Work to maintain and restore the City’s natural areas is happening year-round, with a focus on improving the condition and resilience of local reserves.
Across the City, crews are carrying out a range of practical works including weed control, woody weed treatment, fencing repairs, litter removal and track maintenance. Longer-term upgrades, such as improving fire access trails, are also being delivered to support both environmental health and safe access.
Recent planting has seen around 17,000 seedlings established across a number of reserves. Combined with targeted weed management, this work is helping to reduce invasive species and create conditions for native vegetation to recover.
These improvements are already becoming visible on the ground. At Wangalla Brook, revegetation and weed control have led to a noticeable lift in vegetation condition. Similar works are progressing at Lilac Hill Reserve, where foreshore areas along the Swan River are being restored to support healthier ecosystems over time.
The scale and consistency of this work has increased significantly in recent years. Since 2016, resourcing and coordination have been strengthened, allowing for more regular maintenance across sites and a more structured approach to bushland management. Reserves are now visited on a consistent cycle, helping to keep on top of weed growth and support ongoing restoration.
These efforts contribute to the City’s environmental priorities by protecting biodiversity and improving the health of natural ecosystems. Over time, this supports stronger habitats and more sustainable landscapes across the region.
Further works are planned, including continued revegetation and weed control at Lilac Hill Reserve and Wangalla Brook, as well as restoration activities at Emu Swamp Reserve.
When visiting local reserves, simple actions can help protect these improvements. Staying on designated paths helps avoid damage to new plantings, and keeping pets contained reduces impacts on wildlife. Taking rubbish home or reporting litter also helps maintain the condition of these spaces.
Residents who are interested in learning more about local environmental initiatives can explore upcoming workshops and programs through the City’s Sustainability page.
Across the City, crews are carrying out a range of practical works including weed control, woody weed treatment, fencing repairs, litter removal and track maintenance. Longer-term upgrades, such as improving fire access trails, are also being delivered to support both environmental health and safe access.
Recent planting has seen around 17,000 seedlings established across a number of reserves. Combined with targeted weed management, this work is helping to reduce invasive species and create conditions for native vegetation to recover.
These improvements are already becoming visible on the ground. At Wangalla Brook, revegetation and weed control have led to a noticeable lift in vegetation condition. Similar works are progressing at Lilac Hill Reserve, where foreshore areas along the Swan River are being restored to support healthier ecosystems over time.
The scale and consistency of this work has increased significantly in recent years. Since 2016, resourcing and coordination have been strengthened, allowing for more regular maintenance across sites and a more structured approach to bushland management. Reserves are now visited on a consistent cycle, helping to keep on top of weed growth and support ongoing restoration.
These efforts contribute to the City’s environmental priorities by protecting biodiversity and improving the health of natural ecosystems. Over time, this supports stronger habitats and more sustainable landscapes across the region.
Further works are planned, including continued revegetation and weed control at Lilac Hill Reserve and Wangalla Brook, as well as restoration activities at Emu Swamp Reserve.
When visiting local reserves, simple actions can help protect these improvements. Staying on designated paths helps avoid damage to new plantings, and keeping pets contained reduces impacts on wildlife. Taking rubbish home or reporting litter also helps maintain the condition of these spaces.
Residents who are interested in learning more about local environmental initiatives can explore upcoming workshops and programs through the City’s Sustainability page.