Endangered Species Recovery Plans for Acacia pubescens, Swift Parrot, Powerful Owl and Regent Honeyeater are in preparation, and Plans for the other species, populations and communities will be prepared in due course. It is likely that more species will be declared as awareness is raised. Council continues to operate a Volunteer Bushcare Program to help preserve and improve our remnant bushland. Volunteers are given training in correct regeneration techniques, plant identification and weed control. There is also a Native Nursery group that will eventually propagate many of the plants to be used for revegetation.
New volunteers are always welcome.
To become involved or find out more, contact the Environmental Officer or Bushcare Officer on 9330 6228. In addition to the Volunteer program, Council maintains its own dedicated and qualified Bushcare Crew and funds National Trust bush regeneration work at specific sites. Council is also a member of the Georges River s.22 Committee, which is currently preparing a terrestrial biodiversity study for the entire Georges River catchment. This information which includes extensive mapping, is to be released on GIS and will enable Council to prepare appropriate strategies for maintaining and improving biodiversity in Hurstville. Major threats to biodiversity in Hurstville come from private land development and extensive human use that diminishes the quality of vegetation corridors in Hurstville.