WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Success New permit triggers for plantations TIMBER plantations more than 40 hectares in size will now need a permit in the Corangamite Shire. The change was introduced as part of the Grow Corangamite: Sustaining our Agriculture...
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Success New permit triggers for plantations TIMBER plantations more than 40 hectares in size will now need a permit in the Corangamite Shire. The change was introduced as part of the Grow Corangamite: Sustaining our Agriculture Future adopted at last month’s Ordinary Meeting of Council. Shire manager planning and building services Aaron Moyne said the strategy was a long-term plan for the use and development of agricultural land and industry in Corangamite. “It sets out a framework plan, strategic and is sweet planning policy recommendations to safeguard the shire’s agricultural industry and manage competing land uses,” he said. “It provides policy guidance to support and further develop a strong agricultural economy. “The strategy has now been finalised, bringing together a culmination of research and analysis to address both the issues and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses facing agriculture in Corangamite.” Public exhibition of the draft strategy wa
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