NSW Plan for Nature independent review

What’s this about?

The Natural Resources Commission is undertaking an independent review on options to further protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystem functions in regional landscapes, and enhance value and support for landholders. Our review is an action committed to under the NSW Plan for Nature. 

Our work will be informed by an advisory panel, stakeholder consultation, and relevant work such as our critically endangered ecological communities and non-woody vegetation reviews.

This is your opportunity to comment on any issues within the scope of the review’s Terms of Reference, including:

• What do you consider is the most significant action(s) we can undertake to protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystem function on private lands?
• How can we further improve soil, water and vegetation management to protect and restore biodiversity while delivering sustainable economic outcomes?
• What do you consider is the most effective way to further support and enable landholders to deliver sustainable land management and production outcomes?
• Is there any other information about this topic you would like to share with us?

Download the Terms of Reference

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  Terms of Reference - Options to further protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystem functions in regional landscapes (PDF 144.57KB)

Our final report will be delivered to the NSW Government in March 2026.

Have your say

Have your say by midnight Sunday 27 April 2025. 

There are 3 ways you can submit your feedback.

Please provide any relevant information that supports your views.

Note: All submissions will be made public on the Commission’s website unless clearly marked confidential or it contains material that is defamatory, offensive or in breach of any law.

If you have any questions regarding the review or require support with lodging your submission, please call 02 9228 4844 or email nrc@nrc.nsw.gov.au.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

See our submissions policy for more details.