Huon Valley Council has adopted a new Nature Strip and Road Reserves Policy, providing clear guidance for property owners and occupiers about their responsibilities in maintaining urban nature strips and rural road reserves. The policy aims to enhance amenity and safety while protecting biodiversity.
Property owners must now obtain permits for landscaping nature strips, and those in rural areas can opt out of roadside spraying if their verge is well maintained. The policy also outlines rules around vehicle parking and weed control.
Copies of the policy are available for download here or from the Customer Service Centre.