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Environment
Logan City has a rich diversity of native plant and animal species (biodiversity). The City has retained large areas of intact bushland such as the Greenbank Military Training Area, Daisy Hill State Forest and the Carbrook Wetlands which are supported by Logan's many smaller bushland remnants.
The predominant feature of the natural water resources of Logan City is the Logan River. It forms the southern boundary of the local government area with Gold Coast City Council, though the boundary for Council does not include the river itself, extending only to the high water mark. The other dominant watercourses within the Logan City boundary are Slacks Creek, Scrubby Creek, California Creek, Native Dog Creek and Serpentine Creek, which all drain to the Logan River. Other watercourses include Blunder Creek and Oxley Creek on the western side of the City and tributaries of Tingalpa Creek on the eastern side of the City.
These bushland and waterway areas protect animals, plants and forest types that are in danger of becoming extinct on a local, regional and even national basis. Logan City's bushland areas also provide important habitat for numerous common native plants and wildlife. Further, these natural areas provide nature-based recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
One of the Council's key Priority Issues in its Corporate Plan is 'A Sustainable Environment' with 'Responsible Environmental Management' a key outcome for the City.
To support this outcome, Council undertakes numerous activities and programs in the areas of:
- sustainability;
- environmental awareness and education;
- environmental compliance;
- catchment management and waterways rehabilitation;
- bushland park management;
- conservation partnerships;
- vegetation management and tree preservation; and
- waste management and recycling.
A number of Council Branches have roles in environmental management. These include:
- Planning and Environment Policy - overall direction setting for environmental management and protection, sustainability, catchment management and waterways rehabilitation, conservation partnerships, vegetation management and tree preservation codes.
- City Standards - environmental licensing and enforcement of environmental protection laws. For more information about licensing, visit starting a business.
- Parks - management of natural bushland parks. There are over 500 parks within the city's boundaries which help to protect the environment, and also provide important recreational opportunities. Find out more about Logan's parks.
- Logan Waste - solid waste collection and disposal, landfill management and recyclables processing. For more information about the city's state-of-the-art waste management, including details about tip management, waste disposal and related matters, visit Logan Waste.
Council has numerous environment related publications and fact sheets. For further information please contact Council's Customer Service Unit by email council@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.
  
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