Biodiversity

The Bega Valley supports a highly diverse range of species due to the large areas of native forest and range of habitats.

Coastal Biodiversity - Saltmarsh

Saltmarshes are also vital components of the estuarine food chain, providing a home for numerous invertebrate animals such as crabs, insects, spiders, worms and small shellfish which are a vital source of food for young fish and other marine life.
Threatened shorebirds

There are some very simple actions we can all take to protect shorebirds, their habitat, their eggs and their chicks.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Every year, Bega Valley Shire residents head outside to participate in the Birdlife Australia's Aussie Bird Count, the nation's largest citizen science event. Download the 2022 and 2021 Bega Valley Bird Count Results.
Glebe Lagoon Flying-fox Camp Management Plan

This Plan outlines issues of concern to the local community and identifies feasible management actions to be undertaken to reduce impacts on the local community whilst promoting the conservation of the Grey-headed Flying-fox (GHFF) camp.

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