NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

Sydney Nature

Find out about the huge variety of native plants and animals across Sydney, the benefits they provide and how you can support native plants and animals in your local area.

A bee hovers near purple and pink wildflowers with slender green leaves. The soft-focus background adds a serene, natural ambiance.
The common native blue-banded bee (Amegilla cingulata).
Credit: Erica Siegel

Sydney Nature highlights the incredible variety of native plants and animals across our city and the many benefits they provide. It shows practical ways people are helping nature thrive alongside the diverse communities that call Sydney home. Learn more and share the actions you can take across balconies, backyards and neighbourhoods.

Two female volunteer bush regenerators wearing yellow gloves, on a slope with tree behind them and helping bushland.
Volunteer bush regenerators helping bushland.
Credit: Jakki Trenbath
Native biodiversity

Sydney has a rich variety of native plants and animals. Learn about what you can do to support native plants and animals that live near you.

Two women walking away from camera on path surrounded by large trees and greenery.
Two people walk on a path through a park.
Credit: John Yurasek/OEH
Benefits of nature

We are happier, healthier, wealthier and smarter around nature. Learn about the benefits a healthy environment can provide – especially important when you live in Australia’s largest city.

A small, wide-eyed marsupial sits on a spiky white flower, surrounded by green leaves. The setting is natural and serene.
Eastern pygmy-possum (Cercartetus nanus), vulnerable species.
Credit: Pavel German/Wildlife Images
Wildlife

Many native animals and plants, including threatened species, live in and around Sydney. Find out who they are, where they live and how you can support them.

A lush garden with a stone birdbath surrounded by vibrant yellow flowers, green shrubs, and a silver bush under a clear blue sky. Peaceful, sunny atmosphere.
Bird baths are important an important water source for native wildlife, especially in hot weather.
Credit: Jon Kingston
Gardens

Learn how to create nature friendly gardens and neighbourhoods to support Sydney's biodiversity.

Stepping stones lead across a tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, creating a serene, natural landscape.
Sydney wetlands.
Credit: Janice Bagot
Cities for nature

Connectivity of green spaces is important for conservation across a city. Find out about urban ecology and how you can help Sydney's communities and nature thrive.