Tumut Shire

• 2004 State of the Environment Report
• 2000 State of the Environment Report for Tumut Shire

From the rugged subalpine terrain of Kosciuszko National Park and Bogong Mountain Range to the edge of the Murrumbidgee River plains, Tumut Shire exhibits a great diversity of landform and landuse. The shire straddles the boundary between the south-western slopes and the southern tablelands of NSW.

While sheep and cattle grazing and horticultural production continue to be important to the economy, an increase in the area of plantation forests, dams and National Park has boosted the importance of timber production, hydro-electricity generation, recreational activities and tourism to Tumut Shire.

The shire aquired much of the eastern part of the former Yarrowlumla Shire in March 2004, increasing its territory from 375,200 hectares to approximately 455,260 hectares. As of June 2004, some 11,382 people lived in the shire. Read more >

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