Byron Shire Council

Land for Wildlife

New to Byron Shire in 2009, Land for Wildlife is a voluntary property registration scheme that encourages and supports landholders to manage areas of their property for wildlife habitat.

Registration is free and does not alter the legal status of a property

Why Join Land for Wildlife?

Private landholders play a key role in nature conservation.

The continued survival of many rare and threatened animals and plants is dependant on restoration of habitat on private lands.

Benefits of joining Land for Wildlife include:

• Receiving advice and support to achieve restoration goals on your land
• Learning about local native plants, wildlife and ecosystems
• Inclusion of nature conservation into your overall property management
• Opportunities to meet and learn from other like-minded landholders 

What’s on offer?

Landholders who qualify for registration receive:

• A site assessment of vegetation, significant flora and fauna, habitat values and management issues
• a Land for Wildlife sign in recognition of their commitment to wildlife conservation.
• ongoing support and advice through - workshops, field days, newsletters

Who is eligible?

Land for Wildlife welcomes landholders who:

• have a property with at least 1 hectare of native vegetation mapped as High Conservation Value (HCV) or within a wildlife corridor,
• manage part or all of their property as habitat for native plants and animals,
• are interested in integrating nature conservation with other land uses, such as agriculture, grazing or tourism.

A “working towards” registration category is available to landholders who do not qualify for full registration at the first property visit.

Neighbouring properties may join together and apply for group registration.

How do I find out more about Land for Wildlife?

Complete and submit the online application form or contact the Biodiversity Extension Officer
Post: Byron Shire Council
PO Box 219 Mullumbimby
NSW 2482

Phone: 02 6626 7000
Email: biodiversity@byron.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/biodiversity