Private land conservation – National Parks Association of NSW

Conservation covenants: A tool for NSW landowners to protect biodiversity

Posted by NPA NSWon December 1, 2025December 1, 2025in Summer 2025Leave a comment

Professor Benjamin J. Richardson and Sarah Brugler, University of Tasmania

We often think of nature conservation as the job of governments. Yet, private landowners can also help to create protected areas. Covenants are a unique legal tool for this purpose, and they are increasingly used in NSW.

How private conservation is assisting our burnt bush

Posted by NPA NSWon February 28, 2020March 6, 2020in Autumn 2020Leave a comment

Sharon Fulcher, Owner of Two Rivers Catchment Reserve

This a story of devastating fires. Fires that have impacted personal life, communities and our natural environment, the silent casualties – plants and animals.