2 May, 2023

Call for Community Members to Nominate for Botanical Working Group

Community members are invited to nominate for Naracoorte Lucindale Council's Botanical Working Group for a two-year term.

The purpose of the Botanical Working Group is to provide reports to Council's Strategic Asset & Planning Committee on:

• Existing streetscapes in all townships in the Council area with respect to the species, condition and acceptability as Council trees
• Principles and guidelines in relation to Council trees
• Matters relating to vegetation management on Council land, including parks and reserves recommendations on matters relating to trees and Council streetscapes

The Botanical Working Group will meet as often as required based on need and will be held at a date and time determined by the Working Group.

Cr Craig McGuire and Cr Abigail Goodman were recently appointed as Council's Elected Members on the Working Group.

Community representatives on the Working Group should have professional knowledge and skills in tree management.

For further information, please read the Statement of Purpose for the Botanical Working Group by CLICKING HERE.

Interested community members can alternatively contact Council on 8760 1100 for a printed copy of the Statement of Purpose.

If you would like to nominate for the Botanical Working Group, please complete the nomination form by CLICKING HERE or contacting the Council for a printed copy of the form.

Nominations will close at 5pm on Friday 26 May 2023.

Media Spokespeople:

Mayor Patrick Ross - email patrick.ross@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 0427 658 049

Trevor Smart, CEO - email trevor.smart@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100

General Media Enquiries:

Josie Collins, Community Engagement Officer - email josie.collins@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100