Priorities
- Protecting and caring for our special places
- Telling our stories and histories in our parks and landscapes
- Managing parks, landscapes, flora and fauna to adapt to projected climate change impacts
- Planting appropriate vegetation in parks and open spaces
Measures
Number of gardens and parks awarded New Zealand Gardens Trust Star Status has increased
Green Flag Award has been awarded in Dunedin
Number of residents feeling pride in Dunedin’s parks and natural landscapes has increased
Recognition of the role of the DCC and community groups in protecting and enhancing Dunedin’s environment has increased
Use of bi-lingual names of places and open space features has increased
Source
New Zealand Gardens Trust
Green Flag Award Scheme, Parks Forum (UK)
Residents Survey
Quality of Life Survey
Green Ribbon Awards, Ministry of the Environment
The Dunedin People’s Panel