Department for Environment and Heritage

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The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is responsible for South Australia's nature conservation, heritage conservation and animal welfare.

We collect and provide information and knowledge about the state's environment. We manage the state's public land including national parks, marine parks, botanic gardens and the coastline. We also advise on environmental policy.

DEH is part of the Environment and Conservation Portfolio and reports to the Minister for Environment and Conservation. We deliver the Government's environment policies directly and through partnerships. These are with other government agencies, including the Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, the Environment Protection Authority, Zero Waste SA, Natural Resources Management Boards, and Primary Industries and Resources SA, as well as a wide range of non-government environment organisations, industry bodies and the community.

Our work is determined by our obligation to achieve related targets in South Australia's Strategic Plan to administer legislation dedicated to our Minister and to respond to the needs of South Australians.

Environment Highlights - Fifteen Stories of 2007 (4.5Mb PDF), is a snapshot of the innovative and inspiring work that DEH staff do in conserving our natural and cultural landscapes. Aligned with the goals of the DEH Corporate Plan, each story celebrates the commitment and dedication of our staff and their collaboration with the community in an impressive range of activities.