Join the 'Land for Wildlife' scheme
Significant natural and cultural features of the environment exist across the whole landscape. Joining Land for Wildlife is one way you can help conserve and manage wildlife on your property and contribute to the conservation of our unique Australian native plants and animals.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), part of the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), works with people and communities to protect and conserve nature, Aboriginal heritage and historic heritage. In fulfilling this role, NPWS facilitates Land for Wildlife in New South Wales in partnership with interested local organisations.
What is Land for Wildlife?
Land for Wildlife is a voluntary property registration scheme for landholders who wish to manage areas of wildlife habitat on their property.
Land for Wildlife encourages and assists landholders to include nature conservation along with other land management objectives.
Land for Wildlife is free to join and is not legally binding. Registration in the scheme will not change the legal status of a property.
Local organisations working with NPWS
A community-based approach is taken for the delivery of Land for Wildlife in NSW. NPWS provides statewide coordination and the framework for Land for Wildlife. This includes:
- provision of newsletters, information about wildlife and management for conservation, as well as signs
- program support
- maintenance of records and data.
Regional coordination includes:
- site assessments
- advice on suggested management strategies and actions for the property
- support and encouragement for landholders to carry out nature conservation on their land.
What are the benefits for members?
Land for Wildlife supports people who want information about wildlife management on their property and provides opportunities for landholders to share their experiences with other landholders and partner organisations, through:
- information about wildlife management
- information about the role of wildlife and native vegetation in sustainable agriculture to control pest species, provide shade and shelter, manage salinity and control wind and water erosion
- membership links and contacts with like-minded people
- notes and news on particular management issues
- signs for property owners who have properties registered with the scheme
- access to education programs and activities.
Conservation Partners Program
Land for Wildlife is part of the Conservation Partners Program and is one of a range of options available to landholders wanting to be involved in conservation. The Conservation Partners Program includes conservation agreements, wildlife refuges, Land for Wildlife and other options that support conservation on private and public land.
The Conservation Partners Program aims to provide practical guidance, information and involvement in a range of activities to all 'conservation partners' across the network. Contact us for more information.
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Join Land for Wildlife in your region
Land for Wildlife is only available in the following regions - click on the links to join or get more information:
North-East NSW
- Ballina (contact details)
Sydney and Surrounds
- Central Coast (contact details | website)
- Hornsby (website, including contact details)
Western NSW
- NSW Murray catchment (contact details).
Other conservation options for landholders