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Man and woman fossicking in a creek

Crown Land Manager Newsletter – May 2025 includes ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery, volunteers awards, annual reporting changes, West Albury Hall revival, fossicking access and a new website.

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper congratulates Armidale’s June Dangar, Tweed Shire Council and Calarie Recreation Reserve Land Manager (pictured) for winning Statewide awards for excellence in Crown land management at the 2024 Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the ACT.

Crown Land Manager Newsletter – December 2024 includes Community Achievement Award and NSW Tourism Award winners, acknowledgment of long-term volunteer land managers, Crown land year in review 2023–24 and more.

Event crowd outdoors under shade sails

E-news for non-Council Crown land managers – July 2024 includes spotlight on Kevin Goodwin, annual reporting and tax information, Public Interest Disclosure Act 2022, electric vehicle destination charging grants and more.

Group of people standing at entrance to Byrangery Grass Reserve bushland

Hear about what is at the heart of the reserve, an activist history, how the diversity of the site has given refuge to endangered animals, and the benefits of long-term planning.

Entrance doorway and sign on wall to Bundgeam Preschool

Bundgeam historic preschool is proving a great example of Crown land management helping build resilience, connection and environmental awareness.

Several caravans parked in camp ground.

Many Crown reserves across the state rely on the services of a caretaker for day-to-day on-site operations. View out top tips to manage and support caretakers.

Wooden pathway into bushland sanctuary.

Katandra Bushland Sanctuary Reserve Land Manager is the Crown land manager (CLM) for a pristine wedge of bushland, just 30km north of Sydney’s CBD, who have successfully navigated many aspects of reserve management.

Wooden building with tin roof in the bushland in Clarence Valley, Northern NSW named Ashby Hall.

Volunteer board members at Ashby Hall are looking forward to the sun shining and easing restrictions at their reserve in the Clarence Valley, Northern NSW.