About the Agency
The creation of the Agency in 2005, and its particular combination of functions, reflects a commitment to integrating research into the natural environment, our culture and history and making this information easily accessible to the public. The range of functions reflects the importance government and community place on the Territory’s natural and cultural assets.
This Agency’s job is to better understand the Territory’s biophysical environments, our diverse society, complex social history and artistic capability so that Territorians have an opportunity to use these natural and cultural resources as a source of inspiration, innovation and personal and economic growth.
The Agency is responsible for conserving, enhancing and ensuring best possible access to, and enjoyment of, the Territory’s natural and cultural assets. This includes native wildlife and habitats, renewable natural resources including water and natural landscapes, historic buildings and places, scientific and cultural collections as well as promotion and development of creative communities.
The Agency is also entrusted with conserving, monitoring and ensuring that these resources are used sustainably.
