About Nature Refuges
A nature refuge is a voluntary agreement between a landowner and the Minister to conserve the significant natural and cultural values of privately managed land. It is one of the strongest ways a landholder can demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship and to ensure their good land management practices are continued into the future, even if the property changes hands.
These areas allow sustainability-managed commercial activities to take place.
Explore the significance of Crystalvale
Ecological and cultural heritage surveys have been undertaken on the property. The results inform a management planning process, which will aim to:
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Allow landowners to balance conservation with high integrity economic activity.
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Benefit the local community and landholders.
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Provide investment opportunities that drive forward an exciting opportunity for the agricultural sector and supports sustainable economic activity.
