Reserves
There are 121 Shire reserves located within and vested with the Shire of Denmark. In addition, the State Government manages many other reserves and National Parks through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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Posted 25 July 2025
Volunteer at the Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery
The Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery is inviting volunteers to help grow and care for seedlings that will be used in future revegetation efforts.
Posted 16 July 2025
Request For Quotes - Spring 2025 Mitigation Activity Fund Program
The Shire of Denmark is requesting quotes for the treatments in the Spring 2025 (MAF 2425R2) Program, which are expected to be completed by 1st November 2025.
Posted 23 June 2025
Pest Plants Local Law Review
Council has commenced a statutory review of the Shire of Denmark’s Local Laws Relating to Pest Plants and is calling for public comment.
Posted 18 June 2025
Mt Hallowell Management Plan Final Review Period Commences
The Shire of Denmark has initiated a final round of community consultation, seeking feedback on the Draft Mount Hallowell Management Plan, before it is presented to Council for approval.
Posted 04 February 2025
Kwoorabup Native Tree Nursery Endorsed by Council
The proposal for the Kwoorabup Native Tree Nursery, a project that promises to enhance local biodiversity and support community revegetation efforts, has been endorsed by the Shire of Denmark Council and marks a significant step forward for habitat preservation in our region.
Posted 03 February 2025
Berridge Park Revitalisation Plan Now Fully Funded
The Shire of Denmark’s Berridge Park Precinct Development project is now fully funded after an additional $2,197,666 was awarded by the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program and following the announcement of a Lotterywest grant of $2,857,500 and $697,666 from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund awarded last year.
Posted 22 January 2025
Funding Win for Shire of Denmark’s Bushfire Preparedness
The Shire of Denmark has successfully secured $193,050 from the State Government’s Mitigation Activity Fund to go towards 47 bushfire mitigation treatments in the Shire of Denmark this year.
Posted 07 January 2025
Fire Mitigation in the Shire of Denmark
A Message from the Shire President Kingsley Gibson
Posted 03 January 2025
Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve
A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson
Posted 20 November 2024
Survey Released for Mt Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review
Have your say online or via hardcopy before Friday 17 January
Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review
It’s time to review the management plan for the Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell Reserve, a precious place at the heart of our community. Independent consultant Aurora Environmental is conducting a comprehensive review to identify the best path forward for the management of the reserve. A Community Survey is open from Wednesday 20th November 2024 – Friday 17th January 2025.
For information about the project, and to Have Your Say please visit: https://www.yourdenmark.wa.gov.au/mount-hallowell-management-plan-review
What We Look After
Coastline Reserves
Our Shire boasts a coastline that covers 84 kilometres, much of which is managed by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
We look after four coastal reserves:
- Ocean Beach
- Parry Beach
- Boat Harbour
- Peaceful Bay
Coastal hazard risk management and adaptation planning is one of the integral aspects of decision-making for sustainable land use in and around coastal reserves.
In June 2024, Council adopted a new Coastal Reserves Management Plan following an extensive review and consultation process.
Bushland and Foreshore Reserves
Of the 121 Shire-managed reserves located within our Shire, 41 are for community oriented services such as drainage, emergency services sites and communications.
The remaining 80 reserves have some degree of natural resource management input required in order to maintain biodiversity and environmental values.
The purposes of these 80 reserves range from conservation, public recreation, parkland management and resource extraction (gravel and sand). Of these,12 are classed as A-Class Reserves which secures a higher level of protection of the natural and/or community values.
We regularly undertake weed management, revegetation, fire mitigation and other activities in our reserves as part of our management programs.
Friends of Reserves Groups
In recognition of keen community members and organisations who undertake bush care activities in Shire reserves, the Shire promotes the creation and membership of Friends of Reserves Groups.
The Shire has developed a Friends of Reserves Strategy to assist these groups, ensuring they undertake their efforts safely and in keeping with the Shire's biodiversity (and biosecurity) objectives.
Please contact our Sustainability Officer for more information.
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Consultations
- Our guiding strategy for our management of these reserves is up for review. Details are published on our Protecting Our Coastline project page at Your Denmark.
- A major redevelopment project at Ocean Beach is underway. Details are available on our Ocean to Channel Recreation Precinct project page.
- A Parry Beach Master Planning process was commenced in 2021. Details are available on our A Master Plan for Parry Beach project page.
- We are also working on a Weeds Strategy Review, a Roadside Vegetation Mapping Review and working towards a review of the Mt Hallowell Master Plan.
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Related Documents
Coastal
Bushland and Foreshore
Friends of Reserves
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Useful Links
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Contact
Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or info@denmark.wa.gov.au
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