What the City is Doing
Recognising that there is vast potential to improve the diversity and abundance of native species within the LGA, the City has recently commissioned the development of an Urban Ecology Survey and Strategic Action Plan, which will:
- Obtain baseline information about the species and communities that currently occur within the LGA
- Identify and prioritise opportunities to conserve and enhance biodiversity across the LGA
While the Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan is not due for completion until mid 2011, the City is undertaking works from the present time to improve biodiversity. For example:
- Habitat features are being incorporated into park upgrades, streetscape works and new developments
(for example green roofs) wherever possible; - Total tree canopy is being increased through street tree plantings;
- Locally indigenous species are planted whenever possible; and
- weed and pest animal management programs are being implemented.
The City's Environmental Grants program has funded valuable initiatives, such as the Ecology of Pyrmont Peninsula 1788 - 2008 project and the Blue Wren Habitat Conservation in Glebe/Forest Lodge project.
Community-based programs are also making valuable contributions to biodiversity in the LGA. The City supports volunteers from the Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare group and Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery, who undertake habitat restoration works including planting of locally indigenous species and follow-up weeding in numerous parts of the LGA.
Visit the What You Can Do page to learn how you can get involved.
The soil profile mural above was made by school children as part of an environmental education program at the Ultimo Community Centre.
Last Updated: Monday 22 November, 2010