Habitat fact sheets

Explore our habitat fact sheets, detailing leaf litter, shrub, rock and log habitats, water and more across the Sydney region. Designed for primary and secondary students and their teachers, these resources explain how different habitats support biodiversity and how they link to species and ecosystems.

Habitat fact sheet

What is a habitat and why are they important?

Leaf litter habitat fact sheet

The layer of fallen leaves and bits of bark that covers the ground and provides homes for insects, spiders and small reptiles.

Ground cover habitat fact sheet

Low plants like grasses, vines and lilies that hide animals, hold soil in place and produce seeds for birds and insects.

Shrub habitat fact sheet

Medium-sized woody plants under 6 m tall that give nesting spots, nectar and protection for birds, insects and small mammals.

Tree habitat fact sheet

Tall trees with trunks and canopies where animals live, feed, nest and seek shelter, both alive and when they become hollows.

Rock and log habitat fact sheet

Rocks and fallen logs create hidden crevices, warmth and homes for lizards, insects and small mammals.

Water habitat fact sheet

Ponds, creeks and puddles where many animals live part of their life, drink water and find food, crucial in bushland.