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REMNANT
NATIVE VEGETATION INVESTIGATION
Terms
of Reference
Map of Largely Intact
Landscapes is on page 4 of DSE's Native
Vegetation Net gain accounting first approximation report (DSE website)
Submissions Received
Registration
of Interest
Remnant Native Vegetation Advisory Committee
The Minister for Environment and Climate Change has requested the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to carry out an investigation of remnant native vegetation on Crown land and public authority land in Victoria.
The purposes of the investigation are to:
(a) identify and evaluate the condition, values, resources and uses of these areas of remnant native vegetation and associated fauna outside largely-intact landscapes;
(b) assess these areas for their connectivity and contribution to sustainable landscapes in relation to climate change;
(c) report on the contribution of these areas of remnant native vegetation to biodiversity conservation, recreation activities, community uses, commercial opportunities, services and utilities in the context of improving connectivity with largely-intact landscapes and freehold land; and
(d) report on opportunities for management to achieve improved ecological connectivity.
Map of Largely Intact Landscapes is on page 4 of DSE's Native Vegetation Net gain accounting first approximation report (DSE website)
The council will prepare a discussion paper for public comment in 2010 and a final report by March 2011. *
The full terms of reference are available from this site or by phoning VEAC on 1800 134 803 (toll free).
* In June 2009, the Minister extended the completion date for the investigation to March 2011.
SUBMISSIONS
In February 2009 written submissions were invited from interested groups and individuals for consideration in the development of the discussion paper. This first submission period has now closed and submissions can be viewed on this website. There will be a further submission period following the release of the discussion paper.
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST
If you would like to be kept up to date with the progress of the investigation please send us you contact details and we will keep you informed.
Forward an email to veac@dse.vic.gov.au and include the following details:
- Full name
- Organisation (if registering interest on behalf of an organisation)
- Email address
- Postal address
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