What is a Natural Resource Management region?
The 56 NRM regions across Australia
In order to facilitate the integrated delivery of Natural Resource Management (NRM) priority issues, the Australian Government, in association with state and territory governments, identified 56 regions covering all of Australia.
An integrated NRM plan, developed within local communities, and supported by government and the best available science, has been developed for each region.
These plans consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of NRM decisions on a regional basis, which will help improve the sustainable management of natural resources on a regional scale.
In order to ensure the best outcomes, investment in NRM plans by governments and other organisations is based on the establishment of clear targets and appropriate monitoring.
Defining regional boundaries
Following the initial assessment for selection of National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAP) priority regions by the Australian Government, boundaries for each of the 56 regions were established by agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
The original assessment was based on National Land and Water Resources Audit data. This included information on regions significantly affected by salinity and water quality, and regions where there was potential for cost-effective preventative action.
State and territory governments were then consulted in order to determine priority regions under the NAP.
Regional boundaries for the Natural Heritage Trust (the Trust) extension, agreed upon by Australian, state and territory governments, are specified in the the Trust Bilateral Agreement between Commonwealth, and state and territory governments.
In most cases, regions were based on catchments or bioregions. Where possible, these regions were consistent with those established for the NAP.
Establishing regional organisations
At least one regional body was formed in each region to undertake the important task of managing and protecting the region's natural resources.
In certain cases, larger regions have more than one regional body. Where possible and appropriate, existing structures are used.
Region summaries
In this section you will find a summary of each region, each region's plan, natural resource management issues for the region and contact information.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
You can also use your town name to find your NRM Region.
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Region summaries
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
You can also use your town name to find your NRM Region.
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