Logan City Council is acknowledging some of the city's most eco-conscious landholders after they recorded hundreds of species at their properties.
The Biodiversity Badge program recognises residents participating in Council's Environmental Conservation Partnerships program who actively observe and document native species.
City of Logan Mayor Jon Raven said the program encouraged residents to learn more about the species on their properties and helped contribute valuable data about local ecosystems to Council.
"These landowners put in huge amounts of work to create ideal habitats for native wildlife," he said.
"The badges are for residents who go above and beyond to not only maintaining native plants but also meticulously log all of the flora and fauna they've spotted.
"Their dedication is helping preserve Logan's green spaces for future generations."
The Biodiversity Badge has three levels of recognition: gold, silver and bronze.
Bronze badges are given for recording 100 native plant and animal species at a property, silver for 200 species, and gold for more than 300 species.
Local observations have doubled since the program was introduced - more than 1,000 have been recorded since September, which was more than the previous nine months combined.
Local resident Ainsley Chase, who received a silver badge, said the program had encouraged her to look out for natives while she's maintaining her garden.
"It's free, and it's fun and I've met so many like-minded people being part of the Land for Wildlife program," Ms Chase said.
"I was already out looking for koalas and planting natives around the property, but now I want to go out, double check every tree and make sure I've noted each one.
"We are absolutely going to get planting more natives and looking out for birds as the seasons change - we want that gold badge!"
To find more about the Biodiversity Badge program or to start recording nature observations, go to: logan.qld.gov.au/ecp
