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Environment

Animals

Find out about pet registration and microchipping, livestock grazing permits, native animals and dealing with feral pests

Weeds & Plants

Identifying and managing invasive weeds on your property and around your home

Waterways

Our waterways are an important part of the Murray-Darling basin, which is responsible for draining one-seventh of the Australian land mass.

Climate Change Initiatives

Council recognises the importance of demonstrating leadership in addressing climate change and its impacts on our communities through responsible planning and collaboration.

Firewood Collection

Wood cutting and firewood collection is illegal on all roadsides, reserves and public lands in the Snowy Valleys region.

Open Burning of Vegetation

SVC is a legislatively listed area in which burning of vegetation is prohibited except with approval. It is legal to burn green waste in your back yard provided you have a burn permit.