Natural resources management (NRM) is the integrated management of the natural resources that make up Australia’s landscapes; that is, our land, water, biodiversity and cultural assets that we rely on for our survival and wellbeing. NRM takes account of human activities and natural processes to ensure they are carefully managed to deliver the best outcomes for today’s needs and for future generations.

The Caring for Dhawura Ngunnawal: A natural resource plan for the ACT 2022-2042 (7.2 MB) paves the way for the next twenty years of natural resource management in the territory.

Natural resources in the ACT are facing increasing pressure from population growth, habitat loss, biodiversity fragmentation, inappropriate fire regimes including a lack of traditional burning, biosecurity incursions and climate change. To address these pressures, we need to prioritise efficient and effective coordination across government agencies and non-government stakeholders. The Caring for Dhawura Ngunnawal plan reflects the priorities put forward by the Canberra community during public consultation and is underpinned by the best available science and knowledge.

For more information on natural resource management in the ACT, visit the ACT NRM webpage.