Protecting our environment

Protecting our environment and biodiversity is a shared responsibility. We are actively working to preserve and enhance our city’s natural resources to ensure they will survive and thrive for generations to come.

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Land management grants

These grants are designed to help property owners to care for their land, including tree planting, weed removal and pest animal control.

We also do this by supporting a response to climate and energy sustainability issues, improving how we accommodate and integrate our natural environment alongside our built environment, using environmental best practice in the care and maintenance of our open spaces, and through a range of environmental initiatives, resident support programs and community stewardship. 

We encourage our residents to protect and nurture the local environment.

Residents can get involved in a variety of ways including using composting systems to reduce waste, joining your local Landcare group, controlling weeds and pests and attending nature walks and seminars throughout Manningham.

See the links below to find practical ways you can be part of a sustainable solution to preserve the beauty of Manningham for many generations to come.

biodiversity plant Drosera peltata

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

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

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

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Find out how we are actively working to protect our environment, support biodiversity and reduce the threats in the community.

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Learn about how you can get involved in citizen science programs that collect and analyse environmental data.

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Find out how we are working to raise awareness and build greater community understanding and participation in preserving our natural spaces.

Green wedge

Learn about the designated a special ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of natural and rural values.

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We offer a series of grants designed to help property owners to care for their land, including tree planting, weed removal and pest animal control.

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