The NSW Roadside Environment Committee was formed in 1994 to encourage better management of the roadside environment. It comprises 12 organisations, including the RTA, with interests in roadside management.
The RTA-supported committee encourages better management of roadside ecological, social and economic resources. The involvement and cooperation of Government agencies and other groups within the community is essential for effective roadside management.
The Roadside Environment Committee:
Has produced an information package Managing Roadsides containing publications and a video.
The package assists roadside managers in assessing the value of the roadside environment, and developing and implementing management plans.
Distributes roadside signage to highlight areas of significance.
Develops and runs training workshops and courses.
Carries out research and highlights issues affecting roadsides.
Manages an Environmental Trust program – Saving our corridors – that funds local authorities to assist with assessment and planning.
Has produced a Strategic Plan (2003-2006) to encourage a coordinated effort by all stakeholders and managers of roadsides and to protect the diverse range of roadside values.
The following vision and goal are part of the plan:
Vision – to achieve a consistent and high quality of biodiversity and vegetation management on linear reserves (or roadsides) in NSW.
Goal – to improve and enhance the management of roadsides in NSW through the engagement of community and key stakeholders.
Roadside Environment Committee membership 2008
RTA
Nature Conservation Council
Country Energy
Rural Fire Service
Rail Infrastructure Corporation
Greening Australia NSW
Institute of Public Works Australia
LGSA
Rural Lands Protection Board
Department of Environment Climate Change
Contact
Paul Cruickshank
REC Executive Officer
NSW REC
PO Box 578
Alstonville NSW 2477
Phone: (02) 6629 8579
Mobile: 0434 113 004
email: cruickshankp@gmail.com
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