Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment
Improving chances of survival for our mammal emblem and unique orchid
16 Feb 2021
The ACT Government’s management of Canberra’s iconic Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Brindabella Midge Orchid is helping prevent their extinction, new reports show.01 Feb 2021
The Minister for the Environment has declared Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) to be a pest plant in the ACT. This means it is now an offence to propagate, recklessly import, commercially supply or recklessly supply Frogbit without a permit.
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).
The closing date for expressions of interest has been extended to 8 February 2021.
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.
Prescribed burn starts today at Franklin Grasslands
Published: 20 Feb 2021
Prescribed burns start today at Cooleman Ridge, Molonglo and Gubur Dhaura
Published: 19 Feb 2021
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
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
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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.
