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We're updating the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Plan
The revised plan will provide a roadmap for action, so that we all can play our part in caring for land, water and nature across the Hills and Fleurieu.
The plan builds on the achievements of the previous five years and recognises that lasting change relies on all of us, land managers, community groups, volunteers, First Nations partners, industry and government, working together.
Thank you for your input!
We thank everyone who took the time to attend a community conversation, join a Yarning Circle, or provide feedback on the draft Hills & Fleurieu Regional Landscape Plan 2026–2033. Your insights, stories, and ideas are invaluable.
We are now carefully reviewing all feedback and incorporating it into the final plan. We'll be excited to share the new plan with you soon and continue working together to care for our region.
Landscape Conversations - Gathering community input to help shape the plan
In August and September 2025, Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu brought together community members, landholders, councils, industry and environmental groups for a series of Landscape Conversations – a chance to imagine the future of our region and help shape the next Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Plan (2026–2031).
Across four workshops, participants shared a clear vision: healthy and resilient ecosystems, connected and empowered communities, sustainable land use, and a low-carbon, climate-ready region. They called for more on-ground action, stronger partnerships, and greater support for landholders, as well as more opportunities to engage young people and new landholders in caring for the landscape.
A Yarning Circle with members of the Ngarrindjeri/Ramindjeri community also provided a space to share stories, ideas and knowledge about caring for Country. Listening and learning from First Nations people will be an important part of shaping the new plan and how we work to protect and restore our landscapes.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and insights – your voices are helping shape the future of our region.
Frequently asked questions
The Hills and Fleurieu Regional Landscape Plan is the five-year strategic plan for the whole region. It sets shared priorities for caring for land, water, nature, and building climate and community stewardship. It is not a plan for the Board alone - it reflects the combined efforts and responsibilities of many partners across the Hills and Fleurieu.
Regional Landscape Plans are reviewed and updated every five years. The new draft responds to changes in our region, the results of the 2021-26 plan, emerging environmental pressures and more than 770 ideas gathered through the 2025 Landscape Conversations with community, partners and stakeholders.
Many organisations and individuals contribute to landscape management. The plan identifies shared roles for councils, state government agencies, industry, community groups, NGOs, First Nations partners, research organisations and both private and public land managers. The plan provides a common direction for working together
The draft focuses on five priorities shaped by community input:
Community - Everyone caring for our landscapes
Climate - A net-zero, climate-resilient region
Land - Healthy, productive land supporting people, industry and nature
Water - Sustainable water management and healthy waterways
Nature - Protecting and restoring native ecosystems and wildlife
The Board is currently refining the plan based on feedback and will then prepare a final version for Ministerial approval.
All SA landscape regions are required to submit their plans as a package in April 2026.
The final Hills and Fleurieu Regional Landscape Plan 2026-2031 is expected to be adopted in mid-2026.
Draft Hills and Fleurieu Regional Landscape Plan 2026 2031
