Biodiversity Conservation is recognised as an essential  component of responsible environmental management - not just by government but the whole community. Conserving biodiversity  is fundamental to our quality of life and our economic well-being both now and in the future.

Across Queensland, many Local Governments are now playing an increasingly important role in sustainable natural resource management. As a sphere of government that is closest to the community, councils are often best placed to deliver on-ground projects for biodiversity protection. Many Local Governments are now in a position to establish incentive schemes that encourage landholders to become partners in conserving biodiversity, particularly remnant vegetation, as part of land management and farm production.

The links below are aimed to provide Councils with access to expertise and resources when developing locally or regionally based environmental programs.

Useful links

Australian Government Agriculture – Resource Management - Biodiversity National   
DEWHA – Biodiversity Conservation
DEWHA - Information about the EPBC Act for Local Governments 
DEWHA – Local Government area search to identify protected matters 
DWHA Reef Water Quality Protection Plan
Environs Australia - The Local Government Environment Network
EPA – Nature Conservation 
Local Government Biodiversity Strategy
Local Government Biodiversity Toolbox  
 

Legislation links

Environmental Protection Act 1994
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999  
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Wildlife Protection) Act 2001
Integrated Planning Act 1997 
Land Act 1994  
Nature Conservation Act 1992 
Vegetation Management And Other Legislation Amendment Act 2004  
Water Act 2000