Biodiversity conservation framework

The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and amendments to the Local Land Services Act 2013 commenced on 25 August 2017 to enable biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and productive farming.

The legislation is administered by the Environment, Energy and Science Group within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Local Land Services and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.

Legislation

The regulatory framework for assessment and approvals for development and clearing activities that impact on biodiversity.
Land management

The Local Land Services Act now provides a new regulatory framework for the management of native vegetation in NSW.
Native Vegetation Regulatory map

The native vegetation regulatory map of New South Wales is a tool landholders can use when considering how best to manage native vegetation on their land.
Saving our Species program

Saving our Species is our statewide program that aims to secure threatened plants and animals in the wild in NSW.

Biodiversity conservation framework

Animals and plants

Legislation

Land management

Native Vegetation Regulatory map

Saving our Species program

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