Our science and research news

‘Living’ boulders and seed production are some of the innovative environmental research projects to secure a share of $1.1 million from the NSW Environmental Trust.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has published its first-ever threatened species status report, detailing population trends for 101 of the threatened species that call NSW national parks home.

The NSW Government has released updated climate change projections to help governments, agencies, businesses, landholders and communities plan and adapt to the future climate.

In a world first, Australia’s oldest national park, the Royal National Park in Heathcote has received its first health report, with the publication of an EcoHealth Scorecard.

How scientists are helping to protect some of Australia's rarest and most unique landscapes.

A partnership between the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the Little River Landcare Group and the Soil Knowledge Network improves soil knowledge and land management in Central West NSW.

With catastrophic storms and fire events on the rise, our scientists have developed an accurate and site-specific soil erosion modelling system, helping to mitigate risks, manage emergencies and secure water quality.

Travel across landscapes is integral to most plant and animal life cycles. Animals move in search of food, shelter, mates or in response to weather events. Likewise, the survival of many plant species often depends on the ability of their pollen and seeds to move. Increasingly, we are seeing movement in response to changing climate.

A small, feathered creature on the south coast has recently been given lots of attention, and for good reason.

We are thrilled to have so many accomplished scientists and researchers working with us at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department). This year, we’re celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by showcasing some of the amazing women solving environmental challenges in New South Wales.

Inspire Inclusion is the theme of International Women and Girls in Science Day 2024. Aboriginal women in science are doing just that, inspiring others to understand and value women's inclusion, to forge a better world.

Physical complexity, species diversity, ecosystem functioning: there’s a lot to untangle when it comes to finding the best ways to protect and restore our marine habitats.

The Department of Planning and Environment Soil and Landscape Assessment Team were recently invited by the Batemans Bay Local Aboriginal Land Council to participate in cultural burning activities in Walbunja country on the NSW South Coast.

Cultural science integrates traditional knowledge into applied bushfire research to help New South Wales care for Country.

When you stand on a beach and look out to sea, what do you imagine the seafloor looks like? LiDAR technology, pulsing laser beams through the waves, gives us a new view.

Preparing for dust storms.

The secret to bringing one of the state’s most cryptic and restricted seabirds, the Kermadec petrel, back to its original home may be some good, old-fashioned historical sleuthing.

Laura has worked for the NSW Government for more than 20 years. She is the Director of the Conservation and Restoration Science Branch, which includes researchers, land managers and Aboriginal cultural scientists. We sat down with her to talk to her about what inspires her and how she's supporting other women in leadership.

Dr Natasha Robinson is a Principal Scientist in the Conservation and Restoration Science Branch. We recently sat down with Natasha to talk about her global connections and inspiring work with a range of research partners and collaborators. (And learned she's even done a stand-up comedy gig about climate change, quolls and other things).

Nicky Warton is an environmental scientist who has undertaken research in beach safety education (including studying the reality TV show Bondi Rescue), worked as an environmental consultant and now enjoys facilitating partnerships between internal and external environmental researchers. We caught up with her recently ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science to learn more about her job and inspiration.