Bushland and Wildlife

Image taken by Jessica Davies as part of the Macarthur Nature Photography Competition
Photo by Jessica Davies as part of the Macarthur Nature Photography Competition

The Campbelltown area boasts a significant amount of native bushland.

  • Did you know that Campbelltown is home to more than 64 threatened species, including the lovable koala?
  • Can you tell a feral Indian Myna Bird from its native neighbour the Noisy Myna?
  • Do you know which native plants are best for conserving water and attracting native birds to your garden?
  • What are the rules regarding a problematic tree on a neighbour’s property?

Get the answers to all your questions about Campbelltown’s plants and animals here

One of the best things we can do for our local environment is to create a native garden in our backyard, no matter how big or small our backyard may be. Native gardens extend the bushland atmosphere into our urban landscape, giving both the plant life and the many beautiful local species of birds, frogs, insects and reptiles a safe haven to thrive.

The Native Gardening Guide(PDF, 13MB) makes planting natives easy and fun, providing a detailed list of what native plants will thrive in the backyard, ranging from trees to shrubs to grasses. The guide also includes a range of tips and information that will help people create the best native garden possible. Download your copy, or alternatively, contact Council's Natural Areas team on 02 4645 4601 to have a copy sent to your home.

Biodiversity in Campbelltown

Biodiversity is important for maintaining a healthy environment; after all it is what fuels many of the processes we rely on, like those that clean the air, filter the water and nurture the soils.

Garden Waste Disposal

Weeds can wreak havoc on the environment, out-competing native species for sunlight and water and upsetting the natural balance. Help look after your local environment by managing these pesky plants.

Frog ID

Record frog calls to help our scientists and learn how to create a frog habitat at home.

Native Species That May Cause Concern

Are you having problems with magpies, ibis, snakes or bees? There are contact details here of people who can help.

Hollows as homes

Hollows as Homes is a community based project, aiming to better understand the importance of hollows as habitat for wildlife within our cities and rural areas across the Sydney region.

Why bread is bad for our local wildlife

We might think we’re helping our wildlife out when we bring a little extra bread for them - but the truth is, we’re doing a lot more harm than good.

Grey-headed flying fox in Campbelltown

Learn all about the Grey-headed flying fox, their importance to our environment and ways that you can get involved.

Invasive pests and nuisance animals

Some introduced pests have become extremely well adapted to living in Australia, and their large populations have had some disastrous problems for our environment.

Weed Management in Campbelltown

Information on priority weeds in the Campbelltown local government area and how they can be reported.

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