Planting native plants and trees that are local to an area (also known as local provenance) preserves and protects biodiversity. Plants that are native to a local area have adapted over a long period of time to its specific climactic and geographical conditions. This means that they are more likely to thrive, than plants from different regions.
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Despite the small size, isolation and relatively degraded condition of the City of Canada Bay’s natural environment, our City still retains a surprisingly diverse range of flora and fauna. Studies have shown that there are a total of 159 different plant species that are unique to the lower Parramatta River area present in the City of Canada Bay, including two endangered ecological tree…
Trees are one of the most important assets in the City of Canada Bay. They provide us with a range of environmental, social and economic benefits, making our City a beautiful place to live. Here are some reasons why trees are important and why we should plant and care for them:
The City of Canada Bay now provides up to 4 bulk household waste collections per year for residents.
The City of Canada Bay provides a Heritage Advisory Service, which includes free advice from the Heritage Advisor to owners of heritage-listed properties and properties within conservation areas.
The Heritage Advisor is available to provide advice on issues such as:
Pre-DA advice on heritage items and sites within a conservation area (or adjacent to…
Heritage consists of those places and objects, including houses, public and commercial buildings, parks and monuments, that we as a community have inherited from the past and want to hand on to future generations. Our heritage gives us a sense of living history and provides a physical link to the work and way of life of earlier generations. It enriches…
The Local Heritage Grants Program for 2025–26 is now open.
The City of Canada Bay operates a Local Heritage Grants Program to encourage conservation work. Dollar for dollar grants are available of up to $3,500…