Commission advises Government on native vegetation matters
The NSW Premier asked the Natural Resources Commission to advise on options to improve outcomes for critically endangered ecological communities and non-woody vegetation under the NSW Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018.
A new resource to navigate an uncertain future for our forests and woodlands
Research suggests our forests and woodlands are entering a period of ecological change, driven primarily by the impacts of climate change.
Forest monitoring reports annual findings and achievements
The Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (Coastal IFOA) monitoring program has reported its results and achievements for 2024-25.
Landholders share insights on enhancing support to protect nature
The Natural Resources Commission hosted regional roundtables to hear from landholders about managing biodiversity on their farming enterprise.
Researchers report results from the first year of fauna occupancy monitoring in coastal State forests
Researchers have analysed the first year of fauna monitoring data captured by ecologists in Spring 2022 and Autumn 2023 in native state forests across the Coastal IFOA region. This is the first time this level of monitoring and analysis has been achieved for so many species in NSW.
New research on fire affected trees and hollows will inform forestry operations
New research on fire affected trees and hollows will inform forestry operations and future outcomes.
Community contributes ideas on options to improve biodiversity and landholder support
The Commission received over 90 public submissions to inform its review on options to improve biodiversity and enhance value for landholders.
New research shows selective harvesting had no significant effect on male koala density
Researchers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development have resurveyed three state forest sites and three paired national park control sites to track koala density following selective harvesting on state forests.