Bitter quandong
Native Vegetation
The Native Vegetation Act 2003 introduces a new approach to managing native vegetation across the State.
The new system is based on voluntary agreements between landholders and Catchment Management Authorities called Property Vegetation Plans.
More information about the new legislation:
- Native Vegetation Act 2003 and Regulation 2005
- Supporting brochure and information sheets about the new legislation
Our role
Under the new system the Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority has responsibility for:
- providing technical advice and assistance to local landholders to prepare a voluntary Property Vegetation Plan - see info sheet on Property Vegetation Plans
- allocating incentive funding for improving the management of native vegetation – see info sheet on incentives
- using our discretion and professional judgement when assessing clearing proposals
- developing a Catchment Action Plan that identifies priorities for investment in natural resource assets such as native vegetation
- establishing local policies for delivering long term environmental benefits, and
- monitoring the progress of Property Vegetation Plans and our Catchment Action Plan
For more information visit www.nativevegetation.nsw.gov.au