Topics We work with the New South Wales community to care for and protect our environment and heritage.photo_cameraOpen description The Three Sisters in Blue Mountains National Park closeClose descriptionImage Credit: Anton Galitch/DCCEEW Heritage Find out about our heritage, the places, objects and stories that we have inherited from the past and want to protect for future generations.east Animals and plants Learn about NSW plants and animals and our programs to protect, monitor, and conserve populations and habitat.east Parks, reserves and protected areas Find out how areas protected by the National Parks and Wildlife Act play a critical role in protecting biodiversity, natural and cultural heritage.east Air Find data, reports and research on NSW air quality and air pollution.east Water Find out about our management and monitoring of NSW wetlands, rivers, floodplains, coasts and estuaries.east Fire Learn how we manage fire in NSW national parks to protect life and property and to conserve biodiversity and cultural heritage. east Land and soil Land and soil are essential to our wellbeing and survival. Learn about NSW soils, the challenges of land degradation and the capability of land and soil to sustain us, our heritage and the environment.east Natural capital Natural capital and environmental markets are essential to a sustainable future and economy.east Energy Discover ways to reduce your energy use that best suit how you live and work.east Sustainability Learn how we're helping NSW business and government improve sustainability practices and reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.east