Urban Green Corridors Plan Review

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The Urban Green Corridors Plan (UGCP) is part of Lismore City Council's Biodiversity Management Strategy, aiming to protect and restore our urban biodiversity. It creates a network of wildlife corridors across Lismore and Goonellabah, connecting existing urban bushland areas to larger regional corridors. This network helps maintain a healthy, thriving environment in the city.

The plan is now due for its first review and Council is working with Earthscapes Consulting to assess its effectiveness. Your feedback will be used to revise the plan for the next 10 years (2025-2035), ensuring it meets community needs and continues to protect our natural spaces.

Why Review the Plan?

The review will help us understand:

  • Whether the 2017 plan’s goals have been met
  • How the plan and its implementation can be improved going forward
  • Where the corridors can be expanded or strengthened
  • The impact of recent changes, like the flood-risk areas, which could provide new opportunities for green spaces, public areas, and environmental restoration.

What’s Changed Since 2017?

Since the 2017 plan, several key developments have occurred for the urban green corridors:

  • More than 56 hectares of council-managed urban bushland have been regenerated.
  • Over 26 hectares of rainforest have been replanted, with strong community involvement.
  • Condition assessments of bushland reserves show many sites have improved, though challenges remain including garden dumping and invasive species.


Banyam Baigham Wetlands (North Lismore), before and after planting


Proposed Updates to the Plan

Detailed in the Discussion Paper, the revised plan proposes updates to some areas of the Plan, including:

  • First Nations Knowledge: We will incorporate cultural guidance and actions in consultation with local First Nations groups.
  • Mapping Updates: Changes to corridor boundaries based on new opportunities and land use changes, such as the flood buyback areas.
  • Ecological and Cultural Fire: Cool fire will be considered as a restoration tool to maintain open forests and cultural landscapes.
  • Climate Change: The plan will address how the corridors can help us adapt to climate impacts, such as extreme weather and flooding.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more details, visit the FAQs section, where you'll find answers to common questions, includingFriends of Wilson Nature Reserve Landcare:

  • What is the Urban Green Corridors Plan?
  • Why is the plan being reviewed?
  • How can I provide feedback?
  • How will my input be used?
  • What is bush regeneration and why is it important?

Community Engagement

Council has worked with a range of stakeholders including First Nations groups, Landcare volunteers, and bush regeneration practitioners to gather feedback on the proposed updates. Everyone is encouraged to participate and share their ideas through the online survey or by contacting Council directly.

Have Your Say

Share your feedback to inform the Plan by:

1. First reading the Discussion Paper

Read the discussion paper shared in the documents section of this page, or at this link. Then;

2. Complete the Survey

Help us by completing the quick and easy online survey below.

OR

2. Write or Email Us

If you prefer, you can share your thoughts directly with us by writing or emailing us. Your feedback is important, whether it's a suggestion, question, or general comments about the plan.

  • Email: council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
  • Mail: Lismore City Council, C/O General Manager, PO Box 23A LISMORE NSW 2480

The survey and submissions close 4:30pm, Monday 24 February 2025


The Urban Green Corridors Plan (UGCP) is part of Lismore City Council's Biodiversity Management Strategy, aiming to protect and restore our urban biodiversity. It creates a network of wildlife corridors across Lismore and Goonellabah, connecting existing urban bushland areas to larger regional corridors. This network helps maintain a healthy, thriving environment in the city.

The plan is now due for its first review and Council is working with Earthscapes Consulting to assess its effectiveness. Your feedback will be used to revise the plan for the next 10 years (2025-2035), ensuring it meets community needs and continues to protect our natural spaces.

Why Review the Plan?

The review will help us understand:

  • Whether the 2017 plan’s goals have been met
  • How the plan and its implementation can be improved going forward
  • Where the corridors can be expanded or strengthened
  • The impact of recent changes, like the flood-risk areas, which could provide new opportunities for green spaces, public areas, and environmental restoration.

What’s Changed Since 2017?

Since the 2017 plan, several key developments have occurred for the urban green corridors:

  • More than 56 hectares of council-managed urban bushland have been regenerated.
  • Over 26 hectares of rainforest have been replanted, with strong community involvement.
  • Condition assessments of bushland reserves show many sites have improved, though challenges remain including garden dumping and invasive species.


Banyam Baigham Wetlands (North Lismore), before and after planting


Proposed Updates to the Plan

Detailed in the Discussion Paper, the revised plan proposes updates to some areas of the Plan, including:

  • First Nations Knowledge: We will incorporate cultural guidance and actions in consultation with local First Nations groups.
  • Mapping Updates: Changes to corridor boundaries based on new opportunities and land use changes, such as the flood buyback areas.
  • Ecological and Cultural Fire: Cool fire will be considered as a restoration tool to maintain open forests and cultural landscapes.
  • Climate Change: The plan will address how the corridors can help us adapt to climate impacts, such as extreme weather and flooding.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more details, visit the FAQs section, where you'll find answers to common questions, includingFriends of Wilson Nature Reserve Landcare:

  • What is the Urban Green Corridors Plan?
  • Why is the plan being reviewed?
  • How can I provide feedback?
  • How will my input be used?
  • What is bush regeneration and why is it important?

Community Engagement

Council has worked with a range of stakeholders including First Nations groups, Landcare volunteers, and bush regeneration practitioners to gather feedback on the proposed updates. Everyone is encouraged to participate and share their ideas through the online survey or by contacting Council directly.

Have Your Say

Share your feedback to inform the Plan by:

1. First reading the Discussion Paper

Read the discussion paper shared in the documents section of this page, or at this link. Then;

2. Complete the Survey

Help us by completing the quick and easy online survey below.

OR

2. Write or Email Us

If you prefer, you can share your thoughts directly with us by writing or emailing us. Your feedback is important, whether it's a suggestion, question, or general comments about the plan.

  • Email: council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
  • Mail: Lismore City Council, C/O General Manager, PO Box 23A LISMORE NSW 2480

The survey and submissions close 4:30pm, Monday 24 February 2025

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      It is recommended that you read the Discussion Paper before completing this survey. 

    Please consider that the purpose of the Urban Green Corridors Plan is to conserve and restore biodiversity in the urban area. It's scope is focussed on ecological restoration and community engagement. Planning and management of recreational activities or infrastructure in open spaces are covered by other strategies, such as the Open Space Strategy and the Walking, Cycling and Micromobility Strategy.

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