Protecting Canberra’s nature
The 2019 United Nations report on biodiversity identified that up to one million species globally face extinction in coming decades. Australia is not immune, with 1,600 species that are currently threatened.
The ACT is home to two critically-endangered ecological communities with 52 threatened species. Natural Temperate Grasslands and Yellow Box-Blakely’s Red Gum Grassy Woodlands are especially important given their national significance, as well as their intrinsic value and amenity they bring to our city.
Threatened by urban development, invasive species and climate change, these areas of conservation value in the ACT should now be protected.
Latest news
MEDIA RELEASE: ACT Cat Plan step in the right direction for Canberra’s wildlife
The ACT Cat Plan is a step in the right direction for Canberra’s wildlife.
Canberra’s Amazing Nature: A new guide for ACT primary school students
The Conservation Council have launched a new guide for primary school children and their families about the ACT’s natural environment.
Information session: the next ACT Natural Resource Management Plan
ACT Natural Resource Management Plan
Wednesday 5 May, 5-6pm
Conservation Council office
Environment Exchange: Protecting the south-east forests of NSW
5.30-7pm
Tuesday 27th April 2021
Online event via Zoom
Lawson North guided walk
Guided walk of Lawson North
9 – 11am
Jumbuck Crescent, Lawson
Environment Exchange: Lawson North Grasslands
5.30-7pm
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Online event via Zoom