Devonport City Council is committed to protecting and enhancing our local natural environment, including our parks, reserves, waterways, and coastline. This service is for making non-emergency requests and enquiries related to environmental management.
Council’s Role vs. Other Agencies and Landowners
It is important to understand which environmental matters are managed by Council.
Council’s Role: Council is responsible for managing declared weeds on public land, maintaining natural reserves and bushland owned by Council, implementing local sustainability programs, and addressing minor environmental issues on Council property.
Other Responsibilities: The management of weeds on private property is the responsibility of the landowner. The EPA is the lead agency for significant pollution events. NRE Tas is responsible for wildlife management and issues within national parks and other state-managed land.
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| Environmental Enquiry or Complaint | This service is for making non-emergency enquiries about environmental topics or for lodging a complaint about an issue on public land.
For major pollution incidents, please report them directly to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Tasmania. To report injured wildlife, please contact Bonorong Wildlife Rescue or NRE Tas.
You can use this form to ask questions about Council's environmental initiatives, such as our sustainability and climate change programs, local conservation activities, or policies related to the natural environment.
This form is for reporting environmental issues on Council-managed public land, such as parks, reserves, and roadsides. Common complaints include:
Please note that environmental issues on private property, such as weeds or overgrown vegetation, are the responsibility of the landowner.
When lodging a complaint, providing a precise location and uploading a photo is the best way to ensure our crews can investigate the issue promptly. Your request will be directed to the most appropriate officer for review and action. |
| Pests/Vermin | This service is for reporting issues with pests and vermin, such as rodents and European wasps, on public land. Council's Environmental Health team investigates these reports to protect public health, safety, and community amenity.
It is crucial to understand the difference between public and private responsibility for pest control.
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