Colin Elphick
Highlights
40%
of the area added to NSW’s protected area network since 2018
300+
threatened species protected by private landholders
22 species
the would have faced a greater risk of extinction
2,405 survey plots
to monitor biodiversity of privately managed land
180 landscapes
unrepresented and under represented in the protected area network conserved
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This report outlines the work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and private landholders to protect and enhance biodiversity in NSW.
It shows how dedicated conservation management on privately-managed land has had a positive impact on biodiversity in NSW, with ecological monitoring showing biodiversity improvement, and more than on unprotected land.
Measuring biodiversity
Protection avoids biodiversity loss
Privately managed conservation areas have prevented substantial vegetation clearing and reduced the risk of biodiversity loss.
Animal diversity
Monitoring and research show relatively greater animal diversity on privately managed conservation areas.
Contact the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust
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Email:info@bct.nsw.gov.au
Phone:1300 992 688