There are a number of legal mechanisms available to land owners who wish to permanently protect native vegetation and other environmental values on their land. Th e main mechanism is by a conservation covenant entered into by the landowner and registered against the title of the land.
This Fact Sheet examines the different conservation covenant schemes available in Western Australia together with a discussion on the incentives available to landowners entering into a covenant.
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EDO recognises the traditional owners and custodians of the land, seas and rivers of Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and aspire to learn from traditional knowledge and customs so that, together, we can protect our environment and cultural heritage through law.
