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Commons were established in the late 1800s and early 1900s, for use by town residents or small-scale local farmers, providing a common area for grazing, watering of stock and collection of firewood. They are a type of Crown land, set aside by grant, dedication or reservation.
There are about 130 commons in NSW. These are managed by commons trusts and subject to the Commons Management Act 1989, which is administered through Lands.
Local residents and farmers use the common after having met eligibility criteria to include their names on a commoners' roll. Such 'commoners' are entitled to elect a commons trust. This trust manages use of each common through by-laws and, where appropriate, the preparation of management plans, which are subject to public scrutiny.
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