Articles by Brisbane Ecologist, Melody Stoneham, regarding vegetation management legislation.
On 2 December 2013 the Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Regulation 2013 (VMFR 2013) came into effect with the release of the new mapping, assessment codes and policies. This article aims to discuss some of the most important changes contained within Stage 2 – Vegetation Management Framework amendments and compare them to the preceded system.
On 20 March 2013, the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines introduced the Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 to the Queensland State Parliament to amend the existing vegetation management framework, reduce red tape and regulatory burden on stakeholders, and maintain the protection and management of Queensland’s native vegetation resources. This article will explore the key changes of the new system.