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Environment and Heritage
Environment and Heritage

Animals and plants

Learn about NSW plants and animals and our programs to protect, monitor and conserve their populations and habitat.

View of cormorants from the Haven-Alamein Track, Conjola National Park
Image Credit: Michael van Ewijk/DCCEEW
Rainwater on moss
Biodiversity conservation framework

Learn about the framework for the conservation of biodiversity in New South Wales.

Trees, cattle, farmland in Kangaroo Valley
Biodiversity Offsets Scheme

Find out everything you need to know about the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.

White Leeds Station is a voluntary conservation agreement partner helping manage and protect ecosystems in far west NSW
Conservation programs

Find out about programs that protect and conserve NSW public lands and partnership programs to protect and conserve privately owned lands.

Little penguin chick (Eudyptula minor)
Surveys, monitoring and records

Explore how we keep track of plants and animals in their habitat and use the data we collect to inform our programs to conserve them.

Mountain pygmy possum (Burramys parvus), Kosciuszko National Park
Native animals

We work to protect our native animals and their habitats. Learn more about some of our unique and unusual native species.

Scarlet robin (Petroica boodang)
Threatened species

Almost 1,000 animal and plant species are at risk of extinction in New South Wales. Find out about our threatened species conservation programs and partnerships.

Kangaroo in front of the perfect wave on Pebbly Beach, Murramarang National Park
Wildlife management

Native animals are protected in New South Wales. We undertake and oversee the management of wildlife populations to ensure they are sustainably harvested and appropriately cared for when traded or relocated.

A King Parrot in an urban backyard garden
Wildlife licences

Many activities that involve native animals or plants need a licence. Find out which licence you need and how to apply.

Bog grevillea (Grevillea acanthifolia subsp. stenomera) is a rare plant
Native vegetation

We deliver programs, services and information for landholders and developers to help them manage their interactions with native vegetation.

Lantana (Lantana camara)
Pest animals and weeds

Pest animals and weeds damage our environment and agriculture. Find out what we are doing to manage these threats and how you can help.

Koala sitting in fork of tree, looking directly at camera
NSW Koala Country

We are dedicated to encouraging, supporting and celebrating the conservation of koalas and their habitat across New South Wales.