Eligible items include reclamation of degraded land, control of weeds and pests, water supplies, tree planting, contour banks and salinity. LC63 Land management and water conservation plans for taxation purposes Before tax deductions for fencing according to land classes and for a drought investment allowance for water storage and conveying equipment can be claimed, a land management and water conservation plan must be approved. How land degradation impacts on the community and the role of Landcare groups in tackling the problem. The Soil Conservation Act provides for soil conservation plans to be approved to ensure the coordination of runoff flow between properties and across services such as roads and railway lines. Valuable agricultural land can disappear when expanding urban and industrial areas are built on it.
Local authorities have a responsibility to protect agricultural land through planning schemes.
LC49 Buffer areas - Minimising conflict between agricultural and residential areas Conflict between residential development and farming areas often occur where residential land is adjacent to farm land. Noise, dust, odour and chemical use create conflict which can be minimised by the use of buffers. Describes the circumstances in which a landholder may need to prepare a property plan to fulfil a requirement of government or to access some forms of financial assistance. Mapping LC70 A guide to property mapping How to go about preparing a map of a property with references to other fact sheets related to property mapping. LC71 Choosing a property map Advice on selecting an appropriate scale and whether you should use aerial photography or satellite imagery as your base.