Cultural Biodiversity Conservation pilot to protect Aboriginal sites and land

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust's new Cultural Biodiversity Conservation (CBC) pilot offer has started assessing the proposed conservation areas on land owned and managed by Aboriginal organisations.

Private Land Conservation Matters celebrates one year of education and partnership

One year on from launching the Private Land Conservation Matters program with Landcare NSW, we’ve seen more than 1400 conservation-minded landholders come together at 46 events across the state.

Landholders paid to protect native vegetation on private property

More NSW landholders than ever are being paid to protect native plants and animals on their land through funded agreements with the NSW Government.

Aboriginal empowerment inspires modern conservation practice

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust's Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy 2024-27 sets out the organisation’s aspirations toward genuine empowerment of the Aboriginal people and communities it works with.

Ancient ways of knowing a foundation for modern days of doing

Look to the ground, to the air around you. Listen for that gentle hum. Notice the movement close by. Feel the light touch of tiny legs or antennae. 

Landholders learn of eligibility for funded biodiversity opportunities

More than 140 landholders from across the Southern Tablelands and Liverpool Plains learned about the opportunities to secure annual payments for conservation work after attending workshops held by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.

Riverina landholders sign up to plains-wanderer land conservation

The small light-brown plains-wanderer might look unremarkable, but it is so unique it is placed in an entire family of its own, Pedionomidae.

NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust accounts for nature

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is pleased to announce accreditation under the internationally renowned Accounting for Nature® Framework.    

Indigenous artist Wayde Clarke weaves stories of culture, bugs and landscapes into new artwork

When Newcastle-based artist Wayde Clarke looks at a blank canvas, he’s seeing an opportunity to bring people together.