Wingecarribee Public Library Branches are Closed until 31 January 2022

Wingecarribee Public Library branches are closed until the 31 January 2022, as we manage the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. Click and collect is now available from the 6 January 2022 at Bowral Library from 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday. Find out more by visiting the below link:

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Environment

Council's Environment and Sustainability Branch provides a range of essential environmental services to the Highlands Community.

Bushfire Management

Council is a member of the Wingecarribee Bushfire Management Committee and works closely with the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW. This page has bushfire related resources that includes; bushfire hazards and emergency information, preparing your property for the bushfire season (including community protection plans) and a quick link to the bushfire danger period.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Wingecarribbee Shire Council is committed to taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. We are working on reducing the impacts of Council’s operations on the environment and providing sustainable living support to the community through our community programs and services.

Environment Forms

Find all of our forms relating to our Environment Services including volunteer forms, service request forms and other useful environmental resources.

Environmental Management

Council's Environment and Sustainability Branch provides a range of essential environmental services to the Highlands Community. Click here for more information on Council environmental policies, environmental forms, pollution information and how Council is using the Environmental Levy to protect our regions unique environment.

Environment Projects

Find out more about some of our major Environment Projects.

Get Involved

The Environment and Sustainability Branch coordinate projects, programs and events for the community to get involved in. This includes bushcare volunteering, citizen science, private land conservation, biodiversity and sustainability projects, and environmental events (e.g Earth Hour and School Environment Day). We also develop educational content for the community and schools.

Natural Environment

The Southern Highlands is a biodiversity hotspot, with 1558 native plant species and 374 native animal species identified within the Shire. Find out more about our local biodiversity, living with wildlife, our bushland reserve network and waterways, private land conservation and vegetation management, and bushfire management.

Waste Education

Wingecarribee Shire Council recognises the importance of working in partnership with the community to manage, reduce and avoid waste.

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