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Bio-What? - Preliminary Report on the Ministerial Advisory Committee

February 2000, Ref. ME341

The preliminary report of the Ministerial Advisory Committee appointed to develop an agreed set of proposals that would lead to effective and sustainable management of biodiversity outside the conservation estate. It provides the basis for consultation with the community.

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Contents:

Definition

Preface

Executive summary

Recommendations to the Minister

Contents

 

Part 1: Background

1. Introduction - The Biodiversity Challenge

2. Importance of Biodiversity - A diversity of Values

3. Process - Committee's Consideration

4. Management Issues

 

Part 2: Approach

5. Principles

6. Proposed Approach

 

Part 3: Specific Measures

Summary of Specific Measures

7. Accords

8. National Policy Statement

9. Non-Statutory Guidance

10. Additional Actions by Public Agencies

 

Part 4: What Next?

11. Guide to Submissions

12. Questions

 

Glossary

Appendices

  • Appendix 1: Advisory Committee Terms of Reference; Significant Habitats, Biodiversity NPS and Allied Methods
  • Appendix 2: Relationship between NPS on Biodiversity and Other Statutory Resource Management Documents
  • Appendix 3: Background Papers to Ministerial Advisory Committee

Bibliography

 

 

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