North Sydney residents are invited to have their say on urban rewilding across the area as part of a partnership with the Sydney Rewilding Initiative. The initiative is a collaborative research project run by the University of Sydney, exploring how native species can help restore urban ecosystems across the area of northern Sydney.
An example of a species that has been reintroduced across other parts of northern Sydney is the bogul, more commonly known as the native bush rat. Researchers are currently monitoring their establishment and ecological benefits. Boguls are critical for maintaining healthy bushland by dispersing seeds and fungal spores, alongside supporting biodiversity.
How the community are being encouraged to have their say is through a short online survey exploring attitudes towards urban nature and rewilding. The findings will support researchers in understanding how environmental outcomes and community values can work together to support future biodiversity projects.
There are no existing plans to commence urban rewilding projects within North Sydney Council. Rather, the survey will be used to support the broader research objectives of the Sydney Rewilding Initiative.
For more information, visit the Sydney Rewilding Initiative website.
