The main object of this Act, consisting of 415 sections divided into 20 Parts and completed by two Schedules, is to protect, conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the Australian Capital Territory. This is to be achieved particularly by: protecting, conserving, enhancing, restoring and improving nature conservation, including: native species of animals and plants and their habitats; ecological communities; biological diversity at the community, species and genetic levels; ecosystems, and ecosystem processes and functions; ecological connectivity; landforms of natural significance, including geological and geomorphological features and processes; landscapes of natural significance; promoting and supporting the management, maintenance and enhancement of biodiversity of local, regional and national significance; promoting the involvement of, and cooperation between, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, landholders, other community members and governments in conserving, protecting, enhancing, restoring and improving biodiversity; encouraging public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of biodiversity; recognising and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ role in, and knowledge of, the conservation and ecologically sustainable use of biodiversity; and recognising the significant stewardship role that landholders have in managing the natural assets on their land; etc.
أستراليا · 2014-12-11