Natural Environment
Research Studies, Papers and Reports
Council, in conjunction with Macquarie University, has been involved in a number of research projects within Ku-ring-gai.
These are helping Council to develop new and effective management strategies.
Climate Change
Climate Change Adaptation 2008.pdf (200KB)
Biodiversity Papers
Bushland_Priority_Rating_Tool_-_2008.pdf (347KB)
Rapid Riparian Assessment Tool - Application and Assessment (PDF 141KB)
Application and Assessment of a Rapid Riparian Creek Assessment Tool in Ku-ring-gai Council, Sydney, Australia
Rapid Riparian Assessment Tool - utility for predicting fish habitat in urban streams (PDF 272KB)
The utility of the Rapid Riparian Assessment tool for predicting fish habitat in Urban streams. A preliminary study in Ku-ring-gai Local Government Area, North Sydney, NSW
How Wide is Wide Enough? (PDF 258KB)
The Relationship between Riparian Buffer Width, Condition and Biodiversity: An Assessment of Urban Creek System in the Ku-ring-gai Local Government Area, North Sydney, NSW Riparian Policy 2004 (2.23MB)
Rapid Riparian Assessment Tool (PDF 54KB)
A Rapid Riparian Assessment tool for local council urban creek assessment: Ku-ring-gai Council, Sydney, NSW
Hotbed_of_biodiversity_A3_Poster_Nov_2007.pdf (3.21MB)
Biodiversity Strategy 2006 (1.1MB)
How to know if weed control programs are effective.pdf (188KB)
Urban Rivers Papers
Condition of Urban Streams in Northern Sydney (PDF 173KB)
Why Rehabilitate Urban River Systems? (PDF 552KB)
Water Quality Data
Since the 1990s a considerable amount of water quality data has been collected. This data has been collated into one document for use in research and/or other projects - Water Quality Data 3 (1.13MB)
Environmental Baseline Study
The purpose of this study, completed in 2000, was to identify environmentally sensitive zones and issues of environmental significance to assist Council in developing a Residential Strategy. The study provides a comprehensive review of the information available about Ku-ring-gai's natural environment at that time and is supported by a collection of relevant field data.
Environmental Baseline Study (2.95MB)
State of the Environment Reports
The State of the Environment Report (SoE) is designed to:
- inform and educate the community about the condition of their local environment
- the strategies Council has implemented to improve the environment
- what action needs to proceed in the future to continue these improvements or prevent further degradation
The SoE is a requirement under the Local Government Act 1993 and is an essential tool in assessing and promoting the progress of establishing a better environment.
The Regional Report allows NSROC communities, including Ku-ring-gai residents, to have a broader understanding of water, air, biodiversity, waste, noise, heritage and planning issues and serves to enhance coordination between councils.
NSROC State of The Environment Report 2004-2005 (PDF 1.97MB)
NSROC State of the Environment Report 2005 - 2006 (PDF 1.97MB)
NSROC State of the Environment Report 2006 - 2007 (PDF 1.96MB)
NSROC State of the Environment Report 2007 - 2008 (PDF 2.22MB)
Ku-ring-gai Council Comprehensive State of the Environment Report 2004 (PDF 1.12MB)
More information regarding the state of our environment:
Department of Environment & Climate Change (NSW)