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The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for activities which enhance the natural resource base on which our portfolio industries rely by:
- developing national initiatives to address issues of sustainable resources management and use
- conducting research to build an information base and encourage information-sharing, and
- administering programs that promote widespread adoption of sustainable natural resource management practices.
About Sustainable Resource Management Division
Innovation in Natural Resource Management
Funding for the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAP) and the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) ended in June 2008.
Caring for our Country is the Government's new natural resource management initiative. Caring for our Country is an integrated package with one clear goal, a business approach to investment, clearly articulated outcomes and priorities and improved accountability.
Caring for our Country commenced on 1 July 2008 and integrates delivery of the Australian Government’s previous natural resource management programs, including the Natural Heritage Trust, the National Landcare Program, the Environmental Stewardship Program and the Working on Country Indigenous land and sea ranger program.
Caring for our Country also incorporates the delivery of a range of other natural resource management funding elements including Community Coastcare, World Heritage, regional investments and relevant 2007 election commitments.
Caring for Our Country will address emerging issues in natural resource management and define the Australian Government’s role as a natural resource manager in partnership with key stakeholders, including industry.
What is landcare
- How do I get involved in landcare? •
- Landcare and tax •
- Are donations to Landcare tax deductible? •
- McKell Medal •
- Landcare publications •
Water
Land and salinity
Vegetation
Climate change
- Adaptation strategies •
- Mitigation strategies •
- Research and development strategies •
- Awareness and communication strategies
Invasive species management
- Agricultural pests and feral animals •
- Bureau of Rural Science weeds research •
- Marine pests •
- Weeds •
- Vertebrate pests