Nature positive strategy
Greater Sydney Parklands is developing its first nature positive strategy, a long-term vision to protect and enhance nature across our 6,000-hectare parklands estate.
Help shape the future of nature in Sydney's parklands
Greater Sydney Parklands is developing its first nature positive strategy, a long-term vision to protect and enhance nature across our 6,000-hectare parklands estate.
The strategy sets out how we can protect plants, animals and habitats, restore damaged ecosystems, create more green spaces for wildlife and support community involvement in caring for nature. It also provides guidance for how the natural environment within our parklands is planned, managed and cared for into the future.
Why this strategy matters
Sydney's parklands are facing growing pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss, urbanisation and increasing demands on open space. A coordinated and long-term approach is needed to help nature thrive while continuing to provide places for people to connect with the outdoors.
The strategy establishes a shared direction for nature while recognising the unique environmental values, opportunities and challenges of each parkland, including:
- Fernhill Estate
- Western Sydney Parklands
- Parramatta Park
- Callan Park
- Centennial Parklands
The strategy identifies opportunities to improve habitat connectivity, strengthen biodiversity and enhance resilience to future environmental challenges.
Eastern grey kangaroo in Cumberland Plain bushland 
Grey-headed flying foxes in Parramatta Park 
Bush regeneration in Centennial Park. Credit: Greening Australia and Think Mammoth
What's included in the draft strategy?
The draft strategy includes:
- a long-term vision for nature across the parklands estate
- parklands goals and management approaches
- environmental values of each parkland
- key threats to biodiversity
- park-specific objectives and actions
- opportunities for collaboration, research, education and volunteer participation.
Explore the draft strategy
Download the draft nature positive strategy to explore the vision, strategic goals, environmental context and park-specific objectives proposed for the Greater Sydney Parklands estate.
Have your say
We are seeking feedback on the strategy from Monday 7 September to Monday 5 October 2026 via the online submission form.
Project stages
- Stage 1: Strategy development
Timing: Complete
The draft strategy was developed with input from community trustee boards, bush care volunteers, working groups and local Aboriginal community representatives. - Stage 2: Public exhibition
Timing: Monday 7 September to Monday 5 October 2026
The community is invited to review the draft strategy and provide feedback. - Stage 3: Review and finalisation
Timing: Late 2026
Feedback is reviewed and considered before the strategy is finalised and presented for approval.
How community feedback will be used
Community feedback will help us understand local priorities, community values and opportunities to strengthen the strategy. Following consultation, all submissions will be carefully considered alongside technical, operational and strategic requirements before the strategy is finalised.
Frequently asked questions
The Greater Sydney Parklands Nature Positive Strategy is a long-term strategy for protecting, restoring and enhancing nature across the parklands estate.
The strategy responds to challenges facing our parklands including climate change, biodiversity loss, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species across Sydney's parklands to ensure we maintain and where possible, improve the natural environment.
The draft strategy is a strategic framework that guides how nature is protected, restored and managed across the estate. It also identifies opportunities and management approaches for each park.
The draft strategy was prepared with input from community trustee boards, bush care volunteers, working groups and local Aboriginal communities.
All feedback received during the public exhibition period will be carefully reviewed and considered before the strategy is finalised.
Yes. The strategy will be reviewed and updated as plans of management are renewed and as new opportunities, challenges and community priorities emerge.