THE first of three self-assessable codes of practice for clearing under the Native Vegetation Act 2003 is now on public exhibition.
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Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead and NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker made the announcement this week, urging land holders to give feedback on the proposal.
"The introduction of these three codes will help ensure we strike the balance between conservation and efficient agricultural management," Mr Bromhead said.
"These codes apply to low impact clearing activities for invasive native scrub, isolated paddock trees and thinning, and importantly, remove the requirement for a property vegetation plan (PVP) in many cases.
The codes relate to managing invasive native species [INS], the thinning of native vegetation and the clearing of isolated paddock trees in cultivated areas.
Environment Minister Robyn Parker said the codes were the next step in the NSW Government's reform of native vegetation management.
"The NSW Government had already made major changes to lift the regulatory burden on farmers while maintaining environmental protection," Ms Parker said.
"Last year the new Native Vegetation Regulation allowed for more clearing exemptions and rationalised the rules around clearing for dwellings, fences and sheds and the clearing of planted native vegetation.
The codes are on exhibition until Monday 26, May 26, at environment.nsw.gov.au/vegetation/ along with information on how to make a submission.