Conservation on private land

What is private land conservation?

Private land conservation occurs when landholders take voluntary steps to manage their land to protect and preserve the natural environment.

A landholder and two uniformed NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust officers strolling through a forest trail.

Private land conservation in NSW

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How can I protect biodiversity?

Two landholders and two uniformed NSW Biodiversity Conservation staff outside in the bush standing and talking.

Private land conservation outcomes

Opportunities

Compare and apply for a conservation agreement

Compare different types of conservation management to identify what's right for your property.

A landholder and a uniformed NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust officer strolling through a forest.

Fixed price offer

NSW landholders can apply to protect biodiversity and earn an annual fixed price for conservation management in perpetuity.

Four men standing on the side of a creek talking about conservation of the property. Image credit: Nviro Media.

Conservation tenders

Are your opportunity to present a competitive annual price to manage high quality native habitat and protect local biodiversity and your legacy into the future.

Aerial drone view of protected woodlands at Snowy Monaro conservation property

Partner with us or donate to support our work

The nature crisis is too large to be tackled by government alone. You can contribute to protect, connect and enhance biodiversity on privately-managed land across NSW.

Close-up of a scribbly gum tree trunk on a North Coast NSW conservation property.

Sell biodiversity credits or offset development

Learn how the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme supports conservation. Landholders earn credits and developers can find offsets for their development impacts.