The community envisions Wyndham as a vibrant city featuring shaded areas and green spaces that foster healthy communities and natural environments. The Biodiversity Policy outlines how Wyndham City will manage its open spaces and natural environment in a way that protects and connects native flora and fauna in order to achieve this vision.
This Policy defines how Wyndham City will –
- Enhance its natural environment to protect native flora and fauna;
- Protect our natural environment and promote habitat connectivity;
- Plan our growing urban fabric to incorporate habitat and natural ecosystems;
- Support an educated and empowered community and provide residents access to nature for recreation and enhanced experiences of public spaces;
- Partner with stakeholders to maximise conservation outcomes within Wyndham and the wider region; and
- Monitor, learn and adapt to ensure that management regimes and biodiversity programs are effective.
The Biodiversity Policy provides a decision-making framework for achieving Wyndham City’s aim for our natural environment. It is to be read and administered in conjunction with Wyndham’s City Forest and Habitat Strategy 2017-2040: 2024 Update and other relevant Council policies and plans to deliver on Wyndham City’s vision for our natural environment.