FARMERS have long been calling for changes to regulations over management of native vegetation, but recently released self-assessable codes have fallen short of expectations. Now you can have your say.
NSW Farmers is conducting a survey on proposed self-assessable codes for native vegetation management.
Click here to access the NSW Farmers' survey .
The three codes are on public display until May 26 and cover managing invasive native species, thinning of native vegetation and clearing of isolated paddock trees.
The codes have been roundly criticised by NSW Farmers president Fiona Simson.
The NSW National Party says the codes were "a good start" to open the way for wider reforms and recently moved to grant oversight to the newly created portfolio of Natural Resources, Land and Water, under Minister Kevin Humphries.
The Native Vegetation codes on exhibition are:
- Managing invasive native species (INS) - this code relates to native plants that have regenerated thickly or invaded vegetation communities where they did not previously occur.
- Thinning of native vegetation - this code allows for the removal of some smaller trees and shrubs to maintain the structure of thickened native vegetation.
- Clearing of isolated paddock trees in cultivated areas allows the removal of some paddock trees to allow for more efficient agricultural production.
Mike Foley
Senior journalist for The Land.
Senior journalist for The Land.
