Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment
Scientific Committee Membership - Expression of Interest
22 Dec 2020
Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified experts interested in membership on the ACT Scientific Committee (formerly the ACT Flora and Fauna Committee).
Cotter Campground bookings now online
18 Dec 2020
The honesty box system that was in place for the Cotter Campgrounds has been replaced with a new online booking system.
Science Plan to guide ACT’s environmental science
16 Dec 2020
The ACT Government has today launched its Science Plan, which provides a five-year framework for scientific development, research and management into the Territory's environment.Franklin Grasslands draft landscape plan
17 Aug 2020
Public comment is now open until 25 September 2020 for you to have your say on the Franklin Grasslands draft landscape plan. The landscape plan is an important step in managing this new reserve and identifying ways we can protect the land.
Woods Reserve and Mt Clear campgrounds have reopened
29 Jul 2020
With more areas reopened in Namadgi National Park and the continuation of bushfire recovery works, campers will be happy to know that both the Woods Reserve and Mt Clear campgrounds have been re-opened and are taking bookings online.
Parts of Namadgi are now open as bushfire recovery progresses
27 Jul 2020
Following the Orroral Valley bushfire earlier this year, which saw over 80% of Namadgi National Park burnt, the ACT Government is pleased to announce that many sites are now open for Canberrans to explore.
Prescribed burn tomorrow at Majura
Published: 08 Jan 2021
Prescribed burns starting today at Jerrabomberra Grasslands and Molonglo River Reserve
Published: 02 Dec 2020
Prescribed burns today at Jerrabomberra Wetlands and Tidbinbilla
Published: 26 Nov 2020
Prescribed burn starting today at Molonglo River Reserve
Published: 18 Sep 2020
Prescribed burn starting today at Kowen Forest and Majura
Published: 11 Sep 2020
2020 Eastern Grey Kangaroo conservation cull begins in June
Published: 12 Jun 2020
Prescribed burn at Pierces Creek to start today
Published: 27 May 2020
Murray cod are the ones that should get away
05 Nov 2019
Murray cod are the ones that should get away30 Oct 2019
Heritage grants announced24 Oct 2019
Let a sssnake ssslide by16 Oct 2019
Have a say in park future10 Oct 2019
Blue line marks the edge23 Sep 2019
Climate strategies pay off
17 Sep 2019
Grab a camera and ride on
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary draft strategy
18 Dec 2020
The draft strategy for the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary is now open for public consultation.
The draft strategy will help us to manage and conserve the natural and cultural heritage environment, cement a renewed partnership opportunity for strong community engagement and a strengthening of the Ngunnawal people's connection to country.
To have your say by 4 March 2021 visit the YourSay page.
