The North West region covers an area of 8,249,624 hectares in north-western NSW. It includes the major population centres of Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri and stretches from Nundle in the south-east to Boggabilla in the north-east and Lightning Ridge and Walgett in the west.
The North West region is made up of seven local government areas, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth Regional and Walgett ShireCouncils. The 2011 census tells us the population of the North West Local Land Services region is approximately 113,600 with most residents living within the Moree Plains, Narrabri, Gunnedah and Tamworth Local Government Areas.
The region is diverse, ranging from small areas of tablelands in the east to the sweeping native grasslands and riverine floodplains in the west. It has unique natural features including important wetlands protected under the Ramsar Convention and the Pilliga Scrub, a vast area of conservation significance. The region is home to rare and threatened wildlife, flora species and vegetation communities identified by NSW and Australian Government legislation.
The North West region contains a number of significant animal industries including sporting equine, cattle, poultry, sheep, wool and pig industries, as well as multiple large feedlots and abattoirs. The viability of these industries relies heavily on industry preparedness and management for emergency animal disease and invasive species.
Source: North West Local Land Services Strategic Plan (http://northwest.lls.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/657873/North-West-Local-Strategic-Plan_LR.pdf)