Natural Resource Management Council works with community based environmental protection and conservation groups such as Cradle Coast Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Protecting our Flora and Fauna Burnie City Council works with environmental protection and conservation groups such as the Burnie Penguin Observation Centre and the Friends of Fernglade.
Spanish Heath Blitz - Weeds Action Fund Please join us to rid the north-west from Smithton to Devonport of Spanish heath.
Tree Management Our City is fortunate to have a large number of green spaces with extensive and diverse tree populations. Council needs to take a balanced approach in managing the extensive stock of trees in our parks, reserves, on road and urban waterways and has a Tree Management Policy to guide decision making.
Water We are a City by the Sea, with a focus on water efficiency and protecting our natural resources, our waterways and beaches.
Adapting to changes in climate Council takes an active interest in the changing climate and seeks ways to work with the community to best adapt to changing climate impacts.
Report illegal dumping and pollution Find out how to report issues such as potholes, blocked gutters, illegal dumping of rubbish, pollution, graffiti, illegal disposal of syringes, dead animals on the roadside, and abandoned vehicles.
Emu River and Cooee Creek Investigations Update: Investigations are continuing ◾◾◾◾Due to two separate pollution incidents, Council have erected signage at Emu River and Cooee Creek to advise our community to avoid entering the water until further notice.
Please: Do not feed the Ducks 🚫 Burnie City Council will be installing new signs at Romaine Reserve to educate visitors to not feed ducks. Feeding can cause illness and deformities and increase waterway pollution and nuisance algae. Feeding can also cause less foraging for their native foods and dependency on humans.
Electric Vehicle EV Chargers in the Multi-Storey Car Park The two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations located in the Multi-Storey Car Park are ready for use - and - they are free for the first 12 months 🚗⚡