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3. Healthy Environment

Our natural environment is healthy and well-protected and we strive for a sustainable future

Context

Our natural environment is treasured by residents and visitors alike, for many it is the reason why they live here. Reducing the impact of our activities on the natural environment is critical.

The conservation value of much of our bushland is high. It is home to a wide variety of threatened species of animals and plants. We strive to retain and improve the quality of our habitats to protect this biodiversity. We need to retain communities of high conservation value bushland and manage recreational access to preserve our natural heritage.

Our waterways provide important habitat and breeding grounds for aquatic plants and animals and their management is equally important. Our beaches, estuaries and creeks provide a social focus around which much of the northern beaches culture is based.

Our natural resources are precious and finite. We need to use them wisely to ensure they are available for generations to come. Individuals, business and all levels of government must work together to ease the effects of climate change, manage natural hazards and create a more sustainable way of living.

Community Objectives

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3.1 We value the health of our beaches, foreshores and waterways as natural habitats and for our enjoyment
3.2 We protect and sustain our diverse bushland as valuable habitats, and provide for a variety of wildlife to thrive and migrate
3.3 We strive to live and work more sustainably to reduce our environmental footprint
3.4 We effectively plan for and respond to natural hazards and climate change in a sustainable way