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Nature Conservation

Discover the diversity and beauty of nature in our city. We are responsible for managing significant areas of native vegetation:

in bushland reserves
along waterways
on the coast.

These natural areas are home to a wide range of native plants and provide important habitat for native wildlife or just a safe place for them to find shelter while they travel from place to place.

In our city, like most of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges region, native vegetation has been cleared for agriculture, industry, roads, railways, ports and towns. Only 9% of our original native vegetation has survived. This makes it even more important to protect what is left.

Where to find native vegetation

Find out where you can see some native vegetation and the work happening there.

Our approach to nature conservation

How we are maintaining and improving our natural areas across our city.

Bushland

We have many different types of native bushland across our city.

Coast and marine

Our stunning coastline is 31km long and stretches from Sellicks Beach in the south to Lonsdale in the north.

Wetlands

A rich habitat for local wildlife and many migratory bird species that visit from interstate or even overseas.

Waterways

Creeks and rivers are an amazing place to visit and explore.

Get involved

How you can help with nature conservation.

At home

Nature Conservation starts in your backyard!

Nature play

Our region has many natural spaces accessible to everyone with lots of fun ways that families can get outdoors and connect with nature.

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Kaurna acknowledgement
The City of Onkaparinga acknowledges the Kaurna Nation and its people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land in the area now known as the City of Onkaparinga, and pays respect to Elders past and present.