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. Based on a scientific framework, it is the nation's natural safety net against our biggest environmental challenges.
The reserve system includes more than 9,000 protected areas covering more than 11 per cent of the country. It is made up Commonwealth, state and territory reserves, Indigenous lands and protected areas run by non-profit conservation organisations, through to ecosystems protected by farmers on their private working properties.
About the National Reserve System
Building the National Reserve System is one of six national priorities under the Australian Government's Caring for our Country environmental initiative. The National Reserve System is underpinned by a scientific framework.
Funding and getting involved
The National Reserve System is one of the world's great conservation partnerships. Under Caring for our Country, the Australian Government has committed $180 million to build the National Reserve System over the next five years.