Heritage organisations in New South Wales
Government Organisations
Department of Environment and Climate Change
The Department of Environment and Climate Change:
- works towards a healthy environment cared for and enjoyed by the whole NSW community
- manages natural and cultural heritage across the state's land and waters
- acts to minimise the impacts of climate change
- conducts biodiversity, plant, environmental and cultural heritage research to improve decision making.
Website: Department of Environment and Climate Change
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, and works with people and communities to protect and conserve natural and cultural heritage, through an integrated system of ecologically sustainable landscape management. The state's network of protected areas is the centrepiece of this system.
Website: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Department of Planning, Heritage Branch
The NSW Heritage Office has been integrated into the NSW Department of Planning. Consideration of heritage matters are now part of the Department's core activities. For example, some former Heritage Office staff will be integrated into the Department's development assessment, plan-making, strategic planning and policy teams.
Website: Department of Planning
Heritage Council of NSW
The Heritage Council of NSW is an advisory body that includes members of the community, the government, the conservation profession and representatives of organisations such as the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
Website: Heritage Council of NSW
Historic Houses Trust of NSW
The Historic Houses Trust (HHT) manages 14 diverse sites and properties including houses, public buildings, a farm, gardens, parklands, a beach and urban spaces. The HHT holds extensive collections in each of its properties and conducts a dynamic range of programs and activities attracting over two million visitors to its houses and museums each year.
Website: Historic houses trust of NSW
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
The Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) works with Aboriginal people, government agencies, and the private and community sectors to promote the interests of Aboriginal people in NSW and reduce inequity. DAA is also responsible for developing policy on land, water and cultural heritage issues
Website: Department of Aboriginal Affairs
Non-government organisations
National Trust of Australia (NSW)
The National Trust (NSW) is a charity that works with the community to safeguard our rich natural, built and cultural heritage.
Website: National Trust of Australia (NSW)
Nature Conservation Council of NSW
The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is the peak umbrella organisation for over 120 conservation and environment groups in New South Wales, Australia.
Website: Nature Conservation Council of NSW
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