Environment, land and water

News from Local Land Services

Local Land Services staff live and work in your region to deliver customer-focused services to farmers, landholders and the community.

Read the latest news and media releases from your region.

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Financial assistance for farmers

The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) provides tailored access to financial assistance to help deal with challenges and change.

Explore loans, grants, rebates, subsidies and support for primary producers.

A healthy coast and sea

The coast is important to our way of life, our culture and our identity. Learn more about how government, industry and the community working together to care for the NSW coast.

Young Farmer Business Program

The tools, network and support to grow your farming business.

Farms of the Future

Helping farmers embrace technology for increased productivity, market competitiveness, and better resource management.

Learn more about enhancing digital skills in farming and using IoT devices to boost productivity and sustainability.

Specialist help for soil and land management

From erosion control to dam construction, gully management and property planning, the Soil Conservation Service offers landowners practical help and solutions for soil and land management.

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Climate, weather and safety

Check current weather warnings, find information about climate change and advice on how to stay safe during times of fire, flood or storms.

Land and soil

Information about regional land services, soils, land management, Crown land and geodiversity in NSW.

Weeds and pest animals

Pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants are major threats to our natural environment and farming industries. Everyone has a role to play in protecting NSW from these biosecurity risks.

Latest environment, land and water updates

Media release

Cultural and conservation efforts to protect the Northern Corroboree Frog at Micalong Swamp

This World Frog Day (20 March), Local Land Services is highlighting a recent on-ground partnership at Micalong Swamp that is helping protect one of the largest remaining wild populations of the critically endangered northern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi).

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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.

Ministerial media release

NSW Government and industry commit to action on NSW fuel security

More than 50 industry and Government leaders convened this morning at the NSW Government’s Fuel Security Roundtable to share expertise and discuss fuel security challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East.

Ministerial media release

Wild dog control baiting programs underway across NSW

The Minns Labor Government has launched its autumn offensive against wild dogs to protect farming livestock and the environment with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across NSW.

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Garry and Robyn Ostini’s commitment to conservation

In the heart of the Central West, Garry and Robyn Ostini have spent the past 13 years at Daydawn , carrying forward a family legacy of caring for the land.