Managing for Biodiversity

Managing for Biodiversity on Private Land

Remnant vegetation on private property

Around 90% of the remnant vegetation in the Northern and Yorke Region occurs outside conservation parks, on private land, roadsides and Council reserves. This vegetation includes a diverse range of plants and provides vital habitat for native animals. Many rare and threatened species rely totally on areas outside of parks for their survival.

Private landholders, Local Government and community groups have a vital role to play in managing for biodiversity.

We help private landholders and community organisations to protect and manage native vegetation by providing site visits, information and management advice. The Heritage Agreement Scheme offers additional on-going support to landholders who set aside areas of remnant vegetation in perpetuity. We can also advise on funding opportunities to assist with managing vegetation for biodiversity. For more information contact the Northern and Yorke Bush Management Advisor.

Managing for Biodiversity on Public Land

National parks and conservation parks are important areas for biodiversity conservation in the Northern and Yorke Region, with 57,126 ha currently dedicated to preserve native vegetation, wildlife and landscape features.

Two national parks - Innes and Mt Remarkable - were established to protect flora, fauna and landscapes of national significance. A further 22 conservation parks throughout the region protect a wide range of ecological communities.

An additional 80,000 ha has been acquired to extend the regional parks network at six new sites.

For more information on national parks and conservation parks in the Northern and Yorke Region please contact the National Parks Office.