Living with the natural environment

Protecting our environment and biodiversity is a shared responsibility. We are actively working to preserve and enhance our city’s natural resources and we encourage and assist our residents to help protect and nurture the local environment.

Fox (Vulpes vulpes) in a field of dry grass
Controlling pest animals and insects

Pest animals and insects can threaten our native species. Find out how you can control them.

biodiversity plant Drosera peltata
Protecting plants and ecology

Learn about the most common plants and ecology found in the local environment and our guidance around them.

Koala and Joey in tree
Protecting native animals and insects

Learn about the most common creatures found in the local environment and our guidance around them.

Protecting our waterways

We are developing long-term sustainable solutions to managing water supply and protecting our waterways. Find out how you can get involved.

biodiversity yarra river 2006

The Green Wedge

Learn about how we are protecting natural and rural values and what it means for residents living in the Green Wedge area.

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