About the National Reserve System

The National Reserve System is Australia's network of protected areas, conserving examples of our natural landscapes and native plants and animals for future generations. It is the nation's natural safety net against our biggest environmental challenges.

Building the National Reserve System is one of the six national priorities under Caring for our Country  - an initiative to invest in the conservation and management of Australia's natural resources.

Find out more about the National Reserve System.

Science, maps and data

The National Reserve System is made up of almost 9,000 properties, covering more than 11 per cent of the continent. Scientific methods are use to select properties.

Discover the scientific framework and historical and technical data on the NRS.

Getting involved

The NRS is a great environment partnership. All levels of government, local councils, conservation organisations, Indigenous communities and community groups are working together to build our protected area network.

Find out more about what our partners are doing and how you can get involved.