Update - 24 November, 2022

The final master plan for Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve was approved by Council on Tuesday 22 November, securing the natural values of the reserve, whilst providing opportunities for improved social wellbeing through a connection to nature and open space.

The success of the plan is largely due to the level of community input, the restoration of the natural values of the reserve and the appreciation for the reserve that has been built over time.

The final master plan and consultation report can be found in the document library of this page.

The City now looks forward to working with the community and stakeholders on implementing the plan.

The Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve is located on the western boundary of the Indented Head township. The 13.6-hectare reserve is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

As part of the City's commitment to protect, enhance and restore our region's biodiversity, we are developing a master plan for the reserve to help guide long-term planning.

The plan provides an overarching vision and guidance for the reserve; outlines the desired outcomes; recommends suitable opportunities and priority actions to be implemented in protecting and enhancing the natural values of the reserve; and passive recreational activities to enjoy and build appreciation for these natural values.

The plan considers:

• protecting and enhancing biodiversity;
• environmental resilience in a changing climate;
• collaboration with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners to connect culture and biodiversity;
• building community awareness and understanding of the importance of protecting remaining natural areas on the Bellarine Peninsula;
• opportunities for improved social wellbeing, through connection to nature and open space; and
• providing opportunities for the community's appreciation of natural spaces to grow.

Your feedback is a vital part of our planning. It helps us make decisions to ensure the Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve remains a natural, beautiful, and inviting place that meets the needs of the local community.

We'd love you to read the draft Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan, and let us know if we 'Have we captured your thoughts; have we missed anything' from the first round of engagement.

Feedback can be provided by completing the online survey below. Hard copies of the survey are available at the Indented Heads General Store, 313 The Esplanade Indented Head from 10 June.

We are taking feedback from Wednesday 1 June 2022 until 5pm Friday 30 June 2022.

A summary about the feedback received will be shared back with the community later this year.