Resources
Practical tools to assist Crown lands managers to effectively manage Crown lands. follow best practices fand streamline management tasks.
Council Crown land manager
Every local council in NSW takes part in managing Crown reserves as an appointed Crown land manager with a crucial role to play in managing Crown reserves.
Aboriginal interests
The Department is committed to managing Crown land consistently with the Native Title Act and this responsibility also extends to Crown land managers.
Aboriginal cultural heritage
Crown land managers must continually check for locations of known Aboriginal heritage in the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System.
Native title
Native title is the name Australian law gives to the traditional ownership of land and waters that have always belonged to Aboriginal people according to their traditions, laws and customs.
Native title manager
A native title manager is engaged or employed by a council or Category 1 Crown land manager to advise on native title compliance.
Aboriginal land rights
Crown land managers carrying out significant new works on the land they manage should check if there are any undetermined Aboriginal land claims.
Managing assets and infrastructure
Managing buildings, infrastructure and other assets helps ensure public places are safe and fit for purpose, while heritage and cultural values are preserved.
Building and development
Upgrading and replacing infrastructure, buildings and facilities, or changing the use of the land, may be affected by planning and development regulations.
Dividing fences
Under the Dividing Fences Act 1991, a Crown land manager is liable to pay half the reasonable costs associated with the repair or replacement of a dividing fence.