In 2016, 26,200 hectares of woody vegetation was permanently cleared. In 2017, a new regulatory framework came into being. As a result, the subsequent rate of permanent clearing from 2017 to 2019 was 34,933 hectares per year, on average. If land clearing rurally in NSW, you may clear up to 25 metres of vegetation in order to minimise the risk of fire to your home, without further approval. When it comes to NSW, over 80% of the land clearing is for agriculture and forestry, with infrastructure accounting for 14%. The problem remains a significant environmental issue that needs to be closely monitored and regulated.