Yarra Ranges Shire Council Background and Overview Yarra Ranges Council is located on metropolitan Melbourne’s eastern fringe, an area of almost 2,500 square kilometres incorporating over 55 suburbs, townships, and small communities in a mixture of rural and urban areas. The climate, soils, rainfall and proximity to markets make…
Nillumbik Policy Snapshot Background and Overview Nillumbik’s population of 64,219 live amongst a fragmented urban and peri-urban landscape in close-knit communities, which range from typical urban settings to remote bush properties. There are over 300 hectares of nature and recreation reserves, which does not include some areas of the Kinglake National…
City of Whittlesea Policy Snapshot Background and Overview The City of Whittlesea is located in the outer Northern suburbs of Melbourne and is comprised of both rural and urban communities. The municipality has a diverse range of natural assets including rare native grasslands, local waterways and significant animal species like…
City of Port Phillip Urban Agriculture Policy Snapshot Background and Overview Port Phillip does not currently have a comprehensive urban agriculture strategy but has a series of other documents and resources relating to urban forests, nature strips and community gardens. The Council website provides resources and information relating to food…
Sustain is working with Melbourne University’s Burnley Campus, the City of Yarra, Moreland Food Gardens Network, 3000 acres, Cultivating Community, and Port Phillip EcoCentre in the coordination and hosting of a special 2-day forum to celebrate, connect and further empower Melbourne’s expanding urban agriculture community. Forum Dates: 20 & 21…
Banyule City Council Policy Snapshot Background and Overview Throughout all Banyule Council documents relating to food security, urban agriculture, urban food systems and food sovereignty is a deep concern for the long-term health of the environment and the people within it. Particularly in relation to Banyule’s City Plan’s ‘Planet, People…
City of Yarra Council Urban Agriculture Policy Snapshot The City of Yarra is regarded as a leader both in Victoria and nationally in enacting policies and strategies that specifically address sustainability and global environmental change. With its long history of food growing, urban agriculture in particular has been a priority…
City of Darebin Council Urban Agriculture Overview The City of Darebin is one of the leading local governments in Melbourne and nationally in the field of urban agriculture and urban food production. Background and Overview Although a relatively new area of policy work for the Council, the Darebin community has…
City of Moreland Urban Agriculture Policy Overview As with many other inner Melbourne municipalities, the City of Moreland has an active and enthusiastic community of backyard and community gardeners. Many groups and individuals have been engaged with the City of Moreland in the development of an urban agriculture…
