The City of Austin's wildlands provide benefits to our entire community. Those living or working immediately adjacent to these wildlands may have the added benefits of natural open space outside their windows, less noise, and opportunities to see diverse wildlife.

However, the meeting of urban/suburban interests with natural habitat, referred to as the "wildland urban interface" or WUI, can result in many management challenges and safety concerns on both "sides of the fence". Through communication and cooperation citizens and City staff can become partners in conserving these extraordinary lands.

Click the following links to learn more about these wildland urban interface issues:

• Invasive and non-native plants

• Maintaining fences and boundaries

• Living with wildlife

• Managing for and with Fire

• Controlling pets

Wildland Conservation Division staff is available to provide a general presentation on Austin's wildlands or address a specific topic of interest. Neighborhoods or community groups may request a presentation for their membership by submitting a request form, or may contact outreach staff directly via email or at (512) 972-1687.