Find information about Council’s action on climate change including mitigation and adaptation.
Pest insects and feral animals can have a significant impact on local livestock and wildlife.
Byron Shire is home to many native animals, some of which are listed as threatened species.
Council plays a key role in protecting our local environment.
Find information about planning for our coasts and estuaries
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.
It’s been 14 years since the Byron Biodiversity Conservation Strategy was adopted and over 84% of the Strategy’s actions have been implemented. A draft Strategy is expected to be exhibited in early 2019.