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Ongoing park and reserve closures

ACT Conservator of Flora and Fauna, Ian Walker has made the decision to maintain the closure of several Parks and Conservation managed areas, including Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Visitors Centre, until further notice.

For more information visit the ACT Government's environment website.

Naked flames are banned across all Parks and Conservation Service managed estate (excluding Cotter Campground) until the end of March 2020. View the map of affected areas (PDF 540KB).

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Ongoing park and reserve closures

14 Feb 2020

UPDATE: Friday 14 February 2020
Cotter Campground is now open.

ACT Conservator of Flora and Fauna, Ian Walker has made the decision to maintain the closure of several of Parks and Conservation managed areas until further notice.

05 Feb 2020

The ACT Government has provided greater protection for the region’s Ngunnawal culture by implementing a range of safeguards to conserve cultural sites and artefacts during an emergency.

ACT energy shortfalls

23 Jan 2020

Possible energy shortfalls are expected across the ACT due to extreme heat/weather event. During these events, we ask that Canberrans help ease pressure on our grid by reducing their energy use.

Help provide water for wildlife

13 Jan 2020

With hot and dry conditions forecast to continue within the ACT, water for wildlife usually available in dams and vegetation is scarce across many areas of the ACT.

New round of REIF Funding

16 Dec 2019

The Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF) drives the development of renewable energy innovation and investment in the ACT. The first round of grants has helped 7 renewable energy start-ups develop new technology.

We are now launching up a second round of grants totalling up to $1.1 million.

For more information and details on how to apply head to our REIF Grants page.

Ongoing park and reserve closures

Published: 07 Feb 2020

Protecting Aboriginal sites and artefacts in emergencies

Published: 04 Feb 2020

Ongoing park and reserve closures

Published: 31 Jan 2020

Additional parks and reserve closures

Published: 31 Jan 2020

Parks and reserve closures during fire ban

Published: 28 Jan 2020