Logan City Council has bought bushland at Spring Mountain Drive, Greenbank, believed to be home to koalas and rare birdlife.
The intention is that the land becomes an environmental park, to remain untouched by developers and out of the hands of eager industrial businesses.
Council bought Tully Reserve and Spring Mountain Forest Park South last year, and this is the final piece of that puzzle, sitting between the other two habitats.
A council statement said the latest conservation property has significant stands of healthy native vegetation, and wildlife sightings have been recorded.
Koalas, the barred-cuckoo shrike, wedge-tailed eagles and greater gliders have been spotted on, or near, the property, the statement said.
“Protecting our natural environment is vital to the health of the local ecosystems in which we live, work and play,” deputy mayor Jon Raven said.
At a council meeting last week, the city committed to a 10-year natural environment strategy which it believes will best guide a plan to enhance and preserve natural areas of Logan.
Land was paid for using funds from the city’s environmental levy.
“You only have to look at the huge amount of engagement with council’s environmental events and surveys to see how our community values its natural spaces,” Cr Raven said.
“This new strategy will be an important guide for council as we work to protect, enhance, connect and celebrate our natural environment, while also balancing ongoing development in our city.”
Councillor Natalie Willcocks said the new land reserve was another green jewel in the City of Logan’s sustainability crown.
“This beautiful piece of land will never be developed but will serve as a wonderful environmental asset for our community for years to come,” Cr Willcocks said.
“The property will enable the expansion of recreational trails in the area, providing residents with another way to appreciate and enjoy our bushland.
“Importantly, the property is also earmarked as core koala habitat and provides another important link for wildlife to move freely through the Spring Mountain area.”
Other parcels of environmental land were bought in October last year at Buccan, one in Tamborine and another in Slacks Creek.
