Regional strategic approach to
Natural Resource Management

Australia has entered a new phase of activity in relation to landcare and environmental management focused on strategic planning, priority setting and delivery of funds at a regional level in accordance with accredited natural resource management (NRM) strategies. Such strategies are being developed for 56 regions throughout the country, with Western Australia's being the South Coast, South West, Swan, Avon, Northern Agricultural and the Rangelands.

In each of these NRM regions, groups representing community, industry and government interests have been established to oversee planning and delivery processes. Western Australia has established six such groups, which have been recognised by the State Government as the mechanisms through which NRM will be delivered in Western Australia. Implementation is consistent with a Bilateral Agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of Western Australia to deliver the Natural Heritage Trust.