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.

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    Bushland Management

    Council’s Open Space Team manages bushland sites using current best practice guidelines aimed at creating natural, highly diverse sustainable areas utilising both professional and volunteer bush regenerators.

  • Flora and Fauna Mosman

    Flora and Fauna Survey

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

  • Mosman Council Hollows for Habitat

    Hollows for Habitat

    To increase the number of wildlife and preserve local biodiversity, Mosman Council has created several species specific “Habitat Stag Trees” and terrestrial habitat areas in dead trees using techniques developed in-house.

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    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

    Fire Management in Bushland Areas

    Bushland within Mosman is largely made up of Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest (SSGF). This vegetation generally requires a burn every 10-12 years to maintain a high level of diversity.

  • Tawny Frogmouth. Photo by Bob Riches for the 'Living Mosman' photography competition.

    How to Improve Mosman's Biodiversity

    Let’s celebrate Mosman’s and the world’s amazing biodiversity. Here are ten things you can do to improve the biodiversity of Mosman.

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    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 (including bushland, parkland, gardens and streets).