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Lake Mac families helping out native wildlife

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As part of the Backyard Habitat for Wildlife program, thousands of Lake Macquarie residents have helped keep local flora and fauna safe in their gardens.

The past decade has seen more than 3,000 households join the initiative to assist wildlife-friendly environments as well as observe, protect and enhance the City’s natural areas.

Lake Macquarie City Council’s sustainability engagement officer Margo Smith said it was important to start conversations about nature and conservation.

“Joining the Backyard Habitat for Wildlife program is a great way for the community to appreciate the local environment in which we live,” she explained.

Residents are also encouraged to join a community of more than 400,000 scientists and naturalists aimed at bringing nature, quality data and society together.

“An online environmental initiative known as iNaturalist allows anyone to share observations, identify and discuss species and create data for science and conservation,” Ms Smith said.

“By recording and sharing findings on iNaturalist, you’ll help scientists better understand and protect our beautiful environment.”

Lake Macquarie has had 10,485 observations made and 1801 species recorded by 401 observers through iNaturalist.

“With World Environment Day coming up on Saturday 5 June, it’s a good time to reflect and take the opportunity to celebrate Lake Mac’s diverse environment, while also focusing on protecting it,” Ms Smith said.

Join the Backyard Habitat for Wildlife program at www.lakemac.com.au

Alternatively, sign up to iNaturalist at www.inaturalist.org

-Allie Martinelli

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