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LOCALS LEADING THE WAY IN

CONSERVATION DRIVE

Moreton Bay has hit a major conservation milestone, home to Councillor Darren Grimwade (Div 11) said it was fantastic to see
the 5000th signatory to join the South East Queensland Land locals actively maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat on
for Wildlife Program. their properties.
Laceys Creek resident Timotheos Firestone listed his 77-hectare “Whether it’s being part of this program or joining Council’s
property to help protect the area’s diverse plant species and Voluntary Conservation Program, I’d like to thank the individuals
improve wildlife habitats. who are working with us to create a greener region,” Cr Grimwade
said.
“Since buying the property 18 months ago, I’ve become
interested in learning more about fire and weed management, “Moreton Bay Region is home to a variety of incredible natural
and how to restore habitat for wildlife,” Mr Firestone said. habitats and environments, from our coastline to the picturesque
hinterland.
“There’s a lot of challenges with maintaining such a large parcel
of land including time and money, but the Land for Wildlife “We want to see our native fauna and flora thrive in their natural
Program has been great in providing direction and connecting ways, which is why Council continues to invest in greater
me with other like-minded people. measures to protect our environment.”

“I’ve always been interested in conserving nature, and when I The 2021-22 Council Budget allocates $61 million for parks
signed up, I didn’t realise how much more there was to it, I’ve and the environment, with $2.9 million available for land
enjoyed the educational events and workshops. acquisitions to expand our wildlife corridors, green infrastructure
maintenance and renewal.
“I really enjoy living here, listening to the sound of the birds and
being able to retreat and connect to nature.” For more information and opportunities to join conservation
programs visit: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/
Mayor Peter Flannery thanked Mr Firestone for becoming an Services/Environment/Voluntary-Conservation
advocate for protecting the environment.

“I’d like to acknowledge and celebrate Timotheos’ leadership
in joining the program and caring for our environment,” Mayor
Flannery said.

“He’s not alone, Moreton Bay Region has 610 properties now
signed up to conserve or restore more than 4,400 hectares of
land.”
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