The Northern Territory's four Aboriginal land councils have accused the federal government of failing to consult with them about its proposed environmental legislation reforms, and warned the "survival" of their communities on country is "at stake".

In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the Central Land Council, Tiwi Land Council, Northern Land Council and Anindilyakwa Land Council said they were "dismayed" not to be consulted on the proposed reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act).

"The very survival of our people on country is at stake," the acting chief executive of the Central Land Council, Josie Douglas, said.

"We are living the impacts of climate change and water insecurity now, and the forecasts for the north are devastating.

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