Biological diversity is the variety of all life forms, the different plants, animals and microorganisms, the genes they contain, and the ecosystems in which they live and form a part.  The conservation of biological diversity is therefore not simply the protection of individual threatened plant or animal species, but requires the protection of whole ecosystems.

Threatened species
Issues you may need to consider when developing in the region.

Shore bird recovery
Find out more about protection and recovery of selected shore birds.

Find out more about biodiversity in the state of the environment.

Shoalhaven City Council operate a number of communication towers throughout the city and ospreys find these towers an excellent vantage point, sometimes nesting on them. In order to ensure the safety of the ospreys and the technicians working on the towers, baskets have been provided for the birds to nest in away from antennas and other equipment. One tower in Ulladulla has been fitted with a webcam, providing real-time pictures of one of the baskets and any visiting birds.

Below is the current view from the webcam at Ulladulla. Further down the page are some photos of the osprey.