Native vegetation policies
The National framework for the management and monitoring of Australia's native vegetation (2001, the Native Vegetation Framework or NVF ) outlines a coordinated national approach to native vegetation management. This Framework is a joint initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments, and is designed to provide a mechanism through which the native vegetation management commitments agreed to by all Australian governments can be progressed.
Native Snowgum forest. Photo Joseph Lafferty
Desired outcomes of the Native Vegetation Framework
Native vegetation is usually managed within the broader context of natural resource management. As well as serving environmental objectives, sustainable management of native vegetation contributes substantially to economic and social objectives.
The native vegetation outcomes sought in the Native Vegetation Framework are:
- a reversal in the long-term decline in the extent and quality of Australia's native vegetation cover by:
- conserving native vegetation, and substantially reducing land clearing
- conserving Australia's biodiversity
- restoring, by means of substantially increased revegetation, the environmental values and productive capacity of Australia's degraded land and water.
- conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of native vegetation to maintain and enhance biodiversity, protect water quality and conserve soil resources, including on private land managed for agriculture, forestry and urban development
- retention and enhancement of biodiversity and native vegetation at both regional and national levels
- an improvement in the condition of existing native vegetation.
Review of the Native Vegetation Framework
In 2005, the Australian, state and territory governments are reviewing and revising the Native Vegetation Framework. The review and revision will include:
- reporting on progress that each jurisdiction has made against desired NVF outcomes
- updating and revising principles and desired outcomes
- updating good practice information.
To assist in the review and revision, comments were sought from interested parties on the current NVF and suggestions for improvement. The submission process closed on 13 May 2005. Comments received will be considered in revising the NVF.
For more information, refer to the
- National Framework for the Management and Monitoring of Australia's Native Vegetation - Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council, 2001
- Native Vegetation Management in Australia - a summary of the major Government natural resource management institutions, programs and legislation affecting the use of native vegetation for each of the Commonwealth, State and Territory jurisdictions. It contains links to related internet on-line information and contacts.
- Native Vegetation Policy (2001)
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