Draft Biodiversity Strategy

Biodiversity is the variety of plants, animals, habitats and ecosystems that support life around us.

Our bushland, waterways, coastline, parks, backyards and treelined streets influence how we experience place, connect us with Country, provide cooling and flood protection, filter pollution, support clean air and water, and contribute to our physical and mental wellbeing.

Urban growth, climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, pollution and ecosystem degradation are making it more difficult for natural and urban systems to stay healthy, regenerative and resilient. Without action, these pressures may intensify over time.

About the Strategy

The Draft Biodiversity Strategy is our long-term approach that outlines how Council aims to protect and restore natural areas, strengthen urban habitat connections, and support healthier ecosystems over time.

The draft Strategy is built around three connected key areas, Protect, Connect and Celebrate, each supported by priorities to guide future biodiversity conservation, action and implementation.




Have your say

Everyone has a role to play in protecting and enhancing local biodiversity.

Community feedback matters and will help us refine the final Strategy. Share your thoughts until Sunday 19 July 2026:

📝 Online by completing the survey

📧 By email to urbanfutures@ssc.nsw.gov.au

📍 In person at one of our information stalls - see details below

✍ In writing to: ‘Urban Futures, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499’.

👋 Talk with us in person at an information stall

We'll be available do chat at the following times - just look out for our Have your Say banners and friendly team:

  • Thursday 18 June: 6pm – 8pm, Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont Street, Sutherland
  • Saturday 20 June: 8am – 1pm, Shire Farmers Market, Flora Street carpark, Sutherland
  • Wednesday 24 June: 1pm – 3pm, Kirrawee Library +, 6 Kiln Road, Kirrawee
  • Saturday 27 June: 9am – 11am, Menai Market Place, 152-194 Allison Crescent, Menai
  • Saturday 4 July: 10am – 12pm, Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont Street, Sutherland
  • Wednesday 8 July: 10am – 12pm, Kirrawee Library +, 6 Kiln Road, Kirrawee

Next steps

Following consultation, the draft Strategy will be presented to Council for adoption later in 2026. We will keep the community informed about our progress.

Biodiversity is the variety of plants, animals, habitats and ecosystems that support life around us.

Our bushland, waterways, coastline, parks, backyards and treelined streets influence how we experience place, connect us with Country, provide cooling and flood protection, filter pollution, support clean air and water, and contribute to our physical and mental wellbeing.

Urban growth, climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, pollution and ecosystem degradation are making it more difficult for natural and urban systems to stay healthy, regenerative and resilient. Without action, these pressures may intensify over time.

About the Strategy

The Draft Biodiversity Strategy is our long-term approach that outlines how Council aims to protect and restore natural areas, strengthen urban habitat connections, and support healthier ecosystems over time.

The draft Strategy is built around three connected key areas, Protect, Connect and Celebrate, each supported by priorities to guide future biodiversity conservation, action and implementation.




Have your say

Everyone has a role to play in protecting and enhancing local biodiversity.

Community feedback matters and will help us refine the final Strategy. Share your thoughts until Sunday 19 July 2026:

📝 Online by completing the survey

📧 By email to urbanfutures@ssc.nsw.gov.au

📍 In person at one of our information stalls - see details below

✍ In writing to: ‘Urban Futures, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499’.

👋 Talk with us in person at an information stall

We'll be available do chat at the following times - just look out for our Have your Say banners and friendly team:

  • Thursday 18 June: 6pm – 8pm, Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont Street, Sutherland
  • Saturday 20 June: 8am – 1pm, Shire Farmers Market, Flora Street carpark, Sutherland
  • Wednesday 24 June: 1pm – 3pm, Kirrawee Library +, 6 Kiln Road, Kirrawee
  • Saturday 27 June: 9am – 11am, Menai Market Place, 152-194 Allison Crescent, Menai
  • Saturday 4 July: 10am – 12pm, Sutherland Library, 30-36 Belmont Street, Sutherland
  • Wednesday 8 July: 10am – 12pm, Kirrawee Library +, 6 Kiln Road, Kirrawee

Next steps

Following consultation, the draft Strategy will be presented to Council for adoption later in 2026. We will keep the community informed about our progress.

Page last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 02:16 PM