The NSW government is currently reviewing Native Vegetation regulations and laws introduced  in 2003 and 2005 to end broad scale land clearing in the state.

 

The review is being conducted by Office of Environment and Heritage in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority, and catchment management authorities, with input from the Department of Primary Industries.

 

The review is not examining the Native Vegetation Act 2003. Issues raised during the review about the Act will be collated and presented to the government for further consideration.

 

A draft of the proposed Native Vegetation Regulation, Environmental Outcomes Assessment Methodology and Private Native Forestry Code of Practice have been released for public consultation. Comments can be submitted until midnight Friday 24 August 2012.

 

A series of forums have been held across the state,  and farmers and environmentalists are divided on the need for reform or the act.

More information is here.