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Birds Nest fern (Asplenium nidus), Nightcap National Park. Biogeographical area of the Nightcap and Kooynum Ranges

Environment and Heritage is part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Volunteers are scattered around the bushland, wearing wide hats, protective gear and yellow shirts. The lush greenery of the trees envelops the image along with old and sturdy brown trees which are of various sizes and thicknesses across the image.

Work with us and you'll help to protect and enhance the natural assets that make New South Wales a great place to live and make a difference to the communities we serve.

A group of five people stand on a lookout platform surrounded by trees, overlooking a scenic view of a river winding through a hilly landscape with boats and houses visible below.

Get involved

From volunteering opportunities to helping out from home, learn how you can get involved.

Students and park ranger on Pilliga Discovery Tour, Timallallie Pilliga National Park

Education resources

Environmental and cultural heritage comes alive through diverse educational materials. Explore local ecosystems and history with our curriculum-aligned resources.

Man wearing National parks uniform standing on a lookout above coastal scrub, looking out to the ocean.

Policy and law

Find an overview of the legislative framework supporting environmental management and conservation in New South Wales.

Four people stand on a wooden deck overlooking a scenic coastal landscape with green hills, a sandy beach, and the ocean. The sky is partly cloudy.

Access to information

We’re committed to open access. Much of our information is freely available through our website, libraries, offices and public registers.

A vast, arid landscape under a clear blue sky with the sun shining brightly. The terrain is rugged with sparse vegetation, including small bushes and a few trees. The horizon stretches far into the distance, highlighting the remote and expansive nature of the Jump Up walking track in the northern part of Sturt National Park.

Report a problem or incident

Find out how to report an environmental or heritage issue so we can quickly locate the incident and take the right action.

An aerial view of the Wattamolla picnic area in Royal National Park, featuring a lush green park with several picnic shelters, pathways, and parking spaces. The park is surrounded by dense forest, and in the foreground, there is a body of water with a small waterfall cascading into it.

Find information

Discover where to find information on aspects of environment and heritage that are not handled by our department.

The image shows an aerial view of a whale watching platform at Cape Solander in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The platform is situated on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, with waves crashing against the rocks below. To the left of the platform, there is a road with parked cars and a parking area. The platform itself is designed to provide a vantage point for visitors to observe whales in the ocean. The contrast between the rugged coastline and the structured platform makes this location interesting an

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