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Surveys, monitoring and records

Explore how we keep track of plants and animals in their habitats and how you can get involved.

Species sightings

Browse the NSW BioNet for information about plant and animal sightings in your area.

Plant and animal surveys

Find out what plant and animal surveys are currently under way.

Native animal monitoring

Discover how the WildCount program monitors trends in native animal populations.

Flora data

Search for plants using NSW Flora Online.

Vegetation survey

Access systematic vegetation survey data in NSW using the Vegetation Information System.

Threatened species profiles

Search the threatened species database for detailed information on habitats, threats and conservation programs.

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