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The City has prepared a Draft Plan for Nature (the Plan) to set the future direction for biodiversity programs in Greater Geelong and we are seeking your feedback in the survey below.

The Plan was developed collaboratively with various stakeholders through extensive engagement from 2021 to 2025. The Plan for Nature Community Engagement Summary Report 2025 provides further information.

The Plan will undergo four weeks of community consultation and is scheduled to go back to Council for adoption on the 23 June 2026.

The Plan provides Council with a mechanism to meet an important outcome in Our Council Plan 2025-29; that natural habitat and areas of important biodiversity are identified, protected, connected and restored.

The Plan outlines five Goals:

• Wadawurrung Country and Values
• Protections
• Connections and Restoration
• Community and Partnerships
• Climate Change and Supporting Nature

Each Goal includes 10-year Strategic Objectives and Targets, plus Actions set for 2–3 years.

The actions within the Plan directly address issues raised during the community engagement as follows:

• Establish wildlife corridors across the landscape linking existing habitat.
• Greater use of land use planning controls and other regulatory tools to protect existing natural areas and biodiversity.
• Support for community groups and landholders to undertake nature restoration works and engage in nature projects.
• Managing impacts of people to parks and reserves where there are high natural values.
• Collaborative projects between agencies and the community for on-ground nature works.
• Long term stewardship and protection programs aimed at land conservation, such as covenants and acquisition.
• Connection to Country of the Wadawurrung people.

The Plan uses the six landscapes defined by Corangamite CMA, and Melbourne Water boundaries for targeted biodiversity planning and management. Native vegetation and habitats have been mapped in detail, with each landscape's current biodiversity status, threats, and opportunities identified.

The Plan used vegetation and habitat mapping, along with community input from consultations and workshops, to create a Biolinks Plan that prioritises key natural areas in each landscape.

The Plan will strengthen partnerships across our Caring for Environment Groups and key partners who are already actively supporting the delivery of nature-based programs across the municipality.

Your feedback is important to us. Share your thoughts by:

• completing the survey below, or
• visiting us for a chat on 16 April

Feedback closes at 5.00pm 30 April, 2026

• Email us at ebadmin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
• Write to us at:
  • Environment and Natural Resources Team
    City of Greater Geelong
    Wadawurrung Country
    PO Box 104,
    Geelong VIC 3220