Climate Action Team

  • Waiting for planting guidelines

    Climate Action Team secretary Jeff Cooke is still waiting for Colac Otway Shire Council to release guidelines on nature strip plantings.

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  • Greening report reveals Colac’s lack of trees

    A shire-wide urban greening report has revealed Colac’s lack of tree cover, while there is an abundance of grass and concrete in the township.

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  • Urban forester to assist residents

    One of Australia’s leading urban foresters will assist Colac and other communities across Colac Otway Shire to be greener and support a long-term project to address climate change.

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  • Climate team’s garden display

    Green thumbs, gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers will have a chance to explore six different gardens around the Colac district this weekend, as part of the Climate Action Team’s open garden fundraiser.

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  • No approval for nature-strip planting

    Climate Action Team members are frustrated that a nature-strip planting demonstration in Colac planned for this month cannot proceed because council guidelines were “under review”.

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  • Great gardens inspire greening

    Green-thumbs, foodies and nature lovers will be spoiled for choice at the Climate Action Team’s upcoming open garden event, featuring unique gardens around the Colac district.

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  • Greening project to reduce impact

    Colac Otway’s Climate Action Team knows the importance of trees in keeping cities and towns cool.

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  • Simple ways to cut power use

    Colac and district residents have learnt from a national energy expert about simple DIY fixes to make their homes more energy efficient.

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