Cultural heritage
Advice on what Cultural heritage is and what to do if you find it on your property.
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Local Land Services helps landholders improve agricultural productivity and better manage natural resources into the future with:
- advice
- information
- support.
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You will find Local Land Services staff on the ground throughout NSW, supporting landholders with:
- agricultural production advice
- biosecurity
- natural resource management
- emergency management
- grant applications.
All landholders have an important role to play in contributing to local communities and managing the rural landscape.
There are a number of key things to familiarise yourself with as a rural property owner. You can follow the following steps to jump in:
Buying checklist
A 'before you buy' checklist and introductory advice for new rural property owners.
Update your property details
Contact LLS to update your property's details, request a property search or learn more about how we can support you.
Property planning
How to get started with property planning to start your rural property off on the right foot.
Annual Land and Stock Return
This yearly farm census helps Local Land Services protect and build our primary industries.
Rates
Understanding Local Land Services rates and how they work.
Glossary
A list of terms and acronyms for rural living.
On-farm biosecurity planning
Learn how to protect your property from pests, weeds, and diseases by making a biosecurity management plan.
Chemicals on-farm
Find out how to dispose of chemicals on-farm.
Farm safety
Stay on top of potential hazards on your property.
Using water
Learn about how to manage water from dams, tanks and more on-farm.
Soil management
Understand more about your property's soil to inform management decisions.
Pastures
Learn about how to measure pasture quantity and quality for livestock production.
Farm business
Access budget guides, templates and other farm business essentials.
Local Land Services podcasts
Listen to podcasts on various aspects of farming, including managing livestock, sustainability, running your farm business, and agricultural practices.
Livestock health and production
Find out all the latest information about livestock health and production for sheep, cattle, goats and more.
Apply for a PIC
If you have livestock on your land, you are required to have a property identification code (PIC) registered to that property.
National Livestock Identification System
NLIS is Australia's system for identifying and tracing livestock, primarily cattle, sheep, and farmed goats, from birth to slaughter.
Transporting livestock
When transporting livestock, you are responsible for the ensuring the welfare of animals throughout the journey, from loading to unloading.
Native vegetation management
Learn more about how to comply with the land management code and what you can do to revegetate your property.
Natural resource management
Find out how to encourage biodiversity on your property and appropriately manage native animals.
Water and waterways
Learn about water regulation and management for streams, rivers, dams and more on farm.
Natural capital
Learn more about how you can leverage natural capital on your property.
Caring for Cultural heritage
Learn about what to do if you find Cultural heritage on your farm.
On-farm emergency management
Find out what to do to be prepared for emergencies and their aftermath.
Contact Local Land Services NSW
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