Environmental management
The City of Canning has a dedicated team that manages the City’s on-ground natural areas.
Conservation and environment
The City of Canning manages 366 hectares of natural wetland, river and bushland areas with support from local community groups.
These natural areas are considered key assets of the City as they:
- provide beautiful places for the community to visit and enjoy
- offer protection to remnant vegetation communities
- provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife
- help to sustain important ecological functions and processes.
Welcome to Country
The City of Canning acknowledges that it is situated on the grounds of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.
The City is working with Aboriginal people to preserve and restore Country. Visit the Aboriginal Culture and Heritage page for more information, and also watch a Welcome to Country video.
Fauna in our city
Protecting native species is a high priority for the City of Canning’s conservation team.
Flora in our city
Canning contains a diverse range of flora throughout its bushland, wetland and riverbank environments.
Saving Our Snake Necked Turtle
Help save our snake necked turtle with citizen science!
Conservation and Environmental Strategies
The City of Canning has implemented a number of Conservation and Environment Strategies.
Help us make a difference
There are many ways local residents can help conserve the City of Canning’s natural environment.
If you require further information about environment or conservation related issues, please contact us on 1300 422 664.
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