Environment, land and water

News from Local Land Services

Local Land Services staff live and work in your region to deliver customer-focused services to farmers, landholders and the community.

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Financial assistance for farmers

The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) provides tailored access to financial assistance to help deal with challenges and change.

Explore loans, grants, rebates, subsidies and support for primary producers.

A healthy coast and sea

The coast is important to our way of life, our culture and our identity. Learn more about how government, industry and the community working together to care for the NSW coast.

Young Farmer Business Program

The tools, network and support to grow your farming business.

Farms of the Future

Helping farmers embrace technology for increased productivity, market competitiveness, and better resource management. 

Learn more about enhancing digital skills in farming and using IoT devices to boost productivity and sustainability.

Specialist help for soil and land management

From erosion control to dam construction, gully management and property planning, the Soil Conservation Service offers landowners practical help and solutions for soil and land management.

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Climate, weather and safety

Check current weather warnings, find information about climate change and advice on how to stay safe during times of fire, flood or storms.

Land and soil

Information about regional land services, soils, land management, Crown land and geodiversity in NSW.

Weeds and pest animals

Pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants are major threats to our natural environment and farming industries. Everyone has a role to play in protecting NSW from these biosecurity risks.

Grant applications closing soon

Environment, Primary industry, Regional
Low Carbon Landscapes Grant
Environment
Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program
Environment
Scrap Together Round 3
Environment
Go FOGO Round 4
Aboriginal, Business, Employment and training, Infrastructure, Regional
NSW Sustainable Communities Program Early Investment Round
Environment
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Environment
WASM Litter Prevention Grants EOI INTAKE 5
Aboriginal, Climate change, Education, Environment
Environmental Research
Environment, Infrastructure
Metropolitan Greenspace Program Round 2024-25

Have your say on current policies and projects

Low Carbon Landscapes Grant
Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program
Scrap Together Round 3
Go FOGO Round 4
NSW Sustainable Communities Program Early Investment Round
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
WASM Litter Prevention Grants EOI INTAKE 5
Environmental Research
Metropolitan Greenspace Program Round 2024-25

Upcoming events

Low Carbon Landscapes Grant
Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program
Scrap Together Round 3
Go FOGO Round 4
NSW Sustainable Communities Program Early Investment Round
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
WASM Litter Prevention Grants EOI INTAKE 5
Environmental Research
Metropolitan Greenspace Program Round 2024-25

Recent environment, land and water publications

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Low Carbon Landscapes Grant

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Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program

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Scrap Together Round 3

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Go FOGO Round 4

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NSW Sustainable Communities Program Early Investment Round

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Floodplain Management Program 2025-26

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WASM Litter Prevention Grants EOI INTAKE 5

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Environmental Research

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Metropolitan Greenspace Program Round 2024-25

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