Logan City has a rich diversity of native plant and animal species (biodiversity). The city has retained large areas of intact bushland such as the Greenbank Military Training Area, Daisy Hill Conservation Park and the Carbrook Wetlands which are supported by Logan's many smaller bushland remnants.
The predominant feature of the natural water resources of Logan City is the Logan River. It forms the southern boundary of the local government area with Gold Coast City Council, though the boundary for Council does not include the river itself, extending only to the high water mark. The other dominant watercourses within the Logan City boundary are Slacks Creek, Scrubby Creek, California Creek, Native Dog Creek and Serpentine Creek, which all drain to the Logan River. Other watercourses include Blunder Creek and Oxley Creek on the western side of the City and tributaries of Tingalpa Creek on the eastern side of the City.
These bushland and waterway areas protect animals, plants and forest types that are in danger of becoming extinct on a local, regional and even national basis. Logan City's bushland areas also provide important habitat for numerous common native plants and wildlife. Further, these natural areas provide nature-based recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Biodiversity conservation
Council's programs to protect our natural environment and how you can be involved.
Sustainability
What is Council doing about sustainablity in the community?
Waterways and catchments
Stormwater, sediment and erosion, the waterways rehabilitation action plan and what council is doing.
World Wetlands Day
The celebration that marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands.
State of the Environment Report
The State of the Enviornment Report provides a snapshot of the current state of the environment in Logan City.
Waste management
Logan Waste Services protect and conserve the environment in landfill, sustainable operations and waste disposal.
World Environment Day
International celebration commemorated every year on 5 June to recognise the first UN Conference on the Human Environment at Stockholm in 1972.
Related links
Fact sheets
Information on significant flora and fauna in Logan, and our waterways.
Parks
Parks in Logan.
Pest and weeds
Controlling pests, vectors and weeds.
Grants - EnviroGrants
EnviroGrants aims to encourage and assist community involvement in the management of the Logan Environment. If you have started an environment project or are thinking of starting a project in the future, you may be eligible for assistance through this grants program.
Bushfires
How to prepare for bushfires and what to do during a bushfire.
Free trees
Council free trees scheme for ratepayers.
Educational programs
Local Laws
The environment is protected through a number of Council local laws.
Environmental Protection Agency
Council has administration and enforcement responsibilities under the State Government's Environmental Protection Act 1994 and subordinate legislation. This law is designed to protect the environment in which we live.
Department of Natural Resources and Water
Queensland Government web site.
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
Queensland Government web site.
Federal Department of Climate Change
Federal Government web site.
Federal Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Federal Government web site.