NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

For local government and decision makers

Local government and other decision makers are key partners in the conservation and management of biodiversity and threatened species in New South Wales.

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In this section

The role of local government and other decision makers

Learn about the role of local government and other decision makers in applying the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.

Lodge an offset obligation

The process for decision makers to lodge the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme determination for developments or activities to which the scheme applies.

Local government training and resources

Access our eLearning program, the Local Government Resource Manual, and guidance documents.