DEH is responsible for environment policy, biodiversity conservation, heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and animal welfare, and is a custodian of information and knowledge about the State's environment. The Department also manages the State's public land - land held in the conservation reserve system and as Crown lands.

The Department has a priority to provide information to the community about our policies, programs and services, and this internet site has been designed in a dynamic, easy-to-navigate format, which aims to be accessible and relevant to users of all backgrounds and age groups.