Natural environment and water

Residents and visitors alike cherish Brisbane's abundant natural resources. Council actively collaborates with the community to preserve and enhance our trees, land, wildlife, creeks and waterways.

Discover ways you can contribute to the preservation of Brisbane's ecosystem by combating invasive species of weeds and pest animals, and learn about local flora and fauna by visiting one of our Environment Centres.

You can also find out about Council's initiatives aimed at maintaining clean air, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing biodiversity.

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Council values your help to protect more than 2500 plant and animal species that make Brisbane the most biodiverse capital city in Australia. Find out how you can contribute to preserve your local environment through Brisbane City Council’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program.

We’re greening Brisbane’s suburbs by planting more trees in parks and creating tree-lined boulevards.

Council offers gardening advice and workshops, as well as giving free trees to residents to encourage a clean and green city. You can also find out about street trees, bushland restoration and where Council has planted 2 million trees.

Enjoy Brisbane's bushland reserves and natural areas, including bushwalking tracks and trails for mountain bikes, horse riding, picnic areas and links to find out how you can help to protect them.

Brisbane's environment centres offer the community a range of educational programs and activities. See where your nearest environment centre is located and what's on.

Council is committed to protecting, managing and enhancing Brisbane's biodiversity values, including our plants and animals. The Brisbane Vision includes the aspiration to maintain a clean and green city that continues to support a high level of biodiversity. 

Information about Brisbane's creeks and catchments, including waterway health issues and how you can get involved.

Find information on Brisbane's weed species and pest plants and advice on how to control and remove weeds on your property.

You can also learn about weed management on Council land.

Council's Clean Air Strategy has been in place for over 20 years and is still a reliable strategic plan to protect Brisbane's air quality and the health and wellbeing of residents.

Find out how Council is becoming a water smart city and how you can help protect our waterways. Learn about being water smart at home, how to get involved in one of Council's creek catchment programs and more.

Get outdoors and explore our city's natural areas with Outdoor Reads. The Story City mobile app provides a 'choose your own adventure' interactive walking and reading experience in three major Brisbane parks.

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