A
Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS)
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment database that details recorded cultural sites and reports.
Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Area (AASFA)
The NSW Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development and Local Land Services provide support during emergencies through the Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Area (AASFA).
Annual Land and Stock return
A 'farm census' that provides important information on land use and livestock numbers across the state.
B
Biosecurity Management Plan
Aims to prevent, eliminate, and minimise the biosecurity risks posed by people entering a place at which commercial agricultural or horticultural activity, including processing and education, occurs.
C
Combined Drought Indicator (CDI)
A tool used by NSW DPIRD to classify drought in NSW.
Crown land
Land held by the NSW Government on behalf of the public.
D
Development Control Plans
Development Control Plans (DCPs) offer detailed guidelines beyond LEPs for specific development types, enhancing planning flexibility. DCPs cover aspects like building setbacks, parking, material, and landscaping.
Dry Sheep Equivalent (DSE) rating system
A DSE is used as a method of standardising an animal unit.
F
Fire danger ratings
Range from low–moderate to catastrophic and are updated daily.
G
General Biosecurity Duty
Under the Biosecurity Act 2015 there is a general obligation on people to be aware of their surroundings and take action to prevent the introduction and spread of pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants.
H
Holding reference number
Used when liaising with Local Land Services and found on your Local Land Services rates notice.
L
Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018
Supports landholders undertaking productive and sustainable farming practices, while managing environmental risk.
Livestock Production Assurance (LPA)
A formal commitment to undertake specific on-farm practices that mean Australian red meat is safely and ethically produced.
Local Environmental Plans (LEPs)
The main planning tool for shaping the future of communities and ensuring local development is done appropriately.
Local Land Services Plans
Each of the 11 Local Land Services regions has a local strategic plan identifying local priorities.
Long-term grazing
Previously known as Management Agreements (MA permits).
M
Maximum Harvestable Rights Dam Capacity (MHRDC)
A formula based on property size, rainfall and runoff calculations, taking into account existing dams.
N
National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS)
A national scheme for the identification and tracing of livestock which protects and enhances Australia’s red meat industry reputation.
National Vendor Declaration (NVD)
Communicates the food safety and treatment status of every animal every time it moves along the value chain.
P
Private Native Forestry (PNF) Plan
An approval to undertake private native forestry for a period of up to 15 years.
Property Identification Code (PIC)
A unique eight-character code assigned by Local Land Services to properties with livestock and placed into a district register.
R
Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plans
A tool to help coordinate pest control between landholders.
Regional Strategic Plans
Outlines strategic land use, housing, job, infrastructure, environmental, and community needs. These plans guide councils, agencies, industry, and communities in delivering priority actions.
T
The Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation Framework
Developed to ensure a balanced approach to rural land management and biodiversity conservation in NSW.
Transported Stock Statements (TSS)
A document used when transporting livestock to maintain traceability.
Travelling stock reserves (TSR)
A network of Crown land parcels used for grazing and moving livestock around NSW.
V
Valuer General
Responsible for providing independent and impartial land values for use by the state government and councils for taxing and rating.
W
Western Division
A sparsely populated area of NSW that spans over 32 million hectares. This region is characterised by Western Lands Leases, which are governed by the Western Lands Act 1901.
Western Lands Leases
Land in the Western Division is held under Western lands leases which ensures land is managed sustainably.