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:
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.