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Information session on new draft Native Vegetation Regulation

A free public information session about proposed changes to the Native Vegetation Regulations will be held at the Deniliquin RSL on 28 June, commencing at 9.30am to 11.30am, hosted by Murray CMA.

The changes have been made by the NSW Government to cut red tape and provide a more streamlined approach to native vegetation management, based on greater trust, flexibility and transparency.

Some of the changes proposed include:

  • Allowing famers to undertake a greater range of routine agricultural management activities without having to get approval from Catchment Management Authorities.
  • Letting farmers clear invasive native species using low impact methods without obtaining a property vegetation plan.
  • Establishing a faster and more streamlined process for certain categories of clearing.
  • Removing the need to obtain dual consents under both the Native Vegetation Act and planning legislation when constructing sheds, permanent boundary fence and certain types of dwellings.

In addition to the Native Vegetation Regulation there are a number of associated documents on exhibition including the revised Environmental Outcomes Assessment Methodology (EOAM), the revised Private Native Forestry Code of Practice and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS).

Anyone with an interest in native vegetation is encouraged to come along to the information session and learn about what is proposed and how to make a submission. For catering purposes, registration is recommended by phoning Steven Hoare at Murray CMA on 02 5880 1416.

The draft Native Vegetation Regulation, draft EOAM, draft Private Native Forestry Code of Practice, RIS and other material to help explain the proposed changes can be viewed or downloaded at: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/vegetation/ReviewofNVRegulations.htm

Comments should be put in writing and the website explains how this can be done and to where submissions should be sent.

Closing date for comments is 24 August 2012.

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More Information:  Juliet Cullen, Public Relations Officer:  02 6051 2252

Steve Hoare, PVP & Projects Officer: 03 5880 1416

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