The clearing of vegetation and dead timber by members of the Tura community is being frowned upon by the Bega Valley Shire Council.
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BVSC said it is disappointed the area of native vegetation (with even dead timber still considered native vegetation and of value in the local ecosystem) has been cleared from the Tura Head Coastal Reserve without consent or endorsement.
The Tura Head Coastal Reserve is largely council owned and managed land that is part of a continuous stretch of native vegetation from Bournda National Park in the north, along the Tura Beach coastal strip and down to Short Point in Merimbula.
Council said it welcomed the opportunity to work with volunteer groups and values their input, however there were important procedures that have to be followed.
“Community workshops held recently identified a strong desire by many Tura Beach residents to get involved in improving the Coastal Reserve. This unauthorised clearing doesn’t recognise the greater interest in this Reserve,” the council said.
This incident is currently being investigated by Council’s compliance team. Non-compliance with local and state legislation could lead to on the spot fines, local court, or the Land and Environment Court, depending on the severity of the case at hand.
For all inquiries in relation to the clearing of vegetation, contact council’s vegetation management team on 6499 2222.
