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The City is committed to caring for our environment for current and future generations. We do this with strategies that outline our goals and guide our work on the ground.
Community programs and consultation with an advisory group also allow us to share the guardianship of our environment with all of Mandurah. Our youth programs help to arm future generations with the tools to face current and emerging challenges.
The Environment Strategy and Implementation Plan (2023-2033) brings together all of the City's environmental work and provides clear direction and priorities for the future as we protect and nurture our unique environment to continue to share it with generations to come.
The Strategy focuses on four key themes:
And three environment constants which are concepts that should be considered across all focus areas:
Through the implementation of this Strategy we are striving for a healthy and diverse natural environment where we walk softly on our Mandjoogoordap.
Learn more about how the Strategy was created.
The City of Mandurah has implemented several policies and regulations to protect and manage vegetation within its jurisdiction. Key aspects include:
1. Tree Preservation Areas
Certain regions within Mandurah are designated as Tree Preservation Areas. In these zones, property owners must obtain permission before pruning, removing, or altering any tree exceeding 3 meters in height, regardless of who planted it.
2. Environmental Planning and Assessments and Alignment with State Policies
The City collaborates with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into planning and development. For instance, during amendments to local planning schemes, the EPA evaluates potential impacts on factors like inland waters, coastal processes, and flora, and fauna. Recommendations may include retaining remnant vegetation through subdivision design to preserve ecological values.
Mandurah’s vegetation protection initiatives align with the Native Vegetation Policy for Western Australia, which promotes a whole-of-government approach to achieve better outcomes for native vegetation. This policy emphasizes setting appropriate policy frameworks, consistent decision-making practices, and accessible information systems.
3. Biodiversity Strategy
The Environment Strategy and Implementation Plan (2023-2033) brings together all of the City's environmental work and provides clear direction and priorities for the future as we protect and nurture our unique environment to continue to share it with generations to come.
4. Bushland Buy-Back Policy
5. Bushland Conservation and Management Policy
For more information you can view the City’s policies here.
Our commitment to manage, conserve and protect our bushland is facilitated through:
The predominant vegetation types in Mandurah include:
The city is experiencing an increasing number of exotic plants outcompeting and establishing in our natural environment. These plants are impacting native flora and fauna in Mandurah.
To prevent invasive species from outcompeting native plants, the city advises residents to avoid planting species classified as Environmental Weeds in Mandurah. Under the Animal, Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2010, these weeds must be managed and controlled. Additionally, certain weeds identified by the Agriculture Department are either prohibited or strongly discouraged from being planted. Information on listed declared plants can be found here. For information on both declared and environmental plants, including details on treatments and identification methods, please refer to the attached document.
There are so many incredible environmental groups in Mandurah and they’re always looking for an extra pair of hands and fresh, new ideas.
If you'd like to be involved the key contact is:
Mandurah Environment and Heritage Group (MEHG) which is an incorporated association and registered charity run by a group of volunteers who care for our local natural and built heritage. They collate an activity calendar for a number of other environmental volunteer groups. For more info visit their website. Some of the groups which fall under MEHG are:
For wildlife specific volunteer opportunities and citizen science projects to join, see the Wildlife page on our website. You may also join our Environmental News, Events and Updates newsletter and you can choose to also opt in on reminders for our MEVA (Mandurah environmental volunteer action group) meetings for quarterly catch ups and guest speakers hosted by the City.
