Planning and development

Find out about important biodiversity protection requirements for MSA conservation areas

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Requirements for developers and landowners

Are you looking to develop land next to an MSA conservation area? Find out about planning and development requirements, MSA levy and relocating native vegetation.

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Planning requirements for conservation areas

Information for landowners and developers to protect biodiversity in conservation areas.

Yellow Chrysocephalum Apiculatum Congestum

Levy and payment

Find out how the levy works and who needs to pay.

Native vegetation protection and removal

Find out about requirements for protecting and relocating rare native plant species such as the matted flax-lily and spiny rice-flower.

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MSA Levy Estimator

This tool helps you work out MSA levy amounts.

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12 Precincts

Information for landowners about the 12 Precincts, or 12Ps. These areas are part of the MSA Program, but aren't in the MSA levy area.

Conservation area works

Find out what you need to do if you’re planning works in or next to a conservation area.