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Sustainable use of native vegetation has become a central issue in the management of rangeland ecosystems. Bushcare, a major native vegetation management initiative under the Commonwealth's Natural Heritage Trust, is investing in a suite of projects across the rangelands that attempt to integrate biodiversity conservation with sustainable production. Five case studies are presented that illustrate the need for a multi -stakeholder cooperative approach in addressing complex environmental issues. A mix of on-ground activities and institutional mechanisms are used to improve upon resource knowledge, planning and bringing about long -term protection and sustainable management of native vegetation. These exemplify a move toward an evolving paradigm that seeks sustainability as its primary focus in rangeland management.