The Land Development Corporation is a commercially-oriented land developer. It can position the Territory and its industries to take advantage of the major industrial projects that are about to start or accelerate.
We assist with the resolution of land claims, process and facilitate applications for community living areas on pastoral properties, provide appropriate information and assistance in respect of native title applications and a range of ad hoc Aboriginal land issues and process permit applications for public servants to enter Aboriginal land and seas to provide Government services.
Aerial photography is captured primarily for the purposes of producing topographic mapping. Photographs (prints and digital images) are available for purchase through the Land Information Centres (http://www.dpi.nt.gov.au/whatwedo/landinformation/mapsnt/index.html) The Aerial Photography Archive consists of in excess of 350,000 photographs dating back to the 1940s. About 2,000 photographs are added to the archive each year.
The Top End's pristine marine and freshwater environments are major attractions for Territorians and visitors alike. The Northern Territory's waterways are unique, diverse and unspoilt, and it is little wonder that recreational fishing and boating are two of the Territory's most popular pastimes.
Information relating to Climate Change in the Northern Territory.
The knowledge that resides within inland Australia - individually and collectively - about successfully developing and sustainably living in harmony with these arid lands is of great value. These abilities have commercial potential in other desert countries facing problems such as installing renewable energy supplies, encroaching desertification, productive land management and service delivery over large distances to highly dispersed small communities.
Secure NT is your gateway to information on emergency situations in the Northern Territory. Extreme weather events are part of life in the Territory, so it’s important to know how to prepare for them – especially during cyclone season. This site offers information on how to prepare for cyclones and other natural disasters as well as advice on response and recovery efforts.
The Northern Territory Government is providing households with a rebate of 50% (up to $200) off the purchase and/or installation price of selected energy saving devices. Some conditions apply. Apply for rebate online at this website.
The Environmental Impacts Assessment Register is a list of all development projects within the Northern Territory divided into three sections. Current projects subject to review under the Environmental Assessment Act, projects which are currently on hold for various reasons and projects already assessed under the Environmental Assessment Act.
This Frogs Database contains information about frog species, pictures, calls and maps from across Northern Australia including Northern Territory, the Kimberly region and North QLD (currently excluding the Wet Tropic rainforests).
Land Information still holds and uses on a regular basis, many historical maps and plans of the Territory. The Historic Maps Index allows users to search, preview and order these maps.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is the lead agency for spatial information in the Northern Territory Government, largely delivered through the Land Information Division. Land Information delivers its services through a number of business units: Survey, Land Information Services, Valuation Services and NT Land Information Systems Services.
Land Lingo is a compendium of terms, commonly used within the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. All the definitions are intended as a simple guide to the 'jargon' used by the multidisciplinary team of professional and technical people employed in defining, quantifying and promoting sustainable development of the Northern Territory's land and water resources.
The Department of Land Resource Management is responsible for implementing the Bushfires Act and supporting landholders with fire mitigation, water allocation planning including licensing and permits, wildlife rescue and management of pest animals, managing the NT Herbarium, soil management, rangelands management, native vegetation land clearing, and weeds management.
The Lands Group (Land Services) consists of the Building, Land Administration, Land Information, and Planning groups.
Moving Alice Ahead is about building a strong, safe and secure future for Alice Springs. Eleven individual projects are now underway as part of Moving Alice Ahead. They address key economic, social and community issues that are affecting Alice Springs now and into the future. The projects identify opportunities for future development in partnership with local business, industry and the wider community.
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) is an independent corporation established under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority Act. The NT EPA consists of a Chairperson and 4 members appointed by the Administrator of the Northern Territory and the Chair of the NT Planning Commission. Appointed members to the NT EPA are required to collectively provide knowledge and experience in a broad range of environmental, business and social disciplines. The NT EPA is responsible for providing advice on the environmental impacts of development proposals and policy advice and regulatory services to provide for effective waste management, pollution control and sustainable practices.
NTLIS is a dynamic system of inter-related knowledge and expertise, spatial data and information, policies, procedures and standards, information technology and communications. NTLIS is focused on Corporate spatial data and information, which encompasses the spatial, geographic and attribute information required by more than one government agency or industry organisation to carry out core business functions.
The Northern Territory Planning Commission will play an important role in ensuring that the planning system in the Northern Territory facilitates sustainable economic growth, protects environmental, cultural and heritage assets and connects people and place. The Commission's primary role is to develop strategic plans and planning policies. The Commission will undertake community consultation in preparing integrated strategic plans for regions, towns and centres. As a secondary role, the Commission will advise on significant development proposals. These proposals include projects that have a significant impact on the strategic planning of the Territory, the natural environment or existing amenity.
The Weed Management Branch works to continually preserve and improve our natural resources, industries, life styles and environment from the introduction and spread of weeds. Weed Management Branch activities include exclusion, eradication where possible, survey & control, data management, education, and in cooperation with other agencies and states integrated management including biological control.
Management of Parks and Reserves within the Northern Territory plays a vital role in ensuring the enjoyment, protection and sustainability of our resources for future generations. The permits system helps the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service to monitor and manage our native flora and fauna and to protect them against potential damage.
The Pasture Development Section is responsible for all aspects of Pasture production in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The Section aims to promote the sustainable development, use and management of native and improved pastures through research and extension. Advice is provided on soils, fertilisers, species and cultivars, stocking rates, grazing management, haymaking and pasture seed production and seed storage.
Within the Northern Territory, the allocation of an official name to a place (be it a locality, suburb, town, community, road, residential park, cemetery, building or natural feature) is the responsibility of the Northern Territory Government under the Place Names Act which allows the Place Names Committee for the Northern Territory to make recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Lands for the naming of a place.
Details the process of collecting and identifying Herbarium specimens and also a list of useful literature for NT flora identification. Make a request for data and loans or find information on quarantine and the Cabomba weed.
Secure NT is your gateway to information on emergency situations in the Northern Territory. Extreme weather events are part of life in the Territory, so it’s important to know how to prepare for them – especially during cyclone season. This site offers information on how to prepare for cyclones and other natural disasters as well as advice on response and recovery efforts.
The Natural Systems Division of NRETAS operates and maintains a network of telemetered gauging stations primarily for the purpose of providing flood forecasting advice. These gauging stations are connected to the telephone network and provide near-real-time river heights and rainfall.
Sustaining the quality of the Territory environment is dependent on adopting acceptable and sustainable waste management practices and thereby minimising the risk of pollution and degradation of the environment. A list of services provided by Waste Management and licensing is included, detailing acts and regulations, applying for approval and licensing and the Waste Management Pollution Control Register.
This site provides information on the West MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia.