Environment

Climate change

Find information about Council’s action on climate change including mitigation and adaptation.

Fire and flood

Council plays a key role in protecting our local environment.

Pests and weeds

Pests such as feral animals and weeds can have a significant impact on local livestock, wildlife and natural bushland.

Native animals and plants

Byron Shire is home to many native animals, some of which are listed as threatened species.

Coast and waterways

Find information about planning for our coasts and estuaries

Natural environment

Byron Shire has an extremely high level of biodiversity, with this north eastern part of NSW known to support high numbers of rare or threatened plants and animals.

Biodiversity Conservation Strategy

Find out more about Council’s review of its Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. A draft Strategy is expected to be exhibited in late 2019.

Bush fire information