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Environment
This section contains information on the following subjects:
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Acid Sulfate Soils
Acid Sulfate Soils - Guidance for Construction Activities The purpose of the below document is to provide guidance when undertaking ground works within the Richmond Valley Council area and to allow for proper management of Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS...
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Evans River
Council conducts a range of activities in caring for the environment in and surrounding Evans Head. Soon to be complete are reports for the Coastline Hazard Study and the Coastal Management Plan, which will be made available for viewing from this pag...
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Flood Information
Richmond Valley Flood Mapping A new base flood model has been prepared in conjunction with Richmond River County Council. In addition to the base design floods, two climate change scenarios were included in the flood mapping. Thi...
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Pandanus Trees Under Threat
The following poster produced by the Department of Environment and Conservation NSW is available for viewing or download: Pandanus Poster 2006 (PDF) (approximate file size: 1,874Kb)
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Pesticide Notification
The following document details the process for spraying chemicals in public places: Pesticide Notification Plan (PDF) (approximate file size: 124Kb) Pesticide Notifications Notice is given to the community of Council's intention to spray...
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Richmond Valley Koala Habitat Atlas
In 1996 the Austalian Koala Foundation (AKF), with financial assistance from Council and the Main Camp Tea Tree company, embarked upon preparation of a koala habitat atlas. Due to forces outside the control of Council this project was delayed and ...
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The Indian Myna
The Indian Myna: 'The Flying Cane Toad' Have you seen this bird in your area? The Indian Myna is recognised as one of the world's worst feral animals, and its presence is on the increase locally. Councils across the North Coast have...
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LandCare
Council has been advised that a new community based LandCare group called Evans River & Coastal LandCare Incorporated has been established in Council's coastal area. The group meet on the first Sunday of each month at various sites around Evans He...
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Asbestos - Community Information
Approvals and/or licenses may be required in respect of the handling and disposal of asbestos material
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Coastal Zone Management Plan
Evans Head Coastline and Evans River Estuary What is the project? Richmond Valley Council has engaged local consultants, Hydrosphere Consulting, to develop a Coastal Zone Management Plan for the Evans Head Coastline and Evans River Estuary. The a...
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State of the Environment
Richmond Valley State of the Environment Reports & Supplementary Reports State of the Environment Reporting is required by Chapter 13 of the Local Government Act 1993. All NSW councils are also required to produce a Management Plan with respect to...