Building in the Bushfire Management Overlay – planning advice If you are planning to develop a property in a bushfire-prone area, you may need to meet the requirements of the Bushfire Management Overlay.
Clearing trees and vegetation - bushfire exemptions Your property may be exempt from needing a permit to clear vegetation to defend residential buildings. Depending on zones, overlays, construction date of buildings.
Communities First Preparing for emergencies through connection and partnership. The Communities First team supports the Nillumbik community to lead projects and activities that build connection and help people to prepare for emergencies.
Community Emergency Planning Get ready! We’re popping up all over the Shire to answer your questions around emergency preparedness and help you develop and update your emergency plan
Preparing your property for fire Learn more about burning off, the rules for reducing vegetation around your home, and our fire hazard inspection program, including Fire Prevention Notices.
Business workshops and events Find a workshop or event to improve your skills, grow your business and meet other local business people.
Caring for land - for rural and urban residents Learn how Council can support you to care for your land.
Collaborative Community Deer Action across Nillumbik This Communities Environment Program-funded project ran from 2020 to 2021. It built capacity within the Nillumbik community to identify and control deer by providing educational activities and resources.
Community deer directory This directory lists businesses and individuals who can provide deer-related services in Nillumbik
Conservation Futures project Learn about this project that focused on the conservation of biodiversity including nine threatened flora and fauna species.
Deer In Nillumbik, deer are increasing in population and extent, causing damage to native vegetation, agriculture and gardens. Find out how to identify and monitor deer, along with a directory of services that can help you control deer on your property.
Environmental volunteer opportunities By volunteering you can help shape a sustainable future for our Shire.
Gardens for Wildlife The Nillumbik Gardens for Wildlife (G4W) is a partnership between Council and community members to help people create habitat gardens for local wildlife. Find out how to request a garden-guide visit, or to become a volunteer with the program yourself.
Sugarloaf Link Project Learn more about the biodiversity conservation 'Sugarloaf Link' project which helped control deer, weeds and foxes between 2019 and 2021. Deer control work is continuing under the current 'Nillumbik Deer Control Project'.
Equiculture course - discount for Nillumbik residents Learn about the Equiculture course and how you can access the Nillumbik discount.
Land Management Incentive Program Grants Learn more about this grant program to help address land degradation, improve your property and protect and enhance biodiversity.
Nillumbik Grants Hub Find out about grants and funding opportunities offered by other local, state and federal bodies and organisations at the Nillumbik Grants Hub
Other rebates and incentives for landowners Learn more about Farm, Sustainable Agricultural and Trust for Nature rebates to assist landowners manage the natural environment on their properties.
Building in the Bushfire Management Overlay – planning advice If you are planning to develop a property in a bushfire-prone area, you may need to meet the requirements of the Bushfire Management Overlay.
Clearing trees and vegetation - bushfire exemptions Your property may be exempt from needing a permit to clear vegetation to defend residential buildings. Depending on zones, overlays, construction date of buildings.
Preparing your property for fire Learn more about burning off, the rules for reducing vegetation around your home, and our fire hazard inspection program, including Fire Prevention Notices.
Bike paths and walking trails Walk, ride or cycle along the extensive network of trails in Nillumbik.
Parks, reserves and playgrounds Find your nearest park, reserve or playground using an interactive map of Nillumbik.
Green Wedge Management Plan and advocacy Provides an overview of Council's plan for funding, resourcing and service delivery for the green wedge.