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Native animals and plants

Byron Shire is home to many native animals and plants.

Approximately 70 plant species and 90 animal species are recognised as vulnerable or endangered.

Find information about how you can help protect our biodiversity by planting native species and looking out for threatened species.

See our Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for more information about how we are protecting our biodiversity.

Flying-foxes in Byron Shire

Learn about why we need to protect our flying-foxes. Find out where their camps are located and how we are working with the community to manage the camps.

Koalas in Byron Shire

Koalas in Byron Shire are under threat from habitat loss, disease, vehicles and other impacts.

Find out more about our coastal koala's habitat plus what we are doing to protect and manage them.

Frogs

Byron Shire is home to 28 species of native frogs including four listed as threatened in NSW.

Native Plant Guides

Find out what native plants to grow in your garden using the Native Species Planting Guide.

Byron Bay Dwarf Graminoid Clay Heath Community

Byron Bay's Graminoid Clay Heath is an endangered ecological community located in the area of Paterson Hill and Arakwal National Park. A restoration project is underway to increase the extent of this community which is a significant cultural landscape.

Threatened species of plants and animals in Byron Shire

See our threatened species of flora and fauna lists, to learn which species live in Byron Shire.

Wildlife friendly fencing

Barbed wire fencing and netting can be harmful to wildlife. Get tips on how to select wildlife friendly fencing and nets.