North West Plains Conservation Tender EOIs now closed
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is calling for expressions of interest from landholders managing native vegetation within the Local Government Area/s of Moree, Narrabri, Walgett and Gwydir Shires. The BCT is investing in these areas through a conservation tender. Through this tender, eligible landholders are given the opportunity to set their own price to protect and manage native vegetation on their land.
Bids will be ranked on a best value for money basis. Successful bidders will receive annual, ongoing payments for implementing an agreed management plan. Expressions of Interest were opened from Monday 22nd October till Friday 9th November 2018.
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Why are we doing this?
The tender will target native vegetation that is in moderate to good condition and is located within the tender area on the map of this factsheet. The tender is focussing on the North West Plains because the area contains important remnant vegetation in the some of the least protected areas of NSW. Less than 0.5 percent of the tender area is represented within the NSW protected area system, and the area has been identified as a priority for investment in the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Investment Strategy.
Most of the native vegetation is either listed as a Threatened Ecological Community or is a vegetation type that is over-cleared, and native vegetation on private land provides habitat for rare species which have an important role in our natural ecosystems. The region is also an important agricultural region, used for irrigation, dry land cropping and the production of beef cattle. The tender provides for you an opportunity to secure an additional revenue stream to conserve and manage native vegetation and biodiversity on your land.
Information sessions
Meet our regional staff and have your questions answered, such as:
- What is the Biodiversity Conservation Trust?
- What are Conservation Tenders?
- Why is this being run in the North West Plains?
- How do I know if this is for me?
- What are the next steps if I want to take part?
We will be hosting information sessions on several dates and locations. Book your place on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/bct_nwpinfo
Map of the eligible area
