Bushland

The Willoughby Local Government Area is home to significant areas of native bushland. This bushland is fragmented throughout Willoughby, with large concentrations along the Lane Cove River and along Middle Harbour.

Council controls and cares for around 300 hectares of bushland, while some is privately owned or belongs to other Government organisations.

Bushland is a valuable community resource. It contains native flora and fauna and archaeological sites. It also stabilises soil and increases surrounding land values. There are many bushwalks in Willoughby's bushland reserves.

What threatens our bushland?

  • Weed invasion
  • Pets and feral animals
  • Dumping of rubbish, including weeds and other plant material
  • Stormwater and urban run-off, including erosion
  • Clearing for residential and development purposes
  • Removal of plants, logs and rocks
  • Fragmentation into even small areas

How can we protect our bushland?

  • Remove identified weeds from your garden and replace them with non-invasive species
  • Get free help identifying native and weed plants from Council's Greenstyle Officer 
  • Don't let your garden grow outside your own property
  • Don't dump garden waste or other rubbish in bushland
  • Keep pets away from native wildlife
  • Join a Bushcare group
  • Learn more by attending workshops, open days and seminars - see Diary Dates for more information

Bushcare is a community-based volunteer program supported by Council to help preserve Council managed reserves.

Bushland and Development Sites

Council encourages the retention and protection of existing bushland on development sites. The Bushland Management Plan and the  Bushland Management Plan and Specification form provide more information about managing vegetation on a development site.