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Our science and research
                        Explore our research on coasts and waterways, plants, animals, soils, air, climate, heritage and tourism. 
                    

Explore our research on coasts and waterways, plants, animals, soils, air, climate, heritage and tourism.

Our work

Department of Planning, Industry and Environment science focusses on delivering the best available scientific evidence and tools to support decisions affecting the health of the NSW environment.
Research partnerships

We form productive and mutually beneficial partnerships to help fill knowledge gaps, broaden our skills and maximise research outcomes for the NSW community.
Our research

Our programs deliver the research, data and expertise needed for credible decision-making and planning for a healthy future for NSW and its environment.
Knowledge Strategy

We work to ensure that the people of NSW have a healthy environment and can access and enjoy their natural and cultural heritage.

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Dr Terry O’Dwyer (L) and Nicholas Carlile (R) have won a NSW Premier’s Prize for Science and Engineering

Joint winners take home NSW Premier's Prize for Science and Engineering

Soil in hands

The potential of soil carbon in reaching NSW's net zero goal

Cool burning in spinifex Country to release nutrients, Rick Farley Soil Conservation Reserve.

Burning for health

David Keith studying postfire regeneration of rainforest at Tooloom National Park in the Gondwanan Rainforests World Heritage Area.

Renowned vegetation ecologist David Keith wins prestigious IUCN honour

Sunrise, Point Lookout, New England National Park

NSW a global leader in regional climate projections

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