We are actively working to protect our environment, support biodiversity and reduce the threats in the community. Learn about the most common plants and ecology and our guidance around them.
Native gardening
Native Splendour is a gardening guide to Manningham's local plants. It is designed to help you find plants that will enhance your garden and are perfectly suited to local climate and soils. It includes tips for planning and planting your garden.
Land management
The Manningham Land Management Guide aims to help small property owners improve management of their land, including developing an ongoing weed control plan.
Weed control
Weeds are plants that invade and thrive in environments in which they do not naturally occur. We also have a Manningham Weed Identification Booklet to help you better identify environmental weeds and understand the various methods of control.
Declared noxious weeds
By law, landholders are required to control or eradicate noxious weeds, as proclaimed under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994.
Agriculture Victoria's website contains more detailed information on noxious weeds and how you can protect your property.
Tree management
Find out about our street tree planting program, how we manage our trees and how to request a new street tree.
Sites of biological significance
Sites of biological significance are areas of remnant indigenous habitat which can be local, regional, state and national areas.
Mosses, liverworts, fungi and lichens
This brochure, produced by the Manningham, Whitehorse, Banyule and Nillumbik Councils, illustrates some of the mosses, liverworts, hornworts, fungi and lichens within Melbourne's Middle Yarra region and surrounds.