Erosion and sediment control for rural development and clearing

To protect the productivity and sustainability of land use in the Northern Territory, land development needs to be managed to control soil loss.

Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) are an essential tool for this purpose.

The fact sheet and maps below are examples of the type of map-based ESCP used when clearing native vegetation for rural land development.

Model Erosion and Sediment Control Plans PDF (3.0 MB)

• ESCP for Rural Development PDF (218.7 KB)
• ESCP Overview Map PDF (510.3 KB)
• ESCP Improved Pasture and Development Map PDF (411.5 KB)
• ESCP Orchard Development Map PDF (448.7 KB)