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Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals (IFOAs) set environmental rules for how forestry operations can be carried out in State Forests and Crown Timber Lands in NSW. We inspect these operations to make sure they are following the rules, and can take action if they are not.

The Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals (IFOA) is required to deliver ecologically sustainable forest management in NSW forests, securing a long-term forestry industry, and establishing credible, effective and enforceable environmental regulations for forestry operations.

The EPA works with other government agencies, industry, and the community to keep our air clean. Find out how to report smoky vehicles or other air pollution to us, and how environment protection licences for industry help control air pollution.

Particle pollution is a mixture of small particles and liquid droplets suspended in air.  It is made up of a complex range of components including nitrates, sulphates, organic chemicals, metals and soil or dust.

We provide waste and recycling program and infrastructure funding for local councils, and support for groups of councils to collaborate across regions.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will work with licensees to strengthen environmental protections on coal mine licences, following extensive community consultation and our statutory five-yearly licence review.

The Minns Labor Government has made a further $6 million in funding available for regional councils to help them transform, modernise or close old landfills that no longer accept waste.