BICA - Bend of Islands Conservation Association

Unido: 21.abr.2022 Última actividad: 06.nov.2023 iNaturalist Australia

BICA is the Bend of Islands Conservation Association.

BICA was formed in the 1960s and helped save the Bend of Islands from being flooded to form the Yarra Brae Dam.

Situated on 634 hectares of natural bush-land, the area combines environmental conservation with residential use. The SUZ2 zoning ensures that the flora and fauna are protected by strict regulations prohibiting the introduction of non-indigenous plants and the keeping of pets and or livestock, including cats, dogs, horses or cattle.

Members of our community care about the flora and fauna that live close to their houses. Protection of the environment and low impact residential development form the basis of the special planning provisions in this area.

The BICA objectives are:

  • To preserve, nurture and encourage the diversity of the native flora and fauna of the area and its natural beauty, consistent with essential community needs, including fire precaution.
  • To nurture and encourage the diversity of the local flora and fauna and to promote community understanding of the local ecology and how to live in harmony with it through sharing of knowledge and experiences.
  • To associate and collaborate with other organizations whose aims are consistent with these objectives and to support, where appropriate, conservation activities in other areas.
  • To act for and on behalf of the membership individually or collectively in negotiations with public authorities, other organizations and individuals within the framework of these objectives.

This iNaturalist Account was set up by BICA President as a way to align the BICA objectives, by adding to the recording and identification of our rich biodiversity within the Bend of Islands.

  • Michael Dempsey

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