CLEANER, GREENER ACHIEVEMENTS

Natural Areas and Biodiversity

To increase protection, enhancement and awareness of natural areas and biodiversity, we continued our program of planting, delineation, fencing and signage in natural areas. Council undertook regular inspections to monitor priority weeds, inspect bush regeneration areas and Bushcare group sites and address issues raised by the local community.

Feral animal control was undertaken in nine parks and reserves and saw a 41 percent decrease in the number of fox sightings reported to Council. The program has helped to protect native wildlife in our parks and reserves, whilst ensuring the safety of the community and their pets.

Bushcare Program

A major part of Council’s efforts to care for and enhance the City’s 205 hectares of natural areas, waterways, catchments and ecosystems involves collaborating with volunteers, businesses and community. Members of our community volunteered 2,538 hours of their time in 2021/2022, which was an enormous effort during the pandemic, helping to restore and enhance our natural areas.

Bush regeneration works were undertaken in 54 of our parks and reserves across the City of Ryde, totalling over 104 hectares

Community workshops were held on a variety of topics including priority weeds, saltmarsh and Bushcare.

Members of our community volunteered

2,538 hours of their time in 2021/2022

54 areas of bush regeneration

Totalling over 104 hectares