NRM means: Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource Management refers to the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations.

How NRM Works

The regional model for natural resource management has been established all over Australia in the past few years. It complements all the ongoing NRM work undertaken by federal, state and local governments, individuals, groups and businesses.

In Tasmania, the regional approach operates under the Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Act (2002). The Act established a framework that includes:

The Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Council, which advises the minister on NRM issues; and

three regional committees, their main role being to develop and implement an NRM strategy for their region.

The Federal Government is involved through a number of national funding programs, most of which are undertaken in cooperation with the states. For information on these programs, please go to the Federal Government website.