The City has acquired a 143-hectare parcel of land in Mount Nathan, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to protect and connect critical habitats across the region.
Purchased through the City’s Natural Areas Acquisition Program, the property’s substantial size, ecological value and location within the Clagiraba to South Moreton Bay Wildlife Corridor were central to the acquisition decision.
This latest addition will bolster the City’s conservation estate, which now spans more than 14,000 hectares across 800 reserves.
“Our latest land acquisition will provide a critical link between Nerang National Park in the northeast and Lower Beechmont Conservation Area in the south,” said Mayor Tom Tate. “This area is incredibly important habitat for threatened native species including the Glossy Black Cockatoo and koalas.”
The site is expected to support both environmental protection and habitat restoration, with future opportunities to use offsets and ecological enhancement strategies.
Since 2021, the Natural Areas Acquisition Program has secured eight properties covering a combined area of 322.7 hectares. The program focuses on acquiring land with high environmental values that connect natural areas and strengthen the City’s biodiversity network.
By doing so, it aims to improve the long-term viability of ecosystems and establish reliable pathways for wildlife movement.
The initiative works alongside other City-led conservation efforts, such as partnerships with private landholders and ongoing reserve management, helping to protect and restore habitats on both public and private land.
The program is funded by the City’s Open Space including Koala Habitat Maintenance and Enhancement Separate Charge. It also supports the Council Plan’s ‘Naturally Unique’ theme and aligns with the Our Natural City Strategy 2032, which outlines goals such as connecting critical nature corridors and achieving 51% native vegetation cover.
