we will have evidence to plan greening activities for future years. With good planning and community buy-in, the trees that we plant today in the MidCoast can leave a long term legacy for future generations and enhance the MidCoast landscape. The successful implementation and delivery of the Strategy will require investment and resourcing over the next decade and beyond. With no foreseen net increase of funding for this Strategy and greening initiatives, we need to accommodate these initiatives within current budgets. We need to rethink our work to achieve measurable and quality outcomes, and particularly focus our efforts on the identified priority actions. Funding through the Environmental Rate, biodiversity offsets and grants could support these initiatives. It is important to have quick wins in this Strategy which can be delivered based on what we know now, as well as continuing to build a strong foundation to inform long term change. Effective community engagement and partnerships are essential for the success of every aspect of the Strategy. Council will need to continue its engagement efforts across all parts of the community. It is important that Council champions the Strategy, leading by example and working with the community to achieve the key actions.
MidCoast Council: Greening Strategy April 2021, DRAFT
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