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Environment and Heritage
Environment and Heritage

High school students

Explore environmental issues, research local and cultural heritage and get involved in some cool-for-high-school projects.

Plantbank interactive school, classroom with numerous schools around the state
Image Credit: Simone Cottrell/Royal Botanic Gardens
A large, furry bare-nosed wombat is grazing on lush green grass surrounded by dense foliage. The scene conveys a serene and natural wilderness setting.
Native animals

Have a look through our native animal fact sheets and learn about some of the native mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that live in New South Wales.

Trainee field officer, NPWS staff conducting the Olive hazard reduction burn in Scheyville National Park
Bushfires

Find out about fire danger ratings and fire bans, learn how you can prepare for the bushfire season, and see how we manage fire in our parks and reserves.

Close up view of cracks and grooves in soil
Climate change

These resources about climate change will help you understand the climate system, climate patterns and how we measure long-term changes in weather and climate.

A group of people, including children, gather at the edge of a lake. One person reaches into the water with a net. In the background, someone rides a pedal-powered watercraft shaped like a pumpkin. Trees and parked cars are visible in the park setting.
Citizen science

Get involved in our citizen science program – join a project, meet like-minded people and learn new skills. 

The image shows a scenic view of a mountainous landscape. The foreground features trees with dense foliage, while the background reveals a series of rolling hills and mountains extending into the distance. The sky is partly cloudy, with sunlight breaking through the clouds, casting rays of light onto the hills below. This interplay of light and shadow highlights the contours of the landscape, creating a visually striking and serene scene.
National parks

Find out about the National Parks and Wildlife Service and learn about how we manage and conserve protected areas in New South Wales, including natural, historical and cultural features in our national parks.

Regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia)
Threatened species

Learn about some of our threatened species and our work to conserve them and their habitats with our threatened species education resources.

Duffer Creek, Gibraltar Washpool World Heritage Walk, Gibraltar Range National Park
Protected areas

There are different types of parks, reserves and protected areas in NSW. Learn about the importance of wilderness, our World Heritage sites and the significant natural and cultural heritage they protect.

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