I've heard that some farmers in Queensland sow Gamba grass then fire it to
get rid of native vegetation. That way they're not actually breaking the
law. Either such people need to be onside or a government courageous enough
to prosecute and heavily fine offenders is needed.
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On 13/8/07 4:19 PM, "Paul Burcher" <> wrote:
> Graham
>
> Re the Native Veg Act I don't know what the actual figures are but it
> certainly hasn't had enough teeth or incentives, though there have been some
> successful prosecutions. Hopefully Biobanking and Biodiversity
> certification set up under the TSC Act will provide incentives for some
> conservation of woodland and other habitats in rural areas. Maybe the govt
> should just buy up the best and largest remnants
>
> It would be interesting to know how strong that European legislation is.
> The measures mentioned in that article are already covered here (in NSW at
> least) by the National Parks & Wildlife Act and important migratory bird
> areas are protected under JAMBA CAMBA Ramsar and the C'wealth EPBC Act.
>
> Paul
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