A review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
by Natura Pacific
The social, environmental and business benefits of going beyond compliance A review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), its ineffectiveness and the social and consumer demands for going above and beyond the Australian Government’s key environmental legislation. The current 10 year review of the EPBC Act is in its final
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Australian wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, environmentalconsulting, legislation, nature, Wildlife, wildlifeconservation
Important changes to Qld vegetation mapping – Koala amendments
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
by Natura Pacific
In 2015 a review of the status of the Koala in coastal South East Queensland was undertaken. This review found that, despite protections, Koala populations had declined by 50 to 80% in the 20 years leading up to the review (Rhodes et al 2015). These findings led to the development of a Koala expert panel
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Big changes to vegetation management in Queensland
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
by Natura Pacific
Have you heard? The Queensland Government have been working to implement changes to how vegetation is being managed across the state. These changes may well affect you, your land or your business, either now or in the future. The Queensland Vegetation Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 was introduced into parliament in March this
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amendment bill, clearing, clearing controls, legislation, queensland legislation, vegetation, vegetation management, VMOLA
Changes to Queensland’s Vegetation Management Act
Friday, 29 April 2016
by Natura Pacific
Just last month on 17 March 2016, the Queensland government has put forward proposed changes to vegetation management laws in the sunshine state. The changes have been titled under the Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, and propose to reinstate responsible vegetation management laws for Queensland (Department of Natural Resources and Mines,
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Ecosystems: A game-changer for Queensland developments
Thursday, 03 March 2016
by Natura Pacific
As planners, engineers, developers and consultants we are all involved in the constant balancing act of supporting human progress and development whilst still sustaining a healthy natural environment. Add to this the challenges of regular political upheavals and policy changes and you find you have quite a task on your hands! From a legislative point
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development, ecosystem, ecosystem services, environment, environmental planning, IUCN, legislation, red list