Our region is predominantly pastoral land, a mix of indigenous native grasslands and introduced pastures. In the State of Victoria there are regulations governing the removal of native vegetation, and a permit is usually required from Council before any native vegetation (including standing dead trees) can be removed.
If a permit is required a Southern Grampians Planning Permit form can be downloaded from our Planning Resources and Application Forms page.
Here are some handy hints and tips for enhancing native vegetation: