Natural environment
Nillumbik is home to a wonderfully diverse range of indigenous flora, fauna and habitats.
- Over 990 indigenous flora (plant species) and 400 indigenous fauna (animal species) have been recorded here
- A large proportion of the Shire is covered with remnant indigenous vegetation
- Most of our biodiversity is on private land
- Council manages 100 bushland and wetland reserves and more than 500,000 trees
Because our biodiversity is threatened by processes such as climate change, urban development, human disturbance, invasive species (weeds, pest animals and pathogens), and ecosystem modification, we all need to work together - to respond to these challenges and protect our natural environment.
Information on our wonderful bushland reserves and the trees of Nillumbik; native plants and animals; weeds; and pest animals such as deer, rabbits, foxes, swooping birds and more can be found below.
Help is available - caring for land and the natural environment of your property
We offer:
- free land management and biodiversity advice that is specific to your rural or bush-block property
- gardening for wildlife advice
- tips on planting indigenous plants in your garden through our Live Local Plant Local guide, and at our indigenous plant nursery at Edendale Farm
- grants and rates rebates
- a deer control program (state government funded)
- various workshops and demonstration events during the year - on topics such as rabbit control, weed management, creating habitat for native animals, planting tips and tricks and much, much more.
Click through to our caring for land webpage for details.
Contact us, we're happy to see how we can help. Phone 9433 3141 or email environment@nillumbik.vic.gov.au