Urban planning resources
Whether you're a keen gardener, a bush regenerator or a planning consultant, you may find these links useful when planning spaces for wildlife, including links to strategy documents, biodiversity information and biogeographical resources.
Books
Olsen, P 1998. Australia's Pest Animals: new solutions to old problems. Bureau of Resource
Benson, D. and J. Howell. 1995. Taken for Granted: the Bushland of Sydney and its Suburbs. Kangaroo Press.
Links
These links cover a wide range of resources that may help planners do more for birds in urban environments.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: Information for environmental professionals
A report which examines the way urban communities think and feel about living with wildlife in the suburbs.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: The NSW Biodiversity Strategy
The NSW Biodiversity Strategy involves a range of government agencies, working together to conserve biodiversity in New South Wales.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: NSW - the bioregional landscape
Lists the 17 bioregions of New South Wales.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: The native vegetation of the Woronora, O'Hares and Sydney Metropolitan catchments.
A report describing the distribution and composition of the native vegetation found in these catchments.
Greenweb: council information
View biodiversity data for the Sydney local council of your choice. Relevant data includes area of open space, area of remnant bushland, original and endangered plant communities, topography, geology, and development controls.
Greenweb: mapping site
This site maps past and current bush regeneration sites for the Sydney region.