Policy protects wildlife

Barbed wire on properties located on Council owned or managed land will now have to abide by the Management of Barbed Wire Policy unanimously endorsed at the June 2021 Council Meeting.

Under the new policy, Council will not install any barbed wire in the future (except in rare and exceptional circumstances). Council’s focus will be the removal of any barbed wire in heathland and bushland reserves and open spaces with a primary role of conservation.

This policy paves the way for better protection of wildlife in Bayside and Bayside Mayor, Cr Laurence Evans OAM will be leading advocacy with other Victorian municipalities, local schools and businesses to where possible remove barbed wire on their properties in Bayside.

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