I don't know why they don't just call it the Biodiversity Reduction Bill.
John Leonard
> On 8 Jun 2016, at 11:22 am, "Stephen Ambrose" <> wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> The NSW Government's draft NSW Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2016 will be
> read in the NSW Parliament soon. If passed, it will likely result in
> significantly more native vegetation being cleared, including thinning or
> complete removal of areas of remnant woodland on farms, and facilitate major
> developments such as mines, coal seam gas activities and large-scale urban
> development. Of course, this will impact significantly on biodiversity,
> including the birds and their habitats. Therefore, I encourage you to sign
> online petitions from environment groups that are currently circulating,
> read through the legislation and supporting documents, and even put in your
> own submission (deadline: 28 June 2016).
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> A few links that you might find useful to read:
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> NSW Government website explaining the draft legislation and policies:
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> https://www.landmanagement.nsw.gov.au/
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> Guardian Australia article, 3 May 2016:
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> http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/may/03/nsw-land-clearing-law-
> will-let-farmers-clear-native-vegetation-with-no-approval
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> Environmental Defenders Office NSW website:
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> http://www.edonsw.org.au/biodiversity_legislation_review
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> Nature Conservation Council of NSW website (with petition):
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> http://www.standupfornature.org.au/petition
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> Kind regards,
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> Stephen
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> Dr Stephen Ambrose
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