Research Studies, Papers and Reports
Council has been involved in a number of research projects within Ku-ring-gai in conjunction with Macquarie Uni to help develop new and effective environmental management strategies.
Climate Change
Climate Change Adaptation 2008 (200KB)
Assessing Climate Change Adaptation Options for Local Government (314KB)
Climate Change Adaptation - Risk Management in Local Government (146KB)
Pitfalls and Promises of Climate Adaptation Planning (110KB)
Biodiversity
Bushland Priority Rating Tool 2008 (347KB)
Rapid Riparian Assessment Tool (PDF 54KB)
Rapid Riparian Assessment Tool - Application and Assessment (141KB)
Rapid Riparian Assessment Tool - Utility for Predicting Fish Habitat in Urban Streams (272KB)
Hotbed of Diversity - A3 Poster 2007 (3.21MB)
Biodiversity Strategy 2006 (1.1MB)
How to Know if Weed Control Programs are Effective (188KB)
Urban Rivers
Condition of Urban Streams in Northern Sydney (173KB)
Why Rehabilitate Urban River Systems? (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.
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
- inform strategies to improve the environment
- determine what action is needed 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.
*The NSROC State of the Environment Report 2008 - 2009 can be viewed with the 2008 - 2009 Annual Report.
NSROC State of the Environment Report 2007 - 2008 (2.22MB)
NSROC State of the Environment Report 2006 - 2007 (1.96MB)
NSROC State of the Environment Report 2005 - 2006 (1.97MB)
NSROC State of The Environment Report 2004 - 2005 (1.97MB)
Ku-ring-gai Council Comprehensive State of the Environment Report 2004 (PDF 1.12MB)
More information regarding the state of our environment visit the Department of Environment & Climate Change website.