Urban Ecology Action Plan
Red-browed Finch (Image courtesy Nevil Lazarus)
Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan
Biodiversity is a crucial factor in the environmental, social and cultural health of a city. Biodiversity in the City of Sydney’s area has declined because of urban development – buildings and roads have taken away some of the habitat that used to provide a home for plants and animals. However, there are ways we can vastly increase the numbers of plants and animals and improve their diversity in our City.
The City of Sydney is working with the Australian Museum to develop an Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan.
This plan will assess the current state of biodiversity in the local government area. It will then identify and prioritise actions that can be taken to conserve locally indigenous plant and animal species and improve their habitats.
Please email urbanecology@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to report any unusual species observed in the City of Sydney, or to raise any other issues you think should be considered in the Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan.
Last Updated: Tuesday 15 February, 2011
