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Environment

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Protecting What Makes the Southern Highlands Unique

The Southern Highlands is home to rich biodiversity, clean waterways, native forests, and vital ecosystems — all of which are increasingly under threat. At Southern Highlands Matters, we advocate for environmental stewardship rooted in science, community knowledge, and long-term sustainability.

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Explore the Region

Major Towns

  • Bowral

  • Mittagong

  • Moss Vale

 

Villages & Smaller Localities

  • Alpine

  • Avoca

  • Balmoral

  • Berrima

  • Braemar

  • Bundanoon

  • Burrawang

  • Canyonleigh

  • Colo Vale

  • East Kangaloon

  • Exeter

  • Fitzroy Falls

  • Glenquarry

  • Greenwich Park

  • High Range

  • Hill Top

  • Joadja

  • Kangaloon

  • Mandemar

  • Medway

  • Mittagong (includes surrounding suburbs like Welby, Willow Vale, Balaclava, Braemar)

  • Myra Vale

  • New Berrima

  • Penrose

  • Robertson

  • Sutton Forest

  • Tallong

  • Werai

  • Wildes Meadow

  • Wingello

  • Woodlands

  • Yerrinbool

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Our Environmental Priorities

Preserve biodiversity: Protect native flora and fauna, especially endangered species

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Safeguard water sources: Monitor and defend rivers, creeks, and underground reserves

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Combat overdevelopment: Resist projects that disrupt the land, wildlife corridors, or natural beauty

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Raise awareness: Share resources and facts to educate the public on ecological impacts

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