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Native vegetation clearing regs review

The Victorian Government is reviewing the native vegetation permitted clearing regulations to ensure they sensibly protect sensitive native vegetation. Source: Timberbiz, Victorian Association of Forest Industries

A stakeholder reference group has been established to gather the views of the groups involved in the regulations.

The following organisations are participating in the stakeholder reference group:

  • Environmental Farmers Network
  • Environmental Justice Australia
  • Minerals Council of Victoria
  • Municipal Association of Victoria
  • Hume City Council
  • City of Greater Bendigo
  • Trust for Nature
  • Urban Development Institute of Australia
  • Victorian Farmers Federation
  • Victorian National Parks Association

Broader targeted and public consultation will also take place in the coming months.

A consultation paper summarising issues and proposing solutions is to be released for public comment in late 2015.

Submissions to the consultation paper will inform the development of changes to the system. If you would like to register your interest for updates, including to hear about opportunities to provide your views to the review email your details to [email protected]