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 9,700 protected areas covering 13.4 per cent of the
country - over 103 million hectares. It is made up of
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 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
committed $180 million to build the National Reserve System over
the five years to 2013.