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Native Vegetation Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the sustainable management and conservation of native vegetation; to repeal the Native Vegetation Conservation Act 1997 ; and for other purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Land-use planning Indigenous peoples Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of six Parts and completed by two Schedules, provides for the management and conservation of native vegetation in New South Wales. Native vegetation includes trees, understorey plants, groundcover and plants occurring in wetlands of indigenous vegetation, i.e. species of vegetation that existed before European settlement. The clearing of native vegetation is only possible in accordance with consents granted under the Act or with property vegetation plans, as approved under the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Native Vegetation Regulation 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2009)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Indigenous peoples, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Native Vegetation Regulation 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Protection forest, Endangered species, Wild flora, Private forest, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX