Bushland and Biodiversity

The flora and fauna of Mosman are among the major attractions of the area. A comprehensive flora and fauna survey of Mosman’s bushland areas, undertaken as part of Council’s Bushland Management Review, identified 430 species of flora and 221 species of fauna in Mosman.

• Bushland Management

  Council’s Open Space Team manages bushland sites using best practice guidelines aimed at creating natural, highly diverse sustainable areas.

• Flora and Fauna Survey

  Comprehensive flora and fauna survey of Council’s bushland areas including selected unmade road reserves.

• Hollows for Habitat

  Council has created several species specific “Habitat Stag Trees” and terrestrial habitat areas in dead trees.

• Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

  What to do if you find an injured or orphaned native animal, and how to assist animal rescue efforts.

• Fire Management in Bushland Areas

  Fire management is important as Council has statutory responsibilities in relation to fire hazard reduction.

• How to Improve Mosman's Biodiversity

  Here are ten things you can do to improve the biodiversity of Mosman.

• Urban Forest

  The Urban Forest is defined as the totality of trees and shrubs on all public and private land in and around urban areas.