Environment

Biodiversity credits
Biodiversity credits

The conservation of our endangered animals, plants and ecosystems is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing Australia today. Get more information about Council's biodiversity credits.
Environmental plans and strategies
Environmental plans and strategies

Council has environmental plans and strategies to help us preserve our natural flora and fauna. We encourage you to read these strategies so that we can all work together in making sure our environment remains in the best possible condition.
Environmental volunteers
Environmental volunteers

Find out how you can get involved with a Landcare group and look into the key resources for volunteers.
Koalas
Koalas

We are proud to be home to one of the last remaining koala populations on the east coast of Australia and we're working hard to protect them for future generations.
Pest animals
Pest animals

Find out which animals are considered pests in Port Stephens and who is responsible for managing these on private and public land.
Sustainability and climate change
Sustainability and climate change

We want to protect and enhance the incredible natural beauty of Port Stephens so that it can be enjoyed by future generations to come.
Weeds
Weeds

Find out about weeds in Port Stephens - how we protect our place from weeds and what your responsibilities are for controlling weeds.