The Biodiversity Toolbox for Local Government

The Biodiversity Toolbox is designed to provide councils with the tools, resources and contacts to integrate biodiversity conservation into all aspects of Council operations.

Central to the Biodiversity Toolbox is the Benchmarking Biodiversity Conservation Framework: a five-step benchmarking system that allows councils to track performance towards conserving local biodiversity.

Where do we start?

Completing the Self Assessment Checklist will help you determine where your Council should begin this process.

The Self Assessment Checklist is available as a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view it.

Download the Self Assessment Checklist (self-assessment.pdf - 9 KB)

Read more about the Benchmarking Biodiversity Conservation Framework. The diagram below is a useful guide and summary.

About Biodiversity Local Government & Biodiversity		Council moves to Conserve Biodiversity

Case Studies Tools & Resources		Biodiversity Toolbox		Case Studies Tools & Resources Templates/Examples
	Benchmark 5 Review and Evaluate		Benchmark 1 Commit to Change

	Benchmark 4 Implement and Monitor		Benchmark 2 Establish Baseline Position
Funding Training/Education Templates/Examples Case Studies		Benchmark 3 Develop Strategic Approach		Case Studies Tools & Resources Templates/Examples

		Biodiversity Action Plan Case Studies References Policy & Legislation Indicators Regional Planning Templates/Examples