Bushland management Hornsby Shire Council is directly responsible for 2,000 hectares of bushland, much of it adjoining Berowra Valley National and Regional Park.
Bushcare Bushcare is a hands-on program where volunteers restore local bushland, helping to create a better natural environment for current and future generations.
Threatened forests Hornsby Shire’s forests aren’t just tall trees. They are rich ecological communities and home to native plants, animals and more. Find out more about the Shire’s rarest forests.
Floating Bushcare Floating Bushcare is a group of volunteers who want to protect and restore our Hawkesbury River Estuary. They visit locations that are only accessible by boat and carry out bush regeneration activities.
Bushland tracks and trails There are many walking trails throughout Hornsby Shire that you can explore on your own. Download a map and information leaflet and start exploring!
Guided bushwalks and events Get out into nature with Council’s guided bushwalks and events program. Sharing their wide knowledge of the local environment, our expert guides will give you unparalleled insight into the Bushland Shire.