Tree Protection Act 2005. País/Territorio Australia Subdivisión territorial Australian Capital Territory Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 (2017) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act for the protection of trees, and for other purposes. Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Bosques de protección Patrimonio cultural Protecíon de las especies Pueblos indígenas Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Australia y Nueva Zelandia, Océano Índico, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Resumen The objects of this Act are to protect individual trees in the urban area that have exceptional qualities because of their natural and cultural heritage values or their contribution to the urban landscape; to protect urban forest values that may be at risk because of unnecessary loss or degradation; to protect urban forest values that contribute to the heritage significance of an area; to ensure that trees of value are protected during periods of construction activity; to promote the incorporation of the value of trees and their protection requirements into the design and planning of development; and to promote a broad appreciation of the role of trees in the urban environment and the benefits of good tree management and sound arboricultural practices. Texto completo Inglés Página web www6.austlii.edu.au