Sydney Olympic Park supports a microcosm of native plants,
animals and ecological communities that were once widespread in
Sydney but are now quite rare in urban areas. Biodiversity
objectivesThe Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001 requires
Sydney Olympic Park Authority (the Authority) to implement the
principles of ecologically sustainable development in exercising
its functions, and identifies protection and enhancement of the
Park's natural heritage as a key function of the Authority.
Through implementation of the Environmental Guidelines, the
Authority is committed to the following objectives for
biodiversity conservation: - Protecting and enhancing the
natural heritage and ecological integrity of Sydney Olympic Park
- targeting priority species and communities, places of high
biodiversity value, and biodiversity generally - Applying an
adaptive management approach to stewardship of Sydney Olympic
Park's biodiversity assets - Ensuring conservation of biological
diversity and ecological integrity is a f