The Natural Area and Restoration industry represents a large number of people and organisations engaged in the restoration and management of natural areas including bush land, forest, arid lands, coastal, wetland and aquatic sites. The key focus in natural area restoration and management is on increasing the physical stability, biodiversity and ecological integrity of an area.

Areas of work include: conservation of natural areas, restoration of degraded environments, managing introduced pests and diseases, supporting community education and interpretation, assisting with policy and planning development, responding to emergencies, management of properties and structures.