Plants and ecology

Native plants

Native plants, also known as ‘indigenous plants’, are a low maintenance and cost-effective choice for Manningham gardens, as they’re suited to our soils and climate.

They also provide habitat for local wildlife and are essential to preserving biodiversity. 

To learn more about native plants, download our gardening guide, Native Splendour. This resource helps you find plants that will enhance your garden and shares tips for successful planting.

Mosses, liverworts, fungi and lichens

Tiny organisms such as mosses, liverworts, fungi and lichens are crucial for water retention, nutrient recycling and prevention of soil erosion. 

In this brochure, produced by the Manningham, Whitehorse, Banyule and Nillumbik Councils, you can explore the kinds of organisms which live in Manningham. 

Sites of biological significance

Sites of biological significance are areas of remnant indigenous habitat - at a local, regional, state and national level. 

The Sites of (Biological) Significance Review identifies, classifies, and describes areas of significant biodiversity within Manningham, as a foundation for strategic conservation efforts. 

Of the 35 sites identified in Manningham, all but six are located within the Green Wedge.

Managing your land

The Manningham Land Management Guide aims to help small property owners better manage their land, including developing an ongoing weed control plan.

Weed control

Weeds are plants that invade and thrive in environments where they do not naturally occur. Explore our Manningham Weeds Identification Booklet to identify environmental weeds and understand how to control them.

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.