Environment

Our spectacular coastline and natural bushland are home to around 75 threatened native plant and animal species and significant Aboriginal sites.

This makes Northern Beaches a unique living environment with precious features that are vulnerable to pressures from development, pollution and climate change. Find out how we’re safeguarding all of this.

Backyard habitat

Your backyard can be a habitat for our precious and delightful local wildlife! Find out how to create a space...

Bushland

Our bushland is made up of native plants which together form different vegetation communities that cover large areas of the...

Climate Emergency and Sustainability

Climate change will continue to impact both our natural environment and the liveability of the Northern Beaches and demands local...

Coast and waterways

We live on an extraordinarily beautiful coast. Protecting the natural wonders of our coast and waterways is a council and...

Coastal Environment Centre

The Northern Beaches Coastal Environment Centre provides experiential environmental education programs for everybody.

Environment newsletter

Keep up with our environmental news and events on the Northern Beaches. Subscribe to the Cooee newsletter and have it...

Manly Environment Centre

The Manly Environment Center (MEC) promotes educational and volunteer activities and events to inspire our community towards a greener Manly

Native animals

Our native animals are precious creatures and the Northern Beaches is home to many of them.

Native plants

The Northern Beaches is home to hundreds of native plant and tree species, subspecies and varieties.

Natural hazards

Find out what Council does and what you can do to protect your home or business from the natural hazards...

Non-native animals

None-native animals are thriving on the Northern Beaches. Council is working to control these populations but you can help too.

Pollution

Keeping the Northern Beaches free of pollution is key to maintaining the beautiful environment we live in.

Trees

Know what’s possible if trees need to be pruned or removed on your property or public land or if you...

Weeds

Weeds are invasive species and are a threat to the native biodiversity of the Northern Beaches.

Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Find out about our plan for a healthy and diverse natural environment that is respected, supported, and celebrated.