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Natural Heritage Trust Projects 2023-28
Local Land Services is undertaking more projects funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) that will boost environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and natural resource management outcomes across NSW.
The projects are being delivered across NSW over 5 years to 2028 and assist with:
- recovery of threatened species, including native animals and plants
- reducing threats to important wetlands and world heritage sites
- improving on-farm soil, biodiversity and vegetation
- helping farmers adapt to climate change.
Which species and environments will benefit?
A broad range of species, landscapes, Ramsar wetlands and world heritage areas across NSW will benefit from the projects. Local Land Services is particularly proud to work alongside First Nations communities as they take the lead in some of the work.
Some of the projects are listed below and there are more to come.
Central Tablelands
Central West
Greater Sydney
Hunter
- Greater Blue Mountains world heritage area
- Ramsar wetlands preservation in the Hunter Region
- Regent honeyeater
Murray
North Coast
- Bellinger River snapping turtle
- Visions for healthy Country
- Safeguarding Lord Howe Island world heritage area
North West
Northern Tablelands
Riverina
South East
Western
- Caryapundy Swamp Ramsar preservation
- Mallee birds endangered ecological community
- Threatened species of the rangelands
- Willandra Lakes world heritage area
Read about how our Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators are supporting sustainable agriculture practices in NSW.
LLS is also contributing to the Australian Government’s emergency management plans for NSW communities during times of natural disaster. Find out more about LLS’ role during emergencies.
What are the aims and outcomes for the projects?
The NHT projects support a range of aims and outcomes, such as:
- recovery of threatened species, including native animals and plants
- reduce threats to important wetlands and world heritage areas
- improve on-farm soil, biodiversity and vegetation
- help farmers adapt to climate change
- work alongside First Nations peoples in applying cultural and historical knowledge for enhanced project outcomes.
Who we’re working with
To deliver the NHT projects LLS is working collaboratively with a diverse range of organisations and people such as NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, First Nations communities, Landcare groups, BirdLife Australia, local councils, landholders, species experts and community groups.
Progress
Visit a project page to find out how work is progressing.
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Find out more
Visit a project page to learn more.