Private land conservation in NSW

What is private land conservation?

Private land conservation can include:

conserving native vegetation
controlling weeds and pest animals
restoring degraded areas
cultural land management, recognising traditional land management practices.

Our role

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust supports landholders to protect and enhance biodiversity.

We help manage long-term conservation agreements that contribute to national and global biodiversity goals

View our latest private land conservation outcomes.

Why it matters

More than 80% of land in NSW is privately managed and when landholders conserve their land, they help:

Grow Australia's National Reserve System of protected areas

Support global efforts to protect nature

Build resilience to climate change

Provide habitat for native plants and animals

Basically, it comes down to feeling good about conserving something. It's basically what a small group of people can do privately for the benefit of everyone.
Peter Lloyd, Armidale landholder

Landholders can benefit from:

financial support, including the option to apply for grants or in some areas, receive ongoing annual payments
diversify income with predictable payments from us
expert advice from ecologists and local support staff
environmental impact that contributes to biodiversity protection and adds value
community and legacy among a network of people preserving nature for future generations.

Compare and apply for conservation agreement

A grazier and NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust officer converse in an open plain on a sunny day.

Contact the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust

We welcome your feedback.

Email:info@bct.nsw.gov.au

Phone:1300 992 688

Our website:nsw.gov.au/bct