Rainforest Conservation Offer NSW

This program provides an annual payment to eligible north coast landholders to protect and manage native vegetation.
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Opening date: Monday 1 June 2026 Mon 1 Jun 2026

What do you get?

Annual payment.

Who is this for?

NSW north coast landholders in eligible local government areas.

Overview

This conservation offer is a competitive process, covering approximately 469,700 hectares and focuses on protecting good examples of threatened rainforest in the following local government areas:

  • Ballina
  • Byron
  • Kyogle
  • Lismore
  • Richmond Valley
  • Tweed.

Check if you can apply

To enter this tender, you must be:

  • an owner of land, as defined by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
  • an Australian citizen, registered for tax purposes in Australia and holding an Australian bank account, or an Australian registered company, registered for tax purposes in Australia, registered for goods and services tax (GST) and holding an Australian bank account
  • a fit and proper person
  • willing to enter an in-perpetuity conservation agreement with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.

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Apply for the Rainforest Conservation Offer NSW

Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.

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