Attention: Surfcoast Shire Council

Native birds and animals rely on native woodlands and green belts for survival; hundreds (if not thousands) of animals rely on the native woodland and old growth Messmate trees at 310 Grossmans Road, Torquay.  Animals include Black Cockatoo's, Echidna's, Tawny Frogmouth's and Kookaburra's.

Native woodlands and greenbelts are diminishing in Surfcoast and all over Australia; this is impacting animals and their ability to survive.

Their is currently a notice (ref number 23/0362) for a planning permit to remove the native vegetation at 310 Grossmans Road, Torquay and subdivide into 5 lots and we object.  This property is currently a 5 acre property with one dwelling with 4.5 acres  of old growth Messmate trees and native woodland.  This property is zoned as having 'environmental significance overlay' for a very good reason.

The old growth trees - found throughout this property - supports carbon emission absorption at far greater rates than younger trees; a function that we require to continue to support global climate challenges.

You can bat for the habitat by contacting the council personally (by emailing your objections to: planningapps@surfcoast.vic.gov.au) and by signing this petition.

We have so many different birds that fly into and over this property as well as native animals that live on this property -  It is special to be able to observe and hear the vast number of different birds and wildlife from my neighbouring property.  We are slowly loosing our native habitat and green belts in the name of development; animals are being left homeless and animal migratory habits are being interfered with.

Collectively we object to the 1) removal of native vegetation at 310 Grossmans Road, Torquay 2)subdividing the property into 5 lots.

Thank you for your support in caring about our native environment and animals in Surfcoast!